July 22, 2009
∞ Will Apple partner with Verizon on a tablet?
A partnership between Apple and Verizon has been the source of rumors for many months — according to one source the two companies may team up on a tablet. (more…)
July 21, 2009
∞ Apple reports $1.23 billion profit
Apple on Tuesday reported a $1.23 billion profit on $8.34 billion revenue for its third fiscal quarter. (more…)
∞ Duke puts classic TV commercials on iTunes U
Remember hearing this on TV? (more…)
∞ DopplerPad synth-based instrument available for iPhone
iPhone app developer Retronyms on Tuesday released a new application called DopplerPad for users that want to create music on-the-go. (more…)
July 20, 2009
∞ MacProVideo launches video tutorial subscription service
Longtime Mac video training company, MacProVideo, recently launched its new subscription service. (more…)
∞ What really happened with Apple and the "Laptop Hunter" ads
A big deal was made last week about a phone call from Apple legal to Microsoft asking them to stop running its “Laptop Hunter” ads. The way it was portrayed was that Apple was feeling the pressure from the ads and was trying to get them pulled. I don’t think so. (more…)
∞ Microsoft updates Office 2008 for Mac
Microsoft’s Macintosh Business Unit on Monday released a major update for Office 2008 for Mac, adding several new features and improving the speed and stability of the applications. (more…)
July 17, 2009
∞ iPhone users anger D.C. police chief
Want to foil police efforts to catch speeders in Washington, D.C.? There’s an app for that. (more…)
July 16, 2009
∞ Microsoft retail: Like putting a junkyard next to a Mercedes dealer
So, Microsoft has announced they will begin opening retail stores this fall. I actually laughed out loud when I heard the next part–they will put some of them right next to Apple retail stores. (more…)
July 14, 2009
∞ Apple's 1.5 billion apps and why you should care
Apple kicked off Tuesday morning by releasing some of the latest download numbers from the App Store. You may be thinking that’s just another press release slinging a bunch of numbers around, but you should really stop and take a look at these. (more…)
July 13, 2009
∞ MacProVideo releases new Pro Tools video tutorials
MacProVideo is one of the goto places for high-end video tutorials. On Monday they released a new title aimed at the professional audio market. (more…)
∞ Survey: 60% of companies will skip Windows 7
This is a case where history is coming back to bite Microsoft. In a recent survey done by ScriptLogic, 60 percent of respondents say they will skip Microsoft’s latest operating system when it’s released later this year. (more…)
July 10, 2009
∞ Apple: No iPod nano recall in Korea
A story that has been circulating for a couple of days claims that there is a recall of first generation iPod nanos in Korea. In fact, that is not true. A statement provided to The Loop on Friday clarifies the situation. (more…)
∞ Google's Chrome OS "a textbook example of vaporware"
Google on Wednesday announced Chrome OS, a netbook optimized operating system that will be released sometime next year. However you view the news, Daring Fireball’s John Gruber brings up a good point in his latest article: where is it? (more…)
July 9, 2009
∞ Quicken Financial Life for Mac delayed until 2010
Intuit on Thursday confirmed that Quicken Financial Life for Mac would not be released this year as planned. (more…)
∞ Why the BlackBerry can't compete with Apple's iPhone
I’m convinced that as hard as it might try, RIM is fighting a losing battle trying to compete against the iPhone. Why? Because RIM just doesn’t get how to compete against a company like Apple. (more…)
July 8, 2009
∞ Welcome to the OS wars Google, and good luck
By now you’ve probably read on Ars that Google is entering the operating system market, joining the big three: Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. (more…)
July 7, 2009
∞ Developer turns iPhone app into a brick and mortar business
Charleston, SC-based Slicker is taking its iPhone app to the streets, literally. The iPhone developer on Tuesday opened a brick and mortar location and is using its iPhone app as the basis for the business. (more…)
∞ Microsoft releases organization tips video on Office for Mac
Microsoft’s Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) has partnered with well-known organizational expert Peter Walsh to release a new, free video for Office users. (more…)
∞ Native Instruments pulls out of NAMM, AES, Musikmesse
There is no doubt about it, there is a trend among companies to scale back their tradeshow presence. The latest company to announce it is pulling out of future tradeshows is Native Instruments (NI). (more…)
∞ Apple celebrates App Store's first birthday
The App Store turns one today. Apple is recognizing the occasion with a special page showing some of its favorite apps. (more…)
July 6, 2009
∞ Apple, Nintendo, Sony sued for patent infringement
Shared Memory Graphics filed a lawsuit last Thursday accusing Apple, Nintendo and Sony of copyright infringement, according to court documents obtained by The Loop. (more…)
∞ Beta Monkey announces Double Bass Mania III drum loops
Drum loop specialist Beta Monkey on Monday announced the forthcoming release of Double Bass Mania III. The collection will be available on July 9. (more…)
∞ FileMaker: Bento Template Exchange takes off
In mid-June FileMaker announced the Bento Template Exchange, a place for users of its consumer-focused Bento customers to share ideas and templates with each other. We decided to check in with FileMaker to see how the exchange is doing. (more…)
July 4, 2009
∞ Apple Store shooter caught on video
The Arlington Police Department released surveillance footage of the man responsible for the shooting of an Apple Store employee in Virginia on Friday. (more…)
July 3, 2009
∞ Shooting at Apple Store leaves one injured
An armed robber shot and injured an Apple employee at Apple’s Clarendon retail location has left one person injured, according to a report on NBC Washington. (more…)
July 2, 2009
Apple retail stores can now replace broken iPhone screens
Apple has expanded the services offered by its retail stores to include fixing damaged iPhone screens. (more…)
∞ Apple's heat warning, not really a warning
I don’t doubt that some people are having heat issues with their new iPhone 3GSs, but watching some publications jump on an innocuous support note from Apple is disturbing. (more…)
July 1, 2009
∞ iPhone 3GS tops Consumer Reports smartphone ratings
Apple’s new iPhone 3GS has been receiving rave reviews since its release, but its newest award has it on top of the prestigious Consumer Reports smartphone list. (more…)
∞ AT&T replenishes stock of white iPhone 3GS
AT&T sold out of iPhones 3GS models even before the device went on sale, but the company said on Wednesday that it has replenished its stock of the white iPhones. (more…)