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Tim Cook Receives Bonus of $5 Million and Stock for Performance During Jobs' AbsenceApple today filed a Form 8-K submission with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing a bonus of $5 million and 75,000 shares of Apple stock paid to Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook in recog...
» 12 Mar 2010, 1:53 pm

iPad Submitted to Federal Communications Commission for ApprovalEngadget notes that a pair of filings for the iPad have appeared in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's online database, showing the Wi-Fi (Model A1219) and Wi-Fi + 3G (Model A1337) versions of the device.Apple, of c...
» 12 Mar 2010, 1:41 pm

Apple Already Running Low on iPad Supplies for Launch Day In-Store Pickup Reservations?MacDailyNews notes that multiple iPad customers who placed pre-orders for Wi-Fi iPad models and are looking to change those orders to in-store pickup reservations have been told by Apple representatives that customer response to the iPad has ...
» 12 Mar 2010, 12:56 pm

Apple Estimated to Have Taken 50,000 iPad Orders in First Two HoursWith iPad pre-orders having begun in the U.S. just a few hours ago, observers are looking for any signs that might indicate how sales are going. According to one report, two orders placed 30 minutes apart this morning resulted in Order ID nu...
» 12 Mar 2010, 10:28 am

Apple Features iWork Applications for iPadAs information on the iPad continues to spill out from Apple in the wake of the launch of pre-orders in the U.S., more screenshots and feature information on iWork applications for the iPad have surfaced on Apple's site. Announced alongside the iPad...
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:06 am

Apple Rolls Out iBooks Feature PageiBooks Application in Landscape Orientation Apple has augmented its iPad "Features" section with a new page devoted to its iBooks application. Initially available only in the U.S., the iBooks application will be available in the App S...
» 12 Mar 2010, 8:34 am

iPad's 'Mute' Switch Replaced With Screen Rotation Lock9 to 5 Mac notes that Apple appears to have made a minor last-minute hardware change to the iPad, replacing what was previously described as a mute switch just above the volume rocker on the side of the device with a "screen rotation lock".
» 12 Mar 2010, 7:13 am

Apple Details iPad 3G Service Sign-Up and ManagementWith today's launch of iPad pre-orders in the U.S., Apple has also released additional information about the device and associated services. While 3G-capable models of the iPad will not be available until late April, Apple has provided an overview o...
» 12 Mar 2010, 6:28 am

Apple Begins iPad Pre-Orders in U.S.As reported, Apple has begun accepting pre-orders for the Apple iPad in the U.S. Apple Store. While U.S. customers can pre-order any of Apple's six iPad models (three Wi-Fi and three Wi-Fi + 3G) beginning today, only the Wi-Fi models will be ...
» 12 Mar 2010, 5:46 am

U.S. iPad Pre-Orders Set to Begin at 5:30 AM Pacific Time TomorrowTUAW reports that U.S. pre-orders for both Wi-Fi and 3G-capable iPads will go live on Apple's site at 5:30 AM Pacific Time / 8:30 AM Eastern Time tomorrow morning. Apple last week announced that pre-orders would begin on March 12th, but did ...
» 11 Mar 2010, 5:21 pm

Apple Releases Safari 4.0.5Apple today released Safari 4.0.5 for Mac and Windows, bringing a number of enhancements to Apple's Internet browser application.This update is recommended for all Safari users and includ...
» 11 Mar 2010, 2:12 pm

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120,000 iPads pre-ordered on first day?Estimates of the number of iPads Apple will have manufactured by April range from...
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:39 am

Steve Jobs wins approval to apply for permit to demolish his ‘dump’ of a house - againA judge has approved computer magnate Steve Jobs' long-delayed plan to tear down his mansion in Woodside...
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:05 am

Computerworld: Apple’s iPad is computing’s next leap forwardIf we look at the history of computers, it's easy to chart their evolution: as time passes...
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:54 am

Analyst: Apple’s actual revenue to blow past guidance this quarterMajestic Research analyst Tony Berkman believes Q2 revenues will be at least ten percent higher...
» 12 Mar 2010, 8:23 pm

Microsoft employees hide their Apple iPhones from managersMicrosoft Corp. employees are passionate users of the latest tech toys...
» 12 Mar 2010, 8:04 pm

