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Macworld | iWorld: All our videos

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Miss one of our Macworld Live sessions from last week’s Macworld | iWorld? You can find an archive of presentations live from the Macworld | iWorld show floor on our YouTube channel. Continue reading →

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Apple Hires UI Designer Who Helped Mock Up Leaked Siri Design

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

University of Georgia student and user interface concept designer Jan-Michael Cart has officially announced on his new blog that he is headed to Cupertino to take a seven-month internship with Apple. Cart has gained some fame in the Apple rumor community for his ideas and concept mockups for potential iOS and Lion feature additions and enhancements. And like that, my time has come — I am now a member of the Apple community. I will still update my website with random small portfolio additions. I will also open up the blog portion of my website to document my day-to-day happenings in Cupertino. Stay tuned! Notably, MacRumors and Cart worked together earlier this year to create a video mockup of the “Assistant” feature for iOS that appeared a week later in the iPhone 4S as Siri. Working from our information received from a source with direct knowledge of Siri, Cart created a remarkably accurate depiction of how Siri would function. While Cart’s hiring by Apple may be a surprise to some given his role in leaking the design of Siri ahead of its public revelation, this is not the first time that Apple has drawn from what might be considered the fringes of the iOS community from Apple’s point-of-view. Notably, Apple previously offered internships to Peter Hajas , developer of the jailbreak tool MobileNotifier, and Nicholas Allegra , better known as jailbreak expert Comex. Other examples of Cart’s user interface design concepts and work can be seen on his YouTube account . Continue reading →

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‘Flight Control’ for iPhone and iPad is Now Free for One Day [iOS Blog]

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin

Firemint has dropped the price of their critically acclaimed Flight Control game to Free for the first time ever. The game is part of a daily promo from EA, and will only be free for one day. Flight Control was one of the first “classic” iPhone games that first pioneered the line-drawing game mechanic. The early Flight Control game video shows how its played: Firemint followed up with an iPad version called Flight Control HD and just recently released an update to the game that added new levels and a ‘rewind’ feature that can be purchased in-app. The game is a must have for anyone with an iOS device, and it’s a great time to get it while it’s free. App Store Links: Flight Control , Flight Control HD (for iPad) Continue reading →

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Apple Posts a Beatles iTunes TV Ad: Covers

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin

Apple has posted a new TV ad on their YouTube page promoting The Beatles on iTunes. The ad is called “Covers” and shows off many of different album covers from The Beatles in an animated fashion. The ad ends with “The Beatles on iTunes”. The Beatles first appeared on the iTunes store back in November 2010. The new TV ad seems part of another promotion announced earlier today of a free animated version of the band’s Yellow Submarine book as an exclusive on Apple’s iBookstore. Continue reading →

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Intel Working on Standardized Thunderbolt Docking System for PCs

Posted on November 26, 2011 by admin

VR-Zone reports that Intel is quietly working on developing a standard docking format for their upcoming Ultrabook platform. The new docking system would incorporate a Thunderbolt connector as well as what appears to be a proprietary connector as well. The non-Thunderbolt port would reportedly be used for power as well as direct access for the Ethernet controller which is required to support technologies such as Intel vPro and Microsoft’s Connected Standby . Apple’s own solution has been much simpler. Their Thunderbolt Cinema Display offers a single cable which splits into a Thunderbolt cable and a Magsafe power cable. The Thunderbolt cable carries USB 2.0, FireWire 800, Ethernet, and Video from your laptop to the monitor. Unfortunately, that separate non-Thunderbolt docking connector in Intel’s proposal would likely prevent it from being directly supported on the Mac. Still, any major adoption of Thunderbolt technology can only help industry acceptance and the proliferation of more accessories. Belkin has already announced their own Thunderbolt docking solution which works much like Apple’s display. Intel is aggressively pushing forward the concept of the Ultrabook which bears a close resemblance to Apple’s MacBook Air. Ultrabooks are expected to be the hot product at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 which takes place in January. Continue reading →

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Thinner iPad 3 Coming with Low-Power Retina Display?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

Rumors of a high-resolution 2048×1536 display for the iPad 3 have been circulating for some time now, but the new display’s effect on the device’s form factor is still up for some debate. A claim from earlier this month regarding Apple requiring two light bars in order to manage the much higher resolution of the iPad 3 was followed just last week with a report that the device will be 0.7 mm thicker than the iPad 2 in order to accommodate that dual light bar design. More claims of a 2048×1536 display for the iPad surfaced earlier this week, with that analyst’s source indicating that Apple will continue to use in-plane switching (IPS) technology for the new display. But a new report from Jeffries analyst Peter Misek and shared by Forbes claims that Apple will not be using IPS on the iPad 3, and has in fact invested $500 million to $1 billion in new equipment to allow Sharp to produce the required displays using technology permitting a thinner and lower-power design. Also, we believe that Apple and Sharp together have a modified IGZO (indium, gallium, zinc) technology to achieve 330 dpi, which is sufficient for an HD display while not using IPS nor having to include dual-bar LED backlighting. In our view, this should lead to several design advantages, namely the device can be thinner, battery life should be longer, and the overall experience for users should be meaningfully improved. Misek noted in a separate report issued earlier today that Apple and Sharp are also working together on displays for an Apple television set, with a retooled Sharp manufacturing line preparing to begin mass production of those obviously much larger displays in February. Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs Exhibit on Display at U.S. Patent Office Museum

