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26.07.2008 24:00 Uhr
Yahoo! to compensate DRM-protected Music Store customers
Filed under: Portable AudioHey, both of you Yahoo! Music Store customers, listen up. Just hours after Yahoo! affirmed that it would be powering down its DRM servers, along comes a spokesperson to alleviate any worries that you two will get screwed in all of this. According to Carrie Davis, customers "will be compensated for whatever they paid for the music," and she continued on to state that Yahoo "had not yet decided what exactly it would do, but it would take care of its customers." Some of the possible options include getting cash back for the money spent on tracks or re
26.07.2008 23:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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PDFpen updated, now handles newer, non-standard PDFs
SmileOnMyMac this week released PDFpen 3.5, an update to its PDF-editing tool that improves its ability to open newer and non-standard PDFs. Version 3.5 also resolves some issues with the Correct text feature, fixing cases where text became garbled or disappeared, and adds other bug fixes and stability improvements. PDFpen is compatible with Mac OS
26.07.2008 23:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.07.2008 23:00 Uhr
Google boss says iPhone's good - for Google
Google CEO and Apple board member Eric Schmidt is pretty pleased with the iPhone 3G, telling Fortune it "shows the power of a device that is a step forward".
Schmidt was speaking yesterday at the Brainstorm Tech event. He noted, "The iPhone has a fully functional browser. We can show desktop ads, not mobile ads. That’s a huge change from our perspective."
Naturally conversation soon turned to Android, Google's own mobile phone software. Handset makers will deliver the first Android phones by the end of the year, the report claims. And the success of the iPhone is good news for Google and the Android platform.
"The iPhone’s competitors all have devices or devices coming out. It’s rea
26.07.2008 22:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Mossberg gives MobileMe a dreaded "can't recommend"
Walt Mossberg, who often borders on fanboy in his reviews on Apple's products, gave a dreaded thumbs down to Apple's MobileMe service. MobileMe, which has had un-Apple-like hiccups and false starts has put a dent in Apple's brand veneer. Honestly, we'd like to see Apple get some help from Google in this area.it obviously isn't Apple's stong point.
26.07.2008 22:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Windows Vista equals New Coke -Forrester Research
According to Forrester Research, Windows vista is the 'New Coke' of Operating Systems. After being on the market for over a year it still hasn't captured 10% of the enterprise space according to Enterprise Trends: Vista Is Rejected; Mozilla And Apple Make Small Gains by Thomas Mendel, Ph.D. Other fun facts for Microsoft's flagship operating system:
8.8% Vista Penetration
Microsoft says it has sold 180 million licenses (including downgraders)
The share of Macs grew to 4.5% in June from 3.7% in January 2008
Linux's share of desktops, meanwhile, fell significantly, to 0.5% in June from 1.8% in January
19.4% of enterprise users are u
26.07.2008 22:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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iPhone 3G hitting Orange UK in October?
Word reaches us that O2 UK's exclusive iPhone deal with Apple times out later this year, and competing network Orange is going to step up to the plate, offering the device in the UK market.
Electric Pig claims "credible sources", who let them know the iPhone 3G would be available on Orange, "possibly as soon as October".
Orange already sells (or will sell) the iPhone in France, Austria, Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Jordan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland and Africa.
The move could reflect Apple's slow shift away from exclusive deals with carriers in other countries, though it has been left committed to existing exclusive deals in first-ramp iPhone countries, such as France, Germany, UK and and USA.
We've been curious as to just how long Apple plans to keep
26.07.2008 22:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Apple seeks iPhone security expert
Apple has posted an opening for an iPhone Security Engineer, to be based at the company's headquarters in Cupertino.
The "exceptional individual" will "validate the security architecture for the iPhone."
"As an implementer of advanced technologies in OS X, you will have the opportunity to have a major impact on Apple's embedded operating system products." We like the use of the plural there.
