iLounge is pleased to announce the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 GIveaway. In our Giveaway of the Month for October, iLounge and Sonos are giving away two Sonos ZonePlayer S5 units paired with a Sonos ZoneBridge. To enter, simply fill out and submit the form on the giveaway page—the giveaway…
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Gaijin Games has teamed up with Namco Bandai to bring the psychedelic Bit.Trip Beat to both the iPhone and the iPad, and man... it is good. These platforms can be amazing for gaming, but it takes a special title to really take advantage of what's being offered, and the "rhythm game meets Pong" style of Beat is a perfect match for the hardware.
BIT.TRIP BEAT
The game can be played by placing a finger on the screen and moving your ship up and down to knock the blocks back, or you can use tilt controls. We prefer the finger for added accuracy.  The game looks and plays great on the iPad; especially with the limited-time price of $3.99 for the HD version.
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Are you a Mac? Or are you a PC? Are you an iPhone guy or a soldier in the Android Army? If you feel strongly about any of these questions, chances are, you're a fanboy. More »
AT&T on Friday released the Voicemail Viewer app for iPhone (free, App store) and BlackBrry users, which lets them access their home phone messages with visual voicemail. U-verse Voice subscribers can view their home voicemail messages in a visual list, not unlike an e-mail inbox, allowing them to listen to them in any order as they would for the cellphone's own calls. The app will also notify users when a new voicemail is left on their home phone....
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| Read more »Toshiba quits smartphone OLED display plans. Accordingly, there was more demand for LCD screens in mobile devices rather than OLEDs and that the electronics giant's poor earnings made it difficult to sustain the organic displays.
| Read more »The promised second round of pay raises for Foxconn factory workers is due to come into effect in October, according to a Friday report. The company, which has come under pressure from its customers over worker suicides at its Shenzen factory, will boost assembly line worker salaries by two-thirds, with monthly wages amounting to the equivalent of $299. The raise is the second of the year....
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| Read more »Apple has been forced to change the way it sells iPhones at its four Apple Stores in China in order to deal with a problem many other companies could only dream of having: Scalpers. According to two Chinese language reports, scalpers (and even ‚Äúgangs‚Äù of scalpers) have been buying up stock in the Apple Stores in China and reselling them at a profit outside of those same stores.
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Google late Thursday quietly posted its first beta of Chrome 7. The release is the first to implement Google Instant and will optionally update search results from the main search bar, not just from the Google website. Graphics acceleration now plays a much larger role and both speeds up some CSS transforms and turns on WebGL support for plugin-free 3D....
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| Read more »Apple Stores across the United States should finally resume carrying iPhone 4 Bumper cases today, sources claim. All colors should in theory be available, but this may vary from location to location, since some stores are expected to have limited quantities. Pricing should be a standard $29....
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| Read more »As noted by Laura at Engadget this morning, we had a FaceTime sighting on CBS's so-old-it's-brand-new reboot of the classic cop drama Hawaii Five-0.
You can see in the screenshot here that a somewhat puffy-looking Scott Cohen (low camera angle from iPhone = not all that flattering) is engaging in a video chat with another character; for the rendition in motion, CBS is streaming full episodes of the show here (of course it's also available on iTunes, along with...
| Read more »RED today said it was raising the price of the Scarlet pro video camera by $1,000 to add in a high dynamic range feature, HDRx. The new feature needs a new ASIC chip and extra development but would turn out "incredible" results according to founder Jim Jannard. It would invoke a slight delay but was partly the result of user voting in favor of the upgrade....
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I will feel so much cooler with a legitimate Moleskine cover—sorry, "analog-digital ultra-portable workstation for the contemporary nomad"— wrapped around my iPad. But no iPhone 4 case, really? What kind of contemporary nomad hasn't upgraded? More »
Apple has agreed to settle in a lawsuit brought against it by Sharing Sound. The latter firm accused Apple of violating US Patent 6,247,130, Distribution of musical products by a website vendor over the Internet. Since the concept lies at the very core of the iTunes Store, Apple may have had little alternative but to settle if it wanted to avoid an expensive trial....
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| Read more »Like to cook or would like to cook? This week Vern Seward looks at apps that may help. How to Cook Everything; Essentials, Gourmet Live, and Campbell‚Äôs Kitchen.
