The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) http://www.tuaw.com The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.tuaw.com/media/feedlogo.gif The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) http://www.tuaw.com en-us Copyright 2010 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[TUAW is going to Macworld 2010]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/05/tuaw-is-going-to-macworld/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/05/tuaw-is-going-to-macworld/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/05/tuaw-is-going-to-macworld/#commentsFiled under: ,

Join TUAW next week from Macworld 2010! Several TUAW team members will be in San Francisco for the biggest expo of the year for the Apple faithful, including David Winograd, Ken Ray, Brett Terpstra, Mike Schramm, Steve Sande, Mike Rose, Dave Caolo and myself. Despite Apple's bailing on the event, the good folks behind Macworld have put together a week's worth of amazing learning and product demos plus talks with Kevin Smith, Guy Kawasaki, Leo Laporte among others.

This year TUAW will have a booth (number 654, come on down and say "Hi!") and we'll be livestreaming video from the show floor. We'll have plenty of hands-on video from the floor and around the show as well, plus our usual stream of posts and galleries. It'll feel like you're there!

We've got a few more surprises in store, so stay tuned for more details on Monday.

By the way, huge thanks to Paul Kent and the folks at IDG World Expo for Macworld and the enthusiastic support of the community at large.

TUAWTUAW is going to Macworld 2010 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eventmacworldtuawFri, 05 Feb 2010 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Email Uploader for Mac available now]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/01/google-email-uploader-for-mac-available-now/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/01/google-email-uploader-for-mac-available-now/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/01/google-email-uploader-for-mac-available-now/#commentsFiled under:

The Gmail of a few years ago was quite primitive in comparison to the current incarnation. Still, threading and a nearly-bottomless cup of storage space made it appealing despite early privacy fears. I use Gmail extensively nowadays, complete with a bunch of tweaks, add-ons and lab components. Problem was, all my old email still lived on my "antique" addresses, and worse, I couldn't access those emails within the handy search tool in Gmail. Google Apps came along and while you could now better control email (using your own domain, for example), the same problem existed: your old email didn't migrate to your Google Apps account.

Enter the Google Email Uploader for Mac. It's a simple tool allowing you to upload your old mail to your Google Apps account. That's it! Apple Mail, Eudora and Thunderbird all seem to be supported, but note there are some real limits if you have a ton of email. Here's what Google says to keep in mind:
  1. Start small. Due to server upload rate limits, the uploader is fast for up to 500 messages, and slow thereafter (1 message per second.) Pick a small subset of your mailboxes when first trying out the uploader.
  2. Be patient. Even after uploading completes, the server requires a while to process uploads.
  3. Do assign a custom label (this is checked by default.) This lets you effectively "undo" the uploads later by deleting all messages with the label. Deleting the label itself will not delete the mail.
  4. If you have many mailboxes in your archives, creating labels for each mailbox probably is not a good idea, as this could create far too many labels.

TUAWGoogle Email Uploader for Mac available now originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>emaileudoragmailgooglemacmailthunderbirduploaderutilityMon, 01 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone OS 3.2 SDK released, supports iPad but covered by NDA]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/27/iphone-os-3-2-sdk-released-supports-ipad-but-covered-by-nda/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/27/iphone-os-3-2-sdk-released-supports-ipad-but-covered-by-nda/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/27/iphone-os-3-2-sdk-released-supports-ipad-but-covered-by-nda/#commentsFiled under: , ,

sdk ndaThe Apple Developer Center is providing iPhone OS 3.2 beta, complete with iPad developer guides and support for Apple's latest creation. Unfortunately, just as Apple has done in the past, they have enshrouded the details of developing for the iPad in yet another NDA, preventing developers from discussing the OS outside the highly sanitized Apple forums.

It's possible that Apple will lift the NDA once iPads start flying off the shelves (or cargo containers) in about 60 days, but it is disappointing that developers continue to be hamstrung by what is, frankly, a futile effort to contain SDK details. The idea of an NDA is great, and it is an agreement, but it's not going to deter people from sharing details if they want to send an email or post in a forum. Granted, you won't be developing long if you do this, but doesn't that seem a little ridiculous?

This adversely affects honest developers who wish to share information. Looks like we'll again have to wait for books on development to get the green light once Apple gives their green light. Again.

TUAWiPhone OS 3.2 SDK released, supports iPad but covered by NDA originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.2appleapple-ipaddeveloperipadiphone osIphoneOsndasdkWed, 27 Jan 2010 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Tower Defense + Twitter = Tweet Defense]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/25/tower-defense-twitter-tweet-defense/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/25/tower-defense-twitter-tweet-defense/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/25/tower-defense-twitter-tweet-defense/#commentsFiled under: ,

I don't know if this is a great idea or an invitation to clog up your Twitter feed with inanity (go ahead, hit me with your best shot in the comments on that open invitation), but Tweet Defense takes the usual tower defense game to a new "social" level by upgrading your towers based on how much you tweet. What's the worst that could happen, right? Slidetoplay says it'll debut at $.99, but what price could you put on leveling up via Twitter, really?"

[Via Joystiq]

TUAWTower Defense + Twitter = Tweet Defense originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As any good technology innovator should, Apple files quite a few patents. But I'm finding the advertising patents curiouser and curiouser these days. Previously Apple filed a patent on ads that will move themselves around so that they become progressively harder to ignore (yes, this sounds like a usability nightmare). Now, GoRumors reports that Apple has filed a patent for proximity-based ads. So if you happen to be using your iPhone and walking by a store running an ad using this tech, you'll see that ad as you pass by. You've seen Minority Report, right?

What does all this mean? Well considering Apple recently acquired Quattro Wireless, a top company in the mobile ad space, it seems pretty clear that those crazy kids in Cupertino want to chum it up big time with the classy gents of Madison Avenue. That is, Apple is getting into the ad business somehow. My guess is this could be an option for developers. Instead of the algorithms of an AdMob, you would get the most targeted ads ever, really. Or it could simply be yet another patent for us to fuss over that'll come to nothing.

