Archive | September 28th, 2010
Apple sues Nokia in the UK for patent infringement
The ongoing patent dispute between Apple and Nokia was broadened today when Apple filed suit against the Finnish handset maker in the UK. Bloomberg reports: A copy of the complaint, filed yesterday in the U.K. High Court of Justice Chancery Division, wasn’t immediately available. Kristin Huguet, an Apple spokeswoman, said the case is related to […]
Continue reading...Apple releases iOS 4.2 beta 2
28. September 2010
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Hey there developers, you can now download iOS 4.2 beta 2. The latest update reportedly fixes a number of annoying bugs found in beta 1. Below is what application switching looks like on the iPad. via 9to5Mac
Continue reading...iPhone now available in Finland without a required phone contract
28. September 2010
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Finland may be Nokia country through and through, but some people, at the end of the day, just gotta have an iPhone. And to any Finnish folks out there, I come bearing good news. Teleoperator Elisa recently announced that users in Finland can now purchase the iPhone 4 without having to sign up for a […]
Continue reading...Apple’s Remote App gets updated for new AppleTV; now with iPad and Retina Display support
28. September 2010
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Apple today updated its Remote App with a bevy of new features, some of which include otimization for the Retina Display on the iPhone 4 and new iPod touch, as well as support for shared libraries on iTunes and the new Apple TV. And speaking of, Apple TV 2.0 has already begun shipping and should […]
Continue reading...AOL buys TechCrunch
28. September 2010
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Hmm, interesting. From the press release: AOL TO ACQUIRE TECHCRUNCH NETWORK OF SITES Leading Authority on Tech News Will Expand AOL’s Growing Offering of World-Class, Audience-Relevant Content San Francisco, CA, September 28, 2010 – AOL Inc. [NYSE: AOL] today announced that it has agreed to acquire TechCrunch, Inc., the company that owns and operates TechCrunch […]
Continue reading...False rumor of Tim Cook leaving for HP sent Apple shares reeling
28. September 2010
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It’s no secret that Steve Jobs considers COO Tim Cook an integral part of Apple’s success. Jobs has previously expressed concern during legal depositions that other companies would try and lure Cook away. Moreover, it’s quite telling that Jobs, on two separate occasions, chose Cook to take on day-to-day CEO duties while Jobs tended to […]
Continue reading...iSuppli: Bill of materials for new iPod Nano checks in at $43.73
28. September 2010
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In a new report from iSuppli, the teardown experts estimate that the bill of materials for the new 8GB iPod Nano check in at $43.73
Continue reading...Thinner iPad with camera and mini USB on the horizon?
28. September 2010
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AppleInsider reports on an investment note from Goldman Sachs who anticipate Apple’s second-gen iPad will come with a camera, a thinner/lighter design, and a mini USB port. Citing supply chain checks, the analyst duo of Henry King and Kevin Lu said they believe that Hon Hai will remain the sole manufacturer of the new 9.7-inch […]
Continue reading...Apple has approved official Google Voice app
28. September 2010
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TechCrunch reports: The App Store review office at 1 Infinite Loop has officially frozen over: we’ve gotten word that the official Google Voice application is on its way to the iPhone in the next few weeks. In fact, we’ve heard from a source close to Google that it’s already been approved — Google just needs […]
Continue reading...Windows Phone 7 to launch this October?
28. September 2010
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Tecrux reports: Microsoft is said to launch Windows Phone 7 by October this year. According to certain reports Microsoft will show off its phone at an event in New York City on October 11 while the OS will make its debut in Europe on October 21st. This news is still a rumor but more importantly there […]
Continue reading...Ars Technica has glowing reviews for Parallels Desktop 6
28. September 2010
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Ars Technica has an insanely long and detailed review of Parallels Desktop 6. 10 pages worth! But Ars brings the goods per usual and if you’re looking to run Windows apps on your Mac, you’d be well advised to pore through the entire review. If you’re just casually interested in virtualization, here’s how Ars sums […]
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28. September 2010
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