Remember Ping? Yeah, that social network thing that launched together with iTunes 10 icon. No wait, it actually launched together with iTunes 10 - I think so.
Anyway, Silicon Alley Insider reports that Apple and Facebook negotiated for at least 18 months over a “music-focused social networking service”, but couldn’t find a deal before Apple decided to let Ping fly with its own wings. Read more
If you like giving your Apple device a boost with a HyperMac battery, you will be sad to learn that the makers of the battery are being sued by Apple for patent infringement. Read more
It can be read offline but will require a daily download, so plan accordingly. The download will be available every day at 5 a.m. BST.
The app is free for a limited time because of partnership with Audi UK. Details on future pricing is not yet available.
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If you just can’t stand using the soft keyboard on your iPad or iPhone and the Apple Bluetooth keyboard looks a bit odd sticking out of your pocket, your problems are solved with the Jorno folding Bluetooth keyboard! Read more
Compared to LG, Nokia and other cellphone makers Apple doesn’t sell that many devices. Compared to the same cellphone makers, though, Apple makes way more money. Apple’s got the right strategy: they sell premium products and they release a new iteration once a year. Apple has its own OS and it won’t let the carrier mess with it. Period. Read more
With the announcement of the iPhone 4 and increased production of iPads this year, it makes me wonder what bragging rights AT&T will continue to have? Hmm, where would AT&T be without Apple - probably right there with Sprint, ouch. Read more
Would you get rid of your ink-soaked newspaper and magazine subscriptions that you throw away everyday for an iPad version? Think about it, you would look super awesome reading your daily newspaper on your lunch break and improving your carbon footprint. Read more
Wow, and you thought finally getting folders on your iPad was cool. Check out this video of a new mod called FolderEnhancer, it’s by Japanese iPhone developer ashikase. Icon pages, subfolders, Iconoclasm support and MultiIconMover. The video says this will be available soon on the Cydia Store.
Hello, my name is Chris and I’m a twitter client addict. I usually download and try them all. It can be a beta, official release, iPhone, Mac - it doesn’t matter. So today we have a new contestant to the Mac - Weet. It’s handcrafted by Raptor Apps and Marcelo Marfil. The iPhone version was released last week; it’s very good for a 1.0 release, check for an in-depth review soon by Federico. Anyway, a tweet just came across my timeline that showed us a little taste of what could come.
