apple

Unconfirmed: China Gets iPhones Early, But With Disabled Wi-Fi

Good news and bad news for the Middle Kingdom: China Unicom will likely be selling an iPhone sooner than expected, but it will be one that does not have Wi-Fi functionality. More »

08:00 PM

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Comment by TheSonOfKrypton: Reactivating Wi-Fi? Giz, seeing as to how the Chinese government requested it, I'd damn well assume Apple actually removed... 7 Responses | Other threads

time machine

How to Use Time Machine Backups on Windows Home Server (or Any Networked Storage)

One of the lame things about Time Machine is that backups over the network are only officially supported on Time Capsule. Luckily, even if you don't have one of HP's Time Machine-compatible Home Servers, you can make it work. More »

06:40 PM

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Comment by MacBandit: Actually you don't have to have a Time Machine you can do it with an Airport Extreme with an external... 2 Responses | Other threads

dealzmodo

Refurbished iPhone 3G 8GB for $79

You can save $20 on the $99 8GB iPhone 3G if you're willing to forego factory freshness—refurbed models are $79 with free shipping from AT&T. They don't have refurbed data plans for discount, do they? [AT&T via TUAW]

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iphone apps

The Week In iPhone Apps: Navigation, Inebriation, Multiplication

Oh, I can keep going: financial news aggregation, slideshow presentation, carrier lamentation, lyrical collect-ation, and... and... tethering? Seven out of eight ain't bad. Anyway, enough of that—here's your weekly app dump: More »

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iphone apps

The First Real Push Twitter Apps for iPhone: iTweetReply and Boxcar

iTwitter had push notifications for mentions and direct messages, but only from other iTwitter users. You've now got two options for real Twitter push notifications if you're dying for them: iTweetReply and Boxcar. Updated. More »

04:40 PM

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digital cameras

Cameras for Mac Makes Connecting Digital Cameras Way Easier

If you have more than one camera (and a Mac), you need Cameras, a free preference pane app. It tracks all the cameras you plug into your Mac and lets you assign a custom behavior for each one. More »

01:30 PM

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music videos

Amazing Music Video Is an International Webcam Collage

Well, isn't this heartwarming and adorable. Japanese band Sour had fans use webcams in intricate, unexpected ways to create this lo-fi music video for their song "Hibi no Neiro." We promise you'll crack a small, satisfied smile. [Vimeo, thanks Jack!]

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Comment by SigmundTheSeaMonster: Made. My. Morning. But now, how soon before some big computer company copies this style... 3 Responses | Other threads

accessories

MacBook Users Rejoice: The Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter Includes USB Audio

Frustratingly, Mini DisplayPort doesn't include audio, so to get sound when outputting to an HDTV using HDMI, you'd need to use yet another cable. This adapter uses USB for audio, so you get the full A/V with just one cable. More »

07/09/09

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Comment by dragon:ONE: 2 cables... 1 cable? 6 Responses | Other threads

downloads

Apple Mini Keyboard Wallpaper

This Apple Mini Keyboard by philipskillern isn't just a logical progression of the hardware line, it's fancy looking too. Download the wallpaper yourself in various sizes. [Deviantart]

07/09/09

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Comment by GlenTen: a pale ape leap peel pal lap eel peep pep pap 6 Responses | Other threads

snow leopard

Guess What? It's a New Snow Leopard Build

Build 10A402 of Snow Leopard just got pushed out to developers, and we'll post what's new in a second. Go ahead and download via Software Update now. [Thanks Chrisdazzo!] More »

07/09/09

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Comment by mGARANDEUR1: It's just not as exciting as Windows 7 builds are. Microsoft really stepped up their game. 10 Responses | Other threads

smartphones

iPhone 3GS Upstream Speed Limited to 384Kbps

While the iPhone 3GS got a download speed boost—to 7.2Mbps—it didn't get any upload power-up, according to PC World: Its upstream speed is limited by its hardware to 384Kbps. But don't get out the torches and pitchforks yet. More »

07/09/09

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rim

BlackBerry's U2 Commercial...Brought To You By Apple

Is it just me, or does the new BlackBerry commercial featuring U2 look a hell of a lot like an Apple ad? Or, more specifically, the Coldplay Apple ad?

07/09/09

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image cache

My iPod Is Bigger Than Yours

Apple designmeisters Jonathan Ive and Jody Turner gave this giant pink nano to fashion genius Paul Smith for his birthday. Smith is the designer—among many things—of my NSFW naked pin-up wallet, which you can see after the jump. More »

07/09/09

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drugs

LSD Creator Albert Hofmann to Steve Jobs: "How Was LSD Useful to You?"

