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- App Review: Send fantastical armies into battle with Ex Illis on your iPhone
(i)Pawn can turn your iPhone into a board game playing surface, but what if you want to expand your battles onto a much bigger playing field, one with mages and cavalry and archangels and big monsters? Then your best option is Ex illis, a new game that uses your iPhone or iPad as a game computer (technically, the "Rule Keeper software") while you act as general and overlord and maneuver your many pawns around the board. Armed with your painted miniatures and a copy of the software (also available for your Mac or PC), you and a friend can spend the afternoon
This is a fairly light miniatures game - it's not heavy like Warhammer or 40K, but it's way beyond Risk - and the software does a find job of making sure battles are won fair and square. For the rest of us, having the iPhone handle things is breezy and fun. One neat way this game is different from most board games is that your armies can gain strength and extra abilities over time. The web-based software keeps track of how your soldiers (or, ogres or whatever) are doing and gives them special powers depending on how they performed in battle. It's neat and engaging, but also gives big advantages to people who play a lot.
You can't build up your forces by playing against the computer, though, even in practice mode. You can sign up for two accounts and play against yourself to learn the rules, but the idea with Ex illlis is to play against a friend on the tabletop, not over the Internet or versus an AI. The investment to get started is pretty steep (the deluxe starter costs $159.95 while the basic version is $69.95 - each comes with 54 miniatures - and the booster packs of minis cost between $22.95 and $29.95. Hey, at least the iPhone app and the 30-day trial are free), but if you're ready to use your iPhone as a game calculator for your fantasy minis, Ex illis is a great way to go. Read on to figure out more about the world of Ex illis.
TUAWApp Review: Send fantastical armies into battle with Ex Illis on your iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - MacTech Conference to offer Apple Certification Exams
Here's good news for aspiring Mac techs attending the MacTech Conference in November. Attendees will be able to visit a study session and take their Apple Certification Exams right there at the conference. It's a great idea, as you'll already be in a "tech-y" mood. Here's how it works.
Immediately following the last session of MacTech Conference, Apple Authorized Training Center v.2 Consulting is offering a study hour and exam session: November 5th, 12:30-4:00PM, on site at the conference. Conference attendees can take any Apple Certification Exam that is currently available at the time of testing. The cost of the study session and the exam is included in the US$899 registration fee (a $200 value). You'll find which exams are available here and register here.
You say you don't need to take an exam after the conference? Then you can get a $100 discount on the conference and register for this bundle for just $799. Sweet!
TUAW is happy to be a media sponsor of the conference, and we're looking forward to meeting some of you there.TUAWMacTech Conference to offer Apple Certification Exams originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Confirmed: No FaceTime in parts of the Middle EastWe just got confirmation on our story earlier this week that FaceTime had gone missing in parts of the world, mostly around the Middle East. @dutweets is the official Twitter account for du, the telecom operator for the iPhone in the United Arab Emirates, and in a tweet just a little while ago, the account confirmed that FaceTime is currently unavailable in that country. The iPhone hasn't even officially launched there yet, but the account also says that FaceTime "won't be working as of the launch" (which takes place tomorrow), so even official customers there won't have access to the video chat feature.
Unfortunately, there's no detail yet on why -- we've heard that there may be local restrictions on VoIP technology that would block these kinds of communications. And this is only confirmation for the UAE, though it's probably a pretty good guess that other outages are legit as well. Stay tuned -- we'll keep an eye out for official confirmation in other areas, as well as a reason why this decision was made.
Thanks, Joe!
Update: The Next Web Middle East has a confusing write up that suggests Apple pulled FaceTime because they assumed it would run afoul of the region's regulations around VoIP.TUAWConfirmed: No FaceTime in parts of the Middle East originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Exclusive photos from iPhone 4 launch in China, new Beijing Apple StoreOur favorite blogger in China, Maik Lutze of SuddenlyBeijing.com, has provided TUAW with exclusive photos from the official Chinese iPhone 4 launch this morning (9/25). Not only were there lines for the iPhone 4, but there was a new Apple Store being opened in Beijing at Xidan's Joy City today, so he provided photos of the crowds on had for the opening:
This is the second Apple Store in Beijing, the first being the Sanitun store. Maik provided a batch of photos for TUAW of the iPhone 4 lines at this store as well:
The second Apple retail location in Shanghai also opened today. The new Huaihai Lu Apple Store is a two-story structure with the only curved window front of any Apple Store. Apple is really booming in the Chinese market, with a third Beijing store planned for Qianmen Street that will open this fall.
[Shanghai store information via Shanghaiist.com, Beijing store info via Asia Blog]TUAWExclusive photos from iPhone 4 launch in China, new Beijing Apple Store originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Multitouch casing could remove buttons from iPhone, iPadBack before the iPhone was formally announced, there was talk that Steve Jobs was simply not happy with the product because Apple's engineers couldn't figure out how to eliminate all of the physical buttons. There was just no practical way to put the functions of a power switch or home button into a touch-only interface. But all of that hasn't stopped Apple from trying.