CNBC’s Goldman: Why Motorola might want to buy PalmPalm's a mess. Motorola is desperately trying to recapture relevance...
» 12 Mar 2010, 5:21 pm

Apple shares hit new all-time intraday, closing highsShares of Apple Inc. ran off the perfect week, rising today to set a new all-time closing high for the sixth straight day...
» 12 Mar 2010, 4:58 pm

Apple gives COO Tim Cook $22 million cash-and-stock bonus for filling in for Steve JobsApple Inc. awarded Chief Operating Officer Timothy Cook a cash-and-stock bonus worth $22 million...
» 12 Mar 2010, 4:36 pm

Kaspersky: Apple is blocking third-party iPhone ‘security’ softwareEugene Kaspersky has claimed Apple is blocking attempts to bring third-party security software...
» 12 Mar 2010, 4:09 pm

Apple.com adds iPad to menu; separates iPod and iTunes, buries DownloadsApple.com has reorganized a bit with the arrival of iPad...
» 12 Mar 2010, 1:33 pm

Apple reveals new IPad details: 3G use, iBooks, AVI support, and moreiPad users who choose to sign up for the metered 250MB plan will be provided...
» 12 Mar 2010, 1:08 pm

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Zevrix Announces Package Central Beta for InDesign – Automates PackagingZevrix Solutions announces public beta of Package Central 1.0, a new document packaging workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Originally developed for a major publisher in the United States, the software automates InDesign packaging by processing files from hotfolders. Package Central offloads packaging to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process. Package Central offers font auto-activation, e-mail notifications, detailed logs and much more.
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:27 am

BKeeney Software Releases Task Timer UpdateKansas based BKeeney Software today announces Task Timer 4.3.3, a major update to their time management software for Mac OS X and Windows. Task Timer is an easy-to-use project management tool that tracks time spent on an unlimited number of projects and tasks down to the minute. Version 4.3.3 adds the daily total to the dock and status menus for Mac OS X users. This release also fixes some minor bugs.
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:20 am

iSMEStorage – The first Cloud Storage Virtualization App for the iPhoneUK based SMEStorage today announces that its iSMEStorage iPhone application is live in the Apple App store. iSMEStorage is the first iPhone application to let users access and manage over 10 storage clouds from their iPhone in one Cloud file view. Clouds from which files can be viewed and managed include Amazon S3, RackSpace CloudFiles, Box, Apple Mobile Me, Microsoft SkyDrive, Microsoft Live Mesh, Gmail-as-a-cloud, Email-as-a-Cloud, FTP-as-a-Cloud, Google Docs, and WebDav enabled clouds.
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:15 am

Bohemian Coding releases Fontcase 1.5: Elegant Font Manager for Mac OS XBohemian Coding today releases Fontcase 1.5, a free update to the Apple Design Award-winning font manager that is like an iPhoto for your fonts. A few feature-highlights include versatile metadata support, the ability to share fonts on your local network and fantastic ways to preview all your fonts. Version 1.5 adds much-requested auto-activation, duplicates detection, speed increase and stability among other things.
» 12 Mar 2010, 8:00 am

Rocking Pocket Games announces Puppet Jump 3D 1.2 for iPhoneRocking Pocket Games today announces the availability of Puppet Jump 3D 1.2, a game that can be only described as a cross between Little Big Planet and Doodle Jump for the iPhone. Puppet Jump 3D challenges players to jump on platforms as high as they can without falling, while collecting Puppet Points that can be used to customize your character and unlock new background scenes.
» 12 Mar 2010, 7:55 am

Pure Square Go releases Chromixa 1.1.1 and Lite – Out NowUK based Pure Square Go today announces Chromixa 1.1.1, and update to their critical hit puzzle game for iPhone and iPod touch. Like a jigsaw of light, your goal is to arrange the shapes to fill an outline with a single color. Arrange colored shapes of light to complete beautifully designed puzzles. Primary colors of red, green and blue are rotated, positioned and overlaid to create new tones as shapes overlap.
» 12 Mar 2010, 7:30 am

