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- Apple 'looking into' poor iOS 4 performance on iPhone 3G
Filed under: iPhone
According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is "looking into" reports of iOS 4's poor performance on the iPhone 3G. Many iPhone 3G users have noted generally slow performance and glitches after installing iOS 4 that have rendered their devices nearly unusable. An Apple spokesperson told the Journal that Apple is aware of the reports and investigating solutions. That Apple is responding to the issue at all is certainly encouraging, but their response has been anything but timely -- it's come only after a month of irate posts on Apple's support forums, parody videos on YouTube, and widespread reporting on the issue (including here at TUAW).
Some blogs, including us, have noted that iOS 4.1 beta provides better performance on the iPhone 3G. I initially experienced better performance under the beta, but only for a couple days after doing a DFU restore to the beta. Around 48 hours after installing the beta, all the old bugs crept back in: slow keyboard performance, glacial application launch times, app crashes, and random system-wide freezes when using Safari. None of the suggested fixes (some of which border on voodoo) have managed to get iOS 4 working properly on my iPhone 3G. I've tried everything short of wiping the phone clean and setting it up as a new phone, mostly because I don't want to lose my application data, which includes 20+ hours of game progress in Final Fantasy and over a year of food and exercise data in Lose It. (Ed: Ouch!) (Update: a couple people have pointed out that Lose It! can restore data to an iPhone independently of iTunes, an awesome feature I had completely forgotten about. Sadly, that's a feature not present in any of the 45 games I have on my iPhone.)
For now, our advice for those lucky few who haven't yet upgraded an iPhone 3G to iOS 4 remains the same: don't do it. For the rest of you iPhone 3G owners, if you're an unlucky member of the "iOS 4 turned my iPhone 3G into an iPhone POS" group, things are looking up for you at last thanks to Apple's official response.
[Via Macrumors]TUAWApple 'looking into' poor iOS 4 performance on iPhone 3G originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Grab some lemonade, sit near the pool, and watch TUAW TV Live
Filed under: Video, TUAW Business
Today on TUAW TV Live we're going to try to beat the heat with some cool app demos, so grab a nice icy cold glass of lemonade or some other favorite beverage, prop up the iPad or MacBook under the umbrella, and join your host Steve Sande for some fun.
As mentioned earlier, we'll be talking about the new Mac announcements, Safari extensions, some fun apps for iOS devices, and more. You can either just watch the show, or choose to participate through the chat tool.
To join in from your Mac or PC, just go to the next page by clicking the link at the bottom of this post, and you'll find a live stream viewer and a chat tool. The chat tool allows you to join in on the fun by asking questions or making comments.
If you're driving somewhere and would like to watch TUAW TV Live while you're stuck in traffic, please don't -- keep your eyes on the road! However, if someone else is doing the driving, you can watch the show on your iPhone by downloading the free Ustream Viewing Application.
We haven't forgotten about iPad users, as you can tune in to TUAW TV Live on your iPad! That link will send you to a non-Flash page, although you won't have access to our chat tool.TUAWGrab some lemonade, sit near the pool, and watch TUAW TV Live originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Microsoft previews Office for Mac 2011
Filed under: Software
Microsoft has released some details and videos that highlight features of the forthcoming Office for Mac 2011.
Way back in the day when I had a G3 iMac, I used Outlook for email. I've since switched to Mail, but Microsoft has gotten my curiosity up with Outlook for Mac 2011. This update features a new Conversation View. With a click it provides an attractive representation of a long thread. It looked nice for the brief time it appears in today's video and rather Mac-like. While Entourage is more than I need, I'll happily check out Outlook 2011.
Also new to Outlook is Spotlight integration and improved Time Machine compatibility. It'll only backup new messages, saving disk space. Another marquee feature is what Microsoft is calling Ribbon.Think of it as an evolution the Office 2008 Elements Gallery that includes classic Mac menu and toolbar functionality.
There's no firm information on pricing or availability just yet, but keep your eyes on the end of this year.TUAWMicrosoft previews Office for Mac 2011 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Time, Inc., Apple at odds over App Store subscriptions
Filed under: iPad
Remember this video demonstrating Time, Inc.'s vision for a tablet-based version of Sports Illustrated (SI)? It preceded the iPad's release and got many fans excited for the future. The real thing isn't quite so impressive, but the demo demonstrates the publisher's enthusiasm for the emerging platform.
