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11.11.2011 24:00 Uhr
Adobe says iOS, interface realities ended mobile Flash
Adobe's Mike Chambers in an outside explanation clarified the company's decision to drop mobile Flash. As expected by many, the absence of Flash on iOS virtually guaranteed that the plugin would never gain ground. Web developers always had to end up making separate Flash and HTML5 versions of their pages regardless, leaving little point to supporting Flash when HTML5 would achieve a similar goal.
11.11.2011 23:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Vertragsfreie iPhone 4S jetzt auch in den USA erhältlich
Preisvergleich: Lohnt sich der Kauf in Amerika?Bis jetzt waren sämtliche iPhone-Modelle in den USA nur mit speziellen Mobilfunkverträgen erhältlich. Bei der Vorstellung des iPhone 4S versprach Apple Besserung und kündigte vertragsfreie Modelle für November an. Seit heute sind diese in amerikanischen Apple-Stores bestellbar. Kein Vertrag, kein SIM-Lock. Sie funktionieren in allen kompatiblen GSM-Netzen weltweit. In den USA sind das vorwiegend AT&T und T-Mobile. Die CDMA-Modelle sind weiterhin nur mit Vertrag bei Sprint und Verizon erhältlich. Lohnt sich jetzt ein Kauf in den USA?
11.11.2011 23:35 Uhr, Geek Out,
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Control Siri with your mind and lots of hardware
What's better than controlling your iPhone 4S with Siri? How about just thinking about something and having it happen? That's what a group of hackers have accomplished with Project Black Mirror.
They've connected an iPhone 4S up to a setup that uses a MacBook Pro and an Arduino open-source microcontroller along with electrocardiogram pads that are attached to the head of the "test subject." The Arduino is set up with a program that recognizes Siri commands from the ECG pads and sends them to a voice synthesizer, which then feeds the commands into the iPhone's microphone jack.
The guys who came up with Project Black Mirror want to create a product out of this; perhaps a hat that
11.11.2011 23:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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J-2X rocket passes second test, proves NASA can still have a blast (video)
NASA's next generation rocket engine has passed its second wave of experiments, blasting through a 500-second test burst. The new rocket is primed to power the agency's forthcoming Space Launch System, currently pegged for launch in 2017. The Orion spacecraft will be able to piggyback on the SLS, expanding the range of space travel, and bringing that final frontier just a little bit closer. Check out the thrust needed to launch up to 130 metric ton
11.11.2011 23:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple email suggests iTunes Match launch soon
Apple sent out the following emails to developers this afternoon:
iTunes Match Update
As we prepare for the launch of iTunes Match, we will be deleting all current iCloud libraries on Saturday, November 12th at 10 AM PST.
Please turn off iTunes Match on all of your computers and iOS devices. On your computer, choose Store > Turn off iTunes Match. On your iOS device, tap Settings > Music, then turn off iTunes Match. On your Apple TV, please choose Music > T
11.11.2011 23:06 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Article: Ask iLounge 11-11-11
This week's Ask iLounge topics: Configure Apple IDs on family iOS devices, Recovering lost audiobooks, Unable to disable passcode lock on iOS devices, Buying an iPod for audio-only use, Preventing deleted tracks from coming back from an iOS device
11.11.2011 23:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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11.11.2011 23:00 Uhr
iOS 5.0.1 For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch can be jailbroken with Redsn0w
For the jailbreakers among you, you'll be happy to hear that iOS 5.0.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch can indeed be jailbroken with Redsn0w. RedmondPie has tested and confirmed that Apple's latest version of iOS 5 can be tether-jailbreaked by using the latest version of Redsn0w. Redmond does note that the "SemiTether" patch continues to work, but iOS 5.0.1 "will not function to a satisfactory degree" on d
11.11.2011 22:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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The Air Force will give you $150,000 to blast its weeds with a laser
With the holiday season just around the corner, the Air Force has been busy compiling its yuletide wish list, and it's got some pretty strange requests. Included on its latest call for small business innovations is a curious proposal for a project called "Floral Disruptor - Directed Energy Weed Abatement and Prevention Tool." According to Air Force documents, this project calls for "a device that uses directed
11.11.2011 22:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: iHealth Lab iBaby Monitor
The iBaby Monitor set consists of an 802.11b/g/n-compatible Wi-Fi video camera with a detachable antenna, mounting hardware, a wall power adapter, Ethernet cable, and a free downloadable “iBaby” application. If you’re familiar with past iOS video monitoring solutions, several things about iBaby Monitor will stand out immediately as either unique or somewhat distinctive: first, the 802.11n support, which lets the camera work…
11.11.2011 22:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: Apple Fall 2011 lineup poll ends, iOS 5.0.1 poll begins
With over 2,500 votes from iLounge readers, our latest poll—“What’s your reaction to Apple’s Fall 2011 iPhone + iPod lineup?”—has ended. Readers were given options of saying they were or were not planning to purchase an iPhone or iPod, and whether or not the announcement had any affect on their decision. While not a majority, a large number—38 percent—of readers said that they were planning to purchase…
11.11.2011 22:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Apple purging developer iTunes Match libraries, hints launch
Apple alluded to its delayed iTunes Match release by warning developers of what might be a final reset on developer accounts. The company plans to empty the accounts on November 12 at 1PM Eastern. Unlike past resets, which were intended to improve the quality during the testing phase, Apple said it was necessary "as we prepare for the launch of iTunes Match."
11.11.2011 22:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Steve Jobs's story of the stones
Next week, Landmark Theaters in 19 US cities will screen a 70-minute "lost interview" featuring Steve Jobs. The interview was done in 1996 by Robert X. Cringely for his PBS series "Triumph of the Nerds" and is being released in unedited form as Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview.
Philip Elmer-Dewitt, writing for Fortune, said that his favorite section of the interview is when Jobs answers the question "What's important to you in the development of a product?". His response features a scathi
11.11.2011 22:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Oregon Scientific trouts out Gaiam Touch button-free heart rate monitors
They're being hailed as the first button-free, touch screen heart rate monitors, with Oregon Scientific and Gaiam teaming up to produce the wearable SE338M and SE336. According to the companies, these things are a scant two millimeters thinner than any competing product on the market, and they've even captured an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Award in the Health & Wellness category. Looking more like a watch than a fitness / health tool, the Touch line supports both wrist and chest-worn options, utilizing ECG technology that requires but a single touch of the finger on the monitor's sensor for an accurate heart rate reading. For those eying the stra
11.11.2011 22:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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11.11.2011 22:00 Uhr
The Engadget Mobile Podcast, +1 and live at 5PM ET!
And then there were three. You may have heard Joseph Volpe's voice in such Engadget Mobile podcasts as last week's episode 111, and who can forget the wild shenanigans that happened in episode 104? We sure can't. But now he'll be joining us every week as a regular on the show -- unless he misbehaves, that is. And this crazy addition to the show is only the beginning; we've got a lot of great things planned for our precious weekly podcast, and we want you to be a part of it. So join our fresh trio of vocal cords -- Myriam Joire, Brad Mol
11.11.2011 21:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Daily Update for November 11, 2011
It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world.
You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player (requires Flash) or the non-Flash link below. To subscribe to the podcast for daily listening through iTunes, click here.
11.11.2011 21:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Kleiner Micro-SIM: Deutscher Hersteller präsentiert Nano-SIM
Mit dem iPad und dem iPhone 4 war Apple das erste Unternehmen, das Geräte mit einem Micro-SIM-Slot auf den Markt brachte. Kurze Zeit später folgte auch Nokia mit dem N9. Bei anderen Herstellern sucht man das Micro-SIM-Kartenslot hingegen vergebens. Gut möglich, dass eben jene Hersteller eine
11.11.2011 21:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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AirGo Outdoor Speaker adopts AirPort Express, shrugs off rain
Sure, you could buy an outdoor speaker with native AirPlay support, or you could stuff that spare AirPort Express you have laying around into the AirGo Outdoor Sound Station. This weather resistant speaker forgoes the usual baked in BridgeCo silicone for an integrated AirPort Express dock. Of course, this kind of ad hoc integration isn't cheap -- the AirGo will set you back almost $400, and that's without an Apple AirPort Express. The AirGo's AC cord (that's right, no batteries) ensures that you won't get too far into the great outdoors with this
11.11.2011 21:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Black Mirrror unites iPhone's Siri to mind control
A group of hackers have began a project dubbed Black Mirror that aims to make Siri on the iPhone 4S helpful in more creative ways. They have modified a 4S to read brain wave patterns using simple ECG pads and then translate them into synthesized speech that is spoken through the 3.5mm headphone jack. An external speaker broadcasts the interpretations, which are recognized by Siri as a command.
11.11.2011 21:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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ASUS Transformer Prime already getting the hands-on treatment
Considering ASUS just officially let the quad-core cat out of the bag two days ago, we didn't expect to see an Eee Pad Transformer Prime hands-on claw its way to the surface quite this quickly. Nonetheless, here's the first hands-on (that we've seen anyway) of an engineering model of the pioneering tablet. According to Mr. Henrique Martin over at ZTOP, the Prime's big standouts are sound quality and speed (no real surprise there). He's also given us a glimpse at a couple of software updates courtesy of ASUS. It's not the most in-depth first look we've ever seen, but we'll ta
11.11.2011 21:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google sends 'These Go To Eleven' invites for music event
Google gave a strong sign that its long-delayed music store is coming with an invitation sent to the media for a November 16 event. Titled just "These Go To Eleven," the gathering has few clues others than that it will be Android-focused, with those too far to attend in person encouraged to check a live stream at youtube.com/android. The event has an unusual afternoon start at 5PM Eastern.
11.11.2011 21:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apps for Veterans and Remembrance Day
While 11/11/11 is important to people for different reasons, today is Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day (or Armistice Day) in Commonwealth countries. Veterans Day is a federal holiday for honoring military veterans while Remembrance Day remembers those who died in the line of duty.
However, the resources out there on the App Store for Veterans Day are fairly thin, and it's sad. I would love to see an app such as the ones the Canadian government has done for Remembrance Day.
We Remember (Free): We Remember is for our Canadian
11.11.2011 21:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Google announces Android 'special event' for November 16th in Los Angeles
We just got word from Google of an Android-themed event next week, with little more than the words "These Go to Eleven" right up top -- a reference to a phrase from the 1984 mockumentary This is Spinal Tap. To top things off, the email came from "Nigel Tufnel," Christopher Guest's character from the film. The event kicks off in Los Angeles at 2PM local time (that's 5PM for you folks on the East Coast) on Wednesday, November 16th. We'll be there live, and so will you -- catch the livestream at YouTube.com/Android. There are a few more subtle hints in the invite teaser image, so jump past the break to see if you can pick them out.
11.11.2011 21:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple refurbs: iPads Mac minis, and iPods
Today at Apple's online store save on refurbished iPads Mac minis, and iPods. Starting at $519, after a $80 price break, is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Also save $250 on the refurb. Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives, now $749.
11.11.2011 21:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Forum roundup: using Apps abroad?
Today in the MacNN forums questions about using Apps in other countries are discussed in this thread. Yesterday andi*pandi posed this question to forum goers "Kindle, Fire, or Nook?"
11.11.2011 21:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple looks into 'a few remaining issues' with iOS 5 battery
Apple in a statement on Friday said it was looking into persistent battery issues for some users following the iOS 5.0.1 update. It stressed that the fix worked for "many of the battery issues" encountered with the original release, but added that it was working on more. No immediate estimates were given for if or when a follow-up fix might arrive.
11.11.2011 21:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Article: iOS Gems: Asteroids Gunner, Epoch + Gangstar Rio: City of Saints
Welcome to this week’s second gaming edition of iOS Gems! Today, we’re looking at three recent game releases, one of which is a sequel to a classic arcade game, alongside a sequel to a well-known App Store release, and one original title that uses Epic Games’ vaunted Unreal Engine. While none of these titles merited higher than a flat B rating—a surprise given how incredibly far each game comes from titles we were playing on…
11.11.2011 21:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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iOS 5.0.1 hat offenbar nicht alle Akku-Probleme gelöst
Wie aus verschiedenen Berichten im Apple- und MTN-Forum hervorgeht, hat iOS 5.0.1 nicht alle Akku-Probleme der iOS-Nutzer gelöst. So gibt es immer noch vereinzelt Berichte, wonach der Akku des iPhone in wenigen Stunden leer ist. Betroffen sind nicht nur Besitzer des neuen iPhone 4S, sondern auch Nutzer älterer iPhones oder des iPod touch. In einigen Fällen half das Ausschalten von FaceTime und iMessage, während bei anderen die automatisc
11.11.2011 21:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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11.11.2011 21:00 Uhr
All of Hong Kong sold out of iPhone 4S in three hours
The iPhone 4S sold out in Hong Kong even faster than previously thought, a memo from Ticonderoga Securities' Brian White indicates. The analyst claims that both the city's Apple Store and all authorized resellers sold out within a space of three hours; Apple's local online store states that there is "no supply" of the phone left. Earlier accounts had just the Apple Store selling out by lunchtime.