Like everyone, we've speculated that Apple has far bigger plans for embedded system products - its purchase of PA Semi, recent disclosures of new cutting-edge products at prices competitors can't match, and various mutterings and job ads have suggested the company plans a major play in digital media. It's widely believed the company want's to widen its Apple TV franchise, and many consider devices equipped with WiMa
26.07.2008 22:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Music fans slapped by Yahoo! Music closure
Maybe its the continued engagement between Yahoo and Microsott, or perhaps the looming presence of billionaire investor Carl Icahn on the Yahoo board, but the online company appears to have take a leaf from the MSN Music playbook, and is dumping its legal online music customers from a great height.
Yahoo has announced plans to close the Yahoo! Music Store, and has told its legitimate, paying music loving customers it will switch-off the authorisation servers, meaning those attempting to transfer their music collections to other computers will be sunk. "They may as well have invested in 8-Track," a website notes.
Microsoft this year tried to do the same thing, telling customers of MSN Music it would no longer supply authorization
26.07.2008 22:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Apple opening to all operators in all markets on iPhone?
Apple may offer the iPhone in all international markets, liberalising its distibution of the device to include all carriers, a report suggests this morning.
Bloomberg is reporting statements to this effect made by the CEO of Singapore mobile phone carrier, MobileOne. Company boss Neil Montefiore told media: "I think, before the end of the year we will be'' carrying the phones in our stores. It will become available in all markets, with all operators.''
Now, this could simply mean Apple will be offering the device in all international markets by the end of the year through operators it has already reached a deal with, or could signal a newly liberal approach.
If the latter, then it's interesting this news emerges as an earlier re
26.07.2008 22:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Installer.app 4 shows itself
Installer.app developers have released info on Installer 4, which will work with jailbroken iPhones running firmware 2.0.
“Hi folks! Many of you are wondering what’s up with Installer 4. No, we haven’t slowed down the work on it, and are currently in the final stages of hooking the GUI to the back-end. We will be contacting the authors of the major repositories in a few days to invite them into the testing process and to prepare for the upcoming repository changes.”
If you don’t know about this app, it is software which makes it easier to run non-App Store third-party native applications on your iPhone, using a Mac and a GUI.
26.07.2008 22:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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id Software plans Doom family titles for iPhone
Doom developer id Software is very interested in building and developing titles for the iPhone, legendary co-founder and programmer, John Cormack, told Forbes.
Cormack is considered one of the creators of the first-person shooter genre. He told Forbes: "We wanted to do something for the iPhone, but we just didn't have the scheduling or the resources availableI really regret not having something at launch."
The games guru added that id Software does have a title it wants to develop solely for the iPhone. "I'm not announcing anything specifically, but it would be a graphical tour de force," he said.
It appears the game would be drawn from the company
26.07.2008 22:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Good news: Steve Jobs is an arrogant prick, but healthy
Whatever people can speculate all they want. Steve may or may not be sick. Apple will continue to sell lots of Macs, iPods and iPhones.
Joe Nocera from the New York Times got a little call from El Jobso after Monday's conference call. A typically (not weak) Jobs laid into the reporter and told him all of the detailsoff the record. No, it isn't cancer. No, it isn't life threatening. The reporter asks why he can't tell the shareholders.
