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NotifyMe released for iPhone OS 3.0
Posted by Dennis SellersPoweryBase has released NotifyMe, a Push based reminder on iPhone OS 3.0. It's available at the Apple App Store for US$3.99.
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WSJ: Jobs had liver transplant, on schedule to return to work in June
Filed under: Apple Corporate, AppleThe Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs had a liver transplant two months ago in Tennesee, but is still expected to return to work by the end of the month. Jobs, who went on a medical leave from Apple in January, has had continuing medical issues related to a bout with pancreatic cancer. The type of pancreatic cancer that Jobs has will often metastasize in other organs, particularly the liver. According to the WSJ article, it is expected that Jobs will work part-time upon his return to the company in order to speed his recovery. The 54 year-old Jobs missed the Apple shareholder meeting in February, and hasn't been flying in his corporate jet (one of the perks he receives along with his US$1 annual compensation) as much as he had in the past. The TUAW staff, along with many of our readers, is looking forward to the return of the Steve Jobs to the company he helped to create.TUAWWSJ: Jobs had liver transplant, on schedule to return to work in June originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Report: Steve Jobs had liver transplant
Apple's CEO, who has been on medical leave for the past six months, had a liver transplant two months ago in Tennessee, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
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The Timing of Steve Jobsâs Purported Liver Transplant
I’m curious about the reported timing. The Journal story says “about two months ago”, but I heard from a bunch of sources last week at WWDC that Jobs had been seen on campus the week before — i.e. about two weeks ago. I mean, he was there walking around, giving people hell like usual. Regarding recuperating time, the Journal story has this sentence: Recovery from a liver transplant is relatively fast, said William Chapman, a specialist at Washington University who has no direct knowledge of Mr. Jobs’s case. But six weeks doesn’t sound “relatively” fast, to me. It sounds crazy fast. I don’t know how authoritative it is, but here’s what health-cares.net says regarding liver transplant patients: After discharge from the hospital, patients are seen every week (for approximately three weeks) in the outpatient clinic for an examination and monitoring of blood tests. During this time, medications are adjusted based on the levels found in your blood. After approximately one month, patients are usually seen only two to three times during the first year. Also beginning at one month, blood is checked every other week; eventually, it is checked only once a month. Most patients are encouraged to resume physical activity, including work, after three to six months, depending on their recovery. Patients may resume heavy activity, including workouts, at six months. So I’m thinking that if Steve Jobs had a liver transplant, it was more than “about two months” ago. â
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Jobs Said to Be Recovering From Liver Transplant
The WSJ reports that Steve Jobs received a liver transplant in Tennessee approximately two months ago. They also report that Jobs is recovering well and is expected to report for duty at the end of the month. The site goes on to speculate that Jobs could have had cancer. Without any real proof, this is just speculation. read more
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Tweakersoft releases AroundMe 3.0 for the iPhone, iPod touch
Posted by Dennis SellersTweakersoft has released AroundMe 3.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's a free download at the Apple App Store.
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The Daily Roundup: here's what you might've missed
Amazon Kindle DX reviewHere's the one-line summary of the Kindle DX: It's Kindle 2 with a larger screen, hair-trigger orientation sensor, and an awful keyboard. Palm webOS 1.0.3 update now availableLooks like the first post-Pre-launch webOS update is now being pushed out -- Pre owners, get ready for 13MB of 1.0.3 awesome. Alleged shot of Motorola Morrison for T-Mobile has us swinging wildly betwixt love and disgustIs the world ready for a white, black, and shiny metallic blue Android phone? Other news of import iPhone 3G S torn apart, could do 833MHz and 720p video Video: Samsung's e-passport turns your head into a rotating government specimen Apple unleashes iPhone 3G S on well-prepared US public (with video!) Meijer's brand new $99 (shipped) Blu-ray player brings joy to skinflints everywhereIt's easy to over look its lack of surround sound analog outputs or Profile 2.0 support for the cheapest new Blu-ray player we've ever seen. Nokia N86 8MP and N97 launching in UK todayMost of us have our sights squarely fixed on the iPhone 3G S launch today, but in the UK, there are a couple of other heavyweights that are finally hitting retail. Philips "fastest" BDP7300 Blu-ray player launches this month in the UK Maingear's Axess HD Gamer PC looks to blow your mind, empty your wallet BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 now available through Verizon Rogers wants some of that AT&T mojo, rolls out steeper iPhone 3G S discounts for current customers The Daily Roundup: here's what you might've missed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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WSJ: Steve Jobs Had Liver Transplant Two Months Ago
Yukari Iwatani and Joann S. Lublin, reporting for The Wall Street Journal: Steve Jobs, who has been on medical leave from Apple Inc. since January to treat an undisclosed medical condition, received a liver transplant in Tennessee about two months ago. The chief executive has been recovering well and is expected to return to work on schedule later this month, though he may work part-time initially. This must be a deliberate, timed leak from Apple. The timing is simply perfect from Apple’s perspective — midnight on the Friday of what appears to be the most successful new product launch in company history. But two things strike me about this story. First, the WSJ offers no source for this information — not even an “according to sources close to the matter”. But yet they state it flatly as certain fact. That’s highly unusual. And whoever their source, they didn’t give the WSJ any publishable information regarding why Jobs needed a new liver — that part of the article is pure speculation. Second, why Tennessee? Tennessee is a lovely state but, well, it doesn’t sound like Steve Jobs country. You don’t need to leave the Bay area to get world-class medical treatment. Here’s the answer: The specifics of Mr. Jobs’s surgery couldn’t be established, but according to the United Network for Organ Sharing, which manages the transplant network in the U.S., there are no residency requirements for transplants. Having the procedure done in Tennessee makes sense because its list of patients waiting for transplants is shorter than in many other states. According to data provided by UNOS, in 2006, the median number of days from joining the liver waiting list to transplant was 306 nationally. In Tennessee, it was 48 days. â
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Vans Sk8: Pool Service launched in iPhone OS 3.0 compatible and free lite editions
Posted by Dennis SellersFuel Games has released Vans Sk8: Pool Service 1.1.1, with full compatibility with iPhone OS 3.0. The game is available for US$2.99 at the Apple App Store. There's also a feature-limited, “lite” edition.
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ReaddleDocs 1.5 adds iWork '09 support to iPhone
Posted by Dennis SellersReaddle has released a new version (1.5) of ReaddleDocs, a document and file management solution for the iPhone and iPod touch. The upgrade adds the ability to view iWork '09 documents, upload files to WebDAV enabled online file storage systems like MobileMe iDisk and compatibility with iPhone OS 3.0.
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TUAW bloggers join host Chuck Joiner on MacVoices podcast
Filed under: Blogging, Podcasts, Interviews, TUAW InterviewHave you ever wondered what goes on "behind the curtain" at TUAW? Podcaster extraordinaire Chuck Joiner is the man behind the popular Mac-related podcasts MacVoices, MacNotables, and the MacJury. Chuck recently spent some time with Mike Rose, Christina Warren, David Winograd, and myself discussing the past, present, and future of The Unofficial Apple Weblog. The episode has just gone live, and you can listen to us by clicking this link to MacVoices or by subscribing to the podcast [opens iTunes].TUAWTUAW bloggers join host Chuck Joiner on MacVoices podcast originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Steve Jobs' Transplant: Cook to Lead Apple Now?
By MG SieglerThere really isn't much to say here beyond what are being reported as the facts. Apparently, Apple CEO Steve Jobs had a liver transplant two months ago, the Wall Street Journal reports tonight. When you read that, it's pretty shocking — but not that surprising.
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Why weren't you in line this morning?
Filed under: Cult of Mac, Apple, iPhoneWe don't want to imply that the iPhone 3G S launch was a dud. There's reports out that the 3G S may have sold more units than the 3G on opening day, but even more reports are coming in that the lines and general mayhem at Apple and AT&T stores were much more subdued this year than in previous years. There's a lot of speculation as to why, but we at TUAW figured we'd go straight to the source and ask our dear readers. Why weren't you in line this morning? View PollTUAWWhy weren't you in line this morning? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Bomberman Touch 2: Volcano Party explodes onto the iPhone, iPod touch
Posted by Dennis SellersBomberman Touch 2: Volcano Party, the latest Bomberman for the iPhone and iPod touch published by Hudson Entertainment, is now available at the Apple App Store. Anyone, including existing Bomberman Touch fans and new players, can download Bomberman Touch 2: Volcano Party for US$2.99 and receive all the content of...
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iPhone 3G S buying at the Walt Whitman Mall, Huntington, NY
Filed under: iPhone, MobileMe I just got back from the Apple Store and am now the proud owner of an iPhone 3G S 32 GB in basic black. I can't wait to get at it, but before dive in, I want to write a bit about the experience.Driving to the Apple store at the Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington, NY, I drove past an AT&T store which had no line and very few cars in the parking lot. When I got to the Apple store, it was a different story. There was a bit of a line or actually two lines, but nothing big. When I got to one of the Apple reps at the start of the line, I was asked if I pre-ordered. I had, and my name was on the list. I was told to stand on a line of only five people, the other line of people who had no pre-ordered numbered fourteen. It was about 1:50 pm when I got there and I was curious to see how the Apple experience would differ from what I was accustomed to. The last few times I bought a cellphone, it was a slow, laborious process where the store rep had to take a ton of information from me, get a credit check, wait, find a phone, wait, get more information from me, wait, take the phone to the back to infuse it with life by chanting arcane spells and pushing arcane buttons, wait, hear a canned sales pitch on how the phone would be absolutely no good without a dozen or so accessories that they would be very happy to sell me, refuse, wait, sign a sheave of documents, wait, get the okay, a shopping bag and a receipt and finally leave the story after well over an hour. Let's see how Apple does it.While waiting in the line with a bottle of Poland Spring Water given to me by an orange-shirted rep, I struck up a conversation with Angelo Vergara who was trading in his three month-old 16 GB model for the same capacity in a 3G S. He told me a story that made me do a double-take. Angelo could have upgraded a year ago according to his contract, but didn't. Instead, he bought his iPhone 3G a few months ago. To upgrade it would cost him $399. That sounded a bit steep. I asked him why he couldn't just cancel his contract, sell the 3G iPhone and pay the early termination fee, and then start a new contract along with paying only $199 for his new phone. He told me that doing so would lose his phone number which he was not wont to do. The net dollars spent would be close, but it seems like he was caught in an odd concatenated AT&T policy. When I got to the front of the line, I asked Jane, my sales rep if this was, in fact, policy and she told me it was. Seems somewhat fishy though.Continue reading iPhone 3G S buying at the Walt Whitman Mall, Huntington, NYTUAWiPhone 3G S buying at the Walt Whitman Mall, Huntington, NY originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Fix for WiFi problems after iPhone 3.0 upgrade
Daniel Eran Dilger So I’ve been pulling my hair out over my iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S both refusing to stay on WiFi and failing to automatically reconnect after waking from sleep ever since the upgrade to iPhone 3.0. Strangely enough, my original iPhone doesn’t seem to have the problem. Apparently I’m not alone, as Google [...]
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Family Guy ambles onto the iPhone
Posted by Dennis SellersFox Mobile Entertainment (FME) has launched the Freakin' Sweet Family Guy iPhone application, which gives fans of the Fox show the chance to view up to 20 show clips and create custom video mixes.
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'MacVoices' looks taking control of Safari 4
Posted by Dennis SellersOn the new MacVoices Sharon Zardetto, who has just finished up her new Take Control of Safari 4 ebook, talks about the latest iteration of Apple's browser.
