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∞ Jailed Apple exec stashed $150K in shoe boxes
Paul Devine is the Apple manager charged with taking kickbacks from Apple suppliers in return for leaking information. Prosecutors said in court Monday that federal agents searching his house found more than $150,000 in cash stored in shoe boxes, along … Continued
∞ Finding good iPad blogging apps is difficult
There has been a lot of positive stories around the Internet about the great apps you can get for the iPad. Unfortunately, none of those including decent blogging apps. I’ve been incredibly disappointed with what’s available to date. What is … Continued
∞ A love letter to the Apple Extended Keyboard II
Dave Caolo of TUAW fame (and elsewhere) has posted a guest blog on Minimal Mac, and it’s a paean to his beloved Apple Extended Keyboard II. I’ve used other rigs over the years, but when I’m sitting in my own … Continued
∞ Is the Google, Verizon proposal evil?
There has been a lot of discussion about the open Internet proposal put forth by Google and Verizon, but one writer says it is worse than evil. Those are pretty strong words, but Joe Wilcox gives a very detailed rebuttal … Continued
∞ Mass Effect iPhone game was a mistake, says BioWare
Mass Effect Galaxy was BioWare’s entry into the iPhone game market, but it didn’t do nearly as well as the company hoped. Based on the enormously popular RPG franchise created by the minds behind other hits like NeverWinter Nights and … Continued
∞ Apple updates Safari, adds Extensions Gallery
Apple on Wednesday released a new version of Safari, adding a feature that was first unveiled for developers, extensions. Using the Extensions Gallery on Apple’s Web site you can easily install an extension for Safari that will expand the use … Continued
∞ Samsung gives free phone to some iPhone users
Samsung is apparently giving some disgruntled iPhone 4 users a chance to get their hands on the new Galaxy S smartphone out for free, as part of a Twitter marketing campaign. It’s an Android-based smartphone that touts a 4.0-inch AMOLED … Continued
∞ Choosing the right free iPhone 4 case
With Apple’s refunds and free case program under way, some of you may be wondering which case to choose. I found a nice post today that gives a bit of detail on each case, links to reviews and any reported … Continued
∞ Apple donates MacPaint source to Computer History Museum
Apple is donating the source code for its MacPaint software to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. The donation was spurred by the efforts of Andy Hertzfeld, one of the original developers of the Macintosh, after a 2004 … Continued
∞ Microsoft exec calls iPhone 4 Apple's Vista
Now even Microsoft is poking Apple with sticks over its botched management of reception issues that plague the iPhone 4 almost three weeks after its launch. Kevin Turner, Microsoft’s chief operating officer, compared the iPhone 4 to Microsoft’s failed Vista … Continued
∞ Consumer Reports won't recommend iPhone 4, citing reception problems
Consumer Reports on Monday posted a blog item entitled “Lab tests: Why Consumer Reports can’t recommend the iPhone 4.” The report is a damning confirmation of reception problems reported with the iPhone 4, the so-called “death grip” that causes the … Continued
∞ Apple rejects iPhone app for using its RSS feed
Apple rejected apps in the past and after looking at some of them, I can see their point. Apple has rules and they have the right to accept or reject whatever they want. However, on Friday Apple rejected a movie … Continued
∞ Jobs, Ive are Fortune's smartest in tech
Fortune did another one of its lists — this time on the smartest people in tech. They have several categories, including founders, CEOs and designers, among many others. The smartest CEO, according to Fortune, is none other than Steve Jobs. … Continued
∞ Apple gives a sneak peek at MobileMe Calendar beta
It’s not usual for Apple to preview upcoming releases of software, but for the second time in two months it is doing just that. Apple is giving users the opportunity to sign-up for MobileMe Calendar beta — invites are expected … Continued
∞ Apple says 400 iTunes accounts affected by weekend hacks
We’ve all heard about the App Store hacks that happened over the July 4th long weekend and the fact that Apple kicked out the developer that caused the problems, but now we also know how many people were affected by … Continued
∞ Gruber offers humorous translation of Apple's iPhone 4 letter
Every once in a while I come across something that is just so funny, I have to let everyone know. Today is one of those days. Daring Fireball’s John Gruber posted a “translation” of Apple’s letter on Friday explaining the … Continued
∞ Disney acquires Tapulous
Big news today in iPhone gaming — reports are surfacing that Disney has purchased fan favorite Tapulous. According to the report, Tapulous founder Bart Decrem will join Disney as a vice president and continue to help them with mobile gaming. … Continued
∞ Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am tracks down thief with Find My iPad
Apple’s built-in tracking technology helped rap star Will.i.am to track down a thief that broke into his Bentley last week. The thief reportedly made off with $10,000 in merchandise from the rapper’s car, including an iPad. Turns out, he probably … Continued
∞ The missing Hold button on the iPhone 4 is found
One of the notable features missing from the iPhone 4 is the ability to put a call on hold. The Hold button was replaced by the new FaceTime feature on the iPhone 4, but it hasn’t gone away. Turns out … Continued
∞ Germany demands to know what data Apple collects
Germany’s justice minister is saying Apple must make it clear what data it is collecting from its customers. The demand comes after Apple changed its policies to allow it to collect the data from users of its iPhone and other … Continued
∞ Possible explanation for the yellow screen iPhone 4
Some of those that received their iPhone 4 before today’s official launch have complained about screen discoloration. Specifically, a yellow blotch on the bottom of the screen is showing up on some phones. However, the discoloration may not be permanent … Continued
∞ iPhone 4 screen discoloration being reported
People are reporting screen defects on their new iPhone 4 as shipments of the device begin arriving to customers. According to Gizmodo, 27 people that received their iPhones are reporting the problem. That’s hardly widespread, but the majority of iPhones … Continued
∞ Apple sells more than 37,000 iPads a day
The numbers are in and Apple sold approximately 37,500 iPads per day since it was released on April 3. So many people said there wasn’t market for the iPad. If not, there are a lot of people that are wrong, … Continued
∞ iPhone 4 arrives at Walmart
Apple’s iPhone 4 is not scheduled to ship until Thursday, but retail boxes are already beginning to show up on store shelves. The picture on Engadget gives no indication which model is on the shelf, but clearly it’s a new … Continued
∞ Google updates Gmail for iPad
Google on Monday updated its Gmail service for users of Apple’s iPad. Of particular note is Google’s use of the larger screen real-estate available on the iPad. The new email compose window is much larger, allowing users much more room … Continued
∞ Skype iPhone app with support for iOS 4 in testing
With the release of iOS 4 imminent, developers are racing to make any necessary changes to have their apps compatible with the new operating system. Just as important, developers are also trying to take advantage of the new features available … Continued
∞ AT&T screwing its wireless customers again
Okay, we all know that AT&T’s wireless service is not very good in many areas of the U.S., so they have come up with a way for customers to improve that. They will sell you a Micro-Cell for $150, which … Continued
∞ Apple updates Mac mini with HDMI, SD card slot, faster processors
Mac mini fans got pretty much everything they’ve been wishing for in the latest update. The new computer features a SD card slot, which is great for putting media on the computer; faster 2.4GHz and 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo … Continued
∞ Capcom CEO expects Nintendo to emulate Apple
Capcom CEO Haruhiro Tsujimoto suggests that Nintendo is looking carefully at what Apple has done with the App Store as it moves forward with new products. What’s more, Tsujimoto says that Capcom and other third-party Nintendo game publishers expect Nintendo … Continued