As you can imagine things have been pretty busy this week, so I’m just getting caught up on all the stupid that went on during the release of the iPhone 4S. One piece in particular from the LA Times caught … Continued
Monthly Archives: October 2011
∞ Goodbye Steve
Steve Jobs meant a lot of things to different people. I thought I’d relay a simple story about the first time I met Steve. It was about 10 years ago at the Palo Alto, Calif. Apple store that I first … Continued
∞ Simon & Schuster moves up Jobs bio publish date
Simon & Schuster has accelerated its release of the Walter Isaacson-penned eponymous biography of Steve Jobs. The book was originally anticipated for a November 21, 2011 release but is now coming on October 24, instead. While much has been written … Continued
∞ Telltale Games: iPad is fastest-growing platform
Game developer Telltale Games, makers of Jurassic Park, Sam & Max, Back to the Future and Tales of Monkey Island games, announced Wednesday that the iPad is its fastest growing platform. The company has already released 18 games and plans … Continued
∞ EVE Online CEO offers mea culpa, winter 2011 expansion unveiled
The last few months have been hugely trying for CCP Games, makers of the massively multiplayer online game EVE Online. The rollout of the game’s most recent major expansion, was met with a huge pushback from the player community, who … Continued
∞ Sprint now taking iPhone 4 preorders; iPhone 4S on Friday
U.S. cell phone service provider Sprint is accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 4, and says it will begin taking pre-orders for the iPhone 4S on Friday. The addition of the iPhone to Sprint’s arsenal is certainly good news for the … Continued
∞ Obama: Steve 'exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity'
A statement posted to the White House blog attributed to President Obama notes the passing of Steve Jobs: Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators – … Continued
∞ Sprint to offer unlimited data plan for iPhone
AllThingsD: “We will be offering the benefit of our unlimited plans that start at just $69.99,” said spokeswoman Michelle Leff Mermelstein. Sprint’s $69.99 plan includes unlimited data and 450 voice minutes as well as unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling. Unlimited calling and … Continued
∞ Steve Jobs narrates The Crazy Ones
∞ A statement from Steve's family
Following the announcement from Apple that Steve Jobs passed away on Wednesday, Jobs’ family offered a statement: Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family. In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he … Continued
∞ Steve Jobs dead at 56
Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs has passed away, Apple confirmed on Wednesday. Jobs battled pancreatic cancer in 2004 and underwent a liver transplant following a leave of absence in 2009. He took another leave of absence in January, … Continued
∞ Hanging out at BAMM.TV
I came to California this week to attend Apple’s iPhone event, but I also stopped by to see the guys at BAMM.TV. Being a musician and a fan, I was interested in what this new company was doing to help … Continued
∞ Microsoft considering Yahoo bid
Reuters: Microsoft Corp is considering a bid for Yahoo Inc, resurfacing as a potential buyer after a bitter and unsuccessful fight to take over the Internet company in 2008, sources close to the situation said on Wednesday. Microsoft is the … Continued
∞ Analysts temper iPhone 4S criticism with cautious optimism
AllThingsD: Though it might seem more incremental upgrade than new iPhone, Wall Street analysts say Apple’s iPhone 4S isn’t nearly the disappointment that some claim. And while its unveiling without the simultaneous debut of the iPhone 5 caused investors some … Continued
∞ What's involved in engineering a new iPhone?
Dean Bubley’s Disruptive Wireless: What Apple has actually been doing is working on a new hardware platform which will probably endure for several generations of its devices. That has likely taken a *huge* amount of work: chipset and hardware level … Continued
∞ Samsung plans to seek ban on iPhone 4S in France, Italy
GigaOM: Samsung revealed on Wednesday that it would try to stop the release of Apple’s new iPhone 4S in France and Italy with filings seeking injunctions on the new smartphone. Samsung’s complaints (via WSJ) will center on two instances of … Continued
∞ iPhone 5 stupid rumor roundup
ZDNet: You might have noticed in the run up to the new iPhone release (which turned out to be the iPhone 4S and not the iPhone 5) that certain tech outlets spent a lot of time telling you what Apple’s … Continued
∞ Siri is coming to Canada
After introducing the iPhone 4S on Tuesday, many of Apple’s Web sites around the world updated with information about Siri, Apple’s new voice assistant technology. One that was missing was Canada. Many have become concerned that Siri will not be … Continued
∞ Check your iPhone 4S upgrade eligibility with Apple
If you’re in the US and you use Verizon or AT&T for your cell phone carrier, you may be wondering if you’re eligible for an upgrade and how much it will cost to get a shiny new iPhone 4. Apple … Continued
∞ Apple posts 'Let's Talk iPhone' keynote stream
By now you’ve probably read coverage of Tuesday’s “Let’s Talk iPhone” event at Apple’s Cupertino campus, where Tim Cook and company took the wraps off of the new iPhone 4S, refreshed iPod touch and iPod nano models, and put a … Continued
∞ iPod touch, iPod nano get new models, pricing
Apple on Tuesday introduced updated iPod touch and iPod nano models. The iPod touch now starts at $199, while the iPod nano costs $129. The new iPod touch, which ships on October 12, 2011. It comes in 8GB, 32GB and … Continued
∞ iOS 5, iCloud coming October 12
Apple on Tuesday announced that iOS 5 and its new iCloud service will both be available on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. iOS 5 is a free update for all eligible iOS devices and iCloud is also free, though Apple offers … Continued
∞ Hands On with the iPhone 4S
I just spent about 30 minutes with Apple’s iPhone 4S and thought I’d give you my initial thoughts. First the iPhone 4S is exactly the same size as the existing iPhone 4. I laid my iPhone on top of the … Continued
∞ iPhone 4S, with dual-core processor and Siri, coming Oct. 14
Apple on Tuesday introduced the iPhone 4S. The new phone comes out on Friday, October 14, 2011 and will be available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models. Carrier-subsidized prices in the US are $199, $299 and $399 respectively. It comes … Continued
∞ Live update from Apple's iPhone event
We are live at the event.
∞ Apple to Samsung: We'll have our day in court, thanks
Reuters: Apple Inc rejected an offer from Samsung Electronics Co to settle their tablet computer dispute in Australia, possibly killing off the commercial viability of the South Korean firm’s new Galaxy tablet in that market. Last week Samsung agreed to … Continued
∞ Microsoft confirms Zune discontinuation
WinRumors: Microsoft has officially confirmed the death of its Zune player devices. The software giant removed references to the Zune HD from its Zune site on Monday and later claimed that the removal was “a mistake.” It appears that the … Continued
∞ Macminicolo [Sponsor]
The Mac mini is too small. The Mac mini is going to be killed by Apple. The Mac mini isn’t meant to be a server. Seven years and thousands of Mac minis later, Macminicolo remains the original and largest Mac … Continued
∞ No live feed of Apple event? Check here instead!
9to5Mac: In case there was any question, we’ve heard directly from Apple PR that there won’t be a webcast of Apple’s iPhone launch event. That shouldn’t matter, because The Loop will be there, and we’ll be covering the event live. … Continued
∞ Adobe acquires TypeKit
Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch announced at the company’s MAX 2011 conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday that Adobe has acquired Typekit, a subscription-based online font service. Typekit enables Web designers to legally license and embed typefaces on their Web pages. … Continued