Apple on Thursday afternoon launched as part of its website an official directory of iPhone and iPod touch Web applications, reinforcing its stance that third-party developers should focus their developmental efforts on Web 2.0 applications that function only under the embedded version of its Safari browser. Continue reading “Apple launches official iPhone, iPod touch Web apps directory on Apple Site”
Category: Technology
Apple Close to Announce iPhone Third-Party Apps
Several sources tell Glenn Fleishman that Apple is nearing an announcement of some sort regarding third-party development on the iPhone. Here is an excerpt from Glenn’s article on TidBITS. Continue reading “Apple Close to Announce iPhone Third-Party Apps”
Apple Universe Sponsorship
Since Apple Universe is doing so well, I have decided to open sponsorship opportunity’s available. My current sponsors are GoToMeeting, and TechTalk4U.com. My GoToMeeting sponsorship is ending soon, and I am looking for a new sponsors! If you are interseted, please email me to discuss.
Skitch Invites!
Today, I recored Apple Universe with Sean Blake, and then 30 minutes later, Keith Lang of plasq was on Apple Universe. Keith was kind enough to give me 400 invites! If you have a mac, email me at appleuniversepodcast@gmail.com, and I will get you one! Both episodes will be released soon. I am still broadcasting LIVE on Ustream, so go check it out!
-Daniel
Apple iPhone Firmware 1.1.1 Class-Action Suit Seeks Injuction Against Locked iPhones
“A California man has filed a class-action suit against Apple for bricking iPhones with their lastest firmware update. The lawsuit is neither the first nor the the last, but it’s unique because it looks for a permanent injunction against Apple to prevent them from selling locked iPhones.Citing the Cartwright Act, the lawyer Damian Fernández argues that “Apple prohibits iPhone consumers from using and purchasing a cell phone service other than through AT&T.” The suit also seeks damages from the bricking but, according to Alexander Wolfe’s article in Information Week, the lawyer doesn’t specify an amount in the court documents. Instead, Fernández says that they are seeking an amount “according to proof at trial.” Continue reading “Apple iPhone Firmware 1.1.1 Class-Action Suit Seeks Injuction Against Locked iPhones”
Broadcasting LIVE on Ustream.tv!
I am currently broadcasting LIVE on Ustream.tv! Check it out!
My Desktop
The desktop that I use everyday is now at my office, and the desktop that I will get will be amazing! Robert Scoble has generously agreed to donate his AMD Gaming machine to Apple Universe. I don’t know much about it, but I know that the hard drive glows! Isn’t that awesome? So, I am just saying that I might not have a computer at home for a couple of days, or at least 1 week, but I will have a sweet desktop!
Daniel
Verizon claims to release the “iPhone killer”
Reuters reports on a new iPhone killer that’s coming soon from Verizon. I highly doubt people will wait in line, but who knows? I sure don’t! Here is an excerpt from the report: Continue reading “Verizon claims to release the “iPhone killer””
Rumor: Microsoft to Debut Zune 2 Today!
Microsoft will hold a event Today in Redmond to herald the second generation of Zune music players, BetaNews has learned.
According to sources close to the situation, both Microsoft chairman Bill Gates and Design and Development chief J Allard will be on hand for the event. The main part of the announcement will center around the players, which will include the first flash memory based Zunes.
Adobe Acquires Virtual Ubiquity – Enters Web Office Fray
Adobe has acquired Waltham, Mass.-based Virtual Ubiquity for an undisclosed sum, and in doing so has officially entered the web office fray. Virtual Ubiquity are the creators of Buzzword, an online, collaborative word processing application powered by Adobe’s Flex framework. It runs cross-browser in the Flash player and just might be the best word processor on the web. Continue reading “Adobe Acquires Virtual Ubiquity – Enters Web Office Fray”
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