Adobe announces Lightroom 5, with auto-perspective correction and new Healing Brush Adobe on Monday announced the availability of the latest version of its prosumer photo editing software, Lightroom 5, bringing improved workflow features and functionality highlighted by a new perspective-correcting "Upright" tool. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 13
AT&T follows Verizon, lengthens device upgrade period to two years It would appear that AT&T iPhone users will have to wait a bit longer to upgrade to their next handsets, as the carrier announced on Sunday that it will be extending its hardware upgrade cycle to a length of two years. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 41
BMW says Siri Eyes Free support will come to all of its 2014 models BMW drivers with iPhones may want to take a look at the company's forthcoming models, as the automaker announced on Friday that it would be integrating Apple's Siri Eyes Free mode into all of its 2014 cars. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 31
EA's Sim City for Mac release pushed to August as game quality issues continue Game makers Electronic Arts and Maxis delivered some bad news for Mac gamers on Thursday, alerting them that the release of the Mac version of SimCity has been delayed until August. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 22
Hulu Plus for iPad gets redesign with a focus on content discovery Hulu users that enjoy the streaming service on Apple's iPad can now download a new version of the app, one that features a full redesign, new capabilities, and features aimed at making discovering content easier than before. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 2
Ahead of iOS 7 reveal, Apple's iOS 6 is on 93% of iPhones While next week will likely see the introduction of the newest version of iOS, a new study finds that the current version of Apple's mobile operating system is installed on more than 90 percent of all North American iPhones. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 60
Apple retail stores to begin taking iPhone trade-ins - report Apple is reportedly planning to allow iPhone owners to trade in their devices at the company's retail stores, in an effort to further boost domestic sales of its newest smartphone models. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 41
BlackBerry Messenger not coming to iPhone, iPad June 27 [U] BlackBerry Messenger is still going cross-platform, but it won't be appearing on iOS and Android on June 27, contrary to a report published Thursday. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 14
US officials call on Apple, Google, others to help stop smartphone theft Smartphone thefts are on the rise, and now a number of government officials from both New York and San Francisco are calling for a meeting with Apple, Google, and other mobile leaders to try to get them to do something about it. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 68
Plex media server comes to non-jailbroken Apple TVs with new hack Thanks to an innovative hack, owners of the Apple TV set-top box can now get access to the popular media server software Plex without having to "jailbreak" their devices. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 25
Apple widens lead over Samsung in U.S. smartphone market Apple and Samsung both continue to increase their share of the United States' smartphone market, but according to new data, Apple is growing at a faster clip and extended its lead over rival Samsung as iPhone marketshare peaked at nearly 40 percent in the last three months. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 53
Job listings reveal new Apple Stores in Virginia, Utah, New Jersey New Apple retail locations are expected to open in Virginia, Utah, and New Jersey in the coming months, as a number of job listings appear to have revealed the company's latest U.S. locations. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 6
Hospital sees return on Apple iPad investment in 9 days - report Recent studies have demonstrated the popularity of the iPad among physicians, and now a new report describes how one hospital found that Apple's tablet can pay for itself in just nine days of use. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 34
Microsoft to slash Windows RT licensing fees in effort to boost soft sales - report Unable to gain much traction against Apple's iPad so far, Microsoft is cutting the licensing fees for its mobile-targeted Windows RT operating system, hoping that if manufacturers are able to make less expensive devices, the platform could show signs of life. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 70
Purported iOS 7 screens may show flat effects of Jony Ive's influence Skeuomorphism appears to be on the way out in the newest version of Apple's iOS platform, as a new screenshot claims to show iOS 7 with aspects of the much anticipated "flat" design aesthetic brought in by Sir Jony Ive. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 107
Duke's Fuqua posts video of Tim Cook speaking at class reunion In April, Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed leadership while at his class reunion at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and Fuqua has now posted snippets of Cook's remarks, giving an insight into the style of the man who took over Apple in Steve Jobs' wake. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 22
Supposed Apple 'iPhone 5S' components again hint at new gold color option Speculation that Apple's follow-up to the iPhone 5 is imminent got a boost on Monday, as new images of supposed components emerged, adding to the impression that Apple's production efforts for its next smartphone are already underway with brand new color options. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 31
PC makers' revolt against Windows continues as Acer preps all-in-one Android desktop It's no secret that the makers of traditional computing devices are less than pleased with some of Microsoft's more recent moves, and a new announcement from Acer marks the continuation of a trend that may give the software giant pause: PC giants increasingly releasing regular PC form factors and other devices running not Windows, but Google's Android operating system. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 12
Best Buy launches limited-time trade-in program, $150 credit for iPhone 4 or 4S, free iPhone 5 Best Buy this weekend will launch a one-day promotion giving iPhone 4 and 4S owners the chance to upgrade to the iPhone 5 for free, provided they're ready to trade in their existing devices. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 35
Intel on Thunderbolt: Our goal is quality, more compatible accessories on the way Intel pushed back on Friday against allegations that it was the company's own policies that have hindered the wider adoption of Thunderbolt beyond Apple's Mac lineup, with the chipmaker saying that until now it has been more focused on the quality of its partners' devices, rather than quantity. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 31
As medicine goes digital, Apple's iPad is top choice among doctors As physician practices and hospitals are increasingly required to bring their operations into the present with digitized records, Apple's iPad is the device of choice when it comes to doctors interacting with health records, a new study shows. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 82
Dutch Supreme Court rules Samsung's Galaxy Tab doesn't infringe on iPad The highest court in the Netherlands handed down a disappointing verdict for Apple on Friday, finding its claims that Samsung had infringed on the design of its iPad to be invalid. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 77
iPad mini front panel falsely claimed to be part for Apple's 'iPad 5' [updated] A new image emerged Friday claiming to show what looks to be a full-size fifth-generation iPad's front panel, again showing design cues taken from the iPad mini, but it was ultimately discovered that the image is actually an iPad mini part. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 10
Nuance confirms its voice technology is behind Apple's Siri It was long suspected, and now Nuance has confirmed that their technology is indeed present in Siri, the digital assistant available on Apple's iOS devices. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 43
