Jackson is honoring Anthrax’s Scott Ian with a new signature model guitar.
∞ Google delays Honeycomb tablet OS; what if that was Apple
Google is delaying the release of its tablet operating system, Honeycomb, to the open source community because it took “shortcuts” in order to keep up with Apple’s iOS.
∞ Analysts predict Apple sold 5-9 million iPads in quarter
Apple has never said how many iPad 2s it sold since it was released, but some industry analysts have weighed in with their sales expectations.
∞ Apple's WWDC sold out
Apple starting selling tickets for its Worldwide Developers conference earlier today and its already sold out.
∞ Hilarious first-timer's guide to WWDC
It’s nice when the old guard passes along some tips for the upcoming developers. Sometimes. Mark Dalrymple (no relation that I know of), a long time developer and author, put together 10 things for first-time developers to make sure they … Continued
∞ Sprint officially opposes AT&T acquisition of T-Mobile
You might have thought they would do it and on Monday they did. Sprint formally announced its opposition to AT&T’s takeover of T-Mobile in the U.S.
∞ No iPhone, iPad or Mac hardware coming at WWDC
Apple closed the door this morning on any speculation that it would announce new hardware at its Worldwide Developers conference saying it would focus on iOS and Mac OS.
∞ Apple to unveil 'the future of iOS and Mac OS' at WWDC
Apple on Monday announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. This year’s event will be held June 6-10 in San Francisco, Calif. AS in past years, Apple will hold the event at Moscone West.
∞ MacUpdate Promo offers 10 Mac apps for $49.99
There are quite a few bundle deals around these days, but MacUpdate has consistently offered one of the best. There are only four days left to pick up its latest offering.
∞ Report: Apple working on music locker
New reports suggest Apple is still working hard on its long rumored music locker.
∞ Apple releases iOS 4.3.1
Apple on Friday released an update to its mobile operating system, iOS.
∞ Songs for Japan album hits iTunes
Mac developers and companies around the world have come together to offer help to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Now musicians are coming together too.
∞ RIM's PlayBook strategy is now clear — they don't have one
I have been waiting for RIM to show the world that one big last thing that would drive the masses to by the PlayBook. That one thing that nobody else has, that will drive everyone crazy. Yesterday, they did it. … Continued
∞ Apple will be bigger than IBM, HP by 2012
The founder of Forrester Research predicts that Apple will bring in more revenue than both IBM and HP by 2012.
∞ Eddie Van Halen intros new Wolfgang guitars
Eddie Van Halen on Thursday expanded his line of guitars, introducing the Wolfgang USA Custom and the Wolfgang Stealth.
∞ Capo 2.1 adds ability to export MIDI transcription data
SuperMegaUltraGroovy on Thursday released Capo 2.1, a major update to the company’s music app for Mac OS X.
∞ Apple removes 'gay cure' iPhone app from the App Store
After nearly 150,000 signatures protesting the so-called “gay cure” app, Apple removed it from its App Store.
∞ Apple looks to expand AirPlay to stream video onto TV sets
Apple may be looking to expand the reach of its AirPlay technology, allowing users to stream video directly onto their television sets.
∞ Steve Jobs' Disney board seat re-election opposed
Steve Jobs’ seat on Disney’s board is being challenged by an advisory firm who says he’s missed too many meetings.
∞ Senators ask Apple to remove DUI, speed trap apps
Several U.S. senators sent a letter to Apple, RIM and Google asking the companies to remove apps that allow drives to avoid police checkpoints.
∞ Bertrand Serlet leaves Apple
Apple’s senior vice president of Mac Software Engineering, Bertrand Serlet, is leaving the company.
∞ Sofa giving 100% of sales to Japan
Sofa has joined the impressive crowd of Mac developers that will donate 100 percent of its sales to relief efforts in Japan. Sofa’s Dirk Stoop has three great apps Versions, Kaleidoscope, and Checkout. Starting now and ending at 4:00 am … Continued
∞ NY Times offers long time subscribers one-year free for Web, iPhone, iPad
The New York Times has been criticized since it announced pricing for its online and mobile editions, but the newspaper is making moves to draw users in.
∞ Report: Apple prepping new iMacs for May release
A new report on Tuesday suggests Apple may be prepping its iMac line of consumer computers for a big update.
∞ Avid releases Eleven Rack Expansion Pack
Avid on Tuesday released the Eleven Rack Expansion Pack. As the name suggests, its an add-on for the company’s Eleven Rack amp and effects processing systems.
∞ Apple sues Amazon for using 'App Store'
Since Apple first launched its iPhone App Store, companies have set about to copy the concept and the name. It seems that Apple has had enough.
∞ Using Apple's Backup software
I use MobileMe to sync my contacts, calendars, and other information, but I also use Apple’s Backup application to quickly make a backup of the same information in case I need it. This morning, my friend Dave Caolo posted the … Continued
∞ Court orders Steve Jobs to answer questions in iTunes antitrust
A federal judge has ordered Apple CEO Steve Jobs to answer questions in an iTunes antitrust case that alleges Apple had a music downloading monopoly.
∞ Marketcircle giving Billings and Billings Touch revenue to Japan
Marketcircle on Monday said it would give 100 percent of its revenues on sales of Billings and Billings Touch from Monday until Wednesday, March 23 to the Red Cross. All sales including those sold through the company, the App Store, … Continued
∞ Apple, RIM, Motorola sued for patent infringement
Apple is among seven companies being charged with patent infringement, according to court documents filed last Friday. All of the products allegedly infringing the patents are phones. The product named from Apple is the iPhone.