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Google Tablet coming soon as iPad competitor

Aug 20, 2010 - 1 Comment

The tablet wars are about to heat up. The iPad is currently the only meaningful tablet device around, but that may change as soon as November when Google is rumored to release their Chrome OS Tablet. According to MacRumors, the Google Tablet may be released as soon as November 26 in order to fit into … Read More

Photoshop for iPad

Aug 16, 2010 - 1 Comment

Adobe Photoshop for iPad has been released and it’s a free download. Technically called Photoshop Express, the Express moniker suggests a more full featured version may be in the works from Adobe to further utilize the power and screen size of the iPad. Photoshop Express is the as the Photoshop for iPhone version released last … Read More

iOS 4.0.2 update available to download for iPhone & iPod touch

Aug 11, 2010 - 1 Comment

A security update has been released for iPhone and iPod touch that stops potentially malicious code from being executed on the devices. Released as iOS 4.0.2, the update is in response to the recent release of JailbreakMe, an extremely easy iPhone jailbreak that is browser based and used the exploit that the update patches. The … Read More

Apple to replace iPhone 4 glass backing with metal featuring an integrated antenna

Aug 9, 2010 - 6 Comments

As the tech world froths with more iPhone on Verizon rumors, an overlooked bit of information caught my eye. According to Digitimes, Apple is going to replace the glass back panel of the iPhone 4 with metal that features an integrated antenna: As for the CDMA iPhone, Pegatron Technology is expected to start mass production … Read More

Civilization Revolution for iPhone is Free

Aug 7, 2010 - 6 Comments

Alright gamers, fire up iTunes and the App Store because for a limited time the Civilization for iPhone app is free. No this isn’t the trial lite version, it’s the full Civilization Revolution, which usually sells for $6.99. The game is being given away for free courtesy of the FreeAppADay program, but there’s nothing to … Read More

70% of College Freshmen Use Macs

Aug 5, 2010 - 26 Comments

This is impressive: 70% of new college students are bringing Macs with them to school, according to a Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry. The figure comes in relation to his downgrading of Microsofts stock, which caused shares of the software giant to fall 2%. Here are the details: 70 percent of college freshman are … Read More

How to unlock iPhone 4

Aug 4, 2010 - 6 Comments

You can now use a carrier unlock on iPhone 4, thanks to the latest ultrasn0w release from iPhone Dev Team. Installing the carrier unlock is easy, but you’ll need to jailbreak your iPhone before it works. Here are the requirements and steps to unlock the iPhone 4: How to unlock iPhone 4 Unlocking the iPhone … Read More

Apple working on “revolutionary” Mac OS X 10.7 feature – is it Cloud computing?

Jul 29, 2010 - 12 Comments

Apple is working on a “revolutionary” new Mac OS X 10.7 feature, according to a new job posting on Apple.com: We are looking for a senior software engineer to help us create a revolutionary new feature in the very foundations of Mac OS X. We have something truly revolutionary and really exciting in progress and … Read More

Apple investigating reports of iOS 4 problems on iPhone 3G

Jul 29, 2010 - 2 Comments

Excellent news for iPhone 3G owners who have been plagued by the iOS 4 update, an Apple spokeswoman told the Wall Street Journal that they are investigating various complaints about iOS 4 running slow on iPhone 3G. Rumors continue to circulate that iOS 4.1 causes the iPhone 3G to run faster, but this has not … Read More

Starcraft 2 released – download it now

Jul 27, 2010 - 5 Comments

RTS fans around the world are having a party today; Starcraft 2 is out for both Mac and Windows, and you can download the game now directly from Blizzard or pick it up from various retailers. The game costs $60 regardless of whether you get the digital distribution/download or if you opt for the physical … Read More

Is jailbreaking your iPhone illegal? Not anymore

Jul 26, 2010 - 35 Comments

iPhone owners in the USA can now legally jailbreak and unlock their iPhone devices, according to new rules set forth by the US Government. While it’s great to have this legalized, it hardly stopped anyone from jailbreaking or unlocking phones in the past. Though legalized, it’s worth mentioning that Jailbreaking or using a carrier unlock … Read More

Loyalty: 77% of iPhone owners will buy another iPhone – only 20% of Android owners would buy another Android

Jul 24, 2010 - 5 Comments

CNN Money posted the results of a consumer survey that has some really interesting facts about the iPhone and AT&T. The most amazing claim is the percentage of people who are committed and loyal to the iPhone versus those who own Androids. Here are the important figures: 77% of iPhone owners say they’ll buy another … Read More

Free iPhone 4 Case Program Begins

Jul 23, 2010 - 2 Comments

Apple has started the free iPhone 4 case or bumper program, if you’re an iPhone 4 owner it’s a simple process to claim a free case or get a refund from a past purchase. Download the iPhone 4 Case Program app at the iTunes App Store Launch the app on your iPhone and sign in … Read More

White iPhone 4 Popularity Grows as Release Date Pushed Back

Jul 23, 2010 - 3 Comments

The release date of the White iPhone 4 model has been pushed back again, as Apple continues to face difficulties manufacturing the device. The following statement was issued today regarding the matter: White models of Apple’s new iPhone® 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result … Read More

iPhone on T-Mobile

Jul 22, 2010 - 1 Comment

Rumors of the iPhone jumping to a US provider outside of AT&T continue to swirl as Apple’s exclusivity contract with AT&T looks to expire this year. First it was iPhone + Verizon and now it’s iPhone + T-Mobile. The report on CultOfMac says the expansion of iPhone into T-Mobile USA is 80% certain to occur … Read More

Apple posts record revenue and Mac sales

Jul 21, 2010 - 1 Comment
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Apple is on fire, with record third quarter revenue of $15.7 billion. How does this translate into actual hardware sales? Here’s a breakdown: 3.47 million Macs sold, a new sales record and an increase of 33% year over year 8.4 million iPhones sold, 61% growth year over year 9.41 million iPods sold, a 8% decline … Read More

iOS 4.0.1 update released for iPhone

Jul 15, 2010 - Leave a Comment

Apple released the iOS 4.0.1 update to download for iPhone users today. The update addresses the signal issue that many iPhone 4 users have complained about, or as Apple says in the release notes: “Improves the formula to determine how many bars of signal strength to display” Download iOS 4.0.1 Update for iPhone The download … Read More

Microsoft Paying Mobile App Developers to Create for Windows Phone 7

Jul 15, 2010 - 3 Comments

Microsoft is busy trying to play catch up with Apple’s runaway success of the iPhone and App Store model. According to BusinessWeek, Microsoft is actually providing financial incentives and revenue guarantees to developers that create for their new Windows Phone 7 platform: The company is providing financial incentives ranging from free tools and test handsets … Read More

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