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3G Speed. Worldwide.
3G technology gives iPhone fast access to the Internet and email over cellular networks around the world. iPhone 3G also makes it possible to do more in more places: Surf the web, download email, get directions, and watch video — even while you’re on a call.
How it works.
iPhone 3G uses a technology protocol called HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) to download data fast over UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) networks. Email attachments and web pages load twice as fast on 3G networks as on 2G EDGE networks. And since iPhone 3G seamlessly switches between EDGE, faster 3G, and even faster Wi-Fi, you always get the best speeds possible.
Go anywhere.
iPhone 3G meets worldwide standards for cellular communications, so you can make calls and surf the web from practically anywhere on the planet. And if you’re in an area without a 3G network, iPhone connects you via GSM for calls and EDGE for data.
Talk and browse. At the same time.
iPhone already gives you mobile multitasking. But 3G technology lets you multitask in more places — without connecting via Wi-Fi. Since 3G networks enable simultaneous data and voice, you can talk on the phone while surfing the web, checking email, or using Maps. All from your 3G cellular network.
More wireless. Less space.
iPhone 3G delivers UMTS, HSDPA, GSM, Wi-Fi, EDGE, GPS, and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR in one compact device — using only two antennas. Clever iPhone engineering integrates those antennas into a few unexpected places: the metal ring around the camera, the audio jack, the metal screen bezel, and the iPhone circuitry itself. And intelligent iPhone power management technology gives you up to 5 hours of talk time over 3G networks. That’s some of the best in the business.
Multi-Touch Control
With its large Multi-Touch display and innovative software, iPhone lets you control everything using only your fingers. Type using the predictive keyboard, glide through albums with Cover Flow, scroll through photos with a flick, or zoom in and out on a section of a web page — all courtesy of Multi-Touch.
How it works.
The Multi-Touch display layers a protective shield over a capacitive panel that senses your touch using electrical fields. It then transmits that information to the LCD screen below it. And the iPhone software enables the flick, tap, and pinch.
GPS and Beyond
GPS technology and iPhone software come together to create a new dimension in mobile phone mapping. Get a fast fix on your location. Track your progress as you go. Use applications that take advantage of GPS navigation features. All from iPhone 3G.
How it works.
GPS (Global Positioning System) technology uses information from earth-orbiting satellites to find locations. A receiver estimates the distance to GPS satellites based on the time it takes for signals to reach it, then uses that information to identify its location. But the A-GPS (Assisted GPS) solution on iPhone 3G goes a step further, using a unique approach to find the closest satellites and more quickly identify your position. That gives you a faster fix on your location than with regular GPS.
Get the signal.
In addition to A-GPS, iPhone 3G uses signals from GPS satellites, Wi-Fi hot spots, and cellular towers to get the most accurate location fast. If GPS is available, iPhone displays a blue GPS indicator. But if you’re inside — without a clear line of sight to a GPS satellite — iPhone finds you via Wi-Fi. If you’re not in range of a Wi-Fi hot spot, iPhone finds you using cellular towers. And the size of a location circle tells you how accurately iPhone is able to calculate that location: The smaller the circle, the more accurate the location.
Stay on track.
Maps on iPhone 3G use GPS to help you get from point A to point B. Find a location, get directions, and, if you like, follow your progress along a highlighted route with live GPS tracking.
Get apps that map.
iPhone 3G provides GPS-powered location feeds to built-in applications as well as to applications available on the App Store. Take a photo with the camera, for example, and iPhone can geotag it with GPS location information. That way, when you share photos online, friends and family can see where every snapshot was taken. And you can shop the App Store for GPS-enabled applications such as mobile friend finders or interactive city guides.
Save power.
GPS on iPhone is active only when you need it. iPhone powers the GPS unit on and off quickly and automatically, so it won’t adversely affect battery life.
Accelerometer. Made to Move.
iPhone responds to motion using a built-in accelerometer. When you rotate iPhone from portrait to landscape, the accelerometer detects the movement and changes the display accordingly. So you immediately see the entire width of a web page, view a photo in its proper aspect ratio, or control a game using only your movements.
How it works.
The accelerometer inside iPhone uses three elements: a silicon mass, a set of silicon springs, and an electrical current. The silicon springs measure the position of the silicon mass using the electrical current. Rotating iPhone causes a fluctuation in the electrical current passing through the silicon springs. The accelerometer registers these fluctuations and tells iPhone to adjust the display accordingly. |
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| App Store Pick of the Week: Whole Foods Market Recipes |
| | If you’d like to try something both delicious and healthy this holiday weekend, think about serving your guests Barbecue Glazed Alaska Salmon with Tomatillo Salsa Verde. That’s just one of the many tempting meals you can find in Whole Foods Market Recipes, a new, free app available on the App Store. The app, which requires iPhone OS 3.0, provides ingredients, directions, a store locator, and other handy features.
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| | 7/01/2009 4:24 PM (2d 4h 52m ago) |
| Best Buy-sponsored survey shows that Americans want smartphones even though they don't understand them |
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Do you understand your smartphone... really understand it? Know its moods, its wants, its desires? A survey hosted by Best Buy Mobile shows that half of people don't, with 47 percent saying the things confuse the heck out of them, while 60 percent of those aged 35 - 49 feel that people with smartphones spend too much time working and not enough time playing Wii Sports Bowling. Those feelings of confusion and ire doesn't stop a "sizable segment" of the rest of the 1,000 people surveyed from wanting a handset with brains, with most desiring access to the sort of apps you can't get on dumbphones, and 14 percent of women saying that playing games was "very important" -- only nine percent of men said the same. Sadly, there was no figure indicating how many people enjoy paying too much for text messages and signing their lives away on lengthy contracts.Filed under: CellphonesBest Buy-sponsored survey shows that Americans want smartphones even though they don't understand them originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 7/01/2009 4:23 PM (2d 4h 53m ago) |
| Video: iPhone copy and paste is a 'pretty incredible thing'... for 1999 |
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Look Apple, your copy and paste feature is pretty intuitive and all but let's face it, you're late to the party. About two full software revisions late we'd say. And listing it as one of the "pretty incredible things" in your latest ad about the iPhone 3G S iPhone 3GS is kind of silly since it's available on your previous models too. Maybe you're just being ironic?Filed under: CellphonesVideo: iPhone copy and paste is a 'pretty incredible thing'... for 1999 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 7/01/2009 4:22 PM (2d 4h 53m ago) |
| Is this what's in the next iPhone update? |
| | Filed under: iPhone, SDK, iPod touchThe iPhone Blog is reporting what's purported to be in the next, and hopefully imminent iPhone update to version 3.1. As we've reported, developers were seeded with the beta Tuesday.Here's the list:
Voice Control now works over Bluetooth
Updated AT&T profile to 4.2 (MMS is now enabled)
Improvements to OpenGL and Quartz.
iPhone vibrates when moving icons
Non-destructive video editing means trimming a clip no longer saves over the original video but gives you the option to "Save as copy..."
APIs to allow third party apps to access videos and edit them.
Updated modem firmware to 5.08.01
If true, it will put smiles on a lot of iPhone owners' faces. The omission of Bluetooth voice control seemed downright silly. Losing your original video after an edit seemed pretty counter-intuitive as well. It also appears MMS will appear in the update, but that only matters if AT&T turns it on.No firm dates for the update of course, but if the above is accurate it will be a good one.Thanks Brad for the tipTUAWIs this what's in the next iPhone update? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 7/01/2009 4:19 PM (2d 4h 56m ago) |
| Apple blows past other hardware web sites in May |
| | Filed under: Apple Corporate, Internet, Surveys and PollsWow. It isn't even close. Apple blew by HP, Dell and even MagicJack (!) with the most visits to a website in May. According to the people who compile such statistics at Nielsen, Apple drew 55.7 million unique viewers, more than double what next ranked HP did. Much of that may have been driven by anticipation of the new iPhone. Here's the chart.
Also interesting is that Nielsen computes the average visitor stayed on the Apple site an average of 1 hour and 14 minutes. That's a lot of reading and watching demo videos.Nielsen also took a look at blog mentions of the iPhone in early June, and the numbers are pretty striking there too. You can see the peak as the release date approached, with another peak on release day June 19.
They say if people are talking about you it's a good thing. By that measure things are really great at Apple.
TUAWApple blows past other hardware web sites in May originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 7/01/2009 1:16 AM (2d 20h ago) |
| Apple releases 3.1 beta for iPhone SDK |
| | Filed under: iPod Family, Developer, iPhone, SDKApple has released a 3.1 beta for the iPhone SDK. Both the SDK beta and firmware are available for testing and development to paid members of the iPhone developer program. As pre-release software, any details about this new release remain under NDA. A pre-installation advisory and beta release notes are available as per Apple's usual release strategy. As before, you cannot use the 3.1 SDK to create applications for submitting to the App Store, so if you plan to download it be prepared to create a separate installation directory.The new release comes just on the heels of the public 3.0 firmware. Its full-dot-number indicates that it contains more than just minor bug fixes (a relatively minor revision would probably be listed as 3.0.1).Thanks to everyone who sent this in.TUAWApple releases 3.1 beta for iPhone SDK originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 7/01/2009 1:15 AM (2d 20h ago) |
| iPhone OS 3.1 beta now available for developer community |
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Your fancy new iPhone OS 3.0 starting to look a bit long in the tooth? Heads up, Apple's now sending out the beta OS 3.1 and its SDK to the developer community to finagle with. We're still looking to see what's been changed here, so for now, if you're someone who needs the Latest and Greatest and happens to have the right access, download away![Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]Filed under: CellphonesiPhone OS 3.1 beta now available for developer community originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/30/2009 11:57 PM (2d 21h 19m ago) |
| Apple Confirms: Steve Jobs Back at Work |
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Bloomberg has received confirmation from Apple that Steve Jobs has returned to work at Apple following his liver transplant, currently working part-time at the company's headquarters in Cupertino and part-time from home. Jobs reportedly returned to ...
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| | 6/29/2009 5:55 PM (4d 3h 20m ago) |
| YouTube mobile uploads increased dramatically since iPhone 3GS |
| | Filed under: iPhoneWhen the video recording capabilities of the iPhone 3GS were announced, I really looked forward to using the direct YouTube uploads to share things that no one else cared about, like my dog or my nephew. It seems like many other 3GS owners had similar ideas. The YouTube blog is reporting that since the 3GS was released last friday, uploads have increased from mobile devices by 400% per day. They even list some of the many videos that have been uploaded since the 3GS release that range from boring to annoying. I know that these mobile uploads of videos have a pretty limited audience, and most people watching them will wonder why they were ever uploaded in the first place. However, it does make sharing special (or mundane) moments with family and friends much easier, and I for one am happy to have the option. [via MacRumors]TUAWYouTube mobile uploads increased dramatically since iPhone 3GS originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/29/2009 5:49 PM (4d 3h 26m ago) |
| iPhone icons all over the place in version 3.0 |
| | Filed under: iPhone, iPod touchBut not the right place, and that's the problem. Apple support boards are seeing increasing message traffic about icons that vanish, or attach themselves to the wrong app. This seems a problem with iPhone 3.0. Older versions seem unaffected.I saw this myself yesterday. My AT&T Navigator app which I am testing for a forthcoming review, somehow acquired my Reuters News icon.I deleted the AT&T app and re-downloaded it, but that didn't help. I reset the phone and that didn't help either. Finally I did a sync with all the apps turned off in the iPhone apps tab, then did another sync with my apps on. That restored the proper icon, but some of my apps acted like they had been downloaded for the first time and I had to set them up again.This is clearly a real bug that Apple will have to address. There are some other solutions floating around on the Apple message boards, such as deleting the app, downloading it again, and restarting the phone. If you have the problem, I'd suggest you try the easiest solutions first. Some other users are seeing icons turn white, while other app icons simply disappear. One developer said this was a common issue before the final release of the 3.0 software, and he was surprised to see it now.Let us know if you've got this affliction and what you did to fix it, and be sure to let Apple know.Thanks to Steve for the tip.Gallery: Mixed up icons on iPhone OS 3.0TUAWiPhone icons all over the place in version 3.0 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/29/2009 5:48 PM (4d 3h 27m ago) |
| Apple supporting universal European handset chargers |
| | Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, iPhoneLast week I ordered my iPhone 3GS from the AT&T Store (no Apple Stores out here in the boonies). Five days later it was ready to be picked up and I drove out to the mall to get it.While the AT&T employee activated it and performed the soul-stealing voodoo that accompanies a new sale, a woman at the next counter was exchanging her own AT&T phone (not an iPhone). I only heard a part of her conversation, but it went something like this:"Can I use my old adapter with this one?""No, m'am. You'll have to buy a new one.""What about my car charger?""No, that will need to be replaced, too.""Ugh. OK. I'll just throw them away."What a nuisance. She's got to spend extra money and those plastic and electronic doodads will occupy the bottom of a landfill until The End Of Days. The problem is even worse in the Europen Union. Fortunately, a group of manufacturers, including Apple, is working to change that. Apple, Nokia and Research in Motion have agreed to support a European Union-backed initiative to standardize these devices across the EU. It's a good idea that would benefit consumers and the environment. The agreement is limited to smartphones for now, but if all goes well, will be expanded in 2012. Good luck to everyone involved.TUAWApple supporting universal European handset chargers originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/29/2009 5:42 PM (4d 3h 34m ago) |
| White iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats, turns a browner shade of white |
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Right after its launch, we noted the sundry problems reported by new iPhone 3GS owners, but this is the first time we've heard tell of this specific one... and it seems like a doozy. It's unclear exactly what caused this, but what is apparent is an unattractive, brownish / pinkish discoloration on the above handset. The user claims it was caused by overheating during a period of using the GPS and 3G of the phone. Either way, it looks pretty crummy now, doesn't it? What about the rest of you with new, white iPhones? Anything to report? One more shot of this looker after the break.Continue reading White iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats, turns a browner shade of whiteFiled under: CellphonesWhite iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats, turns a browner shade of white originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/29/2009 5:41 PM (4d 3h 35m ago) |
| Nokia, Apple, RIM and others agree on micro-USB phone charger standard for Europe |
| | While the free-market works pretty well when, uh, left alone to be free, sometimes it needs a push from a visible hand. Case in point, phone chargers; at the moment some 30 different types of chargers are used with handsets throughout Europe. Today, the European Commission received industry backing of its phone charger standard that relies on a micro-USB socket. The standard is now backed by all the majors (representing 90% of the European mobile market) including Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Apple, LG, NEC, Qualcomm, Research in Motion, Samsung and Texas Instruments with compatible devices starting to appear in Europe next year. Or course, the micro-USB charger standard already has the blessings of CTIA, OMTP, and GSM Association which implies a broader adoption beyond Europe, someday. One charger for any mobile phone... where's the catch?Filed under: CellphonesNokia, Apple, RIM and others agree on micro-USB phone charger standard for Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/29/2009 5:28 PM (4d 3h 47m ago) |
| Apple's new online tool lets you check iPhone 3GS availability from the comfort of your own home |
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If you're one of the hapless folks out there still having trouble tracking down a new iPhone 3GS, Apple is making things a little bit easier on you with an online tool to check up on stock at Apple retail stores. There's a full breakdown of color and capacity, which might seem like overkill to some, but given the fact that stores with stock in all four current models are a bit of an exception (outside of NYC, anyways), we'd have to say that this is just the sort of overkill we need.[Via iLounge]Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsApple's new online tool lets you check iPhone 3GS availability from the comfort of your own home originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/29/2009 5:25 PM (4d 3h 50m ago) |
| AT&T's 3G upgrades to improve iPhone service |
| | AT&T is upgrading its network and using 850MHz spectrum to beef up its 3G wireless network, which should help alleviate dropped calls and slow network connections for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S users.
Apple said this week that it sold more than a million of the iPhone 3G S model worldwide this past weekend ... Originally posted at News - Wireless |
| | 6/24/2009 6:43 PM (9d 2h 32m ago) |
| Finding iPhone OS 3.0's small changes |
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Though everyone knows the iPhone OS 3.0 brought welcome and long-awaited changes like multimedia messaging; a landscape keyboard; and cut, copy, and paste, there are a host of other tweaks from the software update that Apple has not publicized. According to Apple, the update offers 100 additions to the iPhone, but we covered just a handful in our iPhone 3GS review.
What other features are new? Well, a week after Apple released the update to the world we have a better idea. We've done our own exploring, but last week we also asked for your help in finding the update's hidden treasures. Thankfully, you responded in force, so we're glad to offer you this list. It's still not complete, so we'll be adding more as we (and you) find them. (Note: I've only included features not listed in the review.) Also, Apple has posted a handy chart detailing which OS 3.0 features are available on the iPhone Classic and iPhone 3G.
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| | 6/24/2009 6:42 PM (9d 2h 33m ago) |
| HTC Hero running Android and Sense UI leaks from HTC's own website (updated, official, video) |
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var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/Official_HTC_Hero_runs_Android_with_new_Sense_interface'; As we prepare for HTC's official launch event today, we're starting to see some details appear on HTC's own website of the much rumored Hero. Through some URL trickery, we've managed to unearth several details that confirm the previous rumors. Hero includes the new HTC Sense widget-based interface that puts at-a-glance info right up front on the home screen where it belongs. A new Scenes profile feature lets you transform your phones focus from business to weekend mode. Viewing your contacts shows the usual data in addition to the interactions you've had through social networking status updates and photos from the likes of Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, and Twitter. A dedicated search button searches the phone as well as services like Twitter. In fact, like Palm's Pre, the HTC Hero seems ready to fully integrate your local data with all your subscribed social media sites. The biggest deal here, however, might just be that HTC is touting this as the first Android device to support Flash out of the box.Inside you'll find Qualcomm's MSM7200A proc running Android at 528MHz, 512MB/288MB ROM/RAM, 3.2-inch TFT-LCD with 320 x 480 pixel rez, 900/2100MHz HSPA and Quad-band GSM, trackball, GPS, 802.11b/g WiFi, 3.5mm audio jack, G-sensor, compass, and 5 megapixel auto-focus cam with microSD expansion. It's all there baby. The White version of the device has an industry-first Teflon coating (right, just like your pans) to keep things clean and grime free. Multi-touch and anti-fingerprint coating too. Hero arrives in Europe in July with T-Mobile and Orange, Asia later in the summer, and North America even later in 2009. Stay tuned for a full hands-on, but for now, enjoy the press shots in the gallery below and the new video after the break!Other HTC Hero coverageRead - Adobe demos Flash on the HeroRead - Hero hands-on and impressionsRead - Product pageRead - Official PRGallery:... |
| | 6/24/2009 6:20 PM (9d 2h 56m ago) |
| iPhone 3G S is crazy fast at 3D compared to iPhone 3G |
| | Filed under: iPhoneThey didn't just slap an S on the back and call it a day, you know. Apple has improved the 3D performance on the 3G S by including a more powerful graphics processor. According to John Casasanta, the speed increase is up to four times that of the 3G. But don't take his word or these OpenGL ES speed tests as proof -- check out the video and see for yourself.On a related note, we hear that Apple has done "even more" than we can publicly disclose around speed improvements on the device. That could mean there are further software updates that may make the 3G S even faster. That's the kind of thing Apple loves to do, isn't it? Just look at the Snow Leopard marketing around it being lighter and more efficient. I've usually had (often temporary) system speed increases with updates as well, so here's hoping there's some unused horsepower under the hood just waiting to be unleashed.TUAWiPhone 3G S is crazy fast at 3D compared to iPhone 3G originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/24/2009 6:18 PM (9d 2h 58m ago) |
| iPhone dominates Boingo airport access study |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPhone, iPod touchIt's hard to believe that we're approaching the two-year anniversary of the original iPhone. I don't think it is hyperbole to say that the iPhone has completely transformed the mobile computing space. This is especially clear when evaluating mobile Wi-Fi usage data.Today, Boingo Wireless released a data snapshot of mobile device access on its airport network of Wi-Fi hotspots. According to Boingo, airports are the number one venue for Wi-Fi access worldwide, so they make for a good data point when evaluating Wi-Fi usage.For the past 24-months, Boingo has tracked its airport Wi-Fi data and the increase in mobile device uptake is astonishing. It's also driven almost entirely by the iPhone and the iPod touch.Since May 2007, mobile device usage has gone from accounting for 0.1% of Boingo's airport Wi-Fi connections to 26.1%. In two years, the smartphone has gone from a non-entity to accounting for 1/4 of all of Boingo's connections.Boingo has also tracked what type of devices associate with Boingo operated airport Wi-Fi hotspots. In 2007, the first year the iPhone was available, the iPhone only accounted for 1% of all mobile devices. Windows CE (Windows Mobile), was the leader in 2007, with 66% of mobile device connections. In 2008, the iPhone accounted for 51.7% of all mobile devices, with the iPod touch coming in second with 42.4%. For the first five months of 2009, the iPhone has taken an astounding 89.2% of all mobile devices accessing Boingo's airport hotspots. The iPod touch has dipped to 4.7%. I talked to Jeremy Pepper from Boingo PR and he said that they think the drop in the price of the iPhone is the reason iPod touch access figures have dipped, with the iPhone taking its place.Although these figures are only from one Wi-Fi access source, the number of users that access Wi-Fi at the airport provides what I consider a good sample for data collection. In two years, not only has the mobile access space increased... |
| | 6/24/2009 6:17 PM (9d 2h 59m ago) |
| Turn by Turn navigation in the App Store -- from AT&T |
| | Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touchThe company that iPhone users either love or hate has just surprised everyone with a turn by turn navigation solution now available at the app store. While app is free, to use it you'll have to pay AT&T US$9.99 a month, which is charged to your monthly bill.
AT&T Navigator [App Store] is part of a partnership with TeleNav, and it gives voice directions, along with automatic rerouting and real time traffic updates.
The app will find the lowest gas prices along the way, but it doesn't integrate with your address book for entering destinations. You can enter destinations from a PC or Mac, and sync them to your iPhone.
The maps are not on your phone, so if you lose data reception, good bye navigation.
The app requires an iPhone running OS 3.0. AT&T offers this service on some of their other smartphones, so I guess it wasn't a surprise to see it on Apple devices. This will be good for competition, as we await the announced product from TomTom and others who are keen to profit from the demand for navigation services.
If any of our readers try this app, we'd be interested in your thoughts.TUAWTurn by Turn navigation in the App Store -- from AT&T originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/24/2009 6:15 PM (9d 3h ago) |
| Methodist University Hospital confirms Steve's liver transplant |
| | Filed under: Steve JobsLate last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Steve Jobs had a liver transplant in April. As of this morning, however, we still hadn't received confirmation from either Apple or any of the hospitals at which the procedure might have been performed. That's changed. Earlier today, Methodist University Hospital in Memphis released a statement confirming the surgery, with Steve's permission: "I am pleased to confirm today, with the patient's permission, that Steve Jobs received a liver transplant at Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute in partnership with the University of Tennessee in Memphis ... Our one-year patient and graft survival rates are among the best in the nation and were a dominant reason in Mr. Jobs's choice of transplant centers." James D. Eason, M.D., Program Director at Methodist University Hospital's Transplant Institute, composed the statement and explained that Steve went through the typical transplant eligibility process; in order to receive a donor liver, he had to be the sickest person on the list when the matching organ became available. This statement stands in contrast to the theories considered in today's New York Times piece about Steve's surgery, which noted that past preferential treatment for celebrities and wealthy patients has largely been ended but there are still ways in which someone with Jobs's resources could try to game the system. The Memphis transplant center has one of the shortest waiting periods in the US for liver patients. Let us extend a "Well done" to the medical team and "Speedy recovery" to Steve.TUAWMethodist University Hospital confirms Steve's liver transplant originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/24/2009 6:14 PM (9d 3h 1m ago) |
| Damage control: AT&T denies $55 tethering charge rumor |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Rumors, Wireless, iPhone
While it was rumored that AT&T would charge an additional $55 to enable U.S. customers to use internet tethering on the iPhone, the company has scrambled to deny that claim by posting an update on its Facebook page:
"There are a lot of reports out there, but wanted you guys to know that rumors of $55 tethering plan on top of an unlimited data plan are false. We'll have more news to share when the iPhone tethering option is closer to launch."
I'm guessing one of two things has happened.
1. The $55 tethering option price that leaked was real, and AT&T is now in damage control mode. Perhaps realizing that they're overdosing on bad press already, they might be considering following in the footsteps of other telcos and let people tether the iPhone for free, or at least at a far more reasonable price.
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2. AT&T is doing the typical corporate PR thing, and by telling us that tethering won't cost $55, they'll expect their customers to be grateful when it actually costs "only" $35 instead.
I'm not a betting man -- when I visit Vegas, I go to visit family and for the cheap drinks -- but if I was, I wouldn't lay down any money on option 1.
[Via Macworld]TUAWDamage control: AT&T denies $55 tethering charge rumor originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/22/2009 8:40 PM (11d 36m ago) |
| WSJ: Jobs had liver transplant, on schedule to return to work in June |
| | Filed under: Apple Corporate, AppleThe Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs had a liver transplant two months ago in Tennessee, but is still expected to return to work by the end of the month. Jobs, who went on a medical leave from Apple in January, has had continuing medical issues related to a bout with pancreatic cancer. The type of pancreatic cancer that Jobs has will often metastasize in other organs, particularly the liver. According to the WSJ article, it is expected that Jobs will work part-time upon his return to the company in order to speed his recovery. The 54 year-old Jobs missed the Apple shareholder meeting in February, and hasn't been flying in his corporate jet (one of the perks he receives along with his US$1 annual compensation) as much as he had in the past. The TUAW staff, along with many of our readers, is looking forward to the return of the Steve Jobs to the company he helped to create.TUAWWSJ: Jobs had liver transplant, on schedule to return to work in June originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/22/2009 8:39 PM (11d 37m ago) |
| Estimates of 500K iPhone 3G S weekend sales too low by half |
| | Filed under: Apple Corporate, Apple Financial, iPhoneIt's a good thing Gene Munster shaded his anticipatory numbers a bit over the weekend, otherwise he'd be in the market for a new crystal ball. As mentioned yesterday, the signs were pointing to a bigger opening weekend for the latest handset from Apple, and the results did not disappoint: in a company press release this morning, Apple announced sales of 'over a million' iPhone 3G S units through Sunday 6/21. Also noted in the brief release were the six million downloads of the iPhone 3.0 software update; no details on the number of iPod touch users who have also updated.
