August 8, 2009

∞ Analyst: Apple tablet not coming until 2010

Despite reports around the Web that Apple will release a tablet computer in time for the holiday shopping season, one analyst says we shouldn’t expect to see the device until 2010.

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August 7, 2009

∞ Tax-free weekend brings customers to the Apple Store

This weekend shoppers in Missouri can enjoy shopping without paying tax on a lot of items, including computers. (more…)

∞ Has the media been unfair to Apple and the App Store?

I was sitting among 90,000 people at an AC/DC concert on Thursday when news broke that Apple’s Phil Schiller had responded to media reports saying Apple had censored a dictionary in order for it to be included in the App Store. (more…)

∞ Apple's Schiller responds to Ninjawords dictionary controversy

Apple on Thursday took the unusual step of responding to a story about an iPhone app that had reportedly been censored by Apple to get into the App Store. (more…)

August 6, 2009

∞ Windows 7 upgrade a nightmare; glad I'm a Mac user

In the next couple of months, Apple and Microsoft will both release upgrades to their operating systems. While they are both considered to be maintenance releases, the upgrade paths are incredibly different. (more…)

August 5, 2009

∞ iZotope releases iDrum Underworld Edition for iPhone

Here’s something that’s kind of cool. Long time Mac and iPhone developer, iZotope, partnered with English electronic band Underworld on a new version of iDrum for the iPhone and iPod touch. (more…)

∞ Apple releases Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.8

Apple on Wednesday released an update for Mac OS X Leopard, bringing the current version of the operating system to 10.5.8. (more…)

∞ NI intros new Kontakt Player, Maschine Drums and Evolve Mutations

It’s been a busy day for Native Instruments (NI). The company on Wednesday released three new products for Mac using musicians. (more…)

August 4, 2009

∞ Microsoft's MacBU to hold special press conference next week

Microsoft’s Macintosh Business Unit will hold a special press conference call next Thursday, the company said in an invitation sent to press on Tuesday. (more…)

∞ Lollapalooza: Prepare for the show with iPhone apps

Lollapalooza, one of the U.S.’s biggest festivals, is just three days away. If you’re planning to attend this year’s multi-day music event and you have an iPhone, there’s some good news for you. (more…)

∞ Apple launches iTunes Store in Mexico

Apple on Tuesday launched its iTunes Store in Mexico, making the popular music, video and app service available in 77 countries. (more…)

August 3, 2009

∞ Apple releases GarageBand 5.1

Apple on Monday released a huge update for its consumer-focused music creation application, GarageBand. (more…)

∞ Hands On: Planet Waves Chordmaster for iPhone

I was really interested to see what Planet Waves came up with for the iPhone. A traditional hardware company moving to the iPhone — I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. (more…)

∞ Native Instruments introduces Essential Bass

Music software and hardware company, Native Instruments on Monday introduced Essential Bass, a new Kore-powered instrument. (more…)

∞ App Store comes to the Mac

bodega4Apple’s App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch has been hugely successful, and now IDFusion is going to try to do the same thing for the Mac with a new app called Bodega. (more…)

∞ Google's Eric Schmidt quits Apple's Board

Apple on Monday announced that one of its Board of Directors, Eric Schmidt has resigned. (more…)

August 2, 2009

∞ Apple offers Snow Leopard for $9.95

Apple is offering customers that recently purchased a new Mac a way to upgrade to the newest version of Mac OS X for $9.95.

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∞ Analyst claims to have seen Apple's tablet

An industry analyst claims to have seen Apple’s long rumored tablet computer, according to a story on 9 to 5 Mac. (more…)

August 1, 2009

∞ Amazon begins taking pre-orders for Snow Leopard

Amazon on Saturday began taking orders for Apple’s new version of Mac OS X, Snow Leopard. (more…)

∞ Apple finally gives iPhone devs estimated app approval time

It’s not much, but it’s something. iPhone app developers on Saturday got a little gift from Apple when they logged into their accounts — estimated approval times. (more…)

July 31, 2009

∞ FCC investigates Apple over Google voice app rejection

Apple may be in hot water with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over its refusal to allow Google’s Voice app in the iPhone App Store. (more…)

∞ iPhone update doesn't disable AT&T tethering hack

Apple on Friday released an update fixing an SMS security flaw with the iPhone. However, the update does not disable at least one of the hacks that enables tethering on AT&T’s network. (more…)

∞ 'Take Control of Passwords in Mac OS X' ebook available

Two of the most influential publishers in the Mac industry, Adam and Tonya Engst, have released a new ebook designed to help users manage their passwords in Mac OS X. (more…)

July 30, 2009

∞ Cakewalk offers new monitors, audio interfaces for Mac users

Music hardware and software-maker, Cakewalk, on Thursday announced five new products for Mac using musicians, including two sets of monitors and three audio interfaces. (more…)

∞ Microsoft, Yahoo deal: Dumb and Dumber

Microsoft and Yahoo inked a deal on Wednesday that will see the two companies team-up to take on search giant, Google. I see this as a clear win for Google. (more…)

∞ Apple releases a 2TB Time Capsule

timecapsuleApple on Thursday quietly updated its Time Capsule backup hardware, doubling the capacity of the device.3qnmduysxw (more…)

July 29, 2009

∞ Apple wins case against consumers claiming iPhone TV ads were misleading

“There’s an app for that.”

iPhone 3GSThat’s a phrase that’s all too common these days, as Apple’s television spots remind us that no matter what you want to do, you can do it with an app on the iPhone. But not everybody in the U.K. thought that was true. (more…)

∞ Apple adds keywords to App Store

appstore2Apple on Wednesday told developers to go into the App Store and update their apps with keywords, which should help people find apps easier. (more…)

July 28, 2009

∞ MacProVideo releases free Logic Pro 9 video tutorials

MacProVideo didn’t wait long to release the first video tutorial for Apple’s Logic Pro 9. And the best part is, it’s free. (more…)

∞ Video: Logic Pro 9's guitar Amp Designer

Without a doubt my favorite feature in the new Logic Pro 9 and Mainstage 2 is Amp Designer. (more…)