Short Order Cook 2.0 announced for iPhone and iPod touchAustin based Zero Emission Games today announces Short Order Cook 2.0, a fast-paced casual game from their Food for Thought collection that challenges players' skills of recognition, concentration and trains their memory. At the outset of each level a food image on a kitchen ticket and its matching tile are revealed for a short time. Once the tiles are flipped over, the challenge is to memorize the location of the matching pairs as quickly and as precise as possible.
» 12 Mar 2010, 7:15 am

StarHunt Announced for iPhone/iPod touch – Unique Graphic Adventure GameCogniflame today proudly announces the release of StarHunt 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch devices, an exciting adventure game where players search for glowing stars scattered throughout a large pre-rendered 3D house. In StarHunt, players have the opportunity to explore a beautifully detailed mansion and lush garden in search of glowing stars. Something new and exciting awaits them inside each room - but they must find the right key before they can enter.
» 12 Mar 2010, 6:55 am

Mode de Vie releases MyThoughts 1.1 for Mac OS XUK based Mode de Vie Limited today announced MyThoughts 1.1, an update to their popular Mind Mapping software for Mac OS X. Intuitive, flexible and powerful, MyThoughts for Mac provides an ideal solution for those wanting to improve their brainstorming, learning and recall abilities through the use of Mind Maps. MyThoughts for Mac features an intuitive interface that lets the user focus on expressing and developing ideas with fluid, organic, Mind Maps.
» 12 Mar 2010, 6:45 am

WhoPaste 4.5 begins iCal integration with instant To DosAustin based Mac-Chi today announces WhoPaste's first step in time and task integration. WhoPaste version 4.5 adds instant iCal To Dos. The new iCal To Dos can be created with just a control click on Snow Leopard or with a user configurable hot key on Leopard. Mac-Chi has also enhanced the underlying data model and simplified the installation process. The older two-step installation process has been replaced with the more familiar and customer-friendly 'drop a file on a folder' process.
» 12 Mar 2010, 6:00 am

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Will the iPad Bookshelves Be Sparsely Stocked?There are rumors that Apple's iPad launch has already run into some rough patches that are uncharacteristic for the company, but how much substance is actually behind them? One frequently mentioned challenge is having a sufficiently impressive array of available content that's compatible with the device.
» 12 Mar 2010, 5:00 am

Vlingo Faces Off With the Dragon: A Speech-to-Text SmackdownWhen Apple enabled in-app purchases for iPhone applications, it seemed as though the days of "free" and "paid" versions of any given app were coming to an end. Soon, I thought, everything in the store would start out free as a teaser and then charge for an upgrade. That hasn't exactly panned out universally, but Vlingo's new voice application does charge in the way I thought all apps would charge by now.
» 11 Mar 2010, 5:00 am

EFF Knocks Apple for Dumping on DevsThe first rule of Apple's App Club is: You do not talk about App Club. Any developer who writes an app for the App Store is forbidden from making any public statements about the iPhone Developer Program Licensing Agreement. Second rule of App Club is: Said developers also can't sell their apps to other app stores, even if that app is eventually rejected by Apple.
» 10 Mar 2010, 3:17 pm

Thunder in Cupertino Makes It Rain on Wall StreetApple has announced the iPad will hit retail shelves April 3, sending the adrenalin surging through competitors' veins. HP and several Chinese manufacturers have announced tablets in what might be perceived as an attempt to capitalize on the not-quite-a-laptop, not-really-a-netbook category.
» 10 Mar 2010, 5:00 am

Valve Opens Pipeline for Mac GamingValve one of the largest distributors of online games, has announced that it will make its Steam online gaming service and proprietary gaming engine, Source, available on the Mac. The service, Steamworks for the Mac, comes equipped with Steam Play, a feature that allows play on either a PC or Mac at no additional charge.
» 9 Mar 2010, 9:09 am

The iPad's Cruel TeaserApple debuted its first TV ads for the iPad during the Academy Awards television broadcast on Sunday, doing what Apple does best: showing us dozens of things we can do with an iPad in just a few seconds, all to the tune of some hip music we've never really listened to before. Yet these ads are like walking into a restaurant where the menu doesn't arrive -- we're hungry and salivating.
» 9 Mar 2010, 5:00 am

