Apple were recently in the news for filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer HTC and now it looks like Google and Apple could soon be in a heated debate. Google and Apple have worked very well together in the past, they brought together Google maps for the iPhone. When Apple sued HTC they were also taking a swipe at Google, … Read More
The “Freemium” Game sales model? Lipstick on the same old pig?
When I first sat down to write this article I was a little lost initially as to how to attack it. You see I am not convinced that the “Freemium” model is actually the “next big thing” that the blog-o-sphere is hyping it up to be. Certainly a large number of apps are being shifted under that banner. But then … Read More
iPhone OS 4.0 software to deliver multitasking support?
Although this has been rumoured many times before and not been delivered, it’s something that does seem to be coming. iPhone OS already allows multitasking in a multitude of ways, but none of those are directly exposed to users. Developers can create multi-threaded apps either using POSIX threads or Apple’s own NSThread, which is built on-top of that system. But … Read More
Phone Patent Battle lines drawn. Microsoft eyes opportunities.
As I suggested last week, Apple’s lawsuit against HTC over phone patents did not come out of the blue, and is not the last of what may mushroom into a multi-company skirmish, perhaps even including Microsoft. Oppenheimer analyst Yai Reiner issued a report yesterday that illuminated the issues and industry discussions that have been going on behind closed doors prior … Read More
Apple removes Wi-Fi finders from the App Store. Some fear another purge!
It seems Apple may be starting another round of application removals from the App Store. On Thursday it started removing selected Wi-Fi finder apps, otherwise known as “stumblers”. These apps enable iPhone and iPod Touch users to locate Wi-Fi networks around them and then try to use those networks for internet access. One reason given by Apple to one app author was … Read More
New iPhone TV Ads: ‘On Hold’, ‘First Steps’ and ‘Family Travel’
Apple updated their website with three new iPhone ads ‘On Hold’, ‘First Steps’ and ‘Family Travel’ On Hold First Steps Family Travel
iPhone 4G Coming Soon? New Evidence
As we predicted in an earlier post, with the iPad announcement out of the way, the hype and rumors are really starting to accumulate around the iPhone 4G. The still rumored device will probably be announced in June during the WWDC; as has been the tradition in the past. Until then, we have to subsist on the diet of rumors … Read More
iPhone/iPod touch Software Version 3.1.3 Now Available
iPhone OS 3.1.3 and iPhone OS 3.1.3 for iPod touch software update details CoreAudio Impact: Playing a maliciously crafted mp4 audio file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution Description: A buffer overflow exists in the handling of mp4 audio files. Playing a maliciously crafted mp4 audio file may lead to an unexpected application termination or … Read More
iTunes 9.0.3 Update Now Available | Software Update
iTunes 9.0.3 update is now available for download so hit the update option and check out what’s new! Details: iTunes 9.0.3 provides a number of important bug fixes, including: • iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting. • Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod. • Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is … Read More
Apple Numbers Back Up Perceived Dominance
Apple held its first quarter earnings call yesterday. Amidst the dry financials and reporters eager to sneak in a question or two about LaLa or the Tablet, some interesting numbers emerged that back up what many of us already perceive. Apple is, as the popular Internet meme says, “crushing it” in the mobile space. Apple sold 8.7 million new iPhone … Read More
Live Coverage: Apple iPad ‘latest creation’ Event | Wednesday, January 27th
The most awaited moment when Apple will be announcing another revolutionary product is almost here. Bookmark this page as we bring you the all-in-one live feed from all popular news sources. We will be updating you with the latest images and specifications of the rumoured Apple Tablet and all other announcements. No need to refresh the page! Apple ‘latest creation’ … Read More
Will Apple Tablet Be The Next Big Thing?
A Brief History of the Future As the sun sets on Tuesday, the clock slowly ticks closer to that final goal many have sought since the whispers of an Apple Tablet started almost five years ago. That goal is finally definite and concrete: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:00AM PST. No other device has been as highly anticipated or hyped than … Read More
Apple Tablet Poised To Take Over Mobile Gaming?
Considering the success of the iPhone platform in mobile gaming, it only makes sense for Apple to try to extend that dominance as far as possible. The imminent arrival of the oft-rumored but as yet delivered Apple tablet computing device has the potential of making Apple the dominant force in mobile gaming, muscling out established players like Nintendo and Sony. … Read More
iPhone OS 4.0 Features Leaked? Apple Tablet iPad, iSlate or iTablet?
It is no surprise that as the Apple Media Event scheduled for January 27 gets closer rumours and leaks take a new high! Boy Genius has published details regarding iPhone OS 4.0 features and claims that their source has confirmed that the new Apple Tablet will be called iTablet. Some of the features of iPhone OS 4.0 which were ‘leaked’ … Read More
“Come see our latest creation” Apple Event | All Rumours You Need To Know
Apple products are often labeled as ‘revolutionary’ almost in every technology blog. Steve Jobs and his team have been successful in creating products which change the way we interact with technology and this is because of their innovative and evolution based approach. iTunes has transformed the music industry while on the other hand iPhone is penetrating deeper in the cell phone market and iPod touch has … Read More