Archive for August, 2009
Apple to host media event September 9
Posted by Steve Trotto in Apple on August 31, 2009
Apple Inc said on Monday that it would host a media event next week, when the company is widely expected to unveil an updated line of iPod media players.
Apple declined to say what products would be featured…
Verizon cuts pricing on BlackBerry Storm to $49.99
Posted by Steve Trotto in News on August 31, 2009
Phone Arena is reporting that Verizon is clearing inventory before introducing the BlackBerry Storm 2. Verizon has cut the price of the original model. The first touchscreen BlackBerry is now just $49.99 at Verizon, with a two-year contract. In addition,…
DHS Clarifies Laptop Border Crossing Rules: What You Need to Know
Posted by Steve Trotto in News on August 29, 2009
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security made it clear that border crossing officials could continue to search any device that can store electronic media without any suspicion of wrongdoing.
Although the revised policy ensures searches…
Verizon Tops Call Quality Study
Posted by Steve Trotto in News on August 28, 2009
Verizon, the largest U.S. cellular operator received top marks in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Southwest regions, and it scored well in other locations. The report said the wireless operator was particularly good at limiting dropped calls, and delivering text…
New Apple tablet rumor: Larger form factor running Mac OS X
Posted by Steve Trotto in Apple on August 28, 2009
Apple Insider is reporting that citing a “100 percent reliable” source, a new report alleges that Apple has fully working prototypes of 13-inch and 15-inch touchscreen tablets, with one model running Mac OS X.
The rumor reported Friday by Gizmodo…
Simulcast 16 Prison Break special
Posted by Steve Trotto in Podcast on August 27, 2009
This week the whole Simulcast crew is back to discuss jailbreaking. If you have an iPhone or Windows Mobile device you are going to want to listen to this show. We also discuss some of the news of the week…
