Archive | December 9th, 2010
Verizon and Sprint rolling out 4G networks? Not exactly…
Everywhere you go, advertisements for 4G networks are sprouting up all over the place. From Verizon to Spring, one would think that 4G supersonic speeds are not only right around the corner, but are already available in select US cities. Not so fast. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ruled a few weeks ago that 4G […]
Continue reading...iPad 2G case suggests rear facing camera, slimmer form factor
9. December 2010
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iLounge reports: Shenzhen MacTop Electronics, a Chinese manufacturer, is now offering what it claims is a case for the second-generation iPad. Dubbed the “Crystal Case for iPad 2nd Generation,” the case appears to have different, slimmer contours than the first-generation model, with the speaker opening unusually large on the back, and a hole for a […]
Continue reading...Thanks Rovio – I’m addicted to Angry Birds
9. December 2010
I can’t deny it any longer. I have a problem. An addiction, really. Don’t get it twisted – my impulses don’t run amok in the pursuit of Alcohol or Drugs. No my addiction is arguably much much worse. Luckily, I am not alone and can rely on countless others to help me get through what […]
Continue reading...Apple starts rolling out 90-second song previews
9. December 2010
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In early November Apple announced that it was increasing the length of music previews on iTunes from 30 seconds to 90 seconds for songs longer than 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Now, nearly a month later, Apple is finally rolling out those long-awaited 90-second song previews for the masses to enjoy. One thing to note […]
Continue reading...Play a practical joke on someone’s iPad with Graviboard – eventually
9. December 2010
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Want to play a mean (read: hilarious) practical joke on someone you know with an iPad? Okay, we should probably tell you that you need a jailbroken iPad for this to work. Hell, to be honest, this app isn’t even out yet, but the video for Graviboard is certainly appealing – even if it’s only vaporware […]
Continue reading...Apple wins important multi-touch patent
9. December 2010
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Patently Apple reports: Apple has been granted a crucial Multi-Touch patent relating to Master and Slave controllers used primarily in Apple’s iOS based devices. Technically speaking, however, the principles could theoretically extend to Apple’s new Magic Mouse and Trackpad as well. Apple’s patent FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary touch surface device. The patent states that […]
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9. December 2010
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