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- More concerns over suicides at Foxconn
Filed under: Apple Corporate
There was more bad news out of China this week -- manufacturer Foxconn (who makes quite a few parts for Apple devices) has been dealing with a rash of employee suicides, as low pay and long hours on the workers seems to be taking their toll. Yesterday, another worker reportedly tried to take his own life, and there are reports of more than 15 other attempts within the plant. Apple has responded, saying that they're working closely with the company to try and solve the issue.
In order to do that, the company claims it's going to raise wages by 20%, although it's not clear yet when or how that plan will be implemented. It also says that some employees will be relocated closer to their homes -- about a fifth of the workforce will be moved to plants closer to their families. Apple isn't alone in helping Foxconn deal with the problem, either -- Sony, Nokia, Nintendo, Dell, and HP all get parts from these factories and are pressuring the company to do better.
Finally, John Gruber points out that as bad as this Foxconn story is, it might not be all that remarkable, unfortunately. Even with the reported 13 suicides, Foxconn has over 800,000 workers, which means the company's suicide rate is below the national average in China, and China is number 15 on the worldwide list. But numbers and averages aside, a death is a death, and everything Foxconn can do to help their employees lead better lives should be worth it.TUAWMore concerns over suicides at Foxconn originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 28 May 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple patents on-phone shopping list, e-checkout
Filed under: iPhone
Apple has patented the idea of using a mobile device "to acquire pricing information for a shopping list of products," which basically sounds like an official version of SnapTell Explorer -- point the camera at something and then get a list of available prices for it. But this patent goes a step beyond that. It also suggests that a "mobile device" user could scan a full list of products, and then possibly even buy them directly from the phone. I imagine that's something like walking around a grocery store, scanning items as they go in your cart, and then checking out wirelessly from your phone.
We've seen a "pay-by-phone" system in place before, but this sounds like a much larger system. And of course, security concerns would come along with it, so it'll probably be a while before you use your phone to check out in a major store. Still, even though there are lots of Apple patents coming down the pike that might never actually get implemented, I'd much rather deal with my phone than a line and a surly cashier.TUAWApple patents on-phone shopping list, e-checkout originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 28 May 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Minor league baseball team offers free tickets to iPad owners
Filed under: iPad
The New York Yankees may not want anyone to take their iPads out to the ball game, but one minor league team is giving iPad-toting fans free tickets.
Every Monday night is "iPad Monday" for the Hudson Valley Renegades. If you were turned away from the gate by those snobby Yankees who apparently don't want their shiny new $1.5 billion stadium tarnished by digital toys, just hop in the car for a hour-long drive to Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, NY. There you'll be greeted with open arms and a free general admission ticket (while supplies last) to the game.
The Renegades are a short-season Class A ball club, and they're definitely embracing the digital age. Not only will you and your iPad find a welcoming smile at "The Dutch," but the team is also going to help you set up or update the Twitter, Facebook, and Foursquare accounts on your iPad. That way, you'll be able to tell your other cyber-buddies about the nice free ticket you're enjoying while they're sucking down $10 beers at Yankee Stadium.
[via Mashable]TUAWMinor league baseball team offers free tickets to iPad owners originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 28 May 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Live Chat: Celebrate the worldPad with TUAW
Filed under: iPad
Did you felt left out in April when the iPad hit the US? Well, we at TUAW haven't forgotten you! Please join us today as we discuss all things iPad as Apple's latest gadget goes global. Welcome to our World Wide iPad chat!
If you've just received an iPad or have one on order, then this is the chat for you. New owners and waiting customers are welcome to share tips, ask questions, compare models, and more.
We'll have TUAW iPad enthusiasts on-call to answer questions, offer help, and guide this live chat event. Come join Erica Sadun, author of the upcoming "iPad Developers Cookbook" and Steve Sande, who has been working on the upcoming "Taking your iPad to the Max" guide for Apress in this free-for-all no-holds-bar chat!
TUAWLive Chat: Celebrate the worldPad with TUAW originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 28 May 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Some further thoughts on the rumored next Apple TV
Our report this morning that there may be a new Apple TV, based on an Engadget scoop is going to cause a lot of chatter. A new Apple TV is a step the company has to take, and frankly, if it came out today it would be at least a year late.
