Archive | May, 2011
Skype for the Mac and iPhone will be safe under Microsoft rule
By Sarah Petit: With plans to spice up its video chat and conferencing capabilities, Microsoft announced yesterday its acquisition of Skype for $8.5 billion. That may very well be Microsoft’s most expensive acquisition to date, and indeed, many folks have been quick to exclaim that Microsoft got taken for a ride. That notwithstanding, Skype has […]
Continue reading...Guitar Center and Apple join forces to teach users how to use GarageBand on a Mac
11. May 2011
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While competitors like to compete with Apple on price, Apple prides itself on offering an unparalleled user experience. Part of that offering includes Apple’s iLife suit of software. One of the more recent additions to that software set is GarageBand, which was first introduced by Steve Jobs in 2004. GarageBand is certainly a powerful application, […]
Continue reading...Apple, The Weather Channel, and Pandora sued for location tracking
11. May 2011
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By John Hiesler: With billions in the bank, Apple remains an attractive target for patent trolls and, more broadly speaking, litigious citizenry trying to sue Apple on trumped up claims in an effort to eek out some sort of cash settlement. In the latest example of said behavior, Lymaris M. Rivera Diaz filed a suit […]
Continue reading...Before New Balance, Steve Jobs wore Adidas
11. May 2011
It’s almost become a running joke. If you see Steve Jobs, you can bet your bottom dollar he’s wearing Levis, a black turtleneck, and of course, his patented New Balance sneakers. Indeed, it’s hardly a surprise that this is the style MicGadget styled their Steve Jobs action figure after. Of course, Apple ended up taking […]
Continue reading...Still focused on email, RIM is a losing proposition
11. May 2011
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By Luis Estrada: Ben Brooks over at The Brooks Review has a short but telling post up highlighting the lack of innovation over at RIM. Sure, their devices have grown by leaps and bounds in terms of functionality, but by and large, their bread and butter is and remains email. And in today’s age of […]
Continue reading...iPod Nano 7th Gen photos show addition of 1.3 Megapixel camera, removal of rear clip
10. May 2011
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Providing further evidence that the next-gen iPod Nano will maintain its square form factor and will come with a built-in camera, an alleged photo of said device showed up on Tw.apple.pro yesterday. The camera on the Nano will reportedly be a low-res 1.3 megapixel lens. Yes, that’s not all that great, but it’s still better […]
Continue reading...Why Apple’s “closed” system gives it a leg up on Android
10. May 2011
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The crux of the debate amongst iPhone and Android fanboys ultimately reverts back to control. Whereas Android users like to point to Apple’s Soviet Union style of OS control, iPhone users counter that Android is a fragmented mess that ultimately results in a subpar user experience. The funny thing is, the control Apple is so […]
Continue reading...Oh it’s on! Google’s Vic Gundotra takes another shot at Apple
10. May 2011
Google’s fourth annual I/O conference is underway and there’s a shit ton of information to discuss. From Google’s music initiative to Android 3.1 and a whole lot more. But this picture naturally caught our attention. The I/O conference kicked off with Google’s Vic Gundotra walking on stage. It didn’t take long for the event to […]
Continue reading...Apple’s Guy Tribble appears before congress, addresses iOS location tracking and privacy issues
10. May 2011
By Luis Estrada: Let’s go to Washington, folks. Earlier today, Apple’s VP of software technology Guy L. “Bud” Tribble appeared before a congressional hearing on mobile privacy to address concerns that were first brought to the forefront following the “location tracking” controversy that emerged a few weeks ago In the wake of that hoopla, Apple’s […]
Continue reading...Apple’s iOS profits are 2.3 times higher than Microsoft’s Windows profits
10. May 2011
By John Hiesler: In an era where PC growth is declining, Apple is the lone company actually seeing an uptick in PC sales. More than that, because Apple offers a unique and non-commoditized experience, the margins it enjoys for each Mac sold is the envy of the entire industry. In the most recent quarter, Apple […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs comes in third on list of engineering heroes
10. May 2011
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The lore of Steve Jobs has gotten so big that you probably wouldn’t be hard pressed to find people who think Jobs single handedly created both the iPod and the iPhone, maybe even while sleeping. Truth be told, Jobs is not and has never been a serious programmer and lacks any formal engineering training. Still, […]
Continue reading...Microsoft to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion
9. May 2011
By Josh Rosenthall: What started out as an odd little rumor is now being confirmed by Kara Swisher. Yep, folks. Microsoft is, in fact, purchasing Skype for a whopping $8.5 billion. The deal is reportedly done, the ink has dried, and an official announcement will be forthcoming on Tuesday morning. Skype of course is a […]
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11. May 2011
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