What will happen now that Apple is at 20,000 and Microsoft wants in!

Well, it's obvious, don't make it look like an apple, Sound like an apple or taste like an apple, and you might avoid a law suit. It's "APPLE'S" and Oranges in this case, and the MS App store will of course, have no iPhone or iTouch applications but will carry everything for everyone else, well that's my guess! What does the iTunes store care anyway, they have 20,000 apps, lots of fart noises and gag apps to satisfy almost every kid at heart!

Oh and what will android do! well, probably force all the Google apps down on you!!

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With 20,000 Apps, iPhone is Ready for Business

How bazzar: Microsoft poised to launch AppStore-style service

iPhone vs Google Android in a Multi Touch - Sans Comic..

Apple has a law suit against Palm for the Pre, Google complied with no multi-touch on the G1, and that about wraps that up! Oh, if you want to digg a little deeper into the topic. Source has a decent write up!

iTrailers - Apples Movie Trailer site, Did you miss the Super Bowl spots?

Did you miss out on the theatrical trailers that aired during the Superbowl. Well hop on over to the Apple trailer site, check out the Transformers 2 spot, G.I. Joe or the Star Trek prequel. iPhone and QT versions available for preview. Looks like it's going to a fantastic adventure filled summer at the box office.

New Macbook Pro Shipping in 3-4 Weeks -PreOrder Available

If you've been chomping at the bit to get your hands on the new Macbook Pro 17'', an eMail we received today from the Apple marketing department, states in the ad campaigns that the Apple MacBook Pro 17" is available for preOrder and ships in 3-4 weeks. So rumors aside from whether Apples distribution centers have them, or that they are waiting on packing materials. These little bad boys will be in your hands by the end of the month, latest the first week of March.

Pirated iWork infected with Trojan. Nothing like iWarez! and iAdware oh and iBugs!

I recently checkout an Engadget story, about the Pirated iWork download. Which infected a reported 20,000 Macs.

See Engadget Post

First off - I’m guessing from the commentary on the post, the Mac users at engadget have a little issue with under standing what a virus is. What Trojan is, and what malware and adware are! Probably because up to now, the lower amount of user base in the Apple camp made it less of a target, for people trying to make money off you.

So.. What is a Trojan.. Wiki says:
In the context of computing and software, a Trojan horse, also known as a trojan, is a form of malware that appears to perform a desirable function but in fact performs undisclosed malicious functions that allow unauthorized access to the host machine. As such, a computer worm or virus may also be classed as a Trojan horse if they display these characteristics.

Is it a Virus. Is it Adware. Is it Malware… Well all the above could be true.

Since the term is coined of the battle of Troy, and the Trojan horse was used as a gift to infiltrate the enemy camp… The term Trojan, is simply that. A vessel to transport a piece of code to do something you are unaware of, ie. Infect you with a virus. Install Malware or Adware on your machine. In this case. The iWork Trojan was to install OSX.Trojan.iServices.A on your machine. To enable remote access to the people that wrote the service.

Now most of you have a great understanding of Parallels or other such virtualization software, if you are going to try a pirated copy of something. Try it on your test OS first. Make sure no new services are running, and so on. Or just go buy a copy.

Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac - Free 15 day trial version! Download now!

How Do I Say I Love You! A NANO - Apple's v-day is in gear.

It didn't take the folks at Apple long to switch gears from Holiday shopping promotions, to the How many ways do I love you, let me count the nano's, promotions. Well after a small break ( MacWorld 2009 ) and yes that's all I'm going to comment on a very disappointing show, in my opinion. It's like Microsoft holding an event for Office 2010 and eveyone getting excited.. The Valentines day deals are starting to pop up at the Apple Store. Nothing says "loving" like it printed on the back of an iPod Nano.

500 million app downloads for iPhone - Really?

Ok, so the iTunes app store has had 500 million app downloads so far! But does it really mean anything, considering that the Top app in iTunes for the iPhone and the iPod Touch is iFart, a completely useless application, that sends gaseous sounds out it's speakers. It would be more impressive if Apple promoted the iTunes app store with a press release that read, 400 million iFart downloads, and 100 million meaningful application downloads so far. Tongue in cheek, the App store has enable developers the distribution platform to reach it's users. Hopefully 2009 brings 500 Million ground breaking applications this year, oh and a iFart version 3.0.

App Store Pick of the Week: iPump Pilates
January 14, 2009
Resolved to get — and stay — in shape this year? Then you may want to try out iPump Pilates. The app guides and inspires you through a strength training and body toning fitness regimen and makes it easy to log and track your progress. Developed by fitness pros, iPump Pilates is one of 20 fitness apps from iPump on the App Store.Filed under: iPhone, iPod+iTunes. Read more: App Store in iTunes

With a Apple App Store Pick of the week like this.. I'm thinking, it's going to be a long year.

