Archive | November, 2010
I want this dog [Video]
A lazy sunday video for the masses. Even if you’re not a dog person, you gotta be impressed with this little pooch!
Continue reading...$399 iPads showing up at T.J. Maxx; Jobs says they’re not authorized resellers
20. November 2010
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There’s some tomfoolery going on at T.J. Maxx these days. For some inexplicable reason, the clothing retailer is carrying the 16GB Wi-Fi iPad and selling it for only $399, $100 less than what you can find anywhere else. At this point it remains unclear how a) TJ Maxx is acquiring said iPads and b) how […]
Continue reading...Angry Birds developer apologizes for poor app performance on Android, cites fragmentation
20. November 2010
Ever since Google introduced the Android Marketplace, there’s been a lot of debate regarding the alleged supremacy of the iTunes App Store versus Google’s offering. While iTunes clearly houses a significantly larger number of apps, that of course doesn’t necessarily translate into a larger number of quality apps. Indeed, Android proponents are quick to argue […]
Continue reading...The easiest phone to use isn’t the iPhone, it’s John’s Phone [Video]
19. November 2010
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For as easy to use as the iPhone is, this may very well be the most simplistic cellphone in existence. Called John’s Phone, it has a ringer, a quadband SIM port, a ring-off switch, a mute button, a display at the top for incoming calls, and a keypad – and that’s it. Hilariously, the back […]
Continue reading...Comcast bringing DVR management and streaming content via its Xfinity TV app
19. November 2010
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One of the cooler, more futuristic apps out there, in my humble opinion, is the DirecTV app which lets subscribers browse TV schedules and record shows to their DVR remotely. Okay, maybe futuristic is pushing it a bit, but when you watch as much TV as I do, having that type of functionality is a […]
Continue reading...Apple working on Worldmode iPad – Rumor
19. November 2010
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Citing Wedge Partners analyst Brian Blayr, All Things D reports that Apple is working on a worldmode iPad that’ll come with a hybrid GSM/CDMA chip from Qualcomm, giving users celluar access from anywhere in the world. Incidentally, Blair also says his checks suggest these next-generation iPads will include at least a front-facing camera and some […]
Continue reading...iPad accounts for 95% of global tablet market
19. November 2010
It’s good to be king, and make no mistake about it, when it comes to the tablet market, Apple is definitely a king among men. According to recent data compiled by Strategy Analytics, Apple’s iPad constituted 95% of all global tablet shipments during the most recent quarter. Android tablets, the closest competitor to the iPad […]
Continue reading...Apple patent describes Nitride coating for more durable and scratch resistant products
19. November 2010
Originally filed on April 6, 2010, a recently published patent application from Apple indicates that the company might consider using a nitride coating on its products to make them more durable and less prone to scratching. Titled “Nitriding Stainless Steel for Consumer Electronic Products”, the patent application describes a process whereby a thin layer of […]
Continue reading...iPad 2 suppliers get ready for Q1 2011 launch
19. November 2010
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Digitimes reports: Ibiden, Tripod Technology and TTM Technologies have been named as the initial PCB suppliers for a second-generation Apple tablet PC, which is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2011. Four more suppliers will be added to the list in February 2011, when shipments of the new iPads ramp up, according […]
Continue reading...Major UK cell carriers say ‘No thanks’ to the Palm Pre 2
19. November 2010
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Remember when the Palm Pre was supposed to give the iPhone a run for it’s money? Yeah, funny how certain things in tech seem to fizzle out after an overwhelming amount of hype. Since it’s release, the Pre has seen somewhat stagnant stales, and the most noteworthy aspect about the device is arguably the back […]
Continue reading...Firemint announces Flight Control HD coming to the Mac
18. November 2010
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Flight Control is one of the more addicting and popular iPhone apps ever released, and at $0.99, you’d be foolish not to give it a try. Having already conquered the iPhone and iPod Touch, Firemint was quick to churn out an iPad version of Flight Control, and now the Australian based development house announced that […]
Continue reading...Woz clarifies statement re: Android – “Almost every app I have is better on the iPhone”
18. November 2010
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Earlier today, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak caused a stir when he reportedly claimed that Android was on pace to become the dominant smartphone platform. Apparently, though, the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf lost the gist of Woz’s comments in translation. Engadget reports: Woz says he gave the De Telegraaf reporter a lengthy demonstration of voice commands on […]
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21. November 2010
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