how is IOS7 Concept? Flat Design, Smarter...

We have seen our fair share of iOS 7 concept videos, and I’m sure that number will only continue to increase as we approach WWDC 2013.  There really are some talented designers out there, and when I see a concept video that showcases great work, I can’t help but want to share it with you.  This particular video caught my eye because it showcases the “flat” design we keep hearing Sir Jony Ive has been working toward.  Like it or not, there are many other aspects of this interpretation that are implemented in a way that I find very appealing.  Check it out for yourself, and let me know your opinion in the comment section below.  If your interested in what you see, check out what else SimplyZesty has to offer.





Apple plans to add even more social media integration to the forthcoming iOS 7 update. Both Flickr and Vimeo look set for Twitter and Facebook-like integration, which would see users able to tap in their credentials once within the Settings app and simply authorize any third-party movements from within the iOS infrastructure.

Of course, in the fast-moving world of social networking, any new integration is always welcome. But considering how popular the iPhone is particularly with users of the Yahoo-owned Flickr, it’s perhaps surprising this kind of integration hasn’t come along sooner.

The Cupertino company molded Twitter into iOS 5 before doing likewise with Facebook on iOS 6, and with both of those features having been well received by consumers, it effectively stands to reason that an expansion of this trend will continue through iOS 7.

Apple has long since sought to eradicate all remnants of Google from iOS, and having (admittedly unsuccessfully) removed Google Maps from the stock feature set in place of its own shocking Maps app with iOS 6, Vimeo integration would certainly help iOS 7 users refrain from downloading the Google-owned YouTube.

Bringing both Flickr and Vimeo right into the heart of iOS will also make sharing content a great deal easier, allowing users to upload their images and clips straight up to the two respective networks with relative ease.

As well as the promise of deep integration with Flickr and Vimeo, there’s also the small matter of the radical design overhaul we’ve heard so much about. Jony Ive now oversees the aesthetic elements of the fruit company’s mobile OS, and since his ideas conflicted vastly with former iOS SVP Scott Forstall, on looking tech fans are expecting a much cleaner, flatter looking iOS when the seventh edition is showcased at next month’s WWDC 2013.

The anticipated alterations to iOS 7 have certainly ramped up excitement ahead of the annual Apple developer conference, which takes place on the week commencing June 10th, and we certainly cannot wait to see what is going to be revealed in little under three weeks’ time.

Should we catch wind of any iOS 7 gossip or leaks you need to know about, we will be sure to share them with you guys, so make sure you stay tuned to our coverage here at Redmond Pie!

(source: 9to5Mac )

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Categories: Apple, apple tv, apple tv2, apple tv3, atv2, atv3, concept, ios7, ios7 concept, ipad, ipad2, ipad3, ipad4, iPhone, iphone 5s, ipod, Technology, Technology News

Apple iOS 7 looks set to be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in June. What do we know about the new operating system so far ?

Apple iOS 7 looks set to be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in June. What do we know about the new operating system so far ?

Apple's iOS platform is loved around the world, but even the most ardent Apple fan couldn't disagree that it needs sprucing up - with the platform essentially looking the same since iOS 4.  Thankfully, that looks set to change when Apple unveil iOS 7 at their WWDC in San Francisco in June.

iOS 7 will be totally revamped with Apple putting Jonathan Ive - lead design on most  of Apple's hardware - onto the project. This has apparently led to a change in design philosophy and the development of all-new user-interface !

User-Interface

Apple's current user-interface - designed by Scott Forstall - is known and loved by users across the world. However, it's already a good few years old and could do with a major overhaul.

iOS 7 will introduce a new user-interface which is thought to be cleaner than ever and will "flatten" out the whole experience - with the WSJ suggesting it'll have a more "minimalistic" design. It'll totally move away from the old skeuomorphism design - which is when something resembles another material or technique.

iOS 7  will also be fully-optimised to take advantage of today's higher resolution displays. Precise details are thin-on-the-ground, but the Mac team has been brought in to assist development - who have a lot of software design experience.

Application Overhaul

When updating an operating systems' user-interface you also have to give the applications a new lick-of-paint. Apple are apparently doing just that to their core applications - which will be improved visually and get new features.

Applications that currently feature a skeuomorphic design - such as the Notes app which looks like a piece of paper - will be redesigned. With Bloomberg reporting that the Mail and Calendar applications will be totally redesigned - with many thought to be unimpressed by their current guises.

