Archive | August, 2009
AT&T still struggling to keep up with iPhone network demands
While the masses undoubtedly love their iPhones, the same cannot be said for AT&T, the iPhone’s exclusive carrier in the US. Ever since Apple’s exclusive partnership with AT&T was announced in 2007, many bemoaned the choice, arguing that AT&T’s cell coverage leaves much to be desired. Over the past 2 years, many have wondered why […]
Continue reading...Zune HD demo reveals another Microsoft app store in the works
24. August 2009
Microsoft is expected to ship the upcoming Zune HD sometime this fall, and to get people excited for it, or at least aware of its existence, product demos of the device were the name of the game this Sunday at a number of select Best Buy locations. A customer walk-through of the Zune HD’s features, […]
Continue reading...Rhapsody submits music app for the iPhone, and why Apple should accept it
24. August 2009
Apple has never been a fan of subscription based music services, but iPhone users may soon have the ability to enjoy a subscription experience should Apple approve a recently submitted Rhapsody app to the iTunes App Store.
Continue reading...Analyst ups Apple estimates – anticipates a low-end MacBook, the iPhone on Verizon, and a stock buyback, but is skeptical of a tablet
24. August 2009
Doug Reid, of the research firm Thomas Weisel, recently upped his 2009 EPS estimate for Apple to $5.38 and his 2010 EPS estimate to $6.51. His previous estimates for 2009 and 2010 came in at $5.38 and $6.51 respectively. In light of his new earnings predictions, Weisel also set a price target for Apple stock […]
Continue reading...Snow Leopard available for pre-order on Apple’s website, will ship by August 28
24. August 2009
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The online Apple Store was down for a while earlier this morning, and when it came back online, lo and behold, an option to pre-order Snow Leopard appeared. Confirming previous rumors, Snow Leopard will ship by August 28th, and is available for the surprisingly low price of $29.
Continue reading...Apple’s retail stores continue to boom, with Fifth Avenue location in NYC earning $35,000 per square foot
24. August 2009
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While every other major retailer is experiencing a slow down in sales, Apple’s line of retail stores continue to impress, a fact which is no more evident than at the Apple Store located on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Continue reading...“Avatar” becomes most watched trailer in Apple.com history
23. August 2009
James Cameron’s upcoming film “Avatar” recently broke the record as the ‘most watched trailer’ to ever appear on Apple’s website, which has been showcasing movie trailers for years now. This past Friday, 20th Century Fox announced that over 4 million users watched the Avatar trailer, breaking the previous record of 1.7 million views for a […]
Continue reading...A close look at the upcoming BlackBerry Storm 2 and its Piezo-tech keyboard [Video]
23. August 2009
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Check out this close up look at the upcoming BlackBerry Storm 2 from RIM. RIM has implemented a few slight, yet noticeable, aesthetic changes to the Storm 2, and notably, the device will be available on both CDMA and GSM carriers and will include wi-fi connectivity as well. More importantly, the Storm 2 will apparently […]
Continue reading...Flying with the iPhone 3GS attached to an RC plane [Video]
23. August 2009
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This guy sure has balls. He attached a new iPhone 3GS to his RC airplane and letter’ rip. The captured video footage is, to borrow a phrase from Mr. Jobs, absolutely gorgeus. Check it out below.
Continue reading...Apple’s response to the FCC sheds light on its app review process
22. August 2009
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To the surprise of many, Apple made their response to the FCC available to the public. One of the more interesting tidbits of information relates to how Apple actually decides which apps make it onto iTunes and which ones don’t make the cut. Up until yesterday, that process was shrouded in mystery, and while there’s […]
Continue reading...iTunes dominates online US music sales [Chart]
22. August 2009
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With over 25% of purchased music in the US coming from iTunes, it’s hard to imagine iTunes’ market share taking a significant hit anytime soon. As services like Rhapsody and Napster continue to flounder, Amazon is probably best positioned to actually make some inroads against Apple. But as the chart below shows, Apple probably doesn’t […]
Continue reading...The hypocrisy of Michael Arrington re: Google Voice
22. August 2009
It wasn’t that long ago that TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington implied that Leo Laporte’s positive impressions of the Palm Pre were influenced by the fact that he received a free review unit from Palm to use for a week. How were we to take Laporte seriously, Arrington insinuated, when he was receiving a free demo […]
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24. August 2009
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