A recently-filed patent by Apple clearly shows that the company means business when it comes to sleek, clutter-free interfaces. This particular patent aims to take advantage of multiple sides of a device (in this case, it appears to be the iPad, as pictured), including parts of the casing, in order to perform functions that physical buttons currently handle.
Talk of an interactive case has come up before, but with this new patent, it's clear the minds at Apple are still churning about in search for that holy grail of button-free, ultra-portable devices. I'm just not so sure there will be a way to get rid of them entirely -- who wants to have to resort to a paperclip to reset their device?TUAWMultitouch casing could remove buttons from iPhone, iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - 7-inch iPad coming? Loose lips in Shenzen say yes
Since the iPad was first announced in January of this year, there's been speculation that a smaller form factor -- say, something between an iPad and an iPod touch -- would be added to the line.
Shanzai.com, a site that follows China's technology industry, has posted a rumor to the effect that Apple's next tablet will resemble "an oversized iPhone 4" rather than a smaller iPad. Shanzai says that they have "ears to the ground in Shenzen," the home of Apple contract manufacturer Foxconn, and that loose lips have stated that the 7" tablet is a "finished product."
Sam Levin of AppMinute.com and I discussed the possibility of a smaller tablet on a podcast we recorded right after our abortive attempt at doing TUAW TV Live this week. Apple abhors a lot of different products that are not heavily differentiated. I brought up the example of Archos, which has a line of six Android-based tablets that range in screen size from 2.8" to 10.1." That just seems to be a bit odd, as there's not a tremendous amount that really makes the devices different other than screen size. Apple, however, has managed to turn the iPod line into four completely different products -- the minimalist shuffle, the tiny touch screen nano, the Classic, and the iPod touch.
Would Apple risk cannibalizing sales of the iPod touch on the small device side and the existing iPad on the larger tablet side to bring in a new form factor? Does a smaller iPad that would be difficult to type on make sense? What do you think? Leave your comments below.
[via 9to5Mac]TUAW7-inch iPad coming? Loose lips in Shenzen say yes originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Accordance 9 is another big step forward in Bible study software
Accordance, long regarded as the premier Bible study software for the Mac, has a new version 9 that's now available for download.At first glance, it may look at a lot like version 8, but that's because most of the changes have gone on under the hood. Don't let that fool you into thinking this isn't a big update, though, because it is, and there's more coming.
Four primary new features will appeal to almost all users:
"Workspace Zones" are a new way of grouping tools. Put Bibles in one zone, dictionaries in another, or put related tools for a project together so that you can access them all at once. These also seem to work better side-by-side than what I was able to do previously. Maybe there was a way before, but if so, it's much, much easier now.
Learning a language is more than just translating words; you also have to understand syntax, grammar, idioms, and so forth. This won't make you a Greek or Hebrew scholar by itself, but it's a good reminder for those who have been out of seminary for a while and need a refresher, or a good aid to those just trying to learn.
"Easy Install" is OakTree's way of saying "you won't have to wait around for discs to arrive in the mail anymore." Most of their resources are now available for immediate download. Good riddance to media through the mail. Keeping track of installation disks and unlock codes is a hassle that no one will miss. If you haven't already created a user account on Accordance's website, now is the time to do it. You may need to contact support to get your past order history added to your account, but once all the pieces are in place, this is going to be a huge boon for everyone involved.
I've definitely saved the best for last: Search All. My biggest gripe about Accordance 8 (which was the first version that I used) was that, when I searched for something, I didn't get the feeling that I was getting results from all of the different books that are part of my Accordance library. That was one of the biggest advantages that Logos had over Accordance. Search All eliminates that. Not only that, but it's fast, and I mean really fast. It's fast enough that you'll wonder how it was that fast. OK, I'll admit that wasn't particularly eloquent, but you get the point.
So, those are some of the details, but how does Accordance 9 feel? Read on.
TUAWAccordance 9 is another big step forward in Bible study software originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Confirmed: iPads in Target this October
The rumor is true: Target will begin selling the iPad in October. Reuters is reporting today that the official release date will be October 2nd, and Target will have all six models.
The launch will make Target the fourth vendor to sell iPads in the US, along with Best Buy, Micro Center, and Apple. Target is a discount chain here in the US with locations from coast to coast. There are many areas that have a Target but not an Apple Store, so this move will get the device physically in front of more users than Apple could.
Good luck to Apple and Target on their partnership.
[Via Mashable]TUAWConfirmed: iPads in Target this October originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - What 10 years of Apple did to its main productHow time flies! In the year 2000, I was just finishing high school, listening to Bush, and becoming acquainted with Windows 2000. Back then, I knew very little about Apple, and I'd certainly not heard of the Bondi Bubble iMac (the first iMac was released in 1998). In 2010, well...how things have changed for me!
And, as illustrated by Brett Jordan in the graphic above, things have also changed at Apple.
