Apple To Provide TV Through iTunes?

Topic: Apple

I don't have access to cable TV, but I do have the Internet and an iTunes account. If I could pay $30 to get access to a wide variety of TV shows through iTunes, I'd be sorely tempted. Apple is apparently betting that there are a lot of people like me. According to AllThingsDigital Apple is pitching that very idea to several TV networks. And no, before you ask, this service has nothing to do with Apple TV.

There are over 65 million people with iTunes accounts. A potential audience of that size must look very good to the networks. While none of them have bought into the plan yet, it seems likely that Apple will be able to convince at least a few that its service has a future. The All Things Digital article states that Disney is one of the companies being courted.

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:56:57 CST | by Robert Evans

Mosquitoes Augmented Reality Game For iPhone 3GS launched

Topic: Apple

I am a sucker for augmented reality apps (AR) and therefore had to try out Mosquitoes right away when developer Makayama pointed me to it.
The iPhone game Mosquitoes lets you shoot animated mosquitoes that are infesting your room. The game uses besides the camera, the compass and accelerometer to realistically let you hunt down the mosquitoes around you.
Try playing this AR Game on a rotating office chair - it works quite well.
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Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:43:09 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPhone Halloween App Gets You A Last Minute Halloween Costume

Topic: Apple

Happy Halloween! Oh, you forgot to get a costume? No worries, there is an app for that on your iPhone. The Halloween Costume Generator app for the iPhone generates a virtual costume for you complete with theme song. The Halloween Costume Generator sells for $1.99 on iTunes.

There are tons of other iPhone Halloween apps that will get you into a Halloween party without being all dressed up as an elf or what not. Read more

Posted on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:27:23 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple iPhone Has Launched In China

Topic: Apple

After a long back and forth, the Apple iPhone is now on sale in China via carrier China Unicom.
According to Sina the first customer of the iPhone in China is a man named Zhi Xianzhong. He "only" waited 7 hours and 40 minutes in the cold and rain.

The question is now how many will follow his lead and buy the rather expense iPhone in China. According to Sina there has been large crowd gathered at The Place shopping center in Beijing before the China Unicom Store. Read more

Posted on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:21:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

27-inch iMacs Having Issues?

Topic: Apple

Apple's new 27” Macs are really gorgeous, powerful machines with a painfully high price tag. Most Mac customers consider that high price a worthy sacrifice for the quality and reliability that comes with Apple products. Unfortunately, if these reports filtering in from the Apple support forums are anything to go by, Apple's latest Mac could have some problems. Engadget states that most of the complaints are due to a bug that causes the new Mac's hard drive to spin down, issues with slow Flash playback, and a possible corrupted build of Snow Leopard.

There's been no official word from Apple about this yet, but new users continue to complain. This is far from an epidemic, but enough people have spoken up to make it noteworthy. There's even a video that shows the Flash issue occuring. Again, this could just be due to a few bad machines, or a few users blowing minor, isolated issues out of proportion.

Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:46:48 CDT | by Robert Evans

iTunes 9.0.2 Update Is Available

Topic: Apple

Apple unveiled the new Apple TV 3.0 Software and also a new version of iTunes with iTunes 9.0.2.
iTunes 9.0.2 adds support for Apple TV 3.0, improves accessibility, new iTunes Store look and iTunes U category. See the full iTunes 9.0.2 release notes below.
For you Palm Pre owners, according to PreCentral, Apple killed your iTunes sync again. Read more

Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:41:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV 3.0 Software Update With New UI Released

Topic: Apple

Early yesterday Apple TV 3.0 was just a rumor, but then Apple unveiled the new major software update for the Apple TV.
Apple TV 3.0 featuring a redesigned main menu that supposedly makes navigating your favorite content simpler and faster, and makes enjoying the largest selection of on-demand HD movie rentals and purchases, HD TV shows, music and podcasts from the iTunes Store even better on your TV.
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Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:26:18 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV 3.0 Coming Soon

Topic: Apple

Since Apple TV 2.0 launched it hasn't gotten much attention. According to AppleInsider, however, that's all about to change. The iTunes Store Terms and Conditions list has been updated in order to prepare for the launch of Apple TV 3.0. As far as we know, 3.0 will just be a software update, primarily designed to allow viewing of iTunes LP and iTunes Extras content.

The iTunes LP format is basically a normal album with added tracks, photos, videos, and other extra content. LPs were designed for the purpose of making full album sales more attractive to consumers. iTunes Extras is the same service, only for movies. It delivers bonus content for films purchased through iTunes.

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:24:35 CDT | by Robert Evans

Apple Engineers Visiting Asia As Tablet Nears Completion?

Topic: Apple

The much-rumored but still unconfirmed Apple tablet could be nearing completion. BusinessInsider states that a source told them a friend of his, who works in systems integration at Apple, has been taking trips over to Asia on company business with increased frequency. Foxconn, who assembles many Apple products, is based in China. If the tablet exists, Foxconn is likely the company that will put it together.

If Apple is indeed putting a tablet together, increased visits by Apple engineers could be a sign that it is nearing completion. AppleInsider states that these rumors are in line with the Q1 2010 launch rumors they've heard.

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:14:36 CDT | by Robert Evans

Apple Magic Mouse Already In Top 10 On Amazon And Started Shipping

Topic: Apple

The new Apple Magic Mouse has been available on the Apple Store and on Amazon since a couple days after it was announced on October 20th. MacRumors reports that the first Magic Mouse buyers already got shipping notices from Apple.
On Amazon the Magic Mouse is still only available as pre-order without a shipping date, but the Magic Mouse is already under the top 10 bestselling products in the Electronics category. The Magic Mouse is in the 8th place outselling the Flip. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:57:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New $999 Apple MacBook Review

Topic: Apple

Earlier this month Apple unveiled their new redesigned entry-level notebook - the new MacBook. The new Apple MacBook has a polycarbonate unibody design for extra durability, glass multi-touch trackpad, a 13.3-inch LED backlit display, 2GB RAM, 2.26Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, 250GB HDD, 8x Super Drive and a built-in 7 hour battery. Apple sells the new MacBook for $999.

Macworld has tested the new MacBook and published this review. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:01:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr