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22.04.2011 24:00 Uhr
White iPhone 4 gets sold early at Vodafone UK
Virtually guaranteeing the white iPhone 4 would ship next week, a customer claimed to have successfully bought one at Vodafone UK. A 16GB version was sold through the system as though it were a white model and is now confirmed to have a slightly different MC604B/A model number instead of the usual MC603B/A for black. Vodafone helped confirm suspicions further when it put out a store notice after the one customer passed through to withhold further "until next week," Engadget said.
22.04.2011 23:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Earth Day 2011 giveaway from TUAW
It's Earth Day. For 41 years, April 22nd has been a day to raise the awareness of people worldwide about the impact that they have on our planet. Our very own Megan Lavey-Heaton just provided a look at an eco-friendly laptop bag from Plaid Doctrine, and we review a surprising number of products that are made with thoughtful consideration for environmental consequences.
Here at TUAW, we've partnered with a group of Apple accessory manufacturers to give away products that are either made of recycled or natural materials, or that can be used to enhance your enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Continue reading this post on the next page to see these great products and for more de
22.04.2011 23:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Archos 7c tablet with Eclair, kickstand now shipping for $220
Well, isn't today our lucky day? Just a week after debuting on video, the Archos 7c Home Tablet is shipping in the US for $220 -- more than a month ahead of its expected June arrival. As a refresher, this 7-inch tablet offers a capacitive (800 x 480) display, Android 2.1 (Eclair), and a Cortex A8 processor-RK2918 chipset combo that promises smooth 720p video playback. Other specs include 8GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, two built-in speakers, and that kickstand you see in the photo above. Of course, you'll also have to forgo niceties
22.04.2011 23:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Einblicke in Google Rechenzentrum [Video]
Sicher - aber sicher genug?In diesem siebenminütigen Werbevideo zeigt Google, welchen Aufwand die Firma für ihre Geschäftskunden betreibt und gewährt dabei Einblicke in die eigene Infrastruktur. Die Rechenzentren ähneln Hochsicherheitstrakten mit Geländebarrieren, biometrischen Zugangskontrollen und einem Sicherheitsdienst, der keinen Spass versteht. Bei der Technik setzt Google auf eigene Server-Technologie mit einem selbst gestrickten Linux-OS. Ausgemusterte Festplatten
22.04.2011 23:08 Uhr, Geek Out,
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News: iLounge Weekly coming Monday morning, giveaway reminders
The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, will be arriving in subscribers’ inboxes Monday morning. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. There’s still plenty of time to sign up and receive this week’s edition — just use the simple form…
22.04.2011 23:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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22.04.2011 23:00 Uhr
JustLinks: Qwiki, Kindle Deutschland, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Qwiki: Auf der Suche nach Informationen aller Art war die Webseite Qwiki (kostenlos, iPad App-Link) bereits im Web eine gelungene Alternative zu Wikipedia und Co. Anstatt überwiegend Texte zu zeigen, präsentiert Qwiki die Informationen eingebunden in ein stimmiges Bild aus Bildern und Worten. Der User kann sich entspannt zurücklehnen und die Informationen auf sich wirken lassen. Jetzt gibt es die kostenlose App auch für das iPad. TUAW (englisch)
Kindle Deutschland: Amazons Kindle startet heute endlich den Verkauf in Deutschland. Momentan sind rund 25.000 deutschsprachige Titel zu haben. Darunter befinden sich 71 Titel aus der aktuellen Spiegel-Bestsellerliste sowie knapp 4.800 ko
22.04.2011 22:35 Uhr, justapps.de,
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iPhone unlocking service providers shut down
About two weeks ago we told you about several websites that seemed to spring up overnight offering genuine iPhone unlocking. By "genuine" we mean the unlocks didn't require any hacks or jailbreaks as the websites appeared to directly access Apple's database and add IMEI device identifiers to it, which then told iTunes to unlock the iPhone the next time it is plugged in.
We also warned readers that they should be extremely careful if they take advantage of these services as there was no telling if Apple would relock the phone if they noticed unauthorized IMEIs being unlocked. Well, as of today all those websites offering iPhone unlocks have mysteriously shut down.
Yes, mysteriously. Even the web
22.04.2011 22:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Carnegie Mellon's GigaPan Time Machine brings time-lapse to panoramas
We've already seen GigaPan technology used for plenty of impressive panoramas, but some researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have now gone one step further with their so-called "GigaPan Time Machine" project. Thanks to the magic of HTML5 and some time-consuming (but automated) photography, you can now "simultaneously explore space and time" right in your web browser -- that is, zoom in and around a large-format panorama that also happens to be a
22.04.2011 22:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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UK has white iPhone now, Netherlands company memo suggests next week
Just in time for Easter, it's finally here -- our friends at Engadget have obtained actual pictures of the official white iPhone 4, which was purportedly sold by a Vodafone UK retailer to a tipster. It's just what you'd expect it to be (like the iPhone 4, but, y'know, white), save for being one digit off on the model number. Vodafone has alerted its stores to not sell the phone until next week, but it looks like this one sneaked out.
9to5Mac also got hold of a memo from Netherlands smartphone retailer BelCompany, and though it's since been pulled from the site (which perhaps lends even more credence to the authenticity), the memo purportedly said tha
22.04.2011 22:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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White iPhone 4 Sold By Vodafone UK?
Engadget reports that it has received photos from a reader who claims to have purchased a white iPhone 4 through Vodafone in the UK today. The carrier has reportedly been gearing up to receive shipments of the device, but it now appears that
22.04.2011 22:05 Uhr, Macrumors,
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Review: XtremeMac Microshield, Thin Sleeve + TuffWrap Shine for iPad 2
Apart from its lack of screen protection, Microshield is incredibly similar to Incipio’s Feather for iPad 2—were there no brand markings, the small differences would be all but imperceptible. The only real construction differences, besides the finish, are slightly different shaped corners and a more rounded side opening on Microshield. XtremeMac’s soft-touch translucent plastic case fits around the back of the tablet, securely snapping around…
22.04.2011 22:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: White iPhone 4 launch imminent, to arrive April 27?
Apple appears to be readying for the launch of the white iPhone 4, according to a pair of new reports. 9 to 5 Mac, citing information from a Dutch source, claims the handset will launch on April 27, with limited stock at first. The report also claims that T-Mobile will have a one month exclusive on the long-awaited handset in the Netherlands, and that units are already arriving in stores, with embargo stickers on the packages that state “do…
22.04.2011 22:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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22.04.2011 22:00 Uhr
Exclusive: White iPhone 4 lands at Vodafone UK
Well, would you have a gander at that? That, friends, is Apple's long-awaited, hardly-forgotten white iPhone 4, and so far as we can tell, this is actually the real deal. We've seen retailers making space for the elusive handset over the past few months, and earlier today, we heard that Vodafone UK's inventory systems were showing the white iPhone 4 as shipping in. Now, we've secured a few images of a 16GB model from a
22.04.2011 21:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Subway riders subject to iPhone thefts
The WSJ's Andrew Grossman reports (subscription required) that New York City's subway riders may be a bit too openhanded with their digital devices. According to NYPD statistics, grand larceny* incidents on the subway were up 18% year-over-year from January to March of 2011 (311 reports in total). Transit police brass attribute the spike in pilferage to increased theft of smartphones, and of course the most popular choice for thieves is the iPhone 4.
The article quotes NYPD transit chief Raymond Diaz on the increase: "We've been seeing an incredible trend of young people snatching these cellphones." Diaz also noted that thefts are l
22.04.2011 21:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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First Looks: Proof Cases Duo for iPhone 4
Though we've almost had our fill of iPhone 4 cases at this point, Proof Cases has delivered something just a little different with Duo ($30). This hard plastic case is, like so many others, finished with a soft touch rubber in your choice of two colors: opaque black or translucent "smoke" gray. It omits button protection of any sort, leaving holes for not only the rear camera, top and bottom ports, and microphone, but also the ringer switch and side…
22.04.2011 21:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Damals vor 50 Jahren: die erste Fernbedienung der Welt von RCA Victor
Filed under: Fernbedienungen
Heute eine Selbstverständlichkeit, damals eine Revolution: die erste TV-Fernbedienung der Welt erblickte 1961 das Licht der Welt und stammte von RCA Victor. 50 Jahre lang sucht nun also die Menschheit die Fernbedienung in diversen Sofaritzen und zankt sich, wer denn nun schalten darf und wer nicht. Insgesamt sieben Funktionen hatte die "Macht des Wohnzimmers". Aber schöner als darübe zu reden ist natürlich das Werbevideo aus der Ära. Zeitmaschine an und nach dem Break geht's los.
[Via
22.04.2011 21:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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First Looks: iKit AutoCharge+ USB Car Charger + Charge Sync Cable for iPad, iPhone + iPod
There haven't been a whole lot of iPad-specific car chargers since the initial rush this time last year, but iKit's thrown its hat into the ring with this little fella: the AutoCharge+ USB Car Charger + Charge Sync Cable ($25). With Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad branding on the box, this white or black rubber-coated charger comes with a coiled detachable USB cable, and boasts up to 2.1-Amp charging for full-speed iPad refueling. Note that readers…
22.04.2011 21:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Large Hadron Collider smashes beam intensity record, inches closer to discovering God particle
Already a record holder for mashing protons together at 7 TeV (trillion electron volts), the Large Hadron Collider can now add world's brightest beam to its list of accomplishments. Beam intensity is a way of measuring the number of collisions in its 17-mile-long track, and a higher intensity means more impacts -- which, in turn, means more data, increasing the likelihood that the elusive Higgs boson will rear its head (should such a thing exist). The LHC smashed the previous luminosity record set last year by the
22.04.2011 21:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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White iPhone 4 due to ship on April 27th, Dutch leak hints
The white iPhone 4 should finally go on sale on April 27th, a Dutch site suggests. iPhoneclub reports that the date comes from an internal memo at BelCompany, a local phone retailer. The first carrier to get white models may be the local branch of T-Mobile, which will allegedly get 16 and 32GB models, but only in limited quantities at first.
22.04.2011 21:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Condé Nast pulling back on iPad magazines
Condé Nast is pulling back on its goal to deliver iPad versions of all of its magazines, according to an AdAge report. Citing anonymous company employees, the report claims that the change in strategy is due to lower sale volumes than are optimal for attracting advertisers. The report states that the company is still committed to the iPad as a platform, and has another undisclosed iPad edition of one of its magazines arriving in May. “It’s…
22.04.2011 21:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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22.04.2011 21:00 Uhr
Apple's cloud music service ready to rock and roll
A report from AllThingsD suggests Apple has already inked deals with two of the four major record labels for its upcoming streaming music service. Apple's VP of Internet Services, Eddy Cue, is supposedly traveling to New York to complete negotiations with the remaining two music labels as early as Friday (today). This report contradicts an earlier report from Reuters which claims Apple has not yet signed any licensing agreements.
