Google's Chrome browser draws heavily on the WebKit browser engine project led chiefly by Apple, but now WebKit is adopting one Chrome idea: separation between some computing processes, according to "CNET" (http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20002103-264.html).

WebKit is the system framework used on Mac OS X by Safari, Dashboard, Mail.app, and many other OS X applications. It’s based on the KHTML engine from KDE.

Apple programmer Anders Carlsson announced the latest move, an interface called WebKit2, in a that reads:

"This is a heads-up that we will shortly start landing patches for a new WebKit framework that we at Apple have been working on for a while. We currently call this new framework "WebKit2".

"WebKit2 is designed from the ground up to support a split process model, where the...

Apple has posted a video of Thursday's special event in which iPhone OS 4 and more was unveiled. The event was held at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California.


To view the video, you'll need QuickTime. You can find a link at http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/1004fk8d5gt/event/ .

The surging popularity of untethered devices like the iPad, iPhone, Blackberry, Kindle and Sony Reader will help breathe new life into the publishing and information industries, but which revenue models will take hold will depend on the device, according to a new report from Outsell (http://www.outsellinc.com), a research and advisory firm focused on advancing the publishing and information industries.

“These mobile devices give publishers a chance to redefine user experiences with their content and to reset the rules for monetizing it as well, but current uncertainty as to how it will evolve means it’s time for experimentation,” saysNed May, director and lead analyst, Outsell. “That means content providers will also need patience as the landscape unfolds.”

Outsell’s “Device Wars” report is based on a February 2010 survey of more than 800 consumers on their use of smartphones, tablets, and e-...

ShaggyMac is offering a new cleaning kit for the iPad that includes a bottle of Aerospace grade cleaning solution and a dense microfiber cleaning cloth dubbed “the missing cloth.”

The iPad Cleaning Cloth (http://www.shaggymac.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&produ... ) is tailored to the same size of the iPad screen, which may lead to other creative uses to help protect the iPad during transport or storage, according to the folks at ShaggyMac. Even with an oleophobic coating, the iPad screen is easily smudged with oils, dirt & grime.

The iPad Cleaning kit is available for US$12.95. The iPad Cleaning Cloth is also available as a standalone product (...

Reggie Ashworth has updated AppDelete (http://reggie.ashworth.googlepages.com/appdelete), an application deleting app for Mac OS X, to version 3.1. It's a maintenance update that tweaks version 3.0.

Via drag 'n drop, AppDelete will delete any chosen app with all of its associated items that belong to that application. You'll no longer have to hunt through their system to find and delete these items manually.

You can drag any item that can be uninstalled onto AppDelete: applications, widgets, preference panes, plug-ins, screensavers, etc. You can also activate AppDelete in many ways: dragging items onto main window, onto dock icon, selecting in menu, right-clicking using AppDelete workflow, and throwing items in the trash. When the preview screen appears you can uncheck any items you would like to exclude. You also have several choices: delete the...

New data from Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) says the iPad will "energize" the tablet computer market over the next four years.

The research group says the tablet is entering a crowded market of mobile devices, but it has the opportunity to carve out a portion of the fast growing mobile electronics market segment for those that can deliver a complete solution that includes the device, content, applications, and wireless services that offer a unique usage model to users at an attractive price. The debut of the iPad promises significant opportunities well beyond just Apple, says Research and Markets.

The iPad promises to energize the emerging tablet computer segment, creating a potential semiconductor opportunity of over US$4.1 billion in 2014. Other component vendors will capitalize on the new opportunity for batteries and displays, as well. Tablets have...

On this week's "Tech Night Owl,"Gene Steinberg, the Owl himself, and guests look at -- you guessed it -- the iPad. Oh yes, and the upcoming Office 2011 for the Mac.

First off, Kyle Wiens, from iFixit, takes the iPad apart in a virtual fashion, describing what makes it tick and how well it works after it’s all put back together. And in a change of pace, Microsoft’s Amanda Lefebvre reveals the inside details of the forthcoming Office 2011 for the Mac and gives you a preview of the new Microsoft Messenger for the Mac, which includes support for audio and video recording.

You can tune into the live broadcast stream Thursday nights from 6-8 Pacific, 9-11 Eastern from http://www.technightowl.com/radio ; an archive of the show will be available for downloading and listening at your convenience within four hours after the original broadcast. You can also access our show's podcast feed,...

When Apple CEO Steve Jobs said the iPad would have an “unlimited” 3G plan at the product’s unveiling, a lot of observers were skeptical. However, 'tis true.

AT&T's Mark Siegel told Gearlog (http://www.gearlog.com/2010/04/att_ipad_3g_is_truly_unlimited.php) that the iPad’s US$30-a-month unlimited 3G plan is truly unlimited.. AT&T is also offering a $15-a-month plan that's capped at 250MB.

The Wi-Fi + 3G models of iPad will be available in May in the US and selected countries for a suggested retail price of US$629 for the 16GB model, $729 for the 32GB model and $829 for the 64GB model. The iPad is sold in the US through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. International pricing and worldwide availability will be announced at a later date.

At the unveiling of iPhone OS 4, Apple debuted iAd, Apple’s new mobile advertising platform, which "combines the emotion of TV ads with the interactivity of web ads," Apple CEO Steve Jobs said.

Today, when users click on mobile ads they are almost always taken out of their app to a web browser, which loads the advertiser’s web page. Users must then navigate back to their app, and it's often difficult or impossible to return to exactly where they left. Jobs said iAd solves this problem by displaying full-screen video and interactive ad content without ever leaving the app, and letting users return to their app anytime they choose.

He added that iPhone OS 4 lets developers embed iAd opportunities within their apps, and the ads are dynamically and wirelessly delivered to the device. Apple will sell and serve the ads, and developers will receive an industry standard 60% of iAd revenue.

However, Flash ads need not apply. They must be built with HTML. To put it...

More than four billion apps have been downloaded from the Apple App Store and more than 185,000 apps are available to consumers in 90 countries, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said at a special event at its Cupertino, California headquarters.

Over 85 million iPhone and iPod touch users around the world can choose from a range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. Jobs also said that Apple has sold 50 million iPhones and 35 million iPod touches.

Emtrace Technologies, a smartphone solutions developer, has released Moxier Wallet for Mac computers. Available as a "freemium" download at http://www.moxier.com, Moxier Wallet is a password manager and personal information vault for the Mac, Windows systems, iPhones and iPod touches.

It boasts encryption technology, and automatic multi-platform synchronization capabilities. Moxier Wallet is a self-contained, master password protected software application that stores personal data in an encrypted database. No information is stored in the computer’s temporary files, and there are no confusing forms to fill out or complicated steps to follow to get started.

Consumers use one of the templates provided to fill out web log-in information or other frequently used data. Moxier Wallet includes a popup window that stays open on top of browsers or other applications so users can: copy and paste stored data to...

Softpress Systems says all new purchases of Freeway 5 Pro will include the alternative of a free copy of Easy Web Animator when purchased directly from the Softpress Store, or on a rebate basis from the Apple store.

Freeway is a web site creation tool. Easy Web Animator offers a Flash/QuickTime animator for creating banner ads, animated introductions, photo galleries and other visually rich interactive content.

New purchasers of Freeway Pro can choose from bundles including a free copy of either Easy Web Animator, Intaglio or PDFpen at US$249. Freeway 5 Pro and Freeway 5 Express are available for purchase and immediate electronic delivery directly from the Softpress Store. Existing Freeway users can purchase Easy Web Animator for t $25. For more pricing details (including student, senior and non-profit discounts) go to http...