Biz Break: Reviews mixed on Kindle Fire, but pain still seen for Apple

Today: Amazon begins shipping the Kindle fire one day earlier than planned, as reviewers generally agree device is worth the low price. also: Another analyst jumps on Apple (AAPL), sees lessening demand for iPad, and stock fall across the board. Amazon’s low-price tablet hits market, reviews mixed The Kindle fire tablet began making its way …

iOS development is a DIY skill that’s in big demand

And there’s good news for programmers without such skills: You can teach yourself how to develop iPhone apps, thanks to the extensive amount of free information that Apple provides to developers on its website. “The type of talent that we are constantly looking to attract is the iOS developer,” says Scott Michaels, vice president of …

Sprint files lawsuit to block proposed AT&T and T-Mobile USA transaction – MacDailyNews – Welcome Home

Sprint Nextel today brought suit against AT&T, inc., AT&T Mobility, Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile seeking to block the proposed acquisition as a violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in the District of Columbia as a related case to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) suit against the …

The latest from the iPhone 5 rumour mill – iPod/iPhone – Macworld UK

As Hurricane Irene closes in on the East Coast, iOSsphere rumors of iPhone 5 ticked up slightly to Category 2. Fueled by hot air, rumors broke out about iPhone 5 sales starting in October, a new battery design and audio jack flex cable, new carriers, Steve Jobs’ cunning PR plot, and much less. You read …