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Twitter hops into bed with iOS 5 for some

Twitter hops into bed with iOS 5 for some 'deep integration'

Monday is going to be an interesting day, to say the least. Rumours surrounding WWDC ’11 concern all sorts of neat stuff, including but not limited to what the final build of Lion has in store, iCloud, and more. But this is a cool little tidbit, especially if you’re a Twitter freak. According to Rob Scoble, Twitter will have deep integration with iOS5, much more robust than “lame send to Twitter buttons”, and “a lot deeper than just photos”. What exactly this means remains unclear for the moment, but if like me you’re a Twitter nut, you await the official announcement with bated breath. Hopefully,…

Apple tells Lodsys to lay off iOS developers, but its impacts are minimal

Apple tells Lodsys to lay off iOS developers, but its impacts are minimal

Lodsys is a company on a mission. They have been determined to sue iOS developers who are, in their eyes, illegally using their own patents. But it’s more complicated than that. Apple licensed these patents and, in some cases, require them to be used by iOS developers. So who is responsible here in the impending legal battles? That’s what we’re all trying to figure out. After an initial round of legal threats were presented to various iOS developers on behalf of Lodsys, Apple remained quiet while the world reacted. But the overall consensus seemed to be that Apple should stick up for their third-party…

Mobile privacy at top of mind for users

Mobile privacy at top of mind for users

As Apple, Google, and Facebook face more scrutiny over their mobile privacy policies from the government, the concerns continue to grow for users. Where we are, what we’re doing, and how we’re doing it are often questions that can be answered by these companies, often without our knowledge. This graphic by our friends at ZoneAlarm breaks down the threats and perceived evils being perpetrated by mobile-based companies and the larger companies who control them. Are we safe to surf on our gadgets? Click to enlarge. …

Report: new MacBook Airs will arrive in June

Report: new MacBook Airs will arrive in June

According to reports, Apple’s new MacBook Air is slated to be launched in June or July. In typical Apple fashion, these reports have been neither confirmed nor denied, but the potential launch would come at an appropriate time considering the recent revamping of Apple’s MacBook Pro and iMac product lines. So what’s expected if the revamping of the Air comes to fruition? For starters, it’s likely to get Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors. It’s also likely that Air will receive the Thunderbolt high-speed port. Of course the Air is also about maximum portability, so Apple may cut the dimensions…

iPhone 5 dropping on November 21st?

iPhone 5 dropping on November 21st?

According to British gadget mag T3,  the iPhone 5 (or 4S, depending on which rumours you’re believing) could be on its way to the UK on November 21st – which would in all likelihood indicate at the very least a November 21st release for those of us on this side of the lake, as well. It should be noted that the 21st is a Monday – which isn’t exactly in keeping with Apple’s Friday-centric release history – but on the other hand, it would also seem to give credence to the general assumption that the device will be unveiled in September. So take this sweet, sweet sugar with a wholesome helping of salt….

Amazon Cloud Player starts working on iOS

Amazon Cloud Player starts working on iOS

When Amazon rolled out their cloud player, it streamed sounds from the cloud flawlessly on Android and the web but wasn’t working at all on iOS. It wasn’t a Flash issue, nor was there any indication why it was so. It simply didn’t work. That changed today. No announcements, no updates. It simply started working. When you first visit Amazon’s Cloud Player from an iPhone or iPad, you get the standard warning that the browser is incompatible, but if you skip passed it you’ll see that it works. This would be an indication that the change was made on Apple’s end, not Amazon’s. That is not the case, and the warning…

Apple: new iMacs with Thunderbolt, FaceTime HD, and more power

Apple: new iMacs with Thunderbolt, FaceTime HD, and more power

Apple, while keeping up with the times, has decided that it is time to unveil a new set of iMacs to the world. There are two base models — with 21.5-inch and 27-inch version — with the rudimentary upgrades included, but there are also some new additions that might peak your interest too. This time around there are faster processors, improved graphics chips, and a FaceTime HD camera. There is also a Thunderbolt port provided, which will enable these iMacs to transfer data at incredible speeds (assuming the devices that will support Thunderbolt are coming out soon). So what’s included? The 21.5-inch…

Why I regret the day I purchased anything but an iPhone

Why I regret the day I purchased anything but an iPhone

I’ve been a huge supporter of Android over the past year. Ever since I purchased my Droid X, things have been okay. I’m checking my email, staying on top of social networks, and flinging Angry Birds around. But asking any more of my Android device is far too much, and that’s a big problem. What am I doing with an Android device, you ask? I didn’t have a choice in the matter. AT&T’s service was practically non-existent where I lived, which is amazing considering AT&T’s bold claims of their impressive network. And in 2010, the possibility of the iPhone on Verizon was only a rumor. Owning an iPhone…

T-Mobile iPhone 4 in the works

T-Mobile iPhone 4 in the works

It was bound to happen sooner or later, and it appears that Apple is making preparations for the eventual T-Mobile iPhone 4. A report by BGR says that a T-Mobile-enabled iPhone prototype has been leaked with some interesting feature speculation. It is possibly utilizing the A5 chip like the one in the fabled iPhone 4S, according to 9to5Mac.  The prototype is dubbed “N94″ following the Verizon “N92.” Here are some leaked images courtesy of BGR: …

Apple Suing Samsung, But...

Apple Suing Samsung, But...

With Apple in the process of suing Samsung for stealing the design used for iPhone and iPad, some interesting images have surfaced on the Internet that may reverse the claim: It just goes to show that if you’re going to go after someone, you should be sure that they don’t have a counter-claim against you….

All-out patent war between Apple and Samsung brewing

All-out patent war between Apple and Samsung brewing

Apple is suing Samsung for allegedly infringing on some of Apple’s patents — you know, that whole iPhone idea? — and Samsung, in response, is threatening litigation of its own, stating that Apple is allegedly infringing on some of Samsung’s wireless technology patents. This sounds typical, but this one is different. From the outside looking in, it might be acceptable to call Apple and Samsung close partners in the tech industry. Apple has purchased $5.7 billion worth of electronic parts from Samsung in 2010. That is a serious investment that can’t be overlooked. Both companies seemingly…

Steve Jobs: The Man, The Legend, The Book

Steve Jobs: The Man, The Legend, The Book

Hold onto your TV Hat – Simon & Schuster are publishing the official biography of Steve Jobs. Written by TIME editor Walter Isaacson, the man behind the biographies of other revolutionary geniuses such as Ben Franklin and Einstein, ‘iSteve: The Book of Jobs’ will chronicle Big Steve’s formation, leave from, return to, and command of Apple’s intense legacy. The biography will be based on information gleaned from three years of interviews Isaacson personally conducted with Jobs, his family, friends, enemies, co-workers, and everyone in between. Suffice it to say, this will most certainly…

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