NewsFactor - Amazon.com introduced a free software package Thursday that gives Mac computer users access to the online retailer's Kindle e-book store in more than 100 countries. Called Kindle for Mac, the beta e-reader completes Amazon's goal of offering consumers access to e-books and other digital content across a wide spectrum of electronic devices.
AFP - Amazon released a free program on Thursday that allows Kindle electronic books to be read on Apple's Mac computers and said they will also be available on the upcoming iPad.
Macworld.com - Jerome York, a member of Apple's board of directors, has passed away. York had been hospitalized Wednesday after suffering a brain aneurysm.
Reuters - Online retailer Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it released an application to allow its Kindle e-books to be read on Apple Inc Mac computers.
Macworld.com - SMS messaging is a bit of a pain. Sure, everybody with a cell phone has access to SMS, but it's a great way for cell phone providers to nickel-and-dime overzealous users. Instant messaging is a popular alternative, but it's sometimes a bit more full-featured than what people need. Ever been dragged into a chat room when push notifications are turned on? Yikes.
Macworld.com - Smartphone manufacturer HTC fired back at Apple on Wednesday, saying that it âdisagreesâ with the legal actions Apple has taken. Earlier this month, Apple sued Taiwan-based HTC over alleged infringement of intellectual property. HTC, of course, was quick to respond that it had its own patent library and one of its chief software partners, Google, weighed in on its behalf.
AP - TriQuint Semiconductor Inc., which provides chips for mobile gadgets such as Apple's iPhone, hiked its profit forecast for the quarter on Thursday, a sign that demand is improving.
AFP - China Mobile said on Thursday it hopes to soon reach a deal with Apple to sell the iPhone, several months after rival China Unicom launched the iconic smartphone in the country.
PC World - China Mobile hopes to offer both Apple's iPad and a version of the iPhone that supports China's homegrown 3G mobile standard, comments by China Mobile's top executive showed on Thursday.
AP - HTC Corp., the Taiwanese cell phone maker sued by Apple for patent infringement, said Thursday it will defend itself against charges that it lifted iPhone technology.
PC World - High Tech Computer (HTC) on Thursday said it plans to "fully defend itself" against the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Apple early this month, adding it has always respected the intellectual property of others and will continue to do so.
Macworld.com - After months of anticipation, Amazon on Wednesday night released a beta of Kindle for Mac, software that lets you read Kindle e-books without the need for any special hardware (say, a Kindle). The free app for OS X 10.5 or later is available now in more than 100 countries, and joins the ranks of Kindle for iPhone, Kindle for PC, and Kindle for Blackberry.
Reuters - Cellphone developer HTC Corp said it is confident it can fight off a recent technology patent infringement lawsuit from iPhone maker Apple Inc and promised to issue a formal response in the next few weeks.
Macworld.com - Jerome York, a 13-year-veteran of Appleâs board of directors, has been hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The Journal, citing a person familiar with the matter, says that York is âin very serious conditionâ at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, Mich.
Macworld.com - Fancy a bundle? MacUpdate has announced the release of its Promo Spring Bundle 2010, which includes 10 different Mac apps for the low, low price of $50.
Macworld.com - On Wednesday, developer Amro Mousa from Return7 posted on Twitter that Apple has now added the ability for developers to schedule a sale window for their iPhone applications, allowing them to temporarily schedule a different price. Macworld has independently confirmed the new feature.
Macworld.com - On Wednesday, Googleâs Nexus One went four for four with the U.S.âs major cell phone carriers as Sprint announced that it too would add the Android-based smartphone to its lineup in the near future.