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White iPhone 4 sporting new multi-tasking UI & Facebook iOS integration (video)

White iPhone 4 sporting new multi-tasking UI & Facebook iOS integration (video)

The Vietnamese blog, tinhte.vn, has published a video of what it is claiming might be the iPhone 5 — though it is more likely to be a white iPhone 4 with a storage bump — running a test version of iOS, test build 8A216 of iOS 4,  that includes a new multitasking UI and a revamped Spotlight search function. The videos show a new application switcher in action, complete with a handful of crashing [...]
Windows Phone browser beats the ‘heavys’ (video)

Windows Phone browser beats the ‘heavys’ (video)

Microsoft held its annual MIX conference in Las Vegas, and Joe Belfiore, Windows Phone director showed all Microsoft’s new Internet Explorer 9 mobile browser and how well it can render HTML5 websites. He pitted his demo and his browser against iPhone 4 and Google Nexus S.  Belfiore was so confident in the new browser that he gave the iPhone 4 a head start.  His Windows phone topped out at 20 [...]
Adobe Eazel, Nav and Color Lava apps give iPad glimpse of mobile Photoshop (video)

Adobe Eazel, Nav and Color Lava apps give iPad glimpse of mobile Photoshop (video)

Adobe announced the latest version of its Creative Suite software, version 5.5, which includes a new SDK for building smartphone and tablet applications that can interact with its famous Photoshop desktop software. To showcase some of the possibilities brought about by its new SDK, Adobe also introduced three new apps for Apple’s iPad. Adobe Eazel is a finger painting app with enhanced controls [...]
YouTube LIVE Announced

YouTube LIVE Announced

YouTube has just announced that it is rolling out its new YouTube Live beta platform located at www.youtube.com/live. YouTube will use the channel to stream live events, concerts, interviews and more. Users will be able to subscribe to partners streaming on YouTube Live and will be notified of upcoming events. YouTube said it is only working with a few partners initially, but that the goal is to provide [...]
Xobni testing with Gmail and Android/iPhone apps on horizon (video)

Xobni testing with Gmail and Android/iPhone apps on horizon (video)

  Xobni, the company behind the popular inbox management software with the same name, announced that it will begin offering a beta browser-plugin for Chrome and Firefox that works with Gmail. Xobni for Gmail creates profiles for each contact in your address book, and automatically fills in company, title, social network profiles, and more. If you search for a contact, you’ll see their profile, [...]
iPad 2 available online NOW!

iPad 2 available online NOW!

As of 4:00 a.m. EST, Apple’s iPad 2 is officially on sale. The gadget announced last week will go on sale at Apple, AT&T, Best Buy, Target, Verizon Wireless, and Walmart retail locations later today at 5:00 p.m. EST, but if you want to order yourself the next-generation iPad and skip the retail chaos, jump on Apple’s online store, and get the goods.  Early reviews, while not stellar, recommend [...]
Apple iOS 4.3 released for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV, Finally!

Apple iOS 4.3 released for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV, Finally!

While many have been painfully waiting for iOS 4.3. to be released, the update came a bit later than expected due to an issue fixed by last night’s iTunes update.  The company just released iOS 4.3 for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV.  A few changes here, most notably, the addition of Apple’s new Personal Hotspot feature, which is now available on GSM versions of the iPhone 4 in [...]
Apple will unveil iOS 5 at early-April event

Apple will unveil iOS 5 at early-April event

According to reports, Apple will unveil the next version of its mobile operating system at a media event early next month. Along with iOS 5 , new MobileMe features will also be introduced. The timing of the rumor is in line with Apple’s announcements in years past; Apple held its iOS 4 event last year on April 8th. Among the more anticipated changes expected in iOS 5 is a completely revamped notification [...]
iOS 4.3 being released today, 10am Sharp!

iOS 4.3 being released today, 10am Sharp!

Today at 10AM PT, iOS 4.3 will publicly be available for download.  You’ll be able to visit iTunes and get the latest iteration of the Apple mobile iOS, which will include plenty of fixes, features and fun.  Additionally, there’s been a lot of talk surrounding Apple’s personal hotspot feature, specifically it’s capability of only supporting 3 wireless connections (as opposed to 5 [...]
iPhone 5 might sport sharp aluminum casing

iPhone 5 might sport sharp aluminum casing

A Taiwanese newspaper is reporting that Apple, Inc. is toying around with a new design for the iPhone 5, ditching the current design of the more square-mold look of the iPhone 4.  Specifically, a milled aluminum backing with the antenna integrated into the rear Apple logo is being considered for the iPhone 5.  The rumor even comes with the above mockup, courtesy of macotakara.jp. You can bet that [...]
Verizon carrying iPad 2 at launch as well (video)