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Here's one we've heard before, and we're not talking about Troll Touch. This time around, DigiTimes is reporting that Sintek Photonics is shipping touch panels to Apple for testing in iMacs. The panels are supposedly about 20" in size, and the same projected capacitance type currently used on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
As Engadget notes, the image shown here was extracted from an unrelated Apple patent, and it doesn't necessarily have anything to do with this rumor, other than providing an idea of how it could be used. Of course, Apple and most large companies patent all sorts of things that are never produced.
Would you want to hover your arm above that thing all day long? I'm not sure I would.
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| Read more »Digital Painting is a beautiful and Realistic Effects. Designers use different digital tools such as computers and software. It also differs from the regular images that we make in Photoshop because of its realistic effects and styles.
| Read more »The same exploit hackers have used to run unauthorized software on iOS 4.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch also works with the new Apple TV, a new screenshot has proven.
AMD and NVIDIA have both scheduled their new video chipset releases for the same day, a possible slip has suggested today. Both the Radeon HD 6000 and GeForce GT 430 should be unveiled worldwide on October 19. AMD's launch would be a week later than first planned, Digitimes said, and would likely see cards ship in full by November with the top-end Radeon HD 6870 leading the group....
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It's been a while, but remember the epidemic of defective Nvidia graphics cards that had a tendency to off themselves? One class-action law suit and settlement later, Nvidia's listing every affected laptop, 50 models sold from...
| Read more »Good.iWare has released a major update to GoodReader for iPad, its popular iPad document reader and file management app, adding full PDF annotation support and several other enhancements. GoodReader for iPad allows users to download and view and store various file formats including PDF, text, Microsoft Office, iWork and audio‚Ķ
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Let's be clear: the only reason a new Apple TV hadn't been jailbroken yet is that new Apple TVs hadn't shipped yet; the Dev Team hackers figured out how to do it days ago. Here's how it was done. More »
Samsung was said today to be developing the first Universal Flash Storage (UFS) memory cards based on a design developed by the JEDEC Solid State Technology Association. It expects to have the new format ready by the first half of 2011. The first generation of UFS is set to deliver 300Mbps data transfer speeds with future scalability. This compares very favorably with the recent announcement by Toshiba that its new Ultra High Speed I (UHS-I) will deliver maximum read rate of 95Mbps and write speeds of 80Mbps....
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| Read more »Facebook CTO Bret Taylor has reportedly made some positive comments about the potential for a collaboration between Apple and Facebook in regards to the former‚Äôs new Ping social music network. Business Insider reports that Taylor said he is ‚Äúvery confident‚Äù Facebook and Apple will figure out how to work‚Ķ
| Read more »Apple is reportedly seeding a sixth beta of Mac OS X 10.6.5 to developers. Known as build 10H548, the beta follows over two weeks after 10H542, which was distributed on September 14th. The last two releases have broken away from an earlier, weekly update schedule....
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| Read more »A new Microsoft SEC filing published late Thursday revealed that the company punished its CEO Steve Ballmer for his inability to turn around the company's struggling mobile efforts so far. The proxy statement notes that his total compensation of $1.35 million, including a $670,000 base salary and a matching bonus, was lower than in 2008 due to the "unsuccessful launch of the Kin" and "a loss of market share" for Windows Mobile. The Compensation Committee singled out the absence of a real Windows tablet rival through a need to "take advantage of new form factors."...
Steampunk lovers rejoice: Etsy is offering the gorgeous hand-made fully functional iPhone dock you can see in the figure below for US$350. The iRetrophone marries steampunk aesthetics to a modern, and it includes USB charging and docking, as well as a functioning handset that you can use to make your phone calls.
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Speaking at the Royal Television Conference in London, Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes cautioned against potential deals with Apple and/or Amazon that could harm sales of TV shows to other networks. “How can you justify renting your first-run TV shows individually for 99 cents an episode and thereby jeopardize…
| Read more »This is an interesting app that could come in handy. Battery Go! is an app that's all about your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad's battery. It'll give you all kinds of information about how long your battery will last, given either the charge it currently has or the charge percentage that you set it at. If you want to see just how long your phone will last on standby, how much talk time you have left, or how much longer your video will play before the phone dies, Battery Go! will tell you.
