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Windows Phone 7 Fails To Halt Microsoft's Mobile Slide

2011-03-08T10:48:00.001-08:00

New data shows Redmond slipping farther behind Apple and Google despite recent launch of its new smartphone OS.Despite the buzz surrounding its launch of the Windows Phone 7 OS last November, Microsoft continues to fall farther behind rivals Apple and Google in the smartphone market, according to data released Monday.Microsoft's share of U.S.

2011 will be the Year of the iPad Clone

2011-02-24T08:18:00.001-08:00

David Pogue wrote for The New York Times. "It's an old pattern by now. Phase 1: Apple introduces some new gadget. The bloggers and the industry tell us why it'll fail. Phase 2: It goes on sale. The public goes nuts for it. Phase 3: Every company and its brother gets to work on a copycat," "It happened with the iMac and the iPhone. Now the iPad

Boonana Removal Tool from SecureMac

2010-11-01T08:08:00.001-07:00

Mac OS X, including Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6), the latest version of OS X. The trojan horse, trojan.osx.boonana.a, is spreading through social networking sites, including Facebook, disguised as a video. The trojan is currently appearing as a link in messages on social networking sites with the subject "Is this you in this video?" When a user clicks the infected link, the trojan

The next iLife app: FaceTime iChat?

2010-10-13T07:33:00.001-07:00

Dennis Sellers writes for Macsimum News: "The online scuttlebutt says iLife 2011 is coming very soon, dropping iDVD and adding a new app," "I think that's about right, and I think that new app may be a hybrid of FaceTime and iChat. (FaceChat? iTime? Naw, Apple will probably just call it FaceTime.)""Right now FaceTime only works iPhone 4/iPod touch to iPhone 4/iPod touch.

Google Launches New Site for Google TV

2010-10-04T12:51:00.001-07:00

Google has launched a new site for its upcoming Google TV product which takes you through a tour of the features http://www.google.com/tv/

10 Ways People Are Using the iPad to Create Content

2010-10-04T12:47:00.001-07:00

The funny thing is, you still see people talking about the iPad being only for consumption. I don't think it'll ever end. Full article at http://www.businessinsider.com/ipad-creative-2010-10?slop=1

Little known iTunes 10 benefit…

2010-09-09T12:44:00.001-07:00

You can now plug in someone else's iOS device and listen to their music on iTunes 10 without the Enable "manual sync mode" option. How'd we miss that? Thanks Jonathan! Oh, and now you can take your music via your iOS device to your locked down work computer running iTunes 10 as well. Report by 9to5mac at http://www.9to5mac.com/24861/little-known-itunes-10-benefit

PC Mag - Readers' Choice Awards 2010

2010-09-09T11:10:00.001-07:00

Our yearly survey reveals just who PCMag readers love-and who they don't-in the world of technology products. Almost 20,000 of you told us your choices for the best across 13 categories, from phones and computers to ISPs and media players. We break it down for you with picks for Readers' Laptop - Apple's laptopsDesktop - Apple's desktopCell Phones on AT&T - Apple iphonesNetwork

Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.4 and Security Update 2010-00

2010-06-15T14:25:00.001-07:00

Apple today released Mac OS X 10.6.4, the fourth maintenance update for Snow Leopard, via Software Update. The update offers a number of fixes implemented since the release of Mac OS X 10.6.3 in late March. For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4150.For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://

Surprise Mac mini update: unibody case, HDMI, 320M graphics

2010-06-15T08:45:00.001-07:00

Apple rolled out a relatively major update to the Mac mini. The little headless Mac now comes in a unibody aluminum enclosure like its notebook brethren, and sports a new HDMI port, SD card slot, and improved graphics performance. With the new casing, the mini is 7.7 inch square and only 1.4 inches thick, including an integrated power supply. This is down from 6.5 inches square and