The article says the project has been in the works for a long time, and the projected price being tossed around is U.S. $99.00! That's a pretty competitive price, but the devil will be in the details. If it's just a vessel to buy from the iTunes store, it doesn't seem a very exciting product. On the other hand, it it connects to Netflix, as the iPad already does, the whole idea gets a lot sexier. It also will need the content the current Apple TV has, like YouTube, MobileMe integration, podcasts and more. If they add services like Pandora, MLB TV, NBA games and more then they might really be cooking.
Roku already has a $99.00 Netflix box with some additional streaming services, but if Apple allowed iPad/iPhone apps to be scaled up for TV viewing the whole concept gets really, really interesting.
TUAWSome further thoughts on the rumored next Apple TV originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 28 May 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - IRC on the iPad: Colloquy and Linkinus
Filed under: iPad
I was originally going to do a "TUAW Smackdown" for iPad Internet Relay Chat (IRC) clients, but after testing both mobile Colloquy and Linkinus, there's not a lot of smacking to do. Both apps are well-written, solid offerings that I can wholeheartedly recommend. They allow you to set up your connections, enter your credentials, and easily hop into and out of chat rooms as needed.
Using IRC chat is a big deal for Mac and iPhone developers. It's a great way to find peer-to-peer support. Sites like Freenode and OSX86.hu give you access to hundreds of other developers to consult with in real time. Engineers from a major fruit-named corporation frequent popular chat rooms, offering unparalleled technical access. Having a useful IRC client on the go can be golden, so it was important to me to find a good one for the iPad, and both of these clients are excellent.
When it comes to price, Colloquy is the clear winner. The iPad version of Colloquy sells for US $1.99 at the App Store. Linkinus costs about four times more at $7.99 for its iPad version. In terms of bang for your buck, both are good buys, though. I don't think you'll be dissatisfied with either one.
TUAWIRC on the iPad: Colloquy and Linkinus originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 28 May 2010 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Rumor: Next Apple TV will be $99, feature cloud storage
Filed under: Apple TV
Well part the skies and let the doves descend. It looks like the Apple TV may evolve into a more desirable machine before too long.
Quoting a tip that was "confirmed by a source very close to Apple," Engadget reports that the next incarnation of Apple's set top box will feature cloud storage (awesome), the same internals as the upcoming iPhone (meaning an A4 processor!) and be capable of full 1080p HD. Be still our hearts.
They go on to describe it as tiny, "an iPhone without a screen," and costing only US$99. Yes, one hundred bucks. While cloud storage will be the machine's default, those who want to keep things local can use a Time Capsule as a storage component.
This thing sounds like the Apple TV I've personally been waiting for. How soon can we have it, Steve?TUAWRumor: Next Apple TV will be $99, feature cloud storage originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 28 May 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Lines form as the iPad goes on sale internationally
Filed under: iPad
We're getting reports from across the globe this morning as the iPad reaches another round of customers. In Japan, where anticipation is high, lines formed at the Ginza flagship store on Wednesday -- two days in advance. Reuters reports that over 1,200 queued up to buy the device.
In Paris, customers lined up in the basement of the Louvre Museum. Businessweek reports that the line to buy an iPad was longer than the line to see the Mona Lisa.
Tech Radar reported that "hundreds" of people were outside London's Regent Street store on Friday morning. Even Stephen Fry was there, despite the fact that he already owns one.
Apple sold 1,000,000 iPads during the first 28 days of availability in the US, where shortages continue. If this reception is any indication of the iPad's performance in the international market, Apple's biggest problem might be simply keeping up.TUAWLines form as the iPad goes on sale internationally originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 28 May 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: 2360: Battle for Cydonia
Filed under: SDK
We've been doing apps and puzzle games a lot on this feature lately, so let's not forget what makes a game really fun: a big robot blowing up lots of stuff. Fortunately, Battle for Cydonia is full of that, as you control a mech armed with dual machine guns through a series of missions on the future planet of Cydonia. It's a pretty simple affair, but the multitouch controls really make it shine -- you draw a path for your mech to take, and then just tap on enemies as they appear to shoot them down. You can upgrade the mech and its weapons over time, but the core gameplay here is just opening up a can of hot lead on anything that crosses your path.
