Archive | July, 2009
Apple’s product philosophy in one sentence
This gem comes courtesy of John Gruber of DaringFireball, and encapsulates the driving force behind Apple’s product line and why it chooses not to enter certain markets (ahem, netbooks). Apple tries to make things that many people love, not things that all people like.
Continue reading...Ars looks at the Palm Pre as a travel companion, and isn’t impressed
7. July 2009
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ArsTechnica recently reviewed the Palm Pre from the vantage point of a traveler and it turns out the Pre just isn’t up to snuff. Palm’s new phone is great for keeping you connected while on the road, but you can’t do cloud messaging when you’re physically in the clouds. You also can’t play games, because […]
Continue reading...The Newton MessagePad – Inspiration for the iPhone [Photos]
7. July 2009
You can’t help but notice the design similarities shared between the Newton MessagePad and the iPhone. Below, check out photos of the 2 devices side by side. For each product, simplicity is the design. As an aside, when discussing what it was like to type on the iPhone before the device actually went on sale, […]
Continue reading...Report: Apple having trouble keeping up with demand for new 13-inch MacBook Pro
7. July 2009
AppleInsider brings to light a note to investors from analyst Gene Munster which highlights just how quickly Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro seems to be flying off the shelves – resulting in Apple struggling to keep up with demand. In a recent note to investors, Munster noted that the wait time on the Apple online […]
Continue reading...Apple begins to celebrate 1 year anniversary of iTunes App Store
7. July 2009
With the iTunes App Store about to turn 1 years old, Apple has already put up a special section on iTunes to celebrate the occasion. The dedicated section on iTunes contains a list of some of Apple’s favorite apps, and includes favorites such as Pandora, Brushes, the popular MLB.Com app, and Zen Bound. There’s also […]
Continue reading...Ovi Store gets horrible review in Nokia N97 Review from Gizmodo
6. July 2009
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Gizmodo published a review today on the new Nokia N97 and it doesn’t take them long to say how they really feel about it’s chance to give devices like the Pre and iPhone some serious competition. The article begins thusly: The N97 is Nokia’s attempt to stand tall in an unfamiliar, hostile world populated by […]
Continue reading...The media frenzy over Steve Jobs’ health
6. July 2009
From the New York Times – on the public’s insatiable appetite for info relating to Steve Jobs’ health: Health is the most private of all matters for very good reason, and the Securities and Exchange Commission has never disciplined a company for a failure to disclose health problems. In part, we all buy, sell and […]
Continue reading...Internet Explorer loses 11.4% of browser market share
6. July 2009
Despite an increase in the number of people using IE 8, the overall number of users who browse the web with Internet Explorer continues to dwindle, with the latest report finding that since March, IE has lost 11.4% in browser market share. Internet Explorer has long been chastised for not strictly adhering to web standards, […]
Continue reading...Apple rumored to be buying boatload of camera modules for iPod refresh
6. July 2009
Apple is reportedly buying a boatload of camera modules similar in type to those already used in the iPhone 3GS, according to a recent report in TechCrunch. Citing a source in Asia, the report notes that Apple is paying $10 a piece for each module, and that the order size is so large that the […]
Continue reading...Funniest iPhone Screen EVER [Photo]
6. July 2009
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This is without a doubt the funniest iPhone home screen we’ve ever seen.
Continue reading...Al-Jazeera launches streaming app for iPhone and iPod Touch
6. July 2009
The controversial Arabic TV News network Al Jazeera recently launched an iPhone and iPod Touch app that gives users a live feed of the English language version of the channel. The stream works both over Wi-Fi and 3G networks, though they note that there is a bug that prevents the program from working properly on […]
Continue reading...RIM doubles number of available apps to 2,000, and why Apple shouldn’t be worried
6. July 2009
RIM has doubled the number of applications on App World with the library of available titles now coming in at 2,000. At the same time, access to RIM’s App World will soon be expanding to include users from Italy, France, Germany and Spain. In the coming months, access will also extend to include users in […]
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7. July 2009
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