Friday, September 03, 2010 at 01:05 PM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
“Apple’s iOS mobile operating system is now the third-most popular platform on the Internet, with a share nearly six times larger than Android’s, a Web measurement company said Wednesday,” reports Computerworld
“Collectively the devices that run iOS—the iPhone, the iPod Touch and the iPad—accounted for 1.1% of all hardware on the Internet last month, more than enough to shove Linux off its perch as the third-place operating system on the Web.”
Friday, September 03, 2010 at 10:14 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
“Panasonic used the broiling, hectic setting of the U.S. Open tennis tourney in New York Wednesday to showcase the capabilities of its first handheld consumer-grade 3D camcorder,” reports PCWorld.
“On a day so hot and humid that one athlete, Victoria Azarenka, collapsed and had to withdraw from competition, Panasonic showed how the $1,400 Panasonic HDC-SDT750 handheld unit could record clear 3D video without the large and heavy hardware usually connected with 3D videography.”
Continue reading Consumer 3D HD camcorder debuts at U.S. Open.
Friday, September 03, 2010 at 07:38 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
“iOS 4 is the world’s most advanced mobile operating system,” reads Apple’s website.
“And soon iPad owners will get to enjoy its 100+ new features and innovations — including multitasking, folders, printing, and more. Look for iOS 4.2 coming in November for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.”
Thursday, September 02, 2010 at 02:48 PM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
“A source from Apple tells [examiner.com] that the iPhone is a definite go for T-Mobile.
‘There were talks about it, then strong rumors. Then, there were problems with the carrier. But now, the iPhone will definitely be available for T-Mobile.’
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get an exact availability date, but it sounds like the very beginning of next year.”
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 01:50 PM | Posted by kazouz
Apple today announced the new Apple TV which offers the simplest way to watch your favorite HD movies and TV shows on your HD TV for the breakthrough price of just $99.
Apple TV users can choose from the largest online selection of HD movies to rent, including first run movies for just $4.99, and the largest online selection of HD TV show episodes to rent from ABC, ABC Family, Fox, Disney Channel and BBC America for just 99 cents.
The new Apple TV will ship in four weeks.
Continue reading Apple introduces new Apple TV for $99.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 12:33 PM | Posted by kazouz
Apple CEO Steve Jobs just announced a refreshed line of iPods at today’s media event in San Francisco, CA.
Jobs introduced the new iPod shuffle, nano, and touch models to the media in San Francisco and viewers around the world as the company provided a live broadcast for the first time to test its new $1 billion facility in North Carolina.
The new, thinner iPod touch includes a front facing camera for FaceTime, HD video recording, and retina display. The new model will be priced as follows:
8GB $229, 32GB $299, 64GB $399.
The new nano now boasts a small multi-touch screen and includes Nike+ and a pedometer.
The new shuffle will sell for only $49.
The new iPod family is available for pre-order today and will start shipping next week.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 11:49 AM | Posted by drawbob
Apple has posted a live feed of their Fall Music Event which takes place at 10am PST.
The link is here.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 08:42 PM | Posted by kazouz
Apple will broadcast its September 1 event online using Apple’s industry-leading HTTP Live Streaming, which is based on open standards.
Viewing requires either a Mac running Safari on Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard, an iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 3.0 or higher, or an iPad.
The live broadcast will begin at 10:00 a.m. PDT on September 1, 2010 at http://www.apple.com.
Friday, August 27, 2010 at 02:09 PM | Posted by kazouz
The Wall Street Journal reports that patent licensing firm Interval Licensing has filed a suit against Apple, Google and nine other companies over patents related to e-commerce and Web search technologies.
The firm, headed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, protects the intellectual property of his technology incubator company Interval Research Corporation.
Mr. Allen, 57, Friday through his firm Interval Licensing LLC filed suit in federal court in Seattle asserting the companies are using technology from his laboratory. Named in the suit, along with Apple and Google, are AOL Inc., eBay Inc., Facebook Inc., Netflix Inc., Office Depot Inc., OfficeMax Inc., Staples Inc., Yahoo Inc. and Google’s YouTube subsidiary.
The suit doesn’t name Microsoft, Amazon.com Inc. or other technology firms in Seattle where Mr. Allen is based. The suit doesn’t estimate a damage amount.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 02:07 PM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
“Apple on Wednesday invited members of the media to its annual media-centric keynote, where it is expected to introduce new iPods and an updated Apple TV, set for Sept. 1 in San Francisco, Calif,” reports AppleInsider.
“The event will be held next Wednesday and will start at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, 1 p.m. Eastern, and will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Alluding to the music-themed nature of the event, the invitation includes an acoustic guitar with a sound hole in the shape of an Apple logo.”
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 08:52 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
“Though it is widely expected that Apple will hold a media-centric event in September, a new report claims sources within the company have confirmed the date: Sept. 7,” reports AppleInsider.
“Bloomberg added to its report on Apple’s alleged plans for a 99 cent TV show rental service, and cited an anonymous source in stating the Sept. 7 event date.
‘Episodes will be available to Apple’s rental service within 24 hours of their air dates and will be commercial-free, one of the people said,’ author Peter Burrows wrote. ‘Apple plans to hold a San Francisco Event Sept. 7, two weeks ahead of the start of the new prime-time TV season, to unveil the service and an updated line of entertainment products, two people said.’”
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 12:42 PM | Posted by kazouz
Google announced it brought push notifications to its Google Mobile App for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch for Gmail and Google Calendar.
Ever missed an appointment or important email because you were away from your desk? Now Google Mobile App can help with push notifications from your Google account to your iPhone—an icon badge shows you’ve got new mail in Gmail, and Google Calendar event reminders appear right on your home screen.
Google also improved the application’s search feature with search results appearing before hitting ‘search’, making it easier for the user to get information such as flight info faster.
