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Apple updates Safari, adds Extensions Gallery
Apple on Wednesday released a new version of Safari, adding a feature that was first unveiled for developers, extensions. Using the Extensions Gallery on Apple’s Web site you can easily install an extension for Safari that will expand the use of the Web browser. For example, you can add Twitter to your toolbar or the [...]
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Samsung gives free phone to some iPhone users
Samsung is apparently giving some disgruntled iPhone 4 users a chance to get their hands on the new Galaxy S smartphone out for free, as part of a Twitter marketing campaign. It’s an Android-based smartphone that touts a 4.0-inch AMOLED display. A spokesperson for the company told us: “Recently there has been a real increase [...]
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Choosing the right free iPhone 4 case
With Apple’s refunds and free case program under way, some of you may be wondering which case to choose. I found a nice post today that gives a bit of detail on each case, links to reviews and any reported compatibility issues that have been found with the cases. Certainly worth a look before ordering [...]
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Apple donates MacPaint source to Computer History Museum
Apple is donating the source code for its MacPaint software to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. The donation was spurred by the efforts of Andy Hertzfeld, one of the original developers of the Macintosh, after a 2004 event honoring the Mac’s 20th anniversary. What you’ll find are actually two files, one containing [...]
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Microsoft exec calls iPhone 4 Apple’s Vista
Now even Microsoft is poking Apple with sticks over its botched management of reception issues that plague the iPhone 4 almost three weeks after its launch. Kevin Turner, Microsoft’s chief operating officer, compared the iPhone 4 to Microsoft’s failed Vista operating system. The comments came during a keynote speech at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference in [...]
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Consumer Reports won’t recommend iPhone 4, citing reception problems
Consumer Reports on Monday posted a blog item entitled “Lab tests: Why Consumer Reports can’t recommend the iPhone 4.” The report is a damning confirmation of reception problems reported with the iPhone 4, the so-called “death grip” that causes the phone to lose reception when it’s held in the user’s left hand: “… the signal [...]
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Apple rejects iPhone app for using its RSS feed
Apple rejected apps in the past and after looking at some of them, I can see their point. Apple has rules and they have the right to accept or reject whatever they want. However, on Friday Apple rejected a movie trailer app because there is no public API for trailers. Well, that’s true, but it’s [...]
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Jobs, Ive are Fortune’s smartest in tech
Fortune did another one of its lists — this time on the smartest people in tech. They have several categories, including founders, CEOs and designers, among many others. The smartest CEO, according to Fortune, is none other than Steve Jobs. The smartest designer is Apple’s lead industrial designer, Jony Ive. Not bad at all. Steve [...]
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Apple gives a sneak peek at MobileMe Calendar beta
It’s not usual for Apple to preview upcoming releases of software, but for the second time in two months it is doing just that. Apple is giving users the opportunity to sign-up for MobileMe Calendar beta — invites are expected to go out over the next few weeks. Apple offered a similar sign-up program for [...]
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Apple says 400 iTunes accounts affected by weekend hacks
We’ve all heard about the App Store hacks that happened over the July 4th long weekend and the fact that Apple kicked out the developer that caused the problems, but now we also know how many people were affected by the hack. I contacted Apple today and they told me that about 400 user accounts [...]
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Gruber offers humorous translation of Apple’s iPhone 4 letter
Every once in a while I come across something that is just so funny, I have to let everyone know. Today is one of those days. Daring Fireball’s John Gruber posted a “translation” of Apple’s letter on Friday explaining the problems with the iPhone 4 reception and what they are doing to fix it. It’s [...]
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Disney acquires Tapulous
Big news today in iPhone gaming — reports are surfacing that Disney has purchased fan favorite Tapulous. According to the report, Tapulous founder Bart Decrem will join Disney as a vice president and continue to help them with mobile gaming. Tapulous is best known for its Tap Tap Revenge games on the iPhone and have [...]
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Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am tracks down thief with Find My iPad
Apple’s built-in tracking technology helped rap star Will.i.am to track down a thief that broke into his Bentley last week. The thief reportedly made off with $10,000 in merchandise from the rapper’s car, including an iPad. Turns out, he probably should have left the iPad behind — Will.i.am used Apple’s Find My iPad technology to [...]
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The missing Hold button on the iPhone 4 is found
One of the notable features missing from the iPhone 4 is the ability to put a call on hold. The Hold button was replaced by the new FaceTime feature on the iPhone 4, but it hasn’t gone away. Turns out if you tap and hold the Mute button while on a call it will put [...]
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Germany demands to know what data Apple collects
Germany’s justice minister is saying Apple must make it clear what data it is collecting from its customers. The demand comes after Apple changed its policies to allow it to collect the data from users of its iPhone and other devices. According to Der Spiegel, the minister’s criticism was aimed at changes Apple has made [...]
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Possible explanation for the yellow screen iPhone 4
Some of those that received their iPhone 4 before today’s official launch have complained about screen discoloration. Specifically, a yellow blotch on the bottom of the screen is showing up on some phones. However, the discoloration may not be permanent or a defect with the phone. In fact, it could be a problem resulting from [...]
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iPhone 4 screen discoloration being reported
People are reporting screen defects on their new iPhone 4 as shipments of the device begin arriving to customers. According to Gizmodo, 27 people that received their iPhones are reporting the problem. That’s hardly widespread, but the majority of iPhones won’t be delivered or picked up until tomorrow. It’s going to be an interesting day. [...]
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Apple sells more than 37,000 iPads a day
The numbers are in and Apple sold approximately 37,500 iPads per day since it was released on April 3. So many people said there wasn’t market for the iPad. If not, there are a lot of people that are wrong, because sales are increasing, not decreasing. Analyst estimates 16.5 million iPads sold by 2012 [CNET]
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iPhone 4 arrives at Walmart
Apple’s iPhone 4 is not scheduled to ship until Thursday, but retail boxes are already beginning to show up on store shelves. The picture on Engadget gives no indication which model is on the shelf, but clearly it’s a new iPhone 4. I wonder if shipments to customers will come out a day early or [...]
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Google updates Gmail for iPad
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 to type and navigate through the Web app. While Apple (AAPL) is the clear leader [...]
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