Shields Up! Twelve Security Holes Fixed by New iPhone/iPod touch Firmware
Weldon did a phenomenal job covering the visible and functional changes in the iPhone/iPod touch 2.2 firmware release. If you are holding off on the update, or just haven’t gotten to it yet, you may want to pencil in some time with iTunes as there are a twelve security fixes in this firmware release, each [...]Related PostsGigaOM: Finally Truphone for Blackberry Is ReadyGigaOM: Access Line Losses Hurt: Verizon CEOGigaOM: Skype On the Go
published on Monday, the 24. November 2008
Profile of an iPhone User: Interesting Statistics About Yourself
As a mobile device, the iPhone crosses several different user groups. From business users to media junkies, a wide range of people use the iPhone in a variety of different ways. The App Store is fueling this variation even further on account of the huge array of different applications available. A few pieces of research have [...]Related PostsGigaOM: GPS Players Aim to Navigate the Mobile MarketGigaOM: Mobilize: The VC Panel GigaOM: iPhone Users Are Having More Fun
published on Monday, the 24. November 2008
How the iPhone Should Have Made the Blackberry Storm Launch Easier
There have been a lot of reviews lately regarding the new Blackberry Storm. I summarized a few myself, but things haven’t improved much. While there are some bright spots, the overall tone of the reviews is that the Storm is a disappointment. Still, as a Blackberry on the Verizon network I suspect it?ll do fine regardless. [...]Related PostsGigaOM: What’s a BlackBerry Without a Keyboard?GigaOM: A Mobile Phone For Facebook LoversjkOnTheRun: review- Blackberry Storm, yes it can cut and paste
published on Monday, the 24. November 2008
Using Preview?s Enhanced Photo Editing Tools
For basic photo editing, if you’re running OS X 10.5 Leopard you don’t need Photoshop Elements or Pixelmator. Leopard’s Preview graphics viewer application is much more than a viewer; it now incorporates some very handy image correction tools that are not only user-friendly and intuitive to use, but also work really well. Consequently, if you take [...]Related PostsGigaOM: Aviary: Ambitious Online Image Suite GigaOM: Operation Foxbook: Could You Do It? TheAppleBlog: Unsanity APE & Leopard
published on Monday, the 24. November 2008
Examining the Battery/AC Performance Gap on MacBooks and MacBook Pros
Back in the dark ages, when I used to have a Toshiba laptop, I would always remove the battery when running off of AC power, out of what may have been misguided superstition. I was told, and I fervently believed, that doing so would extend the life of my battery considerably by reducing the total [...]
published on Monday, the 24. November 2008
Boxee is Back On Apple TV 2.3
And there was much rejoicing! I noted in my Apple TV 2.3 article that the latest Apple update broke boxee, but now the official boxee blog explains that they have got it working again. It took a little longer to get the USB Creator updated to work with Apple TV 2.3, but you can find [...]Related PostsGigaOM: The Perfect Apple for the Living Room GigaOM: Open Thread: Are You Happy With Apple Support? NewTeeVee: Apple TV Rentals “Within Two Weeks”
published on Monday, the 24. November 2008
iPhone Remote: Your Mac in Your iPhone
Not to be confused with Apple’s Remote app for iTunes, iPhone Remote is an application for Mac OS X that puts the contents of your Mac within easy reach of your iPhone or iPod touch. With iPhone Remote, your Mac is in your iPhone. Developed by Telekinesis, the folks behind the ubiquitous Quicksilver, iPhone Remote brings [...]Related PostsGigaOM: The Rise of the SuperphoneGigaOM: Finally Truphone for Blackberry Is ReadyWebWorkerDaily: Mac Developer Playground: Open Source Mac Apps from Google
published on Monday, the 24. November 2008
BDEmailer: This App Doesn?t Do What You Think it Does
Engadget, Gizmodo, and 9 to 5 Mac seem to be puzzled about an app called BDEmailer, and why it’s allowed on the App Store. I think this is because they’re giving the app more credit than it’s due. Engadget says Apple “violates its own policies” because the app’s SMTP feature “duplicates an exact function of Apple’s Mail application on [...]
published on Sunday, the 23. November 2008
Customizing Your Mac: Wallpaper Fun
The desktop wallpaper on your Mac is something that you may not pay a great deal of attention to. If so, you might be missing out on a great way to create a personal look and feel for your computer, revel in stunning photography, or even re-create the feeling of being somewhere thousands of miles [...]
published on Sunday, the 23. November 2008
Upgrades, Darn Upgrades and Statistics
Hopefully Benjamin Disraeli will posthumously forgive me for the major abuse of his quote (made famous by Mark Twain), but the fine folks over at the Omni Group gave us all a sneak peek into some very interesting data they’ve been allowed by users to collect on various details of the operating system their applications [...]Related PostsGigaOM: Broadband Bill Needs Signature and Funding GigaOM: The Real Reason Wireless Broadband Costs More, for Less TheAppleBlog: Apple unveils Leopard security guide
published on Friday, the 21. November 2008