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Monday August 30

14:26
Putin on a Ritz 2.0 (pic)

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14:15
Mac Geek Gab Podcast: MGG 283: iPhoto, Spotlight,...

This episode’s topics discussed — and solved! — include iPhoto library management and troubleshooting, getting Spotlight to index again, discussing how much swap is too much, and more. John and Dave dig into all this and more in a way that not only solves your problems, but helps you to understand the solution and why it works. Listen today and enjoy!






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13:58
Product News: Amido Releases Seline HD, an iPad...

Amido announced Monday the release of Seline HD, an app that turns your iPad into a musical instrument. The app uses a playing surface called ioGrid designed with the iPad in mind, and the sound engine has the ability to modify sounds on the fly.






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13:33
Custom Droid X ROMs starting to break loose, eFuse...

Despite Motorola's best intentions to the contrary, the Droid X has been making steady progress toward viable custom ROMs, first with root access, then with a recovery method... and now, at long last, we're starting to get the first few glimpses at legit cooked firmware. The two options we're seeing so far are Sapphire -- originally designed for the Droid of old -- and a so-called "FlyX" ROM from longtime contributor Birdman. In both cases, the benefits of eschewing Motorola's standard builds are pretty obvious: you get Froyo, root, and a host of apps and capabilities preferred by the superuser crowd like surcharge-free mobile hotspot access. The process is a little involved to get these bad boys installed at this point, but with time, we're willing to bet it becomes a pretty painless endeavor. Follow the break for a quick video of Sapphire booting into stock Froyo on the X -- a tantalizing sight, indeed.

[Thanks, Clift]Continue reading Custom Droid X ROMs starting to break...

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13:22
Jensen intros JiPS-250i dock for iPad, iPod, iPhone

Jensen has introduced its new JiPS-250i Docking Station for the iPad, iPod, and iPhone. Compatible with Apple’s smaller devices but designed for the iPad, the 250i features a rotating, adjustable dock, an auxiliary input, two built-in speakers, video line-out, an included remote control, and compatibility with a free Jensen…

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13:10
What movie did you expect to hate, but now watch...

For me, Million Dollar Baby. It seemed predictable. Boxing movie...whatever. Besides, I rarely watch a movie twice. For some reason, Million Dollar Baby entertains me whenever it is on. I had it on Tivo for a while and watched it over and over. submitted by General_Specific to AskReddit [link] [233 comments]

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12:49
Your smartphone suddenly gets wikpedia from 50 years...

What do you look up? submitted by neolduser to AskReddit [link] [201 comments]

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12:36
Sena previews Keyboard Folio case for iPad

Sena Cases has posted a preview of its upcoming Keyboard Folio case for the Apple iPad. The Keyboard Folio for iPad features a folio-style design, an integrated Bluetooth keyboard in the cover that bears more than a slight resemblance to the one found on the KeyCase iPad Folio,…

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12:35
In-Depth Review: Timewinder for iPhone Improves on...

The Clock app that come with the iPhone has an alarm and a timer function, but the functionality is simple.  Timewinder extends the capability of the alarm and timer, but isn’t a full replacement because it lacks the world clock. 






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12:30
Video: Walking Dead Comic Creator Defends TV Zombies

Certified zombie expert Robert Kirkman talks to Wired about AMC's TV adaptation of his Walking Dead comic book series.

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12:27
An Israeli army officer who fired the entire...

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12:27
I woke up with the cutest girl in my bed this...

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12:27
Portenzo offers folio cases for iPad, iPhone 4

Portenzo is offering a new line of folio-style cases for the iPad and iPhone 4. Modeled after Moleskine notebooks, these cases feature either vertical or horizontal opening covers, inner device holders made from bamboo featuring “Grip-Right corners” to hold the devices securely while allowing the covers to lay flat…

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12:18
News: Apple Shrinks iPad Availability to 24 Hours

Shipping times for Apple’s iPad shrank to 24 hours over the weekend. The Apple Store is currently showing shipping times for all six models of iPad to be “Within 24hrs.” Wait times for the iPad were as long as a week for most of August, and as recently as last week, shipping times were still showing multi-day waits.






