Friday, December 31, 2010

Ten ways I'll use Apple products to have more fun in 2011

Instead, I've written a list of things that I can do using my Apple products to make my life even more enjoyable than it already is. ...


Read more at: http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/31/ten-ways-ill-use-apple-products-to-have-more-fun-in-2011/

Apple's iPad: Disruptive product of the year

But I can say with certainty that Apple's iPad was the most disruptive. My iPad is usually beside me in the car. Beyond the iPad's well-chronicled ...


Read more at: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-20026877-64.html

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Apple Could Buy Netflix -- but Why Bother?

By Anders Bylund | More Articles Gleacher & Co. analyst Brian Marshall sat down to do some math this week and came away with two conclusions: Apple (Nasdaq: ...


Read more at: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2010/12/30/apple-could-buy-netflix-but-why-bother.aspx

Forget Android, Apple iPad Will Do Even Better in 2011: 10 Reasons Why

But when it's all said and done, it will be Apple's iPad that will have the best year of all. If 2010 was the year of anything in the technology industry, ...


Read more at: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Forget-Android-Apple-iPad-Will-Do-Even-Better-in-2011-10-Reasons-Why-566366/

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Apple's iPad 2 rumored to have USB port

by Joe Aimonetti With the bulk of the holiday shopping buzz dying down, rumors of Apple's new iPad 2 have sprung to life. The most recent rumor, ...


Read more at: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20026796-1.html

McAfee: Smartphones, Apple top '11 crime targets

As for hardware, mobile devices (particularly those used on corporate networks), Internet TV platforms like Google TV, and devices running Apple operating ...


Read more at: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-20026667-83.html?part=rss&subj=TheSocial

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Suit Against Apple Alleges Privacy Breaches By Apps

Here's a bit of a sticky situation: Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that they are allowing apps and ad partners to identify specific users ...


Read more at: http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/28/suit-against-apple-alleges-privacy-breaches-by-apps/

Apple's next-gen iPad to have three models, including CDMA - rumor

By Sam Oliver In addition to the existing Wi-Fi-only and UMTS models, Apple's forthcoming second-generation iPad will also have a third, Verizon-compatible ...


Read more at: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/28/apples_next_gen_ipad_to_have_three_models_including_cdma_rumor.html

Monday, December 27, 2010

Microsoft Won`t Beat Apple In the Tablet Market: 10 Reasons Why

Microsoft can try all it wants to beat Apple in the tablet space, but it will first need to find a way to beat the iPad. As other companies, like JooJoo, ...


Read more at: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Microsoft-Wont-Beat-Apple-In-the-Tablet-Market-10-Reasons-Why-824025/

Financial Times names Steve Jobs Person of the Year

The magazine has given Apple CEO Steve Jobs the top spot for 2010, citing the amazing success of the iPhone 4, Beatles deal for iTunes, and iPad. ...


Read more at: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/financial-times-names-steve-jobs-person-of-the-year/?news=123

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Why 2011 Isn't 1995 For Apple

It effectively ended the design lead Apple had for 11 years in personal computers. From then on Microsoft had both the thought leadership and the market ...


Read more at: http://www.businessinsider.com/why-2011-isnt-1995-for-apple-2010-12

Pirate Apple App Store Innovates With 'Reverse BitTorrent'

Hackulous, the community dedicated to the cracking of Apple DRM and the indexing of unprotected software for iPhone, iPod and iPad, has announced some ...


Read more at: http://torrentfreak.com/pirate-apple-app-store-innovates-with-reverse-bittorrent-101226/

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Skype to Bring Video Chat to Apple Devices by January 2011?

Get ready, Appleâ€"the exclusivity of your company's FaceTime video-chatting service for the iPhone might soon be drawing to a close. ...


Read more at: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2374720,00.asp

Financial Times taps Jobs as Person of the Year

Saying this year's unveiling of the iPad "capped the most remarkable comeback in modern business history," the FT noted Apple's Jobs-led bounce-back from ...


Read more at: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20026605-37.html

Friday, December 24, 2010

Financial Times taps Jobs as Person of the Year

Saying this year's unveiling of the iPad "capped the most remarkable comeback in modern business history," the FT noted Apple's Jobs-led bounce-back from ...


