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AT&T Led More to Avoid iPhone 4 Than 'Antennagate', Poll Says (PC World)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:11:00 GMT
PC World - About 20 percent of mobile phone users said the antenna problem on the iPhone 4 caused them not to buy one. But more than 60 percent said it was because of Apple's exclusive carrier contract with AT&T--and that they couldn't use carrier Verizon Wireless--that they didn't want the handset.

Mophie releases Juice Pack Air for iPhone 4 (Macworld.com)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:26:00 GMT
Macworld.com - If you own an iPhone 4 and find that you burn too quickly through its battery despite the 16 percent capacity bump, you have a new battery expansion option from an old favorite. Mophie has announced the Juice Pack Air for iPhone 4.

Rumor: T-Mobile Getting iPhone 3GS This Year (PC World)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:42:00 GMT
PC World - Sure, iPhone rumors are a dime a dozen, but they do help to enliven an otherwise dull workday. Everyone loves gossip about the mythical Verizon iPhone, or even unconfirmed reports about an upcoming iPhone 4 with a redesigned antenna. But there's always room for more iPhone idle talk.

Analyst: Business Use of iPad Sends Sales Soaring (NewsFactor)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:07:38 GMT
NewsFactor - Apple's sales of iPads could reach 28 million units next year, according to one analyst's report this week. As the iPad wave continues, there are indications that the popular tablet is beginning to make entries into enterprises at a rate faster than other Apple products.

Apple's New iOS 4.1: Its 4 Biggest Improvements (PC World)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:48:00 GMT
PC World - Apple released version 4.1 of iOS, its mobile operating system, promising several new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements for users of the iPhone and iPod Touch. iOS 4.1 offers access to Game Center, FaceTime calling from the iPhone app's Favorites tab, and improved audio quality when using Bluetooth accessories -- all worthwhile improvements and additions, certainly.

Apple releases iMovie 1.1 for iPhone and iPod touch (Macworld.com)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:30:00 GMT
Macworld.com - Wednesday is apparently Apple Update Day, as the company has released iOS 4.1, iPhone Configuration Utility 3.1, and now iMovie 1.1 for iPhone and the new fourth-generation iPod touch.

Apple releases iPhone Configuration Utility 3.1 for Mac, PC (Macworld.com)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:54:00 GMT
Macworld.com - To coincide with the release of iOS 4.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch on Wednesday, Apple also released iPhone Configuration Utility (iPCU) 3.1, an update to its device management utility for businesses and the enterprise.

Google Instant searches as you type (Macworld.com)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:40:00 GMT
Macworld.com - Google on Wednesday introduced a major overhaul to its familiar homepage. Now, in addition to offering search suggestions as you type, you'll actually see search results generated with each keystroke, too.

Microsoft previews more of Office 2011 (Macworld.com)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:20:00 GMT
Macworld.com - Microsoft continues to dole out the tidbits about Office for Mac 2011. As it did in August and July, the company has released a video highlighting some of the update's new features. This third entry in the Behind-the-Scenes series focuses on co-authoring tools, the softwareâ??s connection to Officeâ??s Web apps, and PowerPoint's Brodcast Slideshow feature.

Tablets Threaten to Make Netbooks Obsolete (PC World)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:20:00 GMT
PC World - Analysts predict that Apple alone could sell 28 million iPad tablets in 2011. That doesn't even take the Samsung Galaxy Tab, or the rest of the upcoming tablets expected in the next few months into consideration, and doesn't bode well for other mobile computing platforms. The netbook in particular will be the primary victim of the rise of the tablet, and will quickly be rendered obsolete.

Studiometry 8 brings new features, interface (Macworld.com)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:10:00 GMT
Macworld.com - Oranged Software this week announced the release of Studiometry 8, the latest version of the companyâ??s project management software.

Kobo Extends E-Reading to the Desktop (Mashable)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:04:24 GMT
Mashable - Kobo, the platform that powers Borders's suite of e-reading devices and mobile apps, among others, has released its first desktop application for PC and Mac owners.

Apple releases iOS 4.1 for iPhone, iPod touch (Macworld.com)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:29:00 GMT
Macworld.com - Apple on Wednesday released iOS 4.1, the first major update to its mobile OS.

New iPods Hit Apple Stores (PC Magazine)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:16:06 GMT
PC Magazine - Apple's new iPod lineup is making its way to Apple Stores Wednesday. The iPod touch and shuffle are available now at Apple retail outlets, though users will have to wait a bit longer for the revamped nano.

Apple Could Sell 28M iPads in 2011, Analyst Says (PC Magazine)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:12:10 GMT
PC Magazine - Apple could sell 28 million iPad tablets in 2011, while the recent refresh of its iPhone and iPod lineup could help the company's products become the most sought-after gifts this holiday season, according to a Tuesday analyst note.

Calvetica 2.0 gains multi-calendar support, more event control (Macworld.com)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:59:00 GMT
Macworld.com - If it seems like it was only last month that Calvetica debuted as a unique, clean, and Helvetica-ized alternative to the iPhoneâ??s built-in Calendar app, thatâ??s because it was. Mysterious Trousers, Calveticaâ??s developer, listened to user requests, and itâ??s already back with a major 2.0 upgrade.

New Nike workout app joins crowded field (Appolicious)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:32:00 GMT
Appolicious - Nike's no longer a pioneer in workout gadgets as its new app emulates other iPhone and Android apps. Also in today's App Industry Report, a Samsung Galaxy phone lands at Verizon.

Analyst: iPhone 'AntennaGate' Impacted Apple Sales (NewsFactor)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:12:22 GMT
NewsFactor - Have the antenna problems with the iPhone 4 affected Apple's sales? According to at least one highly visible analyst, the answer is yes.

Flickr Studio brings Flickr browsing to the iPad (Macworld.com)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:32:00 GMT
Macworld.com - Flickr offers its own iPhone app with basic features, but Yahooâ??s photo-sharing service has yet to really embrace the iPad. Meanwhile, developers have seized the opportunity to release their own iPad Flickr clients, like Keepleâ??sÂ Flickr Studio.

Introducing the Switching to a Mac Superguide (Macworld.com)
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:30:00 GMT
Macworld.com - The latest book in our popular Superguide series, Macworld's Switching to a Mac Superguide, is aimed at new Mac owners who are making their first baby steps into the OS X world. If you or someone in your family is finally making the switch to a Mac from a PC, this indispensable guide can help with the big move. It's also our first Superguide to be sold in Apple's iBookstore.