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The Back Page - Why Chrome? Think Apple
Friday, September 5th, 2008 at 5:05 PM - by
John C. Dvorak and some others have been asking why in the hell Google would bother releasing a new browser in this day and age. When it comes to Google, the super short answer is, "Why not?" For a longer answer, we have only to look at the lessons that Apple has provided ...more...
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Nokia Warns of Weaker Q3, Global Economy and iPhone are Factors
Friday, September 5th, 2008 at 4:10 PM - by
Nokia is citing stiff competition, sluggish growth due to the global economy and a production glitch as contributors to a weaker third quarter. The company also announced that it would lose market share, and the news sent Nokia's stock tumbling 9 percent lower. ...more...
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Some iPhone Users Experiencing Syncing Problems via USB 2 Hub
Friday, September 5th, 2008 at 2:30 PM - by
Some iPhone users are experiencing syncing problems or slow performance when connected to the Mac via a USB 2 hub. ...more...
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TUNEWEAR Announces Clear Cases for iPhone 3G
Friday, September 5th, 2008 at 1:45 PM - by
TUNEWEAR announced the immediate availability of a line of clear, polycarbonate and silicone shell cases for the iPhone 3G on Friday. Clear, protective films are also available ...more...
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MTS, Largest Russian Wireless Carrier, Lands iPhone Deal
Friday, September 5th, 2008 at 1:10 PM - by
MTS, Russia's largest mobile phone operator, has announced that they will carry the Apple iPhone, according to the Associated Press on Friday. Previously, Vimpelcom and Megafon in Russia made similar announcements. ...more...
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TweakerSoft Intros AroundMe for iPhone
Friday, September 5th, 2008 at 9:40 AM - by
TweakerSoft announced the immediate availability of AroundMe 1.0 for the iPhone and iPhone 3G on Friday. The application uses the iPhone's location services to find nearby restaurants, supermarkets, banks, movie theaters, hotels, gas stations, and more. The results are displayed as a list and can also be viewed on a map with route planning. AroundMe 1.0 is priced at US$1.99 and is available at Apple's iTunes-based App Store.
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iPhone Lust Supplants BlackBerry at DLA Phillips Fox
Thursday, September 4th, 2008 at 2:15 PM - by
The IT manager of a major law firm believes that the iPhone will eventually supplant the BlackBerry as the smartphone of choice for attorneys, according to ITWire. ...more...
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New Apple Patent Goes Beyond Multitouch: Data Fusion
Thursday, September 4th, 2008 at 12:45 PM - by with 1 comment
Apple's multi-touch technology can go a long way towards basic operations on an iPhone or MacBook trackpad. However, a new Apple patent filing posted on Thursday shows that Apple intends to create a complete UI with the aid of secondary sensor data. ...more...
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Dell: Ready to Take On iPhone, Someday
Thursday, September 4th, 2008 at 11:45 AM - by with 2 comments
Dell CEO Michael Dell says his company is can compete with Apple's iPhone, but that there aren't any plans to jump into the fray any time soon. He did, however, hint that his PC making company is working on small form-factor devices. ...more...
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Amazon Launches Video on Demand Service
Thursday, September 4th, 2008 at 9:20 AM - by with 1 comment
Amazon's Internet-based Video on Demand Service moved out of the beta phase on Thursday. The service allows Mac and Windows users to rent or purchase movies for playback on their computer, and also supports Sony BRAVIA TVs with Internet Video Link. ...more...
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Forbes: Apple Will Lower iPod Prices, Close Door on Competition
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 at 1:05 PM - by with 1 comment
It's not unexpected that Apple, in a repeat of last year, would roll out new iPods for the holidays in early September. This time, however, Apple will price their iPods aggressively in order to avoid leaving a door open for the competition according, to Forbes on Wednesday. ...more...
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DIRECTV Extends TiVo Agreement, Promises New TiVo Services
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 at 12:25 PM - by
DIRECTV and TiVo jointly announced on Wednesday that they have extended their current agreement which includes the development, marketing and distribution of a new HD DIRECTV DVR featuring the TiVo service, as well as the extension of mutual intellectual property arrangements. ...more...
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WideAsleep Intros Fairway 1.0
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 at 9:35 AM - by
WideAlseep unveiled Fairway 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch on Wednesday. The virtual golf caddie application manages bags, clubs and swings, tracks distances, makes swing recommendations, shows swing and club details, and more. Fairway 1.0 is priced at US$9.99 and is available for download at Apple's App Store.
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NetSketch 1.2 Adds Instant Undo, More
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 at 9:15 AM - by
Gotow.net announced the immediate availability of NetSketch 1.2 for the iPhone and iPod touch on Wednesday. The update for the collaborative drawing application added the ability to instantly undo changes, improved redraw performance and and added a redraw progress indicator, and improved drawing performance. NetSketch is priced at US$5.99 and is available for download at the iTunes-based App Store.
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Case for iPod nano 4G Spotted at IFA
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 at 4:40 PM - by
An astute observer found a commercial case, marked for the iPod nano 4G, at the IFA show in Berlin recently. ...more...