Unlike Amazon's cloud music service which launched without signing a single licensing agreement, Apple may have the blessing of the top recording companies such as Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony and EM
22.04.2011 20:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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'3D Towers' double disk storage capacity, don't require glasses
Here's some exciting news for all you data storage enthusiasts and academics out there: researchers in France have found a way to double the storage capacity of magnetic disk drives by constructing "3D towers" of information. The team from SPINTEC created these pillars out of bit-patterned media -- separated magnetic nanodots, each of which carries one bit of data. By layering the dots in specific formations, the team created a "multilevel magnetic recording device" with an areal density of two bits per dot -- twice what it started with. According to researcher Jerome Moritz, these findings could pro
22.04.2011 20:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Logitech Squeezebox Controller app hits iPad, iPhone
Logitech has followed up last month's release of its Squeezebox Controller app for Android devices with one for Apple's iOS devices. The app (free, App Store) will work on the iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad. The features are nearly identical to the Android version, with users getting full-fledged control over their Wi-Fi connected Squeezebox devices.
22.04.2011 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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iPhone “4S” mit Apple A5-Chip bereits an ausgewählte Entwickler verteilt
Apple hat offensichtlich damit begonnen, Maßnahmen zu treffen, um zu gewährleisten, dass beim iPhone 5-Launch Anwendungen verfügbar sind, die die Leistungsfähigkeit demonstrieren können.
Wie 9to5mac zugespielt wurde, hat Apple damit begonnen, ausgewählten Entwicklern ein iPhone-Prototyp zukommen zu lassen, das äußerlich nicht von einem iPhone 4 zu unterscheiden ist, innerlich aber statt dem Apple A4-Chip mit
22.04.2011 20:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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22.04.2011 20:00 Uhr
Verizon: iPhone 5 wird Universal-iPhone
Wenn es nach dem US-Amerikanischen Mobilfunkbetreiber Verzon geht, wird das nächste iPhone ein Universal-Gerät, das weltweit für alle Mobilfunkstandards einsetzbar sein soll.
Momentan gibt es zwei Arten iPhones, die zumindest in den USA Verwendung finden: Neben dem GSM-Modell, das auch bei uns zu finden ist, gibt es dort eine CDMA-Ausgabe, die speziell für Verizon Wireless
22.04.2011 19:50 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Google may scrap own music plans to piggyback on Spotify
Google's inability to close a Google Music deal could have it decide to ride on an existing service instead. A source said Friday that Google had decided to start negotiating for Spotify's mixture of free ad-based music, streaming, and downloads. The deal described by CNET would have to scrap the cloud media locker by definition.
22.04.2011 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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For Earth Day, consider an eco-friendly laptop bag
Around the end of February, the good folks at Plaid Doctrine sent me one of their laptop bags to try for a week. These stylish, vintage-inspired bags are aimed at women who want a more elegant bag to carry in a professional setting. An extra bonus is that these bags are also eco-friendly: they're built from fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, vegetable-tanned leather and completely sourced and produced in the U.S.
Although my taste runs toward backpacks (my current bag of choice being the Tom Bihn Synapse), I took the US$449 Eco Laptop to work. It's a great-looking bag, but it has a few drawbacks that might turn
22.04.2011 19:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Neue Razor Scooter für angehende Superpunks
Die Zeit dieser Tretroller ist ja eigentlich zum Glück ein bisschen vorbei. Das dachte sich die Firma Razor Scooter scheinbar auch und kommt mit zwei besonders spannenden Neuinterpretationen, um den Verkauf nochmal ein bisschen anzutreiben. Für potentielle Randalierer, Polizistenhasser, Punks und andere Delinquenten. Die Version Graffiti verschönert den Trottoir mit bunten Kreidebremsspuren, der eSpark ist gleich noch martialischer und könnte der Urheber für den nächsten kalifornischen Waldbrand werden. Also Vorsicht liebe Kinder, nicht alles nehmen, was einem die Eltern schenken, könnte später ziemlichen Stress geben.
[Via
22.04.2011 19:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Sony NEX-3 successor NEX-C3, Alpha A35 images leaked?
We were a bit unsettled when Sony suddenly discontinued the NEX-3 after just eight months on the street, but if these leaked images are in fact authentic, then we might just have a worthy successor on our hands. The NEX-C3 is rumored to include the same 16.2 megapixel image sensor used in the Sony Alpha A55 DSLR, as well as HD video capture (as expected) and the new flash seen in the image above. Leaked photos on Sony Alpha Rumors reveal an LCD with the same tilt capability we love on the NEX-3, as well as minor adjustments to the controls. The blog also
22.04.2011 19:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ten One Design licensing Autograph signature capture to developers
Ten One Design started the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad stylus market singlehandedly with the Pogo stylus. Now they're hoping to jumpstart development of apps that capture signatures by licensing their Autograph iOS Library.
The idea is simple. Rather than re-inventing the wheel when writing apps that capture signatures, Ten One Design's library -- which works with Xcode, of course -- can be purchased by developers for US$99 for a single one-time use or for $499 for an unlimited site license. This is the same code used in Ten One's Autograph app ($6.95), and a free demo version of the library is available to develo
22.04.2011 19:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Sandy Bridge MacBook Airs to start production in May
Apple should start mass production of new MacBook Air models in late May, Concord Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo tells AppleInsider. The information is said to come from checks with suppliers and system builders in Asia. The update should be particularly significant, upgrading the Air's processor options from Core 2 Duos to low- or ultra-low voltage models of the Core i5 and i7, based on Intel's Sandy Bridge platform. Sandy Bridge also includes advanced integrated graphics technology, which could mean that Apple will bypass using integrated NVIDIA chips.
22.04.2011 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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22.04.2011 19:00 Uhr
NSA wants $896.5 million to build new supercomputing complex
The federal government may be cutting corners left and right, but that hasn't stopped the NSA from requesting nearly $900 million to help beef up its supercomputing capabilities. According to budget documents released by the Department of Defense yesterday, the NSA is looking to construct a massive new High Performance Computing Center in Maryland, designed to harness plenty of supercomputing muscle within an energy efficient framework. As with many other data centers, the NSA's $896.5 million complex would feature raised floors, chilled water systems and advanced alarm mechanisms, but it would also need about 60 megawatts
22.04.2011 18:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Frühlingsgefühle: Heiratsantrag auf Super Mario
Silva möchte seine Freundin April heiraten. Die ist wiederum großer Mario-Fan. Die Folge: ein Heiratsantrag in einem eigens dafür gestalteten Super Mario-Zimmer inklusive herzerweichender Gimmicks wie Soundtrack, Powerbox und Feuerwerk. Da geht doch die Sonne auf. Mehr in dem Video nach dem Break.
[Via Kotaku]Continue reading Frühlingsgefühle: Heiratsantrag auf Super Mario
22.04.2011 18:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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iPad 2 production shortfall cause: LCD and speaker issues
IHS iSuppli cut its forecast for yearly iPad sales following Apple's earnings conference call on April 20. iSuppli predicts the Cupertino company will ship 39.7 million iPads in 2010, a 9.1% reduction from its earlier forecast of 43.7 million.
Apple confirmed during its earnings conference call that iPad 2 demand significantly outpaced supply. The iPad 2 flew off the shelves in Q2 and Apple sold every tablet it manufactured. According to iSuppli, Apple's manufacturing is constrained by a shortage of the new speaker that graces the iPad 2. Unknown quality concerns with the LCD display may have also played a
22.04.2011 18:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Verizon helps spike iPhone adoption at work as Android drops
A new Good Technology study (PDF) on Friday revealed that the Verizon iPhone may have given iOS a jump in use in the enterprise. iOS averaged 70 percent of activations in thousands of companies during the winter, which Good credited not only to having the second carrier choice but to the $49 iPhone 3GS at AT&T. The growth pushed Android down to 30 percent of all new devices on Good's service from 35 percent just in the fall.
22.04.2011 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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First Looks: Macally Snap2 Series Snap-On Cases for iPad 2
As the most basic of Macally's recently introduced iPad 2 cases, the Snap2 Series of Snap-On Cases ($30 each) for iPad 2 are exactly what the name suggests: hard plastic shells in various colors including clear, solid black, metallic blue, and metallic red. Shown here, the clear version Snap2-C fits very well on the device. Unlike some of the other hard shells we have seen from Macally, the top and bottom edges are sadly exposed, though the cutouts…
22.04.2011 18:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Macally Ecostand 2 Bamboo Viewing Stand for iPad 2
We've never seen an iPad case and stand quite like this before. Macally's new Ecostand 2 Bamboo Viewing Stand ($40) is a two piece solution that starts with a pretty good hard plastic shell -- unlike so many of the other shells we have seen recently, it covers both the top and bottom edges with proper cutouts for all of the ports and buttons. Where the major deviation from the norm begins is on the back of the case, with a large circular magnet. That…
22.04.2011 18:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Macally Pencase 2 Silicon Case with Stylus for iPad 2
While it would otherwise be a substantially protective option for any user, Macally's Pencase 2 Silicon Case with Stylus ($30) for iPad 2 is clearly geared towards the kids. This bright yellow-green silicone skin covers both the Sleep/Wake button and volume rocker while leaving the rear camera, side switch, and speaker exposed, though Pencase also covers the headphone port and Dock Connector with flaps that fold back when you are using the openings.…
22.04.2011 18:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Macally Dualstand 2 Case With Stand for iPad 2
With the release of Dualstand 2 ($30), Macally seems to be deliberately trying to tease people by coming so close to the perfect iPad 2 case, then including a couple of little oddities. Like last year's amazingly affordable and remarkably well-designed MetroLpad for the original iPad, Dualstand 2 nails all of the iPad 2's required cutouts and button covers right out of the gate: reasonably sized camera, microphone, speaker, side switch, headphone…
22.04.2011 18:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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SA Photonics Nachtsichtsystem erinnert an aufgemotzte Helly Kitty
Das neue hochauflösende Nachtsichtsystem von SA Photonics ist der optische Superhybrid aus Hello Kitty, Batman und Robocop, ist allerdings nicht für Cosplayer als vielmehr für das US Militär gedacht. Was wir natürlich schade finden, weil beim nächsten Karneval wäre dieser Helm natürlich der Oberkracher. Das Besondere an diesem High Resolution Night Vision System (HRNVS) ist das Sichtfeld, das 82,5 Grad beträgt, bisherige Systeme kamen in der Regel mit 40 Grad. Die englische Pressemitteilung nach dem Break.
