Archives for November 2010

November, 15th November 2010

• Reader Speculation on Tuesday’s iTunes Announcement

  Our readers are talking about what Apple might be announcing on Tuesday for iTunes. What do you think it will…

• The Best Way to Stream Netflix

  I own eight Netflix streaming devices. They represent a good cross-section of the options available. Recently, I compared how Netflix…

• Apple Home Page Promises Tuesday iTunes Announcement

  Apple’s home page is currently sporting a message promising that, “Tomorrow is just another day. That you’ll never forget.” Along…

• Analyst: Apple May Miss Q4 iPad Estimates

  Apple may not sell as many iPads during the December quarter as everyone and their brother expects, according to Rodman…

• Analyst Meets with Apple, Reiterates “Buy” Rating

  UBS analyst Maynard Um met with Apple’s management “recently,” and came away from that meeting reiterating his “Buy” rating on…

• Facebook iPhone App Gets Privacy Settings

  Facebook’s iPhone app was updated Monday to version 3.3.2, an update that includes access to your Facebook privacy settings (more…

• Forbes Names Scott Forstall “Name You Need to Know”

  Forbes magazine has named Apple Senior Vice President of iPhone Software Scott Forstall “a name you need to know.” As…

November, 13th November 2010

• Apple Shrinks URLs in Ping Tweets

  Along with adding Ping support to the iPad on Saturday, Apple began shortening the URLs in Ping posts that appear…

• Ping Pops Up on the iPad

  Apple quietly added Ping support to the iPad on Saturday ahead of the release of iOS 4.2, due some time…

• Cisco Hires Former Apple VP Mark Papermaster

  Networking giant Cisco has hired former Apple vice president Mark Papermaster, according to Businessweek. Mr. Papermaster left Apple in August…

November, 12th November 2010

• Christie’s to Auction Apple 1 Computer

  Christie’s Auction House will be auctioning off an Apple 1 computer — the first computer model designed by Steve Wozniak…

• T-Shirt: I Was a Mac User When Apple Was Doomed

  This is so cool, we wish we’d have thought of it: DieselSweeties has a T-shirt with the phrase, “I was…

• Particle Debris (week. ending 11/12) Max Headroom Rides Again

  This week’s collection of technical debris is all about money. Apple has a lot of it, and some people would…

• Maxim Hits The E-Spot: Maxim HD

  Maxim does a lot right with its new iPad app, Maxim HD. Vern Seward takes an closer look in this…

• Digital Prism 3.5” Handheld Color LCD TV Starting at $24.99

  The Deal Brothers found a deal on Digital Prism ATSC-300 3.5” Handheld Color LCD TVs starting at $24.99. These devices have…

• Apple Releases iTunes 10.1 with AirPlay Support

  Apple released iTunes 10.1 on Friday, adding support for iOS 4.2’s AirPlay video and audio streaming features. The update also…

• iPad Makes Time’s Top 50 Inventions of 2010 List

  Time Magazine’s list of the top 50 inventions of 2010 is out, and Apple’s iPad is among the devices that…

• AAPL Drops 3% Amidst Tech Retreat

  Shares in Apple Inc. dropped more than 3% Friday as a tech retreat took its toll on the markets. In…

• Ohio’s Summit Mall Apple Store Opening Nov 13

  Apple will be opening its sixth Ohio retail store in Akron on Saturday, November 13 at 10AM. The Summit Mall…

• Urbanears’ Platten Headphones, Cool With Good Sound

  These full-size headphones provide rich, clear volume with strong bass, plus they come in totally cool colors. They also include…

• Facebook Planning Email Service Launch

  Facebook is hosting a special media event on Monday, November 15, where the company is expected to introduce its own…

• Reader Discussion: Apple’s Tablet History

  Today TMO readers are talking about Apple’s past dabbling in the tablet computing world — both actual and conceptual.

