ReadWriteWeb:
In this edition of the Weekly Wrapup - our newsletter summarizing the top stories of the week - we analyze a new breed of content site that is rapidly gaining momentum, look into recent statistics showing that Gen Y is using Twitter more, compare five recommendation services for iPhone apps, review the new-look MSN, and mor (Read More)
: He asks if massive content sites gaining momentum is "cause for concern about the future of the Web?" - my thinking on this is it's cause for rejoicing. Regardless if you're building your site(s) for fun or profit, the point is constant and quality content creation should ultimately be rewarded.
Gizmodo:
The latest round of iPhone rumors reads like a roundup of everything we've heard before. Now the mythical iPhone nano is back, and supposedly said device will be coming to Verizon in 2010 featuring a new hybrid cellular radio. Keep in mind this is all coming from an industry analyst report supplied to Apple Insider, and as (Read More)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog:
Filed under: Steve Jobs, Apple HistoryAs Dave Caolo told TUAW readers a few days ago, Fortune named Apple CEO Steve Jobs "CEO of the Decade" for his phenomenal leadership at Apple and how he has remade four industries (music, movies, mobile telephones, and computing) in the past ten years.Part of the Fortune article was a c (Read More)
ReadWriteWeb:
After successfully selling MyBlogLog to Yahoo, it was surprising to see Lookery founder Scott Rafer write a blog post announcing his company's "orderly shutdown". In heartbreaking detail he took full responsibility for the company's demise saying, "In chronological order, the sins Lookery committed under my leadership were (Read More)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog:
Filed under: Software, Odds and ends, Developer, Deals, iPhoneWant an iPhone app business without all the boring hassle of actually programming and releasing iPhone apps? Boy, does Brice Milliorn have a deal for you! He's auctioning off his iPhone app business, which he says has 87 different apps for sale, over on eBay. Mil (Read More)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog:
Filed under: Hardware, Retail, Odds and ends, Apple, HolidaysAs a guy who likes shopping online, but who still appreciates the act of going into a retail store for big purchases, I love this news. Apple has introduced a "Reserve and Pick-up" service for the holiday season. The name is a little unwieldy, but it gets the poin (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Gigabyte's been listening to all of the iPhone syncing issues from motherboard owners using Intel's P55 chipset. They've put out a beta BIOS that addresses the problem. Unfortunately, that doesn't help all the Asus and MSI users who are having the same troubles, but hopefully now that Gigabyte has set an example the others (Read More)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog:
Filed under: Software, Odds and ends, Bluetooth, AppleApple, being the innovative corporation that it is, applies for patents many times per year. While many of these items may never make it to market, the company is proactive in making sure that possible patents are filed as soon as possible in order to protect the intelle (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Objectified, Gary Hustwit's look at the world of industrial design, featured a lengthy section on Apple Chief Designer Jon Ive—and now that clip is online for impatient Apple fans to see. [Brainstorm Tech] The clip is pretty interesting, even if you're not normally enamored with Apple. Ive is the most prominent tech desi (Read More)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog:
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPhone, App ReviewSeveral readers have urged me to try the Gokivo Navigator for the iPhone [iTunes link], so today is the day. The app is U.S. $4.99, but that only provides you with GPS navigation for 30 days. After that, the app costs $4.99 monthly or you can purchase a year of service for (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Zune HD users should be able to download the latest firmware update now, and it's substantial enough to warrant grabbing ASAP. There's a speedier browser, predictive text entry (a la iPhone), and that's just the beginning. Updated: Update: The firmware upgrade went through just fine on my 32GB Zune HD, and I'm definitely se (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Zune HD users should be able to download the latest firmware update now, and it sounds like it's substantial enough to warrant grabbing ASAP. The browser has been sped up, predictive text entry (a la iPhone) has been added, and there's support for upcoming 3D games. That's just a short list of what's available. Download an (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Zune HD users should be able to download the latest firmware update now, and it's substantial enough to warrant grabbing ASAP. There's a speedier browser, predictive text entry (a la iPhone), and that's just the beginning. The download should be available through the Zune software, but some 16GB users are reporting it hasn' (Read More)
TechCrunch:
Yesterday I detailed my quest to find the throngs of Droid fans who had woken up at the crack of dawn to grab a place in line before Verizon unleashed the phone to the masses. Yet despite reports of lines elsewhere, I failed — the Verizon store in Palo Alto was a ghost town, as was the Best Buy down the street. Some comme (Read More)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog:
Filed under: Rumors, Wireless, Apple, iPhoneIf you're tired of dropped calls and dead zones, and pondering the merits of turning in your iPhone for a DROID... hold on there, champ. AppleInsider says it's received a copy of a report by OTR Global, claiming that Apple has signed contracts to produce a UMTS / CDMA hybrid iPhon (Read More)