TUAWIs it your imagination or is that ad following you? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advertisingapplepatentrumorThu, 14 Jan 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DTV, flying robots and car control: more iPhone goodies from CES]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/06/dtv-flying-robots-and-car-control-more-iphone-goodies-from-ces/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/06/dtv-flying-robots-and-car-control-more-iphone-goodies-from-ces/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/06/dtv-flying-robots-and-car-control-more-iphone-goodies-from-ces/#commentsFiled under: ,

Yesterday Mike pointed out some iPod and iPhone docks seen at CES, but our friends at Engadget have unearthed a steady stream of iPhone goodies at CES 2010. Here's a sampling:

Also of interest:

TUAWDTV, flying robots and car control: more iPhone goodies from CES originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriescesiliveiphoneipodonstarparrot ar.dronParrotAr.drontivitvoltWed, 06 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Will Apple buy mobile ad company Quattro Wireless? UPDATE: Yes.]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/05/will-apple-buy-mobile-ad-company-quattro-wireless/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/05/will-apple-buy-mobile-ad-company-quattro-wireless/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/05/will-apple-buy-mobile-ad-company-quattro-wireless/#commentsFiled under:

According to Kara Swisher at AllThingsD, Apple may announce the purchase of Quattro for the relative bargain price of $275 million. I say bargain because, as Kara points out, Google paid three times that for AdMob, another mobile ad company. So what? This bit of news, when taken with the ad patent filed by Apple, could suggest they are going to implement some sort of ad system on something. But what? AdMob could be used on Android-powered devices...

How about ads on a tablet device? Ads could help lower the cost of the mythical tablet, especially when those ads are sold by, say, content creators like a newspaper or four. I realize those are a lot of threads to pull together, but all the speculation seems to be swirling around this tablet, the cost and the content that'll go inside. Traditionally cost has been the Achilles' heel for an Apple product, but with ad-supported price breaks you could theoretically lower the cost of the product to the consumer while keeping some margins.

Then again, Apple may simply be planning to integrate Quattro into the developers' toolkits, and provide them with an in-house solution for ad-supported apps. Or maybe they are going to sell an ad-supported OS X for Dell machines. Who knows? As I write this neither company had any comment on the sale or announcement.

UPDATE: Yeah, Apple bought Quattro after all. Let the advertising begin!

TUAWWill Apple buy mobile ad company Quattro Wireless? UPDATE: Yes. originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadvertisingannouncementappleiphonequattrorumortabletTue, 05 Jan 2010 00:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Win a copy of the iPhone Developer's Cookbook]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/31/win-a-copy-of-the-iphone-developers-cookbook/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/31/win-a-copy-of-the-iphone-developers-cookbook/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/31/win-a-copy-of-the-iphone-developers-cookbook/#commentsFiled under:

The very first book I bought for programming the iPhone was none other than Erica Sadun's iPhone Developer's Cookbook. It wasn't the first book of Erica's I had purchased -- years ago I bought her Desktop Video book -- but it was an excellent introduction into the secret world of iPhone development. If you recall, Apple's cloak of silence (aka the NDA all developers had to agree to) prohibited developers from even talking about how to write programs for the iPhone! Erica, as is her style, was rarin' to go with a book detailing common practices all developers would find useful, especially n00bs like myself.

I should note that InformIT, the publishers, also have sample chapters for a bunch of Mac and iPhone developer books available here.

So I'm very happy to say we are giving away five copies of the second edition of The iPhone Developer's Cookbook. To enter, you must be over 18, in the US or Canada, and leave a comment on this post. The rest of the rules are below. Good luck and get coding!
  • Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
  • To enter leave a comment on this post.
  • The comment must be left before Friday, January 8, 2010, 11:59PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter only once.
  • One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
  • Prize: one copy of iPhone Developer's Cookbook, 2nd edition (Value: US$40.49)
  • Click Here for complete Official Rules.

TUAWWin a copy of the iPhone Developer's Cookbook originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bookcookbookdevelopergiveawayiphoneThu, 31 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 31, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/31/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-31-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/31/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-31-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/31/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-31-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season to shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Freebies: Falling Gems, Koala Dartz, Stop and Go, Pattrns Turbo, more
  • Finish Line: [iPod Accessories] Nike + iPod Watch Remote for $20 + $8 s&h
  • Apple Store: [iMac] Refurbished Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 27" Desktop for $1,449 + free shipping
  • MacUpdate Promo: [Home & Hobbies Software] Optimism 3.1 for Mac downloads for $20
  • Dell Home: [Headphones] Dell Bluetooth Headphones for $19 + free shipping
  • Shop4Tech: [Digital Camcorders] 4GB Pen DVR Digital Camcorder for $33 + free shipping
  • OfficeMax: [Office Furniture] OfficeMax Divoga Task Chair for $50 + free shipping, padding
  • Dell Small Business: [Computer Speakers] Dell AY511 Multimedia Soundbar with Virtual Surround for $63 + free shipping, more
  • PC Micro Store: [Store Events] PC Micro Store coupon: $9 off $18 or more + free shipping
  • PC Connection: [24" - 26" LCD TVs] Samsung 24" 1080p Widescreen HDTV / Display for $240 + free shipping
  • HandHeldItems: [iPod Accessories] HandHeldItems.com: Up to 80% off Apple iPod touch cases + 20% off coupon
  • ExperCom: [MacBook Pro] Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 17" Laptop for $2,699 + $10 s&h

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 31, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealThu, 31 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 30, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/30/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-30-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/30/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-30-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/30/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-30-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season to shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!

  • Geeks.com: [Computer] Geeks.com End-of-Year Liquidation: Up to 90% off
  • Other World Computing: [Store Events] OWC Holiday Sale: Accessories, HDDs, RAM, LCDs, more
  • ExperCom: [Computer Services] AppleCare deals at ExperCom: Mac mini for $104, MacBook for $174, more
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Wild West Pinball for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free, more
  • Apple Store: [MacBook] Refurbished Apple MacBook 13" Laptops from $849 + free shipping
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Price Drops: Harry Potter: Spells, Super Monkey Ball, more (updated)
  • CompUSA: [] Samsung Sound Bar / Subwoofer Speaker System for $200 + free shipping
  • ExperCom: [iMac] Apple iMac Core i7 2.8GHz 27" with 8GB RAM for $2,273 + $22 s&h, more
  • InvisibleShield: [iPhone] ZAGG.com sale: Buy one ZAGGSkin, get a second one for free
  • ThingFling: [Cell Phone Accessories] Duracell PowerSource Mini for $16 + $6 s&h
  • Tanga: [Magazines] 1-Year Subscription to Muscle & Fitness Magazine for $3
  • PC Micro Store: [iPod Accessories] PC Micro Store coupon: 50% off iPod touch accessories

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 30, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealWed, 30 Dec 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 29, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/29/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-29-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/29/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-29-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/29/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-29-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season to shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!


