Archive for September, 2009

AdMob: iPhone OS Grabs 40% of Worldwide Smartphone Ad Request Share

In its August 2009 Mobile Metrics Report released today, advertising firm AdMob highlights the fact that Apple’s iPhone OS commanded a 40% share of ad requests on the company’s network during the month, up from 33% six months earlier. The increase, …

iP88 alarm clock from iHome charges two iPhones at once

I know several people who use an iPhone and their spouse does as well. That means that you need two spots on your alarm clock to dock iPhones or you have to decide whose phone gets charged first. iHome has unveiled a new alarm clock called the iP88 that has dual docks.

The docks can charge [...]

Tommy Hilfiger launches iPhone app

If you need any more proof that everyone is trying to offer an app for the iPhone here it is. Tommy Hilfiger has announced a new iPhone app called surprisingly enough, Tommy Hilfiger for iPhone. The app is a downloadable catalog.

The catalog has the full Hilfiger line of clothing for men and women. Users can [...]

Low-End Mac Mini Shipping Date Slips Slightly, Additional Reports of iMac Shortages Surface

The shipping window for Apple’s low-end Mac mini in the company’s U.S. and Canadian online stores has slipped today to “1-3 business days” from the usual “Within 24hrs” timeframe, adding further hints of supply constraints and a possible refr…

Apple’s Tablet Effort Aiming to Redefine Print Media?

Gizmodo reports on a number of different tips and tidbits it has received in recent months that together paint a picture of Apple’s goals for its much-rumored tablet computer. Building on a report yesterday claiming that the new device will have a f…

Shape Services IM+ Review

One of the most comprehensive all in one instant messenger apps for the iphone is the IM+ from Shape Services.  In a nutshell, this little program can login to these following services: Twitter Skype Facebook MySpace GoogleTalk Yahoo MSN AIM ICQ and Jabber Overall, this program is pretty straightforward and if you have accounts is more than one of these services, an application like this one makes a LOT of sense.

Apple Expands ‘Apps for Everything’ Categories

The Loop notes that Apple has unveiled a redesigned Apps for Everything section of its web site devoted to iPhone and iPod touch applications featured by category. While the “Apps for Everything” listings have been around for a while, today’…

Apple Tablet to Run iPhone OS and Launch in May or June 2010?

iLounge reports that it has received a number of tips about Apple’s much rumored tablet computer from the same source who tipped off the site about the fifth-generation iPod nano. The source claims that the tablet device will sport a 10.7″ screen of…

Apple Warning Retail Stores of iMac and Mac Mini Supply Constraints?

AppleInsider reports that Apple issued a note to its retail stores yesterday stating that no further orders for a number of the company’s desktop computers would be accepted, suggesting that supplies of the machines are running dry ahead of product u…

Touchscreen Remote for Apple TV?

Boy Genius Report claims that it has received an image of a product mockup for a forthcoming touchscreen remote that may be launched alongside an updated Apple TV. While the mockup appears to show a rather sophisticated (and likely costly) d…