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- Why the 13" MacBook Pro still uses Core 2 Duo CPUs
Filed under: Macbook Pro
Since the MacBook Pro refresh last week, many have wondered why the 13" MacBook Pro wasn't updated with Intel's latest i5 processors. My dad, for example, had been waiting on a MacBook Pro update since January, but since the 13" stuck with Core 2 Duo processors, it took a bit of explaining on my part to convince him the 13" MacBook Pro had been updated at all.
Lots of theories have been thrown around as to why the 15" and 17" MacBook Pros got i5 and i7 processors while the 13" models stayed Core 2 Duo. Predictably, these theories range from somewhat plausible to tinfoil hat territory. Someone asked Steve Jobs why the 13" MacBook Pro still used the older processors, and the recently chatty Steve replied, "We chose killer graphics plus 10 hour battery life over a very small CPU speed increase. Users will see far more performance boost from the speedy graphics."
TUAWWhy the 13" MacBook Pro still uses Core 2 Duo CPUs originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Hands-on with Fruit Ninja for the iPhone
Filed under: Gaming
Halfbrick Studios is an Australian game developer that's done a few licensed games on other platforms before along with the App Store title Blast Off, and they're back on the iPhone today with Fruit Ninja, a simple-but-fun arcade game that has you hacking fruit in half on the iPhone's touchscreen. The game just went live on the App Store moments ago.
We at TUAW got a chance to play the game early, and our exclusive hands-on review is after the break. Fruit Ninja is simple but polished -- while the game mechanic is well done and well-supported with excellent graphics and sound, the gameplay itself is almost too shallow to support the rest of the design. The game's only 99 cents, and there's definitely 99 cents of entertainment here, but I wish there was even more.TUAWHands-on with Fruit Ninja for the iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Downloads page at Apple.com no longer being updated
Filed under: Software
On March 16th, we reported that although the "Downloads" tab had been removed from Apple's homepage, the downloads page itself was still available.However, about 10 days after that, Apple apparently ceased updating the page. The most recent app listed under "Recently Added" is March 26th, and we've been told that developers who have sent in apps have not gotten any response.
Many applications will now check and report when new versions are available, but if you are looking for applications to fit a specific need, you can still use VersionTracker and MacUpdate.
TUAWDownloads page at Apple.com no longer being updated originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Peace in the home: Sharing an iPad with your spouse
Filed under: iPad
I'm sure many of you find yourselves in the sometimes-uncomfortable position of alpha geek in your households. It's a lonely perch, with responsibility for every gadget and gizmo under the familial roof; more frustrating, your spouse and children don't share your perfectly rational enthusiasm for all things iGlorious, and can't understand your willingness to spend a Saturday morning on line with strangers at the mall. You might even be faced with some completely unfair public criticisms of your parenting skills or attention span. It's a tough spot. Believe me, I know how it is.
Imagine my glee, therefore, when my wife (no Luddite, but no raving technophile either) expressed her eagerness for an iPad. She's entering her final year of graduate studies, and with so much classwork reading available as PDF files, the iPad is a natural choice for her use; besides, she has grown deeply dissatisfied with the Kindle's lack of backlight and challenging PDF handling.
With bilateral consensus on the purchase -- and if you think that's an easy sell on a $500-plus expenditure, think again -- we opted to get a 32GB unit and forgo the 3G version that I had told myself I was waiting for. It's delightful, it's wonderful... and it's raised an entirely new set of issues.
Taking the iPad from its core single-user metaphor and sharing it between two people, even two people who love each other and collaboratively tackle the much larger challenges of raising children together, is a tall order. I've been building a list of adjustments and adaptations, in the hope that we can help other couples find their way.
TUAWPeace in the home: Sharing an iPad with your spouse originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - New Apple ads for pet lovers, travelers
Filed under: iPhone
Apple has released two more iPhone ads: "Backpacker" and "Dog Lover." "Dog Lover" (seen after the break) explores a family adopting a dog and keeping track of it, demonstrating the following apps:
- Petfinder (free)
- Facebook (free)
- Hey Walkies (free)
- iCam ($4.99 USD)
owned by a cat, I mean find a cat or other animals to adopt.
