One of the first comebacks that people who aren’t willing to let go of the desktop/notebook paradigm against iPad is that it’s just a consumption device and not one for creation. This is said despite the fact that iPad has awesome creativity apps like iMovie and Garageband as well as the complete iWorks suite of apps. It was only a matter of time that a full featured visual programming IDE has not arrived to the iPad in the form of Codify.  Read more...

Permalink: Codify for iPad is the first Multi-Touch Capable Visual Programming IDE for iOS

Facebook has updated their Messenger app for iPhone and iPod Touch with support for iOS 5 and turned it into more of a chat/messaging app hybrid. It was initially just a simple messaging app but has now gained status indicators to show which contacts are online and which are on mobile. During a conversation, typing indicator is also shown making it essentially a stand alone Facebook chat app as well as a quick way to access your inbox.  Read more...

Permalink: Facebook Messenger Updated to Version 1.5 – Shows Online Friends, Typing Indicator and More

For all those in the dark, or who just forgot, pre-orders for the new iPhone 4S begin tomorrow morning at 12:01 PDT. That is in approximately 1 hour. I am online and waiting to get mine, and so should you. Expect to see some weird activity, as the site will be getting hit hard with lots more people trying to get their phone. If you really want, wait until the morning to do your pre-order. Traffic will have slowed and it will be less frustrating to get your order in.  Read more...

Permalink: Ladies and Gents, Start your Pre-Order Engines

Apple released a press release today, stating that Steve Jobs, former CEO and President of Apple has died today.  Read more...

Permalink: Steve Jobs has passed away today

You probably know by now that Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs has stepped down from his position as CEO. To take his place, Steve Jobs recommended Tim Cook to be the next Chief Executive Officer of the company.  Read more...

Permalink: Apple CEO Tim Cook Sends Email To Apple Employees: Apple Will Not Change

The tech world is in shock today as Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, has resigned. Steve will become chairman of the board, but Tim Cook (COO) will step in his place, following Steve’s own recommendation. Seeing as Tim has stood in for Steve during his medical leaves, this should come as no surprise to anyone.  Read more...

Permalink: Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple, Tim Cook will take his Place! [BREAKING]

What would an iPhone launch be without rumors, right? Well right on the coat tails of yesterdays report of Sprint carrying the next generation iPhone, it seems that reports are coming in that T-Mobile will also be the next carrier to sell the iPhone this October.  Read more...

Permalink: T-Mobile will also be selling the iPhone 5 come October [Report]

The Wall Street Journal reported today that the next major carrier to sell the iPhone 5 will be Sprint. According to the report, Sprint will start carrying the iPhone 5 beginning in October.  Read more...

Permalink: Sprint will be the next Carrier to Sell the iPhone 5

Many of us are frustrated with the fragmentation that GSM and CDMA offer. While there are many other wireless technology standards, these two are the most popular ones. According to a new report by Tech Crunch, the next generation iPhone will support both modes making it a “World Phone”.  Read more...

Permalink: iPhone 5 Evidence Mounts, Points Towards Dual-Mode “World Phone”

Apple released version 10.4.1 of their iTunes software today, bringing a good chunk of bug fixes. The bug fixes include media keys on third party keyboards, adding artwork, purchasing an HD movie, iTunes takes long to resume after sleep, and VoiceOver.  Read more...

Permalink: Apple Pushes out iTunes 10.4.1 Update with Lots of Bug Fixes