• Instapaper for iOS Adds OmniFocus Support, More

  Instapaper for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch received a welcome update this week that added the ability to send…

• Oracle, Apple Announce Java for the Mac Deal

  Oracle and Apple put to rest fears that Java for Mac OS X would fade away with the introduction of…

• Apple Apparently Working Out iOS 4.2 Wi-Fi Issues

  The rumor mill is working over time to crank out new deadlines for Apple’s iOS 4.2 release, and the latest…

November, 11th November 2010

• macProVideo.com Releases Logic’s Guitar Recording Toolbox Tutorial

  The folks at macProVideo.com have released a new video tutorial aimed at Guitarists and those recording guitar in Apple’s Logic…

• AMD Slide Suggests Apple Will Embrace Fusion APUs

  A slide from an AMD presentation during the company’s annual Analyst Day suggests rather strongly that Apple will be embracing…

• TechRestore Posts Take Apart Video of New MacBook Air

  TechRestore has posted a two-part take apart video of Apple’s newest MacBook Air, the 11” model. The first video, which…

• Apple & Twitter Work Out Deal for Ping Integration

  Apple and Twitter have apparently worked out a deal for integrating Apple’s Ping music social networking service and Twitter. Users…

• Refurbished 15” MacBook Pro 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo:  $1529

  The Deal Brothers noted that Apple.com has the Refurbished 15” MacBook Pro 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo for $1529. That includes…

• iPad Coder Talks API Rules with Steve Jobs

  iPad app developer Ram Arumugam found out there aren’t any problems with code that can’t be fixed with a quick…

• iOS 4.2 Upgrade Guide

  iOS 4.2 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is set to roll out any day now, which means there’s…

• TMO’s John F. Braun Talks Holiday Deals on Mac Roundtable

  The Mac Observer’s Mac Geek Gab co-host John F. Braun joined the Mac Roundtable crew to talk about the coming…

• 1Password Improves Chrome Support

  Agile Web Solutions rolled out 1Password 3.5 on Thursday. The update for the password management application brought the Google Chrome…

• iTunes Store Raises the Curtain on Movies in Japan

  Apple’s iTunes Store in Japan finally began offering movies for rent and purchase on Thursday. The selection isn’t as large…

• Leopard, Snow Leopard Security Update Address Font Issues, More

  The Mac OS X 10.6.5 update Apple released late on Wednesday addressed a long list of potential security flaws in…

• Will Apple Do the Unthinkable with Mac OS X Server?

  From time to time, someone suggests that Apple license Mac OS X (client) to PC makers for mass market customers.…

• Apple Posts Mac OS X 10.6.5 Combo Update

  Following the release of the Mac OS X 10.6.5 update late on Wednesday, Apple released a downloadable combo updater that’s…

November, 10th November 2010

• Letters from Steve: AirPrint Not Being Dropped

  Contrary to speculation, AirPrint is not being pulled from iOS, according to two e-mails purportedly from Apple CEO Steve Jobs.…

• Mea Culpa: Apple Did NOT Buy Wi-Gear

  We reported Tuesday that Apple had purchased Wi-Gear, a maker of Bluetooth headsets. Originated by 9to5Mac, the story began with…

• Apple Updates MainStage with 29 Fixes

  Apple updated MainStage to version 2.1.2 Wednesday, an update that includes 29 different fixes. MainStage is Apple’s live performance software…

• Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.5: Graphics, Performance, More

  Apple released Mac OS X 10.6.5 Wednesday afternoon, as expected, an update that paves the way for iOS 4.2, which…

• Gartner: Apple #4 Mobile Phone Maker in the World

  Apple’s iPhone sales grew to propel the company to be the #4 mobile phone maker on the planet during the…

• MGG 297: Mail, VPN, Xgrid, Troubleshooting, More

  John and Dave have put together a killer Premium show for all of their loyal subscribers today. Topics covered include…

• Fantom G-Force 1TB Triple Interface Hard Drive:  $79.99

  The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Fantom GF1000T G-Force 1TB Triple Interface - USB 2.0/eSATA/FireWire External Hard Drive for $79.99.…

• Apple Announces iTunes Connect Holiday Closure

  Apple’s iTunes Connect service for iOS app developers will be closed from December 23 through December 28. iTunes Connect is…

• MacBook Air Lands Consumer Reports Top Spot

  Apple’s new 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch MacBook Air models took top honors in the just released Consumer Reports laptop study. The…

• Forum Poll: When are You Upgrading to iOS 4.2?

  iOS 4.2 is due any day now, and it promises wireless video and audio streaming, wireless printing, and finally brings…

• iOS 4.2 May Drop AirPrint Printer Sharing

  Apple may be planning on scaling back AirPrint by dropping support for printers shared via a Mac or Windows PC…

• Apple Announces iAd Deal for Japan

  Apple and Dentsu Group have signed a deal that will bring the iAd in-app advertising program to iOS devices in…