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Apple’s love affair with Gorillaz

Posted by Dr. Macenstein Apple’s iTunes software has been downloaded by both Mac and PC users close to 500 million times. Starting last January, Apple added a new feature to the iTunes software called the iTunes MiniStore. The MiniStore is one of the first things every iTunes user sees when they first launch the software. Thanks to privacy issues, a small screen now pops up at the bottom of iTunes and you can choose whether or not you want the MiniStore to be visible. I... 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 as many who called us idiots. As faithful Macenstein reader Chris put it: “The holes that security... 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. AT&T’s podcast is dying for the Ken Burns effect. Maybe next time they’ll use... Read More

Apple upgrades iPhone materials and battery life… Finally, now maybe someone will WANT one

Posted by Dr. Macenstein Apparently reacting to the media’s total indifference and lack of coverage to the iPhone (that’s a joke people), Apple has revealed that the iPhone will ship with some upgraded tech specs. First up, battery life. Apple originally claimed the iPhone would be able to deliver 5 hours of talk time, 16 hours of audio, and about 5 hours of video playback time. The newly released specs are claiming 8 hours of talk, 24 hours of audio, 7 video, and... Read More

Is Apple using the Windows Safari Beta Test to stamp out iPhone security holes?

Posted by Dr. Macenstein Within hours of Apple releasing the Safari 3 beta for Windows, computer geeks from around the world began pointing out various security holes in the browser. The most notable computer geek being David Maynor ( he of the infamous MacBook Wi-Fi exploit) who found a number of potential denial-of-service attack executions in the beta. A day later Apple released a security patch addressing a handful of the largest of these exploits. With the iPhone’s... Read More

Review: SendStation’s Dock Extender for iPod/iPhone

Posted by Dr. Macenstein The iPod’s tendency to attract numerous scratches to its sleek facade has spurred a multi-million dollar industry for iPod case makers. Unfortunately, the best cases (those that offer the most protection) often do so at the expense of being able to dock your encased iPod to any number of peripherals. SendStation has once again answered the call of stranded iPod users with its Dock Extender for iPod/iPhone. The idea is simple (so simple its taken... Read More