Source: http://www.edbott.com/weblog/2008/07/microsoft-in-an-apple-store-oh-the-irony/
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
MacBook Air supplies already constrained, sources claim
Global supplies and shipments of the MacBook Air have become constrained, sources for 9to5Mac claim. Apple tends to reduce and then cut off product shipments several weeks before delivering new hardware. The milestone may therefore back reports of a June or July refresh, especially as Apple has dropped prices on refurbished models....
Source: http://feeds.macnn.com/click.phdo?i=2d578fa1304c3cb1212ac879ae73594e
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ECS prototype claims to turn your iPhone into a tablet
This device by computer maker ECS was seen on the floor of the Computex 2011 show earlier this week in Taiwan. It's essentially a tablet that borrows all of its computing power from Apple's iPhone 4, sending out HDMI video to a built-in 9.7" display, and including a larger touchscreen, an SD card slot, and two USB ports in the deal. There are all sorts of reasons why a product like this wouldn't work that well (battery life, for one, and the idea that a blown-up Retina Display probably won't look nearly as good), but ECS went ahead and ignored those and made this prototype anyway.
The most interesting thing about the device is that it's supposed to work with multiple types of smartphones, including iPhones, Windows, and Android phones, and possibly even future iOS releases like the rumored iPhone 5. That's interesting -- if the device works as advertised, you could just buy one tablet, and then just plug in the phone with the OS of your choice.
That seems tough to do, but apparently ECS is aiming to do it. Word from Computex says the device should be commercially available (overseas, at least) later on this year for under US$200.
ECS prototype claims to turn your iPhone into a tablet originally appeared on TUAW on Tue, 31 May 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Source: http://www.tuaw.com/2011/05/31/ecs-prototype-claims-to-turn-your-iphone-into-a-tablet/
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Apple issues third build of Mac OS X 10.6.8 to developers
Apple on Friday seeded the third build of Mac OS X 10.6.8 to developers, with no known issues.
Source: http://feeds.appleinsider.com/click.phdo?i=2bd52b2444f64ad43fea90492e1f4b3e
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MacBook Air supplies already constrained, sources claim
Global supplies and shipments of the MacBook Air have become constrained, sources for 9to5Mac claim. Apple tends to reduce and then cut off product shipments several weeks before delivering new hardware. The milestone may therefore back reports of a June or July refresh, especially as Apple has dropped prices on refurbished models....Source: http://feeds.macnn.com/click.phdo?i=2d578fa1304c3cb1212ac879ae73594e
MacBook Air Supplies Constrained and On Sale Ahead of Refresh
Both CNet and Digitimes have pinpointed the 2011 Macbook Air refreshes for the June-July timeframe. So, it should be no surprise that according to retail sources of 9to5mac, Apple's MacBook Air supplies are becoming constrained around the world.
The 2011 MacBook Air is believed to adopt the latest Sandy Bridge processors which come with Intel's embedded graphics chipset. This is a decision that Apple has already made for the latest low-end MacBook Pros, so we expect they will make the same decision in the new MacBook Airs. The new Airs should also adopt the Thunderbolt high speed connector that was introduced earlier this year.
Appleheadlines notes that MacBook Airs are on sale at some Best Buys. Several readers have also noted that the refurbished MacBook Airs on Apple's online store have also dropped in price. These price drops, however, may represent soft demand in the MacBook Airs rather than any particular knowledge about the new releases.
Source: http://www.macrumors.com/2011/05/31/macbook-air-supplies-constrained-ahead-of-refresh/
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Monday, 30 May 2011
iOS 5 to Bring Revamped Notification System and Widgets?
TechCrunch reports on some of the discussion surrounding Apple's apparent efforts to encourage members of the international press to attend its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) early next month, disagreeing with the assessment that such encouragements suggest that an iPhone launch may indeed occur and instead arguing that iOS 5 and Mac OS X Lion alone will be a big deal. To that end, the company is seeking to make sure that media members do not skip the event simply because it seems that the next-generation iPhone will not make its debut there.
In addition, the report shares several tidbits that have been surfacing about iOS 5, most notably brief word that Apple is indeed planning to roll out a "completely revamped" notifications system and "widgets" that would presumably provide quick access to information without the need for launching dedicated apps, much the same as Dashboard widgets in Mac OS X.
As an example of how widgets might be employed, designer Jan-Michael Cart earlier this month released a concept video demonstrating his vision of widgets on iOS.
One other item of interest included in TechCrunch's report today is the claim that the Nuance technology rumored to be deeply integrated into iOS 5 will surprisingly not make its way into the Voice Control component of the platform, although things could change between now and the final release of iOS 5 later this year. 