  • Apple Store: [MacBook] Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13" Laptop for $728 + free shipping
  • LA Computer Company: [MacBook] Used Apple MacBook 13" laptops at LA Computer Company: Deals from $599 + $17 s&h
  • figis.com: [After Christmas Sales] Year-End Clearance Sale roundup: Figis, Alloy, L'Occitane, more
  • Overstock.com: [Mice/Trackballs] Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse for $25 + $3 s&h
  • Western Digital Store: [USB Hard Drives] Western Digital External Hard Drives from $40 + free shipping
  • OfficeMax: [Printer Supplies] 1,250 sheets of Epson 8.5x11" Matte Presentation Paper for $50 + free shipping
  • PC Connection: [MacBook] Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13" Laptop for $870 after rebate + free shipping
  • Buy.com: [USB] Kensington ShareCentral 1 USB Sharing Device for $9 + free shipping
  • Verizon Broadband: [Computer Services] Verizon.com: $150 cash back, free DVR, $5 off/month with FiOS Double, Triple bundles
  • MidnightBox: [Accessories] Monster Cable Ultra 600 4-Foot HDMI to DVI Cable for $2 + $4 s&h
  • Meritline: [iPod Accessories] iPhone / iPod touch Car / Travel Charger Bundle for $6 + free shipping
  • HandHeldItems: [iPhone] HHI Apocket 1750mAh External Battery for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for $20 + $6 s&h

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 29, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealTue, 29 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Win a copy of Things for Mac and iPhone]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/24/win-a-copy-of-things-for-mac-and-iphone/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/24/win-a-copy-of-things-for-mac-and-iphone/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/24/win-a-copy-of-things-for-mac-and-iphone/#commentsFiled under:

I have used a lot of productivity apps on my Mac and my iPhone. I wound up using Things every day because, for me, it struck the perfect balance of features and flexibility. Now three lucky winners will get a chance to see the Mac-iPhone sync, the keyboard shortcuts and the excellent tagging features in Things. As you can see in the picture, I keep the Things app [iTunes Link]handy on my iPhone as well -- it is an excellent complement to the desktop application.

Here's a pro tip for Things if you use MailPlane (an excellent Gmail front end for your Mac): Select some text in an email, press Shift-Ctrl-Option-Command-P (yeah, that's a lot of keys) and the HUD will pop up with a link to the email and the selected text in the notes section. As I loathe Mail.app for serious work, this has been a huge productivity booster. Google's task tool simply isn't up to par either.

OK, the rules are the same as always: US-only (sorry, promo code thing), 18 and up, only one entry per person (we'll check!) and three winners. To enter just leave a comment below telling us how you "get things done" right now, and whether or not it's working for you. Good luck!

  • Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • To enter leave a comment telling us what you use to stay organized/productive and if it works for you.
  • The comment must be left before Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time.
  • You may enter only once.
  • Three winners will be selected in a random drawing.
  • Prizes: One copy of Things for Mac (Value: US$49.95 and one promo code for Things for iPhone ($9.99).
  • Click Here for complete Official Rules.

TUAWWin a copy of Things for Mac and iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>giveawayiphonemacthingsThu, 24 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 24, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/24/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-24-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/24/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-24-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/24/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-24-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season to shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!


  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Navy Patrol: Coastal Defense Zero for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Tap Tap Revenge 3 for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free
  • Meritline: [USB Flash Drives] USB 2.0 Flash Drive Roundup: Kingston 4GB for $10 + free shipping, more
  • Walmart: [Cell Phones] Motorola TracFone W260 Cell Phones with double minutes for $10 + $2 s&h
  • Circuit City: [50" - 52" LCD TVs] Samsung 52" 1080p LCD HD Television for $1,049 + free shipping
  • Buy.com: [USB Hard Drives] LaCie Grand 1TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $90 + free shipping
  • HandHeldItems: [iPod Accessories] HandHeldItems.com: Up to 80% off Apple iPod touch cases + 20% off coupon
  • Yugster: [Store Events] $10 Yugster.com Virtual Gift Card for $5
  • Walmart: [Office Furniture] Sentry Fire- and Water-Resistant Combination Safe for $129 + $1 s&h
  • US Appliance: [50" - 52" LCD TVs] Samsung 55" 120Hz 1080p LED LCD HDTV for $1,849 + free shipping
  • Pennywise : [Rechargeable Batteries] Rayovac AAA I-C3 15-Minute Rechargeable Battery 12-Pack for $11 + free shipping
  • Buy.com: [Notebook Hard Drives] Kingston 40GB SATA 2.5" SSD Hard Disk for $90 + free shipping

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 24, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealThu, 24 Dec 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone games review roundup]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/24/iphone-games-review-roundup/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/24/iphone-games-review-roundup/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/24/iphone-games-review-roundup/#commentsFiled under: ,

The big-time gamers over at Joystiq have picked up the iPhone game review pace lately, and here's a sampling of what they've tried lately.

Thumbnail for iPhone Top Gun game takes highway to the postmortem iPhone Top Gun game takes highway to the postmortem
Top Gun on iPhone is one of the device's many hidden treasures. Not only does it have cool, After Burner-esque gameplay, it's also got one of the best easter eggs of all time (as you can see...		 Thumbnail for Ridge Racer: Accelerated comes to iPhone Ridge Racer: Accelerated comes to iPhone
It appears the recently unearthed Ridge Racer: Accelerated trademark pointed to an iPhone entry in the long-running racing series. The title is now available on the App Store (try iTunes if you're...
Thumbnail for Battleship now syncing on iPhone Battleship now syncing on iPhone
Adding to its growing roster of Hasbro board games retooled for board-less play, EA has christened the iPhone / iPod touch version of Battleship on its maiden voyage to the iTunes App Store. The...		 Also of interest:

TUAWiPhone games review roundup originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamesiphonejoystiqroundupThu, 24 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 23, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/23/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-23-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/23/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-23-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/23/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-23-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season to shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Freebies: Super Santa, Roller Uberball, Enso-Dot, BuddyFeed, more
  • Other World Computing: [Store Events] OWC Holiday Sale: Accessories, HDDs, RAM, LCDs, more
  • Other World Computing: [Apple Computers] Used Apple laptops at Other World Computing: Deals from $95 + $5 s&h
  • Staples: [Office & Supplies] Staples coupon: $20 off $50
  • Walmart: [MP3 Downloads] The Hit Crew "Christmas & New Year's Sampler" MP3 album downloads for free
  • GoldenGadgets: [Store Events] GoldenGadgets.com coupon: 20% off sitewide
  • MacMall: [Apple Computers] MacMall Holiday Blowout Sale: Up to $250 off Apple systems after rebates
  • PC Connection: [MacBook Pro] MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo laptops from $1,049 after rebate + free shipping
  • Meritline: [Camera Accessories] Flash Diffuser Softbox for $6 + free shipping
  • Meritline: [Camera Accessories] Wireless Remote for Canon Digital SLR Cameras for $3 + free shipping
  • Meritline: [iPod Accessories] USB Data Cable for iPhone / iPod touch for 45 cents + free shipping
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] New Feed Elite for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for 99 cents

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 23, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealWed, 23 Dec 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 22, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/22/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-22-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/22/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-22-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/22/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-22-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season to shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!


