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Review: Skype for the iPhone

As everyone in the iPhone world is probably aware by now, Skype Inc has just released Skype (FREE: download here) for the iPhone. This mobile client allows the usual: calling and chatting to other Skype and Skype Out contacts over wifi. Note, that EDGE/3G are still not supported, due to the consumption of excess data [...]

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Doesn’t Macworld Expo’s New Date Suit Apple?

Macworld Expo will shift its dates to February in 2010 and open its show floor to attendees on Saturday, as part of the first steps to remake the long-time Mac trade show after Apple’s decision to end its involvement. The 2010 edition of Macworld Conference and Expo will kick off on February 9 at San [...]

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RUMOR: Core Location Maps.app in Snow Leopard

Following up on my previous post on the rumored new “Dark Metal” interface in OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, here’s a look at what could possibly be the widely-rumored Maps application. Following the iPhone’s path, Mac OS X is rumored to also include a Maps.app application that runs off a new Core architecture called “Core Location”, [...]

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RUMOR: “MacBook Mini” Photos?

Could this be the “MacBook Mini”, Apple’s stake in the ravaging Netbook market? Sure, for purported images like this one, the legitimacy is definitely in question. But after all, Apple did say that they are “watching this [netbook] space”. The MacBook Mini has been rumored to have the following specs: 10.4″ WXGA display. 1280 x 768 pixel [...]

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Hotelicopter: it’s like a cruise, but through the air

Though not quite as extravagant as checking into a space motel, booking a stay in the Hotelicopter is pretty stupendous. Hailed as the world’s first flying hotel, the Soviet-made Mil V-12 has been extended and completely renovated since being purchased in 2004, and starting this summer, it’ll host 18 decidedly affluent individuals on a fortnight [...]

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Apple Now Offering Contract-Free iPhones

According to Apple Insider, some Apple retail stores on Thursday started offering unrestricted quantities of the iPhone 3G to be sold without a contract for the unsubsidized price of $599 per 8GB handset and $699 per 16GB. While still locked to AT&T’s service, Apple is allowing users to purchase them in unrestricted quantities and with [...]

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Test Post from Blogo

This looks pretty cool. I highly recommend this app for all hardcore bloggers! The interface is sleek and easy to use, and definitely trumps the open source WordPress interface anyday! Buy and download this app here for just $25.

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Microsoft Advertisement Take 2: “Not Cool Enough to be a Mac”

It’s hilarious what comes out of the million-dollar advertising campaign that Microsoft has vowed to deliver, starting from the Gates/Seinfield commercial to the relatively recent “I’m a PC” ads. Now, Microsoft strikes again with Laura, who is told she can have any computer she wants with $1000. In the video above, she strolls by an [...]

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RUMOR: Snow Leopard to Show Off New UI?

Despite Apple’s touting that OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard will just be an internal makeover, rumor has it that the entire interface of leopard will be given an overhaul, i.e. application windows colors, etc. Leopard previously got rid of Tiger’s mix between “Aqua” windows and “Brushed Metal” windows in favor of the streamlined “Smooth [...]

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Tutorial: Remote Control Keynote With iPhone Headphones

A handy little tip that may not immediately occur to everyone is that since the Unibody MacBooks now support the use of the remote on the iPhone headphones, they can be used to control a Keynote presentation. To start/stop the presentation, click once on the remote. To advance a slide, double click the remote. And, [...]

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