NFC features could also integrated across the platform - with next-gen Apple devices expected to support the contactless payment technology. iOS 7 will make new notifications and messages much clearer to the user - improving on the current drop-down system and adding support for actions (like Android).

Could we also see the minimalistic - and slightly boring - lock-screen jazzed up to bring it more in line with other operating systems ?

New Security !

The recent iOS 6.1 lock-screen hack was embarrassing for Apple , so it wouldn't be at all surprising to see everything changing in iOS 7. Finger-print sensors are long overdue and could this feature be supported in Apple's new operating system ?

Unlikely, but MacWorld have suggested that a new unlock procedure will be introduced. Apple patented a new feature where users are given a random photo from their gallery and have to identify the person pictured. After a number of correct answers they'll get access to their Apple device - which sounds interesting , but will it be secure enough ?

Car-Mode

Apple made a right pigs-ear of their latest Apple Maps software - even going as far as recommending users to download 3rd party solutions - but they are persevering with the software. Infact, iOS 7 is expected to introduce a new mode for use in vehicles !

Navigation will play a huge part in the new car mode - as you'd expect - with Siri also sure to feature prominently. 9to5Mac is reporting that Apple have been working closely with car manufacturers to hook-up their devices to vehicles displays - which sounds like a great idea to us.

Potentially , you'd then be able to check your social networks, send text-messages , control music playback and much more. All without having to touch your iPhone - leaving your hands free to steer round hairpin bends.

Apple iOS 7 Launch

Apple will unveil iOS 7 at their Worldwide Developer Conference on June 10th and will rollout to Apple devices shortly after. We'll continue to bring you any news about the new operating system as it leaks-out including news of any new features it'll introduce. Until then you might want to checkout the iOS 7 concept video posted above !

source via 3g.co.uk 

Categories: Apple, cell phone, cellphone, ios7, ipad, ipad2, iPhone, ipod, Technology, Technology News

Leather Case For IPhone 3G, IPhone The Search For A Store

There is no doubt that the iPhone 3G mobile phones was most popular in the modern world. Because they are exquisite and slightly dull, people often use the leather case for iPhone 3G to protect their iPhones. Why do they choose the iPhone 3G Leather Case? I guess there are many benefits of leather case, so they are very popular.

Case phone shop offers a wide range of leather case for iPhone 3G that are in the style of cell phone leather cell phone resistant. Choose skin for iPhone 3G or right of the right 3GCases iPhone can be a difficult decision when they have no choice.

If you want to buy a new case for iPhone 3G, you should try to leather cases, because they are more durable and more reliable than a plastic or silicone cases. Sena from things you can find a nice looking leather case that offers a sleek and simple. Elega Pouch, you can easily slip the device housing and is also easily get out of the box.

The case is amortized, and the quality of the skin. Other features include a speaker holes, and the belt clip, so you can wear a belt case. Housing can be found inside a velvet lining that protects the device from bumps and scratches. This case is also compatible with the iPhone and iPhone 3G.The Soft, lightweight microfiber cloth and a protective layer to do in this case, one of the best leather case for iPhone 3G for you.

The housing is provided with openings for the sensor, docking port, camera, speakers and headphones. You can choose from many colors and patterns, and all cases will protect your device against falls and scratches. The case of Beyza Cases is not cheap, but worth the money because they have good reviews online and they actually offer a superior quality and protection.

If you are in need of a case of crocodile embossed hot pink, look no further. TopOne your new iPhone is covered. If pink is not your style, there are other colors to choose from, including coffee, black, green, gray, red and so on.

Find all the iPhone accessories you need here. If you need a leather case for iPhone, iPhone batteries, phone chargers, Topons are all available in the iPhone accessories iPhone and iPhone 3G. Want the right case for iPhone 3G or 3G accessories to ensure the right treatment for your iPhone and iPhone 3G. Then select the iPhone, you have, (the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3Gs) to find all the accessories available for iPhone.

IPhone or iPhone 3G cases need to protect? I think you're ready to get some for your iPhone. Where you can get easily and where is ideally also a problem. I suggest you line www.topons.com shopping, you can get a lot of time to choose. So your iPhone will always be as new as the one you just buy the few moments ago.