It's incredible to think that the iPhone has taken center stage at Apple over the last three years. As noted by some of our commentators, there has been a real lack of Mac-centric news recently. Sure, there was the update to the iMac a few months ago, but it's glaringly obvious that the Mac has taken a back seat to the iPhone -- certainly in the limelight department. In fact, I'm reveling in the fact that I'm writing about the iPhone and the iMac at the same time!
Today, the Mac is the center of our digital hub, but it's no longer the center of our digital world. When we leave the house / office / room where the Mac lives, it's the iPhone ( iPad / iPod touch) that is constantly in our hands, and Apple knows it!
Of course, we have to come back to our Macs eventually (in my case, repeatedly, everyday) because the iPhone can't do everything that we want it to, or even some of the things that we want done well, yet. But just looking at this picture shows how far things have come, and how the direction taken by personal computing is becoming even more personal.
The only feature of the iPhone 4 that doesn't beat the iMac of yesteryear is screen real estate. The processor and RAM are double the capacity of the iMac, the iPhone's storage is 2 gigabytes larger, and it's flash-based memory. And of course, it's tiny in comparison. As noted by Obama Pacman, it's Moore's law in effect.
But when will it end? In 10 years time, will we have an iPhone that's five times smaller than the current one, but more powerful than the personal computers of today? Who knows? That might be a weird phone, but anything could happen. For now, I'm still stuck with my iPhone 3G, and I think it might still have some Bush on it. In the meantime, I'm just looking forward to getting the iPhone 4!TUAWWhat 10 years of Apple did to its main product originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple sues startup over "pod" name
As we've seen before, Apple is laying claim to the word "pod." This time, the target is Sector Labs (SL), who are nearly 10 years into development of their Video Pod.
More accurately, Apple believes that customers will confuse SL's Video Pod for an Apple product because of the name. The company first gained the attention of Apple legal back in 2009.
Still, SL's Daniel Kokin doesn't see the problem. "My team started working on the Video Pod in 2000, and it took us years to go from prototype to funded," he said. "At that time, Apple didn't even enter our minds as a competitor." He goes on to note that his company's product focuses on projection, something that Apple is not doing.
This is hardly the first time Apple has asked a company or product to change their name. Remember when iLounge was iPodLounge? Or PodShow?
Good luck to all parties involved.
TUAWApple sues startup over "pod" name originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - NBC says no to iTunes rentals at 99 cents
With reports of credit cards being charged for Apple TV pre-orders, it's only a short time before Apple's hobby takes a rather serious step forward. But with only ABC and Fox having signed up to Apple's new $0.99 price point to rent television shows, it seems there's a lot hanging in the balance. Most notably, for Apple - and for those that purchase the Apple TV - whether other large television studios will follow suit and get on board with Apple's new strategy.
Recently, we reported that Warner Bros. was not best pleased with Apple's new TV episode price point. And now NBC has chimed in, too. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Investor conference, Chief Executive of NBC Universal Jeff Zucker said, "We do not think 99 cents is the right price point for our content," and continued by saying, "We thought it would devalue our content." As reported by AppleInsider.
But Apple's been at loggerheads with NBC before. Back in 2007, NBC decided not to renew its contract with Apple, resulting in NBC content being removed from the iTunes store, rather abruptly. NBC wanted the price point to be raised to $4.99 per TV episode, and that was three years ago. Eventually NBC came good with Apple, with NBC content being restored to the iTunes Store.
Could history be repeating itself again? We're inclined to think so. Though Apple's new TV platform doesn't have everything going for it, it's certainly got a lot in its favor. And, as always, time will tell if Apple's going in the right direction, again.
Be sure to let us know when your new Apple TV arrives at your door.TUAWNBC says no to iTunes rentals at 99 cents originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Dear Aunt TUAW: Help me find iPhone simulation games
Dear Aunt TUAW,
Finding games (or any app) for iPhone, or iOS in general, is a series of hit and misses. Let me be frank. It's mostly misses. I was wondering if you knew of any good Empire Building or (preferably) Company building games out there.
Any help would be most appreciative.
Thanks,
Your nephew Mike E.TUAWDear Aunt TUAW: Help me find iPhone simulation games originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Mac 101: Preparing your old Mac for sale or recyclingIt happens to all of us eventually (except for the Mac collectors). At some point, we decide that it's time to take that old Mac that we've just replaced and try to get a few bucks out of it. Some of us donate our machines to schools or other worthwhile organizations, and if we have really old equipment, we may just recycle it. In any case, there are some things you'll want to do to prepare the Mac for sale or recycling.
Step One: Make sure everything is backed up
There's nothing worse than nuking the hard drive on a computer and then realizing that you've just destroyed irreplaceable photos, documents, or recordings. Even if you're using Time Machine to back up your Mac onto an external hard disk drive, I recommend going through your important directories -- Applications, Documents, Downloads, Photos, Music, and Movies -- to make sure that everything has either been migrated to your new Mac or is available from a backup. I'm so paranoid that I usually keep the Time Machine backup and a secondary backup (usually made with Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper!) for a while, even after I've switched machines.
Click the Read More link to learn more about how to get that old Mac ready for sale.
