Archive | November, 2008
Rock Band coming to the iPhone?
Silicon Alley Insider reports that the co-creator of the video games ‘Rock Band’ and ‘Guitar Hero’ has his eye on developing a similar type program for the iPhone. But what about the iPhone rhythm game Tap Tap Revenge, which is already available and popular? Not a threat, Alex says. Alex told us it was hard […]
Continue reading...Judge tosses out 2 out of 3 claims in iPhone lawsuit
22. November 2008
InternetNews is reporting that a Judge in Arkansas has thrown out 2 out of 3 claims in a lawsuit filed against Apple for poor iPhone 3G performance. “Had Apple received notice from plaintiffs that the particular iPhones bought by them were defective, Apple could have taken a direct route toward fixing the alleged defects or […]
Continue reading...Prices for iPhone apps might be creeping back up
22. November 2008
VentureBeat reports that developers are bucking the trend of engaging in price wars for iPhone apps. There’s been a lot of hoopla recently about how developers are increasingly pricing their apps at 99 cents in order to attract users, but we might soon see that trend reverse itself as $9.99 applications become more common place. […]
Continue reading...Steve Wozniak takes a piss on a Segway
21. November 2008
Aside from the iPhone 2.2 update, its an otherwise slow day for Apple news, so enjoy or cringe at this picture of Woz. Don’t say you weren’t warned! Via Break, which apparently didn’t realize who was in the pic!
Continue reading...Apple updates iPhone software, forgets how to spell
21. November 2008
Apple must have been so hard at work on the iPhone 2.2 software update that it was able to let a spelling mistake slip in. Notice the spelling of ‘Catagories’ below – it should read ‘Categories’. I wonder if people are gonna organize a class-action and sue?? Via MacWorld UK
Continue reading...Engadget posts pics of updated iPhone running on T-Mobile
21. November 2008
What a scandal! The iPhone 2.2 software update came out early Friday morning, and Engadget was first on the scene with screenshots. But those screenshots show an iPhone running on the T-Mobile network. Tsk Tsk, Engadget. Okay, it’s really not that big of a deal at all, and actually, it’s kinda funny. Those Catherine Zeta […]
Continue reading...Apple Stock hits 52 week low
21. November 2008
Apple’s stock today closed just about $80 a share, representing a 52 week low. This is actually the lowest the stock has been since Apple first announced the iPhone in early 2007. Ironically, Apple’s financials are better than they’ve ever been before, but that doesn’t mean its been able to shield itself from broader economic […]
Continue reading...iPhone 2.2 software update is available!
21. November 2008
iPhone 2.2 software update is finally available for download. The new update has lots of goodies including A new look for Safari with the Google search bar now occupying its own space on the title bar The ability to turn auto-correction on and off Emoji icons, which should be welcome over in Japan New language […]
Continue reading...iPhone now the second most popular corporate smartphone
21. November 2008
Fresh on the heels of the BlackBerry Storm’s impending release, a new report from ChangeWave Research shows that the iPhone is slowly but steadily picking up market share amongst corporate smartphone users. But RIM shouldn’t be as worried as Palm. The majority of market share snagged from Apple appears to have been taken away from […]
Continue reading...Apple seems to be recession proof
21. November 2008
Despite current economic troubles, new data from the NPD Group indicates that Mac sales are surging. According to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, Apple is on track to sell a record breaking 2.7 million Macs during the current quarter, up 13% from the same quarter a year ago. As the economy continues to flounder, consumers […]
Continue reading...Thursday morning Link Roundup
20. November 2008
Quad-Core iMac’s coming in 2009? 9to5Mac Real-time iPhone flight tracker reduces travel anxiety – The iPod Observer The Future of iPhone Games – Gamasutra Psystar case reveals Apple’s questionable policy on email retention – The Industry Standard Curious what an X-Ray of a MacBook looks like? – TheAfterMac Apple Bends to Studios, Adds Copyright Protection […]
Continue reading...BlackBerry Storm Reviews: The consensus? Good, not great.
20. November 2008
With the BlackBerry Storm scheduled to hit US stores this Friday, the reviews have started trickling in. Silicon Alley Insider reviews the phone and reports that while it’s a pretty good and solid phone, it still lacks the polish of the iPhone. SAI liked the clickable keyboard, but found the lack of WiFi and a […]
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22. November 2008
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