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 … Continued
Monthly Archives: June 2010
∞ 15 Must Have Games for the iPad
Last winter we presented 30 Must Have Games for the iPhone and iPod touch. That garnered your attention and plenty of comments, so we’re happy to present its natural sequel, 15 Must Have Games for the iPad.
∞ Chase Jarvis details his pro photography workflow
There’s nothing better than getting information directly from the pros that we respect and follow. Whether it’s music, graphics or in this case, photography, getting tips on workflow can be invaluable.
∞ iTunes U breaks 250 million downloads
Everyone knows about the success of the iTunes Store and the amount of of music, video and apps that are downloaded, but there is a lesser known part of iTunes that is equally successful in its market.
∞ 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 … Continued
∞ AT&T finishes network upgrade in New York City
New York City, one of the toughest areas in the U.S. to get decent 3G and voice service on AT&T, has been upgraded.
∞ Macgamestore offers 30% off Mac games until July 1
Long time Mac game specialist, Macgamestore, is offering users a substantial savings on Mac games for the next few days.
∞ Apple sells 1.7 million iPhone 4s
Apple announced Monday that since its launch of the iPhone 4 on Thursday, June 24, the company has sold 1.7 million units.
∞ 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 … Continued
∞ Apple highlights apps built for iOS 4
Apple updated its App Store on Friday to include a new section that shines a spotlight on apps and developers that have released apps for its new iOS 4.
∞ Griffin set to release iShred Live, GuitarConnect for iPad, iPhone
Griffin Technology is about to make me a very happy guitar player. The company is going to introduce a new product called GuitarConnect that will enable you to plug your guitar into an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
∞ iPhone 4 first day sales estimates top 1.5 million units
With long lines surrounding Apple and AT&T stores across the country on Thursday, Apple’s iPhone 4 went on sale to new customers and those who reserved their iPhones for pickup.
∞ Apple offers advice for iPhone 4 antenna issues
With all the stories going around today about the iPhone 4 antenna problems, I decided to speak with Apple directly and find out what was going on.
∞ Hands on with the iPhone 4
Like so many other iPhone users, my day began today by standing in line at an Apple Store. Ultimately my patience was rewarded with a shiny new 32GB iPhone 4. Of course, I opted for a black one, as that’s … Continued
∞ Moisture from your fingers could be causing iPhone 4 antenna issues
Update: Apple offers advice for iPhone 4 antenna issues 5:48 pm PT There have been a lot of reports from users of Apple’s new iPhone 4 that the antenna suddenly drops when you hold it in your hands, but nobody … Continued
∞ 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 … Continued
∞ 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 … Continued
∞ iToner ringtone maker for iPhone gets iOS 4 support
Ambrosia Software on Wednesday released an update for one of my favorite iPhone utilities, iToner.
∞ Apple: White iPhone 4 won't be available until second half of July
Apple said on Wednesday that the white iPhone 4 will not be available until the second half of July.
∞ Pangea updates game catalog for iPhone 4 display
Pangea Software has announced updates to its iPhone and iPod touch games to support iPhone 4. The new updates are available for download from the App Store.
∞ Reeder for iPad gets high review marks
RSS readers are popular items on the iPad as news hounds look for the perfect way to get stories from their favorite sites quickly and easily. I’ve been using NewsRack for the iPad and am very happy with it, but … Continued
∞ Adobe Audition coming to the Mac
Adobe on Wednesday will announce that it will bring its professional music application, Audition to the Mac. A beta for Mac is expected to be released later this year, sometime in the Winter 2010.
∞ AT&T: Expect no iPhone 4 stock on hand except pre-orders
AT&T has posted a statement regarding iPhone 4 availability at its retail stores on June 24th. In short, if you didn’t pre-order the iPhone 4, don’t expect to pick one up until next week at the earliest.
∞ 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, … Continued
∞ Unboxing photos of the iPhone 4
The iPhone 4 is beginning to arrive to customers that asked for home delivery. The iPhone wasn’t supposed to reach customer’s hands until Thursday, but emails to customers suggested they would arrive tomorrow.
∞ Apple knocks out another million iPads
Apple on Tuesday announced that it has sold 3 million iPads in 80 days. The announcement comes only three weeks after Apple announced that it had sold 2 million iPads in less than 60 days.
∞ 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 … Continued
∞ Roundup: iOS reviews and first looks
Apple on Monday released iOS 4, the company’s new mobile operating system. There are a lot of people around the Internet that have posted their views on the OS, so I thought I’d roundup some of them for you.
∞ Apple releases iBooks for iPhone
In addition to releasing iOS 4 on Monday, Apple also released its newest app for the iPhone, iBooks.
∞ Apple releases iOS 4 for iPhones and iPod touch
Apple on Monday released iOS 4, a new version of the operating system that powers the iPhone 3G and later and iPod touch 2nd generation and later. It’s available for download and installation using iTunes 9.2.