Continue reading SA Photonics Nachtsichtsystem erinnert an aufgemot
22.04.2011 18:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Review: Gear4 UnityRemote Universal Remote for iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
Unlike Peel, which relies upon both a lightbulb-shaped Infrared blaster and a wall-powered, home router-tethered Wi-Fi adapter, Gear4’s system uses only a simple but attractively designed Bluetooth-powered Infrared blaster to communicate with your home entertainment system. With a 2.5” diameter, the glossy black UnityRemote accessory looks like a stack of three makeup powder compacts with a chrome ring at the bottom, hiding 360-degree…
22.04.2011 18:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Macally Bookstandpro 2 Premium Leather Case & Organizer
Clearly designed for professional iPad 2 users, the Bookstandpro 2 Premium Leather Case & Organizer ($50) from Macally is a spin on the classic leather organizer. A zipper-shut folio, the case is different from most in that the tablet is situated on the left side rather than the right. Attached to the inside of the case is a hard plastic shell, the same that we have seen on several other current Macally offerings. The iPad 2 fits in securely, with…
22.04.2011 18:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Macally Shellstand 2 Rotatable Leather Case & Stand for iPad 2
Designed as a professional-caliber case, Shellstand 2 Rotatable Leather Case & Stand ($50) for iPad 2 from Macally also offers stand functionality. The case is a folio with a nice leather exterior, held shut with a magnetic clasp. Holding the iPad 2 is the same kind of hard plastic shell the company uses for its Ecostand 2 Bamboo Viewing Stand, which covers the back and edges of the tablet with precision holes for the headphone port, mic, Sleep/Wake…
22.04.2011 18:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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22.04.2011 18:00 Uhr
Gerüchte um einen neuen Mac Pro
Der bekannte Webblog 9to5Mac kocht derzeit mal wieder in der Gerüchteküche: Angeblich soll Apple derzeit an einem neuen Prototypen für den Mac Pro arbeiten. Dieser soll angeblich so ausgelegt sein, dass er nicht nur ein würdiger Nachfolger für den aktuellen Mac Pro darstellen wird, sondern zugleich auch die Lücke ausfüllt, die durch die Einstellung der
22.04.2011 17:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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EA runs special Easter sale on iOS games
Publisher Electronic Arts has launched a special Easter weekend sale of iOS games, discounting over 30 of them to 99 cents each. Both iPad and iPhone titles are included in the promotion. Some notable iPad games include Scrabble, Tetris, Risk, Monopoly and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. Of special interest is Dead Space, a high-profile title which was recently given special graphics enhancements for iPad 2s.
22.04.2011 17:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Scosche ships switchBack surge g4 for iPhone 4
Scosche has announced that it is now shipping its switchBack surge g4 battery case for the iPhone 4. Made from hard polycarbonate, the switchBack features an integrated 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery, an integrated kickstand for video viewing, a micro USB port for charging and syncing, interchangeable back plates for customization, LED charge indicator lights, open access to all ports, controls, and cameras, save for the Dock Connector, and integration…
22.04.2011 17:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Greenpeace kritisiert Apple´s Energiepolitik
Mehrfach fand man in den letzten Tagen Gerüchte über ein iTunes in der Cloud. Somit wäre es, eine Internetverbindung vorausgesetzt, ein Leichtes seine Musik ständig und überall dabei zu haben. Diese würde dann einfach auf einer Serverfarm gespeichert und zum jeweiligen iOS-Device gestreamt werden. Auch wir berichteten von einer baldigen Veröffentlichung. Das dies allerdings doch
22.04.2011 17:20 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Neue Leaks: Nintendo Wii 2 "Stream" mit neuen Screen Stream Controllern?
Filed under: Wii
So allmählich tauchen immer mehr Informationen zur Next-Gen-Konsole von Nintendo auf, die voraussichtlich die Wii ablösen wird. Scheinbar läuft das Ganze unter dem Codenamen Project Cafe und es heißt, dass die Wii 2 mit der "Screen Stream"-Technologie kommt, in der Spiele auf den Controller mit integriertem Touchscreen gestreamt werden können. Bis zu vier Spieler hätten dann ihre persönliche Perspektive, so dass man theoretisch auf den TV-Screen verzichten könnte. Außerdem soll es Minigames f&u
22.04.2011 17:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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US Army developing Android-based smartphone framework and apps
The US Army is calling upon Android app developers to help make military life a little less stressful -- and, perhaps, a lot safer. Under a new Army framework known as the Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment (CE), third-party developers will be able to create and submit tactical Android apps, using the military's CE Product Developer's Kit. The framework, originally prototyped by the folks over at MITRE, represents the latest phase in the Army's ongoing campaign to inco
22.04.2011 17:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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French, Italian governments follow in probing iOS security
The French and Italian governments have become involved in examining the location history file found in iOS 4, reports say. The Italian Data Protection Authority has opened a formal investigation into the matter, although Reuters notes that the probe is an expansion of one into how mobile apps deal with personal data. France's CNIL is reportedly verifying the security issue, and says it will send Apple France a letter asking for an explanation next week.
22.04.2011 17:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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YTLive web app lets you watch YouTube Live broadcasts on your iOS device
YouTube entered the live video streaming market with the launch of its YouTube Live service earlier this month. The high-profile video site is competing against similar live stream services such as Ustream and Justin.tv. Unlike its competitors, YouTube Live uses only Flash technology to deliver its live stream. As a result, iOS owners are unable to watch these live feeds on their mobile devices.
Coming to the rescue is a web app, YTLive, which lets you copy the URL of a YouTube Live feed and paste it into their web-based player. The player converts the live stream to a format compatible with iOS and lets you watch a broadcast within mobile Safari. As long as YTLive's servers can handle the load of streaming video to millions of iOS devices, then we m
22.04.2011 17:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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iSmip4-App zu Ostern gratis statt 2,39 Euro !
Ich liebe Ostern! Nicht wegen den Eiern die überall rumliegen, sondern wegen den vielen Apps die vergünstigt oder sogar gratis zu bekommen sind. Das Berliner Unternehmen One to Smile schenkt derzeit iPhone-Besitzern ein einmaliges Osterpräsent. Die App iSmip4 ist über die Osterfeiertage kostenlos im AppStore verfügbar. Neben dieser Osterüberraschung wartet die App, passend zum Fest,
22.04.2011 17:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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DealNN roundup: refurb. iMac, reduced to $1269
Todayís deals from DealNN include price breaks on iMacs, iPad cases, and more. Apple.com has recently lowered the cost on multiple iMac desktop computers, one of which is the refurbished 21.5-inch, 3.2GHz iMac with 4GB of RAM, 1TB hard drive, Intel Core i3 processor, and built-in iSight camera. Currently featured at DealNN, this iMac has now dropped $230 in price and is available for $1269 with free shipping included.
22.04.2011 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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22.04.2011 17:00 Uhr
Logitech's Squeezebox Controller app makes the transition from Android to iOS
After launching the Squeezebox Controller app on Android last month, what could Logitech do next other than release a version for your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. The features and interface appear to be identical, letting users control any or all Squeezeboxes on the WiFi network complete with metadata and album art. iOS equipped owners of the 'boxes can get their AirPlay-free distributed audio lifestyle going by clicking the link below to download the free app (and see how it compares to the existing $9.99 third party iPeng remote app) from iTunes.
22.04.2011 16:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Damals vor 40 Jahren: die erste Fernbedienung der Welt von RCA Victor
Filed under: Fernbedienungen
Heute eine Selbstverständlichkeit, damals eine Revolution: die erste TV-Fernbedienung der Welt erblickte 1961 das Licht der Welt und stammte von RCA Victor. 40 Jahre lang sucht nun also die Menschheit die Fernbedienung in diversen Sofaritzen und zankt sich, wer denn nun schalten darf und wer nicht. Insgesamt sieben Funktionen hatte die "Macht des Wohnzimmers". Aber schöner als darübe zu reden ist natürlich das Werbevideo aus der Ära. Zeitmaschine an und nach dem Break geht's los.
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22.04.2011 16:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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News: Apple already signing deals for cloud music service?
Apple has already secured deals with two of the four big music labels for its upcoming cloud-based music service, according to a new report. Citing anonymous sources, AllThingsD reports that the first two deals were signed within the last two months, and that Apple’s Vice President of iTunes Eddy Cue will be in New York today to try and finalize the remaining deals. “They’ve been very aggressive and thoughtful about it,” said one industry…
22.04.2011 16:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Portal 2: Making-of als iPad-App veröffentlicht
Am vergangenen Dienstag erschien das langerwartete Computer- und Videospiel „Portal 2“ für Windows-PCs, Macs und Heimkonsolen. Der Geschichte hinter dessen Entwicklung nimmt sich die App „The Final Hours of Portal 2“ an.In Form eines multimedial angereicherten iPad-Magazins gewährt
22.04.2011 16:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apps and games for Easter and Passover
As with most holidays these days, there's now several iOS apps that come in handy when needed in a pinch. For Easter and its surrounding holidays, this can be anything from dying eggs to explaining why today is Good Friday. The New York Times recently recommended several apps for the holiday including:
Egg Dyeing 101: This US$0.99 app from Martha Stewart Living will take you beyond the ordinary hard-boiled egg and has instructions for everything from blowing out eggs to little decorations you can use to turn eggs int
22.04.2011 16:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Preisredudziert: Welterbe Guide für iPhone
Das Wetter ist zu gut um nur zu Hause zu sitzen. Passend zu Ostern und den Ferien dazu, gibt es den Welterbe Guide preisreduziert im AppStore. Er führ einen zu allen 51 Unesco-Welterbestätten in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. Die App dient als Ausflugsplaner für all diejenigen, die die interessantesten und schönsten Sehenswürdigkeiten im deutschsprachigen
22.04.2011 16:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Stadsmuziek: Die Stadt als Leierkasten
Filed under: DIY, Lifestyle
Legenden ranken sich um den Klang einer Stadt. Niemand hat das bislang so wörtlich genommen wie Akko Goldenbeld, der ein Model von Eindhoven auf eine Art Leierkasten-Rad gemappt hat, und damit nun ein Piano ansteuert. Eindhofen: so much to answer for. Video nach dem Break. Continue reading Stadsmuziek: Die Stadt als LeierkastenRead |
22.04.2011 16:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Husqvarna lawnmower remote for iOS: a lot less fun than we'd hoped
Sure, we've been living in a series of safe houses and seedy motels since 1968, but that doesn't mean that you can't have nice things. A two-car garage, white picket fence, and a healthy lawn: that's the American Dream, right there. But with all that middle class comfort comes responsibility -- and how are you going to find the time to keep the grass under control when you're working three jobs to keep up with the mortgage on your McMansion? Friends, that's where Husqvarna's My Automower app comes in. That's right: rather than sending SMS messages to your GPS-enabled Automower, all of
22.04.2011 16:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Acer profit falls 64% in wake of iPad effect, may drop again
Acer on Friday reported its lowest profit in over six years in what was largely a validation of estimates that it had been damaged by the iPad. Its net income dropped 64 percent to the equivalent of just over $41.53 million, the lowest the company had seen since spring 2004. The company also warned that its troubles weren't over and that its shipments might drop for the third quarter in a row for spring.
22.04.2011 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Japanese Apple Stores to go ahead with Golden Week events
Apple will observe but not celebrate Golden Week in Japan, a report notes. The week includes several national holidays, and is therefore often a vacation time for workers and students. From May 1st through the 5th Japanese Apple Stores will be holding training sessions, creative exhibitions, and workshops for adults and children.
22.04.2011 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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22.04.2011 16:00 Uhr
iTunes Cloud Streaming kurz vor Veröffentlichung
Einem Bericht von Reuters nach zu urteilen, soll sich Apples neuer webbasierter iTunes Streaming Service nahezu in den Startlöchern befinden und in Kürze seinen Dienst aufnehmen. Bereits seit mehreren Monaten spekuliert die Apple-nahe Gerüchteküche über einen Cloud-basierten Musikservice aus Cupertino, mit dem es möglich sein soll, die eigene Musikbibliothek auf jedes Apple Gerät zu streamen.