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12:12
Eyedip releases Flight Doodle

Eyedip has released Flight Doodle and Flight Doodle HD, new action games for the iPhone/iPod touch and the iPad. Flight Doodle puts the player in control of a uniquely customizable hot-air balloon where they must soar upward and navigate using the accelerometer, gather power-ups and avoid falling objects, changing weather…

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12:06
The Oxford English Dictionary Definitions of '...

The venerable Oxford English Dictionary isn't even one-third finished with what will be only its third revision in 80 years. But already there is talk that the multivolume work, which has informed scholars and fussy linguists, may eschew print entirely when the new edition is completed in about decade.

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11:47
Product News: Marketcircle Releases Billings Pro for...

Marketcircle announced Monday the release of Billings Pro 1.0, a multi-user tracking and invoicing solution for the Mac and iPhone. In addition to Mac and iPhone support, Billings Pro also includes a Web-based interface for workers to track their time called Timecard, allowing anywhere access to that feature.






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10:50
Intel buys iPhone chip unit from Infineon

Intel has entered into an agreement to purchase the wireless unit of Infineon Technologies for approximately $1.4 billion in cash. The Wall Street Journal reports that the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011, and will give Intel a significant boost in the wireless market.…

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10:34
Reddit, Digg Rivalry Heats Up With #DiggRevolt

The brand new Digg is under fire on its first ever Monday from both its most loyal users and the competition at Reddit.

Launched last Wednesday, Digg power users have launched a Digg Revolt today, some calling it "Quit Digg Day," and the Reddit community has embraced the feud.

Reddit links have been dominating the Digg.com Top News feed throughout this morning. At one time, six of the top seven stories were from Reddit.

On top of that, Digg's traffic has plummeted 33 percent overnight, according to Alexa.com.

Said one Digg power user, @0boy, "Since @Digg and @kevinrose haven't listened to their core users, I hate to say it but they deserve this mess."

Reddit is taking advantage of the controversy. It posted a "self-announcement" on its homepage for those "new around here" and even altered its logo to include a shovel (see below), an apparent shot at Digg.

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10:24
Reddit Game the New Digg by Pushing 7 Stories on...

Earlier making Digg FrontPage used to be a big deal and specially when this new Digg layout and system is under controversy, Reddit another rivalry social bookmarking site, gamed the system and made 7 of its stories on Digg FrontPage.
Here is image proof of Reddit hitting Digg homepage:
Its going to be interesting to see Kevin reaction with this new buzz which made every loyal digg users stunned.
Meanwhile here are some comments from Digg user on those Reddit stories which are promoted to Digg FP:
Right now, I am digging all reddit submissions as fast as I can.
Kevin Rose killed Digg, now WE WILL BURY IT!
Digg didnt deserve this, but Kevin Rose sure does. He will pay through his website.
The only reason I stayed around since V4 started was so I could bury anything self-submitted and promote anything bashing V4.
Now Im getting so many errors its not even worth sticking around to do that.
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10:07
Games: Flight Doodle: Be a Balloon, Avoid Falling...

Eyedip announced Monday the release of Flight Doodle and Flight Doodle HD, a new game for iPhone and iPad where the player is a balloon and the enemy is a never-ending stream of falling object out to pop you. Oh noes!






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08:52
Angry Digg users flood homepage with Reddit links

Frustrated with the dramatic changes that have hit the social news site, longtime users are expressing their dissatisfaction by attempting to carpet-bomb the front page with links to rival site Reddit.