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In addition to the raw number -- impressive enough -- there are two other tidbits in this release that bear mentioning. One, it's got a quote from Steve Jobs; this reinforces the notion that El Jefe Esteban is on his way back to the iCEO seat on a more active basis, as reported in the Wall Street Journal on Friday. Two, it looks like bloggers and journalists aren't the only ones having a problem with the odd spacing on Apple's latest product name; the press release repeatedly refers to the new phone as the "iPhone 3GS." We feel your pain.[via AllThingsD]TUAWEstimates of 500K iPhone 3G S weekend sales too low by half originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/22/2009 8:37 PM (11d 39m ago) |
| Notes in iPhone OS 3.0: getting rid of that syncing feeling |
| | Filed under: How-tos, Troubleshooting, iPhone, iPod touchWhen I heard that OS 3.0 was going to enable syncing of notes between the iPhone and the Mac, I was overjoyed. I use the notes app on my iPhone all the time for everything: reminders, grocery lists, and figuring out the monthly budget while I'm away from home. Having those notes sync back and forth with the Mac was something I very much looked forward to, because it made the notes app far more useful.The first few times I synced notes between my iPhone and Mac, however, I'd get a message like this one:
Since I don't have many notes on my iPhone to begin with, this alert would come up every time I changed, deleted, or added a note on the iPhone. This would also hold up completing the iPhone's sync with my Mac until I confirmed that syncing notes was okay.After a few days of this, it was starting to get irritating. I racked my brain trying to figure out how to stop it.Then I remembered: iSync is still its own program (though one largely restricted to the background these days), so there ought to be a preference in it to stop this behavior.And there was. In iSync's preferences, you can set the threshold for the alert message that appears on syncing with your iPhone:
You can disable the alert entirely, or you can set it to go off if 50%, 25%, 5%, or any data on your Mac will be modified by syncing with the iPhone.I'm not sure if this was set to 5% by default, or if years ago I'd set it that low out of paranoia and just forgot about it. Now I have it set at 50%, and the irritating alerts have gone away.TUAWNotes in iPhone OS 3.0: getting rid of that syncing feeling originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/22/2009 8:37 PM (11d 39m ago) |
| iPhone 3G S and Pre head-to-head benchmarks: iPhone wins |
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Now that we know the iPhone 3G S and the Palm Pre share extremely similar 65nm ARM Cortex A8-based internals, it's time to break out the stopwatches and see how these blood brothers stack up. Anandtech has the first head-to-head tests we've seen, and it seems like the 3G S has the slight edge, loading a series of web pages 11 percent faster and a whopping 54 percent faster than the iPhone 3G. Not too shabby, but not exactly a thorough drubbing either -- especially when you consider webOS is still 1.0 and there's likely some optimizations to come. Full results at the read link.Update: Anandtech had some uncharacteristically bad math going on -- the 3G S is actually 21 percent faster than the Pre, which is quite notable considering the similar hardware and WebKit-based browsers.Filed under: CellphonesiPhone 3G S and Pre head-to-head benchmarks: iPhone wins originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/22/2009 8:34 PM (11d 41m ago) |
| T-Mobile myTouch 3G announced, starts shipping late July |
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The good news is that T-Mobile USA has finally gotten around to announce its second Android handset, the myTouch 3G; the bad news, though, is that you can't have it just yet. The carrier-customized version of the HTC Magic that has already shipped in parts of Europe, Asia, and Canada features a 3.2-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen, AWS 3G for use on T-Mobile's high-speed network paired with quadband EDGE for global roaming, WiFi, a 3.2 megapixel camera, Exchange support, and -- of course -- Android 1.5 with all the virtual keyboardin' you can handle. Better than the G1? Other than the larger internal memory common to all Magics, that's strictly a matter of personal taste -- but don't worry, you'll have a while to sort it out, because T-Mobile won't even start taking preorders from current customers until July 8 for $199.99 on a two-year contract. Those orders will start shipping in late July, with full national availability following on in early August in your choice of black, white, or "merlot."
Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsT-Mobile myTouch 3G announced, starts shipping late July originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/22/2009 8:33 PM (11d 42m ago) |
| Apple iPhone 3G S trouble roundup |
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As we said following the Pre launch, no new gadget is immune to growing pains -- especially when it's tied to a manufacturing and distribution campaign on the scale of the iPhone 3G S. Statistically, it's just not possible to walk away from an opening weekend without a few hiccups when you're pushing this many units of anything; the best manufacturers can realistically hope for is to keep problems minor, respond to issues quickly, and spin the crap out of anything that comes up.To that end, here's what we're tracking on the 3G S from the first three full days of sales:
Apple is awarding $30 iTunes store credits to individuals affected by lengthy activation times on their new phones. Regular activations shouldn't take more than an hour or two (ours were basically instantaneous) and ports from other carriers should take a maximum of 48 hours, but some unlucky individuals are still waiting to come online. We probably would've destroyed the phone with a hammer or a direct impact with a wall by now, so our respect goes out to those of you who are still waiting and haven't destroyed anything of value.
It seems that some users are getting the error message pictured above when attempting to hack tethering support onto their AT&T iPhones using mobile config files available online, though repeatedly deleting and re-adding the configuration seems to help in some cases. Of course, AT&T isn't supporting tethering on the phone at this point anyway, so we wouldn't expect a shoulder to cry on if you call in to customer service with this one.
Boy Genius Report is reporting that sounds played by the phone are immediately followed by some sort of extremely high-frequency tone -- the kind little kids and the next door neighbor's dogs hear, but you may not.
Anything else going on out there in the field? Perhaps more importantly, anyone being driven batty by shrieking blasts of ultrasound they couldn't identify?[Thanks to everyone who sent these in]Filed under:... |
| | 6/22/2009 8:32 PM (11d 43m ago) |
| Apple moves one million iPhone 3G S units in a weekend -- just in time for Steve's return |
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Worried that Apple might not be doing so well? Concerned the company will have to start breaking open the collective piggy banks to keep the lights on? Well rest easy, friends, as the folks in Cupertino have just issued a compelling piece of PR that will surely put your mind at ease -- one stating it managed to move a million iPhone 3G S units over the weekend. That's right, in a fashion not completely dissimilar to last year's iPhone 3G launch (though with far less hiccups), bucketloads of happy buyers flooded Apple's coffers with sweet, delicious cash money for the new smartphone. The buying frenzy was apparently even exciting enough to rouse recovering CEO Steve Jobs from his convalescent state. The seemingly-now-returned honcho is quoted (for the first time in months) in the press release as saying "Customers are voting and the iPhone is winning." Winning indeed Steve... and welcome back.Filed under: CellphonesApple moves one million iPhone 3G S units in a weekend -- just in time for Steve's return originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/22/2009 8:32 PM (11d 44m ago) |
| RIM announces BlackBerry Tour 9630 for Sprint, Verizon Wireless |
| | RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630(Credit: RIM)
On Monday, Research in Motion unveiled its newest device, the RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630, a 3G-enabled world phone that will be available from Sprint and Verizon Wireless later this summer. In addition, the smartphone will be sold in Canada through Bell Mobility and Telus.
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| | 6/19/2009 6:19 PM (14d 2h 56m ago) |
| iPhone OS 3.0: What else is new? |
| | 100 new features? We're still counting.(Credit: James Martin/CNET)
When Apple first announced the iPhone OS 3.0 in March, it promised that the update would bring 100 new features. We heard the same thing last week at the WWDC 2009 keynote, but Scott Forstall, Apple's ... Originally posted at iPhone Atlas |
| | 6/19/2009 6:17 PM (14d 2h 58m ago) |
| Nokia N86 8MP and N97 launching in UK today |
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Most of us have our sights squarely fixed on the iPhone 3G S launch today, but in the UK, there are a couple of other heavyweights that are finally hitting retail: the N86 8MP and the N97. All About Symbian is covering the launch live, though it looks like there isn't much chaos and bedlam outside the Regent Street store -- maybe it has something to do with that other flagship store reflected in the window?Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsNokia N86 8MP and N97 launching in UK today originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/19/2009 6:12 PM (14d 3h 3m ago) |
| SciPhone shocker! N12 handset features 'genuine' Android OS |
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It looks we don't have ol' SciPhone to kick around anymore. Sure, we had some laughs -- mainly due to the fact that the irony-resistant handset manufacturer was ripping off an open source OS -- but now it looks like all that has changed. The SciPhone N12 (apparently) runs genuine Android, sports both quadband GSM and WCDMA (3G), and packs a 3.2-inch touchscreen, WiFi, a GPS module, CMMB TV support, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and a 624MHz Marvell processor under the hood. Listed for CNY $1,600 (roughly $234), this bad boy should be out June 25. Check out a couple more pics after the break.[Via PMP Today]
Continue reading SciPhone shocker! N12 handset features 'genuine' Android OSFiled under: CellphonesSciPhone shocker! N12 handset features 'genuine' Android OS originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/19/2009 6:12 PM (14d 3h 3m ago) |
| AT&T makes it easier for iPhone OS 3.0 users to use WiFi Hot Spots |
| | Filed under: Wireless, Odds and ends, Internet, iPhone
Among the many wonderful (and sometimes frustrating) new features of iPhone OS 3.0 was one that was announced today by AT&T. The company now supports auto-authentication for 3.0 users who are connecting to AT&T WiFi Hot Spots. While the Hot Spots are nothing new, the simple logon is a iPhone OS 3.0 feature that went live today. Any customer using a qualified iPhone data plan has unlimited access to more than 20,000 AT&T WiFi Hot Spots. Previously, using the Hot Spots required a two-step authentication process that required receiving an SMS message. Now you connect your iPhone to the network at a Hot Spot one time, and the auto-connect capability is set up for you. From then on, all you need to do is walk into the Hot Spot, and you'll be automatically logged in with a secure connection. (One-click logon capability for the AT&T wireless sites was offered for iPhone 2.x devices via Devicescape's Easy Wi-Fi app, but it has disappeared from the App Store.)This is a big step in the direction that AT&T seemed to be taking when they started boldly moving into the WiFi Hot Spot market, in terms of making sure that AT&T customers can easily and seamlessly move between AT&T's wireless network and the WiFi Hot Spots. Most iPhone users can now walk into any McDonald's, Starbucks, or Barnes & Noble location and immediately take advantage of WiFi speeds and bandwidth.For more information about the location of the Hot Spots and how to connect, visit the AT&T WiFi site here.TUAWAT&T makes it easier for iPhone OS 3.0 users to use WiFi Hot Spots originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/19/2009 6:10 PM (14d 3h 5m ago) |
| Sirius XM app now live at the app store |
| | Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touchAs expected Sirius has released the free iPhone/iPod touch app so satellite radio fans can listen wherever they go if they have an online subscription. The Sirius XM [App Store] offering is said to include 120 channels. The write up on iTunes does not mention Howard Stern, but says nothing definitive one way or the other. That's a bit ominous.The app also allows you to purchase songs you hear at the iTunes store, and has a favorite channels setting. The app runs on OS 2.2.1 but has been tested on the just released iPhone/touch 3.0.The channel selection is set up for both Sirius and XM subscribers. Sirius is offering a 7 day free trial for non-subscribers to try the service and see if they like it. This app has been expected for a long time, ever since the iPhone was first announced. A lot has changed in satellite radio since then, and it will be interesting to watch the dynamics of people getting their satellite radio with an Apple product rather than a dedicated satellite receiver.Happy listening. (Update: Readers are telling us no Howard Stern, no MLB or NFL games. Oh my.)Thanks to reader John Mackay for the tip.TUAWSirius XM app now live at the app store originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/19/2009 6:10 PM (14d 3h 6m ago) |
| iPhone 3G S Launch Day: Photos from 5th Avenue |
| | Filed under: iPhoneGood morning! All day today we'll be updating with reports from iPhone 3G S purchasers around the country, both here and on Twitter. So far the lines seem modest and activation is reportedly going smoothly. Victor notes that AT&T store lines are short where he is and if you are not the primary account holder on your cell plan, you have to go to AT&T anyway to upgrade.
Morning schedules and slow subways kept me from the 7 am store open at 5th Avenue (since Apple moved it earlier from 8 am due to AT&T opening its stores at 7), but by 7:30 the line was still active and purchasers were beginning to emerge. NYPD reports that about half the barricaded area was full at 7 am.
Gallery: iPhone 3G S launch, 5th AveTUAWiPhone 3G S Launch Day: Photos from 5th Avenue originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/19/2009 6:07 PM (14d 3h 8m ago) |
| iPhone 3G S Launch Day: More pictures from the field |
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We snuck past the line into the glass cube, and got some pictures of the well-behaved crowd downstairs in the 5th Avenue store who were buying and activating their phones (and also checking out the new MacBook Pro lineup while they were there).
Gallery: iPhone 3G S Launch 5th Avenue, set 2
Erica's in line at the Cherry Creek Mall in Colorado and sent us a few quick snapshots.
Gallery: iPhone 3G S Launch, Cherry Creek
If you want to catch every moment of launch day, take a look at Cnet's liveblog from around the country.
TUAWiPhone 3G S Launch Day: More pictures from the field originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/19/2009 6:07 PM (14d 3h 9m ago) |
| iFixit publishes iPhone 3G S teardown |
| | Filed under: Hardware, iPhoneOur screwdriver-happy pals over at iFixit have taken on the iPhone 3G S and the results do not disappoint!The iPhone 3G S doesn't just look like its predecessor externally, the internal physical design is also nearly identical. The location of the components on the main PCB has changed, but the actual physical design is the same,A few highlights:
The battery is only 6% larger than that of the iPhone 3G, so increased battery performance probably comes from better hardware and software efficiency.
There is an additional antenna connection near the dock connector. iFixit isn't sure what that's for right now, but they'll continue to investigate.
According to the iFixit guys, the new screen does seem slightly easier to clean, thanks to its oleophobic technology.
Even cooler, Richard Lai (one of our Talkcast regulars, hi Richard!) recorded video of much of the process with an iPhone 3G S! You can check out all the YouTube clips here or view one of the clips by continuing on!Continue reading iFixit publishes iPhone 3G S teardownTUAWiFixit publishes iPhone 3G S teardown originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/19/2009 6:06 PM (14d 3h 9m ago) |
| TomTom brings turn-by-turn navigation to iPhone |
| | TomTom on iPhone(Credit: James Martin/CNET)
With the announcement of iPhone OS 3.0, we knew that real-time, turn-by-turn navigation would soon become a reality on the iPhone. It was just a matter of when and how, and it looks like we finally got our answer on Monday.
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| | 6/17/2009 4:23 PM (16d 4h 52m ago) |
| Augmented reality: iPhone 3G S' killer app? |
| | Layar running on Android, but the iPhone 3G S could up the augmented ante.(Credit: SPRXmobile.com)
While video recording, more storage space, faster processor speeds, and better games have been the main calling cards for the iPhone 3G S, the biggest reason to upgrade may be yet to come--and it has to do with the seemingly most innocuous feature of all, the magnetometer.
Imagine a browser in which you view the real world through a camera lens and an HUD picks out interest points amid the living cityscape. This type of augmented reality has been the stuff of science fiction, but the cell phone browser Layar by Dutch software developer SPRXmobile claims to make it real. See the video for yourself.
Layar takes the sort of GPS POI data in current map-based apps, like ATMs, houses for sale, or nearby hotspots, and displays them overlaid on the landscape as seen through the camera lens.
It's debuting later this month for Android phones in the Netherlands--not exactly a huge starting demographic, but if it works, this could be the start of something big.
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| | 6/17/2009 4:23 PM (16d 4h 53m ago) |
| Sirius XM iPhone app coming this week, says customer support |
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Just in case a new iPhone model and OS 3.0 weren't enough goodies for this week, Sirius XM support team members are sending emails out announcing the company's long-awaited iPhone / iPod touch app will finally seeing the light of day and will launch this Thursday, June 18th. We just got off the phone with a customer service rep who confirmed the letters are legit, so unless there's some communication breakdown on the corporate ladder, looks like it's really, finally coming. It'll be available as a free download from the App Store, but those who subscribe to the gratis Basic Online Service will have to upgrade to the $2.99 monthly premium plan to have it on the go. We're a bit light on other details -- we can't imagine it being as full-featured as the standalone receivers -- but it's a good bet we'll have all our questions answered before the week is out.Filed under: Cellphones, Portable AudioSirius XM iPhone app coming this week, says customer support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/17/2009 4:17 PM (16d 4h 58m ago) |
| Keepin' it real fake, part CCXVI: HiPhone F06-Slim is brewing up a Storm |
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Oh hi, HiPhone. Not much of a surprise to see you here, again. The latest masterpiece, the HiPhone F06-Slim, is a Frankenstein amalgamation of KIRF favorite iPhone and RIM's first foray into the world of touchscreen phones, albeit with a slightly smaller, 3.2-inch display. We're also looking at a 1.3 megapixel camera, FM radio, microSD support, GPRS, Bluetooth, dual SIM card slots, and "TV phone" capabilities, which we're taking to mean a mobile receiver of some sort. Looks like it forgot the refresh button on the bottom of the device, but with any luck, it left out SurePress as well. If you hang out with the kind of friends who respect a good knockoff, the price of raising your street cred is just a penny under $190 before shipping.[Via PMP Today]Filed under: CellphonesKeepin' it real fake, part CCXVI: HiPhone F06-Slim is brewing up a Storm originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/17/2009 4:16 PM (16d 4h 59m ago) |
| Video: SPRXmobile's Layar is world's first Augmented Reality browser for cellphones |
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This one's been a long time coming but it looks like Dutch company SPRXmobile has launched the world's first Augmented Reality browser. Layar, as it's called, runs on Android and aggregates the data from the cellphone's compass and GPS coordinates to understand where you're standing and what you're looking at. A "radar view" then applies a visual information layer on top of the camera display as you pan around your environment. Content partnerships including a local bank, social networking site, and a realty company allows Layar to identify houses for sale, nearby ATMs, and local clubs and bars all laid out visually on your cellphone's display. Layar will be available this month in The Netherlands via the Android Market for phones such as the G1 and HTC Magic. It will launch in the US, Germany, and the UK sometime later this year with the iPhone 3G S listed as a primary target platform. Looks great with plenty of data populated in the video sample (posted after the break) but we have to wonder how well it works in day-to-day reality.Continue reading Video: SPRXmobile's Layar is world's first Augmented Reality browser for cellphonesVideo: SPRXmobile's Layar is world's first Augmented Reality browser for cellphones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/17/2009 4:15 PM (16d 5h ago) |
| What to do with that old iPhone? |
| | Filed under: How-tos, iPhoneAt first I was going to wait until December when I could upgrade my 3G iPhone to a 3G S for the best price, but the thought of that better camera resolution and video was slowly gnawing away at my resolve. I wanted a new iPhone (damn you Apple!), but I had to do something about my current model. Putting it in the drawer that has become my 'Museum of Obsolete Technology' didn't seem like a great (or cost-effective) solution. Selling it to friends is tough because most already have iPhones and are in the same boat I'm in. We've even offered some good tips in the past here at TUAW.Then I remembered that when I upgraded to the iPhone 3G I sold my iPhone online. eBay wasn't offering much back then, so after some research I settled on NextWorth. They are one of a number of companies that will give you real cash for gadgets, and they had a good reputation. Prices depend on demand and change daily. With my old first generation iPhone, I sent it in with all my accessories and received a check back in 2-3 weeks. It was all pretty painless.I checked them again this time, and they were offering US$280.00 for my 16GB iPhone. I've gathered all my accessories and will send it in when I get the new iPhone. That 280 clams makes the whole trade up quite a bit less painful. I also like this method rather than selling to a friend because of the "something is sure to go wrong with the phone the day after I sell it" factor.Our readers will have their own stories and suggestions. Let's hear them -- and one tip. Before you engage with any company try a site like ReSeller Ratings or do some targeted Google searches to see how other people did with them. I might have gotten more money for the phone using another method, but the route I went has no risk and offered a reasonable trade in value. Other online companies that buy iPhones include Gazelle, BuyMyTronics and CashforiPhones. That's not an exhaustive list, and be sure to check reputations. Searching on "sell... |
| | 6/17/2009 4:09 PM (16d 5h 6m ago) |
| Why original iPhone owners will be left out with Push Notifications |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Bad Apple, iPhone
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If you bought the original iPhone, you have the pride of being the first to own one... but you will also be left out when you install and use some of the nice new features in the iPhone 3.0 update. One of the most awaited features, push notifications, requires a constant data connection. While the iPhone 3G can handle data and voice simultaneously when using a 3G/HSDPA connection, on EDGE (the cellular data service that the original iPhone uses) you are unable to take calls and maintain a persistent data connection. As a result, if you turn on the push notification service, you will be unable to receive voice calls. Some iPhone owners might consider this a slap in the face from Apple, while other iPhone users will just be glad that their phone now has notifications. Either way, the good thing is that the voice mail system uses a data connection, so you will still get your voicemails. Push notifications could also end up being a flop for other iPhone users too. Due to the structure of the service, push notifications can get lost in transit, and pushes to the same app (possibly all pushes) kick older ones out of the push queue.Let us know your thoughts about push notifications on the first generation iPhone in our poll and comments! View PollTUAWWhy original iPhone owners will be left out with Push Notifications originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/17/2009 4:09 PM (16d 5h 7m ago) |
| iPhone 3G S update: UPS places hold on shipments |
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Reports are coming in from readers that UPS is placing a hold on iPhone 3G S deliveries. Several readers submitted the above screenshot or e-mails detailing tracking information, all referring back to the delivery hold. The original tracking information indicated that these phones were originally scheduled to be delivered on Thursday, one day before the iPhone 3G S goes on sale.
Edit (12:30 a.m. PT): Just to note that the delay on this is most likely U.S. Customs-related and not Apple. If you do get your phone in hand before the 19th, be sure to let us know!
Thanks to all who submitted this!
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| | 6/17/2009 4:08 PM (16d 5h 7m ago) |
| 3.0 firmware release expected at 10am PT/1pm ET, quick Terminal tip to check |
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Hey, iPhone 3G owners: Please do not download the 2,1 firmware files listed below. They are for the 3G S and will not work on your phone. Read the whole post for details. The correct firmware for the 3G will start with "iPhone1,2" instead.
If you were up all night waiting for the new iPhone OS to arrive, you're in good company -- we were too, until we began getting Twitter reports from users in Hong Kong and Sweden that the local carriers sent out SMS alerts to their customers suggesting when they could download 3.0. Those times both align with a 10 am PT/1 pm ET go time, and that's when we're calling it for now; Engadget concurs. That's why you're still seeing 2.2.1 as the most current version in iTunes; the new version hasn't been released yet.
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Those with a command-line bent and an inability to wait without doing something can launch Terminal and type in the following every few minutes to see whether 3.0 has launched, rather than repeatedly clicking the Check for Upgrade button in iTunes (note that the up-arrow in Terminal reloads the previous command):
curl -s -L http://phobos.apple.com/version |\ grep -i restore |\ grep '_3.' | open -f
The results will look something like URLs ending with this:
iPhone2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipswiPhone2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw
The model number indicates which unit has downloadable firmware. As of right now, only the iPhone 3G S firmware has been updated. That's the 2,1 iPhone model. Yes, the 1,2 iPhone 3G model was considered a revision of the first generation 1,1 iPhone as it only had moderate hardware changes. The two iPods are 1,1 and 2,1 for the first and second generation.
(No, for those wondering in the comments, you cannot download the 2,1 firmware and install it on your iPhone or iPhone 3G -- it will only work with the 3G S.)
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| | 6/17/2009 4:07 PM (16d 5h 9m ago) |
| Things to do while waiting for the iPhone update |
| | Filed under: Humor, Odds and ends, iPhone, iPod touchToday is a day of waiting. Waiting for Apple to send out the version 3.0 update. Waiting for the update to download. Waiting for the firmware to update, and then the restore of your apps and settings to finish. That's a lot of screen staring. Here's some helpful hints on things you can do while you wait.... and wait.
Consider how nice it would be to send an MMS, but that involves more waiting (if you're an AT&T customer), maybe until fall
Think about how to unload your current iPhone on eBay so you can get the 3G S and go through more reloading fun
Pretend you can tether (thanks AT&T)
Start making a list of all the missing features in version 3.0
Prepare a note to TUAW saying reception is much better with the update (or worse)
Prepare a note to TUAW complaining that reception hasn't changed
Plan what your first tune will be after you update, or who you will call first (but they are updating too and won't be able to answer)
Dream about your first copy and paste
See, it's easy to pass the time. Happy updating! What will you be doing?TUAWThings to do while waiting for the iPhone update originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/17/2009 4:06 PM (16d 5h 10m ago) |
| Apple and AT&T Preparing for iPhone 3.0 Launch |
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Apple and AT&T have been making preparations for the launch of iPhone firmware 3.0. Here is a compilation of the changes and preparations that have been noted:
- The new MobileMe Find My iPhone feature has been live this past week. |
| | 6/15/2009 3:33 PM (18d 5h 42m ago) |
| Palm and Verizon looking to take shine off Apple and AT&T |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPhoneIn a minefield of failed "iPhone killers" one is making some headway on fulfilling that murderous promise: the Palm Pre.
Perhaps it's no surprise: the Palm Pre was conceived by a team that includes plenty of Apple alumni, including Jon Rubenstein, who was made Palm's CEO yesterday to replace Ed Colligan. (John Gruber reminds us of one of Colligan's more famous quotes.) Rubenstein used to be the general manager of Apple's iPod division.
Not only that, but Fred Anderson, Lynn Fox, and Mike Bell are all connected (if not employed by) the re-energized Palm. Valleywag's Ryan Tate says it's no wonder, then, that the Pre syncs with iTunes right out of the box.
Competition is good, though, right? We'll see improvements to both the iPhone and the Pre because of the products' competitive relationship with each other. Look at the rivalry between Canon and Nikon: The result? Awesome cameras both. In the end, the customer wins.
This is true with carriers, too, as exclusivity agreements begin to expire. There were rumblings that the Pre would be released on the Verizon network around Christmas, but blowback from Sprint CEO Dan Hesse pushed the rumor mill's schedule back a month to January 2010, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Watercooler talk suggests that the iPhone's exclusivity agreement with AT&T expires around the same time for U.S. customers, but the Magic 8 Ball says that we might not see an iPhone for Verizon until both they and AT&T finish their LTE networks.