Read more at: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20026605-37.html

Apple iPad Cases Suggest Camera, Larger Speaker

A new line of Apple iPad cases spark rumors of an updated version of the tablet, with a camera and larger speaker. Online retailer Alibaba.com issued ...


Read more at: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Midmarket/Apple-iPad-Cases-Suggest-Camera-Larger-Speaker-191260/

Thursday, December 23, 2010

The Core of the Coming Apple App Store

By ROY FURCHGOTT You may have heard that after the first of the year Apple is opening an apps store, which may have caused you to yawn, “Don't they already ...


Read more at: http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/23/the-core-of-the-coming-apple-app-store/

President Obama cites Steve Jobs as the รข€œAmerican dreamรข€

During a White House press conference yesterday, President Obama brought up Apple CEO Steve Jobs by name as a representation of the American dream. ...


Read more at: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/president-obama-cites-steve-jobs-as-the-american-dream/?news=123

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Apple's Remote App Gets an Update With AirPlay Support

Apple TV is getting interesting this year, and the recent iOS Remote App update definitely kicks it up a bit. With the recent hacks that we've been seeing, ...


Read more at: http://www.ismashphone.com/2010/12/apples-remote-app-gets-an-update-with-airplay-support.html

Microsoft Seen Working With ARM On Tablets

By PARMY OLSON Could this be the key to Microsoft's battle plans against Apple and Google for the tablet market? The Redmond, Wash-based company is gearing ...


Read more at: http://blogs.forbes.com/parmyolson/2010/12/22/microsoft-seen-working-with-arm-on-tablets/?boxes=Homepagechannels

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Why did Apple remove a Wikileaks app from its store?

Over the weekend, I noticed that a Wikileaks app became available in the Apple store for $1.99 a pop. Wonder how long that's gonna last, I thought. ...


Read more at: http://www.boingboing.net/2010/12/21/why-did-apple-remove.html

Apple removes controversial WikiLeaks software from iPhone App Store

It sold for $1.99, and was originally approved by Apple and made available for sale on the App Store on Dec. 17. Though Apple has not formally given a ...


Read more at: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/21/apple_removes_controversial_wikileaks_software_from_iphone_app_store.html

Monday, December 20, 2010

Apple launches iAd Producer

Apple has announced the release of iAd Producer, a tool that can be used by publishers to simplify the creation of campaigns for the company's iAd mobile ...


Read more at: http://www.macworld.com/article/156551/2010/12/iad_producer.html

Apple in 2011: 10 things to expect

However, through existing Apple announcements, the company's previous form and some cunning and incisive guesswork, we can be pretty sure we'll see the ...


Read more at: http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/apple-in-2011-10-things-to-expect-916835

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Report: Leaky Android, Apple Iphone Apps

Now it looks like Apple iPhone apps are just as guilty, if not worse. According to a study of 101 mobile applications conducted by the Wall Street Journal, ...


Read more at: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2374531,00.asp

Apple iPad to Lead Android in Tablet Market in 2012

Google Android tablets will comprise 39 percent of the tablet market by 2012, nearing Apple's 44 percent iPad share. The trend mirrors how Android handsets ...


Read more at: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Desktops-and-Notebooks/Apple-iPad-to-Lead-Android-in-Tablet-Market-in-2012-193204/

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Four Arrested, One Guilty in a Related Insider Trading Probe

Authorities arrested four people charged of leaking confidential data about tech companies to hedge funds, including preemptive information on Apple Inc.'s ...


Read more at: http://www.financialfeed.net/four-arrested-one-guilty-in-a-related-insider-trading-probe/851251/

Amid jeers, James denies being afraid of Big Apple

By MARC BERMAN James denied before last night's romp over the Knicks he chickened out of taking his talents to Broadway because he was afraid of its bright ...


Read more at: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/lebron_the_brave_oZTyQVSmHrg8iaov5PXbDK

Friday, December 17, 2010

Apple adds children's picture books to the iBookstore

Yesterday Apple gave publishers the ability to add illustrated books to the iBookstore, and today Children's picture books make an appearance on the store. ...


Read more at: http://www.macgasm.net/2010/12/17/apple-adds-childrens-picture-books-ibookstore/

Apple expected to lead tablet market through at least 2011

Apple should have the majority of the tablet market for at least all of 2011, JPMorgan analyst Mark Moskowitz said on Friday. Starting from an estimated ...