11.11.2011 20:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Apple to delete all iTunes Match libraries Nov. 12
Apple has sent out an email to registered iOS developers informing them that it will be deleting all current iCloud libraries on Saturday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The correspondence recommends that current users should turn off iTunes Match on all of their computers and iOS devices, and says that songs on their computers should not be affected. Apple has offered iTunes Match to its registered iOS developers on a limited, beta basis…
11.11.2011 20:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Sprint iPhone 4S unlocking policy not new, can be undone
It turns out Sprint's locking down of the iPhone 4S SIM wasn't exactly a bombshell. Shortly after the iPhone 4S launched, Sprint told Jason Snell of Macworld that the locking policy would eventually go into effect.
According to Sprint, the company will "allow existing customers in good standing to unlock the SIM for international use if needed in the future" if customers explicitly ask for the unlock. That's decent of them, but it also makes me wonder why Sprint is bothering to lock the SIM in the first place. I doubt very many people are looking to buy the iPhone from Sprint and then migrate to AT&T or one
11.11.2011 20:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple-Fernseher lässt Sony zittern
Die Gerüchte um eine Kombination aus Cinema/Thunderbolt Display und Apple TV sind nicht neu. Doch erst mit Einführung der iCloud soll es Steve Jobs gelungen sein, den Durchbruch zu schaffen. Dass Apple der Lösung nahe ist, scheint auch der Konkurrent Sony zu spüren. Denn in Japan arbeitet man
11.11.2011 20:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Tipp: iOS 5.0.1 einfach über WLAN laden
Update mit Tücken [Update]Apple hat in der Nacht zum 11.11. iOS 5.0.1 veröffentlicht. Das Update soll die Akkulaufzeit verbessern, Probleme mit iWork-Dokumenten in iCloud beheben und neben kleineren Verbesserungen dem iPad 1 mehr Multitouch-Gesten beibringen. Doch das Update scheint nicht bei allen Anwendern für Begeisterung zu sorgen. Manche haben jetzt Probleme, die sie vorher nicht hatten. Dabei können Endanwender iOS 5.0.1 erstmals ohne iTunes und USB-Verbindung zu Mac oder PC installieren - einfach „over the air“. Geek Out zeigt, wie es geht:
11.11.2011 20:20 Uhr, Geek Out,
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EMI wird von Universal und Sony BMG übernommen
Wie der Guardian berichtet, wird Universal Music für ungefähr 2 Milliarden US-Dollar den Records-Bereich des britischen Major-Labels EMI Music übernehmen. Obwohl Universal Music damit mehr als ein Drittel des Musikmarktes einnehmen wird, zeigt sich das weltweit größte Musiklabel zuversichtlich die Wettbewerbshüter von der Übernahme überzeugen zu können. Sollten jedoch Bedenken nicht ausgeräumt werden können, will Universal Music den Verk
11.11.2011 20:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Poll: Which version of Mac OS X are you running?
According to Chitika, an analytics company, Mac OS X Lion only holds 16% of the Mac OS market share, trailing behind Snow Leopard (56%) and Leopard (22%) -- indicating poor adoption of the newest operating system in comparison to previous releases.
Even though Apple announced over a million downloads of Mac OS X Lion with in the first day of its release, and in October Tim Cook announced that Apple had sold 6 million copies of Lion since its launch, claiming a massive 80% growth over Snow Leopard, according to Chitika, that pace has
11.11.2011 20:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Engadget Primed: HDTV technologies detailed, past and future
Primed goes in-depth on the technobabble you hear on Engadget every day -- we dig deep into each topic's history and how it benefits our lives. You can follow the series here. Looking to suggest a piece of technology for us to break down? Drop us a line at primed *at* engadget *dawt* com.
Like so many things in life, when it comes to high-definition televisions, size matters. So, too, does picture quality -- we like watching the devil in crisp detail, after all. As the centerpiece of home entertainment systems, today's flat big-screen HDTVs pull triple duty. They're the preferre
11.11.2011 20:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Briefly: Mac Blu-ray playback software, LIMBO coming to Mac
MCE Technologies has announced that all internal and external models of its 12X Blu-ray recordable drives will now include playback software for the Mac. The Mac Blu-ray playback software allows users to play both commercial and non-commercial movies on any Mac running OS X 10.5.2 or later. A one year license that enables full Blu-ray playback capabilities is included with the purchase, while a lifetime license can be purchased at a discounted rate. The software requires an Intel 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo or faster processor, and minimum 4GB of RAM.
11.11.2011 20:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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IDC: Thailand flooding could drop PC units by 20% into 2012
The lingering effects of flooded drive factories in Thailand could significantly bog down traditional PC builders, IDC estimated. It expected as much as a 10 percent drop in PC shipments for the fall. While relatively modest, it warned that the situation could get much worse as the full effects are felt in early 2012, when shipments could drop by more than 20 percent.
11.11.2011 20:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Steuerschulden: Rumänien beschlagnahmt Nokia-Fabrik
Nokia hat seine Steuern in Rumänien nicht bezahlt. Das Finanzministerium reagierte, und stellte ein Fabrikgelände sicher. Die Fabrik in Jucu war erst nach der Schließung von Nokia-Bochum eröffnet worden. Nun will Nokia nach Vietnam weiterziehen. (Nokia)
11.11.2011 20:05 Uhr, golem,
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EMI wird angeblich von Universal und Sony BMG übernommen
Wie der Guardian berichtet, wird Universal Music für ungefähr 2 Milliarden US-Dollar den Records-Bereich des britischen Major-Labels EMI Music übernehmen. Obwohl Universal Music damit mehr als ein Drittel des Musikmarktes einnehmen wird, zeigt sich das weltweit größte Musiklabel zuversichtlich die Wettbewerbshüter von der Übernahme überzeugen zu können. Sollten jedoch Bedenken nicht ausgeräumt werden können, will Universal Music den Verk
11.11.2011 20:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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11.11.2011 20:00 Uhr
Sony, Panasonic, Samsung team up for 3D supergroup
Normally when the giants of the entertainment industry team up, it's to record "We Are The World"-- but not this time. Sony, Panasonic, X6D and Samsung are forming a supergroup that makes the Traveling Wilburys seem small-time. They're forming the "Full HD 3D Glasses initiative," a project to
11.11.2011 19:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple opens up Holiday Gift Guide section on online store
Apple has posted a new Holiday Gift Guide section on the online store. The page promotes a relative handful of first- and third-party products under different categories, namely the iPad, creativity, travel, and fashion. Conspicuously absent from the list are Macs and iPhones, even though an assortment of related accessories are highlighted.
11.11.2011 19:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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G&D nano-SIM may give iPhones, more an even smaller profile
Giesecke & Devrient has developed an even smaller SIM card that could be a candidate for Apple and others slimming down their smartphones. The nano-SIM would be a third smaller overall than even a micro SIM card while also being about 15 percent thinner. Its shape could allow for more room for components like batteries and processors, or else let phone makers produce slimmer devices as a whole.
11.11.2011 19:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Tipp: iOS 5.0.1 richtig installieren
Neue Version einfach über WLAN ladenApple hat in der Nacht zum 11.11. iOS 5.0.1 veröffentlicht. Das Update soll die Akkulaufzeit verbessern, Probleme mit iWork-Dokumenten in iCloud beheben und neben kleineren Verbesserungen dem iPad 1 mehr Multitouch-Gesten beibringen. Erstmals können Endanwender ein iOS-Update ohne iTunes und USB-Verbindung zu Mac oder PC installieren - einfach „over the air“. Geek Out zeigt, wie es geht:
11.11.2011 19:20 Uhr, Geek Out,
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Sharp's splashproof Aquos SH-01D arrives at the FCC's door, won't shup up about its 12.1 MP camera
Japan has typically had exclusive access to Sharp's skinny and big-screened smartphone series, but that could soon change. Details of the Aquos SH-01D have now appeared in the FCC's bulging mail box, a phone packing a dual-core 1GHz processor and a glasses-free 3D 4.5-inch screen. Add in water resistance and a whopping 12.1 megapixel camera, and you can see why it's piqued our interest. The phone is already booked to make an appearance in Japanese NTT DoCoMo stores later this month in blue, white and black options. Of course, despite Sharp's application for an FCC nod of approva
11.11.2011 19:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Logitech stellt Google-TV-Engagement ein
Rund ein Jahr nach dem Verkaufsstart hat Logitech nun das Aus für die Google-TV-Set-Top-Box Revue bekannt gegeben. In einer Telefonkonferenz teilte Unternehmenschef Guerrino De Luca diesen Schritt mit und schrak dabei auch vor deutlichen Worten nicht zurück.
11.11.2011 19:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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An interview with Dag Kittlaus, the man who sold Siri to Apple
It only took one phone call to turn Siri's Dag Kittlaus's life around. Before the call, he was the head of a Silicon Valley startup and afterwards, he was a multimillionaire working with Apple. In an interview with Norwegian publication E24, Dag Kittlaus talks about his time working at Siri, the sale of his company to Apple and his life as an entrepreneur now that Siri has officially launched in iOS 5.
In the interview, Kittlaus recalls the sacrifices he and his family made during the early years of Siri. It entailed a risky move to Silicon Valley, little money, long hours at work and lots of time away from his family. He also talks about his brief tim
11.11.2011 19:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Poll: Have you noticed battery improvements after updating to iOS 5.0.1?
Yesterday, Apple pushed out iOS 5.0.1, just about four weeks after releasing iOS 5 to the masses. Among the reported fixes: battery life improvements, following a confirmed bug in the initial release. We're hearing reports that battery life remains an issue for some iPhone 4S owners, however, and that it's been reduced even further for others. We want to hear about your experience, though, so let us know what's up in the poll below, and jum
11.11.2011 19:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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WP7: Microsoft geht gegen App-Piraterie vor
Microsoft will in Kürze neue Maßnahmen ergreifen, um der illegalen Verbreitung von Anwendungen für sein mobiles Betriebssystem Windows Phone einen Riegel vorzuschieben, berichtet 'Ars Technica'. Aktuell hat (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNokia Gem: Ganzes Handy wird zum TouchscreenNeues Nokia Windows Phone 'Champagne' entdeckt
11.11.2011 19:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Reviews: Review: Galaxy Tab 8.9
Samsung has continued to expand its Tab series of tablets, offering the original seven-inch model, the Tab 10.1 to compete with the iPad, and now the Tab 8.9 to fill the gap. The midsize tablet offers many of the same features as its larger counterpart, except for a smaller display and compact build. In our full review, we compare the Tab 8.9 to Samsung's other tablets and competitors from other m
11.11.2011 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
Samsung has continued to expand its Tab series of tablets, offering the original seven-inch model, the Tab 10.1 to compete with the iPad, and now the Tab 8.9 to fill the gap. The midsize tablet offers many of the same features as its larger counterpart, except for a smaller display and compact build. In our full review, we compare the Tab 8.9 to Samsung's other tablets and competitors from other manufacturers.
11.11.2011 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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11.11.2011 19:00 Uhr
Engadget Podcast 264 - 11.11.2011
Fire up the Gutenberg sector of your brain, because it's reading time, everyone! What do you think the inventor of the printing press would think if he got his hands on a Nook Simple Touch? We get the impression he might be a Kobo man, actually. Is Johannes a RAZR kind of guy, or more Lumia 800? While we won't answer these questions outright in the 264th edition of the Engadget Podcast, we will provide sufficient background material to help you come to that decision yourself.
Host: Brian Heater
Guests: Darren Murph, Dana Wollman
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music:
11.11.2011 18:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Claro Puerto Rico joins list of US iPhone 4S carriers
Regional carrier Claro Puerto Rico has launched the iPhone 4S. The carrier is, unusually, offering a 16GB 4S for as little as $100 under a two-year contract. 32GB costs $200, while 64GB is $300. Plans cost between $65 and $85 a month, offering data between 250MB and an unlimited amount. In all cases voice and texts are unlimited.
11.11.2011 18:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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iOS 5.0.1 löst nicht alle Probleme
Nach ersten Erfahrungsberichten heilt iOS 5.0.1 nicht jedes iPhone, das seit Version 5.0 mit einer deutlich kürzeren Akkulaufzeit zu kämpfen hatte. Kleinere Siri-Bugs lässt das jüngste Update unbeseitigt.
11.11.2011 18:35 Uhr, Mac & i,
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Apple addresses Lion server issues with new technotes
If you run Lion server and have problems with podcast streaming or want to view local volumes on your server, you'll want to read two new technotes on Apple's support site. Spotted by MacNN, they will tell you how to setup https to serve up podcasts and how you can tweak your settings to view a mounted local volume or a shared folder via SMB.
One article (Technote TS4126) addresses podcast streaming and SSL certificates, a problem which arose in OS X server 10.7.2. Unlike earlier versions, this version of Lion server streams podcasts using a secure https connection. In this issue, users visiting your Lion server cannot view podcast thumbnails. When they try to p
11.11.2011 18:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple veröffentlicht iOS 5.0.1
Apple hat seinen Usern am gestrigen Abend die neueste iOS-Version zum Download zur Verfügung gestellt, die besonders die bestehenden Probleme mit der geringen Akkulaufzeit beheben soll.
Die Version iOS 5.0 sorgte nämlich bei zahlreichen Apple-Kunden neben erster Begeisterung für die vielen neuen Features auch für den Eindruck, dass der Akku schneller schlapp machte. Mit dem Update auf iOS 5.0.1 will Apple den Problemen ein Ende setzen. Zum ersten Mal kann das Update auch direkt mit dem iPhone über WLAN installiert werden, sodass kein Mac oder PC notwendig ist. Hierbei werden nur die neuesten Daten geladen und mit der Vorgängerversion komplettiert, sodass die Zeit des Downloads aufgrund der geringen Größe äußerst kurz ist.
11.11.2011 18:35 Uhr, Sevenmac,
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Ausverkauf bei EMI: Universal & Sony schlagen zu
Die Musikkonzerne Universal Music und Sony haben bei der Versteigerung der Teile des ehemaligen Konkurrenten EMI in letzter Sekunde gegenüber den Erzrivalen Warner Music und BMG triumphiert. Universal Music, (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltDatenschützer bereitet Klage gegen Facebook vorLogitech: Google-TV-Box Revue war 'Riesenfehler'
11.11.2011 18:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Report: Apple
Thunderbolt, performance issues and the future of the Mac Pro, as well as a back-level Mac purchase from Apple
11.11.2011 18:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Adidas adizero f50 shoes send soccer info to PCs, tablets
Adidas on Friday hoped to bring intelligence to soccer (international football) by bringing out a miCoach-equipped version of its adizero f50 shoes. They contain a sensor in the outsole like Nike+ shoes but have an added level of detail that helps track the on-off pacing of a player on the pitch. They cover basics like average speed and distance but can also single out the frequency and distance of sprints as well as the stride.
11.11.2011 18:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Logitech Revue: Google TV eingestellt mit 100 Millionen Verlusten
Filed under: Fernseher
Wie kann man mit einer Settop Box 100 Millionen Euro Verlust machen? In dem man auf ein neues Pferd im Fernsehmarkt setzt. Diese Erfahrung hat jetzt jedenfalls Logitech gemacht, die ihre Revue für das Google TV System jetzt einstellen. Die Software sei schuld gewesen heisst es von Logitech-Seite. Schade eigentlich, denn das Grundprinzip von Google TV hat nach wie vor etwas für sich, hoffen wir also, dass jemand dran bleibt, die Bedienung des ganzen ist aber wirklich viel zu umständlich.
11.11.2011 18:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Intel Haswell: Das Ultrabook (fast) in einem Chip
Der Chip-Hersteller Intel plant die Einführung eines neuen Multi-Chip-Moduls, das in den so genannten Utrabooks zum Einsatz kommen soll. Ziel der Entwicklung des Chips ist es, das Design der flachen Notebooks (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNvidia-Betatreiber verbessert Battlefield-3-LeistungARM: Neue GPU bringt PS3-Grafikleistung in Handys
11.11.2011 18:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Editorial: the problem with bad product names and what we can learn from it
Product names generally fall into one of four different categories: good, safe, meaningless and bad. There may be better categories to group them in, but we'll use these for the purpose of this editorial. In the first category I'd put something like Kindle, arguably one of the best new product names of the last ten years. iPhone and iPad, and their subsequent suffixed versions, are in the safe category. They're perfectly fine names for a cellphone and a tablet, but they're not as original or distinct as iMac or iPod were, which I'd consider good (iPod nano, shuffle and touch, on the other hand, are all safe names).
In the meaningless category are things like the MSI GT
11.11.2011 18:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft: Kein Kuchen mehr für das Firefox-Team
Microsoft hat mit einer langjährigen Tradition gebrochen und erstmals seit geraumer Zeit dem Konkurrenten Mozilla zur Veröffentlichung der jüngsten Version von Firefox keinen Glückwunsch-Kuchen geschickt. (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltAutokorrektur für Internet Explorer 10 angekündigtSonderausstellung erinnert an "Street Fighter II"
11.11.2011 18:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Skriptsprachen: PHP 5.4 RC1 veröffentlicht
Das PHP-Team hat Version 5.4 in Form eines ersten Release Candidate veröffentlicht. PHP 5.4 RC1 soll vor allem zum Testen dienen. Neue Funktionen soll es nicht mehr geben. (Programmiersprache, Open Source)
11.11.2011 18:05 Uhr, golem,
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Motorola Droid RAZR hits Verizon stores, iFixit labs
It's become a right of passage for any major smartphone -- a few hours under the knife (read: dozuki saw!), for the good 'ol iFixit teardown. Today's victim is the Motorola Droid RAZR, which happened to hit Verizon stores around the time it arrived at the iFixit labs -- so, yes, you can go pick one up today and do this yourself at home, at your own risk and $299 expense, of course. The teardown revealed that most of the key components are on one side of the motherboard, where you'll find the Toshiba THGBM4G7D2GBAIE 16GB EMMC flash memory module, Samsung K3PE7E700M-XGC1 4
11.11.2011 17:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Claro offers iPhone 4S in Puerto Rico
Claro, a subsidiary of América Móvil and the largest Puerto Rican telecommunications company, has launched the iPhone 4S in the U.S. territory. According to the carrier’s website (Translated Link), customers can purchase the 16GB model for as low as $100 on a two-year contract, with 32GB and 64GB units priced at $200 and $300, respectively; monthly plans start at $65 and go up to $85. Notably, both higher-capacity models are listed as coming…
11.11.2011 17:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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iOS 5.0.1 upgrade may not fix your battery woes
iOS 5.0.1 seems a bit of a mixed bag for users, and that's probably a charitable description. Apple support boards are filling up with page after page of reports from users that their iPhone battery life is worse than it was before. Some users say their battery life was fine until the upgrade. Others say it is far worse, and a few are seeing some improvement. Since one of the main features of the update was to fix battery life bugs, it's hard to call this update anything but a
11.11.2011 17:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Suzuki Q-Concept: Das Microauto mit Biss
Filed under: Elektro Vehikel, Autos
Eins der wirklich seltsamsten Autokonzepte des Jahres hat sich Suzuki mit dem Q-Concept einfallen lassen. Der quietschorange Zweisitzer bringt nicht nur eine völlig eigenwillige Form, sondern obendrein mit seinen 2,5 Metern auch noch ein Rückteil, das aussieht wie ein Gebiss. Schade eigentlich, dass man solche Autos wohl vorerst noch nicht auf der Straße sehen wird. Read |
11.11.2011 17:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Republic Wireless is only kinda, sorta unlimited, may ask you to take your business elsewhere
Republic Wireless certainly garnered itself a lot of attention with the promise of unlimited everything for only $19 a month and no contract. The company keeps the price so low by using what it calls "hybrid calling" -- a fancy way of saying it relies almost entirely on WiFi and VoIP, only falling back on Sprint frequencies when you wander away from an 802.11 connection. The service may be billed as all-you-can-eat, the reality is a little more complex. While you're free to plow through as
11.11.2011 17:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Android-Patente: Microsoft verhandelt mit Huawei
Microsoft übt nun auch auf den chinesischen Mobilfunkspezialisten Huawei massiven Druck aus, um das Unternehmen zur Zahlung von Lizenzgebühren wegen der Verwendung patentierter Technologien bei seinen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltShanghai fördert Aufbau von hundert HackerspacesNokia Gem: Ganzes Handy wird zum Touchscreen
11.11.2011 17:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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South Korean iPhone 4S launch sees long lineups
Today's South Korean iPhone 4S launch was met with long lines, at least at KT's flagship store in downtown Seoul, says local news agency Yonhap. There a lineup is said to have formed before sunrise. SK Telecom is also putting iPhones on sale however, marking an end to KT's exclusivity. The first 100 people to pre-order with SK were treated to a midnight event where phones were activated and Korean hip-hop acts performed.
11.11.2011 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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„CoD: Modern Warfare 3“ stellt neue Rekorde auf
Bombastische Verkaufszahlen waren in Anbetracht der vielen Vorbestellungen bereits im Vorfeld der Veröffentlichung von „Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3“ (MW3) am Dienstag erwartet worden, nun steht fest, dass es – zum dritten Mal in Folge – zum größten Entertainment-Launch aller Zeiten gereicht hat.
11.11.2011 17:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Corsair stellt schnelle SSDs mit Marvell-Controller vor
Corsair hat mit den Performance Pro SSDs eine neue Serie schneller Solid State Drives vorgestellt. Um den SATA-6Gbps-Anschluss mit ausreichend Daten zu versorgen, kommt allerdings nicht der sonst übliche SandForce-Controller zum Einsatz, sondern ein Chip von Marvell, der ähnlich gute Leistungswerte verspricht. Nach Angaben von Corsair erreichen die 2,5-Zoll-SSDs im Lesevorgang bis zu 515 MB pro Sekunde, während es beim Schreiben immer no
11.11.2011 17:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Retail training video shows Apple Store behind the scenes
Here's your chance to get a humorous behind-the-scenes look at an Apple retail store. The employee-made video is an entertaining look at Apple's Steps of Service which are introduced during a new employee's Core Training. The first five steps according to the video spell out APPLE:
A - Approach the customer with a "warm welcome"
P - Position, Permission, Probe - Tell the customer what you want to do, ask permission, and then ask them questions to determine their needs.
P - Present the appropriate product solution that f
11.11.2011 17:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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MyFord Touch 2013 update hands-on
In short doses we've been reasonably impressed with MyFord Touch, the Blue Oval's attempt at bringing the car dashboard into the 21st century. For someone used to touchscreens and virtual controls it's intuitive enough -- but many others have been having issues. Less tech-savvy drivers have been left
11.11.2011 17:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Flutkatastrophe führt zu sinkenden PC-Absätzen
Angesichts der Auswirkungen der schweren Überschwemmungen in Thailand auf die Festplatten-Produktion haben die Marktforscher der IDC ihre Prognosen für die Entwicklung des PC-Marktes überarbeitet und setzen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNvidia: Unerwartete Nachfrage verdoppelt GewinnInformatik-Wettbewerb kann Mädchen begeistern
11.11.2011 17:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Neues Nokia Windows Phone 'Champagne' entdeckt
Der finnische Handyhersteller Nokia arbeitet offenbar bereits an einem Smartphone, das mit der nächsten Version von Windows Phone auf den Markt kommen soll. In einer Statistik sind nun entsprechende Hinweise (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltARM: Neue GPU bringt PS3-Grafikleistung in HandysNokia Gem: Ganzes Handy wird zum Touchscreen
11.11.2011 17:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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DealNN roundup: refurb. 2.66GHz Mac mini, drops to $749
Today's deals from DealNN include price breaks on Mac minis, MP3 players, and more. Apple's online store this week is offering discounts on a wide range of refurbished Mac minis, with one of the greatest deals being the refurb. 2.66GHz Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and 4GB of RAM. Currently featured at DealNN, this Mac mini has dropped to $749 in price and offers savings of up to $250.
11.11.2011 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Adobe's last mobile Flash version, 11.1, arrives quickly
Adobe's plans to drop mobile Flash came quicker than expected as it rolled out the last update, Flash Player 11.1 (Android Market) late last night. The new version is a maintenance update and switches on support for 1080p Flash video on Tegra 3 devices like the ASUS Transformer Prime. Those with the Galaxy S II also see a bug fixed where video would refuse to play.
11.11.2011 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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11.11.2011 17:00 Uhr
Eigene Tablet Chips und und Haswell Ultrabookchips
Filed under: Chipset
Digitimes berichtet, dass Intel Abschied nimmt von der geplanten Medfield-Variante für Tablets, und dafür einen ganz eigenen Chip plant, denn das Hinterherlaufen im mobilen Business soll endlich mal für Intel aufhören. Dort wird obendrein von 32nm Saltwell, 22nm Silvermont und 14nm Airmont Chips in den nächsten drei Jahren gesprochen. Obendrein aber gibt es jetzt Neuigkeiten zu Haswell, der neuen 22nm Architektur die wohl 2013 an den Start gehen soll und gleich für Notebooks, Desktops und Ultrabooks entwickelt wird. Ultrabooks bekommen eine Single-Chip Variante mit integriertem Platform Controller Hub und CPU, die sich dann MCP (Multi-chip Package nennt). Platzersparnis, die letztendlich den Batterien z
11.11.2011 16:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Sprint pushes SIM lock to iPhone 4S customers, offers to undo it for good boys and girls
We all knew this day would come. It's hardly a tragedy, but some globe-trotting types out there might be a little annoyed. Starting today Sprint is pushing a SIM lock to all iPhone 4Ss on its network. As you may remember, the first batch of Apple handsets sold on bee-hued carrier were unlocked, but the company was perfectly clear that would be changing. A Sprint spokesperson told us this doesn't constitute a change in policy, "think of it as getting the device in complianc
11.11.2011 16:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fullerton rejects iPhone 4S based on glitches, price
The IT department at California State University Fullerton is rejecting the iPhone 4S, and in fact returning all campus-bought units, MacNN has learned. "IT has tested and evaluated the iPhone 4S and does not recommend purchasing or upgrading to the iPhone 4S," part of a memo to campus workers reads. "The features are not substantially different from the iPhone 4 compared to the price and there have been many bugs and complaints reported on the iPhone 4S. Instead, if you are thinking about changing your mobile device, consider the iPhone 4 with iOS5 or an Android mo
11.11.2011 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Oracle: Solaris 11 erhält Anwendungscontainer
Oracle hat Solaris 11 freigegeben, das besonders für den Einsatz in der Cloud optimiert wurde. Dafür sei die Virtualisierung auf Betriebssystemebene samt Netzwerkstack ausgebaut worden, in der Anwendungen in Containern laufen, heißt es. (Sparc, Applikationen)
11.11.2011 16:50 Uhr, golem,
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Rumänien beschlagnahmt Teile des Nokia-Werkes
Der rumänische Staat hat Teile des vor dem Aus stehenden Werkes des finnischen Herstellers Nokia beschlagnahmt. Wie das Nachrichtenportal 'Punkto.ro' berichtet, habe das Unternehmen Steuerschulden in Höhe von (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNokia Gem: Ganzes Handy wird zum TouchscreenNvidia: Unerwartete Nachfrage verdoppelt Gewinn
11.11.2011 16:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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News: Flixster app adds full-length movie downloads
Flixster has released an update to its Movies app for iOS devices adding support for downloading UltraViolet movies for offline watching. Flixster users can add UltraViolet Digital Copies to their collections using redemption codes included in Blu-Ray or DVDs that they have purchased and will then be able to stream or download those movies to their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad via the new Flixster app. The latest version also adds iOS 5 support and…
11.11.2011 16:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: Battery issues persist for some post 5.0.1 update
A number of iPhone 4S users are reporting that the iOS 5.0.1 update, which Apple specifically noted as fixing “bugs affecting battery life”, has not helped their battery drain issues. According to a lengthy thread on Apple’s Support Communities site, a significant number of users are reporting that their battery is draining at the same rate as before, while some are reporting that their battery drains at an even faster rate than…
11.11.2011 16:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Unlocked iPhone 4S now available for pre-order in the US
Apple has begun taking unlocked iPhone 4S pre-orders in the US Online Apple Store. The preorders list a 1 to 2-week ship time and and are available for all three storage capacities in white and black. I just put an order in for my unlocked iPhone 4S and the confirmation email lists a delivery date of between November 28 - December 5. Currently unlocked iPhone 4S pre-orders are for delivery only and cannot be placed online and then picke
11.11.2011 16:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Weitere Städte erhalten 100-MBit-Kabelanschluss
Für die Versorgung mit Breitbandanschlüssen werden in Deutschland vor allem die schnellen (V)DSL- und Kabelnetze immer weiter ausgebaut. Bei Letzteren hat insbesondere Kabel Deutschland in den vergangenen Monaten mehrere hunderttausend Haushalte mit Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 100 Megabit pro Sekunde angeschlossen.
11.11.2011 16:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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News: Apple launches sales of unlocked iPhone 4S in U.S.
Apple today began offering unlocked iPhone 4S units for sale on its online store in the United States. As noted on the store, unlocked iPhone 4S units will work only on supported GSM networks, such as AT&T in the U.S., and will also allow for use of a local micro-SIM card when travelling internationally. They will not work with CDMA carriers such as Verizon or Sprint. Pricing for the unlocked handset starts at $649 for 16GB units, raising to $749…
11.11.2011 16:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: iOS 5.0.1, AirPort updates address some AirPlay audio issues
Yesterday’s release of iOS 5.0.1, combined with subsequent updates to Apple’s AirPort routers and Time Capsule network storage products, appear to have fixed the more daunting of two types of AirPlay dropout issues experienced by iPhone 4S users. While iLounge has been able to verify that the iPhone 4S no longer stops playing after only several seconds of streaming to AirPlay speakers, both the iPhone 4S and other iOS devices continue…
11.11.2011 16:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Report: 39% of photos on Twitter posted from iOS devices
According to the photo search engine Skylines, iOS devices account for 39% of all photos posted on Twitter. Of the 24 million photos posted to Twitter in the week of October 22nd to October 29th, Twitter for iPhone came in highest with 21%, Instagram accounted for 13% and the iOS 5 Camera and Photos app accounted for 5%, bringing the total to 39%.
Apple's new iOS 5 introduced integrated Twitter functionality, bringing posting of photos to Twitter directly from the Camera and Photos App. iOS 5 has only been out since October 12th and it's already the 7th bigges
11.11.2011 16:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Nokia Gem: Konzepttelefon mit Rundumtouchscreen
Filed under: Smartphones
Nokia hat mit seinen Windows Phone Handys vermutlich nicht den leichtesten Start, dafür aber aber haben sie gute Konzepte. Wie z.B. das GEM, das einfach nur noch aus Touchscreen besteht, und damit eine Spielwiese für alberne visuelle Effekte erlaubt, die Bislang einfach nicht möglich ist. Video nach dem Break.Read |
11.11.2011 16:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket review
Who knew AT&T's version of the Samsung Galaxy S II had a younger, larger brother on the way? Just a hair over a month after the carrier launched its flagship Android device, it's already set for another go-round. This one, the Galaxy S II Skyrocket, offers a larger display and "true" 4G connectivity -- yes, it's a pioneer blazing a new trail to Ma Bell's wild and untamed frontier, right alongside the HTC Vivid. It's time to answer the burning questions: what kinds of speeds are possible on AT&T's
11.11.2011 16:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Informatik-Wettbewerb kann Mädchen begeistern
Heute ging der über die ganze Woche durchgeführte Nachwuchswettbewerb "Informatik-Biber" zu Ende. Die Veranstalter werteten die in diesem Jahr zum fünften Mal durchgeführte Aktion als großen Erfolg - waren (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltKabel BW verzeichnet starkes WachstumShanghai fördert Aufbau von hundert Hackerspaces
11.11.2011 16:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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iPhone 4S now available unlocked in the US
Apple quietly updated the online Apple Store to give US buyers the option of an unlocked iPhone 4S. As in other parts of the world, the smartphone is available at full price in return for going without a contract and being usable on nearly any GSM network in the world as long as the owner has a micro SIM card. The 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB versions are on sale at the same $649, $749, and $849 as they are in Canada.
11.11.2011 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Sony: So kommen PSP-Spiele auf die PS Vita
Wer eine Playstation Portable besitzt, soll auch auf dem Nachfolger PS Vita auf seine Bibliothek zugreifen können. Das kommende Handheld verfügt jedoch über kein Laufwerk. Jetzt hat Sony die offizielle Lösung dafür vorgestellt. (PSP, Playstation Vita)
11.11.2011 16:05 Uhr, golem,
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Logitech gibt Google TV auf
Mit dem Logitech Revue erschien vor einem Jahr das erste Google-TV-Gerät in Konkurrenz zum Apple TV. Die Absatzzahlen fielen allerdings schon beim Verkaufsstart eher bescheiden aus. Verschiedene Software-Probleme und das fehlende Angebot an Inhalten ließen das System unattraktiv erscheinen, welches zudem mit 249 US-Dollar lange Zeit deutlich teurer als das Apple TV war. Gegenüber Investoren hat Logitech nun laut Cnet erklärt, sich aus de
11.11.2011 16:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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11.11.2011 16:00 Uhr
BiKN will turn your iPhone into a homing device
There's an interesting hardware software product coming from Treehouse Labs next year that is a kind of reversal on the Find my iPhone service. It's called BiKN, pronounced like "beacon," and it allows you to use small hardware tags that hook to keys, cameras, pets or even people so you can locate them.
The system also includes a special case for your iPhone that contains a receiver that interacts with the tracking tags, and of course an iOS app that makes the system complete. Up to 8 tags can be tracked at any time.
The tags have a slider that reveals a micro-USB port for quick charging. Seems like an interesting idea, and we'll certainly look at it when it ships. There's no word on pric
11.11.2011 15:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple's US online store begins selling unlocked, contract-free iPhone 4S: $649 and up
You can't expect to see one for "one to two weeks," but those hellbent on holding out for an unlocked iPhone 4S here in the US of A can finally snag one without jetting off to Australia (among other places). Nearly five months to the day after Apple started selling the iPhone 4 in unlocked fashion in the States, the iPhone 4S is joining the club, with a 16GB model going for $649, a 32GB model for $749 and a 64GB variant for $849. Just so you're aware, the unlocked phone enables you to use any micro-SIM from any GSM carrier worldwide, but it won't p
11.11.2011 15:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hong Kong Apple Stores sells out of iPhone 4S within hours
The Hong Kong Apple Store sold out of iPhone 4S stock within a matter of hours today, according to reports. The device went on sale at 7AM local time, but by lunchtime is said to have been unavailable from Apple directly. Approximately 1,250 people are claimed to have waited in an official line, while over 2,000 gathered outside of it. Although some carrier stores may still have stock, the Apple Store was possibly the surest way of getting a 4S, since pre-orders sold out in 10 minutes.
11.11.2011 15:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Facebook will Datenschutz-Standards akzeptieren
Das Social Network Facebook wird zukünftig wohl mehr Vorsicht bei Veränderungen an den Datenschutz-Einstellungen walten lassen. Das Unternehmen will eine lange bestehende Forderung endlich umsetzen und die (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltDatenschützer bereitet Klage gegen Facebook vorSteam gehackt, Ausmaß ist derzeit noch unklar
11.11.2011 15:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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News: Sprint to lock iPhone 4S SIMs beginning today
Sprint will begin locking all iPhone 4S SIM cards at activation as of today, according to a new report. Citing an internal Sprint memo, Sprintfeed reports that the memo indicates that all iPhone 4S units will have the SIM locked beginning today. “The locking occurs during the activation process and is invisible to the customer,” the memo reads. “The process for unlocking a SIM is the same as enabling international GSM roaming. [Representatives]…
11.11.2011 15:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Phobos-Grunt: Russisches Mars-Raumschiff antwortet nicht
Bisher ist es nicht gelungen, die Kommunikation zum russischen Raumschiff Phobos-Grunt aufzunehmen. Vermutlich wegen eines Softwarefehlers hängt es immer noch im Orbit, statt zum Mars zu fliegen. Die Chancen, die Mission zu retten, sind gering. (Internet, Raumfahrt)
11.11.2011 15:35 Uhr, golem,
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HRP-4C Miim Roboter läuft überraschend menschlich
Filed under: Roboter
Normalerweise latschen reale Roboter ja gerne wie ein Eierkuchen auf Acid. Nicht so Miim. Die Roboterdame bekommt jetzt einen fast galanten Schritt hin, der uns schon mal darauf vorbereitet wie es aussehen wird, wenn die Telepräsenz-Damen demnächst die Einkaufszentren bevölkern. Video nach dem Break. Continue reading HRP-4C Miim Roboter läuft überraschend menschlichRead |
11.11.2011 15:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Engadget Distro Issue 12 -- Now with more exclusive content!
You asked and we answered. Engadget Distro Issue 12 is here, and it's full of original content. We've got not one, not two, but three never-before-published features for you this week. Michael Gorman takes you on a tour of NASA's next-gen spacecraft, Brad Molen goes behind the scenes at AT&T to reveal what it takes to make a smartphone, and analyst Ross Rubin makes his Distro debut to pose the question: What's next for the nano? This week we'll also bring you our Nokia Lumia 800 and Motorola Droid RAZR reviews and follow HotHardware's
11.11.2011 15:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Modern Warfare 3: Der Shooter-Hit im Videotest
Seit dieser Woche gibt es den Shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 zu kaufen. Die Fachpresse überschüttet das Activision-Spiel mit Lob. Zusammen mit den Kollegen von 'GameReport' präsentieren wir jetzt den (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltDeutsche Gaming-Industrie startet Spiele-StiftungSteam gehackt, Ausmaß ist derzeit noch unklar
11.11.2011 15:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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11.11.2011 15:00 Uhr
Update: Light Blue 3.3
The studio management system for professional photographers gets updates to support iCal and iCloud publishing in Lion, a checkbox option to exclude certain quote and order lines from percentage discounts, updates for tax calculations, new mail merge tags, a Quick Query to find orders linked to future shoots, and more.
