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19.10.2011 24:00 Uhr
Animoog - der Moog für das iPad
Für kurze Zeit für 79 CentsMoog Music wurde in den 1950er Jahren von Bob Moog gegründet, einem Pioneer auf dem Gebiet elektronischer Musik. Seine Synthesizer erlangten wegen ihres einzigartigen Sounds und faszinierenden Klangmöglichkeiten schnell Weltruhm. Von Abba bis Zappa - jahrzehntelang gehörte ein Moog in vielen Genres populärer Musik einfach dazu. Die iOS Apps der Firma bilden nicht nur den Sound nach, sie bieten auch Bedienoberflächen, die an die Originale angelehnt sind. Der neueste Wurf der Firma ist Animoog - der Moog für das iPad.
19.10.2011 23:50 Uhr, Geek Out,
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Google's Street View takes to the rails in Switzerland
Google's Street View has made its way around the world and gone off the beaten path in a few places, but until now it hasn't hitched a ride to capture some scenery by rail. That picturesque view above comes from a section of the Albula / Bernina railway in Switzerland -- a UNESCO World Heritage site -- all 122 kilometers of which were recently mapped out and photographed by Google using its usual Street View camera gear. Unfortunately,
19.10.2011 23:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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C-Spire to become 4th U.S. iPhone 4S carrier
You would think the fourth U.S. iPhone 4S carrier would be T-Mobile. But, because of network incompatibility, it's not. It's actually C Spire Wireless, formerly known as Cellular South, a CDMA regional carrier that most people probably haven't heard of unless you happen to live in Mississippi or parts of Alabama, Florida and Tennessee.
It's not surprising that Apple is starting to push the iPhone toward regional carriers now that the exclusive deal with AT&T is a distant memory. As stated during Tuesday's earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said he wanted to get the iPhone 4
19.10.2011 23:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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TUAW TV Live NOW: Understudy Week!
It's another understudy episode this week on TUAW TV Live, since Steve is currently playing nurse to the recently operated upon Mrs. Steve. This means if you didn't get enough of the Doc Rock and Kelly show on the Talkcast Sunday, now's your chance to stock up.
We'll be discussing the news of the week, and since it's Kelly and Doc Rock, we will also veer wildly off topic. I know we don't have a topic, but we'll find one so we can make sure we get off it. I also have it on excellent authority that to ease this transition, at least one host will be wearing a hat.
Below,
19.10.2011 23:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Aerial video captures Apple's Jobs memorial ceremony
New helicopter footage from station KPIX TV shows the corporate Steve Jobs memorial held earlier today at Apple's Cupertino headquarters. In the clip, thousands of people can be seen attending the event at an outdoor amphitheater. Hanging on the sides of some buildings were rally-style banners, featuring photos of Jobs from different points in his career.
19.10.2011 23:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: Taylor Technologies Smart Stand Sleeve for iPad + iPad 2
Here’s the only problem: the magnets in the open end can accidentally turn on the iPad 2, which could lead to unintended battery drain. At first we weren’t too worried about this flaw; we thought the chances of it happening often were pretty low. In our testing, however, it turned out to be a pretty common problem, and happened regardless of the direction the iPad 2 was inserted. Of course owners of the original iPad won’t experience…
19.10.2011 23:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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19.10.2011 23:00 Uhr
Apple confirms GLONASS support for iPhone 4S
Apple has updated its US iPhone 4S tech specs page to say that the new devices supports GLONASS positioning systems. GLONASS stand for Global Navigation Satellite System and is the Russian version of GPS that was developed in the 1990s. According to Wikipedia, the GLONASS system fell into disrepair in the 90s as the Russian economy sank, but in the last decade the system has come back with Russia launching its 24th satellite last year, giving GLONASS coverage to every inch of Russian territory.
Before GLONASS, the iPhone only supported assisted GPS. There's no word from Apple yet if the iPhone 4S will take advantage of both systems simultaneousl
19.10.2011 22:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Introducing Engadget: The Comic!
If you haven't picked up a copy of Distro yet, you're missing out on all sort of great content, including a little gem hidden away on the back page of each issue. We asked some of our favorite indie cartoonists to create strips based on tech news, and thus Engadget: The Comic was born. It's a weekly feature by a cast of revolving artists, including Box Brown, Dustin Harbin, Ed Piskor and more, that will appear first in the pages of Distro and eventually make its way onto our site. To give you some idea of what you're in store for, we've included a gallery below. We hope you enjoy reading these as much as we have.Ga
19.10.2011 22:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: BigR Audio Bruce Lee SML-BL1 + Madison Avenue Headphones
And the "most improved" award for 2011 goes to BigR Audio, which has come up with two sets of impressive new headphones that really turn the page on its prior releases. The Bruce Lee Headphones ($129, aka SML-BL1) headphones are a retro silver metal design with black faux leather padding, Chinese inscriptions on the headband, and Bruce Lee-themed decorations on the sides. BigR Audio uses 50mm drivers inside of these. By comparison, the Madison…
19.10.2011 22:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Google's Rubin doubts Siri, backs Apple, Android tablets
Google's mobile VP, Andy Rubin, made a number of Apple-related comments at today's AsiaD conference, All Things Digital reports. "I don't believe that your phone should be an assistant," he said regarding Siri, the voice command system so far limited to the iPhone 4S. "Your phone is a tool for communicating. You shouldnít be communicating with the phone; you should be communicating with somebody on the other side of the phone." He did not, however, dismiss Siri entirely.
19.10.2011 22:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple stores, as hinted, close in honor of Steve Jobs
To pay tribute to the memory of co-founder Steve Jobs, Apple closed its stores in the US on Wednesday for three hours, as expected. The stores' large front windows were covered in white sheets to keep the happening private. Employees viewed a live broadcast of an event held at Apple's Cupertino, California headquarters, according to a Wednesday report.
19.10.2011 22:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Steve reportedly worked on Apple's next product until his last day
A new interview with the CEO of Softbank, Masayoshi Son, seems to indicate that Steve Jobs did indeed work on Apple products right up until his last day of life. While talking to the US Ambassador to Japan, Son said that during a meeting on the day of the iPhone 4S announcement, he was speaking with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who apologized because he had to excuse himself. "Oh Masa, sorry I have to quit our meeting," Cook reportedly said. "He said, 'My boss is calling me,'" claims Son. Cook also said Jobs was calling specifically because he wanted to talk about the company's next product, which we haven't yet heard about.
PC Magazine speculates that product was the iPhone 5, but whatever it happens to be, it appears Jobs was
19.10.2011 22:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Growing Up Geek: Iyaz Akhtar
Welcome to Growing Up Geek, an ongoing feature where we take a look back at our youth and tell stories of growing up to be the nerds that we are. Today, we have a special guest: Iyaz Akhtar, current associate producer and host of Tech News Today on TWiT.tv.
My childhood home had a lot of electronics around because my Dad was a bit of a gadget guy. Every now and then, we'd go to a small electronics shop where my dad would negotiate prices and extra
19.10.2011 22:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Facebook Messenger jetzt auch im deutschen App Store erhältlich
Lange hat es gedauert, doch nun ist sie da: Die Messenger-App von Facebook ist nun im deutschen App Store zu haben. Damit kann man nun auch hierzulande mit Facebook-Freunden und Personen außerhalb des sozialen Netzwerks kommunizieren.
Bereits Anfang August hatte Facebook die eigene Messenger-App für iPhone und Android veröffentlicht. Damals jedoch nur im US-Store. Seit
19.10.2011 22:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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News: iPhone 4S gains in Readers’ Choice voting, cast your vote!
Voting for our 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards is continuing at a brisk pace, with thousands of votes already counted. The Readers’ Choice Awards let you pick the year’s best from four categories—Apple’s best new product, iPad/iPhone/iPod Accessory Developer, iOS Application Developer, and iOS Game Developer. The iPad 2 holds a sizable lead in the race to be the Top Apple Product of 2011, but the recently-released iPhone 4S is quickly…
19.10.2011 22:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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19.10.2011 22:00 Uhr
Proof of concept: iPhone captures keystrokes via 'thump phreaking'
Researchers at Georgia Tech have worked up a proof-of-concept demonstration of using an iPhone 4's accelerometer as a keylogger. After setting the iPhone near a computer keyboard, the device's built-in accelerometer and gyroscope were able to decipher entire sentences "with up to 80 percent accuracy."
Similar keyloggers have already been developed using microphones, which sample vibrations far more frequently than accelerometers. However, nearly all phone operating systems ask a user's permission before granting applications access to
19.10.2011 21:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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NEC's Tele Scouter head-mounted display makes it really hard to not look evil
Case in point: the guy on the right. Sure, he's probably a mild-mannered, law-abiding citizen, but with NEC's Tele Scouter strapped to his spectacles, he looks just a wee bit sinister, doesn't he? The system he's wearing consists of a paperback-sized computer powered by an ARM 500MHz CPU and an AirScouter display mounted atop a pair of glasses. The display, manufactured by Brother, projects images upon the naked eye, but NEC insists that it won't completely block a user's field of vision. To the viewe
19.10.2011 21:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone 4S im Test
Seit Freitag ist das iPhone 4S hierzulande erhältlich. In der Schilderung unseres ersten Eindrucks haben wir bereits festgehalten, was uns auf die Schnelle aufgefallen ist – jetzt folgt der ausführliche Testbericht.
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Die Optik ist für Kenner schnell beschrieben: Das iPhone 4S sieht aus wie sein Vorgänger. Genauer gesagt dessen CDMA-Version, aber wenn man nicht gerade
19.10.2011 21:50 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Trojan variation disables Mac malware protection
Researchers from F-Secure warn that a variant on a trojan discovered in September, which masquerades as an Adobe Flash Player installer, now exists and is capable of disabling OS X's built-in malware protection.
OSX/Flashback.C disables the auto-updater component of XProtect, which means the system's built-in anti-malware application no longer looks for updates to its malware definitions. This essentially holds the door open for future malware to invade the system unimpeded.
F-Secure provides instructions for removing OSX/Flashback.C if you
19.10.2011 21:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Lytro infinite focus camera revealed: early 2012, $399
Lytro at an event showed and detailed the first camera using its post-shot focusing technology. The self-titled camera breaks from tradition and is just a long box shape; it doesn't need many controls given that it can be focused after the shot is taken, the startup said. Combined with an f2.8 lens, it doesn't need a flash and has just two buttons for control.
19.10.2011 21:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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iTunes Match option suddenly appears in iOS Settings app
An option to activate iTunes Match is spontaneously appearing in iOS 5's Settings app, users say. MacNN has verified that going into the Music section of the app will reveal the slider after one or two seconds of waiting. Since the command was previously missing, Apple appears to have changed a server-side setting to flag iTunes Match as available.
19.10.2011 21:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Neuer Trojaner hebelt OS-X-Anti-Malware-Mechanismus aus
Noch ist die relativ hohe Sicherheit vor Viren ein großes Verkaufsagument für Apple-Systeme. Ob sich das einmal ändert, wird sich zeigen. Erste Versuche auch die Mac-Gemeinde mit schädlichen Inhalten zu bombardieren gibt es gewiss. Einer davon ist ein Trojaner, der sich Flashback.A nennt. Dieser
19.10.2011 21:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Netflix Android app adds support for Honeycomb tablets, extends reach to Canada and Latin America
Honeycomb tablet owners have already been able to use Netflix unofficially thanks to some .APKs that have been floating about, but the company has now finally updated the app with some official support for all tablets running Android 3.x. What's more, the latest version of the app also brings with it support for Netflix users in Canada and Latin America, who can likewise enjoy some some streaming video on both their Android phones and tablets without the need for a workaround. Hit the Android Market link below to send the app straight to your device.
19.10.2011 21:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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3 × USB 3.0 für die Hosentasche von Adata
Adata hat heute drei neue, beziehungsweise überarbeitete USB-3.0-Speichersticks vorgestellt. Der N005 Pro und der S102 Pro – jeweils mit Aluminium-Gehäuse – sind weiterentwickelte Versionen der bereits verfügbaren Modelle N005 (ComputerBase-Test) und S102, während es sich beim C103 um ein neues Einstiegsmodell handelt.
19.10.2011 21:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Daily Mac App: Seasonality Core 2.0
Seasonality Core 2.0 is a Mac app any weather aficionado should have. That's because it's probably the most complete and detailed weather software I've ever seen on the Mac. The interface is simple enough. A list on the left allows you to enter any number of cities around the world you want to track. It's got 34,000 built-in cities in more than 200 countries. Additionally it allows you to add custom locations using ICAO stations,
19.10.2011 21:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Lytro introduces world's first lightfield camera
Ready for the world's first light field camera -- you know, the spiffy kind that can infinitely focus? After demoing the tech earlier this year, Lytro's ready to unveil the world's first shipping product, a little something it calls the Lytro camera. Brandished in anodized aluminum (the lens) and rubber focus ring, the f/2 toting camera has an 11-mega-ray lightfield to power all that infinite focus magic. It's instant on and wields only two physical buttons, one for shutter and the other for power. Also spiffy is the ability to change the focus on-camera, which can be accomplished on the camera's multi-touch glass display.