Categories: iPhone

Mobile Browser: Android vs. iOS vs. WP7

We got the chance to put three mobile browsers from three different phone OSes this afternoon. TJ suggested we compare how fast the browsers are.

In the left corner, we have Safari Mobile running on the iPhone 4 and IE Mobile running on the HTC 7 Trophy on the far right. In the middle is the native Android Browser on the HTC Desire.

We hooked up the phones to my local WiFi so all of them are using the same connection/bandwidth. We also launched YugaTech.com from a search results page (Google, Google, Bing) so it’s easier to launch them simultaneously.

The Safari browser on the iPhone 4 went ahead with a decisive lead, followed by IE on the HTC 7 Trophy with the Browser on the HTC Desire coming in at a close 3rd.



There’s a catch though — you will notice that the Android Browser on the HTC Desire loaded that skyscraper banner ad which is a Flash file. That was not loaded in Safari and IE since they don’t support Flash (IE will support it in a later update). That gave Safari on the iPhone 4 a good lead in terms of total amount of data downloaded and rendered by the browser.

Despite that advantage, you can still clearly see which one was rendering pages way faster in the first 10 seconds of load time. Note, however, that this is not a definitive test and there could be other factors that affected our crude test.

Categories: android, bandwidth, connection, desire, google, iPhone, safari, Technology News, trophy, WIFI

Updates for Windows Live Messenger iPhone App

Staying connected whenever you want is one of the privileges of technology so Windows Live released the Windows Live Messenger app for iPhone, June 21st, and due to the success of the app and all the positive feedback, the first update for the Messenger iPhone app is now available.

Besides being compatible with iOS 4, there are several improvements like the Facebook chat integration, the addition of more languages and the introduction of a few features requested by the customers.

The beta version of Messenger for the PC had a support for chatting on Facebook added, a few weeks ago, and now it is time for the Facebook chat to be part of the Messenger app for the iPhone.

The software is quite smart and very intuitive: when you click on a friend, it figures out on which network the person is connected, so that you can chat from there – if a friend uses Facebook and Messenger but is signed in only on Facebook, you will be connected to the same network.

For all those that love to make decisions, by choosing the Send IM (Facebook) option on the slide-out menu on someone’s profile picture, you can also choose to chat in Messenger vs. Facebook.

The Facebook chat feature is available in the United States, the UK, France, Germany, Brazil and Russia, so if you’re in one of theses countries you can enable this from your profile page.

If you live in another country don’t worry, Facebook chat will come to you too over time.

The second novelty comes in response to the top customer feedback requests and it’s an easier way of managing your presence and view friends’ statuses.

Also, for people who had a hard time finding the Sign out button, there is now a clear status button at the top-right of the Friends tab, for everybody to see.

There are those that have lots of friends and have a little trouble with this; for those there is now the option of seeing only online friends, or only your favorites or only those in other specific categories.

Finally, the third part of the update concerns the language; 31 new languages, to be more precise, were added so that everybody can chat with everybody in the language of their choice.

Thanks to this update, Messenger for iPhone is now available in Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Messenger for iPhone can be downloaded for free from the iTunes App Store.


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Categories: Apple Iphone, iPhone, Technology News, Windows Live Messenger iPhone App

Twelve Tips To Increase iPhone 3GS Battery Backup

We had already written some tips on how to increase battery life in iPad, today we will tell you how to increase the battery backup and enhance battery backup in iPhone 3GS.

Follow the following tips to save battery in iPhone 3GS

1. Turn Off WiFi when not in Use

2. Decrease the default brightness level will result in more battery power

3. Turn off 3G if not in use

4. Turn Off Location Services

5. Turn Off Push – Activate Manual Push For Email Also

6. Decrease The Default Lock Time

7. Use a Process Manager to kill the background process [ For Jailbroken Phones Only ]

8. Turn on Airplane Mode when you are not using phone to receive calls.

Tip – If you want to avoid calls turn on airplane mode, it really saves a good amount of battery power

9. Turn Off Notifications

10. Decrease AutoLock time so that display don’t remain on for much time – it again saves the battery.

11. Turn off Lock Sounds, Calendar Alerts, New Mails, Keyboard Clicks etc

12. Turn off Vibrate Under applications and Games

All the above options can be located under iPhone settings, if you have a trouble in finding some thing please let us know. We would love to help

Categories: 3G, battery, battery backup, battery life, battery power, ipad, iPhone, iPhone 3GS, phone, phones, Power, tips, WIFI

Help for Slow Mobile Phone Typists

By NICK BILTON

Some people are born with a knack for typing quickly on a mobile phone, clacking away at a virtual or physical keyboard as if it were attached to a desktop computer. But if you weren’t, there may be help, from 3qubits, a mobile phone software company started by two Ph.D. mathematics student at Cambridge University in England. Their solution to tiny mobile keyboards is  a new virtual keyboard they call 8Pen, expected to be introduced on Tuesday.

