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- OS X grabs 8% share on Steam
Filed under: Gaming
Valve has released the first Steam Hardware Survey since their Steam platform released for the Mac, and OS X has gained 8% of the market share already in its various iterations. Most of the Mac users are running 10.6.3, not surprising, given that those most likely to have the latest operating system are probably also the most likely to know that a Steam client is out and ready for them to download. Of course, the Mac faction still pales in comparison to the amount of Windows gamers on the network, but for a client that came out on the 12th day of the month for the survey data, 8% ain't bad at all.
Also of note: Intel processors in the survey jumped up by almost 3%, probably due to a lot of the new Mac users. And the 1280x800 primary desktop resolution also jumped as MacBook users installed and ran the new Mac Steam client. Average free hard drive space actually dropped a little bit (Mac users are busy people, after all...) and average network speed rose (...with fast Internet connections). The Steam Hardware Survey is always an interesting cross-section of what kind of PCs gamers are using, and a big injection of Macs into the numbers made for a fascinating set of data.
[via Ars]TUAWOS X grabs 8% share on Steam originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - AT&T out of stock on iPhone 3G, offers unlimited iPad data plans to those who order by June 7
Filed under: iPhone
It's a sure sign a new iPhone is coming. AT&T says it has no 3G models to sell, which may spell the end of the line for the previous-gen handset.
Also today, a company spokesman has told TUAW that it will honor the unlimited data plan on the iPad for people who order a 3G iPad by June 7 (even if it's not delivered by then), though officially AT&T has dropped the option for new customers. The unlimited option can only be maintained for accounts with auto-renew turned on, and if you drop your service for a month you can only sign back up for one of the new plans.
A lot of people who bought the iPad and were told they could get an unlimited monthly data service feel pretty abused about now. The words 'bait and switch' come to mind, as Macworld's Dan Frakes pointed out. It's particularly an issue for people who bought the iPad but have not initiated service as yet. After June 7, the unlimited option won't be something you can purchase. We've heard from at least one reader who was able to return his iPad 3G without a restocking fee when he cited the AT&T plan changes, but your mileage may vary.
Back to those 3G phones. AT&T is telling customers who want a 3G to get either a 16 or 32GB 3GS iPhone. When the expected new iPhone comes out later this month, it's likely the 3GS model will drop in price, probably to US$99.
[via 9 to 5 Mac]TUAWAT&T out of stock on iPhone 3G, offers unlimited iPad data plans to those who order by June 7 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - In-flight iPads for under $10 on Australian low-cost airline
Filed under: iPad
A couple of weeks ago we told you about a company, Bluebox Avionics, that was prepping iPads for use as inflight entertainment on airliners. Today we've heard that a low-cost airline down under, Jetstar, is launching a two-week trial at the end of this month, on flights longer than 90 minutes, to determine how iPads fare when trying to keep passengers entertained.
Available for AUD$10 (around US$8.40), passengers can rent an iPad for the duration of the flight. Each iPad is loaded with movies, TV programs, books, games, music, and music videos, so passengers are going to have an excellent choice of entertainment.
Bluebox created custom apps for the service, and partnered with content provider Stellar Inflight for the trial. Although the airline and providers have not disclosed the technical details, we imagine that the Jetstar iPads will be specially marked in order to keep flight attendants from grabbing iPads that are owned by passengers.
During the trial, Jetstar is equipping some domestic aircraft with 30 iPads to gauge passenger interest and demand. Data collected will be evaluated to see if the airline wants to roll this out fleet-wide later this year.
[via Engadget]TUAWIn-flight iPads for under $10 on Australian low-cost airline originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - uTorrent goes 1.0 for Mac OS X
Filed under: Software
uTorrent has recently been updated to version 1.0 (Windows users are up to version 2.0.2), its first major point release since going beta on Mac OS X. After living most of its life in Windows, the popular BitTorrent client went beta on the Mac in late 2008, and has seen a host of updates since then.
This might be a time to consider trying uTorrent. In my tests, the app launches faster than Transmission, and occupies a smaller footprint -- its DMG and the app are both smaller than Transmission. Whether or not you end up switching to uTorrent, however, is another matter, as Transmission is comparable in its feature set. This really boils down to personal preference.