Unfortunately, that enthusiasm is turning into frustration.
All Things Digital is reporting on Time's trouble with getting a mutually-agreed upon subscription model past Apple. Writing for All things D, Peter Kafka notes that Time wanted to launch a subscription-based version of SI on the App Store, only to have it rejected by Apple.
Time would have users download the app from the store and then pay them directly for future issues. Apple didn't like the idea, and Time was forced to sell single copies of the magazine. Right now when you launch the app, you're presented with a number of issues that can be bought, in-app, one at a time. All of the magazines I've read on my iPad, like WIRED, Outside and Popular Science, use in-app purchases.
We'll see what happens as this new union of publisher and distributor grows.TUAWTime, Inc., Apple at odds over App Store subscriptions originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Cool off with TUAW on a hot summer afternoon -- TUAW TV Live
Filed under: Video, TUAW Business
It's a hot one today in most of the U.S., so hopefully you're hanging around the air conditioner trying to stay cool. This afternoon at 5 PM EDT (2 PM PDT), your host Steve Sande will present another episode of TUAW TV Live.
For those of you who haven't watched the show before, think of it as participatory TV. We have a live video stream with news, reviews, and commentary about all things Apple, and you can add your comments and ask questions through a live chat. It's fun, it's free, and it's another excuse to stay inside and keep cool.
On today's show, Steve will be talking about and demoing the new Safari 5.0.1 and extensions, showing off some exercise tracker apps for iPhone, demoing some new app layout tools for iOS development, and showing an iPad app that will make you want to sell your laptop.
To join in on the fun, come back to TUAW just before 5 PM EDT and we'll have the livestream viewer and chat tool all warmed up and ready to go.TUAWCool off with TUAW on a hot summer afternoon -- TUAW TV Live originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - 5 apps for the Buddhist
Here's another entry in our "Five Apps For" series, which identifies five iPhone/iPod touch apps that may be of particular interest to a specific individual or group. Enjoy!
Sure, the historical Buddha lived about 2,500 years ago, but aspects of contemporary Buddhism are just that -- modern and current. I found a slew of Buddhist apps in the store, and most can be divided into two categories: book-style references and lifestyle apps like meditation timers. It gets repetitive and digging through the heap to find the best took some work, but I've come up with a decent list.
If you're looking to add your iPhone or iPod touch to your practice, check out these five apps. No matter which school you subscribe to, you should find something useful (all prices are USD).
Equanimity ($4.99)
I just had to link at least one meditation timer, and this is the best one I could find. A key part of nearly any Buddhist's practice is sitting meditation. Since most modern practitioners (lay ones at least) can't afford to sit for most of the day, a timer is essential. You can certainly set a stopwatch or egg timer, but Equanimity makes it worthwhile to spend US$4.99 on a dedicated app (here's our full review).
Use it to time your sessions with both a prep period and cool down warnings. When you're finished, you can journal about your session and note the number of consecutive sessions you've logged and the total number of hours across weeks and months. Plus, there's no distracting "new-agey" audio to get between you and your practice.
Not ready to commit the five bucks? Here's a free lite version and even a browser-based version.
Click below for the next four apps.
TUAW5 apps for the Buddhist originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - First Look: Ping Pong Battle adds video-out, Killerspin
Filed under: First Look, iPad
A few weeks ago, when we first looked at the hybrid iPhone/iPad game Ping Pong Battle, it wasn't quite ready for prime time; one of the marquee features, video-out from the 'table' iPad, wasn't finalized. With an update to the apps due to hit the App Store sometime today, PPB achieves that milestone and adds some key table tennis industry branding.
PPB delivers a ping pong experience by making the iPhones into motion-sensitive 'paddles' and putting the table onto the iPad screen. Building a hybrid game for iDevices is tricky business. First of all, your market is self-limiting to those folks who have both iPhones and an iPad -- although in the case of PPB, you can play in 'finger mode' with just the iPad if you want.
