MISC: Steve Jobs Internet Sitcom In The Works
by Jaymie Baxley on Mar.20, 2010, under Random Apple
Remember that Fake Steve Jobs from a while back? The dude behind that blog in which he pretended to be Steve Jobs and demanded that all iPhone users flood AT&T’s 3G network to teach the provider a valuable lesson about customer appreciation?
Well now Fake Steve Jobs, AKA Dan Lyons, is moving beyond the written word and is working alongside “Borat” director Larry Charles to create a pilot for a satirical web show based on the life of, you guessed it, the actual Steve Jobs. Not much is known at this time, but our bet is Jobs’ lawyers will be among the show’s most loyal viewers.
MISC: iMac User Accidentally Downloads OS X 10.6.3
by Jaymie Baxley on Mar.20, 2010, under Random Apple
While checking for updates last night, an average Joe iMac user accidentally downloaded a pre-release of OS X 10.6.3, reports TUAW.
“I got a new 27-inch iMac earlier this week,” he explained in a message to TUAW. “Last night I checked for updates and it starts ‘Downloading **PRERELEASE** Mac OS X Update…’ I figured what the heck and let it go. Now my iMac is on 10.6.3 which as far as I know isn’t available yet?! I am not a developer or anything so I am not sure why this happened.”
The unnamed user has no professional affiliation with Apple nor does he have access to any of Apple’s corporate servers. He preformed the update from his home and not at an Apple retailer.
From TUAW: This kind of update does not normally appear in the wild on Software Update. Prerelease, and specifically “**PRERELEASE**”, updates refer to Apple-internal builds distributed to any Apple employee who has access to Apple’s VPN. A **PRERELEASE** build is typically seeded to employees 24 to 48 hours before the build goes public via Software Update.
NEWS: Apple Now Accepting iPad Apps
by Jaymie Baxley on Mar.20, 2010, under Tech
Apple is now accepting iPad apps for iTunes store consideration, reports MacMegasite.
The company sent out invitations to iPhone app developers yesterday, encouraging them to submit new apps tailored to the strengths of the device. The deadline for submissions is Mar.27. The iPad app store is scheduled to launch on April 3rd.
NEWS: Jerome B. York, 1938-2010
by Jaymie Baxley on Mar.19, 2010, under Random Apple
Apple board director, Jerome B. York passed away yesterday at age 71.
The veteran businessman played an invaluable role in Apple’s late nineties financial turnaround.
In dedication to York, Apple have temporarily replaced their homepage with his obituary.
NEWS: iGroups App Patent
by Jaymie Baxley on Mar.18, 2010, under Hearsay
MacNN recently uncovered a new patent application from Apple for a proximity-based social networking tool. The proposed application would allow people within a relatively close radius of one another to exchange media and establish spontaneous chat groups. Details are still a little scant, but the App seems intended for use during busy concerts and conventions.
NEWS: Steam Confirmed For Mac
by Jaymie Baxley on Mar.10, 2010, under Tech
Earlier this month we reported that Valve’s hugely successful video game download service Steam, was rumored to be headed toward Mac. Well, malnourished Mac gamers may now untangle their fingers and rejoice as Valve has officially announced the transition. OSX variants of the Steam interface should be available for download next month. A few popular franchises that will be compatible right out of the gate include the multi player, survival horror series Left 4 Dead and the critically acclaimed puzzle/adventure hybrid Portal.
BUSINESS: iTunes LP Still Struggling To Find Auidence
by Jaymie Baxley on Mar.10, 2010, under Business
Launched six months ago in an effort to stimulate steadily declining sales of full albums, iTunes LP is still struggling find an audience, reports GigaOM. As of today, only 31 albums have been released in iTunes LP variations and the bulk of those albums premiered with the format. Despite Apple’s release of iTunes LP publishing kits to the public late last year, labels have been just as reluctant to embrace the format as consumers. Most predict that Apple will abandon iTunes LP by next year, though there is a possibility that the iPad could spark a resurgence of interest in the format.
PERIPHERAL: New Nylon Macbook Bags From Incase
by Jaymie Baxley on Mar.10, 2010, under Peripheral
Incase recently introduced new colors to their highly successful line of nylon Macbook bags The company’s spring series features new colors that reflect a few of the season’s more attractive natural hues including “Bricolage Gray” and “Royal Purple”. Check them out here.
