January 2012
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For iOS users without Siri, there is Evi →
Apple, America and a Squeezed Middle Class -... →
Interesting piece indeed.
AAPL breaks all-time high ... again →
Wish I bought when it was $25.
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Steve Jobs: ‘What’s wrong with education cannot be... →
I would love to have a digital version of the textbook I’m using for
school right now.
iPads swapped with clay and sold at major Canadian... →
That’s not good.
Skype 5.5 beta for Mac launches today with option... →
Audio only calls is a feature?
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Bloomberg: iPad 3 production starts for March... →
Maybe I would upgrade if I didn’t used my damn MacBook Air so much more than my iPad.
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Sculley: If anyone is going to change television,... →
Question is can they do it without Jobs? Hope so.
Target confirms it'll open Apple shops in 25... →
Target will now have more than just the iPad and iPod.
Shazam launches Shazam Player, now plays your... →
Looks like Shazam just got a little more useful.
The MacBook Air Samsung SSD is about to get twice... →
Maybe I’ll wait to update my 2010 MBA.
Next-generation iPad rumored to be in production... →
Apple announces Jan. 19 event at Guggenheim in NYC
Apple announces Jan. 19 event at Guggenheim in NYC
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
Apple has sent out invitations to various media outlets, including The Loop, to attend an event centering on education at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City on Jan. 19.
The event is expected to focus on iTunes U and electronic textbooks and has been in the works since late September. At least two...
July 2011
3 posts
Launchpad Control allows you to select which apps...
Launchpad Control allows you to select which apps appear in Launchpad 9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence A little tip for you weekend Lion users: Launchpad feeling a little cluttered? Launchpad Control is a free application on OS X that will assist you in cleaning out the unnecessary apps in your Launchpad. The app is pretty simple in that you just check off which apps you...
Apple Extends iTunes Previews to 90 Seconds...
Apple Extends iTunes Previews to 90 Seconds Internationally MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors Apple seems to have extended iTunes song previews to 90 seconds internationally. Apple first rolled out 90 second previews in the U.S. back in December, 2010. International song previews had been stuck at 30 seconds. According to a number of reports, the new preview lengths...
Apple’s ultra-thin 15 inch notebook in late...
Apple’s ultra-thin 15 inch notebook in late testing stage? 9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence
MacRumors reports that Apple has a new 15 inch notebook with an ultra-thin design in its final testing stage. It’s difficult to tell if Apple will be marketing this 15 inch notebook as an extension of the popular MacBook Air line, or if it is a piece of Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pro line. Although the...
May 2011
4 posts
Microsoft wants buyers to 'do the math' and select...
Microsoft wants buyers to ‘do the math’ and select a netbook over a MacBook Air The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) As Ronald Reagan once famously said, “There you go again.” Microsoft has unleashed some new ads in Canada that suggest if you buy a PC laptop instead of a Mac you can use the money you save to take a trip to Hawaii. Saving money?...
Apple and Guitar Center to offer GarageBand...
Apple and Guitar Center to offer GarageBand workshops The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) Apple and the musical instrument retailer Guitar Center have teamed up to offer weekly workshops in GarageBand, according to Guitar Center’s website. Starting May 7th from 10-11 AM and running every Saturday, Guitar Center will be offering four free Recording Made Easy...
Apple Negotiating Deal With Nuance for Speech...
Apple Negotiating Deal With Nuance for Speech Recognition in iOS 5? MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors TechCrunch reports that Apple is rumored to be negotiating some sort of deal with Nuance Communications, the speech recognition company behind the Dragon NaturallySpeaking engine that powers a number of popular applications for Mac OS X, iOS,… Sent with...
MacDefender malware targeting Mac users
MacDefender malware targeting Mac users The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) Mac owners usually have little to worry about in terms of computer viruses and spyware, but a new malware attack seems to be causing issues for some users. According to a report on The Next Web, a specialized malware attack targeting Mac users is making the rounds. Users seem to be targeted as...
April 2011
3 posts
Apple's cloud music service ready for launch
Apple’s cloud music service ready for launch The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) A report out of Reuters claims Apple is set to launch its online music storage service. According to the report, the service allows users to store their iTunes content in the cloud and access it from an internet-connected device. Apple has yet to secure the licenses for the new service...
Apple asks Toyota to remove jailbreak store...