And plus, it's a free download right now -- if you like the game, you can pick up a "Signal from Titan" mission pack with new weapons, levels, and enemies to face off with for just 99 cents. Battle for Cydonia is an excellent little sci-fi shooter that's definitely worth the price.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: 2360: Battle for Cydonia originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 28 May 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW First Look and giveaway: A flood of NewerTech iPad accessories
Filed under: iPad
Judging from the number of questions I'm asked about cases for iPads, it appears that the second decision after "What iPad should I buy?" is often "What iPad case should I consider?"
Thanks to Newer Technology, TUAW received a sampling of their new line of iPad cases, and we have a few to give away to TUAW readers.
We'll start with the low end of the line and work up to the pièce de résistance. Now, there are some folks who want to feel the smooth metal and glass of their iPad and just need some protection on the screen surface. For those folks, NewerTech has come up with the NuVue Clear Screen Protector for iPad. It's US$9.99 and has a one year warranty. While it's not going to protect the back of your iPad from scratches or dings, it keeps the screen in pristine condition. You can use any of the other cases I'll describe to protect the rest of the device. There's also a version that can keep your data from prying eyes, which is important if you work in the healthcare business. It's called the NuVue Privacy Protector and costs $39.99.
Many people are going to want to protect the iPad case, and that's the idea of the NuGuard line. First, there's the NuGuard Silicone protective casing, which is flexible and easy to put on or remove. It has a nice, non-slip surface, and it even includes a couple of indentations on the back to ensure a tight grip when your iPad is in your hands. The NuGuard Silicone casing sells for $17.99 and comes in green, blue, red, orange, black, or semi-transparent "arctic frost."TUAWTUAW First Look and giveaway: A flood of NewerTech iPad accessories originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 28 May 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Bring your iPhone for SCVNGR hunts around museums and universities
Filed under: iPhone, App Store
SCVNGR looks like an interesting idea for an iPhone app: It's sort of a virtual scavenger hunt, composed of a series of "challenges" at certain real-life places that are found via the GPS on your iPhone. When the iPhone first released with GPS, the idea of a real-life MMO was something I wanted to see, and while SCVNGR (on the App Store for free) seems targeted more towards exploration than actual gaming, it's definitely something that should get you to exploring your world a little differently.
Lots of organizations have already jumped in to make up some challenges, and this note, about how a few LA museums got their challenges, caught my eye. If you're looking for something fun to do with the family this holiday weekend and want a new iPhone-based twist on the usual museum tour, SCVNGR might be just the thing.TUAWBring your iPhone for SCVNGR hunts around museums and universities originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - OpenFeint hits 25 million users, announces 2.5 beta release
Filed under: iPhone
OpenFeint has announced that they've reached 25 million users on their social networking service for apps on the App Store. That's an astounding number, and not only does it represent an amazing achievement by the folks at Aurora Feint, but it hints at just how big Apple's official Game Center service will be (whenever they get around to, you know, implementing it). Just for comparison, location networking service Foursquare is still racing to try and hit 3 million users, so in just over a year's time, OpenFeint has picked up many times that number. Those users represent almost a third of the iDevice market and over 85 million devices across 1900 different developers.
The service has also announced that they're bringing out the beta of version 2.5 for developers to implement in their iPhone apps and games. The new version includes a revamped API, which will allow for both turn-based and "action replay" multiplayer (a functionality that Game Center won't yet offer, as far as we know); it's also Game Center compatible, so developers who implement OpenFeint in their games will be able to easily transition to Apple's official service when it comes out (that's what we heard from Jason Citron a little while back, too). OpenFeint 2.5 is in beta right now and will arrive on iPhones later this summer.TUAWOpenFeint hits 25 million users, announces 2.5 beta release originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Navigon cuts price of MyRegion version for a limited time
Filed under: iPhone
If you were about to buy one of the MyRegions Navigon GPS apps for the iPhone, don't press that 'buy' button just yet. In honor of WWDC, Navigon will make the normally U.S. $29.99 version just $14.99 from June 1 through June 11. That's a big savings on one of the premier nav apps. The MyRegions versions cover the Western, Central and Eastern U.S., so if you are going to buy, make sure you get the correct version.
