Tag Archives: Apple & All Things Mac

Entry #10 – iPhone 3G Feature Request: Thermometer

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Duane Storey

When Apple introduced the iPhone 3GS, they added a new piece of hardware: a magnetometer. That little do-dad can pick up magnetic field lines, and basically act as a virtual compass. While kind of a neat feature, I don’t think … Continue reading →

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New iPhone Case On The Way

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Duane Storey

The first order of business with my new iPhone is picking up a decent case to keep it from being scratched. I called around town, but unfortunately nobody has any stock for the 3G iPhone cases yet. So basically the … Continue reading →

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iPhone Developer Program – Now Approved

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Duane Storey

Apple announced the official iPhone developer program a while ago. Unfortunately at the time they also indicated it would only be open to people in the United States at first. I decided to just sign up for it at the … Continue reading →

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Apple iPhone Coming To Canada

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Duane Storey

It’s official — Roger’s has made what they call a public statement regarding just that: TORONTO, April 29 /CNW/ – Ted Rogers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers Communications Inc. today issued the following statement: We’re thrilled to announce … Continue reading →

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The Apple MacPro

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Duane Storey

This morning I had the pleasure of swinging by MacStation in Yaletown on my way to work and picking up a brand new MacPro computer for work. I could sit here and quote technical specs until the cows came home, … Continue reading →

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Mac Update 10.5.2 for OS X

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Duane Storey

For all of you who have been waiting patiently for the new 10.5.2 update, the wait is over. 10.5.2 is now available on software update. I’m installing all 350 MB of it right now. For all of you about to … Continue reading →

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New Mac Desktop

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Duane Storey

Tomorrow I should be getting a brand new 8-core MacPro for my desk at work. In honor of that, I did up a little Mac desktop last night for anyone who likes to laugh from time to time. Enjoy. digg_url … Continue reading →

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Thursday, Apple Air, Sore Throat, Muffin of Death

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Duane Storey

I woke up to my phone ringing basically non-stop thanks to Hesty and Sean at work. There’s a big career fair out at UBC today, and I guess they are all going and wanted me to go too. I woke … Continue reading →

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Generation iPod

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Duane Storey

As of October of 2007, Apple has sold approximately 120 million iPods worldwide. At approximately $250 each, that’s $30 billion dollars in revenue. It is without a doubt one of Apple’s crowning technical achievements, both for the ingenuity of the … Continue reading →

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How To Be A Winner

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Duane Storey

Eight easy steps: 1. Toss and turn all night 2. Fall asleep at 5am 3. Get up at 9:30am and try to head to work 4. Call a cab, and tell him to take you to work 5. Pay cab … Continue reading →

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