Archive | May, 2010
Gruber hints at extension API for Safari at WWDC
In his typical cryptic manner, John Gruber hints at Apple finally releasing an extension API for Safari at the upcoming WWDC. “If only Apple had an imminent developer conference where they could unveil such a thing,” Gruber slyly writes. via DF
Continue reading...Google takes Chrome for the Mac out of Beta
26. May 2010
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Google announced on Tuesday that Google Chrome for the Mac is now officially out of Beta. A Google product out of beta? Surely you jest. Alas, this is no joke. Today, I’m happy to announce that Google Chrome for Mac is being promoted out of beta to our stable channel. We believe that it provides […]
Continue reading...DOJ investigating Apple for iTunes related antitrust issues
25. May 2010
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Apple is increasingly finding itself in the crosshairs of Federal Regulators who are now investigating possible antitrust issues rooted in Apple allegedly leveraging the popularity of iTunes to prevent Amazon from offering songs as exclusive pre-release downloads. The New York Times is reporting that the Justice Department is currently examining Apple’s business practices as they […]
Continue reading...USA Today suckered into believing fake iPad/steering-wheel mount
25. May 2010
The USA Today was apparently duped into thinking that this iPad steering wheel mount was the real thing, and even went so far as to write an article about it in their automotive section. The funniest thing, aside from the absurdity of the contraption itself, is how short the “closed course” the driver is supposedly […]
Continue reading...Putting Google’s Froyo claims to the test vs. an iPhone and an HTC HD2
25. May 2010
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Google last week made some grandiose claims about how fast the web browser in its latest Android update, dubbed Froyo, is. And oh yes, did we mention that Froyo runs Adobe’s Flash player 10.1 Beta? Well, Pocketnow decided to put Google’s claims to the test and conducted some browser speed tests with the iPhone, a Nexus […]
Continue reading...Headed to Yankee Stadium? Don’t bring your iPad
25. May 2010
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While the MLB.com At Bat 2010 app for the iPad is unquestionably incredible, you might want to think twice about using the app at Yankee Stadium. Yahoo! Sports recently confirmed that the iPad, for all practical purposes, is considered a laptop under the NY Yankees’ security policy, meaning that bringing Apple’s popular new device into […]
Continue reading...AT&T rolls out free wi-fi in New York City for iPhone users to alleviate 3G congestion
25. May 2010
Looking to alleviate some of the well-documented 3G issues in big cities, AT&T today announced plans to roll out a free Wi-Fi network in Times Square accessible to all iPhone owners. Data on the wi-fi network will be unlimited, and similar initiatives may soon be rolled out to other cities if the initiative proves to […]
Continue reading...American Beauty director Sam Mendes to direct upcoming iPhone commercial with focus on video conferencing
25. May 2010
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Some solid Twitter sleuthing from Engadget who are reporting that American Beauty and Road to Perdition director Sam Mendes will be directing an upcoming commercial for Apple’s iPhone 4G that will focus on the phone’s video chatting capabilities. Citing a trusted source, the report also notes that the “ads will feature at least one spot […]
Continue reading...Carrie Bradshaw trades in her Mac for a PC in upcoming Sex and the City 2
25. May 2010
When it comes to product placement, Apple is unbelievably savvy. Apple products not only tend to pop up in many of the most popular TV shows and movies, but it’s not unheard of to have entire plots revolve around a popular Apple product. For example, the US version of The Office once had an episode […]
Continue reading...Yahoo! CEO Carol Bartz tells TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington to F-off
25. May 2010
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This is absolutely golden. Yahoo! CEO Carol Bartz looks Michael Arrington square in the eyes and tells him to F-off. This video was too good to pass up, and it’s really nice to see a CEO of a large corporation move away from corporate talking points and act like, you know, a real person.
Continue reading...iPhone 3GS now $97 at Wal-Mart
24. May 2010
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Starting on Tuesday, bargain hunters at Wal-Mart will be able to purchase a 16GB iPhone 3GS for just $97. Yep, you read that correctly. A paltry $97 buckaroos. Previously, the the 16GB 3GS sold for $197, but with a new iPhone poised for release in just the next few weeks, Wal-Mart is already taking steps […]
Continue reading...Katy Huberty of Morgan Stanley ups Apple stock target to $310, with potential for $400/share down the line
24. May 2010
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In a recent investor note, analyst Katy Huberty of Morgan Stanley upped her 2011 iPhone sales estimate to 61.5 million units, a whopping 25% higher than the current consensus on Wall Street. Factoring into Huberty’s newfound bullishness on Apple are a few factors which Fortune summarizes thusly: The percentage of current iPhone customers planning to […]
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26. May 2010
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