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HTC Responds to Apple Patent Lawsuit

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:45:23 +0000

Handset manufacturer HTC today issued a statement disagreeing with claims made by Apple in its patent infringement lawsuit filed earlier this month.

“HTC disagrees with Apple’s actions and…

Confident HTC says no plans to back down from Apple lawsuit

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:45:22 +0000

Apple rival HTC on Thursday issued its first official remarks on a lawsuit filed against it by the iPhone maker, saying it “disagrees” with the claims and is fully prepared to defend its reputation as one of the most innovative companies in the smartphone sector.

Amazon releases free beta of Kindle for Mac eBook reading software

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:45:19 +0000

With Apple’s eBook-capable iPad looming ominously in the face Amazon’s fledgeling electronic book business, the online bookseller on Thursday released a new application for Mac users as part of its ongoing bid to promote its proprietary Kindle platform and prevent defection of its existing user base to a emerging array of alternatives.

Report: Amazon Insisting Publishers Sign 3-Year Kindle Deals

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:45:18 +0000

Publishers are balking at a new requirement by Amazon for three-year contracts aimed at thwarting the current rush toward Apple’s rival iBookstore and iPad.
Apple has said it will permit publishers to charge between $13 to $15 for best-selling titles, a premium over Amazon, which keeps titles for its Kindle e-reader at a flat $9.99. A [...]

Pwnage Smackdown In Vancouver Next Week

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:45:06 +0000

Next week sees the opening of the CanSecWest digital security conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.
It’s also going to be host to the annual Pwn2Own contest, where a variety of computers are offered up as prizes to the first individual who can crack their way into them.
This is the fourth year of Pwn2Own and the [...]

Apple exploring iPhone audio text message, walkie-talkie feature

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:44:54 +0000

Apple has been brainstorming a new capability that could allow iPhone users to transmit data — such as simple text messages — to each other over voice channels, forgoing a reliance wireless carriers’ backend servers, in a manner similar to Nextel’s walkie-talkie feature.

One iPhone, Two Different Numbers, Courtesy Of Toktumi’s Line2 App [Review]

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:44:54 +0000

Last year I signed up for a landline phone for my office. I wish I hadn’t for two reasons:
1. No one calls me.
2. Toktumi’s Line2 iPhone app, which adds a second, distinct number to my iPhone.
With a service like Line2, there’s no need for a physical phone at my place of work. I give my [...]

Amazon Releases Kindle for Mac Application

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:44:49 +0000

As noted by TUAW, Amazon has released the a Mac software application to read Kindle books under Mac OS X.

“Kindle for Mac is the perfect companion application for customers who own a Kindle or Kindle DX,” said Jay Marine, dir…

Coming Soon: Steve Jobs, the Sitcom

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:44:38 +0000

Fake Steve creator Dan Lyons just signed a deal to bring Steve Jobs to another small screen near you.
The half-hour series called “iCon” is billed by the presser as “a savage satire centering on a fictional Silicon Valley CEO whose ego is a study in power and greed.”
Making sure the barbs prick will be the [...]

Little Colombo – New great iPhone game for kids released by Injoit

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:44:03 +0000

UK based high skilled iPhone developers team Injoit has released Little Colombo 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch devices. Little Colombo is a classic find-the-differences game intended mostly for kids. Specialized on iPhone games for kids, Injoit team brings all its skills and to every new project. Every scene of Little Colombo is made with love and features full of kindness graphics, cute animations, fairy tale music. Perfect to play with your kids before it’s bed time.