No other company in the world can generate the type of hype that Apple can. What’s more, Apple does nothing to actively participate in that hype. Forbes.com writer Amy Bell says that Steve Jobs and Apple hype their products like … Continued
∞ Lost iPhone survives 2 months outside in the Canadian winter
My iPhone is pretty tough, but I had no idea just how resilient these little things are.
∞ iPhone '4G': What's in a name?
Those who follow Apple know the company’s nomenclature. An iPod 2G is a second generation iPod — pretty simple. But as Chris Rawson at TUAW points out, the iPhone presents a new problem for Apple. With its fourth generation iPhone … Continued
∞ Banning free apps from the iPad App Store
I read an interesting article this morning from technology writer Joe Wilcox. He believes Apple should not allow any free apps into the iPad App Store, instead only allowing premium paid apps. Wilcox argues this would help distinguish the iPad … Continued
∞ Gruber on Apple and the sex app purge
John Gruber posted an interesting article tonight on the reasons Apple chose to go after overtly sexual apps last week. What’s it not about is money, according to Gruber. What it is about is branding. I think what Apple was … Continued
∞ Apple releases Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1
Apple on Thursday released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1, which extends RAW image compatibility for Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’09.
∞ Jobs said to be 'feisty as ever' at Apple Shareholder meeting
Steve Jobs is leading Apple’s shareholder meeting being held today at the company’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters.
∞ iPad book promo list leaked
One of the great new features of the iPad is iBooks, Apple’s online book store that is expected to launch in iTunes when the device is released.
∞ Teen pleads guilty to blackmailing classmates on Facebook
Very unfortunate things like this have to happen. Report: Teen gets 15 years for Facebook blackmail [CNET]
∞ Alaska Airlines adding Wi-Fi to flights
I have yet to take a flight with Wi-Fi, but I know I’d get a lot of use out of it. At $4.95, it seems like a no-brainer. Alaska Airlines Joining the In Flight Internet Game [Mac Observer] Here’s a … Continued
∞ Apple's 10 billion song winner buys Johnny Cash tune
Apple on Wednesday reached the 10 billion download mark on its iTunes Store. The company on Thursday said who the lucky winner of the contest was.
∞ Apple reaches 10 billion iTunes downloads
Apple hit another milestone on Wednesday as the company hit 10 billion downloads from its iTunes Store.
∞ Apple updates Aperture 3, fixing fifteen issues
Apple on Wednesday released an update for its professional photography workflow application, Aperture 3, according to a post on software update site, MacUpdate.
∞ The beard dances to YMCA using iTouch My Friends iPhone app
I get a lot of emails everyday, but the one I just got made me laugh so hard.
∞ Apple reinstates swimsuit designer's iPhone app on App Store
Yesterday we brought you news about Simply Beach, a UK-based swimsuit design company that had its app removed by Apple from the App Store. Today, there is good news.
∞ Pixelmator image editor update adds brushes collections
One of my favorite apps, Pixelmator, was updated recently adding a ton of improvements, bug fixes and a new feature called Brushes Collections.
∞ Apple exec: Apple TV "still a hobby"
It may not be what those of us that use Apple TV all the time wanted to hear, even if we knew it was the truth. Apple’s COO Tim Cook on Tuesday summed up how Apple feels about the device.
∞ Scales and Modes iPhone app released for guitarists, keyboardists
One of the greatest things about my iPhone is having access to my music and music apps. Today, there’s a new one that’s been released that I’m trying out.
∞ Apple's iPhone OS grows to 14.4 percent market share
Based on Apple’s recent quarterly earnings, it’s no surprise that the iPhone is gaining ground on its competitors.
∞ Apple: some sex apps will remain in the App Store
Nobody said it was going to be fair, but it’s Apple’s store and they can do what they want.
∞ Macs becoming more popular in Enterprise
Macs co-existing with Windows-based PCs in large organizations may be on the rise, according to a study released on Tuesday.
∞ Apple’s sex app purge claims UK swimsuit designer as next victim
Apple went on a well publicized purge of “sex apps” over the last few days, removing an estimated 5,000 applications from its App Store. The latest victim is a swimsuit designer from the UK.
∞ Google app adds voice search for iPod touch
Google on Saturday released an update for its mobile app, adding support for voice search to the iPod touch.
∞ Prosecutors may investigate school's use of Web cam spying
Allegations that school officials at Harriton High School used a MacBook Web cam to take a picture of a student at home reached the local prosecutors.
∞ Apple bans sexual content iPhone apps from the App Store
It appears that Apple is in the process of making some major changes to its App Store policies, regarding sexual content.
∞ Apple adds support for App Store to 13 countries
Apple on Thursday added support for its App Store to 13 additional countries.
∞ School officials remotely activate MacBook Web cam, take picture of kid
The Lower Merion School District is in hot water today over its use of a MacBook Web cam.
∞ Emoti iPhone Facebook app adds page sorting
It never ceases to amaze me how inventive iPhone developers can be. The latest example comes from Nodconcept with their Emoti update.
∞ Thirteen iPhone and iPod touch apps for kids
A lot of kids love using the iPod touch and iPhone as an entertainment system — mine included.
∞ MacSpeech acquired by Nuance
Speech recognition software-maker MacSpeech on Tuesday said it has been acquired by Nuance, makers of Dragon speech recognition software for Windows.