Urban Airship's Flight Plan: Push Out Info, Pull In RevenueGiven the growing popularity of mobile devices and the great many applications to go with them, you would think that this new niche had plenty of room for newcomers. Many of those newcomers, though, will find it difficult to capture a great deal of consumer attention. Places like the Android Market and the Apple App Store are popular and growing fast, but they're awash in apps that struggle to stand out from the crowd.
» 9 Mar 2010, 5:00 am

Aperture's Makeover Delights PhotogsThe new features in Apple's makeover of its image editing and archiving program Aperture appear to be a hit among photographers, even though the initial release of the application was so flawed an upgrade had to be released within two weeks of its launch. Aperture 3.0 ($199) has more than two hundred new features.
» 8 Mar 2010, 5:00 am

iPhone Gets Down to Business With Open Source BI AppUsers of apps from BIRT, the open source Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools project, will be able to access them on the iPhone starting Monday. Actuate, which founded the BIRT project and coleads it with the Eclipse Foundation, is putting its BIRT Mobile Viewer on the App Store.
» 8 Mar 2010, 5:00 am

Apple's Core Problem: Making Consumers Crave an iPadWe now know when the first iPads will be available for sale in U.S. Apple Stores: April 3rd. We now know what kinds of iPads you'll be able to buy at that time: the WiFi models only. And we now know when you'll be able to pre-order your iPad via online delivery or Apple Store pickup: March 12. What we don't know: How will Apple sell the iPad?
» 5 Mar 2010, 2:53 pm

Apple's Patent Attack: This Too May Be OverhypedMany factors likely fueled Apple's lawsuit against mobile handset manufacturer HTC. Patent suits have become a competitive weapon -- one that any company dare not allow its rival to use without using it as well. Lawsuits are sometimes filed because a firm believes it's about to be slapped with one. There's a case to be made, of course, that HTC has, in fact, infringed.
» 5 Mar 2010, 5:00 am

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Review: Avaak's Vue Personal Video NetworkIf youíre looking for a quick and easy wireless camera system for checking whoís at your front door, monitoring your pets while youíre at work or checking up on your napping baby, Avaak believes it has an inexpensive option. The company's Vue Personal Video Network system, made up of a couple of small wireless cameras and a wireless base station, promises to simplify the experience of keeping track of others. But while it's easy to set up, we'll find out in our full Vue PVN review if it's also a pleasure to use....
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:35 am

FCC to call for 10-year broadband plan, 100Mbps accessThe FCC's promised national broadband plan should have its formal unveiling on Tuesday, an early scoop of the details claimed on Saturday. Over the next 10 years, the agency would subsidize broadband Internet access for rural areas, creating a combination Internet and cable set-top box, and a previously hinted at plan to relicense as much as 500MHz of spectrum for wireless Internet access. Speed would be a critical focus as well, as the 100 Squared plan woube part of the proposal and promise 100Mbps Internet access to 100 million homes....
» 13 Mar 2010, 6:45 am

AT&T to use HSPA+ in some areas soonAT&T will still implement 21Mbps 3G on its network on its way to 4G, the company's Mobility chief Ralph de la Vega said in an interview late Thursday. The provider had late last year said it would skip HSPA+ to make a more direct leap, but de la Vega now sees the advanced 3G reaching "certain locations" before 4G becomes widespread. He didn't yet have information for FierceWireless as to which areas would get the faster treatment....
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:00 pm

Tim Cook nets $22m in bonuses for covering JobsApple in a just-published SEC filing has revealed that its chief operating officer, Tim Cook, was paid about $22 million in bonuses for acting as CEO during Steve Jobs' medical leave last year. The payouts included both a $5 million immediate bonus as well as 75,000 units of restricted stock, which at the time issued were worth about $17 million. Both reflect the "outstanding performance" in taking Apple's helm, the filing reads....
» 12 Mar 2010, 8:45 pm