"Backpacker" follows a new college graduate as he makes a trip to Spain and features the following apps in addition to a demo of Photos and the App Store:
- Hostelworld (free)
- Jibbigo ($24.95 USD) -- The one featured translates Spanish. There are also Chinese and Japanese versions available.
TUAWNew Apple ads for pet lovers, travelers originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW Liveblog: Apple Q2 2010 Earnings Call
Filed under: Apple Financial
The fun is just beginning... listen along here.
TUAWTUAW Liveblog: Apple Q2 2010 Earnings Call originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple announces stellar second quarter earnings
Filed under: Apple Financial
Estimates, shmestimates. Apple reported adjusted earnings of $3.33 per share, blowing past the consensus Wall Street numbers. Total revenues were $13.5B. That's more than $700 millon above even the most optimistic predictions. Gross margins up to 41.7 percent, from 39.9 percent a year ago.
We're listening in on the conference call right now, and Apple is reporting remarkable sales across the board. Apple is reporting their highest quarter of iPhone sales ever, with 8.75 million iPhones sold in the last quarter, the best sales during the same period ever. Additionally, iPod touch sales are up 63% year over year, and Apple has kept a hold on 70% of the mp3 player market, with 10.9 million iPods sold in the last quarter.
iTunes is also a profit machine, churning out $1.1 billion in revenue. 185,000 apps are now available, and there have been over four billion downloads on those apps for iPhone and iPod touch. We'll have more information forthcoming as the call carries on, but it appears that Apple is continuing to impress with their sales and reach in the market.
TUAWApple announces stellar second quarter earnings originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iPad user case: Pro blogger
Filed under: iPad
Over the past few weeks, we've heard many people say, "The iPad is cool, but what would I do with it?" This new series aims to answer that question. We'll examine one user case per post, from couch surfer to mobile professional, and describe just how that person uses his or her iPad.
As a professional blogger, there are 5 things I need to do my job:- A comfortable, reliable keyboard
- A text editor
- RSS feeds
- Web access
- A reference tool for compiling research
The keyboard
The iPad's software keyboard is more usable that I expected. It's forced me to develop a hybrid typing method that's part hunt-and-peck and part touch typing. Years ago, I learned to keep my fingers in the home position, lightly touching the keys. On the iPad, "lightly touching" means "pressing," so now I hover just above the keys.
The landscape keyboard is just a bit smaller than a standard keyboard, so I can't keep my hands in the true home position. However, knowing each key's location without having to look is tremendously helpful. With a bit of practice, my muscle memory has adapted to the smaller keyboard. The real key, as with the iPhone, is to be fearless and type. The iPad will correct the vast majority of your mistakes.
That being said, I don't want to write more than a few hundred words with it. Even with the above accommodations, I still make more errors than I do with a physical keyboard. Therefore, Apple's Bluetooth keyboard is essential. It's a breeze to set up, fits squarely in a bag and is barely wider than the iPad itself. With the iPad docked and the keyboard in place, I'm ready to write.
TUAWiPad user case: Pro blogger originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iPad killer apps: The TUAW consensus
Filed under: iPad
Killer apps define a platform. They spark the insight as to why a particular device is right for you, allowing you to make the connection between its purchase and how it will work in your life. Here at TUAW, we decided to brainstorm through the iPad apps that we've used, and to focus in on what we consider to be the iPad's killer items.
These are items that really bring the iPad to life, highlighting it as a device and showcasing its features beyond what you could normally get on an iPhone, iPod touch, or even on a competitively priced netbook. Here are our choices for those special stand-out apps.
TUAWiPad killer apps: The TUAW consensus originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iPhone OS 4.0 SDK Beta 2 available for download
Filed under: Developer
Good news on the iPhone OS 4.0 SDK front. Apple has just posted a brand new beta, ready for you to download. The new beta comes complete with firmware for each of the supported devices (namely the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 3G, and the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod touch).