If you're using a Pre with your Mac, especially if you're taking advantage of the iTunes sync capability, let us know in the comments how it's going.TUAWPalm and Verizon looking to take shine off Apple and AT&T originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/15/2009 3:12 PM (18d 6h 4m ago) |
| App Store Lessons: the game changer rejection |
| | Filed under: iPod Family, Bad Apple, iPhone, App Store
A new kind of App Store rejection is making the rounds in the iPhone World. It's not about violating the SDK. It's not about objectionable content. It's about Apple empowering its reviewers to reject software without providing any substantive reason or feedback. TUAW reader Kenneth Ballenegger received the following rejection notice for his iLaugh application.
This kind of rejection is a gamechanger. Devs have complained that Apple's review policies to date have been inconsistent and arbitrary, since it was relatively easy to compare rejections and demonstrate the multiple standards in play. This rejection shields Apple's internal processes even further. Instead of moving towards transparency and responding to developer concerns, Apple has pointed itself in the opposite direction.
Making this rejection sting more, the app already was in the App Store; this submission was a bug-fix update. The premium edition of the same app, submitted at the same time, was approved without issue. It seems that previous and current approvals for the same application would argue in favor of letting this version through, or at a minimum providing an explanation of what's wrong with this one. As Christina posted yesterday, developers aren't getting straight answers about App Store rejections, even at WWDC.
"Sole discretion" hides a lot of possible review errors, both subjective and accidental. It makes it harder than ever for smaller companies to appeal rejections and denies them a factual basis on which to evaluate whether their rejection was issued in error. It also gives a firm answer to those who have been hoping for a transparent ticketing system and a open appeal process. Apple isn't interested; it's their store, their rules, and Caveat Developer to anyone whose business plan depends solely on Apple's beneficence.
An app full of admittedly lame jokes might be an appropriate candidate for App Store rejection, but the combination... |
| | 6/15/2009 3:10 PM (18d 6h 6m ago) |
| Photogene is a photo genius for your iPhone |
| | Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App ReviewIn my recent review of AutoStitch I mentioned Photogene [App Store] which is kind of like a miniature Photoshop for the digital pictures you take on your iPhone.It has a boatload of functions, which will let you fix and enhance your digital images without having to offload them to another image editor on a Mac or PC.Here's some of the functionality:
Enhance photos with color adjustment and sharpen tools
Crop and straighten photos
Add text balloons
Create a variety of frames
Adjust Histogram
Correct Gamma
Increase/decrease saturation
Adjust color temperature
Multiple undo and redo
The latest version, released earlier this month, includes support for OS 3.0, adds some new effects, and updates the GUI. Of course no iPhone app is going to replace Photoshop, but Photogene has seemed to capture the features that people really want in getting their iPhone photos in tip top shape for emailing or saving elsewhere. With the new 3 megapixel camera in the new iPhone hardware, Photogene will be even more indispensable. Some of the icons are not obvious in function, but they are quickly learned. I would have liked to see noise reduction among the features, but the developer has created a separate app called NoiseBlaster [App Store] that removes noise from iPhone images. It's an additional $0.99, but I would have liked it included in Photogene.Photogene works on the iPod touch as well, but you'll have to import images since the touch has no built in camera, at least not yet.At US$2.99 it's hard to go wrong if you use your iPhone camera as much as I do.TUAWPhotogene is a photo genius for your iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/15/2009 3:07 PM (18d 6h 8m ago) |
| Safari 4 Tops 11 Million Downloads in First Three Days |
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Apple today announced that the final version of its Safari 4 browser, officially launched Monday after the company's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote address, has been downloaded over 11 million times in the first three days of release. Notab...
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| | 6/12/2009 3:35 PM (21d 5h 41m ago) |
| T Mobile shares iPhone processor, RAM specs |
| | Filed under: Hardware, Rumors, iPhoneAs Jason Snell points out at Macworld, Apple doesn't want people thinking of the iPhone as a computer. At least, not the way geeks like you and I do. As iPhone product marketing manager Bob Borchers told Jason, "...it's just faster, better, quicker, snappier, and a great experience." Apple doesn't want us worrying about the "how," but many of us do, which is why we're interested in a blurb at T Mobile's Netherlands site which lists the iPhone 3G S as having 256MB RAM and a 600 MHz processor. Of course, we can't verify these specs yet but some have suspected, including myself, that the new model would hold 256MB RAM. I understand the logic behind Apple's move. John Q. Customer is uninterested in the iPhone's innards and cares only that it works. For many, terms like processor, RAM and MHz only make the thing sound complicated and foreign. Geeks like us, however, can't resist. [Via MacDailyNews]TUAWT Mobile shares iPhone processor, RAM specs originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/11/2009 3:47 PM (22d 5h 28m ago) |
| iPhone 3G S In Depth: Why the 'S' means more than 'Speed' |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Apple, iPhoneWhat makes up a rumor? The common recipe starts with some truth or factual information, adds a healthy dose of hearsay, and then gets topped off with a 'pinch of this and a dash of that.' Then someone else starts with that entire rumor as their 'factual information', and adds to it from there. Pretty soon, you've got 100 different flavors in the wild, and some of them don't even taste remotely like the original dish.The recent storm of rumors surrounding the iPhone 3G S turned out exactly the same way. Several of them shared some common elements, such as a better camera, video editing, and a compass. But beyond that, the features were anyone's guess, especially when it came to the physical appearance of the device. When Apple broke the news that the appearance was identical to the existing 3G, I really had to wonder: how many times have we seen someone using the new iPhone, and not even noticed? And then there was the name: iPhone Video, or iPhone 3GS? Just plain 'iPhone'? Whatever the case, it is a given that the name would reflect one of the most important aspects of the device. After all, the iPhone 3G takes its name from its 3G radio, and the 4th-generationsorry, 5th or 5.5 gen iPod were oft referred to as the "iPod Video" due to their video capabilities. So it stood to reason that if the most obvious feature of the new phone would be video recording (and possibly editing) capabilities, it could easily be called the 'iPhone Video'.What is interesting, though, is that Apple instead chose to name it 'iPhone 3G S', stating that the 'S' stands for faster speed. But even a quick perusal of the specs on Apple's website will tell you that speed is far from the only improvement over the original 3G. Of course, there are the obvious features that Apple pointed out: video recording & editing, an auto-focus camera, voice control and dialing, and a digital compass, just to name a few. But what about all the other features listed... |
| | 6/11/2009 3:36 PM (22d 5h 39m ago) |
| Even at WWDC, developers can't get straight answers about App Store rejections |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Bad Apple, iPhone, App Store
This is just becoming stupid. For the past year, we've heard from developers who have had their apps rejected from the App Store for the silliest of reasons. You know, the app might allow someone to access content that could also be accessed through Mobile Safari, it might display an Old-English translation of the Kama Sutra, or include potentially adult language; but this rejection wins the "most asinine rejection ever" award: Because we said so.
Meet Craig Robinson. Craig is an artist and illustrator. For the last ten years, he's been creating these extremely cool Minipops, tiny pixelated renditions of celebrities and musicians. Check out Radiohead and The Office (UK). These creations have built up a nice fanbase, and Craig even published a book, aptly titled Minipops, in several countries. When Yahoo! Music launched a few years ago, Minipops were featured.
So Craig and his friend Matt decided to create a Minipops iPhone app -- essentially a portable version of the Minipops collection, along with some clever commentary for each illustration and the chance to "guess" what each image represents. The app was rejected from the store under the guise of being potentially offensive. This was shocking, but the guys persevered and resubmitted the app. Once again, rejected. Originally, Craig thought it might have been his sometimes sarcastic commentary that was the offensive part, but the second e-mail made it clear that they found the pixelated illustrations themselves offensive.
Keep in mind, these illustrations are very, very cute -- and if anything, flatter the people they represent more than anything else. Plus, these illustrations have been published not only in Craig's own Minipops book, but used in various other media as well. A book about Michelle Obama will even feature the Minipops of the Obama family.Continue reading Even at WWDC, developers can't get straight answers about App Store rejectionsTUAWEven... |
| | 6/11/2009 3:36 PM (22d 5h 39m ago) |
| Store hours to change for iPhone 3G S launch |
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Apple and AT&T are preparing for the launch of the iPhone 3G S on June 19th by opening their doors early. Specifically, many Apple Stores will be open at 8:00 AM. Of course, the phones will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, so standing in line with your credit card might not guarantee you a handset on launch day. Go through the pre-order process if you're concerned.
Additionally, AT&T stores have setup pre-ordering online, and customers who take advantage will be able to show up at 7:00 AM. For more detail about AT&T's plans, check out Seth's video above.
Good luck, shoppers. Is it crazy that I want the white one?
[Via MacNN]TUAWStore hours to change for iPhone 3G S launch originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/11/2009 3:35 PM (22d 5h 40m ago) |
| The iPhone 3G S is now ready for pre-order |
| | Go get 'em, kids(Credit: Screenshot by Matt Hickey/CNET)Monday was all about the iPhone 3G S, and if you want to be among the first to get your hands on one, AT&T has just announced that pre-ordering is now possible at its new iPhone Web site.
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| | 6/09/2009 8:50 PM (24d 25m ago) |
| Mophie's old iPhone battery extender nearly doubles battery life of new iPhone 3G S |
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Not everybody may be thrilled that the new iPhone 3G S looks exactly like the old iPhone. But its unveiling brought some good news for iPhone accessory manufacturers, especially those that make iPhone protective cases: they won't have to retool and create new accessories for the iPhone ... |
| | 6/09/2009 8:50 PM (24d 26m ago) |
| Apple WWDC 2009: the good, the bad, and the ugly |
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Sure, Apple didn't really shock anyone with the announcement of the iPhone 3G S this morning at WWDC, but there was no shortage of news at the Moscone Center -- we also got new MacBooks, final Snow Leopard details, and a release date for iPhone OS 3.0. On the other hand, it wasn't all good news either: AT&T's iPhone upgrade pricing and service levels leave a lot to be desired, and Apple's unfortunate penchant for sealed-in batteries has finally hit the 15-inch MacBook Pro. Apple's posted its stream of the keynote if you want to relive things in real-time, but here's a quick rewind in case you missed anything:The good
Current iPhone owners will get iPhone OS 3.0 for free, although some features like video recording and voice control are limited to the iPhone 3G S. It's not perfect, but we don't really complain about free.
Snow Leopard upgrades will cost just $29, instead of the usual $129.
The original 8GB iPhone 3G is now only $99 for new AT&T subscribers. That's definitely going to make some waves in the smartphone market.
We'd have loved to see some external design improvements and maybe some more surprising features that weren't rumored, but overall the iPhone 3G S is definitely in the "good" column -- it's a solid set of improvements to an already very good platform.
MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (including the new 13-inch Pro) specs have increased while prices have come down, and glory be, FireWire is back on everything but the Air.
The bad
As usual, iPod touch owners are going to get dinged $9.95 for the iPhone OS 3.0 upgrade. Hey Apple -- maybe switch these guys over to subscription accounting as well?
Let's face it, "iPhone 3G S" is a pretty clunky name.
Sure, it's nice that the MacBook Pros now have an SD card slot, but losing ExpressCard hurts. And why not a multicard reader? Pro DSLRs still use CF.
The ugly
Sure, new customers and qualified upgraders are getting some sweet pricing on iPhone... |
| | 6/09/2009 8:45 PM (24d 30m ago) |
| Apple releases Safari 4 |
| | Filed under: WWDC, Internet Tools, Software Update, Apple
One of the early announcements in this morning's keynote was that Safari 4 is now out of beta! You can download Safari 4 for yourself (Mac or Windows) from Apple's site. Apple is touting Safari 4 as the fastest web browser around, besting IE 8, Firefox and Chrome in speed tests.As with the Safari 4 betas, Safari 4 passes Acid 3 tests with a 100/100 -- the first (and only cross-platform) browser to achieve this level of standards compliance.The big news for users of the Safari 4 betas is that the tab orientation has been changed. In the beta, tabs were on the top of the application window, now they are below the URL field, just like in previous versions of Safari. I'm a fan! I also like the snazzy updates to the "loading" notification and the RSS indicator.Safari 4 has way too many features for me to list, so I'll just point you to Apple's page that details everything. The HTML 5 media and offline support, CSS 3 web fonts and CSS animations are some of my favorites. Safari 4 is fast, thanks to the new JavaScript engine. It also integrates with both your Mac or with Windows, and the new Cover Flow History View for viewing your web history, or Top Sites for seeing what sites you visit most are totally, totally slick.Download Safari 4 here and then come back and tell us what you think! Remember, any third-party InputManagers like Saft will need to be updated if you want to use them with Safari 4.
TUAWApple releases Safari 4 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/09/2009 8:43 PM (24d 33m ago) |
| iPhone 3G owners and AT&T upgrade woes |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Apple, iPhoneWith the introduction of the new iPhone 3G S at WWDC, existing AT&T customers who wish to upgrade to the new model are quickly finding out that they are not eligible for the pricing announced today.If you were among the first 10 million customers to pick up the original iPhone, and you have not upgraded to the 3G, chances are your AT&T account lists your iPhone as eligible for an upgrade. But for many users, this is sadly not the case. Several readers have written in, letting us know that AT&T is not offering upgrade pricing for existing iPhone 3G owners, and is asking $599 for the new 16GB 3G S, or $699 for the 32GB model. Others have things a little easier, with AT&T offering $399 or $499 upgrade pricing. Now that's definitely not the rosy picture that was painted on the slide at WWDC this morning, is it?So what can you do if you want to upgrade? Well, you might have a few options. For starters, the typical contract cancellation fee is $175. So, depending on your plan, you may be able to save some money by just canceling the contract, then purchasing the iPhone as a new contract. Keep in mind, by doing this, you'll probably need to wait 90 days or so to sign-up with AT&T (in your name anyway) and you'll lose your existing phone number.You might also want to consider adding a new iPhone as an additional line to your account. If you don't have a spouse or family member to share your existing iPhone 3G with, the additional monthly fees for the new iPhone 3G S probably won't end up saving you any money (in fact, you can pretty much guarantee it won't), but if you want a new iPhone and have a person you can share your existing iPhone 3G with, this might be an option.Upgrade screen for an AT&T customer just a couple of months shy of the 18-month threshold.Finally, you can always resort to the old standby method: subsidize the cost by selling your existing phone. Since the hardware changes are fairly minimal... |
| | 6/09/2009 8:42 PM (24d 33m ago) |
| Turn by turn navigation coming with TomTom for iPhone |
| | Filed under: Accessories, WWDC, iPhoneIt's been a gap in the functionality of the GPS-enabled iPhone 3G for months, and one that was promised for the 3.0 software update (even though third parties have been trying to get it working for a while now): turn-by-turn navigation. Finally, the light at the end of the tunnel has been conclusively demonstrated not to be an oncoming train; it's the faint guiding glow from TomTom for iPhone, the first announced TBT navigation package for the 3.0 software (X-Road is already in the store for 2.1 devices).There's no cost information yet (Engadget speculates 'pricey' so as not to cannibalize TomTom's hardware business), and the launch date is only noted as after the June 17th 3.0 software availability, but it certainly looks cool: a software app combined with a custom bracket & charging cable, hands-free calling and 'enhanced GPS performance' included. For iPhone owners who don't yet have in-car GPS, this could be a fantastic offering, if the price is right.Video of the TomTom solution in the second half of the post. I already own a TomTom ONE, and just ponied up the $79 for a year of map updates... probably should have waited.Continue reading Turn by turn navigation coming with TomTom for iPhoneTUAWTurn by turn navigation coming with TomTom for iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/09/2009 8:42 PM (24d 34m ago) |
| The dying goodwill toward AT&T |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, WWDC, iPhoneCongratulations! When Apple releases iPhone OS 3.0 next week, we'll finally be gaining the following features ...Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)! ... unless you're on AT&T.Tethering! ... unless you're on AT&TA brand new 16GB iPhone 3G S for only $199 with a two-year contract! ... unless you're on AT&T and already own an iPhone 3G.AT&T has long been the subject of grumbling from the community of US iPhone users who want to use their phones legitimately. Ever since the original release back in 2007, it feels like AT&T has been trying to play catch-up when it comes to service and tower availability. But, the release of the iPhone 3G S might be the straw that breaks the camel's back. I can walk down to my local AT&T store and pick up a cheap handset for less than $100 that will have MMS. AT&T knew this day was coming. The company may wail and gnash its teeth, complaining that it aren't ready for this, but it should be, especially since Boy Genius Report tells us that all AT&T needs to do is manually remove the opt-out code!It was even apparent during the keynote yesterday that Apple sounds pretty disgusted with how far behind AT&T is dragging them. Notice the absence of any AT&T personnel on stage. Had AT&T been on the ball to begin with, it most likely would have taken center stage -- boasting about all the improvements that would garner shiny new services for iPhone users and more money for the corporate coffers. But it didn't, and the tension coming from Apple during the moments when MMS and Tethering were announced was pretty tangible. Apple had all of these features that people have been begging for ready to go, and now Cupertino is forced to wait for AT&T to finish twiddling its thumbs and do what it should have done two years ago. I wouldn't even be surprised if AT&T somehow found a way to block copy/paste!A small footnote on Apple's iPhone page indicates that MMS... |
| | 6/09/2009 8:40 PM (24d 35m ago) |
| Does a $99 iPhone break the psychological barrier to buying? |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Deals, iPhoneSure, the reduced price on the iPhone 3G 8GB model is swell, but is there something magical about 99 dollars? The AP story on yesterday's product announcements gets a quote from analyst Michael Gartenberg where he seems to think there may be some retail psychology at work:
"Every $100 you move down in consumer electronics brings in a lot more customers," [Gartenberg] said. "Ninety-nine dollars is a psychological price point, so that's a real barrier to move through. It becomes something people can afford - it becomes an affordable luxury.
In my experience, a $99US item is right at the point where I can at least consider buying it on impulse without consulting my spouse; this was the case with Palm's Zire handheld when it debuted, and it includes the iPod shuffle now. Anything that could be a 'checkout line' purchase should hit at that price point or below, so it's all well and good to include the 8GB 3G in the mix for new or over-contract purchasers... but knowing that the real cost of the phone is in the two years of voice and data, will consumers bite in large numbers? The Wall Street Journal cites Sanford Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi's guess that the price cut could increase iPhone demand as much as 50%, even with the presence of the 3G S at the top of the food chain.
Is iPhone demand that price-elastic? I have my doubts... but it's worth noting that the numbers from the first quarter, where RIM had to give away a free Curve with every purchase to catch up with Apple in handset sales, indicate that the smartphone market can definitely get a big boost from price cuts.
[via MacDailyNews] TUAWDoes a $99 iPhone break the psychological barrier to buying? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/09/2009 8:39 PM (24d 36m ago) |
| iPhone OS 3.0 Launching June 17th - MMS, Tethering in Some Countries |
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Apple today announced that its iPhone OS 3.0 will launch on June 17th, just prior to the release of the new iPhone 3G S. The upgrade will be free for all iPhone users, and will be priced at $9.95 for iPod touch users. While many of the features of ...
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| | 6/08/2009 9:13 PM (25d 2m ago) |
| iPhone 3G S: Built for speed |
| | Filed under: Hardware, WWDC, iPhone
It's no big surprise, and John Gruber even got the name right. Apple announced the new iPhone 3G S today, featuring faster processor speed, built-in video capture and editing, voice dialing and voice command, built-in compass, and of course it will be running iPhone 3.0. There's a much better camera in the iPhone 3G S as well. Here are the details:Price (new): 16GB -- US$199, 32GB -- US$299Capacity: 16GB or 32GBCase color: Black or WhiteDimensions: 4.5 inches x 2.4 inches x 0.48 inches (115.5 mm x 62.1 mm x 12.3 mm), 4.8 oz. (135 gms)Camera / Video:
3 megapixels
Autofocus
Tap to focus
Video recording, VGA up to 30 fps with audio
Photo and video geotagging
iPhone and third-party application integration
Cellular and Wireless:
UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Location:
Assisted GPS
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
Cellular
Power and Battery
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk Time: 3G - Up to 5 hours, 2G - Up to 12 hours
Standby time: Up to 300 hours
Internet use: Up to 5 hours on 3G, Up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 30 hours
More pricing information and details will be posted shortly here on TUAW.TUAWiPhone 3G S: Built for speed originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/08/2009 9:05 PM (25d 10m ago) |
| Apple posts iPhone 3G S videos |
| | Filed under: WWDC, iPhone
Apple has posted two new videos on its main page. A iPhone Guided Tour introduces the iPhone 3G S model with all its new features. You'll see how to shoot a video and edit it on your iPhone, make calls and play songs using voice commands, the 3.0 Spotlight feature in action and of course that cool new compass.
You can also view the iPhone advertisement that was shown to the keynote participants today. Pointing your browser to the Ads Gallery page. The spy-influenced ad is presented on the front page of the gallery.TUAWApple posts iPhone 3G S videos originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/08/2009 9:05 PM (25d 11m ago) |
| iPhone 3GS announced: $199 16GB, $299 32GB, June 19 |
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digg_url ='http://digg.com/apple/iPhone_3GS_announced'; As endlessly predicted, Apple's unveiled a new iPhone today at WWDC, the iPhone 3GS -- the "s" stands for speed. Although it looks almost exactly like the 3G, it's much, much faster -- some tasks are almost four times faster. Data speeds are upped to 7.2Mbps HSDPA, and the camera is now a 3 megapixel unit with tap-to-autofocus and auto white balance -- and just as expected, it now supports 30fps VGA video recording with editing features. You're also getting a built-in compass, Nike+ support, and a new battery that offers 5 hours of 3G talk time and 9 hours of WiFi internet use. There are some surprises, too -- holding down the home button now enables a new voice control interface that lets you do everything from make calls to control iTunes. Pricing is set at $199 for 16GB and $299 for 32GB when it goes on sale June 18th Stateside and in 80 more countries in August -- and the current 3G will remain on sale for $99, effective immediately.Gallery: Apple shows iPhone 3GS at WWDCFiled under: CellphonesiPhone 3GS announced: $199 16GB, $299 32GB, June 19 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/08/2009 7:20 PM (25d 1h 55m ago) |
| Apple's iPhone 3G falls to $99 on contract |
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digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Apple_s_iPhone_3G_falls_to_99_on_contract'; No interest in the iPhone 3GS? How's about an iPhone 3G for $99 on contract? That's exactly what was just announced at WWDC 2009, and yes, this new price is effective today.Developing...Filed under: CellphonesApple's iPhone 3G falls to $99 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/08/2009 7:19 PM (25d 1h 57m ago) |
| iPhone apps for airline geeks |
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If you haven't figured this out already, I'm a serious airline geek. Yes, I'm the kind of person that keeps track of all his flights and I can identify planes as they taxi by at the airport. Want to know which airlines flies nonstop between San Francisco and Sydney? Well, I can tell you (United and Qantas). Some would call it an obsession, but I think that it's just an interest.
Airport Status
If you're like me, you'll be delighted to know that the iPhone App store has quite a few options to indulge your passion. Without ever leaving your iPhone, you can check for delays, find the best seat on your flight, learn facts about your aircraft and find your departure gate at the airport.
The following is a list of apps that I've used on CNET's iPhone. When I'm not using them just for fun--like I said, it's an interest--they have come in handy quite a few times. The titles that I've highlighted below aren't the only such apps available, but they are the ones that I've used. If you have other picks, be sure to tell me about them below.
Airport Status
99 cents
This app won't show delays for specific flights, but it will show general delays affecting U.S. airports. This is especially useful when your home airport is San Francisco International--due to low clouds it often suffers from "ground stops" where flights are held at their departure airport until the weather improves. Newark Liberty is another airport that's constantly on here. New Yorkers and Jerseyites, take note.
... Originally posted at iPhone Atlas |
| | 6/08/2009 3:46 PM (25d 5h 30m ago) |
| Sprint CEO says Pre deal is longer than six months |
| | The Palm Pre will be in consumers' hands starting Saturday.(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET)
Update 7:55 a.m. PDT: Comments from Dan Hesse's presentation at the press event here have been added to this story.
NEW YORK--Verizon Wireless's claims that it will be offering the Palm ... Originally posted at News - Wireless |
| | 6/05/2009 3:53 PM (28d 5h 22m ago) |
| WSJ: Steve Jobs return is on track for end of June |
| | Filed under: Apple Corporate, Cult of Mac, Steve Jobs, Apple, One More ThingIn its sometime role as a broadsheet hybrid of Us magazine and the New England Journal of Medicine, we have an update tonight from The Wall Street Journal on the condition of everyone's favorite iCEO. Steve Jobs, according to the story (subscription required on the web, free to read on your iPhone), is recovered from his health crisis and on track to return by the end of June. While some speculate that he might choose to surprise the audience at WWDC with a One More Thing moment, two sources for the WSJ story say that the plan is to wait a bit longer.Steve's return is likely to be coordinated with a product launch or other public event later in June, say the sources. That event probably won't be the announcement of the next-gen iPhone, which the paper pinpoints for the keynote address on Monday with availability close to the two-year anniversary date for the original iPhone purchasers (pretty sensible; anyone who bought a first-gen for the premium price is a likely candidate to shell out for a replacement). The WSJ cites someone who has seen the new phone in person, reporting a faster processor and the expected video editing capabilities.Equally importantly, the story points out that the long Steveless months with Tim Cook at the helm have shown investors and customers that the Apple train is still on track. AAPL is up 68% since Steve announced his leave of absence in January, vs. a 24% uptick for the NASDAQ index. Granted, Apple stock took a bit of a hit around the announcement of the leave, dipping to a low of 78.20 on 1/20, but it's up at 143.74 as of today's close.[via Macrumors]TUAWWSJ: Steve Jobs return is on track for end of June originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/05/2009 3:48 PM (28d 5h 27m ago) |
| Palm Pre designers sit down to talk, reminisce and revel |
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By now, you know precisely what the Palm Pre is capable of. You know the ins and outs of the user experience, and you've probably got a solid idea of whether or not you'll be lined up come June 6th to claim one as your own. But here's a side you probably haven't heard: the voice of the design team. At long last, the masterminds behind Palm's comeback phone have finally sat down to talk about the build process and what drove them to create both the Pre and webOS. Not surprisingly, most of it came from the desire to truly revolutionize the mobile experience, one that's been generally poor for far too long. In separate (but equally awesome) interviews, Michelle Koh and a gaggle of design engineers (including Matias Duarte, Mike Bell, Peter Skillman and Michael Abbott) have opened up to spill their soul on rejuvenating the company with a single product. We won't issue any spoilers here, but we'd argue that the read links below are required reading if you're even remotely interested in this handset.Read - Michelle Koh interviewRead - Design team interviewFiled under: CellphonesPalm Pre designers sit down to talk, reminisce and revel originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/05/2009 3:41 PM (28d 5h 34m ago) |
| iPhone app to remotely control your Canon dSLR |
| | DSLR Camera Remote software lets your iPhone or iPod Touch remotely trigger Canon dSLRs.(Credit: OnOne Software)
Still longing for a decent camera on your iPhone? All you need's an app and a Canon dSLR and the dream is yours. Well, not exactly, but OnOne Software's DSLR Camera ... |
| | 6/03/2009 4:35 PM (30d 4h 40m ago) |
| Energizer expands Energi To Go charging line with more solar, iPhone options |
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We've seen Energizer dabble in portable charging solutions before, but we've yet to see it go all out like this. Thanks to a newfound partnership with XPAL Power, the company famous for making drum-toting bunnies famous has issued several new wares in its Energi To Go line. The rechargeable power packs and emergency chargers -- over ten of 'em in all -- will all ship by July of 2009 and will include devices for PMPs, PNDs, portable DVD players, netbooks and digicams. There's even an AP Charger that mounts your iPhone (à la mophie's Juice Pack Air), and the SP line consists only of solar-driven power packs designed to rejuvenated your iPod, camera and pretty much any other handheld device. There's no mention of price just yet, but as with anything Energizer, you can go ahead and brace for sticker shock.Filed under: Cellphones, PeripheralsEnergizer expands Energi To Go charging line with more solar, iPhone options originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/03/2009 4:23 PM (30d 4h 53m ago) |
| MobileMe control panel for Windows helps with proxy servers |
| | Filed under: Software Update, MobileMeYesterday, Apple released MobileMe Control Panel for Windows 1.4, recommended for users on corporate networks that use proxy servers.
