Archive | July, 2009
A look back at the iTunes App Store – Part III: The bannings and the rejections
The iTunes App Store has been exceedingly successful for Apple, but the past 12 months haven’t gone off without a hitch. Since its inception a year ago, the iTunes App Store has been embroiled in controversy, and it often seemed that the unprecedented breadth and popularity of the app store left Apple confused, and unsure […]
Continue reading...Are Pre owners complaining about no on-screen keyboard?
9. July 2009
Citing a study by Strategy Analytics, Electronista is reporting that a good number of Pre owners are complaining about the complete lack of an onscreen keyboard. While many of the respondents who purchased a Pre did so precisely because of its pull-out QWERTY keyboard, the study notes, Although users liked having a physical QWERTY keyboard, […]
Continue reading...Create a laptop skin for a MacBook and win $1,000 cash
9. July 2009
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Infectious is a company that manufacturers “skins” for iPhones, iPods, and Apple laptops, and now we’re getting word that they’re running a contest where design-minded folks can submit their own laptop skin designs for a grand prize that includes a cool grand in cold hard cash, $100 off Infectious products, and 5% of net sales […]
Continue reading...When the inventor of LSD wrote a letter to Steve Jobs
9. July 2009
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In a lot of ways, Steve Jobs isn’t your average Silicon Valley CEO. He doesn’t wear suits, has no adherence to convention, has travelled on a spiritual quest to India, and has even been known to drop tabs of acid every now and again. Well to be fair, Jobs’ experimentation with LSD, as far as […]
Continue reading...New iPhone commercial touts video recording and editing on the 3GS
9. July 2009
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Apple’s latest commercial for the iPhone 3GS highlights the device’s ability to both record and edit video. Check it out.
Continue reading...A look back at the iTunes App Store – Part II: Successful iPhone Developers
8. July 2009
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Part 1: The explosive growth of the iTunes App Store Part 3: The iTunes App Store Bannings and Rejections The iTunes App Store was revolutionary in that it made it possible for independent developers to compete on the same playing field as big time publishers. The idea that any developer with a good idea could […]
Continue reading...A look back at the iTunes App Store – Part I: Explosive Growth
8. July 2009
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Part 2: Successful iPhone Developers Part 3: The iTunes App Store Bannings and Rejections On July 10, 2008, Apple launched the iTunes App Store and helped transform the way people look at and use their phones. Over the past 12 months, the iTunes App Store has seen its share of controversy and milestones. It’s been […]
Continue reading...Know when to take a bathroom break at the movies with Run Pee Mobile
8. July 2009
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The TapCritic has a good review up of an interesting iPhone app called “Run Pee Mobile.” The name might sound silly, but this app seems deceptively useful. We’ve all been in situations where you’re sitting and watching a great movie when, out of the blue, nature calls. I suppose that’s inevitable when you order a […]
Continue reading...Microsoft strikes again with a new Laptop Hunters ad
8. July 2009
Microsoft is up to its old tricks again with a brand new Laptop Hunters ad. This time, Matt and Olivia are looking for a computer with a big screen for under $700. Hmm, I wonder what they’ll choose…
Continue reading...Google to introduce Google Chrome OS
8. July 2009
The Official Google Blog announced late Tuesday night that it will eventually be releasing an Operating System that shares the name of its popular Chrome web browser. Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks. Later this year we will open-source its code, and netbooks running […]
Continue reading...Alternative iTunes icons that impress, offend, and make you hungry
8. July 2009
Ah, the wonderful power of crowdsourcing. Gizmodo recently asked its legion of users to come up with original icons that embody what iTunes represents to them. The results were pretty impressive, and at times comical. Below are what we found to be the most worthwhile entries. The first place prize went to this icon, and […]
Continue reading...Tuesday Afternoon Link Bonanza
7. July 2009
Rolando 2 gets another great review – TouchArcade Apple to pass Nokia in smartphone marketshare by 2013 – Electronista Apple officially chooses North Carolina for site of Data Center – Charlotte Observer Snow Leopard in Depth: Grand Central Dispatch – The Apple Blog Why Apple could kill your Camera – Forbes AT&T wireless trails others […]
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