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Apple has posted an online database to allow potential iPhone 3GS customers in the U.S. to check stock levels for the various models at Apple Retail Stores. Availability is updated at least hourly. Apple deployed similar tools for both the original…

SherylApps today announced a price slash its business strategy game, A Business Tycoon 1.1, their investment-based business stimulation game for iPhone and iPod touch. A Business Tycoon is simple to understand: the gamer’s sole motive is to maximize profits generated through buying and selling assets with the help of price charts and other tools. The reduced price is said to be valid for a limited time so all the business game fans should grab it right now before it’s price goes up again.

AppleInsider reports that Apple is considering dropping the price points for its iMac line alongside the introduction of next-generation models later this year. The cuts, which Apple is rumored to be considering in the 7-10% range, would be in line …

After the news broke that the first iPhone application with nudity was released, the app was quickly removed from the App Store. Despite the developer initially claiming that it was removed voluntarily to relieve server load, it seems that Apple may…

Macgamestore.com today announced the release of CLUE Accusations and Alibis for the Mac through its web site and digital download service, Mac Games Arcade. The game was created and published by Real Arcade. Starting today until July 3rd, customers who order CLUE Accusations and Alibis can get the original CLUE Classic game absolutely free when they order CLUE Accusations and Alibis.

When working with a search results window in Finder, if you select one of the found files and press Command-Up, it will open the enclosing folder for that file.

[robg adds: This normally wouldn't be a hint -- Command-Up Arrow is listed in the Go menu as the shortcut for Enclosing Folder. However, when looking at a search results window, this menu item is grayed out, and can't be selected. Because of that, I'd been using the Finder's Open Enclosing Folder contextual menu item, not even thinking to try the shortcut. But it seems the shortcut is independent of the menu item's status, because it works perfectly.]

After installing the latest update to my Apple TV, I was having a look to see what had changed. There are a couple of things that have been posted on the net; for instance, the new Remote app for the iPhone/iPod touch, the new UI that sorts shows with the oldest first rather than the newest, and the ability to display unwatched episodes only.

However, one feature that I have not seen documented is that when you have a TV Show or Movie highlighted, if you press and hold the center button on your remote for a second or so, a menu will appear allowing you to mark the item as Watched.

When I got my iPhone 3GS, I played with all the new features, like everyone else. Then they wore off and I was back to normal use. While playing games, specifically Wild West Pinball, it seemed like all the taps weren’t registering properly. Also, when I pressed both flippers at the same time, there was a slight delay.

I thought this was a glitch in the game. But as I used more multi-touch games, it seemed something was wrong with my phone. Before resorting to complaining to Apple, I thought of what could be different from using my old iPhone. Of course, I had turned on the Zoom feature (in the Accessibility section of General Preferences) for no reason other that it was cool that I could do it.

When I turned off the Zoom feature, the taps went back to normal and the multi-touch taps respond quickly again.

Macworld recently took a look at the newest MacBook Air models that were introduced at WWDC. The MacBook Air received processor speed bumps as well as a dramatic $300-$700 price drop. Despite the clock speed increase, Macworld found that the new M…

Imagination Technologies has announced that Apple has raised its stake in the company to 9.5% following recent share purchases. The news comes days after news that Intel has raised their stake in the company to 16%. Imagination Technologies is the…