iPad

The latest rumors claim Apple is now planning on releasing a tablet with a 9.7-inch OLED display, and a second with a 10.6-inch TFT LCD display. Since OLED displays are still expensive, the smaller tablet is expected to cost Apple between US$1,500 and $1,700 and could be priced around $2,000.Apparently the OLED panels will be…

Mr. Abramsky spent some time discussing market opportunities with Apple’s Vice President of iTunes and Internet Services Eddy Cue, Vice President for Worldwide Mac Marketing David Moody, and CFO Peter Oppenheimer this week. What they seemed to focus on hinted at a tablet computer geared more towards video content than written content.”After music, video content…

The iPod touch-based point of sale (POS) systems will include an add-on scanner that lets employees scan multiple barcodes at the same time. The new system should let employees scan a product’s price code, serial number, and product code in a single pass. In the case of the iPhone, it will scan the IMEI and…

Don’t get me wrong, it was a fine recap. Phil Schiller gave a great presentation, as far as presentations go. It’s just that when we’re treated to that sort of look back at most Apple keynotes/media event, they usually culminate with Apple changing the rules or seriously upping the ante in whatever category was on…

Apple’s new iPod touch ad The ad shows off the iPod touch’s built-in accelerometer as a game navigation control system, tap and swipe controls, and wireless multiplayer games, too. The commercial is available in QuickTime format at the Apple Web site.

The new iPod nano with built-in video camera.The nano’s video camera supports 640 x 480 resolution at 30fps in H.264 format, and includes real-time effects such as film grain, thermal, x-ray and kaleido. It doesn’t, however, let users take still shots like the iPhone 3GS camera does.The new built-in radio includes a 15 minute buffer…

“Much of your information is incorrect,” Mr. Jobs said in an email.Unnamed sources claim that Mr. Jobs is involved in every detail of the tablet computer project, including advertising and marketing. The features and focus of the device, however, are still a big secret.Another mystery surrounds when Apple’s tablet will launch. Rumors have been circulating…

While other palm top computers of the day could barely understand gestures that the user had to learn, Apple’s device could recognized written text — almost any written text — with surprising accuracy. The Newton could sync data with host systems, act as a mobile library, and keep track of to-do list, calendar events, and…

CEOs get paid to anticipate changes in the industry. Rupert Murdoch thinks he knows how to stem the financial losses of his publications. Whether he’s right or wrong, he’s trying to anticipate the future and avoid cruel fate. It’s also the responsibility of CEO Steve Jobs to think about what his company will look like…

Based on what we know, Apple is reluctant to get into the Netbook market. These are cheap systems that use last generation parts to keep the price down. Much has been written about how Apple just doesn’t want to undercut the craftsmanship and power of its Aluminum MacBooks.Apple MacBook (unibody, late 2008)On the low end,…

Here’s what you’ll need: A Skype Account. (It’s free.) Purchase of Skype Credit. (Pay as you go. 2 cents/min) The Skype app from the Apple App Store. For iPod touch only: A compatible headset/ear bud set with microphone. A Wi-Fi connection. Note: this HOWTO also applies to iPhones, but because the iPhone has a built…

Carting your laptop around isnit always about function, sometimes itis about style. If you are looking for a minimalist sleeve for your MacBook or MacBook Pro that looks sharp, toffeeis leather sleeves just might fit your needs like, well, a glove. toffeeis leather sleeves are hand made from high quality full grain leather and sport…

analyst Gene Munster on Wednesday. He wrote: “While the Street consensus iPod unit number is 8.3m, we believe that the Street is expecting the number of iPods to be closer to 7.8m.” “We believe Street expectations for June quarter iPod units has become more and more conservative throughout the quarter and iPod units of 8.0m…

iPhoto can now hold up to 250,000 photos. The software offers new controls, including one-click effects, and a new interface. Users can create new styles of books, greeting cards and calendars they can order through the application; Mr. Jobs noted that the quality has been increased. iPhoto also has a new feature, “photocasting,” that Mr.…

The Piper Jaffray report compared ten Apple retail stores, and 11 third-party retailers for on hand iPod inventory over Thanksgiving weekend, and again on December 1 and December 2. The second study also included an additional nine third-party retailers. In both cases, Appleis own retail stores had a larger selection of iPods available than the…

< A href="http://www.hp.com">HP has announced the addition of two new iPods to its Apple iPod from HP product line. The company is bringing the 30 gigabyte and 60GB iPod photo models Apple announced last fall to the HP brand. As with other Apple iPod from HP, the new iPods match Appleis specs, with HP packaging…

T he South Huntington Public Library on Long Island, New York is one the first libraries in the country to loan out audio books on iPod shuffles, according to Wired News. Members of the library can currently check out one of 11 books in audio format that the library obtained through the iTunes Music, each…

B ruddy Designs introduced ShuffleMate to the world Thursday, a case for Appleis iPod shuffle that features an industry-standard “bull-dog” clip and wire management. The clear case fits both shuffle models snuggly and be attached anywhere the wearer desires, while clamps on the side allow control excess earphone wire. The ShuffleMate will ship in mid-March…

< A href="http://www.tunewear.com/">Tunewear has announced several iPod and iPod mini accessories today, including the WATERWEAR cases, POPTUNE wrappers, PRIE HOOK hooks, and the ALUMINUM CLIP for ICEWEAR cases. WATERWEAR for 4G iPods and WATERWEAR mini for iPod minis are water resistant cases made of “hard toughened plastic” that includes a waterproof seal. The scroll wheel…

< A href="http://www.piperjaffray.com/">Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster has told investors to expect bigger iPod minis, a new iTunes phone from Motorola, and a flash-based iPod during Januaryis Mac Expo. Listing a higher-capacity iPod mini, a flash-based iPod, and an iTunes-capable cellular phone from Motorola as “likely” products to be announced, Mr. Munster wrote a G5…

The new sound system features digital amplification, high quality neodymium micro drivers, and MaxxBass technology. In addition, the iMmini is 41% smaller than the companyis flagship product, inMotion, at 7 inches by 4.4 inches by 1 inch. The unit features two 1″ and two 18mm neodymium micro drivers encased behind perforated aluminum grilles. An onboard…

. The Rio Carbon, (see image below) is smaller, lighter and has a bigger internal hard drive than an iPod mini, all for US$249 – the same price as the Apple product. The Carbon weighes in at 3.2 ounces using Seagate Technologyis new 1-inch, 5-gigabyte hard drive. In addition, Rio claims the Carbon has 20…