Content by: Jeff Smykil
It was only a matter of time: iPhone-optimized advertising. AOL hopes to serve up to 75 million ads to iPhone users per month through its new advertising branch, becoming one of the largest companies to target the device yet.
September 04, 2008 - 04:40PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Major League Baseball has once again updated what some think is already one of the most useful applications in the iTunes App Store. Now, get all of your stats in one place instead of switching between apps.
September 04, 2008 - 04:11PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Love 'em or hate 'em, the Democratic and Republican National Conventions are available on iTunes in audio and video form, and all for free. You can cherry pick your favorite speakers, too.
September 03, 2008 - 05:52PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
The band Snow Patrol is going to release an iPhone/iPod touch "interactive album" application featuring images, lyrics, artwork, and video from its new album. If the end result is good enough, Apple could push other bands to try it out, too.
September 02, 2008 - 03:17PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Bare Bones Software has updated its famous text editor for the Mac, BBEdit, to version 9. The major version release has enough additions to make your head spin, so it's definitely worth checking out.
August 28, 2008 - 04:50PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Think your iPhone is safe if it's locked? Think again. An exploit has made the rounds today, allowing anyone to gain access to your personal info on a locked iPhone very easily. Luckily, there's also an easy way to prevent it, although Apple should patch the hole ASAP.
August 27, 2008 - 04:51PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Is Apple telling certain retailers not to order any more product from some of the more popular lines? Some say that's exactly what is happening, lending more credibility to the rumor of an upcoming mega product update event.
August 26, 2008 - 04:59PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
One of the most prominent instant messaging apps for Mac has reached a new milestone with version 1.3. In addition to a completely revamped Contact Inspector, the new contact search box tickles our fancy too.
August 26, 2008 - 04:24PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
If you are looking to donate to a good cause and would like to purchase some quality Mac software in the process, read on. Some of the names involved are Rapid Weaver, OmniFocus, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Voodoo Pad, and more. Do it quickly, though, as copies are dwindling.
August 26, 2008 - 09:22AM CT - by Jeff Smykil
The NFL has made available season previews for all 32 teams through the iTunes Store for free, including recaps. Get yourself prepped for the upcoming football season!
August 22, 2008 - 09:20AM CT - by Jeff Smykil
You thought you had seen all the new Get a Mac commercials? We have one more new ad to talk about, plus a new iPhone App Store commercial.
August 21, 2008 - 12:18PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Apple is replacing certain MagSafe Adapters that have proven not to be all that safe after all. If yours has frayed, you might want to consider taking it in for a replacement.
August 20, 2008 - 12:08PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
There is a new framework in town, and it will allow developers to implement copy and paste in their iPhone applications. Perhaps Apple will take note and step up its game.
August 20, 2008 - 09:29AM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Apple has issued a statement regarding over heating iPod nano batteries in Japan. The company says that if you're having issues with faulty units, call AppleCare and they will be replaced, even if they're out of warranty.
August 19, 2008 - 04:25PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Apple and the Smithsonian Channel have come to an agreement to offer the television network's content on the iTunes Store. For $1.99 per episode, you can learn about things from natural wonders to world history.
August 19, 2008 - 12:19PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Apple sees an all-time high in customer satisfaction in a study by the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, which some are attributing (at least in part) to Microsoft's launch of Windows Vista.
August 19, 2008 - 11:23AM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Apple has aired three new Get a Mac ads, and one might actually be funny. Come inside to read about Calming Teas, Throne, and Pizza Box, our favorite.
August 19, 2008 - 08:48AM CT - by Jeff Smykil
You're in the grocery store and your toddler starts bawling. What do you do? Perhaps give him or her your iPhone in hopes of entertaining with the colors, shapes, and sounds from PreSchool Adventure.
August 18, 2008 - 03:53PM CT - by Jeff Smykil
With the second iPhone 3G launch less than a week away, at least one country will reportedly have enough supply to meet the expected demand. Hopefully, this applies to all countries that will be getting the iPhone come August 22.
August 18, 2008 - 10:00AM CT - by Jeff Smykil
The fire that burned into the early hours of the morning last week, fueled by one of Apple's Valley Green buildings, is reported to have done $2 million in estimated damages. Who knows where they'll put all those IT people during repairs?
August 18, 2008 - 08:44AM CT - by Jeff Smykil
Ars Technica will on hand in Mountain View this weekend at DjangoCon. Come read about what we'll be covering and how you'll be able to party with us.
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