Some users were reporting errors when trying to sync contacts and calendars, or were unable to log into the MobileMe control panel at all. This update sorts that out.
According to Apple technical note on the subject, supported proxy server types include:
Web proxy servers (HTTP)
Secure Web proxy (HTTPS)
SOCKS proxy servers (see note below)
HTTP/HTTPS proxy servers that require authentication
Proxy bypass lists
Proxy auto-configuration (PAC) files
The update is available on the MobileMe website, and is also included with iTunes 8.2 for Windows. TUAWMobileMe control panel for Windows helps with proxy servers originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/03/2009 4:20 PM (30d 4h 55m ago) |
| New York's flagship Apple Store doing great business |
| | Filed under: Apple Corporate, Retail, Apple FinancialNew York City's flagship Apple Store, located on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, is doing tremendous business. According to The New York Post, that store raked in $440 million in one year. Of course, the location doesn't hurt. It's right by Central Park and the huge, glass cube is a real tourist draw. The Post also notes that the SoHo store pulled in $100 million, but didn't provide any stats on the West 14th Street store. In the meantime, construction has begun on what's rumored to be a fourth NYC store, expected to open at the corner of 67th and Broadway on Manhattan's Upper West Side later this year. If that store and a rumored Brooklyn store are opened, NYC would boast six stores total (including the Staten Island store).Apple intends to open 25 new stores for fiscal year 2009, half of them outside the United States.[via AppleInsider]TUAWNew York's flagship Apple Store doing great business originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/03/2009 4:20 PM (30d 4h 56m ago) |
| Apple stores roll out revised One to One support & training program |
| | Filed under: Retail, AppleIf you have purchased a Mac from Apple's online or retail stores in recent years, then you probably were offered a membership in an exclusive club known as "ProCare." ProCare's most valuable assets were advanced placement in the in-store repair queue and initial setup for new Macs, as well as free hour-long training sessions. The service, which debuted in 2004, was changed in 2007 when "One to One" was introduced, effectively splitting ProCare's training benefits into a separate service.While ProCare is not changing, One to One is being beefed up to offer some new features as well as some new limitations. ProCare's complete Mac setup & data transfer is now included with One to One. Previously, One to One only included a "simple" setup.Other changes for One to One include exclusive workshops only available to One to One members as well as the new "Personal Projects" session for larger blocks of time. Now members can reserve a session for up to a three hour block of time to create, with an Apple trainer's assistance, "anything ... you can dream up." Similar to workshops, Personal Projects are a group activity in that several members will be present; while a workshop includes members working on the same topic, a project session includes members working on individual and unrelated tasks.One to One is also now only available with the purchase of a new Mac at an Apple store; this is in contrast to the previous One to One and current ProCare services which could be purchased at any time. One to One memberships are also now only renewable two times for a maximum membership duration of three years. Existing memberships (beginning prior to June 2, 2009) in One to One will be renewable only one time.You can purchase a new One to One membership along with a new Mac at any Apple Retail store now. According to Apple this service's availability will expand to Apple's online channel in the near future. The question, One to One members, is this: are you... |
| | 6/03/2009 4:19 PM (30d 4h 56m ago) |
| WaPo: DOJ preparing antitrust probe for Apple, among others |
| | Filed under: Apple Corporate, Bad AppleApple, Google, Yahoo! and Genentech are subjects of a fresh antitrust investigation surrounding hiring and recruiting practices among companies in the tech industry, according to Washington Post staff writer Cecilia Kang.
"By agreeing not to hire away top talent, the companies could be stifling competition and trying to maintain their market power unfairly," antitrust experts said in the article. Hiring and recruiting can sometimes be a touchy affair, as Apple found out late last year when trying to hire Mark Papermaster. The investigation may suggest some kind of written agreement among large tech firms to not hire away each other's top talent.
According to the New York Times, Justice has only requested documents for the ongoing investigation. Neither the Justice Department nor any of the companies mentioned in the story had any comment.
This comes in addition to another Justice investigation into ties between the boards of directors of Apple and Google, and whether or not having Google CEO Eric Schmidt on both (and Genentech CEO Arthur Levinson on all three) constitutes antitrust violations. Some consider Apple and Google to be competitors in certain areas such as phone handsets.
The Obama administration is stepping up efforts to investigate anti-competitive activity among high-tech companies, and is already investigating Google's deal with book authors to republish their work via Google Books.
[Via AppleInsider]TUAWWaPo: DOJ preparing antitrust probe for Apple, among others originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/03/2009 4:19 PM (30d 4h 56m ago) |
| Apple awarded more patents for multitouch, iPhone design |
| | Apple has been awarded a number of new patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week. Two of the patents give Apple a firmer hold on its multitouch and touchpad surface technologies and the iPhone's case design.
An important patent for a touchpad surface titled Force imaging input device and system covers the multitouch trackpad in Apple's more recent notebook computers and--to some degree--the iPhone touch screen.
The abstract from the patent describes a system with multiple layers comprised of two sets of drive traces, one layer of sensing traces, and a spring membrane. The layers are arranged over a base and have an outer layer such as plastic or glass that gives the entire assembly a pleasing outward appearance and provides an interactive surface with the outside world.
(Credit: U.S. Patent Office)
The invention is credited to Steven Hotelling and Brian Huppi, and could serve as a defense for Apple against any multitouch copycat devices.
The second patent, titled Electronic device, covers the iPhone's case design, and shows how the iPhone is constructed and where the ports are placed on the top and bottom of the phone. Additionally, the patent indicates location and placement of the speakers, switches, buttons, and camera.
... Originally posted at iPhone Atlas |
| | 6/02/2009 5:32 PM (31d 3h 44m ago) |
| T-Mobile: New Android device in early summer |
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Just got an interesting little e-mail from T-Mobile USA. The note was short and sweet--and vague--but the carrier has announced its plans to release its next Google Android device in early summer. The handset will be a "follow-on" device to the T-Mobile G1, so we're guessing it's the ... |
| | 6/02/2009 5:31 PM (31d 3h 44m ago) |
| Nokia N97 hitting 75 countries in June (updated) |
| | If you had any doubt about the reach of Nokia, the world's leading mobile handset maker, then check this: Nokia just announced the simultaneous June launch of its flagship N97 in more than 75 countries. We already had hints of this for the US and Western Europe but it's good to have it official. And with N97 chatter on the uptick recently, we're expecting to see this 3.5-inch QWERTY touchscreen slider running S60 5th sooner rather than later.Update: Available June 19th for £500 sim-free in the UK or June 26th if you want it bundled with a contract. Anyone else seeing local launch dates?Filed under: CellphonesNokia N97 hitting 75 countries in June (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/02/2009 5:28 PM (31d 3h 47m ago) |
| iTunes 8.2 in Software Update, supports iPhone 3.0; QuickTime & GarageBand also patched |
| | Filed under: iTunes, Software Update, iPhone, iPod touchiTunes 8.2 just became available in Software Update. According to the update notes, "iTunes 8.2 now supports iPhone or iPod touch with the iPhone 3.0 Software Update. iTunes 8.2 also includes many accessibility improvements and bug fixes." The update weighs in at 79.3 MB.
QuickTime 7.6.2 and GarageBand Update 5.0.2 also became available at the same time. In keeping with Apple's policy of full disclosure, there's not much information for users about what's in either of the updates, although subscribers to Apple's security notification list got an email with a list of 10 fixed vulnerabilities in the QT update (soon to be posted at Apple's security site and reproduced in the second half of this post). The GarageBand update "addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues [including] Improved purchasing experience for Artist Lessons in the GarageBand Lesson Store [&] Accessing installed Jam Packs in the loop browser." The update is required if you are purchasing lessons from the Lesson Store.The iTunes update is one more clear sign that iPhone 3.0 is just around the corner. Be sure to stay tuned to our coverage of the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference next week for all your iPhone news!Continue reading iTunes 8.2 in Software Update, supports iPhone 3.0; QuickTime & GarageBand also patchedTUAWiTunes 8.2 in Software Update, supports iPhone 3.0; QuickTime & GarageBand also patched originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/02/2009 5:04 PM (31d 4h 12m ago) |
| Lonely Planet San Francisco City Guide for iPhone free for a limited time |
| | Filed under: WWDC, Deals, iPhone, iPod touch, App ReviewNormally the Lonely Planet guides for iPhone are $15.99, so any way you look at it, getting the San Francisco guide (iTunes link) for free is a great purchase. At worst you'll see if you like the Lonely Planet way of doing things in a travel guide and at best you might discover something new in San Francisco. Yep, the guide is free in anticipation of WWDC, allowing attendees to do a little sightseeing if Apple's sessions aren't enough for you. I've only spent a bit of time with the app (I'm not in San Francisco, so testing the "nearby" functions won't happen until next week), but if you're familiar with the Lonely Planet guide books, you'll be pretty familiar with the content here. The app has a really long list for the table of contents, something I felt could be handled better. If you want to find travel information, for example, you'll have to scroll somewhere about 40% down -- this is not optimal if you need info in a hurry. In fact, scrolling through longs lists is so annoying Apple gave the iPod app a search tool and Coverflow browsing. Luckily the LP guide provides a text search which I found quite useful.Browsing content is terrifically easy, with a slim design that allows you to move forward and back between articles, increase text size or go back up to whatever screen you were previously at, like a search page. Speaking of those searches and the content, a cursory search for Moscone brought up no precise info on the convention center. It is mentioned in a reference to Yerba Buena, but otherwise lacks details.The map suffers from static information and a lack of one-way street info (kind of important in cities filled with them, but only if you drive). I much prefer the maps and interaction of the AAA Discounts app, complete with animation and cleaner graphics. There are complaints about missing hotels and whatnot, but I've never fully trusted any guidebook to find every hotel and restaurant. Plus, there's... |
| | 6/02/2009 5:02 PM (31d 4h 13m ago) |
| Sprint has Palm Pre exclusive through 2009 |
| | (Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET)Just after Verizon Wireless revealed that it would offer the Palm Pre in the next six months or so, Sprint has pushed back and asserted that it will have the exclusive on the Palm Pre through 2009.
The confirmation came on Thursday afternoon from Sprint spokesman ... |
| | 6/01/2009 8:47 PM (32d 28m ago) |
| Apple Releases iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2 |
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Apple today released iTunes 8.2 via Software Update. The update adds support for iPhone OS 3.0, which is expected to be featured at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference next week and be released in the near future.iTunes 8.2 now ...
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| | 6/01/2009 8:44 PM (32d 31m ago) |
| Belkin's new TuneBase FM and TuneBase Direct pack speakerphones |
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Belkin's milking its TuneBase product line for all it's worth, today introducing two new wares that are just marginally different than those we've seen before. The new TuneBase FM and TuneBase Direct both enable iPhone users pick up a call handsfree (via the built-in speakerphone) as well as channel tunes to one's stereo via an auxiliary input jack (that's the 'Direct') or FM transmitter (and that's the 'FM'). The TuneBase FM is set to hit shelves next month in the US for $89.99, while the TuneBase Direct should make its way out this month for $69.99.Gallery: Belkin introduces new TuneBase FM and TuneBase DirectFiled under: Cellphones, PeripheralsBelkin's new TuneBase FM and TuneBase Direct pack speakerphones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/01/2009 4:35 PM (32d 4h 40m ago) |
| Spot the SPOD: Mac OS X rainbow cursor shows up in Pixar's "Up" |
| | Filed under: Humor, OS, Odds and endsBeing the Disney-Pixar fanatics that we are, my wife and I went to see Up Saturday night (in Disney Digital 3D, of course) at our local theater. Remembering the appearance of the Mac startup sound as Wall-E's waking noise in last year's Pixar epic, and the brief shot of an Apple-themed racer in Cars, I decided to look for Apple-themed Easter eggs in the movie. By the time we were at the end of the film, I was beginning to think that there weren't going to be any love letters to Apple in Up. The credits, featuring Russell's Wilderness Explorer merit badges floating by on a typed page, began to look somewhat promising. Sure enough, I spied a stylized and stationary "Spinning Pizza of Death," the dreaded Mac OS X wait cursor, on a merit badge just about at the end of the credits.
For those of you who are either Windows users or have been lucky enough to have never seen this infamous Mac icon (seen 3 times lifesize above), it's the Mac OS X equivalent of the hourglass in Windows. The SPOD (officially known as the Spinning Wait Cursor, A.K.A. the Beach Ball of Death or the Marble of Doom) appears when an application is not responding to events.
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If you go to see the movie (which you should; it's funny, action-filled, and great for absolutely any audience) be patient and sit through the credits. You'll be rewarded by the sight of a SPOD on the big screen (it's after the two nuclear merit badges). If you're an Up-aholic, you can also check out the Mac game or the $4.99US iPhone game (link opens iTunes).Update: Slashfilm has a photo of the SPOD (BBOD, MOD, take your pick...) merit badge in a detailed post about all of the Easter Eggs in Up.TUAWSpot the SPOD: Mac OS X rainbow cursor shows up in Pixar's "Up" originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 31 May 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink ... |
| | 6/01/2009 4:33 PM (32d 4h 43m ago) |
| Safari Browser 3.0 for iPhone is GPS-aware |
| | Filed under: OS, iPhone, SDKOne of the relatively unsung features of the upcoming iPhone 3.0 firmware is that the new version of Safari for iPhone will use geolocation. This means that the browser can request location information from the iPhone's GPS receiver, and can also provide that location information to websites that you're visiting.ComputerWorld's Seth Weintraub reports that the beta versions of the firmware are working well with sample web-aware websites. This capability is not only planned for the iPhone's implementation of Safari, but many upcoming browsers for Mac as well. Geolocation capabilities make it simple for developers to create web apps that no longer need to ask you for an address or zip code. Google, for instance, is planning on making their Latitude application a 3.0-only web app rather than a standalone application on the iPhone. Latitude will leverage the geolocation features of Safari by knowing exactly where you are at a particular point in time and sending that info to the Latitude servers, then returning the whereabouts of your friends while informing them where you are.For those of you who don't want your 3.0-enabled iPhone to let the world know exactly where you are, remember that you can always turn off Location Services in the General Settings or just answer "Don't Allow" when asked if Safari or a particular website would like to use your current location.TUAWSafari Browser 3.0 for iPhone is GPS-aware originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/01/2009 4:32 PM (32d 4h 44m ago) |
| The 411: Waiting for the Pre |
| | Welcome to the 411, my new Q&A column answering all your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories. I receive plenty of questions about these subjects via e-mail, so I figured many of you might have the same questions, too. At times, I might solicit answers from readers if I'm stumped. Send your questions and comments to me at nicole.lee@cnet.com. If you prefer to remain anonymous, let me know in the e-mail.
Should you get the Palm Pre? Wait and see.(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET)I am currently have an old Samsung phone and am with Sprint. I also have a Palm Zire and a 4gig iPod. I'd like to combine them if possible and stay with Sprint. The phone part is most important. Next comes an organizer/calendar and then a web browser. The MP3 player is really secondary. I'm leaning toward a keyboard as opposed to a touch screen. I've been looking at the Pre and some of the BlackBerrys and I keep hearing a rumor that Sprint is going to come out with the BlackBerry 9630 (Niagara). Do you have any suggestions? -- David, via e-mail.
Since you're familiar with Palm, you might want to consider giving the Palm Pre a shot. It's a different operating system from the older Palms--WebOS instead of Palm OS--but it seems to fit your requirements, and since you're already with Sprint, there's no need to worry about service transfer. Of course we can't tell if the Pre is any good or not yet, but if you can wait around until the second week of June, I definitely suggest doing so. BlackBerrys are also a good option, and I've also heard the same rumor about the BlackBerry 9630, but since I've heard positive things about the Pre's Web browser and media player, I would suggest waiting to see how the Pre shakes out before making a decision.
... Originally posted at Dialed In Podcast |
| | 5/29/2009 8:15 PM (35d 1h 1m ago) |
| AT&T plans to double wireless broadband speeds by 2011 |
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AT&T announced Wednesday plans to double the speed of its wireless broadband network by 2011. The move to HSPA technology, and eventually LTE networks, will begin later this year.
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson outlined the carrier's plans at the D: All Things Digital conference in Carlsbad, Calif. "... |
| | 5/29/2009 8:14 PM (35d 1h 2m ago) |
| Google's Idol-like Android challenge |
| | Android 1.5 on Google's brand-new 'Ion.'(Credit: CNET/Photo by Stephen Shankland)
To encourage gifted developers to give iPhone programming a rest, most mobile platforms have built app stores that lure with the promise of a cash-positive distribution. But not Google. It baits with cash.
Sure, Google installs ... |
| | 5/29/2009 8:13 PM (35d 1h 3m ago) |
| A sneak peek at Android 1.5 apps from Google I/O |
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Perhaps because the Google Android operating system is already a year old, because the Android Developer's Challenge will be kicked off after Google's I/O developer conference instead of before, or because the platform differences between Android 1.0 and Android 1.5 aren't as dramatic as ... Originally posted at The Download Blog |
| | 5/29/2009 8:12 PM (35d 1h 4m ago) |
| Sprint affirms Palm Pre exclusivity "through 2009" |
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Ready for your daily dose of obvious? Good. After Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam proudly proclaimed that America's largest mobile operator would be painting the Palm Pre red "in about six months," Sprint has come forward to make sure we know that said statement is probably right on the money. According to Sprint spokesman James Fisher: "We have the Pre through 2009." Short, sweet and chock full of pent-up rage. 'Course, six months after the Pre's launch on Sprint lands us in December, giving VZW just enough time to cripple the phone's hottest features and push it out before Valentine's Day. Sounds pretty reasonable, no?Filed under: CellphonesSprint affirms Palm Pre exclusivity "through 2009" originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 May 2009 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/29/2009 7:59 PM (35d 1h 16m ago) |
| Sirius-XM iPhone app coming 'real soon' |
| | Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touchSirius XM has revealed a screen shot of the soon to be released iPhone/iPod touch app that will stream the satellite channels to eager listeners. The image of the upcoming app was part of an SEC filing that was included in a PowerPoint presentation shown at a recent shareholder meeting.
The app, which is expected to be free, will require a US$3.00/month streaming subscription for current subscribers, and a US$13.00 monthly fee for non-subscribers. No specific release date is known, but it is thought to be very soon.
The company says the app will deliver music channels, sports, talk, news and comedy programming. We've already reported that Sirius had expected to offer the application this spring.
The satellite company has been in financial difficulties and has been losing subscribers faster than it is signing up new ones. The weak economy and drop off in new car sales are an especially tough environment to grow the business. The merger of XM and Sirius was generally thought to have been handled badly, and many people dropped their subscriptions, which has given a boost to internet radio and services like Pandora and Last.fm, although neither service is easily accessible in a car.TUAWSirius-XM iPhone app coming 'real soon' originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 28 May 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/29/2009 7:53 PM (35d 1h 22m ago) |
| iPhone nabs 59% of smartphone 'net traffic, 43% of mobile web traffic |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Odds and ends, Internet, iPhone, iPod touch
Fortune has the results of an AdMob survey up, and they're pretty surprising -- Apple has apparently taken over 59% of smartphone traffic on the Internet, and in the mobile category in general, they've got a giant 43% of 'net traffic surveyed. But there's another side here: the report doesn't just point out that Apple accounts for the lion's share of mobile 'net traffic, but it states that smartphone traffic, and specifically the iPhone in general, hugely overshadows the actual sales numbers. The iPhone has 8% global market share, but accounts for 65% of HTML traffic. And smartphones in general overshadow their sales to a lesser degree: smartphones represent about 12% of mobile device sales, but AdMob calculates them at around 35% of their traffic last month.What does this mean? AdMob suggests it's a phase -- right now, because we're so early in the development stages of this platform, mobile web makes up the main chunk of traffic. But in the future, we may go through applications to get data, or use push notifications, and/or come up with other, more streamlined ways to get information out to mobile devices. But for now, iPhone and iPod touch users are still browsing the web, and as a result, they are accounting for way more traffic than their sales hint at.TUAWiPhone nabs 59% of smartphone 'net traffic, 43% of mobile web traffic originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 29 May 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/29/2009 7:52 PM (35d 1h 23m ago) |
| Faster AT&T 3G network on the way |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, WirelessAT&T today announced that it will begin upgrading its network to the faster High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology later this year. The 3G network upgrade will not be completed until 2011, at which time AT&T plans to start deploying the 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. This is contrary to previous roadmaps, which showed HSPA+ (20+ Mbps) deployment occurring prior to the move to LTE.
Devices compatible with HSPA 7.2 3G networks are capable of a theoretical peak download speed of 7.2 Mbps (megabits per second), or almost a megabyte per second. While the current iPhone 3G does not support HSPA 7.2, many of the rumors circulating about a next-generation device include HSPA 7.2 compatibility. AT&T's press release also noted that "multiple HSPA 7.2-compatible laptop cards and smartphones" will be available later this year.
The AT&T network is currently undergoing other upgrades, to the tune of over $17 billion of capital investment. AT&T is still deploying more 850 MHz spectrum for better coverage and in-building 3G reception. The 'Death Star' is adding fiber-optic connectivity and more capacity to many cell sites in anticipation of the higher bandwidth required by HSPA 7.2 and LTE, and the plan is to add almost 2,100 new cell sites in 2009.
AT&T also noted that they're working on customer trials of AT&T 3G MicroCell, using femtocells to improve in-building wireless coverage.TUAWFaster AT&T 3G network on the way originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 May 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/28/2009 4:14 PM (36d 5h 2m ago) |
| Businessweek puts Apple at top of Most Innovative list |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Apple Corporate, Hardware, Odds and endsBusinessweek has posted a list of what they call the top 50 most innovative companies in 2009, and guess who is sitting right at the top of the list. Sure enough, it's our favorite computer maker -- according to the survey, taken by "senior executives around the world," Apple is number one, and the reason listed by 47% of respondents is the products. Not that surprising, no? From the iPhone to the unibody MacBooks right up to the new Shuffles, Apple's products ooze new concepts and features and ideas.
Then again, Microsoft comes in at number four, and Wal-Mart is not far behind at number 10, and I don't know too many non-executives who would call those companies out for being "innovative," necessarily. But then again, both of them are being recognized for their "process," not their actual products. In terms of product, Apple is followed by Nintendo (no arguments there), Blackberry's RIM, and then Nokia.
So maybe Businessweek is just asking the wrong people. At any rate, congrats to Apple for topping the list (for the second year in a row), and we can't wait to see what's new in the next year.TUAWBusinessweek puts Apple at top of Most Innovative list originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 28 May 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/28/2009 4:13 PM (36d 5h 3m ago) |
| AT&T expects to sell Palm Pre when Sprint's exclusivity ends |
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We've heard in the past that the Palm Pre would be available at other carriers "next year" sometime after Sprint's exclusivity period is up, and now we have a vague verbal confirmation from AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson that he "sees" AT&T grabbing hold of the Pre once it's available. The remarks were made today at the D7 conference. If this pans out, it fits with rumblings we've heard of the Eos being AT&T's low-end, Centro-style webOS device, with the Pre snapping up the higher end.[Via Phone Scoop; image courtesy of PreCentral.net]Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsAT&T expects to sell Palm Pre when Sprint's exclusivity ends originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 May 2009 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/28/2009 4:11 PM (36d 5h 4m ago) |
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| Speed test comparing iPhone 3G, 3GS, and Palm Pre has surprising results |
| | Filed under: iPhoneGadget fans can fight endlessly about which device is faster than which, without resolution or relief. Fortunately for the weary, Medialets has found common ground between a few of the most popular smart phones to use as a racetrack.According to Medialets, there is a common benchmarkable technology -- JavaScript execution in a WebKit-based browser -- that runs across four of the most popular phones: the iPhone 3G, the iPhone 3GS, the T-Mobile G1 with Android, and the Palm Pre. By running a benchmark test called SunSpider it is possible to obtain a rough speed comparison between all four devices.The test was run on six different configurations: Safari on the 3G with iPhone OS v2.2.1, the 3G with OS v3.0, and the 3G S with OS v3.0; "Browser" on the T-Mobile G1 with Android OS v1.5; and "Web" on the Palm Pre with Web OS v.10.2, with a run of Safari 4.0.1 on a MacBook used as a baseline. Read on for the graph of the results.Continue reading Speed test comparing iPhone 3G, 3GS, and Palm Pre has surprising resultsTUAWSpeed test comparing iPhone 3G, 3GS, and Palm Pre has surprising results originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/29/2009 5:51 PM (4d 3h 25m ago) |
| iPhone 3G S: first impressions on buying, smudges and what's in the box |
| | Filed under: iPhoneIt's here, it's here! Check out the gallery below for what's in the box. Same as usual: headphones (the earbuds with volume control), sync cable, manuals (one called "Finger Tips" -- cute), the phone and a metal tool for popping the SIM out. The Finger Tips manual is updated to show off the new features in the 3G S. Oh, and there's no dock in this box. It is much smaller nowadays, and probably saves a ton on packaging. My in-store experience was great. Once I got into an Apple Store within less than 30 minutes I had activated the phone and had my first MobileMe sync done. The creative specialist I was talking to was eager to show me anything else I wanted, but there was a big line and I know what's what. Something I thought was interesting: the very first thing he did once I removed the plastic on the phone itself was to touch and sorta swipe at the screen. "No smudges!" he said with a smile on his face. When the 3G S was first announced we speculated about the oleoresistant surface, and it looks like that's a feature Apple wants to quietly promote. I also tested the smudge-resistance on my admittedly greasy face and fingers (I once killed a Mighty Mouse within a month, if that's any indication). Sadly there's no official metric for resisting smudges, but on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being "smudges if you look at it" and 1 being "rub it on a pizza and it still squeaks" I would rate the new iPhone at a 5. The 1st-gen, which I had been using, I would rate at a 9. So there is an improvement. See the gallery for a little bit of testing. How has your 3G S experience gone so far?
