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Friday, Jan 29
There’s no reason why you shouldn’t have Google Mobile Apps
A few months back, HTC and LG pioneered the Google Mobile Apps into their phones. Including them as a “one stop shop for everything Google” made everything easier. Months later we have a great update to the mobile application and we’re glad that they have it for the iPhone, following the disp...
The iPad is the iPod is the Mac Air is the iMac, but not the AppleTV
Don’t forget the lack of features that the iPhone had at launch and people didn’t seem to have a problem jumping on board with it. For some reason, I have a feeling Apple understands what they are doing. Of course, people might have said that with the AppleTV as well.
The Secret Big Bang With the iPad Announcement
Admittedly, I’m not an Apple historian. I’m an Apple guy since 2006 technically, so really, I only know little highlights here and there. I explained that IBM made the Power PC G5 processor (and G4 I believe), before Apple made the switch to Intel in ‘05, which is when I jumped onboard. That tho...
Thursday, Jan 28
A Day Later – Reviewing the iPad and What It Means
From a long-time (1981) Apple/Mac user (me): The new iPad is a great concept, but after an in depth look at it, unlike the iPod and iPhone, I (and I believe the general public at large) will not be purchasing one until MAJOR flaws and omissions are rectified.
The iPad Guessing Game – Evaluation Time
Kindle Vs iPad That’s why I think there will be something added to iLife that works around that premise, or something just integrated into iTunes. It’ll be a way to read textbooks, novels, or your favorite gossip rag, on your iPhone, MacBook Pro, or Tablet.
Wednesday, Jan 27
iPad – Initial Thoughts
Not quite as revolutionary as I thought, frankly. It’s a blown up iPhone with more horsepower, and no additional fancy moves to make it stand out. Sure there’s multitouch and all that, but my iPhone has the same thing. I expected more, frankly.
The End of an Era: iPad lacks the fervor we’ve been hoping
I hate to admit it but I haven’t been wowed in while from Steve’s keynotes. Maybe it’s because they’ve set the bar so high, there’s nothing new for Apple to really revolutionize. I admit, the iPad is beautiful. It’s going to sell. It’s going to have its cult set of followers and haters but it lacks...
Tuesday, Jan 26
The Unicorn Tablet: My Take
Bluetooth integration with the iPhone (tethering, syncing, etc)Unique AppleTV/iTunes interface, different from traditional OSX but closer to the Remote app for the iPhoneiPhone-style versions of iLife and iPhotoHi-Def OLED screen Aluminum body, setting it between the iPhone an...
“Buy! Sell! Wait, are You Still There?” – iPhone Selling to Fortune 100 Companies
Apple had their big earnings call yesterday, and although I didn’t hear it – I had more important things to do, like, anything – I can read the internet, and that’s where this little tidbit came about. From Gigaom.com, who actually listened to the call: Tim Cook said corporate usage of the iPh...
50 Billion Served – Apple Releases First Quarter Results
“If you annualize our quarterly revenue, it’s surprising that Apple is now a $50+ billion company,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO.”
Monday, Jan 25
Have Your Mac and Eat it Too
I’ve mentioned before that aside from being an Apple fangirl, I’m a baker- which explains this little collection of photos I want to share with you. These are, without a doubt, the sweetest Macs ever- nine of my favorite Apple “products” in cupcake and cake form: iPhone Cake
It Exists Because They Say So
Using Flurry Analytics, the company identified approximately 50 devices that match the characteristics of Apple’s rumored tablet device. Because Flurry could reliably “place” these devices geographically on Apple’s Cupertino campus, we have a fair level of confidence that we are o...
10.7 Showing Up Already
I can’t say that this is particularly shocking news, but it will be interesting to see what 10.7 offers over Snow Leopard. Maybe it’s more of a complete OS like Leopard, and not just stacked on features, or maybe it’s something completely different. Whatever it is, I’m sure some guy in a black t...
My Prayers Have Been Answered: Apple Rumored to Drop AT&T Wed
According to HotHardware, via the Silicon Valley Insider, an inside source at AT&T is claiming that come Wednesday – you know, Unicorn Tablet day – AT&T will be losing exclusivity of the iPhone. Who will get it? Smart money is on Verizon, but I wouldn’t be surprised if T-Mobile or S...
Friday, Jan 22
Want a 27-inch iMac? Hope You Like Waiting
The new 27-inch iMacs have had their fair share of monitor issues, including a yellowing pattern as it stays on longer, and even reports of cracked displays upon shipment. Maybe the 27-inch form factor is just too big for the iMac to use functionally, but either way, Apple has decided to put...
