Alaska Communications gets the iPhone on April 20The carrier’s service plans start at $90 for unlimited voice minutes, a 2GB data cap and no text messages. For $101, subscribers get unlimited voice minutes and text messages, and a 5GB data cap.Alaska Communications will sell the 16GB iPhone 4S for $150 for, the 32GB version for…
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iPhone Antenna Class Action Settlement Site Goes Live
The class action lawsuit alleged that Apple intentionally misled customers by knowingly withholding information about iPhone 4 antenna performance. Lawsuits began to appear shortly after reports hit the Internet showing cell signal strength drop off when the iPhone was held in a specific way.Apple said that all mobile phones can suffer from some signal strength…
Sweden: iPad Marketing May be Misleading
Apple faces Swedish marketing investigation over iPad marketingThe agency has apparently received several complaints about Apple’s marketing for the new iPad because 4G wireless data support is listed as a feature, even though it isn’t supported in Sweden, according to the Wall Street Journal. Currently, high speed 4G LTE network support is offered only in…
SugarSync 3.0 for iOS Gets New Interface, More
SugarSync 3.0 on the iPadVersion 3.0 sports a redesigned interface with support for swipe and drag gestures, lets users view the contents of several folders at the same time, offers quick access to photo and video backup options, fixed several bugs, and more.SugarSync’s online storage service is available for free. It includes 5GB of storage, and…
Phone Makers On Apple Nano-SIMs: No Way
SIMs are the small cards that most cell service providers use to link handsets to user accounts. Apple is currently using the micro-SIM standard in its GSM-based iPhones and iPads.The nano-SIM design includes a specification for a tray to hold the card, according to the Financial Times. If that sounds familiar, it should because the…
Apple CEO: iPad Launch Weekend Broke Records
“We had a record weekend,” Mr. Cook said in reference to the new iPad launch, “and we’re thrilled.”Cook: Third gen iPad launch broke recordsThe third generation iPad hit store shelves on Friday, March 16. Some Apple Stores saw long lines ahead of the launch, and some customers camped out for days to be among the…
Apple to Announce Plans for Massive Cash Balance
Apple finally has plans for its big cash pileMr. Oppenheimer said during the company’s first fiscal quarter earnings report in January that Apple already had nearly US$98 billion in the bank, and when asked how that cash might be spent he replied, “We’re not letting it burn a hole in our pockets.”Financial analysts have been…
Piper Raises AAPL to $718 on iPad Demand
Strong iPad demand drives Apple stock target price increaseDemand for the iPad doesn’t seem to be waning, especially with world-wide pre-orders for the new third generation model sold out. Consumers hoping to be get the new iPad on launch day, March 16, will now have to stand in line if they didn’t pre-order early.Early third…
Canacccord Raises AAPL on Strong iPad Pre-orders
Third gen iPad pre-orders exceeded analyst expectations“Since we attended the iPad launch last week, our checks have indicated record pre-orders with wait times for shipping iPad models now reaching two to three weeks,” Mr. Walkley said. “Given the new iPad’s leading hardware specs and iOS developer and application ecosystems versus all tablet competitors, we anticipate…
iOS 5.1: Deleting Images from Photo Stream [Updated]
Use the Trash button to delete single images from Photo StreamTo delete images from Photo Stream, you’ll have to pay a visit to the Photos app. Once there, tap the Photo Stream tab, select an image, and then tap the trash button. Alternately, you can tap the Sharing button before selecting an image, and then…
New iPad Ship Dates Slip in U.S., Other Countries
Pre-ordering a new iPad in the U.S. will still get a tablet in your hands on March 16, unless you’re trying to pick up the 16GB white Wi-Fi model. The 16GB model is showing a March 19 ship date now.New iPad ship dates are slipping around the worldSingapore customers will have to wait even longer…
iOS 5.1: Over the Air Software Updates
Here’s how to install an iOS update on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch using iOS 5’s over-the-air update feature: Tap Settings. Tap General. Tap Software Update. If an update is available, you’ll see a list showing what’s new. Tap Download and Install. iOS 5 lets you update the OS without needing iTunes Be sure…
iOS 5.1: Using the New Lock Screen Camera
iOS 5.1’s new lock screen Camera buttonPreviously, taking photos from the lock screen involved double-tapping the Home button, then tapping the camera button next to the unlock slider. After installing iOS 5.1, the process is still pretty much the same: either tap or double-tap the Home button, but instead of tapping the camera button, slide…
Xcode Adds iOS 5.1 Support
Xcode adds iOS 5.1 app development supportThe update includes SDKs for OS X Lion and iOS 5.1, a code signing workflow for for signing OS X apps with Developer IDs, an in staller for command line tools, support for launching Instruments and File Merge from the Open Developer Tool menu, bug fixes, and more.Xcode 4.3.1…
iTunes 10.6 Adds 1080p Video Support
The 10.6 update also improved song matching, album artwork handling, and fixes an issue where songs played through iCloud could be accidentally skipped.iTunes 10.6 is free and available via the the Software Update application, or as a downloadable installer at the Apple website.
