Apple may be in hot water with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over its refusal to allow Google’s Voice app in the iPhone App Store.
Monthly Archives: July 2009
∞ iPhone update doesn't disable AT&T tethering hack
Apple on Friday released an update fixing an SMS security flaw with the iPhone. However, the update does not disable at least one of the hacks that enables tethering on AT&T’s network.
∞ 'Take Control of Passwords in Mac OS X' ebook available
Two of the most influential publishers in the Mac industry, Adam and Tonya Engst, have released a new ebook designed to help users manage their passwords in Mac OS X.
∞ Cakewalk offers new monitors, audio interfaces for Mac users
Music hardware and software-maker, Cakewalk, on Thursday announced five new products for Mac using musicians, including two sets of monitors and three audio interfaces.
∞ Microsoft, Yahoo deal: Dumb and Dumber
Microsoft and Yahoo inked a deal on Wednesday that will see the two companies team-up to take on search giant, Google. I see this as a clear win for Google.
∞ Apple releases a 2TB Time Capsule
Apple on Thursday quietly updated its Time Capsule backup hardware, doubling the capacity of the device.3qnmduysxw
∞ Apple wins case against consumers claiming iPhone TV ads were misleading
“There’s an app for that.” That’s a phrase that’s all too common these days, as Apple’s television spots remind us that no matter what you want to do, you can do it with an app on the iPhone. But not … Continued
∞ Apple adds keywords to App Store
Apple on Wednesday told developers to go into the App Store and update their apps with keywords, which should help people find apps easier.
∞ MacProVideo releases free Logic Pro 9 video tutorials
MacProVideo didn’t wait long to release the first video tutorial for Apple’s Logic Pro 9. And the best part is, it’s free.
∞ Video: Logic Pro 9's guitar Amp Designer
Without a doubt my favorite feature in the new Logic Pro 9 and Mainstage 2 is Amp Designer.
∞ Videos: Demo of Logic Pro 9's Flex Time
When Logic Pro 9 was introduced late last week it came with a slew of new features. One of the handiest is called Flex Time. In its simplest form, Flex Time allows you to control the timing of the music … Continued
∞ Ask Video releases Ableton Live 8 video tutorials
Ask Video on Tuesday released a new collection of videos for users of Ableton’s Live 8 software.
∞ Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1 Beta 3 to developers
Apple on Monday continued its aggressive release schedule for the next major version of iPhone OS 3.1, releasing another beta to developers.
∞ 13 alternatives to a Microsoft Guru
Microsoft, I feel bad. Honestly, I do. First you copy everything that Apple does and you fail miserably (don’t even ask me or I’ll bring up the Zune) and now you want to copy Apple’s retail strategy. I took you … Continued
∞ Seriously Microsoft, a Guru in your retail stores?
I really need to stop being so surprised at the lengths companies will go to to copy the success of Apple’s products, culture, and now apparently, even its retail stores.
∞ AT&T offers $49 iPhone 3G refurbs
AT&T is pulling out all the stops to sell new and used iPhones. The company, late Friday began offering refurbished iPhones for as low as $49. The iPhones are only available through AT&T’s Web site.
∞ Taking your iPhone to Comic-Con? There's an app for that
You must know by now that there is an app for almost anything you want on the iPhone, including Comic-Con.
∞ Palm reports Apple to the USB Implementers Forum
Palm didn’t wait for Apple to take the next step in its ongoing battle to have the Pre sync with iTunes.
∞ Microsoft reports earnings: it's a bloodbath
Instead of worrying about phone calls from Apple concerning its “Laptop Hunter” ad campaign, maybe Microsoft executives should worry more about their business.
∞ Microsoft caves, changes "Laptop Hunter" ads
Microsoft admitted on Friday that it changed its “Laptop Hunter” ads, removing any mention of the price for the MacBook Pro.
∞ Palm re-enables Pre iTunes sync
Let the games begin. You knew that Apple was going to disable Palm Pre syncing in iTunes, right? And of course, you knew that Palm was going to come back with an update that would allow its users to sync … Continued
∞ Apple releases Logic Pro 9, Final Cut Pro 7
Rejoice musicians. I’ve been using the new version of Logic Studio for some time and it is amazing.
∞ Apple captures 91% of market for computers over $1000
In case you didn’t read that correctly the first time, Apple is ruling the computer high-end computer market.
∞ Apple withdrawals legal threats against Wiki, EFF drops lawsuit
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is dropping its lawsuit against Apple after the company withdrew its legal threats against Bluwiki.
∞ Hands On: Navigon MobileNavigator North America for iPhone
I was very excited to find out on Wednesday that Navigon had released its turn-by-turn navigation app, MobileNavigator North America for the iPhone.
∞ Will Apple partner with Verizon on a tablet?
A partnership between Apple and Verizon has been the source of rumors for many months — according to one source the two companies may team up on a tablet.
∞ Apple reports $1.23 billion profit
Apple on Tuesday reported a $1.23 billion profit on $8.34 billion revenue for its third fiscal quarter.
∞ Duke puts classic TV commercials on iTunes U
Remember hearing this on TV?
∞ DopplerPad synth-based instrument available for iPhone
iPhone app developer Retronyms on Tuesday released a new application called DopplerPad for users that want to create music on-the-go.
∞ MacProVideo launches video tutorial subscription service
Longtime Mac video training company, MacProVideo, recently launched its new subscription service.