Archive | May, 2011
Lodsys patents at issue in iOS patent trolling “case” set to expire in August 2012 – Report
In the latest example of patent trolling, a company called Lodsys last week began sending out letters to independent iOS app developers asking them to licensing “patented” technology under the implied threat of litigation. The patent in question – US Pat. No. 7,222,078 – covers “methods and systems for gathering information from units of a commodity […]
Continue reading...HP not feeling Thunderbolt, sticking with USB 3.0 for now
17. May 2011
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Apple in February released a revamped line of MacBook Pros with a new transfer technology called Thunderbolt capable of transferring data at 10 Gbps in both directions. Now that’s undoubtedly fast as hell, and certainly faster than USB 3.0, but there are some limitations. In its current implementation, users will not be able to boot […]
Continue reading...Apple’s Catherine Novelli headed to Washington for Round 2 of mobile privacy hearings
16. May 2011
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One week ago today, both Apple and Google sent representatives to Washington DC to attend a congressional hearing on mobile privacy that was catalyzed by “locationgate.” Apple sent senior executive Guy Tribble while Google sent Alan Davidson, a lobbyist. But that’s a story for another time. Today, Apple, Google, and Facebook will be back in […]
Continue reading...Apple looking to hire carrier engineer in Sprint’s backyard
16. May 2011
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By John Hiesler: Stop it, AT&T points us to an interesting job listing from Apple looking for a carrier engineer in Kansas City, Missouri. Now Kansas City is certainly an odd choice for Apple to do some hiring, until, of course, you realize that it’s mighty close to Overland Park, Kansas where Sprint is based […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5, or is it 4S these days, won’t come with NFC functionality – Report
16. May 2011
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By Josh Rosenthall: Apple’s next iPhone release will not come with built-in NFC functionality according to a new report from Bernstein Research. NFC (Near Field Communications) is a technology that would enable the iPhone to act as a virtual wallet. With an embedded chip hooked up to a user’s credit card account, or to iTunes […]
Continue reading...Cool concept video of iOS voice recognition
16. May 2011
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By: John Hiesler Reports that voice recognition will be a huge component in the next major iOS update have been buoyed lately by rumors that Apple was exploring a significant licensing deal with Nuance, a company renowned for their voice recognition engine. To that end, Jan-Michael Cart put together this interesting concept video depicting how […]
Continue reading...Lodsys addresses iOS in-app purchasing patent case
16. May 2011
Last week, a heretofore unknown company named Lodsys sent FedEx packages to a number of independent iOS developers informing them that their use of in-app purchasing infringed on valid patents they owned. The thrust of the letter was to open up licensing negotiations. And though not explicitly stated, it more or less implied – “Strike […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5 camera parts point to relocated flash component
16. May 2011
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By Luis Estrada: Over the weekend we highlighted a new iPhone 5 case which suggested that the next-gen iPhone would sport a flash module completely separate from the camera. Now comes more subsantial information via Apple.pro which posted photos comparing the front facing and rear facing cameras across the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 5. […]
Continue reading...Microsoft purchased Skype to keep it out of Google’s hands
15. May 2011
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By Luis Estrada: Microsoft last week made a surprise move when it acquired Skype for $8.5 billion. Microsoft’s interest in the Internet chat and video company was reportedly the result of the company’s desire to integrate the technology across its product line, from Windows Phone 7 devices to its Xbox video game console. But $8.5 […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5G case allegedly shows edge to edge screen along with separate camera flash module
15. May 2011
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Though the next-gen iPhone won’t be hitting stores this Summer, new information about its design are slowly starting to creep in. Over the weekend, GadgetsDNA alerted us to the above iPhone case which appeared on Alibaba. As you can tell, not only does the iPhone in the photo above have a larger edge to edge […]
Continue reading...Jeff Bezos plays coy about tablet plans as rumors of Android powered Amazon tablets emerge
14. May 2011
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By Sarah Petit: Earlier this week, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was asked point blank if his company has plans to release a tablet. His response? “Stay tuned. We will always be very mindful that we will want a dedicated reading device. In terms of any other product introductions, I shouldn’t answer.” And stay tuned we shall. […]
Continue reading...iPad enables legally blind woman to see her kids faces for first time in 30 years
14. May 2011
By Sarah Petit: Apple likes to tout its iPad as magical, and while Apple is of course no stranger to hyperbole, the following story really strikes a chord. The video below profiles Evelyn O’Brien, a woman who has been legally blind for more than 30 years after being diagnosed with Macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is […]
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17. May 2011
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