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Monthly Archives: February 2011
∞ About this new MobileMe service
There has been a lot of speculation about what Apple will do with its MobileMe service and while the majority of the rumors claim it will be based on cloud storage, I don’t think anyone has quite nailed it yet.
∞ Train wins first ever Grammy for iTunes original content
Train on Sunday made history for Apple as the band accepted a Grammy award for “Hey, Soul Sister.”
∞ Sony Ericsson introduces first PlayStation-certified smartphone
Gamers looking for a serious smartphone may be interested in Sony Ericsson’s newly unveiled Xperia Play, a Google Android-based phone that will be hitting store shelves in the US in March, via Verizon Wireless.
∞ AT&T offers 1000 rollover minutes to iPhone customers
AT&T is continuing to do what it can to make sure it keeps as many iPhone customers as possible.
∞ Steve Jobs still calling the shots at Apple
Steve Jobs may be on medical leave but Apple’s CEO is still involved in the decision making at the company.
∞ 'Counterfeit' Lugaru game disappears from Mac App Store
Wolfire Games is rejoicing at the discovery that the “counterfeit” version of its game Lugaru has disappeared from the shelves of the Mac App Store.
∞ LEGO Harry Potter demo available
Feral Interactive has released a playable demo version of LEGO Harry Potter, now available for download through Feral’s Web site.
∞ Latest iPhone rumors: smaller handsets, global networking, unicorns
The latest Apple rumors to make the rounds suggests that the company is working on cheaper iPhone designs to compete with the wider variety of Android handsets hitting the market.
∞ Nokia adopts Windows Phone 7 as "primary smartphone strategy"
In a joint statement, Nokia and Microsoft announced Nokia will henceforth adopt Windows Phone 7 as its “primary smartphone strategy.” The two companies are seeking strategies that will keep them relevant in the smartphone market as Apple and Android continue … Continued
∞ CDMA iPhone 4 cheaper to make than GSM model
I think we all knew that there would be some changes to the iPhone 4 CDMA model (besides the obvious chip differences). Well, it seems that technology comes at a cost. In a recent teardown and cost analysis, iSuppli says … Continued
∞ Instapaper API available for developers
Marco Arment’s Instapaper is a great service. I like it so much, I pay the nominal $3 monthly subscription fee to make sure Marco has some income and can keep developing it. Not that my $3 feeds his family, but … Continued
∞ About this iPad 3
It seems really crazy to be talking — or even thinking about — the iPad 3, but here we are.
∞ iPhone case makers compare business to music industry
iPhone cases are everywhere. You can find them in the Apple Stores, online, Walmart, Best Buy and almost every other store you can think of. Like most businesses, making cases is a hit and miss market — if you have … Continued
∞ iPhone exploit gives access to passwords in six minutes
German researchers say they have been able to reveal passwords stored in the iPhone’s Keychain while the device is still locked.
∞ Video: Silicon Valley has its own 'Fight Club'
Some Silicon Valley software engineers seem to have forgotten the first rule of “Fight Club” — “you don’t talk about Fight Club.”
∞ HP hires former Apple exec to head up developer relations
HP on Wednesday announced a number of new products, including a tablet to compete with Apple, but the company had one more surprise up its sleeve — a new hire.
∞ Steve Jobs spotted at Apple's campus
Apple’s CEO is apparently in good spirits as he was spotted on the company’s Cupertino, Calif. campus.
∞ Apple updates iBooks for iPhone and iPad
Apple on Wednesday updated its book store and reading app, iBooks.
∞ Dell's MacBook Air killer dies
Dell is not exactly firing on all cylinders these days as it discontinues another product that was to compete with Apple.
∞ HP's Palm TouchPad details leaked
HP is getting set to introduce its new iPad competitor, but before it could, the information was leaked by people attending the event.
∞ World of Goo sells faster on iPad than Wii, Steam – 125K copies and counting
Game developers, take note. 2D Boy has posted a detailed postmortem of its release of World of Goo on the iPad. The developers revealed some eye-opening information – the game has outsold any other platform release, including Steam and WiiWare, … Continued
∞ AT&T offers unlimited calling to any mobile number
AT&T is serious about keeping its customers. The company on Wednesday introduced a new plan that will give customers unlimited calling to any mobile number.
∞ Video: Steve Jobs prepping for his first ever TV interview
Oh how times have changed. This is a video of Apple CEO Steve Jobs getting ready for what is apparently one of his first television interviews.
∞ Dragon Age 2 to ship on hybrid DVD for Mac, PC
Bioware’s hotly anticipated fantasy role-playing game Dragon Age 2 is almost ready to ship to retailers. When it does, the game will arrive on a hybrid DVD-ROM that’s compatible with Mac and Windows out of the box. Users who don’t … Continued
∞ Facebook off limits for Obama girls
Facebook is the world’s most popular social networking Web site, but if you’re a child of the current President, it’s off limits for you.
∞ iPod Classic supplies dwindle
Apple’s iPod Classic, the one reminiscent of the first iPod design, is apparently running low in the supply channel. This has led some to speculate that the iPod may be in for a refresh sometime in the near future. Apple … Continued
∞ Report: iPad 2 in production, no Retina display
Apple’s iPad 2 is now in production and will have a number of new features, including a front facing camera.
∞ Apple, Verizon taking iPhone pre-orders again
Thursday’s the big day for Verizon, when it starts selling its version of the iPhone to the general public. Both Apple and Verizon began accepting pre-orders from the general public on Wednesday morning to accommodate demand; customers who buy from … Continued
∞ Catholic Church sanctions iPhone, iPad app
The iPhone and iPad can be used for any number of things, now including for the Roman Catholic confession.