Gallery: 3G S Impressions pt 1TUAWiPhone 3G S: first impressions on buying, smudges and what's in the box originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/19/2009 6:06 PM (14d 3h 9m ago) |
| First iPhone 3G S Unboxing Photos Showing Compass and Voice Control |
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It seems that the first iPhone 3G S unboxing photos have been posted to the Chinese version of Engadget.com. The images show the new 32GB iPhone 3G S unboxed and demoed with compass and voice control applications. Apple will be officially r...
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| | 6/12/2009 3:35 PM (21d 5h 40m ago) |
| iPhone 3G vs. iPhone 3G S: the tale of the tape |
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The very first thing we want to know about this newfangled iPhone 3G S is exactly what we're getting for our extra Benjamin (or two, depending on the model you spring for). We don't have all the answers just yet -- Apple's being coy about processor specs on the 3G S, for example -- but here's what we do know so far. #comparechart { border: 2px solid #333; border-collapse: collapse; } #comparechart td { padding: 2px; border: 1px solid #ccc; vertical-align: top; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 100%} #comparechart th { font-size: 80%; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 2px; background: #eee; } #comparechart td.subcat { font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold; background-color: #ccc;} #comparechart th.mainth { border-top: 2px solid #333; border-bottom: 2px solid #333;font-size: 100%; } #comparechart td.red { background-color: #f08c85; } #comparechart td.yellow { background-color: #FBEC5D;} #comparechart td.green { background-color: #b3e2c4; } #comparechart th.blackth { background-color: #000; } #comparechart td.grey { background-color: #eee; }
Basics
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3G S
Price
$99 8GB ($299 for ineligible upgraders)
$199 16GB, $299 32GB ($399 and $499 for ineligible upgraders)
Processor
412MHz ARM 11
Unknown, "on average up to twice as fast"
Graphics capability
OpenGL ES 2.0
OpenGL ES 2.0
Camera
2.0 megapixel fixed focus
3.0 megapixel autofocus with macro mode and auto white balance
Video recording
None
30fps VGA with on-device editing capability
Voice control
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| | 6/09/2009 8:47 PM (24d 29m ago) |
| What I'd like to see in iPhone 3.0 (but probably won't) |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Odds and ends, Bad Apple, iPhone, iPod touchYeah, I know we haven't seen it yet, but based on what we do know, here's some things I'll bet Apple missed that I'd like to see ASAP.
Unified mailbox as an option: This works great in OS X. I sure am getting tired of checking 3 email accounts with hundreds of extra finger swipes every day. Even an icon to get me to any inbox I want to see would be an improvement. Some people don't want this. A simple software switch would be fine.
Louder speakerphone: I have no idea why this as been such a problem since day 1. The volume of this phone is just not loud enough in a noisy environment. Maybe this is a hardware thing, maybe it's software. Whatever. Just fix this!
Getting to Bluetooth and location manager: These settings are just buried too deep. How about a switch in the top level of settings? Once again, save me all that tapping.
Consistency of app settings: Sometimes they appear in settings, sometimes within the app. I shouldn't have to scrounge around trying to guess which app works which way.
Moving icons around on the desktop: Have you ever tried to organize icons by type, or popularity? Gee whiz, what a nightmare. Maybe this could be done by dragging apps in iTunes, or some easy method on the phone itself would be even better. As it is now, it's like one of those old plastic puzzles where you had to get things in order. Every drag of an icon on the iPhone often has unexpected or at least unwanted results. This is not one of those 'it just works' things on the iPhone.
Apple might surprise me and sneak some of this stuff in. Or not. You probably have your own list. Let's hear it. C'mon Apple, we're counting on you to get these things right. For the rest of us.TUAWWhat I'd like to see in iPhone 3.0 (but probably won't) originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | ... |
| | 6/05/2009 3:49 PM (28d 5h 27m ago) |
| Apple and Verizon in iPhone Negotiations for 2010? |
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USA Today revives rumors that Apple is considering bringing the iPhone to Verizon's network as early as 2010. According to "people familiar with the matter," high-level discussions were initiated between Apple and Verizon a few months ago and are c...
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| | 4/27/2009 4:32 PM (67d 4h 43m ago) |
| Road Tested: Otterbox's serious iPhone case |
| | Filed under: Accessories, iPhone, iPod touch, Road TestedI bought my 4GB iPhone way back on June 29th, 2007, release day for the US. Upon removing it from its box, all shiny and smooth, I thought, "I need a case for this thing." I'm what you call scratch-phobic. But then I saw the rigorous torture test that PCWorld subjected their unit to, and was persuaded to go commando. Here it is nearly two years later and my iPhone's display still looks great. There's a single nick next to the earpiece but other than that it looks fantastic. The back is another story.I have two kids aged 4 years and 6 years. Occasionally, I'll hand over the iPhone to keep them entertained. For instance, at the end of a day of boring errands when their patience is at an end, I'll whip out a little Wheels On The Bus [App Store link] or Pocket God. As any parent of young kids will tell you, one of the things they love to do is drop stuff.My iPhone has seen the floor of the mall, Dunkin Donuts and my Saturn Vue. It's been in sand and sun. In other words, it needs protection. I picked up an Otterbox.Gallery: Otterbox iPhone CaseContinue reading Road Tested: Otterbox's serious iPhone caseTUAWRoad Tested: Otterbox's serious iPhone case originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/20/2009 9:13 PM (74d 2m ago) |
| First Look: Geocaching 2.0 for iPhone 3G |
| | Filed under: Software, iPhone, App Store, First LookHey, it's your resident geocaching geek here. I was scoping out iPhone app updates tonight and was pleased to find that Geocaching.com's official application for the iPhone 3G has been updated to version 2.0. In case you're not familiar with the terminology, geocaching is a game/sport/hobby in which participants use a GPS receiver and information on the Geocaching.com website to find hidden containers with logbooks and loot.When the Geocaching 1.0 launched, a lot of iPhone-carrying cachers were less than thrilled with the app. You still needed to switch to Safari to check out hints and see where local caches were in relation to your coordinates. In addition, the app was slow and the compass pointer was often inaccurate.It's obvious that the developers from Groundspeak were listening to the criticism, as Geocaching 2.0 (click opens iTunes) has added speed, embedded maps (topo or street) showing the location of nearby caches, and the ability to save caches for offline use. If you don't like the maps, you can view single caches on your choice of Google, Windows Live Search, or Yahoo Maps.Version 2.0 retains the ability to submit field notes for found caches, which was added in an interim update. The app is $9.99, and well worth the cost if you'd like to try geocaching but don't want to spend money on a dedicated GPS receiver. Be sure to check the app page on the Geocaching site for scads of screen shots.TUAWFirst Look: Geocaching 2.0 for iPhone 3G originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/05/2009 7:57 PM (89d 1h 19m ago) |
| Survey: Wi-Fi becoming smartphone must-have |
| | More and more people expect Wi-Fi from their cell phones, according to a survey released Wednesday by ABI Research.
The survey was conducted in February, with more than 1,000 U.S. mobile-phone users between the ages of 18 and 59 participating.
A Windows Mobile smartphone with Wi-Fi connectivity.(Credit: ... |
| | 4/02/2009 3:52 PM (92d 5h 24m ago) |
| LG Neon hands-on |
| | LG Neon(Credit: Nicole Lee/CNET)
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| | 4/02/2009 3:51 PM (92d 5h 24m ago) |
| iPhone app roundup: Quickoffice, Otto Matic, Evernote 2 |
| | Filed under: iPhone, App StoreIn the hustle and madness of yesterday's wayback machine activity, there were a couple of App Store introductions (and a notable upgrade) that might have slipped through...
First up: The long-awaited version of Quickoffice for iPhone that allows editing of Word and Excel files hit the store today and was demoed at CTIA. [Looks like the new Quicksheet is available now, but the full bundle and the Quickword standalone app aren't on sale yet as of Thursday morning.] While QO has had a 'mobile files' tool on the iPhone for a while now, this is the first build of the venerable portable office suite (which has been a favorite on Palm handhelds for years) that can do editing in both formats.
Quickoffice for iPhone can do font formatting and cut, copy and paste within Word documents -- presumably to be tied in with system-wide C/P in the OS 3.0 world-to-come. Both the Excel and Word tools will support landscape mode for extra editing area.
Files on the iPhone can be transferred off the device using WiFi to a local Mac, or straight to a MobileMe account. Quickoffice for iPhone is shipping now for an "introductory price" of $19.99, but if you just want the Excel spreadsheet editor (formerly MobileFiles Pro) you can have it for $12.99; the Word document editor is also $12.99. Quickoffice Files (previously known as MobileFiles 2.0) is $3.99 and offers similar file transfer capability to Readdle and other file managers. We're getting a review copy for a more thorough walkthrough later this week. It's worth noting that a Microsoft exec hinted at a version of Office itself for the iPhone that may be coming sometime in the not-too-distant future.
Second... who doesn't love a good robot game? For $4.99, you can now dive into Pangea's classic Otto Matic series with the company's new title for iPhone, Otto Matic: Alien Invasion. The B-movie style game pits Otto against the attacking Brain Aliens from Planet X; his job is to save as many humans as possible... |
| | 4/02/2009 3:47 PM (92d 5h 29m ago) |
| A very early review of iPhone OS 3.0 |
| | Cut, copy and paste is an easy task.
For the past week, I've been able to play with the beta version on the new iPhone OS 3.0. As you probably know, the 3.0 update brings a long list of features to the iPhone including multimedia messaging, cut and paste and a landscape keyboard. As I said last week, iPhone 3.0 has more many more hits than misses, particularly since it finally adds some very basic features that almost every other cell phone has.
Since this is a beta version, I'm not going to get hung up on the obvious bugs. Yes, my iPhone is much slower, and it has a tendency to crash more often, but such problems are to be expected on an OS that's not quite ready for the real world. Instead, I will tell you about my general experience form a usability standpoint.
Cut, cop and paste This is just as Apple execs described at the OS 3.0 announcement. Just double tap a selection to get the cut/copy/paste commands to appear. You then can change the highlighted area by dragging the blue "grab points" around the page. Once you get to your pasting area, just tap the screen again and select the "paste" button. I like the "shake to undo" option, as well. There's just one caveat: at present it seems to be working for notes only.
Landscape keyboard This is one of those "careful what you wish for" situations. After haranguing Apple over the past twenty months to give us a landscape keyboard for texting, notes and e-mail, I have to admit that it does take some acclimation now that I have it. Though the landscape keyboard is much wider with larger buttons, it's also a lot shorter. It did take me a couple of days to get the hang of it. Don't think that I'm not complaining, though, as it's quite the opposite. I love ... Originally posted at iPhone Atlas |
| | 3/30/2009 4:41 PM (95d 4h 34m ago) |
| First Look: Convertbot |
| | Filed under: Software, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, First LookLast October, we posted about another iPhone app -- Weightbot -- written by Mark Jardine and Paul Haddad at Tapbots. Now the company has shipped their second app, an iPhone conversion calculator called Convertbot (iTunes link).Like Weightbot, Convertbot is a classy-looking and extremely functional iPhone app. Every detail of the user interface shows obvious thought, resulting in an app that is easy to use and look at. As with Weightbot, Convertbot also features sound effects that provide an extra level of fun.What can you convert with Convertbot? Temperature, time, volume, work, angles, area, currency, length, mass, power, pressure and speed. How do you do it? There's a rotating selector wheel on the Convertbot screen to choose the type of conversion (temperature, for example), and a button to select the units (degrees Fahrenheit, for instance). To enter the known unit, you tap the converter display to bring up a keypad for tapping in numbers. As you tap in the numbers, Convertbot is busily converting the units. If you're an aspiring developer and want to see a well-designed app, or if you're an iPhone or iPod touch owner who just likes cool apps, check out this US$0.99 app. There are tons of conversion apps in the App Store, but Convertbot is just too nice to pass up. See the gallery below for screenshots.
Gallery: ConvertbotTUAWFirst Look: Convertbot originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/27/2009 3:43 PM (98d 5h 33m ago) |
| Some thoughts on iPhone OS 3.0 |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPhone, iPod touchI was a bit taken aback and pleasantly surprised by all the features crammed into the 'coming by summer' update. Stereo Bluetooth on 3G and iPod touch, a hint of tethering support if cell providers provision it, and turn by turn navigation, which I think surprised many. Apple had signaled last year that there were lots of problems in providing this feature.MMS and copy and paste were big features on many users lists, and some had predicted MMS would not make it. And then there are little surprises, like in-app purchasing. Take a wild guess on how fast Amazon will add this to their Kindle app. Peer to peer communication between iPhones will open up a whole new world of unexpected and leading edge apps and games.Of course 'push' capability made it in, finally, and developers will have fun exploiting all the possibilities.It's a good bet that Apple is responding to competition, especially from the upcoming Palm Pre. There was a perception that Apple had fallen behind in the feature wars, and this update will quench a lot of that chatter. Even with this massive update, people will still want to use their phone as a camcorder, and voice dial didn't make it into the mix, at least so far. Apple has said they may have more to announce.I can't remember any software update for a phone that added so many features. When I had a Windows Mobile phone, updates were seldom seen and were generally not very exciting. Mostly, I remember a few bug fixes, but not many new features.Apple is to be congratulated for doing so much with the existing iPhone 3G and iPod touch, but I can also sympathize with owners of the first generation iPhone that will get some, but not all of the new features due to limitations in the original hardware.On balance it is nice to see two trends that I hope continue. First, Apple is responding to user feedback, and also responding to the market in ways that the old Apple did not.I think a day like today makes most... |
| | 3/18/2009 3:32 AM (107d 17h 43m ago) |
| iPhone 3.0 feature predictions: TUAW report card |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, OS, Software, iPhone, SDK, iPod touchAs is our wont, we predicated today's iPhone press event with our own predictions and wishes for what would be released. Let's look back and see how we did.Copy and pasteAs the event wore on, and everything but copy and paste was being announced, I started to worry. "Someday," I thought, "This event will be known as The Great Copy And Paste Debacle." The attending geek corps were about to slip into Angry Mob Mode, replacing their laptops with torches and pitchforks, when Scott Forstall gave them what they wanted. Crisis averted. How did TUAW score? Quite well. Mike Rose, Cory, Steve and Aron all called for copy and paste. PushRemember Apple's promise of push notification for developers? We nearly forgot, too. It was finally announced today, and Aron was the only TUAW blogger to call it. Incidentally, we shudder to think of how fart apps will make use of push notification.Landscape keyboard in MailOnce again, Aron comes through and calls for a landscape keyboard in Mail. I would have done the same, but I've found that my muscle memory has acclimated itself to the portrait keyboard, and I now make more mistakes when it's in landscape mode.Notes syncWhile Aron was the only TUAW blogger to wish for notes synchronization, he wasn't really alone. Fortunately, he got his wish. Score: we're at 4 out of 4.Lock screen changesThis would have been a good one. Both Aron and I have wished for a customizable lock screen. Instead of the time and date, I might like to see the weather, number of waiting emails, calendar appointments for the day and so on. Apple let us down. TetheringWe've been hearing rumors about this for quite a while now. Steve, Cory and Mike Rose all called for it this time around, and their wishes were granted. Thanks, Apple! Score: 4 out of 6.Wireless keyboard While we saw a slew of cool accessories today (I'm not even a doctor and I want the blood pressure cuff), there was no official keyboard... |
| | 3/18/2009 3:32 AM (107d 17h 44m ago) |
| TUAW ebook reader smackdown: Kindle 2 vs. iPhone |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Odds and ends, Reviews, iPhone, TUAW Faceoff, App Store
Before the release of the original Amazon Kindle a little over a year ago, there were a number of electronic book readers that tried to create and capture the market for a replacement to traditional "dead tree" books. There have been readers for just about every handheld unit since the Newton, as well as a series of devices that all required would-be readers to hook their book to a PC or Mac to transfer the content. Amazon changed all that with the Kindle by creating a device with built-in 3G networking that delivers books to you the minute you buy them. I was one of the people who purchased the first-generation Kindle, and though it delivered on wireless purchase of books, it was a clunky, poorly designed device.In the meantime, Apple introduced the iPhone 3G and the App Store, and several ebook reader apps have worked their way onto the home screens of millions of iPhone owners. So, is Steve Jobs right? Is there no need for a dedicated electronic book device like Kindle? I've used both the original Kindle and the new Kindle 2, and I've also read my share of electronic books on the iPhone. Which of the reigning champions of the ebook world is the winner? Read on to find out.Continue reading TUAW ebook reader smackdown: Kindle 2 vs. iPhoneTUAWTUAW ebook reader smackdown: Kindle 2 vs. iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/17/2009 3:46 PM (108d 5h 29m ago) |
| Six fun and useful iPhone apps |
| | Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
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Some iPhone apps are fun, some are useful (and some are neither). In this set of iPhone app reviews, we've got a mixture of each. In this batch of mini-reviews: iShred, Quik, Pro Basketball, Silly Songz, Wordology, and Silver Revolver. iShred ($4.99US)If you like playing the guitar or other musical instruments, then you might want to consider this app -- it could be one of the most full-featured guitar apps on the iPhone. From the ability to create and record your own songs, to the ability to listen to others play songs around the world -- iShred [iTunes link] has it all. There are over 2,000 built-in chords, scales, and fret positions that get assigned to the two fret rows at the top of the screen. When you tap a fret and strum the strings, a sound will be played. When you set up the frets for a certain song, you have the ability to save this setup for later. You can also save your songs or transfer them to another iPhone anytime you have a wireless connection. The application includes other effects including several virtual stomp boxes, like:
Adrenaline: A treble booster
HK-2000 Delay: Echo
Hot Fuzz: Distortion
Kömpressör: Power chords
Sybil: Dual chorus pedal
Trembler: Tremolo
Wahsabi: Tilt control for wah pedal
You can use up to four of these effects on a song. Getting to play your own songs is a cool feature of this app, but something just as cool is the ability to listen to others playing their iPhone guitars. AirPlay, a built-in feature, allows you to do this. Just open the AirPlay feature and watch as other users from around the world rock out. Overall, this application is great for guitar aficionados or people who just want to be able to play guitar anywhere. You can pick up iShred in the iTunes App Store for just $4.99US. Gallery: iShred for iPhoneQuik Search (free, pro version... |
| | 3/16/2009 5:25 PM (109d 3h 50m ago) |
| First Look video: Kindle for iPhone |
| | If you don't feel like spending more than $300 on the Kindle 2, Amazon's free Kindle ebook application for the iPhone and iPod Touch may be a much more affordable, if imperfect, solution.
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| | 3/05/2009 6:01 PM (120d 3h 14m ago) |
| Wired's top 10 reader-approved iPhone games |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Gaming, Freeware, iTunes, Developer, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
Our friends at Wired recently asked their readers what their favorite iPhone games were, and their list is a pretty darn good overview of some of the best choices for gamers on the App Store. Some of the picks are already well known -- we posted about Trism way, way back, and of course Galcon has been lauded already. And some of the choices are a little wacky -- Cube Runner is cool, but it's not really much more than a tech demo at this point.Still, there are a few gems you may not have discovered yet -- JellyCar looks like a lot of fun, and Topple did kind of get hidden underneath the shadow of ngmoco's other big release, Rolando. It's worth a try if you haven't played it yet.It's notable, as well, that all but the top two choices are pretty simple. As fun as these games are, there's definitely a lot more room for some deeper gameplay on the App Store.TUAWWired's top 10 reader-approved iPhone games originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 2/19/2009 3:14 AM (134d 18h 1m ago) |
| The iPhone and the Windows Guy |
| | It’s a bit of a strange one, this. I was going to write a straight review of the iPhone 2.2 Firmware, but I don’t think the circumstances under which I came to use it really qualify me to write a fair review, so I won’t. Instead, I’ll tell you about my experiences with Firmware 2.2, [...] |
| | 12/04/2008 2:55 AM (211d 18h 20m ago) |
| Buyer's Guide Update: Apple iPhone, Black Friday Sales |
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Several readers have noticed that our Buyer's Guide has recently changed the iPhone recommendation to "Don't Buy - Updates Soon" despite no recent rumors about a new iPhone update.
The Buyer's Guide generates some of its recommendati...
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| | 11/26/2008 4:30 PM (219d 4h 46m ago) |
| SquareTrade Study: iPhones more reliable than BlackBerry, Treo |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Odds and ends, iPhone
Independent warranty provider SquareTrade has released a report showing that iPhones are more reliable than either BlackBerry or Palm Treo devices.The report, titled "iPhone More Reliable than BlackBerry, One Year In", analyzes failure rates for more than 15,000 new cell phones covered by SquareTrade warranties. SquareTrade found that after one year of ownership, iPhone owners were half as likely as BlackBerry owners to have a phone failure, and one-third as likely as Treo owners. After 12 months, slightly over 16% of Treo owners had experienced a failure, while just less than 12% of BlackBerry owners had their smartphone die on them. Only 5.6% of iPhone owners had a critical failure.SquareTrade's report also shows the types of failures most common for the various devices. The iPhone's Achille's Heel appears to be the touchscreen, while other devices saw problems with keyboards, software, and call quality.When it comes to problems not caused by handset malfunctions, the iPhone is much more prone to accidental damage. 12% of iPhone owners reported failure due to dropping accidents, which SquareTrade attributes to the small size and slippery case of the iPhone. Apple has made no comment on the report.TUAWSquareTrade Study: iPhones more reliable than BlackBerry, Treo originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 11/09/2008 5:08 PM (236d 4h 7m ago) |
| J.D. Power ranks Apple’s iPhone highest in new study |
| | J.D. Power and Associates ranked Apple’s iPhone highest in overall customer satisfaction among business wireless smartphone users.
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| | 11/06/2008 7:35 PM (239d 1h 40m ago) |
| 2009 iPod+iPhone Buyers' Guide Released by iLounge.com |
| | In time for the holiday shopping season iLounge.com has just released its 2009 iPod + iPhone Buyers' Guide. If you've seen iLounge.com's other digital iPod + iPhone books, you know that they are extensive guides to Apple's iPods, iPhones, accessories,...
