Archive | September, 2011
Facebook iPad app rumored to debut at Apple’s October iPhone event
Just hours after news spread that Facebook engineer Jeff Verkoeyen had left the company amid frustration that Facebook still hadn’t released the Facebook iPad app he helped engineer came word from Mashable that Facebook will unveil it’s long-awaited iPad app at Apple’s upcoming media event on October 4th where the company will unveil the final […]
Continue reading...Comcast readying live TV streaming service for the iPad
27. September 2011
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Comcast, the nation’s largest cable provider is working on a new service which will allow iPad users to stream live TV onto their device. This initiative follows Comcast’s Xfinity TV iPad app which lets users manage their DVR remotely and watch 3,000 hours worth of on-Demand content from anywhere. Comcast’s TV streaming service, called AnyPlay, […]
Continue reading...Samsung boasts that Samsung Galaxy S II hit 10 million in channel sales
27. September 2011
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Despite Apple’s best efforts to lay the legal kibosh on Samsung’s line of Galaxy smartphones and tablets, the Korean-based electronics company’s flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S II – has already reached 10 million in channel unit sales. Specifically, channel sales grew by 5 million units over the past 8 weeks, representing a seemingly impressive […]
Continue reading...OKITE iPhone alarm app sends embarrassing tweets when you hit the snooze
26. September 2011
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Here’s an interesting twist on the alarm clock. OKITE is a Japanese alarm clock app that sends out embarrassing tweets every time you hit the snooze button. Tofugu writes: OKITE punishes you with some choice tweets for continuing to hit that snooze button. It covers everything from embarrassing fashion choices (“I’m wearing a sailor suit […]
Continue reading...Apple set to release Q4 2011 earnings report on Tuesday, October 14
26. September 2011
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Apple earlier today updated its investor relations page, announcing that it’s Q4 2011 earnings will be released on Tuesday, October 18th with an earnings conference call scheduled for 5 PM Eastern Standard Time. As is typically the case, Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer will likely be present to answer analyst questions about […]
Continue reading...Apple reportedly cuts iPad orders down by 25%, but no reason to worry…
26. September 2011
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A new report from JPMorgan Chase & Co. states that Apple is cutting down its iPad orders for the fourth quarter by 25%, marking the first time Apple has apparently instituted such a drastic decrease in production.
Continue reading...Apple to release lower cost iPhone 4S next to aluminum unibody iPhone 5
26. September 2011
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Maybe it’s iPhone karma at work. Last year, the public knew about the new iPhone 4 design months before it was officially introduced. This year, in contrast, we can’t even get a grasp on how many iPhone models Apple is planning to release.
Continue reading...Samsung claims Apple is “free riding” on their patents, promises not to be “passive” anymore
26. September 2011
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The patent litigation between Samsung and Apple has taken on a life of its own. Seemingly not a week goes by when yet another lawsuit is added into an already complex web of suits and countersuits.
Continue reading...iOS 5 voice recognition software is incredible; Next-gen iPhone to sport 1GB RAM
26. September 2011
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Whether or not Apple releases an iPhone 4S or an iPhone 5 device in a few weeks, one of the key talking points at Apple’s upcoming media event will center on voice recognition in iOS 5. For some time, there have been rumors that iOS 5 will feature deep integration of voice recognition technology powered […]
Continue reading...Apple prepping handheld devices with curved glass screen for early 2012 launch – Rumor
26. September 2011
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Now that the smartphone design pioneered by Apple has firmly entrenched itself as the de-facto standard for smartphone form factors, Digitimes reports that curved glass may be the next big thing for Apple handheld devices like the iPhone. The report notes that both Apple and its competitors are gearing up for 2012 releases of products […]
Continue reading...Sprint CEO Dan Hesse says the iPhone is the main cause of subscriber defection
26. September 2011
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It’s hard to ignore all of the evidence pointing to Sprint carrying the iPhone this Fall. From Apple hiring carrier engineers in Sprint’s hometown to rumors of Apple deploying Sprint cell towers on its campus for advanced iPhone testing, it’s a safe bet that come this Fall, Verizon and AT&T won’t be the only carriers […]
Continue reading...KDDI will carry the iPhone 5, ending Softbank’s iPhone exclusivity in Japan
26. September 2011
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It’s a common thought that if one wants to see where US technology is headed, a quick trip over to Japan would be endlessly informative. Because of Japan’s reputation for being on the cutting edge of technology – video chatting via phone was in use there long before the iPhone 4 came out – there […]
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27. September 2011
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