MacNN | network News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us network, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ RemObjects launches Mac OS network communications SDK http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/08/sdk.works.with.mac.iphone/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0904/remobjects-macossdk-08.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RemObjects has launched a new tool for Mac OS and iPhone developers, RemObjects SDK for OS X. The fully native OS X framework is compatible with Xcode, Cocoa and Objective-C. It focuses on cross-platform remote-access capable client/server software, allowing designers to include network communication capabilities within their apps. The new RemObjects framework is compatible with its sister product... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/08/sdk.works.with.mac.iphone/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:45:00 GMT IStat: Monitor your Mac on an Iphone http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/26/monitor.a.mac.via.iphone/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0901/istat.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Bjango has released iStat 1.0, a network monitoring app that allows users to check up on thier Macs. The app also provides detailed iPhone stats, including available memory, IP addresses, usage and load averages. Included network tools allow users to ping servers and resolve hostnames with traceroute. The Melbourne-based developer says iStat also includes a "Free Memory" tool which works to free u... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/26/monitor.a.mac.via.iphone/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:35:00 GMT Infrastructure to blame for poor 3G speeds http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/25/poor.global.3g.speeds/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0807/iphone3g-review.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In light of a large roundabout of finger-pointing, a study reveals that the slow iPhone 3G speeds are stemming from poorly implemented carrier networks, rather than reported firmware issues with the device. Wired offered its Gadget Lab test results, collected from over 2600 international users, showing that Apple's highly-coveted iPhone is limited by overall network performance, rather than being... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/25/poor.global.3g.speeds/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:05:00 GMT Delta announces Gogo Wi-Fi on all domestic flights http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/05/delta.offers.gogo.wi.fi/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0803/ibook-airplane.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Delta Air Lines announced on Tuesday it will offer broadband Wi-Fi access on all domestic flights in 2009, equipping over 330 airplanes with the ability to access the Aircell-created Gogo network. The service will allow data transfer speeds of more than 12Mbps, and will be offered in both first and economy classes. It will give Delta the distinction of being the first and only US airline to offer ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/05/delta.offers.gogo.wi.fi/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:05:00 GMT T-Mobile to launch 3G network October 1st http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/31/t.mobile.launching.3g/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0804/htcdream-concept.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />After trials in New York, T-Mobile is preparing to unveil its nation-wide 3G network on October 1st, according to a poster that reveals a selection of major US cities to first receive the service. While members of the community previously tossed around the date, the poster confirms that users in Los Angeles, as Vegas, Dallas, New Jersey, Washington, and 21 other cities will be able to use 3G-capab... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/31/t.mobile.launching.3g/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:50:00 GMT net4mac 1.5 updates chat, user interface, more http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/24/mac.social.net.updated/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0807/net4mac-1.5-24.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Mac-based social network net4mac has updated its software to version 1.5. net4mac is a Mac-only social network, with Mac-integrated software that allows users to build profiles, add friends, contact other users, create events and search for members using specific criteria. The new update has a completely rewritten chat function, with an improved geolocation feature (for finding members on a map) a... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/24/mac.social.net.updated/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:35:00 GMT Rivet 1.1 streams from Mac to Xbox 360 http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/27/rivet.11/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0802/riv_080416_rivet.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Cynical Peak Software has released Rivet 1.1, a new version of that software that enables users to stream video, music, and photos from Mac OS X to an Xbox 360 over your home network. 1.1 adds better media browsing support and fixes performance and stability issues. Your Mac's folder structure and organization is completely reproduced to allow you to find what you want to view. Features include m... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/27/rivet.11/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:10:00 GMT Warner Bros. teams with TiVo, Joost, others http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/12/wb.signs.internet.partners/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0806/warner.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Warner Bros. Television is expanding its internet distribution, announcing new deals with TiVo, Joost, Sling Media, Daily Motion and Veoh Networks for a ìnumber of advertiser-supported branded channels.î The deal includes TheWB.com ad KidsWB.com, which were announced in April. The move gives Warner more platforms to broaden its reach in the increasingly crowded television marketplace -- and more o... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/12/wb.signs.internet.partners/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:45:00 GMT Sprint hanging on to Nextel, transitioning to QChat? http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/14/sprint.holds.on.to.nextel/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0805/motorolaic902deluxe.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sprint is currently facing a heavy decision on what to do with the Nextel network, whether it should continue to invest in it, turn it into a standalone company, or simply cease operating the Nextel brand altogether. MocoNews writes that Sprint CEO Dan Hesse recently gave a bit of insight to shareholders, saying that he does not see the iDEN network (which currently is only in use by Sprint) disap... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/14/sprint.holds.on.to.nextel/ Wed, 14 May 2008 04:55:00 GMT Telstra to be 3rd Australian iPhone carrier http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/12/telstra.3rd.iphone.carrier/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0805/iphone-black.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Telstra on Thursday announced it would be the third Australian iPhone carrier, and that the company's expected June launch date could indicate that it will carry the 3G iPhone. CNET reports that the carrier joins Optus and Vodafone, and will allegedly offer a multi-frequency HSDPA-compatible device, allowing it to work on both competitors' networks and its own Next G network. Telstra declined to c... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/12/telstra.3rd.iphone.carrier/ Mon, 12 May 2008 14:10:00 GMT