It looks as though Apple might finally be able to crack the China market with its iPhone. The rumor mill at one time had the company in talks with China Mobile, the country's leading carrier, but those negotiations apparently fell through over questions of money. Also, Apple is rumored to be finally creating a new, CDMA version of its iPhone that could topple AT&T's exclusive carrier position in the U.S. Meanwhile, the iPhone seems to be catching on in the enterprise, another wide-open market for the device.
Microsoft offering Office 2008 free trial for Mac users
Microsoft's Mac Business Unit this week is making available to Mac users a "fully functional, no strings attached" free trial of Office 2008 so that prospective buyers and users of previous versions can 'kick the tires' on new suite before plunking down the cash for a permanent copy.
New iPhone OS 3.0 beta hits the dev center
But you knew this, right? Fire up your downloaders, another update from Apple means the digging has already begun for a) new features or updates, b) hints for a new iPhone.Thanks to everyone who sent this in! I'd like to note that we broke this via our Twitter feed several hours ago. Even if you don't "do" the Twitter dance, it's a good way to catch breaking news.
TUAWNew iPhone OS 3.0 beta hits the dev center originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
AT&T iPhone Exclusivity Expires in 2010, AT&T Asking for Extension?
The Wall Street Journal reports that AT&T's exclusive offering of the iPhone will expire next year but that AT&T is working with Apple to extend it to 2011.
But AT&T's exclusive deal to carry the iPhone in the U.S. expires next year, ...
New Intel Firmware for X25-M Significantly Boosts Performance
Red Alert, one of our forum members, performed a test on his X25-M before and after applying the new firmware:
The performance gain in sequential and random writing mode is really significant, moving in average from 58 MB/S to 80 MB/s. Of course, such figures are rather low when compared to other more recent SSD models usually reaching 200 MB/s in writing mode. However, the Intel X25-M remains the reference unit for performance level when dealing with multiple small files. This firmware update illustrates the potential of improvement for such storage unit.
Another reader had problem with his firmware update and his X25-M will have to be serviced (under warranty), so if you plan to apply this new firmware for your Intel X25-M, remember to backup or clone your drive before applying the procedure. Firmware and explanations are available from Intel website. It is recommended for all X25-M with a firmware number ending with 8610.
3G iPod shuffle teardown reveals same costs as in 2007
In spite of concerns touted around the web this week that Apple has arbitrarily padded its margins with the release of its latest iPod, a new teardown from iSuppli obtained in full by AppleInsider reveals that the third-generation iPod shuffle costs the same amount of money to manufacture as its predecessor did two years ago.
iPhone Apps Apple Doesn't Want You to Install
Here's a selection of favorite forbidden -- but useful and fun -- iPhone applications on Apple's banned list.
On this Day is an iPhone app for the history buff
Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review
I admit I wasn't much of a history nut when I was very young, but as I got older I found the subject more and more fascinating. Heck, I even wound up writing a book about a producer of historical epic films. I think a good perspective on history helps you understand the present, so I welcome On this Day [App Store link] for the iPhone/ iPod touch. For $0.99US it's a pretty good way to find out what happened on the current day. It includes 14,000 historical events, so instead of seeing 2 or 3 items you often get 40 or so. There are some other similar apps for the iPhone, including World Book- The Day in History and Today's History, but neither of them have as many events, and one requires an internet connection to work.
On this Day worked with no issues, but there are a few things that would make it better. Like most people, I wanted to check my birthday and see what notable events, other than my birth, took place. But the app only displays history from the current date. That's a real downer. I talked to the developer and he says he'll change that in a future version. I also found the info button with links to support and sources a bit picky about where I tap. The developer agrees, and says he'll fix it.
On this Day adds a nice feature to the iPhone, and has some real depth. I think a really nice 'blue sky' feature would be links to Wikipedia so I could learn more about these events if the mood strikes me.
Sample screens below:
TUAWOn this Day is an iPhone app for the history buff originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Google shows off Gmail mobile Web app
What Google did with Gmail in conventional browsers five years ago it is expecting to do again with a new mobile version of its Web-based e-mail service.
First Look: App4Mac Projector
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Enterprise, Software, First Look
In a previous work experience, I was a project manager for a certain large IT service provider with a three-letter acronym for a name. Part of the reason I left that job to become a self-employed Mac consultant was that the project management tools we used were non-intuitive, slow, and Windows-based (the fact that my boss sucked was the other part of the reason...).App4Mac has just announced the final beta of Projector, their new project management application for the Mac platform. The official version will ship on April 24th at a price of €49 (US$65.25). Projector replaces App4Mac's previous project management offering, xTime Project. If you're an xTime Project user, you can upgrade for free to Projector by simply installing the new application and using your existing license.
Continue reading First Look: App4Mac Projector
TUAWFirst Look: App4Mac Projector originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
iPhone's Going Places: Enterprises, Other Networks, China?