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08:51
Supermarket Mania adds iOS 4 support

G5 Entertainment has released an update to Supermarket Mania, adding support for iOS 4 and updated graphics for the iPhone 4 Retina Display. Supermarket Mania is an iOS version of the popular casual time management game from other platforms where players must keep their grocery store shelves stocked with the…

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08:39
NASA app adds NASA TV live stream

NASA has released an update to its official free iPhone application adding live streaming of the NASA TV public channel. The NASA App provides users with a variety of news and educational information from NASA directly in an app optimized for the iPhone and iPod touch. Users can access NASA…

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08:04
News: AMD Drops ATI Name from Video Cards

Chip maker AMD is finally doing away with the ATI brand name, although the company will continue to make video cards. AMD purchased the video chip maker in 2006 and continued to products under the ATI name.






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07:34
Product News: ACTPrinter 3 Adds Document Organization

Houdah Software announced the immediate availability of ACTPrinter 3.0 on Monday. The new version of the document viewing app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch added support for sorting and organizing documents on your mobile device.






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07:31
iPad wait times down to 24 hrs

Apple has once again shortened its waiting period for new iPad models. The company’s online U.S. store now shows a shipping time of within 24 hours for new iPad with Wi-Fi and iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G units, down from one to three days. Apple started out the month…

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06:56
Hot Forum Topic: Reader Predictions: The Next Tech...

Today TMO readers are talking about market cycles, and whether or not a mobile technology boom is around the corner.









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06:52
New case photos: iPod touch 4G, iPod shuffle 4G?

iLounge has received more photos supposedly showing cases for upcoming iPod models. As with the case photos discovered last week, these cases are from X-Doria, and offer a glimpse into the shape and features of the fourth-generation iPod touch and a smaller, squarish iPod that could be either…

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06:34
News: China Unicom Offers In-store iPhone, iPad...

China Unicom is offering a unique service to its iPhone and iPad customers: In-store jailbreaking. The cell service provider is offering to hack user’s devices so they can install unauthorized third-party apps, as well as trim SIM cards to fit the iPhone 4 and iPad microSIM tray






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06:07
Just a Peek: Osmos: Survival in the Microscopic World

Vern Seward puts Osmos under the microscope in this installment of Just a Peek.









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05:24
News: Intel Buys Infineon’s Wireless Division

Intel is expanding its reach into the wireless communication world with the planned purchase of Infinion’s Wireless Solutions division. The deal will cost Intel about US$1.4 billion in cash, and should be completed in the first quarter of 2011.






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Sunday August 29

12:08
Cartoon: So Sue Me

If you own a big tech firm, you aren't Microsoft, and you weren't named in the patent lawsuit filed this week by Paul Allen's Interval Licensing, well... you're probably looking deep into your soul today and asking where it all went wrong.

If you aren't a defendant - which includes AOL, Apple, eBay, Facebook, Google and Yahoo! - why not? After all, the technology in dispute is, according to Interval, "fundamental to the ways that leading e-commerce and search companies operate today." Dammit, you say to yourself. Maybe you aren't one of those leading e-commerce and search companies.
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Wait: most of your work is with open-source software. Like Java! Maybe that's why you aren't being sued by anyone.

Aw, dammit.

Ah, well. Maybe it's for the best. Not everyone can be on the A-list or in land of corporate jets, gargantuan mergers and stratospheric lawsuits. Hell, if it weren't for those of us on the B-list (or, in my case, somewhere way down in...

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Friday August 27

16:58
The Back Page: Apple Death Knell #54: iPhone Doomed...

Bryan Chaffin was able to find another Apple Death Knell, #54 in our Apple Death Knell Counter. Fabrice Grinda argues that Google is going to put a Microsoft over on Apple’s iPhone platform, dooming it to a niche status.






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15:09
News: IBM: Apple Tops in Patching Critical Security...

IBM’s X-Force research and development team has issued its mid-year Threat Report on security vulnerabilities for the first half of 2010, a report with good and bad news for Apple. According to the report, Apple was the only major vendor that has patched all critical security flaws in its operating systems, but the company also took the top spot for most vulnerabilities reported (Microsoft, however, is way on top for most critical vulnerabilities reported).