Photo by Flickr user sfllaw, licensed under Creative CommonsTUAWMac 101: Preparing your old Mac for sale or recycling originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: Awesome Solitaire
Awesome Solitaire is (surprise!) an awesome solitaire game. The usual card game is so simple by now that presentation is everything, and Awesome Solitaire has presentation in spades. If you play in Awesome mode, the graphics are flashy, you get rewarded with points for combos, and the animation looks smooth and professional. Heck, the background is even animated with the accelerometer. My one argument is that there's no sound on the app at all -- as flashy and smooth as the graphics are, you'd think there would be some sparkling sounds to accompany them. But then again, I often turn the sounds on my phone down (especially in public), so the lack of sound on a pick up and play game like this doesn't hurt too much.
This is the absolute coolest version of solitaire you will ever play on your iPhone. There aren't a lot of actual game options (there are lots of other versions if you want a little variety), but if you just want to sit back and move solitaire cards around, this is the way to do it.
Oh, and one more thing: the app is free through the weekend. You really have no excuses at all -- go on over to the App Store and download this one.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: Awesome Solitaire originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - HowTo: Add contact information to your Mac's login screen
If you believe in the kindness of strangers, this tip might be for you. Most laptop users fear that their computer will be lost or stolen. Assuming that the right sort of person finds your laptop, however, they might be willing to return it to its rightful owner, if they knew how to contact you.
It is possible to add a short message to the login screen of your Mac. The easiest way to do that is by using Onyx; click on the Parameters tab, and then type your message into the area shown above. I suggest including your name, phone number, and whatever else you think increases your chances of getting it back.
This won't help if a thief has ripped off your Macbook while you weren't looking, but it just might help if you accidentally leave it in a cab and someone trustworthy gets in next. Hey, it could happen!
Note that "certain special characters" includes ( ), so if you want to include a phone number, I suggest using a format such as xxx-xxx-xxxx.TUAWHowTo: Add contact information to your Mac's login screen originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Flickr Find: iPad powering bike stereoThis is pretty cool -- it's a bike-mounted iPad-controlled stereo spotted at a recent meetup for a group of BMX riders. There's not a lot of information on how it was all put together (maybe if user Mikey Wally sees this, he can tell us more in the comments below), but it looks like the iPad is secured with a handlebars mount, and then it's plugged into a speaker that's stuck on the front. Assuming it is secure (and I hope it is, otherwise you're going to have a very broken iPad), it seems like a pretty wild way to make your music mobile. As we've discussed before, having an iPad on a bike can be handy in certain situations.
I think it'd be cool to see another music app running on there, or maybe even hook the iPad's accelerometer to the bike somehow, and have it display trip information of some kind as you traveled.
[via Obama Pacman]TUAWFlickr Find: iPad powering bike stereo originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Garry's Mod out for MacValve has released another Steam Play Mac title, and this time it's Garry's Mod, the wild sandbox physics editor that uses assets from Half Life 2 to create whatever you want. The mod is probably most famous for its Rube Goldberg-style creations, but it's also very handy for machinima and other graphic model design as well. It's not so much a game as a way to just create all kinds of wacky machines and computer characters, and have them interact in whatever way you'd like.
If you already own it for the PC, then you own the Mac version as well, so you can head into Steam on OS X and download away. If you don't own it yet, Steam has a 50% off discount up right now, so you can pick it up for just $4.99.
And no, because I'm sure you're wondering, there's still no Left 4 Dead. Soon, we hope. Soon.TUAWGarry's Mod out for Mac originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Ngmoco releases We CityNgmoco has introduced its third title in the "We" series. We City arrives after We Rule and We Farm as the same kind of social simulation game. This time around, players will be building and creating their own cities, but other than the setting and the graphics, not too much has changed. Just like the other We titles, you can build farms to grow harvests (in this case, factories that build products), houses for citizens to give you rent, stores for your Plus+ friends to come and put orders in, and various types of decorations and custom items to paint your
kingdom, sorryfarm, sorry city as you see fit. What's called Mojo and Gro in the other two games is called Zap here, and it's available for the usual microtransactions, or some for free as you level up.
Colleges are the one big innovation here -- you can build colleges and universities to do research for you, and those bits of research can unlock new buildings and items. It's kind of a shame that Ngmoco didn't go too far off of the beaten path -- especially with NimbleBit's Pocket Frogs showing that you can do different (and really fun) things with freemium, it's disappointing to see another "We" game with only the names and graphics changed out.
But then again, I guess I can't blame them for going with what works. We City is available for free now on both the iPhone and the iPad. If you've played the other games, you know what you're in for, and if you've never seen Ngmoco's freemium model in action, here's your chance to check it out.TUAWNgmoco releases We City originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Capcom's titles go on sale for 99 centsGood news everyone! Capcom's putting some of its iPhone titles on sale this weekend, so head on over to the App Store to pick up Resident Evil 4, 1942: First Strike, Mega Man II, Dark Void Zero, or a few of Capcom's other licensed games for just a penny short of a buck. Not all of the titles are on sale, so no luck with Street Fighter IV or Phoenix Wright, but there are some good options in there anyway.
