News on Apple

Though David Alison switched from Windows to Mac nearly a year ago there has been one piece of software he’s missed nearly the entire time: Picasa. On Monday Google release a beta of their Mac version and David walks through his first impressions of Picasa on his blog.

It could certainly be argued that the iPhone has sparked a new revolution of multi-touch capable mobiles phones and handheld devices. iPhone-esque phones seem to be rearing their heads every day, all sharing one common problem; they don’t recognize a tap from a gloved finger.

For many users in warm climates this simply isn’t a problem, though Apple fans in the northern hemisphere struggle on a daily basis. In the UK, I find gloves to be an issue for only a few months of the year. That short period, however, is enough to make me realize that if the weather was cold for any length of time I’d be thoroughly disgruntled.
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I have been a frequent user of Truphone since it launched its mobile VoIP service over two years ago. What started as a simple VoIP client for Nokia Symbian S60 devices is fast becoming a unified client that does it all. You can make low-cost calls using Wi-Fi networks, utilize the wireless networks for call-back services and send SMS messages on the cheap.

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yellowsn0w Disrupts The White Stuff - The iPhone is no longer pure as the driven snow. The dev team, true to their word, has delivered the iPhone 3G unlocking tool to the public. Dubbed “yellowsn0w”, it appears to work well enough, based on Stephen Fry’s anectdotal evidence via Twitter, at least.

28″ iMac A Possibility - It might be one of the more out-there rumors surrounding Macworld, but there is some evidence to suggest we might see a 28″ iMac unveiled tomorrow. The bigger all-in-one would begin shipping in February, alongside revamped Mac Pros, if the rumors are correct. I think anyone who needs a 28-incher is overcompensating. So there.

iGlove Patent Could Help You Avoid iPhone-Related Frostbite - I don’t know about where you are, but here in Toronto, it’s frikkin’ freezing. So yes, Apple, I would like these gloves. Soon, please.

Microsoft Sings That Old Familiar Tune - In a somewhat lame attempt to take some of the wind out of Apple’s sails ahead of tomorrow’s Macworld keynote, Microsoft released a statement to news outlets today that brings up the old spectre of the Apple Tax yet again. Nothing new, but that’s their point. They claim Apple is being negligent in not addressing the supposed “tax.” Here’s our answer, yet again, Redmond.

Less DRM, New Pricing Structure Rumored for iTunes Store - CNET is reporting, based on information gathered from a “source” close to negotiations between Apple and major music labels, that more DRM free tracks will be coming to iTunes. The deal also involves the introduction of an alternate pricing structure for the iTunes store that allows for three levels of pricing.

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Day 1 of Macworld is nearing an end (although some of the parties may continue well into the night) and activity at the Moscone center in San Francisco is winding down. Last minute additions to the booths were being made all day today and there was a steady stream of exhibitors carrying in various and sundry gear. Apple’s booth was finished early. They actually come in a couple of days ahead so they can put everything up and cover up the banners before anyone else comes into the hall.

Across the way, conference sessions on a wide range of subjects were being conducted for paying attendees. The real focus of course, is on the keynote tomorrow morning, and details on what Phil Schiller will be showing to the assembled throng. In fact, one dedicated fellow has been waiting in line since this morning.
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