Available in three colors, it'll come in two models: an 8GB $399 model for which can hold 350 pictures, followed by a 16GB $499 model that can hold 750. Both ship in early 2012 w
19.10.2011 21:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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19.10.2011 21:00 Uhr
iOS app allows streaming from Google Music Beta
Thanks to the newly-released gMusic: A native Google Music player app ($1.99, iTunes), iOS device owners can stream music from Google Music Beta rather than iTunes Match. Like the official Android app, it lets users access as many as 20,000 songs stored in the streaming music locker. An Offline mode caches store songs locally on the device's memory without having a data connection.
19.10.2011 20:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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ARM reveals Cortex-A7 MPCore chip for sub-$100 smartphones
ARM chose Wednesday to reveal a new mobile processor design that could make possible smartphones under $100 that still have real performance. Cortex-A7 MPCore borrows some of the optimizations from the A15 and rolls them into a budget design. Although it's a fifth the size of the older Cortex-A8 at 0.5mm square and five times more power efficient, speed is "significantly greater" and closer to that of a higher-end $500 phone, ARM argued.
19.10.2011 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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XtremeMac announces InCharge Home USB Wall Charger
Looking for a slim, light charger for your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad? XtremeMac may have just the product for you in the new InCharge Home USB Wall Charger (US$29.99).
Almost as skinny as an iPhone 4S and packing a full 10W power output, the InCharge can be used with almost any device that uses a standard USB, USB to mini-USB, USB to micro-USB, or USB to Dock Connector charging cable. The InCharge comes with a 4-foot USB to Dock Connector cable that can also be used to connect your device to a Mac or PC for syncing.
To make the InCharge so slender, its prongs fold back into the device for travel. Plugged into the bottom of a standard 2-plug outlet, you'll still have enough room to plug
19.10.2011 20:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Google encrypts search for users, paranoiacs unsure how to respond
When Al Gore first created the internet (hard wink, everybody), we're pretty sure the plan was for Big Brother to collect your data, not Silicon Valley titans. Now Google, the company that mainly tends the gates to the web's vast array of information, is stepping up to its "Do No Evil" motto, and making encrypted search the norm -- for account users. While Gmail's long had SSL set as a default login, good ol' Joe Public's had to specifically access Mountain View's dedicated encrypted search page for anon
19.10.2011 20:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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IRL: Playseat Evolution, HTC Thunderbolt and a five-year-old iMac
Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.
Quick poll for the Android loyalists out there: anyone getting the Droid RAZR? Opting for the Galaxy Nexus instead? There's still one or two of us here at Engadget clinging onto our OG Droids and Nexus Ones, and after a week of high-profile handset announcements, we might be hemming and hawing for another m
19.10.2011 20:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mac Trojan attempts to disable OS X anti-malware safeguards
A Mac Trojan now in circulation attempts to disable OS X's built-in anti-malware protection, known as XProtect, according to security firm F-Secure. Identified with the label OSX/Flashback.C, the Trojan first decrypts the paths of XProtectUpdater files, then unloads the XProtectUpdater daemon. To finish the job, the malware then overwrites the XProtectUpdater files with a blank character.
19.10.2011 20:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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19.10.2011 20:00 Uhr
Neues Video des Mehrspielermodus' von Battlefield 3
Noch acht Tage, dann hat das Warten der auch in Deutschland zahlreichen Fans auf Battlefield 3 ein Ende. Nach der Vorstellung der Mehrspieler-Karten (2. Meldung) in den vergangenen Tagen hat EA noch einen neuen Trailer nachgelegt, der ebenfalls den Mehrspielermodus zum Thema hat und mit Action nicht gerade spart.
19.10.2011 19:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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iPhone 4S specs show support for Russian GLONASS standard
The iPhone 4S supports a Russian version of GPS known as GLONASS, an update to Apple's specifications page shows. The country only just launched the last of 24 satellites needed for global GLONASS coverage at the beginning of October. GLONASS first became fully operational in 1995, but a funding crisis crippled the ability to keep working satellites in orbit. Improvement in the Russian economy since the 2000s and interest from ruler Vladimir Putin has allowed GLONASS to come back to life.
19.10.2011 19:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple arbeitet weiterhin an der Zusammenlegung mehrerer Apple-IDs
Wer im iTunes Store, Mac App Store oder Apple Online Store einkauft bzw. iCloud einsetzt, verwendet dafür seine Apple-ID als Login. Ein Apple-Sprecher hatte im September bestätigt, dass momentan an einem Weg gearbeitet wird, um mehrere Apple-IDs zu einer einzigen zusammenzufassen. Dies ist dann sehr praktisch, wenn sich im Laufe der Jahre mehrere IDs angesammelt haben, die parallel genutzt werden oder von denen der Anwender eventuell gar
19.10.2011 19:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Remember The Milk adds Siri support
Remember the Milk is an online task management system that lets you create and sync tasks with your mobile devices. If you have the iPhone 4 or earlier, Remember The Milk users can install an iOS app that'll sync their tasks for them. But if you have an iPhone 4S, you can use Siri to add tasks your RTM account.
Apple has not released an official API so the developers at Remember The Milk have created a clever work around. They use CalDav to push your reminders to RTM. If you have the latest iPhone, you can point your browser to RTM's website and follow a few simple steps to setup this feature on your iPho
19.10.2011 19:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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19.10.2011 19:00 Uhr
Marktforschung: Viele Kunden warten auf das iPhone 5
In den letzten Monaten überschlugen sich nur geradezu die Meldungen rund um Apple. Immer wieder konnte man vermelden dass man sich selbst und die eigenen Erwartungen, sowie die der Analysten übertroffen hatte. Doch nun zur Einführung von “nur dem iPhone 4S sowie dem tragischen Schicksal von Steve Jobs scheint es doch etwas zu kriseln um
19.10.2011 18:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Briefly: Death Rally multiplayer, iPhone 4S buyer survey
A major update for Death Rally, a combat racing game designed for iOS devices, has been released in the App Store by Remedy Entertainment. Version 1.7 is the games first multiplayer update and adds support for racing against other players from around the world. The multiplayer mode features 1 car, the Shrieker, multiple paint schemes, two upgraded weapons, and six maps to choose from. In addition, the update adds a flamethrower to the 1st Reward Booster pack, new achievements, and enhanced anti-aliasing for the iPad 2. Death Rally can be purchased for $1, while additi
19.10.2011 18:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Omnitouch: Die Welt ist ein Touchscreen
Ein Pico-Projektor und eine Kamera - mehr braucht es nicht, um die Welt in einen Touchscreen zu verwandeln. Omnitouch heißt das System, das Forscher in den USA entwickelt haben. (Display, Microsoft)
19.10.2011 18:50 Uhr, golem,
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Aufgabendienst nutzt Siri
Apple hat die Spracherkennung des iPhone 4S vorerst auf eigene Apps beschränkt, doch über einen kleinen Umweg lassen sich mit Siri auch Erinnerungen für den Onlinedienst "Remember The Milk" erstellen.
19.10.2011 18:35 Uhr, Mac & i,
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Galaxy Nexus built to avoid Apple patents
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Nexus, a 4.65-inch handset with Android 4.0, at a press event in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Other smartphones and tablets in Samsung's Galaxy lineup are the subject of several patent infringement lawsuits filed by Apple in the US, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Germany and the Netherlands. Samsung hopes the Galaxy Nexus, though, will be free of this legal wrangling.
Samsung's mobile president, Shin Jong-kyun, told reporters that the Korean company will "avoid everything we can and take patents seriously." Shin stated Samsung took steps to ensure the Galax
19.10.2011 18:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple solar patent wants a sunny display light for your Sunny (De)light
Let's begin with the usual disclaimer: Apple patent applications do not mean the outlandish technology will be arriving in the next iPhone, just that someone in a Cupertino basement cooked it up during a marathon "imagining" session (possibly while enjoying a cool glass of purple stuff). The company's latest drawings-and-charts masterpiece concerns the construction and placement of photovoltaic cells and, more importantly, using the sun's energy to illuminate a display. By using a mirror pointed at the sky, you could reflect some rays toward your screen to supplement an LED backlight, or by turning the top lid of your
19.10.2011 18:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Facebook Messenger gets iOS 5 support, iMessage-style extras
Facebook has posted a significant 1.5 update to Facebook Messenger (App Store) to put it more on par with iMessage. Apart from more explicit iOS 5 support itself, the app now has live typing notices much like its Apple counterpart. It gives quicker access to those who message frequently and makes distinctions between those who are online at the desktop versus mobile.
19.10.2011 18:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Motorola RAZR ab November in Deutschland. 549 Euro, kein LTE (Hands-On)
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Gestern New York, heute Berlin. Motorola geht mit dem RAZR auch in Europa an den Start, das neue Flagschiff-Smartphone kommt im November bei uns in den Handel und kostet ohne Vertrag 549 Euro in der 16GB-Variante. Als Mobilfunk-Provider sind o2 und die Telekom bereits mit an Bord. Der Hersteller hat das Android-Telefon mit 4,3"-Super-AMOLED-Advanced-Display (was für ein Wort) und qHD-Auflösung von 960x540p heute in Berlin
19.10.2011 18:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Bildersuche: Google erringt Sieg vor dem BGH
Der Suchmaschinenkonzern Google konnte vor dem Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) einen Erfolg verbuchen. Der Zivilsenat hat erneut klargestellt, dass Google nicht wegen Urheberrechtsverletzung in Anspruch genommen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltApple verzeichnet kurze Pause beim iPhone-BoomAndroid 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" im Detail
19.10.2011 18:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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W3C-Standard: XML-Encryption geknackt
Der XML-Encryption-Standard des W3C ist unsicher. Forscher der Ruhr-Universität Bochum haben das herausgefunden und empfehlen dringend, den Standard anzupassen. (Verschlüsselung, Server)
19.10.2011 18:20 Uhr, golem,
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China has become Apple's second-most important market
During yesterday's Q4 2011 earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook spent a lot of time talking about just how important China is to Apple's future. Cook called the company's progress in China "amazing," and a look at the numbers shows exactly what he's talking about.
The greater China region, which includes Hong Kong and Taiwan, accounted for 12 percent of Apple's 2011 full-year revenue. The figure for fiscal year 2009 was only 2 percent, which indicates a huge growth rate for a single region. Cook referred to greater China as
19.10.2011 18:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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PlayStation Store hits the Tablet S today, lets gamers relive the glory of the mid-'90s
Remember how badly you wanted a PlayStation phone, only to find out that "experience" was headed to a multitude of devices across the Android spectrum? Well, it looks like Sony's finally making good on that retro-gaming promise. Starting today, the company's one stop shop for its classic games of yesteryear goes live in nine countries -- although, you'll have to be a Tablet S owner to partake of the PlayStation Certified nostalgia. Helping Sony usher its fanbase back into the quaintness of 32-bit graphics are ten titles familiar to PSOne fans: Cool Boarders
19.10.2011 18:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Jobs worked on 'next product' for Apple on day before death
Former Apple CEO and chairman Steve Jobs was doing work for the company on the day before his death, an interview with Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son reveals. "I visited Apple [headquarters] for the announcement of the iPhone 4S," says Son. "When I was having a meeting with [Apple CEO] Tim Cook, he said, 'Oh Masa, sorry I have to quit our meeting.' I said, 'Where are you going?' He said, 'My boss is calling me.' That was the day of the announcement of the iPhone 4S. He said that Steve is calling me because he wants to talk about their next product. And the next day, he
19.10.2011 18:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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19.10.2011 18:00 Uhr
Engadget Distro's first special edition traces the origins of the iPhone 4S
We promised you some unexpected surprises, and it's time that we delivered. Distro's very first special edition is ready for download (and yes, it's available on PDF too). This one's all about a device that's never failed to get folks talking. Yup! It's the iPhone special issue. Love it or hate it, Apple's flagship phone has had an undeniable impact on the mobile space. In this issue, we'll dive deep into Cupertino's latest with our iPhone 4S review and shed some light on the phones that came before with The Evolution of the iPhone. So hop on that iPad, or hit the link below,
19.10.2011 17:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Smartphones können als Keylogger-Ersatz dienen
Smartphones können einen neuen Weg darstellen, um PC-Nutzer via Key-Logging auszuspionieren. Insbesondere für Firmen, in denen Mitarbeiter in sensiblen Bereichen arbeiten, stellt dieser Angriffsvektor ein (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltKaspersky findet neue Version des StaatstrojanersViele Firmen speichern Anrufe mit - oft rechtswidrig
19.10.2011 17:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Inhalatoren ohne Genussschnickschnack: Vitamine mit SmartAge, Kaffe mit Aeroshot
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Kaffee zum Inhalieren hatten wir ja schon mal, allerdings legten die Jungs von LeWhif dabei noch einen gewissen Wert auf den Genussfaktor. Aber diesen Schnickschnack kann man sich auch sparen, um den Fokus allein auf den Nutzwert zu richten: LeWhif macht´s mit Vitaminen zum Inhalieren aka SmartAge, während die Konkurrenz Aeroshot an den Start bringt. Ein Shot mit 100 Milligramm Koffein verspricht den Schub, für den man sich ansonsten die Mühe machen muss, eine große Tasse Kaffee zu schlürfen. Kommt im Januar zum
19.10.2011 17:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Sprint unleashes the HTC EVO Design 4G, available October 23rd for $100
That HTC EVO Design 4G leaked a couple months ago? Oh, it's real -- and Sprint's finally ready to share its story with the world. The tale of the EVO Design 4G is simple enough: for a penny under $100, you can have a WiMAX-capable device with GSM roaming that features a 4-inch qHD (960 x 540) display, 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 CPU, Android 2.3 with HTC Sense UI, Mobile Hotspot, a 5MP rear camera with HD video recording (720p, we presume) and a 1.3MP front-facing cam. In summary, the Design 4G is basically the
19.10.2011 17:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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C Spire to be first regional carrier with iPhone 4S
C Spire, once known as Cellular South, confirmed Wednesday that it would be getting the iPhone 4S. The American CDMA carrier plans to carry at least the flagship of Apple's line sometime in the "coming weeks." Prices are presumed to be the same $199 to $399 on contract for 16GB to 64GB.
