June 25, 2009

∞ Apple should thank Microsoft for Windows 7 pricing

I don’t know what they were thinking, but Microsoft on Thursday announced pricing for the upcoming version of “Vista Fixed Edition,” also known as Windows 7. (more…)

∞ Apple, put that porn app back in the App Store

Update 2: Apple did remove the app.

Update: It appears I jumped to conclusions. Apple did not pull the app, the developer took the app down because it was so popular, it was crashing the image server.

I left my little rant in place, just in case I decide to yell at Apple for something else later on. GOOD APPLE!

BAD APPLE!

One of the greatest things you’ve done on the App Store since announcing you sold 1 billion of them and you completely screw it up. You took down “Hottest Girls–2200+ Topless, Sexy Babes and Nude Models” from the store. (more…)

∞ Apple green lights softcore iPhone porn app

Apple has okayed the first softcore porn app, that I’m aware of, on the App Store. (more…)

June 24, 2009

∞ Apple sends final notice to .Mac HomePage users

Apple is sending out final reminder notices to members of its old .Mac service, making sure they remember some of the services are being discontinued. (more…)

∞ Apple's netbook and why we'll never see it

Deep in the hallways of Apple’s Cupertino headquarters sits an Apple netbook. That’s right, it’s there, but it will never see the light of day. Why? Because it’s just like every other netbook, and thankfully, that’s just not good enough for Apple. (more…)

June 23, 2009

∞ Hospital confirms Steve Jobs’ liver transplant

Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tn. on Tuesday confirmed that Apple CEO Steve Jobs did have a liver transplant two months ago at the hospital. Jobs gave the hospital permission to release the information, officials said. (more…)

∞ Judge lifts stay, allows Psystar, Apple case to proceed

Judge Robert A. Mark has lifted an automatic stay of proceedings from Mac clone-maker Psystar’s bankruptcy filing. The move allows Apple to continue its copyright infringement suit against the company. (more…)

∞ Apple updates Final Cut Pro, AirPort and Time Capsule

Apple on Tuesday released an update for its professional video software, Final Cut Pro, as well as an updated firmware version for its wireless AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule. (more…)

∞ Who really pays for Apple's $30 credit to iPhone 3G S customers

Apple marketed the hell out the iPhone 3G S, getting its customers worked up into a frenzy, so they would all want the iPhone 3G S. And it worked, throngs of people pre-ordered and ran to the stores to buy them and then tried to activate it. (more…)

∞ Steve Jobs returns to Apple, at least for a visit

Steve Jobs has been spotted on the Apple campus by a Reuters reporter and several employees, who reported the sighting to CNBC. (more…)

June 22, 2009

∞ Apple sells more than 1 million iPhone 3G S models

It took Apple just three days to sell more than 1 million iPhone 3G S models, the company reported on Monday.

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June 21, 2009

∞ Apple: Jobs returning at the end of June

Questions about Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ health resurfaced this weekend after the Wall Street Journal reported that he had a liver transplant during his leave of absence. However, Apple said Jobs is still coming back at the end of June. (more…)

June 19, 2009

∞ AT&T: $55 tethering rumors are false

iPhone enthusiast site Appmodo on Friday quoted “a source” at AT&T, saying that iPhone tethering would cost users an extra $55 a month. AT&T says the rumor is false. (more…)

∞ iPhone 3G S draws attention away from Steve Jobs

Apple is brilliant. The company has been trying to get the media to leave Steve Jobs alone for months and nothing has worked. Until now. (more…)

∞ iPhone 3G S arrives

It’s launch day and iPhone users are lining up around the world to get their hands on Apple’s iPhone 3G S. (more…)

June 18, 2009

∞ MacSpeech targets Doctors with new Dictate

I remember meeting with MacSpeech in January 2008 to get a demo of the brand new speech recognition engine and being very skeptical. Turns out, I was wrong–it worked very well. (more…)

∞ Apple won't intimidate Palm

Whether you agree with Apple’s not-so-subtle message to Palm and its Pre users or not, the battle lines have been drawn. I don’t, however, believe this is a slam dunk win for Apple–Palm is going to fight back hard. (more…)

June 17, 2009

∞ Apple begins sending iPhone 3G S rebate emails

Just hours after AT&T announced it would give users a break on upgrade pricing for the iPhone 3G S, Apple began sending out refund notices to qualifying customers. (more…)

∞ iPhone OS 3.0: An update I'd pay to have

As promised, Apple on Wednesday officially released iPhone OS 3.0 to the masses. After spending some time with new operating system, I can safely say that users are getting a steal by getting this update free. (more…)

∞ Apple confirms iPhone OS 3.0 will be released Wednesday

Despite published reports to the contrary, Apple will release iPhone OS 3.0 on Wednesday as scheduled. (more…)

June 16, 2009

∞ Apple note warns Pre, RIM customers about iTunes sync

You just knew it was going to happen sooner or later. Apple on Tuesday quietly released a tech note saying that it doesn’t support syncing third-party digital media players with iTunes. (more…)

∞ AT&T: iPhone pre-orders filled within two weeks

If you didn’t get your pre-order into AT&T early, you may be out of luck getting an iPhone 3G S from them anytime soon. (more…)

∞ Is AT&T afraid of iPhone users, MMS and tethering?

Users have been upset with AT&T since the iPhone 3G S and its ability to send MMS (multimedia messages) was unveiled last week at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Tethering was also a big hit at the show, but again AT&T was nowhere to be found. (more…)

June 15, 2009

∞ Apple updates Java for Tiger, Leopard

Apple on Monday released separate Java updates for Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5. (more…)

∞ Apple asks court to proceed with Psystar trial

Apple is asking the court to remove an automatic stay imposed by a bankruptcy filing and let the case against Mac clone-maker Psystar continue to trial. (more…)

∞ Safari tops 11 million downloads in three days

Apple said Safari 4 was downloaded more than 11 million times in its first three days of being available. (more…)

June 11, 2009

∞ Scottsdale Apple store showcases updated retail design

Like most everything Apple does, its retail stores are always being updated. The latest iteration is being unveiled on Friday in Scottsdale, Ariz. (more…)

∞ Jonathan Ive gives some insight into his designs

Jonathan Ive is an incredible designer. His influence as Vice President of Industrial Design at Apple can be seen on every recent product the company has made, including the iPod, iPhone and Macs. (more…)

∞ Travel made easy on the iPhone with Nodconcept

More often than not the applications that I find the most enjoyable to use are those that solve specific problems. It’s even better if the developer of those apps made them to solve a problem for themselves. (more…)

June 10, 2009

∞ Developers consider requiring Snow Leopard for apps

Developers are very confident at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). So confident, in fact, some are considering a change in system requirements in the next major version of their applications. (more…)