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Aug 3, 2012 4:52 PM   The Apple vs. Samsung case has been druging up all kinds of secrets. Today, in his testimony, Senior VP of iOS Software Scott Forstall had some interesting things to say about the iPhone's secretive development back in 2004. Tasked with building a super-team by Steve Jobs, Forstall carefully selected the individuals best suited to create the software for the innovative phone, but he had to work under a number of pretty wild restrictions. First, Forstall was not allowed to hire from outside Apple; all members of the iPhone team, then called "Project Purple" were to be selected from within the company. As if that wasn't enough, Forstall couldn't even tell them what they'd be doing. According to his testimony, the pitch to potential team members went a little something like this: "We're starting another project. It's so secret I cannot tell you what the project is... You are going to have to give up nights and weekends probab...

Jul 31, 2012 5:01 PM   The FCC and Verizon put an ongoing dispute to rest today when the carrier agreed to allow is customers to use tethering apps with its data plans. You're damn right! Until now, Verizon worked with Google to block tethering apps from being downloaded to Android devices from Google Play. The company instead demanded that customers who wanted to tether pay a $20 per month fee—including users who had a capped data plans. Turns out this isn't just asinine, it violates an FCC regulation. You see, Verizon owns a special segment of spectrum at 700 MHz. The purchase came with a rule: Verizon had "to allow customers to freely use the devices and applications of their choosing." But Verizon turned around and broke the rule anyway. To help set things right, Verizon also accepted a $1.25 million fine. Booya Verizon. Booya. [FCC via GigaOm via Ars Technica] View the original article here This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.o...

Jul 22, 2012 1:00 PM   Do you deal with visiting family members during the holidays that more than overstay their welcome? This year try putting them up in one of these Podtime tubes, they'll quickly get the message that maybe they should have booked a hotel instead. They're not exactly ideal for those who suffer from claustrophobia, but as a way to maximize the occupancy of a given space—while still giving everyone a bit of privacy—they're actually not a terrible idea. What's most impressive is that they actually arrive flat-packed for easy transport and storage. Multiple units can be stacked on top of each other like a set of bunk beds, and while the base unit will set you back over $2,100, it can actually be customized with added amenities like LED lighting, a lockbox for luggage, a TV and DVD player, and even a rudimentary sound system with alarm. So come to think of it, these actually might be more luxurious than some apartments. [Podtime via Firebox] View the or...