I'm especially excited for Mega Man II, since that was such a favorite of mine as a kid. It turns out that being patient on the App Store can save you a lot of money, and even bigger developers are learning that going cheap, if only for a limited time, can significantly raise apps in the rankings.TUAWCapcom's titles go on sale for 99 cents originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Verizon CEO says no to iPhone? Oh.The rumors have been flying around for longer than I can remember about there being a Verizon iPhone, but here it is, straight from one of the sources: "We would love to carry it when we get there, but we have to earn it." That's Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg speaking honestly on his company's chances at carrying the iPhone anytime soon. From that statement alone, you can probably conclude that while there may have been talks between Verizon and Apple about carrying the iPhone, it's not going to happen anytime soon, including by January (which is when the latest rumor puts the mythical announcement).
Why not? Seidenberg is talking about "earning it" with his company's 4G LTE network. While most of the rumors have evolved around a CDMA iPhone, Seidenberg says it's more likely that Apple will want to make a 4G phone, and whenever Apple decides to do that, Seidenberg wants to be there with the network to support it. "I think 4G will accelerate the process," he said, "and any other decisions Apple makes would be fine with us. Hopefully, at some point Apple will get with the program."
So if you were planning to jump on a brand new VeriPhone sooner rather than later, consider those hopes dashed -- for now. This means we get to stop dealing with the obviously fake "screaanshots," right?TUAWVerizon CEO says no to iPhone? Oh. originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - No comment: Current infoMania versus the fart apps
Okay, so Steve Jobs may have said something like "The world doesn't need any more fart apps." But, really, did the world actually need a summary of every fart app on App Store in under two minutes?
Do pretzels need mustard, or does peanut butter need jelly? We here at TUAW firmly respond: No comment.TUAWNo comment: Current infoMania versus the fart apps originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Sonos introduces wireless dock for iPods and iPhones
Sonos has announced a new accessory for owners of the Sonos wireless music system. The Wireless Dock allows you to quickly connect an iPod or iPhone and access the music on it from any room in the house that has a Sonos ZonePlayer.The device is a pretty clever idea that is a natural expansion of the existing Sonos brand. Of course, most people will have the music that is on their iPod or iPhone in their Sonos system already, but the device will allow visitors to plug in and access their own music, which makes it great for drop-ins or weekend guests. The music data on the device will not have to be indexed, so it really is just plugging it in and playing the music.
The dock will be released before the end of October, and sell for US $119.00. It works with the iPod touch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation), iPod classic, iPod nano (3rd, 4th, and 5th generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, and iPhone, and it has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
There are, of course, other ways to spread your music around the house (don't forget that iTunes now allows you to plug and play others' music as well), but Sonos owners will find this to be a quick and easy solution to integrating your portable iOS devices into an existing music system. We'll have a sample for testing soon and let you know how it does.
TUAWSonos introduces wireless dock for iPods and iPhones originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple's MobileMe News details how iWork for iPad works with iDisk
iWork for iPad was updated yesterday with many changes, one of those being that the mobile app suite now includes integration with the MobileMe iDisk.
What does that mean for iPad users who use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote? You can save your documents to the iDisk and then open them either from the iPad or any other internet-attached Mac or Windows machine. The details were posted on MobileMe News, the blog of the MobileMe team.
Windows users can point a browser to me.com/idisk and upload existing Microsoft Office documents. Once the documents are in the cloud, they can be opened from the iPad for viewing or editing. Once work has been completed on the documents, they can be saved back to the iDisk as iWork, Microsoft Office, or PDF files.
It would be nice if iWork for iPad also supported Dropbox or Box.net, but for the time being, it's good to see that Apple has added support for their own cloud storage solution.
[via TiPB]TUAWApple's MobileMe News details how iWork for iPad works with iDisk originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - New York, New Jersey transit pilot iPhone payment system
MTA New York City Transit, New Jersey Transit and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have collaborated with Visa to create a payment system that uses Visa's PayWave technology and several popular smartphones, including the iPhone. Travelers trying out the service can pay for passage onto the trains by simply waving a properly-equipped iPhone over a special sensor at the turnstiles.
Here's how it works. First, iPhones equipped with PayWave and special sensors (don't ask us how you get one) are activated, which let the users know when it's ready to use. Then, it's held before the sensor and presto! You're in.
Currently, the pilot program is limited to 28 stops along the Lexington line of the New York subway system. Similar testing is being done in London, Paris, Istanbul, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
It's a neat idea. I've certainly lost track of how much credit I've got on a card, and I detest waiting in line at the machine. Of course, this also means an increase of people waving easily dropped (or grabbed) iPhones around.
[Via Electronista]TUAWNew York, New Jersey transit pilot iPhone payment system originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple patent application reveals tiny audio jacks
Apple's developers have been shrinking the iPod with nearly every update, yet they aren't done. This week, AppleInsider has discovered a patent application that reveals even smaller audio jacks that could be used in future, tinier iPods. To understand how, we must discuss pogo pins and cantilever beams.
