Archive | September, 2009
How Apple pays attention to the little things
Today I was audio chatting with a friend via iChat and noticed that while the chat was on-going, iChat no longer played any alert sounds when I sent an instant message or received one. It’s not a big deal unto itself, but it’s certainly a nice tweak, and definitely an example of Apple polishing the [...]
Continue reading...Microsoft and Steve Ballmer still focused on volume sales for smartphones
25. September 2009
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently sat down with TechCrunch to discuss all things search, twitter, and smartphones. Particularly interesting were Ballmer’s statements on the smartphone market and whether or not Microsoft would ever manufacture a Microsoft phone. Let’s just break hardware devices into 2 broad categories, really high volume and more niche. And I’ll call [...]
Continue reading...Ballmer on poor Windows Mobile execution: “This will not happen again”
25. September 2009
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At the Microsoft hosted Venture Capital Summit yesterday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer discussed Windows Mobile 7, and opined on the fact that it still hasn’t been released. Acknowledging that they’ve screwed up, Ballmer noted that the entire Windows Mobile 7 team has been revamped. “We’ve pumped in some new talent”, Ballmer was quoted as saying, [...]
Continue reading...Court denies Apple’s motion to include Snow Leopard in current Psystar case
24. September 2009
After hearing from both Apple and Psystar, U.S. District Court Judge Alsup refused to dismiss Psystar’s newly brought lawsuit in Florida and denied Apple’s motion to re-open discovery in the current case to include issues pertaining to OS X Snow Leopard. If you recall, Psystar recently filed a lawsuit in Florida seeking an injunction against [...]
Continue reading...Report: Verizon isn’t planning to sell the Palm Pre
24. September 2009
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Citing sources “close to the discussions”, TheStreet is reporting that Verizon has done an about face and is no longer planning on selling the Palm Pre on their network. The move would be a dramatic setback for the up-from-the-ashes Palm story. The company desperately needs to secure more telco partners to sell its flagship phone. [...]
Continue reading...Apple granted permission to sell iPhone in South Korea
24. September 2009
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This past Wednesday, Apple was granted permission by South Korean regulators to sell the iPhone in the country.
Continue reading...So this is what a Microsoft Windows 7 Launch Party looks like [Video]
24. September 2009
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I think I have a problem. I can’t stop looking at Microsoft’s atrocious Windows 7 launch party videos. They’re just so bad I can’t stop watching. By now, I’m sure you’ve all seen Microsoft’s video guide on how to throw your own Windows 7 launch party, but there are also a few videos of what [...]
Continue reading...A closer look at the Map icon on the iPhone home screen
24. September 2009
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You can tell that Apple takes a lot of pride in delivering high quality icons, whether they be for the iPhone or for the Mac. And sometimes, Apple is kind enough to add an extra layer of interest to its icons as a means to keep Apple nerds like us smiling. It’s pathetic, we know. [...]
Continue reading...Rapper Paul Wall shoots entire music video with iPhone 3GS [Video]
24. September 2009
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Houston based rapper Paul Wall recently released a video for his new single, “I Need Mo”, and the entire thing was shot exclusively with an iPhone 3GS. While this isn’t the first time someone has created a music video using only an iPhone, this is the first time a big name in the entertainment industry [...]
Continue reading...Report: Apple gearing up to release new iMacs
24. September 2009
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Newly designed iMacs have already begun rolling off production lines, according to a report today from AppleInsider, who first reported a few weeks ago that Apple was planning to refresh the entire iMac line with “compelling new features.” In addition to more affordable pricing, the systems are expected to come clad in a thinner industrial [...]
Continue reading...Windows 7 launch party infomercial is the worst Microsoft idea of all time!
24. September 2009
In anticipation of the release of Windows 7, Microsoft is attempting to drum up support and excitement by having consumers throw Windows 7 launch parties at their homes. And because people don’t really know how to throw a party, Microsoft released a video to guide them along the way. Seriously. To be honest, when I [...]
Continue reading...Apple and Eminem to meet in court again after failing to reach settlement agreement
24. September 2009
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Apple and Eminem’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style LLC, were unable to come to a settlement agreement yesterday regarding the sale of 93 Eminem songs on iTunes which Eight Mile LLC alleges Apple never had authorization to sell digitally. A non-jury trial is expected to begin today before U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor. Apple’s [...]
Continue reading...Are these Microsoft’s rumored “Pink” phones? [Photos]
24. September 2009
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Gizmodo has the scoop on Microsoft’s rumored “Pink” products, which reportedly will be Microsoft branded smartphones. The first photo purports to be of a phone codenamed “Turtle” while the second photo purports to be of a phone codenamed “Pure.” Hmm, kinda looks like a oddly shaped Palm Pre. Let’s check out the Pure. Okay, your [...]
Continue reading...Psystar argues why Snow Leopard case is different from the ongoing Leopard litigation
24. September 2009
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A few weeks ago, Florida based clonemaker Psystar filed a lawsuit against Apple in the state of Florida seeking a court order that would allow it to sell copies of Snow Leopard on non-Apple hardware in addition to seeking an injunction against Apple that would prevent it from tying its OS X solely to Apple [...]
Continue reading...Who needs iTunes? The Beatles seem to be doing just fine without it
23. September 2009
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Every year, the Apple rumor mill is abuzz with news that The Beatles will finally be coming to iTunes, and every year, music fans are disappointed when they find out that they were wrong. Just a few weeks ago, many speculated that The Beatles on iTunes was all but a done deal, and that it [...]
Continue reading...Adobe announces upcoming release of Photoshop Elements 8 for the Mac
23. September 2009
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Adobe today announced the release of Photoshop Elements 8 for both the Mac and PC. Photoshop Elements is essentially a watered down, yet significantly cheaper version of Adobe’s popular and flagship product, Photoshop. The most recent version of Photoshop Elements for the Mac was version 6, with the seventh iteration only available for Windows users. [...]
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26. September 2009
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