At first glance 8Pen replaces the traditional area of a keyboard with a multicolored X and a large black dot. Letters seem to be randomly placed, yet the keyboard creators say there’s a rhyme and reason to every aspect of the new layout.

8Pen The 8Pen keyboard interface.

Michael Fester, who worked with his partner, Volker Schlue, to create the new interface, said in a phone interview that the new keyboard was born from a discussion about the frustration of typing on small mobile phones and constantly making mistakes.

“We really think this could replace keyboards for small devices,” Mr. Fester said. “At first we are going to launch with an Android version of the software, but we’ve filed a patent on the keyboard and want to build it out for the iPhone, Windows and even game controllers.”

On the company Web site the two 8Pen creators try to explain how to use their newfangled keyboard:

A character is produced by pressing down in the center, entering any of the 4 sectors, and then passing through either 1, 2, 3 or 4 adjacent sectors in either clockwise or anticlockwise direction, before returning to the center. The order of the letters along the edges, and the side on which they are placed, indicate the number of sectors to be passed through, and the direction of the movement, respectively.

Sounds confusing, I know, but the interface is designed to recreate the action of handwriting and from a video accompanying the new keyboard interface, it looks as if it might actually work.

“From a personal use I was very amazed when I first used it,” Mr. Fester said. He said that it took him only 10 minutes to feel comfortable with the interface, and that it didn’t take long before he could type as quickly as on a traditional desktop keyboard.

“It looks confusing, but it’s really just a matter of using your finger to create a number of circles and figure 8s on your phone,” Mr. Fester said.

8Pen is going to have some competition. Swype, a software company based in Seattle, offers a keyboard interface that lets users “glide a finger across the virtual keyboard to spell words, rather than tapping out each letter.” But the Swype keyboard doesn’t rearrange the keys or placement of the letters.

Categories: iPhone, Technologies, Technology, Technology News

Will the Verizon iPhone Cripple Verizon?

By NICK BILTON

illustration by Nick Bilton/The New York Times

We’ve all heard that adage “be careful what you wish for,” but could this be the case with the highly anticipated Verizon iPhone?

People have been waiting for this “dream phone” since the iPhone was introduced in 2007. Now it seems likely to arrive early next year.

But what if mobile customers’ dreams come true and this fabled device appears? Could an influx of AT&T refugees and new customers cripple the robust Verizon network?

Verizon might not think so.

Although the company emphatically declined to comment about the possibility of a Verizon iPhone, Jeffrey Nelson, executive director for corporate communications at Verizon Wireless, said the company’s network was “tried and true.”

“Some analysts suggest that we already carry significantly more data on our network than AT&T,” he said, noting that Verizon Wireless has a high number of wireless data cards for laptops on its network. “We built our network for reliability. It is our D.N.A., it is our brand — anything we do, or don’t do, in the future, will ensure a good customer experience.”

“Many people wonder if customers will be disappointed. Time will tell.”

— AT&T spokesperson.

When asked if AT&T worries that customers will leave in droves for the Verizon network, a spokesman said: “We expect when Verizon’s network finally improves on speeds and critical capabilities customers want — like talk and surf — their network will be tested.”

“Many people wonder if customers will be disappointed. Time will tell,” he said.

Charles Golvin, principal mobile analyst at Forrester Research, doesn’t believe the Verizon network will crumble under the weight of the iPhone. But he said this wasn’t due to Verizon having a better infrastructure or service. Instead, he said, it’s a matter of timing.

“If Verizon were the first mobile company to carry the iPhone several years ago, they would have suffered the same problems as AT&T,” Mr. Golvin said, noting that no one in the mobile industry knew how customers would use the Apple phone. “Now both companies have learned about the habits of smartphone customers, and Verizon will be ready to allocate their resources accordingly.”