22.04.2011 15:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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News: Samsung countersues Apple over the iPhone, iPad
Following Apple’s filing of a lawsuit against Samsung in the U.S., Samsung has countersued the company, claiming infringement on 10 mobile technology patents by the iPhone and iPad. Samsung filed the suits in its home country of South Korea, Japan, and Germany, and said the patents involve power reduction during data transmission, 3G technology for reducing errors while transmitting data, and wireless data communication technology, according…
22.04.2011 15:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: Apple releases iBooks 1.2.2, brings bug fixes
Apple has released iBooks 1.2.2, the latest version of its e-Reader software for iOS. According to the company’s release notes, version 1.2.2 addresses issues playing video included with enhanced books from the iBookstore, resolves a problem where some books open with a different font than expected, makes iBooks more responsive when navigating books with many items in their table of contents, and other “important stability and performance…
22.04.2011 15:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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T-Mobile willing to knock $100 off G-Slate, if you ask nicely
Here's a little secret that T-Mobile didn't really intend for public consumption: if you give the company a ring you can nab an extra $100 off a G-Slate. The discount was emailed out to those who signed up for a special promotional offer T-Mo teased recently. Like most things, though, the internet got ahold of this juicy morsel and we're happy to tell you it's open to everyone. Just reference promo code GSLATE100 and you can pick up a shiny new Honeycomb tablet for $430 -- provided you have an existing voice plan or sign up for one, are willing to commit to a two-year data contract on top of that, and don't mind dealing with a m
22.04.2011 15:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Update: NeoOffice 3.2
Highlights of this release of the open source office suite include Mac OS X 10.7 compatible code, expanded font support, and a "significant reduction in [the] size of PDF files."
22.04.2011 15:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: PhotoStyler 5.5
Neatberry's photo enhancement software adds a Romantic filter and presets, more accurate aspect calculation for thumbnails, more hot keys, and other improvements.
22.04.2011 15:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: SyncMate 3
Eltima Software announced that its Mac, Windows, and mobile sync software now has full support for synchronization with Outlook 2011.
22.04.2011 15:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: ExactScan 2.14.2
ExactCODE's document scanning software adds support for new scanners, support for ultrasonic multi-feed detection, improved blank page separation for duplex scans, better support for third-party TWAIN drivers, and improved stability.
22.04.2011 15:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Firetask for Mac 1.4
The Getting Things Done-based task manager adds a "scratchboard" for entering temporary tasks or tasks that don't fit elsewhere, email task delegation, display of notes in the Today and Categories tasks lists, and some interface streamlining.
22.04.2011 15:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: SOHO Organizer 9.1
Chronos' information organizer gains individual progress indicators for CalDAV calendars, custom field syncing for contacts, improved performance for CalDAV and CardDAV, and other improvements, including updates for SOHO Print Essentials.
22.04.2011 15:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Security: Acrobat Pro/Reader 10.0.3
Adobe released security updates for Acrobat Pro and Adobe Reader to address vulnerabilities that "could cause the application to crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system."
22.04.2011 15:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Amazon Update
Amazon Appstore for Amazon opened today with a broad range of apps, including free ones, such as Angry Birds Rio (for a limited time).
Amazon saves you money on Apple's powerful new MacBook Pro models with Thunderbolt technology, then saves you more money on AppleCare.
And Amazon also discounts TurboTax, Office 2011, Adobe applications and much, much more.
Get discounts, too, on iMacs, Mac Pros and Minis, *and*, while you're saving yourself money, you're simultaneously providing critical support to the MacInTouch website, at no cost to you, just by clicking through any of our links to purchase!
22.04.2011 15:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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DS Lite discontinued at GameStop
We caught wind of an internal GameStop memo this morning announcing the discontinuation of Nintendo's DS Lite. The memo (pictured above) asks employees to remove displays of Crimson, Black, and Metallic Rose models, once they've burned through their stock -- we've since confirmed the fact with an employee of the gaming chain. Not a huge shocker, of course, given the fact that the five-year-old system has since been eclipsed by 2009's DSi and, more recently, the company's glasses-free 3D portable, the 3DS. We have reached out to Nintendo fo
22.04.2011 15:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Good Technologies sees boost in iPhone, iPad activations in Q1
A few months ago, enterprise mobile integrator Good Technologies reported on the second round of metrics from its device activation data. The story showed strong growth for Android phones; while the iPhone remained in first place, but the curves were getting closer.
In the first quarter of this year, however, something rather disruptive happened. In the company's latest report [PDF], released today, the iPhone has widened the gap again -- and it's largely due to the Verizon effect. "There's no doubt that Verizon's laun
22.04.2011 15:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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GigaPan Timemachine: Jetzt auch durch die Zeit zoomen
Filed under: Lifestyle, HTML5
Wir alle kennen diese Gigapixel-Bilder von GigaPan. Und jetzt gibt es das auch als Video-Zeitmaschine, so dass man den Blümchen selbst in den intimsten Phasen ihrer Entwicklung hinterherzoomen kann. Wir sind uns sicher, das wir der neue 360°-Videohype. Alles natürlich in HTML5. Entwickelt wie immer von der Carnegie Mellon in Zusammenarbeit mit der NASA, Google und GigaPan die einem auf der Webseite auch Tips zum Nachmachen geben.
22.04.2011 15:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Walmart to Sell Samsung Infuse 4G in May for $178.88?
The Samsung Infuse 4G has yet to make its way to market, but when it does, you might be able to find it at Walmart. Rumor has it that the retail giant has been sending around circulars indicating that the Infuse and its 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display will hit shelves sometime next month. The notices also mention that the device will be sold for $178.88, which would likely be bundled with a two-year AT&T contract. There hasn't been any confirmation from Samsung, which unveiled the ultra-thin smartphone way back in January, but we'll let you know as s
22.04.2011 15:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Analyst: iPhone-friendly LTE chipset should hit in 2012
A chipset that would give the iPhone and other mid-size phones LTE-based 4G should arrive in 2012, president of wireless market analyst group Forward Concepts Will Strauss said in a brief interview Friday. Both Apple's new partner Qualcomm, Infineon (Intel), ST-Ericsson, and other companies should have chips that merge both 3G and 4G into a single part next year. The unification would be necessary not just for size, CNET was told, but to make sure they could gracefully drop to 3G or lower during the period when 4G wasn't ubiquitous.
22.04.2011 15:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Drucken vom iPad: AirPrint- und andere Drucker einrichten
Dank AirPrint-Technologie lassen sich E-Mails, Präsentationen und andere Dokumente per Fingerklick und drahtlos vom iPad aus drucken. Einige wenige Drucker bieten die AirPrint-Unterstützung bereits an und sind schnell eingerichtet. Mit ein paar kleinen zusätzlichen Tricks wird aber nahezu jeder Drucker kompatibel.In den Apps Safari, Mail und Fotos gibt es im Weiterverwenden-Menü den Punkt Drucken. Wie
22.04.2011 15:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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22.04.2011 15:00 Uhr
iPhone mit A5-Prozessor wird an Entwickler verschickt
Laut diversen Quellen hat Apple damit begonnen, einige Entwickler mit Testgeräten der kommenden iPhone-Generation zu versorgen. Das Entwickler-iPhone soll dem iPhone 4 sehr ähnlich sein, bis auf dass es statt auf den A4-Prozessor auf den Dual-Core-A5-Chip setzt, welcher auch im iPad eingesetzt wird. Apple gibt an, dass der A5-Prozessor im Vergleich zum A4 die doppelte Geschwindigkeit und die 9-fache Grafikleistung bietet. Von den Entwic
22.04.2011 14:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Apple vs. Amazon: Der Kampf um den digitalen Büchermarkt
Der Internetgroßhändler Amazon hat gestern eine neue Runde im Kampf um den digitalen deutschen Büchermarkt eingeläutet. Auf dem Schlachtfeld des elektronischen Buchhandels brachte das Unternehmen einen deutschen Ableger seines Kindle Shop in Stellung. Ab sofort können deutsche Leseratten aus insgesamt 650 000 eBooks, darunter über 25 000 deutsche Titel auswählen. Ganz nebenbei verkauft das Internetunternehmen
22.04.2011 14:35 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Bloggen mit dem iOS - Reality Check
Es gibt wohl kaum eine größere Differenz zwischen Wunschdenken und Wirklichkeit als beim Bloggen mit dem iPhone oder iPad. Wo z.B. Twitter absolut grandios funktioniert, sieht es bei Wordpress, Tumblr und Posterious desaströs aus. In der Regel funktionieren die einzelnen Text-Editoren, die die Web-Umgebungen mitbringen, nicht mit dem iOS. Aber auch die spärlichen nativen Apps (meist nur für das iPhone) kommen kaum über das Verfassen simpler Texte, häufig mit HTML-Eingabe, hinaus.
Es ist verblüffend, wie wenig sich in diesem Gebiet in den letzten zwölf Monaten getan hat. Einzig für Wordpress scheint es seit diesem Monat mit Blogsy eine brauchbare Alternative zu geben, so dass evt. nicht mehr die eigentliche Artikelarbeit am Mac gemacht werden muss. Die anderen Blog-Plattform
22.04.2011 14:35 Uhr, Tap to Play!,
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Joint Battle Command-Platform: Android zieht in den Krieg
Filed under: Android
Keine Frage, Apple lobt sich gerne mit immer neuen Fortune 100 Companies, die auf iOS umgestiegen sind, aber Android hat gerade den Jackpot der eingezogenen Massen gezogen. Die US-Armee testet wohl Android als Betriebssystem für ihre Joint Battle Command-Platform, die auf einem eigenen Smartphone Namens JBC-P eine extrem modifizierte Android-Version kriegstauglich macht. Ein SDK für Drittentwickler soll es im Sommer geben. Social-Threat-Sharing wird wohl der neue Volkssport der US-Truppen. Unser Tip, nach dem Photo oben: nicht am Super-AMOLED Bildschirm sparen beim JBC-P.
22.04.2011 14:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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[Tipps und Tricks] iTunes: Nur aktuelle Podcasts behalten
Damit alte Audio- und Video-Podcasts nicht Ihre Festplatte verstopfen, können Sie iTunes anweisen, ältere Podcasts automatisch zu löschen. Öffnen Sie dazu das Podcast-Verzeichnis Ihrer Mediathek und dann die Einstellungen über den gleichnamigen Schalter am unteren Rand des Hauptfensters. Hier geben
22.04.2011 14:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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AT&T MiFi 2372 gets DLNA media sharing
AT&T has pushed out Novatel's recent update to give DLNA media sharing to its version of the MiFi 2372. The update allows sharing movies, music, and videos stored on a microSDHC card slotted into the pocket router. Sharing is independent of the platform and works for any format the card and the network connection are fast enough to handle and will recognize.
22.04.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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TUAW's Daily App: Bunny the Zombie Slayer
Hothead Games, the developer behind DeathSpank, Swarm and the Penny Arcade series of PC and console games, just released Bunny the Zombie Slayer, its first title on iOS. Just in time for Easter, the game has you playing as a bunny fighting zombies by lobbing Easter eggs at them, taking them down by lining up your shots and using special eggs with various functions. The game's reminiscent of Pro Zombie Soccer as you take down shambling hordes with a very arcade-style weapon. It's fun, and Hothead's great art direction and design keep things fresh every time you load it up.
The game's low on feat
22.04.2011 14:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple’s Cloud-basierter Streaming-Dienst fertig
Laut der Nachrichtenagentur Reuters ist Apple’s cloud-basierter Musikdienst von der technischen Seite fertig gestellt und soll bald seine Pforten öffnen, noch vor Google’s Variante. Das Konzept dieses Dienstes soll etwa so aussehen: Nutzer können ihre Musik auf Apple’s Server hoch laden und dann von überall darauf zugreifen. Verträge mit Labels wurden noch nicht abgeschlossen, aber zumindest hoffen die meisten Labels auf eine Partnerschaft in diesem Projekt. Diese wissen aber noch nicht, wann iTunes Cloud, oder wie der Service heißen wird, starten wird.Eine gute Gelegenheit, den Dienst vorzustellen, wäre mit dem alljährlichen Musik-Event im September, wenn die neuen iPods, vielleicht ein neuer Apple TV und vermutlich auch das nächste iPhone vorgestellt wird. Auch erw
22.04.2011 14:05 Uhr, Sevenmac,
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Verkauf des BlackBerry PlayBook läuft nur schleppend an
Seit vergangenem Dienstag ist das erste Tablet aus dem Hause Research in Motion in den USA und Kanada erhältlich, doch die Resonanz der Händler ist bislang wenig überschwänglich. So berichtet das Wall Street Journal, dass es vor Ladenöffnung Wartende gab, in der Regel aber lediglich eine handvoll Personen.
22.04.2011 14:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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22.04.2011 14:00 Uhr
Self-healing polymer serves up quick fixes under UV rays (video)
As many self-healing polymers as we've seen roll across our screens, we never really tire of them -- chalk it up to our unending quest for perfection, but we like our gadgets devoid of nicks and scratches. Lucky for us, a team of scientists that shares our need for clean has produced a material that fixes its imperfections in a mere 60 seconds when exposed to UV light. The typically rigid material basically melts down when exposed to rays of a specific wavelength, allowing it to fill in any nicks or dings. When the light is lifted, the polymer goes back to its original form, and voila -- the surface is like new. Its creators say
22.04.2011 13:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Oster-Apps für die Feiertage: Eieruhr, Grußkarten und Grillrezepte
Über Ostern wird das iPhone zum Eiphone. Dafür sorgen Apps wie die perfekte Eieruhr und Retro-Karten für den Ostergruß. Da die Wetterprognose für das verlängerte Wochenende vielversprechend klingt und nach Karfreitag wieder hemmungslos geschlemmt werden kann, liefern wir gleich noch eine App für Grillrezepte. Falls es wider Erwarten regnen sollte, kann man die Ostereiersuche ebenfalls
22.04.2011 13:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Moon Bulbs: Glühbirnen mit wandmalerischen Qualitäten
Filed under: Lifestyle
Wir mögen ja den Minimalismus einer Glühbirne ohne viel drumherum, aber verstehen gut, dass man damit eigentlich viel mehr machen kann. Moon Bulbs sind bemalte Glühbirnen, die ein kleines Wandgemälde in die Wohnung zaubern, was Kinder und solche die es geblieben sind, sicher begeistert. Ob die 18 Dollar dafür nicht lieber in passende Farben investiert werden sollten, damit man es selber macht, ist eine Frage die wir eurer künstlerischen Ambition überlassen wollen.Read |
22.04.2011 13:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Datenschützer setzen Apple unter Druck
Wegen des Sammelns von Bewegungsdaten auf iPhones und iPad gerät Apple ins Visier von Datenschützern. Die zuständigen Behörden in Deutschland, Italien und Frankreich haben Aufklärung verlangt.
22.04.2011 13:20 Uhr, Mac & i,
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iPad 2-Lieferzeiten betragen nur noch 1-2 Wochen
Blickt man derzeit als potenzieller iPad 2 Käufer in den Apple Online Shop so fällt auf, dass Apple die Wartefristen für das iPad der zweiten Generation drastisch senken konnte. Kletterten die Lieferzeitangaben kurz nach dem deutschen Launch des iPad 2 auf nahezu 3-4 Wochen, so gibt der Computer-Hersteller im Online Store derzeit nur noch eine
22.04.2011 13:20 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Duke Nukem Forever: Mehr als 6000 Arbeitsmonate
Der Chef des Entwicklerstudios Gearbox, Randy Pitchford, hat einige Hintergrundinformationen zu Duke Nukem Forever bekannt gegeben. Aus dem Bericht geht unter anderem hervor, wie viel Arbeitszeit in den Titel (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltiPhone- & iPad-Tracker jetzt auch für WindowsVirtualBox 4.0.6 - Gratis VirtualisierungslösungEuropa: iOS doppelt so weit verbreitet wie Android
22.04.2011 13:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Easter App Store sale kicks off with deals from EA and Sega
It's Easter, and although that normally means stuffing your face with chocolate and a bit of a break, it also means it's time for another App Store fire-sale. Hot on the block this year is EA's impressive, console-quality, survival horror third-person shooter Dead Space for iPhone and iPad; it's been discounted from US$6.99 and $9.99 respectively to the absolute bargain price of $0.99. If you haven't checked out Dead Space yet, now i
22.04.2011 13:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Zowie mit neuer Gaming-Mouse für RTS-Spieler
Das im US-Bundesstaat Kalifornien ansässige Unternehmen Zowie Gear erweitert seine Produktpalette um eine neue Computer-Maus, die sich dabei vorwiegend an Spieler von Echtzeitstrategiespielen (RTS) richten soll. Sie trägt den Namen Zowie Mico und eignet sich aufgrund ihrer Form sowohl für Rechts- als auch Linkshänder.
22.04.2011 13:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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22.04.2011 13:00 Uhr
Apple veröffentlicht iTunes 10.2.2
In diesen Sekunden hat Apple eine neue Version von iTunes veröffentlicht.Nachdem bereits die Vorgängerversion 10.2.1 vor etwa 6 Wochen nur Fehler behoben hat, behebt auch Version 10.2.2 ausschließlich Fehler und enthält diverse Verbesserungen.Den kompletten Changelog gibt es hier:
iTunes 10.2.2 enthält viele wichtige Fehlerbehebungen, einschließlich:
• Behebt ein Problem, aufgrund dessen iTunes beim Synchronisieren mit einem iPad möglicherweise nicht mehr reagiert.
• Behebt ein Problem, bei dem das Synchronisieren von Fotos mit einem iPhone, iPad oder iPod eventuell unnötig lange dauert.
• Behebt ein Problem, das möglicherweise bei der Vorschau von Videos im iTunes Store Überspringungsfehler verursacht.
• Behebt andere Probleme, um
22.04.2011 12:50 Uhr, Sevenmac,
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Apple nun Mobilfon-Produzent mit höchsten Einnahmen
Laut der Nachforschungs-Firma Strategy Analytics ist Apple nun, an den Einnahmen gemessen, der weltgrößte Handy-Hersteller.Dieses Jahr hat Apple, nicht zuletzt dank starker Produktion und Nachfrage und hohen Preisen erstmals Nokia in Quartal 2 überholt. Damit hat Apple innerhalb von weniger als 4 Jahren seit Vorstellung des iPhones alle Konkurrenten überholt, so der Analyst Alex Spektor.Apple hat somit in diesem Quartal mit 11,9 Milliarden $ Einnahmen Nokia’s 9,4 Milliarden $ überholt. Bereits seit einiger Zeit war Apple der Industrie-Anführer in Sachen Profit, momentan gehen die Hälfte aller Profite von Handys an Apple.[via]
22.04.2011 12:50 Uhr, Sevenmac,
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Samsung Galaxy SII treibt Extrem-Unboxing bis zum Erbrechen (Video)
Filed under: Smartphones
Keine Frage, Unboxing und Reviews von Gadgets in merkwürdigen Situationen werden nach dieser Art von Galaxy SII Reviews vermutlich zu einem etablierten Genre. Hier gibt es Matt Brian von The Next Web zu Gast beim Stuntpiloten und ja, er hält es nicht aus erbricht sich bei laufender Kamera. Nicht vergessen, viral heisst: vor der Desinfektion ist nach der Desinfektion. Video nach dem Break. Continue reading Samsung Galaxy SII treibt Extrem-Unboxing bis zum Erbrechen (Video)
22.04.2011 12:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Europa: iOS doppelt so weit verbreitet wie Android
Die Marktforscher aus dem Hause ComScore haben fünf europäische Länder untersucht und dabei festgestellt, dass Apples mobiles Betriebssystem iOS mehr als doppelt so weit verbreitet ist wie Android aus dem (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltVirtualBox 4.0.6 - Gratis VirtualisierungslösungEx-Google-Chef: 1,25 Millionen US-Dollar GehaltBericht: Entwickler erhalten iPhone 4S mit A5-CPU
22.04.2011 12:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Apple versorgt ausgewählte Entwickler mit iPhone 5-Prototypen
Um sie auf die neue iPhone-Generation mit schnellerem Zweikern-Prozessor vorzubereiten, hat Apple ausgewählten Entwicklern iPhone 4-Geräte mit neuen A5-Prozessoren zukommen lassen. Ein Entwickler hat nun das Schweigen durchbrochen: Apple legt offenbar großen Wert darauf, dass Applikationen insbesondere die deutlich verbesserte Grafik-Leistung des neuen Prozessors ausnutzen.Im iPad 2 kommt schon jetzt Apples A5 Prozessor mit zwei
22.04.2011 12:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Neuer Mac Pro-Prototyp kleiner und womöglich als Server einsetzbar
Gerüchten zufolge arbeitet Hersteller Apple derzeit an einem neuen Prototypen für seinen leistungsfähigen Mac Pro-Rechner. Angeblich soll sich dabei auch das Design ändern. Das neue Geräte sei deutlich schmaler und etwas weniger hoch, könnte damit in einen Serverschrank passen. Es wäre so als Ersatz für Apples eingestellte Xserve-Serie geeignet. Etwas mehr als 13 Zentimeter breit
22.04.2011 12:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Geolocation: eBay kauft Where für 135 Mio. Dollar
Die Betreiber der Online-Auktionsplattform eBay haben das auf Geolocating spezialisierte Unternehmen "Where" für 135 Millionen US-Dollar übernommen, berichtet das Portal 'Bostinnovation'. Keines der beiden (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltDas iPad nagt am europäischen Computer-MarktWikileaks-Informant: Geisteszustand wird geprüftEx-Google-Chef: 1,25 Millionen US-Dollar Gehalt
22.04.2011 12:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Jetzt klagt Samsung gegen Apple
Nachdem Apple Samsung "sklavisches" Kopieren von iPhone und iPad vorgeworfen hat, verklagt die südkoreanische Firma nun Apple wegen Patentverletzungen in Südkorea, Japan und Deutschland.
22.04.2011 12:05 Uhr, Mac & i,
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Seibersdorf bringt NFC in die Kleidung
Wir warten ja noch darauf, dass NFC mal endlich die längst versprochene RFID-Revolution in den Alltag bringt, und mit Integrierten Antenne nebst Chip, die bei der Herstellung mit dem Stoff verwoben wird, bringen uns die Seibersdorf Laboratories aus Österreich einen Schritt näher. Bislang sind die Chips sogar bei 60 Grad waschbar. Applikationen: Überwachung von Patienten und ähnliches. Read |
22.04.2011 12:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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12 Jahre ComputerBase: 7. Gewinnspielfrage
Wir feiern „12 Jahre ComputerBase“ und verlosen in unserem Jubiläums-Gewinnspiel aus diesem Anlass Preise im Gesamtwert von über 8.000 Euro unter unseren Lesern. Bis zum 28. April werden wir an dieser Stelle täglich einen weiteren der insgesamt dreizehn Gewinne vorstellen.
