Archive | October 14th, 2009
Hittin’ you with some late night Apple links
Mac sales grow 11.8% as Apple takes 94% U.S. market share – AppleInsider Mac Pro to get exclusive on six-core, 32nm Xeons? – Electronista ‘Wi-Fi Direct’ to simplify peer-to-peer wireless networking – MacRumors Over 1.5 million devices using pirated iPhone apps – iPodNN Apple’s departure from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce puts green politics over […]
Continue reading...How Apple and Google succeed by eliminating the “tyranny of choice”
14. October 2009
Comments Off on How Apple and Google succeed by eliminating the “tyranny of choice”
Not too long ago, we discussed on how a simple product line is integral to Apple’s success. While other companies release an inordinate number of products in an attempt to satisfy every potential customer, Apple has kept its product line-up relatively streamlined in comparison. Not only does this make things less confusing for consumers, but […]
Continue reading...Linux guy tries out a Mac for the first time
14. October 2009
Comments Off on Linux guy tries out a Mac for the first time
It’s always interesting to hear what first time Mac users think of the Apple experience, and to that end, we have Steve from BadCheese.com who recently detailed his impressions as a Linux guy using a Mac for the very first time. Friday night, first impressions: Nice hardware. Beautiful screen. Clean fonts. Nice, quiet keyboard. I […]
Continue reading...Shazam gets some increased funding from the iFund, planning to roll out new features
14. October 2009
Comments Off on Shazam gets some increased funding from the iFund, planning to roll out new features
The New York Times reportsthat the popular mobile music recognition app Shazam was recently infused with an undisclosed amount of capital from iFund, which if you recall is the venture capital firm that was established with the express goal to invest in unique and compelling iPhone applications. Shazam, which has already been downloaded well over 10 […]
Continue reading...Apple patches up common iPhone jailbreaking exploit
14. October 2009
MobileCrunch reports: For the past seven months, jailbreaking (opening an iPhone to applications not signed by Apple for installation) has relied on an exploit dubbed “24kPwn”. We’ll skip the technical voodoo for the sake of not putting you straight to sleep, but here’s the important bit: in the latest batch of iPhone 3GS units to […]
Continue reading...Expose and Cover Flow multitasking for the iPhone – Concept Videos
14. October 2009
There have been some discussions lately on how to improve navigating through the iPhone when you have pages upon pages of applications. I’m of the mind that sifting through apps on the iPhone is pretty simple and straightforward as is, but that doesn’t mean I’m not willing to check out new ideas. And on that […]
Continue reading...Pepsi apologizes for iPhone app that many are calling sexist
14. October 2009
In response to mounting criticism, PepsiCo yesterday apologized for an iPhone app that many argue is offensive and objectifying to women. The controversial app is called “AMP UP Before Your Score“, and was recently released as a way to promote Pepsi’s AMP energy drink. The app itself is essentially a cheat sheet that supplies guys […]
Continue reading...
14. October 2009
1 Comment