Full FeedIt’s no surprise Apple considered purchasing AdMob
A new report out of Bloomberg is stating Apple may have been in in negotiations with AdMob about purchasing their company weeks before Google acquired them for $750 million. A purchase of AdMob—which makes their money in the mobile advertisement business—by Apple would have furthered the competition currently going on… Continue Reading »
How to set up Gmail push on your iPhone
Today, Google announced that Google Sync has added support for Gmail, meaning that if you have a Gmail account, you can now get your mail pushed to your iPhone. All you need to begin with is an iPhone (with iPhone OS 3.0+) and a Gmail account. Basically, all you’re going… Continue Reading »
Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigns from Apple Board of Directors
The perfect marriage between Google and Apple was not to be, it seems, as CEO of Google Eric Schmidt has resigned from the Apple Board of Directors. Schmidt, who had been a board member for 2 years, has resigned at a time where the Mountain View search/advertising company is branching… Continue Reading »
Appletellcast Apple Podcast, July 22nd, 2009
It’s been a slow summer since the launch of iPhone OS 3.0, so this edition of the Appletellcast looks outside of Apple towards Google, where Bill explains why Google Chrome will not have as big an impact as we first thought. Also, Kirk laments the loss of the Genius Bar’s… Continue Reading »
Chrome OS: Google throws down the gauntlet
It’s official (even across the pond); Google is expanding the Chrome brand beyond a browser and creating the Chrome OS. According to the Google Blog, the OS is founded on a three S strategy: speed, simplicity and security. In an era of operating systems whose roots stretch all the way… Continue Reading »
FTC investigates Apple/Google ties
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether collaboration between Apple and Google is violating antitrust laws, according to the New York Times. Part of the problem, it’s reported, is that the companies share a couple of Board of Directors members. Also, Apple and Google are both allies and competitors: Google… Continue Reading »
Google Latitude to come to iPhone, provides location and people tracking
Maps is one of the most used, coveted, and powerful apps on the iPhone. With GPS, directions via driving, public transit, walking, and so much more, what’s missing (aside from turn-by-turn navigation)? Location tracking. This feature has been available on other phones—specifically on some MVNOs—for years, and is making its… Continue Reading »
Chrome for Mac to come within next six months
For those of you eagerly awaiting Google’s Chrome—a new, extremely popular browser for Windows—to make its way to the Mac or Linux, hold on. According to Brian Rakowski, Chrome’s product manager, he expects and hopes that the Mac and Linux version will be ready by half way through this year.… Continue Reading »
Google + Amazon = mobile music store
Online retailer Amazon has teamed up with the 800 lb. gorilla of search engines, Google, to announce a new online music store that will allow users to purchase MP3s from Amazon via mobile devices using Google’s new “Android” operating system. Apple immediately announced it would be discontinued, as it “replicates… Continue Reading »
Google founder Brin: Lack of Chrome for Mac “embarrassing”
When Google Chrome Beta 1 was released earlier this week, Mac users were shocked by the fact that it was Windows-only. Google, with a reputation for creating their apps for all platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux), had not yet released a Mac version of their web browser. In an interview with… Continue Reading »
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Black Friday 2009
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iPhone App Reviews
iPhone Apps. They were great when the App Store was first announced and we could all pick and chose what we wanted, but the number is now overwhelming. Here at Appletell, we'll detail the great iPhone apps we find, and steer you clear from those that aren't worth it even if they're free.
iPhone Game Reviews
As Apple turns the iPhone into one of the most popular gaming devices, the staff of Appletell--gamers and Apple fans alike--are here to help you get the most entertainment value out of your app store purchases.