  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Wild West Pinball for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free, more
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Price Drops: I Am T-Pain, DOOM, Tetris, Rock Band, more
  • Apple Store: [Shipping] The Apple Store: Free shipping via next-day no minimum
  • Sony Style: [32" LCD TVs] Refurbished Sony BRAVIA 32" 1080p LCD HDTV for $380 + free shipping, more
  • Buy.com: [Graphics & Publishing Software] Anime Studio Debut 6 for PC or Mac for $20 + free shipping
  • Meritline: [iPod Accessories] USB-Powered Beer Barrel Speaker for $8 + free shipping
  • Shop4Tech: [Store Events] Shop4tech.com coupon: 15% off no minimum
  • Buy.com: [Shipping] Buy.com: Free shipping via next-day on select items via PayPal
  • BuyDig: [Secure Digital Cards] SanDisk and Lexar Memory Cards: 4GB MicroSDHC for $7 + free shipping, more
  • OfficeMax: [Office Furniture] OfficeMax Folding Polyethylene Tables from $30 + $8 s&h
  • OfficeDepot: [Office Furniture] Office Depot Furniture Clearance: Knollwood Corner L-Hutch for $65 + free shipping, more
  • HandHeldItems: [iPhone] HandHeldItems.com: Up to 80% off iPhone cases + extra 20% off coupon

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 22, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealTue, 22 Dec 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 21, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/21/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-21-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/21/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-21-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/21/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-21-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!


  • MacUpdate Promo: [Home & Hobbies Software] Videobox 2 and MainMenu 2 for Mac downloads for free
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Freebies: Groove Golf Swing, Theme Clock Alarm, TapIt Water, more
  • Other World Computing: [Store Events] OWC's Garage Sale: iPod accessories, RAM, video cards, more
  • Apple Store: [MacBook] Refurbished Apple Mac Computers from $849 + free shipping via next day
  • B&H Photo Video: [USB Hard Drives] LaCie Philippe Stark 1TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $90 + free shipping
  • PC Connection: [MacBook] Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 13" Laptop for $870 after rebate + free shipping
  • Meritline: [802.11n Wireless] Airlink101 802.11n Wireless Mini USB 2.0 Adapter for $16 + free shipping
  • MacUpdate Promo: [Computer Software] MacUpdate Holiday Bundle: 14 Mac apps for $50
  • Meritline: [Notebook Accessories] USB Folding Laptop Cooling Pad for $3 + free shipping
  • Sony Style: [46" - 47" LCD TVs] Refurbished Sony BRAVIA 46" 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV for $830 + free shipping
  • Sony Style: [32" LCD TVs] Sony BRAVIA 32" 1080p LCD HDTV with 3.1 Soundbar System for $530 + free shipping
  • OfficeMax: [Office Furniture] Bush Vantage Collection Corner Desk for $160 + free shipping

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 21, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealMon, 21 Dec 2009 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 20, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/20/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-20-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/20/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-20-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/20/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-20-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!
  • Sony Style: [46" - 47" LCD TVs] Refurbished Sony BRAVIA S 46" 1080p LCD HDTV for $550 + free shipping
  • Logitech: [Computer Speakers] Logitech X-240 2.1-Channel Speaker System with iPod Dock for $22 + $7 s&h
  • Staples: [iPod Accessories] iHome Rotating Alarm Clock for iPod and iPod touch for $50 + free shipping, padding
  • Buy.com: [Camera Accessories] Made2Go Safe Keeper Portable Device Case for $3 + free shipping
  • BuyDig: [46" - 47" LCD TVs] LG 47" 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $745 + free shipping
  • Staples: [Networkable Hard Drive (NAS)] Seagate BlackArmor 110 1TB NAS for $160 + free shipping
  • Buy.com: [Tablets] Genius G-Pen 4x6" Graphics Tablet for $29 + free shipping
  • Dell Home: [22-Inch LCD] Dell S2209W 22" 1080p Widescreen LCD Display for $139 + free 2-day shipping
  • dealsclick: [iPod Accessories] Belkin Power Adapter, Headphone Splitter, & FM Transmitter for iPod / iPhone for $30 + $5 s&h
  • Best Buy: [23-Inch LCD] Acer 23" 1080p Widescreen LCD Display with HDMI for $140 + $10 s&h
  • TigerDirect: [802.11n Wireless] Refurbished Netgear 802.11n Wireless 4-Port Router for $25 + $8 s&h
  • BuyDig: [40" - 42" LCD TVs] LG 42" 240Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $899 + free shipping

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 20, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealSun, 20 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 19, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/19/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-19-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/19/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-19-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/19/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-19-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!


  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Freebies: File Ninja, Target WEIGHT, TomatoRoll, HyperBowl Classic, more
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Classical Music Master Collection for iPhone downloads for $1
  • Apple Store: [iMac] Refurbished current-generation Apple iMac 22" Desktops from $999 + free shipping, more
  • Moosejaw: [Notebook Carrying Cases] Mountain Hardwear Agenda 15" Laptop Backpack for $40 + free shipping
  • SuperBiiz.com: [Serial ATA Hard Drives] Western Digital 500GB SATA HDD + USB2.0 HDD Docking Station, for $60 + free shipping
  • LA Computer Company: [iPod Accessories] AppleCare for iPod nano or shuffle for $10 + $5 s&h
  • Walmart: [15" And Smaller LCD TVs] Curtis 7" Under-Cabinet LCD TV for $88 + $1 s&h
  • eBay: [Printer Supplies] Hewlett Packard Brand HP 60 Black and Color Ink Cartridges for $20 + free shipping
  • Buy.com: [Media Receivers] CiragoTV Mini USB Media Player from $54 after rebate + free shipping via 2-day
  • Buy.com: [22-Inch LCD] AOC 22" 1080p Widescreen LCD Display for $100 + free shipping
  • CompUSA: [] Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote for $140 + free shipping
  • PC Connection: [24" - 26" LCD TVs] Refurbished Westinghouse 26" 720p LCD HDTV for $180 after rebate + free shipping

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 19, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealSat, 19 Dec 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 18, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/18/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-18-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/18/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-18-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/18/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-18-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!