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D-Link gets official with mydlink-enabled network cameras
D-Link wasn't exactly dishing out a ton of details when it showed off its DCS-1100- and DCS-1130 network cameras back at CES, but it's now finally gotten fully official with 'em, and the new mydlink website that they're tied to. As you can see above, one of the cameras, the DCS-1130, packs some built-in WiFi (802.11n, no less), while the other keeps things wired to save a few bucks and please those still wary of wireless security. Otherwise, each are seemingly identical, and pack a 16x digital zoom, motion detection, a built-in microphone, support for 3GPP mobile surveillance (provided you have appropriate router) and, of course, support for remote monitoring from D-Link's new mydlink.com website, which apparently thinks is 1999 and only supports Internet Explorer. If that's not too big a drawback, you can pick up the wired version now for $180, or grab the WiFi model for $230 at the end of the month. Filed under: Digital Cameras, NetworkingD-Link gets official with mydlink-enabled network cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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iPhone 3G S Launch Day: Interview with Airstrip's Cameron Powell
Filed under: Video, Developer, iPhone, App Store We had a quick chat with Dr. Wm. Cameron Powell of Airstrip Technologies at the 5th Avenue Apple Store this morning, talking about his company's data visualization and monitoring tools for hospital use. Airstrip's FDA-approved application for OB monitoring is already on the App Store in demo form, and is being rolled out in sites around the country; the company was featured in the WWDC developer showcase video, which has really ramped up the volume of calls and emails that Powell and his team are getting from large medical systems integrators. Airstrip's forthcoming Critical Care product is in the final stages of testing before rollout; the company also has cardiology, imaging and lab test versions coming soon. TUAWiPhone 3G S Launch Day: Interview with Airstrip's Cameron Powell originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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OmniFocus 1.5 takes advantage of iPhone OS 3.0 features
Posted by Dennis SellersThe Omni Group has released OmniFocus 1.5 for the iPhone‚ an update to its mobile personal task management application. It's available at the Apple App Store for US$19.99. Version 1.5 is a free update for registered users.
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Friday Favorite: Dasher
Filed under: Productivity, Freeware, Friday FavoriteAnother Friday Favorite, our weekly opportunity to gush over one of our favorite apps. This week I'm going with an oldie but goodie that I use every day. Way back when Dashboard first appeared, my biggest problem with it was that I simply forgot about it. My main use of Dashboard is for displaying information that I want to remember, e.g. appointments with iCal Events, iCal ToDos with DoBeDo, the weather, etc. However, for this to be really useful it needs to be in front of my face a lot. And since I generally tend to forget to invoke Dashboard on my own this pretty much fails. Enter the basic preference pane app Dasher, which does one simple, but amazingly useful thing: it automatically invokes the Dashboard after a set period of time. Everytime I step away from my Mac and return, the Dashboard is displayed with my appointments, etc. so that now they're in my face enough for me to remember them and Dashboard finally works for me. Dasher is a free download from Splasm Software. It's an old piece of software that has not been updated in quite some time, but it still works fine on my 10.5.7 machine. Incidentally, there's another way to accomplish something similar using an OS X screen-saver. DashSaver (donation requested) from High Earth Orbit installs as a standard screen saver and will also display the Dashboard after a set period of time.TUAWFriday Favorite: Dasher originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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iPhone 3G S Launch Day: Video from the Aspen Grove Apple Store
Filed under: Retail, Odds and ends, Found Footage, iPhone I was at the Aspen Grove Apple Store in Littleton, CO today for the annual iPhone event, and shot some video while I was there. In contrast to 2007 and 2008, the lines were much shorter. It appeared that everyone was walking away from the store happy and with an iPhone 3G S in their hands. I will return later today (or early tomorrow; it depends on how long it takes to activate the new phone) with another tradition -- the unboxing video. Be sure to check back for some unboxing fun!TUAWiPhone 3G S Launch Day: Video from the Aspen Grove Apple Store originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Waterfield Designs: Cases for Apple Purists
Like some of you, Iâm quite the âApple purist.â Iâm not a fan of fancy cases that junk up my Macs. I donât like skins for my iPods and those plastic snap cases for my laptop. We all know that Apple designs beautiful products, so we might as well show them off! Balancing protection and beauty, the stylish and functional cases from Waterfield Designs are some of the highest-quality cases I have ever used. Originally starting with one case design in the late 90s, Waterfield now boasts a collection of more than 50 uniquely designed cases for portables, iPhones, iPods and even some unique items, such as the iPod Hi-Fi. Though Waterfield Designs does not sell its products in retail stores, it has still managed to garner quite a following from Apple users around the world. The personal attention and customer service from the company is second to none. In the past five years, I have owned around eight Waterfield bags (for various equipment). Out of all of them, I only had an issue with one particular sleevecase. Being that it was a few years old, the velcro was no longer as âclingyâ as it once was. One simple email to the company resulted in a wonderful email that said, âHey, no worries! Just send it on in with a note that says âPlease fix my case in a hurry! Iâm going to miss it!ââ I mailed my case in, Waterfield replaced what needed to be replaced and priority mailed it back to me. Now how's that for customer service? Not only that, but every time I buy a product from them, inside is a handwritten âThank youâ note from Gary, the founder. Smart Case for iPod touch & iPod classic The big secret to Waterfield Designs is that its success is completely customer-driven. With not selling products in retail stores, I am constantly amazed when I see more and more people with these unique cases and every owner is literally beaming about their purchase. Much like Apple, Waterfield sweats the small things. For example, the inside of most of Waterfield's bags are gold, simply because that makes it easier to see the contents! Latches to access the cases, including the signature aluminum aircraft buckle, are designed for one-hand access. Many of you have probably already realized that buying a case for a laptop can be a pricey endeavor. With the customization options available on most cases from Waterfield, youâre not buying things youâre not going to use (like excess shoulder straps). Beyond accessories, even certain elements of some cases are customizable. For example, I keep my MacBook Pro in a standard sleevecase when I travel most places. Unlike traditional sleevecases like you would find with Incase, Waterfield gives customers the option to have their case open vertically instead of horizontally. Simple as it may seem, this means I can charge my MacBook Pro while it stays inside. Travel Cases for iPod Speakers Waterfield Designs also shines in its product selection, with cases for more unique items as well, such as the Apple Keyboard, Mac mini, SLR cameras, the Amazon Kindle and more. The best part is, all of these cases are custom designed to fit these products, so itâs not like youâre buying a stylish bag and just hoping your PSP may fit inside it. Before you march off to the Apple Store for another case, give Waterfield Designs a look. It is definitely worth the time. If any of you are current Waterfield customers, please leave comments and let me know which bag or bags youâve purchased and your thoughts on them. The advertising Waterfield Designs gets comes directly from its customers so donât just take my word for it; letâs hear what everyone else has to say.
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Inside iPhone 3G S: Seeing your direction on iPhone 3G S maps
Filed under: Cool tools, How-tos, Tips and tricks, iPhoneOne of the highly touted features of the new iPhone is the ability to have the map display your direction of travel. A great idea, long overdue. As people were walking out of the Apple Store today it was one of the first things some people wanted to try. They brought up the Google Map app, and then started spinning around. But these whirling dervishes weren't getting anywhere. Since I was the real smart TUAW dude, I told them I could get it going. Nope. Nada. Zero. After a bit of a search at the Apple web site when I returned home, I found it. You have one more tap to do on the map. When you tap the location icon at the lower left of the map screen a second time, it changes to a new, previously unseen icon. It looks like a little wedge in a circle. When you activate it, you're good to go. Or spin. I think if I was designing this I would have made it an option on the map to default to direction of travel, or North at the top. Oh well, nobody asked me. Not the most obvious GUI design, but I guess once you know it, you know it. Now you know it too.TUAWInside iPhone 3G S: Seeing your direction on iPhone 3G S maps originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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iPhone 3G S Activation Fix - Hopefully
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Damage control: AT&T denies $55 tethering charge rumor
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Rumors, Wireless, iPhoneWhile it was rumored that AT&T would charge an additional $55 to enable U.S. customers to use internet tethering on the iPhone, the company has scrambled to deny that claim by posting an update on its Facebook page: "There are a lot of reports out there, but wanted you guys to know that rumors of $55 tethering plan on top of an unlimited data plan are false. We'll have more news to share when the iPhone tethering option is closer to launch." I'm guessing one of two things has happened. 1. The $55 tethering option price that leaked was real, and AT&T is now in damage control mode. Perhaps realizing that they're overdosing on bad press already, they might be considering following in the footsteps of other telcos and let people tether the iPhone for free, or at least at a far more reasonable price. or, 2. AT&T is doing the typical corporate PR thing, and by telling us that tethering won't cost $55, they'll expect their customers to be grateful when it actually costs "only" $35 instead. I'm not a betting man -- when I visit Vegas, I go to visit family and for the cheap drinks -- but if I was, I wouldn't lay down any money on option 1. [Via Macworld]TUAWDamage control: AT&T denies $55 tethering charge rumor originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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The Mac Night Owl: 'so maybe Apple didn't cave on pricing
Posted by Dennis SellersOn today's commentary, Gene “Mac Night Owl” Steinberg says that maybe Apple didn't cave on pricing.”
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FCC to look at exclusive cellphone deals
Regulators will investigate whether exclusive cellphone deals, such as the one that locks the iPhone to AT&T, are good for consumers.
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QuickCal: plain language iCal Widget
QuickCal is a widget that allows you to enter appointments into iCal using plain language. Instead of remembering obscure tags or negotiating a series of check-boxes, you just type your upcoming appointment in normal words. The widget parses your text and creates the appointment for you. There is a Quicksilver plugin that does something similar, but with the continuing uncertainty over Quicksilver's future development, some people way be looking for another way to do the same thing. It is simple to use. All you need to do is type: (It even copes with the fact that I can't type “tmorrow” properly!). Options on the back of the widget allow you set a number of defaults — the calendar in which the appointment should be created and a number of default ways to handle reminders: It seems quite smart. The developer provides a list that shows the variety of “plain language” it can understand: It can't do repeating events or strip out the location of the event and put in iCal's location field. But the developer is cranking out the updates and improvements, so who knows how much smarter it may become? QuickCal is donation-ware and is available from the developer's web site . [With thanks to Dave, a Hawk Wings reader, for the tip-off.] Tags: iCal, plain language, Productivity, widgets Related posts iCal Events Widget gets Leopardised, tooltips GTD-style widget for iCal to-dos YAI (Outlook meeting plugin) updated for Leopard What's wrong with Apple's Enterprise Strategy Two Tips for Leopard's Address Book
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Luxology launches modo 401 with new rendering, animation features
Posted by Dennis SellersLuxology LLC has announced the immediate availability of its latest 3D content creation software, modo 401. With a focus on rendering and animation enhancements, modo 401 delivers new features and workflows, according to Brad Peebler, president of Luxology.
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'Macsimum Recommended Reading' for June 18
Posted by Dennis Sellers“Apple's iPhone 3G S sports chip with 720p HD video capabilities: With Apple's new iPhone 3G S hitting store shelves in Europe overnight, the device was thrown within minutes onto the operating table and gutted, revealing a Samsung-branded system-on-a-chip (SoC) featuring a multi-format codec with untapped HD video playback and...
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June 19 'Macsimum Podcast' has iPhone news—and more iPhone news
Posted by Dennis Sellers The June 18 Macsimum Podcast, hosted by Macsimum News Associate Editor Frank Petrie, is up. Today's episode includes: • “iPhone News,” “3.0 Hack,” “3G s A Sucess!” and “The Final Story.”