Secondly, you have to make sure the devices can talk to each other consistently; the PPB developers at LIME found that if one iPhone was using WiFi for connectivity with the iPad, and the other was using Bluetooth, things didn't go well. The update now warns players to pick one connectivity method or the other for all three devices, and to turn off the unused service; the developers have discussed this limitation with Apple engineering and they are looking for a workaround.With this version, the PPB paddles allow you to put spin on the ping pong ball, and give you feedback ("too soft!") on your hits. In my testing, I got the best results by shaking the iPhone gently on the swing, which you time by listening to the audio cue of the ball sailing towards you. Practice mode lets you play volleys against the computer opponent, but once you get another human player involved the fun really begins. You can also pick a custom table or choose from a list of available paddles.
It's not particularly easy to get the hang of PPB, but with the video-out enabled (VGA only) and a big screen in play, it's got some real party potential -- that's probably why Killerspin is teaming up with LIME to put some table tennis muscle behind it. Killerspin is an up-and-coming US table tennis equipment brand, which aims to bring "youth and innovation to one of the world's most beautiful sports, table tennis." The app will soon feature KS-specific paddles and content.
Ping Pong Battle for iPad is US$4.99; the iPhone paddle apps are free but don't do much without the mothership. If you've got the gear, and you're interested in seeing a tech-demo curiosity evolve into a playable, engaging game, check it out.
TUAWFirst Look: Ping Pong Battle adds video-out, Killerspin originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Found Footage: Box.net's iPad kickoff at D7 Consulting
Filed under: iPad
A little while ago, I told you that Box.net had brought their iPads out here to California in order to give them away to D7 Consulting (originally given away thanks to a post here on TUAW). They also had a video team on site, and they've produced this little video that will show you what D7 is up to and what they are planning to do with all of those iPads.
As I said in our previous post, this will be an interesting experiment. The folks at D7 Consulting are trying to figure out how they can use both the iPads and Box.net (along with a few other common apps) to benefit their business in a profitable and helpful way. This is the first of a few videos that Box.net is producing about the process. We'll also be doing some followup sessions with D7 to see how it is all working out.
The iPad has been marketed as a consumer device, and it definitely is. However, it's also a very powerful computer, and it'll be interesting to see how these folks are able to integrate it into their everyday business, both in that office and out on the construction sites. Stay tuned for more.TUAWFound Footage: Box.net's iPad kickoff at D7 Consulting originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Safari extensions gallery, Safari 5.0.1 available
Filed under: Software Update
That wasn't a very long wait. Apple has finally published the Safari extensions gallery we've been anticipating for a few weeks. There's a large number of extensions available right off the bat, including some from The New York Times, Major League Baseball, Amazon and Bing.
There's also an official Twitter extension that looks similar to the Ostrich extension we pointed out yesterday. In fact, extensions are available across several categories, like social networking, news, photos, productivity and security. Root through and find something you'll like; we're partial to Brett's Tablinks extension for copying all the URLs from your open tabs.
Note that you'll need Safari 5.0.1, which was also released today (check Software Update). In addition to the extensions support, Safari 5.0.1 includes more accurate top hits results in the address field and improved scrolling through MobileMe Mail. It's also notable that the Safari Extensions Gallery is now an option in the Safari Menu, just below About Safari. A restart is required to complete installation.
Enjoy the new extensions gallery and point out any gems you find.TUAWSafari extensions gallery, Safari 5.0.1 available originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Disney acquires social game firm Playdom
Filed under: Gaming, Apple, iPad
Stick with me on this one -- it's not strictly Apple-related, but I think it will have a big effect on the App Store in the future. Last week at Comic-Con, I saw the head of Disney's mobile gaming division, and I had to congratulate him; the company's Toy Story 3 app nabbed over 1.7 million downloads from the App Store.
That's huge for them; as he'd originally told me at GDC earlier this year, the Toy Story app was part of a test to see if "selling" an app for free would increase its audience (which could then be sold on in-app purchases and add-on content). That test was apparently passed with flying colors.
Then, of course, Disney purchased Tapulous a while back, and now they've picked up Playdom, an online social game developer, for a whopping $563 million. Connect the dots there, and it's pretty apparent that Disney has big plans for both gaming and the App Store. Social networking games are the hottest thing around in terms of in-app purchases, so I would not be at all surprised to see Disney combine its brands and marketing experience with Playdom's online gaming savvy and Tapulous' iPhone development talent in order to go big on some major free-to-play titles for the iPad and iPhone.