  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] UniWar for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Tic Tac Toe Connect 5 for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free
  • Small Dog Electronics: [iPhone] Marware C.E.O. Premier Leather Case for iPhone for $13 + free shipping
  • Buy.com: [Shipping] Buy.com: Free 2-day express shipping on select items via PayPal
  • Sears: [40" - 42" LCD TVs] Samsung 40" 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $600 + pickup
  • Apple Store: [iPods] Refurbished Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player for $149 + free shipping
  • BJ's Wholesale Club: [Magazines] The Complete National Geographic from 1888 to 2008 for PC / Mac for $40 + $7 s&h, more
  • Apple Store: [MacBook Air] Refurbished Apple MacBook Air 13" Laptops from $1,099 + free shipping
  • ThingFling: [Headphones] Philips Noise-Canceling Neckband Headphones for $7 + $6 s&h
  • Dell Small Business: [24-Inch LCD Or Larger] Dell UltraSharp U2410 24" Widescreen LCD Display for $499 + free shipping
  • Best Buy: [Notebook Carrying Cases] Swiss Gear Sherpa Laptop Bag for $18 + $6 s&h
  • Verizon Broadband: [Computer Services] Verizon.com: $150 cash back, free DVR, $10 off/month with FiOS bundles

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 18, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Daily dealDailyDealFri, 18 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 17, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/17/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-17-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/17/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-17-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/17/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-17-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Gameloft iPhone / iPod touch Apps: Real Soccer 2010, Blades of Fury, more for 99 cents each
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Price Drops: Ice Age, IM+, Remote Desktop, Command & Conquer, more
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] F.A.S.T. Fleet Air Superiority Training for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Seed 1: Rise of Darkness for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free
  • Apple Store: [MacBook] Refurbished Apple MacBook 13" Laptops from $749 + free shipping
  • Academic Superstore: [Operating Systems] Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit Upgrade for $40 + $5 s&h
  • PopCap Games: [PC Games] PopCap Games Holiday Sale: 50% off all games, deals for $10
  • Buy.com: [iPhone] Otterbox Defender 1942 Case for iPhone 3G from $29 + free shipping
  • eBay: [Camera Accessories] Lowepro Edit 130 Camera Bag for $15 + free shipping
  • Apple Store: [Shipping] The Apple Store: Free shipping no minimum
  • B&H Photo Video: [FireWire Drive Enclosures] Drobo 4-Bay FireWire 800 / USB Hard Drive Array for $300 after rebate + free shipping
  • OfficeMax: [Office Furniture] OfficeMax Divoga Task Chair for $70 + free shipping

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 17, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Daily dealDailyDealThu, 17 Dec 2009 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[A bevy of iPhone and iPod accessories]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/16/a-bevy-of-iphone-and-ipod-accessories/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/16/a-bevy-of-iphone-and-ipod-accessories/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/16/a-bevy-of-iphone-and-ipod-accessories/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

  • JVC gets tubular with XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock

    Not that we haven't seen an elongated iPod sound system before, but we've definitely yet to see one as totally bodacious as this. JVC has just slung out its XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock...

Also of interest:


As seen on Engadget.

TUAWA bevy of iPhone and iPod accessories originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>iphoneipodroundupWed, 16 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 16, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/16/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-16-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/16/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-16-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/16/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-16-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!


  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Freebies: bitFlip, Plane Sight, Money Tracker, 7 Cities, more
  • Facebook.com: [MP3 Downloads] iTunes Starbucks MP3 Sampler for free
  • All-Battery: [Rechargeable Batteries] All-Battery.com Sale: Up to 80% off + 15% off $10
  • Shop4Tech: [Store Events] Shop4tech.com coupon: 15% off no minimum
  • Apple Store: [Mac Pro] Refurbished Apple Mac Pro Xeon Workstations from $2,149 + free shipping
  • ThingFling: [iPod Accessories] DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod Dock for $20 + $6 s&h
  • Small Dog Electronics: [Headphones] 50% off Skullcandy headphones at SmallDog.com: Deals from $13 + $8 s&h
  • Western Digital Store: [USB Hard Drives] Refurbished Western Digital External Hard Drives from $40 + free shipping
  • Buy.com: [Flat-Panel/LCDs] iMo 7" USB Sub-Monitor for $100 + free shipping
  • Dell Small Business: [USB Hard Drives] Western Digital 1.5TB USB 2.0 Hard Drive for $100 + free shipping
  • Dell Small Business: [Networkable Hard Drive (NAS)] Iomega 1TB Home Media External NAS Hard Drive for $115 + free shipping
  • 6pm: [iPod Accessories] 60% to 67% off Skullcandy headphones at 6pm.com: Deals from $10 + $7 s&h

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 16, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Daily dealDailyDealWed, 16 Dec 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[So long, Psystar - permanent injunction halts Mac clone biz]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/15/so-long-psystar-permanent-injunction-halts-mac-clone-biz/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/15/so-long-psystar-permanent-injunction-halts-mac-clone-biz/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/15/so-long-psystar-permanent-injunction-halts-mac-clone-biz/#commentsFiled under:

What ride, eh? In what may have provided more blog fodder than a golfer hitting a tree, the end may have finally come for the storied life of Pystar's Mac clone business. AppleInsider, Gizmodo and The Loop are reporting U.S. District Judge William Alsup just put the smackdown on Psystar's selling of derivative works of OS X, doing anything to circumvent several things -- all of which wind up putting OS X on your non-Apple hardware. Still no ruling on the Rebel EFI software.

Bottom line: Psystar has until December 31, 2009 to stop selling Mac clones forever. Word is they have already started to comply.

TUAWSo long, Psystar - permanent injunction halts Mac clone biz originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloneinjunctionlegalmacpsystarTue, 15 Dec 2009 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 15, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/15/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-15-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/15/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-15-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/15/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-15-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!

  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Price Drops: SketchBook Mobile, ReelDirector, Wolfram Alpha, more
  • iTunes Music Store: [MP3 Downloads] Free at iTunes: Bob Dylan "Must Be Santa", more
  • Apple Store: [iMac] 4 refurbished Apple iMac Desktops: 20" for $849 + free shipping, 24" from $1,099
  • Apple Store: [MacBook Pro] Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro Laptops from $1,299 + free shipping
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] TomTom U.S.A. for iPhone downloads for $50
  • GoDaddy: [Computer Services] GoDaddy.com coupon: New 1-year domain name registration for $1
  • US Appliance: [40" - 42" LCD TVs] Sony XBR 240Hz LCD HDTV Bundles: 40" for $1,049, 46" for $1,449 + free shipping
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone downloads for $20
  • US Appliance: [50" - 52" LCD TVs] Sony BRAVIA XBR 52" 240Hz 1080p LCD HDTV Bundle for $1,649 + free shipping
  • MacUpdate Promo: [Computer Software] MacUpdate Holiday Bundle: 14 Mac apps for $50
  • Bargain Outfitters: [iPod Accessories] Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Clock Radio with iPod Dock for $35 + $8 s&h
  • MidnightBox: [iPod Accessories] Griffin Technology BlueTrip Bluetooth Stereo Connection Kit for iPod for $11 + $4 s&h

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 15, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealhggTue, 15 Dec 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dozen Daily Deals for December 14, 2009]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/14/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-14-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/14/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-14-2009/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/14/dozen-daily-deals-for-december-14-2009/#commentsFiled under:

'Tis the season shop until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few weeks we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!