In addition, the report shares several tidbits that have been surfacing about iOS 5, most notably brief word that Apple is indeed planning to roll out a "completely revamped" notifications system and "widgets" that would presumably provide quick access to information without the need for launching dedicated apps, much the same as Dashboard widgets in Mac OS X.
The other big news for iOS5 - and yes, I've completely buried the lede here, thanks for reading! - two things: completely revamped notifications and widgets.The iOS notification system has been one of the more highly criticized aspects of the platform, although optimism regarding a potential revamp rose earlier this year amid claims that Apple had acquired an unnamed development firm specifically to assist with the revamp.
As an example of how widgets might be employed, designer Jan-Michael Cart earlier this month released a concept video demonstrating his vision of widgets on iOS.
One other item of interest included in TechCrunch's report today is the claim that the Nuance technology rumored to be deeply integrated into iOS 5 will surprisingly not make its way into the Voice Control component of the platform, although things could change between now and the final release of iOS 5 later this year.
Source: http://www.macrumors.com/2011/05/27/ios-5-to-bring-revamped-notification-system-and-widgets/
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Turtle Beach PX5 Review: Your Home Theater Mac?s New Best Friend
All Macs released in recent years support true surround sound via optical out, but you need a home theater system to take advantage. Luckily, the Turtle Beach PX5 gaming headset provides an alternative that's quieter, better for small spaces, and probably cheaper for Mac HTPC setups.
Source: http://gigaom.com/apple/turtle-beach-px5-review-your-home-theater-macs-new-best-friend/
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SEC violated procurement law by purchasing Apple equipment
The Washington Post reports that the SEC violated procurement law when it purchased almost US$1 million in computer equipment from Apple in 2008. In a report released last week, the SEC's inspector general said that after the purchase the computer equipment "immediately failed" to work as intended. The report says that the SEC violated federal regulations when it told Apple its budget for one of the orders and failed to seek out any further competitive bids.
The SEC was seeking to purchase updated equipment in order to help meet its expanded duties in regulating the financial industry. Prior to the purchase, the SEC was still relying on old tape reels to store and back up data. The report also accuses Apple of wrongdoing. It says Apple used the known budget the SEC had (originally $200,000) and tailored the order around that. However, Apple left out "essential equipment that the SEC was subsequently forced to purchase," according to the report. That essential equipment cost the SEC another $773,000. The SEC said that "appropriate action was taken" against the employee responsible for the purchase. Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet declined to issue a comment on the matter to The Washington Post.
SEC violated procurement law by purchasing Apple equipment originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Source: http://www.tuaw.com/2011/05/28/sec-violated-procurement-law-by-purchasing-apple-equipment/
Review: Mophie juice pack air for iPod touch (4G)
Its cases having long been a staple of the iPhone world, Mophie's latest product is only the company's second attempt at a battery case for the iPod touch. Is the new Juice Pack Air an essential add-on, or more trouble than it's worth? We find out in a new review....Source: http://feeds.macnn.com/click.phdo?i=26d3770a2dfffa5761cfb5ef15b075c4
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Apple files, dismisses suit against teenager who sold white iPhone 4 kits
The teenage boy who runs an online business selling white iPhone 4 conversion kits has been hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit from Apple, though the company also filed a simultaneous request for dismissal.
Source: http://feeds.appleinsider.com/click.phdo?i=aa075adf6ec51494697941db2af13578
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Sunday, 29 May 2011
More details emerge about Apple's iCloud music service
Businessweek cites sources who claim Apple's new digital music service, which many expect to be called iCloud, will quickly scan a user's iTunes library and mirror those songs on the cloud. Users will then be able to stream and listen to those songs on any devices. Interestingly, the sources say that if a user's song isn't encoded in an acceptable quality, Apple will replace the lower-quality song with one that is encoded at a higher quality.
No details of a cost for the service have emerged, but Businessweek speculates the iCloud service may be baked into the US$99 per year MobileMe fee. Apple could also offer monthly subscription plans for the service. An NPD analyst has even told Businessweek that he believes "We will come to a point in the not-so-distant future when we'll look back on the 99-cent download as anachronistic as cassette tapes or 8-tracks."
We know Apple has been actively working to get the big four record labels to license the service (a step that Amazon and Google both skipped), but beyond that, not many hard facts have surfaced. An online streaming service for iTunes has been a perennial rumor, but over the past few months, as more details have emerged, it's looking like the service may be a reality as early as June or July of this year.
More details emerge about Apple's iCloud music service originally appeared on TUAW on Thu, 26 May 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Source: http://www.tuaw.com/2011/05/26/more-details-emerge-about-apples-icloud-music-service/
Skype offers instructions to fix Mac connectivity issues
Some Skype users found the service inaccessible early Thursday. Skype has published instructions for correcting the issue.
Source: http://rss.macworld.com/click.phdo?i=c2e741f8cd0eca9a0e99095c106cd61a
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