Safari 5 tested: Chrome, Opera still have JavaScript edge

2010-06-10T10:18:00.001-07:00

Apple released the latest major version of its Web browser, Safari 5, earlier this week. Along with several new features—one of them somewhat controversial—the update was said to pack a number of performance improvements, including DNS pre-fetching and optimizations to Safari's Nitro JavaScript engine. "Safari continues to lead the pack in performance," Apple SVP of worldwide

iPad gives Apple 11.5% of Japanese portable computing

2010-06-10T09:38:00.000-07:00

Apple's strong Japanese iPad launch may have given it a large piece of the entire local computer market, analysts at BCN discovered today. If the tablet is counted as a computer, it would almost triple Apple's market share in Japan from 3.5 percent in April to 11.5 percent in May. The spike would help Apple overtake Sony's 9.3 percent and make it the fourth largest computer company on the

TextCrypt encrypts instant messages, Facebook posts

2010-06-04T23:07:00.083-07:00

SubRosaSoft has released TextCrypt, a security utility designed to protect communication. The software uses a Rijndael AES-128 algorithm to encrypt information sent through instant messages, e-mail, or social networking sites such as Facebook.... Facebook - Encryption - Advanced

Google alters WebM to make it safer against patent lawsuits

2010-06-04T23:07:00.081-07:00

Google today changed the license for its WebM video standard to help shelter users against possible patent lawsuits. It's now been reworded to only deny access to the patents themselves in the event of a lawsuit shutting them down. Previously, the license would have cut off all rights,

Google Goggles finally reaching iPhone soon

2010-06-04T23:07:00.079-07:00

Google project lead Shailesh Nalawadi today told those at the Augmented Reality Event that Google Goggles will reach the iPhone "soon." He didn't elaborate on when this would arrive or in which app but suggested it was finally close to release. The company had teased the prospect of

Microsoft CEO hopes to reenter phone market, disputes PC shift

2010-06-04T23:07:00.077-07:00

At All Things Digital, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer admitted having fallen behind in the mobile business, but expressed a hope of reentering the market with its upcoming products. He also took issue with comments by Steve Jobs on the shift away from PCs. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

Apple rewards elementary school students' excitement for iPad

2010-06-04T23:07:00.075-07:00

Thirteen fifth-grade students in Florida were given free iPads by Apple, and could appear in a forthcoming advertising campaign after they were photographed excitedly eyeing the company's new hardware. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

Apple's current iPad software won't allow iPhone tethering

2010-06-04T23:07:00.073-07:00

When AT&T customers in the U.S. finally have access to tethering on their iPhone, it won't work with Apple's iPad due to software limitations, not AT&T policy. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

Apple hanging Moscone Center banners for WWDC 2010 [u]

2010-06-04T23:07:00.071-07:00

Apple has started preparing San Francisco's Moscone Center with banners for its Worldwide Developers Conference being held next week [Updated Friday with more photos]. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

Apple highlights interactive capabilities of HTML5

2010-06-04T23:07:00.069-07:00

Apple this week posted a new section on its website, showing off the abilities of HTML5 in a standards based browser such as Safari, including interactive videos and photos. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

iPad news advertisements command 5 times more than Web ads

2010-06-04T23:07:00.067-07:00

Advertising on print publications repurposed for Apple's iPad draws a fee up to five times more than buying placement on the same content provider's website. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

The iPad And Dreamliner Economy

2010-06-04T23:07:00.065-07:00

Apple isn't the only innovator. From the heartland to the golden gate, American industry is alive with innovation from Caterpillar to Cisco. [ Full story from Forbes.com Business Technology News ]

Obama shelves trip to Indonesia, Australia

2010-06-04T23:07:00.063-07:00

President Barack Obama has abruptly scrapped a trip to Indonesia and Australia for the second time this year, as he grapples with the calamitous oil spill at home. The president informed both countries' leaders of the change in plans in Thursday night phone... Barack Obama - Indonesia - Australia - United States - [ Full story from SFGate: Top News Stories ]

AT&T customers grumbling about data plans

2010-06-04T23:07:00.061-07:00

AT&T Inc.'s decision to scrap unlimited data plans for new customers has prompted a backlash from bloggers and subscribers like Danette Collins. "As soon as I can get out of the AT&T plan, I'll switch to Verizon," said Collins, a finance and operations... Verizon - AT&T - IPhone - Apple - [ Full story from SFGate: Top News Stories ]

