Archive | November, 2008
iPhone tethering coming to AT&T
AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph De La Vega revealed this week that there will be an AT&T approved tethering application for the iPhone sometime soon. There was no mention on pricing, but BlackBerry users typically pay an extra $30 a month for tethering capability. ArsTechnica has the full scoop here.
Continue reading...iPhone is top smartphone in Business Satisfaction
6. November 2008
In a recently released study from JD Power, the iPhone had the highest rate of customer satisfaction among business users. The study measured five factors: ease of operation, operating system, physical design, handset features, and battery aspects. Apple received a score of 778 out of 1,000 while RIM and Samsung received scores of 703 and […]
Continue reading...Feature films coming to Youtube.. and to iPhone?
6. November 2008
Reports indicate that YouTube will begin offering ad-supported feature films as early as next month. As of now, one of the big Hollywood studios is already on board, and one can only assume that feature films on YouTube means that iPhone users will also be able to download and watch as well. There are, however, […]
Continue reading...Apple activates over the air Podcast downloads in upcoming iPhone 2.2 update
6. November 2008
New screenshots confirm that the upcoming iPhone 2.2 update will include Podcast downloads. In hindsight, the Podcaster app which was previously banned from the App Store did in fact duplicate a feature Apple was working on. Also, the upcoming iPhone 2.2 update will also include the very cool Google Street View, as well as Emoji […]
Continue reading...Apple’s legal response isn’t sufficient for Norwegian officials
6. November 2008
Apple’s answer to a legal proceeding in Norway has failed to impress Norwegian officials, and the case will most likely come before the country’s Market Counsel. The legal proceeding was initially initiated by a Norwegian consumer advocate who took issue with Apple’s failure to open up its iTunes store to other music players. It’s not […]
Continue reading...Wednesday Link Roundup
6. November 2008
The MacMini is still breathing! – AppleInsider Trackpad fixes for the MacBook Pro and MacBook are on the way – Gizmodo Apple added 8000 retail employees last year – CNET IBM Exectutive joins Apple as Vice President of Devices Hardware Engineering – Apple Apple puts more money into R&D – AppleInsider Apple outlines future business […]
Continue reading...New iPhone Ad – Where do we eat?
5. November 2008
Apple has a new iPhone ad highlighting the Urban Spoon app. Take a look below.
Continue reading...Apple nixes store located by Empire State Building
5. November 2008
Apple has reportedly canceled plans to construct a three story Apple store in an area near the Empire State Building. Though the area in question has some well-known boutique shops, the area is still home to a number of third-rate tourist traps. The Post reports that Steve Jobs nixed the store location after looking at […]
Continue reading...iPod chief leaves as IBM executive joins Apple as Device Engineer
5. November 2008
MacRumors is reporting that Tony Fadell, long credited as the ‘father’ of the iPod, has recently left Apple to spend more time with his family. In a related story, Mark Papermaster, the high profile processor design expert from I.B.M, will be hired to replace Fadell and will join Apple as a device engineer. The New […]
Continue reading...The iPhone is a gaming force
4. November 2008
Businessweek has a story detailing how iPhone and iPod Touch games are becoming increasingly more elaborate and sophisticated. “For the last few days I’ve been sampling some of the games available from the iTunes Store on the iPod Touch, and I’ve been stunned at how elaborate and involved they are. On the iPod Touch I’ve […]
Continue reading...The problem with Microsoft’s “I’m a PC” campaign
3. November 2008
Whether you like Microsoft’s new ad campaign or not, user submitted content is always risky. Take the picture below for example. It’s an actual still from a multimedia “I’m a PC” ad that Microsoft is running across a variety of websites. The caption for the photo is, “I’m a PC, and I live for today”. […]
Continue reading...Apple investigating MacBook Pro trackpad problems
3. November 2008
A number of MacBook Pro owners are experiencing problems with Apple’s new buttonless trackpad. Hopefully this will just require a software fix and not a hardware recall. ArsTechnica has the full scoop here.
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6. November 2008
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