On Thursday afternoon, several hours after I’d gotten my final “Steve’s health is a private matter” — and much to my amazeme
26.07.2008 22:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Boomwave, ivyskin announce new iPhone 3G cases
Boomwave and ivyskin have recently announced new cases for the iPhone 3G. Boomwave is offering leather-based cases, while ivyskin is providing polycarbonate/polysilicone protection. Boomwave has two new products in its KRUZ series, the KRUZ Faux Leather Hardcase ($24) and the KRUZ Cowhide Leather Softcase ($28). ivyskin is offering the XyloT3 ($35)
26.07.2008 22:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.07.2008 21:00 Uhr
Outspring discontinues QuickMail
Outspring has announced that it is discontinuing its QuickMail email client and server line. The company has suspended all sales and phone support for QuickMail, although customers who purchased QuickMail products in the last 90 days will still be entitled to another 90 days of telephone support. Prior customers can still find peer-to-peer support
26.07.2008 20:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.07.2008 20:00 Uhr
WhiteKnightTwo to be unveiled on Monday, space to seem less far away
Filed under: Transportation
Hold onto your dollar bills, y'all -- the WhiteKnightTwo is set to be unveiled (and swooned over) on Monday. We knew the fabled space tourism vehicle was set to be unwrapped this month, but knowing that said event is merely hours away just gets our juices flowin'. Richard Branson and "other dignitaries" are preparing to officially launch the ship at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California (a short drive from Zzyzx, we hear), and we're still being led to believe that test flights should begin as early as this fall. He
26.07.2008 19:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Videos: Apples erstes Touchscreen-Gerät wird 15
In ein paar Tagen feiert Apples erstes Touchscreen-Gerät seinen fünfzehnten Geburtstag. Das Newton Message Pad kam lange vor iPhone und iPod touch im August 1993 mit vier Megabyte Speicherplatz und einem niedrig aufgelösten 240 x 336 Pixel Monochromdisplay auf den Markt. Eingaben auf dem berührungsempfindlichen Bildschirm wurden mit Hilfe eines Stiftes gemacht und das Gerät verfügte über eine für damalige Zeiten ausgesprochen fortschrittliche Handschrifterkennung.
Allerdings war der Newton trotz seiner Innovation für Apple ein unternehmerischer Flop und wurde 1998 eingestellt. Bis heute finden sich aber rund um die Welt Fanclubs und treue Nutzer des laut Wikipedia ersten Geräts, für das die Bezeichung PDA verwendet wurde. Das Modell auf unserem Bild oben wurde übrigens in Deutschland von Siemens unter der Bezeichnung Notephone zusammen mit einem Telef
26.07.2008 19:20 Uhr, iFun.de,
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26.07.2008 19:00 Uhr
Nokia 5800 gets touched in the wild -- again
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
At this point, we've seen the Tube from everyone but Nokia -- heck, even Morgan Freeman got a chance to show it off -- and it looks like that trend isn't going to abate any time soon. Another round of in-the-wild shots of the supposed XpressMusic 5800 have popped up (yes, the latest prototype seems to have dropped the "XpressMedia" badge), showing off a pretty uninspiring keyboard that we can only hop
26.07.2008 18:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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El Tunes gives Linux users iTMS playback capabilities
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Portable AudioIt has been a solid tick since we've seen a good FairPlay hack, so it's with great pleasure that we pass along El Tunes for Ubuntu 8.04 users everywhere. Tested to work on Hardy Heron using RhythmBox (but assumed to work on any modern Linux Distro with GStreamer and a media player that utilizes GStreamer), said plug-in enables open-source aficionados to play songs purchased from the iTunes Music Store. As for limitatio
26.07.2008 18:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple admits to lost MobileMe messages, bad karma
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsApple's Push-like MobileMe launch has been such a debacle that they're now in damage control mode. As a result, some poor soul has been tasked by Steve Jobs to post status updates "every other day or so." The first update is already revealing:
Last Friday, 1% of MobileMe subscribers were affected by a "serious problem" with one of Apple's mail servers
Limited web access has been restored to those accounts but full access won't be sorted until next week
For accounts affected, Apple admits to losing "approximately 10%" of the messages received between July 16 and July 18
For the rest of you MobileMe subscribe
26.07.2008 18:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Iphone shortage gets Orange into trouble
Orange France did a lot of advertising for the iphone 3G but got out of stock right on the D day. A dissatisfied customer decided to press charges against the compagny and that's the reason why people should now see in each shop a notice mentionning the shortage.
Apple sure has some backgrounds regarding the availability of new products but it's probably the first time events are turning in such a dramatic way: highest demand ever for the 3G iphone but short supply.
Still every morning, people keep on taking a chance at shops but go home empty-handed most of the time.
[translation by Goulwen]
26.07.2008 18:20 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Region X 1.5 is available
Region X just got a 1.5 update. This software helps you managing the dezoned DVD players and is now front row compatible.
more information here (French site):
http://www.macbook-fr.com
[translation by Goulwen]
26.07.2008 18:05 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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26.07.2008 18:00 Uhr
26.07.2008 17:00 Uhr
Toshiba mit drei neuen Business-Notebooks
Der Elektrohersteller Toshiba präsentiert dieser Tage drei neue Business-Notebooks, die für jeden Geschmack etwas bieten sollen. Die dementsprechend unterschiedlichen Konfigurationen fordern dabei auch Preise, die vom unteren bis zum gehobenen Segment reichen.