  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Freebies: GravBall, iWore, Cyclic Dial, JingleToe, TanSafe, more
  • InvisibleShield: [iPhone] ZAGG.com coupon: 50% off sitewide, no minimum
  • Google: [Store Events] Google Holiday Deals: Up to $20 off $120 at select merchants
  • OfficeMax: [Office Furniture] Office Chair Roundup: Sofronio Manager Mid-Back Chair for $130 + free shipping, more
  • Walmart: [46" - 47" LCD TVs] Sony BRAVIA 46" 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV w/ Sony PS3 120GB for $958 + $1 s&h
  • JR: [Digital Cameras] Panasonic DMC-LX3K 10MP 2.5x Zoom Digital Camera for $399 + free shipping
  • Skinit: [Notebook Accessories] Skinit.com coupon: 50% off sitewide
  • Walmart: [Electronics] Westport Small Charging Station for $19 + $1 s&h
  • Meritline: [iPod Accessories] Crystal Hard Case for Apple iPod Touch 2nd Generation for 39 cents + free shipping
  • Staples: [Office Furniture] Z-Line Gemini L-Desk for $50 + free shipping, padding
  • Buy.com: [Headphones] Ultimate Ears Metro.fi 200 Stereo Earphones from $20 + free shipping
  • Target: [32" LCD TVs] Sylvania 32" 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $270 + $20 s&h

TUAWDozen Daily Deals for December 14, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daily dealDailyDealMon, 14 Dec 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Send virtual 3D gifts with Little World Gifts]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/14/send-virtual-3d-gifts-with-little-world-gifts/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/14/send-virtual-3d-gifts-with-little-world-gifts/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/14/send-virtual-3d-gifts-with-little-world-gifts/#commentsFiled under: , ,

When Apple launched the App Store, there were no in-app purchases, but it quickly became apparent that some mechanism for buying stuff within an app itself would be needed. I remember thinking a store of virtual gifts seemed like a no-brainer, but the in-app purchase block was a show-stopper.

Kisky Netmedia isn't the first company to enable in-app purchases, of course, but Little World Gifts [iTunes Link] is precisely what you'd expect to evolve on the iPhone: a little store of 3D trinkets which you can purchase and share with friends. Little World Gifts (which we covered a few weeks ago) would be relegated to a "gee whiz" factor were it not for the Facebook component. My purchases appear in the Facebook LWG app (as seen in the gallery below) and from there I can share with my friends who also enable the Facebook app. No iPhone required. Uh oh.

The implementation is simple: you see a series of little shelves with little 3D items, and you can buy them. Some are simply 3D objects you can rotate and zoom in a little staging area, while some have associated animations (none that I tested had sound). You will need a network connection to browse this store, as new items may appear periodically. I found the store pretty easy to use, as most in-app purchases tend to be low friction. Viewing an item is a little tricky sometimes, and you have to intuit to double-tap to bring up a "close this view" button, but the models are quite wonderful to behold.

You can send gifts to people via the app or into Facebook, and there's even a tracker to see who has picked up their gift. As I said, this is the practical evolution of virtual gifting on the iPhone, and via Facebook, frankly. I can envision a raft of new, branded stores popping up, too. Perhaps someday your Sims could wear Abercrombie or your virtual villagers in Pocket God could get a dancing Elvis? I'd be happy to ship toxic waste to Farmville.

Currently the gifts on the store are rather limited and have a holiday theme. I'm sure there will be more items to buy as time goes on, but I'd love to see a "real" market a la Second Life, where users could build their own 3D trinkets and sell them on this store. Hey, maybe we could resurrect the 3DMF format? Who threw that virtual tomato?

The Little World Gifts app is free, of course. The gifts normally range from $.99 to $3.99 or more (or less), but for a short time all gifts are only $.99US to celebrate the app's debut.

Gallery: Little World Gifts

TUAWSend virtual 3D gifts with Little World Gifts originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>galleryin appInAppiphoneipod touchIpodTouchlittle world giftsLittleWorldGiftsreviewMon, 14 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[I review iPoo so you don't have to]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/11/i-review-ipoo-so-you-dont-have-to/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/11/i-review-ipoo-so-you-dont-have-to/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/11/i-review-ipoo-so-you-dont-have-to/#commentsFiled under:

The App Store has been accused of making some crap apps. Here's one: iPoo. In fact, iPoo isn't a terrible app. It features a dashboard of interesting factoids, like "how many gallons are being flushed right now." It also has a virtual bathroom stall interior, for you to indelibly make your clever witticisms while on the can. Plus, you can share the details of each poo in a Twitter-style list, complete with pictures. Thankfully those pics are artist renderings, not camera photos. There is no camera capability here -- just an oddball shot at fame with you and your poop.

iPoo [iTunes Link] is $.99, but what price can you put on a social network for feces, really?

Gallery: iPoo


Disclosure: I was given an app code for this, but I'm no longer using it. I wouldn't have paid $.99 for this, but I'm not that preoccupied with my leavings.

TUAWI review iPoo so you don't have to originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Daily deals are back! Hope you enjoy the latest offerings and deals from around the web. These deals are time-sensitive, so check them out before they disappear. You can check out more deals here.

  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Asian Painting for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free
  • Dell Small Business: [Laser Printers] Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer for $99 + free shipping
  • MegaMacs: [Design & Multimedia Software] Apple iLife '09 for $39 + $6 s&h
  • Meritline: [iPhone] Black Woodgrain Silicone Case for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for 49 cents + free shipping
  • Seehere: [Photo Services] SeeHere custom 11-oz. photo mug for $6 + free shipping via overnight
  • Chitek: [iPhone] ChiTek Slim Fit Case for Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS from $7 + free shipping
  • Buy.com: [Surge Protectors] Philips Power Sentry 5-Outlet PowerSquid Surge Protector for $10 + free shipping
  • Musician's Friend: [Microphones] MXL 993 Stereo Condenser Microphone 2-Pack for $130 + free shipping
  • Verizon Broadband: [Computer Services] Verizon.com: $150 cash back, free DVR, $10 off/month with FiOS bundles
  • Adorama: [Bluetooth Headsets] Samsung WEP450 Bluetooth Headset for $0 after rebate + free shipping
  • HandHeldItems: [iPod Accessories] HandHeldItems.com: Up to 80% off Apple iPod touch cases + 20% off coupon
  • Pennywise : [Rechargeable Batteries] Rayovac AAA I-C3 15-Minute Rechargeable Battery 12-Pack for $11 + 1 cent shipping
These deals are courtesy dealnews.com and are subject to change.