Of course, these are all just guidelines based on the battery specs. Actual battery usage has lots of other factors involved, but as a rough estimate, Battery Go! can help. If you spend a lot of time away from a way to charge your iDevice and need some help budgeting out your power, Battery Go! can do it.
Plus, the app is currently free to download, so even if you don't plan on using it, there's...
| Read more »A new phone called the Continuum gets an extra OLED screen below its standard touchscreen. It‚Äôs designed to be a ticker that will constantly stream information from notifications and RSS feeds. The ticker screen automatically turns on when you grab hold of the bottom of the phone.
| Read more »The second-generation Apple TV is capable of decoding and playing back 1080p video, according to a discussion thread on Mac Rumors‚Äô forums. Users of the new set top box report that iTunes accepts 1080p content, which can then be streamed to the Apple TV 2G. While some 1080p material‚Ķ
| Read more »While you can create playlists within YouTube itself, there are some slick apps that make the process much easier, and do it with style. If you want to use YouTube as a way to listen to free music, create playlists, and keep up with your favorite singers‚Äô latest hits; check out some of the websites and apps listed below.
| Read more »Throw out the tin foil hat, people. Now there's an app to tell you when to put down your cell phone because it's frying your brain.
| Read more »A deal between Apple and Facebook over Ping is likely, despite arguments between the two companies that has kept the two services from integrating so far. At a media dinner in New York City, Facebook CTO Bret Taylor told those in attendance that he was ‚Äúvery confident‚Äù such a deal would be reached, according to BusinessInsider.
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Personally, I'd like to have an FM tuner in my iPhone, but then again, I'm a radio geek, so I guess I'm in the minority. According to a survey from the Consumer Electronics Association, more than half of Americans polled say they don't want an FM tuner in their cell phone. That seems strange to me -- why would you not want that extra functionality? The new iPod nano still has an FM tuner on board, so it must be pretty easy to get one in there. Of course, if there's no demand for it, Apple's not likely to eventually include one in a future version of the iPhone. If this survey is any indication, you'll have to try and get American Top 40 in podcast form.
Then again, there are some political machinations going on here, too -- the CEA also reports that over 80% of Americans would be...
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I read an article recently in ComputerWorld titled "Devs bet big on Android over Apple's iOS." If that is not the definition of "link bait," I don't know what is. Either way, with hook in mouth, I surfed over to the article to find the opening paragraph proclaim that "A majority of mobile application developers see Google's Android as the smart bet over the long run." The article makes it sound like Game Over -- Android wins. Well, not so fast ComputerWorld, and others who misreported on this survey.
Rumors of a touchscreen desktop iMac continue to persist, with a new report on Friday alleging that Apple is testing potential displays for the supposed hardware.
The mobile market is flooded with Android phones. But getting a really good one is tough. So here is a list of the best android phones in 2010 to help you out.
| Read more »A new Apple patent published this week, entitled ‚ÄúConfigurable Offline Data Store‚Äù, shows that future mobile devices from Apple could sync and save large amounts of data over the Internet, allowing future access to information when an Internet connection is no longer available and removing the need to tether to a PC.
The invention, filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on June 14th, 2010, would synchronize data for offline use when an Internet connection is not available.
Per AppleInsider, the patent describes a system that would allow users to access content from a remote computer or server, but also save that information locally for use when an Internet connection is not available. The application also notes that users may want to disable their Internet because constant syncing and updating may result in poor performance.
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| Read more »Late Thursday, Apple seeded Mac OS X 10.6.5 build 10H548 to developers Thursday with no known issues.
Per AppleInsider, The first beta of Mac OS 10.6.5 was issued on Friday, August 13th, Apple initially released weekly builds of the OS, but builds have recently been coming two weeks apart.
Sources familiar with the build have reported that the focus areas are:
- 3D Graphics.
- iCal.
- Mail.
- QuickTime.
- Time Machine.
- USB Devices.
If you’ve gotten your hands on the new build, let us know what you make of it and stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
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Here's a headline you won't ever see: "Apple Announces Trapper Keeper for iPad!" The plastic cases are about as far removed from Apple's design traits as you can get. But Booq has no qualms with a higher-end version, oh no. More »
A new report has surfaced claiming that Sintek Photronic, a well-known supplier of large touchscreen panels, has sent samples to Cupertino for testing. It's purported that the panels are destined for pre-production versions of a forthcoming touchscreen-based iMac. The latest news adds weight to the once-idle rumors circulating in recent months that Apple plans on adding a third iMac model to its current range of 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac offerings....
