Category archives: Apple

 

 

Splashtop brings Windows 8 Metro Testbed to Apple's iPad (video)

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This has gotta be uncomfortable for the iPad . Now, Windows 8 tablet developers — or anyone, for that matter — can test their apps and play with the Microsoft’s Metro interface from within the confines of Apple’s ubiquitous tablet. The functionality is made possible by Splashtop , which is known for its remote desktop apps that are currently available for Android and iOS. It seems that a good amount of effort went into this application, known as the Win8 Metro Testbed, which offers the same swipe capabilities that will be available on a native system. This includes the ability to swipe from the left to switch apps, swipe from the right to reveal the Charms menu, and pull down from the top to close an application. Splashtop’s Win8 Metro Testbed is currently available for a promotional $24.99 in the iTunes App Store, whereafter it will sell for $49.99. You’ll find the full PR and a quick video tour of the app’s functionality after the break. Gallery: Splashtop Win8 Metro Testbed for Apple iPad Continue reading Splashtop brings Windows 8 Metro Testbed to Apple’s iPad (video) Splashtop brings Windows 8 Metro Testbed to Apple’s iPad (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | iTunes | Email this | Comments

 

Apple releases fix for Flashback malware

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It promised earlier this week that a fix was coming, and Apple has now delivered a Java security update that is says removes ” the most common variants of the Flashback malware.” That update also reconfigures the Java web plug-in to disable the automatic execution of Java applets by default (in Lion, at least — those still on Snow Leopard are advised to do that themselves), although folks can re-enable that functionality if they choose. As usual, OS X users can download the update through the Software Update application. Apple releases fix for Flashback malware originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink The Loop | Apple | Email this | Comments

 

Pebble smartwatch raises $100,000 in two hours, retires on a beach

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It always pleases us when interesting Kickstarter projects do well . Especially ones that fly as well as this. Just two hours after launching, the Pebble watch from Allerta landed $100,000 in pledges. Two. Hours. When you consider the phone-friendly e-paper timepiece was being offered at $115 a pop, that’s a lot of individual supporters, and therefore pre-orders to fulfill. Of course, we like to think we played a small part in this story, but the credit ultimately has to lie with the product developers themselves, who clearly captured people’s imaginations. And then some. At time of writing, the tally’s run to well over $1 million with 36 days still to go. Pebble smartwatch raises $100,000 in two hours, retires on a beach originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Phone Arena | Kickstarter | Email this | Comments

 

Cactus Ridge Thunderbolt controllers now shipping?

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It was way back in September that the leaves fell and revealed Intel’s plans for the Cactus Ridge revision of Thunderbolt chips. Now, VR-Zone claims it’s received confirmation that the second generation controllers are finally shipping. As already announced, there are two versions: the quad-channel dual DisplayPort DSL3510 edition, and the double channeled Eagle Ridge replacement model DSL3310. It would be careless to speculate about which OEMs might adopt, and in what models, but with Apple already flying the Thunderbolt flag, that’s at least one name you can scratch off the list. Cactus Ridge Thunderbolt controllers now shipping? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | VR-Zone | Email this | Comments

 

Australia pondering joining e-book lawsuit bandwagon

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If Apple and the Big Five thought they only had to contend with a federal e-book lawsuit in the US, they’d better think again. Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission is inviting local businesses to raise formal concerns as it weighs up launching its own judicial broadside against the alleged cartel. The Commission refused to comment publicly on its plans beyond saying that it was “aware of the latest developments” and would listen to local resellers who had concerns about the Australian market. While Simon & Schuster, Hachette and HarperCollins made back-room deals with the DoJ yesterday, they’d still be involved (at least initially) with the second front of this conflict. Meanwhile, the threat remains of the European Union joining in: turning it from a spot of local trouble into a global courtroom battle for the future of e-book pricing. Australia pondering joining e-book lawsuit bandwagon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink The Next Web | Financial Review | Email this | Comments

 

Marketplace takes a look at how the iPad is made and who, exactly, builds it

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The unique privilege of jumpsuiting up and prowling the Foxconn factory floor may be reserved for the likes of Tim Cook and Nightline’s Bill Weir , but thanks to American Public Media’s Marketplace , we can all take a peek at the iPad production line. The above video is part of Rob Schmitz’ ongoing look at Foxconn’s factory conditions. Schmitz is partially responsible for debunking Mike Daisey’s “theatrical” deception , and now hopes to educate readers on the reality of Foxconn’s Longhua facility. “When I gave examples of some of the American media coverage of the working conditions at Foxconn, many workers laughed, telling me it’s not really that bad” Schmitz writes. “But that doesn’t mean the workers don’t have complaints.” Through a series of interviews, Schmitz unveils how workers feel about their supervisors, jobs, pay, family back home and their dreams for the future. So, how’s that iPad made? Check out the source link below, and find out. Marketplace takes a look at how the iPad is made and who, exactly, builds it originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink AppleInsider | American Public Media Marketplace | Email this | Comments

