Archive | September, 2008
Analyzing the latest Apple lawsuit
Apple is the target of yet another lawsuit seeking class-action status and damages for iPhone cracks and slow 3G browsing speeds. The lawsuit is available for review online, and after reading through it, I was surprised to find that the basis for many of its arguments rely upon blogs, anonymous message boards, and what can […]
Continue reading...Apple adds NDA to App Store rejection letters
23. September 2008
Macrumors has the scoop on a new development regarding developer rejections to the App Store. Apparently Apple has started putting their rejections under a Non-Disclosure Agreement, a move that is sure to piss off a growing number of developers who are already annoyed with what they perceive to be Apple’s arbitrary rejection of applications. What […]
Continue reading...First impressions of Google’s new phone
23. September 2008
The reviews are in, and they’re mostly positive. Overall, there seems to be a lot to like, but the consensus is that it’s no iPhone. Walt Mossberg shares his initial impressions of the phone here. Times Online has a review of the phone here.
Continue reading...Apple Stock gets undeserved thrashing
23. September 2008
Apple is currently trading at $128, leaving many who watch the stock scratching their heads in disbelief. Despite the economic downturn, Apple sales have remained surprisingly robust, and with the price of Apple so low, analysts are chiming in that this is a great opportunity to invest. David Zeiler of the Baltimore Sun has an […]
Continue reading...Why Apple Stores are so successful
23. September 2008
Macworld has an interesting article explaining why Apple’s foray into the retail business has been so successful. Notably, the article mentions that there is no record of any Apple Store closing due to lackluster sales.
Continue reading...New Microsoft ads made on a Mac
22. September 2008
The new “I’m a PC” commercials which don’t seem to be that effective were apparently made on a Mac. Boygeniusreport has the scoop. Related: Microsoft’s new ads are a step in the wrong direction Microsoft drops Seinfeld from ad campaign – a sign of desperation?
Continue reading...Android: A nightmare for Apple?
22. September 2008
Time has an interesting piece on the upcoming HTC Dream from T-mobile that will be running Googles highly touted Android OS. Can it give the iPhone a run for its money? Time seems to think that it can.
Continue reading...Apple’s September quarter to be better than anticipated
22. September 2008
AppleInsider has the scoop in Piper Jaffray raising esitmates for Apple’s Septemeber quarter.
Continue reading...Did Apple steal ideas for the iPhone? Here’s proof that it didn’t.
21. September 2008
There have been some recent rumblings regarding Apple supposedly stealing an iPhone idea for a program which would allow users to review information from the iPhone screen while the phone is still locked. In other words, without unlocking the phone, a user would be able to check his/her missed calls, recent text messages, and stock […]
Continue reading...Mac Mini pro?
21. September 2008
Rumors are circulating that Apple is set to unveil a mac mini pro alongside its new line of Macbooks, which are slated for an October announcment. The mac mini has largely been ignored by Apple over the past few years, and hasn’t seen much in the way of upgrades. Keep in mind that Apple noted […]
Continue reading...Q&A with the developers of Koi Pond
20. September 2008
Macworld has an interesting Q&A with the developers of the popular App store program ‘Koi Pond’.
Continue reading...Dan Lyons – He gets paid to write for Newsweek?!
20. September 2008
It amazes me how someone like Dan Lyons, who seemingly doesn’t know much about Technology, gets paid to write for Newsweek. In his latest article, Lyons argues that Apple today is what Microsoft was 10 years ago – a monopolistic company that employs unscrupulous methods to crush competitors. The problem is that Lyons doesn’t have […]
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24. September 2008
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