Archive | August, 2010
Report – Apple planning web-based version of iTunes Store
Don’t expect Apple to announce a streaming version of iTunes anytime soon. The long rumored service, sometimes referred to as “itunes replay”, would theoretically allow users to stream purchased content from the cloud down to any capable iOS device. The problem, though, is that Apple would need to acquire separate licenses from record labels in […]
Continue reading...Apple set to unveil smaller iPod Nano without a click-wheel?
26. August 2010
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AppleInsider reports: Rumors of a “significant redesign” of Apple’s iPod nano have surfaced, suggesting the company could introduce a device a smaller form and no click wheel at its event next week. Shaw Wu with Kaufman Bros. issued a note to investors Thursday in which he said one potential surprise from Apple could be a […]
Continue reading...Netflix app now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch
26. August 2010
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It’s already a hit on the iPad, and now a Netflix app for the iPhone and iPod Touch is finally available for download. The Netflix iPhone app works over both 3G and wi-fi, and as you might expect, allows Netflix subscribers to stream TV and movie content straight to their devices. “Apple has changed the game for […]
Continue reading...Apple special media event scheduled for September 1
25. August 2010
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A little bit ahead of schedule, Engadget reports that Apple’s upcoming media event (where the company will most likely announce new iPods as well as a refreshed Apple TV and perhaps a TV episode rental feature) will take place bright and early on September 1. Earlier today, NetworkWorld posted about the aforementioned rumor that a $0.99 […]
Continue reading...Staggered Android upgrades highlight Apple’s attention to consistency
25. August 2010
Say what you will about Android’s tremendous growth, but the fact remains that an optimal Android user experience is still not a luxury enjoyed by the majority of Android handset owners. There’s no denying that Apple places a priority on consistency across its product line, especially when it comes to software UI and system features. To […]
Continue reading...Browser Comparison – iPhone, Android 2.2, and Windows Phone 7
24. August 2010
PocketNow sets up a browser test between the iPhone, Android 2.2, and a Windows Phone 7 smartphone. Note that the Windows Phone 7 software is still a work in progress, but the video is worth a look anyhow. The browser of Windows Phone 7 seems to be on the right track. Tab management is super […]
Continue reading...Sumo Wrestlers in Japan to receive iPads on account of their large fingers
24. August 2010
There’s a great Simpsons episode where Homer, in an attempt to collect disability insurance, puts on a few hundred extra pounds of fat. In one particularly funny scene, he attempts to use a touch-tone phone whereupon he hears a recording stating, “The fingers you have used to dial are too fat. To obtain a special […]
Continue reading...iTunes U downloads surpass 300 million
24. August 2010
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Apple announced earlier this morning that downloads from iTunes U have now surpassed 300 million. Last we heard, iTunes U hit the 250 million download mark in late June, so 50 million downloads in just under two months (during the Summer months, mind you) is quite impressive. In just over three years, iTunes U downloads […]
Continue reading...Rumor – Apple gears up hiring ahead of “very big new product”
24. August 2010
Take this one with a big grain of salt, but MacDailyNews is reporting the following: Multiple sources have told MacDailyNews that Apple Inc. is in the midst of an increase in telesales positons that has been described by one as “huge” and by other sources as “significant.” These sources also tell us that Apple will […]
Continue reading...Users experience unauthorized PayPal charges via iTunes phishing scam
23. August 2010
TechCrunch reports: Reports are appearing this morning about a major security hole in iTunes accounts linked to PayPal. At least one group of scammers has found a way to charge thousands of dollars to iTunes accounts through PayPal. One targeted customer told us, “My account was charged over $4700. I called security at PayPal and […]
Continue reading...Kevin Rose says Apple’s iTV will “change everything”
23. August 2010
Digg co-founder Kevin Rose recently put up a blogpost detailingwhy he thinks the upcoming iTV (formerly the Apple TV) will change everything. As a quick recap, here’s what’s been reported so far about Apple’s rumored Apple TV upgrade. – it will rebranded as iTV – it will come without a hard drive, and perhaps 16GB […]
Continue reading...Maybe Steve Jobs was right about Flash on mobile
23. August 2010
Apple’s unwillingness to support Flash on the iPhone was cemented this past April when Steve Jobs penned a letter outlining all the reasons why Apple is not too keen on the technology. At the same time, critics like to point to no Flash support as a key downside to iPhone ownership. All the while, the […]
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26. August 2010
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