We were not convinced of all the Apple TV rumors. We knew it was coming, but very obviously not in the way that the much hyped rumors about Apple TV said it would revolutionize the way we watch our shows and movies. Instead Apple have kept the Apple TV as a hobby. But made it one quarter [...]
Posts under ‘Apple’
Live Coverage: Apple Special Event Keynote. iPod touch 4G, iPod, iTunes
Apple is holding a special music event today and we will be bringing you the All-in-One live feed of the keynote. Steve Jobs is widely expected to refresh the iPod lineup during the keynote event. There have been many evidences reported earlier which suggest that Apple will introduce the new iPod touch 4G with a front [...]
Apple iPod ‘Special Event’ Keynote on September 1
Apple today sent out invitations for its annual music event which has now been confirmed to be held on September 1. The ‘Special Event’ is expected to reveal the new iPod line up, Apple TV and iTunes update. A new iPod touch (4th gen) is widely rumored to be unveiled which will feature high resolution retina display, front facing camera with FaceTime Video, [...]
iPod touch 4 and Apple TV Set To Be Launched September 1?
If all the noise in the blogosphere is to be believed then a new Apple TV is arriving alongside Retina Display and FaceTime capable iPod touch 4 at Apple’s upcoming September 1st Media Event… By now it seems to be a given that Apple will be introducing a new iPod Touch (4th Gen) that will [...]
Apple Patent For Locking “Unauthorised Users” Out of Devices
Apple has filed a patent for methodology which allows iOS devices to be deactivate themselves, limit services, or completely wipe their storage based on set criteria. One of those criteria is loosely termed “hacking”. Which some take to mean jailbreak. Other impressive sounding options in Apple’s patent is the ability for an iOS device to recognise [...]
App Store Nears 250,000 Apps. Facebook Hits 100 Million
Facebook, which some would claim is probably the most used service on iPhone (via the Facebook app particularly), has passed 100 Million active users this weekend. Coincidentally that is close to the total number of iOS Devices that Apple has sold. Meanwhile Apple’s own iTunes App Store now boasts close to 250,000 Apps currently in [...]
Apple (AAPL) iPad Slowly Strangling Notebook Sales
Part of the reason that other PC manufacturers are scrambling to push their own tablet computers out is that they can see their notebook market share being cannibalised by Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPad. Not only that, it is becoming clear that while the iPad may be eating into Apple’s own iPod Touch sales it is not affecting [...]
Steve Jobs Promises iOS 4 Speed Fix for iPhone 3G Soon
Many iPhone 3G users have been complaining of speed issues running iOS 4 on what is now the oldest iPhone model that Apple sells. But in reality, apart from some loss of graphics performance, the horsepower under the iPhone 3G’s hood should really be able to cope with what iOS 4 throws at it. Especially [...]
Apple iAd Global Roll-out [JCPenney Ad]
Apple’s iAd has been a little slow at filling the available inventory and has been criticized for long production process. Mobile advertising is a new platform for Apple and they want to have complete control and offer the most interactive experience. Participating brands and developers who have integrated iAd into their apps have reported that Apple’s iAd has been [...]
Apple App Store Director Sells Fart, Wee & Poop Apps
Brian X. Chen over at Wired has done another piece of excellent snooping and followed a trail of evidence to uncover some awkward truths about Apple’s own director of applications technology, Philip Shoemaker. Shoemaker has a whole host of iPhone Apps that he sells under his company name Gray Noodle LLC. Included in his “portfolio” [...]
Apple in Patent suit over iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch Functionality
Every few weeks a Patent troll will pop up and go after large technology companies with dubious patent claims in what is generally seen as a cash grab. This week is no exception. VirnetX has filed a patent infringement suit against several companies, including Apple. The specific patents that VirnetX claims have been infringed are [...]
22 pages