19.10.2011 17:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Apple launches ‘Remembering Steve’ tribute webpage
Apple has updated its prior Steve Jobs tribute page with a constantly updated page that highlights messages from people all over the world. Entitled “Remembering Steve”, the page reads, “Over a million people from all over the world have shared their memories, thoughts, and feelings about Steve. One thing they all have in common — from personal friends to colleagues to owners of Apple products — is how they’ve been touched…
19.10.2011 17:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: Apple confirms GLONASS support for iPhone 4S
Apple has updated its iPhone 4S specs page to indicate that the new handset offers support for GLONASS, a Russian acronym for Global Navigation Satellite System that serves as the Russian version of GPS. According to Wikipedia, the system fell into disrepair during the 1990s as the Russian economy collapsed, and was only recently restored to offer full global coverage. As noted by Mac Rumors, no mention is made on the page if the 4S will be able to…
19.10.2011 17:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Apple posts fans' memories of Steve Jobs
On Wednesday, Apple posted a tribute page to Steve Jobs that contains the memories and sentiments that fans sent to Apple using the rememberingsteve@apple.com email account. Apple says over a million people sent in messages describing how Steve Jobs and Apple influenced their lives. The page displays a continuous stream of these messages and Apple is asking fans to continue to send in more.
Besides this tribute page, Apple is also holding a memorial service for employees on Wednesday. Apple stores will be temporarily closed from 10 a.m to 11:30 am PDT to remember Steve Jobs' achievements says GigaOm. These events closely follow an invitation-only memori
19.10.2011 17:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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EU-Kommission genehmigt Seagate-Samsung-Deal
Die EU-Kommission hat die Übernahme des Festplatten-Geschäfts von Samsung durch Seagate genehmigt. Der Deal wurde im April bekannt gegeben, Seagate zahlt knapp 1,4 Milliarden Dollar an Samsung. Die (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltGoogle Galaxy Nexus mit Android 4.0 vorgestelltAndroid 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" im Detail
19.10.2011 17:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Analysts characterize Apple Q4 as 'miss' linked to iPhone
Apple's fourth-quarter results were somewhat disappointing, analysts suggest. Sterne Agee's Shaw Wu labels the quarter a "miss" not because the company didn't do well as a whole, but rather because most analysts were expecting higher iPhone shipments. Wu notes that he was anticipating about 18.5 million units, while Wall Street consensus was 20 million, and some analysts were calling for as much as 23 million. In reality Apple shipped approximately 17.07 million phones.
19.10.2011 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Radar: US-Forscher können durch Wände schauen
US-Soldaten können sich künftig aus der Entfernung ein Bild darüber machen, was in einem Gebäude vorgeht: Forscher aus den USA haben ein Radarsystem entwickelt, das einen Blick durch Wände ermöglicht. (Technologie, Datenschutz)
19.10.2011 17:05 Uhr, golem,
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Vor 20 Jahren: Das erste PowerBook erscheint
Im Oktober des Jahres 1991 brachte Apple eine neue Modellreihe auf den Markt, die den Namen "PowerBook" trug. Es handelte sich dabei um den Nachfolger des 1989 vorgestellten Macintosh Portable und um das erste wirklich brauchbare Mobilkonzept von Apple. Während der Macintosh Portable sehr schwer, sehr teuer und sehr langsam war, erhielt das PowerBook 100 von Anfang an recht positive Bewertungen und verkaufte sich gut. Apple setzte beim P
19.10.2011 17:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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19.10.2011 17:00 Uhr
Apple aktualisiert Steve Jobs Gedenkseite
Knapp eine Million Menschen weltweit haben in den letzten zwei Wochen ihre Beileidskundgebungen zum Tode von Steve Jobs per E-Mail über rememberingsteve@apple.com an das Unternehmen aus Cupertino zugesandt, wie der Hersteller heute auf seiner Steve Jobs Gedenkseite offiziell mitteilt. Das US-Unternehmen hat sich nun dazu entschlossen die Anteilnahme der Fans, Kollegen und User am Tode
19.10.2011 16:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Verizon's My FiOS app puts your entire living room under one Android roof
Leaving home is hard, especially when you've got a backlog of on-demand movies and TV shows staring at you with big puppy dog eyes. Fortunately, however, Verizon has now come out with My FiOS -- a new app for Android users that promises to keep you constantly connected to all your home entertainment systems, and more. Released yesterday, this app allows users to remotely access movies, Flex View TV shows and home automation and monitoring systems directly from their handsets, while managing their accounts and billing via the provider's built-in customer service tools. Verizon clients can also use My F
19.10.2011 16:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Audyssey Lower East Side Audio Dock Air brings AirPlay
Audyssey took its high-end iOS audio wireless Wednesday through the Lower East Side Audio Dock Air. The monolithic design borrows the same unusually bass-rich technology from the South of Market speakers and adds AirPlay for iPads, iPhones, iPods, and iTunes-equipped computers to share their audio over Wi-Fi. Controls are kept to a minimum on the device itself, which relies on a passive bass radiator, two mid-range drivers, and two tweeters to produce a sound that's theoretically balanced and deep without using a subwoofer.
19.10.2011 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Video: Öko-Supermann sucht DVD-Raubkopien-Kiosk heim
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Wenn Superhelden-Storys moderne Märchen sind, dann lautet die Moral von dieser Geschichte wohl: Raucht das Urheberrecht in der Pfeife aber achtet immer brav auf die Umwelt! WTF? In einem chinesischen TV-Spot wird ein Superheld beim Abendessen gestört, weil es ein Problem am Kiosk für raubkopierte DVDs gibt - da brennt nämlich eine konventionelle Glühbirne! Video nach dem Break.Continue reading Video: Öko-Supermann sucht DVD-Raubkopien-Kiosk heim
19.10.2011 16:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Is C-Spire getting the iPhone 4S? Its website says so
Whoa, stop the presses -- we're not sure if this is officially in the pipeline or if it's just a matter of wishful thinking, but Sprint may not be the smallest carrier in the US to offer an iPhone 4S for much longer. That's right: regional carrier C-Spire (formerly known as Cellular South) has the iconic device splattered front and center on its home page, stating that it's coming soon. We're not certain if the iPhone 4 will be offered as well, and n
19.10.2011 16:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: U.S. regional carrier C Spire Wireless to carry iPhone 4S
U.S. regional carrier C Spire Wireless has announced that it will become the fourth carrier in the country to offer the iPhone 4S. “C Spire Wireless announced today that it will launch iPhone 4S, the most amazing iPhone yet, in the U.S. in the coming weeks,” said a brief release on the carrier’s site, which also announced that per-registration begins today. Based in Mississippi, C Spire serves various in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama,…
19.10.2011 16:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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iPhone 4S users complain of yellowish display tint
Some iPhone 4S users are reporting their screen has a yellowish tint. The tinting problem supposedly affects the whole display and gives everything a washed out appearance when compared to the iPhone 4. This is apparently different from the yellow tinting problem of the iPhone 4 which appeared as yellow blotches on the screen. The iPhone 4's problem was caused by glue used in the manufacturing process and went away once the glue dried.
Customers on Apple support forums are actively discussing the current issue, which appea
19.10.2011 16:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Kobo quietly launches Vox Android tablet with 7-inch display, Gingerbread, $200 price tag
Canadian retailer Future Shop gave us an accidental sneak peek at the tablet last week, but now Kobo is making Vox official, complete with a 7-inch 1024 x 600 resolution AFFS+ display with multi-touch, a 7-hour battery and 8 gigs of internal memory with support for up to 32GB of SD storage. The $200 tablet is running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and is powered by an 800 MHz processor and 512MB of RAM. There's also a built-in speaker and 3.5mm headphone jack, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and a variety of pre-loaded apps (naturally you'll have access to
19.10.2011 16:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Motorola RAZR to get updated to Ice Cream Sandwich in early 2012
We know that Samsung has the first crack at Android 4.0 with the Galaxy Nexus, but it'll only be a matter of time before we begin seeing it show up on rival devices. HTC has already made an official statement on its plans (or lack thereof), and now it's Motorola's turn. Alain Mutricy, SVP Portfolio and Product Management, was in Germany talking up the European announcement of
19.10.2011 16:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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19.10.2011 16:00 Uhr
Andy Rubin: es gibt sechs Millionen Android-Tablets da draussen
Filed under: Tablet, Android
Googles Andy Rubin hat auf Opening Keynote der AsiaD (das ist die asiatische Variante von All Things D) eine Zahl genannt, auf die wir seit einer gefühlten Ewigkeit warten. Im Interview mit Walt Mossberg zur Ausbreitung des iPads befragt, ob Android "ein Flop" im Tablet-Markt sei, sagte er, dass es etwa sechs Millionen Android-basierte Tablets gebe. Das sind natürlich nur Tablets, die auch Google Services nutzen, denn nur die kann Google mit einer gewissen Sicherheit zählen. Zum Vergleich: Apple hat allein 2010 15 Millionen iPads verkauft, davon drei gleich in den ersten 80 Tagen nach dem Launch des
19.10.2011 15:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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News: Audyssey debuts Lower East Side Audio Dock Air system
Audyssey has debuted its new Lower East Side Audio Dock Air sound system for iTunes, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The Lower East Side Audio Dock Air features built-in Wi-Fi for AirPlay music streaming support, and also offers Audessey’s Smart Speaker technology for rich sound. Specifications include two one-inch tweeters, two three-inch midrange woofers, two four-inch passive bass radiators, a 3.5mm input, a headphone output, and a weight of…
19.10.2011 15:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Intel verzeichnet dank hoher Nachfrage im Computer-Bereich steigende Umsätze
Zwar mag Apple mit dem iPad dem Tablet-Markt erheblich Schwung gegeben haben, auf Intels Geschäft mit klassischen Computer-Prozessoren hat sich dies aber bisher nicht negativ ausgewirkt. So konnte der Hauslieferant für Apples Mac-Prozessoren im abgelaufenen Quartal den Umsatz im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum um 28 Prozent auf 14,2 Milliarden US-Dollar steigern. Diesen Umsatzanstieg hat Intel sowohl dem PC-Prozessor als auch dem Server-
19.10.2011 15:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Google Docs presentation gets redone, wants to power your next keynote
Curiously absent from last year's Google Docs overhaul was any news on the presentation front. That changes today, with Mountain View flipping live a preview of its next-gen slide making tool. After enabling it in settings, you too can experience over 50 new features, including updated collaboration, the ability to animate slides with transitions and a bevy of fresh new themes. And just like Mountain View's other properties, the latest release now comes dressed the company's newfound design ethos. Made it this far? Well, you might as-well hop on over to the source for more details, but before you do, promise us you'll drop us a line if you
19.10.2011 15:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Windows Phone: Updates mit neuen Auflösungen
Von den drei ursprünglich für Windows Phone geplanten Chassis-Varianten wurde erst eine umgesetzt. Nun sind Gerüchte aufgetaucht, dass Tango Anfang 2012 und Apollo Ende 2012 die beiden anderen nachliefern (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltAndroid 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" im DetailSteve Ballmer attackiert Android-Betriebssystem
19.10.2011 15:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Apple's 'Remembering Steve' page switches on email tributes
Apple's special Steve Jobs tribute page has begun showing a continuous scroll of some of the email sent to rememberingsteve@apple.com. "Over a million people from all over the world have shared their memories, thoughts, and feelings about Steve," a new introduction reads. "One thing they all have in common -- from personal friends to colleagues to owners of Apple products -- is how theyíve been touched by his passion and creativity."
