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Support for quad-core ARM CPU shows up in Apple's Xcode

by Steven Sande (Sep 23rd, 2011)

The default compiler in Apple's Xcode developer tools is the LLVM-based Clang. Ars Technica reports that they received a heads-up from a developer who works on low-level ARM assembly coding that the latest version of Clang in Xcode adds support for a quad-core, ARM-based processor from Marvell ...

Tim Cook email to Apple employees: "Apple is not going to change"

by Steven Sande (Aug 25th, 2011)

In an email designed to reassure Apple employees who might be a bit trepidatious after the Steve Jobs announcement yesterday afternoon, Apple CEO Tim Cook told workers that "Apple is not going to change." The email, leaked to Ars Technica by a reputable source, includes Cook's reassurance that ...

iPad killing the competition

by Steven Sande (Mar 11th, 2011)

With the iPad 2 hitting stores across the U.S. today and worldwide within a couple of weeks, Ars Technica published a report today showing that the iPad should remain the market leader for tablet devices through 2011. Citing data from market research firm IDC, Ars blogger Chris Foresman notes ...

Ars Technica awards recognize Mac app distinction

by Mel Martin (Jun 7th, 2010)

Apple ducked out of awarding Mac design laurels at WWDC this year in favor of iPhone and iPad apps, so the geeks at Ars Technica jumped into the pool with valor and distinction. Ars Technica solicited nominations from readers, then used staff to cull the list to get some well deserved winners. ...

Ars: Apple A4 CPU is a "feature-stripped ARM Cortex A8"

by Steven Sande (Mar 1st, 2010)

While much of the speculation over the iPad's Apple A4 CPU has been focused on the fact that it was a system-on-a-chip (SoC) designed by the minds acquired from P.A. Semi, Ars Technica's Jon Stokes has another take on the story. In a Sunday post, Stokes (who claims to have an inside scoop) notes ...

Ars Technica reviews the new AirPort Extreme Base Station

by David Chartier (Feb 23rd, 2007)

Clint Ecker at Ars Technica has produced a four-page review of Apple's new AirPort Extreme Base Station, digging into every nook and cranny of what's new in both the software and hardware. Ultimately, Clint really likes the revamped base station, giving Apple strong marks for a broad, powerful ...

Questioning the security of a closed FairPlay

by David Chartier (Feb 9th, 2007)

Ken Fisher at Ars Technica thinks something smells fishy about Steve Jobs's claims that licensing a DRM system will lead to its defeat. By comparing the security track records of iTunes's FairPlay and Microsoft's rival and heavily-licensed PlaysForSure, Ken might also have a good point. As history ...

Rogue Amoeba's Paul Kafasis at Infinite Loop

by Mat Lu (Feb 4th, 2007)

According to Paul Kafasis of Rogue Amoeba, about the same time as he sat down with our very own David Chartier for TUAW Podcast #18, he also gave an interesting interview to the good folks over at Ars Tehnica's Infinite Loop. They talk about Rogue Amoeba's focus on audio, the controversy our own ...

Ars Technica reviews font managers for OS X

by Scott McNulty (Dec 28th, 2006)

Ars Technica is known for their extensive reviews, and Dave Girard's review of OS X font management programs is no different. He takes a look at FontAgent Pro, Font Explorer, and Suitcase Fusion. Font Book, OS X's builtin font application, is not included in the review because isn't 'industrial ...

My Dream App voting round 2

by Scott McNulty (Sep 28th, 2006)

The second round of voting is under way over at My Dream App. Vote and let your voice be heard! Plus, when you vote you get a free copy of Mori, Hog Bay Software's document organizer. This round's judges are the cream of the crop of Mac bloggers including John Siracusa of Ars Technica, John Gruber ...

WWDC Bingo

by Scott McNulty (Jul 24th, 2006)

John Siracusa is best known for writing in-depth and incredibly geeky pieces about Apple technology. Who knew that in addition to being a hardcore geek John can be a whimsical geek as well (I consider myself to be an uberwhimsical geek. It is a fact that I have never lost my child like wonder)? ...

Ars reviews Parallels Desktop 1.0

by Scott McNulty (Jul 10th, 2006)

The Intel chips really have ushered in a new Era for Mac users. No longer do you need to keep a crappy Windows box around for those tasks that require that other OS. Boot Camp, as you know, is Apple's utility that turns your Intel Mac into a dual booting dream machine. But who wants to reboot their ...

Ars Technica reviews the MacBook

by Scott McNulty (May 19th, 2006)

Clint Ecker over at Ars Technica has given his new MacBook a through looking over and has written up his findings. Clint had a hard time finding any negative things to say about the MacBook (he points to the integrated graphics card, and the glossy screen as potential downsides). The most ...

Ars on Aperture 1.1.1

by Scott McNulty (May 10th, 2006)

You may recall that Ars Technica's Dave Girard wasn't a fan of Aperture 1.0. His lengthy review lambasted the product for failing to do the one thing that it claimed it was good at (i.e. RAW support). Now that Aperture 1.1 is out Dave takes a look at how Apple did at improving the application. ...