Archive | February, 2009
App Store Theft
Ars Technica has an interesting article about a developer basically ripping off the look and feel of the popular “Classics” application. Brought to our attention by a reader, we bring you Classics: Jane Austen by Diego Dominguez Ferrera of Ubiklabs. The application is a collection of ebooks by Jane Austen bundled together in a $2.99 […]
Continue reading...iPhone chatter and accusations at the Mobile World Conference
20. February 2009
At the Mobile World Conference held in Barcelona this week, a recurring theme mentioned when discussing the iPhone was how Apple needs to be more open, and how Apple’s vertically integrated business model is stifling innovation. AT&T Mobility chief Ralph De La Vega even went so far as to say that “The iPhone is a […]
Continue reading...Leaked photo of the new Mac Mini?
19. February 2009
MacRumors posted the following photo of whats purported to be a snapshot of the next gen Mac Mini. The original leaker also claimed the following specs: – Intel Core 2 Duo – 2GHz – 3MB L2 cache – 2GB RAM DDR III, 1066MHz – Super Drive is SATA AppleInsider has more in-depth coverage of the […]
Continue reading...Why Flash won’t be coming to the iPhone anytime soon
19. February 2009
It was reported earlier this week that Palm joined Adobe’s Open Screen Projectand that the Palm Pre, not surprisingly, will start supporting flash sometime in 2009. Of course, it’s impossible to bring up flash support for mobile phones without noticing Apple’s apparent reluctance to incorporate the technology into the iPhone. Adobe’s CEO gets everyone’s hopes […]
Continue reading...Apple’s new iPod Touch Ad still focuses on Gaming
19. February 2009
Apple recently began airing a new iPod Touch commercial that, surprise surprise, emphasizes the device as a gaming platform. Interestingly, Apple now has links up on its ad page that allows users to download the song featured in the commercial, as well as a link directing users to a special iTunes page that contains all […]
Continue reading...Boxee says goodbye to Hulu
18. February 2009
Late last week, Hulu informed Boxee that they’d like to be removed from Boxee’s media center software. Boxee CEO Avner Ronen wrote about the situation today on his blog: we love Hulu. they have built a great product and brand (including one the best Superbowl ads this year). since our early days in private alpha, […]
Continue reading...Wednesday Night Link Roundup
18. February 2009
Apple’s multi-touch designer describes his inspiration – MacRumors Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray reports declining Mac sales – CNET iPhones now 33% of Rogers’ smartphone sales – Electronista AT&T hopes to rollout 4G technology by 2011 – Macworld Apple makes online music lessons easy with GarageBand – USA Today Apple buying up available flash RAM […]
Continue reading...Turning on the “Quick Launch Bar” in Windows 7 is the antithesis of “user friendly”
18. February 2009
Here’s a video showing how to turn on the ‘Quick Launch Bar’ in Windows 7. If you ever want to see what the complete opposite of “user friendly” looks like, check out the video below. I realize that Microsoft did away with the quick launch bar, but come on, could they have made it any […]
Continue reading...Why Apple should implement a 24 hour return policy for all iPhone apps
18. February 2009
One of the more interesting facts surrounding Google’s Android Market Place is that there will be a 24 hour return policy for all paid applications. Users who aren’t satisfied with their purchase can opt to return it for a full refund within 24 hours of the time of purchase. This type of policy stands to […]
Continue reading...What Microsoft needs to learn about retail
17. February 2009
Robert Scoble has an interesting article up at Fast Company detailing a number lessons about retail that Microsoft can learn from Apple and Best Buy. In a nutshell, Microsoft needs to copy Apple, and “find a way to not look like Microsoft.” Yikes. If those are two guidelines Microsoft needs to follow in order to […]
Continue reading...Twitter goes Mainstream: Discussed on ESPN’s Pardon The Interruption
17. February 2009
Twitter, everyone’s favorite microblogging service, is extremely popular. So popular, in fact, that it recently raised over $35 million in funding, while also seeing the number of users who actively use the site increase by 900% in just one year. Not too shabby Twitter, though, isn’t only a province for the technologically inclined as a […]
Continue reading...Apple rejects “Potentially Offensive” South Park app
17. February 2009
CNET reports: Apple has made it clear that South Park must respect its authority. The company has now twice rejected an iPhone application designed to let iPhone owners watch clips of the long-running show featuring the exploits of Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny. Apple apparently feels that South Park‘s content is “potentially offensive,” according to […]
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20. February 2009
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