Posted April 15th, 2010 by Jonny
Pretty certainly the rumour of the day today will be claims Apple will introduce the latest and newest fourth-generation iPhone on June 22.
We think the date sounds about right – after all, the company should be almost set to ship iPad in all its major international markets by then, assuming it gets to sort out its display production problems.
So, here’s the situation: Seems Apple’s hired the Yerba Buena Center for Arts for June 22, which is (you guessed it) a Tuesday, generating instant optimistic expectation the new model iPhone will be introduced on that day. Plus the date coincides with everybody’s expected dates for WWDC 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted April 15th, 2010 by Jonny
This is the Norwegian Prime Minister, Jens Stoltenberg. He’s presently managing his country remotely as he is trapped in New York on account of the volcanic explosion in Iceland. He’s looking after Norway using his iPad. That’s what they’re saying at Infosync.
Posted April 15th, 2010 by Jonny
Apple’s iPad (3G) will be available from Orange, O2 and Vodafone in the UK, the carriers confirmed this morning, but pending news from Apple no prices have been announced at this time. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted April 15th, 2010 by Jonny
We really like this set of steampunk-inspired iPod decals, we think they look pretty slick.
Designed by Colin Thompson and available via Gelaskins for just $14.95, these turn your 21st Century iPod into a 19th Centuryslice of Victoriana. We’d like a set.
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Posted April 15th, 2010 by Jonny
Citing differences in WiFi coding, Israeli authorities have banned Apple’s iPad from being taken into the country, with customs officials seizing units as they cross the border, a report claims.
“Starting on Tuesday, Israel’s Communications Ministry has banned the importation of Apple iPad computers into Israel, and will even confiscate those which are brought in by travelers through Ben Gurion International Airport,” says Israeli National News. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted April 14th, 2010 by Jonny
Posted April 14th, 2010 by Jonny
Apple today surprised the world (bar me) with the following media advisory note explaining the company’s decision to postpone the international launch of the iPad by one month. Apple’s message follows: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted April 13th, 2010 by Jonny
Starting today, Tesco Mobile began offering the best unlimited use iPhone deal in the UK, slashing 25 percent off the previous price.
You can now pick up an iPhone with unlimited minutes, texts and mobile Internet for £45 a month, rather than £60 per month previously charged by Tesco Mobile.
That’s cheaper than Vodafone’s £75 per month and indeed cheaper than O2’s £60/month deal. That last thing’s significant because O2 actually provides the mobile infrastructure for Tesco under an MVNO deal.
No doubt Tesco will bring a few users in, particularly as the summer party, festival and travel season begins. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted April 13th, 2010 by Jonny
Adobe announced its new slice of creative application bloatware this week, Adobe CS, and now the word on pricing shows the company is once again gouging UK and European customers on price, even while most UK journalists stay silent on the company’s seeming exploitation.
We’ve seen Adobe do this before. And while most Mac journalists seem unwilling – scared, perhaps? – to take the company on on price, so hats off to Mac User which disses the dirt on Adobe’s creative suite scam on UK prices…
“Adobe is charging US $2,599 — £1,692 — for the Master Collection containing all the new software, but UK buyers must pay £2,303, 36% more (all quoted prices are exclusive of any tax).
“Similarly a single copy of Photoshop CS5 costs $699 — £455 — in the US, but £548 in the UK, an increase of 20%. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted April 13th, 2010 by Jonny
Alright people, you know the drill. Apple’s expected to introduce new MacBook/Pro/Air today, and the Apple Store went down around five minutes ago at c. 11.39 UK time.
Sure enough around 1:30pm the Apple Press Release appeared – so read all about the new Macs in the release below – they’re faster, offer excellent battery lives and we’re very curious about the graphics processor.
Apple Updates MacBook Pro Line
CUPERTINO, California—April 13, 2010—Apple® today updated the MacBook® Pro line with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life. The popular 13-inch MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor for up to 80 percent faster graphics and a groundbreaking 10-hour built-in battery.* The new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and Apple’s new automatic graphics switching technology that toggles seamlessly between powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and energy efficient Intel HD Graphics processors.
The new MacBook Pro is as advanced on the inside as it is stunning on the outside,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With faster processors, amazing graphics and up to three more hours of battery life, the new MacBook Pro delivers both performance and efficiency.”
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