As usual, the details of this release remain behind the NDA wall, so you'll need to scoot on over and check them out yourself. Apple will be releasing 4.0 into the general iPhone population this summer. An iPad version will debut in the fall.
The servers typically get slammed whenever a new SDK is released, so you may want to wait a few hours if you encounter any problems connecting to the developer site.
Good luck and happy developing!
Update: Minor bug in the OS 4.0 beta 2 firmware discovered. Workaround: Take screen shots via Xcode.TUAWiPhone OS 4.0 SDK Beta 2 available for download originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Chaos Rings and Sonic 2 out, Square Enix games on sale
Filed under: Gaming
Square Enix has released their Chaos Rings game that we heard about a while ago. At US$13.99, it's one of the most expensive iPhone (not iPad -- yet) games you'll find, but the reviews are terrific so far. The game appears to be a classic Square Enix title, complete with great graphics, a deep storyline and a tight battle system. I haven't gotten a chance to try it yet, but it definitely looks intriguing, and if the game matches up to the hype, we could have a new bar set on Apple's handheld platform.
To celebrate, Square Enix is putting all of their other games on sale, including dropping Final Fantasy 1 and 2 down to $7 each. If you've been waiting to pick up one of their other titles, now's your chance, and maybe you can add the money you save into the price of the new game.
And finally, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is now out from Sega for the iPhone. Unfortunately, the game uses the same Sega emulator as all of their other games, so it's not exactly glitch-free or polished gameplay. Still, it's playable, and it's definitely the second Sonic game, recreated on the smaller screen. You can pick it up for $5.99.TUAWChaos Rings and Sonic 2 out, Square Enix games on sale originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Thieves steal iPad, finger
Filed under: iPad
Ugh, this is a grisly one -- Bill Jordan picked up an iPad for someone else the other day from an Apple Store in a Colorado mall near him, and as he walked away, some thieves grabbed his bag away so quickly that it took part of his finger off. Scary stuff -- apparently two young men followed him out of the store down to the parking garage, jumped him and grabbed the bag. There was a scuffle which Jordan's pinky finger didn't survive. After rushing off to a hospital, he was told part of the finger had to come off.
We've heard of thieves targeting Apple Store customers before, and especially since the iPad is such a hot commodity, those bags can unfortunately make a big target. Be careful out there. Two videos (both in Flash, unfortunately -- sorry about that) on the robbery after the link below.
[via Engadget]TUAWThieves steal iPad, finger originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple: We want our device back
Filed under: iPhone
Apple's Senior VP and General Counsel Bruce Sewell sent a letter to Gizmodo's Editorial Director Brian Lam requesting that their mystery iPhone be returned. From the letter:
"It has come to our attention that GIZMODO is currently in possession of of a device that belongs to Apple. This letter constitutes a formal request that you return the device to Apple. Please let me know where to pick up the unit."
Brian then posted GIZMODO's reply for all to see:
"Bruce, thanks.
Here's Jason Chen, who has the iPhone. And here's his address. You two should coordinate a time.
[Blah Blah Blah Address]
Happy to have you pick this thing up. Was burning a hole in our pockets. Just so you know, we didn't know this was stolen [as they might have claimed. meaning, real and truly from Apple. It was found, and to be of unproven origin] when we bought it. Now that we definitely know it's not some knockoff, and it really is Apple's, I'm happy to see it returned to its rightful owner.
P.S. I hope you take it easy on the kid who lost it. I don't think he loves anything more than Apple."
It's the flippant, disrespectful (using "Bruce," not "Mr. Sewell," the "burning a hole in our pockets" line and calling the unfortunate late-20s employee who lost the phone "the kid") tone that permeates this letter -- and, indeed, their handling of the entire ordeal -- that irks me. Also, there's no conceivable way they can claim that they didn't know it was Apple's property, "found" or not.