And let's not forget that a certain black-turtlenecked CEO happens to be on Disney's board of directors, too. I doubt that he's solely masterminding any of these purchases, but Jobs would definitely have the access and intelligence to see the power of free downloads on the App Store, and how those apps can use programs like iAds and in-app purchases to make a big splash. I expect we'll see some really big initiatives by Disney thanks to these Tapulous and Playdom purchases -- it's only a matter of time.TUAWDisney acquires social game firm Playdom originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: Squareball
Filed under: iPhone
Squareball is a weird one; it's probably best described as a platforming game, except that you move the platforms rather than the jumper. The main character is a little white ball (or square in this case -- the game has a retro blocky pixel aesthetic) that constantly floats from top to bottom on the screen, and you can slide (or tilt, according to whatever option you choose) the actual stage around the ball, moving it through various nooks and crannies while trying to "collect" colored blocks.
The concept is tough to explain, but once you see it in action, you'll understand right away. The goal is to move the stage at the right time in order to keep the ball bouncing around where you want it. It's actually really fun, despite the simplicity, and over the 20 various stages, there are some pretty clever puzzles. The game also has OpenFeint integration, and the 8-bit music is pretty catchy as well.
It's a good deal for only 99 cents. There's also a lite version to try out if you just want to see how it works. I can't see anyone really disliking the game, but it is fairly simple. Still, at just a buck, it's worth a purchase just to have it to pick up and play when you need a mindless little reflex game.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: Squareball originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Chopper 2 out nowWe've mentioned Chopper 2 a couple of times during development, once to show off the TV out function built into the game, and again when we met up with creator David Frampton at WWDC. Now, development has finally finished, and he's released the game out on the App Store. You can pick it up for a launch sale price of $2.99.
It's an excellent game, very polished, and while it starts out simply, the combat builds up well. It controls about the same as the last game (tilt to fly the chopper, and tap the screen to fire), but the firing controls have been refined. The presentation is probably the most amazing thing, actually -- the 3D world looks terrific, the music is excellent, and the titles on screen are in a kind of 3D as well, so that they seem to actually float in the game's real-world space. All in all, it's a very cool game and some excellent work by Frampton's Majic Jungle Software.
The game is universal for both iPad and the iPhone, and if you install it on both, you can actually play the iPad version with the iPhone or iPod touch as a controller. It's not a huge gamechanger, but it is a fun extra feature that probably required some coding work to get going. If you've been waiting for this one like we have, it's on the App Store ready for you right now.TUAWChopper 2 out now originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iPad plate serves up pure geek deliciousness
Filed under: iPad
Japanese blogger Shiinaneko has found a new use for his iPad -- a substitute for your typical dinner plate.
It's actually quite simple. Grab any one of the number of protective films that's out there for the iPad, place it on your device, study the dinner menu, find an appropriate plate for your meal through a Google image search, then plop the food on your iPad. Shiinaneko dubbed this the iDish, and showed off a variety of dishes using his iPad as a plate. He experimented with everything from sushi to curry.
However, this is not an experiment you may not want to repeat with your own iPad. Shiinaneko reports that following his endeavours that his iPad was pretty filthy despite the film and smelled fishy. Because he tried eating curry from the flat surface, he wasn't able to scoop up the liquid, and eating from an electronic platter left a rather nasty taste in his mouth.
[Via CrunchGear]TUAWiPad plate serves up pure geek deliciousness originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Developers: iOS 4.1 Beta 2 is now available
Filed under: Developer
If you're a card-carrying iOS developer, trot on over to the developer page and grab the latest beta of iOS 4.1. As everyone is reporting, it's been about two weeks since 4.1 Beta 1 crash-landed, so maybe we're just a couple of weeks away from a release for the rest of us? That'd be nice, considering some iOS 4 woes on older iPhones, among other outstanding issues. If anything notable turns up, we'll let you know.
[thanks to everyone who sent this in!]TUAWDevelopers: iOS 4.1 Beta 2 is now available originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - 37signals buys Ember, kindles an official Campfire iPhone app
Filed under: iPhone, App Store
Campfire, from 37signals, is a web-based group chat tool that uses secure chat rooms to allow groups to collaborate from wherever they are. A little over a year ago, the developers at Overcommitted came out with an iPhone client for Campfire. That app, Ember, cost $9.99, and was an excellent tool for remotely joining a Campfire group and getting work done on the road.