26.07.2008 16:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Good news: Steve Jobs is an arrogant prick, but healthy
Whatever people can speculate all they want. Steve may or may not be sick. Apple will continue to sell lots of Macs, iPods and iPhones.
Joe Nocera from the New York Times got a little call from El Jobso after the conference call. A typically (not weak) Jobs laid into the reporter and told him the details. No, it isn't cancer. No it isn't life threatening. The reporter asks why he can't tell the shareholders. Precedence?
On Thursday afternoon, several hours after I’d gotten my final “Steve’s health is a private matter” — and much to my amazement — Mr. Jobs called me. “This is Steve Jobs,” he began.
26.07.2008 16:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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MobileMe: Zugriff auf Mails fast wiederhergestellt
Ein paar Tagen mussten MobileMe-Kunden auf den Zugriff ihrer Mails verzichten. Nahezu bereits eine Woche nach dem ersten Vorfall, scheint Apple das Problem langsam in den Griff zu bekommen. Betroffene Nutzer können Mail wieder eingeschränkt verwenden, verrät der MobileMe-Status-Blog.
26.07.2008 16:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Pantel readies trio of weatherproof Mirror TVs
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment
Just because you haven't been remotely interested in seen a mirror TV in, oh, years, doesn't mean that companies aren't still interested in exploiting the niche. Take Pantel, for instance, who is totally stoked about debuting a trio of 'em at CEDIA 2008. Set to launch in 20-, 32- and 42-inch flavors, the Mirror TV line is aimed at folks looking to add a multipurpose dis
26.07.2008 16:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.07.2008 16:00 Uhr
iPhone & DSL: Im Paket Geld sparen?
Auch wenn sich mittlerweile viele Mobilfunkanbieter gegenseitig ihre Kunden abspenstig machen: Spätestens das iPhone hat viele Abtrünnige wieder zum ehemaligen Staats-Monopolisten zurückgeholt. Jetzt sollen die Mobilangebote des Rosa Riesens dazu verlocken, auch mit DSL und Telefon wieder zurück zur Telekom zu wechseln. Denn dann winken Rabatte im Kombinationspaket, wie der Anbieter im neuen "Vorteil Rechner" zeigt.
26.07.2008 15:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Yahoo! Music vor dem Aus: tausende gekaufte Lieder gehen verloren
Es waren drei ereignisreiche Jahre in der Welt digitaler Musik: Plattformen kamen und gingen, doch die großen Spieler wie Apple, Amazon und Yahoo! blieben beständig. Nun allerdings wird ein weiterer Name auf dem Grab riesiger Investitionen in das digitale Millennium prangen, mit dem viele nicht gerechnet hatten: Yahoo! schließt zum 30. September die Pforten seines Online-Musikgeschäftes und lässt zahllose Kunden mit Bibliotheken DRM-gesicherte Musik zurück, die sie nicht mehr auf andere Computer übertragen können.
26.07.2008 15:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Intel soll mobilen Core 2 Duo mit 2.93GHz planen
Gerade erst stellte Intel seine Centrino-2-Plattform für Notebooks vor, da wird über eine weitere CPU gemunkelt, die das Portfolio komplettieren könnte. Diese soll mit 2.93GHz laufen und die schnellste herkömmliche Variante sein, denn mit 3,06 GHz läuft nur die Extreme-Variante der Penryn-CPUs.
26.07.2008 15:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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iPhone 3G: Freischaltung, die im Desaster endet
Von wegen iPhones für alle: Wer hierzulande keinen 24-monatigen Telekom-Vertrag abschließen möchte, muss entweder in Belgien oder der Schweiz für viel Geld einkaufen gehen oder auf das iPhone 3G verzichten. Es sei denn, er erwirbt eine Hardwarelösung zum Freischalten des Handgerätes - eine solche, mit der allerdings einige Kunden schon kurz nach der Veröffentlichung auf die Nase fielen.
26.07.2008 15:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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26.07.2008 14:00 Uhr
Dell explains NVIDIA GPU issues, throws out BIOS updates to help
Filed under: Gaming, Laptops
So yeah, quite a few NVIDIA GPUs have been acting up. Nothing new there. However, Dell's attempting to help its laptop owners out by making a few notable BIOS updates readily available for download. Apparently the issue "is a weak die / packaging material set, which may fail with GPU temperature fluctuations." In order to combat the problem, Dell's BIOS flashes "modify the fan profile to help regulate GPU temperature fluctuations," though the Round Rock powerhouse only p
26.07.2008 13:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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id Software plans Doom family titles for iPhone
Doom developer id Software is very interested in building and developing titles for the iPhone, legendary co-founder and programmer,.
Cormack is considered one of the creators of the first-person shooter genre. He told Forbes: "We wanted to do something for the iPhone, but we just didn't have the scheduling or the resources availableI really regret not having something at launch."
The games guru added that id Software does have a title it wants to develop solely for the iPhone. "I'm not announcing anything specifically, but it would be a graphical tour de force," he said.
It appears the game would be drawn from the companys existing range of game franchises, Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein, but the company ain't saying. And Cormack is attracted by the iPhone as a
26.07.2008 13:06 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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MobileMe Email-Zugriff wird allmählich wieder hergestellt
Apple informiert derzeitig MobileMe-Kunden, die durch den kompletten Mail-Ausfall betroffen waren (wir berichteten), dass nach und nach die verloren geglaubten Emails wieder erscheinen werden. 10% der Mails, die zwischen dem 16. und 18. Juli empfangen wurden, sind allerdings verloren und können laut Apple nicht wieder hergestellt werden.
26.07.2008 13:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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26.07.2008 13:00 Uhr
Kommt "Copy & Paste" mit dem iPhone OS 2.1?
Die Möglichkeit, Texte und andere Einträge im iPhone zu kopieren, um sie an einer anderen Stelle wieder einzufügen, vermissen viele Kunden schmerzlich. Erst kürzlich sagte Greg Joswiak, diese Fähigkeit sei in der Zukunft geplant, habe aber momentan keine vorrangige Priorität. Laut MacNN sind nun erste Hinweise auf Funktionen wie "Ausschneiden", "Kopieren" und "Einfügen" im aktuellen 2.1-Beta-Build des iPhone OS aufgetaucht, das vor ein paar Tagen an die Entwickler ging.
26.07.2008 12:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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App-Update: AIM-Client in Version 1.1
Der AOL-Instant Messaging-Client AIM ist in Version 1.1 im App Store erhältlich. Man kann sich jetzt direkt im Programm über eine Taste oben rechts auf dem My Info-Bildschirm abmelden, die Einstellungen wurden um einen An/Aus-Schalter für Benachrichtigungstöne ergänzt und man kann nun Nachrichten an mehrere Emfpänger senden. Zudem sollten häufige Abstürze und leere Nachrichtenfenster der Vergangenheit angehören.
26.07.2008 12:20 Uhr, iFun.de,
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26.07.2008 12:00 Uhr
Britisches iPhone-Monopol vor dem Aus?
In einigen Ländern ließ Apple den Exklusiv-Vertrieb für das iPhone fallen. Zur Freude der Kunden bieten bis zu drei Mobilfunkkonzerne das Gerät gleichzeitig an. In Deutschland gibt es bisher keine Konkurrenz-Angebote, weil hier T-Mobile das alleinige Vertriebsrecht in der Hand hält. Auch in Großbritannien gilt O2 als Exklusiv-Partner von Apple. Laut dem Magazin Electricpig und dem Omio-Blog mehren sich dort aber die Anzeichen, dass es das iPhone bald bei einem zweiten Anbieter geben wird.
