Archive | November, 2008
Google Voice App uses private iPhone API’s.. But how?
John Gruber over at Daring Fireball has an interesting article about how the new Google app uses an API function call that is otherwise prohibited for developers to use. The feature in question is the ability to initiate a voice command simply by lifting the phone up to your face via the proximity sensor. “The […]
Continue reading...Apple releases Apple TV 2.3 update
19. November 2008
Apple today released an update for the Apple TV. The included features include: The ability to stream music via AirTunes to Airport Express speakers or other Apple TV’s The ability to use third party remotes with Apple TV Playlists in iTunes that contain Movies, TV Shows, Podcasts, and Music Videos can now be seen on […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple might soon be adding DRM-free songs from all the major record labels to iTunes
19. November 2008
Currently, there is only one major record label (EMI) that offers DRM-free songs on the iTunes store, but that might be set to change. Rumor has it that Apple is in talks with Sony, Warner, and Universal to add DRM-free tracks from their catalogues to iTunes as well. Users can presently purchase drm laden music […]
Continue reading...Awesome iPhone Photography, Pt. 1
19. November 2008
Do you have some great iPhone shots you want to show off? Email them over to edibleapple1[at]gmail.com and we’ll put em up on the blog!
Continue reading...Official: iPhone coming to Walmart and Sam’s club in December
19. November 2008
BoyGeniusReport is reporting that the iPhone will be available at Walmart and select Sam’s club stores starting on December 28. BGP also made available the following internal Walmart correspondence: We are pleased to announce that Wal-Mart has reached agreement with Apple to offer iPhone 3G in Wal-Mart and Wal-Mart-managed Sam’s Club* Connection Centers nationwide beginning […]
Continue reading...Snow Leopard coming in first quarter of 2009?
19. November 2008
MacRumors is reporting that there is now a specific time frame for the launch of Leopard and that its during the first quarter of 2009. As we reported earlier, Snow Leopard won’t be laden new and innovative features (at least visible ones), but will instead focus on core OS improvements such as system performance and […]
Continue reading...Want to see a MacBook Air prototype?
18. November 2008
Want to see what a MacBook Air prototype looked like? If so, MacRumors has the full scoop here.
Continue reading...Apple prevails on motion to dismiss Psystar’s counterclaims
18. November 2008
WorldofApple is reporting that a court today has ruled in favor of Apple in it’s motion to dismiss Psystar’s claims that Apple is in violation of anti-trust laws for having a monopoly in the OS X market. This legal saga began last July when Apple first sued Psystar for illegally selling copies of Leopard installed […]
Continue reading...5 Apple rumors that never came true
18. November 2008
Did you hear that Steve Jobs is starting a band and is going to force all iTunes users to download his bands’ songs? I just hope that I can catch them on tour before Steve Jobs is rushed to the hospital for an emergency voice box transplant! Everyone loves a good Apple rumor, but hindsight […]
Continue reading...Turn your iPhone into a Wii-like controller
18. November 2008
There’s a new application that lets users turn their iPhones into Wii-like controllers, allowing users to simulate action on a computer with their iPhone. It’s called iFun, and check out the cool video below to see what it’s all about. Let’s just hope people don’t start accidentally tossing their iPhones at the wall when playing […]
Continue reading...Google Voice App now available
18. November 2008
After a scheduled release on Friday didn’t go down as planned, the conspiracy theorists were out in full force describing how Apple screwed over Google. In any event, the Google Mobile App is now available as a free download from the iTunes store. Gizmodo has some first impressions of the app that you can check […]
Continue reading...Flash on the iPhone? Don’t hold your breath
18. November 2008
Wired reports a few reasons why we shouldn’t expect to see flash on the iPhone in the near future, or ever at all. One potential explanation is simply the fact that flash would compete with the iTunes app store. Why would users be inclined to pay $1.99 to download a videogame when they could simply […]
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20. November 2008
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