Briefly: WindowFlow Beta released, DRO's new iPhone caseBenedict Lowndes has a WindowFlow beta for Mac OS X. The software allows users to organize their workspace with a series of keyboard commands for moving, resizing, and aligning application windows. A tiling function enables users to select a group of windows to fill the screen in a selected tile layout. The beta release is available as a free 14-day trial, or users may opt to purchase the standard or pro versions at a discounted price of $8 or $12, respectively. Following the final release, the price will rise to $12 for the standard version and $22 for the Pro versi...
» 12 Mar 2010, 3:40 pm

iPad arrives at FCC in 3G, Wi-Fi versionsIn sync with pre-orders, the iPad today was passed through the FCC in both Wi-Fi only and 3G enabled models. The tests don't confirm new features but show that the two are clear to use Wi-Fi in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands as well as AT&T's 850MHz and 1,900MHz HSPA bands for the 3G edition. In a possibly intentional nod to tech enthusiasts, the 3G model carries the model number A1337....
» 12 Mar 2010, 2:35 pm

UK to expand 3G frequencies in AugustUK telecommunications regulator Ofcom has proposed using 3G technologies at 2G frequencies in the UK, with an amended document that should be approved this August. In it, rules are updated to Ultra Wide Band usage, while 3G network technology will be deployed at the 900MHz and 1,800MHz bands which are currently restricted to the 2G GSM network....
» 12 Mar 2010, 2:20 pm

iPad crunch may see long waits, limited business useIt may soon be difficult or impossible to get an iPad without having pre-ordered, information from retail sources indicates. Apple itself has confirmed that all shoppers are currently being limited to two iPads, even if they represent a business client. The restriction on businesses could imply that quantities are limited enough that Apple is reserving as much as it can for the general public....
» 12 Mar 2010, 1:30 pm

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Korea may block Android Market due to game lawsSouth Korea is considering banning access to the Android Marketplace to its residents if Google continues to offer game apps that are not approved by the country's regulator. According to a Thursday report, South Korea's Games Ratings Board officially requested that Google Korea abides by the law, requiring all video games to be rated by the governing body. Google is reviewing the South Korean government's request but has not yet made any decisions public....
» 12 Mar 2010, 1:20 pm

Vodafone axes paid GPS following Nokia, Google appsVodafone today said it has shut down Wayfinder, the company providing its subscription GPS service. The move has cost 90 jobs and is characterized as a direct reaction to the availability of free Ovi Maps on Nokia phones and, to a lesser degree, Google Maps Navigation on Android. The two render Wayfinder redundant as they offer the same or better turn-by-turn but without the monthly rate....
» 12 Mar 2010, 12:50 pm

 

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Review: Pocket Chef for iPhoneDeveloped by Gameloft, Pocket Chef is a cooking simulation game for the iPhone designed for the cooking-impaired.
» 13 Mar 2010, 9:14 am

Steve Jobs finally wins approval to tear down house... possiblyA judge has given approval for Apple's CEO to tear down a mansion on his Woodside, Calif., property, signalling a possible end to the long-running real estate saga.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:52 am

Opinion: Pre-ordering the iPad is a fool's gameInfoWorld's Galen Gruman wonders why anyone would spend $500 or more on a product that hasn't even shipped yet.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:30 am

Review: Motorola Devour smartphoneThere's a lot to like about the Devour smartphone, especially its social networking features, intuitive user interface, and sturdy design, but it also has some shortcomings.
» 13 Mar 2010, 8:00 am

The Macalope Weekly: A sad state of affairsIt's a large helping of the Macalope this week, as he takes on non-sensical iPad analysis, Apple doomsaying, and other crimes of punditry.
» 13 Mar 2010, 7:00 am

Video: Sony, Panasonic cameras combine small size with SLR featuresPanasonic and Sony have shown new cameras that mix compact size with interchangeable lenses.
» 13 Mar 2010, 6:30 am

Mac news briefs: 3D and animationNews roundup of three new 3D and animation software upgrades.
» 12 Mar 2010, 5:00 pm

GDC: Electric Bat Interactive previews free browser-based gamesElectric Bat Interactive unveiled two new games, WarLords and Weblings.
» 12 Mar 2010, 4:01 pm

Apple COO Tim Cook awarded $22 million bonusThe Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook, received a bonus worth $22 million for his work filling in for Steve Jobs' during the CEO's 2009 medical leave.
» 12 Mar 2010, 3:22 pm

