recent news: Apple updates Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro and iPhone becomes a Kindle

We’ve been pretty slow on keeping you all up-to-date recently, so a quick apology for that. There are some big things in the works for later on this year and I’m working hard to get these new features up-and-running. Now back to the news:

Apple updated its desktop line today, bring hardware updates to the Mac [...]

Next generation iPhone to have matte black case? Doubtful.

The next generation iPhone will have a matte-black metal finish according to some recent leaked photos. Do we trust those recent leaked photos? Not really. Sure, we’re not gonna immediately deny these photos’ legitimacy, but a big signal that these are fake: the case uses metal. Why would we immediately say metal means its not [...]

iPhone software update 2.2.1 released; helps Safari and Mail

Apple pumped out a 246MB iPhone (and iPod touch) software update this morning, making the current version now 2.2.1. The firmware fixes stability issues in Safari and an issue with saving photos from Mail to the camera roll. Just plug your iPhone or iPod touch in and click “Check for Update” in iTunes. Happy updating!

SlingPlayer client coming to iPhone this quarter

Sling Media announced that they will submit an iPhone version of the popular SlingPlayer application  to Apple for certification sometime this quarter. The application will have the same features known to the SlingPlayer application. Incase you are unaware, Sling Media has products that allow users to stream content from their TV (along with a DVR [...]

Hack connects T-Mobile G1 to iPod dock

As you all may know, HTC decided not to put a 3.5 millimeter jack on the T-Mobile G1, which calls for this exquisite hack. The brilliant modders over at WebNetta put together a little adapter which converts the audio input from a normal 30 pin iPod connector, to the mini-usb adapter supplied on the G1. [...]

Pastebud brings Copy-and-Paste to iPhone via Safari (legally)

What?!!?!?!?!?! COPY AND PASTE ON THE IPHONE!!!!!!! If that was your immediate reaction, maybe you should calm down a bit. First off, it’s only via Safari to Mail (not the other way around). Second, it requires opening a bookmark. Those are the negatives. Now you can get back to jumping and screaming. The positives: it’s [...]

$99 4GB iPhone 3G coming to Walmart?

Boy Genius Report has heard that Walmart, which has already announced it will sell iPhone 3G starting Dec. 28, may sell a 4GB iPhone 3G selling for just $99 with a two-year contract. Apple originally dropped the 4GB model from it’s iPhone product line before last year’s holiday season, but with a model at only [...]

iPhone firmware 2.2 releases by Apple

Apple released iPhone firmware 2.2 tonight, after many expected they would release the software update tomorrow morning. Containing new features for Google Maps, a revised Safari layout, bug fixes, and other small UI settings updates, the new firmware is pretty hefty at almost 250MB and is available now via iTunes.

iPhone 3G beats out RAZR as top selling US handset

iPhone 3G isn’t doing too poorly; actually, it’s doing amazingly. Not only is the phone helping Apple’s revenue, but it’s helping Apple break records and grow in the mobile phone market. Not only has Apple jumped over RIM as the #2 smartphone seller worldwide, it is now the top selling handset in the US. The [...]

iPhone app review: SplashShopper and SplashID

I’ve been testing these applications for a little over a week now and they definitely have their niche markets.
First off is SplashShopper, an ultimate shopping list application. The style of the application is relatively simple, open the application and view a list of categories: books, gifts, groceries, music, office supplies, etc. You can reorder the [...]

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