All versions include functions such as Reality View Pro, Google Local Search, Lane Assistant Pro, Enhanced Pedestrian Mode, NAVIGON MyRoutes and much more. Of course you get text to speech, and either a flat or perspective view of your route. All these features are described in detail at the links above for each version.
In addition, you can add other regions of the country with an in-app purchase. During the sale, additonal regions are $9.99 instead of the usual $14.99. Buyers can also add Traffic Live services (which will update traffic notices in real-time) for a one-time subscription cost of $19.99. If you buy, note that the entire U.S. will download to your iPhone, which is 1.4GB, so make sure you've got the room. If you go to add a region or two, you'll just unlock the data already installed on your phone.
TUAWNavigon cuts price of MyRegion version for a limited time originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Japan gripped by iPad frenzy
Filed under: iPad
It's not easy to get gadget-friendly Japanese customers especially enthused about a new gizmo. Yet, as the Wall Street Journal points out, anticipation for the iPad's release in the land of the rising sun is high. As customers line up outside a Ginza Apple Store days in advance, more than a half-dozen Japanese business and technology magazines feature the iPad on their cover. What accounts for the frenzy? Daisuke Wakabayashi, writing for the Journal, names several factors.
First is the Japanese electronics industry itself. Facing infiltration by new and less expensive gadgets from the likes of Apple and Amazon, as well as the large bank roll of South Korean competitor Samsung Electronics Co., many Japanese companies have focused on improving existing devices, and less so on creating something new, so innovation like the iPad makes a big splash.
Another factor, Wakabayashi notes, is the sheer pleasure of owning a name-brand device. In Japan (and so many other parts of the world), Apple products are fun to own and show off. College student Kazuto Ishimura told the Journal, "Japanese products are very capable and powerful, but they don't have the same charm as ones made by Apple." Note that Ishimura conducted his interview while waiting in line outside that Ginza Apple Store.
There's more to Wakabayashi's article, and we suggest reading the whole thing. In the meantime, we anticipate sales reports from Japan and elsewhere as the iPad goes on sale internationally throughout the day today.
[Via MacDailyNews]TUAWJapan gripped by iPad frenzy originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Calling all authors: How to sell your books in the iBook store
Filed under: iBook
Have you got a novel or two in your bottom desk drawer? Did you participate in the National Novel Writing Month competition last November? Are you a budding author who needs that last nudge to actually get writing? If any of these describe you, Apple has just given you a way to get your masterpiece into the iBooks store for the iPad, and you can do it yourself. You don't need a publisher, distributor, agent or anything else for that matter. You can decide how much to charge and which countries (that have an iBook store) to sell into. You also get the same deal as the app publishers, meaning that Apple takes 30% and you keep 70% of the revenue.
There are some requirements though but help is available.You'll need to have:- ISBN numbers for the books you want to distribute
- the ability to deliver the book in EPUB format
- the book pass EpubCheck 1.0.5
- a US Tax ID (sorry world, this is only open to the US at this point)
- an iTunes account backed up by a credit card
- a fairly good idea of where you'll sell and how much you'll sell
- an Intel-based Mac running OS 10.5 or better (sorry PC users, their game, their rules) and meet some reasonable technical requirements
TUAWCalling all authors: How to sell your books in the iBook store originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Keep the tomatoes at home: Ballmer not coming to WWDC
Filed under: Rumors
Just as quickly as the rumors started, they're over: the official Microsoft Twitter account confirms that no, even though it would be hilarious, CEO Steve Ballmer will not be appearing at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. It's too bad -- having Ballmer around would have definitely been entertaining, and maybe it would have been an olive branch between the two companies. Apple is worth more than Microsoft now, after all -- if Steve Jobs called up Ballmer and asked him to appear on stage, you'd think he'd jump to do it. Maybe they could even team up against the evil Google.