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office last week opened a new exhibit honoring Steve Jobs at its museum in Alexandria, Virginia. Located in the atrium of the office’s Madison Building headquarters, the free museum offers interactive exhibits, a portrait gallery and a theater. The Steve Jobs exhibit consists of 30 giant iPhone-like display panels, most of which display the front pages from over 300 patent and trademark filings that bear Jobs’ name as inventor or co-inventor. The remaining panels offer a brief description of the exhibit and photos of Jobs. “This exhibit commemorates the far-reaching impact of Steve Jobs’ entrepreneurship and innovation on our daily lives,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO David Kappos. “His patents and trademarks provide a striking example of the importance intellectual property plays in the global marketplace.” Located in the atrium of the Madison Building, the exhibit features more than 300 of the patents that bear the name of the iconic innovator along with many of the trademarks that have given Apple its instantly recognizable identity around the world. The display gives insight into the visionary commitment Jobs gave to each of the products and designs he influenced during his time with Apple, the company he co-founded at the age of 21 with his friend and fellow computer enthusiast Steve Wozniak. The Steve Jobs exhibit at the USPTO Museum runs through January 15, 2012. Continue reading →

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Competitors Already ‘Scrambling’ to React to Apple’s TV Plans

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

AllThingsD reports on a new research note from Jeffries analyst Peter Misek suggesting that manufacturers are already “scrambling” to react to claims that Apple is preparing to enter the television set market. And rather than innovating on their own, competitors are reportedly focused on trying to identify what Apple will do to revolutionize the industry. “Based on our discussions, interestingly other TV manufacturers have begun a scrambling search to identify what iTV will be and do,” says Misek. “They hope to avoid the fate of other industries and manufacturers who were caught flat footed by Apple.” Misek notes that Sharp appears to be retooling an LCD production line to suit Apple’s needs, with mass production on the line reportedly targeted for February 2012. Such a development could put a product release sometime in the middle of the year. Previous rumors had claimed that Apple could announce its television set by late 2012 and launch the product by early 2013. Whatever Apple’s plans are, Misek suggests that competitors will almost certainly be six to twelve months behind with their own offerings, giving Apple a significant advantage in the marketplace if it truly does offer a revolutionary new product. Sony has been the most visible company seeking to head off Apple’s potential blockbuster entrance into the market, working to develop a “four screen” strategy across TVs, computers, tablets, and phones and investigating Web-based television services that would enable consumers to bypass traditional cable companies. Apple has dabbled in television with its Apple TV set-top box and TV content available through the iTunes Store, but the company’s ultimate plans are said to be much more ambitious, involving actual television sets incorporating Siri functionality that premiered in the iPhone 4S. The company has also reportedly developed a “new technology” for delivering content to TV sets and has expressed interest in offering “best of TV” bundles of shows, although content providers have yet to agree to such a plan. Continue reading →

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Apple’s 2011 Black Friday Discounts for iPad 2, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and More

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

9to5Mac reveals the prices for Apple’s 2011 Black Friday sales. The discounts are in line with last year’s prices, with only modest discounts on the company’s products. Price drops for Apple’s core products are as follows: iPad 2 – $41 to $61 Off iPod nano – $11 off iPod Touch – $21 to $41 off MacBook Air – $101 off MacBook Pro – $101 off iMac – $101 off Meanwhile, 3rd party accessories are also seeing some small discounts ranging from $11-$101.95 in savings for accessories such as iPad Smart Covers, iPhone battery packs and external hard drives. These prices should be available for both online and local retail Apple store locations. For those who were planning to purchase from Apple retail anyway, it makes sense to wait until Friday. Customers eligible for Apple’s educational pricing on Macs may also want to compare prices, as some models have better standard educational pricing while others have better Black Friday pricing. For those looking for more savings, other online retailers frequently have their own Black Friday sales on Apple products as well. Depending on your location, those other online retailers may provide the added advantage of not charging sales tax on online orders. Apple’s online store does charge local sales tax on all orders when applicable. Continue reading →

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Apple to Allow iOS Subscription Gaming Services in App Store [Updated]

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

Bloomberg reports that Apple has opened up a new class of App Store offerings, allowing game publisher Big Fish Games to offer a monthly subscription package that will allow provide users with access to a number of the company’s games through a dedicated iPad app [ App Store ]. The setup is similar to Netflix Inc. (NFLX)’s streaming application for the iPad. Subscribers can get unlimited access to games such as “Mystery Case Files” and the “Mahjong Towers” series from inside the Big Fish app. Games played through the subscription service, which are streamed to a user’s iPad from Big Fish’s data centers, will initially require Wi-Fi access to play. The standard package from Big Fish Games will launch as a $4.99 monthly subscription, increasing to $6.99 per month early next year as more game titles become available for the app. A free ad-supported option limiting play to 30 minutes per day will also be available. Update : Big Fish Games has put out a press release announcing the new subscription service. With Big Fish’s Play Instantly!, anyone with a Wi-Fi internet connection can launch and begin playing any game in the catalog within seconds. The service is free for a limited time each day, or available as an unlimited, full-screen experience with access to all of the games in the service via a monthly subscription. As these games run in the cloud, Play Instantly! users can play games immediately with no additional download or installation process. Each player’s progress for each game is saved in the cloud, allowing them to pick up where they left off regardless of the device they are using. Players can jump into any game, exit out and later pick up where they left off on the same device they started on, or on any other supported device. Initially available only in the U.S., the new service currently offers dozens of games, with new games added every week. The company is planning an expansion to several hundred titles and new Android, Mac, and PC platforms by next year. Continue reading →

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