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14:17
Last weekend to enter the Slacker Radio Plus Giveaway

If you haven’t yet entered our Slacker Radio Plus Giveaway, this is your last weekend to do so. In our Giveaway of the Month for August, iLounge and Slacker are giving away 12 subscriptions to one year of free Slacker Radio Plus. To enter, simply fill out and…

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13:45
2011 iLounge Pavilion grows to become largest...

With more than four months remaining before the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show opens in Las Vegas, the Consumer Electronics Association and iLounge proudly announced today that the Pavilion has already surpassed 40,000 sold square feet of iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac exhibitors, and has officially become the largest…

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13:10
Free on iTunes: Back to School Edition

School is back in session, but in this week’s installment of Free on iTunes Vern Seward shows us a place where learning never takes a Summer break; iTunes University, Open University, and Calling Doctor Einstein.






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12:32
John Martellaro's Blog: Particle Debris (wk....

This week, John’s collection of technical news debris includes a story about Apple’s Advanced Technology Group, the Al Franken rant, the ‘Droid wars, why Moto bought 280 North, an Apple stock prediction and the Googlized brain.






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12:20
Microsoft co-founder Allen sues Apple, others over...

Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, has sued Apple and ten other companies claiming they infringe on technology patents awarded to his Interval Research Corp. think tank. The Wall Street Journal reports that while Allen didn’t develop any of the technology himself, he does own the patents,…

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11:57
News: Microsoft Co-founder Hits Apple, Others with...

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen hit several companies, including Apple, with a patent lawsuit on Friday. The lawsuit alleges the companies are infringing on a set of patents that cover “the ways that leading e-commerce and search companies operate today.”






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11:06
iLounge Weekly arriving shortly, sign up today

The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, is coming later today. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and iPod accessory discount offers from various companies. There’s still plenty of…

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11:04
FTC settles with app PR firm over ‘misleading online...

The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it has reached a settlement with Reverb Communications, Inc. and its sole owner, Tracie Snitker, over what it claimed were deceptive advertising practices. According to the FTC’s announcement, the Commission believes that Reverb “engaged in deceptive advertising by having employees pose as…

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10:59
Product News: New App Allows Windows Access from iPad

DeviceVM announced on Friday the immediate availability of Splashtop Remote for the iPad. The app allows users to access and control a PC, experiencing Windows from their iPad.






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10:49
Deal Brothers: Hawking Hi-Gain Wireless-N Dual Radio...

The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Hawking HW2R1 Hi-Gain Wireless-N Dual Radio Smart Repeater for $149.99. It connects to a local wi-fi hotspot and repeats the signal so you get increased coverage






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10:45
News: Apple Improves iOS Developer Payment System

Apple introduced a new Payments and Financial Reports module for iTunes Connect on Thursday that should lead to quicker payments for third party iOS-compatible app developers. The new system should make it easier for developers to track app sales, too.






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08:28
Product News: Mariner Narrator Adds iTunes Export...

Mariner Software announced the immediate availability of Narrator 2.1 on Friday. The updated version of the text to speech utility for Mac OS X added support for exporting audio to iTunes.






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08:19
Griffin PartyDock iOS gaming accessory outed

An upcoming Griffin gaming accessory for iOS devices has been outed by a recently published FCC filing. The PartyDock is a set-top gaming accessory for the iPad and iPhone 4 that allows users to dock their device and use four wireless remotes to control specially-written games, including “Midway Motors,”…

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07:55
News: Apple Dumps SurfaceInk Over Competition...

Apple and SurfaceInk have gone separate ways following the small engineering design company’s move into creating more products for Apple’s competitors. SurfaceInk recently demonstrated a tablet computer design of its own, which may have played some part in Apple’s decision to stop working with the company.






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07:33
Apple ends relationship with design firm over tablet

Apple has ended its relationship with SurfaceInk, a small Silicon Valley design firm, over its exhibition of a prototype tablet computer. The New York Times reports that Eric Bauswell, a founder and chief executive of the engineering design company, said Apple parted ways with his company due to its…

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07:10
Hot Forum Topic: iPad Acceptance in the Workplace

Today TMO readers are talking about the iPad’s popularity and how the business world seems happy to embrace Apple’s multimedia tablet.









