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SnapTax allows you to do your taxes on your iPhone

by Mike Schramm (Jan 7th, 2010)

It's a new year, which means that in a few months, taxes will come due yet again. So why not get a head start on them with your iPhone -- there is, it turns out, an app for that. TurboTax has an app coming out called SnapTax that promises to make taxes easy. All you do is take a picture of your W2 ...

Dear Barrister TUAW: Psystar, matters of fact, and appellate cases

by Lauren Hirsch (Nov 15th, 2009)

Dear Auntie Barrister TUAW, I've been following your coverage of the Psystar case and I'm a little confused by the discussion on your last post. I've always thought the original case to be one of fact and an appellate case one of law. This, to me, would mean that in the appellate process they ...

This just in: California 'cool car' law may hose your iPhone reception

by Steven Sande (Oct 13th, 2009)

Whenever I visit California, I'm always amazed with the number of state laws that have been enacted for one reason or another. For example, you're warned about alcohol's effect on pregnant women (duh!) when you go into bars and restaurants, and many buildings have mandated warning signs outside ...

Apple to open 250th retail store

by Dave Caolo (Nov 12th, 2008)

When Apple opens a new retail store, they typically mark the occasion with an opening day giveaway and free T-shirts. The story will be different in Modesto, California when Apple Store Vintage Faire opens on Saturday, November 14th at 6:00 PM Pacific. Apple Store Vintage Faire will be Apple's 250th ...

Apple opposes Calif. Prop 8, donates $100k to 'No' campaign

by Robert Palmer (Oct 24th, 2008)

Apple issued a short statement on its Hot News page today saying it is publicly opposing California Proposition 8, and donating $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Proposition 8 seeks to amend California's constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry. A "no" vote on the measure ...

CA lawmakers want to tax iTunes downloads

by Mike Schramm (Mar 18th, 2008)

The California Assembly, apparently facing an $8 billion deficit, has introduced a bill that would apply sales taxes to "media downloads," namely the music sales going through iTunes (which, as we've reported, is challenging even retailer giant Walmart for music sales numbers). But it seems as ...

Apple Store Fashion Fair: Your reports

by Dave Caolo (Jun 10th, 2007)

This past Saturday, Apple opened its newest retail store in sunny Fesno, California: Apple Store Fashion Fair. As usual, we asked any TUAW operatives who may have attended to share their reports and/or pictures. So, did you go, and if you did, how was it? Let us know in the comments. Here's hoping ...

Spyshot: Apple Store San Luis Obispo

by Dave Caolo (Apr 6th, 2007)

How we love our eagle-eyed TUAW operatives across the globe! This time, Earnest comes through with this shot of an Apple Store under construction in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California. A quick glance at Apple's jobs page revealed that sales positions are still available for this location. Keep ...

New PA and Cali Apple Stores: Your reports

by Dave Caolo (May 13th, 2006)

Earlier today, Apple opened two new retail stores, one in Pennsylvania and one in sunny California. As usual, we asked any TUAW operatives who may have attended the openings to share their reports and/or pictures. So, did you make it out to the events this weekend? Let us know in the comments. ...

Apple Stores set to open in PA, CA

by Dave Caolo (May 10th, 2006)

Apple has announced the grand opening of two new retail stores for this weekend. The first is Apple Store Simi Valley, which is located at 1555 Simi Town Center Way Space #535, near the Center Court next to Eddie Bauer. You can find complete travel directions here. The second is Apple Store Suburban ...

Apple Store Irvine Spectrum: Your reports

by Dave Caolo (Feb 13th, 2006)

This past weekend, Apple opened its newest retail store at Irvine Spectrum in California. As usual, we asked any TUAW operatives who may have attended to share their reports and/or pictures. Reader George Masters got some nice shots. How about you? Let us know in the comments. Here's hoping you ...

Governor Steve?

by C.K. Sample, III (Aug 20th, 2005)

Peter over at Engadget has the scoop on some possible political plans (don't ya love alliteration) of Steve Jobs. Actually, it's all largely conjecture based on an article about the current Governator of California. However, we know that Steve reads Engadget, so if he wasn't really thinking about ...