May 24, 2011
Despite published reports to the contrary, Apple has not announced CEO Steve Jobs will give the keynote address. I confirmed this morning that Apple did not make an announcement. (more…)
Tigerbears on Tuesday released a new application called Objectify that is targeted to Apple developers. (more…)
It wasn’t that long ago that Apple first opened the doors to the App Store and now the company has reportedly surpassed 500,000 approved apps. (more…)
May 23, 2011
There is no doubt iOS developers are breathing a little easier today after Apple’s letter to patent holding company Lodsys. (more…)
In a letter sent to Lodsys on Monday, Apple asked that the company withdraw letters sent to app developers demanding they license the technology. (more…)
Georgia-based law firm Holzer Holzer & Fistel on Monday said it was launching an investigating into RIM. (more…)
I remember hanging out with my friends, driving around the neighborhood with the music cranked up so loud it was impossible to hear anything but the thump of the kick drum and Ra McGuire’s voice. Those were good days. (more…)
I was surprised with how many PlayBook fans were upset when I compared the device to the iPad 2. So I thought I’d try again. (more…)
May 20, 2011
Good news tonight for Mac gamers. Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood is available from the MacGameStore as a digital download — that means you can get it right now. (more…)
Apple on Friday said it is working with Foxconn to investigate an explosion at the factory where the company makes the iPad 2. (more…)
The news just keeps getting worse for RIM’s PlayBook tablet. Not only is the company missing targets, but return rates for the device are quite high. (more…)
Tweed is a new app for the iPad that takes an innovative approach to helping you read news and articles – it uses Twitter as a source, instead of relying on site RSS feeds. It’s available now on the App Store for $2.99 (a $2.00 discount for a limited time). (more…)
May 19, 2011
The latest report from market research company Nielsen looks at how consumers are using their tablets, smartphones and eReaders. (more…)
There are some interesting gaming tidbits to report on today from the world of iOS: (more…)
Apple has a lot of good portable computers, but the choice of which one to get is a very personal decision. I like the 17-inch MacBook Pro because of its power that I use for creating music. If that kind of power intensive task isn’t necessary, you can look at something like the MacBook Air. I have an 11-inch Air and it is one of the best computers I’ve ever owned for traveling.
The 13-inch MacBook Air has everything I do need, nothing that I don’t, and even a few additional features such as being light weight and having a thinner form factor. Which means that for me, going from a 15-inch MacBook Pro to a 13-inch MacBook Air will be an upgrade.
Reasons Why I’ll Be Getting a 13-Inch MacBook Air [Shawn Blanc]
A new lawsuit alleges AT&T is regularly overcharging iPhone and iPad customers for data usage, in some cases up to 300% more. (more…)
May 18, 2011
Apple has posted updates to its ProKit software and its Digital Raw Camera Compatibility software. Both updates are available through the software update system preference or from Apple’s Web site. (more…)
It’s almost a month to the day that RIM’s PlayBook tablet went on sale and according to one analyst’s prediction, the company sold 250,000 so far. (more…)
May 17, 2011
Line 6 on Tuesday released a new version of its amp and effects modeling software, Pod Farm. (more…)
Two of Apple’s devices were presented with awards last night for their advancements in display technology. (more…)
It’s been quite a week of rumor and speculation in the Apple world. There’s been so much that I thought I’d give my thoughts on what’s being said. (more…)
Rock Band 3 users will soon have the opportunity to celebrate something big with Ozzy Osbourne. (more…)
iPhone 5 rumors are running rampant these days. The latest speculation is focusing on whether or not the iPhone will include Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. (more…)
Verizon Wireless announced Tuesday that it will offer the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, the first North American cell phone carrier to do so. The “PlayStation phone,” as it has become known, makes its debut on May 26 for $199 (with new two-year contract), with pre-orders available starting May 19. (more…)
Toontrack on Tuesday released Songwriters Drumpack 3, a new collection of MIDI drum grooves for musicians. (more…)
May 16, 2011
Conde Nast on Monday added several of its magazine to the growing list of subscription-enabled iPad magazines on Apple’s App Store. (more…)
Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang gave his analysis of the Android tablet market in a recent interview with CNet. As far as he’s concerned, it’s everyone’s fault except Nvidia’s. (more…)
May 14, 2011
RIM executives argued that its PlayBook tablet would change the way people viewed the devices. Apparently they meant it would be the first to be recalled. (more…)
May 13, 2011
Virtual Programming has announced the release of Home Sheep Home, a new puzzle adventure game for iOS that feature Shaun the Sheep, the adorable ruminant featured in Aardman’s “Wallace and Gromit” animated movies. It’s priced at 99 cents. (more…)