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An open letter to the Verizon “There’s a Map for That” ads

by Aaron Kraus on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:28 PM

First, let me congratulate you on a fairly witty pun-based ad campaign. You’re making a point, and with quite a bit of gumption, given the lack of cool smartphones available on your larger-than-life network. Second, I’ll acknowledge our past relationship; nine good years with excellent coverage and several fairly decent… Continue Reading »

Could AT&T have supported an SDK-less iPhone?

by Aaron Kraus on Oct 6, 2009 at 05:45 AM

Back in the day, Steve Jobs whipped a Macworld Keynote audience into a frenzy by announcing the iPhone. Removed from the reality distortion field, people began to wonder about the strategy that Apple was pursuing. Originally, apps on the iPhone were a no-no. Steve pontificated the wonder of web-based applications,… Continue Reading »

iPhone OS 3.1 available today [update]

by Ed Parry on Sep 9, 2009 at 01:31 PM

Steve Jobs has just announced the latest software upgrade available today for the iPhone and iPod touch—iPhone OS 3.1—featuring new options for Genius in the App Store, and also over 30,000 ringtones available for download for just $1.29. Continue Reading »

iPhone OS 3.1 to ship this month, says AT&T

by Ed Parry on Sep 2, 2009 at 12:18 PM

An AT&T employee has hinted that Apple will release iPhone OS 3.1 at some point in September. The beta, which was released in July, featured updates to voice control, the home screen, video editing and the copy and paste functions, while also activating MMS services for AT&T customers. Continue Reading »

Chrome OS: Google throws down the gauntlet

by Aaron Kraus on Jul 8, 2009 at 11:29 AM

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 »

iPhone OS 3.1 beta: what’s new

by Ed Parry on Jul 7, 2009 at 11:06 AM

The next update of the iPhone’s firmware—3.1 beta—was pushed to developers last week. Along with the usual bug fixes, some new features have cropped up. There’s nothing amazing here, just a few small additions to once again improve the iPhone’s software. Continue Reading »

More than one million iPhone 3G Ss sold, Steve Jobs gives a quote

by Josh Holat on Jun 22, 2009 at 12:02 PM

In just three days, from Friday to Sunday, Apple is reporting that over one million iPhone 3G Ss have been sold. Not only is that outstanding for a hardware update that offers only two real benefits (camera and improved processor/RAM), it is outstanding in that it sold many more than… Continue Reading »

iPhone OS on a large touchscreen monitor

by Josh Holat on Jun 16, 2009 at 03:28 PM

Everyone knows the iPhone OS is both beautiful and extremely functional on the relatively small (compared to a computer) screen. However, if you take that beauty on a 3.5 inch device and place it on a much large monitor, it looks even better. And that’s exactly what some creative guys… Continue Reading »

A suggestion for the Apple TV

by Aaron Kraus on Apr 14, 2009 at 06:19 AM

Apple’s billion-apps-sold countdown has gotten me thinking; why can’t I run some of my apps on my Apple TV? Why am I limited to a 3 inch screen for playing fun games? What about Pandora and my NPR Public Radio tuner? Those would sound great on my home theater system,… Continue Reading »

iPhone OS 3.0 on the way

by Ed Parry on Mar 12, 2009 at 03:32 PM

On 17th March, Apple will show the world the first look at iPhone 3.0. They say a preview is coming, along with a new SDK. It’s expected the SDK will be available quite soon after the 17th, if not on the date itself, to allow developers to prepare and to… Continue Reading »

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