There are quite a few silly articles written about Apple. Most, I leave alone, but some are so bad, they deserve a response. PC World has one of those articles today.
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∞ Acer plans to overtake iPad in two or three years
Acer CEO Gianfranco Lanci said he thinks it will take his company two or three years to overtake the iPad and Apple’s early lead in the tablet market.
∞ Sega brings classic Gunstar Heroes to iPhone
Sega on Monday announced the release of Gunstar Heroes for the iPhone. The game is available from the App Store for $2.99.
∞ GameSalad Creator lets you make your own iOS games for free
GameSalad Inc. has announced a new “Free to Make” model for its “Basic” membership plan, enabling anyone to make their own iOS game without having to pay a fee.
∞ OpenFeint boss downplays Game Center threat
OpenFeint is one of several game-oriented social networks for iOS devices. With Apple’s Game Center now on the scene, is OpenFeint’s popularity diminished? The answer is no, according to company chairman Peter Relan. The secret to OpenFeint’s continued success is … Continued
∞ Apple will release iOS 4.2 today
Apple’s iOS 4.2 operating system will be released on Monday at 10 a.m. PT, giving users access to a slew of new features.
∞ Apple releases iTunes 10.1
Apple on Friday released iTunes 10.1, available for download through the Software Update system preference and from Apple’s Web site.
∞ Apple's iOS, multi-device strategy a key advantage
Market research firm Gartner on Wednesday released its third-quarter mobile phone sales figures, but there is a little interesting nugget of information that seems to have gone unnoticed.
∞ iPad, iPhone, iPod touch rank high for Black Friday shoppers
“Black Friday” is coming. November 26, 2010 – the day after the American Thanksgiving holiday – is typically one of the busiest retail sales days of the entire year. And if BlackFriday.com’s predictions are correct, the iPad will be the … Continued
∞ The iPhone becoming as popular as American Idol
The amount of time we spend watching television shows is incredible, but it is one of our favorite ways to relax and pass the time. However, a new study shows the iPhone has already passed some of America’s top watched … Continued
∞ Report: Adidas cancels iAd over Apple's control
Apple CEO Steve Jobs promised a new way to interact with ads when it introduced its iAd program, but the company’s control may have caused it to lose a big client.
∞ Apple's iOS almost 6 times larger than Android on the Web
Apple’s iOS mobile operating system is more popular on the Web than Android and Linux, according to new research data from Net Applications.
∞ Apple releases iOS 4.0.2, fixing PDF vulnerability
Apple on Wednesday released an update for its mobile operating system, fixing a vulnerability in viewing PDF files.
∞ Apple investigating slowness of iOS 4 on iPhone 3G
Apple is reportedly investigating complaints from users that iOS 4 runs very slow on its iPhone 3G.
∞ iOS 4.0.1 fixes Exchange ActiveSync issues
While most of the attention on Apple’s release of iOS 4.0.1 on Thursday is focused on the antenna issue, Apple also fixed other issues like Exchange ActiveSync.
∞ Apple releases iOS 3.2.1 for iPad
In addition to releasing iOS 4.0.1, Apple on Thursday also released iOS 3.2.1 for iPad.
∞ Apple releases iOS 4.0.1 update
Apple has released iOS 4.0.1 for the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4. It’s available for download through iTunes. To obtain the update, tether your iPhone to your computer, launch iTunes, click on the iPhone icon and at the … Continued
∞ Review: iPhone 4
I could just say that the iPhone 4 is gorgeous, packed with features, it works great and end the review right there. While that’s all true, I do have a few things to say. So, here is the long version … Continued
∞ Apple highlights apps built for iOS 4
Apple updated its App Store on Friday to include a new section that shines a spotlight on apps and developers that have released apps for its new iOS 4.
∞ Roundup: iOS reviews and first looks
Apple on Monday released iOS 4, the company’s new mobile operating system. There are a lot of people around the Internet that have posted their views on the OS, so I thought I’d roundup some of them for you.
∞ Apple releases iOS 4 for iPhones and iPod touch
Apple on Monday released iOS 4, a new version of the operating system that powers the iPhone 3G and later and iPod touch 2nd generation and later. It’s available for download and installation using iTunes 9.2.
∞ Skype iPhone app with support for iOS 4 in testing
With the release of iOS 4 imminent, developers are racing to make any necessary changes to have their apps compatible with the new operating system. Just as important, developers are also trying to take advantage of the new features available … Continued
∞ Hands On: iPhone 4
I got some hands on time with the iPhone 4 right after Steve Jobs introduced the device at his WWDC keynote on Monday. Obviously, there wasn’t a lot of time to test everything out, but here are a few quick … Continued