Set Up a Virtual KVM

2010-06-04T23:07:00.059-07:00

You can share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between a Mac and a Windows PC—for free. [ Full story from Extremetech ]

iWeb Themes Park releases five new templates

2010-06-04T23:07:00.057-07:00

These new third-party themes for Apple's WYSIWYG Web editor are focused mostly on various business uses, from real estate to general sales and service. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Opinion: With security, it's not the OS, it's the user

2010-06-04T23:07:00.055-07:00

Who's got the safest operating system? Apple, Google, Microsoft? According to one security expert, what really matters is who's using the OS. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Customize your Google search page

2010-06-04T23:07:00.053-07:00

Google will now let users add personal photos to the background of the traditionally minimalist search page. [ Full story from Macworld ]

ComScore: Social networking big on mobile

2010-06-04T23:07:00.051-07:00

U.S. residents have significantly increased their use of mobile phones to access sites and online applications in the past year, according to comScore. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Slacker Radio 2.0 adds song-caching feature

2010-06-04T23:07:00.049-07:00

A major upgrade to this customizable, personalized streaming radio client allows paying subscribers to store up to 25 radio stations for offline listening. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Review: Zombie Infection for iPhone

2010-06-04T23:07:00.047-07:00

Another pesky infection is spreading, and it's turning the locals into crazed zombies. In this action-packed shooter, the fate of humanity rests in your hands. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Google adds app results to mobile search

2010-06-04T23:07:00.045-07:00

Google has added specialized results to the mobile version of its search engine, displaying apps from the App Store and Android Market. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Etude sheet music app now available for iPad

2010-06-04T23:07:00.043-07:00

On Wednesday, Wonder Warp Software released a universal update to its sheet music and piano instruction app, Etude, allowing it to run natively on the iPad. [ Full story from Macworld ]

iFrogz releases new line of iPad cases

2010-06-04T23:07:00.041-07:00

iFrogz has released a new line of six protective cases for the iPad. The six different styles are Silicone Wrapz, SoftGloss, Luxe Original, Luxe Lean, Envoy and NeoFirm Burst. [ Full story from Macworld ]

The Times sells 5,000 iPad subs in 3 days

2010-06-04T23:07:00.039-07:00

The Times has sold 5,000 subs for the iPad version of the newspaper in just three days, generating Â£49,950 in digital subs. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Review: Star Wars: Empire at War

2010-06-04T23:07:00.037-07:00

While Empire at War is likely the best strategy game youâll see for Star Wars, it still canât hold a lightsaber up to great sci-fi RTSâs like Starcraft or Sins of a Solar Empire. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Schedule e-mail delivery

2010-06-04T23:07:00.035-07:00

Mail doesn't include a scheduling feature. You can add one with an AppleScript. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Quickly preview windows in Spaces

2010-06-04T23:07:00.033-07:00

Spaces is a great way to organize applications in multiple workspaces. But when you try to see them all those apps in all those spaces, it can hard to tell one from another. Here's an easy way to preview one window at a time. [ Full story from Macworld ]

AFPStatus monitors File Sharing connections

2010-06-04T23:07:00.031-07:00

If you allow other people in your office or home to connect to your Mac via File Sharing, AFPStatus is a handy way to track those connections. [ Full story from Macworld ]

DiskAid 4.0 does cross-platform iPhone, iPad file sharing

2010-06-04T23:07:00.029-07:00

Leverage the iPhone OS File Sharing feature with a Mac and Windows utility that offers more powerful file management features than iTunes. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Textfree app to add free calling feature this summer

2010-06-04T23:07:00.027-07:00

Pinger plans to add free calling capabilities to its Textfree app, which already allows users to send text messages without incurring charges. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Review: SAS Survival Guide for iPhone

2010-06-04T23:07:00.025-07:00

This app -- featuring an electronic version of the best-selling SAS Survival Guide Handbook -- is packed with information and features that will interest even the most urban of couch-dwellers. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Boris FX debuts Boris Red 5

2010-06-04T23:07:00.023-07:00

Boris FX has announced Boris Red 5, a new version of its integrated 3D compositing, titling, and effects application designed for use with Adobe, Apple, and Avid video editing software. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Modulr unveils extensible iPad case system