It looks as though Apple might finally be able to crack the China market with its iPhone. The rumor mill at one time had the company in talks with China Mobile, the country's leading carrier, but those negotiations apparently fell through over questions of money. Also, Apple is rumored to be finally creating a new, CDMA version of its iPhone that could topple AT&T's exclusive carrier position in the U.S. Meanwhile, the iPhone seems to be catching on in the enterprise, another wide-open market for the device.Microsoft offering Office 2008 free trial for Mac users
Microsoft's Mac Business Unit this week is making available to Mac users a "fully functional, no strings attached" free trial of Office 2008 so that prospective buyers and users of previous versions can 'kick the tires' on new suite before plunking down the cash for a permanent copy.
New iPhone OS 3.0 beta hits the dev center
But you knew this, right? Fire up your downloaders, another update from Apple means the digging has already begun for a) new features or updates, b) hints for a new iPhone.Thanks to everyone who sent this in! I'd like to note that we broke this via our Twitter feed several hours ago. Even if you don't "do" the Twitter dance, it's a good way to catch breaking news.
TUAWNew iPhone OS 3.0 beta hits the dev center originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
AT&T iPhone Exclusivity Expires in 2010, AT&T Asking for Extension?
The Wall Street Journal reports that AT&T's exclusive offering of the iPhone will expire next year but that AT&T is working with Apple to extend it to 2011.
But AT&T's exclusive deal to carry the iPhone in the U.S. expires next year, ...
New Intel Firmware for X25-M Significantly Boosts Performance
Red Alert, one of our forum members, performed a test on his X25-M before and after applying the new firmware:
The performance gain in sequential and random writing mode is really significant, moving in average from 58 MB/S to 80 MB/s. Of course, such figures are rather low when compared to other more recent SSD models usually reaching 200 MB/s in writing mode. However, the Intel X25-M remains the reference unit for performance level when dealing with multiple small files. This firmware update illustrates the potential of improvement for such storage unit.
Another reader had problem with his firmware update and his X25-M will have to be serviced (under warranty), so if you plan to apply this new firmware for your Intel X25-M, remember to backup or clone your drive before applying the procedure. Firmware and explanations are available from Intel website. It is recommended for all X25-M with a firmware number ending with 8610.
3G iPod shuffle teardown reveals same costs as in 2007
In spite of concerns touted around the web this week that Apple has arbitrarily padded its margins with the release of its latest iPod, a new teardown from iSuppli obtained in full by AppleInsider reveals that the third-generation iPod shuffle costs the same amount of money to manufacture as its predecessor did two years ago.
iPhone Apps Apple Doesn't Want You to Install
Here's a selection of favorite forbidden -- but useful and fun -- iPhone applications on Apple's banned list.
On this Day is an iPhone app for the history buff
Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review
I admit I wasn't much of a history nut when I was very young, but as I got older I found the subject more and more fascinating. Heck, I even wound up writing a book about a producer of historical epic films. I think a good perspective on history helps you understand the present, so I welcome On this Day [App Store link] for the iPhone/ iPod touch. For $0.99US it's a pretty good way to find out what happened on the current day. It includes 14,000 historical events, so instead of seeing 2 or 3 items you often get 40 or so. There are some other similar apps for the iPhone, including World Book- The Day in History and Today's History, but neither of them have as many events, and one requires an internet connection to work.
On this Day worked with no issues, but there are a few things that would make it better. Like most people, I wanted to check my birthday and see what notable events, other than my birth, took place. But the app only displays history from the current date. That's a real downer. I talked to the developer and he says he'll change that in a future version. I also found the info button with links to support and sources a bit picky about where I tap. The developer agrees, and says he'll fix it.
On this Day adds a nice feature to the iPhone, and has some real depth. I think a really nice 'blue sky' feature would be links to Wikipedia so I could learn more about these events if the mood strikes me.
Sample screens below:
TUAWOn this Day is an iPhone app for the history buff originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Google shows off Gmail mobile Web app
What Google did with Gmail in conventional browsers five years ago it is expecting to do again with a new mobile version of its Web-based e-mail service.
First Look: App4Mac Projector
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Enterprise, Software, First Look
In a previous work experience, I was a project manager for a certain large IT service provider with a three-letter acronym for a name. Part of the reason I left that job to become a self-employed Mac consultant was that the project management tools we used were non-intuitive, slow, and Windows-based (the fact that my boss sucked was the other part of the reason...).App4Mac has just announced the final beta of Projector, their new project management application for the Mac platform. The official version will ship on April 24th at a price of €49 (US$65.25). Projector replaces App4Mac's previous project management offering, xTime Project. If you're an xTime Project user, you can upgrade for free to Projector by simply installing the new application and using your existing license.
Continue reading First Look: App4Mac Projector
TUAWFirst Look: App4Mac Projector originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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