Lollapalooza, one of the U.S.’s biggest festivals, is just three days away. If you’re planning to attend this year’s multi-day music event and you have an iPhone, there’s some good news for you.
∞ Apple launches iTunes Store in Mexico
Apple on Tuesday launched its iTunes Store in Mexico, making the popular music, video and app service available in 77 countries.
∞ Apple releases GarageBand 5.1
Apple on Monday released a huge update for its consumer-focused music creation application, GarageBand.
∞ Hands On: Planet Waves Chordmaster for iPhone
I was really interested to see what Planet Waves came up with for the iPhone. A traditional hardware company moving to the iPhone — I was pleasantly surprised by what I found.
∞ Native Instruments introduces Essential Bass
Music software and hardware company, Native Instruments on Monday introduced Essential Bass, a new Kore-powered instrument.
∞ App Store comes to the Mac
Apple’s App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch has been hugely successful, and now IDFusion is going to try to do the same thing for the Mac with a new app called Bodega.
∞ Google's Eric Schmidt quits Apple's Board
Apple on Monday announced that one of its Board of Directors, Eric Schmidt has resigned.
∞ Apple offers Snow Leopard for $9.95
Apple is offering customers that recently purchased a new Mac a way to upgrade to the newest version of Mac OS X for $9.95.
∞ Analyst claims to have seen Apple's tablet
An industry analyst claims to have seen Apple’s long rumored tablet computer, according to a story on 9 to 5 Mac.
∞ Amazon begins taking pre-orders for Snow Leopard
Amazon on Saturday began taking orders for Apple’s new version of Mac OS X, Snow Leopard.
∞ Apple finally gives iPhone devs estimated app approval time
It’s not much, but it’s something. iPhone app developers on Saturday got a little gift from Apple when they logged into their accounts — estimated approval times.
∞ FCC investigates Apple over Google voice app rejection
Apple may be in hot water with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over its refusal to allow Google’s Voice app in the iPhone App Store.
∞ iPhone update doesn't disable AT&T tethering hack
Apple on Friday released an update fixing an SMS security flaw with the iPhone. However, the update does not disable at least one of the hacks that enables tethering on AT&T’s network.
∞ 'Take Control of Passwords in Mac OS X' ebook available
Two of the most influential publishers in the Mac industry, Adam and Tonya Engst, have released a new ebook designed to help users manage their passwords in Mac OS X.
∞ Cakewalk offers new monitors, audio interfaces for Mac users
Music hardware and software-maker, Cakewalk, on Thursday announced five new products for Mac using musicians, including two sets of monitors and three audio interfaces.
∞ Microsoft, Yahoo deal: Dumb and Dumber
Microsoft and Yahoo inked a deal on Wednesday that will see the two companies team-up to take on search giant, Google. I see this as a clear win for Google.
∞ Apple releases a 2TB Time Capsule
Apple on Thursday quietly updated its Time Capsule backup hardware, doubling the capacity of the device.3qnmduysxw
∞ Apple wins case against consumers claiming iPhone TV ads were misleading
“There’s an app for that.” That’s a phrase that’s all too common these days, as Apple’s television spots remind us that no matter what you want to do, you can do it with an app on the iPhone. But not … Continued
∞ Apple adds keywords to App Store
Apple on Wednesday told developers to go into the App Store and update their apps with keywords, which should help people find apps easier.
∞ MacProVideo releases free Logic Pro 9 video tutorials
MacProVideo didn’t wait long to release the first video tutorial for Apple’s Logic Pro 9. And the best part is, it’s free.
∞ Video: Logic Pro 9's guitar Amp Designer
Without a doubt my favorite feature in the new Logic Pro 9 and Mainstage 2 is Amp Designer.
∞ Videos: Demo of Logic Pro 9's Flex Time
When Logic Pro 9 was introduced late last week it came with a slew of new features. One of the handiest is called Flex Time. In its simplest form, Flex Time allows you to control the timing of the music … Continued
∞ Ask Video releases Ableton Live 8 video tutorials
Ask Video on Tuesday released a new collection of videos for users of Ableton’s Live 8 software.
∞ Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1 Beta 3 to developers
Apple on Monday continued its aggressive release schedule for the next major version of iPhone OS 3.1, releasing another beta to developers.
∞ 13 alternatives to a Microsoft Guru
Microsoft, I feel bad. Honestly, I do. First you copy everything that Apple does and you fail miserably (don’t even ask me or I’ll bring up the Zune) and now you want to copy Apple’s retail strategy. I took you … Continued
∞ Seriously Microsoft, a Guru in your retail stores?
I really need to stop being so surprised at the lengths companies will go to to copy the success of Apple’s products, culture, and now apparently, even its retail stores.
∞ AT&T offers $49 iPhone 3G refurbs
AT&T is pulling out all the stops to sell new and used iPhones. The company, late Friday began offering refurbished iPhones for as low as $49. The iPhones are only available through AT&T’s Web site.
∞ Taking your iPhone to Comic-Con? There's an app for that
You must know by now that there is an app for almost anything you want on the iPhone, including Comic-Con.
∞ Palm reports Apple to the USB Implementers Forum
Palm didn’t wait for Apple to take the next step in its ongoing battle to have the Pre sync with iTunes.
∞ Microsoft reports earnings: it's a bloodbath
Instead of worrying about phone calls from Apple concerning its “Laptop Hunter” ad campaign, maybe Microsoft executives should worry more about their business.