AT&T might not see a mass exodus of its customers deserting its network all at once, as some may take a wait-and-see approach, and a number of customers are locked in to long contracts. According to the the company’s latest 10-Q filings, AT&T has 11.1 million active iPhone customers, 5.2 million of whom signed new two-year contracts in the third quarter of this year.

Mr. Golvin also pointed out that it might not be AT&T that should worry about mass abandonment, but other wireless carriers like Sprint and T-Mobile.

“There will probably be a pretty hefty migration from Sprint and T-Mobile from customers who have not wanted to switch to AT&T in the past due to service problems, but will happily switch to Verizon because it has such good record,” he said.

Categories: iPhone, Technology News

Review: iPhone-controlled drone fun but expensive

AP – This product image provided by Parrot, shows the AR.Drone. Parrot, a company known more for its Bluetooth …

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RICHMOND, Va. – You can pretty much do anything with your iPhone these days — control your digital video recorder from afar, unlock your car, and now, fly a drone.

Parrot, a company known more for its Bluetooth handsfree car speakerphones, has launched a small, unmanned aircraft that can be controlled using an iPhone or another of Apple Inc.'s Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets, including the iPod Touch and the iPad. After reading about it online, I felt compelled to take the drone for a test drive because, honestly, what gadget geek wouldn't want one?

The $300 AR.Drone is a quadricopter — a helicopter with four separate propellers — made of carbon fiber and strong plastics.

Weighing less than a pound, the gadget can fly up to 11 mph, controlled from up to 150 feet away. The drone has two built-in cameras that stream video of what it sees directly to your iPhone, or another Apple device. You then control aspects of the flight by tilting the iPhone from side to side, using the gyroscope in the device.

Don't worry if you don't have a good cellular or Wi-Fi connection. The drone has its own Wi-Fi system to communicate directly with the iPhone without needing to go through an outside Wi-Fi hotspot.

The setup was quite easy. After downloading the free app from Apple's iTunes store and charging the battery for the AR.Drone, I was ready to fly. With one touch of a button on the screen, the AR.Drone was hovering about three feet off the ground. Landing is just as simple, with one on-screen button that slowly lowers the drone to the ground.

Admittedly, the controls take a while to master. The easiest way is to tilt your iPhone to control the flight. There's also an advanced mode, which lets you control the drone with a virtual joystick. It's possible to guide the drone by looking at the video feeds, but I found it much easier to look at the aircraft itself.

Make sure your first test drive is in an open area like a field or big backyard that gives you room to experiment with the controls without crashing into everything. When the drone arrived at my office, colleagues were excited to see it fly. We regretted our haste when initial flights bashed the drone into filing cabinets.

During our outdoor field tests, the drone ended up in a nearby forest. Thankfully, the cameras on the drone gave me an idea of where it crashed. While the drone was noticeably affected by the wind outside, it has technology that tries to minimize the drifting.

You can fly the drone inside buildings more safely by attaching the included plastic foam bumpers, which protect the drone and anything you may run it into. (And trust me, you will run it into things.) If you get into trouble, there's also an emergency landing button that completely shuts off the motors and drops the unit to the ground.

I was able to master flying it after a couple of sessions, but was always cautious about where I flew it.

As fun as the AR.Drone is to fly, there are a few downsides. The battery only lasts about 15 minutes when fully charged, so if your flight requires a long drive to an open football field or parking lot, it might not feel worth it. You can, however, buy extra batteries for $30 each.

And, for now, the app used with the AR.Drone only controls flying movements and displays feeds from the on-board cameras.

But I find the future possibilities exciting. Parrot plans to update its app with augmented reality games. You can race other actual drones or chase and shoot virtual enemies that appear superimposed on the video feed from the drone.

Parrot also has made its technology for the AR.Drone open source, meaning any programmer can build his or her own games or find other ways to use and control the drone. I could see one that lets users record the video feed or take screen shots while flying.

While it comes with a hefty price tag, the open platform puts the AR.Drone in the category of promising gadgets for those with extra cash to spend. It's fun to play with now, but you might want to wait until you can do more with it.

