Archive | June, 2009
AT&T has no plans to lower monthly iPhone rates anytime soon
Usually when people discuss how expensive it is to own an iPhone, the focus centers on the cost of the iPhone itself. In reality, the initial purchase price is relatively insignificant compared to the monthly data fees iPhone customers dish out to AT&T every month. The current monthly cost for an iPhone data plan comes […]
Continue reading...Fake video of the iPhone OS running on a touchscreen monitor
15. June 2009
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Ever wondered what the iPhone OS would look like on a touchscreen monitor? Well, take a look below. Personally, it doesn’t seem like the OS would transfer over so well to a monitor (imagine typing on that bad boy), but I suppose it’s an interesting concept video nonetheless.
Continue reading...Using the iPhone to market Music, Movies, and Comedians
15. June 2009
Branded iPhone apps are quickly becoming a popular way for entertainers, recording artists, and Hollywood Studios to connect directly with fans, generate hype, and ideally increase sales for upcoming movies, albums, and even comedy tours. Music Seeing as the iPhone doubles as an iPod, it makes sense that recording artists were the first entertainers to […]
Continue reading...Microsoft no longer reimbursing employees with iPhone data plans
15. June 2009
Silicon Alley Insider reports that Microsoft will no longer compensate employees who use iPhones and BlackBerrys for Microsoft related work. I think the most surprising thing is that Microsoft was even footing the bill in the first place. Microsoft won’t pay for its employees’ Apple (AAPL) iPhone data service plans anymore, even if they’re used […]
Continue reading...Why analysts covering Apple are full of it
15. June 2009
At last weeks WWDC, Apple unveiled a slew of upgrades and price cuts across its MacBook Pro line, with one of the more interesting announcements being the introduction of a new 13-inch MacBok Pro for under $1200. Apple also slashed $300 off the price tags for the MacBook Air and the 17-inch MacBook Pro. And […]
Continue reading...Report: iPhone 3G S now shipping from Apple
15. June 2009
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Early today, a number of people received emails from Apple informing them that their iPhone 3G S is already in transit. Jeremy Sikora writes over at The iPhone Blog that his new and shiny iPhone was sent out from Shenzhen, China and is scheduled to arrive right on the 19th. Notably, he also writes, Something […]
Continue reading...Apple files motion against Psystar, claims it filed for bankruptcy to delay trial
15. June 2009
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As if things couldn’t get any weirder in the on-going litigation between Apple and un-authorized clone maker Psystar, Apple recently filed a motion to remove the stay put in place after Psystar filed for bankruptcy protection 3 weeks ago. If you recall, Apple and Psystar were in the midst of the Discovery process when Apple […]
Continue reading...Report: Apple already seeding copies of OS X Leopard 10.5.8
14. June 2009
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Well, it looks like Leopard users will be getting one final update before Snow Leopard drops in September. MacRumors reports: Apple has begun seeding Mac OS X 10.5.8 (9L14) to Mac developers.
Continue reading...New MacBook Pro battery life is “to die for”, with 15-inch model hitting 8 hours
14. June 2009
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During last weeks WWDC keynote, Phil Schiller announced that Apple was making significant changes to its fleet of notebooks, chief among them the inclusion of a non-removable battery across its MacBook Pro line. As has been explained by Apple before, removing the mechanics involved to make a battery removable frees up space to allow for […]
Continue reading...UFC Fighter Mike Swick uses a MacBook to relax before fight night
13. June 2009
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In the prelude to UFC 99 in Cologne, Germany, UFC Fighter Mike “Quick” Swick followed Dana White’s lead and released a video blog. Towards the end, Swick is relaxing in his hotel room before fight night and can be seen using his trusty MacBook to tweet and play a little online poker. For the record, […]
Continue reading...Checking out the new iPhone on IE 5, running on an old Powerbook G3 [Photo]
13. June 2009
Talk about getting some bang for your buck. This guy is using a Powerbook G3 from 1998 to check out the new iPhone 3G S on Internet Explorer 5. Funny to think that that IE 5 was the de-facto Mac browser for quite some time.
Continue reading...Hilarious photo showcases the best computer upgrade for your buck
12. June 2009
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Finally, PC World says something intelligent.
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16. June 2009
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