Archive | February, 2009
Apple updates Apple TV, removes 3rd party add-ons such as Boxee
Apple released software update 2.3.1 for the Apple TV late Tuesday evening. Notably, the update appears to have removed all third party add-ons, including the much beloved Boxee. First Hulu, and now this?! Boxee can’t catch a break. Apple has yet to release specific details about the update on its support page, but it should […]
Continue reading...Initial Safari 4 impressions
24. February 2009
Been toying with the new Safari beta for a while, and it seems noticeably zipper than the latest build of Firefox 3. This is all the more impressive considering that with high bandwith connections, most sites load almost immediately regardless of what browser your using. I’ve seen some conflicting reviews about the ‘Top Sites’ feature, […]
Continue reading...Tuesday Evening Link Roundup
24. February 2009
The latest links, hot off the press… iTunes launches indie store – Prefix Mag Safari 4 is 42x faster than IE7 and 3.5x faster than Firefox 3 – CNET Apple pulls pre-release iPod from EBAY – WritersBlockLive BlackBerry sales top iPhone sales in December – Electronista Premium-priced MacBook Pros top sales at Apple retail stores – […]
Continue reading...Apple announces Safari 4 Beta, now with more cover flow!
24. February 2009
Apple today announced the availability of Safari 4 Beta, a new version of its web browser with many new features. In addition, Apple bills Safari 4 as the only web browser that’s fully Acid 3 compliant. One of the more interesting new features in Safari 4 includes the ability to browse through your bookmarks and […]
Continue reading...New photos of Snow Leopard UI
23. February 2009
I’m a little late on this one, but in case any of you haven’t seen it, here are a few screenshots of Snow Leopard from the latest developer build. A new UI when navigating subfolders in Stacks – note the 3D grid on the upper left: A new Keyboard Shortcuts pane: Check out more screenshots […]
Continue reading...Examining the Usability of Apple.com
23. February 2009
An interesting look at the functional design of Apple.com can be found over here. It’s an interesting read that’s worth checking out. It’s really not a stretch to say that a company’s website is often an extension of the brand itself, for better or worse.
Continue reading...Netflix considers plan to go streaming only by 2010
23. February 2009
Netflix is considering the possibility of morphing into a streaming only movie service by 2010, according to CEO Reed Hastings. Netflix, which got big on its “we’ll mail you a movie, you mail it back” DVD subscription model is apparently recognizing the fact that digital content is the wave of the future. Does this mean […]
Continue reading...Use GarageBand to sound like Kanye West and T-Pain
23. February 2009
Came across this video today that teaches you how to adjust GarageBand settings so that you can sound like Kanye West. You know, not the Kanye that actually sings, but the electronicized version. I tried it out and it works as advertised, and lemme tell you, it does wonders for masking a genuinely bad voice. […]
Continue reading...iPhone launch in Saudi Arabia nets 25,000 subscribers within hours
23. February 2009
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The iPhone 3G went on sale today in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and initial reports suggest that sales have been impressively strong. According to the Saudi Gazette, over 25,000 customers in Saudi Arabia alone signed up for iPhone plans within hours of the device going on sale. By way of comparison, first day […]
Continue reading...iPhone App Management in iTunes ~ concept video
23. February 2009
Anyone with even 2 full screens of iPhone apps knows how frustrating it can be to try and re-organize applications without going crazy. Sure, moving one app around is simple enough, but if you’re looking to do some serious categorization, moving multiple apps around becomes more trouble than its worth. Of course, it doesn’t necessarily […]
Continue reading...Monday Morning Link Roundup
23. February 2009
Apple takes a (small) bite off its high China prices – Wall Street Journal iPhone-controlled car to demo at Geneva Auto Show – Macworld “Imagine” (Lennon cover on the iPhone) – Youtube iPhone launches in UAE and Saudi Arabia – Gulf News
Continue reading...Paul Thurrott on Windows Mobile 6.5
22. February 2009
Paul Thurrott, who together with Leo Laporte co-hosts “Windows Weekly” on the popular This Week in Tech podcast, recently wrote a critical piece on Microsoft’s latest effort in the mobile space, Windows Mobile 6.5. As you’ll read below, Thurrott isn’t terribly impressed with the offering, and he lays out some convincing arguments which all but […]
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25. February 2009
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