Intel’s Z68 Chipset and SSD Caching Reviewed
Last week, we noted that Apple's new iMac models utilize Intel's latest Z68 chipset, a component that Intel had yet to even publicly introduce at the time of the iMac's debut. The chipset has been highly anticipated for its ability to suppor...
Apple Testifies on Mobile Privacy, Location Cache Encryption Coming to iOS
As noted last week, Apple vice president Bud Tribble today participated in a U.S. Senate panel discussion of mobile privacy, particularly as it relates to location tracking. Tribble's appearance alongsid...
Clipless Next-Generation iPod Nano With 1.3-Megapixel Rear Camera?
In early April, Taiwanese site Apple.pro posted a photo of what was claimed to be the rear case for the next-generation iPod nano, appearing to reveal that the device will add a rear-facing camera to its recently-reduced form factor.
Google Launches ‘Music Beta’ Cloud Service
As expected, Google today announced its new Music Beta service, offering users the ability to upload their music libraries to Google's servers for cloud-based hosting that allows users to access content from any device. The offering competes...
YouTube Takes on iTunes Store With Streaming Movie Rentals
YouTube yesterday announced the launch of streaming movie rentals, taking on Apple's iTunes Store offerings that have grown to include a variety of streaming and downloadable rental options as well as digital purchases. YouTube's new rental ...
Microsoft to Acquire Skype for $8.5 Billion
Rumors of the acquisition broke last night, and this morning Microsoft has confirmed that they are acquiring Skype for $8.5 billion. Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Skype Global S.à r.l today announced that they have ent...
Adobe Releases iPad Companion Apps for Photoshop: Eazel, Nav, Color Lava
Adobe has released its first three Photoshop CS5 companion apps for the iPad. The apps were originally announced in April as a demonstration of what could be accomplished with their new Photoshop Touch Software Development Kit.
Apple’s New Data Center Focus of Nuance Voice Recognition Partnership?
Late last week, we reported on claims that Apple is in discussions with voice recognition firm Nuance Communications regarding some sort of partnership presumably linked to rumors that Apple is integrating significant voice capabilities into ...
DoubleTwist Brings AirPlay Compatibility to Android
As noted by Engadget, doubleTwist has released a new version of its Android app offering support for Apple's AirPlay streaming standard.As of version 1.4 it will stream music, videos or pictures to the Apple TV or other compa...
‘The New Yorker’ Subscriptions Go Live on iPad
As noted by All Things Digital reports, Conde Nast has followed through on last week's claims that the publisher would begin offering subscriptions to its stable of magazines via the iPad App Store using Apple's in app subscription mechanism...
Amazon Cloud Player Gains iOS Compatibility
Late last week, iFans noted that Amazon quietly made some changes to its new Cloud Player for playing music stored by users in its new Cloud Drive service, making the player compatible with iOS devices for the first time.Whil...
Apple Named World’s Most Valuable Brand at $153 Billion
As measured by marketing and advertising group WPP in its annual BrandZ study of global brands, Apple easily topped the list of most valuable brands for the first time. Apple checks in with a brand value of over $153 billion, up 84% over las...
