Apple's Superlative Sequel: The Latest iPod Touch
They say sequels often fail to live up to the original. That's not so with the second generation of Apple's iPod touch. Apple has managed to make the touch look better, work better, and deliver more features -- all for a $229 starting price, significantly cheaper than the previous entry-level $299 version. The changes, while subtle, are so significant that I give the second-generation touch a rare perfect score.
published today, 3 hours 34 minutes ago, macnewsworld
This week in Apple: HDCP, private APIs, and hacks
This week's top Apple news was riddled with scandal, ranging from High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection hidden in new MacBooks to Google's private iPhone API use, and everything in between. Now, all we need is a sex scandal and the circle should be complete. Check it out in case you missed anything.Read More...
published yesterday, 21 hours 19 minutes ago, ars-technica
Evernote iPhone client takes lion's share of service
After being on the market for only a few months, Evernote's iPhone client is now the primary way that most users access the company's information collection and OCR services.Read More...
published yesterday, 22 hours 51 minutes ago, ars-technica
App Store Lessons: Try and try again
Ars explains why you shouldn't always accept your App Store rejection and just walk away.Read More...
published yesterday, 23 hours 42 minutes ago, ars-technica
Rename Files 1.2.9c
Have you ever tried to edit the filenames of pictures taken with your digital camera or snapped using a webcam, or modified a big collection of filenames If you had, then you know how tedious the job is, especially if you have a lot to work with. This utility script is very helpful if you are in such quandary. You can do a batched renaming of files using a supplied batch filename or extracted from a text file of filenames, or opt to change the files individually.
published yesterday, 1 day 1 hour 16 minutes ago, scriptbuilders
Palm cutting jobs to gain ground on Apple, RIM
Palm is responding to its recent losses by trimming its workforce of 1050 employees, in an effort to remain competitive against the iPhone 3G and the various BlackBerry models. Reuters reports that the move comes as Palm focuses on its Linux-based "Nova" operating system, as well as a device on which the platform will run. Palm spokeswoman Lynn Fox declined to say how many jobs will be cut, but sa...
published on Friday, the 21. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
Apple may see fines over poor data archives
The latest development in the Apple-Psystar case may potentially see Apple stumbling over potential fines, as a recent filing shows that the company does not practice common document and email archiving etiquette. The Industry Standard reports that Apple maintains no company standard for email and document retention, a practice that can lead to millions of dollars in fines when adequate documentat...
published on Friday, the 21. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
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, apple-blog
Apple deals: MacBook, MacBook Air, iPod shuffle, more
Apple's online store is currently offering a range of refurbished products from MacBooks to iPods. Starting at $849 is the 2.1GHz MacBook with 1GB of memory, a 120GB hard drive and ComboDrive. The 20-inch, 2.66GHz iMac is available for $1,299 with 2GB of memory and a 320GB hard drive. Refurbished MacBook Air models can be purchased for as little as $1,199 with a 2.6GHz processor, 2GB of memory ...
published on Friday, the 21. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
The Iconfactory releases Frenzic for iPhone
The Iconfactory and ARTIS Software have launched Frenzic, a game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Seven levels can be conquered, from Newbie to Frenzic Grandmaster, each requiring the player to move a wedge from the center circle and into one of the six corresponding circles surrounding it. Gamers can track personal scores, or compare performance against other players via the Internet. If the gamer ...
published on Friday, the 21. November 2008, macintosh-news-network