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Rumor: Taiwan Leak Shows Verizon UTMS/CDMA iPhone for Q3 2010
Apple is working on a UTMS/CDMA hybrid iPhone that would allow the company to offer the device through Verizon in the third quarter of 2010. The news comes through an analyst research note from OTR Global reported by AppleInsider, and is based on supposed leaks from Apple's Taiwan manufac...
Rumor: Apple May Be Bringing RFID to the iPhone
Apple has apparently been testing prototype versions of the next generation iPhone with RFID support built-in. If true, the next iPhone hardware update could lets users interact with other RFID-enabled devices.
Product News: iTweetReply 1.2 Adds Twitter Search Support
Syncode announced the immediate availability of iTweetReply 1.2 on Friday. The update for the Twitter push notification app for the iPhone and iPod touch added the ability to automatically send Twitter search results to your iPhone.
Yesterday
Quick Look Review: Kensington Windshield/Vent Car Mount with Sound Amplified Cradle for iPhone
Kensington's iPhone car mount kit lets you keep your combination iPod and smartphone in view when you are driving. It includes vent and windshield mount attachments, and based on Nancy Gravely's tests it does its job well.
Wednesday, Nov 4
News: Apple Tops 100,000 Titles at App Store
Apple's iPhone and iPod touch App Store topped 100,000 available applications on Wednesday. The App Store is Apple's online service for third party iPhone and iPod touch applications, and has hosted over two billion app downloads so far.
In-Depth Review: SigFx Energy iPhone Case Contains Smart Battery
SigFx Energy in Lewisville, TX sells a full line of cases for the iPhone 3G/3GS (and iPod touch) that have built-in batteries. I have been testing the X-type design which has a 1,200 mAh (milliamp-hour) smart battery. No power is drawn from the iPhone battery until the external battery is de...
Tuesday, Nov 3
App Store: MixMatch Launches MobBase: Individual iPhone Apps for Bands
MixMatch announced Tuesday the launch of MobBase, an iPhone app platform that allows bands to easily have their own branded iPhone app. MobBase allows bands to completely customize their own iPhone app through a browser-based content management system (CMS) - the resulting iPhone app...
Don't forget to feed your kids during the economic downturn -- use this iPhone app!!
I'm not a parent, nor am I kid -- but that doesn't prevent me from appreciating a totally neat iPhone app called 'Kids Eat For' (I guess the domain with 'free' on the end was already taken?) IPhone - Download Squad - Smartphone - Handhelds - United States
News: Adobe: Flash-free iPhone is All Apple’s Fault
Adobe Flash isn't supported on the iPhone and now it seems the company wants to make sure everyone knows it's all Apple's fault. iPhone users have begun reporting that they're seeing a new message from Adobe when they visit Web sites with Flash-based content, and that message tells them to...
Monday, Nov 2
Apple Context Machine Podcast: ACM 157: Microsoft Stores, iTunes vs. Palm Pre, & iTablet
In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan discuss Microsoft's retail store opening in Scottsdale, AZ, the turf war between Apple and Palm Pre over third-party iTunes support, and the iTablet as an Ebook reader.
Apple Stock Watch: Apple 10K Shows 70% Capital Expenditures Increase for 2010
Apple is planning on a 70% increase in its capital expenditures spending (CapEx) for 2010, according to the company's 10-K filing. Caris & Company analyst Robert Cihra told clients in a research note obtained by The Mac Observer that this could suggest that Apple is working on, "stra...
News: Apple Reportedly Shops iTunes as TV Service
Apple has been shopping iTunes as a TV service to network executives, according to a report from AllThingsD.com. Writing for the MediaMemo blog within AllThingsD, Peter Kafka said Apple is looking for networks to sign on to provide content to a monthly subscription service through iTune...
Apple Stock Watch: Zacks Upgrades AAPL to “Outperform” on Mac & iPhone Success
Zacks Investment Research upgraded Apple's stock to "Outperform" from "Neutral" on Monday, based on the company's "earnings momentum and accelerated revenue growth." The investment firm largely attributed both factors in Apple's performance in part to the growing Mac platform and...
TMO Quick Tip: iTunes 9.0.2: Return of the Dark Grid
The album grid view in iTunes is a popular way for many people to browse their music library, but the white background that iTunes 9 introduced hasn't been going over so well. Apple listened, and iTunes 9.0.2 added an option to reenable the dark grey grid background.
News: Analyst: No iPhone for Verizon
Despite Verizon's interest carrying the iPhone, don't expect Apple to strike a deal with the cell carrier any time soon. Motorola's Droid smartphone and Verizon's anti-iPhone commercials are two indicators that an iPhone deal isn't on the way, according to the Gerson Lehrman Group.
Apple breaks Atom Hackintoshes with upcoming OS X 10.6.2 update
According to OSXDaily, Apple's next scheduled update to Snow Leopard, OS X 10.6.2, doesn't support Intel Atom processors. This is no problem for anyone on Apple hardware, because no Mac product runs an Atom. If you're on a hacked netbook, though, it looks like this is the end of the line for you...
Product News: Rowmote Pro 2.2 Adds Movst, PandoraBoy Support
Regular Rate and Rhythm Software announced the immediate availability of Rowmote Pro 2.2 on Monday. The update for the iPhone and iPod touch remote control app added the ability to control Movst, PandoraBoy and OpenOffice Impress on the Mac.
Sunday, Nov 1
iWork files are really just zip files, and contain PDF previews
It seems strange that Apple doesn't promote this fact more, as it's a real usability win for iWork users that want to share their documents with non-Mac users. Wouldn't it be nice if Word, Excel, and Powerpoint did this? photo by *keng]
Friday, Oct 30
News: Report: Apple Increases iPhone Orders for Holiday Quarter
Apple has increased iPhone production for the holiday quarter, according to a report from the print edition of Taiwan-based newspaper DigiTimes (via ITProPortal). The trade paper said that orders from component supplier Primax and manufacturer Foxconn Electronics have been increa...
Quick Look Review: Writer’s Block Buster is Merely a Cherry Bomb
The Writer's Block Buster app for iPhone (and iPod touch) is designed to get those creative juices flowing for a writer who may be experiencing writer's block -- inability to come up with an inspirational idea that carries the script. It has some interesting elements, but, given the limit...
Product News: LifeFocus 1.2 Adds Repeating Task Support
LifeFocus Apps announced the immediate availability of LifeFocus 1.2 for the iPhone and iPod touch on Friday. The update for the task management app added support for repeating tasks.
News: High iPhone Prices? Not a Problem in China
Apple's iPhone has been available on the grey market in China for some time, but that didn't stop shoppers from lining up to be among the first to buy the combination iPod and smartphone from China Unicom despite higher prices.
TMO Quick Tip: Playing iTunes LP, iTunes Extras Content on Apple TV
The release of the Apple TV 3.0 update added the ability to play iTunes LP and iTunes Extras content on your Apple TV. Any LP and Extras content you've already downloaded, however, isn't compatible with your Apple TV, but updates are on the way.
Product News: Remote 1.3.2 for iPhone Adds Apple TV 3.0 Support
Apple released Remote 1.3.2 on Thursday for the iPhone and iPod touch. The update for the iTunes and Apple TV remote control application added support for Apple TV 3.0.
Product News: Comics for the iPhone Adds Marvel Titles
Comixology's Comics for the iPhone and iPod touch expanded its list of available comic book titles on Thursday with the addition of Marvel to its lineup. Comics users can now buy and download issues from X-Men, Captain America, and more.
Thursday, Oct 29
Wordpress for iPhone 2 is actually usable!
The first version of the Wordpress iPhone app showed a lot of promise as mobile blogging tool, but it was too slow and too buggy to use. It didn't know what to do with dropped connections -- all too common, when you're blogging from an AT&T iPhone -- and the UI was clunky and unintuitive. Rou...
iTunes: iTunes 9.0.2 Disables Palm Pre Sync
iTunes 9.0.2 disables Palm Pre synching yet again, according to a report from pre|central.net. Apple and Palm have been involved in a back and forth tussle for months, with Palm using spoofing techniques to trick iTunes into recognizing the device for syncing, and Apple releasing iTunes up...
iTunes: iTunes Updated to 9.0.2 with Apple TV 3.0 Support, Grid View Background Option
Apple updated iTunes to version 9.0.2 Thursday, up update that, "adds support for Apple TV software version 3.0, adds an option for a dark background for Grid View, and improves support for accessibility."
Apple TV: Apple Releases Apple TV 3.0 with iTunes LP, Internet Radio, More
Apple announced Thursday the release of Apple TV 3.0, an update to the software that runs the company's TV settop interface. The new software adds support for iTunes LP, internet radio stations, iTunes Extras, Genius Mixes, and a new interface through which to access iTunes content and lo...
News: New iTunes TOS Hint at Apple TV 3.0
A software update for the Apple TV looks to be just around the corner based on updated iTunes Store terms of service. The changes make reference to Apple TV software version 3.0, which isn't yet available.
News: Apple Hit with Camera Patent Lawsuit
St Clair Intellectual Property Consultants is suing Apple over claims that the Mac and iPhone maker is infringing on patents it owns relating to digital still cameras. The company has a history of patent litigation, according to TG Daily, and Apple looks to be just the next target on the li...
News: iPod touch: Apple’s New Retail Scanner
Apple is ramping up its retail stores for the holiday buying season, and one of the biggest changes will be retiring its Windows CE-based handheld sales system for the iPod touch
News: Apple Files Podcast Support Patent
Apple is looking to patent a system for publishing, subscribing to and managing podcasts. Some of the patent filing components sound like features that are already available in iTunes, but it's a fairly safe bet that Apple has even more in mind.
Product News: Twittelator Pro Adds Geocode, Spam Blocking
Stone Design announced the immediate availability of Twittelator Pro 3.3.1 on Thursday. The update for the iPhone and iPod touch Twitter client added support for Twitter's upcoming geocoding feature along with the ability to report spam Twitter accounts.