While BitTorrent apps live, and do whatever they want, freely on Mac OS X, the story is different on the iPhone. Apple has kept a tight lid on restricting BitTorrent-related apps (such as a BitTorrent client controller) on the iPhone, noting that "this category of applications is often used for the purpose of infringing third party rights."
uTorrent 1.0 is available as a free download at the uTorrent site.
TUAWuTorrent goes 1.0 for Mac OS X originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Incredibly cute fifth-graders are getting free iPads from Apple
Filed under: Education
Thirteen fifth-graders at the Watergrass Elementary School in Wesley Chapel, Florida are going to be very happy, and Apple just might get a new ad campaign out of it.
Last month, according to the St. Petersburg Times, an iPad was brought into Susan Fischer's fifth grade class for the kids to take a look. They were entranced with it. Andy Dunn, a school district official who needed some pictures for a presentation on kids using technology in the classroom, took some snaps of the event.
Brandon Maldonado, the instructional technology specialist for the school, saw the pictures and was also charmed. He sent some of them to Andrea Bart, the local Apple sales rep, who liked them so much she sent them to her superiors. Eventually they wound up on the desk of John Couch, Apple's VP of education, who was so enthused he said he was interested in using them for an Apple ad campaign.
Although the school won't be paid for the pictures, the thirteen kids involved will all be getting new iPads mailed to their homes and may in the future be asked appear in Apple advertising geared to the education market. This sounds like a win-win situation for everyone... except maybe the other kids in Susan Fischer's class who weren't lucky enough to be in the pictures.
I hope, if the ad campaign actually happens, the rest of the class can get involved and it'll be iPads for everybody.
[via AppleInsider]TUAWIncredibly cute fifth-graders are getting free iPads from Apple originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Rumor: BGR says Verizon Wireless currently testing iPads
Filed under: iPad
Bad news about the AT&T iPad data plans got you down? Want to grasp at any strings you can about a possible Verizon announcement next week? We've got just the thing for you: Boy Genius Report says that Verizon is currently testing iPads out on their network. Rumor has it that they've got CDMA-compatible models running on the network right now, and they're checking them for stability and performance.
Of course, a rumor is a rumor, and despite from the constant speculation and endless denials by both AT&T and Apple, there's no indication that Verizon is getting their own iPhones, much less an alternate deal for the iPad. But with WWDC going down next week and customers frustrated with AT&T's plans, the time might be ripe for Verizon to provide an alternative.TUAWRumor: BGR says Verizon Wireless currently testing iPads originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Expression Media handed off by Microsoft
Filed under: Software
Users of the former iView Media image & video catalog application might have been forgiven their agita when the product was acquired by Microsoft (golly, was it really four years ago?) and incorporated into the company's Expression Studio 3 line of creative tools as Expression Media. It was the only Mac-friendly app in the Expression suite, and as such it always did seem a little bit out of place.
Apparently that sentiment was also held internally, as the app now has a new home. Microsoft announced at the end of May that Expression Media 2 will be acquired and developed by Phase One, the company behind the Capture One RAW converter and several other photography products. Until the end of June, there's a free cross-product offer in play; owners of Expression Media 2 can get a Capture One license, and vice-versa. The British Journal of Photography has an interview with Phase One's CEO about the acquisition.
Best of luck to the peripatetic iView team as they move on to their new challenge.
TUAWExpression Media handed off by Microsoft originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Study considers how Android tablets could affect iPad sales
Filed under: iPad
Consumer electronics shopping and review site Retrevo (always happy to surf on the newsworthiness of the Apple tablet) has conducted another study, this time about the iPad's rise in popularity. Could it dominate its market like the iPod has done or become as popular as the iPhone? The study addressed these questions by asking 1,000 participants about their buying plans, plus their thoughts on an Android tablet and e-readers.
When asked, "What's preventing you from buying an iPad?", 52% of respondents answered, "I don't need one," and that's understandable. If you've got a functioning computer that you're happy with, or perhaps an iPod touch or an iPhone, there's no pressing need to buy an iPad.