22.04.2011 12:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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22.04.2011 12:00 Uhr
Next generation Wii controller to feature 6.2-inch display, turn living room into giant DS?
E3 is getting close, just two months away now. As such the next-gen Wii console rumors have heated to a boil. One of the most interesting bits of tattle originates from Kotaku. The gaming site's sources claim (with impressive specificity) that the new 8-button controller features a screen pushing a whopping 6.2 inches, two analog sticks, and a camera. The new Wii console (sometimes called the Wii 2, Wii HD, or simply "Project Cafe") is said to support the new controller in addition to Wii Remote-style controllers for backward compatibility with existing Wii games -- at the
22.04.2011 11:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Bericht: Entwickler erhalten iPhone 4S mit A5-CPU
Mit dem A5-Prozessor hat Apple im iPad 2 einen Chip verbaut, der im Vergleich zum Vorgänger A4 die neunfache Grafikleistung bietet. Einige Entwickler haben nun angeblich eine spezielle Ausgabe des iPhone 4 (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNokia: Marktanteile fallen unter 30-Prozent-MarkeiPhone- & iPad-Tracker jetzt auch für WindowsDas iPad nagt am europäischen Computer-Markt
22.04.2011 11:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Von Kinect lernen: Kommt Windows 8 mit Gesichtserkennung?
Filed under: Windows
Es mag viele Gründe geben warum sich eine Sensor-API in dem Windows 8 M1 Built befindet, die "Detect Human Presence" heisst, aber die wahrscheinlichste ist doch eine Art Gesichtserkennung im neuen Windows-Betriebssystem, denn Kinect kann das schon lange. Und obendrein fehlen uns ja die implantierten NFC-Chips. Wir sind gespannt was sonst noch im Code auftaucht.Read |
22.04.2011 11:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Fujitsu LifeBook S761/C and P771/C replace optical drives with pico projectors, past with future
Optical disc drives may be passé nowadays, but the enclosures usually reserved for them in laptops need not go to waste. Fujitsu has just rolled out its latest line of portables and a pair of them pack a pretty awesome new extra: an integrated pico projector. The 13.3-inch LifeBook S761/C and 12.1-inch P771/C both fill their ODD slots with a small visualizer, and while the specs of its actual output aren't clear, the two machines have been fully specced and priced. The S761/C can offer you a Core i5-2520M CPU, a (presumably upgradeable) 1GB of RAM, 160GB of storage, and a 1366 x 768 resolution for a price of ¥219,450 ($2,675). Moving down in size
22.04.2011 11:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple soll an einem kleineren Mac Pro arbeiten
Echte Mac-Profis erkennt man am Mac Pro unter ihrem Schreibtisch und gut trainierten Armmuskeln, ist das Gerät doch ein prima Hantelersatz. Apple soll aber am ersten Redesign seit acht Jahren arbeiten und zieht dabei offenbar auch ein kleineres Gehäuse in Betracht.Dann könnte der Mac Pro nicht nur
22.04.2011 11:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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22.04.2011 11:00 Uhr
Apple bringt iPhone 4S mit A5 Chip für Entwickler zu Performance-Tests
Anscheinend möchte Apple nun doch auf die Welle der mobilen Spielwelt aufspringen und versucht spätestens mit dem iPhone 5 dem Sony Ericson X-Peria Play ordentlich einzuheizen. Wie es aussieht, gibt Apple laut Informationen von 9to5 Mac spezielle iPhone 4 Geräte an Entwickler heraus. Diese unterscheiden sich einzig und allein im Prozessor Bereich von dem aktuellen
22.04.2011 10:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Cineroid LED Light: Wenn ein Blitz nicht genug ist
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Keine Frage, blitzen verursacht gelegentlich eigenwillige Bilder. Um ein besseres gleichmässigeres, aber dennoch sehr helles Licht zu bekommen, fehlt einem manchmal einfach die passende Lichtquelle. Das LED Light von Cineroid mit einstellbaren Farbtemperaturen von 3000-5000 Kelvin hält obendrein bis zu 5 Stunden mit einer Batterieladung. Der einzige Nachteil: Man sieht damit aus wie ein Heimwerker.
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22.04.2011 10:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Galaxy on Fire 2 für iPhone und iPad ab heute reduziert
Der Hamburger Entwickler Fishlabs hat sein Weltraum-Abenteuer Galaxy on Fire 2 im Preis reduziert. Die Preissenkung hat heute morgen um 9 Uhr begonnen und dauert noch bis zum 25. April 2011 an, ebenfalls bis 9 Uhr.
Galaxy on Fire 2 (Affiliate) ist derzeit günstiger zu haben. Statt sonst 7,99 Euro kostet die Universal-App in diesen
22.04.2011 10:50 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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iBooks 1.2.2 erschienen
Apple hat über den App Store eine neue Version von iBooks für iOS-Geräte zur Verfügung gestellt. Die neue Version 1.2.2 soll unter anderem das Abspielen von Videos in Büchern aus dem iBook Store verbessern, die Geschwindigkeit des Programms steigern wenn viele Bücher vorhanden sind und Probleme beim Öffnen von Büchern beheben, bei denen das Buch mit einem falschen Font geöffnet wurde. In diesem Monat wird der iBook Store ein Jahr alt. E
22.04.2011 10:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Addons: Mozilla will Testverfahren beschleunigen
Die Entwickler von 'Mozilla' planen eine geänderte Handhabung für den Genehmigungs- und Test-Prozess von Erweiterungen für die Entwicklerversionen. Vorrangig wird dies also die Aurora- und Beta-Versionen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltMiranda IM 0.9.20 - Kostenloser Multi-MessengerAustralischer Politiker wegen Kinderpornos verhaftetAnteil von IPv6 am Internet-Traffic geht zurück
22.04.2011 10:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Flinc: Mitfahrervermittlung in Echtzeit
Eine neue Internetplattform mit angegliederter App versteht sich als eine neue Form der Mitfahrervermittlung, welche unterwegs und live funktionieren soll. Das einst von Studenten gestartete Projekt namens „Flinc“ befindet sich derzeit in einem geschlossenen Technologietest, die landesweite Markteinführung soll im Sommer folgen.
22.04.2011 10:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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iPad 2: Lieferzeiten nur noch 1-2 Wochen
Apple geht einen weiteren Schritt in Richtung flächendeckende Verfügbarkeit des iPad 2: Wer jetzt im Apple Online Store bestellt, muss lauf Lieferzeitangabe nur noch 1-2 Wochen darauf warten.
So langsam aber sicher scheint Apple mit der Produktion des iPad 2 nachzukommen. Zumindest zeigt sich der Online-Store nun optimistischer, was die Lieferzeiten angeht: Neue Bestellungen müssen
22.04.2011 10:35 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Patentklage: Google wegen Linux-Servern in erster Instanz verurteilt
Ein Gericht in Ost-Texas hat Google wegen Patentverletzungen auf seinen Linux-Servern in erster Instanz schuldig gesprochen. Die Klage reichte die Firma Bedrock Computer Technologies bereits 2006 ein. Eine Jury gab dem Kläger recht und verurteilte Google zu einer Zahlung von fünf Millionen US-Dollar. (Google, Red Hat)
22.04.2011 10:35 Uhr, golem,
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Gameloft launches N.O.V.A. Elite on Facebook, demonstrates the ubiquity of Unity
It turns out N.O.V.A. Elite isn't one of the three new iOS games that Gameloft has licensed the Unreal Engine for. In fact, it's not an iOS game at all. Instead, Gameloft has decided to bring its popular science-fiction shooter franchise to Facebook as a competitive multiplayer 3D shooter tied to your social network and running on the Unity engine.
While the core style of the earlier N.O.V.A. games is still the same in N.O.V.A. Elite, it has also picked up many of the features you've probably come to expect from any free-to-play Facebook game, including friends invitations and purchasable upgrades. That's right, if you want to have all the best gear you'll need to pull out you
22.04.2011 10:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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[Tipps und Tricks] Einkaufsstatistik im iTunes Store aufrufen
Um herauszufinden, für welche Alben, Filme oder Apps Sie Ihr hart verdientes Geld im iTunes Store ausgegeben haben, schauen Sie sich Ihre Einkaufsstatistik an. Über einen Mausklick auf den Benutzernamen öffnen Sie zunächst Ihre Kontodaten (Account). Dort finden Sie den Schalter Einkaufsstatistik.
22.04.2011 10:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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SA Photonics high-res digital night vision system makes you look like Hello Kitty's cyborg cousin
Given, it might make you look like the love child of Robocop and a cartoon kitten, but SA Photonics' High Resolution Night Vision System (HRNVS) could mean smoother night flights for the US military. The light weight head mounted display couples high resolution imagery and an impressive 82.5 degree field of vision -- previous devices offered a range of only 40 degrees. What's more, it provides clearer peripheral vision, virtually non-existent halo effects, digital image enhancement, and night vision recording. The headset was designed in collaboration with the US Army and the Air Force Research Laboratory, which
22.04.2011 10:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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22.04.2011 10:00 Uhr
iPad überholt Linux bei Netzzugriffen
Das iPad 2 bricht alle Verkaufsrekorde und erfreut sich in allen Gesellschafts- und Altersklassen großer Beliebtheit.Vom Kleinkind zur Großmutter, dank der speziell angepassten Version von Mobile Safari und Tausender Apps ist es auch für Laien wahrlich einfach online zu gehen und die Tiefen des World Wide Web zu erkunden. Ein anderes System, das sich besonders
22.04.2011 09:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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ARTAS: Haartransplantate vom Roboter
Filed under: Medizinbots, Roboter
Die Apparatur im Bild oben sieht eher einschüchternd aus, aber wer sich auf den Weg macht, ein Haartransplantat zu bekommen, ist eh auf alles gefasst. In den USA ist dieser Roboter, der Haarfollikel aus dem Skalp zutzelt um sie hinterher wieder einzupflanzen, jetzt zugelassen. Und warum das ganze? Damit man hinterher die Haare von Panasonics Haarwaschroboter (Video nach dem Break) waschen lassen kann natürlich. Die Zukunft ist einen Schritt näher gekommen.Continue reading ARTAS: Haartransplantate vom Roboter
22.04.2011 09:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Ex-Google-Chef: 1,25 Millionen US-Dollar Gehalt
Der bisherige Chef des US-amerikanischen Internetkonzerns Google, Eric Schmidt, wurde erst kürzlich durch den Firmengründer Larry Page abgelöst. Künftig wird Schmidt die Rolle des Vorstandsvorsitzenden (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNokia: Marktanteile fallen unter 30-Prozent-MarkeDas iPad nagt am europäischen Computer-MarktWikileaks-Informant: Geisteszustand wird geprüft
22.04.2011 09:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Dead Space für 80 Cent, iPhone- wie iPad-Version (Video)
Video: iPhoneblog.de Wer dem Genre der grausigen Überlebens-Shooter etwas abzugewinnen vermag und die iOS-Fassung von Dead Space nicht sowieso längst erwarb, der kann nun für 80 Cent zugreifen. EA bietet sowohl die iPhone-Version (iTunes-Affiliate-Link) als auch die iPad-Version (iTunes-Affiliate-Link), die gewöhnlich 5,50 Euro bzw. 8 Euro kosten, zum reduzierten Preis an.
22.04.2011 09:35 Uhr, fscklog,
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Video: Rettet Ostern mit Bunny the Zombie Slayer
Ostern steht vor der Tür und ist in Gefahr! Gemeine Zombies wollen dem Osterhasen seine Eier klauen und damit den Kinder die Freude an dem Fest nehmen. Doch ihr könnt Ostern retten. Schlüpft dafür in die Rolle des Osterhasen und verteidigt die Eier. Das Game Bunny the Zombie Slayer ist toll animiert und macht echt
22.04.2011 09:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Novatel MIFI 2372: mobiler Hotspot jetzt mit DNLA-Server
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Wer zufällig einen der praktischen MIFI Hotspots von Novatel, MIFI 2372, besitzt, der sollte nach einem Maintainance Release 1.0 dafür Ausschau halten, denn damit kann man ihn jetzt in einen DNLA-Server werwandeln. Einfach Flashkarte rein und dann streamt er die Tracks ins eigene Netzwerk. Updates für das Webinterface des Betriebssystems gibt es auch. Read | Perma
22.04.2011 09:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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AT&T's MiFi 2372 gets DLNA update, streams media even without 3G connectivity
Novatel 2372 MiFi owners could always stream tunes from the web, but now they can do it from microSD -- after downloading Maintenance Release 1.0, that is, which finally brings DLNA server functionality. DLNA support means your mobile hotspot can share music, video and other content to devices over the network from an inserted flash card, even when the router can't serve up 3G -- especially useful on AT&T devices, which, you know, tend to suffer from occasional
22.04.2011 09:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Monster-CPU-Kühler mit vier Lüftern von Scythe
Der Scythe Susanoo existiert als Prototyp bereits seit dem letzten Jahr und wurde auf der diesjährigen CeBIT als in Kürze erscheinendes Produkt angekündigt. Jetzt ist es also soweit, der monströse, 210 × 210 × 160 Millimeter messende CPU-Kühler mit vier 100-Millimeter-Lüftern ist zu Preisen ab 75,91 Euro im Handel erhältlich.
22.04.2011 09:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Flock browser to be officially discontinued April 26th
When it first came out in 2005, the Flock browser was a Mozilla/Firefox derivative with a novel difference: a RSS (and later social-network) sidebar that allowed users to keep one eye on feeds while continuing their usual web browsing, and also featured drag-and-drop photo uploading. Today, such incorporations take many other forms -- from menu items to plug-ins -- but the basic idea has proven popular. Back in January, CEO Sean Hardin announced that the Flock team would move en masse to the social-network gaming company Zynga and that development would be halted. To
22.04.2011 09:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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22.04.2011 9:00 Uhr
“Wenn du kein iPhone hast..”
Bereits vor einigen Wochen berichteten wir über Apples neue iPhone-Werbekampagne “If you don’t have an iPhone…” in den USA. Mittlerweile sind die kleinen Werbefilmchen rund um das Apple Handy über den großen Teich geschwappt und zwei davon nun auch auf der deutschen Webseite des Unternehmens zu finden. Die Themen der neuen Werbekampagne drehen sich um
22.04.2011 08:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Wikileaks-Informant: Geisteszustand wird geprüft
Der mutmaßliche Informant der Whistleblowing-Plattform Wikileaks wird den offiziellen Angaben des US-Verteidigungsministeriums gegenwärtig auf seinen Geisteszustand hin näher untersucht, so 'MSNBC'. Im Zuge (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltQualcomm reitet auf der Smartphone-ErfolgswelleNokia: Marktanteile fallen unter 30-Prozent-MarkeDas iPad nagt am europäischen Computer-Markt
22.04.2011 08:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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More Details on Apple's Cloud-based Music Locker
Apple seems to be getting ready to launch their cloud-based digital music "locker" service that has been rumored for many months. But contrary to an earlier Reuters report, All Things D has heard that Apple has already come to terms with tw
22.04.2011 08:35 Uhr, Macrumors,
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Blackmagic Design debut Media Express 3 for all platforms
Video hardware and software maker Blackmagic Design have previewed the next version of Media Express, now at version 3, its software for timecode-accurate capture and playback to and broadcast decks via the company's own own DeckLink, Multibridge, Intensity or UltraStudio Pro. The product will ship in June and support Windows 7, Mac OS X and Linux. The program can output to uncompressed YUV or RGB QuickTime, AVI and DPX. The new version will also support Apple ProRes, DVCPRO and MJPEG formats, along with new support for 3D, 2K and 4K video capture and playback.
22.04.2011 08:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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HTC Thunderbolt drops to $130 for new Verizon customers at Amazon over the weekend
If the Droid Charge has you thinking that Verizon LTE phones have to cost an arm, a leg, and an extra $100, you'll want to take a look at this. Amazon Wireless is chopping the Thunderbolt, Verizon's original 4G bad boy, down to the extremely palatable price of $130 on contract, valid for new Verizon subscribers who buy the phone between now until midnight Pacific Time on Monday. The 4.3-inch, Android 2.2 smartphone from HTC impressed us greatly with the 4G speeds it was able to pull down in our r
22.04.2011 08:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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22.04.2011 8:00 Uhr
Google I/O attendees asked to give their old Android phones to charity
Steve Jobs might not think much of Google's old "don't be evil" mantra, but it's hard to fault a company for using its products' popularity for the common good. In what seems to be a spiritual successor to last year's Chrome for a Cause drive, Google is asking I/O 2011 attendees for their unwanted, unlocked Android smartphones in a campaign dubbed "Android for Good." Donated devices collected at the event will be put to use at charities in developing nations -
22.04.2011 07:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Erste HD 6850 im Single-Slot-Design von PowerColor
Nachdem PowerColor bereits die erste passiv gekühlte Radeon HD 6850 angekündigt hat, legt das taiwanische Unternehmen nun mit einer weiteren Premiere nach: die erste HD 6850, die nur einen PCIe-Slot belegt. Hierfür kommt ein besonders flacher Kühler zum Einsatz.
22.04.2011 07:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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VirtualBox 4.0.6 - Gratis Virtualisierungslösung
VirtualBox ist eine freie Virtualisierungslösung von Oracle. In einer virtuellen Maschine lässt sich ohne zusätzliche Hardware ein isoliertes Betriebssystem installieren. So kann man unter Windows zum Beispiel (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNetBeans mit Support für Java 7, HTML5 und CSS3Tool schaltet versteckte Windows-8-Features freiiPhone- & iPad-Tracker jetzt auch für Windows
22.04.2011 07:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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22.04.2011 7:00 Uhr
Microsoft patents apps that let you buy things, Ballmer to go on licensing spree?
Many of us use apps to buy stuff these days, whether its grabbing the latest e-book from Amazon, or a Groupon for a day of pampering at the local spa. Seems obvious now, but it wasn't (at least according to the USPTO) in 2004, when Microsoft filed a patent application for the idea -- and that application was recently granted. The patent claims a way to make purchases through an network-connected portal with a "streamlined interface" (to "streamline" the process of parting you from your money, no doubt). The portal maintains a list of selling sites and exchanges info as needed to let buyers pick up what the sel
22.04.2011 06:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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AMD mit starkem ersten Quartal 2011
Wenige Tage vor dem Osterfest beherrschen Geschäftsberichte diverser IT-Unternehmen die News. Nachdem Intel ein erneutes Rekordergebnis vermelden konnte, folgen nun die Zahlen vom kleineren Konkurrenten AMD. Im ersten Quartal 2011 konnte der Chiphersteller gegenüber dem gleichen Vorjahreszeitraum seinen Gewinn fast verdoppeln.
22.04.2011 06:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Eee Pad Transformer US edition lacks GPS, but don't tell ASUS that
ASUS' shape-shifting Transformer might be ready to make its way across the pond, but don't expect it to find its own way, because the US version won't be packing GPS -- at least not as we know it. The tablet's official specs might lead you to believe otherwise, but according to a rather long and cryptic thread on Facebook, you'll need a WiFi connection if you want the thing to take you places. After a review posted to AnandTech pointed out the slate's apparent lack of GPS, ASUS revealed that there will be "No GPS in North America." The company goes on to contradict itself, saying the
22.04.2011 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Labels already licensing music for Apple cloud, sources say
Apple may have signed licensing deals with several major labels to secure necessary rights for the company's upcoming media locker. Earlier reports suggested the cloud-based service lacked significant licensing agreements, however unnamed sources have told All Things Digital that the company already has established deals with at least two of the four primary labels.
22.04.2011 06:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Samsung shoots back, files patent lawsuits against Apple
Samsung has shot back against Apple and filed lawsuits in Korea, Japan, and Germany just three days after Apple filed suit against Samsung for copying the iPhone, iPad, and iOS. Samsung has issued a statement saying, "Samsung is responding actively to the legal action taken against us in order to protect our intellectual property and to ensure our continued innovation and growth in the mobile communications business."
The statement also said that the patent suit filed by Samsung involved infringements on up to five Samsung patents, but it did not elaborate as to which patents it was referring to. Stay tuned, things are about to get messy.
22.04.2011 06:08 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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22.04.2011 6:00 Uhr
GREE buys OpenFeint for $104 million
Before Game Center, OpenFeint and similar third-party platforms carried the weight of the iOS platform when it came to social networking in gaming. Even after Game Center debuted with its leaderboards and achievements, OpenFeint still saw plenty of use, including 1.4 million additional users over the Christmas holidays. With more than 5000 OpenFeint games reaching an audience of 75 million users, it's unsurprising that Japanese social network GREE has just purchased OpenFeint for US$104 million.
GREE is already a well-established network in
22.04.2011 05:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Samsung strikes back at Apple with 10 patent infringement claims
This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone: in the latest chapter of the Apple-Samsung dispute over the likeness of their smartphones, the latter company has just retaliated by filing lawsuits against Apple in three countries. Sammy's load of ammo include five patent infringements in South Korea, two in Japan, and three in Germany, though we've yet to hear more details about these claims. Now we just sit back and enjoy the show -- popcorn, anyone?
[Thanks, Jake L.]
22.04.2011 05:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung countersues Apple, avoids US courts
Samsung tonight said it had countersued Apple in retaliation for Apple's trade and patent lawsuits. The complaints include a suit alleging infringement of five patents in Samsung's hometown of Seoul, Korea, as well as three patents challenged in Mannheim, Germany, and two patents in Tokyo, Japan. An initial mention of the lawsuits didn't explain the nature of the patents.