Wednesday, Oct 28
Google Maps brings GPS navigation to Android 2.0 phones
As if we weren't already excited enough about the next version of Google's Android mobile OS, Google has now announced that Android 2.0 devices will offer GPS navigation with 3D views and turn-by-turn directions. Google Maps Navigation looks great, and it's a smack in the face to Apple, wh...
: Marware Announces Sport Grip Case for iPod nano 5G
Marware announced Wednesday the release of the Sport Grip case for iPod nano 5G. Sport Grip is a soft case made of silicone that the company describes as slip-free, and it is curved to make for a better grip.
Stalqer iPhone app finds people, whether they sign up or not
Well, at least they're honest about what they do. A new iPhone app called Stalqer helps you locate your friends, even if they're not signed up for your favorite location-based service - like Google Latitude, Foursquare or Loopt. Users who opt-in to Stalqer ping the service with their locat...
Apple Stock Watch: Analyst: AT&T to Share iPhone with Verizon in 2010
AT&T has been Apple's exclusive iPhone partner in the United States ever since the combination iPod and smartphone was introduced, but that will change in 2010. Broadpoint AmTech analyst Brian Marshall expects Apple will branch out and strike an iPhone deal with Verizon next year.
Tuesday, Oct 27
Apple Stock Watch: Analyst: Windows 7 Could Provide Apple an Opportunity to Gain Traction
Microsoft's release of Windows 7 last week could provide Apple an opportunity to gain additional traction, according to the reasoning of Barclays Capital analyst Ben Reitzes. In a research note obtained by The Mac Observer, Mr. Reitzes said that the need for a clean install for the new OS i...
Product News: 1Password 3 Public Beta Hits the Web
Agile Web Solutions announced the immediate availability of a public beta version of 1Password 3 on Tuesday. 1Password is a secure password management application that can auto-fill Web forms and synchronize data with the iPhone and iPod touch.
Product News: 288 Vroom Intros 301+ Short Stories for iPhone
288 Vroom announced the immediate availability of 301+ Short Stories 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch on Tuesday. The ebook reader application includes over 300 classic short stories from several genres.
Monday, Oct 26
Games: EA Releases NBA Live for iPhone
Electronic Arts on Monday announced that the iPhone and iPod touch version of NBA Live is now available at the App Store. Featuring all 30 NBA teams and their players, NBA Live lets gamers guide a club through a full 82-game season mode, complete with playoffs, engage in an exhibition game,...
Tuesday, Oct 13
Patch: Product News: Apple Releases iMovie 8.0.5 with iFrame, iPod nano Fixes
Apple updates iMovie 8 to version 8.0.5 Tuesday. The patch addresses various unspecified minor issues, and three specific issues dealing with iFrame, iPod nano, and window resizing.
Thursday, Oct 1
Pro Tools Vocal Studio mini review
The pro audio software is available for Mac or Windows, and has always required users to purchase a computer audio interface from DigiDesign (a subsidiary of Avid). The new versions are available under the company's consumer brand, Pinnacle. You still need to purchase some hardware, and...
Tuesday, Sep 22
In-Depth Review: iPod nano (5G)
The new 5th generation iPod nano was introduced on 09-09-09; I got my hands on one the very next day and have been using and abusing it ever since. Let me just start this review by telling you that I think it's the best iPod nano Apple has ever made and arguably the best $149 (8GB) or $179 (16GB) me...
Wednesday, Aug 12
In-Depth Review: The Deep Pinball
The Deep Pinball from Gameprom is, at least in my not-so-humble opinion, the best and most enjoyable pinball simulation yet for the iPhone or iPod touch. I have several pinball games on my iPhone and The Deep Pinball is the one I like best and play most.
Friday, Jul 24
Quick Look Review: SkyGazer is Much More than a Sky Simulator
SkyGazer for the iPhone and iPod touch from Carina Software is a guide to the night sky and shows all the stars one can see with the naked eye plus all the planets and 220 of the best known star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. The strength of the app is the enormous amount of additional detail fo...
Thursday, Jul 2
Quick Look Review: Wings Earth for iPhone: A Pleasant Flying Experience
There are flight simulators designed to develop proficiency, but this isn't one of them. It's basically a simul-game for iPhone and iPod touch that allows one to fly over various terrains with accompanying music. It's an ethereal experience, good for calming the nerves or an occasional d...
Tuesday, Jun 30
Patch: Skype 4.1 for Windows, 1.1 for iPhone released
Filed under: Windows, VoIP, iPhone, Mobile The developers at Skype must be working overtime this week. Yesterday saw the launch of Skype 3.0 for Windows Phones. Today Skype pushed out version 4.1 for Windows and Skype 1.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch.
Monday, Jun 1
Patch: Apple Releases iTunes 8.2 with iPhone 3.0 Support
Apple released iTunes 8.2 Monday, an update that adds support for iPhone Software 3.0 to both iPhone and iPod touch. The company also said the update includes stability enhancements and bug fixes.