Contemporary audio jacks use cantilever beams, which extend into the cavity of the jack itself, and are pushed out of the way when a plug is inserted. The beams then make contact with the plug and allow data, audio, and power to be transferred. They also take up a decent amount of space; too much in Apple's opinion.
The patent mentions pogo pins, which are embedded into the cavity and extend to make contact with an inserted plug. Furthermore, the patent claims that pogo pins would "greatly reduce" the size of the audio jack "in two dimensions." Consider that the current iPod shuffle is essentially the width of its jack, and you see how it's become a limiting factor.
Do we want these things to get smaller? The shuffle already feels like a postage stamp.
TUAWApple patent application reveals tiny audio jacks originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Walt Mossberg travels to Paris with iPad instead of laptop
Walt Mossberg, personal technology journalist for the Wall Street Journal's All Things Digital, posted a column yesterday about using an iPad on a "working vacation" to Paris.
Mossberg decided to forgo his usual laptop on a 10-day trip to Paris, relying instead on his iPad, a smartphone, and a small digital camera. He found the experiment to be a "pleasant success," noting that he had to carry much less weight, got better battery life, and had an instant-on computer. In the meantime, Mossberg stated that he was able to pretty much do everything he'd be able to do with a laptop -- with a few exceptions.
While he admits that he would be able to write long documents on the iPad without an accessory keyboard, Mossberg is waiting for the multi-tasking capabilities of iOS 4.2 on the iPad, which he believes will better fit his need to switch quickly between notes and other documents while writing. Mossberg noted that he advised a CFO he met at an airport a few days after returning from Paris to keep her existing computer, as editing huge spreadsheets would be much easier on a powerful laptop than an iPad or other tablet.
How about you? Have you used your iPad to partially or totally replace your laptop on a business or pleasure trip? Leave us a comment below.TUAWWalt Mossberg travels to Paris with iPad instead of laptop originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iPhone 4 to launch in Guam on Sept. 24
GTA TeleGuam has announced that the iPhone 4 will be available tomorrow, September 24th, on its mpulse wireless network. Those wanting a head start can reserve one now, though GTA's website does warn, "All phones are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last."
Roland Certeza, GTA's executive vice president of sales, was all enthusiasm this week. "Customer response to iPhone in Guam has been overwhelming," he said, "and we are confident the unique features of iPhone 4 will be received with great excitement by our customers." While we couldn't find pricing or plan information on the GTA website, Certeza did say, "GTA customers will find it easy and affordable to enjoy the great new innovations of iPhone 4 with our range of plans and pricing."
If you're in Guam for the launch, let us know! We'd love to see your pictures and hear your story. Good luck and have fun.
[Via Macsimum News]
TUAWiPhone 4 to launch in Guam on Sept. 24 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Penny Arcade made a comic with the iPadMost people seem to agree the iPad is a pretty great device for reading (although perhaps not the best, eh Amazon?).
However, the debate still rages on about how suitable it is for making stuff. When it was first announced, there was plenty of snark from bloggers like Paul Thurrott, who wrote:
"When you go out and about with just an iPad, you're sending a message that you're not going to contribute. You're just there to consume."Obviously, we beg to disagree, and not because we're a pro-Apple site. It's probably fair to say that, despite comprehensive tools like iWork, a variety of just-give-me-my-text editors like myTexts, and even folding portable keyboards, the list of people writing novels on the iPad is probably fairly small. But I use my iPad for making notes and drafting blog posts more often than I use any other single computer. It's small, neat, has great battery life, and does a superb job of not interrupting or distracting me.
But text entry, which is admittedly compromised by the iPad's touchscreen keyboard, is only part of the story. The iOS App Store sports a dizzying array of music apps, for example; there's even a complete multi-instrument, iPad-only recreation of "Eye of the Tiger." And there is a wide range of graphics apps too, which have been used to create things like these stunning pieces of artwork and a New Yorker cover that was made with an iPhone.All of these things do have a slight proof of concept air about them, though; there's just a little whiff of "I made this with the iPad because I could." That's why I was impressed in a different way when I read yesterday's strip by popular gaming webcomic Penny Arcade and the accompanying text article by artist Mike Krahulik:
"So I am home sick today and that's why the strip looks a little strange. I was trying to figure out a way to draw the comic from home what with all my stuff being at the office. I remembered that I had downloaded the Sketchbook Pro app on my iPad. So today's comic was drawn entirely with my pointer finger. Kiko was kind enough to drop my finger paintings into the panels and add the text for me."
What impressed me was that this wasn't art made for the sake of making art with an iPad; this was the iPad being used more routinely to make art that wasn't, in any obvious way, different from the artist's usual style. This is iOS content creation becoming normal rather than extraordinary. And that feels really exciting to me.TUAWPenny Arcade made a comic with the iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Mac 101: Use the keyboard to navigate a Grid from the Dock
When I first got my Mac, it came with all the standard applications found in the applications folder. I used to find that opening an application from the applications Grid, on the Dock, was much easier and quicker than opening an application through the Finder.
