Apple asked the court for an emergency stay of a verdict that could cost the company over $625 million.
∞ Pixelmator to integrate Google's WebP image technology
Image editing application Pixelmator will be integrating Google’s WebP image technology in a new version due to be released very soon, the team told The Loop on Monday.
∞ Swearch iPhone HTML web app gives access to search engines
A new app from iOS software engineer, Steve Streza, gives users access to a number of search engines from its interface. While the app is as slick as many iPhone app, it doesn’t use Apple’s iPhone SDK, it’s a Web … Continued
∞ Amazon book listing gives possible details of iLife '11
A new book listing on Amazon’s German website gives a few details of what we could see in the next version of Apple’s iLife suite of consumer applications.
∞ Report: Adidas cancels iAd over Apple's control
Apple CEO Steve Jobs promised a new way to interact with ads when it introduced its iAd program, but the company’s control may have caused it to lose a big client.
∞ iPad arrives at Target stores
After confirming last week that it would begin selling the iPad, Target on Sunday rolled out its first batch of stock.
∞ iPad takes 13 percent of sales from PC, says analyst
A report released Friday by the NPD Group suggests iPad sales took a decent percentage of sales from the traditional PC market.
∞ Apple said to be testing touchscreen iMac
Rumors of a touchscreen iMac are not new, but they are persistent. Another report on Friday claims the technology could be closer to becoming reality.
∞ iPad on the rise as netbook shipments plummet
A new report from market research firm DisplaySearch on Thursday shows that while the iPad shipments are on the rise, netbooks are falling quickly.
∞ RIM unveils the PlayBook and a bag of unicorns
The media went crazy this week reporting on the next iPad killer, the PlayBook, which was unveiled by BlackBerry-maker, Research in Motion. There’s only one problem — it doesn’t exist.
∞ Apple's not that innovative, anyone can make a tablet, right?
Tablets are everywhere these days. Every major company in the market is making a tablet and have plans to release them within a year. And they all look like an iPad.
∞ Pixelmator adds Aperture support
I’ve been using Pixelmator since it was first released and it just keeps getting better with every update.
∞ Best Buy CEO is talking iPad again — please stop
Remember a couple of weeks ago when Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn said that the iPad had cut into netbook sales by as much as 50 percent? Then the next day he said the statements weren’t accurate? Today he tried … Continued
∞ Apple COO denies rumor he is leaving for HP
Apple COO Tim Cook has denied rumors that he is taking over as the new CEO of HP.
∞ Office for Mac 2011 available on October 26
Microsoft on Tuesday said Office for Mac 2011, the latest version of its productivity suite would be available on October 26.
∞ HP says it's not trying to be Apple
HP executive Todd Bradley says his company will not follow Apple’s lead as it decides what products to develop around the WebOS.
∞ This week’s hot Mac software picks
Welcome to The Loop Picks for this week. The apps showcased here are Mac software applications found in Bodega that the editors of The Loop found interesting, useful or cool. I hope you enjoy this week’s choices.
∞ Apple TVs ship, scheduled to arrive on Friday
Apple has begun shipping the new Apple TV, meeting its loose deadline of having the units to customers at the end of September.
∞ Target confirms it will start selling iPad on Oct. 3
Target confirmed speculation that it will begin selling Apple’s iPad. The company said it would start selling the device on Oct. 3.
∞ Avid intros new Mbox, Pro Tools SE bundles
Avid this week released several new products for Mac using musicians, including several pieces of hardware and a new software bundle.
∞ Video: Samsung Galaxy Tab in action
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab is its answer to Apple’s market leading iPad. Samsung’s device features a 7-inch screen and runs the Android OS. It also features support for Flash Player 10.1 in the Android browser. The video shows lots of features, … Continued
∞ Analyst: iPad to be sold at Target stores
The iPad is one of Apple’s top selling devices and there is no sign of that momentum slowing down anytime soon. One analyst raised sales figures for the iPad and said he expects the device to join the iPod at … Continued
∞ Universal Audio releases Echoplex, dbx 160 plug-ins
Universal Audio released two new audio plug-ins on Wednesday, further adding to its list of classic plug-ins for music enthusiasts and engineers.
∞ NBC not likely to allow TV shows rentals on iTunes
Apple introduced TV show rentals as part of its September event, partnering with Fox and ABC in the initial stages of the service.
∞ Review: GuitarJack, FourTrack and TaylorEQ for iPhone
Sonoma Wire Works is one of those companies that you know is going to release quality, innovative products every single time they put something out. The latest hardware and software releases for the iPhone are no exception.
∞ FileMaker Go updated for iPhone and iPad
FileMaker on Wednesday updated FileMaker Go for iPhone and FileMaker Go for iPad, adding several new features requested by users.
∞ MacUpdate promo ends tomorrow
MacUpdate’s September software promo is almost over — there are just over 24 hours left.
∞ Does the App Store need an "Add to Queue" option?
Marketing and PR specialist Ryan Cash wrote an article on Tuesday making his case for “Add to Queue” option for the App Store. Cash says when trying to download large apps you are just given a message to connect to … Continued
∞ EVE Online: Incursion coming this November
CCP Games has announced plans to release its 14th consecutive expansion pack to EVE Online, its popular online game for Mac OS X and Windows. Entitled “Incursion,” the expansion will be available for free to all players of EVE Online … Continued
∞ This week’s hot Mac software picks
Welcome to The Loop Picks for this week. The apps showcased here are Mac software applications found in Bodega that the editors of The Loop found interesting, useful or cool. I hope you enjoy this week’s choices.