26.07.2008 11:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Buffalo stellt ersten 8x-Blu-ray-Brenner vor
Ob Apple Blu-ray-Laufwerke in den nächsten MacBooks verbaut, ist noch nicht bekannt. Viele HD-Anhänger und Nutzer, die großen Speicherplatz brauchen, warten schon länger auf die ersten Macs mit Blu-ray-Laufwerken. Der japanische Hersteller Buffalo hat nun als erstes Unternehmen weltweit einen Blu-ray-Brenner angekündigt, der die HD-Medien mit 8-facher Geschwindigkeit beschreiben kann.
26.07.2008 11:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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26.07.2008 11:00 Uhr
Mac Rewind - Ausgabe 129 erschienen
Soeben ist die 129. Ausgabe unseres wöchentlichen Magazins Mac Rewind erschienen. Sie können die Ausgabe wie immer entweder direkt im Browser lesen, die PDF-Datei laden oder auch ein bequemes und natürlich kostenloses Abonnement im iTunes Store abschließen. In diesem Fall erhalten Sie die aktuelle Mac Rewind jede Woche pünktlich über iTun
26.07.2008 10:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Brando's Solar Mini Clip Fan ruins your shot at picking up friends
Filed under: Wearables
Unless you're strolling through Disneyland (or Dollywood, we suppose), we can't imagine anyone not giving you an awkward stare when you approach them with this on. Brando has triumphed once more by offering up the Solar Mini Clip Fan, which does a remarkable job of explaining itself. For those who can't understand what's going on here, it goes like this: clip on the fan, get out in the sun, experience a mild breeze on your brow and enjoy the solitariness. Obliterate your shot at being the life of the party for just a Hamilton.[Via Coolest-Gadgets]
26.07.2008 10:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Homer D'OH: Limitierter iPod mit Simpsons-Gravur
Simpsons-Fans aufgepasst: Im amerikanischen Simpsons Shop wird derzeit in limitierter Auflage ein iPod nano mit speziell gravierter Rückseite angeboten. Der Gesamtpreis für die Lieferung nach Deutschland kann sich trotz der beinhalteten 42 Dollar Versandkosten noch sehen lassen: Für rund 200 Euro (zzgl. Zoll) erhält man den iPod in einer von fünf wählbaren Farben mit einer großen Homer-Gravur und dem eigenen Namen auf der Rückseite.
26.07.2008 10:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Microsoft Office 2007 120 Mio. Mal verkauft
Während des alljährlich stattfindenden Finanzanalystentreffens erklärte Stephen Elop, Leiter der Microsoft Business Division, dass Office bereits über 120 Millionen Mal verkauft wurde. Besonders die günstigste Version kann mit guten Absatzzahlen glänzen.
26.07.2008 08:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Das macnews.de-Wochenendquiz: Die wichtigsten Themen der Woche
Was ist denn da wieder aus der Versenkung aufgetaucht? Der Tablet-Mac? Das Ende der Providerbindung beim iPhone? Oder bloß das Sommerloch? Das, was wirklich wichtig war in "unserer" Welt, das lassen wir im macnews.de-Wochendquiz Revue passieren. Mit zehn Fragen rund um das aktuelle Apple-Nachrichtengeschehen bringen wir die Nachzügler auf den
26.07.2008 08:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Fujitsu's Lifebook U2010 gets new pics, specs
Filed under: Laptops
We've caught a few glimpses of Fujitsu's Lifebook U2010 in the past, but now we've got a whole handful of new shots of the crazy-versatile device, plus some fresh video and actual, honest-to-goodness specs. According to a Vietnamese forum, the miniature laptop / tablet will feature an Intel Atom CPU (at 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz), a 5.6-inch 1024 x 768 display, an 80GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, a 3G radio, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, and will weigh 680 grams (about 1.5 lbs). No word on a street date or regions for the device right now, but the price is said to clock in around a hefty $1300.[Thanks, Aki]
26.07.2008 08:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.07.2008 8:00 Uhr
FCC approves Sirius/XM radio merger
The US Federal Communications Commission in an evening decision has approved the merger between satellite radio providers Sirius and XM, ending a 16-month delayed process. The decision quickly follows an agreement by the FCC to issue a $20 million combined fine against the two companies for violating interference regulations as a condition for pe
26.07.2008 07:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.07.2008 7:00 Uhr
Revo's Blik RadioStation gets iPod dock, becomes iBlik RadioStation
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Portable Audio
Apparently looking to give Bose a run for its money when it comes to long overdue product upgrades, Revo has now finally seen fit to gift its Blik RadioStation with an iPod dock, a move that follows its similarly risky forays into the rarely explored fields of WiFi and DAB radio. Apart from that welcome addition, however, this newly-dubbed iBlik RadioStation
26.07.2008 06:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sirius and XM merger approved by FCC, extreme partying commences
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Portable AudioIn a somewhat unsurprising move, the FCC has approved the merger of Sirius and XM after protracted -- and incredibly boring -- multi-year negotiations. The Federal Communication Commission decided tonight to allow a deal that will bring the two satellite radio providers together, creating a combined subscriber base of roughly 18 million users. The deal isn't without
26.07.2008 06:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.07.2008 6:00 Uhr
Top Muffin offers iPhone 3G stock list (US)
Top Muffin has assembled a persistent listing of iPhone availability at Apple stores throughout the country using a statistical tracking system published by Apple. As of this writing, Top Muffin reveals that only 15 stores in the US are completely without iPhone stock, with the rest alleging stock of either the 8GB, 16GB White, and 16GB Black model
26.07.2008 05:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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AirPort update fixes audio issues, stability in 10.4
Apple on Friday offered the AirPort Exteme Update 2008-002, which the company is recommending for all Intel-based Macs running Mac OS X 10.4.11 Tiger. The update notes that it improves overall reliability of AirPort connections between the computer and the Base Station, but also claims it resolves several compatibility issues with audio application
26.07.2008 05:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Amazon und Apple mit MySpace-Unterstützung?
Außer für das geschmackvolle und vor allem so einheitliche Design der Mitgliederseiten ist MySpace vor allem als Anlaufstelle für Musiker bekannt. Ganz gleich ob etablierter Künstler oder Newcomer: Kaum ein Musiker hat nicht eine offizielle Seite auf dem Web-2.0-Dienst. Fans erfahren so schnell, wann der nächste Live-Auftritt ansteht und können in Tracks reinhören.
26.07.2008 05:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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26.07.2008 5:00 Uhr
Sandberg intros wireless keyboard / touchpad combo for HTPCs
Filed under: Media PCs, Peripherals
Wireless keyboards with built-in pointing devices are usually pretty ugly, and Sandberg's new HTPC-oriented keyboard is no exception: sure, the dedicated Media Center Keys and 32-foot range are nice, but that two-tone color scheme is straight out of 1987. Plus, check the placement of the Media Center button -- yeah, that'll never get accidentally pressed. On the plus side, it's just £49 ($97), so you'll have plenty of scratch left over for fiber-optic lights and white shag rugs.[V
26.07.2008 04:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone 3G Completely Sold Out In U.S.
Apple has completely sold out of the iPhone 3G across the U.S., according to Apple's online availability tool.
The 3G has been in extremely short supply and reports are that it is selling twice as fast as the original. Piper Jaffary a
26.07.2008 04:20 Uhr, Macrumors,
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26.07.2008 4:00 Uhr
Fujitsu Siemens' Amilo Mini gets spied on video
Filed under: Laptops
Hey, remember that teeny-tiny Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Mini we spied a few weeks ago? You do? Good, because we've just discovered video of the as-yet-unreleased device in action. According to the source, the device will be officially revealed at IFA this year, and will be priced around €300 to €400 ($475 to $634). It won't blow your mind, but if you've been hoping to see a short, quickly moving fly-by of an extremely diminutive laptop, here's your chance. Enjoy!
26.07.2008 03:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Forums: iPhone apps, PowerMacs, TV sitcoms
Forum roundup: A hot topic of conversation in the MacNN forums continues to revolve around iPhone application recommendations, as time passes more applications have become available and forum members continue to add to the list of their favorites. A poll has been started by branden3112 who is looking for a good deal on a used Mac, specifically one
26.07.2008 03:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.07.2008 3:00 Uhr
iPhone-SDK und App Store enttäuschend?
