Stephen Shankland for CNET: Here’s what I don’t like about iMessage, though: it’s yet another proprietary service. But when it comes to sending tidbits of text here and there, I don’t want lock-in. I want a standard. I’ve been spoiled … Continued
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∞ Sweet Jesus, RIM announced another operating system
RIM Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis announced BBX at the Devcon 2011 keynote. He states that it brings together the best of BlackBerry and the best of QNX into one amazing OS. He goes on to explain that the QNX architecture is … Continued
∞ Ben Brooks reviews Instapaper 4.0
In my book Instapaper is certainly a “ridiculously good deal” and that may sum up Instapaper 4 perfectly. I’m a proud paying member of Instapaper and I’m really impressed with what Marco did with version 4.0.
∞ Amazon cutting publishers out of book deals altogether
New York Times: Amazon will publish 122 books this fall in an array of genres, in both physical and e-book form. It is a striking acceleration of the retailer’s fledging publishing program that will place Amazon squarely in competition with … Continued
∞ 'Thicket of patents'
Apple to Samsung during negotiations.
∞ iOS app icon designs
The detail on the close-ups is just incredible.
∞ Djay updated for iOS 5
With this update, djay Apps now feature professional audio FX, integrated iCloud capabilities, enhanced music library features and the ability to include sounds from other music apps using the audio cut and paste feature.
∞ Samsung tablets infringe Apple patents in US
Reuters: A U.S. judge said Samsung’s Galaxy tablets infringe Apple’s iPad patents, but also that Apple might have a problem establishing the validity of its patents. Australia and now the US.
∞ Dell: Android disappoints
Khidr Suleman reporting on Michael Dell speaking at Dell World: We are very aligned with Microsoft around Windows 8. You’ll hear more about Windows 8 from us and see a wide range of products released,” Dell told journalists during a … Continued
∞ Apple stops Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia
Sydney Morning Herald: The Federal Court has granted Apple an injunction to block tech rival Samsung from selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia. Apple is suing Samsung for patent infringement, arguing the firm “slavishly” copied its market-leading iPad tablet. … Continued
∞ Apple offers AirPort Utility for iOS
Apple on Wednesday surprised many with the release of AirPort Utility for iOS. The software runs on iPhones, iPods and iPads, but requires iOS 5.0. It’s free. AirPort Utility makes it possible for the first time to manage your 802.11n-equipped … Continued
∞ Apple releases iOS 5
Apple on Wednesday released iOS 5, a major (and free) update for the operating system used by its iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. The new update contains over 200 new features, according to Apple – major changes to notifications, … Continued
∞ Pangea updates games for AirPlay
Pangea Software has announced the release of updates to six of its iOS games to support AirPlay features in iOS 5. Bugdom 2, Cro Mag Rally, Nanosaur 2, Otto Matic, Quarters and Enigmo 2 now support the new capability. AirPlay … Continued
∞ Split screen AirPlay 'Party Play' mode comes to Real Racing 2
Firemint has announced the release of a significant update to Real Racing 2 and Real Racing 2 HD, its auto racing game for iOS. The new 1.12 version is ready for download from the App Store. The update has been … Continued
∞ comScore: iPad, iPhone dominate mobile browser use
ZDNet: The iPad accounts for a whopping 97.2% of tablet traffic in the US and 46.8% of all mobile web traffic. iPhone accounts for 42.6% of mobile web traffic. Overall, though, mobile devices still account for less than 7 percent … Continued
∞ Square processes $2B payments annually
TechCrunch: Square’s Keith Rabois also revealed a number of growth statistics for the company, including that the payments service is now processing $2 billion in payments volume per year. To date, Square has been activated by 800,000 merchants which is … Continued
∞ Facebook for iPad screenshots
Facebook on Monday released details of its forthcoming iPad app. The app is available for download from the App Store. Facebook highlights a few items like using gestures to navigate through the app. Here are some screenshots the company sent … Continued
∞ RIM 'absolutely confident' in the PlayBook
Adam Schreck for the Associated Press: Patrick Spence, RIM’s managing director for global sales and regional marketing, told The Associated Press in Dubai that the Waterloo, Ontario-based company was not as clear as it could have been in defining the … Continued
∞ Report: Sony close to buying out Ericsson
Gamasutra: As PlayStation maker Sony moves further into the world of connected devices, it may be finding its longstanding joint venture with mobile device maker Ericsson prohibitive to its operations. That is why, according to the Wall Street Journal, sources … Continued
∞ Barnes & Noble punishes DC Comics for Kindle Fire deal
Bleeding Cool: Last week, Bleeding Cool reported on DC Comics’ plans to release 100 graphic novels exclusively on the Amazon Kindle Fire. Well now the other shoe has dropped. I understand that Barnes & Noble executives are furious over this, … Continued
∞ Telltale Games: iPad is fastest-growing platform
Game developer Telltale Games, makers of Jurassic Park, Sam & Max, Back to the Future and Tales of Monkey Island games, announced Wednesday that the iPad is its fastest growing platform. The company has already released 18 games and plans … Continued
∞ iOS 5, iCloud coming October 12
Apple on Tuesday announced that iOS 5 and its new iCloud service will both be available on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. iOS 5 is a free update for all eligible iOS devices and iCloud is also free, though Apple offers … Continued
∞ Apple to Samsung: We'll have our day in court, thanks
Reuters: Apple Inc rejected an offer from Samsung Electronics Co to settle their tablet computer dispute in Australia, possibly killing off the commercial viability of the South Korean firm’s new Galaxy tablet in that market. Last week Samsung agreed to … Continued
∞ Examining the fate of iPad rivals
Technologizer: More than thirteen months after we ran that iPadversaries story, I decided it might be instructive (or at least perversely fascinating) to follow up on all 32 machines… Spoiler: If you like happy endings, you should stop reading now. … Continued
∞ Tap! The magazine for iPad
Text can be resized, selected, bookmarked and shared with social media, and even read aloud by the iPad. Flick through the images in the easy to follow How to section and the steps change automatically and, if you need more … Continued
∞ Amazon interested in buying Palm
VentureBeat: A well-placed source tells us that HP is currently looking to rid itself of Palm as soon as possible, and that Amazon is the closest to finalizing the deal, among a handful of contenders. If true, it means that … Continued
∞ Samsung offers Apple a deal
David Fickling and Ross Kelly reporting for the Wall Street Journal in Australia: It wasn’t clear what benefit Apple would gain from any agreement, as details of the proposed deal were not discussed in full in front of the court. … Continued
∞ Head of developer relations latest to bail on RIM
Reuters reports that Tyler Lessard, RIM’s senior vice-president for global alliances and developer relations, left the company. He’s just the latest in a long line of people that are abandoning RIM. Mike Kirkup, a director of developer relations, resigned in … Continued
∞ RIM calls Playbook discontinuation rumor 'pure fiction'
CNBC: Says talk that its Playbook tablet is being discontinued is “pure fiction” * Says remains highly committed to tablet market and to its QNX operating system. The message is short but sweet; RIM is trying to counter rumors that … Continued
∞ RIM reportedly shutdown production of PlayBook
BGR.com: Research In Motion has reportedly stopped production of its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and is considering exiting the space altogether. Collins Stewart analyst John Vinh made the claims in a note to investors Thursday morning, citing anonymous sources at RIM’s … Continued