Something that maybe the Zune did right

As iPod touch and iPhone users stare at the wonders in the new app store, I can't help but wonder if maybe the masterminds behind the Zune may have been onto something.. Hear me out...

One of the most panned features of the Zune is the ability to "squirt" songs (up to three) to another user. They can then listen to those songs in a limited fashion (very limited). Now that the iTunes App store is open, I can't help but notice one major flaw: there's no way to preview apps before buying.

What if a friend downloaded a program they said you had to buy, and you could try it on your iPod/iPhone for a limited time first? It would be a way for app developers and Apple to generate more interest(and revenue) in good apps, and give users a "social" way to try programs before buying them.

So whattya say.. Let's join "the social."

While iTunes problems persist, the line continues

This is a picture taken about 45 minutes ago outside the Apple Store at the King of Prussia mall outside of Philadelphia. Despite activation issues, people are still in line (well why get out of line now?) in the hundreds to get the iPhone

Keeping it in perspective...

from The Joy of Tech by Nitrozac and Snaggy...

I came across this clever comic while surfing the web...and think it's a perfect way to remind us all to keep Apple's creations in perspective. I love shiny new toys as much as the next girl, but an actual retirement plan sounds pretty cool too.

Just saying.

MobileMe: Not quite ready

Well gang, I made it to the login page (screen shot above) and successfully logged in. I was able to access email and send a message, view the gallery, and access my iDisk. Interestingly enough, after logging in you're placed on the iDisk page. Why not the mail page?

I was unsuccessful in getting to my calendar, address book, or my account settings and after several minutes of trying to access the other areas of MobileMe I was logged out. Now attempts to access www.me.com are redirected to apple.com/mobileme. Everything looked pretty slick for the few minutes that I had access...

This is very un-apple to let a product out before it's ready. Have you had more success?

Stuck at work, and have questions about the App store?

With the weekday morning launch of the App store, we know not everyone can check it out right now. What questions do you have? Post below, and we'll do our best to get the answers.