Google on Monday updated its Gmail service for users of Apple’s iPad. Of particular note is Google’s use of the larger screen real-estate available on the iPad. The new email compose window is much larger, allowing users much more room … Continued
Monthly Archives: June 2010
∞ Review: Guitar Hero for iPhone disappoints
I was amazed when I read the Guitar Hero review from our friends at 148Apps.com. Not only did the game not live up to the hype of years of great console releases, the review said the game wasn’t worth the … Continued
∞ Skype iPhone app with support for iOS 4 in testing
With the release of iOS 4 imminent, developers are racing to make any necessary changes to have their apps compatible with the new operating system. Just as important, developers are also trying to take advantage of the new features available … Continued
∞ Man sues iBird developer, Apple for copyright infringement
Martyn Stewart filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against iPhone developer Mitch Waite and Apple.
∞ Facebook for iPhone adds support for watching videos
Facebook updated its iPhone app on Saturday fixing several bugs and adding a number of new features to the app.
∞ Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess releases an iPad music app
You may know Jordan Rudess as the amazing keyboard player from Dream Theater, but soon you’ll know him as the head of his own iPad and iPhone development company.
∞ AT&T screwing its wireless customers again
Okay, we all know that AT&T’s wireless service is not very good in many areas of the U.S., so they have come up with a way for customers to improve that. They will sell you a Micro-Cell for $150, which … Continued
∞ Apple releases Find My iPhone (or iPad) app
In addition to releasing its new MobileMe Mail service on Friday, Apple also released a new Find My iPhone app.
∞ Apple's new MobileMe Mail now available to all members
Apple on Friday made its new MobileMe Mail application available to all members of its paid service.
∞ Forecast predicts tablets outselling netbooks by 2012
2012 will be the year of the iPad and other similar devices, if a new report published by Forrester Research. That’s the year the company suggests that tablet computers like iPad will begin outsell netbook computers, and by 2014, more … Continued
∞ iTunes 9.2 paves the way for iOS 4 and iPhone 4
Apple on Wednesday released iTunes 9.2. It’s now available for download through the Software Update system preference.
∞ iTunes playlist suggestions for Dads and Grads
It’s June and that means a busy month for a lot of people. Whether you’re celebrating Father’s Day, a graduation, or maybe both, Apple has some suggestions for you on the iTunes Store.
∞ Apple says it has 600,000 iPhone 4 pre-orders, apologizes for problems
Apple on Wednesday said it had more than 600,000 iPhone 4 pre-orders yesterday as customers shutdown AT&T’s ordering systems.
∞ AmpliTube for iPhone gives you guitar tone on the go
IK Multimedia on Wednesday released AmpliTube for iPhone, giving users the opportunity to play guitar with amps and effects on their iPhone.
∞ E3 Day 1: Spider-Man and Sonic 4
I’m not the biggest gamer in the world, but if you want to get my attention, just mention Spider-Man. Jeff Scott has a round-up of what happened at E3, including news of Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem, which will be released … Continued
∞ iPhone 4 buckles AT&T systems
Users swarmed AT&T servers on Tuesday as the company began accepting preorders for Apple’s new iPhone 4.
∞ Apple, 26 other companies charged with patent infringement
Software Restore Solutions (SRS) have filed a lawsuit claiming that 27 companies have infringed on one of its patents. One of the companies named in the lawsuit is Apple.
∞ Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.4
Apple has posted Mac OS X 10.6.4, which is available through the Software Update system preference. Apple recommends the update for everyone running Snow Leopard.
∞ Apple releases Apple Store app for iPhone
Apple on Tuesday released a new app for its users built specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch.
∞ iPhone 4 available for pre-order
A new Mac mini isn’t the only news out of Cupertino this morning. As expected, the iPhone 4 is available for pre-order.
∞ Apple updates Mac mini with HDMI, SD card slot, faster processors
Mac mini fans got pretty much everything they’ve been wishing for in the latest update. The new computer features a SD card slot, which is great for putting media on the computer; faster 2.4GHz and 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo … Continued
∞ Witch 3.5 window utility adds pop-up preview
Many Tricks on Monday released a new version of Witch, the company’s window switching utility for the Mac.
∞ Capcom CEO expects Nintendo to emulate Apple
Capcom CEO Haruhiro Tsujimoto suggests that Nintendo is looking carefully at what Apple has done with the App Store as it moves forward with new products. What’s more, Tsujimoto says that Capcom and other third-party Nintendo game publishers expect Nintendo … Continued
∞ Apple's Retina Display claims are not false, says expert
Apple’s Retina Display included in the iPhone 4 has caused quite a stir this week, including claims that Apple is misleading consumers. However, a vision scientist contacted by The Loop says Apple has it right.
∞ Kids become filmmakers at Apple Camp, at Apple retail stores
As it has for several years now, Apple is once again offering free Apple Camp at its retail store locations. This year’s Apple Camp has a specific focus – helping kids learn the ins and outs of iMovie, the videomaking … Continued
∞ iPad in iBook
A Japanese-language site has recently posted images of one of the most interesting casemods we can ever remember seeing: An iPad, complete with working keyboard, transferred into the case of a clamshell design-era iBook. The result is stunning – nice … Continued
∞ Opinion: Let's forget this 'Mac is dead' crap and get back to work
Ever since Apple unveiled details about this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), pundits and hysterical-minded developers near and far have been predicting the death of the Mac. This week, Daniel “Fake Steve Jobs” Lyons stirred the pot some more in … Continued
∞ The Loop celebrates its first birthday
One year ago today I sat in a hotel room in San Francisco and launched the next big project of my career in the Apple industry — The Loop.
∞ What iPhone 4's gyroscope means for iOS gaming
Steve Jobs gave a quick demo on Monday of iPhone 4 to show off its new gyroscopic capabilities. These new functions will keep iPhone 4 competitive with new handheld gaming systems, along with – presumably – other iOS-enabled devices that … Continued
∞ Apple releases Safari 5 with support for extensions
While Apple didn’t talk about it during the keynote at WWDC earlier today, the company released Safari 5 late this afternoon.