November 30th, 2009 at 11:45pm Under Hot Apple News+ Iphone
Filed under: Deals
‘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 [...]
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November 30th, 2009 at 11:30pm Under Hot Apple News+ Iphone
Filed under: Apple Corporate, Hardware, Apple Financial, iPhone
The Korean Times is reporting today that Apple is (allegedly) manipulating the flash memory market. An unnamed source tells the Times that Apple is ordering more chips than it actually purchases: “ … [Apple] doesn’t make immediate purchases, but waits until chip prices to fall to the level the company has internally targeted.”
The iPhone uses NAND flash memory, which both Samsung Electronics, the world’s No. 1 flash memory maker, and Hynix Semiconductor, the industry’s 3rd biggest, manufacture. Both companies sell their NAND chips to Apple.
The iPhone’s performance in Asia has been modest compared to the US and elsewhere. Hindrances like a lack of Wi-Fi and a strong black market have affected sales in China. Eager crowds welcomed this week’s release in Korea, but in Japan sales have been quite slow.
I’m no market expert, but I imagine Apple must predict how many units it needs and doesn’t always hit the mark with 100% accuracy. We’ll follow this story as it develops.
[Via AppleInsider]
TUAWChip makers: Apple manipulating flash memory prices originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 30th, 2009 at 11:00pm Under Hot Apple News
Filed under: iPhone
I love the iPhone navigation app competition that’s taking place. Navigon has sent Apple a rather nifty update that adds some unique features that are sure to please current owners and perhaps entice those still on the fence about getting some kind of GPS technology for their iPhone. The Navigon MobileNavigator app [iTunes link] is on sale through today for U.S. $69.99
Here are the goodies on the way:
The Google search capability should be most welcome. With all the POI data on the iPhone, Navigon MobileNavigator and other competitors often don’t have up-to-date destination information. By allowing a data exchange over the cellular network, you’ll have the latest information.
Depending on the approval process, Navigon users should get the free update soon. We’ll test it all as soon as we can get it in our anxious little hands.
TUAWNavigon submits significant update to app store originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 30th, 2009 at 10:00pm Under Hot Apple News
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? If you need ideas for tech gifts, here is a handpicked selection of some of the most luxurious and desirable Apple-related items from across the globe.
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November 30th, 2009 at 10:00pm Under Hot Apple News
Filed under: Multimedia, Open Source, Beta Beat
An e-mail sent to Boxee users this morning reveals that the beta version of Boxee will be unveiled at a special event in New York City on December 7 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. The beta news comes on the heels of a Boxee box being planned for a 2010 release.
The beta release of Boxee includes:
There will be a 4-week early-access period before the beta version is officially released on January 7 at CES. Those who want a sneak preview do need to sign up.
Those in New York City who want to attend the beta unveiling can reserve a spot. A live stream will also be provided through Boxee’s blog or directly through the program itself.
TUAWBoxee beta announced for December 7 release originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 30th, 2009 at 09:34pm Under Hot Apple News+ Iphone
Every week a few of us from team TiPb, bloggers and forum crew alike, will bring you our current favorite, funnest, most useful App Store apps, WebApps, jailbreak apps, even the occasional accessory, web site, or desktop app if the mood strikes us. As long as they’re iPhone (or iPod touch) related, they’re fair game.
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November 30th, 2009 at 09:34pm Under Hot Apple News+ Iphone
Every week a few of us from team TiPb, bloggers and forum crew alike, will bring you our current favorite, funnest, most useful App Store apps, WebApps, jailbreak apps, even the occasional accessory, web site, or desktop app if the mood strikes us. As long as they’re iPhone (or iPod touch) related, they’re fair game.
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Lumines, BitFlip, Tripit, KENKEN, Pocket Tunes Radio, NetNewsWire — TiPb Picks of the Week
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November 30th, 2009 at 09:30pm Under Hot Apple News
Filed under: Software, First Look, Snow Leopard
Socialite, the Mac social networking application formerly known as “Eventbox,” has been released out of beta.
The application is intended as a “one stop” for Twitter, Facebook, Google Reader, Flickr, Digg, and any site that supports RSS.
I’ve used Eventbox for some time now, as well as Socialite betas, and I was impressed enough to buy a license before RealMacSoftware purchased the application and changed the name. So far, I am impressed.
Twitter support includes multiple accounts, and it makes it very easy to send Direct Messages as well as @replies. Socialite also includes support for Twitter’s new “Lists” and “Re-tweet” features. As far as I know, Socialite is currently the only native Mac Twitter client that supports lists. The application is the only way that I ever bother to keep up with Facebook, and it can do so without all the “cruft” (ads, for instance) in the browser interface for Facebook. Socialite is also a great way to keep up with your Flickr contacts.
Socialite sells for US$20.00, and a demo is available. If you previously purchased an Eventbox license, you will be contacted with instructions on getting a Socialite license within 24 hours. Without a license, Socialite is limited to three services, which will probably be plenty for some people.
Download the 1.0 and check it out for yourself!
Update: RealMacSoftware’s website seems to be taking a dirt nap. You can download the 1.0 version directly from Amazon’s S3 servers here. (MD5SUM = f06c92ce51b7f9a3db96d5e9051adbdb)
TUAWSocialite (formerly Eventbox) out of beta, into your Mac originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 30th, 2009 at 09:00pm Under Hot Apple News
Filed under: Apple Corporate, Retail, Apple Financial
With US consumers hesitant to buy big-ticket items and Apple’s modest Black Friday discounts, it will be interesting to see retail reports from last weekend. The Wall Street analysts are starting to weigh in with their predictions.
Gene Munster with Piper Jaffray expects to see a year-to-year decrease from retail stores, though strong online sales should compensate for that discrepancy. He also notes that it’s “…too early” to make predictions about the December quarter.
Meanwhile, Shaw Wu with Kaufman Bros. believes that 3rd-party retailers had a significant role in what will be seen as “strong” weekend sales for Apple. Amazon, Best Buy (a big box store in the US), and others were aggressive with discounts, many of which have extended to Monday, November 30th. Some retailers bundled free gift cards with purchases to entice buyers. Many retailers, like Amazon, were reporting low inventory or out-of-stock on Monday morning.
The Natick Apple Store, which I visited on Friday, was packed. In fact, shoppers had to wait outside for a signal to enter, and even then were only admitted in pairs.
Kaufman Bros. has maintained its price target of $235 for AAPL stock and reiterated its “buy” rating.
TUAWSpeculating on Apple’s Black Friday sales originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 30th, 2009 at 08:33pm Under Hot Apple News+ Iphone
Before Google showed off Chrome OS, essentially the Chrome Browser running on top of an ultra-lite Linux Kernal, TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington tried to will something very similar into existence — a capacitive touchscreen CrunchPad tablet that would run Firefox and nothing else.
The rumored price tag rose and “delays” seemed to abound, and now it looks [...]
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Mythical iTablet Competitor CrunchPad Dead Before Arrival
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