April 23, 2011

∞ Report: White iPhone arrives at Best Buy April 27

The elusive white iPhone 4 could be in stores by the end of April, according to a new report on Saturday. (more…)

April 22, 2011

∞ Will U.S. Senators question Google about data collection too?

It didn’t take long for U.S. Senators to demand an explanation from Apple CEO Steve Jobs about why the company was collecting user location data on its iPhone and iPad. My question is, are they asking Google too? (more…)

April 21, 2011

∞ Report: Apple will beat Google to cloud music

Apple has reportedly finished work on its iTunes cloud music service and will launch it ahead of Google, its main competition in this market. (more…)

∞ Apple is the world's largest handset maker based on revenue

The good news just doesn’t stop for Apple. New research shows that Apple has become the world’s largest handset vendor based on revenue. (more…)

∞ Apple's iOS outdoes Android by 116% in Europe

According to a new study by market research firm comScore on Thursday, Apple’s iOS is far outreaching that of Google’s Android. (more…)

∞ iPhone data collection explained

Researchers on Wednesday discovered a file on Apple’s iPhone and iPad that contained location information of its user. However, the file is not new and the discovery of the file was written about months ago. (more…)

April 20, 2011

∞ Apple reports $5.99 billion second quarter profit

Apple on Wednesday reported a fiscal second quarter profit of $5.99 billion. Apple said it did $24.67 billion in revenue for the quarter. (more…)

∞ Apple grabbed 85 percent tablet market share in 2010

Apple’s iPad garnered 85 percent of the tablet market share in 2010, according to new research released on Wednesday. (more…)

∞ FileMaker Go adds signature capture, charts

FileMaker on Wednesday announced an update to FileMaker Go, its iOS companion for its popular database for Mac OS X and Windows. The new 1.2 release is a free update from the App Store; it costs $19.99 for the iPhone version and $39.99 for the iPad version. (more…)

∞ Report: iPhone, iPad track your every move

Researchers have discovered a file on Apple’s iPhone and iPad that apparently keeps track of everywhere you go. (more…)

∞ Report: iPhone 5 to ship in September

The next major release of the Apple’s popular iPhone will ship to customers in September, according to a report on Wednesday. (more…)

April 19, 2011

∞ LEGO Indiana Jones 2 headed to Mac April 28th

Feral Interactive has announced the forthcoming release of LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues for the Mac. It’s coming on April 28, 2011 for $29.99, and will be available in boxed and downloadable formats. (more…)

∞ A solution for PlayBook users who want email

It’s called the iPad 2 and it’s really cool. (more…)

∞ AT&T blocks BlackBerry Bridge from PlayBook users

When RIM introduced the PlayBook, it did so without an email client, but not to worry you can download BlackBerry Bridge and tether the PlayBook to your BlackBerry. Or maybe not. (more…)

∞ Apple's iOS clobbering Android

We often hear about how Google’s Android operating system is outperforming Apple’s iOS, but a new report on Tuesday sheds new light on all those numbers. (more…)

∞ Pictures of the line-up for the RIM PlayBook

Today is the big day for RIM. They are betting the company on the PlayBook tablet, and today it’s available in stores. (more…)

April 18, 2011

∞ Apple sues Samsung for copying iPhone and iPad

Apple on Monday filed a lawsuit against Samsung claiming the electronics company copied its iPhone and iPad products. (more…)

∞ Line 6 founder: We want to 'enable musician's creativity'

When it comes to amp and effects modeling, most people think of Line 6 first. And with good reason — the company has been on the forefront of modeling technology for many years. (more…)

∞ Guitarists get the most for their money with Line 6

I’ve been playing guitar for about 20 years and have a nice collection of analog gear, but I also use a lot of amp and modeling software too. One of the questions I often get is “what hardware and software should I get?” (more…)

∞ Mac sales up 27 percent in second quarter

Apple’s Mac sales are showing an incredible surge for the second fiscal quarter, according to a new report on Monday. (more…)

April 15, 2011

∞ Review: AmpliTube 3.5 Custom Shop

It’s always exciting when new guitar software comes out, but that’s usually about once a year. However, IK Multimedia released the AmpliTube Custom Shop as part of AmpliTube 3.5, allowing you to purchase new amps and effects anytime you want. (more…)

∞ Game developers association warns against Amazon Appstore

The International Game Developers Association’s (IGDA’s) Board of Directors have issued a strong warning to its members about putting software up for sale on Amazon’s new Android-based Appstore. The organization says that Amazon’s terms may ultimately have a “negative impact…on the game development community.” (more…)

∞ MacTech Boot Camps coming soon to Dallas, Boston

MacTech’s traveling Boot Camps are coming soon to Dallas and Boston, with events also planned in Los Angeles and Chicago. Aimed at technicians and consultants who support home users, small offices and small to medium sized businesses, these one-day events provide you with specialized Mac-specific training from industry professionals. (more…)

∞ Microsoft's Datacenter GM goes to Apple

Any doubts that Apple is getting serious about its datacenters can be put to rest. The company has apparently lured Microsoft’s General Manager of Datacenter Services away from his job in Redmond. His position at Apple hasn’t been announced, but AllThingsD’s John Paczkowski has it on good authority that it’s a done deal.

Timmons left Microsoft this week and the company has confirmed his departure, though it declined to say why he left or where he was headed. But sources in position to know confirm he’s hired on with Apple.

Apple Poaches Microsoft’s Datacenter GM [AllThingsD]

April 14, 2011

∞ RIM CEO defends PlayBook, says email 'really isn't a core element'

RIM is on an all out blitz to defend its PlayBook tablet after negative reviews began hitting the Web on Wednesday. (more…)

∞ AmpliTube 3 Custom Shop for Mac available

IK Multimedia on Thursday released AmpliTube 3 Custom Shop, the newest version of the company’s amp modeling and effects software for the Mac. (more…)

∞ iDygest brings tech news to iPhone users

I’ve been using the free iDygest app on my iPhone for some time, and have enjoyed the way it culls the news for me. (more…)

∞ Apple updates Safari, releases Mac OS X security update

In addition to releasing iOS 4.3.2, Apple on Thursday also released an update for its Safari Web browser and a security update. (more…)

∞ Apple releases iOS 4.3.2

Apple on Thursday released iOS 4.3.2, the latest update for its mobile operating system. (more…)

∞ Can webOS succeed where RIM failed?

RIM had a chance to take back the market, but it appears the company will not be successful. Now we look to other competitors to take up the battle against Apple. (more…)