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Online:

AR.Drone: http://ardrone.parrot.com

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Categories: iPhone, Technology News

Top 5 iPhone Apps of All Time - click to watch video

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Categories: Apple Iphone, iPhone, iphone apps, video

Verizon iPhone Release Confirmed, Fortune Reports: Inside The Verizon-Apple Deal

Verizon iPhone Release Confirmed, Fortune Reports: Inside The Verizon-Apple Deal

In a piece on Verizon's "dream phone," Fortune's Sarah Ellison writes that Fortune has "confirmed that a Verizon iPhone will be released in early 2011."

Fortune describes why Verizon initially declined to carry the iPhone, then later reconsidered:

Verizon executives say they passed on an opportunity to be the exclusive network for the phone back in 2005 largely because they felt that Apple and CEO Steve Jobs wanted too much control over how and where the devices would be sold -- and too big a cut of the monthly service fees. Verizon didn't want to give up maintenance of its devices or its relationship with its customers, and it sought to distribute the phone through multiple retail partners. So Apple went with AT&T, of course, and conversations between Apple and Verizon about a phone essentially ceased for two years.

Categories: iPhone, Iphone Verizon, Technology News, Verizon Iphone, Verizon iPhone 2011, Verizon Iphone Release, Verizon Iphone Release Date

iOS4, ios 4 - The world’s largest app platform.

With its easy-to-use interface, amazing features, and rock-solid stability, iOS — Apple’s mobile operating system — is the foundation of iPhone. And even as other phones try to catch up, the technologies and features built into iOS 4 keep it years ahead of the competition.

Elegant and intuitive interface.

Categories: Apple, Applications, cellphone, ipad, ipad 2, ipad2, iPhone, IPhone 4, iphone 5, iphone4, ipod, iPod and phone integration

Apple iphone FaceTime phone calls like you've never seen before

Categories: Apple, cellphone, ipad, ipad 2, ipad2, iPhone, IPhone 4, iphone 5, iphone4, ipod, iPod and phone integration

Dodge Challenger: Fast, good-looking, drivable

(Credit: Josh Miller/CNET)

With its simple styling, the 2010 Challenger is an excellent take on a classic Dodge muscle car. But more impressive here is the update to the driving tech. Boasting 425 horsepower in SRT trim, the Challenger is surprisingly drivable. It does equally well crawling through a parking lot or blasting down a country road. Far less back-breaking than other modern muscle cars, it exhibits European refinement in ride quality.
Tech-wise, it looks a little rough, but it is feature rich. We didn't like using the graphical interface for the navigation system, but voice command worked very well. iPod and phone integration also did their jobs.

Categories: 2010 Los Angeles auto show, automobil, car, Car shows, Dodge Challenger, drivable, Fast, good-looking, iPhone, ipod, iPod and phone integration

VLC for iPhone Falls Short of the Desktop Media Marvel

 VLC for iPhone Falls Short of the Desktop Media Marvel

On the desktop, VLC is a great media player that can open nearly any video type and play it with zero fuss. Putting an equally powerful VLC app on the iPhone platform would theoretically allow users to play any format on their phones without having to do the MP4 conversion dance. However, with VLC for iPhone, size matters.

VLC Media Player, an app from Applidium, is available for free at the App Store.

Categories: applidium, desktop, desktop media, Enterprise software, Falls Short of the Desktop Media Marvel, iPhone, media marvel, video, VLC for iPhone

iphone5 - 2011 iOS Preview for Apple Universe Stargazers

2011 iOS Preview for Apple Universe Stargazers

Apple will surely change the antenna design on the iPhone 5 and go back to a metal back. (Glass on both sides was like having a piece of toast buttered on both sides. No matter how it lands when you drop it, it is a bad thing.) The rumored incorporation of near field technology would turn your iPhone 5 into a virtual debit/credit card. I think LTE is more likely -- and I don't think LTE is all that likely.

Categories: AAPL, Apple, ipad, ipad 2, ipad2, iPhone, iphone 5, iphone4, ipod, nasdaq: AAPL

Apple sues Motorola: A look at the complaints

Apple has sued Motorola over multitouch patents in two separate lawsuits.

The complaints, first reported by Patently Apple, were filed Oct. 29 and cover six patents. In the first complaint, the main document is only 9 pages, but one exhibit--patent 7,479,949--is broken into two parts and weighs in at a whopping 362 pages. Motorola on Oct. 6 sued Apple for patent infringement.

Read more of "Apple sues Motorola: A look at the complaints" at ZD Net.

Categories: Apple, Corporate and legal, iPhone, lawsuits, Motorola, patents, smartphones