March 10, 2011
∞ Guinness awards 'fastest selling device' moniker to Kinect, not iPad
Apple may have to eat crow, if Guinness World Records has anything to say about it. (more…)
March 9, 2011
∞ One developer's success does not make Android better than iOS
I love reading success stories. I had an opportunity to read one such story yesterday, but let’s be clear, one developer making money on Android doesn’t make it a better platform than Apple’s iOS, nor does it mean the end of iOS. (more…)
∞ Safari hacked in five seconds at Pwn2Own
Apple’s Safari Web browser was hacked within five seconds of visiting a specially crafted Web site. (more…)
∞ Michael Tsai compares iPhone Text Editors
You probably know Michael Tsai from his Mac application, SpamSieve, the best independent spam application for the Mac. However, today, Michael is writing about his experience with iPhone Text Editors. He looks at six different apps and many of the most important features.
An iPhone app is essential; an iPad version would be a nice extra. It was very important to me to be able to search across multiple files on the iPhone, pick a matching file, and then jump between the results within that file. Simplenote was the only app I found that could do this, so that’s what I’m using now.
Comparing iPhone Text Editors [Michael Tsai]
∞ Microsoft asks: 'If you had to give up one technology, what would it be?'
It’s like shooting fish in a barrel around here some days. (more…)
∞ Apple releases new GarageBand for iPad video
GarageBand for iPad hasn’t been released yet, but it’s already one of the most talked about new apps from Apple. (more…)
∞ Safari 5.0.4 improves stability, security
Apple has released Safari 5.0.4, an update to its Web browser for Mac OS X and Windows. The new version is available for download through the Software Update system preference and through Apple’s Web site. (more…)
∞ Apple brings MLB.tv and NBA League Pass to Apple TV
In addition to releasing iOS 4.3 on Wednesday, Apple also released Apple TV 4.3, a new version of the software for its home entertainment device. (more…)
∞ Apple releases iOS 4.3
Apple on Wednesday released iOS 4.3, the promised update to its mobile operating system. (more…)
∞ Twitter updates iPhone app fixing the QuickBar
Twitter on Wednesday updated its iPhone app, fixing a feature included in last week’s update, called the QuickBar. (more…)
∞ The stupid iPad article from the Wall Street Journal
If I were to give a stupid award, today’s would easily go to the Wall Street Journal’s Brett Arends for his latest iPad article. (more…)
∞ HP CEO: WebOS coming to all HP PCs in 2012
HP seems to be taking a page from Apple’s playbook, but even extending it further, if recent comments from the company’s CEO are any indication. (more…)
March 8, 2011
∞ Apple updates iTunes with improved support for iOS 4.3
Apple on Tuesday updated its iTunes software, which improves support for iOS 4.3. (more…)
∞ Pioneer throws weight behind AirPlay with first of eight new receivers
Home audio peripheral maker Pioneer on Tuesday announced the release of its VSX-1021-K A/V receiver – the first of eight Pioneer receivers coming out this year with support for AirPlay, Apple’s streaming audio technology highlighted in iTunes and on iOS devices. The VSX-1021-K costs $549. (more…)
∞ Dragon Age II released for Mac (and other platforms)
BioWare and Electronic Arts (EA) on Tuesday announced the release of Dragon Age II for multiple platforms, including Mac OS X. It costs $60. (more…)
∞ Air Display for Mac turns computer into monitor
Avatron Software on Tuesday announced the release of Air Display for Mac, which turns your Mac into a secondary wireless monitor for another Mac or a PC. The software is available through the Mac App Store and costs $19.99. (more…)
∞ Toast 11 adds support for social networking uploads, more
Rovi on Tuesday announced the release of Roxio Toast 11, a new version of its disc burning and media management software for the Mac. Available in Titanium and Pro editions, Toast 11 is priced at $99.99 and $149.99 respectively. Upgrades are available from the previous versions. (more…)
∞ No iOS 4.3 update coming today
Reports have been circulating that iOS 4.3 would be released today, but that’s not going to happen. (more…)
∞ Dwight Silverman on Twitter for iPhone
Sometimes an app gets updated, and despite the developers best intentions (at least we hope), it goes terribly wrong. That’s what happened with the latest Twitter for iPhone release. With the addition of the QuickBar, Twitter for iPhone lost a lot of users with one app update and caused a weekend of hatred.
That is, until version 3.3 was released last week. Changes in this version have users howling, particularly a new feature called the QuickBar, a black bar across the top of your timeline showing one of the current trending topics. The bar is semi-translucent, and sits on top of updates. In some cases, it may show a sponsored topic, which means you’re looking at an ad.
∞ Marco Arment with advice on buying an iPad 2
The iPad 2 will go on sale in a few days and you may be wondering which model you should get. There are lots of options to choose from and choices to consider when making a purchase including 3G or Wi-Fi only, black or white, and AT&T or Verizon. Instapaper founder Marco Arment takes you through his thoughts on all of these issues and more.
Should you get an iPad 2?If you want an iPad but don’t already have one: Probably. You can argue that there might be another one coming out within the next 8-12 months… but that’s always going to be the case. And unlike a lot of other electronics, the price of any given Apple product will probably never change over its lifespan. Therefore, the best time to buy an Apple product is right when it’s released or updated.
Which iPad 2 should I get? [Marco.org]
March 7, 2011
∞ Adobe releases Flash to HTML5 conversion tool
Adobe is answering its Flash critics and will offer designers and developers a way to convert their Flash content to HTML5. (more…)
∞ iPad 2 will go on sale 5:00 pm local time Friday
When Apple unveiled the iPad 2, the company said it would be available on March 11. Until now, the time was not confirmed. (more…)
∞ Android No. 1, Apple No. 3 in mobile OS market share
Google overtook RIM and Apple in January, capturing the top spot for mobile operating system market share. (more…)
∞ Analysts see RIM's marketing chief departure as a good thing
It’s always hard to leave your job, especially these days, but it must be difficult to hear that the analysts in your market think your departure is a good thing. (more…)
∞ Google removes 58 malicious apps from store, removes remotely from phones
Google on Saturday removed 58 applications that were reported to the company to contain malicious code that would expose customer’s information. (more…)
∞ Apple to cut 32 games, some hardware from retail stores
Apple is in the process of cutting software titles and some hardware peripherals from its retails stores to make room for other services. (more…)
∞ Report: Apple to abandon iPhone 4 antenna design in new models
New reports on Monday suggest Apple is reconsidering the antenna design that debuted on the iPhone 4 in favor of a new design when the iPhone 5 ships later this year. (more…)
March 5, 2011
∞ Microsoft won't have an iPad OS competitor until 2012
Things really aren’t looking good Microsoft as the company tries to compete in the tablet market. A new report says they won’t have a tablet operating system ready until mid-2012. (more…)
March 4, 2011
∞ RIM's marketing chief quits weeks before PlayBook launch
RIM on Friday said its chief marketing officer has decided to leave the company. (more…)
∞ Legendary game maker Graeme Devine on iPad game development pitfalls
“The iPad is not an iPhone,” said Graeme Devine during a conference session at this week’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. It may seem obvious to some, but Devine thinks it’s important to underscore for game developers who are creating titles for Apple’s tablet. (more…)