19.10.2011 15:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Test Ace Combat Assault Horizon: Zweikampfstarke Flugzeugaction
Soldaten an Standgeschützen, Hubschrauber, große Explosionen, das Satellitenbild eines Luftangriffs: Schon die Bilder auf der Verpackungsrückseite von Ace Combat: Assault Horizon machen deutlich, dass der Actiontitel für Xbox 360 und Playstation 3 nicht mehr nur ein Arcade-Flugzeugspiel sein möchte. (Xbox 360, Playstation 3)
19.10.2011 15:35 Uhr, golem,
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Blackberry BBX: RIMs neues Betriebssystem
Research In Motion (RIM) hat mit Blackberry BBX eine neue Plattform für Smartphones und Tablets vorgestellt, die eine Mischung aus Blackberry und QNX sein soll. Außerdem gibt es eine Betaversion von Blackberry OS 2.0, das auch Android-Anwendungen unterstützt. (Blackberry, WebGL)
19.10.2011 15:35 Uhr, golem,
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Viele Firmen speichern Anrufe mit - oft rechtswidrig
Verbraucher müssen damit rechnen, dass Anrufe bei Handels- und Dienstleistungsunternehmen mitgeschnitten und gespeichert werden. Jede zweite Firma drückt bei Telefonaten den Aufnahme-Knopf - und das bisweilen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltStuxnet-Entwickler schicken neuen Trojaner losAlice: 1,2 Mio. Kunden von DSL-Störung betroffen
19.10.2011 15:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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In depth review: Apple's iPhone 4S running iOS 5
Apple's iPhone 4S, at first glance, seems largely to be a refreshed iPhone 4. It is, but it also is not, thanks to three powerful new features that transform what has been the world's most popular smartphone into a vastly improved new version of itself.
19.10.2011 15:20 Uhr, AppleInsider,
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Just how good is the iPhone 4S camera?
Yes, the iPhone 4S is pretty darned good for a smartphone camera, but people are getting a bit too misty-eyed over the quality.
We've been flooded with well-meaning comparison images, some pitting the iPhone against some high-end still and video cameras from companies like Nikon and Canon.
Today, the makers of the great little Camera+ app sent us some shots comparing the original iPhone, the 3G, the 3GS the 4, and even the lust-worthy Canon EOS 5D Mark II, which sells for a paltry US$3000+.
The tests show two of the old iPhon
19.10.2011 15:06 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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iPhone 4S mit Kaliber 50 beschossen, schlägt sich den Umständen entsprechend wacker
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Warum wirft man Gadgets in den Mixer? Ebent. Warum also nicht das iPhone 4S mit Kaliber-50-Munition aus dem Scharfschützengewehr beschießen? Gesagt getan, im Video nach dem Break, wobei erstaunlich ist, wie sich das Gerät in den Umständen entsprechend doch recht tapfer schlägt: statt wie erwartet in 1.000 Brösel zu zerspringen, gibt es nur ein recht sauberes Loch - also sauber wiederum den Umständen entsprechend. V
19.10.2011 15:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Samsung: Galaxy Nexus designed to avoid Apple patents
The Galaxy Nexus was designed partly to avoid patent lawsuits from Apple, Samsung's mobile head JK Shin said in commentary on Wednesday. While he wasn't specific on what patents might be avoided or even if it would be completely cleared, he told Yonhap that there was a conscious attempt to guarantee it would stay on sale. The Galaxy Nexus notably avoids the deliberately iPhone-like home button and TouchWiz interface of phones such as the international Galaxy S II.
19.10.2011 15:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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19.10.2011 15:00 Uhr
CE-Oh no he didn't: Steve Ballmer lays into Android
"You don't have to be a computer scientist to use a Windows Phone," said Microsoft's Steve Ballmer, "but you do to use an Android phone." He was addressing the Web 2.0 summit in San Francisco, where we guess his audience must have included a large but silent population of Android-loving non-scientists. In any case, the Redmond CEO also revealed that he just can't get "excited" about Android phones, which proves that anything can be boring if you're rich enough -- including raking in up to $15 per Android handset in cross-licensing deals. On a serious note, though, HTC's latest
19.10.2011 14:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Spotify releases preview app for BlackBerry users, but not all of them
BlackBerry users haven't had a whole lot to celebrate in recent days, but at least they now have Spotify. Today, the Swedish startup unveiled a preview version of its music streaming app, available to download from its Previews page. At this point, the app is compatible with the 9780 Bold, 9700 Bold, 9300 Curve, 9000 Bold and 8520 Curve handsets, though the Torch 9800 has been left in the cold. It's also worth noting that the service only s
19.10.2011 14:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Kaspersky findet neue Version des Staatstrojaners
Die Malware-Experten des Security-Unternehmens Kaspersky haben eine weitere Version des Staatstrojaners ausfindig gemacht. Diese enthält deutlich weitergehende Optionen als die bisher bekannten (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltStuxnet-Entwickler schicken neuen Trojaner losSteve Ballmer attackiert Android-Betriebssystem
19.10.2011 14:51 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Apple: MacBook Pro Graphics Problem
"a small number of MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) computers may intermittently stop displaying video on the built-in display or on an external display connected to the MacBook Pro. In this situation, you may also see a restart warning message before the video is lost or the display turns black or gray."
19.10.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Google ist '"kurz davor" einen Download-Shop mit "dem gewissen Etwas" zu launchen
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Google Music hat noch Entwicklungsbedarf und Andy Rubin hat auf der AsiaD jetzt bestätigt, dass Google "sehr nah dran" ist, einen Download Shop zu launchen, wie auch die New York Times löetztze Woche berichtet hatte. Der Service soll "mit einer kleinen Besonderheit" kommen, so dass wir wohl mehr erwarten können als einen normalen MP3-Shop. Während die Plattenfirmen sich bisher bei den Verhandlungen mit Google nicht ganz so gefügig zeigten wie bei Apple, sagte Rubin, dass er optimistisch sei und die nötigen Details der Deals "fast" geklärt seien.
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Best-of: Die besten Siri-Eastereggs
Die iPhone-4S-exklusive Sprachassistentin Siri ist bereits als Beta-Version eine nützliche Helferin im Smartphone-Alltag – beim Anlegen von Terminen und Erinnerungen etwa ist die bescheidene iPhone-Sekretärin eine willkommene Unterstützung. Doch auch für die ein oder andere Albernheit ist Siri zu
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple: iPhone-Gerüchte sind schlecht fürs Geschäft
Eigentlich sollten die gestern von Apple präsentierten Quartalszahlen Grund zur Freude geben. Gut 17 Millionen verkaufte iPhones, elf Millionen iPads, 6,62 Millionen iPods und knapp fünf Millionen Macs sorgten für einen Umsatz von sagenhaften 28,27 Milliarden US-Dollar. Und die Aktionäre? Die
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Update: VueScan 9.0.59
Recent changes in Hamrick Software's scanning program include support for networked Lexmark scanners on Mac OS X, a fix for problems with high resolution scans on the Epson V300/V500, support for duplex scanning for HP Photosmart C410, and more.
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Moom 2.3.1
ManyTricks' window manager adds an option to automatically activate saved window layouts when resolution changes, support for centering the frontmost window using AppleScript, and an option to disable animations for older Macs.
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Raskin 1.6
The alternative desktop interface "now stores arrangements within Places with data stored on external drives or network shares and will keep this information after you disconnect."
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Fantastical 1.1
Flexibits' menu bar-based calendar adds iCloud calendar support, editing and deletion of events, creation and editing of notes for events, coloring of Outlook events by category, improvements for CalDAV, and more.
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: Flint 1.0
Giant Comet's Flint is a client for 37signals' Campfire, with support for multiple Campfire sites and for multiple rooms in separate windows or tabs.
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: Clarify 1.0
Blue Mango Learning's Clarify is designed for capturing screenshots and using them to create illustrated documents (particularly instructions).
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Amazon Update
Order the authorized Steve Jobs biography at half price today from Amazon to ship Oct. 24.
And reserve a new Amazon Kindle Fire at $199, a 7-inch, color tablet with WiFi and Whispersync.
Get the new Mac Minis (including Lion Server model) at discounts from Amazon.
Or get the older models with optical drives (and Snow Leopard Server).
You also save on Apple's powerful new MacBook Pro models, featuring fast graphics and Thunderbolt technology.
Save more money on AppleCare and software at Amazon.
Get discounts, too, on iMacs, Mac Pros and Minis, *and*, while you're saving yourself money, you're simultaneously providing critical support to the MacInTouch website, at no cost to you, just by clicking through any of our links to purchase!
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Rubin: Google music store 'won't be just selling 99c songs'
Google's attempt at a music store won't just be a conventional store, the search firm's mobile VP Andy Rubin said in a discussion Wednesday. He left the door open for AllThingsD and suggested it could be either pay-per-track or a subscription service. Whatever the strategy, it wouldn't strictly follow one model.
19.10.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Daily iPhone App: Alien Blue
Here's an app that lets you browse through the popular link board Reddit. You probably don't want to see everything there is on Reddit -- just like Digg in its day and other message boards like 4chan, some of the discussion over there can get pretty wacky. But Reddit is definitely a great community of people, and if you ever want to take the temperature on what the 'net is thinking about the news of the day, browsing through Reddit's links can be very informative.
There is an official Reddit app called iReddit, and it works pretty well. But Alien Blue is really the better option. I like the layout better,
19.10.2011 14:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Alice: 1,2 Mio. Kunden von DSL-Störung betroffen
Beim deutschen Internet-Provider Alice kam es heute Morgen zu einer weitreichenden Störung, die dafür sorgte, dass offenbar alle Kunden Probleme bei der Nutzung ihrer Internetverbindungen hatten. Nach Angaben (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltDropbox: "Neunstelliges" Apple-Angebot abgelehntSicherheitsprobleme bei Herr der Ringe Online
19.10.2011 14:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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19.10.2011 14:00 Uhr
Video: ASUS teast das neue Eee Pad Transformer an
Filed under: Tablet
ASUS hat ein neues Teaser-Video gepostet, das augenscheinlich die nächste Generation des Eee Pad Transformer zeigt. Das mit "The next Transformation" betitelte Video liefert wenig Details, aber am Ende taucht das mysteriöse Teil kurz auf und sieht dabei der letzte Woche vorgestellten Zenbook-Reihe ziemlich ähnlich. Noch ist unklar ob das Transformer-Tablet mit dem Quad-Core Prozessor Kal El von NVIDIA kommt, wie es in einigen Gerüchten hiess. Video nach dem Break.Continue reading Video: ASUS teast das neue Eee Pad
19.10.2011 13:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Google's Andy Rubin: 'six million' Android-based tablets out there
Google's Andy Rubin kicked off the opening keynote here at the Asian branch of All Things D (that's AsiaD, if you're curious), and he finally cleared up a figure we've been wondering about for eons. During a back-and-forth with Walt Mossberg about the proliferation of the iPad and whether or not Android was "a flop" in the tablet market, he affirmed that around six million Android-based tablets were "out there." Of course, that's only tablets that access Google services, as those are the
19.10.2011 13:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Steve Ballmer attackiert Android-Betriebssystem
Microsoft-Chef Steve Ballmer ist selten um starke Worte verlegen. Auf dem Web 2.0 Summit wetterte er gegen das Google-Betriebssystem: Man müsse ein "Computer-Wissenschaftler" sein, um ein Android-Handy (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltAny Video Converter Free 3.30 - Video-KonverterGoogle Galaxy Nexus mit Android 4.0 vorgestellt
19.10.2011 13:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Google's 'very close' to launching a digital download store with 'a little twist'
Google Music may well be lacking a little spice right now, but here at AsiaD, SVP Andy Rubin just confirmed that his company's "very close" to coming up with a digital download store, just as rumored earlier this month. Additionally, this service will even include "a little twist" of some sort, so we should expect something more than just an ordinary MP3 store. While record companies weren't willing to bargain with the company in the way they were with Apple, Andy said he
19.10.2011 13:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Stuxnet-Entwickler schicken neuen Trojaner los
Der Security-Dienstleister Symantec hat mit "Duqu" einen neuen Schadcode entdeckt und untersucht, der dem berüchtigten Stuxnet-Trojaner stark ähnelt. Auffällig daran ist, dass die Autoren des neuen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltAlterspyramide bei Netz-Nutzern fast verschwundenDropbox: "Neunstelliges" Apple-Angebot abgelehnt
19.10.2011 13:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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BuddyTV app gains control over AT&T U-verse TV boxes
When last we checked in with the BuddyTV Guide app (in July), the capable recommendations and program search in the app were plenty useful. The main drawback, unfortunately, was that you could not use it to control your TV and set-top box unless you had a Google TV-powered setup or a TiVo Series 3. Other cable or satellite providers' tuners didn't have an API that BuddyTV could use to change channels or set DVR timers.