The 2nd most common answer was, "Too expensive." Five hundred bucks is a decent amount of money for many people, especially those who already own a laptop or iPod. However, those with modest computing needs looking for a machine will find the iPad much less expensive than even an entry-level MacBook (although it's comparable to, or pricier than, a netbook).
The study then went on to ask about e-readers and the possibility of an Android tablet. They noted that 40% of people who own or plan to own a reading device also plan to buy an iPad. Finally, subjects were asked, "What would make you buy an Android-based tablet over an iPad?" The top answer was price. 53% of respondents said they'd buy one if it was less expensive than an iPad. Another 33% said they were holding out for Verizon.
What have we learned? First, that Apple has sold a boatload of iPads. Second, the most serious competition could come from less expensive tablets running Android.TUAWStudy considers how Android tablets could affect iPad sales originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - First Look: Interactive Bartleby picture book
Filed under: iPad
My son and I really dug the recent release of the iPad-ized Alice in Wonderland. After reviewing that application, I've been approached by any number of developers working on interactive e-Book titles. For the most part, these have been a disappointment -- providing the iPad equivalent of a "read along" book (the kind with a cassette or CD, and tones to turn the page) rather than showcasing any innovation.
I was really pleased, therefore, to stumble across this Bartleby preview. Under development by Monster Costume and Octopus Kite, and expected to release in July, Bartleby adds child-centric interactive elements to its eBook offerings, targeted at a 4-6 year demographic. As you can see in this preview video, buttons, sliders, and little puzzles expand an otherwise flat story-telling experience.TUAWFirst Look: Interactive Bartleby picture book originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple won't support iPhone to iPad tethering
Filed under: Apple Corporate
If you thought that when iPhone OS 4.0 gets released and you can buy the 2GB "Datapro" plan for $25, along with an additional $20 per month to tether your iPhone's WiFi connection to your iPad, think again. It's just not going to happen. This is consistent with Steve Jobs' answer to an email asking him about this possibility. His response was a terse "no."
According to Apple, once enabled, you will be able to tether your iPhone to a PC or Mac either via WiFi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable, but they didn't make mention of the iPad. It turns out that WiFi isn't possible on the tablet: the required Bluetooth profile isn't enabled, and using the camera connection kit to connect to a mini-USB port on your camera won't work either, although it will work with a USB keyboard and headset.
Not allowing iPhone-iPad tethering doesn't seem to be an oversight. It seems like a carefully planned decision on Apple's part to keep AT&T happy. It is very possible for Apple to make tethering work via a software update perhaps along with a new connection cable, but I really don't see that happening since it will interfere with AT&T's iPad cellular connection plan pricing while maintaining the value of charging an extra $130 for a 3G-enabled iPad.
I understand that this is a business decision and that making as much money as possible warms shareholders' hearts, but to me this premeditated decision is dirty pool and another good reason to Jailbreak your iPhone.
[via AppleInsider]TUAWApple won't support iPhone to iPad tethering originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Data usage sticker shock: How I learned to freak out when my daughter used my iPhone 3GS
Filed under: Apple
I tend to be a pretty light data user. As the chart here shows, my monthly data consumption rarely exceeds the 200 MB mark. After all the events of this week, with AT&T announcing its new, and quite limited, data plans I decided to hop over to my iPhone account page and see how I was doing in terms of overall consumption. What I discovered over there shocked me.
After month after month of limited data use, my June numbers (actually starting May 23rd) were through the roof; about 3GB to date. It didn't take me long to figure out why: it's because for the last few weeks my teenage daughter and I have been stopping by Starbucks in the evening. I play my Mother's Day gift of Field Runners on the iPad while my daughter has been surfing the 'net on the iPhone. We chat, we zone, we compute. Add to that, I've also been letting her surf while we run errands in the car.TUAWData usage sticker shock: How I learned to freak out when my daughter used my iPhone 3GS originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Small enough to be in a pocket
Filed under: iPad
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer spoke with Walt Mossberg at the All Things Digital Conference this week. Engadget has a nice collection of video highlights.