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06:28
News: Reverb Strikes FTC Deal Over Bogus iTunes...

Reverb Communications, the marketing company accused of posting staged App Store reviews designed to boost their client’s app ratings, has agreed to a deal in a Federal Trade Commission investigation into its practices. The federal agency had been looking into complaints that Reverb employees had been posting positive app reviews without disclosing their relationship with their clients.





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05:52
News: H.264 Video License Now Royalty-free for Life

MPEG LA, the organization that controls the h.264 video format patent portfolio, has revised its licensing structure so Internet streaming videos that are free for viewers will never be subject to royalty fees. The change eliminates concerns over whether or not free h.264 formatted videos would be subject to royalty fees starting in 2016.






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05:17
Product News: iWork Update Adds ePub Support

Apple released iWork 9.0.4 for Mac OS X on Thursday, and while the version number may make it seem like the update includes little more than minor bug fixes, it also added ePub export support to Pages. ePub is the electronic book format iBookstore uses for titles for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch iBooks app.






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Thursday August 26

15:39
News: iPhone Dev Team Halts Jailbreaking Attempts on...

The iPhone Dev Team announced Thursday that the group would not work to develop a jailbreaking method for iOS 4.0.2 (for iPhone) or iOS 3.2.2 (for iPad). Calling its running battle with Apple a game of “cat & mouse,” the developers said that it would instead focus its efforts on jailbreaking iOS 4.1.x, which is currently in beta at Apple.






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14:51
Product News: MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.9...

Apple released MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.9 Thursday, a firmware update that addresses a “rare issue that may cause the system to freeze during startup or intermittently stall during operation.” The company said that the update also improves compatibility with external displays.






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14:38
Product News: DrummerTracks Adds a Drummer to...

IK Multimedia announced Thursday a new addon for AmpliTube called DrummerTracks. As the name suggests, DrummerTracks adds drum backing tracks for you to use when playing guitar or bass through AmpliTube on your Mac or PC, and they can be imported into AmpliTube fir iPhone and iPad.






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14:13
Virgin Mobile announces $40 unlimited data plan

Virgin Mobile has announced a new $40 unlimited monthly data plan, which, when combined with a $150 Mi-Fi mobile hotspot, provides an attractive option for iPad and iPod touch users. The new offering does not require a contract, allowing customers to start and stop their service without a fee,…

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14:04
MPEG LA: H.264 will remain royalty free

MPEG LA has announced (PDF Link) that its AVC/H.264 video codec will remain royalty-free for Internet video that is free to end-users throughout the life of the license. The group had previously said it would not charge any such royalties through the end of 2015. Mac Rumors notes…

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13:50
News: San Diego Apple Store Robbery Bags 12 iPhones

A smash-and-grab burglary at the University Towne Center (UTC) Apple Store in San Diego resulted in the theft of a dozen iPhones early on Thursday morning. Local TV station KFMB reported that two men wearing hoodies and jeans broke through the store’s glass front doors and stole the iPhones where they were displayed. One of the men was allegedly carrying a red duffel bag.





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13:40
Facebook clarifies: 44 million iOS users, not 100+

Facebook has issued a clarification of text posted on its official Facebook for iOS app page that indicated the app had more than 100 million active users. “There are currently 44 million monthly active users of the Facebook for iPhone app,” a Facebook spokesman told Engadget. “We recently…

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12:23
Analysis: Adventures with Windows 7, Part I

My wife decided that she needed a real PC notebook for a special class she’s taking, and I agreed that it was time we had a physical PC in the house.  So we went to the Microsoft Store at Park Meadows Mall, Lone Tree, Colorado and had fun buying a 17-inch Hewlett Packard notebook. Here is what we’ve learned so far.






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12:05
Product News: macProVideo.com Releases Training...

Tutorial company macProVideo.com announced Thursday the release of two new training videos for Reason 5 and Record 1.5, both of which shipped on Wednesday. 