22.04.2011 05:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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22.04.2011 5:00 Uhr
Google ordered to pay $5 million in Linux patent infringement suit
Score one for the little guy. An East Texas jury recently awarded a relatively small computer firm a pretty hefty settlement in a patent infringement suit that named Google, Yahoo, Amazon, AOL, and Myspace as defendants. The jury awarded Bedrock Computer Technologies LLC $5 million for a patent concerning the Linux kernel found in the software behind Google's servers. The patent in question is described as a "method and apparatus for information storage and retrieval using a hashing technique with external chaining and on-the-fly removal of expired data." It appears Google is the first of the defendants to face a
22.04.2011 04:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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GREE snaps up mobile gaming platform OpenFeint
Japanese mobile gaming social service provider GREE tonight bought OpenFeint for $104 million in a straight cash transaction. The deal gives GREE a connection to North America, Europe, and other areas it didn't previously serve as well as a reach of about 100 million total gamers, including Android and iOS gamers. They planned to build a "global gaming ecosystem" with faster upgrades but would also continue to develop their gaming networks in their respective countries, doubling the size of OpenFeint within this year.
22.04.2011 04:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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New app lets users clear location history from iOS devices
Despite reports that the location-history-saving cache in Apple's iPhone and iPad is simply an Apple bug that will be fixed in a future release, calls for answers from Apple and even investigations on who has access to the file have increased dramatically since the flaw was first revealed yesterday. A Canadian software developer has posted a utility program called Untrackerd on the unofficial Cydia and BigBoss repositories (free) that allows users to wipe and keep clean the location history of their devices, but requires the device to be jailbroken in order to downlo
22.04.2011 04:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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AT&T tells FCC just how important T-Mobile is, in 381-page redacted document
AT&T has many strategies for trying to convince the US government to let it buy T-Mobile, but the one it emphasized was this -- it would attempt to make remaining carriers Verizon, Sprint and even a handful of rural entities look like "intense competition." Well, it seems that tack hasn't quite had the impact that the board of directors was hoping for, because it just delivered a gigantic new document to the FCC, which portrays itself as the victim of its own success. AT&T says it had to deliver 8,000 times more data in 2010 than it d
22.04.2011 04:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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22.04.2011 4:00 Uhr
Razer Hydra motion controller gets summer release, Portal 2 bundle
Remember the Razer Hydra controller that let you materialize portals with a real electromagnetic orb? Those motion sensing sticks will be available for pre-order in May and will go on sale in June, two months after this week's release of Portal 2, the game it was first demoed with. However, Razer'll still charge you for a copy of the murderous robot game if you want the fancy gizmo, as it's pricing the bundle at $140 -- understandably more expensive that the "below $100" price that it was targeting
22.04.2011 03:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple updates iBooks app, improves stability and performance
Apple today updated their iBooks app for iOS to version 1.2.2, bringing with it important stability and performance improvements, including addressing issues that occur when playing video from enhanced books from the iBookstore, and issues with books that have very long tables of contents. The update also resolves a problem were some books would open in a different font than was expected, and improves overall responsiveness.
22.04.2011 03:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Three reasons iWeb may be doomed
I like iWeb. Apple's website creation tool is easy to use, creates great looking sites, and has been installed on just about every new Mac since 2006. In fact, I've written about iWeb for Take Control Books, and I often recommend iWeb to Mac users who are seeking a powerful website tool but don't want to face a tough learning curve.
However, I have a nagging feeling that we may have seen the last of iWeb. The app wasn't updated as part of the iLife '11 release, and Apple remains mum on the future of iWeb.
I'll be the first to say that I hope I'm wrong, but there are three factors that probably point to the demise of iWeb.
22.04.2011 03:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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22.04.2011 3:00 Uhr
Ph.D. student subjects advanced robot to dance, embarrassment (video)
This is Sarcos, a highly-advanced robot capable of balancing on his own two legs. He's also connected to a motion-capture system that allows him to accurately mimic the actions of a human operator. For what grand purpose does his puppet master Benjamin Stephens use these impressive assets? Dancing, of course. Seriously people, they're going to remember
22.04.2011 02:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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New iGo Primo navigation app replaces iGo My Way
Nav N Go LLC out of Budapest has completely reworked their iPhone navigation app and are now offering the new iGo Primo app as a free replacement for the existing iGo My Way application. The European edition of the app has just launched, with US and other country editions to follow shortly. The new engine at the heart of the program is faster and more stable, and delivers over 100 new features and enhancements over the previous version, including Google local search, 3D digital terrain, 3D junction views, driver alerts and improved text-to-speech capabilities, among o
22.04.2011 02:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Kommentar: Wenn Meinung Geld kostet – 1-Klick-Kauf im App Store
Uns erreichen täglich Dutzende Pressemitteilungen zu neuen Spielen (und Apps) für iPhone, iPod touch oder iPad. Manchmal finden wir etwas optisch ansprechend, in anderen Fällen überzeugt uns die Idee. Doch sehr häufig werden uns Games (und Apps) aufgetischt, mit denen wohl nicht nur wir nichts anfangen können…
Als ich bei der Recherche für eine potenzielle
22.04.2011 02:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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1,800 iPads on the way to Ottawa Hospital
The Canadian Broadcasting Company is reporting that the Ottawa Hospital, which already has about 500 Apple tablets being used by health-care providers, has recently ordered another 1,800 iPads to replace paper medical charts.
Doctors at the facility currently use iPads to examine X-rays, write prescriptions and take notes during patient visits. The devices carry patient medical histories, triage information, allergy data and allow doctors to order treatment while they're still with the patient.
The hospital hopes to offset the cost of the additional iPads through replacements of old equipment, increased productivity and a reduction in errors. Ottawa Hospital CIO Dale Potter, who proposed the iPad plan to the hospital,
22.04.2011 02:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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22.04.2011 2:00 Uhr
Sony Ericsson slaps Walkman logo on X8, renames it W8
Take one Xperia X8, add a dash of color, paint a "W" on it and, voilà, you have the first Walkman phone running Android -- the W8. We're not seeing it on the US Sony Ericsson site yet, but a quick visit to the company's German page reveals the decidedly low-end specs: a 3-inch, 320 x 480 touchscreen, a 600MHz processor, 168MB of RAM and Android 2.1. The W8 may not recapture the luster the Walkman brand enjoyed in its TPS-L2 heyday, but at least it'll update your Twitter status. Gallery below.
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22.04.2011 01:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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iSuppli: iPad 2 shortages sparked by multiple tech issues
Apple's tightly constrained iPad 2 production mentioned in its results call was the virtue of several technical problems compounding each other, IHS iSuppli believed in an updated estimate. The company had "quality concerns" with the slightly updated LCD as well as touchscreen panel lamination problems, shortages of speakers, and overall initial trouble getting completed iPads. Apple has already tackled may of the issues, but it will reportedly be falling "substantially" short of its April goal.
22.04.2011 01:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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New iPad app takes Portal 2 fans 'behind the scenes'
A different sort of "game" app is now available in the App Store. The Final Hours of Portal 2 is not itself a game, but rather a documentary-style story about the development and evolution of the popular multi-platform game, written by tech journalist Geoff Keighley and featuring unprecedented access to developer Valve's offices, programmers and executives. The app combines the 15,000-word story with audio and video clips, photos, panoramas and other interactive elements to delve deep behind the scenes of the game, including never-before-seen prototypes of other games
22.04.2011 01:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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iPads surfing the web outnumber Linux machines
Pingdom has pointed out some interesting stats culled from browser data. It appears that there are now more iPads surfing the web than Linux-based machines.
The chart above features stats from Statcounter and are based on visitor statistics averaged from over 3 million websites. As you can see the top operating systems in the US for the first 19 days of April are Windows with 82 percent of the market, Mac OS X with 19 percent of the market, then iOS with 1.18 percent of the market, followed by Linux with 0.71 percent of the market.
What's interesting about these stats is that the iOS market share only includes iPads according to Statcounter. iPhones, iPod touches, and other smartphones were left out. It was o
22.04.2011 01:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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22.04.2011 1:00 Uhr
T-Hawk UAV enters Fukushima danger zone, returns with video
We'd love to head on down to Fukushima with a DSLR and some iodide pills, but that's obviously not going to happen. Sending in a flying robot seems to be the next best thing, though, and that's exactly what Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) has done. T-Hawk, a US-made MAV (Micro Air Vehicle) commonly used to search for roadside bombs in Iraq, made its Japanese debut last week when it photographed the nuclear plant from above, providing a detailed look at the interior damage a month after iRobot's visit. Sm
22.04.2011 00:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Next Mac Pro may be smaller, narrower for rackmounts
Apple may be on the verge of a long-expected revamp of the Mac Pro that could potentially assuage fears following the end of the Xserve. A rumor Thursday had the system narrower, going from over eight inches to five, while also becoming shorter at 19 inches. The layout as described by 9to5 might help it fit into a 3U rackmount, three times bigger than the Xserve's 1U but also capable of working as a regular desktop.
22.04.2011 00:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple issues minor update to iBooks
Apple has issued a minor update to its iBooks app for iPhone and iPad. Besides a host of stability and performance improvements, the 1.2.2 update addresses issues playing video included with enhanced books from the iBookstore, resolves a problem where some books open with a different font than expected and makes iBooks more responsive when navigating books with many items in their table of contents. Now about those other things Apple issues minor update to iBooks originally appeared on
22.04.2011 00:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple: iPhone mittlerweile für die Hälfte des Umsatzes verantwortlich
18.647.000 iPhone konnte Apple im zweiten Quartal 2011 weltweit unter die Massen bringen. Dies entspricht einem weiteren gigantischen Anstieg der Verkäufe um 113 Prozent zum Vorjahresquartal, wie uns die gestern veröffentlichten Zahlen wissen lassen. Das iPhone ist wohl die Erfolgsgeschichte bei Apple schlechthin. Erst seit ein paar Jahren auf dem Markt, ist das Telefon mit
22.04.2011 00:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Apple überholt Nokia
Vor rund vier Jahren hätte wohl niemand ernsthaft geglaubt, dass Apples iPhone solch einen Erfolg haben wird. In einen Markt einzusteigen, der vorher von anderen Firmen dominiert wurde, ist eine schwierige Aufgabe, die Apple aber gelang.Mittlerweile orientieren sich viele Hersteller an den Damen
22.04.2011 00:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple Stores stocking Square credit card readers
Jack Dorsey's über-popular credit card readers got a big thumbs-up from Cupertino this week. Square's devices are hitting Apple's 235 US retail locations and Apple.com for $9.95 a pop -- plus the 2.75 percent that the startup takes off the backend each time you use the reader -- or you can always just sign up for a free one over on Square's site. The iPhone / iPad / iPod touch plug-in accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and yes, even American Express. The
22.04.2011 00:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Panasonic Japan intros Chargepad for wireless charging
Panasonic Japan on Thursday introduced the Chargepad for wirelessly charging auxiliary batteries that will in turn charge mobile devices such as smartphones. The Chargepad is certified by Qi and can be paired with either of two auxiliary batteries/chargers introduced alongside the pad. There is the 5,400mAh QE-PL201-W and the 2,700mAh QE-PL101-W.
22.04.2011 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Germany joins calls for explanation of iOS location tracking
The German government has joined groups requesting an explanation for an unprotected location history file in iOS 4, says Reuters. The country's consumer protection ministry is asking Apple to answer "a string of open questions," namely "where, for how long, and for what purpose the data is saved, who has access to it, and how it is protecting against unauthorized access." An Apple Germany spokesman has so far refused to comment.
22.04.2011 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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