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Björn Adamski, the Project Manger for Flip4Mac from Telestream, gives us a look at the latest version of their software that lets you play Windows Media using QuickTime. That, however, is just the start. The new Flip4Mac Player also has options to convert media between formats, do limited editing, present in an undistracted format, and more. Björn puts Flip4Mac through its paces.

Don McAllister is back to talk about the latest edition to the ScreenCastsOnline repertoire, the new ScreenCastsOnline Monthly Magazine. Don explains why he decided to offer his training content in yet another fashion, supplemented by articles from friends and contributors, how it is produced, and why it is free to ScreenCastsOnline members, but available to everyone. Don also discusses the issues he has had with getting his SCOtutor apps back in the iOS App Store and keeping them there, his upcoming MacMania cruise, and more.

Jim Dalrymple puts forth some final thoughts on the Apple v. Samsung verdict, then turns his attention to the announcement of the Nokia Lumia 920, what it had in common with Microsoft's Surface announcement, and how iPhone competitors seem to be almost desperate for attention. The apparently impending announcement of the iPhone 5 has garnered an amazing amount of anticipation; Jim talks about the ways Apple succeeds where others fail, the quantum leaps in technology that are part of their DNA, and whether there are any left…anywhere.

Tonya Engst provides an update on some of the projects that are going on at TidBITS and Take Control Books, including the challenges and necessities of a web site upgrade. Tonya compares and contrasts the goals of a web design with those of eBook design, the current state of the eBook publishing process and the many different versions they produce, and then introduces us to her new hardware set-up, and why she made her choices. Along the way, Tonya shows off her solution to an iPhone fashion dilemma.

Dan Berube and Michael Horton are back for a discussion that starts with the upcoming SuperMeet in Amsterdam, the event for digital video professionals that features presentations, a show floor and tons of networking opportunities. Dan and Mike tell us about some of the speakers and topics, what to expect, and yow to get a discounted admission with the code "MacVoicesVIP." Video production and the opportunities it offers are something of a passion for these two, and they share their enthusiasm for the craft, what it takes to get involved, and why you need to get out of the house and "just do it."

Bruce Sharpe, the President and CEO of Singluar Software, demonstrates, PluralEyes, their software that takes the pain out of creating videos with multiple cameras and audio sources. With literally the click of a button, PluralEyes takes hours (or days) of work and does it for you in seconds. Bruce gives us a look at the upcoming PluralEyes 3, talks about the company's other products that help automate video workflows so you can focus on productivity, and also discusses the future of the company and their software since their acquisition by Red Giant.

Mark Fuccio of Tactics Sells High Tech discusses how tech has invaded the logistics and distribution markets, how it can help manage customer expectations, and why it can be the difference between success and failure. The challenges for startup companies are constantly shifting, and Mark gives us an update on what they are at the moment, and also puts some perspective on the Kickstarter phenomenon.

Member of The MacJury convened to compare notes and share their first impressions of the newest Mac OS, Mountain Lion, less than 48 hours after release. Their experiences demonstrate the importance of multiple backups when performing a major upgrade, even if the upgrade itself is flawless. The bumps in the road, application upgrades, favorite features, what isn't working exactly as expected and a whole lot more are shared by the panel of Jeff Carlson, Pat Fauquet, Katie Floyd, Jeff Gamet, and host Chuck Joiner.

There are plenty of iPhone camera apps out there, but 645 Pro is different. Mike Hardaker of Jag.gr discusses how their approach focuses on getting a better picture at creation rather than relying on post-processing. Leveraging the lessons learned by manufacturers of physical cameras, 645 Pro delivers more of a pro-camera interface, but that's not all. With an option to save photos in dRAW—TIFF files and MAX-quality JPEGs, your photos will look better than ever before because of the lack of compression. Mike talks about how they were the first to offer that feature, his approach to crafting 645 Pro, and more.

As we move closer to the release of Mountain Lion, Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus provides his thoughts on the known features and changes, and the apparent closing of the gap between the Mac OS and iOS. Name changes, functional changes, what is good and what doesn't quite work in this scenario are all part of Bob's analysis. Then, as he always does, Bob shows us a few new products that he has his eye on.

Jim Sherhart, the Senior Marketing Manager for Drobo, joins us to talk about the latest additions to their mass storage products., the Drobo 5D and Drobo Mini. John walks us through the enhancements that make the Drobo 5D an even more impressive desktop solution, including Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connectivity, support for both rotational and solid state drives, and other internal enhancements. The Drobo Mini is postured to be the go-to solution for those who need Drobo's expandability and versatility in a more mobile form factor. Jim covers all this and the other features and enhancements of the new Drobos.

Jim Dalrymple and host Chuck Joiner share some laughs as they review The Beard Party at WWDC before getting down to business to discuss the latest challenges to the iPad from Google and Microsoft. The thinking (or lack thereof) behind the Nexus and Surface, whether they represent serious alternatives to the iPad, and Apple's stance on green technology are examined. Jim then talks about the origin of his podcast, Amplified.

Just in time to help you make the transition, Joe Kissell discusses has newest book, Take Control of Upgrading to Mountain Lion. Joe covers who needs this book, some of the issues that users may unexpectedly find themselves confronting when making the switch to the latest version of the operating system, and why some of those were a surprise. Get ready…Mountain Lion is coming and Joe will help you get ready to be among the first to upgrade with no pain.

To wrap up our WWDC coverage, we talked to John Brayton of Golden Hill Software about their application that downloads and backs up all of your Google applications, CloudPull. If you use and depend on Gmail, Google Contacts, Google Calendar, Google Drive or Google Reader, your essential data is in the cloud and you don't have a backup that is local and within your control. CloudPull changes that. John discusses how it works, how you can restore your data in the event of an emergency, and more.

Greg Scown of Smile joins us to discuss the newest capabilities they have added to their latest release, TextExpander 4. Greg explains the new options for "fill-in-the-blank" snippets, what they do, and why they have just become more powerful and easier to access than before. Greg also addresses the change in TextExpander distribution, why the new version is not available in the Mac App Store, why that doesn't penalize their existing customers, and how the upgrade works regardless of where you purchased the application.