April 20, 2011

∞ 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…)

∞ An email to RIM

I sat last night reading reviews of the RIM PlayBook and wondered what the hell the company was thinking releasing this product. I’d email the company, but they wouldn’t get it, since the PlayBook doesn’t have an email client. (more…)

April 13, 2011

∞ PlayBook reviews hit: It's not good news

RIM’s PlayBook is due to hit stores next week and the first reviews from the big gadgets sites are in. It doesn’t look good for RIM, so far. (more…)

∞ iPad blamed for decline in worldwide PC shipments

Apple’s iPad isn’t just affecting the tablet market, it’s having an effect on the overall PC market too. (more…)

∞ Apple's Mac market share grows 18.9% in first quarter

Overall PC shipments fell in the first quarter of 2011 in the United States, but Apple gained. (more…)

∞ RIM CEO has another interview meltdown

RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis wasn’t impressed with the way an interview was going with the BBC and terminated the interview. (more…)

April 12, 2011

∞ First screenshots of Final Cut Pro X

Final Cut Pro is making a big splash at NAB tonight, as Apple showed off the latest version of the video application. (more…)

∞ Apple says 'stay tuned' for other Final Cut Studio apps

Apple on Wednesday introduced Final Cut Pro X, but there was no mention of the other applications in the suite of video apps. (more…)