2010-06-04T23:07:00.021-07:00

Instead of shoehorning the iPad in and out of various cases and stands, Modulr went the 'Transformers' route by designing an extensible case system. The company offers a suite of customized, integrated accessories, stands, and even wall mounts for using your iPad almost anywhere, and for almost anything. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Remains of the Day: Itâs not easy being CEO

2010-06-04T23:07:00.019-07:00

Itâs not easy being CEO. Just ask AT&T head honcho Randall Stephenson, who isnât exactly swimming in fanmail. And HP CEO Mark Hurd has a few words on why HP did--and more importantly, didnât--buy Palm. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Review: PhotoNote for iPhone

2010-06-04T23:07:00.017-07:00

If you find yourself forgetting details of the photos you take with your iPhone, this handy app allows you to attach notes to your images for later reference. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Create unique brushes in Photoshop

2010-06-04T23:07:00.015-07:00

Photoshop ships with lots of great brushes, but sometimes you need a different and specific one. Chris McVeigh shows you how to create Photoshop brushes from scratch. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Cozy up with a good audiobook

2010-06-04T23:07:00.013-07:00

June is audiobook month, so now is a great time to give them a try. Here's how. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Twelve South BookArc for iPad

2010-06-04T23:07:00.011-07:00

Twelve South's BookArc is attractive, well-made, and reasonably priced for a solid-metal iPad stand. It even accommodates an iPad in a thin case. However, its shallow footprint makes it a bit less stable than other metal stands we've tested, and it provides only a single, near-upright viewing angle. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Element Joule iPad stand

2010-06-04T23:07:00.009-07:00

Element's Joule is a rock-solid stand with standout design and craftsmanship. However, such quality doesn't come cheap, and the Joule lacks versatility compared to many other stands. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Luxa2 H4 iPad stand

2010-06-04T23:07:00.007-07:00

The H4 is an impressive iPad stand that offers 360-degree rotation, 300-degree tilt, the flexibility to accommodate an iPad in a case, and an Apple-inspired design. Just make sure you have room on your desk, because all this versatility requires some bulk. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Griffin Technology A-Frame Tabletop Stand for iPad

2010-06-04T23:07:00.005-07:00

Griffin's A-Frame is rock solid, and the fact that you can use it even if your iPad is inside a protective case makes the stand quite versatile. However, its range of angles is limited, and the stand's edges are surprisingly sharp. [ Full story from Macworld ]

MasterCard app lets iPhone owners send, receive money

2010-06-04T23:07:00.003-07:00

Using MasterCard's MoneySend application, iPhone and iPad users will be able to send or receive money using their phone or tablet. [ Full story from Macworld ]

DashPad skirts the App Store with Web-based widget app

2010-06-04T23:07:00.001-07:00

Apple may be removing widget apps from the App Store, but that's not stopping DashPad for iPad. PXL Creations built DashPad as a Web app that runs entirely in Safari on the iPad, and the company is free to update it with any widgets or features it chooses. [ Full story from Macworld ]

WWDC Preview: What to expect when you're expecting the unexpected

2010-06-04T23:06:00.015-07:00

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is just days away, and it may seem as though the cat is long out of the bag. But here's what you might expect to hear about when Steve Jobs gives his keynote. [ Full story from Macworld ]

AT&T: iPads bought before June 7 eligible for unlimited plan

2010-06-04T23:06:00.013-07:00

AT&T announced on Friday that it would make the unlimited 3G data plan to all iPad customers who purchased the device before June 7. [ Full story from Macworld ]

PadSync brings file syncing to iPad

2010-06-04T23:06:00.011-07:00

Ecamm Network's PadSync adds automatic syncing capability to the iPad's file-sharing feature. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Review: Feathers for iPhone

2010-06-04T23:06:00.009-07:00

This app is strictly for composing tweets -- with a twist. Feathers offers more than a dozen ways to stylize your Twitter posts. It's a fun addition for Twitter users looking to dress up their tweets. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Apple issuing Lala refunds, rounding up