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| | 11/04/2008 12:40 AM (241d 20h 36m ago) |
| 3G speed test: iPhone 3G vs. T-Mobile G1 |
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The T-Mobile G1 is officially on sale now, but maybe you're still on the fence about it. What's Google Android all about? What's up with the design? Is it better than the iPhone 3G? ... |
| | 10/27/2008 7:51 PM (249d 1h 25m ago) |
| WIRED: Showdown: HTC T-Mobile G1 VS. iPhone 3G |
| | The HTC T-Mobile G1 clearly has Apple's iPhone in mind as its top competitor. WIRED has compiled a side-by-side comparison of their specifications. Source: WiredRead the rest of the WIRED review. |
| | 9/24/2008 12:31 AM (282d 20h 45m ago) |
| My favorite iPhone apps: Jason's picks |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPhone, App StorePicking my favorite iPhone apps was pretty straightforward. I went with three apps that save me time. The first one wows me because using it sort of feels like magic, and the other two are great mobile companion applications to wonderful Mac-based programs. Shazam [iTunes link] FreeWhen I say using Shazam feels like magic, I'm not kidding. Shazam can listen to any music that is playing using the iPhone's microphone, and based on an acoustic fingerprint of the music can tell you the name of the song, artist, and album. It takes only seconds to listen, then a few more to look up the song and return results. Conveniently, Shazam maintains a list of songs that you've looked up (tagged, in Shazam's parlance) so that you can easily go back and follow up on the songs later. It also includes links to purchase the songs you've tagged from iTunes, as well as links to music videos for tagged songs if they exist on YouTube. OmniFocus [iTunes link] $19.00 I have a particular preference for software that is available in desktop versions as well as mobile versions, particularly if they contain a solid synchronization function. While it can be somewhat of an acquired taste, OmniFocus on the Mac is arguably one of the most capable to-do list applications, particularly if you subscribe to the GTD methodology. Imagine my delight, then, when OmniGroup announced there would be an iPhone version of OmniFocus that synchronizes to the desktop version. What's even better is that the iPhone version isn't simply a clone of the desktop version, but includes iPhone-specific functionality such as being able to determine what context to display based on your physical location using GPS. As with all software that relies on remote synchronization, it can be a bit slow when starting up, but that's a hit you take to have the convenience of synchronization, it seems.Evernote [iTunes link] Free Evernote has been around for a long time as a capable Windows-based... |
| | 8/29/2008 10:34 PM (307d 22h 42m ago) |
| My Favorite iPhone Apps: Mat's Picks |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPod Family, iPhone, App StoreFor my shot at iPhone favorites I'm going with three apps I find myself returning to over and over.Zenbe Lists (iTunes link) - this is the third-party app I find myself using most often. It's basically a TO DO list manager, but with a big difference: online syncing. The Zenbe iPhone application interfaces with the online lists that you can manage from your desktop at lists.zenbe.com (free account required). But unlike some other iPhone apps that are front-ends for online services, Zenbe on the iPhone caches all your data locally. That means that you can access and edit your lists even when you can't get online (e.g. on a plane) and then sync when you get back online. With the absence of notes syncing on the iPhone I end up putting all kinds of things into Zenbe: shopping lists, travel info (flight schedules, etc.), various ideas that come to me on the go, and much more (free).Moonlight Mahjong (iTunes link) - games are naturally a matter of personal taste, but this 3D implementation of mahjong on the iPhone is first class. It utilizes the standard iPhone gestures for zooming and panning, as well as automatically recognizes device orientation. The full version includes 19 different tile layouts for a very reasonable $4.99; there's also a free lite version (iTunes link), which will give you a good taste the gameplay but is limited to 3 tile layouts. Moonlight Mahjong does not include sound, but that makes it perfect for listening to your own tunes, which I much prefer.Pandora (iTunes link) - Pandora has long been my favorite streaming music site, so much so that I run the dedicated Pandora client PandoraJam on my Mac. So I was thrilled when the iPhone version was released with full access to your custom stations. Unfortunately, Pandora is facing problems these days so there's no telling how long the service will remain up. But for the time being Pandora is my go to app for streaming music (free).Read ... |
| | 8/29/2008 10:33 PM (307d 22h 42m ago) |
| Favorite iPhone apps: Victor's take |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPhone, App StoreI've been noodling around on a hand-me-down iPhone with no service for over a week now and I find a few apps keep me coming back again and again. Over the next week or so, each of us with an iPhone or iPod touch will tell you our favorite or most-used apps.1. ShoZu - OK, I use this maybe a little less than AirMe, but only because I don't use the iPhone as a cell phone. AirMe is great when you're out and about and need to send a pic instantly (to Flickr, in my case). ShoZu is like AirMe on steroids, minus the instant upload. That's a good thing, in fact. If you're a big fan of blasting your photos and text posts to a bunch of services at once, ShoZu is ideal. There are over a dozen services it'll hook into, and you can set up a "CC" list so whatever you upload pushes to several places at once. We'll put this through the ringer soon and give more details in a full review.2. Texas Hold'em - Like Steven said, this is a port of the iPod version. But I have to give Apple a lot of credit for showing everyone how to make use of the iPhone's features. Tip the iPhone over and you see a top-down table view, throw your cards into the pot to fold, etc. There's a lot of polish on this and it is much cheaper than playing the real thing with my card sharp buddies (none of whom have mortgages, apparently). Mike Rose notes his one big gripe with this Hold'em, in contrast to the classic iPod version: no way to have your own music play in the background while you rake in the chips.3. ToDo - From our very own Erica Sadun comes this super-simple app that's just a "to do" list for you GTD or listmaking freaks. Aside from the simplicity of the app itself, the badge on the app icon is really handy if you're trying to stay on top of things and only need a glance to see what is pending. One would think Apple could do this with iCal to-do's, but apparently creating a great poker app is an easier task. Perhaps they can use ToDo as well?App Store... |
| | 8/27/2008 3:42 PM (310d 5h 33m ago) |
| Favorite iPhone apps: Steve's take |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPhone, App StoreWell, Victor took away part of my thunder with his pick of Texas Hold 'Em, but I have three other frequently-used iPhone apps in mind. Twitterific is my first choice. I love Twitter and formerly used the awe-inspiring Hahlo web app on my iPhone, but there's no native Hahlo app...yet. So for the time being, Twitterific is what I use to blast my tweets out to the world. If native Hahlo ever appears, Twitterific gets nixed immediately. So much for loyalty, eh?My second fave is DataCase. Yeah, I've tried a bunch of the others, but DataCase is still (in my opinion) the best little app for shooting files to my iPhone and then sucking them down to another Mac. I've even had it work with Windows. The interface is not my favorite, but I can put up with a lot for functionality.Numero trés is NetNewsWire. This is the iPhone companion to NewsGator (Mac) and Feed Demon (Windows). Although NetNewsWire received low reviews in the iTunes App Store, I've found it to be very useful for my RSS needs and have no complaints. And the price is right - FREE!App Store Links --Twitterific (free, US$9.99 for an ad-free version)DataCase (US$6.99)NetNewsWire (free)Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 8/27/2008 3:40 PM (310d 5h 35m ago) |
| AccuFuel Fuel Efficiency Tracker - are you a gas guzzler or a sippy surfer? |
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The AccuFuel Fuel Efficiency Tracker is an iPhone application that lets you track and monitor your car fuel use and thereby improve your driving habits. Maybe. It supports US, UK and continental fuel systems - i.e. from guzzle to ooh-la-la - and costs a paltry $0.99 on the iPhone App [...]
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| | 8/27/2008 3:38 PM (310d 5h 38m ago) |
| My Ultimate iPhone Review |
| | Up until now my coverage of the iPhone has actually been focused on the applications and the architecture of the iPod Touch. Although they are very similar devices, they have significant differences that set them apart.
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| | 8/25/2008 9:28 PM (311d 23h 47m ago) |
| Review: Beyza Cases for iPhone 3G |
| | 8/17/2008 6:32 PM (320d 2h 43m ago) |
| Nokia E71 Preview: Ready to Trample the iPhone in its Tracks? |
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Here we go again! The same old story you think…she’s going to talk about another ’supposed’ iPhone Killer. Well, this time I’m deadly serious as it’s time to make way for the Nokia E71. At face value, there is no iPhone cloning in sight but when we take a little closer look [...] |
| | 8/17/2008 4:48 PM (320d 4h 28m ago) |
| iPhone 3G battery results: music and video |
| | Apple iPhone 3G(Credit: CNET Networks/Corinne Schulze)
Our CNET Labs team has unveiled their battery performance results for music and video playback on the iPhone 3G. We're still working on iPhone talk time testing and we'll be doing another round of audio and video tests with 3G ... |
| | 7/28/2008 1:04 AM (340d 20h 11m ago) |
| Hands on with the iPhone 3G |
| | Jason Snell is working on an in-depth review of the iPhone 3G. But in the interim, he’s here with a brief overview of the iPhone 3G, including what's new, what's not new, what's cool about the iPhone 2.0 software.
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| | 7/12/2008 4:39 PM (356d 4h 36m ago) |
| CNET's iPhone 3G review in real time |
| | We have the Apple iPhone 3G in hand.(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks)We are reviewing have reviewed the new Apple iPhone 3G and will be have been updating this blog entry all day long as we go went through the review process. Check back periodically for the full scoop.... |
| | 7/12/2008 4:39 PM (356d 4h 37m ago) |
| iPhone 3G “a more capable version of an already excellent device” |
| | In his review of iPhone 3G, Walt Mossberg (allthingsd.com) considers it “much, much faster” than the original iPhone. In fact, he found that “ doing email and surfing the Internet typically was between three and five times as fast.” iPhone 3G was just as fast handling Mossberg’s corporate email, which, he says, “was pushed to the phone as soon as it was received on the company’s servers.” |
| | 7/12/2008 4:38 PM (356d 4h 38m ago) |
| “Apple has raised the bar with iPhone 3G” |
| | Having tested the new iPhone 3G for more than three weeks, Ed Baig (usatoday.com) states that “with GPS newly added to the mix, this handheld marvel has no equal,” and he offers an “enthusiastic thumbs up.”
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| | 7/12/2008 4:37 PM (356d 4h 38m ago) |
| Smartphone wars and hype heat up |
| | The smartphone wars — and hype —appear to be in full heat. Two weeks before the second-generation iPhone goes on sale, the Samsung Instinct, dubbed an "iPhone killer," looks like it's appealing to buyers' instincts. |
| | 6/28/2008 9:59 PM (369d 23h 16m ago) |
| First Look: RF telephony for iPhone |
| | Filed under: iPhoneInternet Telephony Provider rf.com is getting ready to launch its iPhone-specific PBX service. The service allows you to place calls both internationally and to online providers like Skype using your normal iPhone minutes. So if you have a friend who's on Skype but has no Skype In access, you can call them just as if they had their own number. RF operates its own PBX, which you connect to over a web client. Once there, it finishes routing the call using VoIP and connects it to your iPhone handset. You use your iPhone calling plan minutes whether you're talking to a guy down the block or your buddy in Beijing. Because their client is web-based, it works with 1.1.4 and earlier iPhones as well as 2.0 iPhones and later. All the heavy lifting happens at the RF servers, connecting you through the VoIP networks. RF's service is free and still extremely beta -- so be prepared for growing pains as they stabilize their software and roll it out. RF Founder/President Marcelo Rodriguez says they're planning on keeping the basic service free for the forseeable future. They are monetizing by reselling the service to VoIP service providers such as PhoneGnome and will be offering premium features at a later date. Gallery: RF telephonyRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/21/2008 4:10 PM (377d 5h 6m ago) |
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| Photoshop Phun: iPhone next-gen rumor pic roundup |
| | Filed under: Rumors, iPhoneWell! Our tips line has certainly been a beehive of activity with WWDC just around the corner. We've gotten several purported iPhone images, which range in quality from meh to ludicrous. Particularly interesting: the iPhone Blog's 16x9 widescreen model.
As for availability of the rumored phone, GearLive is laying it on the line for an on-sale date of Monday, immediately after the announcement. Technologizer responds with four reasons we wouldn't see the new device in stores right after the keynote.
Interested to see what everyone else has cooked up for Apple to release on Monday? Check out the gallery for pictures galore.
Thanks to everyone who sent these in!
Gallery: iPhone Rumor Image RoundupTUAWPhotoshop Phun: iPhone next-gen rumor pic roundup originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/08/2009 3:32 PM (25d 5h 43m ago) |
| Direct video download coming to Apple iPhone and iPod Touch? |
| | According to a report on Open Salon, Apple appears to be preparing direct movie and TV show downloads on the iPhone.
Open Salon claims that an ad appearing in the free version of the app Twitterfon is the first place this new iPhone feature was discovered. However, the ad in question is nowhere to be found at press time and hasn't been confirmed.
iTunes TV ad(Credit: Open Salon)
According to the report, the ad supposedly led to a place that pointed to some movie and TV show listings. The listings were broken down by genre, and although titles were listed, none would work when accessed.
... Originally posted at iPhone Atlas |
| | 6/05/2009 3:55 PM (28d 5h 21m ago) |
| Rumor: New iPhone pictures leaked? |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Rumors, iPhoneWith the increasing evidence that a new iPhone may be just around the corner, we've seen our share of screenshots, speculations, and mock-ups. Now, the Italian iPhone blog iSpazio has posted pictures of what could possibly be the next iPhone (English Translations: here and here).
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These images were provided by an anonymous source, who states that the featured photo is a picture of a screen showing an as-of-yet unpublished update to the iPhone page on Apple's website. Reportedly, the website also features the text "Ebony, curious, advanced. The new iPhone is for everyone. Available today." along with references to the phone's "sleek all black build, including the slip-resistant backing and bezel." As can be seen from the images, the new model appears to feature some interesting changes near the earpiece. In addition to the slot already present on the existing models, both of these images clearly show a wider slot at the top of the face, just below the bezel. Also of note is the small, green LED present near the earpiece on the screenshot. Our tipster suggests this could be part of a front-facing camera. It also looks like the mute/sleep switch has been moved to the top-left of the phone. However, the supposed website image still shows the switch on the top right. While I personally am skeptical about the LED in the screenshot, these pictures do look promising. What's your verdict? Could this in fact be a first look at the next iPhone? Let us know in the comments.Update: As eagle-eyed reader John points out below, the headphone jack appears to have been moved to the bottom right of the device (if you're looking at the front of the phone). Good catch!Update 2: After looking closer at these images, I noticed that there is a small button near the bottom of the right side of the phone. It looks to be in the right position for a shutter control... |
| | 6/05/2009 3:50 PM (28d 5h 26m ago) |
| "iPhone V3" placeholders pop up in Carphone Warehouse systems -- white model coming too? |
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Look, we're not definitely saying that Apple's gonna announce a new iPhone in 16 and 32GB capacities on Monday -- we'll leave that sort of certainty to Unkie Walt -- but we will say that the evidence is starting to get overwhelming. Today's whispers bring us "iPhone32GbV3" and iPhone 16GbV3" inventory placeholders popping up in mammoth UK retailer Carphone Warehouse's systems, with each size notably coming in both black and white editions. That's the first inkling we've seen of color choices, but we're not making too much of it, since it's entirely possible whoever entered this info was just hitting all the possibilities. We're also not seeing anything to indicate that rumored cheaper 4GB version either, so there's a lot still up in the air as we get closer to the Philnote -- keep a sharp eye, we'll let you know.Filed under: Cellphones"iPhone V3" placeholders pop up in Carphone Warehouse systems -- white model coming too? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/05/2009 3:46 PM (28d 5h 29m ago) |
| Rumor: Pay to re-download iPhone/iPod touch apps |
| | Filed under: Rumors, Software, iPhone, iPod touchIf you own and iPod touch or an iPhone, you might have bought an app, deleted it for whatever reason and then downloaded it again from the App Store. Since Apple keeps a record of your purchases, you were presented with a dialog box saying that you could re-download that app for free.According to iPodNN, some developers with preview copies of iPhone OS 3.0 have seen a dialog box (pictured at right) prompting them to either re-download a missing app for free via their computer, or simply buy it again via their iPhones. Who knows why this could be, or if it will even make the final version of iPhone OS 3.0 -- one might think it's to save AT&T bandwidth, but why not restrict the option to WiFi?In any case, we'll find out soon enough.TUAWRumor: Pay to re-download iPhone/iPod touch apps originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/02/2009 5:03 PM (31d 4h 12m ago) |
| Best Buy iPhone Shortages and More iPhone Production Rumors |
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Best Buy is reported to have issued a memo indicating that iPhone 3G supplies were now in constraint, according to AppleInsider. The reports follows other claims that 16GB iPhone had been "end of life'd" in Australia.
In addition t...
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| | 6/01/2009 8:45 PM (32d 30m ago) |
| Mr. Blurrycam takes new iPhone's features for a test drive? (updated) |
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There are two sides to this coin, the way we see it. On the one hand, the handful of pictures that have just popped over on UMPC Fever demo many of the features we're expecting to see in new iPhone hardware this summer -- magnetic compass, autofocus camera, video recording capability, and a battery percentage meter in the status bar. On the other hand, having a good feel for those rumored features makes it that much easier to mock up ridiculously blurry shots of 'em in action. The compass seems a little overdone, but then again, it's not necessarily out of place considering the direction Apple has taken its voice recorder app in 3.0, so we're going to play the cautiously optimistic diplomat here and say these could very well be real.Update: We've swapped the top pic and added some larger, clearer looks after the break. It's possible that we might be looking at two new variants of iPhone hardware here. Note the difference in styling between the phone on the right and the phone on the left? Well, if we're to believe what we've heard about the future of the line, these could be the first photos of what Apple has in store for WWDC. The model on the right might easily be that matte version we've heard about... but that thing on the left? We have no idea, though it would be an insane move on a counterfeiter's part to fake something so bizarre. What we mean is: it's almost too weird to be fake. [Via The iPhone Blog]Continue reading Mr. Blurrycam takes new iPhone's features for a test drive? (updated)Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsMr. Blurrycam takes new iPhone's features for a test drive? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 May 2009 20:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/01/2009 4:42 PM (32d 4h 33m ago) |
| Apple iPhone 3.0 rumor roundup |
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Heard any good iPhone 3.0 rumors lately? No? That's because they're all here in this tidy little roundup. The latest (pictured above) is a purported top-facing bezel frame for the "Apple iPhone 3Gen 2009." Besides being black unlike the chrome edge of the iPhone 3G, iLounge and others have noticed a repositioned ear speaker, tucked high against the top-edge that could be making way for a front-facing camera or additional sensor(s). iLounge also created a render (pictured after the break) of a 5th gen iPod nano based on information provided by a source who "has a perfect track record for accuracy." In addition to a slightly larger screen with 1.5:1 aspect, there's now a camera on the back; a redesign that dovetails nicely with rumors about Apple to getting serious with integrated video and digital cameras. iLounge also claims that there will be three new models (3G, enhanced 3G, and mainland China version lacking WiFi we suspect) of iPhones with matte plastic bodies less prone to scratching. Importantly, countries will get the phone appropriate to their telco's capabilities -- iLounge says users won't have to choose between a fast and slow iPhone, they'll get what their carriers can support. Each will ship in a choice of two capacity options with 32GB being the top-end rumored. Oh, and iPhone 3.0 will also get into the Nike+ game without requiring an adapter (like the iPod touch). These rumors ride a wave of reports that inventories of the iPhone 3G are running low and component makers are now shipping parts for the next generation iPhone. So Steve Jobs or not, we're still expecting the hardware to be announced at WWDC with possible July 17 launch. Read -- iPhone 3.0 bezel (via iFun.de) Read -- iPod nano with camera renders, three versions of iPhone 3.0 Read -- PCB makers begin shipments for new iPhone Read -- Nike+ Read -- 16GB iPhone 3G listed as End of Life Read -- 32GB iPhone 3GContinue reading Apple iPhone 3.0 rumor roundupFiled under: Cellphones, Digital Cameras... |
| | 5/28/2009 4:04 PM (36d 5h 11m ago) |
| Rumor: iPhone next gen specs, on-sale date July 17 |
| | Filed under: Rumors, iPhoneThe previously unheralded Apple iPhone Apps blog has a rumor post up regarding the next generation iPhone hardware, suggesting that July 17th is the expected date for the new phone to be on shelves (reasonably well aligned with an announcement at WWDC). As 9to5Mac and Gadget Lab note, most of the covered ground is familiar -- better camera, storage bump, magnetometer & turn-by-turn, video recording -- but there are a few interesting tidbits, including the suggestion of an OLED screen, an illuminated backside logo (perhaps capable of doubling as a photo flash?), the integration of Google Street View with the compass for 'visual intelligence' as in the Android demo, and a built-in FM transmitter.I'm not sure that an FM transmitter as an onboard capability is such a great idea, considering the percentage of car stereos nowadays that include either an iPod dock connector or an aux-in jack, but maybe it's plausible. Everything else seems to pass the sniff test, although OLED and a lit back panel are an odd combination. If we do see the new device in mid-July, how many of you are checking your contract expirations right now to see if you can pick one up? Mmm-hmm, thought so.[via Techmeme]TUAWRumor: iPhone next gen specs, on-sale date July 17 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 19 May 2009 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/21/2009 4:31 PM (43d 4h 44m ago) |
| iPhone Rumors Accelerate as WWDC Approaches: TelecomNZ, Support Staff, Possible Specs? |
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With Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference only a few weeks away, a larger number of rumors are starting to appear about what Apple might have in store for us. While legitimate reports do often emerge closer to the event, there also tends to be ...
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| | 5/21/2009 4:17 PM (43d 4h 58m ago) |
| Apple Tablet Coming in 2010? |
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Silicon Alley Insider reports on a note from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster claiming that Apple's rumored "media pad" or tablet computer will not arrive until sometime in the first half of 2010. Munster also claims that the device will be more d...
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| | 5/21/2009 4:16 PM (43d 4h 59m ago) |
| Motorola "Morrison" rounding out T-Mobile's 2009 Android offerings? |
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Okay, we think we're starting to get a good picture for how T-Mobile's Android plans for the year are going to play out (naturally, this is all subject to change -- we doubt the manufacturers know precisely when they'll be ready with this stuff, much less the carrier). That seemingly leaked roadmap has now revealed its final Android-based treasure, a Motorola "Morrison" that looks a heck of a lot like the device we'd seen leaked through some Wal-mart docs. Granted, there's a silver bar at the bottom here that isn't present in the earlier picture, but they could easily be different generations of rendered mockups, so we're not putting too much weight on that discrepancy. The roadmap currently has the Morrison pegged for the holiday season, so there'll be plenty of Android devices available to you before you get a crack at this one -- which probably isn't how Moto would like to see it work out, but hey, them's the breaks.Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsMotorola "Morrison" rounding out T-Mobile's 2009 Android offerings? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 May 2009 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/21/2009 4:13 PM (43d 5h 2m ago) |
| Apple may (or may not) be mulling background apps for the iPhone |
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Whether it be case materials and design, native iPhone app development, or video support on the iPod, Apple's not a company to apologize for drastically (and suddenly) changing course. Strategically that's to the company's benefit, since it keeps the competition guessing; for consumers, though, it's a nightmare trying to figure out whether the device you buy today will be dismissed as passé in a heavily-liveblogged Jobs or Schiller press conference the next week. iPhone OS versions 2.0 and 3.0 have gone a long way toward addressing some of the iPhone's well-publicized shortcomings -- clipboard support, MMS, better orientation change support, notifications, the list goes on -- but one biggie that Apple has so far refused to take out of the penalty box is background app support.
A number of sources this week are reporting that Apple is now investigating ways to make background processes work, though it's apparently early in development and the company is still investigating options; one would be to limit background apps to a total of two, another would require that background-capable apps meet certain criteria (presumably to limit processor utilization) before getting App Store approval. The company has invested a lot of time -- way too much time, actually -- crafting its push notification infrastructure designed specifically to get around the need for background processes in many common cases, which makes it seem terribly unlikely that they'd reverse so quickly. While it's true that every other modern smartphone platform supports them, Apple has all but perfected the art and science of ignoring its competitors' game plans.
Any way you slice it, it's a near certainty that the next-gen iPhone will bump processor and memory specs, which makes background processing a more palatable concept -- thing is, battery technology has barely evolved in over a decade, and that's ultimately the roadblock to letting an iPhone (or any other cordless device) run wild. What's... |
| | 5/18/2009 5:09 PM (46d 4h 7m ago) |
| New iPhone and iPod Touch Details? iPod to Get Camera? |
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HardMac claims that they have heard some interesting tidbits about future iPhones and iPods from their sources.- The future iPhone models will have exactly the same shape and size than the current iPhone 3G, despite fakes and rumors ...
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| | 5/15/2009 5:44 PM (49d 3h 31m ago) |
| New iPhone specs leaked -- 600MHz CPU, 32GB, 3.2MP cam? |
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Take this for what it is -- a totally unverified rumor from a Chinese forum -- but a set of specs for a next-gen iPhone have leaked out along with this screenshot, and they're not entirely far-fetched. According to the alleged leak, iPhone model MB717LL 9 ("iPhone2,1" perhaps?) will have a 600MHz processor (up from the current 400MHz unit), 256MB of RAM (from the current 128MB), 32GB of storage, a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, as well as a digital compass and FM radio, all while retaining the same battery, basic shape, and screen size. Do we believe it? Well, if we were to conservatively guess at specs for a next-gen Apple phone that's pretty much what we'd come up with -- with the exception of FM -- so we're not shaking our heads too hard. Plus we've definitely seen evidence that a compass will figure into the equation, and there's endless whispers that the camera will see an upgrade. Still, only Steve and the gang know for sure, and we're (probably) not finding out till they're ready -- WWDC, are you here yet?[Via The iPhone Blog, thanks Brian]Filed under: CellphonesNew iPhone specs leaked -- 600MHz CPU, 32GB, 3.2MP cam? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 May 2009 00:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/12/2009 4:42 PM (52d 4h 33m ago) |
| Rumor: AT&T to reduce cost of entry iPhone plan |
| | Filed under: Rumors, iPhoneThe Street is reporting on a rumor today that AT&T is planning to drop the cost of the entry-level iPhone plan in the US from $69US per month to $59 per month. The suspected drop will take place when new iPhone models are released, as early as "...next month."What's AT&T's motivation here? To attract price-conscious customers, woo Apple away from a rumored Verizon deal or simply clear inventory for the next-generation iPhone? As a person who's on this plan, I honestly don't care why -- I just hope it happens.The change would trim $120/year off of the current plan, reducing the overall cost of the 2-year plan to $1,760. [The original $240/year mention was due to an editing error. -Ed.][Via The Apple Blog]TUAWRumor: AT&T to reduce cost of entry iPhone plan originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 07 May 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/08/2009 3:53 PM (56d 5h 23m ago) |
| Magnetometer finding its way into next iPhone? |
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Add "compass" to that list of rumored features -- again -- for the next, still-unconfirmed iPhone revision, alongside video production capabilities, a slide-out keyboard, OLED display, LTE / Verizon support, and EV-DO rev. B (okay, not really that last one). Boy Genius Report has obtained two screens allegedly from an unreleased iPhone OS build that suggest a magnetometer'll be part of the new hardware. Given turn-by-turn navigation is now an option for developers, we'd say having directional support is almost a necessity. Why there's also an option for Kitchen Sink in the image we haven't the foggiest, but we're gonna go ahead and add "holographic plumbing assistant" to that wishlist.Filed under: CellphonesMagnetometer finding its way into next iPhone? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 May 2009 19:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/08/2009 1:49 AM (56d 19h 27m ago) |
| AT&T Considering $10 Drop in iPhone Monthly Plan Rates? |
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TheStreet.com reports on comments from analyst Michael Cote suggesting that AT&T is considering reducing the basic monthly iPhone plan from $69 to $59 alongside an announcement of the next-generation iPhone at next month's Worldwide Developers Confer...
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| | 5/07/2009 4:05 PM (57d 5h 11m ago) |
| Next iPhone to Easily Record, Edit and Share Movies? |
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Considering all the leaked evidence of video recording and editing in the iPhone 3.0 beta, it's not really a stretch to predict that the next iPhone will offer long-requested video features. Still, Businessweek's Peter Burrows confirms that to be th...
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| | 5/01/2009 4:22 PM (63d 4h 53m ago) |
| Microsoft to Launch iPhone Rival on Verizon Early Next Year? |
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In a brief report (subscription required), The Wall Street Journal claims that Microsoft and Verizon are in talks to launch an iPhone rival in early 2010. MarketWatch summarizes the report: The Microsoft phone, code-named "Pink," is...
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| | 4/28/2009 6:43 PM (66d 2h 32m ago) |
| Rumor: HTC, Motorola messaging smartphones bound for Verizon |
| | Motorola A4500 (Credit: PhoneScoop)While the Verizon Wireless and Apple talks are dominating headlines these days, the iPhone isn't for everyone and it looks like there might be two other noteworthy devices that are headed Verizon's way. More specifically, two QWERTY smartphones from HTC and Motorola.
