Archive | March, 2011
First music video shot entirely with an iPad 2 – “Need” by Eddy
The advent of GarageBand and iMovie will undoubtedly change the minds of those few remaining skeptics who still irrationally cling to the idea that the iPad is solely a content consumption device. Not only is the iPad a content creation device, but its portability is having a profound affect on how content is created in […]
Continue reading...More reports surrounding an NFC enabled iPhone 5
21. March 2011
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Aside from a larger screen, one of the more oft-cited iPhone 5 rumors regards whether or not Apple will implement NFC technology into the device. NFC of course stands for Near Field Communications and the technology would enable iPhone owners to pay for goods and services by swiping their device over a payment pad.
Continue reading...JMP Securities analyst Alex Guana explains why he downgraded Apple shares
21. March 2011
Apple shares took a significant hit last week after JMP Securities Analyst Alex Guana downgraded the stock amid concerns of a manufacturing slowdown at Hon Hai. Seeing as Hon Hai, which owns Foxconn, is an important manufacturing parter of Apple, Gauana deduced that the slowdown must signify a slowdown in Apple manufacturing orders. In short, […]
Continue reading...Joy of Tech on implementing a paywall
21. March 2011
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Pure hillarity, as always, from the folks over at Joy of Tech. This time they take on the paywall, no doubt inspired by the New York Times’ recent and somewhat convoluted foray into that arena. via Joy of Tech
Continue reading...Alleged iPad 2 glass display provider Asahi Glass details impact of Japan disasters
21. March 2011
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With 5 iPad 2 component parts believed to be sourced from Japan, analysts have questioned whether or not Apple will be able to keep up with demand once their 2-3 week cushion of supplies runs out. One such component is the iPad 2s glass display, which teardown experts believe comes from Asahi Glass Co. While […]
Continue reading...Jonathan Ive not planning on leaving Apple after all
21. March 2011
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Largely, if not unanimously, considered to be an integral and irreplaceable part of the team that helped rescue Apple from bankruptcy with innovative new products and award winning designs, Apple Senior VP of Industrial Design Jonathan (Jony) Ive is undoubtedly one of Apple’s most valuable employees. So when word broke out a month ago that […]
Continue reading...One week after launch, iPad 2 lines are still ridiculously long
21. March 2011
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As Will Ferrell’s Zoolander character Jacobim Mugatu might say, the iPad 2 is so hot right now. So hot, in fact, that people are still lining up outside of Apple stores to get their hands on the iPad 2. On launch day, lines at many Apple Stores were tremendously long, with some stretching out and […]
Continue reading...iPad 2 photo taken with a Gameboy camera
21. March 2011
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The Game Boy Camera was released as an attachment accessory for various Game Boy models way back in 1998. Not much of a camera, it only takes 128×112 black and white digital photos. And below is a photo of an iPad 2 taken with said camera.
Continue reading...Apple rumored to unveil new and free version of MobileMe in April
21. March 2011
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There’s been a significant buildup of MobileMe rumors over the past few months, and now the typically reliable iLounge is reporting that Apple has plans to offer a brand spankin’ new and free version of MobileMe sometime next month. The source, who works for a major educational institution, claims the school’s supplier has said the […]
Continue reading...Weekend Apple linkfest strikes again
20. March 2011
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It’s been a while since we’ve posted some devour-worthy links, so enjoy! iPad 2 owners report dead pixels, backlight bleeding and glass speckles – 9to5Mac Apple creating magazine publishing tools for developers? Gadget Daily News Google Chrome gets a new logo – NeoSmart Apple files for Beatles’ Apple Logo Trademark – Patently Apple Apple handcuffs […]
Continue reading...AT&T acquires T-Mobile for $39 billion
20. March 2011
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Maybe it was the allure of Catherine Zeta Jones or maybe the need for more network assets, but either way, AT&T announced this weekend its decision to purchase T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom for $39 billion in a cash and stock transaction. The press release reads in part: AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile USA provides an optimal […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5 rumored to come with larger edge to edge screen display
19. March 2011
Building on the growing number of rumors pointing to a larger screen on the iPhone 5, 9to5Mac cites a reliable source at Foxconn who divulged that the iPhone 5 will soon begin the normal stages of mass production. More tantalizing, though, is that the iPhone 5, while looking similar to the iPhone 4, will come […]
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21. March 2011
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