2010-06-04T23:06:00.007-07:00

Apple has begun contacting customers of the now-defunct Lala service to offer them refunds for the unused portion of their subscriptions in the form of iTunes gift certificates. As an added surprise, the company is rounding up the refundsâ"in some cases, significantly. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Review: Half-Life 2: Episode 1

2010-06-04T23:06:00.005-07:00

Episode 2 plays game plays exactly like other levels in its predecessor, Half-Life 2. The bad news is that thereâs not much new here. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Bugs & Fixes: Router's network password can slow Wi-Fi speed

2010-06-04T23:06:00.003-07:00

Is the speed of your 802.11n Wi-Fi network unexpectedly slow? If you are getting a strong signal and everything else seems to be working fine, your type of password may be the reason behind the slow down. Ted Landau explains. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Chrome adds open-source WebM video support

2010-06-04T23:06:00.001-07:00

Google has added its VP8-powered, open-source video technology to the latest version of its Chrome browser for Windows, Mac and Linux [ Full story from ZDNet UK News ]

New spyware tracks Mac files, opens up backdoors [u]

2010-06-02T07:20:00.039-07:00

(Updated with list of affected apps) A new piece of spyware is targeting Mac users through downloaded apps, warns security firm Intego. Dubbed "OSX/OpinionSpy," the code is said to be attached to programs like screensavers, found at otherwise legitimate

HP rolls 30-inch LCD with one billion colors

2010-06-02T07:20:00.037-07:00

HP tackled the very top of the LCD market today through the ZR30w. The 30-inch screen is one of the few and HP's first to get an S-IPS panel that gives it very high color accuracy for photo and video pros. Over one billion colors are visible, and it covers the entire sRGB color space as

Android updates to slow to iPhone-like yearly rate

2010-06-02T07:20:00.035-07:00

Android will soon slow down to just one update a year, Google VP Andy Rubin promsied on Tuesday. It has lately been updating twice a year but should scale back to once a year once the OS is "settling down." The current pace is sometimes hurting the platform as apps often have only a

Microsoft exec: Android will lose tablet war

2010-06-02T07:20:00.033-07:00

Android won't overtake Windows in the tablet arena, Microsoft corporate VP Steve Guggenheimer claimed at Computex today. He was convinced Windows would have more traction as, despite the sheer number of Android tablets at the trade show, the market was still too young for any

Apple patent proposes displays with solar cells

2010-06-02T07:20:00.031-07:00

Apple has been considering hiding solar collectors within some of its handhelds, a recent patent application suggests. Described in the document is a way of weaving solar cells into a display, thereby keeping them off of a device's outside surfaces and still allowing easy reach by light.

Zoom outs tiny H1 stereo recorder

2010-06-02T07:20:00.029-07:00

Zoom has released its smallest ever handheld voice recorder, the H1 Handy Recorder. The ultra-portable device weighs just two ounces and has two microphones arranged in an X/Y pattern. The H1 promises clear 24-bit, 96kHz stereo recording quality despite its size and has a new user

MacNN reviews six iPad cases from various manufacturers

2010-06-02T07:20:00.027-07:00

MacNN has reviewed a group of six iPad cases, in part one of a series of reviews. The first collection falls into a basic category, with models that simply cover an iPad and secure it. The first reviews look at the Acme Made Slick Case, the NewerTech

Briefly: Kickstart Your Summer, Make 'em Up promos

2010-06-02T07:20:00.025-07:00

Native Instruments has started a new summer promotion, applying discounts to several products geared towards producers and DJs. The Kickstart Your Summer campaign will run for the entire month of June, and allow customers to buy any software update or upgrade at a 50 percent discount.