Good news, then, for subscribers on AT&T's U-verse television services; you can now control your receiver with BuddyTV. Anything you could do with your physical remote should be possi
19.10.2011 13:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Testfotos und 1080p-Video
Filed under: Smartphones, Android
Falls ihr euch fragt, was die 5 MP-Kamera des Galaxy Nexus so draufhat, das haben wir uns auch gefragt, vor allem aber warum es nur eine 5 Megapixel-Kamera hat. Hier seht ihr ein paar Bilder aus Hong Kong und ein paar daraus gestrickte Panoramas, zum Vergleich ähnliche Motive mit dem Nexus S. Schnell ist die Kamera auf jeden Fall, im Bruchteil einer Sekunde schiesst sie ein Bild und ist dann sofort wieder bereit, schneller als man tappen kann. Die integrierten Editierfunktionen sind dagegen eher spartanisch gehalten und auch die "Effekte" k&o
19.10.2011 13:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Apple soll weiterhin an Apple-ID-Zusammenführung arbeiten
Noch Mitte September hatte Apple-Chef Tim Cook in einer E-Mail-Antwort versprochen, ab Herbst die Zusammenführung von bestehenden Apple IDs zu ermöglichen. Später ließ Apple dann in einem offiziellen Support-Dokument verlauten, dass dies doch nicht funktioniere. Vorerst zumindest, denn in Cupertino
19.10.2011 13:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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Andy Rubin: Ice Cream Sandwich's Face Unlock is developed by PittPatt
Liking that Face Unlock on Ice Cream Sandwich we saw this morning? You can thank PittPatt for that. Here at AsiaD's opening session, Android head honcho Andy Rubin just confirmed that said Pittsburgh-based company -- acquired by Google earlier this year -- was responsible for this nifty security feature. While the demo didn't go as planned fo
19.10.2011 13:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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19.10.2011 13:00 Uhr
Poop Scoop: Botkumpel PR2 sammelt Scheißhaufen ein
Filed under: Haushaltsbots
Der Blechkamerad PR2 ist wirklich ein geschicktes und lernwilliges Kerlchen, wir haben ihn schon beim Wäsche legen, an der Supermarktkasse und beim Flaschensortieren gesehen. Schlaumeier von der Pen University haben jetzt ein weiteres Lernprogramm für PR2 aufgelegt, das auf den Namen Poop Scoop hört, wobei "Scoop" für "Sensorized Control Of Object Pickup" steht und "Poop" wahlweise für "Perception Of Offensive Products" oder "Potentially Offensively Objects for Pickup". Und zu den "potentiell gefährlichen" Objekten bzw. Produkten gehört dann auch - Nomen est omen - der Scheißhaufen.
19.10.2011 12:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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ASUS hints at next-generation Transformer in brief teaser video
ASUS has just posted a new video teaser for what appears to be a next-generation Eee Pad Transformer. Titled "The next Transformation," the clip is pretty light on details, though the mysterious device does make a brief appearance toward the end, sporting a design similar to what we saw last week, with ASUS' Zenbook lineup. No word yet on whether the forthcoming Transformer will be powered by NVIDIA's quad-core Kal El,
19.10.2011 12:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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HTC über Android-4.0-Updates
Nach der Vorstellung von Android 4.0 „Ice Cream Sandwich“ stellt sich für viele Nutzer die Frage, ob das eigene Gerät ein Update auf die neue Version des Betriebssystems erhalten wird. Mit HTC meldet sich nun ein erster großer Hersteller zu Wort.
19.10.2011 12:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Microsoft: Kinder sollen mit Kinect lernen
Erst Casualgames, dann ab und zu Hardcore und jetzt Lernspiele: Microsoft erweitert die Positionierung für Kinect um "Serious Games für Kinder". Gemeinsam mit der Sesamstraße, National Geographic und Bildungswissenschaftlern sollen neue Angebote entwickelt werden. (Microsoft, Disney)
19.10.2011 12:50 Uhr, golem,
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Kondolenzschreiben von Apple-Nutzern
Apple hat die Seite zur Erinnerung an Steve Jobs aktualisiert. Dort können nach einem kurzen Nachruf nun die zahlreichen Kondolenzschreiben von Apple-Nutzern eingesehen werden, welche per E-Mail an die dafür eingerichtete Adresse remembering@apple.com gesendet wurden. In vielen Texten wird Steve Jobs dabei als Inspirationsquelle bezeichnet und als Genie, welches einen großen Einfluss auf die Welt ausgeübt hat. Die Kondolenzschreiben sind
19.10.2011 12:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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China will „Steve Jobs Armee“ züchten
In Sachen kopieren sind die Chinesen Weltmeister. Ob Apple Produkte oder Designer-Mode – je beliebter die Marke, desto mehr Imitate. In einer chinesischen Küstenstadt will man das ganze nun perfektionieren: Apples einstiger genialer Ideengeber Steve Jobs soll quasi geklont werden.
Das hört sich schlimmer an, als es ist. Denn bei der einzigartigen Innovationskampagne handelt es sich nicht um ein Science-Fiction-Szenario oder Stammzellenforschung, vielmehr will man „eine Armee von Führern im Jobs-Format“ kultivieren. Wie soll das gehen?
Bewerbung läuft auf Hochtouren
Schauplatz ist Ningbo, ein Wirtschaftszentrum im südlichen Shanghai. Die lokale Regierung will mit einer Finanzspritze von knapp 6 Millionen Euro in den kommenden fünf Jahren nicht weniger als 1.400 Genies finden und för
19.10.2011 12:20 Uhr, Sevenmac,
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Liveblog from AsiaD: Andy Rubin, SVP of Mobile at Google
Thought today's festivities were over from Hong Kong? Think again. While Samsung and Google tag-teamed the morning with the introduction of the Galaxy Nexus, the first-ever AsiaD conference is kicking off as the sun sets over Victoria Harbour. The opening keynote is quite the impressive one, with Google's own Senior Vice President of Mobile, Andy Rubin, on the docket. Mr. Rubin's no stranger to these events -- in fact, we've liveblogged his interviews twice from All
19.10.2011 12:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Storage: Künftige Ultrabooks mit Hybrid-Festplatten
Intel empfiehlt SSDs, erlaubt aber auch Festplatten für Ultrabooks. Taiwanische Hersteller wollen nun die Kombination aus Tempo und Bezahlbarkeit bei den nächsten Ultrabooks durch Hybridlösungen erreichen. (Speichermedien, Hybrid-Festplatte)
19.10.2011 12:20 Uhr, golem,
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Put a whiteboard on your laptop with DrawTop
I love this idea. The DrawTop is a sticker that goes on top of your laptop and basically turns it into a whiteboard surface. The one, ahem, drawback that I can see is you might pretty easily wipe off any designs you happen to have on it just by sliding your laptop into the usual protective case or holder, so the company's suggestion to use it as a makeshift notebook or reminder board probably won't work all that well.
Nevertheless, I can still see some good uses for this, like putting information on the back of your laptop at a conference or convention, or using it as a quick and portable collaborative sketch surface. The DrawTop itself is $10 for one or $14 for two, and it even comes with markers and stick-on accessories. Sure, you'll be covering up th
19.10.2011 12:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Ice Cream Sandwichs Gesichtserkennungs-Unlock (Video)
Als Matias Duarte beim Samsung Event sein Nexus Galaxy per Gesichtserkennung mit Ice Cream Sandwich entsperren wollte, ist es ja so richtig danebengegangen: irgendwie hatte das Licht in Verbindung mit dem Makeup dafür gesorgt, dass er zuverlässig nicht erkannt wurde. Unsere US-Kollegen haben es selbst ausprobiert und siehe da, es funktioniert durchaus, und zwar auch ziemlich flott. Fürs Setup muss man sein Gesicht in einen Kreis manövrieren, schon kann es losgehen. Der Erkennungsprozess geht auch flott vonstatten: innerhalb von ein bis zwei Sekunden ist das Handy entsperrt, zur Sicherheit sollte man aber eine Backup-Entsperung nutzen, sonst kann es sein, vor allem wenn man vorhat
19.10.2011 12:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Videovergleich zwischen iPhone 4S und Canon 5D
Während das iPhone 4 Filme mit maximal 720p aufzeichnet, schießt das neue iPhone 4S Videos in Full HD mit 1080p. Für ein Handy nicht schlecht, doch überragend? Genau diese Frage hat sich auch ein Fotograf gestellt und das iPhone 4S der Canon 5D MKII gegenübergestellt. Das Ergebnis ist
19.10.2011 12:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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Intel marschiert durch einen großen Umbruch
Der Chiphersteller Intel konnte im vergangenen letzten Quartal glänzende Geschäftsergebnisse verzeichnen. Dabei musste man sich aber auf starke Umwälzungen im Chip-Markt einstellen. "Die PC-Landschaft ist (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltUSA: Cyberwar gegen Libyen stand zur DiskussionDropbox erhält mehr als 250 Millionen US-Dollar
19.10.2011 12:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Video zeigt PhysX-Effekte von Batman: Arkham City
Nvidias PhysX-Technologie für die GPU, die exklusiv mit GeForce-Karten beschleunigt werden kann, wird zwar nur in sehr wenigen Spielen eingesetzt, jedoch ist ab und zu ein Hochkaräter dabei. So auch „Batman: Arkham Asylum“ und der im nächsten Monat erscheinende Nachfolger „Batman: Arkham City“.
19.10.2011 12:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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19.10.2011 12:00 Uhr
Apples Quartalszahlen bringen Aktie ins Rutschen
Gestern Abend hat Apple seine Geschäftszahlen für das 4. und somit letzte fiskalische Quartal des Jahres 2011 veröffentlicht. Mit 28,27 Milliarden US-Dollar Umsatz verfehlte es zwar knapp die Prognosen der Analysten, überbot jedoch die eigene Prognose von 25 Milliarden deutlich. In den letzten Quartalen hatte sich abgezeichnet, dass Apple seine Prognosen immer tendenziell niedrig ansetzt, weswegen
19.10.2011 11:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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U-verse TV gets social with help from Miso, TV Foundry, Wayvin and BuddyTV Guide
The fact is watching TV has always been social, which of course means it was only a matter of time before technology removed the physical proximity requirement from the mix. We've seen said requirement disappear from various content providers and now it's subscribers to AT&T U-verse's turn. The initial slew of options include Miso, TV Foundry, Wayvin and BuddyTV Guide. All four let you share what you're watching while at the same time help you discover new content by being exposed to what your friends ar
19.10.2011 11:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Playstation Vita: Sony nennt Verkaufsstart-Termin
Der japanische Elektronikkonzern Sony hat nun auch einen konkreten Termin für den Verkaufsstart seiner neuen portablen Spielekonsole Playstation Vita für Nordamerika und Europa bekannt gegeben. Das Gerät wird (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltAngespielt: Forza Motorsport 4 - Die vierte RundeDeus Ex 3: Human Revolution - DLC erschienen
19.10.2011 11:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Neue Chrome-Preview mit verbessertem GPU-Handling
Vergangene Woche hatte Apple in einem Support-Dokument darauf hingewiesen, dass mit Safari konkurrierende Web-Browser unter Umständen die zweite Grafikkarte so stark belasten, dass darunter die Akku-Laufzeit des MacBook Pro leidet. Google hat sich diesem Problem angenommen und eine neue Entwickler-Version des kommenden Chrome 16 veröffentlicht, welche deutlich schonender mit den Grafikchips im MacBook Pro umgehen soll. Für das bald ersch
19.10.2011 11:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Hands-On: Google Ice Cream Sandwich aka Android 4.0
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Bitteschön: Ice Cream Sandwich aka Android 4.0, frisch vorgestellt von Google und Samsung in Hong Kong. Klar, wir wussten seit Monaten dass es kommt, aber außer ein paar unscharfen Fotos war über tatsächliche Specs doch wenig bekannt. Seltsamerweise kommt das gerade erst vorgestellte Droid RAZR von Motorola noch mit der neuesten Version von Gingerbread, so dass das Galaxy Nexus offiziell das erste Ice Cream Sandwich-Handy ist. Das Testgerät hatte Android 4.01, aber wie ihr im Galaxy Nexus Hands-On lesen könnt
19.10.2011 11:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" im Detail
Android 4.0 mit dem Codenamen Ice Cream Sandwich bringt das bisher größte Neudesign in der Geschichte des Google-Betriebssystems. Dazu zählen eine neugestaltete Oberfläche, verbesserte Ordner und "Face (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltHTC: Rückschlag im Patentverfahren gegen AppleMotorola Razr vor Präsentation geleakt (Update)
19.10.2011 11:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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PlayStation Vita erscheint am 22. Februar in Europa
Im unternehmenseigenen PlayStation-Blog hat Sony am gestrigen Abend den Europatermin für die Veröffentlichung der PlayStation Vita bekannt gegeben. Demnach müssen Interessenten hierzulande nicht wie befürchtet bis Ostern, sondern nur noch rund vier Monate auf die Veröffentlichung warten.
