Apple uses Leopard Preview to take passive-aggressive shot at Microsoft
Posted by iGor Steve Jobs is truly a master at delivering jabs and Microsoft (or as he affectionately calls them, “Our friends in Redmond“). While some are subtle, others can be more direct. Remember when Apple hung up those WWDC banners this last year which read “Redmond, Start Your Photocopier”? That was pretty straightforward. Steve was flat out saying... Read More
From the “We told you so” files: Universal security bugs discovered in Safari 3 beta
Posted by Dr. Macenstein When we first posted our conspiratorial thoughts on Apple’s motives for releasing the Safari 3 beta, our readers were extremely vocal. While many agreed with our theory that Apple was hoping the larger Windows hacker population would help find bugs and security holes in the Safari browser before the iPhone makes its debut next week, there were just... Read More
New iPod Game: Kaplan’s SAT PREP 2008
Posted by Helper Monkey The iPod has long been criticized by educators as a distraction in the classroom, but now it seems the iPod may actually be able to do a little teaching of its own. Kaplan, the famous test preparation company, has released KAPLAN SAT PREP 2008. The three part series of iPod games helps students prepare for the SAT in Math, Reading, and Writing. Games can... Read More
Video: Randall Stephenson (Chairman and CEO of AT&T) on iPhone, AT&T’s new Video Share service, and AT&T’s evolution
Randall Stephenson, the new Chairman and CEO of AT&T, recently made his first public speech in his new position at NXTcomm in Chicago on June 19th. Randall touched on the iPhone, AT&T’s new Video Share service, and how AT&T will evolve in the coming years. Below is a video podcast of the event which showcases highlights from the speech. (Above: Click to play.... Read More
Having a problem with the 10.4.10 update? Try booting in Safe Mode
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Just a day after the release of Apple’s 10.4.10 update, there are already a number of healthy threads Read More
Apple posts Mac OS X Update v 10.4.10 (delta)
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Above: Marty DiBergi and I are wondering if this thing goes to eleven. From Apple’s Download page The 10.4.10 Update is recommended for PowerPC and Intel-based Mac computers currently running Mac OS X Tiger. This update includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes or compatibility updates for the following applications and... Read More
SarcasticGamer takes on Microsoft’s Surface
SarcasticGamer.com has posted a hilarious re-edit of Microsoft’s “Surface” demo. While the Surface still is a pretty cool piece of technology, we think this commercial brilliantly points out that it is a pretty cool piece of technology looking for a realistic application. (Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Rowlings for the link). Enjoy. Read More
No Apple Store “1 to 1”, ProCare, Genius Bar or personal shopping appointments for the 29th
According to a little bird, “Apple won’t allow anyone to make 1 to 1, procare, or personal shopping appointments for the 29th“. This report was verified by a little bunny, who says the Genius Bar is also off limits. We’re assuming this is Apple’s attempt to keep folks from using that type of one-on-one service to weasel in an iPhone purchase. Or perhaps... Read More
Even Batman is cashing in on the iPod name
Posted by Dr. Macenstein The 2008 sequel to “Batman Begins“, titled “The Dark Knight” will feature a brand new vehicle in which Batman can tool around the streets of Gotham… The Batpod. Apparently an update to the venerable “Batcycle” of old, the Batpod looks like a pretty kick-ass machine. Unfortunately, the Batpod seems to only be... Read More
Apple confirms YouTube videos for iPhone, available for Apple TV today
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Apple today confirmed what many in the Apple rumor community have taken for granted, namely that the newly encoded H.264 videos YouTube provides will be available not only for the Apple TV, but the iPhone as well. Looks like YouTube is what the “mysterious 12th iPhone icon” was after all. Above: Well, looks like the YouTube icon may have been... Read More
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