Apple Putting the Screws on Users to Upgrade?
Apple may be trying to make it harder for users to repair or upgrade their own hardware, according to iFixit. New iPhones and recent MacBook Pro and Air models are shipping with a new kind of non-standard anti-tampering screw securing their outside and battery cases.
Apple’s App Store Growing Up With Playboy for iPad
Playboy is coming to the iPad starting in March. And that's not just a big screen conversion of the watered-down app currently available on the iPhone and iPod touch. No, it's the fully uncensored magazine, both past and current issues.
Apple Q1 2011: Apple Wins Christmas
With record revenue, profits, and products sold, Apple today posted the holiday quarter results to beat all holiday quarters, at least until next year. Total revenue topped $26 billion, besting the closest quarter on record by more than $10 billion.
Steve Jobs to Take Second Medical Leave of Absence
Apple CEO Steve Jobs will be taking a medical leave of absence from the company to focus on his health, though he will continue on as CEO and still be involved in "major strategic decisions." COO Tim Cook will run day-to-day operations in his absence.
App Store Beats iTunes to 10 Billion Downloads by 6 Years
Apple has posted a downloads countdown page on its site as it approaches 10 billion apps downloaded. This year marks the App Store's third birthday, so that's an average of over 3 billion app downloads per year. iTunes took eight years to reach the same milestone.
More iOS 4.3 News: “Find My Friends,” New Device References
Yesterday, we learned that iOS 4.3 will have new features including more multi-touch gestures, the ability to act as a Wi-Fi hotspot, and third-party support for AirPlay streaming. Today, more features continue to be revealed, and at least one previously removed option has been added back.
iOS 4.3: Better AirPlay, Hotspot Settings, iPad Gestures
Apple finally allows third-party apps to broadcast video to Apple TV 2 in the new iOS 4.3 beta released today. Also new in the beta is support for a variety of multi-touch gestures for the iPad, and settings for creating a Personal Hotspot.
CDMA-Compatible iPad Coming to Verizon
Verizon will soon be selling a CDMA-compatible version of the iPad, according to Verizon Communications CFO Francis Shammo. Users currently have to use a MiFi device to allow iPad's to connect to Verizon's network via Wi-Fi. The new version would be able to connect directly.
Don’t Buy a Verizon iPhone — Yet
Now that the Verizon iPhone is here, you may be tempted to rush out and buy one. But there's no good reason to, unless you're extremely impatient or don't care that much about money. If neither of those descriptors applies, then you're better off waiting.
Connecting to Denon’s A/V Receivers — Now With AirPlay
Denon has finally introduced AirPlay support to some of its receivers. So how does it stack up to the other ways of getting your iTunes media to your receiver? I compare all the options (complete with a handy chart) to find out.
The Verizon iPhone Is Coming: Are You Ready?
Finally, after years of rumours and speculation, it looks like Verizon is about to start selling Apple's iPhone. On Saturday, the Wall Street Journal boldly proclaimed "The iPhone is finally coming to Verizon Wireless." So what does that mean for AT&T, and for you?
Why Microsoft’s “App Store” Block Attempt Will Fail