19.10.2011 11:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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19.10.2011 11:00 Uhr
T-Mobile internal doc leaks, BlackBerry Torch 9810 to bow this November?
A surprise Ice Cream Sandwich handset this is not -- for that news, you'll have to wait until later tonight. No, RIM's portrait QWERTY slider may not be the freshest bit of kit in the smartphone arena, but for those dedicated CrackBerry few on T-Mobile, it's 14.4Mbps speeds just might be enough. A leaked screenshot over on TmoNews shows the Torch 9810, currently available on AT&T, alongside a list of its well-known specs. Apart from the addition of WiFi calling and the new Magenta digs, not much here has cha
19.10.2011 10:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Bulldozer im Handel: Nur FX-8150 fehlt noch
Genau heute vor einer Woche entließ AMD die Bulldozer-Architektur mit vier verschiedenen CPUs in die Freiheit. Wir haben in einem ausführlichen Launch-Review untersucht, inwieweit der Prozessor sich von den Sechs-Kern-Produkten aus dem eigenen Haus absetzen und gegen die Sandy-Bridge-Konkurrenz bestehen kann.
19.10.2011 10:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Android Beam: Datenaustausch durchs Anstubsen von NFC-Handys
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Mit dem der Android-Version Ice Cream Sandwich serviert Google unter anderem eine neue Funktion namens Android Beam, mit der beliebige Daten zwischen zwei Handys durchs "Anstubsen" getauscht werden können - so die Geräte denn über NFC verfügen wie Samsungs Galaxy Nexus. In diesem sind die NFC-Chips (Near Field Communication) in den Akkus integriert, weshalb zwei Geräte für Android-Beam-Funktionen mit der Rückseite aneinandergehalten werden müssen (wobei sie sich eigentlich nicht berühren
19.10.2011 10:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Motorola stellt iPod-nano-Rivalen vor
Der MP3-Player-Markt gehört nicht gerade zu den Wachstumsmärkten, Motorola versucht es mit MotoACTV aber trotzdem. Wie der iPod nano kann das Gerät wie eine Armbanduhr getragen werden und soll dank spezieller Funktionen vor allem Sportler ansprechen.Denn im MotoACTV ist ein GPS-Empfänger und
19.10.2011 10:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple verzeichnet kurze Pause beim iPhone-Boom
Dem Computer-Konzern Apple ist es zum ersten Mal seit sechs Jahren nicht gelungen, die Erwartungen der Analysten in die Geschäftsentwicklung eines Quartals zu erfüllen. Das liegt vor allem daran, dass die (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltUSA: Cyberwar gegen Libyen stand zur DiskussionDropbox: "Neunstelliges" Apple-Angebot abgelehnt
19.10.2011 10:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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ITC: Apple hat HTC-Patente nicht verletzt
Beendet ist der Patentstreit zwischen Apple und HTC trotz zweier für den iPhone-Hersteller positiven Entscheidungen noch nicht, aber die International Trade Commission hat entschieden, dass Apple vier HTC-Patente nicht verletzt. Die ITC kann einen Importstop für Produkte verhängen.Die Patente
19.10.2011 10:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sony: PS Vita ab 22. Februar 2012 in Deutschland
In Japan ist die Playstation Vita bereits im Dezember erhältlich, hierzulande müssen Spieler bis zum 22. Februar 2012 auf das neue Handheld von Sony warten. Es erscheint in zwei Versionen zu Preisen ab rund 250 Euro. (Sony, OLED)
19.10.2011 10:20 Uhr, golem,
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Apple Stores wegen Gedenkfeier voraussichtlich ungefähr eine Stunde geschlossen
Wie bereits vor einigen Tagen bekannt wurde, wird Apple heute innerhalb des Unternehmens eine Gedenkfeier zum Tod von Steve Jobs veranstalten. Damit auch die Mitarbeiter der Apple Stores mittels Live-Übertragung an der Gedenkfeier teilnehmen können, wird Apple die Ladengeschäfte voraussichtlich ab 19 Uhr (10 Uhr PT) für ungefähr eine Stunde schließen. Aufgrund der Zeitverschiebung erhalten Mitarbeiter in Asien und Australien die Möglichk
19.10.2011 10:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Einschätzungen zu den gestrigen Quartalszahlen
Apple konnte gestern erneut Rekordzahlen vermelden und verzeichnete den zweithöchsten Gewinn, den zweithöchsten Umsatz und die höchsten Mac-Verkaufszahlen aller Zeiten. Dennoch ertönten von einigen Seiten enttäuschte Kommentare zum Absatz des iPhones. Während zahlreiche Marktbeobachter von deutlich mehr als 20 Millionen verkauften Geräten ausgegangen waren, setzte Apple nur 17 Millionen iPhones ab. Im Vergleich zum Quartal davor ein deut
19.10.2011 10:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Fight: Droid RAZR vs. Droid vs. iPhone 4
Filed under: Android
Wie dünn sind eigentlich 7,1 Millimeter? Ziemlich dünn und damit ihr einfach mal ein Gefühl dafür bekommt, wie sich das Droid RAZR zu seinen Kollegen verhält, hier ein optischer Vergleich mit dem Droid der ersten Generation, dem iPhone 4, dem LG Marquee und dem Droid Incredible 2.
Gallery: Droid RAZR vs Droid Incredible 2 vs iPhone 4 vs LG Marquee
19.10.2011 10:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Instapaper gets iPad refresh: more friends, more reading
Instapaper, the internet equivalent of a bookmark, has been given a top-to-toe makeover for its latest outing on the iPad. Fear not, your reading materials remain easy to read (and ad-free), but version 4 has now been smoothed over with a thick layer of tablet gloss. Navigation is all done through a bar on the left, and remains available for prodding as you read through your article selection. The upgrade also adds a subscription option for searching all your previous reads, as well as better social skills, with the ability to pick up and store articles and posts shared by your Twitter buddies -- ensuring that you'll probably never run out of reading material again.
19.10.2011 10:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google stellt Android 4.0 „Ice Cream Sandwich“ vor
Zusammen mit dem Galaxy Nexus wurde gestern auch die kommende Android-Version 4.0 „Ice Cream Sandwich“ vorgestellt. An die neue Fassung des Betriebssystems knüpft Google große Erwartungen, denn nach etwa einem Dreivierteljahr sollen die im Februar getrennten Stränge für Smartphone und Tablets nun wieder zusammengefügt werden.
19.10.2011 10:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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19.10.2011 10:00 Uhr
iPhone 4S VS Samsung Galaxy S 2 Kamera-Battle [Video]
Its Battle Time, keine Frage. Die Verbraucher wollen nackte Zahlen und am besten anschauliches Videomaterial um die nächsten Smartphonekäufe mit gutem Gewissen tätigen zu können. Nachdem das iPhone 4S gestern gegen eine Canon DSLR Kamera angetreten ist, steht heute das Samsung Galaxy S 2 auf dem Programm. Während das neue Samsung Smartphone beim Falltest überzeugen
19.10.2011 09:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Apple Online Store nicht mehr zu erreichen
Wer momentan Apples Online Store betreten möchte, wird mit dem bekannten gelben Aufkleber nebst Erklärung begrüßt, man aktualisiere den Store und werde bald wieder zurück sein. Sofern heute tatsächlich neue Produkte erscheinen, so hätte die Auszeit zu ungewöhnlich früher Uhrzeit begonnen. Gerüchten zufolge stehen Aktualisierungen beim MacBook Pro an, das etwas schnellere Prozessoren, ansonsten aber nur kleinere Neuerungen erhalten soll.
19.10.2011 09:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Samsung und Google präsentieren das Galaxy Nexus
Mit einwöchiger Verspätung haben Google und Samsung in den frühen Morgenstunden unserer Zeit den nächsten Ableger der Nexus-Smartphone-Reihe sowie Android 4.0 „Ice Cream“ Sandwich vorgestellt. Das Galaxy Nexus entspricht dabei optisch dem, was in den vergangenen Wochen vermutet wurde.
19.10.2011 09:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Google und Samsung stellen das Galaxy Nexus vor
Google und Samsung haben mit dem Galaxy Nexus ein neues Referenz-Smartphone für die Android-Plattform vorgestellt. Mit Android 4.0 ausgestattet bietet das Galaxy Nexus ein verbessertes Mobilsystem, welches mit Face Unlock eine Entsperrung über Gesichtserkennung erlaubt und mittels Android Beam den Daten-Austausch über NFC (Near Field Communication) ermöglicht. Darüber hinaus können wie bei Apples Siri per Spracheingabe Texte diktiert wer
19.10.2011 09:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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RIM gibt Java ME für BBX auf
Die traditionelle Java-Anwendungsentwicklung für BlackBerry ist äußerst mühsam. Und mit der zukünftigen BBX-Platform gibt RIM diese Linie komplett auf.
19.10.2011 09:20 Uhr, Mac & i,
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Google Galaxy Nexus mit Android 4.0 vorgestellt
Wie erwartet haben Samsung und Google in der Nacht auf heute das neueste Android-Flaggschiff Nexus Prime vorgestellt. Das 4,65-Zoll-Smartphone verzichtet auf physische Knöpfe unter dem Display und bietet eine (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltBlackberry-Ausfall sorgte für weniger Auto-UnfälleHTC: Rückschlag im Patentverfahren gegen Apple
19.10.2011 09:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Augmented Reality: Echte Legosteine kombiniert mit iPhone-Spiel
Im Augmented-Reality-Spiel "Life of George" müssen echte Legosteine nach einem vorgegebenen Muster in kurzer Zeit zusammengesetzt werden. Das Ergebnis wird mit dem iPhone abfotografiert und durch eine Mustererkennung kontrolliert. Wie schnell und genau die Figuren nachgebaut werden, entscheidet über Sieg oder Niederlage. (iPhone, Lego)
19.10.2011 09:20 Uhr, golem,
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USB Big Mouse: Eine Maus im XXL-Format
Die USB Big Mouse ist größer als eine Hand und bietet genügend Fläche, auch den Handballen auf dem Eingabegerät abzustützen. Dadurch soll sie trotz ihres ungewöhnlichen Aussehens gut zu bedienen sein. (Eingabegerät, Maus)
19.10.2011 09:20 Uhr, golem,
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iOS 5 auf einem Drittel aller kompatiblen Geräten installiert
Laut Localytics befindet sich iOS 5 bereits auf einem Drittel aller kompatiblen Geräte, selbst wenn das iPhone 4S nicht mitgezählt wird. An häufigsten haben Besitzer eines iPad 2 (36 Prozent) und iPhone 4 (35 Prozent) umgerüstet.Dahinter folgen iPad 1, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 3G und 4G. Selbst beim
19.10.2011 09:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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Android Beam takes us to the future of close-proximity data exchange (video)
Remember when HP showed off transferring webpages from the TouchPad tablet to the Pre 3 just by touching? Remember thinking "Wow, that'd be cool if I actually had a TouchPad and a Pre 3?" Android Beam is the answer to that problem, a version of that very same functionality that works across NFC-devices running Ice Cream Sandwich -- namely, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. We got the chance to play with a few phones that had the appropriate software builds and batteries, and found the functionality to
19.10.2011 09:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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E-Print: HP-Multifunktionsgerät faxt über das Internet
HP hat mit dem Photosmart 7510 ein Multifunktionsgerät vorgestellt, dessen Faxfunktion auch ohne Telefonleitung über das Internet verwendet werden kann. Dennoch kommt beim Empfänger ein echtes Fax und nicht etwa eine E-Mail an. (Drucker, Multitouch)
19.10.2011 09:05 Uhr, golem,
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19.10.2011 9:00 Uhr
Samsung: the LTE version of the Galaxy Nexus will be 'a little' thicker
We got it straight from the horse's mouth here at Samsung and Google's Galaxy Nexus launch event that the future LTE edition of the Galaxy Nexus will indeed be thicker than the HSPA+ model showcased today (and above). How much thicker? "A little," according to a company representative, but he wouldn't go so far as to talk millimeters. When asked if the additional size was there to hold the LTE package or just a larger battery, he also failed to elaborate. We'd be shocked if the LTE variant doesn't pack at least a bit more juice -- we've covered
19.10.2011 08:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Logitech-Funkmaus soll 3 Jahre Laufzeit erreichen
Logitech hat eine neue Funkmaus angekündigt, die eine Laufzeit mit Batterien von bis zu drei Jahren erreichen soll. Die neue Maus mit der Bezeichnung M525 würde damit selbst den Einsatz von Akkus in Frage stellen, da diese durch ihre Selbstentladung die Laufzeit wohl deutlich verkürzen würden.