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Dev Team announces 3.0-compatible jailbreak tools
Filed under: iPhone, Jailbreak/pwnageAs the night follows the day, surely an updated Pwnage tool must follow the release of a new iPhone operating system. True to form, the dedicated hackers of the iPhone Dev Team have posted a blog entry detailing the steps needed to jailbreak (and, in some cases, unlock) iPhones running the new software. There are quite a few caveats and qualifications with this stage of the tool release; in particular, it won't work with 2nd-gen iPod touch devices, nor with the new 3G S phones. If you have unlocked your phone using the yellowsn0w tools, you are advised not to use this version of Pwnage as your phone will relock back to the original carrier assignment. It should go without saying, but we'll say it: jailbreaking or unlocking your phone is done at your own risk. Continue reading Dev Team announces 3.0-compatible jailbreak toolsTUAWDev Team announces 3.0-compatible jailbreak tools originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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iPhone Doc Editing: Documents to Go vs. QuickOffice Pro
A little while ago, QuickOffice ($19.99, iTunes link) brought Word document editing to the iPhone. This week, however, QuickOffice officially loses its corner on that market with the introduction of Documents to Go ($4.99, iTunes link) by Dataviz, a seasoned contender. The iPhone may not be my device of choice when it comes to doing significant edits to text documents, but in times of duress, it might be the quickest, most convenient, or even the only option available, so I like to have the capability. Let's see which of these two apps will earn a place of honor on my springboard. User Interface Full-featured word processing on an iPhone might not make for a very pretty experience no matter how you slice it, but there are definitely ways to make it more or less pleasurable, depending on your UI choices. It's a challenging task, taking the ribbon and/or menu bar of a full-featured desktop app and trying to somehow incorporate the same features into a mobile app interface. Both Documents to Go and QuickOffice try to tackle the problem in much the same way: Store features in a menu bar across the bottom using expandable icons that open up to reveal more functions. While both apps use this feature, they both do so in a very different way, and you will probably vastly prefer one over the other, depending on your personal taste. Documents to Go editing interface QuickOffice editing interface As for me, I like the implementation found in Documents to Go. The main difference between the two is a multipage menu bar that you can scroll by swiping left or right. It means that more features are available to you in fewer steps. There are three pages worth of menu bar items for word editing, including document info, bulleting and numbering. QuickOffice offers far fewer functions from its own bottom menu bar, although both include a very necessary document search function. Some might prefer QuickOffice's full-text menu list items, but I like the icons used by Documents to Go. They may be a little harder to grasp at first, but the space they save is well worth the learning curve. Features In both cases, most of the features are spot on in terms of what you'd expect from a mobile word editor. You won't get table editing/creation capabilities, but you will get font and paragraph formatting, list creation, and copy and paste. Interestingly, neither takes advantage of the newly built-in copy/paste functions of OS 3.0. QuickOffice loses out to Documents to Go by not allowing you to create numbered lists, only bulleted. But it does offer some macro-level features that definitely trump Dataviz's offering. For one, it has MobileMe iDisk integration baked in, so that all you have to do is enter your credentials and you're off. Another incredibly useful feature is the ability to email documents you create to anyone from right within the app. Documents to Go doesn't even have an export to mail function. Documents to Go does have the ability to sync with a desktop client they offer for free, and to save directly to the desktop should you so desire, as long as you have a network connection. I tend to prefer not having to install any client software on my Mac, though. Usability In terms of actual editing mechanics for individual documents, Documents to Go beats QuickOffice on usability. The interface is nicer, you have more control at your finger tips, and the keyboard button is more conveniently located. It's also just much more pleasant to look at, in my opinion, which can be a big plus if you're stuck staring at a small screen for any length of time. With overall usability, though, QuickOffice takes the cake. Being able to share docs so easily via email and iDisk is a huge bonus, and loads easier than using Documents to Go's desktop client sync. Verdict I actually had a hard time picking a winner in this rumble. For the purposes of this comparison, I was only looking at document editing, so I didn't take into consideration the fact that Documents to Go can't yet handle Excel file editing. That's supposed to be on its way in a future update, though. What I did look at was price. There's a big difference between the two apps in that regard. QuickOffice is $19.99, and even QuickWord is $12.99. Documents to Go, on the other hand, is only $4.99 ($9.99 for a version with exchange support), and will eventually include Excel editing for no extra charge. That's a quarter of the price of QuickOffice. Given that the primary reason I'd even want to have a Word document editor on my iPhone in the first place is for quick edits at the request of a client or employer, and that I don't use Microsoft Exchange-based email, I decided that the ability to share via email trumps any advantage Documents to Go has with pricing and usability. If future updates introduce Mail integration, consider my verdict officially reversed, but for now, I have to give this one to QuickOffice.
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Whole Foods Market launches recipe search, store locator for the iPhone, iPod touch
Posted by Dennis SellersWhole Foods Market has released a recipe search and store location app for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's available for free at the Apple App Store.
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Benchmark: iPhone 3G vs. 3G S App Launching Times
Here’s a quick video I shot comparing application launching times on the iPhone 3G and 3G S, using PCalc as the test app. The difference is dramatic: on the 3G it takes a few seconds before the app is ready to use; on the 3G S it’s ready almost immediately. I shot another video to show how much faster the 3G S boots aftering being powered down: 23 seconds, versus 54 for the 3G. â
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Rogers allows iPhone tethering in Canada for no extra charge until 2010
While US iPhone users are stuck waiting for AT&T to get their act together, Rogers in Canada has stunned iPhone users by not actively trying to screw users right out of the gate as they did when announcing the data plan pricing for the iPhone last year. After a high-profile backlash, Rogers was forced to offer more reasonable data plans for iPhones, and it appears they've learned their lesson this time. As we all know by now, tethering is built in to the iPhone 3.0 firmware, and as long as you are on a data plan that gives you at least 1 GB of throughput per month, you can use iPhone tethering for no additional charge in Canada until at least the end of 2009. It's unclear what will happen next year, and it seems that Rogers isn't sure yet either. But rather than simply not allow it while they figure it out (as AT&T is doing), they chose to allow it. My guess is the execs at Rogers are doing a few things here: Looking to increase goodwill after the disastrous data plan fiasco last year Wanting to watch usage patterns to see just how popular tethering turns out to be, to help them determine price points Using the drug dealer method of marketing -- get people hooked, then jack up the price Of course, this is assuming they will revert to their evil ways; it would be nice to think that Rogers has actually turned over a new leaf and wants to provide reasonable service for a reasonable price. My guess is that most users of tethering are like me in that they want to have access to it for emergencies, but don't actually need it on a day-to-day basis. In that regard, allowing tethering as part of the not-inexpensive
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News: iPhone 3G S Voice Control audio demo now available
Amidst our testing of the new iPhone 3G S, we've put together a short audio clip to demonstrate the new handset's Voice Control feature. The audio clip can be accessed here. (MP3 Format, 1:53). In the sample, you can hear the feature being used to bring up audio tracks by artist, start a Genius playlist, activate shuffle, and make phone calls, both with and without mobile/home instruction. ...
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Palm says no webOS SDK till end of Summer
So, you want to be a webOS developer, huh? That's great kid, we're excited for you, but there's a catch: Palm won't be handing out an actual SDK to most people until the end of Summer. In a post just published on the Palm Developer Network Blog, reps from the company say that although they've been cranking away on getting their full SDK in shipshape (the version given out to current devs is apparently pretty rough), they won't have anything for a broader audience anytime soon. In their words:With the Pre now in customers' hands and reports of webOS hacks in the news, we know that you are more anxious than ever to get access to the SDK and start developing for webOS.We've been working very hard on the SDK and are eager to open access on a wider scale, but the software and the developer services to support it just aren't ready yet.This should come as a bit of a blow to developers hoping to get cracking on Pre software, and will unquestionably turn those who can't bear the wait towards the fully stocked iPhone or Android platforms. However, Palm does say that they'll be opening the program up a bit wider, stating in the post that they plan to crank the number of devs with the early SDK in their hands up from "hundreds to thousands" over the next few weeks. Apparently, that's part of process the company is beginning to ration out access, building to a full release.Another bit of puzzling wordsmithing in this post comes in the form of the company's stance on homebrew and DIY "experiments" (their words) which have come to light in the past couple of weeks. So says Palm:As on any popular platform, we recognize that some developers will experiment in ways that cross official boundaries, but we believe that our formal offerings - and community efforts built around those offerings - will provide the best experience for the vast majority of webOS developers and users.So while it's not exactly a keep-off-the-grass statement, it certainly reads vaguely as to whether or not the company will lock out jailbreakers hoping to dive deeper into webOS. Further confusing the matter? Palm has just released the Linux source code used to compile the Pre's firmware, making the possibility of cooked / custom ROMs a very serious reality, and obviously opening the floor to a lot of said experimentation. Mixed messages? Yes. Our word to Palm right now? Put every effort into getting that SDK out, or you're at risk of quickly burning through all the good will you've just engendered.Update: We've added some info above which reflects Palm's statement that it will be considerably widening its pool of developers over the next few weeks with access to the early SDK.Read - An update on the early access program and the SDKRead - Open source packagesFiled under: CellphonesPalm says no webOS SDK till end of Summer originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Buying a new iPhone, Tucson style
Filed under: Cult of Mac, Apple, iPhoneOf course, like many people, I just had to have a 3G S, so my old 3G phone is off to NextWorth. I got to my local Apple Store (La Encantata Mall) about 6:30 AM, and there were about 30-35 people in line. There were 2 lines actually, one for people who reserved an iPhone, and one for those that had just come to buy. The lines were certainly shorter than with the 3G roll out. This mall is not enclosed, but the iPhone gods smiled upon us and gave us a cool morning in the 70's. Not our usual Arizona broil. Line dynamics are interesting. iPhone owners were telling the newbies how much they'll love their new purchase. Experienced iPhone owners were trading tips with less experienced users, and I even saw one guy checking TUAW for the latest news. Nice. One thing I noticed was that a lot of the people in line had BlackBerry or other brands of cell phones. My recollection of the last upgrade was that most people getting the 3G were replacing generation 1 phones. That's anecdotal, but that's what I saw. One guy in line told me he worked at a hospital and that he wasn't allowed to get an iPhone until it had remote wipe. Now, his IT guys have blessed the purchase. Read on... Continue reading Buying a new iPhone, Tucson styleTUAWBuying a new iPhone, Tucson style originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Engadget Podcast 151 - 06.19.2009
It's been one hell of a month, hasn't it? New Palm phones, new iPhones, a big Kindle, that Natal thing... LL Cool J. Yes, a lot has happened in the past few weeks, and it's tough to contain all of that activity inside one teensy podcast -- but we've tried. Join Josh, Paul, and Nilay for another adventurous adventure through time, space, and love as they explore the deeper meanings of the cosmos, the universe, and consumer facing gadgetry. If you don't love the way you feel after listening to this thing, you may already be a zombie.Update: We had some issues with the MP3 of the podcast -- should be working now. Ping us if you have trouble! Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller Producer: Trent Wolbe Song: Viva La Vida00:02:05 - iPhone 3G S review00:13:47 - Video: Josh, Jimmy Fallon, and the iPhone 3 Ga-Speed00:25:54 - MacBook Pro (mid 2009) in-depth impressions00:41:30 - Nokia N97 hands-on and impressions00:45:12 - LL Cool J's hilariously aggressive N97 ad: "don't call it a comeback"00:50:20 - WebOS homebrewers say 'Hello World!' to Palm Pre00:58:00 - Pre gets NES emulation in Linux; our thumbs are in for a world of hurt00:59:18 - Amazon Kindle DX unboxing and hands-on!01:06:30 - Project Natal basis for new Xbox console coming Fall 2010?01:06:50 - Like weeds: new Natal Xbox rumor shot down, 3D Xbox rumor pops up to take its place01:07:35 - Project Natal recognizing retail shelves in 2010, says Ballmer (update: maybe not)01:09:50 - Johnny Chung Lee joins Project Natal team, puts Wii hacking experience to good use01:13:17 - Olympus E-P1 'digital Pen' gets official, so does our lust01:15:25 - Olympus E-P1 video samples posted, camera turns up in ad-within-an-ad Blendtec spot01:19:00 - Engadget Chinese goes hands-on with the Olympus E-P101:20:00 - Adamo redux: Dell teases new thin-and-light laptops in Paris with no specs Subscribe to the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). [RSS MP3] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [RSS AAC] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast 1-888-ENGADGET or podcast (at) engadget (dot) com.Twitter: @joshuatopolsky @futurepaul @reckless @engadgetFiled under: PodcastsEngadget Podcast 151 - 06.19.2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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CNET News Daily Podcast: What's next for file-sharer Jammie Thomas?
Greg Sandoval discusses the Jammie Thomas verdict concerning sharing copyrighted songs. And the iPhone 3G S goes on sale.
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Mac OS X Process Memory Statistics
Nice layman’s guide to memory statistics on Mac OS X from Mike Ash. â
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AT&T: $55 Tethering Rumors Are False
AT&T statement: There are a lot of reports out there, but wanted you guys to know that rumors of $55 tethering plan on top of an unlimited data plan are false. Weâll have more news to share when the iPhone tethering option is closer to launch. My guess is they’re going to try to charge $60 total for a tethering data plan, or maybe $55. AT&T’s regular BlackBerry data plans are $30, but they charge $60 for data with tethering. As I hear from more readers around the world, it’s clear that most carriers charge nothing extra for tethering. The only catch is that they enforce reasonable bandwidth limits, usually 3-5 GB per month. (According my AT&T account, I tend to use only 200-300 MB per month on my iPhone, pre-tethering, so a limit of a few GB seems very reasonable.) â
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Scattered activation problems during iPhone launch
AT&T's activation servers are starting to feel the pressure as more iPhone 3G S users try to start their service.
