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  • Ed
    Albeit in the shadow of the new iPad, the Apple TV was quietly updated, now offering 1080p resolution output, up from its previous 720p cap.
     
    Despite rumors being rife that Apple is poised to launch its own digital TV sets in the near future, the Apple TVs have received this welcome update along with an upgrade in content on the iTunes Store to certain TV episodes and films to 1080p, and availability to download from iCloud.
     
    Netflix also updated its systems so that billing can be done through iTunes and access 1080p content.
  • Ed
    As expected, Apple today announced the iPad 3, simply dubbed "the new iPad" by Apple, featuring the following:

    HD retina display at 2048x1536 resolution (that's 3.1 megapixels!)
    A5X processor with quad-core graphics
    5 megapixel camera
    4G LTE replacing 3G

    The 4G connectivity in the new iPad is the first time the technology has made it into an Apple product, making download speeds of up to 73Mbps possible while on the move.
     
    All this new technology hasn't hampered battery performance, which remains at a quoted 10 hours, but the iPad has gained a bit of weight, clocking in at 1.4 pounds.
     
    Apple is still keeping the iPad 2 in the line-up as a relatively cheap entry level option, retailing at $399 for the 16GB Wi-Fi version.
  • Ed
    Engadget managed to score some photos of the new iPad 3's parts and compared them to the existing iPad 2.
     
    Interestingly, the iPad 3 appears to be thicker than the current iPad 2, hopefully to make way for a bigger battery and 4G LTE connectivity.
     
    There also appears to be a larger hole for a camera, so hopefully a better resolution camera will be available on the new iPad 3.
     
    All shall be revealed on Wednesday 7th March when Apple hosts it's "Special Event" in San Francisco at 10am PST where it's widely expected to launch the iPad 3.
  • Ed

    iPad 3 Rumor Round-up

    By Ed, in OSx86,

    With the rumormill expecting an announcement sometime next week, the iPad 3's release is highly anticipated across the tech world. The 7th and 9th of March are hotly tipped dates.
     
    Aside from being the first iPad to be released without the late co-founder Steve Jobs, it may also be the first iPad not to be announced in California, as CNBC reported it may be released in New York City.
     
    So, what can we expect from the new iPad 3? Here's a quick list of what's buzzing around the rumormill:

    Retina display at 2048x1536 - double the resolution just like the iPhone 4 in 2010, although possibly at an addition cost of $80
    4G LTE connectivity, improving on the previous generation's 3G, which could bring data speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s on the go(!)
    1Ghz quad-core A6 processor
    iOS 5.1 - likely a software update at the same time so all existing iPad/iPhone users will enjoy the release too

     
    Watch this space to see what Apple end up releasing next week… if anything!
  • Derty
    Apple today has released the next generation OS X Mountain Lion to registered developers bringing over 100 new features such as Messages, Notes, Reminders, GameCenter, NotificationCenter, Twitter integration, and AirPlay Mirroring. The first developer preview of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion can only be downloaded by Mac Developer Program members. However, a public launch is scheduled for late this summer through the Mac App Store.
     
    The developer preview of Mac OS X Mountain Lion features the all new Messages app replacing conventional iChat. The new message app lets you send unlimited messages, videos, and high resolution photos directly from your Mac to another Mac or iOS device like iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Messages will continue to support AIM, Jabber, Yahoo! Messenger and Google Talk, however.
     
    In the developer preview of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Apple has introduced Gatekeeper, a revolutionary security feature that gives you complete control over what apps are installed on your Mac or from which sources apps may be installed – keeping you safe from malicious software attack. It will make your Mac safer than ever.
    OS X Mountain Lion is tightly integrated with iCloud which automatically configure Mail, FaceTime, and Find My Mac, and syncs the documents across all Apple devices, so documents are always up to date. Mountain lion build also introduces ‘AirPlay Mirroring’, allowing you to wirelessly send a 720p video stream from your Mac to an HDTV using Apple TV.
    Finally, Apple brings substantial improvements for many popular Chinese services. Baidu, the leading Chinese search provider, is a built-in option in Safari. Integration with Chinese email and video hosting sites (Youku and Tudou) as well as the Sina weibo microblogging service is also included.
  • Ed
    As the dust settles on the legal battle between Apple and unauthorised Mac clone-maker Psystar, Judge Alsup ruled against Apple being able to keep "trade secrets" from the public eye, arguing that were already available on the Internet and in print.
     
    According to court documents, Apple was seeking to seal documents used in the case that detailed information about Mac OS X, Apple hardware that runs it and their protection measures, thermal management techniques and system integrity checks. However, given that the web is rife with this information on sites such as InsanelyMac, the judge ruled that "Apple cannot have this court seal information merely to avoid confirmation that the publicly available sources (have) got it right."
     
    The legal battle started in 2008, with the pair eventually settling out of court for a payment of $2.67M due from Psystar to Apple in 2009. Psystar's website and store shut down the following year in 2010.
  • Ed

    Apple TV hacked to run iOS apps

    By Ed, in OSx86,

    The latest Apple TV, which was released September 2010, shares much of the same hardware as the iPad and iPhone, with an A4 processor and what is believed to be a version of the iOS. So it was only a matter of time until some bright spark managed to hack it to run iOS apps. Check the video below:
     

     
    The hack requires your Apple TV to be jailbroken and then have MobileX applied, which is still in early development.
     
    iOS apps scale up to fill the Apple TV's native 720p resolution, although not all apps scale elegantly.
     
    As you can see in the video, it's not entirely clear how the same apps that work well on a touchscreen can be controlled elegantly on the TV when you can't touch it - possibly a Magic Trackpad is the answer.
     
    It'll be very interesting to see what Apple comes up with later this year or next for its own Apple-branded integrated television sets, and to see if the App Store does make its way to TVs, but until then this appears to be a rough glimpse of what may be the future for Apple TV.
     
    Let us know what you think the Apple TV should be in the comments below!
  • Ed
    Well would ya look at this, one of the first videos to emerge from the press of the brand spanking new Apple Store at Grand Central Station Terminal in New York. The sheer scale is incredible.
     
     
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vGBSRgPtBQ
     
    Apple made a press release this morning announcing the new Apple Store's opening on Friday, December 9th at 10AM in time for Christmas. Aside from the obvious scale of the place, other notable differences from traditional Apple Stores will be the 7AM opening time during the week for commuters in rush hour, dual Genius bars, and 15-minute Express Workshops to cater for the time constrained customer.
     
    Let us know if you plan on making the trip on Friday!
  • Ed
    Having personally unveiled plans to Cupertino's council earlier this year before his death, Steve Jobs' proposed new landmark campus has now submitted detailed architectural plans including floor plans for the 'spaceship' style Apple HQ.
     
    The highly ambitious project is set to be completed in 2015, with the main circular structure over 1,500 feet in diameter, with 4 overground office levels and 4 underground car parking levels.
     
    The new campus will even supply its own power, with the roof of the main complex almost entirely covered with solar panels.
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