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: PhotoStyler 6.0
Neatberry's photo enhancement software gains new filters (Flare, Lens Flare, Lens Blur, Dynamic Light), a revised Tilt-Shift filter with new modes and an in-place editor, a quick before/after comparison function, a new design for the photo editor with a separate Navigator panel, redesigned libraries, export to Flickr, Facebook, and iPhoto from within the application, and other changes
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Retrospect 9.0 for Mac
The first release of the backup software from new owner Retrospect, Inc. includes support for cloud-based storage using WebDAV access, a new network backup client for Intel-based Macs (a 64-bit application with optional AES-256 encryption), and other improvements.
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Firefox 8.0, TenFourFox 8
Mozilla's web browser gets Twitter in the search bar for select locales, a preference to only load tabs on demand for faster startup, better performance and memory handling when using audio and video elements, support for HTML5 contextual menus, and other improvements, including half a dozen security fixes. TenFourFox 8 provides most of the same capabilities for PowerPC-based Macs.
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Security: "Critical" Shockwave Vulnerability
"Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.6.1.629 and earlier versions [which] could allow an attacker, who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities, to run malicious code on the affected system."
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad: Recent releases
This week's half-dozen iOS apps include a program for recording and then analyzing sports movement and action, a combination event/task manager and scheduler, a scan/print/fax app, a reader for fax TIFF files, a minimalist gesture-driven music player, and a simple schedule and reminder app.
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Art Text 2.4.1
BeLight's software for creating type art now saves the layer lock state for a document, improves support for Versions in Lion, fixes a problem that sometimes caused the program to crash during Save, Export and Print in Lion, and fixes a problem with images disappearing after auto-save in Lion.
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: PerfectLum 3
QUBYX's medical display calibration and verification program gains faster and higher-quality calibration, interface improvements, more detailed calibration reports, a display consistency check, automatic database backup, support for more models of displays and measurement devices, and other improvements.
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: LibreOffice 3.4.4
The source, cross-platform office suite gets a maintenance update that "fixes the most-important bugs identified by users in the previous version, and can be deployed for production needs by most enterprises."
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Apple: Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.9
This release updates Aperture 3 and iPhoto '11 with raw image support for the Canon PowerShot S100, Nikon 1 J1 and V1, Nikon CoolPix P7100, Olympus E-PL1s, E-PL3, and E-PM1, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150, and Sony Alpha NEX-5N, SLT-A65, and SLT-A77.
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Amazon Update
Get Lightroom 3 at half-price from Amazon.
And the excellent Steve Jobs biography is shipping at half price, too.
Reserve a new Amazon Kindle Fire at $199, a 7-inch, color tablet with WiFi and cellular Whispersync to snag one in time for the holidays.
Get the new Mac Minis (including Lion Server model) with discounts from Amazon.
You also save on Apple's powerful new MacBook Pro models, featuring fast graphics and Thunderbolt technology.
Get discounts, too, on iMacs and Mac Pros, *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!
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Acer hopes to move 300K ultrabooks, still expects sales drop
Acer late Thursday partly rejected talk that it had to cut back ultrabook shipments. The PC builder claimed that the Aspire S3 ultrabook was selling well and would hit its rough sales target of between 250,000 to 300,000 units in the fall. Sales were going well to date, it said.
11.11.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Philips bringt den Bienenstock ins Wohnzimmer
Filed under: Lifestyle
Honig beim Frühstück schon wieder alle? Kein Problem. Philips hat ein sehr skurriles aber sympathisches Konzept für einen Bienenstock für zu Hause entwickelt, der gleich mit Blumenversorgung für die fleissigen Bienchen kommt, damit die auch weiter in der heimischen Honigfabrik arbeiten, und nicht auf dem geranienverzierten Balkon fremd gehen. Unten lässt sich der Honig dann direkt aufs Brot zapfen. Abenteuerliche Vision, aber wir hätten es irgendwie gerne, wenn nur um zu testen ob das wirklich funktioniert.
11.11.2011 14:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Assassin's Creed Revelations mit „DRM Light“
Für die PlayStation 3 und die Xbox 360 erscheint „Assassin's Creed Revelations“ bereits am 15. November. PC-Spieler müssen sich noch ein wenig länger gedulden, sie können den neuesten Teil der Serie erst am 2. Dezember in Angriff nehmen. Ubisoft hat sich nun zu dem geplanten DRM-System für die PC-Version geäußert.
11.11.2011 14:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Test Skyrim: Die Welt als Held
Vereiste Berge, lauschige Wälder und jede Menge Abenteuer: Mit Skyrim hat das Entwicklerstudio Bethesda eine faszinierende Fantasywelt für Hardcore-Rollenspieler erschaffen. Der jüngste Beitrag zur The-Elder-Scrolls-Serie hat aber auch Schwächen. (Spieletest, Bethesda)
11.11.2011 14:35 Uhr, golem,
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Artikel: Instant-Post
Noch nie war es so einfach, mit einem Mac das eigene Postfach vom Provider nach Hause zu holen: Apple serviert die dafür erforderlichen Mail-Server-Zutaten mund- gerecht und preiswert im Rahmen der Lion- Server-Software, und um die E-Mail-Dienste zu starten, genügt ein einziger Mausklick. Für die Kommunikation mit der Außenwelt muss man nur noch an wenigen Stellschrauben drehen.
11.11.2011 14:20 Uhr, Mac & i,
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Leak: Citigroup splits EMI in sales to Sony, Universal
Citigroup is splitting EMI in two for a sale that's about to be imminent, according to claims Friday. Pointing to sources, the Wall Street Journal's Dana Cimilluca said that the publishing wing, EMI Music Publishing, would be sold off to a Sony consortium for $2.2 billion. The pure music label would go to Universal for $1.9 billion.
11.11.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Daily iPhone App: My Town 2
You probably remember Booyah's MyTown, which eventually claimed more users than even Foursquare for a time. Booyah's management has switched up a bit since then, but the company is still plugging away at the iOS market, most recently releasing a sequel to MyTown called (not surprisingly) My Town 2. This version runs is more of a traditional social game, similar to Farmville, Cityville or any number
11.11.2011 14:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Verzo launches Kinzo Android smartphone, on sale today for $459
Remember the Kinzo, that mysterious Android smartphone from Verzo we teased you with this past summer? Well it looks like the Americano Czech company just launched its stylish, custom-skinned, FroYo-powered (?) device. Originally slated for a late-September release, the 12.3mm-thick handset -- designed by Novague -- goes on sale today on Verzo's website for $459 (€420) contract-free. This buys you a 4.3-inch WVGA glass-capacitive TFT display, a 1GHz TI OMAP 3630 processor, 512MB o
11.11.2011 14:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nvidia: Unerwartete Nachfrage verdoppelt Gewinn
Der Grafikchiphersteller Nividia kann eine deutlich gestiegene Nachfrage aus den Lagern der Computer-Spieler und der Business-Kunden feiern. Diese sorgte dafür, dass das Unternehmen seinen Gewinn im dritten (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltPay-TV: Sky schwenkt auf klaren WachstumskursKabel BW verzeichnet starkes Wachstum
11.11.2011 14:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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11.11.2011 14:00 Uhr
Sony will das TV-Geschäft umkrempeln um als Platform mit Apple konkurrieren zu können
Filed under: Companies, Fernseher
Scheinbar macht Sony mit seinen Fernsehern nicht wirklich Geld. Das jedenfalls beklagt Hower Strenger, CEO von Sony, und er will, ähnlich wie Steve Jobs es angedacht haben soll, eine neue Art Fernseher bauen lassen. Er räumt aber auch ein, dass eine solche Umstellung Jahre dauern könnte. Notwendig ist es aber, um nicht zuletzt um eine Platform übergreifender Geräte zu haben, die mit Apple konkurrieren kann (Stringers Worte, nicht unsere). Wir sind für mehr Einheit auf verschiedenen Geräten immer zu haben, und schon im Sommer war die neue Strategie ja alle Services zu bündeln, und auch die Übernahme von Sony Ericsson geht
11.11.2011 13:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Toys R Us' Nabi Android tablet lets junior play while mommy drinks
True, mommy may not have to drink, but as long as Toys R Us' Nabi tablet is in the house, that cabinet door will always be open. Designed to distract kids aged six years and up, this tot-sized Android slate boasts a seven-inch, 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen display, 4GB of onboard storage, and a 533MHz dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU. These certainly aren't the most scintillating specs we've ever come across (even by
11.11.2011 13:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mystery BlackBerry smartphone pops up at FCC, teases us with REA71UW model number
REA71UW. Mean anything to you? Us either. What we do know, however, is that this is indeed a RIM-made BlackBerry smartphone, and so far as we can tell, it'll ship with BlackBerry 7 OS onboard. It's also clear that this guy's rocking the requisite bands for use on AT&T's 3G network (850 / 1900), but outside of that, most everything else remains a mystery. Hit the source link to dig into the associated SAR reports, and keep it locked for more as it turns up.Myst
11.11.2011 13:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nokia Gem: Ganzes Handy wird zum Touchscreen
Das 'Nokia Research Center' feiert dieser Tage seinen 25. Geburtstag. Anlässlich dieses Jubiläums stellte man ein höchst spannendes Handy-Konzept vor: Beim Nokia Gem wird das gesamte Smartphone zum (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltUS-Justiz soll Microsofts Android-Patente prüfeniOS 5.0.1: iPhone-Update soll Akkuprobleme lösen
11.11.2011 13:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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iPhone 4S on Sprint to be SIM-locked on signup from today
New iPhone 4S users on Sprint will have the SIM card locked from Friday onwards, a last-minute leak uncovered. The activation process from here onwards, as seen by SprintFeed, will require that customers at least initially use a Sprint SIM when traveling abroad. Sprint's memo allows for an unlock through the Worldwide team, although it didn't reaffirm whether this was possible for free following the 60-day window mentioned earlier.
11.11.2011 13:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Adobe schließt mehr als 10 Sicherheitslücken im Flash Player
Adobe hat eine neue Version des Flash Player für Mac OS X veröffentlicht, mit der insgesamt zwölf Sicherheitslücken geschlossen werden. Angreifer waren über alle aufgeführten Lücken in der Lage, einen Speicherüberlauf zu erzeugen und so schädliche Programmanweisungen einzuschleusen, mit denen die Kontrolle über Computer und Daten möglich war. Adobe empfiehlt daher allen Nutzern des Flash Player die Aktualisierung auf Version 11.1.102.55.
11.11.2011 13:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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AirPort Base Station und Time Capsule: Firmware-Update 7.6 erschienen
Apple hat ein Firmware-Update für alle AirPort Express und AirPort Extreme veröffentlicht, die WLAN nach dem 802.11n-Standard unterstützen. Des Weiteren werden Time Capsules ebenfalls aktualisiert. Für die AirPort Express und AirPort Extreme, die 802.11n-WLAN unterstützen sowie für Time Capsules hat Apple ein Firmware-Update bereit gestellt. Dieses behebt Probleme mit der Geschwindigkeit bei überschneidenden, drahtlosen Netzwerken,
11.11.2011 13:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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GPGTools für Mac: Verschlüsselungstool dank Update OS X Lion- und Mail-tauglich
Neues vom GPGTools-Projekt: Die Mac-Version von OpenPGP ist ab sofort kompatibel mit OS X Lion, alle Teile der Anwendung sind außerdem 64-bit-kompatibel. Das Komplettpaket für die Verschlüsselung enthält GPG Keychain Access, GPGServices, MacPGP1/MacPGP2 sowie die GPGToolsPreferences sowie die Plugins GPGMail für Apple Mail (Lion) und Enigmail für Thunderbird 8. Systemvoraussetzung für die aktuellsten GPGTools ist
11.11.2011 13:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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3000 Leute Schlange: iPhone 4S Launch in Hong Kong ein Ereignis (Video)
Filed under: iPhone
Wer hätte das gedacht. Das iPhone 4S sorgt doch noch für extreme Schlangen. In Hong Kong haben sich satte 3000 Leute versammelt, um als erste ein dort jetzt neues 4S zu bekommen. Wie ihr im Video nach dem Break sehen könnt, sind es fast alles Kiddies. Einige davon professionelle Schlangesteher, die dafür bezahlt werden und Graumarkt Importeure, die die iPhones dann mit Preisaufschlag weiterverkaufen. Continue reading 3000 Leute Schlange: iPhone 4S Launch in Hong Kong ein Ereignis (Video)
11.11.2011 13:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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11.11.2011 13:00 Uhr
But you can't get the Romania out of Nokia
Local news outlets are reporting that Nokia is in trouble with the Romanian government over unpaid debts amounting to $10 million. Trucks being used by Nokia to remove equipment from its abandoned Cluj factory have supposedly been seized by tax officials pending payment. A Nokia spokesperson just confirmed to us that the company is experiencing some kind of problem in that country, but is "engaging with the local authority to ensure it will be resolved satisfactorily."
11.11.2011 12:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Shanghai fördert Aufbau von hundert Hackerspaces
In Europa und den USA haben sich so genannte Hackerspaces in den letzten Jahren als zentrale Anlaufpunkte für die Hacker- und Maker-Community etabliert. Nun entdeckten offizielle Stellen in China das (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltDeutsche Gaming-Industrie startet Spiele-StiftungPay-TV: Sky schwenkt auf klaren Wachstumskurs
11.11.2011 12:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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MS Office für Mac 2011: Ansicht anpassen
Auf den ersten Blick scheint Microsoft mit der Oberfläche von Office 2011 den Trend der Zeit nicht richtig erkannt zu haben. Denn die aktuellen Mobilrechner besitzen einen breiten aber im Verhältnis dazu schmalen Bildschirm. Und die vier mächtigen Programme von Office 2011, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
11.11.2011 12:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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iTV: Sony will bei Revolution des TV schneller als Apple sein
Sony hat Angst, dass Apple schneller mit einem neuartigen Fernsehgerät sein könnte. Konzernchef Stringer versucht darum seit Jahren, ein neues TV-Gerät zu entwickeln. Sony will demnächst eine Vier-Displays-Strategie für Mobiltelefone, Tablets, PCs und Fernseher vorstellen. (iCloud, PC-Hardware)
11.11.2011 12:35 Uhr, golem,
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Wie Flash-Games und -Apps à la “Machenarium” auf dem iPad landen
Gestern war ich auf dem Mobile Day, der im Rahmen der Entwicklerkonferenz W-JAX stattfand, die die Software & Support Media alljährlich ausrichtet. Der Mobile Day richtete sich wohl vornehmlich an Java-Entwickler (die ja vorwiegend auf der W-JAX herumspringen), die sich über das Thema Mobile informieren wollten. Anders ist es zumindest nicht zu erklären, warum beispielsweise
11.11.2011 12:20 Uhr, IT-techBlog,
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StormDriver social browser gets alpha release, booming launch video
You're not really reading this. Okay, you are reading this, but the problem -- we're told -- is that you're reading it like a little Pac-Man trapped in a blind maze, in which all the other Pac-People surfing this page are hidden from view. Don't you want to smash those walls down? Don't you want to immerse yourself in that sweaty throng of humanity? Oh, you do? Then you need a social browser, like StormDriver, which has just started alpha testing. Similar to the RockMelt browser that came out last year, it's an overlay that allows gee
11.11.2011 12:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Logitech: Google-TV-Box Revue war 'Riesenfehler'
Bei einer internen Veranstaltung hat Logitech-CEO Guerrino De Luca die Einführung der Google-TV-Box Revue als "Fehler gigantischen Ausmaßes" bezeichnet. Das vor einem Jahr gestartete Gerät soll vorerst auch (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltDatenschützer bereitet Klage gegen Facebook vorNvidia-Betatreiber verbessert Battlefield-3-Leistung
11.11.2011 12:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Dropbox hoping to move beyond folders
Dropbox founder and CEO Drew Houston has used an interview (embedded below) to outline his plans for the future of the popular cloud-based file syncing service. Currently, the service enjoys the patronage of over 45 million users who use its current system of online folders to keep whatever files they drop into them in sync across devices. Houston, however, sees the future of Dropbox as moving well beyond its existing approach.
11.11.2011 12:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Roadtrip im Zeitraffer: 19.674km USA in 5 Minuten
Der 25-jährige Fotograf Brian DeFrees hat sein Freiberuflertum wörtlich genommen und ist zwei Monate lang quer durch die USA gereist. Ganze 19.674km hat er dabei zurückgelegt, was knapp einer halben Umrundung des Äquators entspricht. DeFrees wäre aber nicht Fotograf, hätte er nicht alles mit seiner Kamera festgehalten. Herausgekommen ist dieses wundervolle Zeitraffervideo, das die landschaftliche Vielfalt Nordamerikas in fünf Minuten festhält. Das geht mit keiner Concorde (RIP) noch mit einem anderen erschwinglichen Vehi
11.11.2011 12:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Bert and Ernie TomTom voices tell you how to get, how to get to Sesame Street (video)
While some may seriously doubt their driving credentials, Bert and Ernie are the latest additions to TomTom's voice navigation library. The two muppets join the slightly more sinister likes of Darth Vader and Jeremy Clarkson, who've already offered up their distinctive vocal talents to the in-car navi. Grab your rubber duckie and see how the recording session went down after the break.
11.11.2011 12:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Beta von Chrome 16 mit Cloud-basiertem Mehrbenutzerbetrieb
Google hat eine neue Beta-Version des kommenden Chrome 16 veröffentlicht, in der erstmals ein Cloud-basierter Mehrbenutzerbetrieb integriert wurde. Nutzer können dadurch mit Hilfe ihres Google-Accounts nicht nur Lesezeichen und andere Browser-Einstellungen über mehrere Computer hinweg synchron halten, sondern zugleich auch mehrere Accounts verwalten. Dadurch kann ein Nutzer beispielsweise einen fremden Chrome-Browser mit wenigen Klicks s
11.11.2011 12:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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11.11.2011 12:00 Uhr
Ultrabooks: Gegen das MacBook Air ohne Chance?
Acer und Asustek lassen die Produktion ihrer vom MacBook Air inspirierten „Ultrabooks“ wegen schleppender Umsätze nach Markteinführung um 40 Prozent zurückfahren. Den Ultrabook-Standard von Intel plagen seit seiner Einführung Kosten- und Produktionsproblemen. Doch für 2012 wird Besserung
11.11.2011 11:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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39 Prozent aller Fotos auf Twitter via iPhone veröffentlicht
Die Integration von Twitter in iOS 5 hat dem Dienst gleichzeitig viele neue Nutzer gebracht. Und sie hat dazu geführt, dass die iOS 5 Foto- und Kamera-App bereits an siebter Stelle unter den Twitterclients für das Hochladen von Fotos liegt. Die iOS 5 Foto- und Kamera-App liegt mit fünf Prozent
11.11.2011 11:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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ARM: Neue GPU bringt PS3-Grafikleistung in Handys
Der britische Chipdesigner ARM hat seinen neuen Grafikprozessor für mobile Geräte vorgestellt. Der Chip mit der Bezeichnung Mali-T658 soll etwa die zehnfache Leistungsfähigkeit seines Vorgängers haben und (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltUS-Justiz soll Microsofts Android-Patente prüfeniOS 5.0.1: iPhone-Update soll Akkuprobleme lösen
11.11.2011 11:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Früh übt sich: Eltern richten Krabbelzimmer im dezenten Star Wars-Look ein
Filed under: Lifestyle
Häufig ist es mit den "coolen" Eltern ja so, dass genau das Gegenteil erzielt wird. Was wird nun aus dem zwei Monate alten Rocky M Olsen III aus Grayslake/Illinois, dessen Eltern eine innenarchitektonisch durchaus gelungene Star Wars-Interpretation eines Krabbelzimmers in der Wohnung installiert haben? Lichtschwerter als Lampen, Han Solo-Zitate als Mantra über dem Bett,
11.11.2011 11:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Microsoft eröffnet neues Ladengeschäft, lockt mit Geschenken
Microsoft verschenkte gestern in Santa Clara 700 Konzert-Tickets für Auftritte von „Joe Jonas“ und „The Black Keys“. Zahlreich erschien das Publikum vor dem Apple Store im Einkaufszentrum Valley Fair, Santa Clara, CA. Dort sitzen sich Apple und Microsoft seit gestern nämlich direkt gegenüber.„Guten
11.11.2011 11:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Nokia Suite sheds its beta skin, officially sends Ovi Suite to pasture
Nokia Suite triumphantly dropped its beta training wheels yesterday, with the release of version 3.2.100. The upgrade, which replaces version 3.2.98, brings a "refreshed look and feel" to the Windows app, along with a new "Support view" interface, where users can easily find information about their devices and storage capacities. You'll also find a streamlined
11.11.2011 11:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Firefox 9.0 Beta mit verbesserter JavaScript-Leistung
Firefox 8.0 ist gerade erst ein paar Tage offiziell erhältlich, doch das nächste Update auf Version 9.0 des Browsers kündigt sich bereits an. Mozilla hat nun eine erste Beta-Version von Firefox 9.0 veröffentlicht, die unter anderem durch Typinferenz eine verbesserte Leistung beim Ausführen von JavaScript bieten soll.
11.11.2011 11:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Google kauft Apture: Links, wo keine sind
Google hat das 2007 gegründete Startup Apture übernommen, das Webseiten um weiterführende Informationen erweitert, auch wenn keine entsprechenden Links gesetzt sind. Künftig sollen die Apture-Entwickler an Chrome arbeiten. (Google, Internet)
11.11.2011 11:20 Uhr, golem,
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Wachstumsmarkt China: Mac-Verkäufe werden sich vervierfachen
Gute Aussichten für Apple im chinesischen Wachstumsmarkt. Das prophezeien jedenfalls – wer sonst – Analysten. Jeder sechste von Apple eingenommene US-Dollar stammt bereits aus China. Dort ist nicht nur das iPhone 4S, sondern vor allem der Mac begehrt. Bereits im Juni verzeichnete Apple auf dem
11.11.2011 11:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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Nvidia-Betatreiber verbessert Battlefield-3-Leistung
Nvidia hat eine Betaversion des nächsten GeForce-Treibers veröffentlicht. Versionsnummer 285.79 verspricht vor allem bei Battlefield 3 Leistungsverbesserungen. Der gerade von Nvidia veröffentlichte Treiber (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltModern Warfare 3 pulverisiert die VerkaufsrekordeDeutsche Gaming-Industrie startet Spiele-Stiftung
11.11.2011 11:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Top Artikel der Woche [11 November 2011]
Meist gelesene Artikel :Apple verbannt den Entdecker einer iOS-LückeComputermagazine werben mit verbotener FruchtiPhone 4S-Verlust: Apple-Sicherheitschef entlassenBF3: EA reagiert auf die Einkäufe über Key-StoresInternet Explorer 9: Microsoft verteilt GeschenkeMexiko: Drogenkartell
11.11.2011 11:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Neue SMC-Firmware für MacBook Pro
Neben den neuen AirPort-Firmwares hat Apple auch die SMC-Firmware für die MacBook Pro aktualisiert. Die Firmware für den System Management Controller der Intel-Macs steuert unter anderem die Stromversorgung über Akku und Netzteil sowie den Ruhezustand und die Systemkühlung. Mit dem MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.5 hat Apple im Fall der MacBook Pro nun ein Problem behoben, welches dazu führen konnte, dass sich der Mac unter Last ausges
11.11.2011 11:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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11.11.2011 11:00 Uhr
Sprint will begin locking iPhone 4S SIMs on November 11
According to SprintFeed, Sprint will begin locking SIM slots on the iPhone 4S beginning November 11. Contradicting claims about the locked or unlocked status of Sprint's iPhone 4S are now effectively moot, at least according to an internal Sprint memo that SprintFeed obtained. According to the memo, "all iPhone 4S devices will have the SIM locked. The lockin
11.11.2011 10:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Jailbreak-iPhone-/iPad-App: Finger weg vom Fake-Tool!
Dringende Sicherheitswarnung für Jailbreaker und solche, die es werden wollen: Im App Store ist mit “Jailbreak” eine App aufgetaucht, die vorgibt, iPhone, iPod touch und iPad ab iOS 3.0 zu knacken – stattdessen kauft der Nutzer für 7,99€ ein Spiel. Der Jailbreak von iOS-Geräte ist in der Vergangenheit immer einfacher geworden – allerdings auch unsicherer.