Well, the app was so good that 37signals announced today that they've purchased the app from Overcommitted, renamed it to Campfire for iPhone, and they're giving it away for free in the App Store.
According to the 37signals blog, the company was so impressed with Ember that they approached Overcommitted about purchasing it, and the developer was happy with the idea. A deal was cut, a few changes were made to the app, the app made it through the Apple vetting process, and as of yesterday, Ember is known as Campfire for iPhone.
If your team uses Campfire for collaboration and file sharing, be sure to grab Campfire for iPhone as soon as possible. The app works on devices running iOS 3.1.3 or later, although it is not optimized for iPad.
[via Mashable]TUAW37signals buys Ember, kindles an official Campfire iPhone app originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Software Update: Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0
Filed under: Software Update
Apple released the Magic Trackpad this morning, but the OS update to make it work with your Mac is out now, available via Software Update on your Mac (drop down the Apple menu on the left if you've never done this before). Here's the link for a download of the update.
This update also enables three-finger drag gesture and inertial scrolling for older Mac portables listed on this support page for the update. Something our own Chris Rawson pointed out was possible.
Oh, and there's a new Preference pane! From Apple's page:
This update also installs a Trackpad System Preferences pane for configuring Magic Trackpad on Intel-based Mac desktop computers that support Mac OS X v10.6.4 and above.
If you find anything wonky, let us know in the comments (and report the bug to Apple as well).TUAWSoftware Update: Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Dear Aunt TUAW: Where's my Michael Jackson Zombie?
Filed under: Gaming, iPhone, iPad
Dear Aunt TUAW,
PopCap Games recently released an update to Plants vs. Zombies boasting "multiple performance enhances and bug fixes" (sure, but I never had an issue on my 3GS). Now, the King of Pop Zombie is nowhere to be found! He's replaced with a zombie with an orange Afro, white 70s leisure suit and orange shoes.
Why? Why remove the King of Pop? Was there a threatening lawsuit? Can you all find out for us and get the scoop? I won't be updating anytime soon now.
Thank you from your loving nephew,
AlejandroTUAWDear Aunt TUAW: Where's my Michael Jackson Zombie? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities
When I bought my iPhone 3GS, one of the helpful Apple retail guys told me to give textPlus a try for sending text messages, as I'd bought into the cheapest texting plan AT&T offers. I've since graduated to unlimited texting, and had left textPlus by the wayside until I found out it had a blossoming community angle to the service.
While you can still send free texts until your fingers fall off, the latest version of textPlus (an ad-supported app, although there's a paid version as well) allows you to create, participate and join in Communities, which are much like topical group chat rooms seen on AIM back in the early days of the service.
Once you've set up a basic account using not much more than your name, zip code and birthdate, textPlus looks a lot like a big chat application. You have access to your own Address Book and can send a simple text to anyone with a mobile number and the ability to receive texts. They can text you right back, and it'll appear in your Conversations panel.
This is an easy way to see basic conversations, and if you're texting from a "dumb" phone you can still use the service as a simple conduit. This works one-on-one and in groups, although there are various commands for simple text input that'll allow you to traverse group conversations and name yourself, etc.
Read on for more...TUAWTextPlus goes beyond free texting, boosts communities originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Will jailbreaking your iPhone void your warranty?
Filed under: Jailbreak/pwnage
According to the manufacturer, maybe. Intrepid Apple blognaut Leander Kahney rang up Apple, asked the question above, and got a response. This was more than we got when several of us asked Apple multiple variations of the same question. Apple's statement, as seen on Cult of Mac:
"Apple's goal has always been to insure that our customers have a great experience with their iPhone and we know that jailbreaking can severely degrade the experience. As we've said before, the vast majority of customers do not jailbreak their iPhones as this can violate the warranty and can cause the iPhone to become unstable and not work reliably."
Well that's clear as mud, isn't it?
Apple points to a knowledgebase article here, indicating how much instability you might expect after jailbreaking your iPhone. Of course, now that jailbreaking is legal, Apple can't really go after anyone doing it, but that doesn't mean they have to support your functionality habit, either. Because, as Apple has vaguely worded, it might void your warranty. Not that it will -- because if you don't mess with baseband and restore your phone, no one would be the wiser. A simple complete restore really does bring your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad back to factory conditions.
