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Don't be left behind: 5 Mac apps that won't make the Lion cut
Apple intends to ship OS X Lion in July, and many programs people rely upon now have an unofficial expiration date, since Apple appears to be removing the ability to use PowerPC-only software in OS X via Rosetta. Many users will need to come up with alternatives if they plan to move to Lion. If y...
The Case for and Against a Buttonless iPhone and iPad
The iOS 4.3 beta, despite being covered by Apple’s NDA, is leaking signs of new hardware and software features like a sieve. The latest find is support for multi-touch gestures on the iPhone. Apple is beta-testing these gestures publicly for the iPad in 4.3, but new evidence suggests privat...
Steve Jobs to Take Second Medical Leave of Absence
Apple CEO Steve Jobs will be taking a medical leave of absence from the company to focus on his health, though he will continue on as CEO and still be involved in “major strategic decisions.” In an email to employees released by Apple, Jobs explains that he requested and was granted t...
Rumor Has It: Personal Hotspot Coming to All iPhones in March
The VerizoniPhone finally became a reality Tuesday, and it brought with it one feature the existing AT&T GSM version lacks: Personal Hotspot, which lets you share your data connection with up to five other devices via Wi-Fi. That feature might not remain exclusive long.Many sources yesterday ...
How the Mac App Store Could Lead to a Better iTunes
Much of the discussion surrounding the Mac App Store has been around the repercussions it will have on Mac application development, but I think the conversation is missing something. I feel the Mac App Store could be the starting point for a better iTunes, or at least the death of iTunes as we kn...
Why Microsoft's "App Store" Block Attempt Will Fail
The Financial Times reports today that software publishing behemoth Microsoft has filed a motion with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week, objecting to Apple being awarded the trademark “App Store.”From the Financial Times;Apple applied to have the term trademarked in 2008,...
How to Cancel Your AT&T Contract
Choice is now here when it comes to U.S. iPhone service providers, so if you’ve decided that you’ve had enough of AT&T, there are a few options available. But keep in mind that since AT&T put up some serious cash subsidizing the iPhone to get you to sign that two-year contract...
CDMA-Compatible iPad Coming to Verizon
Verizon will soon be selling a CDMA-compatible version of the iPad, according to Verizon Communications CFO Francis Shammo (via Bloomberg). Users currently have to use a MiFi device to allow iPads to connect to Verizon’s network via Wi-Fi. The new version would be able to connect directly.S...
Connecting to Denon's A/V Receivers - Now With AirPlay
There are no less than six distinct means of accessing your iTunes media (with or without an iOS device) on one of Denon’s new A/V receivers. And now Denon has finally followed through on their September announcement regarding AirPlay, bringing the total to seven. So how does the new AirPla...
Casting a Critical Eye Over the Mac App Store
We’re not even a week in, and the Mac App Store is, for the most part, a huge success. I’m not at all surprised the Mac App Store has proven to be so successful so quickly. If anything, I’m surprised it took Apple this long to release it!But as the excitement wears off, it’...
