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Jobs Promises Fix for iPhone App Crash Problem in September
Some iPhone owners are reportedly locked out of third-party applications after their phones crashed on start-up. Via AppleInsider , one of their readers received the following response from Jobs: "This is a known iPhone bug that is being fixed in the next software update in…
Intel Introduces New Processor Improving Upon It's Prior Design
Without any fanfare or press release, Intel has revealed its new Core 2 Duo "S" which is an improved version of the processor currently found in the MacBook Air. This new product is reported to be 60% smaller and more energy efficient than its predecessor…
Millions and millions of iPhones
When Apple announced that it expected to sell 10 million iPhones in 2008, some were doubtful, such as Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi who projected that Apple could easily come 20% short of its goal. However, the general outlook has changed dramatically. Earlier this month, Piper…
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That...
While reading other blogs and news sites on the announcement that Jerry Seinfield will be appearing in future Microsoft Vista ads, I particularly enjoyed Computerworld's Ten Reasons Why the Seinfeld-Microsoft Partnership Doesn't Work . Here is reason one: There are eight seasons of Seinfeld out…
Give Me A "G"!
Although fake fans were hired to stand in line in Poland , real fans showed up for the midnight iPhone 3G launch in India . However, Houston, there appears to be a problem. From IBN Live: The Apple iPhone 3G (third generation) was launched across…
In Brief: Alabama Woman Sues Over Alleged iPhone 3G Defects
On August 19, 2008, in the Northern District of Alabama (Case No. 2:08-cv-01498-WMA, Judge William M. Acker, Jr. presiding) Jessica Alena Smith filed a Class Action Complaint against Apple, Inc. allegeding that the iPhone 3G did not live up to the ubiquitous advertised promise of…
Get out! Seinfeld hired to pimp Vista
Microsoft has hired comedian Jerry Seinfeld to spokesmodel in upcoming commercials for Vista reportedly to focus around the theme of "Windows, not walls" as a dig at Apple's closed ecosystem. Now, personally I love Seinfeld's humour, but some things are beyond even his talents. This…
In Brief: Psystar's Response to Apple's Suit Now Due August 28, 2008
According to the The MacObserver , Psystar's attorneys petitioned the Court for an additional extension to respond to Apple's Complaint filed on July 8, 2008 in United States District Court, Northern District of California. It appears that Apple agreed to this extension. Of note, the…
Toast 9 Titanium Winner Announcement
I thank everyone who responded in the comments to my review of Toast 9 Titanium. The warm compliments were gratefully received. So now without further ado, the winner of the contest is first- time World of Apple visitor Miles! Miles, I will be emailing you…
Toast 9 Titanium Review and Giveaway Deadline Reminder
Hello everyone, this is just a reminder to post a comment in the Toast 9 Titanium Review for a chance to win a free retail box copy with the bonus add-on. The deadline is August 4 , so get those comments in!
Review: i-Movee's Theatre Edition video eyewear
As this is my fourth review of video eyewear, I believe it is safe to crown me the Video Glasses Queen of World of Apple. However, I am certainly not complaining as my inner geek loves these gadgets. The product for this review is iMovee's…
Review and Giveaway: Toast 9 Titanium
The newest version of Toast is here! Read all the way through the review for a chance to win a free retail box copy of Toast Titanium 9! I have been using Roxio's Toast CD/DVD burning software ever since my conversion to the Mac platform…
Review: MyVu Crystal
This is my third review of a MyVu video eyewear product . In April of this year, I reviewed the MyVu Solo Plus , and in May, I reviewed the MyVu Shades 301 . Both of those products sold at a $199.95 price point and…
Review: MyVu Shades 301
Back in April of this year, I had reviewed the MyVu Solo Plus by MyVu Video Eyewear . The MyVu Shades 301 is a very similar product to the MyVu Solo Plus in many respects, so I refer the reader to my prior review…
Giveaways: ImageWell Winner Announced!
Hello World of Apple readers, the giveaway deadline for the free license of review of ImageWell has come. My random drawing from the names of the persons who commented on the review (thank you!) produced Jamie Mcfarlane as the winner ! Jamie, I am writing…
Review and Giveaway: BusySync [Winner Announced]
This extraordinarily handy utility by BusyMac installs as a preference pane and allows you to sync the calendars of all of the Macs on a network as well as any designated Google calendars. Simply put, it just works. Permissions can be set for read only…
Review and Giveaway: ImageWell v. 3.5
ImageWell by Xtralean Software is a light and handy image editor which is surprisingly robust in its features. I had first used this program when it was freeware for the basic function and shareware for the extra add-ons. With this new release, ImageWell is completely…
Review: Myvu Solo Plus
I had wanted to try out one of these ever since I had first seen them on the Apple site. At the time, I did not have a video-enabled iPod, and when I finally had the iPod, I was too broke to buy the glasses…
Review: PED3 and NAJA King
The PED3 Stand I love nifty little beautiful contraptions. One day while browsing through my RSS feeds on Apple-related subjects, I came across a picture of an iPod Touch/iPhone holder that I absolutely fell in love with: the PED3 by ThoughtOut.biz . The price wasn’t…
Review: A Must-Have Mac Freebie - SoundSource
A slice of audio control heaven Hello World of Apple readers, I am new to the staff and will be writing reviews on third-party software and hardware for the Macintosh platform. I switched to the Mac from Windows in May of 2007 and still remember…