TUAWWill jailbreaking your iPhone void your warranty? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Monsoon Multimedia debuts Sling, ROKU competitor with some compelling features
Filed under: Multimedia
Today Monsoon Multimedia is announcing the Vulkano, a universal video platform that integrates DVR, Web video, streaming and time shifting of media from the home to a portable device, including the iPhone, iPad, and Macs or PCs. It also supports streaming to Android, Blackberry, Symbian and WM6 phones or devices.
Prices range from US $259 to $379 depending on the storage capacity customers desire. The $379 device stores 1 Terabyte. The company says it will introduce a 3G capable app for the iPhone next month.
Among the functions available are:
- Triggering recording from a remote device
- Playback of recordings on iPads, PCs and Macs in the home and remotely
- Browsing of an electronic program guide for shows and episode information
- Access photos, video and music on your home TV from UPnP supported devices
- Connects to cable, DVD, satellite, DVR and Tivo
- Streams using H.264 and MPEG-4 standards at rates as low as 150kpbs
- Connects wirelessly to home router
Although not currently in the product software, the company says it will offer free upgrades that include Google TV, Yahoo!, Netflix, Hulu and other services in the 'near future.'
"We designed Vulkano from the ground up to replace single purpose solutions, such as TiVo, Roku, Slingbox, etc," said Steve Stone, CTO at Monsoon. "In the coming months we will be pushing new apps to Vulkano owners for free so they can rest assured that this is the first and last product they'll need for all their TV and Internet media needs."
We're going to get a review unit soon and can give you our own impressions. For a full description take a gander at the Vulkano website. Monsoon is taking pre-orders for an estimated August 10 shipping date. It will be interesting to watch the consumer reaction to this device. It is very Apple friendly and if it is easy to use and set up Monsoon will have a winner.TUAWMonsoon Multimedia debuts Sling, ROKU competitor with some compelling features originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4
Filed under: iPhone
Judging from the number of entries for our recent giveaway of two OtterBox iPad cases, most of you are familiar with the excellent products made by the Colorado company. Shortly after the end of the iPad case giveaway, I was surprised to find another box at my door from OtterBox containing one of the "bullet-proof" Defender cases for the iPhone 4.
No, an OtterBox Defender isn't going to save your iPhone 4 from a speeding bullet, but it can definitely keep your device clean and safe in a variety of tough conditions. TUAW reader Scott B. sent us an email today describing his experience with an iPhone Defender case, which reads "I received my Otterbox Defender Case for my IPhone 4, three days ago. It is great. I had one for my 3GS and it fell into a mud puddle. The case totally protected the phone. I now feel better having my IPhone 4 so well protected."
It's not often that we get unsolicited reader love for an iPhone case, which tells you just how special the OtterBox products are. Read along for a short review of the Defender for iPhone 4, and see how you can have a chance to get one from TUAW.
TUAWTUAW review and giveaway: OtterBox Defender case for iPhone 4 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Found Footage: Four generations of iPhone compared
Filed under: iPhone
Here's a fun video of four generations of the iPhone -- original, 3G, 3GS, and 4 -- performing the same tasks simultaneously. From launching intensive apps like Plants vs. Zombies and Google Earth to shutting down and booting up, the differences in task durations are often significant.
As you'd expect, the iPhone 4 out-performed its peers on most tasks. For example, it had Plants vs. Zombies ready to play in 8.5 seconds, while the original iPhone took 26 seconds to reach the same point. Likewise, the iPhone 4 had Google Earth ready to go in 21.4 seconds while the original took just over 37 seconds.
Now, don't think the iPhone 4 won every contest, because it didn't. The original iPhone was the first to complete the shutdown process at 8.2 seconds, while the 3GS was the first to successfully boot up at 26.4 seconds.
You can watch the video after the break.
TUAWFound Footage: Four generations of iPhone compared originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple's new battery charger is deceptively cool
Filed under: Hardware
Rounding out the list of hardware updates from Apple this morning is a battery charger. Before you dismiss it (as I initially did) as just a battery charger, consider the following.