The tweet also confirms (tongue firmly in cheek, we suppose) that Ballmer will not be appearing on Dancing with the Stars. Which is also too bad -- our guy already did it. What are you, Ballmer, too good to cut a rug on live TV?TUAWKeep the tomatoes at home: Ballmer not coming to WWDC originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Frustrated by no universal video out for iPad? IPEVO P2V can help
Filed under: Accessories
One of the things that was a bit frustrating for me after purchasing the iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter was finding out that it doesn't work with every iPad app. It works great with apps that are written to take advantage of the adapter, but at the present time there are only a handful of apps that will pump video out to your projector or monitor. So what if you want to teach an iPad class and show your students everything that's going on your iPad? If you have a camcorder pointing at the screen, you can even demonstrate to people how you do certain things with the iPad.
There's a less expensive and pretty cool little camera that seems like it was designed just for doing iPad demos. The IPEVO Point 2 View (P2V) USB camera is inexpensive (about US$70), has remarkably good resolution, and comes with a stand that is perfect for doing demos. Read along for a quick review of this sweet little tool for putting your iPad (or iPhone) on the big screen.TUAWFrustrated by no universal video out for iPad? IPEVO P2V can help originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Celebrate your WorldWidePad: Live Chat Friday
Filed under: iPad
Feliz iPadidad! Buon' iPad! KonishiPad! iPad Ace Beauty Mate! Ni xaoPad, eh! Grüsspad!
The iPad has finally gone World Wide -- and TUAW is there. Please join us Friday at 7PM Euro for our live world iPad chat with authors Erica Sadun and Steve Sande as we talk about all things new and iPad. Did you felt left out in April when the iPad hit the US? This is the chat for you! We'll be sharing tricks and tips, hints and help as you share your excitement with other new owners.
Don't miss this event!
Where: Here at TUAW
When: 10 AM PDT, 1 PM EDT, 6 PM in London, 7 PM in Berlin / Rome / Paris, 3 AM (Saturday) in Sydney, 2 AM (Saturday) in Tokyo.
Who: Join Erica Sadun and Steve Sande for this fun iPad-inspired chatTUAWCelebrate your WorldWidePad: Live Chat Friday originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Barnes & Noble releases eReader app for iPad
Filed under: iPad
Barnes & Noble released its eReader for iPad (free) this week. This latest incarnation adds some features that the iPhone version lacks, like text highlighting and room for annotations (something I wish Apple's iBooks app did). But more than that, eReader for iPad is about sharing.
A unique feature called "LendMe" lets customers "lend" books to anyone with the app across platforms (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac) or a Nook. You can grab their address from within the app itself. The app comes with ten free samples of current best sellers, three free classics and a dictionary.
Much was made of the iPad's potential as an eReader before its release, as comparisons to the Kindle and Nook were inevitable. Now that some months have passed, users have had time to explore the idea and compare applications for their look, feel and usability. What's your experience been?
[Via Electronista]TUAWBarnes & Noble releases eReader app for iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Phoenix Wright, Half Life 2, and Chocobo Panic available now
Here's some quick hits on a few big name releases across Apple platforms. First up, the funny and addictive DS hit Phoenix Wright has made its way to the iPhone, and you can pick it up for US $4.99. While it's kept the two-screen gameplay from Nintendo's handheld, it's still a great time.
Square Enix has released another original title for the iPad; Chocobo Panic is a cute little puzzle/action game in which you grab and release the Final Fantasy-famous birds. Those expecting anything deeper will be disappointed, but if you want a fun touchscreen game with the slimmest of Final Fantasy ties, I hear it's fun.
Finally, as announced yesterday, Half Life 2 is now available for the Mac via Steam. And it tuns out that Episodes 1 and 2 have been released as well. The game itself is a jaw-dropping $7, and you can get the two add-ons for $5.59 each. If you already own them on Steam, they're all available via Steam Play, so that means you already own them on the Mac, too; just head into Steam and download away. AAA companies releasing games natively on Apple platforms? Man, it's a great time to be a Mac gamer.TUAWPhoenix Wright, Half Life 2, and Chocobo Panic available now originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - European iPads starting to arrive early
Filed under: iPad
We've received several tips this morning from happy international readers who've received their iPads early. Reports have come in from Germany, Italy, Spain, Scotland and England; reader MoonWalkerCTE comments below that a 64BG unit arrived late on Wednesday afternoon. Reader David sent us this photo of his iPad as it landed at his door in the UK. Say goodbye to today's productivity, David!