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10:50
Deal Brothers: Refurbished iMac 27” 2.66GHz Quad-...

The Deal Brothers found a deal on the refurbished iMac 27-inch 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 desktop computer for $1529.99, including free delivery.







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09:59
News: Ganas Hits Apple, Others with Communication...

Ganas slapped Apple, along with more than 20 other companies, with a law suit alleging patent infringement related to Internet-based communication. According to the lawsuit, the companies are using systems in their products that allow information to pass through firewalls and out to the Internet.






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09:40
iPod touch 4G, new nano/shuffle cases debut?

An image showing what Chinese case vendor X-Doria claims to be fourth-generation iPod touch and sixth-generation iPod nano cases has appeared online. The image shows two iPod touch 4G cases with openings in the rear clear plastic for a camera and either a flash or microphone. Notably, the shape…

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09:29
Apple Stock Watch: Analyst: Apple Event to be All...

While speculation that Apple will unleash a long list of new products and services at its September 1 media event is running high, Gleacher & Company analyst Brian Marshall is expecting the announcements will be more in line with previous iPod-related events.






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08:35
Product News: Adobe Improves Online Photoshop.com...

Adobe rolled out new and updated features for its Web-based Photoshop.com image editing tools on Thursday. The new Photoshop.com site includes Photoshop Express Editor, Organizer, Uploader and Slideshows, and editing images no longer requires a Photoshop.com user account.






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08:03
Intuit, Mophie unveil Credit Card Solution for...

Intuit and Mophie have teamed up to unveil the new Complete Credit Card Solution for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. The Complete Credit Card Solution is designed to be an all-in-one solution for small businesses to accept credit card payments via the iPhone. The package includes a…

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07:29
720tube app enables HD uploads from iPhone 4

Drakfyre’s Software has released its new 720tube application for the iPhone 4. 720tube allows users to bypass Apple’s mobile YouTube upload resolution restrictions to allow for uploading of full 720p videos, including both standard recordings and those edited and exported to the Camera Roll using iMovie. Drakfyre’s Software’s 720tube…

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07:20
Apple Stock Watch: Apple Prepping FaceTime iPod...

The analysts are weighing in with their expectations for Apple’s September 1 media event, and Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster is expecting a FaceTime-ready iPod touch and possibly even a new MacBook Air. He also expects Apple will update iTunes to take advantage of a new cloud-based music and video service.






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07:02
HTC files counterclaims to Apple patent suit

HTC has filed an answer to Apple’s complaints against them involving patent infringement, Groklaw reports. In its reply, HTC denies infringing the patents, but also claims that four of the four of the patents are invalid for “failure to comply with one or more of the conditions for patentability…

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06:55
Hot Forum Topic: Android and Developer Headaches

Today TMO readers are looking at the differences between the iOS and Android markets, and turmoil dealing with multiple OS versions dumps in the laps of Android developers.






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06:30
Netflix app updated with iPhone, iPod touch support

Netflix has released version 1.1.0 of its iOS application, adding support for the iPhone and iPod touch. Released for the iPad in April, the Netflix app allows qualifying subscribers to “instantly” stream movies and TV shows over Wi-Fi or 3G connections, resume watching where they left off on their…

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06:21
Apple Stock Watch: Analyst: FaceTime-ready iPod...

Apple will be hosting a special media event on September 1, and UBS analyst Maynard Um thinks the company will use the event to introduce a Facetime-ready version of the iPod touch.






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05:50
Rumor: Apple May Intro iTunes Social Networking at...

Apple may be planning on introducing a Web-based version of its iTunes Store on September 1 that’s geared more towards social networking. Unnamed music industry sources claim Apple will use the service to let customers share lists of the songs they like with other iTunes users.






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05:22
Product News: Netflix Brings Streaming to iPhone,...

Neflix updated its video streaming app for the iPad on Thursday to include promised support for the iPhone and iPod touch, too.









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Wednesday August 25

14:25
News: Amazon: New Kindle Most Popular Ever; Don’t...