The Huffington Post published a previously-unseen letter from LSD creator Albert Hofmann to Steve Jobs, who has in the past praised LSD's influence on his creative thinking. More »

07/08/09

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Comment by Valnen: I would love to see everyone who uses these types of drugs wiped off the face of the world. 40 Responses | Other threads

apple

The SEC Is Still Investigating Steve Jobs' Health Disclosures

The fact that Steve Jobs' health "went from relatively simple to more complex in nine days" is worrying the Security and Exchange Commission, meaning that investigators are going to poke into whether or not Apple has misled investors. More »

07/08/09

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Comment by ninjagin: Honestly, I think it's a fair thing to investigate. Yet, it would seem that there must be some privacy issues... 9 Responses | Other threads

microphone

External iPhone Mic Supposedly Gets 10x Better Audio 'Reception'

Brando's claiming 10x better audio reception on this external, swivelable iPhone microphone. Even if it doesn't get 10x better reception, it should get 2x better reception, which is worth $14 for most people. [Brando via Dvice]

07/08/09

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Comment by Weegee: It reminds me of Darth Vaders helmet for some reason. 4 Responses | Other threads

blockquote

Nokia: iPhone 3GS Has a Crappy Camera, N97 Rocks Faces

Need more evidence that Nokia just doesn't get it? Here's what UK General Manager for Nokia Mike Loughran says about the N97 versus the iPhone 3GS: More »

07/08/09

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ads

Microsoft's Latest Laptop Hunters Find That PCs Are Perfect For Families On a Budget

Microsoft's latest laptop hunters were looking for four things in a computer: a big screen, long battery life, the ability to share pictures and a price under $700. Naturally, they chose a PC over a Mac. More »

07/08/09

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software

The Cost of Buying Every iPhone App: $144,326.06

Just in case you felt compelled to assemble a collection of every push-to-fart program out there, BustedLoop calculates the price of purchasing all 55,732 available iPhone apps to be $144,326.06. What, Apple, no volume discount? [BustedLoop via Forbes/textually]

07/08/09

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Comment by Naoki - Photoshop Ninja: cost of these apps via jailbreak.... $0 =) 22 Responses | Other threads

iphone apps

SoundAMP App Turns the iPhone Into a Makeshift Hearing Aid

Two facts: The iPhone's microphone is fairly decent as far as cellphones go; and there are lots of people who can't hear very well. Hence SoundAMP, an app that amplifies and filters noises for ears that need a little help. More »

07/08/09

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Comment by wanago: This could be used to listen to other people's conversations. It would be total unnoticed by anyone nearby as you... 1 Responses | Other threads

zune

Stream Zune Songs to Your iPhone

Gear Live found a roundabout, but clever, way of streaming Zune tracks onto your iPhone. Why would you do that? Because Zune Pass gets you a basically unlimited amount of songs, and they don't play natively on the iPhone. More »

07/07/09

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Comment by Samson Li: Who has a Zune AND an Ipod/iPhone? 37 Responses | Other threads

nokia

Analysts Say Nokia Really Is Doomed by 2013, Apple to Pass It in 2011

We're not the only ones who think Nokia is doomed if they keep turning out smartphones like the N97. Generator Research says that Nokia's smartphone marketshare will plummet from over 40 percent today to only 20 percent by 2013. More »

07/07/09

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iphone

Mac Classic iPhone Case For Die Hards

In my opinion, the Mac Classic iPhone case doesn't quite compare to the Playstation version, but few die hard Apple fans will be able to resist its handmade retro charm. [Etsy via iPhone Savior]

07/07/09

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photoshop contest

77 iTunes Icons Apple Would Never Dream of Using

Last week, I asked to you to make a new icon that really represents iTunes, not that old, busted CD. Who knew iTunes meant so many things to so many people? Glossy iPhones and dog poop, Apple must be proud. More »

07/07/09

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peripherals

The iSaw Will Be the Bloody Apex of USB Peripherals

The iSaw is not just a USB-powered chainsaw. It's also an extremely committed joke. More »

07/07/09

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Comment by alexvanduyn: iSaw the final solution to the Mac/Pc debate, "PC's are bet...Hey, whats with the...NOT MY PC, NOOOOOOOO" Macs cut PC's... 7 Responses | Other threads

iphone

OWLE iPhone 3GS Video Mount Is About as Practical as an iPhone 3GS Video Mount Can Be

All iPhone 3GS video camera mounts are inherently a little bit silly, but if you're going to make one, you may as well do it right. In this accepting spirit, the OWLE mount looks pretty OK. More »

07/07/09

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Comment by matthorn: "...But we didnt stops there... next we wrapped an OWLE enclosed iphone in a fully functional laptop... then we wrapped... 3 Responses | Other threads

iphone apps

Prowl Pushes Growl Notifications to Your iPhone

Best non-IM use of iPhone 3.0's push notifications yet: Prowl is a $3 app that pushes Growl notifications from your Mac to your phone. Growl's a global notifier that plugs into everything from BitTorrent apps to iTunes to Mail. More »

