Archive | June 7th, 2010
Stephen Colbert says iPad suit pockets were his idea [Video]
Funnyman Stephen Colbert of the always hilarious “The Colbert Report” takes issue with a Wall Street Journal article about new suits tailored to accommodate the iPad, claiming that he was the one who came up with the idea when he whipped out an iPad at this year’s Grammy awards. Funny stuff, as always. The Colbert Report […]
Continue reading...Apple issues press release for Safari 5, website curiously not updated
7. June 2010
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This is strange, a press release announcing Safari 5 has hit the web, but not only did Steve Jobs make no mention of it during today’s Keynote, but Apple’s Safari webpage hasn’t been updated either. The phantom update is also not showing up in Apple’s Software Update. Hmm, was the issuance of this press release a […]
Continue reading...Apple shells out over $1 billion to developers, keeps $428 million in profit
7. June 2010
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Regarding the iTunes App Store, Steve Jobs noted earlier today that there have been over 5 billion app store downloads, an unbelievable tally no matter how you look at it. Admittedly, a good number of those downloads are free apps, but don’t get it twisted – money is still changing hands, my friends. Steve Jobs […]
Continue reading...Apple renames iPhone OS “iOS”
7. June 2010
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Some more notes of interest from today’s WWDC Keynote. Acknowledging that the iPhone OS now runs on devices that aren’t iPhones, Apple renamed its mobile operating system iOS 4. Interestingly, a rumor from last week suggested that a revamped Apple TV will sport what is now called the iOS. The iOS4 update will be available […]
Continue reading...Why Apple’s FaceTime is a win
7. June 2010
Sachin Agarwal, who formerly worked on Final Cut Pro while at Apple, explains why FaceTime, Apple’s new video conferencing feature on the new iPhone 4, is bound to be a hit. “FaceTime will be successful because you don’t need an account. That separates it from being a Geek feature” Indeed, Apple touts this simplicity on […]
Continue reading...iPhone 4 to hit stores in 5 countries on June 24, starts at $199, comes in black and white
7. June 2010
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If you need to take a break from drooling over all the new features in the iPhone 4, here’s some release information that might come in handy. The iPhone 4 will hit store shelves in the US, Germany, France, Japan, and the UK on June 24th. Pre-orders for the device will open up on June […]
Continue reading...Apple commercial for iPhone 4’s FaceTime feature
7. June 2010
Below is the video Apple showed at today’s Keynote which highlights the new video conferencing feature on the iPhone 4. Anyone else think the guy at the end of the video looks like Matt Damon?
Continue reading...Apple introduces video conferencing for iPhone 4, called FaceTime
7. June 2010
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A short while ago, Steve Jobs demoed one of the most anticipated features of the new iPhone – video conferencing. Apple calls the feature “Facetime”, and as you might expect, it’s set up much in the way that iChat is. Jobs showcased the technology by calling his old pal Johnathan Ive where they had a […]
Continue reading...Apple announces iMovie app for the iPhone
7. June 2010
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The latest and greatest iPhone from Apple records 720p HD video at 30 fps. Equally as important is that the upcoming iPhone 4 comes with an illumination sensor and built-in LED light to ensure that footage recorded in low light settings and in bright light is, you know, actually watchable. With the ability to now […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs unveils iPhone 4
7. June 2010
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It’s legit, folks. Steve Jobs a few minutes ago unveiled Apple’s fourth iteration of the iPhone, appropriately called the “iPhone 4.” The features include: – front facing camera – microSIM – a second mic for noise cancelation – antenna integrated into the frame of the device – increased pixel density at 326 pixels per inch […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs lists top 3 reasons apps get rejected from iTunes
7. June 2010
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Steve Jobs on the iTunes app store: The second platform we support is the App Store. It’s a curated platform with 225,000 apps. It’s a vibrant community — there’s nowhere else you can find this many apps. We get about 15k apps submitted every week. They come in up to 30 different languages. Guess what: […]
Continue reading...Apple updates iBooks app with highlights, notes, and PDF functionality
7. June 2010
Steve Jobs’ keynote is underway, and he kicked things off with a bit of info about the iPad. Some of the more worthwhile tidbits are that there are now over 8.5 million native iPad apps in the App Store, and they’ve been downloaded over 35 million times to date. “That’s about 17 apps per iPad,” […]
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7. June 2010
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