Zwar dürften die Aussichten von Steve Jobs, einen Friedensnobelpreis zu bekommen, eher gering, aber iPhone-Entwicklerin Erica Sadun vergleicht ihn mit Gorbatschow, doch anno 2008 ist es die NDA-Mauer, die niedergerissen werden soll. Auch abseits des Verschwiegenheitsabkommen gibt es laut Sadun genug Dinge, die Entwickler derzeit an dem iPhone-Hersteller verzweifeln lassen: Etwas ist faul im Staate Cupertino.
26.07.2008 02:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Gateway ditches direct sales model, goes purely indirect
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
Gateway, long known for its (once) very active direct sales model, is continuing to morph as it attempts to revitalize itself. The most recent strategic change is pretty remarkable -- the outfit is completely and thoroughly ditching the aforesaid direct sales model. From here on out, prospective customers will only be able to snag a Gateway PC from retailer
26.07.2008 02:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Aquafadas updates BannerZest 1.2
Aquafadas', "hassle-free" banner animation software has been updated to version 1.2. BannerZest takes any collection of images and can turn them into a gallery, navigation bar or slideshow. Using BannerZest requires no knowledge of Flash, as everything has been pre-integrated allowing users to quickly design animations to add interest to their site
26.07.2008 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.07.2008 2:00 Uhr
How would you change MSI's Wind?
Filed under: Laptops
Now that MSI's Wind has (finally) started shipping out to eager customers, we're anxious to hear how you all like them. As was the case with HP's heralded 2133 Mini-Note, we're confident that you early adopters are champing at the bit to let loose some opinions here. In the end, was it worth the wait? Was it worth the asking price? It is nimble enough? Even if so, what would make the Wind an even bigger threat in the quickly growing netbook realm? Take all the time you need to get it all our, we're here for you.
26.07.2008 01:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.07.2008 1:00 Uhr
Installer.app 4 shows itself
Installer.app developers have released info on Installer 4, which will work with jailbroken iPhones running firmware 2.0.
“Hi folks! Many of you are wondering what’s up with Installer 4. No, we haven’t slowed down the work on it, and are currently in the final stages of hooking the GUI to the back-end. We will be contacting the authors of the major repositories in a few days to invite them into the testing process and to prepare for the upcoming repository changes.”
If you don’t know about this app, it is software which makes it easier to run non-App Store third-party native applications on your iPhone, using a Mac and a GUI.
26.07.2008 00:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Facebook
The social-networking site gets a few welcome tweaks, but could use more, especially in the way of personalization options.
26.07.2008 00:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Palm Treo 800w
Palm finally brings its Windows Mobile–based Treo line up to spec, but its poor battery life and obstinate touch screen are letdowns.
26.07.2008 00:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Nikon D60
The Nikon D60 is a worthwhile entry-level D-SLR with solid image quality, but it doesn't stand out from the crowd when it comes to features.
26.07.2008 00:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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TokBox AIR
TokBox is a one-stop shop for all your video communication needs. Its desktop-like Web interface is attractive and clear, and the desktop client, based on Adobe AIR, lets you be available to your fellow video chatters without being on the site.
26.07.2008 00:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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FileGenius allows large file transfer, replaces FTP
Applied Answers has released FileGenius, a file-transfer solution for users that need to move large files from one physical location to another. Positioned as an upgraded solution to FTP use, FileGenius works through a web browser, for simple drag-and-drop transfers.It claims to provide an easy interface and secure file access allowing users to beg
26.07.2008 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Toon Boom Studio 4.5 debuts, Flip Boom Classic ships
Toon Boom Animation on Friday announced the upcoming release of Toon Boom Studio 4.5, and the immediate release of Flip Book Classic. No official release date has been set for Toon Boom; however, customers who purchase v4.0 will be e-mailed a free upgrade license upon the release of version 4.5. Toon Boom Studio 4.5 has been updated to offer extend
26.07.2008 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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