Posted by dnovak on May 3, 2012 ·
LG just launched the beta release of its iCloud competitor, the LG Cloud. The service allows you to manage and consume all types of content across Android smartphones, PCs and smart TVs.
“Most companies today only see the cloud as a storage device or in the case of YouTube or Flickr, only for one type of content,” LG’s Home Entertainment President and CEO Havis Kwon said. [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 30, 2012 ·
Verizon has recently given us a good glimpse of the smartphone landscape for late summer and early fall this year, staring the Samsung Galaxy S3. The lineup will include more than one Verizon flagship smartphone, and all of the details push Verizon way ahead of the pack in terms of offerings.
Beginning with the Samsung Galaxy S3, we know that it will definitely be offered by Big Red, [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 24, 2012 ·
Rumors surrounding Apple’s next-generation iPhone handsets are flooding in as we approach the infamous October month, the period when Apple is assumed to announce a new product or two. The launch of an entry-level “iPhone nano” is one Apple product that has been most dominant in the media, and sources are reporting that the new low-cost iPhone is in the works this year.
Apple [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 12, 2012 ·
Chrysler’s Mopar division is planning to be the first car manufacturer to eliminate power cords from cars. The company announced its new in-vehicle wireless charging technology, which will be available in the 2013 Dodge Dart.
“At Mopar, we look for every single opportunity to make our customers’ lives easier,”said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s [...]
Posted by dnovak on March 30, 2012 ·
Rovio just released Angry Birds Space for iOS and Android devices, as well as OS X and Windows PCs. In the fourth major Birds release, gamers get to fling birds on zero-gravity planets while utilizing new gameplay features such as slow-motion and lightspeed destruction.
“This is Rovio at its finest, and we are more than excited to bring Angry Birds Space to all our fans worldwide,” [...]
Posted by dnovak on March 29, 2012 ·
If you’re looking for a keyboard case for the new iPad, look no further than the Crux360 by CruxCase. This is the next-generation CruxCase, with some newly added features. First, the clamshell now features a snap in front design that allows for quick access when the case isn’t needed. There is also a “window cover” that now fully protects the rear panel [...]
Posted by dnovak on March 23, 2012 ·
iPhone 5 has been rumored to include 4G LTE for a long time. Now, according to code strings in iOS 5.1, the next iPhone will indeed feature 4G LTE connectivity.
“Enabling 4G will end your phone call. Are you sure you want to enable 4G,” the new iOS 5.1 code said. The references to a phone call make it clear that this the string referes to the iPhone, and not the iPad. The [...]
Posted by dnovak on March 18, 2012 ·
Recently, multiple reports have suggested that Apple is working with suppliers and manufacturing partners to develop a new 15-inch MacBook Air. Some confirmation of these reports have occured, and it now looks as though the rumored slim 15-inch laptop is part of a redesigned MacBook line that will also include a 13-inch model.
DigiTimes recently reported that new thinner MacBook Pro [...]
Posted by dnovak on March 16, 2012 ·
This post is for those who have been living under a rock for the last month. Otherwise, you can ignore. Apple’s latest generation, the iPad, or iPad 3, or iPad HD, whatever you want to call it…..Apple is just calling it the iPad…..IS AVAILABLE IN RETAIL STORES STARTING TODAY!!! Of course, those following the iPad launch news knew that you could pre-order it two [...]
Posted by dnovak on March 8, 2012 ·
Tim Cook just announced at the Apple event in San Francisco additional language capabilities for Siri. That disembodied helper, ushered in by the iPhone 4S, is now getting a localized Japanese equivalent as part of the iOS 5.1 update rolling out today and slated to hit Japan over the next few weeks.
Posted by dnovak on March 7, 2012 ·
Apple today unveiled their new Apple TV device, which as rumors had suggested runs $99, tops out playback at 1080p and is focused on renting TV episodes for a dollar or new films for five dollars.
There’s no hard drive in this incarnation either, with everything streamed via either 802.11n Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity.
The latest iteration of Apple TV has a new UI, which reminds us [...]
Posted by dnovak on March 7, 2012 ·
The new iPad is here. This is the next generation of Apple’s iOS tablet, and it’s pretty cool. As was rumored, it’s sporting a Retina display, potentially making this the most pixel-packed tablet around. The 9.7-inch screen houses 3.1 million pixels in a 2048 x 1536 arrangement , or about 264 pixels per inch. That’s high-definition at its peak. It’s [...]
Posted by dnovak on March 3, 2012 ·
Makers in Apple’s iPad supply chain have started delivering samples of 7.85-inch iPads for verification, with volume production likely to begin in the third quarter of 2012 at the earliest, according to industry sources.
The planned launch of the 7.85-inch iPad is apparently to take on Amazon’s $199 7-inch Kindle Fire as well as a comparable model from Barnes & Noble, [...]
Posted by dnovak on March 2, 2012 ·
Apple is sending out invitations to an event that will be held on March 7 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco. The invite has the line “We have something you really have to see. And touch.” Behind that message appears to be an image of an iPad 3.
Looking at the image closely, it appears that the new iPad will have a retina display as expected. [...]
Posted by David on February 15, 2012 ·
As well as launching an iPad 3 and a next generation Apple TV, Apple is also believed to be launching a new range of MacBooks. The new models are believed to fall in to the 15 and 17-inch category of the MacBook Pro, but will each be a lot slimmer, just like the smaller MacBook Airs.
Apple’s notebook lineup has received a significant revamp over the past two years, and the introduction [...]