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| | 4/28/2009 6:38 PM (66d 2h 37m ago) |
| More rumors: Verizon + Apple frenzy grows with BW story |
| | Filed under: Rumors, iPhoneIn addition to the earlier reports regarding a potential alliance between Apple and Verizon, BusinessWeek has released a story where Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam reveals that he has been in discussion with Steve Jobs in the past six months. The result, the magazine claims, could be two iPhone-like devices using Verizon's CDMA network. One would be a lite version of the iPhone, the other a 7" screen "media pad" -- which would let users listen to music, view photos and high-def videos and place calls over WiFi. The media pad, according to BusinessWeek, is supposed to be smaller than Amazon's Kindle, but with a bigger touchscreen. The so-called iPhone lite would be smaller and thinner than the existing handset. One of these devices could be introduced as early as this summer.It's not clear if either or both of these hypothetical devices would get around the AT&T exclusivity for the iPhone by being 'different enough' from the existing model. Still, the media pad concept aligns nicely with reports from manufacturers that a new portable product is in the works.Thanks to everyone who sent this in!TUAWMore rumors: Verizon + Apple frenzy grows with BW story originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/28/2009 6:10 PM (66d 3h 6m ago) |
| Apple prototyping "iPhone lite" and MacBook Mini / media pad for Verizon? |
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Hot on the heels of yesterday's reports of Apple and Verizon dealings comes some tantalizing, but still unconfirmed, new details from BusinessWeek. According to the publication, the gang in Cupertino has prototyped two devices for the carrier. The first one is a smaller, less expensive device that's been dubbed as "iPhone lite" by someone who's apparently seen it in person. The other is called a "media pad" (Joggler, anyone?) for music, photos, HD video, and placing calls over WiFi. Details are scant beyond that, and while that pad sounds a lot like an iPod touch to us, we can't help but wonder if it has something to do with those 10-inch displays that Quanta's rumored to be manufacturing. Don't put too much stock into this, as the reports could end up being all for naught, but one thing's for sure: you can bet the suits at AT&T are keeping a very, very close eye on this. In other, even sketchier and likely unrelated rumors, a listing for "MacBookMini" has popped up in Adium's statistics. While we wouldn't normally think anything of this -- as TUAW correctly notes, anyone can edit their computer IDs -- it was from these pages that we first heard the name MacBook Air. Chances are this is nothing, but with all this talk of 10-inch screens and media pads, it kind of makes you wonder.
[Via TUAW; image courtesy of Frunny]Read - BusinessWeekRead - Adium statsFiled under: Cellphones, Laptops, Portable Audio, Portable VideoApple prototyping "iPhone lite" and MacBook Mini / media pad for Verizon? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/28/2009 6:07 PM (66d 3h 8m ago) |
| AT&T Migrating 3G Network to 7.2 Mbps, Planning for 21 Mbps Later This Year? |
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Telephony Online reports that AT&T is in the process of upgrading its 3G wireless network from the current 3.6 Mbps download standard to 7.2 Mbps. Several recent rumors have suggested that the next-generation iPhone due this summer will be able to t...
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| | 4/20/2009 9:44 PM (73d 23h 32m ago) |
| Rumor: Upcoming iPhone parts list published |
| | Filed under: Hardware, Rumors, iPhoneOnce again, the folks at DigiTimes have leaked information about a forthcoming Apple product. Citing "Industry sources in Taiwan," they've published an alleged parts list for the next generation iPhone.
Standout items include the 3.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor from OmniVision, which seems in line with the rumored video features in iPhone OS 3.0. Also listed is NAND flash from Samsung and Toshiba and Mobile DDR DRAM from Samsung.
Most interesing is what missing from the list. Namely, the processor. So far, there are no solid rumors on what this could be, so it's really anyone's guess. We think it's safe to say, however, that Apple will release new iPhones this summer. Those who purchased original phones two years ago will have their contracts expire in June, just around the time that iPhone OS 3.0 and WWDC will drop. Here's to this summer!
Thanks to everyone who sent this in.
[via theAppleBlog]TUAWRumor: Upcoming iPhone parts list published originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/16/2009 10:39 PM (77d 22h 36m ago) |
| Are these the companies inside the next iPhone? |
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digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Are_these_the_companies_inside_the_next_iPhone'; With the Pre's launch date looming it's nearly time for Apple to launch its counter-attack, and today we have what appears to be further confirmation of component orders for the so-called iPhone 3.0. DigiTimes is claiming to have a nearly comprehensive rundown of component suppliers for Apple's next-gen hotness, again indicating Samsung will be providing the memory, but also saying that a CSR chip will continue to handle Bluetooth duties, a 3.2 megapixel OmniVision sensor will tackle image-capture duties, and going on to list over a dozen other suppliers you may or may not have heard of -- though sadly failing to identify a CPU maker. All these companies are supposedly ramping up to begin shipments in May for a mid-2009 release, with a target of 5 million units for launch. However, while many of these names line up with rumors we've heard already, with no sources named and none of these suppliers able to comment, you might want to hit up your local source of salt for a grain or two.Filed under: CellphonesAre these the companies inside the next iPhone? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/14/2009 5:05 PM (80d 4h 11m ago) |
| Steve Jobs still involved in 'key aspects' of running Apple, testing out that iTablet you so desire? |
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According to those ever-quotable "people familiar with the matter," Steve Jobs is still "closely involved" in "key aspects" of running Apple, reports the Wall Street Journal. While Tina Fey's favorite keynote-giver has remained incognito ever since he took a medical leave in January, the WSJ has learned that he's been working hard from home, involved in strategy and key products -- including some nitty gritty of the new interface elements in iPhone 3.0. The article also makes mention of a jumbo-sized iPod touch of sorts (an iTablet, if you will), but it's hard to tell if that word is from these same people familiar with the matter, or if the WSJ is just picking up that perennial rumor from less reputable sources. Apple's of course remaining tight-lipped, merely stating that "Steve continues to look forward to returning to Apple at the end of June." All we know is that we're looking forward to putting all this rampant speculation behind us, and an Apple-involved Steve seems like a great step in that direction.[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Filed under: Misc. GadgetsSteve Jobs still involved in 'key aspects' of running Apple, testing out that iTablet you so desire? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/13/2009 4:37 PM (81d 4h 39m ago) |
| Apple prepping component suppliers to ship 4m new iPhones? |
| | The shady iPhone component news chatter is starting to heat up as WWDC inches closer -- today we've got China Times saying that Apple's already placed an order for four million new iPhones to be delivered by the end of Q2. That's a whisper that lines up nicely with those earlier reports suggesting Cupertino's trying to lock down 100 million 8Gb flash chips from Samsung and placing orders for other components in preparation for a June launch, but we're a little skeptical of this one, since it claims that a new EDGE model is in the works along with a 3G version and a China-only variant potentially running on TD-SCDMA. Not moves we'd ordinarily expect Apple to make, but anything's possible -- we'll be keeping our eyes peeled.[Via Slashphone]Filed under: CellphonesApple prepping component suppliers to ship 4m new iPhones? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/13/2009 4:28 PM (81d 4h 47m ago) |
| Apple orders 100 million 8Gb flash chips in ramp up for new device(s)? |
| | var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Apple_orders_100_million_8Gb_flash_chips_for_new_devices'; Oh Apple, what are you up to? Just like we saw right around this time last year in preparation for Apple's new iPhone 3G and updated iPod touch, Apple is placing huge orders of NAND chips thereby threatening the supply in demand by other tier-one vendors. This time we've got DigiTimes confirming earlier reports that Apple is cornering the market on flash memory -- specifically, the Taiwanese rumor rag is reporting orders of "100 million 8Gb (8 gigabit, not gigabyte) NAND flash chips mostly with Samsung Electronics." That's twice the size of the order reported last year. The tiny memory chips are then recombined during manufacturing into the larger 16GB, 32GB, and so on capacities we expect to find in our handheld consumer electronics. Anyone still doubting new Apple handhelds in June?Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio, Portable VideoApple orders 100 million 8Gb flash chips in ramp up for new device(s)? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/09/2009 4:49 PM (85d 4h 27m ago) |
| iPhone 3.0 video recording interface, compass support spotted? |
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iPhone OS 3.0 is riddled with hints that video recording is on the way, and the latest is is this supposed screenshot of a revised camera app with a video toggle. MacRumors says it comes up when certain config files are edited to make it seem like a video camera is present, but it's not clear exactly what steps have to be taken, so we're treating this one cautiously until we can confirm it. Other secret features buried in the plists are said to include "auto-focus camera," "voice control," and "magenetometer," which is assumed to be a compass. Yep, all stuff we'd expect from an iPhone revision around, say, June, but nothing earth-shattering -- and if the video features are as mediocre as the current iPhone camera, we don't think the Flips of this world have too much to worry about.Filed under: Cellphones, Portable VideoiPhone 3.0 video recording interface, compass support spotted? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/07/2009 4:43 PM (87d 4h 32m ago) |
| Next-Generation iPhone Theoretically Capable of FM Radio Reception and Transmission? |
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Over the weekend, hints of several additional features for the next-generation iPhone were revealed. Among them was the discovery that text strings in the iPhone OS 3.0 software reference a new Broadcom wireless chip, BCM4329, which supports 802.11n...
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| | 4/06/2009 3:59 PM (88d 5h 16m ago) |
| Apple Ordering 3.2 and 5-Megapixel Camera Sensors for iPhone and Future Product? |
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In a brief report, DigiTimes claims that Apple has placed orders with OmniVision Technologies for both 3.2 and 5-megapixel image sensors. The 3.2-megapixel sensor is reportedly destined for the next-generation iPhone, while the 5-megapixel sensor is...
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| | 4/05/2009 7:59 PM (89d 1h 17m ago) |
| Next Gen iPhone: 802.11n and Video Editing? |
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Since the iPhone 3.0 beta release, developers have been digging through the firmware looking for evidence of future iPhones and capabilities. An early finding revealed that a number of unknown iPhone model numbers already appear in the beta firmware...
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| | 4/05/2009 7:58 PM (89d 1h 18m ago) |
| Rumor: iPhone OS 3.0 to include video editing tools |
| | Filed under: Rumors, Beta Beat, iPhone, SDKIt might seem like a big leap from a phone with no real video capabilities to one that will trim and clip your creations on the fly, but that's the implication of a few graphic elements sussed out of the iPhone 3.0 firmware by Ben at benm.at (original site in German, translation here). He's spotted some art resources that seem to show editing, scrubbing and clip functions in the next version of the iPhone's firmware. digg_url = 'http://www.tuaw.com/2009/04/05/rumor-iphone-os-3-0-to-include-video-editing-tools/'; Note that Engadget Mobile pointed out an "Upload my Video" button in the MobileMe area of a 3.0 iPhone last month. Even though there are jailbreak apps now that leverage the iPhone's camera for video use (ustream and Qik, in particular), Apple hasn't yet shown its hand on video directions in 3.0. Giving users the ability to edit their video on-device before uploading, emailing or MMS-ing would be a spectacular feature, and there's a lot to like about the idea of a pinch/stretch UI for managing a video timeline. iPhone, meet iMovie? Still, if you planned to do a lot of video work on your phone, a 32 GB model with a faster processor and better camera would be ideal... Thanks, Ben TUAWRumor: iPhone OS 3.0 to include video editing tools originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/05/2009 7:55 PM (89d 1h 21m ago) |
| Rumor: Skype for iPhone nearly ready |
| | Filed under: Rumors, Software, iPhoneVOIP for iPhone is the dream of many a user, and Om Malik suggests that it might be days away. Citing a "...very reliable source," Om says that Skype is ready to launch their iPhone app, perhaps at next week's CTIA Wireless event.That's whole lot of "suggests" and "might" and "perhaps," is it not? Frankly, I don't see why Apple or AT&T would be keen on Skype for the iPhone or iPod touch. Of course, here are other VOIP options available, like fring and iCall (among others), so what do I know? It's an interesting rumor, but for now, that's all.TUAWRumor: Skype for iPhone nearly ready originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/27/2009 3:42 PM (98d 5h 34m ago) |
| Next Generation iPhone: 7.2Mbit, Video Camera, More? |
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Last week some more details about the next iPhone revision continued leaking out.
First, there were spottings of new Apple device IDs found embedded within the iPhone 3.0 firmware. Silicon Alley Insider then claimed that the next iPh...
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| | 3/24/2009 8:06 PM (101d 1h 9m ago) |
| More Details on Next-Generation iPhone? 3G Netbook Due This Summer? |
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Boy Genius Report details a source "pretty high up in AT&T's food chain" who reportedly shared several tidbits of information about the next-generation iPhone. While short on details beyond the addition of an iPhone application to control AT&T's U-v...
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| | 3/24/2009 8:06 PM (101d 1h 9m ago) |
| Apple rumor: AT&T excited about new iPhone? |
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From the not-all-that-surprising-department, Apple's exclusive U.S. partner for the iPhone, AT&T, is said to be tickled about an upcoming release of the iPhone that will be faster and add some AT&T-developed features, such as a U-Verse application. As most people expect, the new iPhone is expected ... Originally posted at News - Apple |
| | 3/24/2009 8:04 PM (101d 1h 11m ago) |
| Video recording, faster networking on next iPhone? |
| | Does Apple have a video camera and faster 3G chip in mind for the next iPhone?(Credit: CNET)
Two reports involving a purported next-generation iPhone dovetailed quite nicely Friday.
First off, Silicon Alley Insider reported that it had heard a "rumor" that the next-generation iPhone--expected to launch around the middle ... Originally posted at News - Apple |
| | 3/23/2009 6:49 PM (102d 2h 26m ago) |
| Rumors about a future iPhone |
| | Filed under: Hardware, Rumors, iPhoneThere are a few rumors floating around today about the next generation iPhone. The first comes from AppleInsider, who are reporting that a video camera will be a part of that design.Referencing a historically reliable source, AppleInsider claims that a future camera will take higher resolution stills in addition to video. The lack of a video camera has been a glaring omission since the beginning, and many users (including yours truly) have been waiting for its introduction.Another rumor we're tracking is a boast of "faster internet speeds." Just what could that mean? AT&T's 4G network won't be ready for at least a year. It could refer to WiFi connectivity, as the current model has 802.11b/g (vs. n). It's all conjecture, of course, so we'll have to wait and see. The iPhone 3G was announced on June 9th of 2008, and iPhone OS 3.0 is scheduled to be released this June. It wouldn't be a surprise to see the 3G phone drop in price while a new model takes the top slot at the same time.TUAWRumors about a future iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/22/2009 2:07 AM (103d 19h 8m ago) |
| Apple to partner with LG on OLED-equipped iPhone, netbook? |
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A new rumor from SmartHouse is making the rounds today, with alleged sources claiming LG has partnered with Apple to make OLED displays for a new iPhone and iPod touch, a Taiwan-manufactured netbook that's reportedly already in working prototype stage, and a device with a wafer-thin screen that would link wirelessly to a content-providing box similar to Apple TV. Sure, some of that makes sense, but let's add a good bit of context here. This article in question was written by SmartHouse veteran David Richards, who in the past has brought us such winners as PlayStation 4 launching in 2008, a Xbox 360 equipped with HD DVD, and our favorite, Apple producing its own soap opera series exclusively for the iPod. We're not saying the Apple-LG partnership is entirely out of the realm of possibility, but this guy doesn't exactly have the best track record. Furthermore, this doesn't jibe with two separate reports from Dow Jones Newswire and Commercial Times / DigiTimes that Quanta is providing the screens for an upcoming Apple netbook launching in Q3. Lastly, with today's announcement that LG is licensing Kodak's OLED technology for future devices, we get the feeling the company isn't the best suited to meet Cupertino's demands. Seems like this week's barrage of Apple news has gotten to people's heads, honestly -- keep a sharp eye![Thanks, everyone; image courtesy of Frunny]Read - Report on Apple / LG OLED partnershipRead - Articles from David RichardsFiled under: Cellphones, Laptops, Portable Audio, Portable VideoApple to partner with LG on OLED-equipped iPhone, netbook? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/20/2009 1:58 AM (105d 19h 17m ago) |
| Rumor: Unsubsidized iPhone to be offered by AT&T |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Hardware, Retail, Rumors, iPhone, iPod touchLooking to pick up an iPhone, but not interested in getting bogged down by any contracts with "the Man?" Your time may have come -- The Boy Genius apparently got their hands on some slides from an AT&T training session saying on March 26, AT&T will offer a "No-commit" for their existing customers on both iPhone models -- it'll be $599 for the 8GB and $699 for the 16GB.This isn't quite a deal anyone's planning to jump at, however, since the phones themselves are likely still locked to the AT&T network. Not to mention that you've got to already be an AT&T customer, and they're only selling one phone per line that you've already got. Which means these phones are... for Grandma, who doesn't want a contract and can't make it to the store herself? Businesses might be interested as well, we guess, but for most of us, it's still cheaper to just buy the phone and sign the AT&T contract (assuming that you actually want to use it as a phone).What it does likely say, however, is that AT&T is expecting an iPhone hardware upgrade, and wants to clear out as much of the stock they've got now as they can (to suckers who are willing to pay more). [via Engadget]TUAWRumor: Unsubsidized iPhone to be offered by AT&T originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/19/2009 5:02 PM (106d 4h 13m ago) |
| iPhone 3.0 Rumors and Possibilities, Live Event Today |
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Apple will be providing an "advanced preview" of the iPhone 3.0 firmware at a special media event today. This sort of advanced public unveiling has become necessary so that 3rd party developers can update their applications to accommodate an...
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| | 3/17/2009 3:48 PM (108d 5h 27m ago) |
| iPhone 3.0 Copy and Paste Described |
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During a live taping of Diggnation, Kevin Rose revealed details about the expected "Copy and Paste" functionality coming in iPhone 3.0. World of Apple reports on the event with a link to a video of the moment (warning: strong language).
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| | 3/15/2009 9:28 PM (109d 23h 47m ago) |
| Kevin Rose On iPhone 3.0: Cut/Paste, Features Equal Palm Pre [Rumor] |
| | Digg's Kevin Rose is again peddling his Apple rumors, this time in regards to the upcoming 3.0 preview scheduled for this Tuesday. He was dead on last time around—can he do it again? Now the good stuff. We've had two separate tipsters ping us with the rumors today, which Rose talked about last night during the live Diggnation show at SXSW in Austin. The breakdown of unconfirmed rumors goes like this: - Cut and paste in 3.0 - Users magnify or double tap a word to bring up cut and paste - Pinch "boundaries" to select word(s); Rose called them "copy boundaries" - Then you get option to cut, paste or copy Also, the 3.0 update will have enough new features and additions to bring it up to the Palm Pre levels. Whatever Palm Pre has shown us so far, apparently, the iPhone will have too when 3.0 becomes official. That point remains a bit hazy right now, so anyone who was at Diggnation last night who can help elaborate a bit more would be awesome in my book. Lastly, there will NOT be video, nor will there be MMS. Boo. This last point seems to contradict BGR's MMS rumor from the other day. [Thanks, Kyle and Abdul!]
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| | 3/15/2009 9:24 PM (109d 23h 52m ago) |
| Rumor: A Premium App Store for Even Pricier iPhone Apps? [Apple] |
| | File this one under "unfounded and unlikely": Apple may be working on a section of the App Store for more expensive (read: $20 and up) apps, especially games. But we're not convinced.
The idea... |
| | 3/14/2009 5:11 PM (111d 4h 4m ago) |
| Apple touch-screen Netbook rumors heat up |
| | Concept art for an Apple touch-screen Netbook. (Credit: Gizmodo)
Updated at 4:09 a.m. PDT March 10 with new information from Dow Jones Newswire. This story was originally posted at 9:44 a.m. PDT March 9.
Take this for what you will, but the Apple rumor mill is ... |
| | 3/12/2009 3:42 PM (113d 5h 33m ago) |
| Apple rumor Monday, late edition: leaked specs, model numbers, announcement tomorrow? |
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The flood of Apple hardware rumors just won't let up -- not only did commenters dig through those Airport Extreme and Time Capsule FCC filings and find evidence that the new models will indeed support simultaneous 5GHz and 2.4GHz operation, we've got iMac model numbers and leaked specs for Mac mini and Mac Pro, all of which are said to be arriving as soon as tomorrow. Of course, given the conservative / obvious nature of these updates, all of this information could be coming from some fanboy lair deep in a parents' basement somewhere and still sound plausible, but hey -- we'll find out soon enough, right? Here's what we know so far:
The iMac will apparently come in an entry level MB147 20-inch model, as well as three 24-inch SKUs: MB148 "mass-market," MB149 "high-end," and MB420 "ultimate." All models will go to mini DisplayPort and feature Core 2 Duos up to 3.06GHz.
The Mac mini will indeed feature five USB ports and that funky dual mini-DVI / mini DisplayPort configuration, but it's also apparently going to an NVIDIA chipset like the MacBooks and iMac. The base MB463 model will start with a 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo, and there's also a "high-end" MB464 configuration.
The Mac Pro will come in eight-core configurations from 3.0GHz to 3.6GHz and 16-core configurations in 3.6GHz and 4.0GHz flavors, and it sounds like it's going to be even funkier on the video tip -- our tipster says it has two regular DVI ports and a mini DisplayPort. Sure, okay. It's also apparently a bit lighter than the current model, at 35 pounds instead of 42.
Tipster Tom noted that the Airport Extreme and Time Capsule FCC filings contain direct references to simultaneous 5GHz and 2.4GHz operation, so that's looking even more probable.
Obviously we'll let you know if all this stuff slips out with no fanfare tomorrow, but with PMA and CeBIT both going on right now, we think that March 24 date is more likely -- Apple does like to hog the attention, after all. Anyone else have any... |
| | 3/03/2009 2:31 AM (122d 18h 44m ago) |
| Apple snapping up flash memory for new iPhone? |
| | A surge in Apple's orders of flash memory may signal that a new iPhone is on the way.(Credit: CNET)
It's been clear for a while that Apple seems to have settled into midyear iPhone refresh cycles as it closes in on the two-year anniversary of its ... Originally posted at News - Apple |
| | 2/20/2009 11:38 PM (132d 21h 38m ago) |
| Leaked Photos of Next Generation iPhone? |
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Images claiming to depict the back cover of an upcoming iPhone have started circulating on the internet. iPodObserver first posted a version of the above photo that allegedly depicts an unreleased 16GB iPhone with the model number A13...
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| | 2/13/2009 4:22 PM (140d 4h 53m ago) |
| Apple Asked Google Not to Use Multi-Touch in Android? |
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VentureBeat claims that Apple specifically asked Google not to use Multi-Touch in their Android platform and Google agreed. The report comes from an unidentified member of the Android team: Apple, which of course makes the signature...
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| | 2/10/2009 5:15 PM (143d 4h 1m ago) |
| A Few More Details about 'iPhone 2,1' |
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After yesterday's story that evidence of an unreleased iPhone had been spotted in recent firmware as well as ad delivery networks, PinchMedia follows up with what few details they have about the usage of the device.
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| | 1/30/2009 12:04 AM (154d 21h 11m ago) |
| Rumor: Apple considering a $19.99 price point for App Store games? |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Gaming, Rumors, Software, Apple, iPhone, iPod touchIt's just a rumor at this point, but yes, apparently it's floating around out there that Apple may be considering a $19.99 price point for "premium" games in the App Store. That would be a direct response not only to bigger developers who say a 99 cents to $9.99 price point is too low for them to justify the cost of production, but also to competing game systems like the DS and the PSP -- if the same games were available for the same price on both systems, Apple could use the iPhone's extra features to justify even more purchases.It's an interesting idea, and actually, though obviously it would cost consumers more, the bottom line in the App Store has always been worth, not price -- there are currently premium games being sold on services like Xbox Live and the Wii's Virtual Console for $20, and gamers are willing to pay, as long as they get the bang for the buck that they expect.We'll have to see what approach Apple takes here. On the music side of things, they were obviously very hesitant to move up the price points (though even there, they made concessions and did so). As popular as the App Store is, a higher price point, if used correctly, could really open up the kinds of software we're seeing there.TUAWRumor: Apple considering a $19.99 price point for App Store games? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 1/29/2009 11:55 PM (154d 21h 20m ago) |
| Apple Answers Questions About Low-end iPhone and Mac Netbooks |
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During Apple's financial results conference call today, the company responded to questions about both a low end iPhone as well as the possibility of an Apple "netbook". Both topics have been the subject of speculations and rumor over the past few mo...
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| | 1/25/2009 1:16 AM (159d 20h ago) |
| iPhone Nano Coming in June, But Not to United States? |
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DigiTimes highlights a report from Taiwan's Economic Daily News stating that two chip manufacturers, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and United Microelectronics Corporation, are expected to receive chip orders for Apple's rumored iPhone na...
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| | 1/13/2009 4:59 PM (171d 4h 17m ago) |
| New Multi-Core iPhone with Firmware 3.0? |
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ZDNet reports that the iPhone 3.0 firmware will support quad-core processors in an upcoming iPhone hardware revision. While Apple has not yet detailed iPhone 3.0 firmware, MacRumors has independently heard from a reliable source of this same multi-c...
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| | 1/09/2009 4:33 PM (175d 4h 42m ago) |
| iPod Phone (iPhone Nano?) & iPhone 3G Pro coming this year? - Exclusive to iPhoneWorld.ca |
| | 1/08/2009 5:01 PM (176d 4h 14m ago) |
| Macworld San Francisco 2009 Rumor Roundup |
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With Macworld San Francisco 2009 (MWSF) beginning next week, MacRumors provides this Rumor Roundup as a summary of major rumors circulating around the Mac Web before the event.
The biggest news about Macworld came early when Apple anno...
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| | 1/05/2009 5:43 PM (179d 3h 32m ago) |
| Rumors abound, Apple working on media server? |
| | Filed under: Rumors, Mac OS X ServerJust when we thought we were done with rumors for the day, another one pops up. 9to5 Mac is reporting that Apple could be working on a media server that might rival HP's MediaSmart Server. They suggest the server will be similar to a Time Capsule, only with more functionality. According to 9to5, the new product will include a Dynamic DNS system to tie in with MobileMe; this will provide username.me.com domains for easier access across the Internet. In addition, the device will include AFP filesharing and Time Machine backup stores. The device will not run off of Mac OS X Server, as you might suspect; rather, it would run the same system and processor that the Time Capsule does. You can read more about this rumor, and read more details about the rumor on the 9to5 Mac website. Do you think Apple is about to jump further into the NAS market with a supercharged Time Capsule?[via MacRumors]TUAWRumors abound, Apple working on media server? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 1/01/2009 9:49 PM (182d 23h 26m ago) |
| Another rumored 'iPhone Nano' photo |
| | With Macworld coming up in just two weeks, the parade of Apple-flavored rumors, wishes, and murmurings continues.
Guess which one is the rumored iPhone Nano?(Credit: MacRumors.com)
The latest to surface--or resurface--involves a purported concept photo of what's said to be an "iPhone Nano," a more or less ... |
| | 12/23/2008 4:45 PM (192d 4h 30m ago) |
| More Hints of an 'iPhone Nano' from Case Manufacturers |
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iPhone case manufacturer XSKN has labeled a section on their site for the "iPhone Nano". This description suggests that long running rumors of a miniaturized iPhone could be true.
XSKN gained some notoriety earlier this year...
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| | 12/22/2008 6:04 PM (193d 3h 11m ago) |
| iPhone Nano rumors surface once again |
| | Could the case on the right be slated for the fabled iPhone Nano?(Credit: iDealsChina)
With less than a month to go before Macworld, the rumors have started, and they sound familiar.