In this clip, Ballmer makes a common mistake. Namely, he uses the smartphone as the point of comparison to the iPad. This is, of course, due to the iPad's physical resemblance to the iPod touch/iPhone and the fact that it runs the iPhone OS. But it's not a mobile device as Steve -- and many others -- define them. Specifically, smart phones and PDAs.
The correct point of comparison for the iPad is the laptop. It's not a full laptop replacement, of course. I wouldn't want to edit video on one, for instance. But that is Apple's aim: to commandeer the laps of millions of typical laptop users. Nearly everything that an average user does with a laptop, be it browsing the Web, sending and receiving email, looking at and sharing photos, watching videos and so on are the iPad's strengths.
When Ballmer says, "I think there is a fundamental difference between small enough to be in a pocket and not small enough, really, to be in a pocket," he's right, but he's also dismissing the iPad as a mobile device, and that's missing the point. Laptops aren't small enough to be in a pocket, yet they're a crucial tool for millions of users. To compare it to a iPod, Android device or Windows phone would be silly.
Don't let the iPad's looks fool you. It's not what we've come to think of as a mobile device.
You can watch the full clip after the break.TUAWSmall enough to be in a pocket originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Hands-on: League of Legends for the MacDefense of the Ancients is one of the most interesting stories in all of gaming -- it was originally a player-created mod for the Warcraft III real-time strategy game, and it completely revamped the RTS game into a RPG/hack-and-slash mashup, where the player controlled a champion character that fought to turn the tide of battle on a player-vs-player map. The mod proved so popular that game companies are now creating their own official versions of it, and League of Legends is one of those -- a "DotA"-style mix of hack-and-slash gameplay combined with a few RTS elements created by Riot Games. "LoL," as players are calling it, actually has the best pedigree of all the DotA clones -- two of the mods' designers were (and still are) involved in the games' development.
Now LoL is coming to the Mac -- Riot Games invited me to come and see the game this week running natively on their MacBook Pro. The game uses a free to play model, so if you're running Boot Camp, you can go and download it right now and play to your heart's content. But Riot is convinced that "there's millions of gamers out there" who want to run their game natively, and so sometime later this year, it'll be available in OS X.
I got to check out the game on official Apple hardware, ask them if they had any problems porting it over, and poke them a little bit about how RTS games might work on the iPad. Hit the link below to read on.TUAWHands-on: League of Legends for the Mac originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple's HTML5 showcase
Filed under: Internet Tools
Apple has published a new Web page meant to promote and show off the features of HTML5. There are seven sites featured in the "HTML5 showcase," each demonstrating a different function: video, typography, a photo gallery, transitions, audio, 360º product view, and VR.
Each demo includes some aspect of interactivity. For example, the typography demo lets you insert and manipulate your own text, while the video lets you scale the movie, apply a mask, and change the perspective. In addition, each demo explains how it was made and offers sample code from the Safari Dev Center.
Note that Safari -- mobile or desktop -- is required.
Apple has picked its horse and is sticking with it. It's a nice demonstration of what can be done with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. Here's the money quote:
"Standards aren't add-ons to the Web. They are the Web."
[Via Daring Fireball]TUAWApple's HTML5 showcase originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Documents To Go now available on iPad
Filed under: iPad
Many years ago, I used Documents To Go with my Palm IIIe.* Now, the productivity suite for handhelds is available for the iPad. Just like that old version, this universal app lets you view and edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents (including those in the Office 2007/2008/2010 XML format). Unlike Docs To Go on the Palm, it's got the iPad's big, beautiful screen to work with.
It also takes advantage of iTunes file sharing and apps that use the "Open in..." feature. For example, you can send an email attachment directly to Docs To Go from within Mail. You can also open iWork files and access documents in your Dropbox, Google Docs, Box.net, iDisk, or SugarSync accounts. It's definitely nice to see the majority of a spreadsheet or an entire Word document at once, and desktop sync over Wi-Fi (separate desktop app required) is quite handy.
We've only had time to give this a cursory once-over, but we'll be spending more time with this suite. It's currently on sale for US$14.99 (that's 20% off), but that offer ends today. Pick it up and get productive.
We'll also be checking out Office² HD and the soon-to-arrive Quickoffice for iPad in the next few days.
