December 18, 2009
∞ MacUpdate gives Videobox and MainMenu away for free
In addition to its holiday promotion, which we wrote about earlier this week, MacUpdate decided to give away two apps to its users for free. (more…)
∞ Need for Speed Shift released for iPhone and iPod touch
Electronic Arts on Friday announced the release of Need for Speed Shift on the iPhone and iPod touch. The $10 game is available for purchase from the App Store. (more…)
December 17, 2009
∞ Decade Review iPhone app highlights historical events
Open Door Networks and Project A this week released a new iPhone app called Decade Review that gives a visual summary of key world events from 2000-2009. (more…)
∞ PCalc iPhone app introduces in-app purchases
We all have our favorite developers — one of mine is James Thomson, maker of DragThing, PCalc and PCalc for iPhone. (more…)
∞ Walt Mosspuppet answers reader email from the beard
I love Walt Mosspuppet. I follow him on Twitter (@mosspuppet) and watch all of his videos to get a good laugh. (more…)
∞ Newer offers USB video display adapter
Newer Technology on Thursday announced its USB Video Display Adapter. The device adds the ability to connect an external video display to a Mac using a USB 2.0 interface instead of a video port. It costs $96. (more…)
∞ Ridge Racer makes iPhone debut
Namco Networks has released Ridge Racer Accelerated for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s currently available for purchase from the App Store for $2.99, which Namco calls an “opening celebration price.” (more…)
December 16, 2009
∞ Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update
Apple on Wednesday released an update for photographers using Mac OS X. (more…)
∞ Pro Tools LE update adds Snow Leopard support
Digidesign on Wednesday released an update for Pro Tools, adding support for Apple’s Snow Leopard operating system. (more…)
∞ AT&T not impressed with Fake Steve's 'Operation Chokehold'
Dan Lyons (aka Fake Steve Jobs) got AT&T’s attention this week and they’re not impressed, according to a story on MacRumors. (more…)
∞ Dragon Age: Origins headed to Mac this month
BioWare and TransGaming have announced plans to release a Macintosh version of Dragon Age: Origins on Dec. 21, 2009. It’s coming in Standard and Digital Deluxe versions for $50 and $65 respectively. (more…)
December 15, 2009
∞ Apple wins permanent injunction against Psystar
It appears the battle is finally over. After giving oral arguments on Monday, the judge ruled in Apple’s favor, granting the company a permanent injunction against Mac clone-maker Psystar. (more…)
∞ Facebook passes 100 million visitors in November
Do you visit Facebook? Many of us do visit the popular social networking site on a daily basis, contributing to a new high in Internet traffic. (more…)
∞ MacUpdate Promo kicks off with 11 apps for $49.99
Mac software update site, MacUpdate, is in full swing with its third annual holiday bundle, giving users a chance to save some money when buying applications. (more…)
∞ Smartphone sales up 23.6 percent in 2009
Smartphones are taking an increasing percentage of the total number of mobile devices sold in the worldwide market, according to a new report from market research firm Gartner. (more…)
December 14, 2009
∞ Apple, Adobe, Microsoft, others sued for patent infringement
BetaNet on Monday filed a lawsuit against 18 companies, including Apple, Adobe and Microsoft. (more…)
∞ Apple wins best ad, brand and marketer of the decade
Adweek on Monday issued its Best of the 2000s awards and Apple walked away with top honors in three categories. (more…)
December 13, 2009
∞ Apple acknowledges, apologizes for iMac shipping delays
Apple has acknowledged delays in shipping its newest iMac models in a recent report posted on Cnet. (more…)
December 11, 2009
∞ AT&T given 'Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World' award
Despite being berated by its users for poor network coverage, AT&T on Friday was named “Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World” by Business Traveler Magazine. (more…)
∞ Apple files countersuit against Nokia
Apple on Friday said it had launched a countersuit against the world’s largest cellphone maker, Nokia. (more…)
December 10, 2009
∞ Apple offers free iTunes LP Holiday Sampler
Apple is feeling the holiday spirit. The company on Thursday posted an iTunes Holiday Sampler and it’s free. (more…)
∞ Native Instruments partners with Abbey Road studios
Native Instruments on Thursday said it is partnering with Abbey Road recording studios to produce new software instruments. The first product is scheduled to be released in early 2010. (more…)
December 9, 2009
∞ AT&T looks to curb excessive iPhone data usage
AT&T is looking to iPhone users to cut back on their data usage as a way to ease traffic on its network, according to the company’s CEO, Ralph de la Vega. (more…)
∞ Apple adds iTunes gift cards to Facebook
Apple on Wednesday introduced a new feature through popular social networking site, Facebook. (more…)
∞ iPhoto book shipping deadline approaching quickly
One of the great products that Apple offers is the ability to create high-quality books from your iPhoto library. (more…)
∞ U of South Florida gives student athletes 13-inch MacBook Pro
The University of Southern Florida is joining the growing number of educational institutions that are utilizing Apple technology to make learning more efficient for its students. (more…)
December 8, 2009
∞ Apple releases AirPort Client Update 1.0 for Snow Leopard
Apple on Tuesday released an update for Macs running Mac OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard and using a wireless network. (more…)
∞ Analyst reiterates Apple stock target of $277
Even though Apple’s stock is down eight percent in the last 10 trading days, Piper Jaffray Senior Research Analyst, Gene Munster, remains confident long term. (more…)
∞ Apple can be copied, but can it be beat?
Apple has some of the best selling computers in the market, it’s the No. 1 music distributor, it sells movies, TV shows, iPods and it’s changing the mobile space with the iPhone and App Store. It’s also one of the most copied companies in the world, but can anyone beat them? (more…)
∞ Apple unveils iTunes top selling music, TV, movies and apps for 2009
Apple on Tuesday revealed iTunes’ list of top selling media from the iTunes Store in a new feature called iTunes Rewind 2009. (more…)