Archive | March 9th, 2011
Apple posts motherload of iPad 2 video walk-throughs
Apple today posted a motherload of iPad 2 video walk-throughs. Some of the iPad features touched upon include FaceTime, Find My iPad, AirPlay, GarageBand, iMovie, and Maps. The videos are exquisitely done and are as professional and engaging as most Apple videos tend to be. The tutorials are features showcased therein are easy to follow […]
Continue reading...iPad 2 reviews start rolling in
9. March 2011
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Engadget kicks things off with an extremely positive review of Apple’s next-gen iPad. Battery life is rock solid: Not surprisingly, Apple promises major battery life on the iPad 2. Though the device has been physically trimmed down, the company says users can expect the same longevity we witnessed in the previous version. In our testing, […]
Continue reading...Safari owned by French security experts within 5 seconds at Pwn2Own hacker challenge
9. March 2011
Well that sure didn’t take long. Apple’s Safari browser was hacked within just 5 seconds of visiting a specific website at this year’s Pwn2Own hacker challenge. The victorious researchers were French security experts from the security firm VUPEN. The company was awarded $15,000 cash and can now lay claim to a new 13-inch MacBook Air.
Continue reading...Calling all developers – Xcode 4 available from Mac App Store for $4.99
9. March 2011
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Xcode 4 is now available on the Mac App Store for $4.99. It was previously available as a free download for registered Mac and iOS developers which requires a yearly $99 fee.
Continue reading...The paper that started Google
9. March 2011
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The abstract of Larry Page and Sergey Brin’s 1998 paper titled The Anatomy of a Large-Scale Hypertextual Web Search Engine reads:
Continue reading...Analyst: White iPhones set to ship by April
9. March 2011
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AppleInsider reports on a comment from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who relays that Apple has solved the manufacturing issues associated with the white iPhone 4 and that a white GSM model will start shipping by April.
Continue reading...iOS 4.3 is finally available
9. March 2011
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Get it while it’s hot, folks. Apple today released iOS 4.3 for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch owners. Some of the more intriguing features include Personal Hotspot, which lets users turn their iPhone 4 into a mobile hotspot with support for up to 5 devices (3 via wi-fi), AirPlay support for third party apps and websites, […]
Continue reading...Apple tapping TSMC for A5 production at expense of Samsung – Report
9. March 2011
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The EETimes is reporting that Apple is tightening its relationship with Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) in what may be a blow to Samsung. With little or no fanfare, Apple and TSMC have recently entered into a foundry relationship, sources said. As reported, TSMC will make the A5 dual-core processor on a foundry basis for Apple’s iPad 2. […]
Continue reading...iPad 2 and $399 iPad 1 forcing tablet manufacturers to adjust release schedules
9. March 2011
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Even though competitors have had over a year to play catch-up with Apple, the iPad 2 is reportedly forcing tablet manufacturers to tack on new features in an effort to remain competitive. Asus, for example, is planning to give its planned 10.1-inch Eee Pad tablet a USB keyboard.
Continue reading...iPhone 4 coming to SK Telecom on March 16
9. March 2011
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South Korean carrier SK Telecom recently announced that they will start selling the iPhone 4 on its network on March 16. “SK Telecom is proud to offer iPhone 4 on the nation’s top network,” said So Jin-Woo, President of Platform Business and Co-CEO of SK Telecom. “Our customers will benefit from flexible tariff plans tailored […]
Continue reading...Adobe Flash 10.3 beta puts setting controls in System Preferences
9. March 2011
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Adobe yesterday released Flash 10.3 beta with new developer features and enhanced user privacy protection, but one of the more interesting additions are setting controls now found within the System Preferences app. The controls allow suers to adjust the Flash Player’s cache, privacy settings, and even microphone and webcam settings.
Continue reading...Old School Computer Chronicles interview with Apple Lisa VP John Couch
9. March 2011
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An interesting look back at an interview with John Couch, one of the earliest Apple employees and one of the driving forces behind the development of the LISA computer. The video below, we think, aired in 1984 and was part of the Computer Chronicles show which aired on PBS from 1982 through 2002. While not […]
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9. March 2011
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