You know what’s not cool? A 30-minute sitcom that turns into an ad for the iPad. That’s exactly what ABC’s “Modern Family” turned out to be last night. I’ve actually liked the show – anything giving Al Bundy more love is a good thing – but find this to be kind of gross. I’m sure…
Early iPad reviews show up – it’s a hit
If you can’t wait for your iPad to arrive Saturday, you’ll be happy to know that the early reviews have been quite positive. Walt Mossberg, David Pogue and Ed Baig are always the first to review Apple products – and some may say this is why they’re never hyper critical – and the consensus is…
Hulu, CBS, Netflix should be coming to iPad
If you thought the lack of Flash and Silverlight would hamper the iPad as a media device, you were wrong because it appears as if ABC, CBS, Hulu and Netflix will be coming to Apple’s tablet. CBS and Apple are preparing to offer free television content for the iPad and both may hit by the…
Goober jumps on iPhone VoIP bandwagon
Goober Networks is jumping in the iPhone VoIP market, and it has released an app that enables cheap calls over the Internet to landlines and cell phones. Like Skype, Goober users will be able to make VoIP calls over WiFi networks but Goober’s app will also make calls over 3G. There’s no real technical reason…
Palm webOS 1.4.1 hits Europe
It appears European Palm users can now get the latest version of webOS software, as the 1.4.1 version is hitting the UK, Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. According to a translated changelog, the latest version adds: * You can now purchase paid applications outside the US * Bluetooth Audio now works with BMWs * Pinch to…
Get your learning on for Windows Phone 7 Series
If you’re looking to learn how to develop for Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series, you’re in luck because the dudes from Channel 9 are releasing training kits for the upcoming mobile operating system. Aimed primarily at beginners, the training kit includes the XNA Framework 3.0 for Windows Phones, Silverlight for mobile and an introduction…
Developer interest strong for Android, iPad
Developers are getting very excited about creating for Android app but they’re taking a wait-and-see approach with the looming iPad, according to a survey from Appcelerator. The company surveyed 1,000 developers and found iPad interest is still pretty high but it’s not as frenzied as it was prior to the device’s proper introduction. The report…
iPhone 4.0 to use Expose-like interface for multitasking
Apple’s iPhone may soon be plugging one of the biggest holes in its platform by making the 4.0 software have the ability to do third-party multitasking with an Expose-like interface, according to reports from AppleInsider. Those familiar with the design of iPhone 4.0 said that the user interface will resemble Apple’s desktop Expose feature, in…
iPhone on Verizon? Maybe not
Sure, the reports of Apple prepping a CDMA iPhone bound for Verizon this year made many jizz in their pants but there are plenty of signs to indicate that this rumor won’t come to fruition. Of course, the iPhone-to-Verizon rumor has been going for years and years but the latest report had the backing of…
Apple responsible for some iPhone connectivity problems
Everyone was quick to cast aspersions on AT&T for not being able to keep up with the demand of the iPhone but a new report suggests Apple’s device wasn’t properly optimized for transmitting and receiving data. This does make sense because beyond the ill-fated Moto Rockr, Apple had no experience in the cellular space. After…