Steve Jobs has modestly described the Apple TV project as just a "hobby," but it is a pastime the company has continued to enjoy in the four years since its "iTV" endeavors were first announced. The redesigned box marks a shift in overall strategy, as the integrated hard drive has been dropped. The system is now completely reliant on iTunes and iOS, streaming content from a computer or mobile device rather than playing it from an internal drive contained in the box. In our full review, we'll take a closer look at the new features and potentia...
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The hard drive omission and smaller components allow the overall size to be reduced by more than 75 percent. The 8x8-inch box has been shrunk to just four inches square, while the weight has also dropped from 2.4 pounds down to just over a half pound.
While the first Apple TV was built with an aluminum frame and grey finish on the top panel, the se ......
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| Read more »Google says the new WebP picture file format is more efficient with 40% smaller file size with little picture quality difference compared to JPEG
| Read more »New Jersey-based Accessory Workshop have introduced TyPad, a leatherette folio-style case for the iPad with a twist - a bluetooth, full iPad keyboard included. The company says this makes the iPad even more productive; by not employing the screen-based keyboard, users regain half the screen real estate, making it ideal for longer-form composition....
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| Read more »A minister in the Italian parliament's Chamber of Deputies (Camera dei Deputati) who is the undersecretary of tourism has directed the country's equivalent of the attorney general to investigate legal action against app maker Apalon for their program What Country. The minister believes the app defames Italy by mentioning that the country is best known for "Pizza, Mafia, Pasta, Scooters."...
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| Read more »In this episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about Eric Schmidt defining his company by describing Apple, the future of Web apps, and Research In Motion‚Äôs PlayBook.
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Among the announcements at Apple's September 1st iPod event, technology analysts iSuppli believe the really big news was the introduction of Airplay, Apple's revamped version of AirTunes (that can now also push video to devices like Apple TV). The company thinks it could become a "top 10 consumer electronics product," thanks to Apple's licensing of the technology to BridgeCo Inc, who in turn works with third-party audio companies like Denon, Marantz, JBL and Bowers & Wilkins along with Mac peripheral makers to all quickly implement Airplay into upcoming products....
Today, we learned a bit about Verizon's trade-in program which is meant to entice users to switch carriers by "selling" their handset to Verizon for a lot less than it's worth.
| Read more »Metakine has announced its new Mac application access monitor, Hands Off! 1.0. Premiering this Monday, Oct. 4, HandsOff! 1.0 will monitor applications and control their access to both networks and disk data. It shows users what information is being passed in activities that would otherwise be invisible, giving users control over what personal information is moving to the web. It can limit applications from storing cookies or sending information back to the software's designers....
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| Read more »Social news aggregator site Digg.com is trying to work its way out of the traffic hole it created with its botched redesign attempt. There is concern, however, among community members that Digg is struggling too much and may not be able to reignite the interest of those who have left.
| Read more »Popular blogging system Wordpress has updated its free iOS version to 2.6, bringing a host of new features including a much-requested "local drafts" feature to help prevent lost entries, as well as versioning autosave option. Also included in the update is support for videos uploaded directly from the iPhone, and an expanded Media Library to accompany it....
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Up until now, whenever I wanted to make funny faces at my boss but didn't have the Wi-Fi connection necessary for Facetime, I used the Fring app over 3G. Now I've got a new favorite app for those times: Tango. More »
The NFL tonight said it was talking about bringing American football video to Verizon tablets. It didn't have details but was determined that a deal was just a "question of what shape or form." Verizon declined to comment to the WSJ but admitted that video was an important part of how it pushed data use on its networks....
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| Read more »Apple seeded Mac OS X 10.6.5 build 10H548 to developers Thursday with no known issues.
Microsoft documents filed with the SEC reveal that CEO Steve Ballmer received only half of the maximum bonus available to him because of the company's struggles in the mobile market.
The iPhone 4 launch in China this past weekend got off to an incredible start, but iPhone 4 scalpers recently prompted an Apple's flagship retail store in Beijing to shut down temporarily
| Read more »WordPress for iOS has updated to version 2.6, which adds the ability to record video from within the app and upload it to a blog.