The Hunt for Better Mail
Apparently, I’m not the only one who’s had these thoughts, because there’s been some talk about this problem on the Mac. There’s an interesting piece over at Macworld about an open-source e-mail program that has some pretty heavy hitters behind it. Brent Simmons from NetNewsWire kicked i...
Thursday, Jan 21
Create an App in 27 Seconds? AppMakr Reviewed
There’s no question that iPhone apps are huge now. Over 3 billion apps have been downloaded from the App Store, and if you do business online, releasing an iPhone app of your own is one of the hottest ways to connect to both existing and potential clients.
Assassin’s Creed II to iPhone
I’m not sure how I feel about this one. The iPhone seems more suited to casual games, mainly because of the controls, or lack thereof. But if ACII for the iPhone is as much of an improvement as the console versions, I may pick it up and give it a try.
Opinion: Wall Street Journal: Stating the Obvious again
You know, I don’t have a subscription to the Wall Street Journal. That’s because I’m poor, and I don’t need to pay for their content when someone else will just reprint it for me on their site, crediting them immensely. Case in point: WSJ’s article, Apple Sees New Money in Old Media piece, repo...
Wednesday, Jan 20
Better Late Than Never – Boot Camp Updated for Windows 7
So you just picked up a shiny new Mac, but you just can’t tear yourself away from Windows. You can’t just quit cold turkey, it’s not fair! This hasn’t been a problem since the introduction of Boot Camp, but up until recently, you couldn’t run Windows 7 on a Mac. Now you can. Last year, Apple [...]
Monday, Jan 18
Really? REALLY? – Don’t Buy a Tablet That Doesn’t Yet Exist Because It Will Suck
Fact is, no one needs a Unicorn Tablet. But then again, no one needs an iPod or iPhone either, and those devices are so popular now, that no one ever talks about other MP3 players. Besides that, Apple has a way of making people want things that they don’t need by making them easy to use and easy to d...
Friday, Jan 15
That’s Why I Pay $99 A Year – MobileMe Galley App Released
Anyways, today Apple introduced their official MobileMe Gallery app for the iPhone/iPod Touch, which allows you to view your MobileMe gallery right on your phone. From what I can tell, it just shows you what you’ve got, then allows you to mail links to the photos if you like. You can’t upload...
You Got Served – Valleywag Gets Letter from Apple Lawyers
Remember how we told you yesterday that Valleywag had a bounty out for any information on an Apple Tablet? Turns out that screwing with Apple might just get the lawyers involved. As your offer acknowledges, Apple has maintained the types of information and things you are soliciting — “how...
Thursday, Jan 14
Command-X – New York Teen Makes Bomb Threat at Apple Store
Ever walk into an Apple store and see those annoying kids using Photo Booth to take pics? Turns out that one of those teenage kids got a bit too aggressive, and typed out a note where he said he wanted to inflict “bloody death” and detonate a bomb at the Apple store.
WANTED Poster For iPhone Pics Made by Framed! App
The instant background framing application for photographs taken on the iPhone is here! With three touches of the screen one can use a photo for a WANTED poster, complete with a customizable REWARD, and then upload it onto FaceBook or Email it! The “Framed! Lite” App is a Must Have for iPho...
Unicorn Tablet Shopped to Doctors – Also Plumbers, Octogenarians and Guys Who Juggle
Then there’s the NDA issue. Apple is famous for non-disclosure agreements, and I’d think that if Apple sent off people to Cedars-Sinai all month, then they’d have certainly signed NDAs to protect the info. Sure, people might be tipsy on the golf course and maybe a little bit slipped out, but...
Tuesday, Jan 12
Why They Won’t Win
Palm, Google and BlackBerry all wonder how they can beat Apple with the iPhone, and make their devices better, so they end up producing high-end products with fancy options that they thing everyone wants. But because it’s not easy to use and integrate with their lives, it doesn’t click. Whe...
Tuesday, Dec 22
IMPULSIVE Review of Awful “Bouncedown” App
The #1 Top Downloaded Free application in the Apple Store is “Bouncedown,” and I wish that this fact had not inspired me to acquire the horrid game for this piece. There could be prejudice here, as the player testing the “Bouncedown” App is absolutely awful at the simple, but clunky game for...
Tuesday, Dec 15
LogMeIn Ignition for the iPhone – Remote Control Your Computer
Then I found out about LogMeIn Ignition for the iPhone. It turns your iPhone into a computer monitor and allows you to access your internet-connected computers from the iPhone. I contacted the company, got sent a free review copy of the iPhone product, and decided to try it out.
