21 August 2009 0 Comments

How-To: Create Custom CSS Email Signatures on the iPhone

Previously, I discussed how to create custom CSS email signatures for Mail in Mac OS X.

20 August 2009 0 Comments

Palm Supposedly Rejected Employee Poaching Deal with Apple

Steve Jobs, Jon Rubinstein, Ed Colligan According to Bloomberg , former Palm CEO Ed Colligan rejected an offer by Steve Jobs to refrain from hiring each other’s employees. Similar allegations have been made regarding Apple and Google recently, though in that instance the policy was supposedly an informal and undocumented one, but with Palm there are “communications” involved. “We must do whatever we can to stop this,” said Steve Jobs on the issue of “poaching” employees, the practice of hiring away highly-capable individuals from one company to another.

20 August 2009 0 Comments

Apple’s Official iPhone 3G Unlock

While most iPhone users are aware of unofficial unlock methods, you may be surprised to discover that it’s possible to legally unlock your device, courtesy of Apple.

8 August 2009 0 Comments

Isn’t It Time Apple Allowed Others to Sell iPhone Apps?

Apple has drawn an enormous amount of flak from developers for banning a host of offerings from its App Stores. But while some rejections may seem arbitrarily imposed, Apple — like any other retailer — has every right to decide which products line its shelves.

7 August 2009 0 Comments

Take Our Short Survey for a Chance to Win $50 for the iTunes Store

TheAppleBlog wants to know more about you. Take our quick survey about your home tech habits and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the iTunes store

25 July 2009 0 Comments

Weekly App Store Picks: July 25, 2009

A turbulent week of Apple news comes to a close, but with a selection of new app’s available for iPhone, it’s not quite over yet — it’s time to take a look at this week’s recommendations. Hold up one moment though as, before we run through this week’s picks from the App Store, we should take one last cursory glance back at the week that was on TheAppleBlog.

25 June 2009 0 Comments

iPhone 3GS Hardware Cost Breakdown

With the recent launch of the iPhone 3GS, many are curious as to exactly what makes up the guts of the new device and what it costs Apple to build it. A recent teardown by industry analyst iSuppli reveals the iPhone 3GS, while at first glance is very similar to its predecessor, actually includes some unique changes to the hardware

24 June 2009 0 Comments

App Review: Presenter Pro — Learn to Sell It Like Steve Jobs

App Quick Stats Presenter Pro $4.99 iTunes Link Presenter Pro is a learning resource for professionals and interns alike, coaching you in the ways of effective presenting. There are three heroes of presenting for me: Merlin Mann , with his deliciously witty and yet precise style; Lawrence Lessig , who takes a high-speed, word-by-word approach; and of course, Steve Jobs , who is alternately expressive, passionate and evangelistic, all of which contributes to his famed reality distortion field. While Rexi Media might not turn you into a Mann, Lessig or Jobs overnight, the company does specialize in enhancing your presentation skills

24 June 2009 0 Comments

iPhone Turn by Turn Directions Via Subscription? No Thanks

Hey, AT&T is a carrier, OK? They live and breath subscription models

23 June 2009 0 Comments

Quick Tips: iWork ‘09

Having used Microsoft Office for many years, despite my utter disdain for it, nobody was happier than me when Apple launched the iWork applications.

23 June 2009 0 Comments

Steve Jobs Back On the Job

It remains to be seen whether he’s just testing the waters, or if he’s actually returned full-time to heading Apple, but Steve Jobs sightings at the company’s Cupertino campus in California have been confirmed. This comes after news from The Wall Street Journal earlier in the week that Jobs’ medical leave actually involved a liver transplant and recuperation time related to the procedure.

23 June 2009 0 Comments

What Will Apple Borrow Next?

Apple has a history of either buying apps or boldly copying features from developers and including them in OS X.