Other improvements include an overhaul of locally saved drafts, which brings it more in line with the web version -- including the ability to autosave while the post is being written. Also, version 2.6 implements a full media library within the app.
WordPress for iOS 2.6 is a free download from the App Store and available now.
[Via Macworld]
TUAWWordPress app now includes video recording originally appeared on The...
| Read more »Facebook CTO Bret Taylor told attendees at a dinner for New York media that he was "very confident" the two companies would reach a deal regarding Ping, iTunes' built-in social network focused on music, according to a report on Business Insider. Previous negotiations to bring Facebook users into the service collapsed after 18 months, forcing Apple to launch the service without Facebook integration....
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| Read more »At a coffee shop in sunny Mill Valley, in Marin County, the former Digg CEO looked as relaxed as he ever has, dressed in shorts and sunglasses. The glass of lemonade in his hand served as a metaphor for his life since parting ways with Digg back in April.
| Read more »A new report from market research firm DisplaySearch on Thursday shows that while the iPad shipments are on the rise, netbooks are falling quickly. Shipments of the netbook/tablet PC were down 4 percent in the second quarter of 2010 over the previous quarter and up 29 percent year over year. That actually sounds pretty good [...]
| Read more »Here's one submitted in the spirit of George Mallory with no comment. Inventive soul Hexxeh has gotten the Chromium OS up and running on an iPad. Chromium is the open source version of Google's Chrome OS. After some effort and a bit of magic, Hexxeh has got it mucking about inside an iPad.
Don't expect lightning speed from this quick demo, and note the bonus tapping that the spiffy cursor provides. We're not going to run out and try it, but we're glad enough to watch someone else do it. Good work, Hexxeh.
[Via Engadget]
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| Read more »The chief technology officer of social networking site Facebook said he expects that his company will reach a deal with Apple to integrate with its own music-centric social networking service, Ping.
When it comes to iPads, analyst Doug Reid of Stifel Financial is very bullish: in addition to raising his fourth-quarter sales estimates for most iOS devices, Reid points out that among all the talked-about iPad competitors, only one is actually available for sale at present, and all are "disadvantaged by unsuccessful attempts to integrate first generation tablet hardware with mobile OSes (Android 2.2/3.0, Chrome) that remain either nascent or entirely unproven relative to Apple's nearly 4-year old iOS."...
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| Read more »If you're looking for a rare piece of Apple history, look no further‚ÄîI've got a deal for you. Also the grey market for iPhones just went ballistic, and Google has a new URL-slimming plan that's sure to be all the rage.
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Google today said it would introduce a new image format designed to compete directly with current JPEG standards. The format, named WebP and pronounced "weppy," promises to reduce file sizes by 40 percent compared to JPEGs, which could help websites load faster and reduce strain on networks....
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| Read more »One Laptop Per Child project founder Nicholas Negroponte told those at the Mobilize conference today that tablets needed to be more creativity-driven than the iPad. While not directly critical of Apple's design, the OLPC lead said Apple was primarily making "peripherals for iTunes" that were meant for passive consumption. For devices like the XO-3 tablet, the focus had to be on active learning and creation, which Negroponte didn't see as an iPad strong suit....
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| Read more »Finally! Tonight's the night! We first heard months ago that our own Steve Wozniak was coming to the nerdy sitcom Big Bang Theory, and tonight is the night that he makes his appearance. We're still not sure how or why he'll show up, but tonight's episode is about scientist Sheldon trying to put his brain into the body of a robot, so maybe he'll consult the Woz for a little computing insight. The show airs at 8pm Eastern and Pacific time, and 7pm Central, so either tune in or set your DVR to CBS to check it out.
And if you do watch the show live, Woz has tweeted that he'll be chatting along with viewers on the iPad's yap.tv app, which is a...
| Read more »Metaview, a stock research and 3D market visualization tool, has been updated to v2.0, adding additional 3D features such as metaplots of volume data and 3D plotting of headlines and historic events. Developer Lyle Andrews has also added a "Dragnet" feature that searches for news stories related to stocks being analyzed, new faster OpenGL graphics and a more streamlined client/server architecture....
