August 3, 2009

∞ Google's Eric Schmidt quits Apple's Board

Apple on Monday announced that one of its Board of Directors, Eric Schmidt has resigned. (more…)

August 2, 2009

∞ Apple offers Snow Leopard for $9.95

Apple is offering customers that recently purchased a new Mac a way to upgrade to the newest version of Mac OS X for $9.95.

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∞ Analyst claims to have seen Apple's tablet

An industry analyst claims to have seen Apple’s long rumored tablet computer, according to a story on 9 to 5 Mac. (more…)

August 1, 2009

∞ Amazon begins taking pre-orders for Snow Leopard

Amazon on Saturday began taking orders for Apple’s new version of Mac OS X, Snow Leopard. (more…)

∞ Apple finally gives iPhone devs estimated app approval time

It’s not much, but it’s something. iPhone app developers on Saturday got a little gift from Apple when they logged into their accounts — estimated approval times. (more…)

July 31, 2009

∞ FCC investigates Apple over Google voice app rejection

Apple may be in hot water with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over its refusal to allow Google’s Voice app in the iPhone App Store. (more…)

∞ iPhone update doesn't disable AT&T tethering hack

Apple on Friday released an update fixing an SMS security flaw with the iPhone. However, the update does not disable at least one of the hacks that enables tethering on AT&T’s network. (more…)

∞ 'Take Control of Passwords in Mac OS X' ebook available

Two of the most influential publishers in the Mac industry, Adam and Tonya Engst, have released a new ebook designed to help users manage their passwords in Mac OS X. (more…)

July 30, 2009

∞ Cakewalk offers new monitors, audio interfaces for Mac users

Music hardware and software-maker, Cakewalk, on Thursday announced five new products for Mac using musicians, including two sets of monitors and three audio interfaces. (more…)

∞ Microsoft, Yahoo deal: Dumb and Dumber

Microsoft and Yahoo inked a deal on Wednesday that will see the two companies team-up to take on search giant, Google. I see this as a clear win for Google. (more…)

∞ Apple releases a 2TB Time Capsule

timecapsuleApple on Thursday quietly updated its Time Capsule backup hardware, doubling the capacity of the device.3qnmduysxw (more…)

July 29, 2009

∞ Apple wins case against consumers claiming iPhone TV ads were misleading

“There’s an app for that.”

iPhone 3GSThat’s a phrase that’s all too common these days, as Apple’s television spots remind us that no matter what you want to do, you can do it with an app on the iPhone. But not everybody in the U.K. thought that was true. (more…)

∞ Apple adds keywords to App Store

appstore2Apple on Wednesday told developers to go into the App Store and update their apps with keywords, which should help people find apps easier. (more…)

July 28, 2009

∞ MacProVideo releases free Logic Pro 9 video tutorials

MacProVideo didn’t wait long to release the first video tutorial for Apple’s Logic Pro 9. And the best part is, it’s free. (more…)

∞ Video: Logic Pro 9's guitar Amp Designer

Without a doubt my favorite feature in the new Logic Pro 9 and Mainstage 2 is Amp Designer. (more…)

∞ Videos: Demo of Logic Pro 9's Flex Time

When Logic Pro 9 was introduced late last week it came with a slew of new features. One of the handiest is called Flex Time.

logicboxIn its simplest form, Flex Time allows you to control the timing of the music without affecting the sound of the notes you are moving. (more…)

∞ Ask Video releases Ableton Live 8 video tutorials

Ask Video on Tuesday released a new collection of videos for users of Ableton’s Live 8 software. (more…)

July 27, 2009

∞ Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1 Beta 3 to developers

Apple on Monday continued its aggressive release schedule for the next major version of iPhone OS 3.1, releasing another beta to developers. (more…)

∞ 13 alternatives to a Microsoft Guru

Microsoft, I feel bad. Honestly, I do.

First you copy everything that Apple does and you fail miserably (don’t even ask me or I’ll bring up the Zune) and now you want to copy Apple’s retail strategy. I took you to task for the earlier today, but I really didn’t offer any alternatives. (more…)

∞ Seriously Microsoft, a Guru in your retail stores?

I really need to stop being so surprised at the lengths companies will go to to copy the success of Apple’s products, culture, and now apparently, even its retail stores. (more…)

July 24, 2009

∞ AT&T offers $49 iPhone 3G refurbs

AT&TAT&T is pulling out all the stops to sell new and used iPhones.

The company, late Friday began offering refurbished iPhones for as low as $49. The iPhones are only available through AT&T’s Web site. (more…)

∞ Taking your iPhone to Comic-Con? There's an app for that

You must know by now that there is an app for almost anything you want on the iPhone, including Comic-Con. (more…)

∞ Palm reports Apple to the USB Implementers Forum

Palm didn’t wait for Apple to take the next step in its ongoing battle to have the Pre sync with iTunes. (more…)

∞ Microsoft reports earnings: it's a bloodbath

mslogo-1Instead of worrying about phone calls from Apple concerning its “Laptop Hunter” ad campaign, maybe Microsoft executives should worry more about their business. (more…)

∞ Microsoft caves, changes "Laptop Hunter" ads

Microsoft admitted on Friday that it changed its “Laptop Hunter” ads, removing any mention of the price for the MacBook Pro. (more…)

July 23, 2009

∞ Palm re-enables Pre iTunes sync

Let the games begin.

Palm PreYou knew that Apple was going to disable Palm Pre syncing in iTunes, right? And of course, you knew that Palm was going to come back with an update that would allow its users to sync with iTunes again. (more…)

∞ Apple releases Logic Pro 9, Final Cut Pro 7

Rejoice musicians. I’ve been using the new version of Logic Studio for some time and it is amazing. (more…)

∞ Apple captures 91% of market for computers over $1000

In case you didn’t read that correctly the first time, Apple is ruling the computer high-end computer market. (more…)

July 22, 2009

∞ Apple withdrawals legal threats against Wiki, EFF drops lawsuit

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is dropping its lawsuit against Apple after the company withdrew its legal threats against Bluwiki. (more…)

∞ Hands On: Navigon MobileNavigator North America for iPhone

I was very excited to find out on Wednesday that Navigon had released its turn-by-turn navigation app, MobileNavigator North America for the iPhone. (more…)