We don't know how this story will end, but Giz's adolescent, "Whoops-a-daisy" mockery won't win them any new fans.
Enjoy those "warm, fuzzy, huggy feelings of legal compliance."TUAWApple: We want our device back originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - What's up, dock? Henge ships low-cost MacBook docks
Filed under: Accessories, MacBook
I've often heard an excuse from people who refuse to even consider a MacBook or MacBook Pro when they're in the market for a laptop. The story goes like this -- "I have this really cool Dell / Lenovo / Sony / Asus computer and when I get home, I can just pop it into my dock to hook up all the cables!" While docks have been available for Apple laptops, they're usually pretty pricey and not very well marketed.
That's all about to change. A newcomer on the scene, Henge Docks, is creating a full line of MacBook docs that are just starting to ship. The first models to receive the docking goodness are the 13" MacBook and MacBook Pro (aluminum unibody), and the rest of the Apple laptop line is available for pre-order.
The docks take advantage of Apple's current design trend to put most ports on one side of the MacBook line. Your MacBook fits vertically in the dock, and any cables attach to the dock -- not to your MacBook. In many cases, cables are supplied by Henge, but other wiring (the MagSafe power cable, for example) has to be suppled by the buyer.
As I mentioned, the pricing on these docks is great. For the 13" aluminum unibody MacBook, the dock is only $59.95, while the 13" MacBook Pro dock sells for $64.95. Henge is sending us a review model to take a look at, and we plan on giving one or more docks away to lucky readers in the near future.TUAWWhat's up, dock? Henge ships low-cost MacBook docks originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Review: Bananagrams is addicting without the clicking
Filed under: iPhone, iPod touch, App Review
Perhaps you've seen them, in Word Wars or another Scrabble movie; people who are a wee bit obsessive about their word games. For the iPhone-carrying among them, there is the official Scrabble app or Words With Friends. For people who like a little more variety in their word game apps, there are a hundred other options. Today, we look at one of the better ones, Bananagrams [$.99], which is quickly developing a fanatic player base similar to the Scrabble fans.
In bookstores, libraries, and cafes around the world, people are playing Bananagrams face to face. There is also an online version through Facebook. While Bananagrams shares a lot of gameplay with Scrabble, it's really much more similar to a less famous game called Pick Two!, which was released in 1993, and to the homebrew game of Speed Scrabble. Since Bananagrams hit it big a few years ago, Parker Brothers has responded with the Scrabble Apple, and the Bananagrams company also released Pairs in Pears. There was also an official Bananagrams tie-in book. As we said, there are a lot of word gamefreaksfans who like to build crosswords competitively. If you're interested in ways to play a quick game like this on the iPhone, read on to see what all the fuss is about.
TUAWReview: Bananagrams is addicting without the clicking originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iPad 3G: Available April 30 in the USA
Filed under: iPad
Apple today announced retail availability of the iPad 3G -- which also features Wi-Fi, of course -- for Friday, April 30th at 5:00 pm. The Loop reports those who pre-ordered the 3G version of the iPad should start receiving shipments that day same day.
The iPad 3G includes a US$130 premium over the standard Wi-Fi-only iPad, but that provides the luxury of joining AT&T's data network on an at-will basis. Rather than being locked to a 2-year contract, iPad 3G can purchase a month of data at a time. Two plans are available: 250MB will run you $15 and the unlimited plan will set you back a cool $30.
While resident iMac-fiend Steve Sande didn't wait for the iPad 3G, I did and I'm excited to make another trek to the Apple Store next Friday. What about you, dear readers, anybody out there a little less green and a little more eager to go shopping?
[via The Loop]TUAWiPad 3G: Available April 30 in the USA originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Report from the iPadDevCamp
Filed under: iPad
I was just at the eBay/Paypal campus in San Jose last week for 360iDev, but I wasn't able to stay for the iPadDevCamp that went down there last weekend; it featured one of the first big gatherings of iPad developers. Fortunately, GigaOm's David Klein did stay, and he brings us a nice report of the goings-on there. He touches on a wide range of topics, from all of the fascinating apps being developed to fun live events like Rana Sobhany (one of the panelists at 360iDev) mixing the turntables with two iPads.
