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∞ First thoughts on The Daily
A number of people called and emailed today asking my opinion of The Daily after today’s event, so I thought I’d write down my first impressions.
∞ The Daily now available in the App Store
After announcing it at a special event in New York just minutes ago, The Daily is now available on the App Store.
∞ 'The Daily' event live update
The Loop is at The Daily event in New York City and will bring you live coverage as it happens. The event will feature News Corp Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch and Apple’s Eddy Cue as they launch The Daily, … Continued
∞ Apple responds to Sony in-app purchase report
Apple on Tuesday responded to reports that it has changed its policies regarding in-app purchases from the App Store.
∞ Apple to control in-app purchases from App Store
Apple on Tuesday made a move to further tighten its control over the App Store.
∞ Survey: iPad still dominant, but Android tablets grab 22 percent marketshare
According to a report posted Monday by Strategy Analytics, Android-based devices grabbed 22 percent of the tablet market for the fourth quarter of 2010. Apple’s iPad is well out in first place with 77 percent of the market, but the … Continued
∞ Apple, News Corp to hold event to launch The Daily
Apple and News Corp sent out invitations on Thursday to press for the launch of the Daily, a newspaper designed specifically for iPads.
∞ Details of HP's iPad competitor leaked
We knew that HP was going to have a competitor to Apple’s market-leading iPad, but until now specifics of the tablet were not available.
∞ Interest in RIM's PlayBook half of iPad's
Research in Motion (RIM) may be trying to drum up interest in its PlayBook tablet, but its efforts haven’t been completely successful.
∞ Black Eyed Peas augmented reality iPhone, iPad app released
Fans of the Black Eyed Peas are going to love the new iPhone and iPad app that was released today.
∞ Apple reaches 10 billion apps downloaded
It’s been quite a ride for Apple’s App Store. The company on Saturday announced that it had reached 10 billion downloads.
∞ Uncensored Playboy iPad app coming in March
If anyone were to push the boundaries of what the iPad would allow, it should be no surprise that it would be Hugh Hefner.
∞ TiVo releases iPad app, but only for Premiere boxes
TiVo announced on its blog that its TiVo Premiere app is now available from the App Store. The software lets you control your TiVo digital video recorder (DVR) using an iPad, but only works with TiVo’s new Premiere devices, not … Continued
∞ NAMM: JHAudio delivers in-ear monitors
JHAudio may not be familiar to a lot of readers, but it will be soon. The company was formed by the founder of Ultimate Ears, Jerry Harvey.
∞ Report: Steve Jobs, Rupert Murdoch to launch 'The Daily' next week
A new report suggests that Apple CEO Steve Jobs and media mogul Rupert Murdoch will launch the much-rumored iPad newspaper The Daily, next week.
∞ CES: Audio interviews from CES
I mentioned earlier this week that Your Mac Life host Shawn King would be traveling to Las Vegas and covering the Consumer Electronics Show for The Loop. Shawn’s audio interviews have been posted online.
∞ Apple sued for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch patent infringement
Apple is being sued by Ancora Technologies for violating one of its patents. The patent in question would cover all of Apple’s iOS devices.
∞ 2011 the year of the tablet? No, that was 2010 with Apple's iPad
Many people are hailing 2011 as the year of tablet. Actually, that’s not quite true — 2011 is the year that everyone tries to catch Apple.
∞ Minotaur Rescue released for iOS; Jeff Minter's debut iOS game
Retro gamers, rejoice: Legendary game designer Jeff Minter’s debut game for iOS, Minotaur Rescue, is ready for download. It’ll set you back a buck.
∞ Citibank: Apple could sell $2 billion in apps in 2011
The App Store is hugely popular, but according to one report, Apple is going to have a banner year in 2011.
∞ Infinity Blade, UDK pave way for bigger and better iOS games
Chair Entertainment’s hit game Infinity Blade stands apart from other offerings on the App Store: it’s the first iOS game built using Epic Games’ Unreal Development Kit (UDK) for iOS. The UDK has been used extensively in PC and console … Continued
∞ Report: Apple readies three versions of iPad 2
Appple could be preparing to release three versions of its market-leading iPad, according to a report on Tuesday.
∞ U.S. Army to give iPhones, iPads to every soldier
The U.S. army is heading into a world where every soldier will be connected by a smartphone. The move is expected to revolutionize the way the army trains its soldiers and fights in the field.
∞ GadgetTrak for iOS tracks your iPhone, iPad's location
ActiveTrak, the company behind GadgetTrak, released an update to its iOS app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
∞ AmpliTube 2 arrives for iPad
IK Multimedia released the latest version of its amp and effects modeling software for the iPad, AmpliTube 2.
∞ Is there finally a good iPad blogging tool?
Find a good blogging tool for the iPad or iPhone is tough. I’ve looked at several and can’t find one that comes close to the experience I expect. The WordPress app even deleted posts from my site, so I haven’t … Continued
∞ Apple releases iAd Producer
Apple on Monday released a new app called iAd Producer, giving developers a quick and easy way to make iAds for apps in the App Store.
∞ Doctor Who game comes to iTunes Store
Doctor Who, the legendary sci-fi TV series from Britain, has spawned a video game for the iPhone and iPad that’s now available in the iTunes Store. Doctor Who: The Mazes of Time is available in iPhone/iPod touch and iPad versions … Continued
∞ Gruber: RIM hasn't even caught up to the iPhone
Even once in a while you read something that literally makes you laugh out loud. It happens to us all — tonight, Daring Fireball’s John Gruber did it to me. The funniest thing about his statement is that it is … Continued