Archive | December, 2010
Mac App Store opening up for business on January 6
Apple announced today that the Mac App Store will officially go live on Thursday January 6. Apple’s press release reads in part: By bringing the revolutionary App Store experience to Mac OS X, the Mac App Store makes discovering, installing and updating Mac apps easier than ever. The Mac App Store will be available in […]
Continue reading...Google abandoned plans to acquire Rhapsody or Spotify due to internal fighting; Google Music planned to launch next year
16. December 2010
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Yeah yeah, we’re all familiar with the old tale of how Google and Apple used to be the best of friends before morphing into heated rivals. And yeah, it’s well-known that the main point of competition between Google and Apple revolves around the iPhone and Android. But there’s one area currently dominated by Apple that […]
Continue reading...Monthly iPad 2 orders expected to be 50% greater than original iPad
16. December 2010
We might just be a few weeks away from the unveiling of the iPad 2, and per usual, there are certainly no shortage of sources purporting to know what features Apple is planning to include on the second iteration of its exceedingly popular tablet. In a nutshell, a quick roundup of iPad 2 rumors include […]
Continue reading...Apple updates iBooks, adds illustration and AirPrint support
15. December 2010
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Apple yesterday issued a 15.2MB update to its iBooks app, adding the ability to organize books into personal collections along with the ability to print PDF documents and user generated notes via AirPrint. Apple also increased support for fully illustrated books, “from children’s picture books to beautifully designed art books.” Lastly, and only available on […]
Continue reading...Apple on track to release upgraded MacBook Pros and iMacs in Q1 of 2011
15. December 2010
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Citing sources from component makers, DigiTimes reports that Apple is on track to launch upgraded MacBook Pro and iMac models during the first half of 2011. The sources noted that Apple plans to launch at least four upgraded MacBook Pros as well as an iMac that features a new panel size and a price point for […]
Continue reading...Metrodome Roof Collapse [Video]
15. December 2010
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The roof’s a’collapsin in Minnesota.
Continue reading...Now THAT’S a Creative Facebook profile picture
15. December 2010
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Wow. This facebook profile pic from French artist Alexandre Oudin almost makes the new Facebook redesign worth it. Okay, the new Facebook design isn’t all that bad, but there was a time back when even the slightest change to FB caused a completely disproportionate backlash from incenced users. But how can you hate the new […]
Continue reading...NFL Sunday Ticket coming to the Apple TV?
15. December 2010
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Engadget reports on a new marketing survey from DirecTV which strongly hints that NFL Sunday Ticket may be coming to the Apple TV. Marketing research surveys have proven a good source for yet-to-be-announced information in the past and a recent one by DirecTV may be a good sign for those who prefer their NFL Sunday […]
Continue reading...Prolific game developer Graeme Devine leaves Apple to focus on iOS development
15. December 2010
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When Steve Jobs temporarily stepped down as Apple CEO in January 2009, pundits were out in full force predicting the demise of Apple, as if the company consisted solely of one man as opposed to thousands of talented and highly skilled individuals. Now Apple, of course, isn’t too keen on its employees being out in […]
Continue reading...Former President Jimmy Carter an iPad and iPod user
15. December 2010
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Former President and famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter is apparently quite the Apple fan. We’ve become increasingly addicted to consumption of goods that we don’t produce ourselves, and a lot of the manufacturing has gone overseas…When I was in office, we had the pre-eminent position in the production of alternative sources of energy—windmills, and photovoltaic […]
Continue reading...Radio Shack’s iPhone deal results in iPhone shortages
15. December 2010
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Last week, Radio Shack announced an unprecedented deal on iPhones where users could deduct $50 off the cost of any iPhone 4 or 3GS model. On top of that, Radio Shack also allowed users to combine that savings with store credit derived from trading in older models. You can pick up an 8GB iPhone 3GS […]
Continue reading...Verizon to get LTE iPhone shortly after Christmas – Rumor
15. December 2010
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Take this with a huge grain of salt, but MacDailyNews is reporting that the iPhone is not only coming to Verizon shortly after Christmas, but that the device will be LTE capable as well. Previous rumors have all hinted that Verizon will receive the iPhone 4 sometime in early 2011. But back to the rumor. […]
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16. December 2010
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