 

Apple TV (2012) raids iPad 2 parts bin, packs 32nm A5 silicon

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Cupertino’s latest Apple TV has already been torn asunder and had its guts revealed to all the online world. And, we’ve already told you of the many ways that it differs from its predecessor. Despite that in-depth examination of Apple’s media streamer, turns out it had another secret that was recently unlocked by the folks at Chipworks , who discovered it’s packing a new, smaller A5 chip that’s masquerading as a single-core unit. Turns out, that’s the same 32nm dual-core SoC found in new iPad 2s — elder iPad 2 units pack 45nm chips — but the 3rd-gen Apple TV only uses one of those cores to give you your 1080p fix. We don’t know if the second core’s simply sitting idle or if Apple’s using up some defective A5s it had laying around, but we do know that you can see some more close up shots of the silicon in question at the source below. Apple TV (2012) raids iPad 2 parts bin, packs 32nm A5 silicon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink MacRumors | Chipworks | Email this | Comments

 

Apple Macintosh 128k prototype with 5.25-inch Twiggy floppy drive for sale on eBay

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Apple’s Macintosh took many forms over the years, from its initial concept by Jef Raskin as a $500 appliance that contained a built-in keyboard, printer and 5-inch display, to its ceremonious debut in 1984 with an inflated price that was five times this initial vision. For a period in the Mac’s development, it was assumed that the computer would feature Apple’s proprietary Twiggy 5.25-inch floppy disk drive, which also came as standard issue on the original Lisa. Just recently, an extremely rare prototype of the 128k Mac with a Twiggy drive has surfaced on eBay, but with an opening bid of $99,995, this antique is beyond what most of us could ever afford. While the Twiggy disk could store an impressive 860KB of data, it was also notoriously unreliable — so bad, in fact, that one engineer responsible for the drive remarked to Steve Jobs, “Take out your .45 and shoot the friggin’ horse in the head.” Ultimately, the company did just that, and the original Macintosh shipped with a 3.5-inch drive from Sony that could write only 400KB to its not-so-floppy disks. While this prototype will attract only the most affluent of bidders, the rest of us can enjoy the priceless photos of what might’ve been. Gallery: Apple Macintosh 128k prototype with Twiggy floppy drive Apple Macintosh 128k prototype with 5.25-inch Twiggy floppy drive for sale on eBay originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Cult of Mac | eBay | Email this | Comments

 

Three iPad giveaways in three days: day one, courtesy of Wonders of the Universe!

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The response has been absolutely amazing since we began our regular series of giveaways two months ago. As a way of showing our gratitude — not to mention the fact that these contests aren’t going away anytime soon — we’re offering up three new iPads over the next three days! That’s right, you’ll have the chance to win one of Apple’s latest tablets each day through Friday. Let’s meet our first contestant. We have a 16GB WiFi-only iPad up for grabs, courtesy of HarperCollins and its new app called ” Wonders of the Universe .” The astronomy app was designed for iOS5 and takes full advantage of the new iPad’s Retina display. It essentially combines seven programs into one, offering a visual experience that lets you explore the Universe from subatomic levels all the way up to full galaxies. So read the rules, leave a comment and you’ve successfully entered to win for the first day! But you’ll need to come back tomorrow and Friday if you want to take a shot at the other two. Continue reading Three iPad giveaways in three days: day one, courtesy of Wonders of the Universe! Three iPad giveaways in three days: day one, courtesy of Wonders of the Universe! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Justice Department formally charges Apple, big five publishers in e-book price fixing case (update)

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The Justice Department has formally decided to sue Apple, Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillian, Penguin and Simon & Schuster over alleged e-book price-rigging . Apple and Macmillian have already denied any wrongdoing, saying that the agreements were enhancing competition in an industry previously dominated by Amazon. The case centers around a deal to switch to agency pricing , where the vendor takes a 30 percent cut of each sale rather than the wholesale model which allows stores to sell books at rock-bottom prices. It was previously believed that the publishers had cut back-room deals with the Government agency after bowing to pressure to withdraw Cupertino’s “favored nation” status. If successful, the DoJ will allow Amazon and Barnes and Noble amongst others to return to the wholesale model to sell best-sellers at a loss, something that the big five are desperate to avoid, and will look to fight the battle in court. Update: The PDF of the DoJ’s filing is now available online — it makes for fascinating reading. Update 2 : Bloomberg is now reporting that Simon & Schuster, Lagard