Amazon announced Wednesday that its latest Kindle model is the best selling Kindle yet, though that wasn’t backed up by actual sales figures. The company said that more units were ordered in the first four weeks of availability than for any model in the past, and that it was the most popular overall item in both the U.S. and UK markets for Amazon.






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14:08
Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast: MGG 282: Safari Tabs,...

John and Dave have a great discussion today answering your questions, sharing your tips, and more. Topics include tweaking Safari’s settings to load your custom tabs, resolving IR remote issues, an excellent primer on using Terminal Commands, Resetting mobileMe, and more. Subscribe today, support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy!






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13:11
Product News: Propellerhead Ships Reason 5, Record 1...

Propellerhead Software announced Wednesday that Reason 5 and Record 1.5 have shipped. Reason 5 adds the Dr. Octo Rex loop player (it replaces Dr. Rex) and a drum machine called Kong Drum Designer. There are also new sounds, patches, instruments, and other new features. Record 1.5 adds a new pitch adjustor and corrector called Neptune and is being updated to integrate with Reason 5.





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12:56
Mach 3 Composites debuts Carbon Fiber case for iPad

Mach 3 Composites has debuted its Carbon Fiber case for iPad. The briefcase-style case features soft interior padding, a 100% carbon fiber outer shell, extra room on the interior to accomodate for encased iPads, and a secure, double-latch closure. Mach 3 Composites’ Carbon Fiber case for the iPad is…

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12:40
Deal Brothers: Refurb MacBook Air 1.86GHz Intel Core...

The Deal Brothers noted that Apple is offering the refurbished MacBook Air 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo laptop for $1349. That includes free delivery and one year of AppleCare.






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11:56
News: Apple Sets Media Event for September 1st

Apple has begun inviting media to a Media Event on Wednesday, September 1st to be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Apple’s media invitations are lacking in detail as usual, but feature an acoustic guitar with the Apple logo for the hole.






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11:49
Apple iPod event scheduled for Sept 1

Apple has begun emailing select members of the press, inviting them to a special event in San Francisco on September 1. As it has been in the past, the event will be held at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time at the Yerba Buena Center for…

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10:39
Bioserie intros plant-based iPhone 4 case

Bioserie has introduced its first case for the iPhone 4. The eco-friendly case is made annually renewable plant material, and offers open access to all ports, controls, and the camera, four front-facing “feet” to protect the screen when placed face-down, and a finely textured surface for added grip. Bioserie’s…

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10:34
Editorial: My Take on Ted’s MacBook Dilemma

Ted Landau and I are in the same boat. We’d like a Macintosh with less weight, but one that’s full featured when it comes to creating content.  The current MacBook Pros are too heavy, and the iPad isn’t quite there for content creation. Is this something Apple cares about?  Here’s my own take on it all.






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10:25
Quick Look Review: The Tuffshield Anti-Glare Screen...

XtremeMac offers a heavy duty, anti-glare screen protector for the face of your iPad.    Is it worth the hefty price?









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10:15
Quick Look Review: A No Nonsense, Durable Case For...

If all you want for your iPad is rugged protection that is easy to put on and take off, this may be the case for you.









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08:54
iPad case with integrated keyboard receives FCC...

The KeyCase iPad Folio, a new iPad case, has received approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, opening the door for a potential stateside release. This leather folio-style case features an integrated Bluetooth 2.0 silicone keyboard that also helps the case serve as a stand. The keyboard is powered…

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08:25
News: Apple Bows Out of O2’s “Green” Phone Rankings

O2 has launched a new program that rates phones based on how environmentally friendly they are, but Apple isn’t interested in including the iPhone on the list. Participation is voluntary and currently includes phones O2 sells from Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson, according to The Guardian.






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07:45
Ted Landau's User Friendly View: My MacBook...