You can read through all of Klein's impressions on the apps that he saw, but I'll pick out a few that seem interesting to me. Audiotorium is a note-taking app that picks up audio while you write along (and it's on the App Store right now), Relay connects your iPad and your computer almost like magic, and there were a few apps that used the iPhone as a controller, including a three-iPad-and-one-iPhone slot machine (pull the iPhone and the three iPads "spin" symbols) and a game called Tank or Die that used the iPhone to control tanks on the iPad. It's good to hear that there's a lot of creativity coming out of the iPad dev community already. Hopefully we'll see some of these prototype apps in the store soon.TUAWReport from the iPadDevCamp originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: Homerun Battle 3D for iPad
Filed under: iPad
One great app, every day -- that's TUAW's Daily App, every morning on TUAW. We're still seeking an official name for the daily app. If you suggest a killer name for this feature in the comments, we'll send you a t-shirt!
There are quite a few baseball games on the store these days (including one from the MLB itself), but Homerun Battle 3D focuses on the best part of the game: hitting home runs. Com2uS released the iPhone version last year (and it's great -- it was recommended to me by the producer of Street Fighter for iPhone), but the iPad version just got released about a week ago and it's excellent as well. You control bat placement in the strike zone and swing by tapping the screen; that's basically it. The simplicity of the game really makes the fun shine, and extras like gold balls and multiplier pitches (every once in a while) make you feel like a real home run hero.
The free version lets you hit a few balls around, but the full version allows for character customization, some online challenges, and even head-to-head multiplayer. In-app purchases kind of spread a shadow over the whole thing -- some of the customized gear and uniforms can run very expensive. That stuff is easy enough to avoid, though. The core gameplay is a lot of fun, and whenever you want a quick round of batting practice, it's there for you. Homerun Battle 3D is $4.99 on both the iPad and iPhone, with a trial available on the iPhone.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: Homerun Battle 3D for iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple's patent for Concert Ticket+ could change your concert experience
Filed under: iPhone
We know that Apple has a propensity for patenting anything that moves, and most of them don't see the light of day. But Patently Apple has written, in copious detail, about a very interesting one called Concert Ticket+. I would bet money on the likelihood of this one becoming a reality. It all starts with buying concert tickets through iTunes and syncing it with your iPhone. Then, when you get to the concert, the electronic ticket will be received either by a manned or unmanned turnstile using Near Field Communication (NFC). This is the same technology that starts a Prius without a key, or is embedded in my Lexus car key. When turning on the car, an NFC connection must be wirelessly transmitted or the car won't start. It also takes into account other methods of authentication such as bar code scanning.It doesn't stop there. Lots of other information can be provided once the ticket is registered as being collected. E-Tickets for food and merchandise discounts can also be stored on the iPhone and when presented to get a cheaper T-Shirt or soda, the amount spent can be deducted from your iTunes account. Impulse purchasing of apps has been tremendously successful and that concept can be easily transferred from the app store to the concert hall. An electronic coupon for $5.00 off a T-shirt is going to sell a lot of T-shirts.
The patent also provides for value added services either free or at a price. You'd probably be able to obtain a concert schedule, lyrics to what is being played or a set-list for free, but if you want a recording of the show you've attended, that can be made available for a price.TUAWApple's patent for Concert Ticket+ could change your concert experience originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - C64 creators also bringing Amiga, Atari 2600 emulators to iPhone
Filed under: iPhone
I just posted at the end of last week about Manomio's decision to go free with its licensed C64 emulator for the iPhone, but today it let us know that there are even more plans in the works. Given the success in porting C64 games (with official licenses) over to the iPhone, Manomio is working on two more emulators right now, including the Atari 2600 emulator seen above (Frogger! Space Invaders!) and an Amiga 500 emulator as well.