First, Apple is pushing its green aspects. For example, the charger is smart enough to pull less power once the batteries are fully charged. In fact, Apple claims that it has the lowest standby power usage than any similar charger on the market (more on that in a minute). Also, Apple notes that the 6 batteries that ship with it are able to hold a long charge over hundreds of charges. Expect to get 10 years of use out of them, Apple says. The idea is that users will pull less power from the grid and use fewer batteries with Apple's charger.
Also consider that this is another step towards Apple's making "the whole widget." For example, you can now buy a computer, mouse, keyboard, Magic Trackpad, batteries and battery charger all from Apple. Who says Steve's a control freak?
Finally, let's compare it to a charger I currently own, the Engergizer Rechargeable 15 Minute Charger. When I say "own," I mean "despise." Yes, it charges batteries in 15 minutes, and they'll hold that charge for almost as long! It's also huge (it uses one socket and covers the other) and heats up like an iron forge. For $32 it ships with 4 batteries, compared to the 6 Apple gives you for $29.
Yes, it's a battery charger. But it's also been infused with Apple magic.
TUAWApple's new battery charger is deceptively cool originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: The Ultimate Alphabet
Today's app is going to blow your mind. Back in 1986, artist Mike Wilks published a book called The Ultimate Alphabet, which featured 26 different paintings, each filled with items that corresponded to the letters of the alphabet; the letter A painting contains airplanes, ants, an apple tree, and so on. There are more than 7,777 words represented in the book, with lots more little secrets hidden in the paintings; there are letters encoded in Morse code or semaphore, obscure symbolism, and visual gags.
The book was part of a competition with a big cash prize, which was solved in 1988, when Wilks published The Annotated Ultimate Alphabet; it included descriptions and clues for each of the items hidden in the extremely detailed paintings. Now, a company named Toytek has begun to bring the book to the iPad, and it allows you to interactively explore some of Wilks' paintings and their extremely deep complexity.
As you can see above, it's wild; you tap on an item, enter the actual name, and then the book will tell you whether it's right or provide clues for the word you're looking for. The app is free to try, though it's prohibitively expensive if you want to purchase everything. You can buy the letters in bundles, and the full purchase price eventually comes out to around US $45 in total. That's pricey, although it's the same cost as the printed book, and you get the interactivity for free. Still, it's a great idea, and there is a free trial if you want to check it out.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: The Ultimate Alphabet originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple releases new 27-inch LED Cinema Display
Filed under: Hardware
At long last, Apple has updated the Cinema Display line with a new 27-inch LED model that will ship later this year. With its 2560 x 1440 resolution, your pixels will enjoy 60% more elbow room than on the 24-inch LED model.
In addition to the extra real estate, this model offers an iSight camera, mic and speakers, plus a powered USB 2.0 hub (3 ports) and MagSafe connector to charge your laptop. The display includes ambient light sensor, which adjusts the display's brightness in response to the light in a room.
Apple's also keen to describe the display's environmental friendliness, noting that it uses mercury-free LED technology, arsenic-free glass and recyclable materials. Additionally, the display meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status.
It sure sounds nice, and it will be available in September for US$999. Note that it requires a Mac with a Mini DisplayPort.TUAWApple releases new 27-inch LED Cinema Display originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Mac Pro refresh bumps up the high end: these go to 12 cores
Filed under: Mac Pro
Perhaps you're the kind of Mac user who regarded the eight-core Mac Pro and thought "Who would ever need more than eight cores?" In that case, you can skip ahead to the next post, because this morning Apple announced a revised Mac Pro lineup with BTO options for dual 6-core Xeon processors. Yes indeed, 12 cores of pure oomph -- shipping next month.
The tale of the tape: The new quad-core Mac Pro comes in at US$2499 with- one 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon W3530 processor with 8MB of fully-shared L3 cache;
- 3GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory, expandable up to 16GB
- ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
- two Mini DisplayPorts and one DVI (dual-link) port
- 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive running at 7200 rpm
- 18x SuperDrive(R) with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- four PCI Express 2.0 slots
- five USB 2.0 ports and four FireWire(R) 800 ports, Bluetooth and 802.11n, keyboard & Magic Mouse
The new 8-core Mac Pro's SRP is $3,499 for the following:- two 2.4 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5620 processors with 12MB of fully-shared L3 cache per processor;
- 6GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory, expandable up to 32GB
- ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
- two Mini DisplayPorts and one DVI (dual-link) port
- 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive running at 7200 rpm
- 18x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- four PCI Express 2.0 slots
- five USB 2.0 ports and four FireWire(R) 800 ports, Bluetooth and 802.11n, keyboard & Magic Mouse
Processor BTO options range from four cores up to the aforementioned 16; the full matrix includes "Westmere" Xeon X5670 chops running at up to 3.33GHz on the single-chip machine and 2.93GHz on the dual-processor model. Only the dual-processor model can achieve dodecacore status.