*Anyone else remember the IIIe? It was a great little device.TUAWDocuments To Go now available on iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Paid apps do better in the charts than free ones
Recently, we've seen a big trend of apps on the App Store going free because free apps tend to garner more attention and downloads (and in-app purchases mean that there's still a possibility of making a profit down the line). However, it turns out that there is one benefit of sticking with a paid app: they stay on the top of the charts for a longer period of time. Data (provided by a company called Distimo) for the month of May in the App Store shows that paid apps are "stickier" on the App Store charts; while free apps only lasted a little over a week, some paid apps stayed on the top of the charts for over a hundred days.
Why is this? My guess is that it involves something that we've heard a lot of talk about, which is that the habits of paying customers are different from those of "free app" customers. Customers who pay for apps are more likely to leave thoughtful reviews and spread the word about a worthwhile app, both of which will extend the time that an app is popular. Customers who use a lot of free apps tend to buy and dispose of apps quickly, while customers who pay are more likely to find the ones they like and stick with them for a while.
After all of the big news about free apps, it's interesting to hear that there are still reasons to stick with paid. As the App Store continues to develop, there are multiple working models for software sales unfolding.TUAWPaid apps do better in the charts than free ones originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Filed under: iPhone
I got to play Freeverse's iPhone video game adaptation of the popular book Pride, Prejudice, and Zombies at GDC. I'm glad to say that it's now out on the App Store for your downloading pleasure. The game offers 12 levels of Jane Austen-inspired zombie-killing mayhem, gesture-based controls, and the mix of old school romance and new school slaughterhouse that made the book so popular.
I will warn again that the app is not for the faint of heart, but then again the icon isn't either. Still, for US$2.99, there are worse beat-em-up games to be had, and you won't find any others with legitimate Jane Austen dialogue in them.
A full review of the game is coming up on TUAW later this week, but many of you probably already know you want to jump in and kill the "dreadfuls." Have at it.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Tips for creating an iPad-compatible Keynote presentation
Filed under: iPad
While the iPad version of Keynote represents a slight twist on Apple's flagship presentation app and serves as a gateway into multitouch computing on a large display, it has a few shortcomings when compared to its Mac OS X counterpart (as we noted back in April). As a result, those who start their Keynote workflow on Mac OS X may be surprised when some of their transitions, builds and fonts don't show up the same way on the iPad.
No need to work in Keynote blind, however, for TUAW is here. Here are some tips that'll provide you a framework on preparing a Keynote presentation on Mac OS X with iPad compatibility in mind.
A tip of the hat to The Apple Blog for their Keynote/iPad post.TUAWTips for creating an iPad-compatible Keynote presentation originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Smallest Macs in short supply, mini update imminent?
Filed under: Mac mini
If you're looking to pick up a Mac mini for Father's Day, you might want to consider a nice fishing rod instead. AppleInsider notes extremely constrained supplies of the diminutive white computer, and reports that several bulk purchasers and education buyers have had their orders pushed back to June 14, or been told to simply get the minimum number of units they need to get through the next couple of weeks.
What might we see in a refreshed mini? The AI post suggests the possibility of an HDMI port added to the machine, which would certainly make things interesting for the seemingly soon-to-be-replaced 'classic' Apple TV.
If you've tried and failed to buy a mini in the past week or two, let us know!TUAWSmallest Macs in short supply, mini update imminent? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Murdoch reveals News Corp iPad app sales numbers at D8
Filed under: iPad
Steve Jobs wasn't the only CEO on stage at the D8 conference this week -- Rupert Murdoch, CEO of News Corp, also took the stage this week, and shared some sales figures for his company's iPad news apps. The Financial Times' app is the biggest winner, with 130,000 downloads, although that number is probably so high because the app itself is free. The Guardian Photography app (not part of News Corp, but still a print publication), also free with a sponsorship, has 90,000 downloads, and the Wall Street Journal app (free to subscribers) has 10,000 downloads.
Internationally, the numbers are a little lower, though the iPad only went on sale overseas last week. The Times iPad edition has only sold 5,000 copies, and The Australian's app has sold 4,500.
