Apple is always changing up the feature section of its App Store, for both the iPad and iPhone. The company on Friday added a new section that will surely please a lot of users.
∞ Apple in talks to buy Chinese gaming company
Apple is looking to expand its reach into China and the gaming market with the purchase of another company.
∞ Dish Network bringing TV to the iPad
We all know that the iPad is the perfect platform for media consumption and now satellite provider Dish Network is about to put that to the test.
∞ Camera Plus Pro and the 10 Days of Summer Contest
Camera Plus Pro is the one photography app that I purchased and have kept using. The company recently updated the app and they are having a contest for its users.
∞ The Loop Picks on Bodega
Welcome to the first week of The Loop Picks. 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.
∞ Mac software store app Bodega updated with 'The Loop Picks'
Freshcode on Thursday released an updated version of its Mac software store application, Bodega. One new feature of Bodega 1.2 is “The Loop Picks.”
∞ GadgetTrak 3 anti-theft software tracks laptops, desktops
ActiveTrak released the latest version of its anti-theft and tracking software, GadgetTrak 3.
∞ MOTU releases Digital Performer 7.2, free iPhone app
MOTU recently shipped two products that musicians will most certainly be interested in: Digital Performer (DP) 7.2 and DP Control, an iPhone app that allows you to control DP from Apple’s mobile devices.
∞ Capo 2 adds ability to detect guitar chords
I’m a long time user of Capo, so I was really excited to hear about the advances in Capo 2, which was released on Tuesday.
∞ RIM's Blackpad is doomed against the iPad
We all know the market follows whatever Apple does with its products. News of RIM’s commitment to an iPad competitor called the Blackpad is just further proof of that, and proof that it will fail at setting the tone for … Continued
∞ ABC News declares the 'iPad is no laptop,' well duh!
Everyone stop what you’re doing, ABC News has a breaking story that will shake you to your technology foundations — “The iPad is no Laptop.”
∞ Microsoft announces pricing, ship date for Office for Mac 2011
Microsoft’s Mac Business Unit on Monday said that Office for Mac 2011 will be available in retail stores in late October, just in time for the holiday shopping rush.
∞ JailbreakMe returns, offers jailbreak for iPhone 4 and iPad
JailbreakMe.com, a website that offers users a way to jailbreak their iPhones, has returned.
∞ Apple moves past antennagate, but videos are still available
In a move that surely signals antennagate is finally behind it, Apple removed the page of videos from its website showing signal loss on its own iPhone and competitors products.
∞ Non-iPad owners are poor, not educated, meek, underachieving
In a perfect example of how numbers and surveys can be manipulated to be anything the author wants them to be, a survey was posted recently by MyType that labeled iPad owners as a less than favorable group of people.
∞ Roundup of fixes for slowness of iOS 4 on iPhone 3G
By now, you’ve probably seen the complaints from iPhone 3G users that updated to Apple’s new iOS 4 and experienced serious performance issues. You’ve probably also seen that Apple is investigating the issue.
∞ What Microsoft really said to analysts: Apple you're kicking our butt
Microsoft held its annual financial analysts meeting on Thursday and while it must have been difficult to admit, Apple is getting the better of them.
∞ Bodega offers eight Mac apps at a 50% discount
Freshcode on Thursday announced a new promotion called “Experience Bodega” that will give users the opportunity to get a deal on Mac software.
∞ Apple investigating slowness of iOS 4 on iPhone 3G
Apple is reportedly investigating complaints from users that iOS 4 runs very slow on its iPhone 3G.
∞ Apple opens iAd network to developers
Apple on Wednesday opened its iAd network to developers, allowing them to advertise their products made for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
∞ Microsoft offers new details, video of Office for Mac 2011
Microsoft on Wednesday released a few new details about the next release of Office for Mac.
∞ Bare Bones releases BBEdit 9.5.1
One of my favorite applications on the Mac, BBEdit, was updated on Wednesday, fixing a number of issues.
∞ iPhone apps built for iPhone 4's gyro, Retina display
There are a lot of great apps for the iPhone, but to experience the ultimate in cool apps you have to look for those built to utilize the newest technologies in the iPhone 4. Apple included a built-in three-axis gyroscope, … Continued
∞ Apple updates Safari, adds Extensions Gallery
Apple on Wednesday released a new version of Safari, adding a feature that was first unveiled for developers, extensions. Using the Extensions Gallery on Apple’s Web site you can easily install an extension for Safari that will expand the use … Continued
∞ Citigroup warns of security flaw in its iPhone app
Customers of Citigroup may want to update their iPhone banking app as soon as possible. The bank on Monday warned the app had a security flaw and needs updating.
∞ iPhone 4 available in 17 more countries on Friday
Apple’s iPhone 4 will be available in 17 more countries this Friday, July 30, the company said on Monday.
∞ Apple, Sony, HP, others sued for using 'display acceleration techniques'
Positive Technologies filed a lawsuit against Apple and 12 other companies for infringing on three of its patents.
∞ Interview: David Ellefson and his return to Megadeth
The original Megadeth lineup is what Heavy Metal is all about for many fans of the genre, so it’s not surprising how much of a shockwave it sent through the music scene when bassist David Ellefson left the band eight … Continued
∞ Apple adds Droid X to its death grip antenna list
Apple didn’t make too many friends among smartphone makers when it demonstrated competitor’s handsets exhibiting the same death grip antenna loss as the iPhone 4. Now, Apple added another device to its list — the Droid X.
∞ Apple adds News Stand section to the App Store
For some of us, news and information is one of the many things we do on the iPad. With that in mind, it was great to see Apple highlight some of the better apps in the News Stand section on … Continued