I am in the market to replace my three-year-old 15” MacBook Pro. My purchase remains on hold, however, until I resolve my dilemma as to what to buy. Do I get a new MacBook Pro? Or a MacBook Air? If the latter, do I wait for the rumored next update to the Air? Or perhaps I should forego any purchase at all, and attempt to make do with just my iPad…






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07:40
News: HTC Files Answer in Apple Patent Lawsuit

HTC files its answer to Apple’s patent infringement lawsuit in Delaware with the expected denial that it has done anything wrong and also claimed that four of Apple’s patents are invalid.






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07:19
iPhone 4 set to debut in China on Sept. 16

China Unicom is expected to launch the iPhone 4 in mainland China on September 16, according to a new report. Citing a “source from China Unicom,” Caixin reports that customers who want to buy the phone from China Unicom will need to order the phone online in advance of…

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07:06
Hot Forum Topic: Reader Discussion: Favorite iPad...

There’s a long list of iPad apps that can help improve your productivity, and today TMO readers are sharing their favorites.









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06:52
Apple to hold iPod event on September 7?

Apple plans to hold its annual iPod media event in San Francisco on September 7th, according to a new report. Contained within the same Bloomberg report that suggested Apple would be debuting a 99 cent TV show rental service, yet curiously overlooked by multiple outlets—including iLounge—the brief statement…

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06:37
News: Yahoo! Goes Bing in US, Canada

Yahoo! officially made the switch from its own search engine technology to Microsoft’s Bing in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday. The change is part of a multi-year deal between the two companies, and will later include a transition for Yahoo! to Microsoft’s adCenter some time in the fall.






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06:11
Photo of the Week: iPhone 3G in Bulgaria

This week’s featured photo is from our iPhones Around the World gallery, and shows an iPhone 3G overlooking the beach and shoreline near Sinemorets, Bulgaria. To share your photos and to be considered for our Photo of the Week, you simply need…

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05:58
News: Motorola Buys Web App Development Company 280...

Motorola is hoping to enhance the Android smartphone market with the purchase of 280 North. The company includes former Apple employees and is known for its Cappuccino development platform for sophisticated Web-based applications.






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05:19
Product News: BatchOutput Adds IDML Export Support

Zevrix Solutions announced the immediate availability of BatchOutput 3.9 on Wednesday. The update for the automated printing and output tool for Adobe InDesign added support for exporting to InDesign’s IDML file format.






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02:50
Clicker Brings 1,800 Web Series to the iPhone [APP]

Web video database Clicker.com has launched its iOS app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Clicker also claims to have It’s not just about browsing and watching the videos, either.

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Introducing the App Hall of Fame!
App discoverability continues to be a real issue. With the fast churn of apps in the App Store, an app has only a few weeks of promotional life in it before it‚Äôs largely forgotten. There are a few things developers can do to fix that, but those... | Read more »
Gobliiins Are Coming
In the midst of the huge Q4 launch schedule, the cult classic, Gobliiins, as well as the rest of the trilogy, are being ported to the iPhone in all of their original glory. The Goblins trilogy was a quirky Atari/Amiga game series from the early 90‚Äôs... | Read more »
myPhoneDesktop – Chrome to iPhone Extens...
Anyone who has used myPhoneDesktop knows that it is a fantastic tool for streamlining your onscreen workflow. Instead of having to type line after line into your phone directly, you can use myPhoneDesktop to type from your computer directly into... | Read more »
Classes Review
Developer: Dustlab Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 2.4.7 iPhone Integration Rating: 3 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.33 out of 5 stars | Read more »
AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard Pro helps...
Being able to speak and communicate with others is something that many of us take for granted. It‚Äôs not so easy for many folks though, in particular for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as well as those who have suffered various brain... | Read more »
Pocketbooth Review
Developer: Project Box Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0 iPhone Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars | Read more »
Get Your Roast Right With ‘Time To Roast...
Roasting meat, in the cooking world, is about as simple as it gets. The greatest roast recipe I‚Äôve ever found is from Michael Ruhlman‚Äôs website, with the recipe titled, ‚ÄúThe World‚Äôs Most Difficult Roasted Chicken Recipe.‚Äù | Read more »

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