Apple 10271 Published by Bob 0

Now you see it, now you don't. Apple is playing hide and seek with some applications in the iPhone and iPod touch online App Store. The first application to show and then disappear was Nullriver's NetShare. It first went on sale briefly on Thursday, then disappeared without explanation -- to the developer or to MacNewsWorld press inquiries on the matter -- then reappeared Friday. And now it's gone again.

Apple's App Store Antics Frustrate Devs

Apple 10271 Published by Bob 0

It's easy to understand the appeal of Apple's iPod nano music and video player: It's slim and simple to use, and it has a crisp 2-inch LCD screen. Its brand name is considered synonymous with hip tech gear. But what if you want a player that looks different from those wielded by the nano army, costs less, and includes features like an FM radio or voice recorder?

Rivals Go Mano-a-Mano Against the iPod Nano

Apple 10271 Published by Bob 0

Apple's success in products like the iPhone and iPod has industry analysts and competitors, as well as faithful followers, speculating on what's to come in future product introductions. It also has them wondering and guessing about where the company is headed from a broader perspective. Public patent filings are one source of information that happens to gather a lot of attention in this regard.

Tarot Cards, Palm Reading and Apple Patents