Over time, with more applications being installed on my computer, my applications Grid became larger and larger. Instead of seeing a small bunch of icons that I could easily recognize and navigate, I literally had dozens of icons on my applications Grid. This made it very difficult to distinguish the one application that I was looking for. It was like looking at a sea of multi-colored icons that were all blurring into one. Maybe you know what I'm talking about?
Naturally, I had my most used applications accessible directly from the Dock, but for all of my other applications, I started using the Finder or Spotlight to locate and launch them instead. That is, until a friend showed me an obvious way to navigate a Grid and launch an application very quickly.
TUAWMac 101: Use the keyboard to navigate a Grid from the Dock originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - AAPL hits new 52 week and all-time high
Apple's stock price has been reaching stratospheric heights lately, and today it may have even made it to the mesosphere.
A stock alert this morning showed AAPL at 288.04, which is a new 52 week high as well as the highest price the company's stock has ever reached.
Although we're getting close to October, the traditional month of stock market crashes, it's good to see that our favorite consumer electronics company is doing this well.
As this post was being written, AAPL was up over $289 a share.TUAWAAPL hits new 52 week and all-time high originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple TV pre-orders ready to ship
We've received a number of tips this morning from readers who say that their credit cards are being charged for pre-ordered Apple TVs. That generally means that they're about to ship. Customers tell us that the charges began to show up overnight and into this morning.
The online Apple Store still lists the shipping time as 2-3 weeks. I haven't ordered one myself, but the Netflix feature alone makes it very tempting. Start looking for yours soon.
In the meantime, consider grabbing a package tracking app and follow your new toy's journey.
TUAWApple TV pre-orders ready to ship originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - GooTasks syncs tasks from Google
We all know that trying to sync up tasks from your Google account to your iPhone / iPad can be a laborious, if not impossible, task! And if you didn't know that, ... now you do. The only way to access Google tasks is through mobile Safari or another Web browser. Even Google Mobile App will direct you to the Web-based version of Google tasks, via Safari. And, as it stands, there is no way to access Google tasks on the iOS Mail.app either, only notes can be synced through that.
No one's saying the Web-based version of Google tasks is such a bad thing, but if you're desperate to deal with your Google tasks through an app, with that app feel, shine and shimmer, then check out GooTasks.
GooTasks is a straight forward and very simple app. It allows you to manage, create, edit, and delete Google tasks from various Google accounts and lists so that you can have all of your tasks in just one place. And it's free.
I must admit, it's not all that different from Google's own mobile, Web-based version. The only difference that I could find is an offline mode, for use when you're off the grid. Naturally, your tasks will only sync once you're back online.
GooTasks is made by French developer Runware. You can check out the GooTasks website in English here, but be warned, the iTunes App Store description is in French only.
Another word of caution, GooTasks has an in-app purchase to upgrade to GooTasks Pro at £2.99. For the life of me, I can't figure out what added features you get from this, and I can't glean any further details from their website. So, play it safe, kids!
If you're in the market for something similar to GooTasks, check out CalenGoo or GeeTasks, but these are paid apps. Or, why not make a little Web shortcut on your home screen? That way, with one touch, your tasks will appear before you -- just remember to save your log in details!TUAWGooTasks syncs tasks from Google originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: Glee Karaoke
Smule has reinvented its official Glee app as Glee Karaoke, specially for the new season of the musical show. Our own Mike Rose enjoyed the first app earlier this year, but this release adds a little competition to the mix -- you can now compete on high score boards for every song, and complete missions in the game to unlock new content and move up the charts. You can also improve your singing by playing with the app -- there's "a touch of pitch correction" in there, and you can get feedback as you sing on just how well you're doing.
The app is cheaper than before, too (just US $0.99 for the original purchase). Songs still have to be purchased separately, but every week, Smule is adding new songs into the mix, so you can keep up with the show during the season.
I have to admit, Smule has been pretty innovative with music on the App Store, and this latest app revamp is no exception. For Glee fans, it's a must, but anyone who enjoys belting out their favorite lyrics should definitely check this one out.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: Glee Karaoke originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Dropbox updates iOS apps, announces App DirectoryThe Dropbox app for iPhone and iPad has been updated recently. There's a UI redesign in there now that takes full advantage of the Retina Display, so your shared files will look better than ever. The iPad version has gained a landscape view, and the app will now finish uploads and downloads in the background. Dropbox also allows file caching now, so once you've viewed a file, you won't have to go back and in and re-download it again. I presume that means only while the app is running -- if you have to actually close the app for any reason,
you might have to connect up to see the file again. [Update: No, cached files remain accessible even without network access. -Ed.] But you can find out for yourself because the Dropbox app is free (as long as you sign up for a free account with their excellent service).
