Archive | April, 2010
Gizmodo paid $10,000 for “lost” iPhone 4G
Update: Steve Jobs talks about Gizmodo, claims they tried to extort Apple The Internet is abuzz today with Gizmodo’s hands on preview of what appears to be Apple’s next-gen iPhone. In case you missed the build-up to the story, someone found a cased iPhone on the floor of a bar in Redwood City. From the […]
Continue reading...Betty White poses as an Apple Genius, shows off the iPad [Video]
19. April 2010
The popularity of Golden Girls star Betty White has inexplicably skyrocketed as of late. First there was the big grassroots push to get her booked as the host of Saturday Night Live. And most recently, she appeared on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson where she shot the breeze, pretended to be Apple Genius […]
Continue reading...Gizmodo scores next-gen iPhone, tears it apart. Steve Jobs brims with anger!
19. April 2010
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Gizmodo has seemingly pulled off what is arguably the biggest Apple scoop of all-time. They’ve gotten their hands on Apple’s next-gen iPhone a full two months before it will most likely go on sale.
Continue reading...NSA director is a fan of the iPad
19. April 2010
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The folks in the NSA don’t get as much attention as their counterparts in the CIA, but don’t let the lack of publicity fool you. The NSA are a badass bunch of dudes tasked with collecting and analyzing foreign communications. In other words, they’re quite skilled when it comes to electronic spying, eavesdropping, computer hacking, […]
Continue reading...Report: Apple looking to use AMD chips in upcoming products
19. April 2010
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AppleInsider is reporting that Apple and AMD have been involved in high level discussions regarding the possibility of using AMD processors in upcoming Apple products. It is believed that Apple is working with AMD to expand its potential sources for CPUs in order to increase its flexibility and broaden its competitive options, but also likely […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Next-gen iPhone to sport Glass/Ceramic back?
19. April 2010
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It’s sure been a busy weekend for iPhone rumors. When Engadget posted pictures of the supposed next-gen iPhone, also dubbed the iPhone HD, the rumor was quickly labeled a hoax before being upgraded to “believable” a few hours later. Now comes word via John Gruber of Daring Fireball that Apple’s upcoming iPhone will sport a […]
Continue reading...Leaked photos of 4th gen iPhone HD are real, then they’re not, and then they are again
18. April 2010
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While some people were busy enjoying the beautiful weather this weekend, Engadget was busy gettin’ their scoop on, iPhone HD style. Here’s how the story unfolded. Engadget on Saturday posted photos of what purports to be the next-gen iPhone. According to the story, the device was found on the floor of a San Jose bar, […]
Continue reading...The density of Mac users across the US [Map]
18. April 2010
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Ever wonder where the highest density of Mac users are? Well wonder no more, friends. The folks over at Experian Simmons did a little survey work to come up with the above map detailing where the highest concentration of Mac users in the US are located. As you can tell above, Mac users tend to […]
Continue reading...Idiotic iPad statement of the day
18. April 2010
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MacGregor Campbell of NewScientist writes re: the video of the 2.5 year old girl playing with an iPad: She will grow up in a world in which screens that don’t react to touch seem broken, and devices that cannot be anything at any time to anybody will be annoying at best. She will expect virtual […]
Continue reading...Hacker: Mac users are ignorant about security
17. April 2010
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For years, the Mac has been touted as a platform less prone to viruses, trojans, malware, and just about any other kind of security risk you can think of. And technically, it’s true. Whenever there’s a dangerous virus floating around the web, the odds are that Mac users have nothing to fear, in large part […]
Continue reading...Apple patent describes “Concert ticket +” system for iPhone access to movies, concerts, and sporting events
17. April 2010
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Patently Apple goes in-depth and uncovers a new Apple patent that sheds some light on Apple’s potential future plans for the iPhone and iTunes. Put simply, Apple envisions a future where people use there iPhones to purchase concert tickets, and then, while at the concert, using their iPhone to purchase refreshments, merchandise, and exclusive concert […]
Continue reading...Pointing to iPhone launch, AT&T disallows employees from taking vacations in June
17. April 2010
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Adding further credence to the rumor that the next-gen iPhone will drop in late June, Boy Genius Report is reporting that AT&T employees have been disallowed from taking off for vacation in June. AT&T has instituted the same rule during each previous iPhone launch, so a June launch is looking more and more plausible. Now […]
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19. April 2010
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