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AT&T iPhone 3G S Preorders Exceed Expectations
Despite shorter lines in fewer countries than last year's launch of the iPhone 3G, the iPhone 3G S may yet perform nearly as well, at least during the first weekend of sales. Via AppleInsider, AT&T spokesperson Michael Coe has been quoted as saying AT&T “sold hundreds of thousands through our preorder process prior to the launch, which exceeded our own expectations for iPhone 3G S.” While Cole did not confirm a number in excess of 300,000 for the iPhone 3G S, even 250,000 from AT&T would significantly boost sales numbers for the weekend. Apple itself, through preorders and its own retail outlets, will certainly sell more than AT&T. Additional sales will also be coming from new iPhone retailers Best Buy and Wal-Mart, so shorter lines at Apple stores this year are not necessarily indicative of slower sales compared to the iPhone 3G last year. In light of the news from AT&T, it's now reasonable to assume initial sales of the iPhone 3G S will exceed expectations. Philip Elmer-DeWitt at Apple 2.0 reported on a research note from Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster, in which the analyst suggested Apple would sell about 500,000 units. RBC analyst Mike Abramsky is predicting sales between 500,000 and 700,000 this weekend. In comparison, the original iPhone sold 270,000 units in its first weekend, while the iPhone 3G sold more than a million. Considering the iPhone 3G S is selling in eight countries, vs. 21 for the iPhone 3G, it seems unlikely that the iPhone 3G S will break the record of its predecessor. Still, these initial numbers augur well for the quarter. Currently, Gene Munster projects sales of 5 million iPhones, both the 3G and 3G S, in the current quarter, and 7 million in Apple's fourth fiscal quarter beginning in July. However, if the initial surge of pre-orders from AT&T is indicative of a larger trend, that number will be revised sharply upward. Other indicators of that trend include a new report from ChangeWave Research, via Apple 2.0. According to ChangeWave, interest in the iPhone 3G S is now 44 percent, up from 30 percent in March. In contrast, interest in BlackBerry devices is now 23 percent, down from 37 percent. According to NPD, RIM sold 7.8 million units last quarter, up nearly 50 percent from the year before. If sales of BlackBerrys are up, while interest is waning, perhaps 7 million iPhone sales is too low an estimate for next quarter, let alone the holidays. Ten million iPhones for Christmas, anyone?
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News: iLounge reader creates all-wood iPod mini, accessories
An industrious iLounge reader has taken an old iPod mini unit and rebuilt it using nothing but natural wood and screws, and has also made matching wooden accessories. Forum member Josh, from Australia, took the guts of his first iPod mini and handmade a new case for the device using Australian red cedar, Camphor Laurel for the working Click Wheel, brass plates, and brass screws—the design requires no glue, and is held together exclusively by…
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Interview with Ian & Bruce from Freeverse, iPhone 3G S launch day
Filed under: Video, Cult of Mac, iPhone Freeverse president Ian Lynch Smith and dev lead Bruce Morrison were among the crowds at the 5th Avenue Store early this morning, and both are enthused about the promise of the new iPhone hardware for gamers. We took a few minutes to talk to them (pardon the loud store noise).TUAWInterview with Ian & Bruce from Freeverse, iPhone 3G S launch day originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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What $55 per Month Will Buy, Other Than (Possibly) iPhone Tethering
If the recent rumors are true and AT&T does plan to offer iPhone customers a tethering plan for $55 per month, people will have some decisions to make. Tethering or electricity? Tethering or something shiny from QVC? To help you decide, we've compiled an uncomprehensive list of items $55 a month will buy...read more
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XtraLean Software offers Father's Day sale
Posted by Dennis SellersXtraLean Software is holding its fifth annual Father's Day Sale, offering two products at half price. From June 19 to June 21, users can get ShutterBug for $19.95 CAD (it's regularly $39.95) and ImageWell for $9.95 CAD (it's regularly $19.95).
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Road Trip kickoff: The garage where the HP legend began
Before Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak got Apple started in a Silicon Valley garage, another pair of entrepreneurs used a humble workspace to launch a tech company.
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News: iPhone 3G S speed comparison videos posted
iLounge has posted a pair of videos to YouTube, comparing the speed of the iPhone 3G S to that of the iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G. The videos offer visual comparisons of speed when running games. Continue reading to see the videos in an embedded form, or follow the above links to watch them on YouTube. ...
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MacOSG: MacOS X is having trouble handling SSD hard drive speeds
Posted by Dave MertenIt appears Mac OS X is having problems handling the speed of new SSD hard drives. In fact, Apple has secretly reduced the speed at which their new laptops handle SATA speeds, from 3.0 Gig/sec down to 1.5Gig/sec. Mr. Tobias Brinkmann, from SSD manufacturer OCZ, had this to say about...
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Smaller crowds line up for iPhone 3G S on first day
The turnout is noticeably less frenzied and the activation problems that plagued last year's iPhone 3G launch appeared a thing of the past.
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Did iPod save girl struck by lightning?
A teen is struck by lightning but escapes with only minor injuries possibly because her iPod headphones diverted the electricity away from her body.
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News: Apple: iPhone 3G S activation may take up to 48 hours
Following a relatively smooth morning roll out of the iPhone 3G S, reports are beginning to surface suggesting that early morning West Coast sales and pre-order deliveries are beginning to put strain on Apple's servers as larger numbers of users try simultaneously to activate their new handsets. According to AppleInsider, Apple is now providing a warning message through iTunes to affected users, stating that their activation needs extra time…
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iPhone 3G S: first impressions on buying, smudges and what's in the box
Filed under: iPhoneIt's here, it's here! Check out the gallery below for what's in the box. Same as usual: headphones (the earbuds with volume control), sync cable, manuals (one called "Finger Tips" -- cute), the phone and a metal tool for popping the SIM out. The Finger Tips manual is updated to show off the new features in the 3G S. Oh, and there's no dock in this box. It is much smaller nowadays, and probably saves a ton on packaging. My in-store experience was great. Once I got into an Apple Store within less than 30 minutes I had activated the phone and had my first MobileMe sync done. The creative specialist I was talking to was eager to show me anything else I wanted, but there was a big line and I know what's what. Something I thought was interesting: the very first thing he did once I removed the plastic on the phone itself was to touch and sorta swipe at the screen. "No smudges!" he said with a smile on his face. When the 3G S was first announced we speculated about the oleoresistant surface, and it looks like that's a feature Apple wants to quietly promote. I also tested the smudge-resistance on my admittedly greasy face and fingers (I once killed a Mighty Mouse within a month, if that's any indication). Sadly there's no official metric for resisting smudges, but on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being "smudges if you look at it" and 1 being "rub it on a pizza and it still squeaks" I would rate the new iPhone at a 5. The 1st-gen, which I had been using, I would rate at a 9. So there is an improvement. See the gallery for a little bit of testing. How has your 3G S experience gone so far? Gallery: 3G S Impressions pt 1TUAWiPhone 3G S: first impressions on buying, smudges and what's in the box originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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MacOSG: June Apple User Group Bulletin
Posted by Dave MertenThis month's issue features Final Cut Pro Network SuperMeet, Final Cut Pro User Group in Hungary, Santa Barbara Macintosh Users Group, Australian MUGs New Magazine, milestones and more!
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iFixit publishes iPhone 3G S teardown
Filed under: Hardware, iPhoneOur screwdriver-happy pals over at iFixit have taken on the iPhone 3G S and the results do not disappoint!The iPhone 3G S doesn't just look like its predecessor externally, the internal physical design is also nearly identical. The location of the components on the main PCB has changed, but the actual physical design is the same,A few highlights: The battery is only 6% larger than that of the iPhone 3G, so increased battery performance probably comes from better hardware and software efficiency. There is an additional antenna connection near the dock connector. iFixit isn't sure what that's for right now, but they'll continue to investigate. According to the iFixit guys, the new screen does seem slightly easier to clean, thanks to its oleophobic technology. Even cooler, Richard Lai (one of our Talkcast regulars, hi Richard!) recorded video of much of the process with an iPhone 3G S! You can check out all the YouTube clips here or view one of the clips by continuing on!Continue reading iFixit publishes iPhone 3G S teardownTUAWiFixit publishes iPhone 3G S teardown originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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'The Tech Night Owl' looks at Apple's latest announcements
Posted by Dennis SellersOn the new Tech Night Owl broadcast, Gene “Mac Night Owl” Gene Steinberg and guests digesting all the important announcements from Apple—and the online chatter has come fast and furious from some people who are well informed and some who aren't. We hope to straighten out the confusion.
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iToner update adds support for iPhone OS 3.0, iTunes 8.2
Posted by Dennis SellersAmbrosia Software has updated iToner, an utility for Mac OS X that lets iPhone users create and install custom ringtones on the Apple communications device, to version 2.0.3. This update addresses minor compatibility issues with iPhone OS 3.0 and iTunes 8.2.
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Apple launches 3GS iPhone as competition grows
Apple Inc. put its latest addition to the popular iPhone line on sale Friday morning, to the usual long-lines and media hype that have become customary whenever the company launches a new product.
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News: iPodweek arrives later today, still time to sign up
iPodweek, iLounge's weekly newsletter recapping the last seven days in news, articles, reviews, and more, will be sent out to our email subscribers later today. In addition to rounding up the week's top stories, iPodweek also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. If you haven't yet signed up to receive iPodweek, there's still time to register and receive this week's edition — just…
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Peeking Under the Hood of the iPhone 3G S
More than half of the components inside the new iPhone model have been tweaked or changed, says a man who flew to Paris to take one apart.
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Buy an iPhone? No thanks, I'm going Nokia
One former iPhone user comes to an AT&T store on iPhone launch day to downgrade to a traditional cell phone, in an effort to cut his phone bill.
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364 days and counting to iPhone 4G
If history is any indication, we have less than year to go before we see a new iPhone. Let the official countdown begin.