Huge Price Drops On Apple AIR Refurbs.

Apple Refurbished MacBook Air 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Apple Store (U.S.)

Apple Refurbished MacBook Air 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Apple Store (U.S.)


Apple Store just announced price drops on Apple-Certified Refurbished MacBook Air! Refurbished MacBook Air 13/1.6/2GB/80GB Was $1,149 Now only $999! Refurbished MacBook Air 13/1.8/2GB/64GB/SSD Was $1,699 Now only $1,299!

The first week of Jan 2009, What will it bring? iPhone Nano -OK I'm Bored.

Ok.. I'm sleep deprived, that I know! it's Jan. The kids schedules are all messed up due to the holiday bussel and hussel. Working on 4 hours a sleep a night, I'm hoping that Mac World 2009 is going to bring a little joy to my other wise busy life right now. 

The rumors, well it doesn't take a big search to find them.. and since my little blog, means nothing to anyone.. It's probably not going to be the first time you hear that a iPhone Nano is on it's way.

Now I ask my self this, why do I want a iPhone nano.. I don't!  What is the niche for such a gadget.

Well I'm guessing it's going to be a purse phone, for the girly girls that are heading out for a night on the town.  They better ship it in HOT pink. It's the only color I see being a hit out on the market. 

Ok, Maybe the iphone Nano, might hit a different price point.. iPay as you go... Maybe. 

Or, Maybe the iPhone Nano - $99.98 4GB available at Walmart. 

Ok - I'm bored already.  I'm sure every pre-schooler is counting thier pennies right now!

IT's Official.... XMAS is HERE or at least ONLINE

Well, Now that presents can't be over-night deliveries.. Xmas is official, at least online. http://www.apple.com/ no longer has it's promotions up! on the sites main page. The push to deliver is over. You’re stuck with brick n mortar last minute shopping. At least Apple is still running it's I'm better than you campaign, even on The Eve before Christmas Eve. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

The new iPod Touch - YAWN

  Ok, the iPod Touch is a great little PMP and has a bunch of bonuses. For people who don't own one, or an iPhone. The updated iPod Touch's new features are a bonus. The fact is, they slapped on the shinney backing the old iPhone used, they added some volume controls to the side, and updated the firmware and software to enable the new software services, like the game apps and other software found in the iTunes app library. So if you already own one, you probably are not running out to grab the updated model. If you don't have one, the iPod Touches new release gives you the same solid cool PMP only apple could provide you. 

Now the other updates include case, color and software updates to almost all the older generation iPods and nanos.  

iStick, Now you could stick your iPod on your arse if you wanted.

iStick it! i don't digg it, not for $25+ for a iPod holder. I'm not a fan of the iPod armbands, unless your doing some sort of sport, then you shouldn't be sporting this or the arm band holder. If you have been one of those people looking for a great way to stick that iPod to the other side of the shower door than maybe it's worth a look. Over-all iStick not. http://www.goistik.com/

Prices Dropping On MacBook Pro and iMac Refurbished items

APPLE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WATCH

The Apple Store (US) is cleaning out the MacBook and iMac refurbs.

MacBook Pro:
FB134LL/A RFB MBP 15/2.5/2X1GB/250-5400, U.S. Price: $1,999
FB488LL/A RFB MBP 15GL/2.5/2X1GB/250-5400, U.S. Price: $1,999
FB513LL/A RFB MBP 15/2.6/2X1GB/200-7200, U.S. Price: $2,299
G0EZ0LL/A RFB MBP 15GL/2.6/2X1GB/200-7200/512V, U.S. Price: $2,299
FB166LL/A RFB MBP 17/2.5/2X1GB/250-5400, U.S. Price: $2,299
FB486LL/A RFB MBP 17GL/2.5/2X1GB/250-5400, U.S. Price: $2,299

iMac:
FA877LL/A RFB, IMAC 20/2.4/320/SD, U.S. Price: $1,049
FA878LL/A RFB, IMAC 24/2.4/320/SD, U.S. Price: $1,299

Apple certified. Good as new. Save on a certified refurbished Mac. Free Shipping.

You can now get a refurbished Macbook Air -say what

The word is, is that the quantity of Refurbished Macbook Air laptops is slim pickin's. Currently the Apple Store has them in-stock. The refurb models can save you up to $800 on the 1.8GHz model.
Go to the Apple Store for Apple certified. Good as new. Save on a certified refurbished Mac. Free Shipping.

