Archive | November, 2010
Steve Jobs on upcoming Final Cut Studio update – “Buckle up”
It’s been a while since Apple updated Final Cut Studio, July 2009 to be exact, but some serious changes might be right around the corner. I mean, now that iMovie ’11 is finally helping people forget about the travesty that was iMovie ’08 (and to a lesser extent, ’09), it’s about time that Apple’s premium […]
Continue reading...Length of iTunes song samples increased to 90 seconds
3. November 2010
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As Professor Farnsworth might say, “Good news everybody!” For those of you who find 30-second song previews on iTunes too short to accurately determine if a track is worth downloading, rejoice. Apple announced yesterday that song previews on iTunes will be extended to 90 seconds for songs that are longer than 2 minutes and 30 […]
Continue reading...Apple and Google engage in high-level talks with mobile payment company BOKU
2. November 2010
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While some handset manufacturers like to talk about screen size and GHz, Apple doesn’t hide the fact that it views the iPhone as a software platform where user utility supersedes arbitrary hardware specs. That said, there have been a number of rumors swirling about suggesting Apple may soon incorporate RFID technology into the iPhone, a […]
Continue reading...Target to start selling the iPhone on November 7
2. November 2010
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Target today announced that it will begin carrying the iPhone at 846 of its retail stores starting on November 7th. Both the iPhone 4 and 3GS will be available for purchase and the retailing giant will also offer users in-store activation. “At Target we continue to offer our guests the best in electronics so we’re […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs not keen on “USB 3 taking off at this time”
2. November 2010
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Don’t expect to see USB 3 make its way into upcoming Macs anytime soon. Responding to a user email regarding the inability to purchase a Mac with USB 3.0, Apple CEO Steve Jobs responded tersely: We don’t see USB 3 taking off at this time. No support from Intel, for example. And so the wait, […]
Continue reading...New iPad ad is “Electric”
1. November 2010
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The latest iPad ad from Apple, titled “Electric.” Like previous iPad ads, this one showcases video footage showcasing an eclectic mix of iPad apps set against a jangly musical backdrop.
Continue reading...Image of Sony Playstation Phone surfaces
1. November 2010
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Say what you will about gaming on the PSP vs. the iPhone, but there’s simply no denying that the 1-2 punch that is the iPhone and iPod Touch continues to seep into sales of both the Nintendo DS and the PSP. While both platforms certainly provide more immersive gaming experiences than iOS devices, casual gaming coupled […]
Continue reading...“Nothing is Original”
1. November 2010
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Steve Jobs once stated, “Good artists copy, great artists steal. And we have always been shameless about stealing great ideas.” In that vein, another quote to dwell on… “Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, […]
Continue reading...Rumor – iPhone 5 to take NFC to the next level
1. November 2010
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An interesting scoop from Cult of Mac: If the iPhone 5 does have NFC, applications like an eWallet are a no-brainer. But we’ve been told that Apple is also researching NFC for remote computing. For example, a NFC iPhone will allow users to carry a lot of their desktop data and settings with them — […]
Continue reading...When Google co-founders Larry Paige and Sergey Brin asked Steve Jobs to be CEO
1. November 2010
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Bloomberg’s ongoing Game Changersseries, which previously profiled Apple CEO Steve Jobs, recently covered Google founders Larry Paige and Sergey Brin on their path from Stanford to the kings of search. Interestingly, the program recounts how Paige and Brin both visited Apple’s campus in Cupertino to meet with Jobs to discuss if the Apple co-founder would be […]
Continue reading...The iPad as a therapeutic tool for the disabled
1. November 2010
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The New York Times reports: Owen Cain depends on a respirator and struggles to make even the slightest movements — he has had a debilitating motor-neuron disease since infancy. Owen, 7, does not have the strength to maneuver a computer mouse, but when a nurse propped her boyfriend’s iPad within reach in June, he did something […]
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3. November 2010
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