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A Zune phone in the works?
CNBC is reporting that Microsoft is hard at work at making a Zune phone. I’m hearing that a prototype of the new Pink could be unveiled as soon as the Consumer Electronics Show in January, but that it could be pushed back into a February release. Some reports suggest the phone could be released at […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple might soon be adding DRM-free songs from all the major record labels to iTunes
19. November 2008
Currently, there is only one major record label (EMI) that offers DRM-free songs on the iTunes store, but that might be set to change. Rumor has it that Apple is in talks with Sony, Warner, and Universal to add DRM-free tracks from their catalogues to iTunes as well. Users can presently purchase drm laden music […]
Continue reading...Snow Leopard coming in first quarter of 2009?
19. November 2008
MacRumors is reporting that there is now a specific time frame for the launch of Leopard and that its during the first quarter of 2009. As we reported earlier, Snow Leopard won’t be laden new and innovative features (at least visible ones), but will instead focus on core OS improvements such as system performance and […]
Continue reading...5 Apple rumors that never came true
18. November 2008
Did you hear that Steve Jobs is starting a band and is going to force all iTunes users to download his bands’ songs? I just hope that I can catch them on tour before Steve Jobs is rushed to the hospital for an emergency voice box transplant! Everyone loves a good Apple rumor, but hindsight […]
Continue reading...Monday Link Roundup
17. November 2008
Apple flirting with another record quarter for Mac sales – AppleInsider Why developers prefer Macs – MacWorld Apple sued over iPhone 3G hairline cracks – TG Daily Departed iPod chief wanted a Linux iPhone – Portfolio ARM-Optimized Flash: Adobe gets serious about the iPhone – The Apple Blog iPod Speakers made from Paper Cups – […]
Continue reading...Is the iPhone finally coming to China?
13. November 2008
There was an interesting job posting on Apple’s website today seeking an iPhone Quality Assurance Engineer to work in Beijing. The job description is as follows: “Software Engineering is looking for an extremely talented Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to focus on international releases of our iPhone and iPod touch products for Beijing. You will work […]
Continue reading...I.B.M/Papermaster lawsuit might hinge on not-yet-released technologies
13. November 2008
Electronista reports: “Recent filings in the Apple-IBM-Papermaster case reveal that IBM is potentially raising a flag due to an upcoming technology that the company fears could be compromised by Mark Papermaster’s employ at Apple. The technology, would allow portable consumer devices like the iPod to store exponentially more music, while also cutting battery drain to […]
Continue reading...Wednesday Link Roundup
12. November 2008
Is Apple blowing its chances for the iPhone in India? – ArsTechnica Don’t expect a carbon fiber laptop from Apple anytime soon – 9to5 Mac Will there be a $99, feature limited iPhone? – Distorted Loop Apple may launch most agressive Black Friday sale ever – AppleInsider Rumor: Apple to sell $149 iPhone at Costco […]
Continue reading...MacBook Air might get even lighter with carbon fiber
12. November 2008
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple might make its slimmest notebook even lighter with the use of carbon fiber. Apparently, Apple would like to get the weight of the MacBook Air down below 3 pounds. And what is carbon fiber exactly? “Carbon fiber is an extremely lightweight material comprised of very thin fibers about 0.005–0.010 millimeters […]
Continue reading...Rumor: iPhone 2.2 update coming November 21
11. November 2008
iPhoneHellas, a Greek iPhone site, is reporting that they have it from a reliable source that the anticipated iPhone 2.2 update will be released on November 21. While copy and paste functionality remains conspicuously absent, the update does have some interesting additions. Some of the anticipated features in the 2.2 update include: A new look […]
Continue reading...Rumor: iPhone tethering plan details
11. November 2008
Macblogz purportedly has received some inside info as to what the iPhone tethering plan will look like when finally released. • 5GB Data Cap (just like Blackberry users) – AT&T will automatically turn off your tethering connection if you use too much bandwidth. Of note, the 5GB cap might get sliced for all users, not […]
Continue reading...Feature films coming to Youtube.. and to iPhone?
6. November 2008
Reports indicate that YouTube will begin offering ad-supported feature films as early as next month. As of now, one of the big Hollywood studios is already on board, and one can only assume that feature films on YouTube means that iPhone users will also be able to download and watch as well. There are, however, […]
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25. November 2008
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