Thursday: February 25, 2010
- Final Fantasy I and II now available for your beloved iPhone and/or iPod Touch.
Buying either game will set you back just nine bucks a piece which isn't so bad when you consider what the Nintendo DS versions of these games are going for. A lot can be said for being able to use tactile buttons though.
Friday: January 29, 2010
- Adobe decides to chime in on the iPad's lack of Flash capability.
The lack of Flash support for the iPad - and, for that matter, for the iPhone and iPod touch as well - is Apple's doing, not Adobe's. Adobe, for its part, has been eager to get Flash onto Apple's handhelds for quite some time.
Tuesday: January 5, 2010
- Apple's app store crashes through the three billion download mark.
What, no contest for the three billionth download in the app store? What gives? It's not like they've slated out other things to do over there in Cupertino besides contests and giveaways. Wakka wakka wakka.
Tuesday: December 29, 2009
- The iPod Touch beat out iPhone sales for the first time this holiday season.
It appears that an influx of new iPod Touch devices has flooded the market over Christmas,' Flurry reports, 'and that users of the handset, primarily pre-teen and teen audiences, are voracious downloaders.
Monday: December 7, 2009
- The top ten gadgets of the decade according to ABC News.
You will be shocked to know that Apple holds two positiions for two different products on this list. Can you guess which two products those are? If you said Mighty Mouse, please go back to your corner.
Friday: November 6, 2009
- Steve Jobs is Fortune's CEO of the decade.
Fortune has an entire section dedicated to the almighty Steve which includes quotes from other famous CEOs as well as some rarely seen photos. Congrats Steve. Now, where is my Apple tablet?
Wednesday: November 4, 2009
- Apple would like you to know there are now over 100,000 apps to choose from.
...choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. App Store users have downloaded well over two billion apps, continuing to make it the world’s most popular applications store.
Friday: October 16, 2009
- Apple now allowing in-app purchase for free iPhone applications.
Say goodbye to all of those cute (and free) 'lite' apps and hello to a constant bombardment of 'BUY THE FULL VERSION NOW! BUY THE FULL VERSION NOW!'. Great, just great.
Tuesday: October 6, 2009
- Adobe to put Flash on the iPhone application by application.
The upcoming version of Flash Professional CS5 (still in beta) will let you build very own Flash applications made ready specifically for the iPhone. Time to brush up on my ActionScript. Wow.
Wednesday: September 30, 2009
- Apple would like you to know that there really is an app for everything.
With 85,000 applications I'd be surprised if there something you couldn't do. In a feeble attempt to encourage discussion, list some things you can't currently do with an iPhone in the 'discuss' section of this post.
- Fifteen podcasts that will make you smarter.
If you've let your podcast subscriptions fall by the wayside this article serves as a great excuse to dive back in. I can't remember the last time I actually listened and/or watched a podcast.
Tuesday: September 29, 2009
- Five Zune HD features that Apple should appropriate in the near future.
CNET makes some great observations on a few key features that the new Zune actually does pretty well. It would be nice to have wireless syncing for my beloved Apple-branded devices.
- CNN pulls the curtain back on their very own iPhone app.
All of the latest and greatest breaking news can be on your iPhone, but you'll have to pay $1.99 first.
- Three ways to repair your iPod on the cheap.
A handy trio of tips for those looking to upgrade or make a quick repair to their beloved music devices.
Monday: September 28, 2009
- Apple pleased to announce that the App Store has surpassed two billion downloads.
The rate of App Store downloads continues to accelerate with users downloading a staggering two billion apps in just over a year, including more than half a billion apps this quarter alone,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO.
Tuesday: September 15, 2009
- Recent iPhone security fix reveals Microsoft Exchange security flaw.
Thousands of users have been accessing e-mail, calendars, and contacts over Exchange connections through their iPhones or iPod Touches, not knowing they were compromising their corporate security.
Thursday: September 10, 2009
- Apple has posted a video stream of their special music event from yesterday.
Watch Steve Jobs's triumphant (and much applauded) return to the stage. Lots of interesting stuff out of Apple yesterday from iTunes 9 to iPod Nanos with video cameras (which for some strange reason can't take still photos).
Tuesday: September 8, 2009
- A rumor roundup for Apple's media event scheduled to take place tomorrow.
You probably won't be seeing The Beatles hitting the iTunes Store tomorrow - but who really knows with these things. Your next iPod (if it's not an iPhone) will most likely have a camera though.
Friday: September 4, 2009
- Sony Walkman outsells the iPod for the first time in four years over in Japan.
Sony's win be may due to a variety of factors, according to BCN. The company focuses on lower-cost music players, with the average price of a Walkman dropping in recent weeks while Apple's prices have stayed firm.
Monday: August 31, 2009
- Apple will be holding an iPod-related media event on September 9th.
An interesting date to pick what with all of the Beatles hoopla (remasters, Rock Band edition) scheduled to be released on this day as well. Stealing thunder from Apple Corps or are fab four finally coming to iTunes?
Friday: August 28, 2009
- What you can probably expect from Apple's rumored September event.
Wired says you'll most likely be hearing about new iPods and iTunes 9. Sorry, no fantastical tablets for you.
Thursday: August 20, 2009
- Yes, you can still buy a first generation iPod from Apple's online store.
Wow, that original scrollwheel just seems ancient now. Nostalgia will set you back $129 bucks.
Tuesday: July 14, 2009
Tuesday: July 7, 2009
- Happy Birthday, App Store.
Some of the company's favorite apps now listed in the store. Buy them, love them.
Tuesday: June 30, 2009
- Dell working on an Android gadget according to latest reports.
Dell supposedly started working on the new device about a year ago as a way to compete against Apple's iPod business. The Journal also cited an unnamed source who said that Dell has considered selling the new Internet device through a cell phone carrier.
Monday: June 29, 2009
- Thirteen year old swaps an iPod with original Sony Walkman for a week.
It took me three days to figure out that there was another side to the tape. That was not the only naive mistake that I made; I mistook the metal/normal switch on the Walkman for a genre-specific equaliser, but later I discovered that it was in fact used to switch between two different types of cassette.
Friday: June 19, 2009
- Gaming accessories might be coming soon to your beloved iPhone or iPod Touch.
With actual buttons too!
Wednesday: June 17, 2009
- Version 3.0 of the Apple iPhone software is officially available to the public.
Congratulations to all my fellow iPhone users who finally now have the ability to cut and paste.
Tuesday: June 16, 2009
- A comparison of iPhone users versus iPod Touch users.
Provides some interesting statistics which you may or may not would have guessed to be true.
Monday: June 15, 2009
- A handy tutorial regarding how to turn your old CDs into an iPod dock.
A neat addition that may be that one missing piece to your perfect office decor.