11.11.2011 10:35 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Apple wollte britische Siri-Stimme zum Schweigen bringen
Die britische Sprachausgabe von Siri geht auf Aufnahmen des Sprechers Jon Briggs zurück. Nach einem Interview mit dem Telegraph zu diesem Thema erhielt Briggs einen dringenden Anruf von Apple, er solle sich mit seinen Aussagen zur Entstehung von Siri zurückhalten: „We're not about one person.“Die
11.11.2011 10:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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iOS 5.0.1: iPhone-Update soll Akkuprobleme lösen
Apple hat ein iOS-Update veröffentlicht, dass die Akkuprobleme beim iPhone 4S lösen soll. Außerdem wurden fünf Sicherheits-Schwachstellen gepatcht, darunter jene, die Sicherheitsexperte Charlie Miller diese (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltKindle Fire: Amazon lässt Produktion hochfahrenSamsung-Manager wird Windows Phone-Chef
11.11.2011 10:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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PC-Version von AC Revelations mit „DRM Light“
Für die PlayStation 3 und die Xbox 360 erscheint „Assassin's Creed Revelations“ bereits am 15. November. PC-Spieler müssen sich noch ein wenig länger gedulden, sie können den neuesten Teil der Serie erst am 2. Dezember in Angriff nehmen. Ubisoft hat sich nun zu dem geplanten DRM-System für die PC-Version geäußert.
11.11.2011 10:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Everquest 2: Onlinerollenspiel-Klassiker wird Free-to-play
Die Reise auf den Fantasyplaneten Norrath wird günstiger: Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) stellt das Geschäftsmodell des MMORPG-Klassikers Everquest 2 um. Mit dem radikalen Schnitt will das Unternehmen mehr Spieler erreichen - ein anderer Titel hat hohe Erwartungen geweckt. (Everquest 2, Games)
11.11.2011 10:20 Uhr, golem,
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Nokia Gem: Das komplette Handy wird zum Touchscreen
Nokia Research hat zu seinem 25. Geburtstag unter dem Namen Gem ein neues Telefonkonzept vorgestellt, bei dem das gesamte Telefon zu einem Touchscreen wird. Es ändert sein Aussehen, je nachdem, ob es als Telefon, Kamera oder Navigationssystem verwendet wird. (Mobil, Touchscreen)
11.11.2011 10:20 Uhr, golem,
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Hacker erbeuten Kundendaten von Steam
Wie Spielestudio Valve gegenüber PC Gamer erklärt, wurde das für Mac und Windows verfügbare Spieleportal Steam von Hackern angegriffen, die über eine Sicherheitslücke im Forum letztendlich auch die Datenbank mit allen Kundeninformationen erreichen konnten. Zu den betroffenen Kundendaten zählen die Benutzernamen, mit Salt verschlüsselte Hash-Kennwörter, E-Mail-Adressen, Spielekäufe, Rechnungsadressen sowie verschlüsselte Kreditkarteninfor
11.11.2011 10:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Nokia Champagne handset spotted on Windows Phone app, dancing the Tango?
Has a Windows Phone app just popped the cork on a new Nokia handset? It very well may have, based on the above image. Extracted from the "I'm a WP7" app and first identified by the folks over at WP Central, this screenshot purports to reveal a Nokia device codenamed "Champagne" -- a rather delectable moniker that, until now, wasn't even on our radar. At this point, little else is known about
11.11.2011 10:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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11.11.2011 10:00 Uhr
Goodnight iPad: Kinderbuch für die nächste Generation (mit Video)
Jede Ära braucht seine eigenen Kinderbücher. Ehrlich gesagt passen auch die teils brutalen Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm genauso wenig ins pädagogische Zeitgeschehen wie der Struwwelpeter. Die amerikanische Kinderbuchautorin Ann Droyd (wir gehen schwer von einem koketten Pseudonym aus) hat vor einiger Zeit das Bilderbuch "Goodnight iPad" veröffentlicht, das vor dem kakophonen Medienwahnsinn in der Zubettgehzeit einen Spiegel halten will. Kinder brauchen ihre Ruhe vor dem Schlaf und müssen sich auch m
11.11.2011 09:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Firmware 7.6 für AirPort Basis und Time Capsule
Auch im Fall seiner WiFi-Geräte hat Apple eine Sicherheitsaktualisierung veröffentlicht. Mit der neuen Firmware 7.6 für die AirPort Basisstation sowie Time Capsule hat Apple im DHCP-Dienst eine Sicherheitslücke geschlossen, über die Angreifer im privilegierten meist lokalen Netzwerk schädliche Programmanweisungen einschleusen konnten, indem sie fehlerhafte DHCP-Antworten an das AirPort-Gerät übermittelten. Für die Installation der neuen
11.11.2011 09:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Steam: Forendatenbank gehackt, Passwörter entwendet
Datendiebstahl bei Steam: Angreifern ist es gelungen, auf das Forum und eine Steam-Datenbank zuzugreifen. Dabei wurden diverse Daten erbeutet, darunter Benutzernamen und E-Mail-Adressen. Alle Benutzer des Steam-Forums werden aufgefordert, ihr Passwort zu ändern.In der Steam-Datenbank sind auch
11.11.2011 09:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sony announces UMD Passport program in Japan, offers Vita PSN discounts to UMD owners
When Sony mentioned that the Vita wouldn't support the PSP's existing UMD library, we had to wonder what would become of the little discs. Sony hinted that something was on the way for physical media aficionados at TGS, but wasn't ready to go into detail just yet. Today, however, SCEJ announced the UMD Passport program -- a service that will let Japanese PSP owners register UMD games through a PSP app to secure discounts for repurchasing titles on the new console. The discounted games average between ¥500-1,000 a pop, but can go for as high as ¥2,400. The UMD registration app hits the Japanese PlayStation store on December 6th, and Sony hopes to make roughly 200 titles compatible with the system.
11.11.2011 09:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple schließt mit iOS 5.0.1 sechs Sicherheitslücken
Mit dem gestern Abend erschienenen iOS-Update auf Version 5.0.1 hat Apple insgesamt sechs Sicherheitslücken geschlossen. Unter anderem wird ein Zugangsfehler mit dem Smart Cover des iPad 2 behoben, bei dem unter Umständen die Pin-Abfrage teilweise umgangen werden konnte, indem der Zugriff auf laufende Apps möglich war. Ebenfalls hat Apple ein Sandbox-Problem im Kernel behoben, welches erst vor wenigen Tagen vom Sicherheitsexperten Charli
11.11.2011 09:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Steam gehackt, Ausmaß ist derzeit noch unklar
In der Nacht auf heute wurde die Spiele-Vertriebsplattform Steam gehackt. Laut Valve-Chef Gabe Newell ist derzeit noch unklar, wie viele Kunden-Informationen die Angreifer erbeuten konnten, man solle aber (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltModern Warfare 3 pulverisiert die VerkaufsrekordeDatenschützer bereitet Klage gegen Facebook vor
11.11.2011 09:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Android: Skibrille mit Head-Up-Display
Die Skibrille MOD Live von Recon Instruments blendet über ein Mikrodisplay während der Abfahrt die Geschwindigkeit, Richtung und Höhe ein. Über ein Handy kann die gefahrene Strecke veröffentlicht werden, SMS können im Display empfangen werden. (Display, Android)
11.11.2011 09:05 Uhr, golem,
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Digital Camera RAW Kompatibilitätsupdate auf Version 3.9 verfügbar
Apple hat für Digital Camera RAW ein Kompatibilitätsupdate auf Version 3.9 veröffentlicht, mit der in Aperture 3 sowie iPhoto 11 der RAM-Import zahlreiche neue Kameramodelle unterstützt. So werden nun die Canon PowerShot S100, die Nikon 1 J1, V1 und CoolPix P7100, die Olympus Pen E-PL1s, E-PL3 und E-PM1, die Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 sowie die Sony Alpha NEX-5N, SLT-A65 und SLT-A77 unterstützt. Eine Übersicht aller unterstützten Kameras
11.11.2011 09:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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11.11.2011 9:00 Uhr
Erste Erfahrungsberichte nach iOS 5.0.1 Update [Akku Performance/ 3GS Speed]
Das iOS 5.0.1 Update wurde bereits sehnlichst erwartet. Schließlich traten bei aller Vorfreude auch gleich wieder Probleme und Dislikes beim großen iOS 5 Update auf. Während iPhone 4S User über einen erheblichen Akkuverlust klagten, mussten iPhone 3GS User ein verlangsamtes Device in Kauf nehmen. Mit dem iOS 5.0.1 Fix Update sollte sich das nun ändern.
11.11.2011 08:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Astronomie: Digitalkamera nimmt Fotos mit 3,2 Gigapixel auf
Die Entwicklung der weltgrößten Digitalkamera hat einen wichtigen Meilenstein genommen. Experten des Energieministeriums empfehlen, das Projekt zu finanzieren. Die Kamera soll Teil des größten Spiegelteleskops werden, mit dem der Nachthimmel von Chile aus fotografiert werden soll. (Foto, Wissenschaft)
11.11.2011 08:35 Uhr, golem,
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Amazon aktualisiert Stanza-App, stellt Weiterentwicklung ein
Schon nach der Übernahme von Stanza durch Amazon war abzusehen, dass Amazon die App nicht weiter pflegen würde. Dann stellte sich heraus, dass Stanza nicht mit iOS 5 kompatibel ist. Nun hat Amazon die App aktualisiert - und gleichzeitig angekündigt, dies werde die letzte Version sein.Dies hat die
11.11.2011 08:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Auch Steam wurde gehackt – Nutzerdaten betroffen
Bei dem Angriff auf das offizielle Steam-Forum wurden nicht nur einige Forenaccounts kompromittiert, auch der Zugang zur eigentlichen Steam-Datenbank soll erreicht worden sein. Dabei könnten auch umfangreiche Nutzerdaten ausgespäht worden sein, so Gabe Newell, Mitbegründer von Valve.
11.11.2011 08:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Spotify darf nach Österreich streamen
Der Online-Musikdienst hat einen Vertrag mit den österreichischen Verwertungsagenturen AKM und austro mechana geschlossen und darf 15 Millionen Musiktitel auf Computern, Mobiltelefonen und ähnlichen Geräten zugänglich zu machen.
11.11.2011 08:05 Uhr, Mac & i,
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Voiceover artist Jon Briggs says he is Siri's UK voice
A former technology journalist and current television voiceover artist for the BBC version of "The Weakest Link" has outed himself as the voice of "Daniel," the male voice of Siri that is used in the United Kingdom version of the service. The revelation comes from voiceover artist Jon Briggs even after a warning call from Apple, which told him not to speak publicly about Siri, CNet reports.
11.11.2011 08:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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11.11.2011 8:00 Uhr
Logitech drops Revue, says early Google TV intro a 'mistake'
Logitech's acting CEO Guerrino De Luca shook up the TV field at an investor day late Thursday by revealing that the company was effectively quitting Google TV. The price-cut Revue media hub was now selling through remaining stock in the fall and wouldn't have a sequel. The company was bringing "closure to the Logitech Revue saga," he said.
11.11.2011 07:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Xigmatek bringt Nachfolger des Erstlingserfolgs „Midgard“
Vor gut zwei Jahren wagte Xigmatek mit dem Midi-Tower Midgard den Schritt auf den umkämpften Markt der PC-Gehäuse – mit Erfolg, denn durch ein in Relation zum Preis hohes Ausstattungsniveau erlangte er eine hohe Beliebtheit und verdiente sich unsere Empfehlung im Test. Nun steht mit dem Midgard II der Nachfolger vor der Tür.
11.11.2011 07:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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11.11.2011 7:00 Uhr
More details of Intel's Clover Trail chip for tablets emerge
Intel's tablet-oriented Clover Trail processor got more details through a claim late Thursday. Having originally intended its Medfield processor for both smartphones and tablets, Intel was now supposed by Digitimes contacts to be limiting Medfield to phones and reserving Clover Trail solely for the larger slates. The aim would be to directly challenge equivalent Intel ARM processors, including in peak design power.
11.11.2011 06:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Lion Server issues addressed in technotes
Apple has posted two new technotes outlining solutions to issues users have encountered in Lion Server, the separate server version of Mac OS X 10.7. The first deals with users who cannot view podcasts if the server certificate isn't trusted, while the second offers a fix to allow administrators to access all volumes and shared folders over SMB. Both were posted to Apple's technical support site late Thursday.
11.11.2011 06:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Siri's UK voice answers questions about his journey to the iPhone 4S
The first rule of being Siri is do not talk about being Siri -- but Jon Briggs, the voice of the iPhone helper's British version, has, fittingly, has bucked that trend. Apple's preference for mystery surrounding the matter hasn't silenced the one-time tech journalist turned voice over actor who discovered that he was the voice of the 4S's assistant upon hearing his "flat and even" readings played back on a commercial for the handset. Briggs told The Telegraph that he recorded the basis for the British Siri five or six years ago, speaking some 5,000 sentences over the course of three weeks for "a decent sum."
