July 29, 2010
∞ Bodega offers eight Mac apps at a 50% discount
Freshcode on Thursday announced a new promotion called “Experience Bodega” that will give users the opportunity to get a deal on Mac software. (more…)
July 28, 2010
∞ Apple investigating slowness of iOS 4 on iPhone 3G
Apple is reportedly investigating complaints from users that iOS 4 runs very slow on its iPhone 3G. (more…)
∞ Apple opens iAd network to developers
Apple on Wednesday opened its iAd network to developers, allowing them to advertise their products made for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. (more…)
∞ Microsoft offers new details, video of Office for Mac 2011
Microsoft on Wednesday released a few new details about the next release of Office for Mac. (more…)
∞ Retrospect 8.2 adds 64-bit addressing, more
Roxio has announced the release of Retrospect 8.2, a new version of the popular backup and recovery software Roxio acquired from EMC in May. This marks the first release of the software since that acquisition. (more…)
∞ Bare Bones releases BBEdit 9.5.1
One of my favorite applications on the Mac, BBEdit, was updated on Wednesday, fixing a number of issues. (more…)
∞ iPhone apps built for iPhone 4's gyro, Retina display
There are a lot of great apps for the iPhone, but to experience the ultimate in cool apps you have to look for those built to utilize the newest technologies in the iPhone 4. Apple included a built-in three-axis gyroscope, an accelerometer and the retina display in the new iPhone, allowing users to experience apps like never before. (more…)
∞ Apple updates Safari, adds Extensions Gallery
Apple on Wednesday released a new version of Safari, adding a feature that was first unveiled for developers, extensions. Using the Extensions Gallery on Apple’s Web site you can easily install an extension for Safari that will expand the use of the Web browser. For example, you can add Twitter to your toolbar or the ability to take screenshots with the push of a button. You can download it from Apple’s Web site.
July 27, 2010
∞ Apple offers battery charger for desktop peripherals
Concurrently with the introduction of its Magic Trackpad, Apple introduced its first Apple Battery Charger, a $29 device that charges AA NiMH rechargeable batteries. (more…)
∞ Apple introduces Magic Trackpad
Apple on Tuesday took the wraps off the Magic Trackpad, a new $69 accessory for desktop Macs designed with the same multi-touch capabilities as the trackpads that grace its MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. (more…)
∞ Apple updates iMacs with faster processors, new graphics
Apple has introduced new iMac models that feature new dual-core Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, in 21.5 and 27-inch configurations ranging from $1,199 to $1,999. (more…)
∞ Mac Pro goes 12-core, Apple offers new Cinema Display
Apple on Tuesday refreshed its line of Mac Pro desktop computers, offering systems with up to 12 processing cores, new ATI graphics and the option for up to 512GB Solid State Drives (SSDs). The company also introduced a new 27-inch LED Cinema Display to accompany the new workhorse. (more…)
July 26, 2010
∞ Citigroup warns of security flaw in its iPhone app
Customers of Citigroup may want to update their iPhone banking app as soon as possible. The bank on Monday warned the app had a security flaw and needs updating. (more…)
∞ iPhone 4 available in 17 more countries on Friday
Apple’s iPhone 4 will be available in 17 more countries this Friday, July 30, the company said on Monday. (more…)
∞ Apple, Sony, HP, others sued for using 'display acceleration techniques'
Positive Technologies filed a lawsuit against Apple and 12 other companies for infringing on three of its patents. (more…)
July 24, 2010
∞ Samsung gives free phone to some iPhone users
Samsung is apparently giving some disgruntled iPhone 4 users a chance to get their hands on the new Galaxy S smartphone out for free, as part of a Twitter marketing campaign. It’s an Android-based smartphone that touts a 4.0-inch AMOLED display.
A spokesperson for the company told us: “Recently there has been a real increase in online activity from consumers dissatisfied with some of our competitors’ products. We decided to contact a cross section of individuals to offer them a free Samsung Galaxy S as a replacement, as we’re confident that once people have the phone in their hands, they’ll see how impressive it is for themselves.”
∞ Interview: David Ellefson and his return to Megadeth
The original Megadeth lineup is what Heavy Metal is all about for many fans of the genre, so it’s not surprising how much of a shockwave it sent through the music scene when bassist David Ellefson left the band eight years ago. The same shockwave was felt earlier this year when Ellefson announced his return. (more…)
∞ Apple adds Droid X to its death grip antenna list
Apple didn’t make too many friends among smartphone makers when it demonstrated competitor’s handsets exhibiting the same death grip antenna loss as the iPhone 4. Now, Apple added another device to its list — the Droid X. (more…)
July 23, 2010
∞ Apple adds News Stand section to the App Store
For some of us, news and information is one of the many things we do on the iPad. With that in mind, it was great to see Apple highlight some of the better apps in the News Stand section on the App Store. (more…)
∞ Choosing the right free iPhone 4 case
With Apple’s refunds and free case program under way, some of you may be wondering which case to choose. I found a nice post today that gives a bit of detail on each case, links to reviews and any reported compatibility issues that have been found with the cases. Certainly worth a look before ordering your free case.
Which Free iPhone 4 Case Should You Choose? [AppleToolbox]
∞ Apple releases free iPhone Bumper Case Program on App Store
Apple on Friday released a free iPhone app to allow iPhone 4 owners to claim their free Bumper case. (more…)
∞ Apple delays white iPhone 4 until later this year
Apple issued a statement on Friday saying the white iPhone 4 is being delayed again, this time until later this year. (more…)
July 22, 2010
∞ Forrester analyst 'missed the mark' on iPad sales, resets projections
Sarah Rotman Epps – the Forrester analyst mocked for wildly underestimating how successful the iPad would be – has agreed to reset her projections for tablet sales, thanks in part to Apple’s recent quarterly financial report. (more…)
∞ Apple releases Mac OS X Server 10.6.4 Update 1.1, Wiki Server
Apple on Thursday released Mac OS X Server v10.6.4 Update (v.1.1) and Wiki Server Update 1.0. (more…)
∞ AmpliTube for iPad gives you a portable guitar rig
With the release of AmpliTube for iPhone and the iRig adapter in June, IK Multimedia gave users the opportunity to play their guitar using amps and effects. On Thursday the company announced AmpliTube for iPad, which utilizes the extra screen space. (more…)
∞ Apple begins iPhone 4 Bumper refunds
Apple CEO Steve Jobs promised iPhone 4 customers a free Bumper case or a refund for those that already purchased one. On Thursday the refunds began. (more…)
∞ The Mac is far from dead
There is no doubt that Apple’s focus over the last couple of years has been on its mobile devices and operating system. However, if the latest quarter proves anything, it proves that the Mac is far from dead. (more…)
∞ New details on Apple's donation of MacPaint emerge
Earlier this week we mentioned that Apple was donating the source code for its MacPaint software to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. Since the story first published, Andy Hertzfeld, the man responsible for the donation, offered a few new details. (more…)
July 21, 2010
∞ Report: T-Mobile close to getting the iPhone
While we’ve all been focused on Verizon and its chances to get the iPhone, Apple may have pulled a classic switcheroo and started dealing with T-Mobile in the US. (more…)
∞ ABC News for iPad features innovative new interface
You don’t usually look to companies like ABC to release innovative new apps for the iPad, but today they did. (more…)