Apple Updates iLife for iOS, Adds iPhoto [Updated]
iLife for Apple’s iOS devices GarageBand GarageBand now supports linking up to four iOS devices together over a local Wi-Fi network to play together and record songs through the new Jam Session feature. The app handles synchronizing key, tempo and chords across instruments, and sessions are auto-recorded on individual tracks. The update also added Smart…
iCloud Adds Movie Storage Support
Customers will be able to re-download movies they previously purchased at 1080p resolution. Movies were previously available at 720p resolution.Apple also introduced a new Apple TV model on Wednesday with 1080p support. It will be available in about a week for US$99.Apple’s media event is still underway, so be sure to check back with The…
Rumor Claims Haptic Feedback for iPad 3
According to Pocket-lint, Senseg’s technology uses electrical pulses to create the sensation of textures when touching the display, and Apple plans to pack that into every pixel on the iPad 3’s rumored retina display.Adding some excitement to that rumor, Senseg senior vice president Ville Makinen said, “We are currently working with a certain tablet maker…
Senator Pushes for FTC Investigation into iOS, Android Privacy
Senator Schumer wants FTC to investigate mobile privacyConcerns over mobile privacy flared up again after news that iOS apps can upload user’s contact database to remote servers without any warning. That was followed by a report that developers have access to user’s photo libraries, too.Reports initially targeted Apple’s iOS for the iPhone, iPad and iPod…
iMac Graphics Firmware Update Addresses Stability Issues
The update is available for Intel-based iMacs running OS X 10.7 or later and weighs in at 481KB. It is available via the Software Update application on compatible iMacs, or as a downloadable installer at the Apple Support website.
Neonode: We Own Swipe Gesture Patent
Patent 8,095,879, titled “User interface for mobile handheld computer unit,” shows a filing date of December 10, 2002 and an issue date of January 10, 2012. Neonode’s earlier patent, number 7,880,732, describes a touch screen system for mobile phones.The company claims it is already licensing its touch-based patents to the likes of Sony, Barnes &…
Proview Brings iPad Trademark Battle to the States
The company has been fighting Apple in China in hopes of proving the iPad maker didn’t properly license the iPad name for use in the country. Apple, however, says it purchased the trademark from Proview legitimately from one of the company’s subsidiaries, and that Proview Technology was aware of the transaction.Proview’s iPad trademark fight comes…
Preliminary Apple Shareholder Results, Board Wins Approval [Update]
FAILED Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. Apple asked shareholders to vote yes on this non-binding proposal that gives input on executive pay. FAILED (1.9% voted “For”) Conflict of Interest Report. Apple asked shareholders to vote no on this proposal put forth by The National Center for Public Policy Research, which wants Apple to assemble a report that…
SumOfUs Protests iPhone Factory Conditions at Apple Shareholder Meeting
Image credit: Neal PannAlong with protesters outside the meeting, the organization plans to present the company with a petition demanding what they call an “ethical iPhone” during the standard question and answer session. The group claims to have over 300,000 signatures from several rights groups.Protesters were lined up along the street outside the Apple campus…