Read more at: http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/12/17/jpmorgan.says.ipad.to.have.61pc.share.in.2011/

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Silicon Valley culture ripe for insider trading

Even a company like Apple Inc, renowned for its obsession with secrecy, was not safe from well placed leakers looking to peddle their information. ...


Read more at: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BF5WP20101217

Market share dilemma: iPads and PCs belong together?

by Erica Ogg Apple iPad, Galaxy Tab, Dell Streak, and iPod Touch. Should any of these be considered a PC? Is an iPad a PC? Depends on who you ask. ...


Read more at: http://news.cnet.com/8301-31021_3-20025824-260.html

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

As corporate interest in tablets spikes, Apple's iPad remains tops

By Slash Lane A new survey has found a "corporate explosion" of interest in tablets, with the potential market for Apple's iPad doubling in the first ...


Read more at: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/15/as_corporate_interest_in_tablets_spikes_apples_ipad_remains_tops.html

Apple launches first iAd for iPad: Tron Legacy

... for the first time you will be able to send email right form the Ad. According to Advertising Age there are more than 125 million Apple mobile devices ...


Read more at: http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/apple-launches-first-iad-for-ipad-tron-legacy-20101215/

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Five men rob Apple Store in Greenwich, CT

by David Quilty (RSS feed) on Dec 14th 2010 at 8:30PM Apple Store burglars have struck again, this time in Greenwich, Connecticut. ...


Read more at: http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/14/apple-store-robbed-in-greenwich-ct/

Microsoft's new slates looking to take a bite out of Apple iPad

Bilton said unnamed sources described the Samsung device as “similar in size and shape to the Apple iPad, although it is not as thin. ...


Read more at: http://www.appolicious.com/finance/articles/4357-microsofts-new-slates-looking-to-take-a-bite-out-of-apple-ipad

Monday, December 13, 2010

Report: Apple Bidding on Nortel 3G, 4G Patents

Apple and Google are two companies that may be involved in an auction of former telecom giant Nortel's patent assets, a portfolio that contains more than ...


Read more at: http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/report_apple_bidding_on_nortel_3g_4g_patents/

Judge dismisses Paul Allen's patent suit against Apple, Google, others

AOL, Apple, Google and Yahoo were the only companies said to have allegedly violated all four patents. In late October, Google and Yahoo asked Pechman to ...


Read more at: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9200940/Judge_dismisses_Paul_Allen_s_patent_suit_against_Apple_Google_others

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Jailbreak "detection" API now gone from iOS 4.2

By Chris Foresman | Last updated December 12, 2010 7:00 PM Apple has apparently dropped access to a jailbreak detection API first added to iOS 4.0 this past ...


Read more at: http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2010/12/jailbreak-detection-api-mysteriously-disappears-in-ios-42.ars

Apple Ditching Nvidia to Pair With AMD Instead?

Right now Apple's main graphics dancing partner for its MacBooks is Nvidia, which does the pixel pushing for the entire line. While the 13-inch models ...


Read more at: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/macbook-pro-radeon-mcp-gpu,11781.html

Saturday, December 11, 2010

iPad 2 heats up as Apple's latest secret bun in the oven

The continual flow of supposed details regarding the second generation iPad has left some to wonder whether Apple can keep a secret anymore. ...


Read more at: http://www.beatweek.com/news/7769-ipad-2-heats-up-as-apples-latest-secret-bun-in-the-oven/

Dual-camera Apple iPad on way - start lining up outside those stores now

Apple's iPad suppliers are gearing up for a new round of production in early 2011, sources said Friday, with one saying the product will be a revamp of the ...


Read more at: http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2010/12/11/2010-12-11_dualcamera_ipad_on_way__start_lining_up.html

Friday, December 10, 2010

Report: Apple preparing new slimmer, camera-toting iPad

Is Apple working on a smaller iPad table with a built-in camera? So reports Reuters. Asian manufacturers say the tablet could ship early next year. ...


Read more at: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/12/report-apple-preparing-new-slimmer-camera-toting-ipad-.html

Apple reveals best-selling, trending iTunes content, apps of 2010

By Josh Ong Apple on Thursday released "Best of 2010" and "Top Sellers" lists for iTunes content in 2010 and highlighted the range of functionality of App ...


Read more at: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/10/apple_reveals_best_selling_trending_itunes_content_apps_of_2010.html

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Costco confirms it will stop selling Apple products

The Seattle Times says the split is mutual, and notes that unlike some of the deals made with other large-scale Apple resellers, Costco was never allowed to ...


Read more at: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20025230-37.html

Apple Introduces 90-Second iTunes Song Previews

by John Biggs on December 9, 2010 While it won't help you listen to John Cage's 4:44, you can now listen to most of Blitzkrieg Bop (2:12) and all of Napalm ...

Read more at: http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/12/09/apple-introduces-90-second-itunes-song-previews/

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Apple posts update for MacBook Air display

by Erica Ogg Apple today made a move to resolve some display problems that popped up among some of the first buyers of the redesigned MacBook Air. ...

Read more at: http://news.cnet.com/8301-31021_3-20025096-260.html

Apple Blows Through a Blizzard of Competition

Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL) share prices could have been impacted by bad news this past week. Android's making serious inroads into the mobile market, ...


Read more at: http://www.macnewsworld.com/story/Apple-Blows-Through-a-Blizzard-of-Competition-71400.html

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Danish newspaper protests App Store censorship

by David Quilty (RSS feed) on Dec 7th 2010 at 8:30PM According to The Mac Observer, Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet isn't too happy with Apple's App Store ...


Read more at: http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/07/danish-newspaper-protests-app-store-censorship/

The Apple Gamble

Some major publishers are currently facing off against Apple over iPad apps for their publications, and I think I know who the winner will be. ...

Read more at: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2373922,00.asp

Monday, December 6, 2010

Android activation pace hits a plateau below Apple's iOS

That compares with 230000 iOS devices per day, as reported by Apple back in September. Android's activation growth is less than 8 percent higher than the ...

Read more at: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/06/android_activation_pace_hits_a_plateau_below_apples_ios.html

Apple targeting Dec. 13 launch of Mac App Store - rumor

By Sam Oliver A new rumor claims Apple plans to launch its upcoming Mac App Store for Snow Leopard ahead of schedule and in time for Christmas, on Monday, ...

Read more at: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/06/apple_targeting_dec_13_launch_of_mac_app_store_rumor.html

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Update: Galaxy Tab sales hit 1M mark

The larger 9.7-inch screen Apple iPad tablet hit the 1 million sold mark just one month after going on sale in April. Nonetheless, the Samsung sales results ...












Read more at: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9199678/Update_Galaxy_Tab_sales_hit_1M_mark?taxonomyId=15

Friday, December 3, 2010

Apple hits a wall with publishers over subscription deal

In its quest to finally offer subscriptions through the App Store, rumor has it Apple's deal with publications isn't getting any takers. ...

Read more at: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apple-hits-a-wall-with-publishers-over-subscription-deal/?news=123

Apple won't allow demos, trials, betas on Mac App Store

By Sam Oliver Apple this week provided more information to developers regarding its forthcoming Mac App Store, and informed them that, unlike on iOS, ...

Read more at: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/03/apple_wont_allow_demos_trials_betas_on_mac_app_store.html

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Christian Leaders Protest Apple's Removal of 'Anti-Gay' App

By KI MAE HEUSSNER It's been said that Apple products are instruments of the divine, but it seems that some religious leaders think the tech company is on ...

Read more at: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/christian-leaders-protest-apples-decision-pull-anti-gay/story?id=12294789

In battle of iPad vs. Android-based Galaxy Tab, 85% prefer Apple

By Neil Hughes A new consumer poll pitting the Samsung Galaxy Tab against the iPad discovered that an overwhelming majority -- 85 percent -- prefer Apple's ...

Read more at: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/02/in_battle_of_ipad_vs_android_based_galaxy_tab_85_prefer_apple.html

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Google E-Book Service Launching to Challenge Amazon, Apple

Google will launch its online bookstore soon to rival Amazon Kindle electronic reader, Apple iBooks for the iPhone and iPad and Barnes Noble's Nook ...

Read more at: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Search-Engines/Google-Ebook-Service-Launching-to-Challenge-Amazon-Apple-740641/

Apple pulls anti-gay application from App Store

by Steven Mostyn - Dec 1 2010, 11:30 With noses still out of joint due to the recent Android Magasinet furore, Apple's App Store is back in the news after a ...

Read more at: http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/201048/6490/Apple-pulls-anti-gay-application-from-App-Store