Murdoch is just as optimistic about Steve Jobs, though, in believing that where there are iPads, people will want material to read on them. "After all," he told the crowd, "what's an iPod without music? A high-definition television without popular shows? An e-reader without news or books?" And he's got a point, but the question will be if there are enough iPad owners out there who are willing to pay for content for print publishers to make their business profitable again.TUAWMurdoch reveals News Corp iPad app sales numbers at D8 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - AppTools 100 in 1 provides a hundred handy utilties for your iPhone
Filed under: iPhone
It's kind of like a Mel Brooks movie. Throw a lot of jokes at someone, and a few of them will be funny. This iPhone app has a hundred apps built-in, and some of them are quite good. Others are completely worthless. For US$0.99, AppTools 100 in 1 is probably sure to please. A complete list of the utilities can be found at the App Store.
What's inside? Quite a lot.There are apps that turn your iPhone into an electronic level, a baby monitor, or a language translator; there are photo apps, the usual loan calculators, dice rollers, and Morse Code apps. There are silly apps like Clap Lamp, where you clap your hands and the screen goes all white, and Flashlight Pro which is essentially the same thing.
There are some really handy things though, like an app that creates a background for your emails instead of just plain white, and a talking battery monitor. There's a radio app that lets you pick your genre of music and then offers dozens of stations.
Most of the apps are obvious in what they do, but some need instructions. I didn't know what Walkie Talkie did, or how it works. Good luck with that one.
TUAWAppTools 100 in 1 provides a hundred handy utilties for your iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Investigation moves forward in Gizmodo iPhone leak case
Filed under: iPhone
Over a month ago, police seized a pile of equipment from Gizmodo editor Jason Chen's home in order to investigate the case of the misappropriated prototype iPhone. Gizmodo (and about ten million armchair lawyers on the internet) claimed the seizure was illegal because of "shield laws" intended to protect journalists from being compelled to reveal their sources.
After a month of figuring out how best to proceed, the investigation against Chen and Gizmodo is moving forward. A "special master" has been appointed to search Chen's seized belongings... but only for those items related to the iPhone prototype. This special master, who under court order will remain anonymous, is an impartial, unpaid volunteer, likely a former judge or law professor. The special master is supposed to be unconnected to the case in any way other than being a court-appointed agent seeking evidence in the case -- in other words, no matter how some may try to spin this, no one connected to Apple is rifling through Chen's family photos, credit card info, or lolcats archives. Once the special master's investigation concludes, he will present his evidence to a judge; the judge will then hear any objections Chen and his lawyers may have. After that, the judge will decide what evidence, if any, to forward on to the district attorney.
No charges have been filed as of yet in this ongoing saga, and the special master's investigation could take as long as two months. If the special master finds enough evidence to support a criminal investigation, there's no doubt Apple will push for a civil lawsuit even in the unlikely event San Mateo County decides not to file criminal charges independently. At the recent All Things Digital conference, Steve Jobs said many people encouraged him to "let it slide," but Jobs said he'd "rather quit" than do so.
[Via The Loop]TUAWInvestigation moves forward in Gizmodo iPhone leak case originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Found Footage: The iPad Comic
Filed under: Found Footage
Adam Kontras, a comedian who claims to have the longest running video blog ever, has updated his comedy act for the iPad and is now The iPad Comic. Adam's act used to include four TV's that he interacted with. This was sort of video ventriloquism, timing everything perfectly so the screens would seamlessly speak with him on stage. He's now ditched the four TVs and changed his act over to talking with himself on an iPad. Getting the timing right must have been quite difficult, but it really works. His act is not only clever, but pretty funny. This shows a new use for the iPad: performance comedy. Adam is probably the first one to do this, but I'm sure he won't be the last since the idea is a really good one.
Enjoy the video. I thought it was pretty impressive and his delivery is just about perfect.
[thanks to Jeremiah Rich for sending this in]TUAWFound Footage: The iPad Comic originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Mercedes-Benz to use iPad as a sales tool
Filed under: iPad
Mercedes-Benz is using the iPad to hawk cars. Unlike Hyundai, who gave iPads to customers, Benz is equipping their sales force.