The company has also released something called the App Directory, which is an online database of iPhone and iPad apps that will work in conjunction with Dropbox and its file sharing capability. You can browse, review, and rate Dropbox compatible apps (and actually, Android, Blackberry, and Windows Mobile apps are included as well, if you happen to have one of those phones), and even follow links straight from the listings to download and use whatever apps you need. If you save a lot of things on your Dropbox account, you might want to take a look through there. There's standard stuff like GoodReader and Documents to Go, but odds are that, even if you've found another use for sharing on Dropbox, there's probably an app to help you do it.
Note: Please don't put Dropbox referral links in the comments. They will be deleted, and repeat offenders will be banned.TUAWDropbox updates iOS apps, announces App Directory originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Microsoft joins Apple in stance against Blu-ray
Apple has a surprising ally in its campaign of apathy against Sony's Blu-ray disc format. Microsoft, of all companies, has also stepped out with a passive-aggressive stance against the standard, as UK head of Xbox gaming head Steven McGill says that "Blu-ray is going to be passed by as a format." He says that Microsoft was right to stick with the older DVD format for its game consoles, and that with the rise of streaming content and the infrastructure to deliver it, there's no longer a need for a disc-based format.
Apple would probably agree, given the recent introduction of the Apple TV and its streaming content possibilities. Apple and Jobs alike have never been interested in Blu-ray as a format -- originally, the reason given was that they just wanted to see whether HD-DVD or Blu-ray would become the preferred standard, but at this point, with iTunes moving more and more away from physical media entirely, it seems unlikely that Apple will court Sony and its proprietary format at all. So on this issue, at least, Apple and Microsoft appear to have found some common ground.
[via Slashdot]TUAWMicrosoft joins Apple in stance against Blu-ray originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple raking in the mobile profits
While taking a look at the Fortune Magazine online tech blog, I saw some comments by Canaccord Genuity about Apple profits in the mobile market. They are a head-turner.
Apple mobile profits are stunning, and they're even better when compared to the rest of the industry. The really interesting item is that Nokia, Samsung, and LG combined sold about 400 million handsets worldwide for the first six months of the year, and those three firms together garnered 32% of the profits in that sector.
Meanwhile, Apple sold 17 million mobile devices over the same period and snagged 39% of industry profits. Wow! Steve and friends must be doing something right. It's especially notable because Apple wasn't even in the cellphone business until 2007. Sure, Android is coming up fast and may pass Apple in smartphone sales, but in terms of profit, Apple has everyone else on the run.
TUAWApple raking in the mobile profits originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - The Pocket God Update Song, by Jonathan Mann
Pocket God is still rolling along. It was one of the first big original iPhone games out there, and more than any other title on the App Store, Bolt Creative has been able to both keep the app popular with constant updates and content additions, and even license the app elsewhere in the form of comics (and presumably other media, if they can swing it).
Here's another example of that -- Bolt posted this video of Steve Jobs' favorite new singer songwriter Jonathan Mann (he of the extremely awkward iPhone Antenna song played at the Apple event a while back) singing a new tune about the game and its fans' constant requests for updates and new content. The song was commissioned to show off the new Dance Pack content, which lets your little islanders boogie down for 99 cents.
It's cute. We've heard this from the Doodle Jump folks as well -- one of the best things that App Store developers can do for their apps is provide a string of content updates, as those both keep current fans interested, and do well to drive new purchases of the app. Of course, it sounds like Bolt is a little stressed out over all the requests, but the app is doing so well that they have to be happy with it.TUAWThe Pocket God Update Song, by Jonathan Mann originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple updates iWork for iPad
A couple of nice iWork for iPad updates are out on the store today bringing a boatload of new features.
Numbers, now at version 1.2, introduces improved exports, object grouping and ungrouping, and better hyperlinks, among other new features. Pages, also updated to version 1.2, provides WebDAV and MobileMe iDisk support, txt file compatibility, and many performance enhancements. The third member of the iWork family, Keynote, has added new animations, the ability to group and animate objects, and export to PowerPoint.
Pages, Numbers, and Keynote cost $9.99 each on App Store. Updates are free.
Thanks, BenTUAWApple updates iWork for iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW first look: JEOPARDY! for iOSI'm not one to give up on hope. I've been trying out various incarnations of branded Jeopardy games since dinosaurs roamed the earth (I believe that T. Rex used an early version of Microsoft Windows before going extinct). The latest version to grace us is a US $1.99 mobile app, now available from App Store for iPhone and other iOS devices.
Duly licensed from Sony, this JEOPARDY! game (with mandatory caps and exclamation point, of course) brings the same branded detail as many of the previous versions while completely missing the point of what makes Jeopardy fun.
It's multiple choice.TUAWTUAW first look: JEOPARDY! for iOS originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW TV Live: Down due to technical difficulties
If you tuned into TUAW TV Live and you're seeing nothing, don't feel bad -- neither am I. We're having problems with our streaming provider. We will reschedule today's show with Sam Levin for sometime in the near future, and listen to Sam's podcast, AppMInute, to listen to some audio we recorded today.
We thank you for your patience.
TUAWTUAW TV Live: Down due to technical difficulties originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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