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iPhone 3G S Launch Day: More pictures from the field
Filed under: iPhone We snuck past the line into the glass cube, and got some pictures of the well-behaved crowd downstairs in the 5th Avenue store who were buying and activating their phones (and also checking out the new MacBook Pro lineup while they were there). Gallery: iPhone 3G S Launch 5th Avenue, set 2 Erica's in line at the Cherry Creek Mall in Colorado and sent us a few quick snapshots. Gallery: iPhone 3G S Launch, Cherry Creek If you want to catch every moment of launch day, take a look at Cnet's liveblog from around the country. TUAWiPhone 3G S Launch Day: More pictures from the field originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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10 Fatherâs Day Apps for Your #1 Dad
With Father's Day just around the corner (Sunday, to be exact), we here at TheAppleBlog thought what better gift to get that special father in your life than a thoughtful yet handy iPhone or iPod touch application. Feeling the cash crunch around this particular time? Not to worry, most of the applications mentioned here are free or just a couple bucks. A nice print out of your gift tucked or wrapped nicely in a festive Fatherâs Day envelope will more than likely communicate your genuine appreciation for your dad. So since all dads are obviously not the same, breeze through our list and find our top picks for your kind of dad. The Stay at Home Dad iHandy Level (Free) For the Stay at Home Handy Dad — utility belts and their attachments are so passĂŠ! Consider surprising your Stay at Home Dad this Fatherâs Day with gadgets that reside in his iPhone. iHandy Level is a free application brought to you by iHandySoft Inc. This stunning application exploits the iPhoneâs Accelerometer and Proximity sensor to bring your Stay at Home Handy Dad a truly unique handy-man experience. From balancing and centering picture frames on the wall, to leveling a floor tile — this is definitely one unique application that no handy-dad should be without! If youâre feeling extra generous this Fatherâs Day, you may consider the iHandy Carpenter which includes five handy-man tools in one for the ridiculous price of $1.99! iHandy Carpenter Notable Features iHandy Level Plumb Bob – the easy method of verifying the verticality of walls Surface Level – the best tool to level any flat surface Steel protractor – okay so itâs not made of steel, but it sure is pretty as such and measures angles beautifully Steel Ruler – again, not real steel – but smarter and more compact than any steel ruler you may have come across and it actually measures a few times longer than the iPhone too Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner (Free) If your Stay at Home Dad isnât particularly the handy-man type, but perhaps more of the kitchen connoisseur, the Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner app may be something more of his taste. He can swipe away at the Spinner sorting by Dish Type, Ingredients, and Prep/Cook time to view recipe matches of his choice — or, if heâs feeling âsaucy,â he could simply tap the âSpin Categoriesâ function for a totally impromptu pick. One thing is for sure, the recipe of choice will definitely be one to delight since all recipes are based on ratings and reviews of millions of home cooks. To top it off, each recipe comes complete with itâs own Nutritional Information chart to keep a Stay at Home Dadâs family happy and healthy. Notable Features Choose by Dish Type from Appetizers through to Dessert (cocktails included) Choose by Ingredient Choose by desired Prep/Cook time A light shake will present random recipe ideas The Sports Fan Dad ESPN ScoreCenter (Free) Forget about losing your Sports Fan Dadâs attention to the TV, thatâs a worry of the past. A glance is all it will take to get the latest scores, results and stats of his favorite sports team — all from a one-tap access interface. With the recent release of iPhone and iPod touch 3.0 Software update, the new ESPN ScoreCenter will also feature push notifications. Results are available for: Football/Soccer Baseball (MLB) American Football (NFL) Basketball (NBA) Ice Hockey (NHL) NCAA College Football, Basketball NASCAE, Formula 1, Indycar Golf Tennis Cricket & Rugby are both coming soon Sports Radio (99 cents) Is your Sports Fan Dad a Multinational Sports Fan Dad? Place the world of sports radio into the palm of his hand with a single app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Not only can your dad tune in to over 6,400 sports radio stations around the world; but with the newly added Facebook and Twitter integration, he can keep his friends in the know as well. Notable Features Includes users favorite MP3 iTunes stations Pick from favorites or recently played stations Includes Public Radio streams and over 2,100 MP3 stations from Europe, Australia, and Canada Dynamic directory for adding new directories and stations without application updates,â¨email links to a station stream to friends using iPhone or iPod touch Mail application,â¨Radio for iPhone supports MP3 and AAC stream formats and then some The Athletic Dad Yoga STRETCH (99 cents) Now donât let the womanly image fool you; these days Yoga is a very acceptable manly athletic activity (and Iâm not saying so just because I do it — cough). Having the mind in tune with the body through Yoga has proven many benefits, especially for me. These include lowering blood pressure, weight normalization, and an increase to energy and endurance levels. This progressive app displays traditional Yoga poses at individual intervals and comes complete with a personal Yoga Instructor that walks its students through a successful session. Since the application is designed exclusively for the iPhone and iPod touch, your Athletic Dad can strike his pose in his office or from the comfort of his own hiding place. Notable Features Consists of traditional yoga poses sequencing with a Vinyasa flow Designed to improve strength, balance, posture and flexibility A personal Yoga instructor walking each through a full Session including audio commentary, images and music iFitness ($1.99) If your Athletic Dad doesnât happen to be the posing, flexing type, iFitness may just be what he needs for an all around healthy, accurate and comprehensive workout. Forget about breaking the bank to get your dad a Personal Trainer for Fatherâs Day — a single solution has been developed just for the tech (and financially) savvy individual and itâs available on none other than the iPhone and iPod touch. Notable Features Over 110 beautifully illustrated exercises with accompanying text Favorites option to create your own custom routine Preset routines that our experts have made for reaching different goals Exercises organized by the muscles they target The Business Dad TravelTracker with TripIt ($7.99) With just one tap you can download all of your trip information into TravelTracker. Not only will it download each of the your critical trip details, such as flights, hotel reservations, and car rentals, but it also goes the extra mile to fetch the pertinent details of your trip, such as your meetings, activities, notes and yes — even your restaurant reservations. Yum! Does your airport lack sufficient mobile coverage and/or is not yet equipped with free Wi-Fi? Never fear! TravelTracker with TripIt works sufficiently off-line just as beautifully as it does online. Oh, and if you're still trying to figure out what exactly TripIt is, check out this amazing free add-on: tripit.com. TravelTracker is your all-in-one virtual travel assistant and companion. It stores all vital information for your trip and displays it in a convenient optimized itinerary screen that allows you to record all of the key aspects you need before, during and after your trip. This is every Business Dad's winner. Notable Features One touch flight status Customizable packing lists Records all details of your travel expenses Record-keeping of all of your frequent traveler award programs Airplane database with link to seating charts Email your itinerary and expenses to contacts Download current weather conditions & forecasts for your chosen airport Download current exchange rates to determine your trip total in your own currency Currency (Free) These days, with business deals flowing like water across oceans, the Internet has sky-rocketed business transactions into oblivion and the only way for your Business Dad to keep up with the worldâs currencies is through a single intuitive application such as Currency. Currency provides the latest conversions in every exchange language (18 languages to be exact) and in every currency (which total 90 currencies for over 100 countries). Notable Features 18 exchange languages Up-to-date exchange rate information for over 90 currencies and 100 countries Common currencies: Dollar, Pound, Yen, Peso, Dinar, Yuan, Baht, Dirham, Real, Kuna, Riyal, Lira plus many others The Single Dad Urban Spoon (Free) No Single Dad will ever be without ideas of where to take the kids (or a hot date) for the best eats in town! With similar functionality as Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner, the shake of the iPhone or iPod touch will jolt Urban Spoon into emulating the function of a classic slot machine to present a random restaurant pick in the vicinity. Another shake will simply pull up another selection — and just keep on shaking until satisfied. Arm getting tired yet? Just set a lock on any of the three criteria items (Neighborhood, Cuisine, Price) to narrow the selection. Notable Features Use GPS to find a restaurant nearest you Filter by Neighborhood, Cuisine and Price Search and browse local restaurant and check out their reviews See a list of all nearby restaurants Compare restaurant picks with your friends NYTimes App (Free) For the Single Dads (or really any dad) who are always on the go, theyâll never miss a beat (or an important news update) from the newly polished NYTimes App. No longer is this news application painfully sluggish as its version 1.0 predecessor. In fact, NYTimes App zips across the wire to download up-to-the-minute news in a flash and even works just as feverishly off-line or in airplane mode (just as long as the app has downloaded the articles previously, which is still quite instant). Notable Features Gorgeous and sophisticated interface Access to the latest articles and photos of the day Customizable toolbar with favorite sections of NYTimes.com Read anywhere – After a quick sync, articles and photos are available offline
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Blastwave FX launches web site with 423 downloadable sound effects packs
Posted by Dennis SellersBlastwave FX, the HD sound effects label, announced its new web site which now features 423 sound effects packs for download. Blastwave FX offers packaged sounds featured as:
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MSN revamp to include stronger Bing ties
Microsoft has been testing different search bars to see which ones drive the most traffic to Bing. Shown here is the one that appeared on the MSN site on Friday.(Credit: CNET) The planned fall revamp of MSN isn't just about giving the butterfly a fresh coat of paint. ...
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News: Apple support doc details Push Notifications
Apple has published a new support document outlining how the new Push Notification system in iPhone OS 3.0 operates. The article states that users must open any app at least once before it can receive notifications, and when restoring from a backup, the app(s) will need to be reopened to get notifications. Notably, the article also states that when an iPod touch unit is on and has a Wi-Fi connection, notifications can be received at any time, but…
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SciPhone shocker! N12 handset features 'genuine' Android OS
It looks we don't have ol' SciPhone to kick around anymore. Sure, we had some laughs -- mainly due to the fact that the irony-resistant handset manufacturer was ripping off an open source OS -- but now it looks like all that has changed. The SciPhone N12 (apparently) runs genuine Android, sports both quadband GSM and WCDMA (3G), and packs a 3.2-inch touchscreen, WiFi, a GPS module, CMMB TV support, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and a 624MHz Marvell processor under the hood. Listed for CNY $1,600 (roughly $234), this bad boy should be out June 25. Check out a couple more pics after the break.[Via PMP Today] Continue reading SciPhone shocker! N12 handset features 'genuine' Android OSFiled under: CellphonesSciPhone shocker! N12 handset features 'genuine' Android OS originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Tiny Dancer (App Store Link)
My thanks to Tiny Dancer for sponsoring this week’s DF RSS feed. Tiny Dancer is a new $1 app (game?) for the iPhone that displays a 3D animated character on screen who dances to the beat of music or to your on-screen taps. â
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Rumor: AT&T Will Charge $55/month for Tethering
How much would you pay to use your iPhone as a wireless modem, sharing its 3G network connection with your MacBook so you can get online with a nice big screen and actual keyboard? How about $55? read more
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Nokia N86 8MP and N97 launching in UK today
Most of us have our sights squarely fixed on the iPhone 3G S launch today, but in the UK, there are a couple of other heavyweights that are finally hitting retail: the N86 8MP and the N97. All About Symbian is covering the launch live, though it looks like there isn't much chaos and bedlam outside the Regent Street store -- maybe it has something to do with that other flagship store reflected in the window?Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsNokia N86 8MP and N97 launching in UK today originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Dell whines about Apple's 'green' claims to Better Business Bureau
Filed under: Macbook Pro, MacBookIn a display of environmental posturing on both sides, Dell lodged a complaint with the advertising industry's self-governing oversight board: The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (NAD). The claim? When Apple says it has the "world's greenest family of notebooks," family could be taken to mean all models of MacBook past and present -- including models that weren't built with the environment in mind. "Common industry usage of 'family' refers to a particular model or group of models, and not the entire notebook line," argued Dell, according to a post on the New York Times' "Green Inc." blog. Dell also complained about Apple's use of gold EPEAT ratings -- an award that many of Apple's competitors have also earned. Standing behind their claim, Apple effectively said, "that's right, deal with it": Family, in the context of the ad "refers to its whole line of notebooks, taken in toto, [and] not a particular model or group." The NAD said there was no problem with Apple communicating its EPEAT ratings to consumers, and commended the company for its commitment to creating an entire line of notebooks that meet the highest EPEAT ratings, according to the Wall Street Journal. Even so, the NAD suggested that consumers could believe that "family" means a line of products (and not all the products) that a company makes. They recommended that Apple use direct comparisons between MacBooks and competitor notebooks to clarify their claims of environmental friendliness. They also recommended that Apple avoid the use of world's greenest "given the potential for overstatement." Apple? Overstatement? That's unpossible. Apple was happy with the conclusion, with PR spokesman Steve Dowling telling the New York Times that the NAD had confirmed that MacBooks are indeed the world's greenest notebooks when compared to other manufacturers' entire product lines. It appears that Apple has taken to using the word "lineup" instead of "family" on its website. Dell issued a statement, saying they "commend the NAD for their part in helping ensure companies represent their products' environmental attributes accurately." Dell has previously lodged advertising complaints against Lenovo, and last year the company had to stop using the slogan "the world's most secure notebooks."TUAWDell whines about Apple's 'green' claims to Better Business Bureau originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Photobucket introduces Visual Search powered by Microsoft Silverlight
Posted by Dennis SellersPhotobucket, a standalone photo and video-sharing site, has launched Photobucket Visual Search, a new way for users to browse photos and videos on Photobucket. It leverages Microsoft's Silverlight technology, Windows Live Services and Photobucket's Open API (application programming interface) platform.