Verizon carrying iPad 2 at launch as well (video)

Verizon has just put the iPad 2 on their website, and says that the Apple updated tablet will be available on the launch date, March 11th. While no formal announcement has been made, and the details surrounding the launch have not been clarified, Verizon is expected to begin selling the iOS tablet at 5:00PM local time on launch day, inline with those other retailers that will introduce the much anticipated [...]
Apple Press Event: Announces iPad 2, A5 duel-core & iOS 4.3

Apple Press Event: Announces iPad 2, A5 duel-core & iOS 4.3

Apple blew it up with the official announcment of the iPad 2, straight from the horses mouth, Steve Jobs.  Here are the specs: Apple A5 processor, dual core CPU 2x CPU speed, 9x graphics speed improvement Front and rear cameras Gryoscope 33% thinner, 13.4mm to 8.8mm thin — thinner than an iPhone 4, and lighter than the previous iPad AT&T and Verizon models, white and black iPads Same original [...]
A list of what to expect from the iPad 2- announced tomorrow

A list of what to expect from the iPad 2- announced tomorrow

Below is a compilation of rumors, guesses, unofficial reports and specs from iPad accessories already out- trying to make the best hypothetical guess of what we’ll hear tomorrow at Apple’s Press Event, announcing the iPad 2.  Here it is: A much thinner and lighter iPad. We’re talking seriously thin. A slightly thinner bezel around the iPad’s display, making the device’s footprint [...]
Facetime now available for Mac via Mac App Store

Facetime now available for Mac via Mac App Store

Apple’s FaceTime video chat service for Mac is no longer in beta test form.  It’s now available for 99-cents, following the release of the company’s refreshed MacBook Pro line. FaceTime is Apple’s branded video calling service that allows Mac, iPhone, iPod touch and soon, iPad users to make video calls for free over land-based Internet connections. The service is free to use and the associated [...]
WSJ says iPad 2 officially launching March 2

WSJ says iPad 2 officially launching March 2

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple will announce its next-generation iPad tablet at a special media event on March 2nd.  The Journal cites multiple sources claiming that indeed the iPad 2 release date is on shedule. Apple will hold the press event in San Francisco to announce its new tablet.  Whether Steve Jobs will be the host of the event is questionable considering he’s on [...]
Could Apple be unveiling a 6-inch iPad this Spring?

Could Apple be unveiling a 6-inch iPad this Spring?

I’m getting a little tired of the Apple rumor mill.  If all of these recent rumors come to pass regarding the various forms of iPads and iPhones Apple is coming out with, we’d be sitting on 47 different models and versions by Summer.  But having said that, here’s the latest.  Rumor has it that Apple is trimming down the iPad for a 6-inch version to be released this Fall.  A couple [...]
Apple iOS 4.3 coming February 14th

Apple iOS 4.3 coming February 14th

Reports are suggesting that Apple is set to release iOS 4.3 for iPhone on Valentine’s Day.  The reports states that Apple will release iOS 4.3 at 10:00AM PST on February 14th. Other unconfirmed reports have suggested that the new OS build would be made available before February 10th, when Verizon Wireless’ iPhone 4 is set to launch. Among the new features expected to be introduced in iOS 4.3 [...]
Google launches Cloud Print for Android & iOS

Google launches Cloud Print for Android & iOS

Google launches Cloud Print for Android & iOS —Google announced a service called Cloud Print last year that enables users to print wirelessly and remotely from within Gmail and Google Docs. Though the service hasn’t garnered much media attention, it shows a great deal of potential and it removes some of the barriers associated with wireless printing.  Google’s Cloud Print does not require [...]
First look at Apple’s iOS 4.3

First look at Apple’s iOS 4.3

First look at Apple’s iOS 4.3 —With Apple’s “multi-tasking” gestures onboard the latest iOS 4.3 beta , these gesture controls enable use of four and five finger gestures to do three things: close applications (through pinching with four or five fingers), switch between open applications (sliding 4/5 fingers right or left), and show the list of open applications (slide [...]
Could iPad 2 be coming February 9th?

Could iPad 2 be coming February 9th?

