Today Apple finally launched the successor to the iPhone — the iPhone 3G. Technically, the iPhone 3G isn’t much of an upgrade, but it does have wireless 3G technology built in which many smart phone enthusiasts have been clamouring for.
Also now available on iTunes are plenty of new applications that can be run on any iPhone model.
It seems the entire blogosphere (that’s the online journalism community) is ablaze with iPhone madness. Just check out Digg or Wired and see what I mean.
The big Apple rumor going around the net right now is the possible new wireless/portable device the company may have up its sleeve.
Even with Intel Germany’s recent support of such a device and then reinterpreting those words to be more vague, something like the Apple Tablet would be possible, and to die for.
Imagination runs wild when you consider the functionality of an iPhone mixed with Mac OS on a screen double the size of the iPhone… Cool doesn’t even begin to describe it.
Remember, don’t hold your breath. None of this is official, however, Apple Rumors always seem to be able to add a little truth in with the speculation.
Via Wired.com.
 Lifehacker has posted a step-by-step tutorial explaining how to build your very own Hackintosh for under $800.
With Apple’s switch to Intel processors for all of their new computer systems, hackers have been working very hard to make working PCs running Apple’s OSX operating system. However, this is the first I’ve seen evidence of someone making a fully functional machine running OSX Leopard, Apple’s latest OS. This post is for the tech-brave and not for those unfamiliar with computers. |
 I’ve now spent quite some time with OSX Leopard… and it owns. Please excuse my use of slang, but it owns hard.
First off, let me get this part out of the way. With Leopard, the user won’t see major changes like the jump from one Windows’ OS to the next. This is partly due to Apple releasing updates to OSX more frequently than Microsoft and Windows. As a rule, the cost of OSX updates are less than half of Windows updates. So if you’re expecting a leap in visuals like the upgrade from Windows XP to Vista, you might be somewhat disappointed. Apple has taken a “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it” approach to the graphical interface of Leopard. The same basic functionality of Tiger is still there, but what Apple has done with Leopard is still very pleasing.
When browsing files in Finder, users now have the option to look at the contents of a folder in Cover Flow view, much like iTunes. When used along with Quicklook, browsing any type of multimedia becomes a faster and more enjoyable experience. The dock is now the all-in-one starting place for everything on your system. Stacks allow you to quickly expand any group of files located in any folder you want to quickly access (like applications) directly from your dock. Other than some nice new eye candy, the dock hasn’t changed that much, but it wasn’t broke in the first place.
Many experts agree the main appeal of Leopard hasn’t been seen yet. Apple has changed a lot of OSX’s inner workings with Leopard and therefore developers haven’t had time to create software to fully utilize it. Using Core Animation, another new feature, developers will be able to create increasingly intuitive software for users. Here’s a quick run-down of other things I like and don’t like in Leopard. |
Apple has updated the front page of apple.com site with a release date and countdown clock for the new OSX Leopard (10.5). This is the much anticipated new release of Apple’s Mac specific operating system. Tons of new features can be seen from their site, but the biggest question on everyone’s mind is will it blow away Windows Vista? On Oct. 26 we’ll know. |
Browsing through some blogs, I stumbled upon this website that offers completely custom computer cases for all sorts of clients. The latest of which is a 24 karat gold Mac Book Pro complete with diamond encrusted Apple logo. Computer Choppers has a savvy gallery of custom cases they’ve made over the years including a Batman Begins themed multimedia center designed to hang over the living room television. Check it out. |
 Big news out of Apple today! (Here’s the Live Blog I was glued to for a good amount of time this morning.)
Four new iPods will be rolled out this fall. At the top of the list is the iPod touch. The iPod touch is essentially an iPhone without the phone. 3.5″ touch screen and sleek design remain constant and is being touted as “the best iPod ever.” Nothing much new apart from the iPhone, which is a disappointment, but the introduction of the iTunes Wi-Fi store for touch users is pretty smart. What’s deeply disappointing is the touch will only ship in two models: 8GB and 16GB. This makes the iPod touch stand among super glossy and expensive tech toys rather than the hardcore, music storing iPods of yesterday. The 8GB model of the touch will retail for $299 while the 16GB will be $399.
The iPod nano received a huge face lift. A larger screen and a sleeker casing compliment the device’s 4Gb and 8Gb models. It also plays video now! The only change the iPod shuffle line got was new colors. Check out www.apple.com for more info. |
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In a nut shell, the iPhone, made by Apple and serviced by AT&T, is locked into AT&T cellular service right on the device. Using hardware or software hacks, iPhone owners have been able to unlock their phones and then use them on other networks, like T-Mobile just to name one. Engadget has a whole page detailing how the unlocking is done. Apple isn’t going to be happy. Neither is AT&T. But when someone hacks the iPhone to work with my cellular service, I just may be upgrading to that really slick touch screen. |
 Think Secret wonders about new iPod rumored to be announced September 5.They also have an impressive amount of screen grabs of the new developer’s build of Apple’s new OS, Leopard. Some nice transparencies in the menus are new, but the icons are pretty huge. I’m interested in how managing applications will make life easier for Mac users now. Mass Effect, the new RPG from Bioware, will be hitting shelves November 20. My 360 will be very happy. Very. |
Leopard is the most user-friendly operating system I’ve seen on any computer. Almost all changes and additions to the user interface increase productivity even more than before and allow faster browsing through all your files. A new feature call 
The ever popular and groundbreaking iPod line now has a new name. The iPod classic will have the same features given it over the years; video, color display, etc. But it did get a new thinner metal design and menu system. For eye-candy fanatics out there, the classic also has Cover Flow a la iTunes. It also has more storage space than ever before! The 80GB version will retail for $249 and the 160GB (!) model will go for $349. Both models come in silver or black all-metal cases.
You may have heard by now about the unlocking of the 