Mac Pros now offer the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics processor with 1GB of memory, with a BTO option of the ATI Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB of memory. Display output options include two Mini DisplayPorts and one dual-link DVI port. For storage, the 512GB SSD is now an option, and if you're feeling particularly flush you can load up with four of them.
As noted above, the machines will ship in August; the Apple Store is currently still shipping the older models.TUAWMac Pro refresh bumps up the high end: these go to 12 cores originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple introduces the Magic Trackpad
Filed under: Hardware
Today, Apple released the Magic Trackpad, calling it "...a multi-touch Bluetooth trackpad meant to work with your desktop computer." It certainly resembles an oversized MacBook Pro trackpad (in fact, it's 80% larger) perched atop the same battery case that's on Apple's Bluetooth keyboards. In fact, it sits at the same height and angle as the keyboard, so you can move back and forth easily.
When paired with an Apple desktop, it offers the same multi-touch gestures that laptop owners enjoy. Use it to swipe, pinch and scroll. Inertial scrolling on the Magic Trackpad reacts to the pressure and speed you use.
The surface is made of wear-resistant glass and, get this: the entire thing is also a giant button, so click away as you would with a mouse.
We first saw a trademark filing for the name back in February and FCC approval in July. Back in June, a leaked photo of what we were then calling the "Magic Slate" appeared, and many wondered if it would be revealed at WWDC '10. The Magic Trackpad is available now for US$69.TUAWApple introduces the Magic Trackpad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iMac line refreshed by Apple
Filed under: iMac
After some early morning downtime, Apple's store is now back and featuring new iMac configurations. Full details are on the iMac technical specifications page. The new systems offer Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors (no more Core 2 Duo!) with improved graphics and new Magic Trackpad support.
The refreshed machines include dual core processors from 3.06 GHz up to 3.6 GHz, and quad core processors from 2.8 GHz up to 2.93 GHz. Hard drives go up to 2TB and the iMac also supports a drool-worthy 256 GB solid state drive option. Standard RAM includes 4GB of 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM with four SO-DIMM slots, allowing up to 16GB. The 21.5" model maxes out with a 3.6GHz Core i5 chip, and the 27" tops out with a 2.93GHz quad-core i7 chip.
Graphic options on the new machines include the ATI Radeon HD 5750. The new machines add support for the SDXC memory card format as well. The 27-inch model also supports dual hard drives as a BTO option.
Apple's press release covers the new models' speedy goodness.TUAWiMac line refreshed by Apple originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple Store app scoops Apple Store on new gear reveal
Filed under: iMac
File under "Oops!" Macrumors points out that Apple's own Apple Store iPhone app gave a sneak preview of today's product announcements.
We'll dive in on the new gear (new iMacs, magic trackpad... and a battery charger?) in a few moments.TUAWApple Store app scoops Apple Store on new gear reveal originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - First Look: Word Driven offers fun license-plate inspired game
Filed under: iPhone
Word Driven from Headlight Software, Inc. transforms a cherished car trip game into a fun iPhone application. You're given three letters to work with (in the real world, you'd get those letters from passing license plates, but here they are automatically generated by the application) and must produce a word using each letter in the proper sequence.
The underlying dictionary seems pretty robust, handling nearly all the words I threw at it. At each possible completion, the application chimes to let you know you can submit the word as-is. If your word continues on further, you can keep typing, otherwise you can tap to submit.TUAWFirst Look: Word Driven offers fun license-plate inspired game originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - The Apple Store is down
A visit to the US online Apple Store this morning produced the familiar, taunting sticky note. Perhaps those rumors of new iMacs, Mac Pros and displays are about to come to fruition. UK readers are also reporting that their store is down.
Keep an eye on TUAW and we'll let you know what's new when the store re-appears.
Thanks to all the early risers who sent this in!TUAWThe Apple Store is down originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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