Apple's new Refurbished Price Listings.

Refurbished iPod touch (limited time pricing):

• FA623LL/B - Refurbished iPod touch 8G is now only $199 (was $249); Canada $209 (was $259)
• FA627LL/B - Refurbished iPod touch 16G is now only $299 (was $349); Canada $309 (was $359)

Plus, we are continuing our price drops on these Refurbished iPod nanos:

• FA978LL/A - Refurbished iPod nano 4G - Silver $99 (was $149)
• FA980LL/A - Refurbished iPod nano 8G - Silver $149 (was $199)
• FB249LL/A - Refurbished iPod nano 8G - Blue $149 (was $199)
• B253LL/A - Refurbished iPod nano 8G - Green $149 (was $199)
• FB261LL/A - Refurbished iPod nano 8G - Black $149 (was $199)
• FB453LL/A - Refurbished iPod nano 8G - Pink $149 (was $199)
  

Refurbished iMac in the US:

• iMac MA876LL/A 20" Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Desktop Mac for $949 (was $1,199)
• Mac MA878LL/A 24" 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Mac for $1,399 (was $1,799)
• iMac MB398LL/A 24" 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Mac for $1,899 (was $2,199)

iPhone 3G 1st weekend round-up

iPhone 3G Blues:
The first weekend of iPhone sales now on the books, and numbers to probably be released, to push more global hype coming soon, what was the launch story! With rumors and conjured stories and false statements galore, what happened, a total system melt down with the iTunes crashing due to, too many 1.0 phones activating and the activation of the 3G during the early hours of 3g-day. Who every thought releasing the iPhone 2.0 software update the same day, probably should re-think their career path and MobileMe is more like not mobile at all right now. As well hopefully we won't see any new iPhone unboxing surfacing on Youtube, the iFixit team did a fantastic job being first.

Did Apple create a global shortage and false sell-out hysteria? It doesn't really matter to us, we have a wait and see approach to buying any new hand-helds or technology equipment. We read the reviews and buyers guides and make sure that our hard earn money makes the best possible purchase it can make.

1st weekend top stories:
Apple's iPhone activation server problems (updated 2x)" ZDNet Blogs: The Apple Core
"'iPocalypse' now: The perils of event marketing" Fortune: Apple 2.0
"Plenty of iPhones at Apple stores on Day 2" Orange County Register
"Apple Bungles its iPhone 3G Launch" Time
"MobileMe Fails to Launch" TidBITS

The iPhone 3G has it's hits and misses, review after review states pro's and con's. It's fairly simple, if you own a 1.0 phone, don't upgrade it now unless you want to get off the EDGE network and surf using 3G on a hefty data package. If you don't own an iPhone and want an iPod, a phone, fantastic wifi and 3G mobile browsing check it out at an Apple Store near you.

With sales above 1 million in the first weekend Apple has announced, read the press release. Coupled with approx 10 million 2.0 downloads. The iHype continues........

Apple's school deals - it's stackable... meaning apple wants all your money

Ok, So we had mentioned this last week!!

Looks like the folks at apple really want you to gear up for school this year. They have made the free ipod deal stackable with the other apple promotions.

Now through September 15th
Purchase a new Mac (Macbook, Macbook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac) at the Apple Store for Education and:
- get up to 10% discount
- get a free 8G iPod touch or 8G iPod nano
- get up to $100 off select printers
- get up to 50% off Apple software
- get $30 off your first year of MobileMe
- get free engraving
- get free shipping

U.S. Education Deal Site, or The Canadian Education Deal Site.

July 11th Release date for 3G iPhone

Okay, now at least all the crappy mockups and hoopla can go away on engadget about what the new iPhone 3G is all about. Really, who really cares! What we do care about is the when! July 11th. What does it look like.. Tag line here: Slightly Thicker, Half the price!

Get all the real tech spechs here: Apple 3G iPhone Tech Specs

Vista gone country! Get a Mac, sad sad song

Awww, Vista's gone to the dogs, or that's what the new Mac ad is singing about in "Sad Song" a country duet! If you wanted to re-cap the new ad that air'd tonight during American Idol, and hear some singing that Simon would probably love, check it out here at the Apple site.

Go to AT&T or Retail if you want your iPhone!

iPhones in Apple Store no more!

It's confirmed that the iPhone is OUT-OF-STOCK at the Apple Online US & UK shops. If you're looking for a non-3G iPhone, goto AT&T or other retail channels before they too vanish. The 3G iPhone is around the corner, can you feel it! - Apple Store