Autoblog notes that the iPad will serve several functions on the sales floor. First as a tool for landing deals, as salespeople will use them to grab the latest marketing initiatives on certain models and run credit checks quickly (I still prefer the old days when the guy in the plaid jacket had to "talk to his manager").
Also, iPads will be used when turning in leased vehicles. The devices will run a proprietary point-of-sale dealer system called MB Advantage. The system is out in a limited release now, and feedback from participating dealers will be used for fine-tuning prior to a larger release.
Pretty neat, eh? If you're in the market for a Benz and you get a look at the system, let us know how it goes. Meanwhile, those of us not buying a car can still put an iPad inside the one we have.
[Via MacStories]
TUAWMercedes-Benz to use iPad as a sales tool originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Google mobile search now includes iPhone apps
Filed under: iPhone
Google announced a new feature this week that lists apps in mobile search results. When searching for an app by name from your iPhone (it works with Android too, naturally), the top result is a link to the app's home in the App Store. In addition to the link, you get information like rating, publisher and price.
That's the idea, at least. I got limited results in my own testing. "Shazam Download" produced the expected result, but searching for Twitterrific didn't. I tried adding "download," "app," "iPhone," and other qualifiers to no avail. Likewise, searching "Bank of America App" worked, but variations on "Gowalla" did not. Google notes that "The mobile app results will only be returned when relevant, well-rated apps are found," but who knows what that actually means.
This feature is limited to the USA for now, but Google promises that it's in the works for other countries.
[Via iPodNN]TUAWGoogle mobile search now includes iPhone apps originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Dear Aunt TUAW: Should I buy anti-virus software for OS X?
Filed under: Security
Dear Auntie,
I am relatively new to the Apple desktop world. I just bought my first iMac a little over six months ago and I love it. My question concerns anti-virus software. All of my friends who have Macs say you don't need any. Even the folks at the Apple store said I don't need it. Now that I see Google is switching away from PCs and Apple's market share is growing... is this something I should be investing in?
Thank you,
Your loyal nephew Ken
TUAWDear Aunt TUAW: Should I buy anti-virus software for OS X? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW review and giveaway: Pulse News Reader
Filed under: App Review
A few days ago, I did a quick first look at Pulse News Reader for iPad. It's a very different RSS reader for the iPad platform, developed by two Stanford grad students. Since that post, I've had enough time to really give the app a try and I'm happy to say it's now my RSS reader of choice.
The concept of Pulse (US$3.99) is different from most RSS readers. As you can see in the gallery at the bottom of this post page, Pulse provides a manageable grid of boxes on the iPad display instead of trying to cram as many post headlines into as little space as possible. Each row of boxes is a feed, with the most recent post in a box on the left and older posts streaming to the right.
The app is fast. One of my major complaints about some of the other news readers is that while they're out pulling in new feed info, they just bog down. Likewise, some of the other iPad news readers I've used have a tendency to really slow down when they're syncing read status.
That's not the case with Pulse. Since it currently allows a maximum of 20 feeds and the last 40 posts for each feed, it's fast to update. In fact, it's usually done updating feeds by the time the Pulse splash screen disappears.
TUAWTUAW review and giveaway: Pulse News Reader originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Foxconn workers to receive 30 percent raise
Filed under: Apple
There's some good news coming from the beleaguered Chinese Foxconn factory this week. Following reports of employee suicides (10 since January of this year), Reuters reports today that production line workers will be receiving a 30% increase in pay, effective immediately. Hopefully this measure will address some of the troubles workers are facing.
Foxconn assembles many Apple products, and there was a rumor earlier this week that Apple would begin paying Foxconn workers a percentage of product sales, perhaps 1 to 2 percent, though that was never substantiated. Steve Jobs expressed concern over the suicides at this week's All Things D conference, saying that Apple has people specifically assigned to the case.
This factory's troubles started years ago. We first saw a report of Foxconn violating Chinese labor laws back in 2006, admitting that their employees work about 80 extra hours each month -- well beyond the 36 extra hours that Chinese law allows for. In February of this year, a Reuters employer was roughed up by factory personnel while photographing the building.
Last month, Foxconn's CEO stated that "we are not a sweatshop," and promised that the company will "soon be able to stabilize this situation."