Review: Power Cam for iPhonePower Cam is one of many apps trying to make your picture-taking a bit easier, and while the $1 offering does add some interesting features, it doesn't measure up to similar photography apps.
» 12 Mar 2010, 2:52 pm

Latest details make iPad a more promising e-readerCan the iPad compete as an e-book reader? Apple's latest details about iBooks make that more probable than ever.
» 12 Mar 2010, 1:11 pm

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Tim Cook Gets $22 Million for Filling Steve Jobs' ShoesThose of us who have had regular jobs - myself hardly included - know the joy of the bonus, a reward for working hard and producing results. Apple chief operating officer Tim Cook found a little something extra in his pay envelope on 10 March: $5 million plus 75,000 restricted shares of stock worth $17 million at today's prices. Cook was rewarded for "outstanding performance in assuming the day-to-day operations of the Company for the period in fiscal 2009 during which Mr. Jobs was on medical leave of absence," according to an SEC filing by Apple today. The stock grants are in two even pieces that can't be sold until one and two years hence as long as Cook is still employed on those dates. Many executives at companies large and small
» 12 Mar 2010, 4:10 pm

iPad Pre-Orders Start 5:30 AM PST on 12 March 2010If you're getting twitchy waiting for Apple to start accepting pre-orders for the iPad, it's time to set your alarm. According to an email from Apple, "customers can pre-order online at www.apple.com at 5:30 AM Pacific time on Friday, March 12." Pre-orders are being taken for United States purchases of both the Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi and 3G iPad models; Apple said the Wi-Fi only version will ship 3 April 2010. The U.S. 3G and international Wi-Fi and 3G models follow in "late April" in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. Apple hasn't yet disclosed non-U.S. pricing. For more TidBITS coverage on the iPad from the unveiling, read "The iPad Arrives," 27 January 2010, and "Hands-on Impressions of
» 11 Mar 2010, 2:38 pm

Why Google Wave Needs a Major OverhaulI really wanted to like Google Wave. But after several months of attempting to use it in a variety of ways, I've come to the conclusion that the current incarnation of Google Wave is too fundamentally flawed to be useful. That said, Google has made it very clear that Google Wave is still in preview release, so I hold out hope that Google will radically revamp the service. I think Google is aware of these issues, since a Feedback survey link just appeared in Google Wave itself, and many of the questions seem to acknowledge that users are wildly unhappy. Here are the things I attempted to do in Google Wave, all with some level of frustration and relatively little overall success. Basic Communication -- Google Wave is often put forth as
» 11 Mar 2010, 12:58 pm

Can T-Mobile's 3G Speed Overcome Its Frequency Limitations?Do you remember car-rental firm Avis's ads: "We're number two; we try harder"? Hertz was the big dog, and Avis used this campaign to explain why its service was better, because it had to be. T-Mobile is in the same boat, except it's number four. Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and Sprint Nextel, in that order, are bigger than T-Mobile in terms of subscribers, revenue, and 3G coverage. But the plucky number four is trying to catch up. I've been following T-Mobile closely because the company is trying to build the fastest and most robust 3G network in the United States, all while keeping its pricing structure competitive with and more flexible than the three dominant carriers. It's in the process of dramatically increasing its already fast net
» 11 Mar 2010, 10:33 am

Verizon to Woo iPad Buyers with MiFiEngadget posted a leaked photo of a Verizon Wireless marketing campaign that's being prepared to lure early iPad buyers into choosing Verizon over AT&T for 3G service. How so? Verizon offers the MiFi, a wireless router that connects to the Internet over Verizon's 3G network, and then allows up to five devices to piggyback over Wi-Fi. The MiFi is a nifty device, fitting in a shirt pocket, working off a fully charged internal battery for four hours or indefinitely via an AC adapter. Steve Jobs recently confirmed for someone who emailed him that the iPad would not support tethering or a "hot spot" mode, where the iPad's 3G plan could be used as a conduit to connect a laptop via USB or Wi-Fi. Verizon is trying to capitalize on that lack
» 11 Mar 2010, 9:43 am

