Apple has not confirmed that it was planning on opening a call center in the city, but Volt recruiters were telling prospective employees that the Mac and iPod maker was doing just that under a project dubbed the “Appleflex Project.” The recruits were later told that via email that their training dates had been pushed…
Jeff Gamet
Jeff Gamet is the Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of “The Designer’s Guide to Mac OS X” from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also hosts TMO’s Daily Observations podcast, co-hosts The iOS Show podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other shows, too. Jeff dreams in HD.
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Bill Moves to Protect Traveler's Laptop Privacy
Currently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is confiscating laptops as it pleases when travelers — including U.S. citizens — enter into the country. The seized laptops are being held in some cases for months, and the agency is demanding travelers turn over the passwords necessary to access all of the hard driveis contents. “Most…
AAPL Takes Roller Coaster Ride on Jobs Heart Attack Rumor
The original report appeared on the CNN Web site, but was later removed. The information was released as a CNN iReport that said in part “Steve Jobs was rushed to the ER just a few hours ago after suffering a major heart attack. I have an insider who tells me that paramedics were called after…
Podcast - Apple Weekly Report #133: Apple's Stock Roller Coaster & Ballmer Bonanza
Direct Link: MP3 Version Listen Now: Apple’s stock followed the overall market down on Monday and back up again on Tuesday. Norway gave Apple a deadline to respond to DRM violation allegations, App Store reviews are finally under control, Apple is getting more of the laptop market, iTunes U will be accessible to the blind,…
iPO Quick Tip - iPhone: Mail's Little Details
Apple’s Mail application on the iPhone and iPod touch is fine for viewing messages on the go, but it doesn’t show as much information about the emails you receive as your desktop email app does. The mobile Mail app does, however, include a handy option that lets you see a bit more about who sent…
Apple to Open Calgary Store on Sept 27
Apple is planning a week long series of events to celebrate the Grand Opening, including free training events and seminars. Shoppers can find the new Apple Store at 3625 Shaganappi Trail North West in Calgary. For a complete list of events, and directions to the Appleis new Market Mall store, visit the Apple Retail Web…
Macworld Expo 2009 Registration Opens
Macworld Expo includes sessions and classes geared toward Mac, iPod and iPhone users, designers and developers, along with an expo hall where attendees have the opportunity to talk with companies that make Apple compatible products. Attendees can register for the expo and sessions at the Macworld Expo Web site. Pricing varies depending on classes and…
Microsoft to Copy Apple's Geniuses with Gurus
Tom Pilla, Microsoftis general manager of corporate communications, isnit comparing the Microsoft Gurus to the Apple Genius bar team. “Think of that as borrowing a page from Nordstrom with that retail customer experience,” he said. The Gurus will be placed in stores to help potential customers select Microsoft solutions and to offer pre-sale support. They…
Google Co-founder: No Mac Chrome an Embarassment
Mac user and Google co-founder Sergey Brin may be happy that his company’s Chrome Web browser is out and in the public spotlight, but he called the current lack of a Mac-compatible version “embarrassing,” according to Valleywag. In an interview with BoomTown’s Kara Swisher, Mr. Brin asked if she would try out Google Chrome, to…
TMO Quick Tip - Bandwidth Monitoring Tools
Now that Comcast has decided to start imposing monthly caps on its Internet users, there are a lot of Mac users that are taking a real interest in monitoring just how much bandwidth they are using. There are some options for helping keep track of your Mac’s Internet usage, and considering they are free, they…
Safari Climbs in August Market Share, IE Drops
Firefox continued its upward trend as well, moving from 19.22 percent of the browser market in July up to 19.75 percent in August. Safari and Firefox have been on an upward swing for months as interest in both browsers continues to grow. In comparison, Internet Explorer has been losing market share to both for well…
Freeway Pro 5.2
Designing a professional looking Web site requires good coding and good design skills — a combination that isnit overly prominent in the Web design world. Freeway Pro 5.2 helps overcome that problem by giving designers the tools they need to build great sites without requiring them to develop strong coding skills, and it does it…
Final Cut Express 4.0.1 Improves AVCHD Support
Apple released Final Cut Express 4.0.1 on Friday. The update for the video editing application addressed issues with AVCHD camcorders, improved stability when using third-party FxPlug plug-ins, and fixed several bugs. The update is free for version 4 users, and is available for download at the Apple Support Web site.
iPO Quick Tip - iTunes: More Info About What's on Your iPod
iTunes offers all kinds of information about what’s stored on your iPod or iPhone, like how much space the music, videos, photos and other data is using. iTunes isn’t limited to just showing you how much of your iPod is loaded with your favorite stuff — it can also show you how many items are…
Antenna Tester Says iPhone 3G Checks Out OK
Following complaints that Apple’s iPhone 3G offers inferior 3G voice and data support compared to other cell phones, The Gothenburg Post decided to put the combination iPod and smartphone to the test and found that it’s in line with other devices. The new paper took an iPhone 3G to Bluetest, a company that manufactures wireless…
Laptop Locks: Not Quite So Secure
A 2600 t-shirt clad gent shows in a video how he fashioned a small cardboard tube out of a toilet paper roll and then pick a Kensington lock all in about a minute. Bypassing Kensington lock security.
Podcast - Apple Weekly Report #131: App Store Sales, Open XML, iPhone Kill Switch
Direct Link: MP3 Version Listen Now: Sales at Apple’s App Store have topped $30 million, Microsoft managed to get Open XML approved as an ISO standard, Wall Street says Apple is worth more than Google, and Nancy Heinen kissed and made up with the SEC. There really is a kill switch in the iPhone, chips…
iPO Quick Tip - iPhone: Web Surfing in Airplane Mode
The iPhone’s Airplane mode shuts off your handheld’s built-in radios including cell service, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with a quick finger tap so you can watch movies and listen to music when you fly. If you are in a situation in the air or on the ground where you need just a Wi-Fi connection, Airplane mode…
Fire Breaks Out at Apple Campus
Apple’s Cupertino campus was the scene of a three-alarm fire Tuesday night. Firefighters spent over three hours fighting to extinguish the blaze, and finally managed to put the fire out early Wednesday morning, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Over 60 firefighters from the Santa Clara County, San Jose, Saratoga, and Los Altos fire…
Analyst: Best Buy's iPhone Sales Impact Minimal
Best Buy’s deal with Apple to sell the iPhone 3G will help drive up holiday sales numbers for the combination iPod and smartphone, but not by much, according to UBS analyst Maynard Um. While the increase in iPhone sales will likely be incremental, the Best Buy deal could be an indicator that Apple is successfully…
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iSync plugins 6.3 Adds Support for New Samsung, Nokia Phones
Version 6.3 added support for the Nokia 6650, the Samsung SGH-F110 and the Samsung SGH-F480, which is also the official cell phone of the 208 Olympic summer games. iSync plugins 6.3 is priced at US$9.95 and is available for download at the nova media Web site.
TMO Quick Tip - iCal: Quick Keyboard Shortcuts
Apple’s iCal is a fairly easy calendar application to use, but that doesn’t mean everything about it is elegant. In fact, Leopard’s iCal feels a bit more clunky to me, which is why I’ve begun to rely on a few keyboard shortcuts to help make my life a little bit easier. Jump to Today I’m…