Apple came under fire this week by Chinese environmental groups who called the company the “least responsive” among companies it contacted. However, there is more to the story than meets the eye.
∞ Apple criticized by Chinese environmental group
Apple is one of the most environmentally friendly technology companies in the world. The company setup a Web site last year to be as transparent as possible, but that doesn’t seem to be enough to satisfy a Chinese environmental group … Continued
∞ iPhone users more loyal than Google, RIM, Palm
Apple’s iPhone users are the most loyal to their product, according to a new survey conducted by market research firm Zokem.
∞ Golden Globe's 'Best Motion Picture' edited in Final Cut Studio
If it’s not hardware, then it’s software. Apple seems to be doing just about everything right these days and the Golden Globe winners are another example.
∞ Uncensored Playboy iPad app coming in March
If anyone were to push the boundaries of what the iPad would allow, it should be no surprise that it would be Hugh Hefner.
∞ Apple reports $6 billion profit on strong Mac, iPad, iPhone sales
Apple on Tuesday reported its first quarter financial earnings. The company reported a profit of $6 billion profit on $26.74 billion in revenue.
∞ Microsoft brings OneNote to the iPhone
Microsoft on Tuesday will release its first Office app for the iPhone — OneNote.
∞ NAMM: Avid's Eleven Rack updated with 19 new amps and effects
Avid on Thursday showed off its updated Eleven Rack guitar amp and effects hardware at the NAMM music show.
∞ NAMM: Universal Audio unveils UAD-2 FireWire DSP Accelerators
Universal Audio at NAMM showed off its newest product, the UAD-2 Satellite Duo and Quad FireWire DSP Accelerators.
∞ NAMM: JHAudio delivers in-ear monitors
JHAudio may not be familiar to a lot of readers, but it will be soon. The company was formed by the founder of Ultimate Ears, Jerry Harvey.
∞ Report: Steve Jobs, Rupert Murdoch to launch 'The Daily' next week
A new report suggests that Apple CEO Steve Jobs and media mogul Rupert Murdoch will launch the much-rumored iPad newspaper The Daily, next week.
∞ Coverage iPhone app compares AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint
An iPhone app, called Coverage, on the App Store will show users in the U.S. the difference in coverage from a variety of carriers.
∞ Verizon expected sell 9 million iPhones in 2011
With the Verizon iPhone announcement coming on Tuesday, analysts are trying to figure out how many iPhones the company will sell. One analyst pegs that number at 9 million.
∞ Reports: Verizon to offer unlimited data on iPhone
There are several reports out today that claim when Verizon introduces the iPhone on its network users will be able to get an unlimited data plan.
∞ CES: Audio interviews from CES
I mentioned earlier this week that Your Mac Life host Shawn King would be traveling to Las Vegas and covering the Consumer Electronics Show for The Loop. Shawn’s audio interviews have been posted online.
∞ Mac App Store transition not easy for all devs
Many developers jumped into the Mac App Store with both feet and are loving it. However, it hasn’t been an easy ride for all developers. Sophia Teutschler of Sophiestication Software makes several apps, including the popular CoverSutra. I must say … Continued
∞ Report: Verizon iPhone to be in stores at end of January
The Verizon iPhone is expected to be announced at a special event next Tuesday in New York, but the phone won’t be available right away.
∞ VLC media player pulled from App Store over licensing issues
Apple pulled the popular VLC media player from its App Store because of a dispute over licensing issues.
∞ Report: Steve Jobs may attend Verizon event
Earlier today Verizon Wireless sent invitations for an event being held next week in New York. Now, it appears Apple CEO Steve Jobs may attend as well.
∞ Verizon to hold special event January 11 — possibly iPhone
Verizon Wireless on Friday sent an invitation to select press to attend a special event on January 11, 2011.
∞ Apple sued for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch patent infringement
Apple is being sued by Ancora Technologies for violating one of its patents. The patent in question would cover all of Apple’s iOS devices.
∞ Steve Jobs collects $1 salary in 2010
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is one of the most successful CEOs in history, but you wouldn’t know it from his paycheck.
∞ 2011 the year of the tablet? No, that was 2010 with Apple's iPad
Many people are hailing 2011 as the year of tablet. Actually, that’s not quite true — 2011 is the year that everyone tries to catch Apple.
∞ Mac apps peak in the $20-$50 range on Mac App Store
You may have thought that free apps or even those that are under $5 would be the most popular category among developers, but not in the Mac App Store.
∞ AT&T drops price of iPhone 3GS to $49
AT&T on Thursday said it will drop the price of Apple’s iPhone 3GS to $49 beginning tomorrow, January 7.
∞ Fixing the 'error 100' message in the Mac App Store
Apple released the Mac App Store on Thursday as part of Mac OS X 10.6.6. If you’ve been getting “error 100,” here’s how to fix it.
∞ Mac App Store, Mac OS X 10.6.6 arrive
Apple on Thursday released Mac OS X 10.6.6, which includes the Mac App Store.
∞ Your Mac Life and The Loop at CES
CES kicks off tomorrow in Las Vegas and even though I won’t be there personally, Shawn King of Your Mac Life will.
∞ Do CES vendors fear Apple?
The Consumer Electronics Show doesn’t officially start until tomorrow, but there’s been a slew of announcements from the show already. Could it be that many vendors at CES are afraid Apple will steal all of the press tomorrow when it … Continued
∞ Apple releases iWork Update 5
Apple on Wednesday released an update for its iWork productivity suite of applications.