The possibility of an iPhone Nano has once again been served up for mass consumption by the Apple ... Originally posted at News - Apple |
| | 12/17/2008 5:05 PM (198d 4h 11m ago) |
| 'Push' Notifications Coming in iPhone 2.2.1? |
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RussianiPhone.ru claims that they have seen iPhone 2.2.1 Beta 1 and that it implements Push notifications as well as over-the-air MobileMe syncing with Notes support.
As proof they've posted a screenshot showing the Notes and Calendar...
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| | 12/01/2008 9:43 PM (213d 23h 33m ago) |
| iPhone 2.2 Firmware 10 Days Away? |
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iPhoneHellas.gr claims that the iPhone 2.2 firmware will become available on November 21st based on what they describe as a "reliable" source. Meanwhile, Gizmodo also describes the iPhoneHellas site as "reliable" but we at MacRumors have had very li...
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| | 11/11/2008 8:32 PM (234d 43m ago) |
| Apple Activates Podcast Downloads in 2.2 Firmware |
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German blog Schimanke.com publishes new screenshots from the iPhone 2.2 firmware that reveal that Apple has activated iTunes and App Store features that will make their debut in the next iPhone update. Prior to this past week, these new feat...
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| | 11/06/2008 7:36 PM (239d 1h 39m ago) |
| New product announcement cancelled? (updated) |
| | Filed under: RumorsAccording to one of our tipsters, the "kickoff webcast" that Christina mentioned over the weekend has been either delayed or cancelled.
A link distributed to webcast participants is, according to the tipster, no longer working. The webcast was scheduled for 10 a.m. Pacific time.
What does this mean for the rumored "Brick"? It's difficult to say. Apple does tend to make product announcements on Tuesdays, but I suppose there's no reason why Apple couldn't deliver the webcast anytime between today and the product's scheduled launch date.
Also, it could be that our tipster is just suffering network problems. If you know more about the webcast, please tip us! Your anonymity is our guarantee.
Thanks, Matt!
Update: Another anonymous tipster wrote in to tell us that the webcast did proceed as scheduled, but did not discuss new products (only things like metrics for the next quarter, and marketing strategies for Black Friday in the United States). The tipster said the password for the webcast was changed a day or two ago, which was probably why Tipster Matt couldn't connect.
Thanks, Apple Reseller!Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 10/01/2008 3:41 PM (275d 5h 34m ago) |
| Apple Seeds iPhone Firmware 2.2 Beta 1 |
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Apple has seeded some iPhone developers with a new beta iPhone firmware for testing. The new version is labeled iPhone OS 2.2 beta 1 and is accompanied by a new beta of the iPhone SDK (build 9M2611). Beyond "compatibility testing", there are no oth...
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| | 9/25/2008 5:25 PM (281d 3h 50m ago) |
| Sept 9th: iTunes 8, iPhone Firmware 2.1... with Hidden Features? |
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Despite having some initial doubts, Arstechnica now believes that Kevin Rose was correct and that iTunes 8 will be arriving on September 9th alongside the expected iPod updates.
Also expected is the iPhone 2.1 firmware which had been a...
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| | 9/06/2008 7:27 PM (300d 1h 48m ago) |
| Rumor: Apple and AT&T working on tethering deal |
| | Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Hardware, Software, Odds and ends
A few weeks back on the Talkcast, we had an interesting little discussion about just where Apple's boundaries were on the App Store -- so far, you really only get kicked off if you charge too much, if your apps vibrate wrong, or if you steal someone's copyright. Oh, and there's that one more little exception: if you provide folks with the ability to tether the iPhone's networking ability to your own Mac.But now the rumor mill says that last one might just have been removed because Apple is planning a tether solution of their own. Gizmodo claims that one of their readers is corresponding with His Steveness himself (a fact we find obviously dubious, but hey it's Friday of Labor Day weekend, so we'll give 'em a pass). You'd think that Steve Jobs would reveal the fact that AT&T and Apple were trying to offer a tether solution through a slightly better venue than a quickly jotted "Sent from my iPhone" email, but remember how we first heard about the SDK -- the man knows how to stick important pieces of news in strange places.The original emailer mentioned tethering for the fee of an extra $30 a month (which seems exorbitant considering that Netshare did it for a one-time charge), but then again, AT&T's networks are going to get even more waterlogged should something like this come down. So odds are if Apple does work out a deal, it's not going to be cheap.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 8/29/2008 10:32 PM (307d 22h 44m ago) |
| Another iPhone’s competitor to be launched soon? |
| | 8/29/2008 4:02 AM (308d 17h 13m ago) |
| iPods, Notebooks, and... iMacs before the Holidays? |
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AppleInsider recaps many of the circulating rumors which expect both iPod and Mac notebook updates in the coming months. Some rumors have pegged September 9th as the possible day for at least some of the updates.
The iPod Nano and iP...
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| | 8/28/2008 7:20 PM (309d 1h 56m ago) |
| Apple Event for September 9th? |
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As rumors continue to build of upcoming Apple product updates, more hints are starting to suggest that Apple will be holding a special event in September to launch these new products.
A rumor over the weekend originating from Kevin Ros...
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| | 8/27/2008 3:44 PM (310d 5h 32m ago) |
| Resellers Getting Signals for a Wide Range of Apple Updates? |
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While rumors have focused on iPod Nano and iPod Touch updates as early as September 9th, the fate of the MacBook Pros and other updates have been less clear.
It appears, however, that Apple could be prepping for a wide range of produc...
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| | 8/27/2008 3:43 PM (310d 5h 32m ago) |
| New iPod Nano, iPod Touch, iTunes 8.0, and Blu-Ray in OS X 10.5.6? |
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Digg.com's Kevin Rose has posted a new blog entry and YouTube video claiming to have knowledge of upcoming iPod updates with a significant number of details:
- Revamp of entire iPod line.
- Small cosmetic changes to Touc...
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| | 8/25/2008 9:35 PM (311d 23h 41m ago) |
| Screenshots for Upcoming Nike+ App for iPhone and iPod Touch? |
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iPhon.fr posts (via Gizmodo) screenshots of what claim to be the upcoming Nike+ running application for iPhone. Nike+ is a running accessory for the iPod Nano that allows you to track your running.With a sensor in your shoe ...
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| | 8/20/2008 12:32 AM (317d 20h 44m ago) |
| Turn by Turn GPS Navigation for iPhone Coming? |
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MSNBC recently spoke (via MacDailyNews) with several GPS manufacturers about their plans to develop a turn-by-turn GPS solution for the iPhone. While the manufacturers were unable to provide many details about their plans, TomTom reasserted that the...
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| | 8/17/2008 5:02 PM (320d 4h 14m ago) |
| Apple's Sub-Notebook 'Delayed' Until 2009, iPhone Colors in 2008? |
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A financial analyst at UBS Investment Research publishes his outlook for Apple's product line in 2008 and 2009, as reported by AppleInsider.
The analyst Maynard Um also cites "industry checks" to confirm that the MacBook and iPod will ...
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| | 8/05/2008 7:39 PM (332d 1h 37m ago) |
| iPhone Nano Rumor Revived |
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DailyMail.co.uk revived rumors of an "iPhone nano" this weekend with a report that claimed that a "nano" version of the iPhone would be shipping in time for Christmas. The product will be launched in the UK at up to £150 for pay-as-y...
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| | 8/04/2008 5:07 PM (333d 4h 8m ago) |
| Developer nails copy/paste with upcoming iPhone app |
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If you're one of the many waiting for Apple to get its act together and offer a copy/paste feature on the iPhone, there's a promising development called MagicPad from software creator Proximi. It's an application similar to the notes tool that ships with the iPhone. The big difference is that it's got support for multiple fonts; rich text elements like underlining, italics, and strikethroughs; and the much-wanted copy/paste.
It manages to do all this by adding a small toolbar over the iPhone's onscreen keyboard. Using the small loop magnifier you can highlight strings of text, then copy them into a virtual clipboard. From there it can be pasted into other notes, then sent off. Unfortunately you can't carry the clipboard to other applications, which is what most people are hoping Apple will provide.
Posted after the break is a video of the yet-to-be-released application in action, which was made by AppleiPhoneNotes.com. One thing that might keep MagicPad from making it onto the device is if it does not meet Apple's stringent human interface guidelines, which protect things like the keyboard configuration to keep the end user from getting confused.
(Via Macrumors)
Write notes, and use rich text elements including copy and paste, with MagicPad.(Credit: Proximi)
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| | 7/30/2008 11:27 AM (338d 9h 48m ago) |
| Apple: iTunes 7.7 available "in a few hours" |
| | During an Apple Sales Web webcast earlier today discussing MobileMe, Apple employee Maxime Veron mentioned that iTunes 7.7 would be available "in a few hours."Keep checking iTunes and Software Update for more info.Update: As of 6:05 PM EDT, no update was available. If this is tied to the MobileMe push starting at 9:00 PM EDT, we may begin seeing iTunes 7.7 at that time. This is, of course, pure speculation. |
| | 7/10/2008 1:27 AM (358d 19h 49m ago) |
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| How to make iPhone videos sparkle with iMovie |
| | Filed under: Video, How-tos, iPhone, iPhone 101If you read my recent post about taking movies with the iPhone 3GS, you probably noted that I talked about the lack of editing capabilities on the iPhone with the exception of trimming the beginning and ending of your videos. What if you want to edit your movies, add titles or effects, or combine a bunch of short iPhone video clips?
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Several of the comments left by TUAW readers asked the same question, and it's so easy to do that I decided to whip up a quick tutorial showing how this works. You probably have a tool on your Mac that can do the job for you with just a few clicks, drags, and menu selections. iMovie is the perfect easy tool for creating full feature films (just kidding) from individual scenes shot with the iPhone 3GS video camera. Here's how to do it.Continue reading How to make iPhone videos sparkle with iMovieTUAWHow to make iPhone videos sparkle with iMovie originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/29/2009 5:47 PM (4d 3h 28m ago) |
| How to Avoid Paying the iPhone 3GS Upgrade "Tax" |
| | Those tears of joy shed by iPhone loyalists are turning into cries of grief with the announcement by AT&T that it will impose a $200 fee to upgrade to the next-generation iPhone, which lands in stores Friday.For iPhone 3G users who are not eligible for subsidized pricing, the upgrade “tax” brings the grand total to not $200 or $300 — but a hefty $400 or $500 for the iPhone 3GS, depending on the model (16GB or 32GB, respectively).But tech geeks and criminal masterminds share one philosophy: They understand there’s a way around everything. You don’t have to pay that extra fee, iPhone 3G customers. Here are a few quick, painless methods to shave off that $200.... |
| | 6/23/2009 10:14 PM (9d 23h 2m ago) |
| Video: iPhone 3G S gets a guided tour |
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Sure, you think you've learned all there is to know about Apple's new iPhone 3G S, but have you had its every feature explained and demonstrated for you by an unrealistically calm, factory-fresh ApplePerson over the course of 14 minutes in one of the company's trademark guided tours? Trust us, it's like taking a bubble bath in technology. Hit the read link for video.Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsVideo: iPhone 3G S gets a guided tour originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/09/2009 8:46 PM (24d 29m ago) |
| Watch full episodes of NBC shows on an iPhone |
| | If you don't mind the occasional commercial, you can watch shows like "The Office" for free.
Need a "30 Rock" fix? How about some "Friday Night Lights?" Forget paying Apple two bucks for every iTunes download: Just stream the shows to your iPhone or iPod Touch ... Originally posted at iPhone Atlas |
| | 5/13/2009 3:30 PM (51d 5h 45m ago) |
| CTIA: Phones that clean up "apps clutter" |
| | At CTIA in 2008, the wireless-world trade show was abuzz with cell-phone applications and the cool things they enabled. This year's show had more cool apps, such as Skype for iPhone, though the emphasis was on new tools for more efficiently sifting through the jungle of applications that now clutter cell-phone desktops. Many new phones, like Instinct S30, Omnia, Delve from Samsung employ customizable widgets, icon-like applications that show you information gathered or produced by another app. So instead of launching your e-mail or text-messaging application, a widget on your phone will monitor those apps, and alert you about new messages and who sent them. Other widgets combine several key functions, such as managing all of your phone's wireless connections. Others, like Nokia's new Intrigue, $180 from Verizon with a two-year contract and rebates, take a more novel approach. This phone (Click on the image for a closer look.) has a feature called "Habitat Mode," a home screen that presents your contacts in the order in which you last communicated with them. Touch the icons to communicate with your contacts again or to review the history of your interaction. Also, as we reported at CES, Palm's upcoming Pre, available soon from Sprint for an undisclosed price, kicks those conveniences up a notch with a highly intuitive interface that to aggregates all the relevant elements pertaining to contacts, calendars, and messaging. For example, if you have information on Jane Doe in Outlook, Google, and Facebook, it will put details from those normally unconnected sources under Jane's name. Ditto for calendars and messaging. HTC's upcoming Touch Diamond2 and Touch Pro2, which will be running Windows Mobile 6.5 when it's available, will have similar features, as will new phones (still under NDA) from AT&T and T-Mobile.—Mike Gikas |
| | 4/06/2009 4:02 PM (88d 5h 14m ago) |
| TUAW review and giveaway: Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer |
| | Filed under: Accessories, Analysis / Opinion, Hardware, Peripherals, ReviewsThis review has an interesting history. Back at the end of January, Polaroid sent a note to TUAW requesting that we ask our readers to join in asking Apple to support Bluetooth printing from the iPhone. Polaroid had a very good reason for doing this, since the iPhone is a phenomenally successful smartphone. Those millions of iPhone users would make a very good market for Polaroid's new PoGo Instant Mobile Printer, a tiny pocket-sized photo printer that prints out 2" x 3" borderless prints. I asked Polaroid if we could test a PoGo for our readers who don't own iPhones, and also to see how it works with the Mac. The results of our tests follow, along with details of a giveaway where two lucky TUAW readers can win a PoGo and a 30-pack of the special paper that it uses.Continue reading TUAW review and giveaway: Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile PrinterTUAWTUAW review and giveaway: Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/25/2009 4:42 PM (100d 4h 33m ago) |
| First Look: Pocket Money 2.0 for iPhone |
| | Filed under: Software, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, First LookIt always makes me happy to see a familiar name on a press release, so when I received a note this morning about PocketMoney 2.0 for iPhone (click opens iTunes) now being available in the App Store, I took more interest than usual in the news. Hardy Macia and his company, Catamount Software, have been developing software for mobile devices and Macs since the Newton MessagePad reigned supreme in the PDA world. In fact, that's when I first became familiar with PocketMoney. Fifteen years later, PocketMoney is still an excellent mobile app for keeping track of expenses, incomes and budgets. There are so many new changes and features in the 2.0 version of PocketMoney that Catamount has released a 13-page document (click to download) describing them in detail. I like the new budget features, which show you at a glance how you're doing with meeting or missing a categorized budget. Catamount has added a library of video tutorials that take users step-by-step through almost every function of the app.If you'd like to give PocketMoney 2.0 a try, there's a free Lite version (click opens iTunes) that has all of the capabilities of the full version, but is limited to 2 accounts and 2 repeating transactions. The full version is currently on sale for US$4.99.To learn more about PocketMoney 2.0, check out the gallery below.
Gallery: PocketMoney 2 First LookTUAWFirst Look: Pocket Money 2.0 for iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/25/2009 4:41 PM (100d 4h 34m ago) |
| TUAW Tip: Fixing syncing between iPhone and iPhoto '08 |
| | Filed under: Hardware, How-tos, Tips and tricks, Odds and ends, TUAW Tips, iPhone
This is a pretty selfish tip, because this issue has happened to me personally a few different times, and despite my many searches around the 'net, I've never found a quick, simple solution. So here you go: my suffering can be your gain.Basically, iPhoto '08 and the iPhone don't always play nice -- sometimes, you'll take a bunch of pictures on your iPhone, bring them back to sync up with iPhoto '08, and whoops, iPhoto doesn't see them at all. You can see them on your iPhone, but iPhoto's "Import All" button is greyed out, and they're not showing on your screen (sometimes, I've gotten dotted lines where the pictures are -- I think this all has something to do with a corrupted cache that iPhoto keeps of what's on the iPhone). Fortunately, though it's frustrating, there's an easy fix. Open up Image Capture (you can find it in Spotlight or even Quicksilver if you swing that way) with your iPhone connected, hit the "Devices" menu item, and then "Browse Devices." You'll get a screen just like the one above, with your iPhone's name instead of mine.Uncheck the "Connected" box, and then recheck it, and boom. Image Capture, and thus iPhoto, will see all of your pictures and happily upload them. Is it voodoo? Sure -- we still don't know why iPhoto loses its place every once in a while (like I said, I'm thinking a corrupted cache somewhere along the line). But it works.TUAWTUAW Tip: Fixing syncing between iPhone and iPhoto '08 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/12/2009 3:25 PM (113d 5h 51m ago) |
| TUAW Tips: Maximize battery power for GPS apps |
| | Filed under: TUAW Tips, iPhoneYou know from reading a lot of my earlier posts that I am a real fan of iPhone GPS apps. I regularly use RunKeeper, TrailGuru, and Geocaching to keep track of my wanderings or find geocaches, but I've found that those apps usually suck my iPhone batteries dry very quickly.Jason at FitnessKeeper let me know that one of their forum users, Valter, had tweaked various settings on his iPhone and was able to get a tremendous amount of battery life while still keeping both the iPhone's A-GPS and EDGE connection active. Those are the requirements for most GPS apps. What were Valter's secret settings?
Wi-fi: off
Push: off
3G: off
Bluetooth: off
Brightness: set at minimum (Note - I also turn off Auto-Brightness)
iPod: off
Your mileage may vary, but the RunKeeper forum users found that they were able to improve battery life drastically. One reader had 70% of battery capacity after a two hour run with RunKeeper tracking his run, while Valter's personal tests showed 50% capacity after a 2 hour 45 minute run. For other GPS apps like Geocaching, your battery life will most likely be less as brightness will need to be set so that you can actually read the screen.What are your optimum iPhone power settings for uses other than GPS apps? Leave a comment below.TUAWTUAW Tips: Maximize battery power for GPS apps originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 2/19/2009 3:14 AM (134d 18h 2m ago) |
| Traveling? iPhone can help! |
| | Filed under: Productivity, iPhoneIf you're a road warrior and an iPhone owner, chances are you are not using your beloved technology to its fullest potential. There are many applications and services that can make your trip a lot less stressful so you can focus on enjoying the trip rather than making sure everything goes according to plan. Everyone by now is accustomed to using the iPhone for browsing the web while waiting for a plane or listening to music while sitting on a bus. But did you know you can do things like check in for your flight, listen to the radio in your home town from a thousand miles away, and at some airports even get through security all using just your iPhone?Read on, weary travelers, if you too want to learn the many ways in which the iPhone can make your entire traveling experience pleasant, even if you're traveling for business.Continue reading Traveling? iPhone can help!TUAWTraveling? iPhone can help! originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 12/28/2008 4:19 PM (187d 4h 57m ago) |
| Use 'Company' field in iPhone's Contacts app for tagging |
| | Filed under: Tips and tricks, iPhone, iPod touchThe social media movement has trained us well to tag just about everything we see. The presence of tags on photos, videos, blog posts and even to-do items has become ubiquitous.So this simple tip, from reader Greg F., struck me as an obvious, easy trick to help categorize contacts inside the iPhone's Contacts app. It involves using the Company field in Contacts to record tags -- just put in your tags, separated by a space, instead of a company name.First things first. Why would you want to categorize contacts with tags? Consider Greg's example. When using the contact search feature to make a call, send an email or text message, he enters a tag, like 'drinkingbuddies,' instead of individual names. In return he's presented with a full list of contacts he can invite out for a beer.Simple, powerful and a great way to prevent leaving anyone out when sending a quick, after-work invite. Other useful tags that come to my mind are 'family,' 'taxis,' 'pizzaplaces' and 'therapists.' It's not ideal, obviously, for contacts that actually have a real company name associated with them.There's more to this though. Often I find myself sending photos from my iPhone, through email, to my Flickr, Facebook, Tumblr and Twitpic accounts. So I tagged each of those contacts 'Photos.' Now, it's a simple task to look these addresses up and pick the appropriate ones.It's unfortunate the iPhone doesn't allow you to select more than one contact at a time, though. So even with this tip, it's still a time-consuming process to add multiple contacts to an email or SMS.TUAWUse 'Company' field in iPhone's Contacts app for tagging originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 12/12/2008 4:35 PM (203d 4h 40m ago) |
| Using Genius feature on iPhone firmware v2.1 |
| | 9/14/2008 11:37 PM (291d 21h 38m ago) |
| Tag photos with GPS location with iMarkMySpot |
| | 9/09/2008 3:25 PM (297d 5h 50m ago) |
| TUAW Tip: Using your iPhone on a cruise ship |
| | Filed under: Wireless, Odds and ends, iPhoneIf you're going on a cruise vacation, don't be concerned about being out of touch. Chances are excellent that you can use your cell phone.Reader Steven Madow reminded TUAW that many cruise lines use a service called Cellular At Sea to provide you with satellite-linked cellular service. Almost 100 ships currently use the service, which is a joint venture between AT&T Mobility and SeaMobile.Madow said that with his iPhone, configuration was a simple matter of looking at the settings (right) for a carrier called "Cellular at Sea." The cost of the service varies depending on your home carrier, but for AT&T users it is about $0.79 per minute. While that's not exactly cheap, it's priceless if you need to keep in touch in case of an emergency.Most cruise lines also provide Wi-Fi based onboard Internet service. Rates for these services usually range from $0.75 per minute down to $0.30 per minute. The more time you prepay, the lower the rate is.To find out if your favorite cruise ship has Cellular At Sea or Internet service, click the Read link or visit the website for the cruise line.Thanks for the tip, Steven!Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 8/20/2008 12:34 AM (317d 20h 42m ago) |
| iPhone 101: Restore your homescreen icons |
| | Filed under: iPod Family, iPhone, iPhone 101Rearranging the icons on the home screen of your iPhone is a part of the customization fun that Apple built in. However, if you rearranged your icons and want them back to factory specifications, it is as easy as a simple tap. Just navigate to Settings > General > Reset. Once there, select the "Reset Home Screen Layout" button. A dialog will pop-up asking for a confirmation.Once you return to the home screen, you will notice that all the icons are placed just like they were when you first turned on your iPhone! Third-party applications' icons will follow the default applications. Want more iPhone tips and tricks like this? Just visit the TUAW iPhone 101 section. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 8/18/2008 10:07 PM (318d 23h 8m ago) |
| Thoughts on iPhone Apps Management |
| | Filed under: iPod Family, iTunes, iPhone, App StoreI don't know about you, but those new longer iPhone syncs are just killing me. Once an App has been backed up, I don't see why Apple doesn't just back up the Documents and Library data rather than backing up entire applications every single time the iPhone connects.
What I've been doing is keeping just one or two apps on the iPhone at a time. That's fine for when you're developing and reviewing apps but it absolutely stinks when you want to carry the iPhone around and actually use your applications on demand. After all -- why bother buying them if you have to keep taking them off in order to save on sync time?
The worst offenders are the games. Full of yummy sound effects and graphics, they take up the most room during syncs and generally the software I least want to take off my iPhone.
You can disable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods in the Preferences > Syncing settings pane in iTunes but it's an option with high risk, especially when updated data is important to you.
Here's hoping that Apple smartens up its backups and starts storing just changed data rather than every bit of every application.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 7/15/2008 4:47 PM (353d 4h 28m ago) |
| iPhone 2.0 software upgrade, stuck in "Accessing iTunes Store" |
| | Trying to upgrade my 1st gen iPhone from 1.1.4 to 2.0. Eventually it gets to a step and gets stuck in "Accessing iTunes Store". "We could not complete your iTunes Store request. The network connection timed out".From what I can tell, this is a problem hitting a bunch of people right now. Some are calling it the "error 9838 problem".The remedy? just wait, its an Apple "server too busy" errorbtw, the "Accessing iTunes Store" is really means "Accessing iPhone Activation Server", in this context.10:14 am update:some are saying to click on iTunes store and the click back to iPhone and it work (not for me)10:17 am update:Might just be a traffic issue... Error -9838 is an iTunes store error.10:21 am update:This is a "server too busy" error. Apparently Apple's servers are too busy at the moment. Wait it out.(iTunes, when connecting for activation, is getting back a HTTP 503.13 message: server too busy). Some have got in but just trying over and over again... If you get stuck here, the iPhone is left in "emergency mode"...basically it just can be used to dial 911 services, its not activated.12:10 pm update:Finally, my update is proceeding. After another check... "Accessing iTunes Store..." succeeded.. Now the iPhone display says "Waiting for activation (this may take some time)" and the iTunes display says "Restoring iPhone from backup..." 12:17 pm update:I've now got a message on my iPhone:Activation AlertNo signal detected. Signal is required to complete activation.But last I checked I have signal (aka AT&T network) here.. so I wait... (How long do I wait until I do something radical or foolish like force quit iTunes? I think I will wait some.)12:30 pm updateBecause I am impatient, I decided to pull the iPhone from the cradle. Upon placing it back into the cradle, it promply activated and now (after "Restoring iPhone music videos...") I am up on 2.0! Not very smooth Apple, not very smooth at all! |
| | 7/11/2008 5:09 PM (357d 4h 6m ago) |
| iTunes 7.7 and Windows, trouble getting the update? |
| | Trouble getting iTunes 7.7 for Windows?
Two problems you might encounter:
1. The Check For Updates (Help menu) from your current version of iTunes “Download Update” button doesn’t do anything. You click it, but nothing happens.
2. Apple Software Update says there is new software available, but a check says “all up to date”.
The solution is easy, go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ and download and install manually. I know obvious but not so obvious…
Apple - iTunes - iTunes(iTunes)
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| | 7/10/2008 7:18 PM (358d 1h 58m ago) |
| How to replace an original iPhone with an iPhone 3G |
| | This article explains how to replace an original iPhone with an iPhone 3G using the same carrier. If you follow these steps to backup your original iPhone first, and then restore the backup to your iPhone 3G, your saved SMS messages, email accounts, photos, notes, and other personal settings will be present on your iPhone 3G. Learn more here... |
| | 7/05/2008 12:22 AM (363d 20h 53m ago) |
| iPhone 3G FAQ |
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Is your heart aflutter at the though of buying an iPhone 3G? Are you counting the days until the July 11 release date? If this describes you, or even if you are just toying with the idea, there are a few things you'll need to know. The process for ... |
| | 6/16/2008 4:12 PM (382d 5h 3m ago) |
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