∞ Apple patent shows Ping-like social networking for retail stores

If you’ve ever wanted to share your shopping experiences using your iPhone, Apple may soon have a solution for you. (more…)

∞ Amazon, Netflix, Apple among top picks in customer satisfaction

Customer satisfaction among the top 40 online retailers dropped 1 percent in 2010 to 78 out of 100, but some of the biggest names in the business still saw good ratings from its customers. (more…)

∞ Infinity Blade, UDK pave way for bigger and better iOS games

Chair Entertainment’s hit game Infinity Blade stands apart from other offerings on the App Store: it’s the first iOS game built using Epic Games’ Unreal Development Kit (UDK) for iOS. The UDK has been used extensively in PC and console game development, but iOS is the first mobile platform to get the UDK treatment. The software’s creators are hoping this will lead to a new generation of more intense, console-quality entertainment for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. (more…)

∞ iPhone 4, Ping on CNN's 'fails' of 2010

CNN just published its list of the top 10 biggest technology failures of 2010 — topping the list is the iPhone 4. (more…)

∞ Nintendo warns of 3DS risks

Nintendo is warning its customers that its new 3D portable gaming system should not be used by kids under six years old. The company also warned older users to take a break after playing the gaming system in 3D mode for 30 minutes. I don’t know any kid that only plays a gaming system for that short of time before taking a break.

An advisory posted on Nintendo’s Japanese-language Web site says the eyes of children under 6 have not yet fully developed and that 3D viewing on the 3DS could disrupt that development. The company recommends that adults protect young players by way of parental controls on the 3DS that allow for the blocking of the 3D function while leaving 2D play accessible.

Reports: Nintendo warns of 3DS risk for kids [CNET]

∞ Apple sued over apps sharing info with advertisers

Apple and several iPhone and iPad application developers are being sued in federal court for sharing usage information from the devices without the customer’s consent or knowledge. (more…)

∞ Report: Apple readies three versions of iPad 2

Appple could be preparing to release three versions of its market-leading iPad, according to a report on Tuesday. (more…)

∞ Report: Apple to ship 5-6 million Verizon compatible iPhones

Apple has reportedly raised its shipment targets for the first quarter of 2011, and the company is also expected to begin shipping iPhones compatible with the Verizon network. (more…)

∞ U.S. Army to give iPhones, iPads to every soldier

The U.S. army is heading into a world where every soldier will be connected by a smartphone. The move is expected to revolutionize the way the army trains its soldiers and fights in the field. (more…)

∞ GadgetTrak for iOS tracks your iPhone, iPad's location

ActiveTrak, the company behind GadgetTrak, released an update to its iOS app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. (more…)

∞ President Obama uses Steve Jobs as example of the American dream

President Obama used Apple and CEO Steve Jobs as an example of how America provides opportunity to all its citizens to achieve the American Dream. (more…)

∞ AmpliTube 2 arrives for iPad

IK Multimedia released the latest version of its amp and effects modeling software for the iPad, AmpliTube 2. (more…)

∞ Bananas game for iPhone is addictive, great for kids

I tried out a new game yesterday called Bananas. While it’s made for kids, I really liked the game and had a blast playing it. (more…)

∞ Is there finally a good iPad blogging tool?

Find a good blogging tool for the iPad or iPhone is tough. I’ve looked at several and can’t find one that comes close to the experience I expect. The WordPress app even deleted posts from my site, so I haven’t been too keen to blog from my device. Cody Fink thinks he found the perfect app for the iPad, although you’ll need a Squarespace account to use it. Still worth checking out.

While many of us have struggled or implemented some wonky workflow to blog on the iPad, you may just want to ditch your Movable Type or WordPress blog for Squarespace simply because their iPad app is quite frankly amazing.

