HTC issues statement on Apple lawsuit

Seth Weintraub
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March 18, 2010
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HTC issued via press release a statement on their feelings on Apple's legal actions.  It is a pretty broad statement with little in the way of specific Apple concerns which reads more like a list of accomplishments and industry firsts.  They don't do themselves any favors by showing a picture of their first Pocket PC Phone Edition.  I had one of these on T-mobile.  Man was that thing horrible.  

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Amazon releases Kindle Application for Mac

Seth Weintraub
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March 17, 2010
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As we reported in October, Amazon was working on a Macintosh version of their Kindle reader.  Today, they have quietly released it to the masses (download link).  

"Kindle for Mac is the perfect companion application for customers who own a Kindle or Kindle DX," said Jay Marine, director, Amazon Kindle. "For those customers around the world who don’t yet have a Kindle, Kindle for Mac is a great way to instantly access and read the most popular new releases as well as their old favorites."

It will be interesting to see if Apple releases an iBookstore for Mac as well.

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iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 5 - Build: 10M2148 released

Seth Weintraub
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March 17, 2010
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You know the drill - we'll report back with any "abnormalities".

Google's Nexus One will be available on all four big US networks

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Seth Weintraub
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March 17, 2010
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Even though the Nexus One has had a slow start on Tmobile, you have to believe that the current flagship Android phone will have a little bit more success on AT&T...and Verizon... and now on Sprint.

iPhone devs can now schedule releases/sales in iTunes Connect

Seth Weintraub
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March 17, 2010
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Update: Apple has made it more official:

Amro Mousa last night found that developers can now schedule price changes and release dates directly from iTunesConnect.  Until now, all releases and price changes had to be done manually. (Via @marcoarment)

Apple no longer endorses screen protectors for its products

Seth Weintraub
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March 17, 2010
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Dan Frakes at Macworld has heard from numerous screen protector vendors that Apple is purging their products from its stores, both online and offline.  This even includes products for MacBooks that reduce glare.

Apple introduced an oleophobic screen with the iPhone 3GS that repels fingerprints and other minor oil stains.  The iPad and next generation touch products will likely also carry this technology.

Apple updates iPhone Developer Application Loader ahead of iPad launch

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March 17, 2010
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Apple today updated its Application Loader application to version 1.3.  Developers can download it here from iTunesConnect.  Perhaps this will hasten the delivery of iPad apps?

Wired shows off iPad App at SXSW

Seth Weintraub
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March 17, 2010
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Wired took some time to show off their iPad/ other tablet apps at SXSW this week. Here's a video of that presentation.  Non-Flash version.

iWork.com gets iPad/iPod/iPhone update, share button

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March 17, 2010
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The Loop is reporting that iWork.com last night received some social media updates.  While the changes aren't groundbreaking, you can now use a public URL to share docs with your friends on Twitter and Facebook.  Apple also updated the iWork mobile website for better access on iPhones, iPod touches and presumably anyone with an updated mobile Webkit browser.  Pasties below.

New Aussie ads show more expensive MacBook Pros/Airs and Mac Pros

Seth Weintraub
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March 17, 2010
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Here's Engadget's thinking: Why would Apple advertise higher priced machines (pictured) if they weren't about to upgrade their products soon with higher price points?  It's a stretch.  

The MacBook Air is now A$400 more expensive, the MacBook Pros are A$300 more and A$900 more for the Pros.  Ouchy.  

Update: While these may be the older prices, they've also found pricing irregularities on Apple's Australian and New Zealand Apple Store sites.

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