After purchasing about 100 acres of land in Cupertino from HP recently, Apple has reportedly hired one of the world’s most famous architects to build the “City of Apple.”
∞ Apple, publishers still at odds over magazine subscription details
Apple and magazine publishers still can’t agree on terms to get magazine subscriptions in the App Store.
∞ Apple attempts to move 12 patents in lawsuit against Motorola
It’s been widely reported, including here, that Apple has added 12 more patents to its lawsuit against Motorola, but that’s not quite the case.
∞ The case of the missing .Mac widgets
I guess you can mark this case as solved. Remember back to a time when Apple promised .Mac members additional widgets? They never came. TUAW found out why and it’s a pretty funny story. At least I had a little … Continued
∞ Avoiding holiday tech scams
The holiday shopping season has arrived and while it’s good to look for the best deals available, it’s also a good time to be wary. Unfortunately during these tough times, scam artists are looking for every possible way to take … Continued
∞ FlickrExport 4 released for iPhoto, Aperture
Connected Flow on Thursday released the latest version of its iPhoto and Aperture plug-in, FlickrExport 4.
∞ 85 percent of consumers prefer iPad over Galaxy Tab
There is no doubt competition in the tablet market is going to explode, but right now, consumers overwhelmingly chose the iPad over Samsung’s Galaxy Tab in a consumer survey.
∞ Organizers of 'anti-gay' iPhone app want it back on App Store
The people behind the Manhattan Declaration iPhone app — recently called anti-gay by critics — faxed a letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs urging him to reinstate the app to the App Store.
∞ iPad, Apple products among top gifts for top tech CEOs
Tech CEOs can have pretty much anything they want on their Christmas list, but this year one of the top items is an iPad.
∞ Universal Audio adds SSL, Studer A800, 64-bit Mac support
Universal Audio on Wednesday released a significant update to its audio software adding plug-ins for the SSL 4000 Console, the SSL G Bus Compressor, and the Studer A800 tape recorder. UA’s Mac software is also now 64-bit compatible, the company … Continued
∞ iMovie makes anyone a filmmaker
I am not a filmmaker. I never want to be filmmaker. I do, however, like to share videos with family and friends. You see the problem here, right?
∞ Apple Global Data Center Director dies at 41
Olivier Sanche, Apple Global Data Center Director, died of a heart attack on Thanksgiving. Sanche was responsible for Apple’s $1 billion North Carolina data center, which is thought to be the backbone of the company’s future cloud business. Sanche joined … Continued
∞ iPhone, iOS 'most desired' among consumers
Apple’s iPhone and its mobile operating system iOS are the most desired smartphone and operating system among smartphone buyers, according to a new study by market research firm, Nielsen.
∞ Video: Richard Branson on iPad, Murdoch, Steve Jobs
Sir Richard Branson is one of the brightest entrepreneurs of our time and he is excited about the iPad.
∞ PC World shows desperation in anti-Apple article
There are quite a few silly articles written about Apple. Most, I leave alone, but some are so bad, they deserve a response. PC World has one of those articles today.
∞ 82 sites shutdown for copyright infringement
The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been given seizure orders for 82 websites. The sites are accused of selling products that infringe copyright law. Websites include Torrent-finder.com, DVDscollection.com, Sunglasses-mall.com, … Continued
∞ Acer plans to overtake iPad in two or three years
Acer CEO Gianfranco Lanci said he thinks it will take his company two or three years to overtake the iPad and Apple’s early lead in the tablet market.
∞ Analyst: iPad outsells Mac on Black Friday
More people were walking out of an Apple store on Black Friday with an iPad than a Mac, according to Piper Jaffray Senior Research Analyst, Gene Munster.
∞ iPad causes Gartner to lower PC shipment outlook
Market research firm Gartner on Monday lowered its forecast for worldwide PC shipments for 2010, citing the iPad as the cause.
∞ Shareables for iPhone update adds support for Tumblr, Pinboard
Second Gear Software on Wednesday released an update for Shareables, its URL shortening and sharing app for the iPhone.
∞ TSA: There's an app for that
Thanksgiving travel has begun and if you’re flying, you are no doubt aware of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) enhanced screening process. Now there’s an iPhone app to help you answer some questions.
∞ The Beatles sell 2 million songs, 450,000 albums in one week
The Beatles have been on iTunes for a week now and according to record company EMI and Apple, sales have gone pretty well so far.
∞ Woz admits he was wrong about Apple buying Nuance
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak caused a flurry of speculation yesterday as he revealed that Apple had purchased speech recognition software company, Nuance.
∞ 18 iPhone, iPod and iPad apps for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away and many of us will be spending a long weekend with our families. No doubt there will be some great times, and definitely some great food.
∞ It's Metal month at Toontrack
Okay Metalheads, if you’re looking for some drums, MIDI grooves, and engineer presets, November is Metal month at Toontrack.
∞ iPad and iOS 4.2 compatible with new MobileMe Calendar
Apple sent a note to MobileMe subscribers on Monday letting them know that the iPad with iOS 4.2 is compatible with the new MobileMe calendar.
∞ Apple updates Numbers, Pages and Keynote iPad apps for iOS 4.2
Apple on Monday released updated versions of Numbers, Pages and Keynote, bringing support for iOS 4.2 and a number of other improvements.
∞ GarageBand: A powerful music creation app
As a musician, GarageBand is my favorite app in Apple’s iLife ’11 suite. Not just because it can help you create music, but because it’s a powerful app that makes creating music easier.
∞ Apple will release iOS 4.2 today
Apple’s iOS 4.2 operating system will be released on Monday at 10 a.m. PT, giving users access to a slew of new features.
∞ Google Analytics: Google's most valuable service
Google offers Internet users a variety of tools from email to online documents, but few are as useful to so many people as Google Analytics.