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Twitter, from Anywhere on the Web

In another sign that Twitter is trying to take over the online world, CEO Evan Williams has announced new frameworks allowing integration of Twitter into other websites. Named @anywhere, the service has been likened to Facebook Connect — which allows websites to have users log in with their Facebook account. It’s no surprise that Twitter would want to follow a similar pathway to Facebook in capitalising on its growing user base, as facebook.com just overtook google.com as the most viewed website in the USA. Beyond a fairly low-key announcement at the SXSW conference in Texas, the compan...

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So long, and thanks for all the fish

Nearly three years after I started using Macs, I am happy to report that the change seems to have stuck. Although I initially switched largely because of the existence of GarageBand (and, perhaps, proved that use of Garageband should be subject to government licensing), it turns out the rest of the Apple ecosystem is largely approachable, eminently functional, and on the whole is worth the sacrifices.

David Braue | Feb 26, 2010

After numerous shake-ups, is MySpace dying?

It’s almost hard to believe, but MySpace used to be the most popular social networking site in the world. After internal shake-ups and faltering popularity, the site seems, now more than ever, to be headed straight for the pavement, face-first. Its latest attempt at reinvention, called “Discover and be Discovered,” might be MySpace’s last-ditch shot at recapturing the public’s wavering attention.

Brennon Slattery | Feb 25, 2010

Apple still doesn't work like iWork

During a recent configuration exercise, I was considering how best to streamline my workflow – which often involves syncing stories-in-progress between my desktop machine and MacBook using the indispensable DropBox tool. Since I only have one copy of Microsoft Office for Mac – which was already installed – and because I wanted to keep things as simple as possible, I reasoned the best approach was to install a streamlined office suite that would give me full word processing capabilities and full Word and Excel compatibility.

David Braue | Feb 19, 2010

Opera Mini for iPhone: Will Apple approve it?

With Opera Software’s announcement that the company is this week demonstrating an iPhone-app version of its eponymous Web browser, we’ve seen quite a bit of commentary about the app being dead in the water, along with some legitimate speculation as to whether or not Apple will approve a third-party Web browser. (The company hasn’t yet submitted Opera Mini to Apple for approval, although our colleagues at Macworld UK got a look at it earlier today.)

Dan Frakes | Feb 17, 2010

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iPhone SDK updated

This morning Apple released a new version of its iPhone SDK for developers. iPhone SDK beta 2 includes Interface Builder, a component of Apple’s development tools that lets developers create the interface for their applications. That seems to be the only major change in the latest build, according to the SDK’s read me, which continues to list some known issues. Apple says “this second beta is known to be incompatible with installation folders other than the default /Developer.” Given the importance of UI on the Mac, Interface Builder is a pretty critical tool in the development process, and some developers had chosen to hold off on their efforts until the SDK was revised. Apple unveiled the iPhone SDK at a special event earlier this month, allowing developers to begin building applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. Several high-profile companies have already jumped onboard, demoing their applications at the event. Highlighting the demos was AOL with a native AIM client; other applications from Electronic Arts, Salesforce.com, and Apple were also shown.