11.11.2011 06:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Einsteiger-SSDs von Kingston
Kingston hat eine neue SSD-Serie für den Einsteigermarkt vorgestellt. Das besondere an den Laufwerken ist der verbaute Controller, denn zum ersten Mal kommt in der SSDNow-V220-Serie der JMF668-Controller von JMicron zum Einsatz, der bereits auf der diesjährigen Computex zu sehen war.
11.11.2011 06:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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11.11.2011 6:00 Uhr
Xbox.com upgrade is live with new Beacons and easy opt-out Auto Renewal
The newly refreshed Xbox.com is now live for one and all, offering its new Social area and beacons that were detailed previously. Of course, if you're averse to commitment (or just like buying your Xbox Live subscription in the form of cards only when they're on sale) the biggest new addition may be what your friends at Joystiq noticed: a newly streamlined process to
11.11.2011 05:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacBook Pro, AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule firmware updated
Apple has released three new firmware updates all at once. MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.5 "resolves an issue where a MacBook Pro being used with a power adapter may unexpectedly shut down under heavy workload if the battery charge level is near empty." It's not entirely clear which models of MacBook Pro are covered by this firmware update; if in doubt, check for it via Software Update.
Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.9 adds RAW image support to Aperture 3 and iPhoto '11 for 11 new camera models.
AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.6 addresses the most issues of all the firmware updates Apple's released today.
11.11.2011 05:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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CPR Racing debuts Energica electric streetbike prototype at EICMA 2011
You might not need an electric streetbike in the near future, but it's still cool to know that the prototype is complete. CRP Racing has just introduced the Energica at the EICMA motorcyle show in Italy. The Energica slides an all-electric powertrain with 100kW of power into a classic Italian-style two wheeler the is capable of speeds up to 220 km/h, 16kgm of torque, and 150km of range on a single charge, features OZ forged aluminum braking discs and a power train efficiency around 95 percent. The niftiness is only compounded by front double caliper radial mounts, a single rear fixed caliper, digital multifunction LCD dashboard and LED headlights. Pricing begins with a deposit of €1,500 ($2042 US) and d
11.11.2011 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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11.11.2011 5:00 Uhr
Apple updates MBP, Airport, Time Capsule firmwares
Late on Thursday, Apple released firmware updates for the MacBook Pro (all models), as well as the Airport and Time Capsule wireless base stations (802.11n capable models only). The update to the MacBook Pros, which brings the firmware up to version 1.5, resolves an issue where the MBP may shut down under heavy load when the battery charge is very low, even if the unit is actually plugged into power at the time.
11.11.2011 04:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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BiKN tags, case, app for iPhone win CES 2012 award
BiKN, a locating system consisting of a case for the iPhone, tags for valuables (either people, animals or things) and a companion app, has been named a International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovations 2012 honoree for design and engineering. Pronounced like "beacon," the system utilizes a radio-enabled smart case for the iPhone, and is able to keep tagged items located and accessible, even if the iPhone is turned off.
11.11.2011 04:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Poll: How often do you use your iPad?
In the latest string of surveys from companies who have nothing to do with Apple or technology, MyVoucherCodes.co.uk polled 1500 respondents in the UK and found that 26% of them used their iPad about once a week. The low usage from a quarter of owners, apparently is due to the fact that half of them own a Wi-Fi only model and can't use it for surfing the web while commuting. On the flip side, 42% of UK iPad owners surveyed said they use the device every single day, so I wouldn't worry about the su
11.11.2011 04:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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11.11.2011 4:00 Uhr
NVIDIA reports Q3 earnings: $1.07 billion in revenue, $178.3 million in net income
Just yesterday, ASUS announced the first-ever quad-core tablet, packing NVIDIA's Tegra 3 SoC, and now the chipmaker is making an announcement of its own. It may be a slightly less exciting reveal, but NVIDIA's just taken the wraps off of its Q3 earnings, and it appears things are looking up -- revenue is up 4.9 percent over last quarter to $1.07 billion from $1.02 billion and up 26.3 percent from last year. The company also reported an increase in net income, raking in $178.3 million for Q3 2011, up from $1
11.11.2011 03:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hong Kong line for iPhone 4S numbers in the thousands
We mentioned in passing that the iPhone 4S had sold out in ten minutes at the Hong Kong Apple Store, but given these pictures that have been posted online since, a statement like that doesn't really do the launch justice. That place looks like a madhouse -- thousands of people lined up to buy Apple's new iPhone, and the police were out in force with barricades and dogs to make sure everything went smoothly. Black market salesmen were buying and selling iPhones outside the store, apparently, and leaving the queue got your picture taken and your number checked. There were even "professional queuers," low income workers that
11.11.2011 03:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple corporate matching program raises $2.6M for charities
As first reported by AppleInsider, Apple has announced to its employees that their combined efforts have led to US$2.6 million being donated to charitable companies since the company's "Apple Matching Gifts Program" began. That's not a bad haul considering the program is only seven weeks old.
The program was started by Apple's new CEO Tim Cook in September. Through the program Apple will match employee donations dollar-for-dollar -- up to $10,000 per employee, per year -- to any nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Currently the "Apple Matching Gifts Program" is only available to US employees, though Apple is expected to roll it out in other countries i
11.11.2011 03:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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11.11.2011 3:00 Uhr
Valve warns Steam forum hack spread to game account data
Valve Software co-founder Gabe Newell warned in a message to users that a forum hack found on November 6 had also touched on vital account information. After an investigation, the Portal 2 developer found that the unnamed intruders had gotten into a database that also had account names, e-mail, encrypted credit card numbers and passwords, and purchase records. While Valve had no reason to think the account information itself had been compromised, Newell advised gamers to watch their credit card activity "closely."
11.11.2011 02:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Dragon releases Dragon Express speech app on Mac App Store
Speech dictation software developer Nuance has released a new, "lighter" version of its Dragon Dictate software called Dragon Express, with the primary difference being that the Express program doesn't allow users to dictate directly into third-party programs, instead requiring users to dictate first into the Express program, which will forward route the text into other OS X applications. Express features a two-minute "training" period and very high accuracy.
11.11.2011 02:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Microsoft asks ITC to compel Google in Barnes & Noble suit
Another discovered document in Barnes & Noble's antitrust claims against Microsoft made to the Department of Justice has found that Microsoft is trying to build a defense by making Google provide details of its strategy. A motion to compel, dated October 4 but only found Thursday, would ask to get Google's vital business analysis for Android, including how it saw Microsoft's patent licensing scheme hurting Android, its current abilities as a PC platform, and how it saw Microsoft-made platforms like Windows Phone. Since Google led the Android Open Source Project, it
11.11.2011 02:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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MSI offers iOS app to monitor & overclock video cards
MSI has brought its Afterburner APP overclocking utility to iOS devices. The app enables iPhone and iPad owners to to monitor performance of their PC's video card over Wi-Fi and then make adjustments through the mobile device (free, App Store). To encourage people to download and use the app, MSI is running a contest with graphic cards and tablets as prizes.
11.11.2011 02:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Amazon's Flow app is augmented reality shopping goodness
Amazon quietly released a new iPhone app last week that aims to give other bar code scanning apps a run for their money. The free app, called Flow, isn't revolutionary in its bar code scanning capabilities. Oh, it scans bar codes just fine, but the beauty of Flow is that it does more than just bar code scanning. Flow allows the user to point their iPhone's camera at an object, like a book, DVD, Blur-ray disc, or video game (and Nutella, apparen
11.11.2011 02:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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11.11.2011 2:00 Uhr
Honda's Small Sports EV concept proves electric can be svelte, comes to Tokyo Motor Show next month
Honda fans, hope you're down for some last-minute tickets to Japan, as the automaker plans to release not one, but seven (!) stunning concepts at the upcoming Tokyo Motor show. Ranging from plug-in hybrids to electric motorcycles, we're most stoked about the Small Sports EV -- a dashing two-seat roadster that reminds us stylistically of BMW's i8. Details are light, but Honda promises that it'll be fun to drive, yet also achieve "excellent environmental performance." Alongside it is the plug-in hybrid AC-X, which looks like an LED-ridden redux of the
11.11.2011 01:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Reports: iOS 5.0.1 update not fixing battery issues for all
Early reports on the iOS 5.0.1 update indicate that the update doesn't fully resolve the battery life issues on the iPhone 4S seen by some users, though a minority are reporting that the update did indeed fix the problem. Because the update is so new, users in Apple's support forums and elsewhere are still methodically going through possible other causes for battery drain, but for some the update changed nothing in terms of useful battery life.
11.11.2011 01:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Twelve South PlugBug: Hands-on review
I'm not sure if there's something in the water that's making manufacturers come out with a lot of new power accessories for Apple devices these days, but it seems like a lot of new products like the XtremeMac Slim 10W USB Wall Charger and others are being announced. None of the announcements really provided quite the excitement that the Twelve South PlugBug (US$34.99) did.
Why? Well, Twelve South is well-known for produci
11.11.2011 01:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Nvidia mit satter Umsatz- und Gewinnsteigerung
Nvidia hat am Donnerstagabend nach Börsenschluss an der Wall Street die Quartalszahlen für das dritte Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2012, welches bei Nvidia am 31. Oktober endete, bekannt gegeben. Gegenüber dem gleichen Quartal des Vorjahres stieg der Umsatz um 26,3 Prozent, auch beim Gewinn konnte man deutlich zulegen.
11.11.2011 01:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Daily iPad App: Walmart
Walmart recently released an iPad app and I decided to give it a whirl. I live in a rural area where Walmart is the biggest store near me and the first place I check for electronics. Walmart doesn't have the largest selection in the world, but it has saved me the hour drive to Best Buy on more than one occasion. With its new in-store pickup feature and an iPad app, shopping at Walmart has gotten a little easier.
The iPad app is a tablet-optimized version of Walmart's website and does most everything the website does. You can find store information like hours of operation, phone number, services and even driving directions. You can browse products and read product reviews. The app also lets you select your local Walmart so you can see the pr
11.11.2011 01:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Sony CEO: we, like Apple, are making a new kind of TV set
Sony chief Sir Howard Stringer teased at an event Thursday morning that his company might have a foil to the rumored Apple TV breakthrough. He explained at the Wall Street Journal meet that that Sony, too, was working on a major reimagining of the TV. While not dropping clues of its nature, he had "no doubt" Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs had been working on the concept, something that Sony would now be countering.
11.11.2011 01:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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11.11.2011 1:00 Uhr
Lapdock 500 goes through the FCC, its pre-launch gutting ritual shown off to the public
If you've loved the idea of using a LapDock but you've held off because the existing models are either too Atrix-y (proprietary) or just plain ugly (LapDock 100, we're looking at you), there's a good chance you've been closely following the developments on the LapDock 500. The Webtop-enabled device just waltzed through the FCC complete with imagery, and not just in crude drawings: we're talking outside and inside shots here. Originally shown off at Motorola's Droid RAZR reveal, the latest addition to the laptop dock family comes with the most features o
11.11.2011 00:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple stellt iOS 5.0.1 bereit
Eine Woche nach der Ankündigung, dass man an einer Lösung für mehrere im Zusammenhang mit iOS 5 stehenden Problemen arbeite, hat Apple vor wenigen Stunden ein Update auf Version 5.0.1 des Betriebssystems bereitgestellt.
11.11.2011 00:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Mastering suite Ozone reaches v5, improves DSP
Developer iZotope has released Ozone 5 and Ozone 5 Advanced, the latest versions of its digital audio signal processing and mastering suites. The company has redesigned the user interface for prioritizing controls, finer adjustments and the ability for new users to dive in without a steep learning curve, all while keeping the Ozone interface familiar to experienced users. The new advanced version offers additional features, including a Meter Bridge.
11.11.2011 00:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google and iCloud calendars don't play nicely together
So far, most of the buzz on Apple's iCloud service has been overwhelmingly positive -- I haven't seen any outages or had any issues myself so far. But it's not all unicorns and rainbows: ReadWriteWeb has tackled one of the more problematic issues with the service so far, which is trying to hook it up to Google Calendar. iCloud syncs with iCal just fine, but apparently it doesn't play quite so nicely with Google's Calendar service.
Of course, this being an Apple device (and a calendar service), there are plenty of other solutions for doing what you need to do, the most basic of which would be to just log into your Googl
11.11.2011 00:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Mixel iPad app lets users make collages from many sources
A new iPad app lets users create digital collages from a variety of sources including personal photo collections, Facebook photos, Bing search images and more. Called Mixel (free, App Store), it's also unique among similar apps as it shares all creations with the Mixel community to tear apart and do with what they will. Created by Dogpatch Labs, the app is meant for creative types who don't need to be sitting at a dedicated desk or studio to indulge in their passion, said founder Khoi Vinh.
11.11.2011 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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