07/07/09

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Comment by Der182: great idea. love it. :::waits for it to hit the Installuous app store::: ha 10 Responses | Other threads

accessories

Factron iPhone Case Features Interchangeable Lenses

The new Factron case for the iPhone looks to beef up the iPhone's camera capacity considerably with interchangeable lenses that screw onto the already sweet-looking metal and leather case.
More »

07/06/09

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Comment by KingPsyz here for HappyFunKingPsyz©: JEEBUS... STOP IT ALREADY PEOPLE Buy a friggin camera if you want images that require that much glass... You look like a... 16 Responses | Other threads

iphone apps

Nearest Tube iPhone App Adds Digital Directions to Your Surroundings

iPhone 3GS only: The Nearest Tube iPhone app uses the iPhone 3GS's newly-adequate camera to show the direction of the nearest metro station by adding directional arrows to a real-time "video" you take of your surroundings. Seriously, check this out. More »

07/06/09

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steve jobs

Harvard Business Review Says Steve Jobs Is a Horrible Manager

There are two things everyone knows about Steve Jobs. He pushes his employees to make some pretty impressive—and market-changing—products. He's also a horrible person to work for. Now the Harvard Business Review confirms, once again, the latter. More »

07/06/09

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Comment by opazhman: How lazy do you have to be to take up two parking spaces? 32 Responses | Other threads

image cache

Can You Spot The Knockoff Apple Earbuds?

The answer is most likely no—from this picture at least. Apparently, one of these earbuds is a $14 knockoff from the Philippines. More »

07/06/09

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Comment by i2hellfire: "The knockoff versions broke after only a week of use." so...its just like the real thing? 39 Responses | Other threads

art

Exploded Macintosh 128K Poster

BOOM. The Macintosh 128 has exploded all over this poster. Get it alone for $24 or bundled with two others for $46 shipped. Still, fervent Apple devotees go straight for the gluteal cleft tattoo. [Mac Poster Trilogy]

07/06/09

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Comment by stryder100: Oh, $24 bucks for the POSTER. I thought you meant for the computer. Never mind. 2 Responses | Other threads

iphone

White iPhone Discoloration Actually Caused by Crappy Cases, Maybe

Maybe white iPhones blemished by funky discoloration aren't overheating—your crappy iPhone case might be rubbing off on it. If so, rubbing alcohol should brighten it up. If true, another plus for going nude. [frenchiPhone via hardmac via Macrumors]

07/06/09

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video

Apparently iPhone 3GS Time Lapse Footage Can Be Pretty Phenomenal

The iPhone 3GS's video quality may not be all that impressive, but its 3MP stills can apparently capture some incredible time lapse photography provided you seek a suitably inspiring landscape. More »

07/06/09

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Comment by DARSFOG: Don't know if it is just me; but, the reflection in on the window sure doesn't look like an iphone... 10 Responses | Other threads

iphone

The World's Second Greatest Gameboy iPhone Case

We've already seen the world's greatest Gameboy iPhone case. So what's done is done. But given that the world's greatest iPhone case is hidden somewhere in the depths of Akihabara, this runner up from Etsy might make a solid alternative. More »

07/06/09

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ipod touch

Ideas We Like: iPods With Cameras

Techcrunch is reporting, via "sources in Asia," that Apple is gobbling up huge numbers of camera sensors—the same ones used in the iPhone 3GS—for use in iPods. If Apple isn't really doing this, they should be. More »

07/06/09

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Comment by superatombomb: if they do, i'll be really :( because my ipod touch 2g won't be current anymore 5 Responses | Other threads

apple

Apple Store Shooting: Cops Release Video on YouTube

Do you know this guy? There's a $1000 reward for information leading to an arrest of the suspect in Friday's shooting of a 26-year old employee at the Clarendon Apple Store in Arlington, Virginia. More »

07/05/09

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Comment by WTF-STFU: Wow is that a Person of Color with the gun? You almost never see them committing such heinous crimes. On... 62 Responses | Other threads

apple

iPhone 3GS Unlocked with Purplera1n + UltraSn0w

Good times! It looks like Dev Team's UltraSn0w unlock works with an iPhone 3GS that's been jailbroken via purplera1n. But be warned: Some users are reporting mixed success. More »

07/05/09

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Comment by Whisssper: hehe its great that the iphone 3gs is jailbroken and unlocked even before it hit stores here in sweden 7 Responses | Other threads

apple

iPhone 3GS Jailbreak

Hey, the iPhone 3GS has been jailbroken, through what looks like a web exploit. Warning: We haven't tested this because we're playing with fireworks. Use at your own risk. [Make It Rain via BBG]

07/04/09

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Comment by Nowell: I love how the dev team has managed to break the 3g, and the 3gs (even though they haven't released... 9 Responses | Other threads

iphone apps

The Week In iPhone Apps: Childhood v3.0

Right, so bear with me here: this week our apps are all about learning new things, understanding the world around you, meeting new people, playing extremely silly games in large groups. Sort of like being a kid again! No? Ok.
More »

07/03/09

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