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| Read more »Customers have begun receiving Apple's second-generation Apple TV, which has arrived on time despite rumors of a delay. MacNN has obtained one of the redesigned devices for a full review, although the unboxing has already left a few early impressions....
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| Read more »Veni vidi hacki. Just picked up an Apple TV this afternoon at the Cherry Creek Apple Store (shout out to the guys there!) and while I haven't had a long time to play around with it -- hence the brevity of this post -- I have had a few moments of hands-on testing to share with you. Here are the basic highlights.
TUAWApple TV hacking update: PhoneView, ping, VNC support originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Read more »Gridiron Software is planning to release a major upgrade to their Flow workflow tracking software in the near future, moving to a software-as-a-service model by leveraging the internet to bring background time- and asset-tracking to creative teams scattered everywhere. The software combines project mapping with time and asset tracking, with the main feature being it does this without much user interaction simply by noticing when files are manipulated, allowing creative professionals to focus more on doing the work and less on documenting it....
A more detailed Verizon roadmap has surfaced today that not only provides more color for its tablet and smartphone plans but suggests trouble for RIM. The Motorola Stingray tablet was supposedly verified as real by the Engadget source and should be a 10-inch, Android 3.0 flagship device running on a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 and 16GB of storage. Unusually, it would only ship with 3G but would be "hardware upgradeable to LTE" for 4G, presumably through a card or a USB modem....
I installed a ColorWare Grip on my iPad earlier. It's lovely: milled from solid aluminum and surprisingly comfortable to use one-handed. I intended to write a cheery post about it until I saw the price: $300. Is that a joke? More »
Despite the iPhone's official release in China, a grey market continues to thrive. So much so that shoppers are buying units from Apple for private resale in such large quantity, that Apple had to temporarily down the Beijing Apple Store.
According to M.I.C Gadget, the trouble started when Apple lifted the 2-per-customer restriction at the Beijing store. People were buying up to 30 iPhones at a time, which they would privately resell for a profit. In fact, many were selling right outside the store. Things got out of hand as the crowd quickly swelled and scuffles broke out between the mass-quantity buyers and individuals looking for a single phone. Security eventually shut the store down.
Within hours, the store re-opened with a new policy. Customers must show ID when...
| Read more »HP today hired SAP's co-chief Leo Apotheker as its replacement CEO. The change debunks rumors of an internal-only hire and brings in a 20-year veteran from the business app maker as well as a former member of the frequent tech investment group KPCB. Apotheker will come onboard with new board chairman, KPCB Managing Partner Ray Lane, on November 1....
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| Read more »Grantwood Technology announced Thursday the Car Kit for iPad, a set of accessories that allows you to strap an iPad to a car‚Äôs headrest for some instant entertainment. The Kit includes an FM transmitter that allows you to pump out the audio signal to the car‚Äôs stereo, and the transmitter also serves as a charger for your iPad.
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The revision of Apple's self-professed "hobby", the Apple TV, left a lot of people excited for the small, inexpensive, set-top steaming box. Unfortunately, if your Apple TV is connected to an older HD TV, you may experience video distortion.
| Read more »In a follow-up to yesterday's report, the Hexxeh blog was updated with a video of an iPad running on Chromium OS. Now affectionately called the Chromepad, the video (embedded below) shows the modified device's interface shows a mouse cursor, giving more credibility to the claim....
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| Read more »Those waiting on an update to Final Cut Studio may have to continue to do so, as a new rumor suggests it won't be released this year. Quoting a "source," Hardmac reports that the development of the next major update to Final Cut Studio has suffered "significant setbacks" and won't be available until 2011.
Hardmac notes that the scope of the project has been reduced as well, and the unified interface is a casualty of that reduction. The source says that differences between the team responsible for Shake and the team working on Motion are partly responsible, and representative of the overall difficulty in uniting all of the suite's applications.
Keep in mind that it's a rumor and not written in stone. If it turns out to be true, it's bad news for FCS users who are jonesing for something new.
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| Read more »Mariner Software has brought MacJournal, its unique writing, journaling, and blogging tool, to the iPad, allowing wordsmiths to write on-the-go and keep their journals in sync with the Mac version.
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A new camera app has been released by Jambasoft, sporting options for capturing photos and video simultaneously on compatible iPhones. Camera Duo uses two different photo capture modes: Real Photos and Extract from Video. The former grabs an image in the middle of video recording, while the latter allows people to pull frames from a saved clip. Other features include tap-to-focus and support for both iPhone 4 cameras. Camera Duo is a $1 download from the App Store....
