Archive | March, 2011
Apple’s iPad year in review video
Apple last night posted a video for what can arguably be called an iPad retrospective. It’s well worth a viewing, inspiring and heartwarming all at the same time. A choice quote from Apple retail Senior VP Ron Johnson – “In 10 years of retail, I’ve never seen anything like the launch of the iPad.”
Continue reading...AT&T will support iOS 4.3s Personal Hotspot feature out of the gate
3. March 2011
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One of the features to get excited about in iOS 4.3 is the ability for GSM iPhone owners to transform their iPhone 4 into mobile hotspots capable of supporting up to 5 concurrent wi-fi enabled devices. But much like tethering and MMS, support for Apple’s personal hotspot feature is left up to individual carriers; and […]
Continue reading...AMD is not a fan of Thunderbolt
3. March 2011
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Guess who’s not happy about Thunderbolt, the moniker given to the transfer technology developed jointly by Intel and Apple? AMD.
Continue reading...Steve Jobs makes a crack at Honeycomb’s paltry app selection
3. March 2011
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One of the great things about a Steve Jobs presentation is that he doesn’t mince words or pull any punches. he loves Apple and won’t hesitate to call out competitors for shoddy products. Put simply, when it comes to tech diplomacy, Jobs is the last one to worry about stepping on anyone’s toes. That said, […]
Continue reading...First-gen iPad models now all $100 cheaper
3. March 2011
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With the iPad 2 scheduled to hit stores in just about a week, Apple set up a special clearance site on its online Apple Store advertising all first-gen iPad models for $100 cheaper. The entry level wi-fi 16GB iPad is now going for $399 while the high-end 3G 64GB iPad is going for $729 instead […]
Continue reading...Best Buy, Sam’s Club, and Walmart will have the iPad 2 on launch day
3. March 2011
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Best Buy is already advertising that it will carry the iPad 2 on March 11, and 9to5Mac is reporting that Sam’s Club and Walmart will be selling Apple’s next-gen tablet on launch day as well.
Continue reading...Spec Chart – iPad 2 vs. Motorola Xoom vs. HP TouchPad vs. BlackBerry PlayBook
2. March 2011
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There’s a lot more that goes into a tablet than simple hardware specs, but for all you hardcore spec nerds out there, Engadget compiled a trusty comparison chart that should satiate your appetite for obscure specs. One metric not listed, however, and of no less importance, is price. As Jobs explained during yesterday’s presentation, competitors […]
Continue reading...Apple releases iOS 4.3 with Personal Hotspot, iTunes Home Sharing, enhanced AirPlay, and faster Safari performance
2. March 2011
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In addition to the iPad 2, Apple on Wednesday took some time to take the wraps off the long awaited iOS 4.3 update. “With more than 160 million iOS devices worldwide, including over 100 million iPhones, the growth of the iOS platform has been unprecedented,” Steve Jobs stated. “iOS 4.3 adds even more features to […]
Continue reading...How Charlie Sheen got verified on Twitter so fast
2. March 2011
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Charlie Sheen has been off his rocker lately, saying, among other things, that he’s not bi-polar, but “bi-winner.” Yesterday, Sheen created a Twitter account to tell his side of a story that has been spiraling out of control. In about a day, Sheen’s Twitter account has amassed over 1 million followers. Moreover, Sheen was able […]
Continue reading...Apple posts Quicktime stream of today’s iPad media event
2. March 2011
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Check out the entire show, MC’d by none other than Steve Jobs over here.
Continue reading...Spotlight in Lion includes live preview of search results, webpages included
2. March 2011
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Yet another newly discovered feature in OS X Lion; live previews of webpages from within spotlight search results. via Reddit
Continue reading...Apple’s iPad 2 promo video
2. March 2011
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Apple’s iPad 2 promo featuring Jonny Ive and a whole lot more.
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3. March 2011
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