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Engadget posts pics of updated iPhone running on T-Mobile
What a scandal! The iPhone 2.2 software update came out early Friday morning, and Engadget was first on the scene with screenshots. But those screenshots show an iPhone running on the T-Mobile network. Tsk Tsk, Engadget. Okay, it’s really not that big of a deal at all, and actually, it’s kinda funny. Those Catherine Zeta […]
Continue reading...Apple Stock hits 52 week low
21. November 2008
Apple’s stock today closed just about $80 a share, representing a 52 week low. This is actually the lowest the stock has been since Apple first announced the iPhone in early 2007. Ironically, Apple’s financials are better than they’ve ever been before, but that doesn’t mean its been able to shield itself from broader economic […]
Continue reading...Apple seems to be recession proof
21. November 2008
Despite current economic troubles, new data from the NPD Group indicates that Mac sales are surging. According to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, Apple is on track to sell a record breaking 2.7 million Macs during the current quarter, up 13% from the same quarter a year ago. As the economy continues to flounder, consumers […]
Continue reading...BlackBerry Storm Reviews: The consensus? Good, not great.
20. November 2008
With the BlackBerry Storm scheduled to hit US stores this Friday, the reviews have started trickling in. Silicon Alley Insider reviews the phone and reports that while it’s a pretty good and solid phone, it still lacks the polish of the iPhone. SAI liked the clickable keyboard, but found the lack of WiFi and a […]
Continue reading...Google Voice App uses private iPhone API’s.. But how?
20. November 2008
John Gruber over at Daring Fireball has an interesting article about how the new Google app uses an API function call that is otherwise prohibited for developers to use. The feature in question is the ability to initiate a voice command simply by lifting the phone up to your face via the proximity sensor. “The […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple might soon be adding DRM-free songs from all the major record labels to iTunes
19. November 2008
Currently, there is only one major record label (EMI) that offers DRM-free songs on the iTunes store, but that might be set to change. Rumor has it that Apple is in talks with Sony, Warner, and Universal to add DRM-free tracks from their catalogues to iTunes as well. Users can presently purchase drm laden music […]
Continue reading...Apple prevails on motion to dismiss Psystar’s counterclaims
18. November 2008
WorldofApple is reporting that a court today has ruled in favor of Apple in it’s motion to dismiss Psystar’s claims that Apple is in violation of anti-trust laws for having a monopoly in the OS X market. This legal saga began last July when Apple first sued Psystar for illegally selling copies of Leopard installed […]
Continue reading...5 Apple rumors that never came true
18. November 2008
Did you hear that Steve Jobs is starting a band and is going to force all iTunes users to download his bands’ songs? I just hope that I can catch them on tour before Steve Jobs is rushed to the hospital for an emergency voice box transplant! Everyone loves a good Apple rumor, but hindsight […]
Continue reading...Flash on the iPhone? Don’t hold your breath
18. November 2008
Wired reports a few reasons why we shouldn’t expect to see flash on the iPhone in the near future, or ever at all. One potential explanation is simply the fact that flash would compete with the iTunes app store. Why would users be inclined to pay $1.99 to download a videogame when they could simply […]
Continue reading...Interview with EA’s head of iPhone Development
15. November 2008
MacLife has an enlightening interview with Travis Boatman, the iPhone boss over at Electronic Arts. Regarding the iPhone as a gaming device compared to the DS and PSP: I think all three devices actually provide really great play experiences. How they’re different, though, is what’s important. I think, fundamentally, the DS and the PSP are […]
Continue reading...I.B.M ordered to post 3 Million dollar bond in Papermaster case; Papermaster responds to complaint
14. November 2008
In the on-going saga between I.B.M and Mark Papermaster over his decision to work for Apple, a Ditrict Judge in New York has recently ordered that I.B.M post a 3 million dollar bond in the event that it’s later decided that the preliminary injunction initiated by I.B.M was without merit. This, however, should not be […]
Continue reading...Is the iPhone finally coming to China?
13. November 2008
There was an interesting job posting on Apple’s website today seeking an iPhone Quality Assurance Engineer to work in Beijing. The job description is as follows: “Software Engineering is looking for an extremely talented Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to focus on international releases of our iPhone and iPod touch products for Beijing. You will work […]
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21. November 2008
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