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Apple Prepares Another Data Center On The West Coast
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For several months we have been hearing about Apple’s comprehensive preparations for the company’s new 500,000 square-foot data center in North Carolina. While there are clues that lead us to believe that Apple may ultimately employ such resources the folks over at Cupertino have been keeping their mouths shut about the cloud-related rumors that can become reality at any moment. Still, if there was any doubt about the massive server farm in NYC not being able to deliver enough capacity for a possible new cloud-based iTunes service or the robust “digital lockers” we keep hearing about, there More >
More Evidence of Leaked iPhone 5 / 4S Camera Flash
0May 16, 2011
With WWDC getting closer, more and more leaks are surfacing for Apple’s revision of their popular iPhone, the iPhone 5. The folks over at Apple.pro have posted pictures that they managed to obtain of both the forward-facing and rear-facing cameras on the next iPhone 5 (or iPhone 4S). They also included a photoshopped mock-up of what the components would look like if separated.
The leaked photos all support the rumors which have been flying rampant regarding the next generation iPhone. These include reports of the next generation device having separate flash and camera components on the rear More >
Apple Considering Over-The-Air Updates For iOS 5
0May 6, 2011
by _GadgetNews
in Android, Apple, Cell Phones, Development, Events, Google, iTunes, News, OS, Rumors, SmartPhones, Software, Tech, Verizon, Wireless Phone Companies, WWDC 2011
Apple has been pushing iOS firmware updates to the iDevices via their popular iTunes application for the longest. When a new software update is available, users need to plug their device in via USB, click update, and the new software version is downloaded and installed.
Apple’s competitors have already been offering a different, more direct method for software updates that happens over-the-air. Specifically, when an update to Google’s Android operating system or HP/Palm’s webOS is released, users are provided an update notification and can update the software right on their phone. No More >
Impressive iOS Notifications Concept Demoed On Video
1May 6, 2011
by _GadgetNews
in Apple, Applications, Cell Phones, Development, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTouch, News, OS, Rumors, SmartPhones, Software, Tech
Apple’s pop-up notification system for new messages, Emails, and other apps is considered one of the weakest part of iOS. Apple has been working on improving the notification system since the release of iOS 4. Apple’s strategy for the revamp involves acquiring a small company to build its technology into the operating system.
Check out this impressive iOS notifications concept video by Andreas:
Apple is expected to improve the iOS notification system in its next release which will be unveiled at WWDC 2011.
As usual, stay tuned for more news and info on this topic by following us on More >
RIM’s BlackBerry Enterprise Server To Support iOS, Android Devices
0May 4, 2011
by _GadgetNews
in Android, Apple, BES, Blackberry, Cell Phones, Development, News, RIM, Rumors, SmartPhones, Software, Tech
Research In Motion Ltd. is launching a new initiative that opens the door for businesses and government agencies to start using iPhones and Android devices on their networks, with a little help from the BlackBerry maker’s renowned security architecture.
According to RIM, the single web-based console is being designed to provide IT administrators with the ability to distribute software and manage policies, inventory, security and services for BlackBerry devices, as well as other mobile devices. IT administrators will be able to manage devices over-the-air, including activating More >
iOS 4.3.3 Rumored To Release Within Two Weeks
1May 4, 2011
We recently announced that Apple is expected to release iOS 4.3.3 to address the location tracking bug. And, now we are getting reports from folks over at BGR confirming this rumor with a screenshot of leaked iOS 4.3.3 firmware.
According to the source the upcoming iOS 4.3.3 will have the following features:
- The update will no longer back up the location database to iTunes.
- The size of the location database will be reduced.
- The location database will be deleted entirely when Location Services are turned off.
- Battery life improvements.
- iPod bug fixes.
According to the source, iOS 4.3.3 is More >
Google Chrome OS Predicted To Be Apple’s Biggest Threat
0April 29, 2011
Much to the surprise of many, The Street contributor Anton Wahlman has honed in on what he believes is “the biggest risk” to Apple’s stock price. It was claimed that the risk is so great, it surpasses the health of current CEO Steve jobs on his list of concerns. It is ranked even higher than Google’s Android mobile operating system. So what is it that we are talking about exactly? It is Google’s Chrome OS.
In a three page exposé, Wahlman explains three ways the browser-as-an-OS will hurt Apple’s stock price. First, Chrome OS desktops and laptops will be released with the price between $150 More >
iOS 4.3.3 On The Horizon; Addresses Location Tracking Issue
0April 27, 2011
Apple has finally issued an official statement on the iPhone location tracking issue which raised flags for all iPhone users going into a meltdown over the fact the device was tracking users every move.
As part of their location data Q&A, Apple today revealed that an iOS update — iOS 4.3.3? — would be arriving “Sometime in the next few weeks”. So far, Apple has only revealed that they will release a new minor software update in the next few weeks to reduce the size of the database cached on the device. The next major update will include some kind of encryption mechanism for the cached More >
Google To Unveil Android 2.3.4 At Google I/O; Brings Video Calling Feature
0April 27, 2011
by _GadgetNews
in Android, Applications, Cell Phones, Development, Entertainment, Events, Google, IO 2011, News, Nexus S, OS, Rumors, SmartPhones, Software, Tech
Google I/O is right around the corner, talking place on May 10-11, 2011 at Moscone Center, San Francisco. The Google I/O rumor mill has been surprisingly calm this year, but a recent tweet from @MAFiA303, who reportedly “works with Samsung,” changes that completely –
Just had a video call using gmail on Nexus S. Impressive quality @googlenexus Gingerbreak 2.3.4
The Android community was expecting to see more than a new iteration of Gingerbread at I/O, but the video chat feature is hot addition to mobile Gmail. But, this is Google we’re talking about, so we expect to be surprised at the More >
AT&T Continues To Crack Down On Unofficial MyWi Tethering
0April 27, 2011
According to a report from folks at TiPb, AT&T customers who have jailbroken their iPhone and using the tethering option unofficially have received a reminder message from AT&T this morning, informing them that they’re planning to update their plan to a tethering plan ($45/mo, incl. 4GB).
Back in March, AT&T had sent customers using unofficial tethering options a message stating that “records show that you use [tethering] but are not subscribed to our tethering plan“. To recap, AT&T had started offering the official tethering plans for $20 per month in June 2010, almost a year after the More >
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