EFF: All Your Apps Are Belong to Apple

The entire family of devices built on the iPhone OS (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) have been designed to run only software that is approved by Apple..Software developers who want Apple's approval must first agree to the iPhone Developer Program License Agreement.
Posted in Syndicated on March 9th, 2010 | Comments Off

Apple axes iPhone apps that simply reproduce

Following reports that Apple began rejecting App Store software with "minimum user functionality," the iPhone maker has now set its sights on applications that employ a "cookie cutter" formula.
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Apple’s iPhone Addictive?

Apple's iPhone can be addicting for users, a study finds. Yes, someone at Stanford thought this needed to be answered and it warranted a survey.
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iPad boom begins: Accessory makers rush to market

There's a lot at stake over the iPad extras market. Research group ABI Research estimates that 4 million media tablets will be sold in 2010, ramping up to 57 million by 2015. "This year alone, the accessories business for the iPad will be many hundreds of millions of dollars."
Posted in Syndicated on March 9th, 2010 | Comments Off

Apple’s New Stance On ‘Cookie Cutter’ Apps

In the wake of Apple’s sudden decision to remove nearly all “sexy” applications from the App Store, we’ve been hearing that the company is also clamping down on so-called “cookie-cutter” applications
Posted in Syndicated on March 8th, 2010 | Comments Off

New play likens Steve Jobs to a modern-day Willy Wonka

A new play about tight-ship-running Apple CEO Steve Jobs is set to be staged at California's Berkeley Theatre early next year, penned by one of America's leading playwrights.
Posted in Syndicated on March 8th, 2010 | Comments Off

Steve Jobs says “No” to iPhone tethering on the iPad

In a classic Steve Jobs email, Apple's CEO bluntly puts to rest any notion that users will be able to tether their iPhones to the iPad to access the Internet.
Posted in Syndicated on March 7th, 2010 | Comments Off

Apple testing Safari 4.0.5 w/Flash plug-in crash protection

Apple is currently evaluating a handful of upcoming Mac software updates with the help of an elite group of testers, including Safari 4.0.5, QuickTime 7.66, and significant maintenance release for its pro applications.
Posted in Syndicated on March 7th, 2010 | Comments Off

Google Supports HTC in Apple Lawsuit

Google has defended HTC, which manufacturers the search engine's Nexus One, after Apple accused HTC of infringing 20 of its patents.
Posted in Syndicated on March 6th, 2010 | Comments Off

Apple Pulls Wi-Fi Finders from App Store

Apple began removing apps capable of detecting Wi-Fi networks out of the App Store, with no explanation. They removed several Wi-Fi apps commonly referred to as stumblers, or apps that seek out available Wi-Fi networks near your location.
Posted in Syndicated on March 6th, 2010 | Comments Off