AT&T stores may need new display for next iPhone

2010-06-02T07:20:00.023-07:00

AT&T is reworking its displays to accommodate the new iPhone, a source said Tuesday. Engineers are reportedly visiting AT&T-owned stores to build a previously unseen "large" display. The BGR contact presumed it would be for an iPhone as no other phone would need the materials

Onkyo intros TX-series receivers with iPhone/iPod support

2010-06-02T07:20:00.021-07:00

Onkyo has introduced three new receivers, each featuring support for 3D video and iPhone/iPod connection. The TX-NR1008, TX-NR808, and TX-NR708 offer an Ethernet port for integration with home networks, enabling DLNA streaming and access to additional content such as Pandora.... Onkyo -

HSC Edit 2 plug-in adds 64-bit support for Aperture 3

2010-06-02T07:20:00.019-07:00

HumanSoftware has upgraded its photographic effects plug-ins, HSC Edit, for Apple's Aperture software. The set is spread across 14 modules featuring more than 5000 individual effects. Each tool provides a wide range of manual variations and can be applied to

Real-time coverage of Apple's Steve Jobs at D8 [ended]

2010-06-02T07:20:00.017-07:00

Apple's CEO Steve Jobs spoke tonight in a rare question and answer session at the D8 conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, near Los Angeles. Electronista and MacNN were providing coverage of the dialogue as it happened. Please visit our live coverage page for the transcript of the

Jobs hints AT&T's 3G woes may be fixed by end of summer

2010-06-02T07:20:00.015-07:00

Apple chief Steve Jobs during his time at the D8 conference claimed that AT&T was making a more substantial upgrade to its 3G network in the near term. He answered during the Q&A portion that things "should get better by the end of the summer" and implied that much more was in development

AT&T intros cheaper, capped data; iPhone tethering with 4.0

2010-06-02T07:20:00.013-07:00

AT&T today completely overhauled its data plans to at once limit them but also make them cheaper. The new maximum plan, DataPro, costs $25 per month but provides 2GB of data versus the earlier, $30 unlimited plan. In exchange, AT&T is partly dropping direct overage fees: those who

Sonic buys DivX, opens door to CinemaNow for Mac

2010-06-02T07:20:00.011-07:00

Sonic today acquired video codec maker DivX for $3.75 per share, or the equivalent of $323 million. The deal gives the owner of Roxio one of the more popular video formats and are intended to give Sonic a better means of providing video over the Internet, especially for home electronics

Sonos ZonePlayer S5 arrives in black

2010-06-02T07:20:00.009-07:00

Sonos today refreshed the ZonePlayer S5 to add a black color. The new model adds to the existing white and mostly helps for those whose home theater systems or living rooms wouldn't match the original. Functionally, the system is the same as before and includes both an

Chrome OS only due by late fall

2010-06-02T07:20:00.007-07:00

Google's Chrome lead Sundar Pichai told those at the Computex show today that Chrome OS won't ship until the "late fall." The release was pushed back towards the end of the original second-half 2010 target as Google wanted to be "selective" as to how the hardware and software came

iPhone OS 4 beta 4 Places geotagging feature now works (photos) (U)

2010-06-02T07:20:00.005-07:00

Apple listed mobile support for its iPhoto Places geotagging feature in the upcoming iPhone OS 4 release, but it hasn't been working until the latest developer build. Here's what it looks like. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

Apple iPhone Web marketshare outgrows Google Android in May

2010-06-02T07:20:00.003-07:00

Despite a larger variety of devices running the Google Android operating system available on the market, Apple's iPhone operating system still outgained its rival in terms of Web presence in the month of May. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

Security concerns prompt Google to switch from Windows to Mac

2010-06-02T07:20:00.001-07:00

A major security breach in which Google's Chinese operations were hacked could "effectively end" the presence of Microsoft Windows machines at the search giant, with most systems replaced by Macs. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

Steve Jobs talks lost prototype iPhone, Adobe Flash at All Things D

2010-06-02T07:19:00.057-07:00

Apple chief executive Steve Jobs took the stage at D8 Tuesday evening to discuss his company's opposition to Adobe Flash on the iPhone OS, as well as the prototype fourth-generation iPhone that turned up in a high profile exposé by Gizmodo. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

Jobs: There 'might be' an advantage to a multi-carrier US iPhone

2010-06-02T07:19:00.056-07:00

Steve Jobs admitted Tuesday that there "might be" an advantage to having more than one carrier for the iPhone in the U.S., but stopped short of suggesting that such a move could happen anytime soon. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