TUAWDaily Dozen Deals for December 11, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Daily dealDailyDealdealnewshggshoppingFri, 11 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple provides a Holiday Sampler for free]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/11/free-holiday-music-itunes-apple/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/11/free-holiday-music-itunes-apple/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/11/free-holiday-music-itunes-apple/#commentsFiled under: ,

Hard to believe anyone who does the Christmas thing would be lacking in basic music like Silent Night or We Wish You a Merry Christmas, but do you have Sarah McLachlan or Weezer singing your carols? Now's your chance to pick up those classics for the low, low price of nothing on the iTunes store now. Here's the link to the iTunes store and here's a nifty web-based page to peep the list. Go, download, drink some eggnog, warm your toes by the fire and try to have a happy holiday!

Update: yeah, US-only, it seems. Update 2: commenter below says UK also! The rest of you get a virtual lump of coal.

[via Holy Kaw!]

TUAWApple provides a Holiday Sampler for free originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nobody likes it when their shiny Apple gear breaks. About a week ago I walked in to the Apple Store here in Knoxville to meet with an Apple Genius about my iPhone 3GS. It seems my phone was crashing much more than normal -- I logged around 90 crashes in the five months or so that I had the device. I walked out of that Apple Store within about 30 minutes with a shiny-new iPhone 3GS. How did I do this without yelling? Read on.

TIP: Don't take something to the store upon first crash.
I had "put up" with the crashes for a long time. Patience is a virtue, although waiting until your warranty is up is not good. In this case, I had experienced enough crashes across enough updates to indicate the problem might not be the OS itself. Unless your Mac or iPhone is clearly broken, try searching for your issue on the Apple discussion boards and search the support docs for troubleshooting tips. Some basic troubleshooting tips usually include: rebooting, uninstalling/reinstalling, setting up a Guest user account (on Macs) or restoring your iPhone to factory settings.

TIP: See what conditions cause the issue to occur and document or explain those to the Genius.
In my case I "restored" my iPhone (a clever euphemism Apple uses to hide the true meaning: nuke your device back to factory settings) and tried starting from scratch. My frequent crashes and disconnects from iTunes while syncing indicated a hardware issue if the OS wasn't corrupted. So I had to eliminate the OS as a cause by re-installing it.

The problem was, as a factory-fresh install, the iPhone worked fine. So I started adding only content, not apps. Music and videos starting eating up the gigabytes and, sure enough, things started to go horribly wrong. I was able to reproduce the issue only when the device was filled with more than 2GB of data, it seemed. This indicated it was not the sync cable (I had tried several anyway), but possibly the memory in the unit itself.

TIP: Bring any supporting materials with you (error reports, logs, etc.) and explain each issue in detail.
I had the luxury of using Xcode to peep my iPhone's crash logs. You can find these for your Mac in Applications > Utilities > Console, but they are essentially hidden for users on the iPhone unless you are a developer. My crash logs indicated something very, very wrong: the backup tool that runs each time you sync with iTunes was bombing in a bad way, as though I had ripped out the iPhone in the middle of a sync. That again indicated (to me) that there was a bad block of memory somewhere. When the Mac tried to read or write from that block, the OS just freaked out and crashed.

TIP: Try it twice.
I tried restoring my iPhone twice just to make sure I didn't get another corrupted install. It amazes me how computers screw this up, given that they are supposed to be famous for doing the same thing given the same set of instructions, but "things happen" as they say -- give whatever you're doing two chances to make it right. Three strikes if you are generous and have the time. Personally, it was a huge enough pain losing all my preferences and settings and game data the first two times. I felt I had enough info at this point to march into the store with a Genius Bar appointment....

The Genius at my store was impressed with the level of detail I was able to go into, and as a result he was able to simply confirm my findings and provide me with a new phone. It took longer to charge the device (which had been sitting in a drawer for a while) than it did to diagnose.

Be patient, be aware, come prepared -- do those things and your unfortunate trip to the Genius Bar may not be in vain.

TUAWSome tips when visiting the Genius Bar originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I wrote the review below several weeks ago, but when I went to post, the app didn't appear. I asked and the developers explained a name kerfuffle that landed the app in limbo until today, as reported by BetaNews. It seems "Edge Games" didn't like the game being called "Edge" and to make a long story short, the same game is now called Edgy. Huzzah!

Edgy is an action puzzler. Some dexterity involved, and you'll be scratching your head as you scoot around an isometric landscape of hazards and obstacles. You play a cube, apparently living life on the edge, constantly in danger of falling off. Edgy is a retro platformer, really, but beautifully rendered on the iPhone with some fun, 8-bit retro audio.

It took a few months and about eight attempts to start enjoying Edgy. It isn't a bad game, but the controls can be tricky. I'm sure that's an appeal for some, but to me it was a turnoff for what I figured would be a very casual game. There are three ways to control your hero cube around a geometric world of right-angles and moving hazards. The three control mechanisms are: touch/swipe to move, tilt to move and use a virtual d-pad of sorts. I preferred the d-pad, honestly. Trying to swipe the cube to make it move was an infinitely frustrating experience and I'm not even sure why it is an option as it barely works at all. Maybe there's a trick to it, but there were no real directions so I've no idea. Tilt to move is fun until you get thrown off the side of your maze a couple dozen times because the accelerometer can be twitchy at times. This leaves the old fashioned "push buttons to move" mechanism we know so well, but it doesn't elevate the game to anything special.

That said, Edgy is well-made and once you get the hang of what's happening is fun. It reminds me of Marble Madness, another geometric landscape featuring a ball instead of a cube. That game took a while to get used to, but once you did, it was mesmerizing. If you like puzzles and retro games you'll enjoy Edgy. And while I'd love to give you an iTunes URL, it appears the app is still not appearing in the US store. Check the official site for info.

Gallery: Edgy for iPhone and iPod touch

TUAWEdge becomes Edgy, here's a quick review originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As far as AR (augmented reality) Twitter apps go, Twitter 360 [iTunes Link] looks like the best of the bunch... so far. In what will no doubt become the top term of 2010, this augmented reality app allows you to track your friends via geolocation of their tweets. If you're into that sort of thing (or have an iPhone 3GS, since AR apps use the compass to position their markers). If the thought of strangers tracking you while you tweet creeps you out (and frankly, it should), rest assured that tracking is opt-in in that you can turn off geotagging for your tweets.

As Fast Company points out, a neat feature is setting your "limit" or range of detection for tracking tweets. You can set this to World and see just how far away everyone is from wherever you happen to be standing. So yeah, pretty soon we'll all be tracking each other all over the place. What could go wrong?