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| Read more »Apple this week stepped up attack on Nokia over patent violations by filing a lawsuit in the U.K., alleging multiple counts of infringement.
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Google is introducing a new format for images: WebP
| Read more »Apple‚Äôs new AirPlay technology could ‚Äúrevolutionize‚Äù consumer audio, according to research firm iSuppli. The firm said that Apple‚Äôs ability to bring a seamless user experience to the notion of networked audio could achieve the same explosion of the networked audio market that the company brought to digital media devices with the iPod.
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If you thought yesterday's App Store sales were nice, you haven't seen anything yet. For some reason, a whole bunch of terrific apps are dropping their prices this weekend, and Touch Arcade has put together a nice roundup. TUAW Daily App choices Osmos, Archetype, Civilization Revolution, Secret of Monkey Island (and its sequel) and...
| Read more »UK-based Pendle Products‚Äôs new iPad stand boasts a simple, clean design and can prop up your iPad in an inclined or reclined position.
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Many of the launch details surrounding Windows Phone 7 were supported this afternoon through a leak. Citing only "people familiar with the matter," the WSJ said both the October 11 unveiling in New York City and a subsequent November 8 launch were accurate. Despite talk of T-Mobile devices, only AT&T would have WP7 models at first, the sources said....
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| Read more »Wordpress 2.6 for iOS has been released, includes new video support where you can shoot and upload videos directly to blog posts
| Read more »French cellular providers could soon carry cheaper, subsidized iPad 3Gs, according to local financial paper Les Echos. The businesses are reportedly in negotiations with Apple, with the aim of launching iPads on contract by the end of the year. Similar negotiations are rumored to be happening in other European Union countries....
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| Read more »Open-First recently conducted a survey of 110 App Store developers to examine how much they've been earning vs. their initial expectations. Nearly half of respondents -- 48% -- revealed that they're earning more than the expected.
The study was conducted between August 30th and September 10th, 2010 via online questionnaire, followed-up by phone. In the end, 78% of respondents rated themselves as satisfied, very satisfied, or somewhat satisfied with the experience of publishing to the App Store, and 99% said they'd continue to do so.
Of course, not all developers surveyed were happy. A full 28% said they're making less than expected. Still, they must be hopeful, as nearly 100% of participants said they'd continue to sell mobile apps through Apple.
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We're not sure what's gotten into iTunes today—perhaps someone's just in a great mood—but a bevy of fantastic games are deeply discounted. Check out the best of the slash-priced titles, and get it while you still can. More »
A new report shows that many Android apps take the mobile operating system's open nature a bit too far and share sensitive information without the user's knowledge.
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SwitchEasy has launched the TRIM, a new hybrid-designed case for the iPhone 4. The TRIM fuses a softer polymer material, for better grip around the sides, with a polycarbonate back plate for strength. Grooves around the sides offer improved shock absorption and better grip. The case is a one-piece design that is said to be easy to remove and install. The TRIM offers 360-degree protection, with an included screen protector and removable port guards for the headphone and 30-pin dock ports. It offers access to all the iPhone's ports and buttons, while a cutaway provides...
PayPal is joining a handful of other banks that allow check deposits via iOS app. Just snap a photo of the check, do some OCR, and the money appears.
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| Read more »Today's MacUpdate Promo offers customers a 40 percent discount off the retail price of 1Password, bringing the final cost down to $24. The password management utility allows users to store confidential information such as credit cards, passwords, and identities. Users will find a variety of forms that are designed for quickly entering information relevant to different items. Full support for most web browsers, such as Safari, Camino, and Firefox, is also included. Two companion applications, a regular and pro version for the iPhone and iPod touch, are available in th...
A tentative rumor today asserts that Apple has been buying Samsung's AMOLED display supply in a move that would trigger a part switch for Samsung's own phones. Well-known Russian leaker Eldar Murtazin claimed that Apple had bought virtually all of Samsung's Super AMOLED stock for 2011, leaving it with no choice but to switch to LCD for the Galaxy S and Wave. The Korean company is fulfilling carrier contract orders but has allegedly stopped retail deliveries from December onwards....
