Mike Abramsky, analyst with RBC Capital Markets, revealed on Monday the results of a new proprietary survey of 1,500 respondents conducted between June 7 and 14. The poll found that 76 percent of iPhone users said they are “very” or … Continued
∞ RIM has to rearchitect entire system to get email on PlayBook
RIM co-CEO Jim Balsille publicly stated that email was not a core component that its customers wanted on the PlayBook. We all knew that was hogwash, but now the real reason has come out.
∞ Final Cut Pro X hands on video
Earlier today Apple unveiled Final Cut Pro X, the newest version of its professional video software, and a hands on video has already been posted to YouTube.
∞ Boston Bruins rack up $156,679.74 bar tab
Not only are they the best team in the NHL, but the Boston Bruins know how to party. The Bruins celebrated the Stanley Cup victory at Shrine nightclub at Foxwoods Casino on Saturday night and came away with a hefty … Continued
∞ RIM's mismanagement fallout begins as layoff notices go out
Not even a week after RIM reported disappointing financial results, the company started handing out layoff notices to some workers.
∞ Apple patent to turn off cameras with infrared strikes a nerve
Last weekend we brought you news of a newly discovered patent that could render your camera useless in some situations, like at a concert venue. With infrared sensors installed at the venue, concert goers could find their cameras disabled as … Continued
∞ Apple releases 2TB and 3TB Time Capsule
In addition to releasing Final Cut Pro, Apple on Tuesday quietly updated its Time Capsule wireless router and backup system.
∞ Apple unveils Final Cut Pro X
Apple on Tuesday unveiled the latest version of its professional video editing software, Final Cut Pro.
∞ iOS 5 Safari faster than IE or Android
Apple’s mobile Safari Web browser may not have always done well against the competition, but the addition of the Nitro JavaScript engine certainly helped speed things up. According to new tests, the version of mobile Safari that will come with … Continued
∞ Best Buy offering students $100 gift card with Mac purchase
Some people weren’t too impressed with Apple’s recently announced back to school promotion because it only offered a $100 gift card to the Mac App Store, instead of a deal on an iPod or other hardware. Best Buy hopes to … Continued
∞ Omni Group: Why they only develop for Apple and not Windows or Android
One of the most respected developers in the Apple community is Ken Case from the Omni Group. If you’ve wondered why some developers only make apps for Apple, Case has the answer for you.
∞ iOS 5 in an iPad classroom
With the announcement of iOS 5 at WWDC earlier this month, people got a view of what they can expect from Apple’s new mobile operating system. Features like AirPlay and iCloud have appealed to many, but Matthew Panzarino looked to … Continued
∞ Apple deal bought Nokia much needed time
The patent infringement settlement between Apple and Nokia did more than stock Nokia’s pockets full of cash, it also gave the company some much needed time to change. Experts peg Apple’s one-time payment to Nokia at $650 million. Apple will … Continued
∞ Apple gets the trademark for AirDrop
One of the new features in Mac OS X Lion is called AirDrop. It allows users to easily transfer files to one another by simply dragging and dropping files on a user’s icon. As of today, Apple now owns the … Continued
∞ Seesmic drops BlackBerry support to focus on iOS, Android
Mobile app-maker Seesmic on Monday told its customers that it would stop developing its BlackBerry app as of June 30, 2011.
∞ Eight Skype execs leave after Microsoft purchase
Skype, Microsoft or the employees themselves have decided to make some changes to the management structure of Skype. While Skype has confirmed the departures, a spokesperson would not say whether they had been laid off or if they resigned. The … Continued
∞ A history of RIM infographic
With everything that’s been happening with RIM in the past little while, I thought this infographic was kind of cool. It was put together by the folks at Geekaphone and used with permission.
∞ RIM pressuring carriers to approve bug-ridden BlackBerrys
If you’ve noticed more problems with BlackBerrys than usual, there may be a very simple explanation — RIM is forcing carriers to overlook major issues with the devices.
∞ Apple, Samsung executives in talks to end patent lawsuits
Lawyers for Apple and Samsung are in talks to end lawsuits from both companies claiming patent infringement by the other.
∞ Boston Bruins celebrate Stanley Cup with 1 million fans in Boston
An estimated crowd of 1 million showed up to help the Boston Bruins celebrate their first Stanley Cup in almost 40 years.
∞ Sega has 1.3 million customer records hacked
First it was Sony, and now Sega has its online customer database hacked. I guess if there is a positive side to this breach it’s that no credit card information was stolen when the accounts were hacked. According to Sega, … Continued
∞ Dolby sues RIM for patent infringement
Dolby Laboratories filed a patent infringement lawsuit against RIM late in the week, adding to RIM’s already bad week.
∞ New York Post Web site blocks iPad users
The New York Post has gone from showing iPad users visiting its Web site an ad promoting its iPad app to blocking access altogether.
∞ Apple to bid for Nortel patents
Apple will join Intel, Ericsson and Google in bidding for the patents being sold by bankrupt Canadian company Nortel. The patent sale will be held on June 27, 2011. There are reportedly about 6,000 patents and patent applications on the … Continued
∞ Apple debuts 'Now' iPad 2 commercial
Apple’s commercials are special. They make you think, understand, and connect with their devices like no other company can do. The newest television ad is no different. Dubbed “Now,” the new ad talks about all of the things that we … Continued
∞ Analysts downgrade RIM, shareholders dissatisfied with co-CEOs
After reporting disappointing results for its fiscal first quarter, four analysts downgraded the company. One analyst said “it appears RIM has slipped into eroding mismanagement.” Large shareholders of the company’s stock are also demanding RIM split the CEO and chairman … Continued
∞ Vancouver riot kissing couple interviewed
On of the most famous pictures from the Vancouver riots is a couple lying on the ground kissing with rioters and police around them. Now, the couple tell their story.
Scott Jones and Alex Thomas said Vancouver police were beating them “with the shields, like trying to get us to move.” Eventually, the police passed them by and that’s when the now famous photo was taken.
∞ Oracle says Google owes $1.4-$6.1 billion in damages
Nobody really knew the scale of Oracle’s patent lawsuit against Google, but this week the numbers came out, and they are huge. According to Oracle, damages it suffered due to the patent infringement by Google range between $1.4 billion to … Continued
∞ FTC approves Microsoft's purchase of Skype
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday gave the thumbs-up to Microsoft’s bid to purchase Skype. The two companies announced the $8.5 billion cash sale in May. Microsoft said that Skype will support Microsoft devices including Xbox and Kinect, Windows Phone … Continued
∞ Apple patent could prevent you from filming in some venues
I use my iPhone camera and video camera quite a bit, but if a newly discovered Apple patent is any indication, you may not be doing it at some venues for long.