Posted by David on January 18, 2012 ·
The iMainGo XP is a portable speaker system designed for the iPad family. It delivers big sound on the go, and sports a clever design. It’s a breeze to setup making this accessory a must-have if you want to enjoy multimedia while you’re on the road. It’s also not bad for a portable business presentation system.
Using Portable Sound Laboratory’s sx149 digital [...]
Posted by David on January 14, 2012 ·
Last week rumors began to circulate that Apple was planning to open small retail stores in as many as 25 Target locations. During a presentation on Thursday at CES, Target confirmed that it will have 25 stores featuring “special displays” of Apple products.
Neither company has provided details on the partnership, however it will likely be similar to Apple’s deal with Best [...]
Posted by David on November 27, 2011 ·
The beta version of Skifta appeared back in February. It was a cool app for beaming media on your smartphone to any DLNA capable device, especially internet-connected TVs. Now the full version is available, and it’s added a sweet new feature, which allows you to stream media from your other gear to your Android device, over 3G.
The makers of Skifta, Qualcomm Atheros, also announced [...]
Posted by David on November 17, 2011 ·
The tablet market, which was cited as the fastest growing sector in technology by every tech publication imaginable a couple of months ago, might be seeing an abrupt shift in this designation. While industry experts saw every manufacturing giant scrambling to come out with their own best-selling slate this year, the emerging consensus today cites a trend that might be leaning back towards [...]
Posted by David on November 1, 2011 ·
Steve Jobs biography, which debuted last week, quoted the computer industry’s icon as saying, “I’ve finally cracked it.” He was, of course, talking about Apple TV, and this one quote has once again started the enormous rumor mill regarding the prospect of Apple revolutionizing one more media medium….the television.
A Flickr user has created a mock-up of what [...]
Posted by David on October 17, 2011 ·
While everyone was eagerly awaiting the release of the iPhone 5 this year, Apple turned around and surprised us all with the release of the iPhone 4S. The handset upgrade reminds us of the iPhone 3G announcement in 2008, and then the subsequent 3GS upgrade a year later in 2009. But nevertheless, while the iPhone 4S may not live up to the slogan, “This changes everything, again”, [...]
Posted by David on October 11, 2011 ·
Do you ever notice that it doesn’t take long for all of the cool consumer gadgets to quickly migrate into the business world? Smartphones, once marketed to gizmo junkies, are now standard issue to most company employees requiring mobile computing. They are as necessary as online business administration degrees. As of late, we’ve seen an atom-bomb-explosion of tablet devices [...]
Posted by David on October 4, 2011 ·
The iPhone 4S has upgraded components including a better camera, faster processor and available Oct. 15
Today in gadget news, Apple announced the upgrade to the iPhone 4 at a much heralded event at its Cupertino campus. However, they did not announce the arrival of the new iPhone 5. Apple’s stock tanked after the announcement completed.
CEO Tim Cook, replacing Steve Jobs and [...]
Posted by David on September 23, 2011 ·
There is light at the end of the rumor tunnel as Apple prepares for the iPhone 5 release
In the latest gadget news, it looks like Apple will be holding a media event October 4th, supposedly announcing their latest new gadgets, namely the iPhone 5. And the one running the show will not be Mr. Jobs. Instead, Tim Cook, the new CEO of Apple, will be taking the podium helm.
Also in [...]
Posted by David on September 21, 2011 ·
New Line2 App puts a Phone Line to your iPad
When the iPad hit shelves with a vengeance a few years back, many critics and gadget news were saying that it’s nothing more than a gigantic iPhone. This is only partially true. Yes, most of the functionality of an iPhone can be mirrored with the iPad, but the iPad does a lot more, and really takes advantage of its tablet architecture. What’s [...]
Posted by David on September 16, 2011 ·
Latest Gadget News: iPhone 5 will experience major shortages, and re-tooled iPhone 4 is announced to appease the masses
Apple is planning to announce two new iPhone models within the next few weeks. The first is a cheaper iPhone 4 with some design enhancements. And of course, the other model is the much anticipated iPhone 5.
In the latest gadget news, however, the iPhone 5 may be [...]
Posted by David on September 6, 2011 ·
The iPhone 4 is an indicator of the advancement progression we can see in the iPhone 5
When it comes to smartphones, there are few companies who are surrounded by the same success and hype as Apple. The iPhone 4, is no exception. Apple’s latest incarnation of the hugely popular iPhone was released in Summer 2010, and has outsold any smartphone to date.
“The iPhone 4′s [...]
Posted by David on August 25, 2011 ·
Tim Cook, Apple’s long-time COO, who acted as CEO during Steve Jobs’ medical leaves, will replace Jobs as CEO
Steve Jobs has officially resigned from his job as CEO of Apple. Instead, he has been elected Chairman.
Tim Cook, Apple’s long-time COO, who acted as CEO during Steve Jobs’ medical leaves, will replace Jobs as CEO.
Read below the press release and Job’s resignation [...]
Posted by David on July 24, 2011 ·
Apple might bid for Hulu in an effort to compete with Netflix
Apple is considering a bid for the Hulu video streaming service, according to reports.
In June, Hulu announced that it had hired Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim Partners to assist with a the sale of the company and rumor had it that Yahoo! was interested in making a bid at that time.
Should an acquisition happen, Apple might [...]
Posted by David on June 24, 2011 ·
Yesterday, Apple released the latest its latest Mac OS X operating system, version 10.6.8.
Here are the Release notes from Apple….
The 10.6.8 update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:
- Enhance the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to [...]