Archives - Posts written in December, 2009
iPhone credit card reader to be demoed at CESPosted December 31st
“Filed under: Hardware, iPhone, App Store
iPhone credit card reader to be demoed at CES originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
iPhone credit card reader to be demoed at CES originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Review: News Fuse USA for iPhonePosted December 31st
“Having 54 news sources in one app is definitely convenient, and News Fuse USA delivers them in a snappy interface. But the absence of customization and social features is too noticeable.
Video: The year in review for ApplePosted December 31st
“2009 was a good year for Apple with a bevy of new products including new MacBooks, iPods and a new iPhone. It also saw the return of CEO Steve Jobs. Financials for the tech giant were strong, with its stock price more than doubling.
Can’t find the apps you need? Of course there’s an app for that.Posted December 31st
“Filed under: Odds and ends, iPhone, iPod touch, App Review
If you're like me, you find it impossible to keep up with the constant stream of apps being written for the iPhone and iPod touch. As a result, you wind up missing some useful or fun apps that you would buy if you just knew that they were in the App Store.
Searching the App Store using iTunes doesn't work very well, and there are plenty of sites that review apps (including TUAW), but there are so many apps out there that finding what you want can be a matter of luck rather than skill.
That problem has largely been solved with Appsaurus [iTunes link], a U.S. $0.99 app that can quickly focus on what kinds of apps you like and make decent suggestions for new apps to try or buy.
Here's how Appsaurus works. When you launch the app for the first time, it presents you with an explore mode. It displays a list of apps, and you tap the ones that are of interest to you. You may have some of the apps, but you probably won't have all of them. When you select a favorite you'll get a new list that includes apps that match the general description of the app you clicked on. Run through a few iterations of this process, and the app begins to learn your preferences.Continue reading Can't find the apps you need? Of course there's an app for that.
Can't find the apps you need? Of course there's an app for that. originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our
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What’s more intelligent than a Genius? AppsaurusPosted December 31st
“A new app available in the Apple iTunes App Store promises to help iPhone and iPod touch users find apps that match their needs and interests.
Review: Voltron for iPhonePosted December 31st
“Voltron doesn't wow with impressive visuals, but the retro graphics and gameplay suit the '80s cartoon series very well. Fans nostalgic for Voltron should definitely give this game a try.
AT&T tells FCC it’s time to cut the cordPosted December 31st
“In a filing with the FCC, AT&T said the death of landlines is a matter of when, not if.
The 12-hour iPhone appPosted December 31st
“Filed under: Developer, iPhone, App Store
The 12-hour iPhone app originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
The 12-hour iPhone app originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use ...”
Jobs to unveil Apple tablet next month, ex-Google exec saysPosted December 31st
“Google China president Kai-Fu Lee says that Steve Jobs plans to unveil Apple's much-hyped but still unconfirmed tablet device next month
Apple takes holiday customer satisfaction honorsPosted December 31st
“Consumers were happier with their online shopping experience at Apple's site this holiday season than at any other computer or electronics maker, according to ForeSee Results.