Twitter 360 is currently $2.99US and is from Presselite, the folks who snuck in the first AR app without Apple's detection. Thanks for opening the floodgates! Check out the video of the app in action, below.

TUAWTwitter 360 Augmented Reality app for Twitter originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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'Tis the season to start shopping until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few days we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy summary. Keep in mind that while our posts will live on, the deals won't. Each is lovingly generated by the deal-bot every day, so get 'em while they're hot. Enjoy!

  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] App Store Freebies: World Surfer, HandWriting Mail, Sign Here, Writie Talkie, more
  • Home Depot: [Black Friday] Home Depot Black Friday Preview Savings Sale now live + extra 10% off
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] 1Password Pro for iPhone downloads for free
  • MacUpdate Promo: [Office Software Suites] Pages Templates 5 for Mac downloads for $20
  • iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Electronic Arts iPhone / iPod touch Apps: Tetris, SimCity for $3, Madden 10 for $5, more
  • [MP3 Downloads] The 99 Most Essential Tchaikovsky Masterpieces MP3 Album download for $5 ... or $2
  • InvisibleShield: [Notebook Accessories] 50% off ZAGGskins Protectors at ZAGG.com
  • Sony Style: [46" - 47" LCD TVs] Free PS3 or Blu-ray Player w/ Sony HDTVs: 46" 120Hz 1080p for $1,000 + free shipping, more
  • Staples: [Media Receivers] Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD 500GB Media Player for $100 + free shipping
  • Western Digital Store: [Media Receivers] Refurbished Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player for $70 + free shipping
  • Meritline: [iPod Accessories] USB Data Cable for iPhone / iPod touch for $2 + free shipping
  • Seehere: [Photo Services] FujiFilm SeeHere: 50 free holiday cards + $3 s&h

TUAWA Dozen Daily Deals originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Job Description

Join an award-winning ex-Apple graphic designer as well as a respected computer vision/graphics researcher, with patents licensed by a number of well-known technology brands, to take a patent-pending technology and build it into a best-of-class Mac application.

We are looking for a talented developer with a passion for building creative solutions in the graphics space.

Candidate will be responsible for overseeing software development, testing and launch. The expectation is for this product to be a game-changer; we're looking for a talented developer who can help make that a reality.

For more info, and to apply, check out the full requirements and contact info on this job's page.

TUAWFeatured job of the week: Mac developer for graphics focused project originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've long heard jokes of the iCar, the iToilet, and other iCrap, but until now we'd never seen a real, working example of one of these things. Well, here's your iToilet, gang. It doesn't connect to the internet in less than three steps, but it does connect to a series of tubes.


Tipster Mike Jones actually had this made for himself, but through Rival Toilets, makers of custom, printed potties. Yep, the owner of Rival, Fred, has figured out a way to get decals under a coat of specially-formulated finish (a trade secret), resulting in some glorious toilets you see in the gallery. They last, they are custom and they are really quite something to see.

Rival's specialty? Sports team toilets with rival team logos in a "special" place on the bowl. I'm told the Apple version seen here has a similar "rival" logo in the bottom of the bowl. I'll leave the specifics to the reader's imagination. I don't think it's IBM, however.

Gallery: Custom toilets by Rival



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TUAWStink Different with an Apple toilet originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apple toiletAppleToiletcult of macCultOfMaccustomfanboyitoiletrivalthink differentThinkDifferentSat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Walk and talk feature added to Agile Messenger for iPhone]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2009/11/12/walk-and-talk-feature-added-to-agile-messenger-for-iphone/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/11/12/walk-and-talk-feature-added-to-agile-messenger-for-iphone/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/11/12/walk-and-talk-feature-added-to-agile-messenger-for-iphone/#commentsFiled under: , ,

There have been some important upgrades to Agile Messenger [iTunes Link] since I last wrote about the multi-client chat app. Notably: a "walk and talk" feature that uses an iPhone camera to give you a view in front of your phone if you want to chat and walk at the same time. That's useful if you're going to type and walk around, but the under-the-hood upgrades are worth a mention as well. The biggest update for me was the ability to search contacts. If you have dozens of contacts, being able to search by name is essential; scrolling a huge set of lists is a chore. Searching works great in Agile Messenger, I'm happy to report. Push notifications work exactly as they did before.

There are some cosmetic tweaks and performance tweaks, and I noticed the performance seemed snappier overall. Still, BeeJive recently added (somewhat limited) chat room support, which Agile still lacks. The iPhone IM wars are still on!

Agile Messenger is only $1.99 for the next couple of weeks, which is a steal for the normally $9.99 app. If you use IM a lot, it's a great experience.

TUAWWalk and talk feature added to Agile Messenger for iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thumbnail for Gigaware adapter brings HD Radio to iPod touch and iPhone for $80 Gigaware adapter brings HD Radio to iPod touch and iPhone for $80
Up until now, there have been just two ways to get HD Radio in a portable, handheld solution: buy a Zune HD, or opt for Insignia's NS-HD01. As of today, Gigaware is changing all that...		 Thumbnail for New iMac and MacBook touchscreens debut, thanks to Troll Touch New iMac and MacBook touchscreens debut, thanks to Troll Touch
Troll Touch -- the fun little company with the unfortunate name -- have announced more of their award-winning analog resistive touch kits for 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs as well as unibody Macs...
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The Intel P55 Express chipset snafu that caused iPhones to lose their syncing minds has now been remedied -- at least by one motherboard maker.		 Also of interest:

All above via Engadget

TUAWiMac touchscreens, iPod HD radio and iPhone sync issue fixed originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yep, the Apple Store is down (all over, it seems) and our inboxes runneth over. Don't get too excited, however. This has happened before and will happen again. And again. And again. And again.

If you see anything new when it comes back online, be a dear and leave it in the comments.

UPDATE: Store is back up with holiday cheer. And there was much rejoicing.

thanks to everyone who sent this in!

TUAWYes, the Apple Store is down up originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thumbnail for Need a Mac or iPhone developer? TUAW job boards are here! Need a Mac or iPhone developer? TUAW job boards are here!
Notice anything new at TUAW? We've had our job boards up for a week now, making sure all the tape would stick when new jobs were posted, and I'm proud to say that the doors are wide open for job...
TUAW Video: a tour of Freeverse
Welcome to the first of what we hope will be many, many TUAW Videos to come. We've done lots of video on TUAW, from Macworld Expo coverage to WWDC interviews to fart apps and more. This time we're...
Thumbnail for Hands-on with the Magic Mouse Hands-on with the Magic Mouse
Well, I got my Magic Mouse a few days ago, and I've been using it for my everyday tasks for a few days (and I'm still using it), and here are my impressions. Packaging: This packaging is...		 Also of interest:

TUAWThe week in TUAW originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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