Archive | July, 2010
The Onion: Apple introduces new “Friend Bar”
Tired of boring your friends with what they deem to be irrelevant talk about the Mac? Well, then mosey on down to Apple’s new Friend Bar where you can chat it up with Apple employees “specially trained to carry on conversations about even the most arcane topics.” Another brilliant segment from the talented folks over […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Next-gen iPod Touch to come with 5MP camera and FaceTime
8. July 2010
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After last year’s iPod Touch refresh hit a snag – remember it was originally supposed to include a camera – this year’s upgrade will reportedly more than make up for that. UK retailer John Lewis is reportingthat the next-gen iPod Touch, which will presumably launch in September of this year, will come with a 5MP camera […]
Continue reading...AT&T attributes crippled upload speeds to newly discovered software flaw
8. July 2010
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Recently we noted that a number of iPhone 4 users have seen their upload speeds fall all the way down to 100 kbps. At first, some speculated that AT&T was up to its old tricks while others assumed that the problem, which began to take shape over the weekend, was merely the result of increased […]
Continue reading...Verizon pokes fun at iPhone 4 antenna issues in new full-page ad
8. July 2010
With Apple still attempting to recover from the public relations fiasco resulting from antenna issues on the new iPhone 4, Verizon decided to have a little bit of fun at Apple’s expense in the form of a new full page ad for the upcoming Droid X which first appeared in the New York Times. One […]
Continue reading...Report: iPad not cannibalizing Mac sales
7. July 2010
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Despite what some analysts may have anticipated, recently released data from the NPD group reveals strong iPad sales are not, in fact, cannibalizing Mac sales. On the contrary, Mac sales continue to increase and may very well may set a new quarterly record when Apple announces its earnings for the current quarter. Specifically, NPD’s data […]
Continue reading...An iPhone flashlight app that actually works
7. July 2010
For reasons that defy any semblance of logic, an assortment of flashlight apps have not only littered the iTunes App Store for months, but have actually generated significant sales/downloads for a few lucky developers. But with the recent release of the iPhone 4, Apple is finally shipping a phone that comes with LED flash. The end […]
Continue reading...The embarrassment that is Microsoft Kin
7. July 2010
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In an era where phones are essentialy portable computers, leave it to Microsoft to come out with something like the Kin. The Kin was a laughable attempt at a “social phone”, and poor sales prompted Redmond to axe the initiative just a few months after its release. Adding to the embarassment, a Microsoft employee tells […]
Continue reading...Number of iOS developers vs Android Developers
7. July 2010
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As Android handsets continue to hit the market in increasing numbers, the chasm between the iPhone and competing handsets, in terms of hardware, will inevitably start to narrow. Apple, though, views the iPhone primarily as a software platform, and while iOS 4 certainly cements Apple’s position as a mobile OS leader, there’s no denying that […]
Continue reading...New iPhone 4 accessory eliminates “death grip” reception problems [Photo]
7. July 2010
Are you down in the dumps because you’re experiencing reception problems with your iPhone 4? Well worry no more with this handy, and delightfully vintage new iPhone accessory from Apple. Just attach the handy handset receiver to the back of your iPhone and you’ll be able to enjoy crystal clear call quality without having to […]
Continue reading...Windows running on the iPhone [Video]
6. July 2010
Windows XP running on an iPhone? Yikes. Now before you go running for the hills, what you see below is actually Windows running through VMware Fusion on a Mac notebook. Add in some AirDisplay software which utilizes the iPhone as a second screen, and wallah! Every Apple fan’s nightmare. via The Next Web
Continue reading...Court documents reveal that Dell ignored capacitor problems and knowingly sold faulty computers
6. July 2010
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Dell CEO Michael Dell famously opined many years ago that Apple should give shareholders their money back and close up shop. Since then, Apple and Dell have been on two completely different trajectories. As Apple continues to pile up money thanks to one revolutionary product after another, Dell has struggled to maintain the impressive profits […]
Continue reading...iPhone 4 vs. Canon 7D video shootout
6. July 2010
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Take Zero Productions decided to put the iPhone 4 HD camera to the test, comparing it to corresponding video footage shot on the $1,699 Canon 7D. As you can tell, the iPhone 4 more than holds its own, though Take Zero makes a point of mentioning that some of the 7D shots weren’t properly exposed. via Take […]
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8. July 2010
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