∞ Apple sued for tracking user location on iPhone and iPad

It was only a matter of time before it happened and here it is — two Apple users have filed a lawsuit against the company for tracking user location. (more…)

∞ South Park season premiere entitled "HUMANCENTiPAD"

We at The Loop are unabashed South Park fans, so we’re waiting with bated anticipation for the 15th season premiere of the offbeat, absurd (and frequently obscene) cartoon on Comedy Central this Wednesday, April 27th. What’s caught our eye, however, is the title: “HUMANCENTiPAD.” (more…)

∞ Child porn raids highlight open Wi-Fi security risks

Some people prefer to let their Wi-Fi networks go without a password, either as a matter of convenience or to support their ethical convictions. Either way, they can run the risk of being misidentified by law enforcement officials, as underscored by three recent cases noted by Ars Technica’s Jacqui Cheng. While such cases are clearly the exception to the rule, they may give you pause the next time you consider setting up your own Wi-Fi network without locking it down with a password.

“The three stories all fall along the same theme: a Buffalo man, Sarasota man, and Syracuse man all found themselves being raided by the FBI or police after their wireless networks were allegedly used to download child pornography … In all three cases, the accused ended up getting off the hook after their files were examined and neighbors were found to be responsible for downloading child porn via unsecured WiFi networks.”

A nasty neighbor downloading kiddie porn isn’t the only risk, either – if someone within range of your Wi-Fi network is downloading copyrighted content using BitTorrent, you run the risk of being implicated because it can be traced back to your router’s IP address. What’s more, some ISPs measure bandwidth usage and reserve the right to shut you down (permanently) if you dramatically exceed your quota.

FBI child porn raid a strong argument for locking down WiFi networks [Ars Technica]

∞ Apple vs. RIM: Who sells more smartphones?

Apple has clearly been upping its game when it comes to making the iPhone the most popular device on the market, but RIM is still making noise saying how good it is. I decided find out who was selling the most smartphones. (more…)

∞ Barnes & Noble's $249 Nook Color adds apps

Barnes & Noble announced Monday that it has enhanced its Nook Color e-reader with support for applications, improved Web browsing and new rich content. It’s still $249. The new features are available to existing Nook Color users through a v1.2 software update download. (more…)

∞ Steve Jobs says Apple doesn't track anyone

Apple hasn’t officially responded to reports that the iPhone and iPad track user movements, but CEO Steve Jobs apparently has. (more…)

∞ 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…)

∞ 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…)

∞ 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…)

∞ 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…)

∞ 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…)

∞ 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…)

∞ 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]