WWDC Highlights: No (Wo)Man's Land


Updated 06/10/09 6:08 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 25 comments

Guys With Bad Manners and the iPorn Girls at 2009 WWDC

Although I feel right at home surrounded by gadgets and technology, attending the WWDC made me realize that I was walking into a man's world. Making my way to the West Hall of the Moscone Center, I could see that the line outside was 99 percent XY chromosome, and only a spattering of ladies braved the gaggle of geeks alone. Even though I was outnumbered, I could still find joy in the little Read more

Apple Uses 30 Rock to Show Off Find My iPhone


Updated 10/14/09 12:22 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

The 30 Rock Clip Apple Showed at 2009 WWDC Keynote

Yesterday's WWDC event was an exciting place to be, especially since it was my first time at the annual conference. For those not as into tech, though, I admit that a developer's conference doesn't exactly sound scintillating, but Apple always does what it can to make their keynotes entertaining, like with musical guests. This year, my favorite pop culture reference was when they used a 30 Rock Read more

A Recap of Apple's WWDC Keynote


Updated 06/09/09 10:28 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

A Recap of Apple's WWDC Keynote 2009

There were so many juicy announcements made during Apple's keynote at the WWDC that I'm still trying to wrap my head around everything! Just in case you missed anything, or want to brush up on your Apple news, here's a roundup of our coverage from yesterday's fun. And if you're feeling really ambitious, you can watch the entire keynote online. 15- and 13-Inch MBPs New MacBook Airs! OS: Snow Read more

7 Things Apple Didn't Include in the iPhone 3G S


Updated 06/09/09 9:53 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 31 comments

Seven Things the Apple iPhone 3G S Didn't Come With

Who doesn't love a new iPhone?! Although the iPhone 3G S is nearly identical to the iPhone 3G on the outside, it certainly has a few more (desperately needed) bells and whistles on the inside. But after all the excitement from the WWDC liveblogging action, I got a second to catch my breath, and tally all of the things the new iPhone 3G S is missing. Yes, there are a few things missing, and the Read more

Introducing the iPhone 3G S!


Updated 06/09/09 8:10 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 30 comments

iPhone 3GS Announced at 2009 WWDC With Video Camera

And the news we've all been waiting for, ladies and gents! The brand-spankin' new, third-generation iPhone: the iPhone 3GS. The iPhone 3G S looks externally exactly like the iPhone 3G — same dimensions, same availability on black and white — but inside, it's a whole different story. The first thing you want to know: yes, the iPhone 3GS can take video. The camera supports still and video Read more

WWDC's Fresh New iPhone: The New APIs


Updated 06/08/09 12:45 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

New APIs For the iPhone at Apple Keynote at 2009 WWDC

We just got a refresher on OS 3.0 for the iPhone at WWDC, and now it's time to hear about some great new APIs for the developers — which means great new apps for us users. In App Purchase: In App Purchase lets you buy things within an app, so you can "go shopping" with the business that sold you the app with the same terms as any point of purchase. And P.S.: "free apps remain free" — so if Read more

Apple Teams Up With Zipcar to Get You Going


Updated 06/08/09 3:45 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Apple Teams Up With Zipcar to Get You Going

Need a car, like, right now? With the Zipcar App and a Zipcar membership, you can find a ride wherever you are. With just a few taps, you can find the closest available Zipcar lot according to your current location and see which ones have available cars. Not only that, but with the new app and technology, you can see how much the car will cost, reserve it, and even save as your favorite right Read more

TomTom Finding Its Way to the iPhone


Updated 06/08/09 12:24 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

TomTom GPS On the iPhone

Since TomTom is probably the most recognized navigational system on the market, it's only natural that it would find its way to the smartest phone on the market. With turn by turn directions, exact drive times, and road conditions, as well as maps to show you where the nearest gas station is, you'll never get lost again with TomTom riding along on your iPhone. Plus, TomTom is making it easy to Read more

iPhone OS 3.0 Details


Updated 06/17/09 3:57 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 20 comments

iPhone OS 3.0 Details

To say that the iPhone is the most popular smartphone on the market is kind of an understatement — after just two generations, Apple has sold more than 40 million iPhones, and users have downloaded one billion-plus apps from the App Store. And the newest iteration is going to be even better, with more than 100 new features, including the expected cut/copy/paste and MMS support, tethering (which Read more

WWDC: Apple Announces New Technologies For Snow Leopard


Updated 06/08/09 11:25 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Apple Keynote 2009 WWDC New Snow Leopard Technologies

Here we are at WWDC, in the midst of hot Apple news, and now we're onto the nitty gritty: the technology itself. Bertrand Serlet has the honor of introducing Snow Leopard's new technologies, which revolve around taking advantage of the power of your processor. They include: 64-bit Mode: Using 64-bit mode takes advantage of the mass of memory, hitting a limit only at 16 billion gigs rather than Read more