Archive | October 27th, 2008
Why Apple won’t license the Mac OS
MacNightOwl has an interesting article about the history of Mac OS licensing with Microsoft, the clones, and why Apple has everything to lose by licensing Mac OS X. “The second issue is one of compatibility. By having to test its operating system for a relatively small number of systems, Apple can build its operating systems […]
Continue reading...Musicians create iPhone Apps to connect with fans
27. October 2008
Wired has an interesting article about musicians who are beginning use the iPhone as a way to connect with fans. “Recording artist Pink is the latest to make waves in this area with a free iPhone app called “P!nk’s Funhouse” (iTunes link), according to Billboard, which includes 30-second previews from her upcoming album, news, photos […]
Continue reading...Why there won’t be a $99 iPhone anytime soon
27. October 2008
According to Needham Research analyst Charlie Wolfe, Apple has room to cut the price of its iPhone in half, devastate competitors in the process, and go on to rule the smartphone market. There’s only one problem: Wolfe is dead wrong, and provides no analysis to back up his assertions. There are a number of reasons […]
Continue reading...Remembering the Newton: A look back
27. October 2008
Below is an old advertisement for the Newton Messagepad 2000. The device debuted in 1997 and was around for less than a year before Steve Jobs decided to axe it. Some of the features advertised include: a 16-level high-resolution grayscale screen a screaming 160 MHz processor! A built-in microphone and speaker for voice dictation! Battery […]
Continue reading...Google Earth comes to the iPhone
27. October 2008
Google today announced that Google Earth is now available for download from the App store. One of the cooler features of Google Earth is its inclusion of geotagged Wikipedia entries. Check out the official announcement video below.
Continue reading...iPod takes on a dimished role in Apple’s earnings – And that’s a good thing
27. October 2008
Andy Zaky over at Bullish Cross has an interesting article discussing the decreased role of the iPod in Apple’s earnings. Zaky notes that the iPod only accounted for 14.2% of Apple’s revenue this past quarter. There are two things at work here: One, it was inevitable that iPod sales would eventually taper off as the […]
Continue reading...Netflix streaming finally comes to the Mac
27. October 2008
At last! After years of frustration, Mac users will finally be able to use Netflix’s “Instant Watching” feature. Initially, only a small number of users will be able to use this feature, but it should become available to everyone by the end of the year. MacWorld has the scoop here.
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