Here in the States, rule-bound UPS drivers kept us waiting until the last possible second, so we're happy for our international friends and their good fortune.
Apple recently delayed international delivery dates, citing high demand. The iPad officially goes on sale in 9 countries tomorrow (the UK, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy), where long lines and sighs of relief are expected.TUAWEuropean iPads starting to arrive early originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Rumor for developers, developers, developers! Steve Ballmer to present at WWDC?
Filed under: Software, Developer, SDK
Barron's reports, you decide: According to Trip Chowdry, an analyst with Global Equities Research, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will have seven minutes of stage time at WWDC 2010.
[Wait, what now? -Ed.]
According to Chowdry, Ballmer's topic will be Visual Studio 2010, Microsoft's development suite.The supposed announcement will center on VS10's hypothetical ability to write native apps for iPhone, iPad, and (gasp) Mac OS. Currently, such apps can only be created in Apple's Xcode environment.There are a couple of schools of thought that might discredit or support this rumor. On one hand, the current Xcode-only development regime requires a Mac. As many of us know, once you go Mac, it's difficult to go back; these iPhone and iPad developers may go on to make great Mac apps, too.
The flip side of this is that requiring Xcode, and thus a Mac, serves as a large barrier to entry for many developers and the apps that they could potentially make. VisualStudio may attract users who wouldn't switch desktop platforms to develop for the iPhone or iPad.Given the notoriously secretive nature of Steve Jobs's keynotes, it's difficult to imagine that information like this, if true, could slip out. It's also hard to reconcile the full-court press against other IDEs for the iPhone (the notorious 3.3.1 clause) with the idea of letting Microsoft deliver a fully supported development platform for Apple's crown jewel devices.
[Translation: Trip Chowdry may have some bad intel here. -Ed.]WWDC will begin on June 7, 2010.
[via MacRumors]TUAWRumor for developers, developers, developers! Steve Ballmer to present at WWDC? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple market share climbs to 6.8% in Europe
Filed under: Apple
Hardmac is reporting that Apple's market share in Europe has risen to 6.8%. That's not quite as high as the around 10% share for computers in the US, but it is a full two percentage points higher than it was last year. Windows still dominates in the EU, with 92% of all computers running some variation of it. Most of the growth in Europe has come from OS X Intel computers, but the iPhone and the iPod touch have contributed about half a percentage point as well (not to mention that interest in the iPhone almost certainly drove some Mac purchases, even if we can't see that directly in the data).
It'll be interesting to see what happens with the iPad release this weekend; while Microsoft's Windows clearly has a solid grasp on the market, you have to think that the iPad will probably put a dent in some of their sales, especially netbooks and even some notebooks. In another year from now, Europe may be on pace to match up with the US share soon.TUAWApple market share climbs to 6.8% in Europe originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: RunMonster
Filed under: iPhone, App Store
There are quite a few "run tracker" apps in the App Store (I know our own Erica Sadun is a big fan of RunKeeper). However, RunMonster is also worth a look, if only because it's just plain gorgeous. It lets you do all of the usual things: track your runs and bike rides, keep stats on your workouts, or see maps of where you've been according to the iPhone's GPS. It goes further than that, though, with a very elegant and charming interface, and surprising ease-of-use. It will automatically name your runs according to streets, and it'll even group your runs and figure out whether you walked, biked, or ran, according to your speed.
Even if you've already picked a running helper, give RunMonster a consideration. There's a free version to try out, and a US $9.99 version fills out the feature list nicely (with sugar like music controls and gestures) if you like the app. Like most of the great running apps out there, it won't necessarily make you a better runner, but it probably will make you enjoy the journey more.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: RunMonster originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 27 May 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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