∞ Apple unveils 64-bit Final Cut Pro X

April 12, 2011

∞ Apple unveils 64-bit Final Cut Pro X

Apple on Wednesday unveiled the next major version of its professional video application, Final Cut Pro. (more…)

∞ Get The Loop on Pulse for iPad

Until recently the RSS feed at the Loop offered readers the ability to see a summary of a story, but we’ve been working hard to change that. (more…)

∞ Windows App Store screenshots leaked

It’s hard to keep secrets these days. The design of Microsoft’s new Windows App Store is the latest project to be leaked on the Web. (more…)

∞ Microsoft releases Office for Mac 2011 SP1

Microsoft on Tuesday released Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1, fixing a number of issues and improving security. (more…)

∞ RIM's co-CEOs: 'Whine' and 'Denial'

RIM shareholders were probably sitting back with their mouths hanging open yesterday as the interview with the company’s co-CEOs hit the Internet. (more…)

April 11, 2011

∞ RIM CEO bitter towards Apple in interview

The pressure of not being prepared for the tablet revolution may be catching up with RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis, as his bitterness shines in a recent interview. (more…)

∞ Report: iOS 4.3.2 will fix Verizon iPad 2 issues

An upcoming update for Apple’s mobile operating system could fix an ongoing issues with the iPad 2 and Verizon. (more…)

∞ Authorized Steve Jobs biography coming in 2012

Simon & Schuster on Sunday said that a biography of Steve Jobs would be released in 2012. (more…)

April 10, 2011

∞ Adobe releases Audition CS 5.5 for audio and video pros

As part of its Creative Suite 5.5 announcements today, Adobe released Audition, its professional audio application. (more…)

∞ Adobe: We have 'no bias between HTML5 and Flash'

Adobe and Apple’s public battles over HTML5 and Flash have quieted down recently, as Adobe rolls out new tools to work with Apple’s iPhone and iPad. (more…)

∞ Adobe launches subscription-based pricing for Creative Suite

Adobe unveiled Creative Suite 5.5 today with lots of new features, but the company also launched new pricing plans. (more…)

∞ Adobe announces Photoshop Touch Software Development Kit

In addition to announcing Creative Suite 5.5, Adobe also unveiled a new Photoshop Touch software development kit (SDK). (more…)

∞ Adobe unveils Creative Suite 5.5, new CS release schedule

Adobe unveiled the latest major release of its Creative Suite product line, introducing many new features in the applications. The company also changed the release schedule for future major releases of the suite. (more…)

April 9, 2011

∞ Apple investigating Verizon iPad 2 3G issues

Apple on Friday said it is investigating reported issues from customers using the Verizon iPad 2 3G. (more…)

April 8, 2011

∞ The iPhone platform cycle

John Paczkowski has an interesting article at AllThingsD today that says that Apple’s iPhone product cycle may be turning into a platform cycle. He also notes that a fall launch of the iPhone would fit in nicely with AT&T’s launch of its LTE network.

And, more importantly, it gives Apple a few more months to align the device with some significant upgrades to the iOS platform, which, as Caris analyst Robert Cihra observes, is increasingly becoming the real “what’s next?” for Apple.

iPhone Product Cycle Now More of a Platform Cycle [AllThingsD]

∞ Best Buy confirms 'upcoming promotion' for iPad 2

Employees at Best Buy stores were told by managers that they were only to sell iPad 2s to customers that pre-ordered the devices. They were also told to misinform customers about holding the iPad 2 until further notice. In an email to BGR.com today, Best Buy said they were holding the iPad 2 inventory for an upcoming promotion.

Pre-announcing an upcoming Apple promotion is not such a good idea for Best Buy.

Our stores have been asked to temporarily hold non-reserved iPad 2 inventory for an upcoming promotion. This is a customary practice for us when there are supply constraints. Best Buy enjoys a great partnership with Apple, and we’re delighted by customer response to iPad 2.

Best Buy responds to alleged iPad 2 sales freeze divulged by Best Buy staffers [updated] [BGR]

∞ When is a product like the iPhone 5 actually delayed?

The Internet has been buzzing with stories that Apple’s iPhone 5 has been delayed, but is it actually? Not really. (more…)

∞ Apple sued for sharing iPhone information with advertisers

Apple is being sued by two iPhone users who accuse the company of sharing identifying information from their iPhones with third-party advertisers. (more…)

April 7, 2011

∞ BGR: BlackBerry Bold Touch hands-on

Jonathan Geller had a look at the BlackBerry Bold Touch today over at BGR.com. I used the BlackBerry for a couple of years before the iPhone came out — once I made the switch, I never looked back. This one looks a lot like the phone I had years ago, except with a touchscreen.

The BlackBerry Bold Touch also uses a new battery from RIM, so hopefully the addition of a touchscreen to this famous BlackBerry form factor won’t have too much of a negative impact on battery life.

BlackBerry Bold Touch hands-on [BGR]

∞ Open or closed, what's better Android or iOS?

Everyone seems to be debating the benefits of Google’s Android OS versus Apple’s iOS and which mobile operating system is better. (more…)

∞ Atari's Greatest Hits released for iOS

While the brand has fallen by the wayside in recent years, Atari will always hold a special place in the hearts of gamers of a certain age. A new iOS game download called Atari’s Greatest Hits is bound to appeal to them and to many others with an eye towards videogame history. (more…)

∞ RIM's PlayBook was delayed a month because of Apple

A report on Monday says that RIM’s PlayBook tablet release was delayed because Apple bought all available touch screen displays. (more…)

April 6, 2011

∞ Google's Andy Rubin defends Android, maintains it's open

Google’s Vice President of Engineering, Andy Rubin, on Monday posted his thoughts on recent news that Google was clamping down on its partners that want to change Android. (more…)

∞ Zapd lets you create Web sites on your iPhone

It’s not very often that you hear good customer service stories, so a friend told me how good he was treated by PressPlane, I decided to give them a shout out. The company makes an app called Zapd that allows you to make Web sites or “Zaps” directly from your iPhone. It’s a free app and they say that you can create as many sites as you like.

Zapd has over a dozen “themes” to choose from that change the website’s colors, fonts, layout and overall look and feel. New themes are released all the time. The results are gorgeous and are optimized for use on a phone, tablet, and of course, a computer.

Zapd on the App Store

∞ Line 6 unveils the Pod HD Desktop

Line 6 on Wednesday introduced the newest device to its HD line of Pod products, the Pod HD Desktop. (more…)

∞ Report: Apple ordered 12 petabytes of storage

Storagenewsletter.com reports that Apple has ordered 12 petabytes of storage from Isilon Systems. Isilon, recently acquired by EMC, manufactures “scale-out storage” designed to be used by large enterprises, and has a client list that includes NBC, ABC, Paramount and many other companies.

“It’s probably the largest of its 1,500 customers recorded at the end of December, including 20% in Europe.”

The blog cites “an inside source at EMC” who indicates that Apple has ordered the storage to manage video downloads for customers using iTunes.

Apple Ordered 12PB (!) of Storage on Isilon’s Systems [Storagenewsletter.com]

∞ Analysts estimate Moto ships 100K Xooms

Analysts with Deutsche Bank estimate that Motorola has shipped about 100,000 Xoom tablets since the device went on sale in February. If so, that would certainly be a fraction of the number of original iPads that Apple sold its first weekend when they went on sale in April, 2010 (Apple has not revealed iPad 2 sales numbers yet). (more…)