There is a story on Gizmodo today with pictures of Steve Jobs and Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, having coffee in Palo Alto.
∞ iPad apps begin showing up on the App Store
We already knew that Apple had started accepting iPad apps from developers, but today approved apps started showing up on the iPad App Store. It’s a good sign that shows Apple should be ready for next Saturday when the iPad … Continued
∞ Aperture the backbone of the Best of Photojournalism awards
The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) is holding its annual Best of Photojournalism awards this week and Apple’s photography workflow application, Aperture, is playing a big role.
∞ Hacker gets 20 years for stealing credit card numbers
I guess this shows just how much we value our money. Maybe it shows how much we want to public to believe everything online is safe and that we should continue buying. Regardless, a man was sentenced to 20 years … Continued
∞ Apple updates Aperture and iMovie
Apple on Thursday released updates for its pro photography workflow application and its consumer-focused iMovie, according to MacUpdate.
∞ Ultimate-Guitar.com releases guitar tab iPhone app
One of the guitar resources I use the most on the Web, Ultimate-Guitar.com, has jumped into the iPhone app business.
∞ Beta Monkey releases Rock Essentials drum loops
My favorite drum loop company, Beta Monkey, released two new drum libraries for Rock musicians and engineers.
∞ More on iPhone app review payola
There’s been a lot of talk since last week when it came to light that some iPhone app review sites were charging developers to do reviews of their products. Shawn King and I talked about this last night on Your … Continued
∞ First TiVo Premiere reviews posted
I don’t know that I’ve ever talked to someone that didn’t like their TiVo. Most marvel about the ability to record their favorite programs, share media around the house and transfer recordings to their computers. The newest Tivos are out … Continued
∞ iPhone, Safari, IE 8, Firefox all hacked at CanSecWest
The Pwn2Own contest kicked off today at the CanSecWest security show. So far, the iPhone, Safari, IE 8, Firefox have all been hacked. Charlie Miller won $10,000 for hacking Safari without having physical access to the machine. All I know … Continued
∞ Apple releases Pro Applications Update 2010-01
Apple released a pro applications update on Wednesday, targeted to Final Cut Studio users.
∞ Boss introduces the BR-800 portable multi-track studio
For a lot of musicians Boss is one of the most trusted name in the music business. The company on Wednesday added to its product line with a portable studio.
∞ Apple may match Amazon e-book prices
There has been a lot of talk about how much Apple will charge for books in its iBookstore, mostly because it is believed that Apple will charge more than Amazon. That may not be the case. A report from someone … Continued
∞ Microsoft releases Messenger for Mac 8 beta
Microsoft’s Macintosh Business Unit on Wednesday released Messenger for Mac 8 beta, adding support for audio and video calls.
∞ Random House worries iPad could erode e-book prices
Even though Apple has many of the top book publishers signed up for its iBookstore, one of the largest — Random House — is still missing. While the company conceded the iPad and similar products were here to stay, executives … Continued
∞ Harvard University joins Apple's iTunes U
iTunes U has a new contributor to its educational content. Harvard University on Tuesday launched its own content channel on Apple’s service.
∞ Analyst: Apple expected to make an HDTV in 2-4 years
Apple has entered the consumer marketplace with several products, but one analyst expects the company to delve even deeper into the market with a connected-HDTV.
∞ Mac App Store Bodega 1.0 launches
Mac software developer, Freshcode, on Tuesday officially launched its Mac App Store called Bodega.
∞ Now Software closes up shop
I remember Now Software from way back. The main products the company had at that time were Now Contact and Now Up To Date, two personal management tools for the Mac. Sadly in recent years, the company’s projects were too … Continued
∞ Apple begins selling unlocked iPhone 3GS (Updated: Not unlocked)
Monday is a good day for those that want to use an iPhone 3GS on a wireless network other than AT&T.
∞ Can the Kindle compete on the iPad?
Amazon on Monday announced a new app designed specifically for Apple’s iPad and other tablet devices. It’s not a big surprise that they will have an app, but can they compete against Apple on the platform?
∞ Hacker plans to reveal 30 Apple security flaws
Charlie Miller said he will reveal 30 security flaws he found with Apple’s Preview application at the CanSecWest security conference. Twenty of the flaws were found in the way Apple’s Preview app handles PDF documents. Unfortunately, because Safari uses the … Continued
∞ Apple begins accepting iPad apps for review, confirms iPad App Store opening
Apple on Friday notified developers that it has begun accepting apps designed for the iPad. Apple also confirmed for The Loop that the iPad App Store will launch on April 3.
∞ iPhone app sites charging for reviews
It seems that some iPhone app review sites are demanding money from developers in order to write a review of their app. One site, ThePhoneAppReview.com, is offering developers the chance to “expedite” reviews for a $25 charge, but developers have … Continued
∞ The tech sites Steve Jobs reads on his iPad
If you ever wondered what Web sites Apple CEO Steve Jobs reads on a regular basis, the answer is here. According to a source, Jobs like to read Engadget, Gizmodo, the New York Times tech section, and the Wall Street … Continued
∞ Apple releases Logic Pro 9.1.1
Apple on Thursday updated its professional audio application, Logic Pro.
∞ SEC launches investigation into TheStreet.com
Jim Cramer’s TheStreet.com financial Web site is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission because of “accounting woes.” Last summer, TheStreet.com announced there were “issues” related to how it had been recording revenue at Promotions.com, the marketing company it … Continued
∞ Apple director Jerome York passes away
After being admitted to hospital on Tuesday night with a massive cerebral hemorrhage, Apple director, Jerome York, passed away on Thursday.
∞ Apple details youth programs available for kids
Apple updated its Web site this week with plans for youth programs the company will put on for kids.
∞ Rupert Murdoch on Google and larger iPads
I have a lot of respect for Rupert Murdoch. He’s a tough business man, a ruthless negotiator, and knows what he wants. I can’t imagine going up against him and luckily, I don’t have to. In a recent interview, Murdoch … Continued