19.10.2011 08:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Rabattaktion: Adobe bietet 30 Prozent Preisnachlass auf Photoshop
Adobe hat eine eintägige Aktion ins Leben gerufen, bei der Adobe Photoshop mit einem Rabatt in Höhe von 30 Prozent angeboten wird. Die Aktion bezieht sich auf Vollversionen von Photoshop CS5 und Photoshop CS5 Extended. Das Angebot gilt nur am 19. Oktober 2011, der Rabatt ist auf eine Bestellung pro Kunde beschränkt. Abo-Editionen, OEM-Versionen oder Education Editions sind nicht Bestandteil der Rabattaktion. Der Standardpreis von Photosh
19.10.2011 08:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Ice Cream Sandwich face unlock demo (video)
When Matias Duarte tried to unlock his Nexus Galaxy on-stage at today's Samsung event things didn't go so well. Some combination of his makeup and the lighting conspired to keep him from getting into his device, but after spending a little time with one ourselves we can confirm that it does indeed work -- and quickly. To program the feature, go into the settings and it'll train itself to recognize your mug. As it locks in a ring of circles frames your face and, hey presto, it's ready. After that you set up a backup form of identification and you're good to go.
Once it's ready we found it takes only a s
19.10.2011 08:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Digital book publisher Blurb embraces e-books, iOS devices
Both customers who have previous made books using Blurb's digital tools, and new clients who have always wanted to create a physical photo-book as a keepsake now also have the option of turning their works into full-fledged e-books, from the same file as was used to create the physical book. New authors have the option of choosing either format, and the resulting e-books work with the iBooks application for iOS, including two-page spreads and pinch/zoom capabilities.
19.10.2011 08:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus camera and 1080p video samples
Wondering what the 5 megapixel sensor within the Galaxy Nexus is capable of? So were we. We didn't have a huge variety of subjects to photograph here in our meeting room, but we ran about and captured as many as we could just for a quick comparison. As promised, snapping multiple pictures in a row was a cinch, with the camera taking just a fraction of a second before being ready to shoot again. In fact, we couldn't even tap the screen fast enough to find its limit. We have to say, though -- the built-in "Edit" menu could stand to be stronger. The
19.10.2011 08:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple Store ist offline
Apples Online Store ist derzeit nicht verfügbar. Sofern es sich nicht um ein reguläres Wartungsupdate handelt, könnten Apple auch neue
19.10.2011 08:05 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Pioneer's new music players give dancers some Steez
A walk in the park may never be the same again now that Pioneer has announced its new Steez range of dance-troupe friendly portable music players. In what appears to be a tango using its DJ and audio player skills, Pioneer's Steez relieves dancers -- solo or otherwise -- of the tyranny that is static music sources. Forget about getting your groove o
19.10.2011 08:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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19.10.2011 8:00 Uhr
Apple-Quartalszahlen 04/2011: Analysten hatten mehr erwartet
Ein neues MacBook Air, ein neuer Mac mini und vor allem: Ein brandneues Mac OS X Lion. Die Zeichen standen gut für Apple im vierten Wirtschaftsquartal 2011, auch wenn das neue iPhone 4S seinen Marktstart erst nach dem Quartalsende erlebte. Doch die Erwartungen der Analysten konnte das Unternehmen
19.10.2011 07:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Telestream updates Episode to 6.2, now Lion compatible
Telestream has updated its professional video-encoding program for Mac and Windows Episode to version 6.2, which now includes a new API to allow for greater integration with third-party tools. The free version of 6.2 adds the high-end ProRes 4:4:4:4 and AVC-Intra 50 and 100 format support, along with Microsoft Smooth Streaming and Apple HLS streaming format. Episode is also now Lion-compatible.
19.10.2011 07:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google talks Android 4.0, slams iOS and WP7 design
Google's key Android interface designer Matias Duarte in an interview chastised both Apple and Microsoft for their UI. Pointing to Android 4.0's attempt at balancing design with flexibility, he saw Apple as clinging too closely to real-world metaphors. Its skeuomorphic (real-world emulation) interfaces, he told This is my next, were not just cartoonish but were too reminiscent of crude early web design.
19.10.2011 07:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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HTC: We're reviewing Ice Cream Sandwich and determining our plans
Samsung was awarded a precious head start in its upgrade path to Android 4.0, but how will its competition respond? HTC may have one of the most difficult jobs ahead, since it has integrated its Sense UI so deeply into the core Android user experience, but that doesn't mean the OEM isn't determining the best road it should take to get to the land of Ice Cream Sandwiches. The company released an official statement following this
19.10.2011 07:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Any Video Converter Free 3.30 - Video-Konverter
Any Video Converter Free ist ein kostenloser Video-Konverter, der viele Formate schnell und mit hoher Qualität umwandeln kann. Dazu wählt man ein oder mehrere Videos aus, legt Codec, Videogröße und Bitrate (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltBill Gates & Co bei Trauerfeier für Steve JobsDer Kartellfall Novell gegen Microsoft geht weiter
19.10.2011 07:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Google Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0): a hands-on screenshot gallery
Hello there, Ice Cream Sandwich! Google and Samsung just took the wraps off of the former's newest mobile operating system here in Hong Kong, and boy -- she's a beauty. Of course, we've known about ICS for months now, but outside of a few sneak peeks courtesy of Mr. Blurrycam, we didn't know precisely what to expect. Strangely, Motorola's recent introduction of the
19.10.2011 07:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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19.10.2011 7:00 Uhr
Unternehmen suchen online Daten über Bewerber
Dass Personalchefs bei der Auswahl neuer Mitarbeiter auch im Internet nach Informationen suchen, ist gemeinhin bekannt. Der Branchenverband Bitkom hat nun präzisere Zahlen ermittelt, nach denen sich 52 Prozent der Unternehmen bereits im Internet ein Bild über einen potentiellen Kandidaten machen.
19.10.2011 06:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Hands-On mit dem Samsung Nexus Galaxy
Filed under: Smartphones, Android
Es ist endlich raus. Samsung hat zusammen mit Ice Cream Sandwich das Nexus Galaxy vorgestellt. Die endgültigen Spezifikationen vorweg: Es kommt mit einem 1,2GHz Dual-Core Prozessor, 4,65 Super AMOLED mit gebogenem Glas, 5 Megapixel Kamera ohne Auslöseverzögerung, 1080p Video bei 30fps, HSPA+/LTE, 1GB Ran, 16-32GB Speicher, 1,750mAh Batterie und ist bei 8,98mm Dicke 135 Gramm schwer.
Es erinnert ein wenig an das Galaxy S II, verzichtet aber auf die physikalischen Buttons, und fühlt sich sogar noch ein wenig schneller an. Diese Softwarebuttons reagieren aber auf etwas festeren Druck als man auf dem Touchscreen gewöh
19.10.2011 06:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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The Apple Store is Down
The store is down. It's Tuesday night, and no one really expects anything more than, say, maintenance. Right? Think it's something else? Let us know in the comments.
Thanks, everyone who tipped usThe Apple Store is Down originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source |
19.10.2011 06:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Ice Cream Sandwich ist offiziell. Erste Screenshots und alle Features (Video)
Filed under: Android
Mit Ice Cream Sandwich aka Android 4.0 gibt es einige Veränderungen und das Samsung Galaxy Nexus ist das erste Smartphone, dass sämtliche Funktionen übernimmt und nichts am Interface verändert.
Die neuen Ice Cream Sandwich Funktionen: Gesichtserkennung für den Login-Screen, neuer Zeichensatz Roboto für alles, keine Hardware-Buttons mehr, sondern auf die Programme angepasste Softwarebuttons, besseres Keyboard, interaktive Notifications, in der Größe veränderbare Widgets, neuer Tab-Manager für den Browser mit 16 Tabs, der sich jetzt auch mit Chrome syncen lässt, besseres Gmail mit Offline-Search und Kalender mit Pinch-Zoom, Google+ Integration in
19.10.2011 06:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Google confirms Nexus S will get Ice Cream Sandwich -- for real this time (Gingerbread devices, too)
Okay, so we've already seen Ice Cream Sandwich running on the Nexus S, but that was decidedly unofficial. We've just heard straight from Google's Gabe Cohen that the Nexus S will definitely be getting ICS. In fact, both he and Matias Duarte think most Gingerbread devices will see an upgrade, saying: "Currently in the process for releasing Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus S. Theoretically should work for any 2.3 device." It's hardly a surprise and there's no specific word on timing just yet, but hopefully it won't take long to move that vanilla Android device up to something with a breaded exterior.
19.10.2011 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Galaxy S II, Nexus One and Nexus S (macro hands-on)
Guess who posed for a family gathering here in Hong Kong? From left to right, we've got the Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S II, Nexus One and Nexus S. The panels on all of these guys are stunning, but we're finding it mighty difficult to choose a favorite between the Galaxy Nexus and the GSII. Have a look at some close-ups in the gallery below, and a typical home video just after the break. Gallery:
19.10.2011 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ice Cream Sandwich ist offiziell. Erste Screenshots und alle Features (Video)
Filed under: Android
Mit Ice Cream Sandwich aka Android 4.0 gibt es einige Veränderungen und das Samsung Galaxy Nexus ist das erste Smartphone, dass sämtliche Funktionen übernimmt und nichts am Interface verändert.
Die neuen Ice Cream Sandwich Funktionen: Gesichtserkennung für den Login-Screen, neuer Zeichensatz Roboto für alles, keine Hardware-Buttons mehr, sondern auf die Programme angepasste Softwarebuttons, besseres Keyboard, interaktive Notifications, in der Größe veränderbare Widgets, neuer Tab-Manager für den Browser mit 16 Tabs, der sich jetzt auch mit Chrome syncen lässt, besseres Gmail mit Offline-Search und Kalender mit Pinch-Zoom, Google+ Integration in
19.10.2011 06:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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ARM and TSMC tape out first 20nm Cortex-A15 chips
ARM and its frequent hardware partner TSMC said they had managed the first tape out, or working production samples, of the Cortex-A15 processor. The chip runs on a very dense 20 nanometer process and was produced just half a year after the basic design was ready. All the factory tools were those that could be found in an actual factory, the two said.
19.10.2011 06:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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19.10.2011 6:00 Uhr
Samsung Galaxy Nexus hands-on!
Remember the Droid RAZR? That's so yesterday. Or, earlier today. Whatever. The point is, Samsung's just busted out the planet's first Ice Cream Sandwich-based smartphone here in Hong Kong, a few days late but hardly worse for the wear. The Galaxy Nexus (formerly referred to as the Nexus Prime) carries on the Nexus torch in spectacular fas
19.10.2011 05:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Report: iOS 5 installed on 1 in 3 compatible devices
Well, that was quick: Analytics firm Localytics says that iOS 5 is already installed on one of every three eligible devices, meaning that just a week or so after release, it's already set up and running on a big chunk of the ecosystem. Even taking the iPhone 4S out of the equation (which of course comes with iOS 5 installed), the number's still up to 31%, which is a pretty solid install base put together so quickly.
As you can see from the chart above, the iPad 2 actually has the highest rate of install, according to the data Localytics is looking at. Makes sense that both the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4 would be up there, as those are likely Apple's most devoted users, dedicated to keeping
19.10.2011 05:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple releases Apple TV update 4.4.1
Last week, Apple update the Apple TV to version 4.4, adding the long-awaited AirPlay mirroring features. Now it has rolled out an incremental version (4.4.1) that adds some minor bug fixes and tweaks. This 4.4.1 version was initially released today, October 18, and then pulled after reports of bricked Apple TV units surfaced. The problem with this update was fixed and Apple has made it publicly available again.
This 4.4.1 version may be small, but it builds on the 4.4 firmware update which added several new features to the Apple TV. With 4.4, you can use AirPlay mirroring with your iPad 2 and iPhone 4S and view PhotoStream content that's stored in iCloud.
19.10.2011 05:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Ice Cream Sandwich revamps Android camera and gallery features
It's been a long time coming, but with the introduction of Ice Cream Sandwich, Android finaly takes a significant leap forward in terms of camera and gallery features.
DevelopingIce Cream Sandwich revamps Android camera and gallery features originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:59:00 EDT. Please see our
19.10.2011 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google announces NFC-based Android Beam for sharing between phones
Google's already embraced NFC for mobile payments, and it's now ready to do some sharing as well. That comes in the form of Android Beam, just announced at the company's joint event with Samsung in Hong Kong. Much like HP's ill-fated Touch-to-share, it will let you tap two devices together to share a piece of information. That will work across a range of services, includign YouTube videos, people cards, maps, web pages and even links to apps in the Andriod Market. What's more, Google also announced that the SDK is available today -- get it at the source link below.
19.10.2011 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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19.10.2011 5:00 Uhr
Roboto font and the new design philosophy of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
When it came time to talk Ice Cream Sandwich, Matias Duarte started the conversation (or is it lecture?) with a bit about Roboto. At its most basic, Roboto is a font -- the new face of Android in a post Honeycomb world where tablets and phones share the same software space. Sure, it may seem like just another rounded, clean sans serif typeface, but it's really an entire aesthetic that Duarte says has guided the design philosophy of Android 4.0. It's "modern, yet approachable" and "emotional," in PR speak at least. But the clean, geometric design
19.10.2011 04:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Android Ice Cream Sandwich adds Face Unlock feature
There's no shortage of new features in Ice Cream Sandwich, but one sure to attract a lot of attention is Face Unlock. That, as you can probably surmise, lets you unlock your phone through facial recognition instead of a password -- hardly a new idea, but a first for Google. Unfortunately, the demo didn't go quite as planned during the keynote -- locking out Google's Matias Durate -- but we'll be sure to give it a go ourselves and report back.
