Google on Monday updated its Gmail service for users of Apple’s iPad. Of particular note is Google’s use of the larger screen real-estate available on the iPad. The new email compose window is much larger, allowing users much more room … Continued
∞ Review: Guitar Hero for iPhone disappoints
I was amazed when I read the Guitar Hero review from our friends at 148Apps.com. Not only did the game not live up to the hype of years of great console releases, the review said the game wasn’t worth the … Continued
∞ Skype iPhone app with support for iOS 4 in testing
With the release of iOS 4 imminent, developers are racing to make any necessary changes to have their apps compatible with the new operating system. Just as important, developers are also trying to take advantage of the new features available … Continued
∞ Man sues iBird developer, Apple for copyright infringement
Martyn Stewart filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against iPhone developer Mitch Waite and Apple.
∞ Facebook for iPhone adds support for watching videos
Facebook updated its iPhone app on Saturday fixing several bugs and adding a number of new features to the app.
∞ Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess releases an iPad music app
You may know Jordan Rudess as the amazing keyboard player from Dream Theater, but soon you’ll know him as the head of his own iPad and iPhone development company.
∞ AT&T screwing its wireless customers again
Okay, we all know that AT&T’s wireless service is not very good in many areas of the U.S., so they have come up with a way for customers to improve that. They will sell you a Micro-Cell for $150, which … Continued
∞ Apple releases Find My iPhone (or iPad) app
In addition to releasing its new MobileMe Mail service on Friday, Apple also released a new Find My iPhone app.
∞ Apple's new MobileMe Mail now available to all members
Apple on Friday made its new MobileMe Mail application available to all members of its paid service.
∞ iTunes playlist suggestions for Dads and Grads
It’s June and that means a busy month for a lot of people. Whether you’re celebrating Father’s Day, a graduation, or maybe both, Apple has some suggestions for you on the iTunes Store.
∞ Apple says it has 600,000 iPhone 4 pre-orders, apologizes for problems
Apple on Wednesday said it had more than 600,000 iPhone 4 pre-orders yesterday as customers shutdown AT&T’s ordering systems.
∞ AmpliTube for iPhone gives you guitar tone on the go
IK Multimedia on Wednesday released AmpliTube for iPhone, giving users the opportunity to play guitar with amps and effects on their iPhone.
∞ E3 Day 1: Spider-Man and Sonic 4
I’m not the biggest gamer in the world, but if you want to get my attention, just mention Spider-Man. Jeff Scott has a round-up of what happened at E3, including news of Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem, which will be released … Continued
∞ iPhone 4 buckles AT&T systems
Users swarmed AT&T servers on Tuesday as the company began accepting preorders for Apple’s new iPhone 4.
∞ Apple, 26 other companies charged with patent infringement
Software Restore Solutions (SRS) have filed a lawsuit claiming that 27 companies have infringed on one of its patents. One of the companies named in the lawsuit is Apple.
∞ Apple releases Apple Store app for iPhone
Apple on Tuesday released a new app for its users built specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch.
∞ iPhone 4 available for pre-order
A new Mac mini isn’t the only news out of Cupertino this morning. As expected, the iPhone 4 is available for pre-order.
∞ Apple updates Mac mini with HDMI, SD card slot, faster processors
Mac mini fans got pretty much everything they’ve been wishing for in the latest update. The new computer features a SD card slot, which is great for putting media on the computer; faster 2.4GHz and 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo … Continued
∞ Witch 3.5 window utility adds pop-up preview
Many Tricks on Monday released a new version of Witch, the company’s window switching utility for the Mac.
∞ Apple's Retina Display claims are not false, says expert
Apple’s Retina Display included in the iPhone 4 has caused quite a stir this week, including claims that Apple is misleading consumers. However, a vision scientist contacted by The Loop says Apple has it right.
∞ The Loop celebrates its first birthday
One year ago today I sat in a hotel room in San Francisco and launched the next big project of my career in the Apple industry — The Loop.
∞ Apple releases Safari 5 with support for extensions
While Apple didn’t talk about it during the keynote at WWDC earlier today, the company released Safari 5 late this afternoon.
∞ Hands On: iPhone 4
I got some hands on time with the iPhone 4 right after Steve Jobs introduced the device at his WWDC keynote on Monday. Obviously, there wasn’t a lot of time to test everything out, but here are a few quick … Continued
∞ WWDC Keynote live update
I’m in the WWDC keynote hall waiting for the fun to begin. I’ll have a live update of the event today that you can follow on the special live update page on The Loop. Tune in and join in on … Continued
∞ iPhone OS has triple the market share of Android
It turns out the back-and-forth race between Apple and Google in the mobile operating system wars may not be so back-and-forth after all. A new study from Nielsen puts Apple’s iPhone market share at 28 percent and Google’s Android at … Continued
∞ Mac OS X 10.7 showing up, but don't expect much at WWDC
I’ve been tracking the amount of traffic coming to The Loop from people using Mac OS X 10.7 since about February 2010 and while it has risen significantly, I don’t think we’ll see much of it at Apple’s Worldwide Developers … Continued
∞ How you know when iPad has fit into your lifestyle
Gadgets and electronic devices are different today than they were years ago, and I don’t just mean with the technology, but how they fit into our lives. Apple’s iPad is truly a lifestyle device. The distinction between being somewhat of … Continued
∞ Mac grabs more than 8 percent of Steam market in first few weeks
According to Valve Corp.’s Steam Hardware Survey, Mac computers already comprise 8.46 percent of Steam clients in the software’s first few weeks of availability.
∞ Apple shows-off the power of HTML5
If you were wondering why Apple chose HTML5 over Flash for the iPhone and iPad, you can see for yourself now. The company posted several examples of the types of content that can be made using the technology. Included in … Continued
∞ Should AT&T offer rollover data?
AT&T changed its data plans this week offering 200MB and 2GB plans instead of the unlimited plans many in the U.S. have become accustomed to using. For me, the change doesn’t really mean much because I don’t go over the … Continued