Transferring Vinyl LPs to Digital: One ApproachFor some years now, I've been using my computer to transfer analog recordings to digital. I started with all my cassette tapes, as they were physically deteriorating as they sat on the shelf. Having completed that task - I no longer have any cassette tapes - I've been transferring a number of vinyl LPs. It's important to be clear on the reasons for transferring vinyl assets to digital, since they are not deteriorating. It isn't that I think I can improve the sound significantly. It's true that I can remove some of the annoying clicks and pops; but at the same time I'm one of those wacky audiophiles who thinks that vinyl sounds better than any digital derivation. (Compressed music, such as MP3 or AAC, is compressed lossily, and I can hear
» 10 Mar 2010, 8:24 pm

External Link: EFF Examines iPhone Developer License AgreementAlongside Apple's undeniable success with the iPhone App Store have been the near-constant stories of app rejections for dubious or entirely bogus reasons (to be fair, most rejections are entirely legitimate). But what gives Apple the right to reject or even remove apps? The iPhone Developer Program License Agreement, to which all iPhone developers must agree. The EFF has now acquired copies of the agreement and analyzed some of the more troubling clauses. Would they stand up in court? There's no way to know until someone sues Apple. Read and post comments about this article | Tweet this article Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.5 has new support for Mac OS X10.5 Leopard technologies like Quick Look. And you canupload with the oldest technology of
» 10 Mar 2010, 2:43 pm

TextExpander 3.0Want to use a text expansion utility to save typing cumbersome phrases but dislike switching programs to create snippets? The new TextExpander 3.0 from SmileOnMyMac adds a hotkey combination that opens a quick entry window for snippet creation, and another hotkey lets you edit the last-expanded snippet, making it easier to update one that's no longer quite right. Other new features in TextExpander include "fill-in" snippets that can prompt you for additional text to be entered manually, new options for finding snippets in your collection, and snippet syncing via both MobileMe and Dropbox. Minor changes include the capability to insert Tab and Return characters in snippets, correction of accidental double-capitalizations at the start of sen
» 10 Mar 2010, 2:32 pm

DEVONthink and DEVONnote 2.0DEVONtechnologies has released major upgrades of its document and information management programs DEVONnote and DEVONthink (which comes in three flavors: Personal, Professional, and Pro Office). Changes in both programs include a refreshed interface with a new Welcome Assistant, a tagging interface for those who prefer tagging to hierarchical groups, improved annotation capabilities for PDFs, and added support for text substitutions and data detectors under Snow Leopard. Changes specific to DEVONthink 2.0 include enhanced search capabilities with advanced search operators, the capability to save complex search strings as smart groups, the capability to open multiple databases and documents simultaneously (Pro and Pro Office only), unlimi
» 8 Mar 2010, 1:37 pm

External Link: Jakob Nielsen Criticizes iTunes App Update InterfaceUsability guru Jakob Nielsen devoted his Alertbox post this week to showing how interfaces can become confusing if elements like buttons and checkboxes are too far away from the objects they act on, using the iPhone app updating interface in iTunes as an example. Our take is that the overall mistake here is that Apple is relying on iTunes for too many unrelated tasks that call out for different interface approaches. Read and post comments about this article | Tweet this article THE MISSING SYNC FOR iPHONE: Sync notes, tasks, files and documents between your iPhone or iPod touch and a Mac. The Missing Sync for iPhone provides two-way syncing over Wi-Fi.Learn more - <http://www.markspace.com/bits>   Copyright © 2010 Adam C. Engst. TidBITS
» 8 Mar 2010, 12:38 pm

Default Folder X 4.3.6St. Clair Software has released a maintenance and stability update to the Open/Save dialog enhancement utility Default Folder X. Version 4.3.6 improves the handling of recently used folders in Carbon-based applications such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Mozilla Firefox; adds support for Flash- and AJAX-driven file dialogs, such as those triggered by attaching files in Gmail and uploading videos to YouTube; and now utilizes Sparkle for automatic update checks. The update also adds the capability to drag any file onto the program's Dock icon to get info on it, improves compatibility with Mac OS X 10.4, adds the option to set a default minimum size for the sidebar, and includes a number of other minor bug fixes and improv
» 8 Mar 2010, 9:55 am