Archive for March, 2012
Apple Will Discontinue iWork.com as of July 31 Due To Transition to iCloud
Apple sent out notifications to users who registered at its
Intel Working to Boost Thunderbolt Speeds with Move to PCI-Express 3.0
In a new report IDG News claims that Intel is currently working on shifting its Thunderbolt standard to the PCI-Express 3.0 protocol. Such move means that the company could double data transfer speeds comparing with the existing implementations based on PCIe 2.0 protocol.
Intel in the future will support the PCI-Express 3.0 protocol to shuttle data faster between host devices and peripherals, an Intel spokesman said in an email. Computers with Thunderbolt interconnect currently communicate with external devices using the older PCI-Express 2.0 technology.
The company will incorporate PCI-Express 3.0 in Thunderbolt, but could not provide a time frame for when it will be accomplished.
New iPad 4G LTE incompatible with networks outside North America
Apple advertises the iPad Wi-Fi + 4G model as the LTE-capable one, but the radio bands supported by the device are not the same as those used outside of North America.
4G LTE supported on AT&T and Verizon networks in the US; Bell, Rogers and Telus networks in Canada. 4G data plan is sold separately.
The iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G model you purchase is configured to work with a particular mobile network technology. Check with your carrier for compatibility and 4G data plan availability.
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Apple Using OpenStreetMap Data in iPhoto for iOS
Following the launch of Apple’s iPhoto for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch application, several reports noted that the mapping integration into the software was not Google-based. With Apple working on an in-house iOS maps product for the last couple of years, Daring Fireball's John Gruber later clarified that maps for Photo Journals and slideshows were coming directly from Apple.
The OpenStreetMap Foundation has now issued a blog post revealing that Apple is using at least some of its mapping data for these features, although it does note that Apple is using outdated mapping data and is not crediting appropriately for its usage.
The new iPhoto for iOS, however, uses Apple’s own map tiles – made from OpenStreetMap data (outside the US). [...]
iPhone Dev-Team Releases Tethered iOS 5.1 Jailbreak for iPhone 4/3GS, iPad 1 and iPod Touch 3G/4G
The iPhone Dev-Team has released a redsn0w 0.9.10b6 - tethered iOS 5.1 jailbreak for non-A5 devices. It works on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G and iPod Touch 4G.
You can download redsn0w 0.9.10b6 here. We strongly suggest that you read
Our step-by-step tutorials for jailbreak iOS 5.1 using redsn0w 0.9.10b6:
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25 photos of the new Apple TV 3G
New Apple TV 3G looks just like previous second generation device. The differences are all internal. Here are 25 photos of the New Apple TV 3G presented today.
Let's watch:
New Apple TV 3G vs Apple TV 2G spec comparison: what's new?
Apple recently presented new 3-rd generation Apple TV. Let's compare the specs between new Apple TV 3G and old Apple TV 2G:
Apple Increases Over-the-Air Download Limit In App Store To 50 MB
With the announcement of the new iPad, Apple has boosted the over-the-air limit for the App Store downloads to 50 MB, up from previous 20 MB.
Apple Releases iOS 5.1: What's new?
Apple has released the iOS 5.1 firmware for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It has also released iOS 5.0 for the Apple TV.
You can find links to downloading the latest firmware versions here:
What's new:
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New iPad will start from $499, iPad 2 - from $399
The New iPad presented today will be available starting from March 16 (preoders start today). The prices are as usual for iPad:
- New iPad 16G Wi-fi - $499
- New iPad 32G Wi-fi - $599
- New iPad 64G Wi-fi - $699
- New iPad 16G Wi-fi + 3G/LTE - $629
- New iPad 32G Wi-fi + 3G/LTE - $729
- New iPad 64G Wi-fi + 3G/LTE - $829
Apple posts the New iPad event video
This is fast, Apple posted a video stream of today's New iPad presentation. You can watch it
49 photos of the New iPad
Here are 49 photos of the New iPad presented today (it was also known as iPad 3 and iPad HD).
Let's watch:
Watch the Introductory Video to the New iPad [Video]
Watch the introductory video New iPad with Retina Display and LTE.
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Watch the TV Ad for the New iPad [Video]
Watch the television ad for the new iPad with Retina Display and LTE.
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New iPad 3 vs iPad 2 spec comparison: what's new?
Apple recently presented New iPad. No new name like iPad 3 or iPad HD as we expected earlier - just New iPad.
Let's compare the specs between iPad 2 and this New iPad: