Archive | August, 2009
First augmented reality app hits the iPhone app store
The first augmented reality app is now available on the iTunes App Store for only 99 cents. The app in question is called Metro Paris Subway (iTunes link) and as you’d imagine, it shows bus and subway routes, locates nearby travel stations, and even highlights points of interest along the way, such as restaurants and […]
Continue reading...Droppin’ some Tuesday Night links on yo ass
25. August 2009
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Apple wins Cover Flow, Safari SnapBack, and Universal Dock Patents – Patently Apple ITC investigates Apple after flash memory patent complaint – AppleInsider Mac OS X Snow Leopard First Look – Reg Hardware Keymote for iPhone – Smoking Apples Some Chinese iPhones may have Wi-Fi – 9to5Mac Can a Mac lover go PC – The […]
Continue reading...How did this analyst ever get a job?
25. August 2009
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Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter recenty told TG Daily “that Apple is unlikely to launch a game console before 2015,” and that Apple is “way behind Microsoft” when it comes to video games, and that it may never catch up. Wow, 2 words come to mind – No. Shit. Somehow this guy earns a paycheck […]
Continue reading...Snow Leopard System Requirements
25. August 2009
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Snow Leopard goes on sale this Friday, and for only $29, it’s a must have for anyone running a capable Mac. But what exactly are the minimum required specs in order to run Apple’s latest big cat OS? Well, here’s all the information you’re gonna need. Interested users will need the following in order to […]
Continue reading...Apple set to redesign low end MacBook line
25. August 2009
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Hot on the heels of an analyst report that Apple executives feel that the low-end MacBook line is “tired”, comes news via AppleInsider that Apple is planning to redesign its base model Macbook notebooks. People familiar with Cupertino-based company’s plans say the 13-inch portables are presently undergoing an industrial design overhaul that will see them […]
Continue reading...Report: Malware of the future will be OS independant
25. August 2009
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The Washington Post reports: Security researchers increasingly are finding that sites designed to trick the visitor into installing malicious software will serve different malware depending on whether the visitor arrives at the page using a Microsoft Windows PC or a Mac. Trend Micro researcher Ivan Macalintal recently found a new variant of the dreaded DNS […]
Continue reading...New iPhone 3GS ad focuses on Sports fans [Video]
25. August 2009
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The latest iPhone 3GS ad, titled “Avid”, focuses on apps geared for the sports loving fan. If you’re interested in the showcased apps, the first is called Golfshot: Golf GPS, the second is the immensely popular MLB.com At Bat 2009, and the third is TouchSports Tennis ’09.
Continue reading...Report: Jobs focusing all his energy on upcoming Apple tablet
25. August 2009
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Steve Jobs has returned to Apple with a bang, and is pouring all of energy and focusing all of his attention on the rumored Apple tablet. But not everyone is apparently thrilled with Jobs’ legendary attention to detail and insanely high standards. Those working on the […]
Continue reading...Apple’s latest “Get a Mac” ad – “Surprise”
24. August 2009
Check out Apple’s latest “Get a Mac” ad, titled Surprise. Overall, the commercial is just okay, but the girl is pretty cute. Guess you can’t win em’ all.
Continue reading...Is “Ghetto Tweets” a racist iPhone app?
24. August 2009
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A recently added app to the iTunes app store has some crying racisim. The app in question is called Ghetto Tweets Mayne, and according to the description, it “automatically filters all your friends tweets into gangsta slang.. making you about as hip as any bling-blingin rapper.” Is the app racist? We don’t think so, and […]
Continue reading...New “Get a Mac” ad highlights PC viruses, stars David Puddy from Seinfeld
24. August 2009
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The latest “Get a Mac” ad, titled Top Of The Line, debuted tonight and showcased Patrick Warburton, who you might know better as David Puddy from Seinfeld. He plays an upscale PC who just can’t seem to shake off those pesky viruses and usability headaches.
Continue reading...Jason Calacanis rants against Apple fanboys [Video]
24. August 2009
Our old friend Jason Calacanis is up to his old tricks again. Earlier today, he posted a video rant where he goes off on Apple fanboys. Some of the more interesting quotes include: “Anybody who would go to the genius bar is an idiot.. just re-format you’re hard drive and you’ll be fine” – Umm, […]
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25. August 2009
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