Sunday, Dec 6
Let’s Play A Game: Movie and TV Show Mac Spotting
I guess we can say that Apple has come a long way, especially in media. It seems like lately, Apple has been the choice of computer props when it comes to movies, TV shows and even commercials. I find it funny that sometimes they remove the Apple logo but you can see that it’s an Apple product anyw...
Friday, Dec 4
Defending the Mac
At the time, Apple hadn’t introduced the Intel chipset, Leopard was a year out and the iPhone was a fanboy pipe dream. And since there was only one Apple store in town and it was far, we picked up a brand new 17-inch iMac, a Netgear router and headed towards her apartment to set things up. An hour o...
Thursday, Nov 26
5 Reasons Why I’m Thankful I’m Using A Mac
5. It’s so easy to find accessories for a Mac. Anywhere you look, there’s an Apple accessory for every Apple product. Unlike with using a non-Apple laptop, let’s say you want a crystal case for it, its either you have to reach the ends of the earth looking for one, or pay for a premium to have someo...
Friday, Nov 13
idox Traveller Series iPhone Dock
It’s named the idox, and on first glance, it looks a little bit like a huge business card holder. When closed, the dock is just a little bit bigger than an iPhone, with a silver sheen and a rubber tag with the product name in the middle. When it’s unfolded, the silver part flips back and reveals a s...
Thursday, Nov 12
10 Things To Do After You’ve Made the Switch From PC to Apple
So you’ve made the switch. You decided to junk your old PC laptop for a brand spanking new Apple laptop. As you stare lovingly at the newly delivered box (or maybe you bought it yourself at an Apple Store) in your house, you wonder, “What now?” Here are a few things a new Mac User can [...]
Thursday, Nov 5
Sonos “ZonePlayer S5” IMPULSIVE REVIEW
Once the “Sonos Controller” App is downloaded for free in the Apple Store, the iPhone, or iPod Touch, becomes a customizable remote control. One can access all of the music from the network, make play-lists, tweet their friends, change the volume, or access Internet radio from the palm of...
Saturday, Oct 24
“Truth or Dare” IMPULSIVE REVIEW of Application
Grade: A When Apple said there was an App for everything, did they mean it? Look at the “Truth or Dare” application, and think on it. The “Truth or Dare” App for the iPhone is exactly what the name suggests, a Truth or Dare game. Download the free version, or splurge $1.99 on an [...]
Friday, Oct 23
Hands on with the new Magic Mouse
I’ve been looking for a new mouse for the past month or so, with no luck. I was hoping to get something wireless, but didn’t want to lose a USB slot for a remote dongle, and the Bluetooth options I had found didn’t suit my needs. I hated the old Mighty Mouse – right click rarely worked, it tracked we...
Friday, Oct 16
My Thoughts: Apple’s Conflicting Stand On Piracy
This constant move on keeping the iPhone hack-free definitely shows that Apple is very much against piracy. But I guess I kind of understand why Apple is more vigilant with keeping the iPhone piracy-fee. In a way, I see it as Apple’s way to protect the iPhone App developers.
Tuesday, Mar 10
Review: Amazon Kindle 2
The hype behind the Kindle 2 has been astounding in recent weeks, and there have been more than a few comparisons with the iPhone. So, it seemed logical to take a look at the Kindle and see what the fuss is about. Is it even comparable to the iPhone? Will Apple be releasing something to [...]
Monday, Dec 29
REVIEW - Ivory Tiles for iPhone
There are countless games for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s honestly getting hard to even keep track of them all, and Apple seems to be more keen on promoting games from VC funded companies or big corporations than games that are actually…you know…good. (Not to say that ALL of those game are...
Friday, Sep 5
Best Buy offers Scummy deal to iPhone Buyers
Take, for example, their new ad that is making the local papers. It clearly says “Phone and e-mail setup included - when you buy the iPhone 3G and any featured accessory package” According to Apple Insider these packages range in price from $106 to $234.
Thursday, Jun 12
How To: AGTV mini - Quick Tip - Organize your Mail with Colors
About this episode: A quick tip mini-episode showing you how to organize your email in Apple Mail using Colors. Subscribe in iTunes: High Definition (Apple TV) Feed: Click Here Standard Definition (iPod/iPhone): Click Here iBeginShare.attachButton('share-tool-88948611310', {ti...
Tuesday, Sep 18
Apple UK Event Results
via TUAW Well, here you go, the results to the Apple Special Event today in the UK…. # iPhone coming to the U.K. November 9th # Will cost £269 and be available from Apple Retail stores and the Carphone Warehouse. 8GB model, EDGE not 3G (so the same model as the US). iTunes WiFi Music Store will of cour...