We hope the challenges at Foxconn can be resolved soon. Our hearts go out to the families who've lost loved ones.
[Via MacDailyNews]TUAWFoxconn workers to receive 30 percent raise originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - hacksugar: Make your own iPad car kit
Filed under: iPad
If you're going on a car trip and want to bring your new iPad along for the kids as you ride, you might want to consider putting together a super simple presentation system that fits easily onto any existing seat back or can be slung between the two front seats.
Behold the iBag, which TUAW discussed briefly back in a March post about cheap accessories. A few enhancements will transform your iBag into the perfect iPad presentation system; it's a veritable iPad car kit!TUAWhacksugar: Make your own iPad car kit originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - "iPhone 4GS case" and parts video hit the Web
Filed under: iPhone
As if there could be something else we don't know about the forthcoming iPhone, website iPhone Portugal has posted video of what they claim to be the internal parts of a next-generation iPhone. Where'd it come from? Here's their CYA:
"These parts were purchased in China by one of our readers (weren't stolen or found) then delivered to us. We will not reveal the price."
The video shows, you know, mobile phone parts. So, there's what some of the next iPhone's innards might look like. We'll (probably) see one for real on the 7th (at the outside) at WWDC. But before that, let's sum up where the rumor train has brought us.
The 4GS has a new case design that probably comes in white, a likely A4 processor, front-facing camera, and a high resolution screen.
Does anyone else feel the sickening regret of an 8-year-old who has discovered all of the Christmas gifts in the attic?
[Via MacRumors]TUAW"iPhone 4GS case" and parts video hit the Web originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Rumor: AT&T to sell more Android phonesWell, I guess if Apple is planning to sell phones through Verizon as has been rumored for a long time, then turnabout is fair play. The latest scuttlebutt says that AT&T is readying to announce its own next-gen Android-based cellphones sometime next week, putting the news smack dab up against any potential Apple announcements at WWDC. The HTC Aria is the latest device that AT&T is supposedly welcoming to their network, but it could be any number of Android phones, really; if AT&T goes for one, there's no reason they won't invite a few more in as well.
[As noted by commenters, AT&T began selling the Motorola Backflip in March, which is an Android 1.5 device; however, the phone has been reportedly held back from the full Android experience, and cannot install arbitrary applications like other Android devices. The Dell Aero is also announced for the carrier but does not yet appear to be shipping. -Ed.]
Of course, we don't know the details behind all of this. Given that we've never actually seen the agreement between AT&T and Apple, it's possible that AT&T was free to sell any handsets they want at any time,and they were only avoiding non-iPhone OS phones just to keep their exclusive deal popular. It's also possible that there was a clause in the agreement at some point that Android was a no-no, but when exclusivity drops, so does that clause. At any rate, we only have to wait a week to see what happens. If there's a vPhone at WWDC, an AT&T Android phone may not be far behind.
[Since the Backflip is present in AT&T's lineup along with other smartphones, it's clear that Apple is not preventing the carrier from offering devices of many flavors. -Ed.]TUAWRumor: AT&T to sell more Android phones originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: Pirate's Treasure
Filed under: iPhone
Chillingo has made a name for itself on the App Store with the popular Minigore series, and now they're returning (after a sidestep to Guerrilla Bob) to the dual-stick shooter with Pirate's Treasure, a swashbuckler-themed arcade shooter. The game's a lot of fun. Chillingo's polish shows, and aside from some long loading times on the 1G iPhone (it should work great on the later models), controls are responsive and quick. The game is basically a series of stages, each with their own goals, where you can collect treasure (duh) that you can then spend on upgrades and abilities; you go in and do some shooting, come out and upgrade your pirate, and then go back in and shoot some more.
As it's a Chillingo game, there's full integration with their Crystal service, so they have leaderboards and achievements set up across 50 levels. The game is currently on sale for its launch, so at just US $1.99, it's a good time, especially if you're into the dual-stick shooter setup. The only thing missing is an HD version for the iPad, so if you're still working on Minigore HD, you might want to finish that one first and see if they release this one the same way.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: Pirate's Treasure originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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