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snow leopard
Tweaked UI Spotted in Snow Leopard: More Changes to Come?
Despite having showed no changes to the OS X UI at WWDC, it looks like there are at least a few tweaks in the new test build. Could the minor changes spotted already indicate more are to come this fall? More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by deanbmmv: I've always liked black backgrounds. Just makes icons 'pop'. Doesn't burn my eyes as much as white backgrounds either. 6 Responses | Other threads
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concepts
Stackable iPod Dock Features As Many Air Filters as You Want
This iPod dock concept seems pretty feasible, if not incredibly practical in its current form: You can stack as many of the pods as you want underneath the dock itself, allowing for multiple speakers, lights, or (oddly) air purifiers. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by switchblade saints: if you can add multiple trays from a food dehydrator then I am sold. Jerky! 3 Responses | Other threads
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anniversaries
Happy Birthday, App Store: Revolutionizing Mobile Computing Since 2008
On this auspicious day back in 2008, mobile computing was changed forever. The iPhone 2G had been a pretty toy, full of youthful promise, but it was the App Store that made the iPhone soar. More » -
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 »
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Comment by GarciaConcern: I didn't know the CEO of Verizon was in charge of the Chinese government. 11 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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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
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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] -
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 » -
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 » -
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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 » -
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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By Dan NosowitzComment by SigmundTheSeaMonster: Made. My. Morning. But now, how soon before some big computer company copies this style... 3 Responses | Other threads
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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 » -
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]
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By Jason ChenComment by GlenTen: a pale ape leap peel pal lap eel peep pep pap 6 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Future iPhones May Recognize Objects, Faces, Alter Your Voice
If this load of recently filed Apple patents become a reality, your iPhone may become a perfect tool for spies soon, with real world object identification, faces recognition, voice alteration, and text filtering, among other things: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by nosebleed: okay. this is all nice. but. can we get back to the regular phone features we're lacking? like the top menu bar msg... 1 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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By Jason ChenComment by mGARANDEUR1: It's just not as exciting as Windows 7 builds are. Microsoft really stepped up their game. 10 Responses | Other threads
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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 » -
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? -
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 » -
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 »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Valnen: I would love to see everyone who uses these types of drugs wiped off the face of the world. 44 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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By Jason ChenComment 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
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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]
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By Jason ChenComment by Weegee: It reminds me of Darth Vaders helmet for some reason. 4 Responses | Other threads
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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 » -
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 » -
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]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Naoki - Photoshop Ninja: cost of these apps via jailbreak.... $0 =) 22 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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By John HerrmanComment 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
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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 »
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By Jason ChenComment by Samson Li: Who has a Zune AND an Ipod/iPhone? 37 Responses | Other threads
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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 » -
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] -
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 » -
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 »
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By Mark WilsonComment 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
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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 »
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By John HerrmanComment 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
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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 »
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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
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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.
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By Dan NosowitzComment 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
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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 » -
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 »
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By Jason ChenComment by opazhman: How lazy do you have to be to take up two parking spaces? 32 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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By Sean FallonComment by i2hellfire: "The knockoff versions broke after only a week of use." so...its just like the real thing? 39 Responses | Other threads
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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]
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By Mark WilsonComment by stryder100: Oh, $24 bucks for the POSTER. I thought you meant for the computer. Never mind. 2 Responses | Other threads
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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] -
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 »
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By Mark WilsonComment 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
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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 » -
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 »
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By John HerrmanComment by superatombomb: if they do, i'll be really :( because my ipod touch 2g won't be current anymore 5 Responses | Other threads
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