19.10.2011 04:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung's Galaxy Nexus launches in November worldwide on NTT Docomo, Verizon, and?
On stage at Samsung and Google's joint event they've finally confirmed launch (November) and one carrier (NTT Docomo) for the Galaxy Nexus superphone with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The leaks let us know it's coming to Verizon as well, and its pentaband with AWS and HSPA+ means it will play nicely with AT&T and T-Mobile once its released as well. We'll let you know if any other names get dropped before its over, but you can follow along on our liveblog
19.10.2011 04:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich now official
Google has taken the stage in Hong Kong to make the next version of Android OS, nicknamed Ice Cream Sandwich, a thing of reality.
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Check out all the action on our liveblog happening right now! Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich now official originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
19.10.2011 04:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Galaxy Nexus official, brings Android 4.0 in November
Google and Samsung at their joint Hong Kong event unveiled the Galaxy Nexus. The new flagship is the first Android 4.0 phone and is a showcase for the platform: it drops physical navigation buttons in favor of all touch and borrows the visual multitasking as well as other elements. Google+ is now built into a Windows Phone-like People Hub, and the NFC inside can now be used to share data between phones through Android Beam.
19.10.2011 04:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple wins patent over integrated IPS touchscreen
Apple has finally been awarded a patent for a system of integrating a touch-screen panel directly into an IPS (in-plane switching) display, as found on the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S -- which it first applied for in 2007, shortly after the announcement of the first iPhone. The method is considered to be both superior and more cost-effective in comparison to the usual method of overlaying a touch-screen layer or panel on top of a display panel.
19.10.2011 04:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple posts record Mac quarter despite some iPad cannibalization
Along with the iPad, Mac sales were one of the highlights of Apple's quarterly earnings report. In the quarter that just ended, Apple sold 4.89 million Macs, a 26 percent increase over the year-ago quarter.
Apple CEO Tim Cook was pleased about the Mac performance, but in response to an analyst question he did confirm that some customers are buying the iPad instead of the Mac. It's inexpensive and easy to use, two features that appeal to the average consumer.
But Apple's computers are not as hard-hit by iPad cannibalization as the PC market. Cook suggested today, as he has in the past
19.10.2011 04:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Galaxy Nexus event
Google and Samsung are holding a joint event in Hong Kong this evening where they will formally unveil Android 4.0, better known as Ice Cream Sandwich, as well as Samsung's Galaxy Nexus flagship phone. Check our <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/10/18/we.track.the.google.samsung.joint.nexus.event/">live coverage page</a> starting from 10PM Eastern for details.
19.10.2011 04:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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19.10.2011 4:00 Uhr
Samsung and Google's Ice Cream Sandwich event liveblog!
There ain't no party like a Google and Samsung party because a Google and Samsung party comes with ice cream. Or, at least, this one does. We're glad you're going to join us for the first proper tasting of Google's next mobile operating system, because it's going to be big. Bookmark this page right here and sit tight for all the sweet action at the times below!
Psst and toss your own time zone / day in comments below!
04:00PM - Hawaii (October 18th)
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19.10.2011 03:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Live: Google and Samsung intro Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0
Google and Samsung tonight are unveiling Android 4.0 and the Galaxy Nexus, the new official Android flagship, at a special event in Hong Kong. Both promise to merge the best of Google's tablet experience with smartphones in a very high-end device. Check into our live coverage page at 10PM Eastern for more as it emerges.
19.10.2011 03:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Engadget HD Podcast 270 - 10.18.2011
Even though it's been a week that's all about cellphones, there's still plenty of HD news to decipher, from last week's comments to our review of the Logitech Harmony Link. If you know us, you know Harmony = rant, but you'll probably want to tune in just to see where Logitech's latest effort to connect all our devices simply succeeds, and where it failed, failed and failed again. Apple, Intel, Boxee, Google, Roku, Slingbox and Crestron are all other names coming at the connected living room from a different angle and unsurprisingly, they're all here. Give a listen to find out what they're up to, plus our picks of what to watch on your HDTV this week.
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19.10.2011 03:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung's Galaxy Nexus gets official: Android 4.0, 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display
Wait no more. Google and Samsung have just made the long-awaited Galaxy Nexus (not longer the Nexus Prime, as we'd once heard) official here in Hong Kong, and the specifications are downright drool-worthy. Those with bantam hands need not apply, as this 4.65-inch behemoth is bound to bring back talk of Sidetalkin'. Naturally, Ice Cream Sandwich is onboard, with Google finally revealing the version number as 4.0. Other specs include an HD Super AMOLED display (1,280 x 720), a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 5 meg
19.10.2011 03:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Dell speaks out on infamous Apple quote
Dell CEO Michael Dell spoke at the Web 2.0 Summit, and he discussed his infamous quote regarding Apple. Back in 1997, Dell famously said that if he were put in charge of Apple, "I'd shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders." Nowadays, given all of Apple's success, it's easy to laugh at Dell's thinking. But Dell today says the quote "was misconstrued." In fact, he says, he was asked the same question a few times, and when he finally answered, it was from his point of view not as a potential Apple CEO, but as the head of D
19.10.2011 03:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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19.10.2011 3:00 Uhr
Retail growth being fuelled by China, iPads, iPhones
The extraordinary growth of the market in China and the Asia-Pacific region in general is helping keep the Apple retail business profitable despite aggressive expansion and renovation costs, and the company plans to take advantage of this by leveraging that growth both in out of that region. In addition to more stores and what CEO Tim Cook referred to as "other things" to expand Apple's presence in China, the company plans to invest in other emerging regions.
19.10.2011 02:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Intel hits record summer 2011 sales on back of notebooks
Intel marked another record quarter on Tuesday and partly bucked expectations that the iPad would cut more into sales. It cracked $14 billion in revenue for the first time at $14.3 billion, up 29 percent from a year ago, based on "double-digit" jumps in processors for portables. Its net profit was up nearly as much, climbing 24 percent to $3.7 billion.
19.10.2011 02:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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PlayStation Vita is coming February 22nd, start saving now
Well folks, the wait is over. Sony has announced that the PlayStation Vita will be hitting shelves Februrary 22nd at retailers in the US, Canada, Latin America and Europe. In addition to all your favorite gaming titles and a pocket filled with 512MB of RAM, you'll be able to chat it up with your fellow assassins cross-game or via Facebook, Foursquare, Skype and Twitter. If th
19.10.2011 02:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Siri is the iPhone 4S' most enticing feature
I could have probably told you this without doing all of the research, but Loopt asked around anyway, and found out that Siri was the iPhone 4S' most exciting new feature for consumers. Sure, that camera is really impressive, and that processor will come in handy when running new games and apps. But 45% of those polled say Siri is the killer app for the new iPhone. And that makes sense -- not only is Siri flashy and new (and available only on the iPhone 4S, for now), but it's pretty much the marquee feature for the device according to Apple's marketing.
And since that feature was only available on the iPhone 4S, then who, do you think, were the mos
19.10.2011 02:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus gets handled on video
We're still a few hours away from Samsung's big Ice Cream Sandwich event, but it looks like the company just can't keep the Galaxy Nexus under wraps. First it showed up on the company's site, and now here it is getting man-handled by Mr. Blurrycam. The footage is a little dark and hard to see, but that certainly looks like an ice cream sandwich running on there -- and crashing from time to time. The video popped up on YouTube and was promptly pulled -- but don't worry, we kept a copy. Enjoy that after the break, and swing on back by here in a few hours for the
19.10.2011 02:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus even
Google and Samsung are holding a joint event in Hong Kong this evening where they will formally unveil Android 4.0, better known as Ice Cream Sandwich, as well as Samsung's Galaxy Nexus flagship phone. Check our <a href="http://www.electronista.com/live">live coverage page</a> starting from 10PM Eastern for details.
19.10.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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19.10.2011 2:00 Uhr
Motorola outs SF-series runner-ready headsets
In conjunction with its launch of the MOTOACTIV MP3 player and fitness tracker, Motorola has unveiled three headsets that work with any device. The baseline SF200 headset provides listening and talking, while the mid-range model adds heart monitoring. The top of the line carries Bluetooth wireless. All three headsets are compatible with most smartphones for audio listening and many phone fitness apps.
19.10.2011 01:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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An animated history of the iPhone
CNET UK's Drew Stearne created the video below, a dynamic animation that shows the history of the iPhone. It shows quite clearly how the iPhone came about not as something fully formed from the void but as a consolidation and refinement of existing technologies, many of which have been around for decades. Stearne created the video as a tribute to Steve Jobs.
The video is embedded below. Note that parts of it are very information-dense, so you might have to freeze-frame some parts of it if you want to grasp all the little factoids that fly past in less than four minutes. Aside from that, it's a great video that perfectly encapsulates the iPhone's long history -- a history that began not in 2007, but long before many of us were even born.
19.10.2011 01:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Verizon looking at November 10th launch for Galaxy Nexus, Droid RAZR and HTC Rezound?
Could it be that a trio of LTE-powered Superfriends are ready for a throwdown on the same exact day at your local Verizon outlet? According to a leaked internal doc courtesy of Droid-Life, signs point to November 10th as a probable launch date for what could be this year's top three holiday gadget gifts: the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Motorola Droid RAZR and HTC Rezound (formerly known as the Vigor). We're a tad confus
19.10.2011 01:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Notes from Apple’s Q4 2011 Conference Call
During Apple’s fourth-quarter 2011 financial results conference call, Apple CEO Tim Cook and COO Peter Oppenheimer made a number of comments related to Apple’s iPod, iPhone, and iPad businesses. As noted by Cook at the beginning of the call, it was the company’s first after the passing of the company’s co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs. Cook repeated a message posted on the company’s website following Jobs’ death,…
19.10.2011 01:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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iPhone sales dip last quarter largely due to rumors
iPhone revenues and unit sales for Apple's last quarter dropped significantly compared to the previous quarter. Revenues from iPhone sales declined by 18 percent, while unit sales dropped 16 percent -- a sell-through decline of 2.4 million units over the previous quarter. During the recent quarterly earnings call, CEO Tim Cook and other Apple executives confirmed the main cause of the decline: rumors.
Apple believes the explosion of iPhone rumors during the latter ha
19.10.2011 01:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Viacom tries to reverse court loss to YouTube
Viacom on Tuesday tried to have a New York City Second Court of Appeals overturn a dismissal of its YouTube lawsuit. The media giant didn't believe that the basic principles of safe harbor applied to Google's video site and that it should be held liable for any illegally copied video that reaches YouTube, no matter how difficult it was to detect. Attorney Paul Smith portrayed the upheld ruling as having disastrous consequences for the entire media industry, as it would lead to "vast exploitation" of content online.
19.10.2011 01:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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19.10.2011 1:00 Uhr
Thailand flooding could impact hard drive, Mac production
Mac and general hard drive production could be hindered by the flooding that has ravaged Thailand in recent months, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Waters have inundated the country since July, killing at least 315 people and leaving tens of thousands homeless. Even Bangkok is now threatened, the BBC notes.
19.10.2011 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google thinks your digital books belong on a digital bookcase, digitally (video)
How to best view the Google Books collections? Why, a digital bookcase, of course. But this isn't just any bookcase, it's a giant spinning 3D helix of a bookcase, collecting more than 10,000 titles in 28 subjects. Users can navigate the WebGL Bookcase by spinning it around or swiping it up and down. Sure, it's not the quickest way to locate a title amongst tens of thousands of books, but perhaps it'll offer up some small consolation for those who miss browsing real-life bookstores. You can check out the experiment in the source link below -- be forewarned, however, that it's a bit of a resource hog.
19.10.2011 00:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple expects 'all-time' iPhone high, may cede Q3 to Samsung
Apple in its latest results revealed a rare if minor disappointment in its iPhone shipments that could see it drop its lead in smartphones for a quarter but a possible record in the next. The company's 17.07 million iPhones were a 21 percent climb over last summer but were a 16 percent drop from where they were in the spring. No explanation was given for the sequential drop, although it likely reflects some customers holding off ahead of the iPhone 4S, which just shipped last week.
19.10.2011 00:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple erneut mit Rekordumsatz und -gewinn
Nach Intel hat mit Apple das nächste Schwergewicht der IT-Branche seine Quartalszahlen vorgelegt. Zwar wurden die Erwartungen einiger Analysten nicht erfüllt, für neue Rekordmarken in einem vierten Quartal hat es am Ende dann aber doch gereicht.
19.10.2011 00:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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