Jobs: iPhone ad SDK changes for user privacy, not anti-competitive

2010-06-02T07:19:00.055-07:00

Changes made to the iPhone SDK which restrict app developers from forwarding private data to advertising analytics companies were made to protect users' privacy, Steve Jobs told interviewers at All Things Digital. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

AT&T caps phone data usage with new wireless plans

2010-06-02T07:19:00.053-07:00

In time for the widely expected launch of a new iPhone model, carrier AT&T Inc. is pulling in the reins on data usage by its customers with smart phones and iPads. The sole U.S. carrier of the iPhone is introducing two new data plans, starting June 7, with... iPhone - Smartphone - Wireless - AT&T - [ Full story from SFGate: Business & Technology ]

AT&T caps new iPhone, iPad data plans at 2GB, announces tethering

2010-06-02T07:19:00.051-07:00

AT&T's transition away from unlimited data plans begins June 7, when iPhone data (with tethering) and iPad 3G plans will be capped at 2GB per month, but with slightly lower pricing. [ Full story from AppleInsider ]

Skype's new iPhone app makes calls over 3G

2010-06-02T07:19:00.049-07:00

The calling service will not charge for Skype-to-Skype calls over 3G until the end of 2010. Users may have to pay an additional charge to their mobile operator for the 3G data traffic, the company added [ Full story from IT World Canada: Daily IT NewsWire ]

Square Enix's first iPad apps include 3D image gallery, game

2010-06-02T07:19:00.047-07:00

Square Enix has released its first two apps designed specifically for Apple's iPad. One is a photo gallery of Final Fantasy XIII images that can be viewed in 3D... [ Full story from Macworld ]

Apple announces two millionth iPad sale

2010-06-02T07:19:00.045-07:00

Apple on Monday announced the sale of its two millionth iPad in just under sixty days. This comes several weeks after the 3G release and just days after the device's international debut. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Review: Hand of Greed for iPhone

2010-06-02T07:19:00.043-07:00

In Hand of Greed, you have to collect valuable coins, jewels, and healing rubies by tapping them with your finger. The catch is you have to avoid getting hit by the spinning blades, guillotines, and saws as you grab the items. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Skype 2.0 for iPhone enables free calls over 3G -- for now

2010-06-02T07:19:00.041-07:00

At long last, Skype 2.0 for iPhone has hit the App Store, bringing along the much welcome ability to make calls over 3G -- and the less-welcome news that said ability won't be free for long. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Review: TvvitterBug for iPhone

2010-06-02T07:19:00.039-07:00

This mobile Twitter client is a multidimensional iPhone app with a nicely organized interface and tons of potential. But it comes up short in executing some of its ideas. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Intel readies Atom platform for tablets

2010-06-02T07:19:00.037-07:00

Intel plans to release a version of its Atom processor early next year that's designed for tablet computers. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Review: My-Cast weather apps for iPhone

2010-06-02T07:19:00.035-07:00

Both of Digital Cyclone's weather apps look good, but you'll want to pay up for the $4 version, which offers more compelling features than the $1 My-Cast OneLook. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Opinion: The importance of your online reputation

2010-06-02T07:19:00.033-07:00

Increasingly your online reputation is playing a bigger role in whether you get that job. So social networking users should take care to be aware of who they are connected with online and what they say. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Protesters provide noisy welcome to Computex

2010-06-02T07:19:00.031-07:00

About 30 demonstrators provided a noisy start to the Computex trade show in Taipei on Tuesday when they protested working conditions in the tech industry. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Making the iPad fit into your daily life

2010-06-02T07:19:00.029-07:00

There's a lot of talk about what the iPad can be used for. But just as interesting is how and where you can use it, and for what kind of experiences. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Euro operators push cheap Android-based smartphones

2010-06-02T07:19:00.027-07:00

Mobile operator Orange is joining a growing list of European mobile operators offering cheap Android-based smartphones. [ Full story from Macworld ]

Security firm discovers spyware in Mac software

2010-06-02T07:19:00.025-07:00

Intego, purveyor of security software, warns that some Mac shareware is distributing a piece of invasive new spyware. It details what the spyware can do to an infected Mac, but did not disclose which apps are distributing it. [ Full story from Macworld ]