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iPhone 3G vs. 3G S: Our Unscientific Speed Tests Show a Clear Winner
The iPhone 3G S claims to be much faster than the iPhone 3G, but is it? Keep reading for our impromptu, unscientific speed tests. Upgrading The iPhone 3G S may be a faster device, but the upgrade process is slow. Be prepared when you hook up the new iPhone (to the machine you previously synced your old phone with) to be asked to accept a new license agreement. You will then be asked to enter your Apple ID. Thus, you'll need an active Internet connection. You'll likely want to restore from your old iPhone backup and then you'll have to wait…a very long time. My restore took about 40 minutes. After the phone data is restored, iTunes will start restoring applications and other content you specify. Unlike previous restores, this one actually kept the icon positions on the iPhone (this may be a new 3.0 feature), but for some reason, it didn't remember saved passwords for Wi-Fi networks. One test I recommend running before going any further is a pixel test to confirm there are no stuck pixels on your new phone. App Speeds Now comes the fun part: app speed testing. I still had my old iPhone (now a glorified iPod touch!) so I could easily compare how my apps ran on the old phone with the new one. The iPhone 3G was already upgraded to 3.0 (which I recommend before switching to the 3G S), and they were both on the same network. These are averages after three separate tests. Human error does slightly figure in as I pressed the stopwatch on one iPhone while my assistant simultaneous pressed the icons on the new iPhone 3G S and the iPhone 3G. Scrabble was one of the slowest apps for us. It loaded in 14.5 seconds on the 3G S and 21.4 on the 3G. Next test was Rolando: 13.8 seconds on the 3G S and 21.5 on the 3G. Trism 3.5 seconds on 3G S and 6.3 on 3G. Calendar: 1.6 on 3G S and 2.1 on 3G. Weather Underground on Safari: 5.9 and 9.6. And finally TwitterFon: 1.6 on 3G S and 3.0 on 3G. Overall impression after owing it for two hours: The iPhone 3G S is one-third to twice as fast in this blogger's real world test. Share your test results in the comments!
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News: AT&T: 'Hundreds of thousands' iPhone 3G S units pre-ordered online
AT&T has revealed that it has already sold “hundreds of thousands” of iPhone 3G S units through its online pre-order system. AT&T corporate communications representative Michael Coe told AppleInsider, “[AT&T] sold hundreds of thousands through our preorder process prior to the launch, which exceeded our own expectations for iPhone 3G S.” Coe declined to comment on the exact number of orders, or if the figure exceeded…
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'MacVoices' looks at 'TUAW'
Posted by Dennis SellersOn the new MacVoices a group of the many bloggers from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) give us a look behind the scenes at one of the most popular Apple blogs on the web.
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Buying a new iPhone 3G S in twenty minutes
Prince McLean, AppleInsider The original iPhone defined a new height of spectacle in consumer electronics launches. With the release of the iPhone 3G S, Apple has managed to keep the media circus surrounding its new smartphones engaged for the third year in a row, and has greatly improved its in-store processing. AppleInsider | Buying a new iPhone [...]
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No Circus as iPhone 3G S Hits Shelves
The new iPhone went on sale Friday morning, greeted by much smaller lines and less hoopla than previous models. A few hundred people were in line just before the 7 a.m. opening of Apple's flagship store on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue, a fraction of the people who lined up around the block for last year's launch. That launch turned into a debacle as Apple's servers failed to cope with the load of new customers trying to activate their phones. People who already had iPhones were trying to install a software update on the same day, adding to the pressure.
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Research In Motion vs. Nokia
Can we look at Research in Motion (Nasdaq:RIMM) and Nokia (NYSE:NOK) data over the quarters and visualize how RIMM's financial and operational data would look when 'smartphones' are no longer the exception but the norm? This is the situation that Nokia is in today. Nokia, after all, crossed the phase when a mobile phone was the exception and the norm was the good old clunky wireline instrument. We'll start with volumes first.
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Opening Day: The iPhone 3G S
Hollywood has its red-carpet premieres. The NFL has the opening kickoff celebration. For technology fans, Apple's rollout of its latest devices are as good as it gets.
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China Unicom, Apple may be close to an iPhone deal
Posted by Dennis SellersChina Unicom, one of China's top three mobile carriers, may be close to a deal that would see it become the exclusive seller of Apple's iPhones in China for two years, a Merrill Lynch analyst said (as reported by Reuters).
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'iFixit' dismantles an iPhone 3G S
Posted by Dennis SellersThe iFixit site, with the help of Macworld UK and others, has taken apart the new iPhone 3G S. And they've posted a video of the break-down.
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Shazam updated to 1.7, adds location awareness
Filed under: Multimedia, Software, Freeware, iPhone, App StoreShazam is an app that's been on my iPhone since the beginning, and in fact, everyone should have it. Besides the fact that it's free, it's useful in a very innovative way: if you hear a song anywhere that you don't know the artist or name of, just pull up the app to hear it, and it'll tell you what you're listening to. I still use it occasionally to find new music that I hear and like out in the world, but I never really paid attention to updates -- they usually just got included in my monthly or so "download all updates" click. Apparently Shazam's been updating something fierce, however, and the newest version has all kinds of functionality that you might not expect.At some point, they added in Twitter integration, so if there's a tune you want to share that way, you can do so. There's always been a way to share them via email, too, and they've spruced that up a bit by calling it a "postcard" (conveniently also giving your friends a chance to buy the music you hear, and probably put some change in Shazam Entertainment Ltd.'s pocket -- it is a free app, after all). But the most interesting new feature is that Shazam now tracks your location when you "tag" a tune, so that eventually, you'll be able to look at a map of where you found all this new music you like.Sure, it wasn't exactly a pressing feature, but it is cool to see your "musical journey," and have that information about not only what you tagged but where you tagged it. Shazam is an app that's probably on your iPhone already, but it's worth another look.TUAWShazam updated to 1.7, adds location awareness originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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iPhone 3G S Unboxing Photos and Video
Up here in Toronto, things weren't nearly as crazy as they were in New York city. I thought they would be, so I showed up at my local Fido at 6:30AM expecting to be maybe tenth or so in line. I was second. And the guy ahead of me had been there since 3:00AM that morning. So, long story short, I got my hands on a brand new 32GB iPhone 3G S, and this is what it looks like. Check out the gallery at the end of the post for more unboxing photos, though I will warn you, if you've seen the 3G, there won't be much that surprises you. Slightly smaller packaging, though, in keeping with Apple's attempt to greenify their image. I was giddy enough about opening the thing up, but actually taking the new camera out for a test drive was what I was really excited about. That, and the speed boost, were the two main reasons I even bothered to pick up a 3G S. Here's a side-by-side comparison of essentially the same photograph taken with my iPhone 3G and my 3G S. Note the considerable absence of trademark iPhone static in the photo on the right, and the sharp focus despite it being taken at very close range. The tap to focus feature works remarkably well, and I can already tell I'll be much more of a photographer with the new hardware. Using the 3G camera Using the 3G S camera As for video, here's a clip I shot of Sackboy, my typewriter, and the window because my apartment is a mess and nothing else seemed that interesting. The quality is good, considering this is still a phone, after all. I'd even go so far as to say usable for things beyond embarrassing your drunken friends on Facebook, although that's definitely still an option. I was especially impressed with how efficiently it refocused, and with how it dealt with significant changes in light conditions, as when I recorded the view from my window, and then back to my dingy, poorly lit apartment. The camera isn't the only thing that's new. Speed is much improved. I couldn't believe how quickly Mail.app downloaded my MobileMe messages. It seemed like at least two or three times faster than when setting up a new account on the 3G. And then there's the digital compass, which is very accurate and actually fun to watch adjusting in real-time as you turn. Clicking the locate icon in Maps a second time also puts you in to compass mode, which shows which direction you're facing in addition to where you are, also updated in real time. Check the gallery below for pics of that, and the new camera interface.
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Smule's Leaf Trombone: World Stage updated for iPhone OS 3.0
Posted by Dennis SellersSmule has updated Leaf Trombone World Stage, a massively multi-player musical game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's available now on the Apple App Store for US$0.99.
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Week in review: Twittering for Tehran
Protesters usurp attempts to suppress news of a voter revolution, while the iPhone 3G S and the iPhone 3.0 OS make their debut. Also: Google's digital books.
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iPhone 3GS launch in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY — There were about 20 people waiting in line when I arrived for the iPhone 3GS launch at the Apple Store at The Pier in Atlantic City at 8:00 a.m. Although the outgoing message on the The Pier’s voicemail said that the store would open at 8:00 a.m., they opened an hour early and [...]
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Article: Ten Things You Didn't Know About Apple's iPhone 3G S
Every time there's a new iPhone or iPod release, we put together a list of 10 new things readers probably didn't know about prior to the device's launch. This time is no exception: below, you'll actually find way more than 10 surprising details, though we've organized this article into 10 straightforward sections. You can find higher-resolution images—and many more images, for that matter—in our massive gallery…
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View YouTube video in full browser window
This is slightly hard to describe, but I just randomly stumbled across a nifty little hack, for lack of a better word, involving the viewing of YouTube videos. Of course, YouTube natively supports full-screen viewing of videos, but I personally do not like this as I am completely immersed in the video and can no longer see the other activities on my screen (such as new mail, etc). So I stumbled across this tweak that allows you to watch a YouTube video maximized in its browser window. Check out the pic in my blog post if my description doesnât make sense. To do this, paste this code into your browser: http://www.youtube.com/v/xxxxxxxxxxx&hl=en&fs=1& Now go back to the desired YouTube video in its normal view, and copy the last 11 alphanumeric string in the URL box on the right side, or in the actual URL you see in the address bar of...
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Change a note's font in Notes on iPhone 3.0
I just upgraded my 3G iPhone to 3.0 yesterday, turned on Notes syncing in iTunes, restarted Mail.app and presto, my Notes are now in Mail.app. Great, but they're displayed in Marker Felt. I went to one of my notes in Mail.app, selected all the text, brought up the font panel (Command-T) and chose Arial. It gets displayed in Mail.app in Arial, and guess what? When sync'd back to the iPhone, that note is no longer in Marker Felt -- hurray! [robg adds: You can even edit the note on the iPhone in the newly-chosen font. For those interested, this hint still works in iPhone OS 3.0 to switch the font of a note while still on the iPhone.]
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AppleScript to fix a Plantronics headset issue in Skype
I use Skype on my MacBook all day for work, and have always wanted to use a Bluetooth headset with it, but always ran into bad quality. I finally found a headset that worked well, the Plantronics Voyager Pro. However, there was still an issue in that it wouldn't disconnect after hanging up the call, causing the battery on both the MacBook and the earpiece to drain way too quickly. To remedy this, I wrote this AppleScript, which I run with a keystroke (via FastScripts) to hang up a Skype call and disconnect the bluetooth headset. Here's the script: tell application "Skype" to activate menu_click({"Skype", "Call", "Hang Up"}) tell application "System Events...
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Apple: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Today, Apple (AAPL) will be releasing its newest iPhone, the 3G S, which offers improvements in speed, memory, and battery life over the previous model, and comes equipped with a new video recording feature. The 3G S also has the latest version of the iPhone's operating system, OS 3.0, which also seems to have made some improvements over the previous version. Furthermore, Apple just recently announced it is cutting the price of the iPhone 3G by 50% to $99, as it ushers in the newer model. As investors ponder the impact of the release of the iPhone 3G S, as well as the price reduction of the iPhone 3G (we won't even mention the questions regarding Steve Jobs' health), we thought it would be timely to show the Value Expectations embedded into Apple's stock price necessary to justify it's recent peak, trough, and yesterday's closing trade. These expectations assume that Apple will maintain 3 year median levels for both EBITDA margins and Asset Turnover.
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3, 2, 1: We Have iPhone 3G S Launch!
This morning — and already in many parts of the country — the iPhone 3G S is already being doled out to anxious customers. Despite the bumpy upgrade plan that has been laid ahead of many current iPhone owners, there are still lines at some AT&T stores. Locally, the retail stores have said that first-come-first-served iPhone sales will open at 9AM, after the 7AM pre-order pickups. However here in Denver, after driving past two AT&T retailers with lines of 20-30 outside, I did find one store that was open for business and picked mine up in short order. So a tip if you're on the West coast — go early, and you may find the AT&T store open already, despite a 9AM announced open time. As has been mentioned, upgrades were initially the talk of the town (not in a good way), as pricing was essentially only good for new customers or longtime customers who hadn't upgraded in something close to at least two years. Many of us already on the iPhone bandwagon found ourselves out in the dark, or rather, facing “early upgrade” pricing, which was reminiscent of pre-subsidized iPhone prices. But AT&T lightened up a bit, (possibly to divert some of the negative energy of not allowing tethering or MMS?) and opened up the best pricing model ($199 for 16GB and $299 for 32GB) for those eligible for upgrade from launch (today) through about the September 2009 time frame. So if you stopped paying attention after the initial let down, you may want to recheck that upgrade edibility date and head back in to your local Apple Store or AT&T retailer sooner than later. Let us know how you fared in picking up your new iPhone 3G S today. Did the pre-order go smoothly? Did you wait in line for the new phone? Did your upgrade pricing fall in line with what you expected? Whatever your experience, we hope it's a Happy iPhone Day.
