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Stephen Colbert tops Kanye West on iTunes – ‘Operation Humble Kanye’ a success!
Early this week, Stephen Colbert urged viewers of “The Colbert Report” to purchase his Christmas CD on iTunes so that he could overtake and humble the ever arrogant Kanye West. At the time, Kanye West’s album was the top selling album on iTunes while Colbert’s lagged behind at #15. Colbert told viewers that they should […]
Continue reading...Lawyer sues Apple, then comments on this blog?
3. December 2008
We recently ran an article detailing a lawsuit filed against Apple for allegedly misrepresenting the speed of the iPhone 3G and because users were only able to remain on the 3G network for intermittent periods of time. We initially reviewed the complaint, and came to the conclusion that the case would most likely be dismissed […]
Continue reading...Amazon app comes to the iTunes app store
3. December 2008
The New York Times is reporting that Amazon.com will today make available a new application that will allow users to browse the Amazon store directly from their iPhone or iPod Touch. One of the more intriguing aspects of the application will be a feature called “Amazon Remembers” which will allow users to take a photo […]
Continue reading...Judge puts Papermaster/IBM dispute on the fast track to trial
2. December 2008
The ongoing legal saga between Mark Papermaster and I.B.M has been put on the fast track, and trial has been scheduled for February 2009. Papermaster, a server expert and chip guru, initially left I.B.M to work for Apple before he was sued for violating a non-compete agreement in his contract. I.B.M. asserted that Apple and […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple delays debut of new premium headphones due to re-design
1. December 2008
It’s almost been 3 months since Steve Jobs first unveiled a new model of high-end Apple headphones at Apple’s “Let’s Rock” event back in September. The headphones, however, remain conspicuously absent from store shelves. What gives? Well, MacBlogz is reporting that a re-design of the product is to blame for the shipment delay. One trusted […]
Continue reading...The iTunes App store is thriving
30. November 2008
Charles Teague over at DragonStyle has done some interesting research on the iTunes app store which highlights the tremendous growh the iTunes app store is experiencing. The following charts are reproduced with permission, and encapsulate all applications currently available in the iTunes app store. There are currently over 9000 apps available for sale in the […]
Continue reading...Why developers prefer the iPhone, and why Android and RIM face an uphill battle
27. November 2008
I came across this quote from Cosential that captures the essence of why many developers are starting to prefer coding for the iPhone. “In learning about development for the Blackbery platforms, we have to create a build for each phone and each network. As a developer, I just can’t afford it. Most of my customers […]
Continue reading...Papermaster would cause “irreperable harm” to IBM, says Judge
25. November 2008
Computerworld has an interesting post discussing the specific reasons why the injunction preventing Mark Papermaster from working at Apple was granted. The injunction has been in effect for a few weeks, but the actual ruling has been sealed up until recently. The ruling states in part: “Because Mr. Papermaster has been inculcated with some of […]
Continue reading...Apple Stores to match competitor prices on Black Friday
25. November 2008
infoAppleStore is reporting that Apple has internally announced that its Apple Stores are authorized to match the Black Friday sales of any authorized Apple re-seller. There have been reports indicating that Apple was already planning significant price cuts for Black Friday, so this Thanksgiving holiday is shaping up to be a great time to purchase […]
Continue reading...Why the iPhone doesn’t need to compete with the Nintendo DS or Sony PSP
24. November 2008
There’s an article over at RedHerring which argues that the hype surrounding the iPhone and iPod Touch as gaming devices is just that, hype. The article points out that while the gaming experience on the iPhone is superior compared to that of other smartphones, it still lags way behind the gaming capabilities of the Nintendo […]
Continue reading...Yet another iPhone lawsuit over 3G speeds
23. November 2008
Apple is being sued again for allegedly misrepresenting the speed of the iPhone 3G. The suit was filed last week in California by Peter Keller, and he is seeking class-action status. The suit accuses Apple and AT&T of negligence, breach of warranties, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, unlawful business practices, and false and misleading advertising. Keller alleges […]
Continue reading...Judge tosses out 2 out of 3 claims in iPhone lawsuit
22. November 2008
InternetNews is reporting that a Judge in Arkansas has thrown out 2 out of 3 claims in a lawsuit filed against Apple for poor iPhone 3G performance. “Had Apple received notice from plaintiffs that the particular iPhones bought by them were defective, Apple could have taken a direct route toward fixing the alleged defects or […]
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4. December 2008
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