If you were wondering why Apple chose HTML5 over Flash for the iPhone and iPad, you can see for yourself now. The company posted several examples of the types of content that can be made using the technology. Included in … Continued
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∞ iPhone tops industry in customer satisfaction, AT&T is lowest
ChangeWave Research recently released a report that shows iPhone customers are the most satisfied among all smartphone makers — by quite a nice margin too.
∞ Authorities search Gizmodo's Jason Chen devices for iPhone 4G info
Gizmodo’s plans to stop police from searching Jason Chen’s devices for information pertaining to the lost (or stolen) iPhone 4G appears to have failed — sort of. Lawyers for Gizmodo and the chief deputy district attorney for San Mateo County … Continued
∞ Q&A with AT&T on the new iPhone data plans
You may have heard that AT&T announced a couple of new data plans earlier today that essentially put caps on the amount of data that iPhone users can consume. Our friends at TUAW talked to AT&T today and have posted … Continued
∞ Flurry analytics responds to Steve Jobs' criticism over data collection
During his time at the D8 Conference on Tuesday, Steve Jobs went off a little on Flurry, an analytics company that collects data from mobile devices. The company gets developers to put the code in their apps and it sends … Continued
∞ AT&T caps data usage, intros $20 monthly tethering with new plans
AT&T on Wednesday introduced new data plans to replace current iPhone unlimited data plans. The company also introduced the long-awaited tethering option for iPhone users.
∞ Analyst: Steve Ballmer to make an appearance at WWDC keynote
We were all wondering what surprises Steve Jobs would have for his WWDC keynote — how about Steve Ballmer on stage.
∞ The Windows era is coming to an end
The domination of Microsoft Windows may very well be coming to an end. I’m not saying that tomorrow we will wake up and nobody will know what Windows is, but the signs of its decline are all around us. The … Continued
∞ Analyst: Apple will not release a Verizon iPhone at WWDC
Looking at Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, one industry analyst said it is unlikely Apple will release an iPhone compatible with the Verizon wireless networks.
∞ Wal-Mart to sell iPhone 3GS for $97 starting Tuesday
Wal-Mart is having a blow-out sale of Apple’s iPhone 3GS model beginning on Tuesday. The company will sell only the 16GB model and it requires a contract. With the iPhone 4G leaked by Gizmodo, it could be that Wal-Mart is … Continued
∞ iPhone, iPad popularity forces designers reconsider use of Flash
Web site designers may want to continue using Flash, but their clients ultimately have the final say in how a Web site looks and more of them are asking for iPhone and iPad ready sites.
∞ Pocket Informant for iPad in development
We all use the iPad for different things. Some play games, others are interested in books or Internet apps, but for a large number of users organizational applications will be a big draw. While not much information is available, it … Continued
∞ iPhone, iPad, iAd destined to fail
I honestly didn’t know what to think when I looked at this five page missive by Brandt Dainow. The bottom line, which happens to be in the very first paragraph, is that Apple is destined for failure because its iPhone … Continued
∞ Star Wars: The Battle for Hoth coming to the iPhone
Games are certainly one of the biggest app categories for the iPhone, and it may become more popular in the next little while, at least among Star Wars fans. Star Wars: The Battle for Hoth will be out for the … Continued
∞ Downloaded Twitter for iPhone, but I'm sticking with Twitterrific
Like many people on Wednesday, I downloaded the new free Twitter for iPhone app as soon as it was released. I’ve already made my decision, I’m sticking with Twitterrific.
∞ Google says multitasking, apps hurt Android's battery life
Google co-founder Larry Page admitted during a talk at Google’s annual partner forum, Google Zeitgeist, that multitasking and some apps could drain the battery of its Android phone.
∞ Twitter 3.0 for iPhone arrives
The long awaited Twitter client for the iPhone has arrived. Twitter 3.0 showed up in my list of downloads just a few minutes.
∞ AT&T not worried about a possible Verizon iPhone
The talk of a Verizon iPhone started as soon as the device was first released. That was three versions ago and AT&T is still the exclusive carrier in the U.S. However, if that did change, some people think that hordes … Continued
∞ New report puts Apple's iPhone OS ahead of Android
There was a lot of talk earlier this week about an NPD report that put Apple’s iPhone OS behind Google’s Android in terms of market share. However, a new report by market research firm Gartner says Apple is winning the … Continued
∞ Apple increases iPhone sales by 112% in first quarter of 2010
A new report released on Wednesday by market research firm Gartner shows that Apple increased its iPhone sales in the first quarter of 2010 by 112.2 percent over the same period last year.
∞ Emoti HD for Facebook comes to the iPad
Nodconcept on Tuesday released its newest app, bringing the popular Emoti iPhone app to the iPad.
∞ Why haven't more people joined Adobe's Flash fight? Because consumers don't care
Adobe has some of the best apps on the market today, but when it comes to getting Flash on a consumer device like the iPhone, the company’s cries for solidarity seem to be falling on deaf ears.
∞ Apple vs. Adobe: Using "Wisdom of Crowds" to track the battle
The ongoing battle between Apple and Adobe began to heat up earlier this year after it became clear that the iPad would not support Flash. The two companies brought the fight to the public in recent weeks, and I wanted … Continued
∞ Gizmodo legal roundup: Lam email, Jobs on the phone, hiding evidence
What a day it has been. After the news that the judge would unseal documents related to the iPhone 4G and Gizmodo, everyone waited to see what would happen. There were more than a few surprises and some juicy tidbits … Continued
∞ HTC sues Apple for patent infringement
Responding to a lawsuit brought against it by Apple in March, HTC on Wednesday said it filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple.
∞ Another alleged iPhone 4G prototype appears
Vietnamese Web forum Taoviet has photos that show another alleged iPhone 4G prototype, according to AppleInsider.
∞ Apple sued over Safari Web browser on iPhone, iPod touch
Apple is being sued for patent infringement by Softview over the way it displays mobile content on its iPhone and iPod touch devices.
∞ Hearing scheduled to unseal records in Gizmodo iPhone case
Media organizations including CNET, AP and Bloomberg are asking San Mateo County Judge, Clifford Cretan, to unseal records about the police investigation into Gizmodo. Documents the media are looking for include the search warrant that was issued, allowing police to … Continued
∞ Android market share over iPhone not as impressive as it looks
When news broke on Monday that Android had taken over the second spot from Apple’s iPhone OS, I thought the Internet was going to blow itself to pieces. But there is more to the numbers than a simple boost in … Continued
∞ Nokia sues Apple again for patent infringement
Nokia on Friday filed another patent infringement lawsuit against Apple, claiming the iPhone 3G devices infringe on five of its patents.