Could iPad 2 be coming February 9th? —Here’s what we know.  “iPad 1″ was announced on February 27th, a Wednesday of last year . Icons representing the iPad, seen above on the left, show “27″ as the date on the calendar. Apple’s latest iOS beta, however, includes a new icon for the iPad that shows a “9″ on the calendar app. Clues on released images are indicating [...]
Starbucks now accepting mobile payments nationwide

Starbucks now accepting mobile payments nationwide

Starbucks now accepting mobile payments nationwide —Starting today, you can swipe your iPhone, iPod touch, or BlackBerry at almost all Starbucks locations to pay for your coffee . The program had been piloted in California and many New York stores and allows you to use the Starbucks Mobile Card iPhone app to add your Starbucks Cards, track rewards, and also reload your cards from your phone. To [...]
iPad 2 will launch on April 2nd or 9th

iPad 2 will launch on April 2nd or 9th

iPad 2 will launch on April 2nd or 9th —A new rumor suggests that Apple’s second-generation iPad will be released in the U.S. in early April. The next-generation iPad will be a U.S. exclusive for several months before launching internationally in July German Apple enthusiast blog MacNotes.de claims to have well-sourced information that points to an iPad 2 launch in the U.S. on either Saturday, [...]
iOS 4.3 beta showcasing multitouch gestures for iPad & more

iOS 4.3 beta showcasing multitouch gestures for iPad & more

iOS 4.3 beta showcasing multitouch gestures for iPad & more —Apple’s latest iOS 4.3 beta 1 has been given to developers, and several of those creating software for the latest Apple iOS iteration have the following laundry list of features they’ve found: Personal hotspot capabilities for GSM devices AirPlay support for third-party native apps and third-party Web apps Redesigned [...]
LG Optimus 2X vs iPhone 4 browsers: Head to Head

LG Optimus 2X vs iPhone 4 browsers: Head to Head

LG Optimus 2X vs iPhone 4 browsers: Head to Head —LG’s Optimus 2X has become one of the most anticipated upcoming Android handsets thanks to the dual-core Tegra 2 processor buried within its sleek, slim case. Of course, all that will change on Thursday when new dual-core Android phones are introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but for the time being, all eyes are on the [...]
Skype 3.0 for iOS brings video calling over 3G & Wi-Fi

Skype 3.0 for iOS brings video calling over 3G & Wi-Fi

Skype 3.0 for iOS brings video calling over 3G & Wi-Fi —Skype announced a new version of its iOS client, Skype 3.0. The new code brings several, small improvements and, most notably, adds the ability to make and receive video-calls from your supported iOS device over both 3G and Wi-Fi networks.  Skype 3.0 adds the ability to make and receive video-calls from your supported iOS device over [...]
Verizon iPhone 4 due Valentine’s Day

Verizon iPhone 4 due Valentine’s Day

Verizon iPhone 4 due Valentine’s Day —According to Businessweek, Apple will hold a special event by Valentine’s Day to introduce a new iPhone compatible with the Verizon Wireless network.  The publication suggest that while the launch of an iPhone for Verizon Wireless could have a sizable impact on AT&T’s business, it will not be the “death blow” many have speculated. Apple [...]
iPhone 4 Skype Video Calling

iPhone 4 Skype Video Calling

iPhone 4 Skype Video Calling —Skype may be introducing Skype video calling for iPhone 4 during the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas beginning January 6th.  A help document on Skype’s site details making video calls using Skype for iPhone. Skype Video Calling for iPhone 4 could be coming as early as next month, and also potentially for Android and others No one knows if there [...]
Windows compatible with AirPlay via AirMediaPlayer

Windows compatible with AirPlay via AirMediaPlayer

Windows compatible with AirPlay via AirMediaPlayer —A simple solution is bringing Apple’s AirPlay streaming media functionality to Windows. Developer Apostolos Georgiadis has assembled a neat little Windows application called AirMediaPlayer that allows Apple’s iOS devices to stream music and video via AirPlay to a Windows PC. AirMediaPlayer is free to use and is compatible with any AirPlay-equipped [...]
iPad 2 rumored to sport redesigned case & wide-range speakers

iPad 2 rumored to sport redesigned case & wide-range speakers

iPad 2 rumored to sport redesigned case & wide-range speakers —Japanese Apple fan site Kanteidan Blog reports several unconfirmed details about Apple’s upcoming second-generation iPad. The case on the iPad 2 will feature notable design changes compared to the current iPad model, according to the report. Ipad 2 rumored to measure 239 mm by 186 mm, slightly smaller than Apple’s current [...]
iPad Newspaper, ‘The Daily’, hitting Jan 6th

iPad Newspaper, ‘The Daily’, hitting Jan 6th

iPad Newspaper, ‘The Daily’, hitting Jan 6th –Rupert Murdoch’s impending iPad newspaper is coming in January.  ‘The Daily’ will feature a lot of video content and cool multimedia imbeded right into the “read”.  Another unique feature will include a 3D effect that lots of people are excited about.  'The Daily' iPad newspaper will be automatically [...]