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News: Rogers problems slow Canadian 3G S launch
iLounge editor Jesse David Hollington is on location at the Apple Store in the Eaton Centre in Toronto for the launch of the iPhone 3G S, and reports that technical difficulties on Rogers' end have slowed down the proceedings considerably. Hollington writes, “the Apple Store here at the Eaton Centre opened at 8:00 a.m. with about a dozen people in line with appointments, and about a dozen in another line who didn't make or couldn't…
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'setteB.IT' has pictures of the iPhone 3S S going on sale in Milan, Italy
Posted by Dennis SellersBy Fabio M. Zambelli 'setteB.IT has posted pictures of the iPhone 3S S going on sale in Milan, Italy. However, the high price may keep some customers away.
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The iPhone 3G S arrives
Nobody really expected the lines to be as chaotic as those for the first iPhone or for the iPhone 3G, but the volume of business seems respectable in the early going.
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Blue Microphones Eyeball
I can hear you just fine. Seeing you, on the other hand..Very seldom does a webcamâs microphone play any part in its quality. Theyâre usually adequate--and usually ditched in favor of a real microphone for anything that needs that professional touch. Blue Microphones decided to switch it up with their new Eyeball. Instead of a camera with a small mic attached, itâs a mic with a tiny camera attached. read more
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News: Apple releases iPhone Configuration Utility 2.0
Apple has released iPhone Configuration Utility 2.0 for Mac OS X and Windows. The utility allows enterprise users to create, maintain, and encrypt configuration profiles which can then be used to setup multiple iPhones. Configuration profiles contain âdevice security policies, VPN configuration information, Wi-Fi settings, APN settings, Exchange account settings, mail settings, and certificatesâ that allow the devices to work with enterprise systems.…
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Mac 101: Locking your Mac with a hotkey, like you can with Windows
Filed under: Software, Mac 101One of the things that confused me the most when I switched to the Mac platform was the fact that there's no built-in way to lock the computer manually with a hotkey when walking away from it. This is something that was drilled into me from working in an office full of pranksters where leaving your computer unlocked was virtually a guarantee that you would be hosting a party for all of your co-workers that coming weekend. It turns out that this is an oversight in Mac OS X, and a 3rd party utility is required to be able to lock your computer with a hotkey. For a simple solution I would suggest installing a very basic preferences pane called LockTight. LockTight does exactly what you're looking for: assign a specific hotkey that when pressed will lock your Mac, requiring a password to unlock it if you have it configured to require a password to wake from sleep or screen saver, (which you should). [via Lifehacker]TUAWMac 101: Locking your Mac with a hotkey, like you can with Windows originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Storyist for Mac OS X update adds over two dozen new features
Posted by Dennis SellersSofthing, a developer of creative writing tools for Mac OS X, has updated Storyist, a story development tool for novelists and screenwriters, to version 2.0. With a new look and more than 25 new features, the upgrade offers additional organizational tools, enhanced interoperability with other writing applications, and a more...
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News: Scosche intros KickBack S for iPhone 3G, 3G S
Scosche has introduced its new KickBack S case for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S. Constructed from a combination of polycarbonate and rubber materials, the KickBack S features nubs on the front corners to prevent the screen from touching any surface when laid face-down, rubber protection for the volume and sleep/wake buttons, open access to all other ports and controls, and a hinged kickstand for viewing videos. Scosche's KickBack S for…
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iPhone OS 3G S shaping up as a worldwide hit
Posted by Dennis Sellers Apple's iPhone 3G S went on sale worldwide today—and it's a hit. According to Computerworld, in Paris, several hundred people waited patiently in front of the Orange store on the Champs-Elysées hoping to be among the first in the world to buy the new phone when the store opened at...
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iPhone 3G S Launch
It's launch day and Apple Stores all over the Universe are opening their doors to the iPhone loving masses. We're at the downtown San Francisco Apple Store hanging with the folks waiting in line and picking up our own iPhone 3G S. We'll be updating the photo gallery below as the morning progresses. iPhones are being sold. The guy in all the pictures, that's Adam. He was the first in line here at the downtown San Francisco Apple Store. read more
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News: Apple now selling unlocked iPhones in Italy
Apple has begun direct sales of unlocked phones in Italy, the first time the handset has been offered outside of carrier stores in the country. SetteB.IT reports (Translated Link) that the change was just recently confirmed by employees at the Roma Apple Store, who had previously denied any plans to offer the handsets directly. Macity goes on to explain (Translated Link) that while the phones were offered unlocked through TIM and Vodafone previously,…
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Apple iPhone: AT&T's Tethering to Cost $55?
By John BiggsGruber found some information that the AT&T (T) tethering plan would cost $55 a month and suggests - but cannot confirm - that this will be in addition to the unlimited data plan already in place, potentially hitting the $85 per month for data. I, like him, find this outrageous and can only pray that this number will be more like $55 total.
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iPhone 3G S Launch Day: Photos from 5th Avenue
Filed under: iPhoneGood morning! All day today we'll be updating with reports from iPhone 3G S purchasers around the country, both here and on Twitter. So far the lines seem modest and activation is reportedly going smoothly. Victor notes that AT&T store lines are short where he is and if you are not the primary account holder on your cell plan, you have to go to AT&T anyway to upgrade. Morning schedules and slow subways kept me from the 7 am store open at 5th Avenue (since Apple moved it earlier from 8 am due to AT&T opening its stores at 7), but by 7:30 the line was still active and purchasers were beginning to emerge. NYPD reports that about half the barricaded area was full at 7 am. Gallery: iPhone 3G launch, 5th AveTUAWiPhone 3G S Launch Day: Photos from 5th Avenue originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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News: O2 warns against unsupported tethering
U.K. iPhone carrier O2 has said that it will disconnect any customers found to be using the tethering feature of iPhone OS 3.0 that aren't signed up for one of the company's tethering Bolt-On plans. A number of iPhone users who have installed the 3.0 update have reported that it is possible to use the new tethering solution without singing up for the plan. O2 is planning to roll out its tethering Bolt-On plans for the iPhone 3G and iPhone…
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Apple unleashes iPhone 3G S on well-prepared US public (with video!)
As the international date line swung around to the States and rain finally stopped in NY, a few hundred people lined up outside the Fifth Avenue Apple Store today for Apple's new iPhone, with the those The iLife guys up front descending into the store at 7AM to the sound of applause from the cheery horde of Apple Store employees. It was a far sight from the mayhem of previous launches -- the whole line was able to be contained in the elevated portion to the right of the store, no sidewalk necessary -- but it was still a fairly impressive turnout for a spec-bumped phone and a rainy night. Stand by for video from the launch, and be sure to send in your own launch impressions.Update: Video is after the break!Gallery: Apple unleashes iPhone 3G S on well-prepared publicContinue reading Apple unleashes iPhone 3G S on well-prepared US public (with video!)Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsApple unleashes iPhone 3G S on well-prepared US public (with video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Macsimum review: TuneBoard speaker keyboard a better idea than reality
Posted by Dennis SellersVerbatim's new US$70 TuneBoard Speaker Keyboard is a novel idea, combining a keyboard with a speaker system. Unfortunately, it's not a marriage made in heaven.
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New Template Exchange for FileMakerâs Bento
Bento, the personal database from FileMaker, has launched a service that allows users to share templates they have created. The Template Exchange currently has around a hundred ready-made templates covering a number of topics, with more being added daily. Less well-known than the professional and cross-platform FileMaker, the personal database Bento is more integrated into OS X, capable of accessing Address Book, Mail, and iCal, but also requiring Leopard. Despite having a more narrow focus, Bento has seen continued development since being introduced in January 2008, the most recent example being Bento for iPhone. However, it was Bento 2 for OS X that added the ability to import and export templates. World of Warcraft Character Template The Template Exchange is the logical extension of that feature. Besides user-created templates, FileMaker has added a number of more polished and possibly useful templates, like wine cellar, DVD collection, and vehicle logbook. User-created templates run the gamut from the expected, shopping lists and CD collections, to the obscure, a pencil collection database template. Of course, the point isn't the utilitarian nature of a given template, but that users can now upload their creations and download those of others. This saves the effort of having to create database templates for common uses oneself. While the Template Exchange requires Bento 2, including the trial version, the service itself is free. Now you have no excuse not to organize your pencils.
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News: iPhone 3G S teardown suggests 720p video capabilities
Rapid Repair has posted a teardown of the new iPhone 3G S, revealing chips that the service suggests support 720p video. According to the report, the iPhone 3G S contains a Samsung S5PC100 CPU with PowerVR SGX graphics, capable of running at speeds up to 833 MHz—although it's currently set to run at 600, underclocked in the same fashion that iPhone and iPhone 3G chips were—and powering 720p video playback. Rapid Repair suggests the…
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Plus+ Social Gaming Service for iPhone Launches
Among console gaming fans, there is little doubt that Xbox Live is the current pinnacle of social online gaming. Sharing stats, matchmaking, ranked play, and messaging are all combined in a symphony of interactivity unmatched by the PS3, and certainly not by the Wii. Ngmoco wants to bring some of that social connectivity to iPhone gaming, and has thus launched Plus+. Plus+ is initially launching only on Star Defense, an update to which is now live in the app store with the added features. You can sign up for an account from within Star Defense, and registration is relatively painless. Plus+ is also one way to test out push notifications, if you're looking for more apps that can handle the new iPhone OS 3.0 feature. Services offered via Plus+ are game awards (like achievements or trophies on Xbox or PS3), leaderboards, a friends list, and direct challenges. You can have two types of contacts in Plus+, followers and friends. The names might be familiar if you're a Twitter user, and for good reason: they represent exactly the same types of relationships. Followers are people who've added you, but who you've not added, and Friends are people you've added yourself. Push notifications come in when you complete a challenge map. Once you've lost your base, you have to option to Direct Challenge any of your Plus+ friends, which will send them a push notification making them aware of the fact. You can also issue an open challenge via Twitter. I'm excited for what Plus+ will do for asynchronous multiplayer gaming on the iPhone platform. Hopefully Gameloft, EA, and other major iPhone publishers will follow suit with gaming networks of their own. I have no friends yet, so I can't tell if push notifications are working well. Add me and let's tango, if you're a Star Defense owner. My Plus+ name is in the screenshot.
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Macsimum Migration Kit: Mac banking solutions, part III
Posted by Dennis SellersFor those new to the column, Macsimum Migration Kits round up Mac compatible products for specific industries such as dentistry, real estate, etc. This week we're offering part two of our multi-part round-up of Mac software used for banking – either personally or at/by financial institutions. Part one can be...
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New iPhone goes on sale with less drama
The new iPhone is on sale in the U.S., greeted by much smaller lines and less hoopla than previous models.
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Yamaha's MusicCAST2 wireless distribution system gets one better
Sonos has been sitting pretty at the top of the wireless audio distribution space for quite awhile now. Today Yamaha is fighting back with a totally refreshed (and very Sonos-like) Musiccast2 system that supports up to 32 rooms of WiFi-based distributed audio from sources such as Rhapsody, Internet radio, or tracks stored on your Mac, PC, USB sticks, Bluetooth devices, or networked shares. iTunes support is enabled via a bundled TwonkyMedia Server in the $500 MCX-RC100 Network Music Commander remote control (above) with 3.5-inch LCD, touch-sensitive trackpad, and GUI that displays details such as album art and song information from all your MP3, WMA (no lossless or PRO), AAC (no Apple lossless or FairPlay DRM), FLAC and WAV audio files. To distribute the audio, you'll need a $400 MCX-A300 (amplified, just add speakers) or $400 MCX-P200 (non-amplified for AV connection) Network Music Player placed in each room where audio is desired. The MCX-P200 can also function as a universal IR remote with multiple IR outs to control other devices in the AV rack via IR flashers or the MCX-RC100 remote control. So yeah, it gets expensive, but it's easy and quick and won't require a sledgehammer, wiring, or sheetrocking skills. Our only reservation is with Yamaha's choice of straight-up 2.4GHz 802.11b/g to link the audio compared to the rock-solid, customized-802.11n mesh created by Sonos -- nobody wants a microwave to harsh their mellow, dig? More component pics after the break.Continue reading Yamaha's MusicCAST2 wireless distribution system gets one betterFiled under: Household, Portable AudioYamaha's MusicCAST2 wireless distribution system gets one better originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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News: iPhone 3G S unboxing and comparison gallery online
iLounge has obtained a new iPhone 3G S, and has posted its new gallery of iPhone 3G S unboxing and comparison photos. Check back throughout the day for additional details on the third-generation iPhone. ...