Apple asks Toyota to remove jailbreak store advertising The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) Well, that was quick. No sooner than word got out about Toyota’s advertising on the unofficial ModMyi jailbreak store for iOS, Apple has reportedly stepped in and asked Toyota to back down. Apparently the advertising company responsible for the theme and buy called up to...
Apple wins appeal in Time Machine, Cover Flow...
Apple wins appeal in Time Machine, Cover Flow patent ruling The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) US District Judge Leonard Davis threw out a US$625.5 million patent infringement verdict against Apple involving its Cover Flow, Time Machine and Spotlight technology for the Mac. In 2008, Mirror Worlds filed a patent infringement lawsuit accusing Apple of infringing on four of...
March 2011
7 posts
Apple's iOS 5 rumored to have 'deep' voice command...
Apple’s iOS 5 rumored to have ‘deep’ voice command integration AppleInsider | Apple Insider News and Analysis A new rumor claims Apple plans to vastly improve voice commands on devices like the iPhone and iPad with the anticipated release of iOS 5 later this year. Sent with Reeder
Zapd allows website creation from iPhone sans...
Zapd allows website creation from iPhone sans social networking The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) Inkd, the startup formerly known as Pressplane, launched Zapd over the weekend, a free iOS app that allows you to create and publish Web sites from your iPhone. “Create beautiful websites. In 60 seconds.” the makers of Zapd vow, combining photos with premade...
AppleInsider | Apple's Worldwide Developers...
via appleinsider.com Wow!
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AppleInsider | Apple's iPad 2 coming to 500...
via appleinsider.com
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iRig Mic: A hands-on review of a hot iOS accessory
via tuaw.com I have the iRig for guitar/bass. Great products and great apps.
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iTunes, Songs for Japan | 9 to 5 Mac
via 9to5mac.com
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iOS 5 pushed to the fall: major revamp,...
via 9to5mac.com Was the data center built for iOS 5?
February 2011
1 post
Apple Works on Line of Less-Expensive iPhones
Apple is preparing to roll out a series of lower-priced iPhones to compete with other smartphones on the market. The new models will run about half the cost of existing iPhones. via online.wsj.com Please Apple, don’t make me choose between two different designs. I just can’t do it!!
January 2011
28 posts
Steve Jobs takes medical leave (updated)
Steve Jobs takes medical leave (updated) 9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence
Google abandons H.264 in Chrome, is YouTube next?...
via 9to5mac.com Come on Google and Apple, can’t we just kiss and make up?
iPhone 4 hits Verizon, the good, the bad -...
This also means you can’t make a voice call and access data at the same time. If you’re making a data call and someone tries to call you they will be diverted immediately to voice mail. via blogs.computerworld.com Ouch!
iRig Mic brings a vocal microphone to the iPhone...
via tuaw.com I have iRig for my bass guitar…this would be a cool gadget to add to my collection :-)
Apple will drop restocking fees on January 11
via tuaw.com Nice move Apple.
Select Apple Stores to offer personal Mac setup...
via tuaw.com
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AppleInsider | Apple follows AT&T, drops official...
via appleinsider.com Get ‘em while they’re hot!
iRecord Pro transfers grandma's VHS tapes directly...
iRecord Pro transfers grandma’s VHS tapes directly to your iOS device or Mac The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) This device makes the task of video transfer extremely portable.
CoverSutra kerfuffle highlights Mac App Store...
CoverSutra kerfuffle highlights Mac App Store teething troubles The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) I must admit that it’s a little disturbing that there is no free ability to switch to a Mac App Store version of software you’ve previously purchased.
@bldngnerd Moo.
@bldngnerd will do when I get back from our...
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tap tap tap makes a million - in both sales and...
via tuaw.com Love this App
I've never responded to tweets I think are SPAM....
Buy once, install everywhere with Mac App Store
Buy once, install everywhere with Mac App Store The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) Awesome feature.
MacHeist members get Twitter secret features! | 9...
via 9to5mac.com I’ll be checking it out…when my download finishes.
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First look: Inside Apple's Mac App Store -...
via blogs.computerworld.com
I Would Love to See the Mac App Store Today
It won’t happen while I’m at work that’s for sure!!!
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Mac App Store reporting "Error 100"? Here's what...
via tuaw.com Quitting the Store and reloading it appears to be enough to bring it to life;
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9 to 5 Mac: AT&T to sell $49 iPhone 3GS from...
via 9to5mac.com Now that’s cheap!