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Revamped Apple TV to Offer Netflix Streaming?

Tue, 2010/08/31 - 17:04

Bloomberg reports that Apple will be introducing a revamped Apple TV at tomorrow's media event, and that the new device will offer Netflix movie streaming. Netflix offers a subscription service allowing customers to receive DVDs and Blu-ray ...

Video of Next-Generation iPod Nano Touch Screen Surfaces

Tue, 2010/08/31 - 16:53
9 to 5 Mac shares a video discovered on YouTube showing a brief clip of the 3 cm x 3 cm touch screen supposedly destined for the next-generation iPod nano rumored for introduction at tomorrow's media event. While we've already seen the small touch s...

Next-Generation iPod Nano to Maintain Price Range, Ship Later?

Tue, 2010/08/31 - 14:26

3 cm x 3 cm touch screen expected to be used in new iPod nano
AppleInsider reports that it has received information claiming that Apple's next-generation iPod nano, rumored to carry a smaller form factor and touch screen, will maintain...

Apple Survey References Ability to 'Instantly' Watch iTunes Store Video Content on iPad

Tue, 2010/08/31 - 14:11

Engadget yesterday reported on an Apple customer service survey going around in recent days that specifically addresses the ability to "instantly" watch iTunes Store video on the iPad, a feature not currently available.

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Mexican Carrier Executive Claims iPhone 4 Hardware Revision Coming by End of September

Tue, 2010/08/31 - 10:39

CanalMX reports [Google translation] on comments from an executive at Mexican carrier Telcel claiming that Apple is set to release a revised version of the iPhone 4 by the end of September to address the highly-publicized antenna issue. Telc...

Rupert Murdoch and News Corp. to Be Swing Vote for 99-Cent iTunes TV Show Rentals?

Tue, 2010/08/31 - 09:54

The Los Angeles Times reports that Apple is still working to convince media companies to adopt its plan for 99-cent TV show rentals through its iTunes Store. According to those close to the negotiations,...

Apple's Media Event on Wednesday - iPod and Apple TV Rumors and Speculation

Tue, 2010/08/31 - 03:27

via Micgadget
Apple's September media event kicks off on Wednesday, September 1st at 10 a.m. Pacific. The annual event typically focuses on Apple's iPod line, though recent rumors have suggested that the Apple TV may finally be gettin...

Autodesk to Release AutoCAD for Mac, iPad and iPhone

Mon, 2010/08/30 - 23:30

Autodesk is expected to announce the release of AutoCAD for the Mac, iPad and iPhone platforms on Tuesday. This represents the return of AutoCAD to the Mac platform after nearly a two decade hiatus.

The return of AutoCAD to...

Apple to Double iTunes Preview Song Lengths?

Mon, 2010/08/30 - 19:22

CNET reports that amongst the many rumored announcements for Wednesday's event, Apple may also plan on extending iTunes music previews from 30 seconds to at least 60 seconds:

On Wednesday,...

Exclusive Preview: Courier for Mac by Realmac Software

Mon, 2010/08/30 - 15:22
Last week, Realmac Software, the makers of RapidWeaver, LittleSnapper and other applications for the Mac, had released a teaser video of its upcoming Courier application. Courier will be released tomorrow and we've had a chance to try it out to provi...

Claimed Next-Generation iPod Nano Cases Offer Hints at Device's Physical Features

Mon, 2010/08/30 - 14:01
With Apple's media event just two days away, iPod rumors are swinging into high gear. Rumors of a smaller iPod nano kicked off late last week and have been quickly followed by a flurry purported case leaks and additional claims supporting the belief...

iPad Shipping Estimates Improve to 'Within 24 Hours'

Mon, 2010/08/30 - 11:09

Continuing the trend of decreasing shipping window estimates, all six models of Apple's iPad are now listed as shipping within 24 hours of ordering. The change, which appears to be taking effect in all of Apple's country-specific online stor...

Intel to Acquire iPhone Supplier Infineon's Wireless Chip Unit

Mon, 2010/08/30 - 10:06

Intel today confirmed long-standing rumors by announcing that it will acquire the Wireless Solutions (WLS) unit of German firm Infineon for $1.4 billion. The move gives Intel a significant expansion into the market for smartphone chips as it...

More Claims of Smaller, Square iPod Nano Next Week, Along With Possible 3G iPod Touch and iLife

Fri, 2010/08/27 - 23:07

Mockup comparing possible next-generation iPod nano form factor to 2nd-generation model
AppleInsider offers new claims of a significant redesign of the iPod nano scheduled for release at next week's media event, lending additional weig...

Microsoft Co-Founder's Firm Sues Apple and Others in Patent Dispute

Fri, 2010/08/27 - 14:46

The Wall Street Journal reports that Interval Licensing, a patent licensing firm run by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and designed to protect the intellectual property of Allen's former technology incub...

Federal Trade Commission Settles Charges Over Fake App Store Reviews

Fri, 2010/08/27 - 11:05

According to The New York Times, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled a case it brought against California-based public relations firm Reverb Communications for writing paid reviews of App ...

Apple Parts Ways With Engineering Consulting Firm Over Tablet Prototype

Fri, 2010/08/27 - 09:27

The New York Times reports that Apple has parted ways with engineering design firm SurfaceInk, severing a nearly decade-long relationship that saw SurfaceInk assist with the development of several Apple products. The move comes as SurfaceInk...

More Details on Next iPod Touch and Nano

Fri, 2010/08/27 - 05:13

Previously leaked touch screen part
iLounge provides some more details about the upcoming iPod Touch and iPod Nano revisions coming from Apple next week. According to the site, the iPod Touch will contain a back-side camera, microphon...

Apple Preps Yerba Buena for September 1st Media Event

Thu, 2010/08/26 - 23:05

Photo by @wired
Apple has started prepping the Yerba Buena center for their upcoming media event next week. (via Wired / 9to5) The building-sized banner reflects the same guitar artwork that was printed on the media invitation sent ou...

MPEG LA Declares H.264 Standard Permanently Royalty-Free

Thu, 2010/08/26 - 16:42

MPEG LA, the group that oversees licensing for a number of Internet media standards, today announced that Internet broadcast content using the H.264 video coding standard will remain royalty-free for the entire life of the license, quashing f...