Squarespace Introduces Their Official iPad App: Why Can’t All Blogging Tools Be This Awesome? [MacStories]

∞ Pension fund pushes Apple for board election changes

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (Calpers) wants Apple to change the way it elects members to its board, but Apple is reportedly resisting the proposed change. (more…)

∞ Report: Apple stops sale of Steve Jobs figurine on eBay

Apple has reportedly asked eBay to stop the sale of a figurine that looks like CEO Steve Jobs. (more…)

∞ Apple removes WikiLeaks app from App Store

Apple on Tuesday joined several other companies that have decided people shouldn’t use their services to follow or support WikiLeaks. (more…)

∞ iPhone Configuration Utility 3.2 for Mac OS X available

In addition to updating iPhoto, Apple on Tuesday released iPhone Configuration Utility 3.2 for Mac OS X. (more…)

∞ Apple releases iPhoto 9.1.1

Apple on Tuesday released an update for iPhoto add a few items and fixing a few others. The latest version of the software is now 9.1.1. (more…)

∞ Rogue Amoeba releases Airfoil 4

In my rush to get everything ready for the holidays, I forgot all about a significant update to a really cool application from Rogue Amoeba. The company recently updated Airfoil for Mac. (more…)

∞ Apple's Mac OS X Downloads site to change with Mac App Store release

Apple plans to launch the Mac App Store on January 6, 2011. When it does, Apple has revealed that it will stop offering download links on its Mac OS X Downloads page. (more…)

∞ Apple expects to sell one millionth new Apple TV this week

It appears that the Apple TV is a “hobby” no longer. Apple announced Tuesday that it expects sales of its recently redesigned Apple TV to top one million units later this week. (more…)

∞ Apple releases iAd Producer

Apple on Monday released a new app called iAd Producer, giving developers a quick and easy way to make iAds for apps in the App Store. (more…)

∞ New Mac app Ensoul coming with launch of Mac App Store

When Apple launches the Mac App Store on January 6, Mac software developer MacPaw plans to release a brand new app called Ensoul. (more…)

∞ Doctor Who game comes to iTunes Store

Doctor Who, the legendary sci-fi TV series from Britain, has spawned a video game for the iPhone and iPad that’s now available in the iTunes Store. Doctor Who: The Mazes of Time is available in iPhone/iPod touch and iPad versions for $3.99 and $4.99 respectively. (more…)

∞ Real Racing 2 hits the App Store

Firemint has announced the release of Real Racing 2 for iPhone and iPod touch. The game costs $9.99. (more…)

∞ Gruber: RIM hasn't even caught up to the iPhone

Even once in a while you read something that literally makes you laugh out loud. It happens to us all — tonight, Daring Fireball’s John Gruber did it to me. The funniest thing about his statement is that it is absolutely true. He’s talking about RIM and its quest to beat the iPad.

This really gets to the heart of what’s wrong with RIM. They seem primarily focused on catching up to the iPad, when they still haven’t caught up to the iPhone.

Joanna Stern Gives Up on BlackBerry [Daring Fireball]

∞ RIM CEO: PlayBook is 'well ahead' of iPad

The back-and-forth battles between Apple and RIM are going to be epic soon, if they aren’t already. Today’s rant by RIM co-CEO Jim is another chapter in the battle. (more…)

∞ Sony launching PlayStation apps for iPhone and Android

Sony will launch apps for the two most popular mobile platforms, iOS and Android, in 2011, according to a new report. There are a couple of gotchas though. First, the apps won’t be available in the U.S. at launch and you won’t be able to play games with the apps (in case you were hoping for that).

With the 1.0 versions, users will be able to monitor their PlayStation Network trophies as well as friends’ games and online statuses. The apps will also deliver gaming news and PlayStation announcements, and it will let users share news or interesting product details via Twitter, Facebook and email.

PlayStation Launching Android and iPhone Apps “Very Soon” [Mashable]

∞ Apple releases AirPort Utility, Base Station, Time Capsule update

Apple on Thursday released updates for its AirPort Utility application, as well as AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.5.2. (more…)