Both apps are simply tech demos at the moment, and while Apple generally hasn't been very friendly to emulators on the iPhone, Manomio has put in its dues -- the company sorted out the emulator code in such a way that it's Apple-approved, and it's already worked with C64 license owners to make sure the games can be legally released on the iPhone, some free and some as in-app purchases. Of course, chasing down the Atari licenses might be a little tougher than the more obscure C64 titles, but if it's possible to get these old gaming gems on the iPhone, Manumio will probably pull it off. Stay tuned -- when you can play the original Frogger on your iPhone, we'll let you know.TUAWC64 creators also bringing Amiga, Atari 2600 emulators to iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - The greatest Apple product leaks of all time
Filed under: Rumors, Cult of Mac
There's been much buzz these past couple of days around the leaked images and videos of the 4th generation iPhone. Despite the current hubbub, secrecy is at the heart of the Apple ethos, and it serves two primary purposes: to protect trade secrets, and to create a buzz. When products leak, it's like finding out about your own surprise party. Most of the fun is gone.
Hell hath no fury like Steve Jobs finding out about leaked Apple products. Over the past decade, Steve has had many reasons to unleash his anger about leaked products; let's take a look at the rogue's gallery.TUAWThe greatest Apple product leaks of all time originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - World's most costly beer: The one that led an Apple engineer to misplace his phone
More on the ongoing saga of the wayward next-gen iPhone. Gizmodo just posted their version of the story behind the story: They say that an Apple employee who works on the iPhone's baseband technology left the mysterious phone at the Gourmet Haus Staudt, a Redwood City bar and restaurant that's not far from Apple's campus.
[Insert joke about German beer and engineers here.]
Anyway, the gentleman who found the phone apparently waited for the phone's owner to return for some time, and was able to identify him from his Facebook profile on the phone. He intended to return the phone the next day, but it was bricked (or MobileMe deactivated) the next morning. That's when he began noticing ... strange things. Like the front-facing camera and the barcodes on the back.
[Insert surprised wisecrack that Apple's prototype units don't have "lock with passcode after 10 seconds" turned on by default.]
That was back on March 18. Gizmodo says they got the phone some weeks later, and today they confirmed it was a legit Apple item by calling the engineer at work. At Apple. Where he still apparently has a phone and access to a desk.
[Insert shock and astonishment.]
It's a fascinating read, and if nothing else, it more or less confirms that yes, we're looking at an official Apple prototype. Lesson of the day: Do not, do not, mix beer and priceless unreleased iPhones.
Meanwhile, here's an obvious point: it's clear Gizmodo had few or no qualms about publicly announcing the name of the Apple staffer who lost the phone (which I originally reproduced in this post, but redacted based on feedback from readers). When should we expect the follow-up story announcing the name and employer of the person who found the phone and in turn provided it to Gizmodo?TUAWWorld's most costly beer: The one that led an Apple engineer to misplace his phone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Starbucks expands pay-by-iPhone pilot
Filed under: Odds and ends
About six months ago, we wrote about two free Starbucks apps for the iPhone and iPod touch. myStarbucks got you to the nearest caffeinated outlet and let you build your coffee, and The Starbucks Card Mobile app replaced your physical card, allowing you to have a bar code scanned and pay for your purchases. When the card ran dry, it could be refilled with caffeine-free money. The Starbucks Card Mobile app was tested at 16 Seattle stores in the Silicon Valley.
Apparently, paying for coffee with an iPhone was a big success. Starbucks has expanded their test to all 1,002 outlets inside Target stores. The company is taking it one step at a time and currently has no plans to further expand it to the 11,000 Starbucks stores in the US -- yet.
You will have to update your app to version 1.2.1 to take advantage of the expanded roll out, but if you have a Starbucks Card Mobile app, you've most likely already done that.
So, the next time you find yourself at a Target, you'll have to find a way of justifying your purchase of a cup coffee that costs more than the shirt you just bought.
[via Computerworld]
TUAWStarbucks expands pay-by-iPhone pilot originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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