February 25, 2010
∞ iPad book promo list leaked
One of the great new features of the iPad is iBooks, Apple’s online book store that is expected to launch in iTunes when the device is released. (more…)
∞ Teen pleads guilty to blackmailing classmates on Facebook
Very unfortunate things like this have to happen.
∞ Alaska Airlines adding Wi-Fi to flights
I have yet to take a flight with Wi-Fi, but I know I’d get a lot of use out of it. At $4.95, it seems like a no-brainer.
Alaska Airlines Joining the In Flight Internet Game [Mac Observer]
Here’s a bit more info from networking expert, Glenn Fleishman.
Alaska Switches to Aircell for Internet [Wi-Fi Networking News]
∞ Apple's 10 billion song winner buys Johnny Cash tune
Apple on Wednesday reached the 10 billion download mark on its iTunes Store. The company on Thursday said who the lucky winner of the contest was. (more…)
∞ Final Fantasy I and II come to the iPhone
Square Enix has released Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II for the iPhone and iPod touch – each is now available from the App Store for $8.99. (more…)
February 24, 2010
∞ Apple reaches 10 billion iTunes downloads
Apple hit another milestone on Wednesday as the company hit 10 billion downloads from its iTunes Store. (more…)
∞ Apple updates Aperture 3, fixing fifteen issues
Apple on Wednesday released an update for its professional photography workflow application, Aperture 3, according to a post on software update site, MacUpdate. (more…)
∞ The beard dances to YMCA using iTouch My Friends iPhone app
I get a lot of emails everyday, but the one I just got made me laugh so hard. (more…)
∞ Apple reinstates swimsuit designer's iPhone app on App Store
Yesterday we brought you news about Simply Beach, a UK-based swimsuit design company that had its app removed by Apple from the App Store. Today, there is good news. (more…)
∞ Pixelmator image editor update adds brushes collections
One of my favorite apps, Pixelmator, was updated recently adding a ton of improvements, bug fixes and a new feature called Brushes Collections. (more…)
February 23, 2010
∞ Apple exec: Apple TV "still a hobby"
It may not be what those of us that use Apple TV all the time wanted to hear, even if we knew it was the truth. Apple’s COO Tim Cook on Tuesday summed up how Apple feels about the device. (more…)
∞ Scales and Modes iPhone app released for guitarists, keyboardists
One of the greatest things about my iPhone is having access to my music and music apps. Today, there’s a new one that’s been released that I’m trying out. (more…)
∞ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition comes to Mac
Aspyr Media has announced the release of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition for the Macintosh. It’s now available in retail stores, but you can also purchase it online and download it through Aspyr’s GameAgent service. (more…)
∞ It's business as usual for Freeverse after Ngmoco acquisition
iPhone and iPod touch game publisher Ngmoco has announced that is has acquired Freeverse, another leading iPhone game maker. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (more…)
∞ Apple's iPhone OS grows to 14.4 percent market share
Based on Apple’s recent quarterly earnings, it’s no surprise that the iPhone is gaining ground on its competitors. (more…)
∞ Apple: some sex apps will remain in the App Store
Nobody said it was going to be fair, but it’s Apple’s store and they can do what they want. (more…)
∞ Macs becoming more popular in Enterprise
Macs co-existing with Windows-based PCs in large organizations may be on the rise, according to a study released on Tuesday. (more…)
∞ Apple’s sex app purge claims UK swimsuit designer as next victim
Apple went on a well publicized purge of “sex apps” over the last few days, removing an estimated 5,000 applications from its App Store. The latest victim is a swimsuit designer from the UK. (more…)
February 22, 2010
∞ iPod touch vs. Nintendo DS: The parent's perspective
Two of my three children now use iPod touches for gaming. They haven’t totally supplanted their Nintendo DS Lite systems, but the tide is turning in the iPod touch’s favor. Here are some of the most common complaints the kids in my house have made, and how the iPod touch has solved them. (more…)
February 20, 2010
∞ Google app adds voice search for iPod touch
Google on Saturday released an update for its mobile app, adding support for voice search to the iPod touch. (more…)
∞ The Beard Speaks: Hairworld Expo and Webcam spying
Well hello there! ‘Tis I, The Beard, here once again to share my inestimable wisdom with the masses. (more…)
February 19, 2010
∞ Freeverse passes five million iPhone apps sold
Freeverse announced Friday that it has sold more than five million apps for the iPhone. The company now counts 24 games and apps on the App Store, with more planned for 2010. (more…)
∞ Prosecutors may investigate school's use of Web cam spying
Allegations that school officials at Harriton High School used a MacBook Web cam to take a picture of a student at home reached the local prosecutors. (more…)
∞ CCP unveils details of next EVE Online expansion – Tyrannis
CCP Games technical producer Torfi Frans Olafsson has revealed details of the next major expansion pack in development for EVE Online, the massively multiplayer online role playing game. Entitled Tyrannis, it’s expected to be released before the summer arrives in the northern hemisphere. (more…)
∞ Apple bans sexual content iPhone apps from the App Store
It appears that Apple is in the process of making some major changes to its App Store policies, regarding sexual content. (more…)
∞ MindTouch sees Fujitsu collaboration as entré to Mac-based SMB
Fujitsu has announced a collaboration with MindTouch, a vendor of open source collaborative networking. Fujitsu’s ScanSnap document scanners are now able to scan documents directly into a MindTouch collaboration site. (more…)
February 18, 2010
∞ Apple adds support for App Store to 13 countries
Apple on Thursday added support for its App Store to 13 additional countries. (more…)
∞ School officials remotely activate MacBook Web cam, take picture of kid
The Lower Merion School District is in hot water today over its use of a MacBook Web cam. (more…)
∞ Noby Noby Boy – from Katamari Damacy maker – comes to iPhone
Noby Noby Boy is now available for the iPhone. But fans of the PlayStation 3 game should heed this warning – Noby Noby Boy for iPhone, published by Namco Bandai, isn’t exactly the same thing. In fact, it’s categorized as a productivity app, and it’s priced at $1.99. (more…)
∞ Emoti iPhone Facebook app adds page sorting
It never ceases to amaze me how inventive iPhone developers can be. The latest example comes from Nodconcept with their Emoti update. (more…)