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News: Rogers offers iPhone 3G S discounts to prior iPhone users
Rogers Wireless has announced a set of iPhone 3G S discounts that it will offer to certain prior iPhone customers. For customers who bought an iPhone 3G between July 11 and Sept. 30, 2008, and with an average monthly spend of at least $100, Rogers is cutting $500 off the cost of an iPhone 3G S, bringing the prices down to $199 and $299 for the 16GB and 32GB models, respectively. For customers that bought an iPhone between July 11 and Dec. 31 2008…
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Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News
Financial reforms snag non-banks. Obama wants industrial loan companies [ILCs], firms which face less scrutiny than banks but can still offer credit cards, make loans, etc., to register as bank-holding companies and be subject to stricter regulation. For ILCs like Target (TGT), Harley-Davidson (HOG), Pitney Bowes (PBI) and dozens of others that routinely pitch loans and other financial products, bank-holding status could potentially be so restrictive that the firms will opt instead to give up their ILC status altogether, closing down another source of consumer credit. Also facing a regulatory problem is General Electric (GE), whose GE Capital will almost certainly be classed as systemically important. Since tighter regulations would be applied to GE as a whole, the shift could potentially force a spin off of the capital unit. SEC dives into dark pools. SEC's Schapiro is concerned trading on private electronic markets could present 'emerging risks,' and may require firms to disclose more information about their transactions. The lack of transparency in these so-called 'dark pools' could promote price fluctuations and give some traders an unfair advantage, said Schapiro, and "the commission will be taking a serious look at what regulatory actions may be warranted." EU leaders agree on supervision. Wrapping up a summit, EU leaders agreed to tighten financial supervision, create three pan-European watchdogs to help prevent another global economic crisis and to establish a new European Systemic Risk Board to monitor risks to stability. Lawmakers stopped short of giving the new regulators the power to force national governments to bail out companies. Jose Manuel Barroso's bid for a second five-year term as president of the EU's executive European Commission received unanimous support. Merrill trio discussed buyback. Three former Merrill Lynch executives approached Bank of America (BAC) CEO Ken Lewis to discuss buying back some or all of their old company, but were turned down. The trio - made up of Dan Tully, former Merrill CEO; Launny Steffens, former head of Merrill's private client business; and Winthrop Smith Jr., son of one of Merrill's co-founders - met with Lewis two months ago to float the idea. Switzerland mulls bank shrinkage. Switzerland's central bank is examining whether to force banks like UBS (UBS) and Credit Suisse (CS) to shrink down in order to limit risks imposed by their size. "There can be no more taboos, given our experiences of the last two years," said one official, and the bank could impose "direct and indirect measures to limit [large banks'] size." FDA approves Novartis genetic drug. The FDA approved the sale of a Novartis (NVS) drug called Ilaris, the company's first drug in its push to focus on the genetic triggers of disease. As opposed to blockbuster drugs marketed to millions of patients, Ilaris treats a rare disorder affecting only a few thousand people worldwide, and represents a shift in the industry towards developing drugs for niche diseases through genetics-focused research. Scrushy slammed with $2.88B fine. A judge ordered Richard Scrushy, former chairman and CEO of HealthSouth Corp. (HLS), to pay a staggering $2.88B in damages for helping to artificially inflate HealthSouth's earnings for at least six years through an accounting scam uncovered in 2003. The civil suit was brought by shareholders and the judgment against Scrushy appears to be the largest financial penalty ever levied against a single executive. Alcatel-Lucent, H-P team up. Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) signed a ten-year partnership to develop and market communications and computing products. As part of the deal, Alcatel-Lucent will outsource its IT infrastructure to Hewlett-Packard, saving the company about €750M ($1.05B) and transferring around 1,000 employees to Hewlett-Packard in the process. FCC reviews cellphone exclusivity deals. The FCC has begun to investigate wireless handset exclusivity arrangements such as AT&T's (T) deal with the iPhone (AAPL) or Sprint's (S) deal to offer the Pre (PALM). The investigation comes in response to lawmakers' concerns that the deals may be hurting consumers and distorting industry competition. New iPhone and more competition. Apple (AAPL) releases a new iPhone today, hoping to lure customers with the promise of faster speed and more features as the smartphone market grows increasingly crowded with offerings from Research in Motion (RIMM - see earnings below), Palm (PALM) and others. An older version of the iPhone is now selling for $99, half the original price, which could boost iPhone sales to 18M this year and 28M next year. Tweaking Libor. In order to keep Libor as representative of borrowing costs as possible, the British Bankers' Association has started letting banks outside London contribute quotes. The change could increase the number of lower-rated institutions included in the Libor panel, potentially driving up the average cost of borrowing money. Libor is used as a price reference on around $350T of financial contracts worldwide. Jobless claims. Initial Jobless Claims came in at 608K vs. consensus of 604K. Claims from the prior week were revised to 605K from 601K. Continuing claims fell by 130K to 6.69M. Leading indicators improve. Conference Board's Leading Indicators rose 1.2% in May, vs. +1% consensus, the second increase in as many months. Vendor performance, interest rate spread, real money supply, stock prices, consumer expectations, and building permits all made positive contributions to the index. Philly Fed outlook surges up. Philly Fed's Business Outlook came in at -2.2 in June, up from -22.6 in May and the highest since Sep. 08, which was the only month out of the last 19 that the index was positive. The six-month outlook surged by 12.6 points to 60.1 - close to a 15-year high. The survey noted "declines in the region's manufacturing sector diminished significantly this month. Indicators for general activity, new orders, and shipments are suggesting steadier levels of activity, in contrast with the series of continuous large declines suggested in previous surveys." Earnings: Thursday After Close Research In Motion (RIMM): FQ1 EPS of $0.98 beats by $0.04. Revenue of $3.42B (+52.7%) in line. Sees FQ2 EPS of $0.94-1.03, in line, and revenue of $3.45-$3.7B. (PR) Today's MarketsOverseas markets moved higher Friday and futures are up in tandem as stocks try to stage a late-week comeback - but there's still a ways to go.
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iMac or MacBook Pro—when I upgrade, which route should I take?â¨
Posted by Dennis SellersFor years now my main computer has been an iMac. I also keep a MacBook on hand for the times when I travel. However, the next time I upgrade my equipment (which, alas, may be a while—times are tight for us all) I'm thinking of going with one computer: a...
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iPhone Software, Hardware and Carrier: 2 Out of 3 Ain't Bad
The Apple-focused blogosphere is positively hopping this week, and it's all about the new iPhone 3G S and new iPhone OS 3.0 -- with a little sprinkle of AT&T action thrown in. Early reviews have been largely positive about the new 3G S, pegging it as a evolutionary upgrade rather than anything revolutionary. As for the new operating system that's available to existing iPhone owners, most everyone seems pleased, too. As for AT&T, well, you might think the company could get at least a little love.
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Microsoft looks to give MSN fresh wings
Microsoft is testing a revamped version of its MSN home page in France that features fewer channels, more video, and a direct connection to a user's Hotmail in-box.(Credit: Microsoft) Although most of the discussion of Microsoft's online business has been around Bing, Microsoft is also working ...
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Info needed on travel agency solutions for the Mac
Posted by Dennis SellersOur next Macsimum Migration Kit will look at Mac products used by travel agencies. If you use or know of such goodies, drop us a line (dsellers@macsimumnews.com) by Wednesday, June 24.
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Intermap Technologies launches apps for iPhone, iPod touch
Posted by Dennis Sellers has announced the availability of two initial AccuTerra map applications, Yosemite National Park Lite and the San Francisco Bay Area, for the iPhone and iPod touch. They're available on the Apple App Store
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Article: Editorial: Why No Lines at iPhone 3G S's Launch is Good For Apple, and You
People in certain countries—konnichiwa, Japan!—seem to love lining up for product launches. Elsewhere, not so much. The United States is somewhere in the middle: there are undoubtably people who get a kick out of sitting in makeshift chairs in the rain, pushing their way through Wal-Mart doors, or in some other way boldly staking their claim to be “first.” Except in Japan, where line-waiting is almost something of an art, complete…
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Apple iPod Shuffle
The new shuffle is smaller than a pack of gum.If youâre a control freak, youâre going to hate the new shuffle. Skip this review and go read about something else. And for those of you addicted to your killer third-party headphones, youâll also want to skip this one. But if youâre just looking for a music player thatâs simple, affordable, and portable to the point that youâll forget itâs in your pocket, well then, read on.read more
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iPhone 3G S fizzles out for global retail
What a difference 18 months makes, eh? The relative short line for today's iPhone 3G S launch at Apple's flagship Regent Street store in London could be attributed to any number of factors: the economy, the steep cost of upgrade for iPhone 3G owners, or the fact that Apple allowed for advanced iPhone 3G S orders with home delivery. Or maybe people just aren't willing to wait in line for a bump in speed, improved graphics, and video recording. We wouldn't call it apathy but the iPhone halo doesn't seem as shiny beneath a spotlight now shared with Android and the new Pre. Regardless, the iPhone 3G S is now on sale in the UK and a few more European countries with North America up next after a few degrees of the Earth's rotation.[images courtesy of Richard Lai and mrgeoffb]Filed under: CellphonesiPhone 3G S fizzles out for global retail originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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iPhone 3G S launch day live blog
Our live coverage of the first day of iPhone 3G S sales.
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Strategery
It's a rainbow-colored arms race in a hexagonal world.Fans of the board game Risk will feel right at home in Strategery. In each turn-based match you battle four opponents (any mix of computer-controlled players and nearby humans you pass your device to) to control a hexagonal map. read more
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Carnegie Mellon develops Java programming tools
Posted by Dennis SellersResearchers at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science have developed two new tools to help computer programmers select from among thousands of options within the application programming interfaces (APIs) that are used to write applications in Java.
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RIMM Is on a Quest to Remain Competitive
Research in Motion (RIMM) has been feeling pressure as of late from competitors such as Apple (AAPL), Palm (PALM) and Nokia (NOK) as they are crowding into the smart phone market. Yesterday's earnings show that Research in Motion is still strong and remains at least a decent competitor. Earnings per share were expected at $0.94 per share vs. the actual of $1.12 and adjusted at $0.98 and revenues of 3.42 billion vs. the expectation of 3.41 billion. However, the real question will be how successful will Palm's Pre and Apple's new iPhone 3GS be. In aftermarket trade, Research in Motion moved down fairly substantially to the mid $72 level. Reasons for this may include an expectation of much better results than reported or maybe investors are finally realizing that the move from $35 per share on March 9 to the $86 handle just a few days ago was a little much. Sometimes beating expectations just isn't enough when formidable competitors are stocked with heavy ammunition.
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Mac OS Ken: 06.19.2009
Macworld UK Runs Down Reviews of the iPhone 3G S / MacNN: Analsysts See 500,000 to 700,000 3G S Units Sold This Weekend / MacNN: Softbank Forms Lines for iPhone 3G S Pre-Orders / Apple Retail to Carry iPhones in Canada for First Time / ChangeWave: Interest in iPhone 3G S and Palm Pre Comes at BlackBerryâs Expense / iLounge: Some iPod Touch Owners Hit Wi-Fi Issues After iPhone OS 3.0 Install / iLounge: iPhone OS 3.0 Bricking Some iPhones and iPod Touches / iPhone OS 3.0 Adds Auto-Authentication for AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspots / iPhone OS 3.0 Brings Google Stree View and âFindâ Feature to iPod Touch