You’ve probably seen lots of tear-downs from iFixit.com and cringed as you see the guys tear apart brand new gadgets — I know I have. On the recent MacFormat Podcast, Brad Gibson speaks with iFixit.com’s Luke Soules, Technical Director of … Continued
∞ iPhone tops industry in customer satisfaction, AT&T is lowest
ChangeWave Research recently released a report that shows iPhone customers are the most satisfied among all smartphone makers — by quite a nice margin too.
∞ Authorities search Gizmodo's Jason Chen devices for iPhone 4G info
Gizmodo’s plans to stop police from searching Jason Chen’s devices for information pertaining to the lost (or stolen) iPhone 4G appears to have failed — sort of. Lawyers for Gizmodo and the chief deputy district attorney for San Mateo County … Continued
∞ Q&A with AT&T on the new iPhone data plans
You may have heard that AT&T announced a couple of new data plans earlier today that essentially put caps on the amount of data that iPhone users can consume. Our friends at TUAW talked to AT&T today and have posted … Continued
∞ Flurry analytics responds to Steve Jobs' criticism over data collection
During his time at the D8 Conference on Tuesday, Steve Jobs went off a little on Flurry, an analytics company that collects data from mobile devices. The company gets developers to put the code in their apps and it sends … Continued
∞ Apple has no competition from PC-based tablet makers
It’s interesting to watch the PC industry play catch-up with Apple’s iPad and make no mistake, that’s exactly what’s happening. The PC tablet has been out for some time, but they didn’t bring anything new to the game and they … Continued
∞ AT&T caps data usage, intros $20 monthly tethering with new plans
AT&T on Wednesday introduced new data plans to replace current iPhone unlimited data plans. The company also introduced the long-awaited tethering option for iPhone users.
∞ Video: Steve Jobs at the D8 Conference
I could write all day about what Steve Jobs said at the D8 conference last night, but why bother when you can hear from the man himself. Here are some clips on the topics we all want to hear Jobs’ … Continued
∞ Stanford Laptop Orchestra concludes season Wednesday
Music and Macs have been a huge part of my life, but I’ve never used them together like this. Those close to Stanford University can celebrate the integration of the two by seeing the final show of the Stanford Laptop … Continued
∞ Intego releases list of Mac apps that download spyware to your computer
Following news earlier on Tuesday from Intego that it found some apps and screensavers that download spyware in the background when being installed, the company released a preliminary list of apps. According to Intego, the screensavers are all made by … Continued
∞ Steve Jobs WWDC keynote — updated live
I am at Steve Jobs WWDC keynote and will provide live updates as they happen. The newest posts will automatically show up on the top of the feed. Enjoy the update!
∞ Intego warns of malware in a number of free Mac apps
Security company Intego on Tuesday issued a warning of a new spyware application that is installed by “a number of freely distributed Mac applications and screen savers found on a variety of websites.”
∞ LG shows Windows 7-based tablet to compete with iPad
We knew it would happen. The iPad competitors would come out of the woodwork to try to capitalize on the incredible sales Apple is seeing from its iPad. LG showed off its UX10 tablet at Computex, but even the specs … Continued
∞ Apple sued over use of trademarked term 'iAds'
Innovative Media is suing Apple over its use of the term “iAd,” which Apple uses to describe its new advertising system for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
∞ Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess making music with his iPad and iPhone
I never get tired of talking with Jordan Rudess about music and technology. Not only is he a creative force in the music industry, Rudess is also one of the leading influencers in adopting technology and meshing the two worlds … Continued
∞ Half-Life 2 comes to the Mac
The day that many Mac gamers expected never to see has come at last – Valve has released Half-Life 2, the legendary action game, for the Macintosh. It’s available through Valve’s Steam online download service, which was released for the … Continued
∞ Analyst: Steve Ballmer to make an appearance at WWDC keynote
We were all wondering what surprises Steve Jobs would have for his WWDC keynote — how about Steve Ballmer on stage.
∞ Review: Iron Man 2 for iPad
It’s funny, but I usually stay away from games that are based on movies because, like the first paragraph of this review says, they usually suck. I actually started reading the review thinking they were going to surprise me and … Continued
∞ The Windows era is coming to an end
The domination of Microsoft Windows may very well be coming to an end. I’m not saying that tomorrow we will wake up and nobody will know what Windows is, but the signs of its decline are all around us. The … Continued
∞ iPad taking a bite out of netbook sales
Consumers are making their choice between an iPad and netbook and despite positive projections for netbook sales in 2010, things don’t look good for the category. I’ve said all along that you can’t compare an iPad to a netbook and … Continued
∞ Apple passes Microsoft in market capitalization
It’s going back and forth by the minute, but Apple on Wednesday officially passed Microsoft in terms of market capitalization. The move puts Apple in second place behind only Exxon, who holds the top spot. Exxon’s market cap is $282.02 … Continued
∞ Analyst: Apple will not release a Verizon iPhone at WWDC
Looking at Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, one industry analyst said it is unlikely Apple will release an iPhone compatible with the Verizon wireless networks.
∞ Feds investigate Apple's tactics in the music business
Apple has been getting a lot of attention lately, but not all of it is good. The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the company’s tactics in the online music business.
∞ Apple investigating suicides at Foxconn
Apple late Tuesday said it would investigate the recent rise in suicides at Foxconn, one of the company’s manufacturing partners.
∞ Google Chrome for Mac exits beta
Google removed the beta moniker from its Chrome for Mac Web browser on Tuesday, indicating its ready for primetime. I’ve had Chrome installed for some time and use it every once in a while, but it hasn’t become my default. … Continued
∞ GoogleTV, iPad use the same graphics processor
Considering everything that’s going on, I thought this was kind of amusing. Not that the products do the same thing, but two companies taking two different approaches end up with the same technology. It probably happens more than what we’ll … Continued
∞ Wal-Mart to sell iPhone 3GS for $97 starting Tuesday
Wal-Mart is having a blow-out sale of Apple’s iPhone 3GS model beginning on Tuesday. The company will sell only the 16GB model and it requires a contract. With the iPhone 4G leaked by Gizmodo, it could be that Wal-Mart is … Continued
∞ Former Apple retail Geniuses file lawsuit against Apple
A group of former employees who worked as Geniuses at Apple retail locations have begun to receive letters from lawyers who filed a class action lawsuit against the company.
∞ Flash slows down Web browsing on Android 2.2
I think I can safely say this is probably not what Adobe and Google wanted to see, but here it is. PocketNow posted a video of Android 2.2 “Froyo” browsing Flash-based Web sites and playing games. The results are less … Continued
∞ iPhone, iPad popularity forces designers reconsider use of Flash
Web site designers may want to continue using Flash, but their clients ultimately have the final say in how a Web site looks and more of them are asking for iPhone and iPad ready sites.