Archive | April, 2010
Adobe tries to separate itself from poor Flash performance on the Joo Joo tablet
Engadget’s review of the Joo Joo tablet was anything but positive. In particular, the folks at Engadget took umbrage with the notion that Joo Joo’s support for Flash was enough to warrant calling it an iPad killer. But what about Flash? This is supposed to be the big differentiator, right? The iPad killer! In an […]
Continue reading...Palm also exploring WebOS licensing and fundraising options
13. April 2010
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Following up on a report that Palm executives are looking to sell the company comes word that it may also be open to licensing its WebOS and/or rallying up a new group of investors. Remember that Palm’s financial situation is pretty fragile at the moment, with some financial analysts predicting that Palm’s share price may […]
Continue reading...An amusing, cynical take on Apple’s changes to the iPhone developer license
13. April 2010
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Game Haxe writes on Apple’s recent change to the iPhone developer agreement requiring developers to code apps in C, C++, and Objective-C. By raising the barrier of entry, and only permitting “real” programming languages (ie, “C” based ones), Apple ensures that the quality of apps will remain at its current lofty levels. “Natural Selection” will […]
Continue reading...Adobe’s history of development for OS X, or lack thereof
13. April 2010
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The brouhaha surrounding Apple’s decision to disallow apps on iTunes that were developed using cross-platform development tools, such as Adobe’s Flash to iPhone compiler, has generated a considerable amount of vitriol from those quick to paint Apple as an evil company with no regard whatsoever for developers. Without getting into the merits of each side at […]
Continue reading...Report: Google planning Android tablet to battle the iPad
13. April 2010
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The New York Times reported this weekend that Google has plans to not only compete with the iPhone, but with the iPad as well in the form of a new Android-based tablet. Eric E. Schmidt, chief executive of Google, told friends at a recent party in Los Angeles about the new device, which would exclusively […]
Continue reading...iChat video conferencing sounds found in iPhone OS 4
13. April 2010
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The evidence pointing to a next-gen iPhone with video conferencing capabilities continues to grow stronger. Exploring the newly showcased iPhone OS 4, the folks at iphonehacks.it recently delved into the Conference.framework folder and discovered alert sounds which correspond to those heard on iChat when a video chat invitation is received and when a video chat invite is accepted. […]
Continue reading...Bill Gates on Steve Jobs circa 1998: “He knows he can’t win”
13. April 2010
Back in 1998, Bill Gates was comfortably ruling Microsoft’s empire while Apple was bleeding cash and meekly attempting to stay in business. Now, 12 years later, Bill Gates is retired and Steve Jobs has masterfully transformed Apple into one of the most innovative, successful, and profitable tech companies in the world. While some of the […]
Continue reading...Microsoft announces 2 new phones with social networking bent
12. April 2010
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Microsoft on Monday took the wraps off of its much-rumored Pink initiative and the results were, not surprisingly, underwhelming. Apparently looking to capitalize on “the social” – because it worked out so swimmingly for the Zune, Microsoft introduced two new phones aimed at kids/teenagers with a particular emphasis on social networking and easily sharing information […]
Continue reading...Adobe unveils CS 5
12. April 2010
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Adobe announced today the release of its Creative Suite software. The new lineup is headlined by Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection, which includes, in a single package, all of Adobe’s renowned Creative Suite tools, such as Photoshop® CS5 (see separate release), Illustrator® CS5, InDesign® CS5 (see separate release), Flash Catalyst CS5 (see separate release), […]
Continue reading...20 days later, Opera Mini still not accepted into Apple app store – Update x1
12. April 2010
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The reportedly blazing fast Opera Mini web browser for the iPhone still hasn’t been accepted into the iTunes App Store. Apple, of course, doesn’t take too kindly to apps which replicate the functionality of Apple’s built-in programs, though the folks behind Opera Mini maintain that their app is 100% in accordance with Apple’s developer guidelines. […]
Continue reading...Report: Palm looking to sell
12. April 2010
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Bloomberg is reporting that Palm is looking to sell the company: Palm Inc., creator of the Pre smartphone, is seeking bids for the company as early as this week, according to three people familiar with the situation. The company is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Frank Quattrone’s Qatalyst Partners to find a buyer, […]
Continue reading...Jean-Louis Gassée on the Apple-Adobe “flame war”
12. April 2010
Former Apple executive Jean-Louis Gassée comments on Apple’s decision to disallow developers from creating iPhone apps using multi-platform development tools: Who, in his right mind, expects Steve Jobs to let Adobe (and other) cross-platform application development tools control his (I mean the iPhone OS) future? Cross-platform tools dangle the old “write once, run everywhere” promise. […]
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13. April 2010
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