The most significant Apple news of the last week, in our opinion, was the US Department of Justice's antitrust suit against Apple and e-book publishers. But that wasn't the most popular bit of news: we also compared the Kindle's e-ink screen against the iPad's retina display, discussed AT&T's new iPhone unlock procedures, and, of course, addressed the many ways in which Mac users can detect and remove a Flashback malware infection. Read on for the roundup!
How to check for—and get rid of—a Mac Flashback infection: The Mac Flashback trojan is certainly making headlines, and it could even be making the rounds on your own computer. There are ways to check if you have it, though, and we have a few other tips for protecting yourself.
E-reader wars: does the iPad's retina display measure up to e-ink?: Does the new "retina" display make the iPad the new must-have e-reader over e-ink solutions?
Half-million Mac infection estimate backed by new analysis: Researchers from Kaspersky Lab supplied more evidence that there are more than 500,000 Macs infected by the Flashback malware. If correct, that would represent more than 1 percent of Macs out there.
Checking for Mac Flashback infestation? There's an app for that: Worried about instructing your friends and family on how to check for a Flashback infection on their Macs by using the Terminal? Now there's an easy-to-use tool to simplify the process.
Next-gen iPhone, iPod touch may include an A5X "variant," but why?: Apple is purportedly experimenting with a variation of the A5X processor—currently in the third-generation iPad—for an iPhone refresh later this year. But does it make sense?
No human interaction required: AT&T iPhone unlock can be done via iTunes (Updated): AT&T has now begun allowing qualified customers to unlock their iPhones, and you probably won't have to go into a store or call customer service.
Virtual Microsoft Office for iPad: A bit blurry, but free, and legal: CloudOn provides a virtual, cloud-hosted copy of Microsoft Office for the iPad. At least for the moment, it's completely free.
AT&T to set (some) iPhones free beginning April 8: Certain AT&T customers will be able to have their iPhones unlocked by the carrier beginning Sunday, April 8. GSM freedom!
Apple to release Flashback removal software, working to take down botnet: Apple has now publicly acknowledged the Flashback trojan and says it's developing software that will make it easy for Mac users to detect and remove it. The company also says it's working with ISPs to take down the Flashback command and control servers.
Apple patent could lead to face-based user switching in iOS and beyond: It's time Apple addressed the fact that iOS devices, including iPads, are often shared among family, friends, and coworkers, and a recent patent application shows that Apple is at least thinking about it.
DoJ files antitrust suit against Apple, publishers over e-book prices (Updated): The US Department of Justice has moved forward with its plans to sue Apple and several e-book publishers for allegedly colluding to fix e-book prices.
We hope you have a great weekend, everyone!
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