Posts Tagged ‘ipod’

Why I am not concerned about the “Apple Tracking Nightmare”

April 22nd, 2011
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Everyone is up in arms about a new “feature” found in the iPhone/iPad 3G.

What’s the whole issue? There is a file called “consolidated.db”.

The database file stores a detailed log of the GPS movements that is used in maps or etc.

Why is this such an issue? Because now that the database is discovered people will be able to hack into your phone and see where you’ve been right?

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iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad Jailbreaking Made Real Easy

August 2nd, 2010

While I am no fan of Jailbreaking, it is what everyone wants to do. Now while its legal in the USA (not Canada), jailbreaking has seemingly taken off.

There is now a browser-based (you read right) jailbreak for all iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPads. It couldn’t get any easier. Naturally however it voids your warranty if you don’t restore the device before servicing.

Visit jailbreakme.com on your Apple device and follow the screens.

WWDC 2010 Planned for June 7th, 2010

April 28th, 2010
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WWDC 2010. Image Credit & (c) Apple

Apple is getting ready to do WWDC for 2010. It will be on June 7th, 2010 @ Moscone Center in San Francisco. “Center in the app universe” verify’s that it is for the “iPhone 4G” which got leaked earlier. I can’t wait for the event because it will have iPhone and iPod touch refreshes (both which have been leaked). Center of the app universe also means that they would be explaining more of the 4th version of the iPhone OS, which is currently in beta.

Apple Announces iPhone OS 4.0 with 100 New Features

April 8th, 2010
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Apple has really outdone themselves today. They announced iPhone OS 4.0. Now it won’t be available until the summer (hint iPhone refresh) but it will be worth the wait.

New features include: multitasking, custom background for home screen, bluetooth keyboards, app folders, you can now add over 2,000 apps at one time to the OS, iAd, search messages, birthday calendar, all in one mailbox, ibooks, and tons more.

Apple thank you for listening to us users! And yes flash and Java will NOT be supported at time soon. Steve jobs gave a flat no answer to that question during the QA.

Engadget has a preview of the iPhone OS 4.0 in the video below:

Apple has really outdone themselves today. They announced iPhone OS 4.0. Now it won’t be available until the summer (hint iPhone refresh) but it will be

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Apple Opens Up App Store To 13 New Countries

February 20th, 2010

2 Days ago apple opening the app store to 13 more countries.

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Image credit Apple: new countries supported

The new ones include:

  • Armenia
  • Botswana
  • Bulgaria
  • Jordan
  • Kenya
  • Macedonia
  • Madagascar
  • Mali
  • Mauritius
  • Niger
  • Senegal
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda

App developers are urged to update the list of countries in which they can download the app.

7 Essential Free Mac Apps

February 16th, 2010

CNET TV has a great video on 7 essential free Mac applications.

Check the video out for more info.

Included apps are Adium (chat), Open Office (Microsoft Office Clone), VLC Media Player, Hand Brake (Rip DvD’s), Double Twist (iTunes Clone), Quicksliver, and Carbon Copy Cloner.

Apple Event January 27th, 2010

January 27th, 2010

Everyone’s covering the Apple event today.

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App Store Sees Huge Holiday Download Boost

December 28th, 2009

Good news to all iPhone app developers!

If you got an app selling in the app store…downloads are up 1000%.

With app purchases up (and users) this could mean a very good boost to the app store.

I am sure the downloads are well over 3 billion…as well 1000% is 100x more downloads in 1 day.

Congrats everyone who got a iPod Touch (like me!) or iPhone this Christmas seems everyone did.

Rant: Youtube/Music Industry You Need To Change

December 25th, 2009

Yes I know I was supposed to not blog until the 2nd of January but I have a good reason to blog during the holidays!
My rant is related to 3 things: ipod Touch/iPhone/Youtube/Music Industry.

Why?

Because you cannot (at all) view any music videos that have advertisements in them.

You cannot play them or even find them on the device.

Doesn’t matter if you search in the built-in client or at youtube.com its the same videos like: Lady Gaga Bad Romance, Draft Punk: Around The World etc do not appear on the device.

The unofficial videos do appear but the official music videos are nowhere to be seen.

And yes I have photos as proof:

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Video seen on my laptop.

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Huh? First video gone on iPod Touch

I thought OK, I’ll copy/paste the video and sees what happens.

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Cute (sarcastic): Youtube does not allow official videos on mobile devices.

I do not know if this is because Youtube is unable to display videos on the device because there are no advertisements, or because they are not allowed to for another reason.

YouTube is owned by Google who owns AdMob so they would be able to display an advertisement on the device so it must be for another reason.

So Youtube/Apple at least tell me that I am unable to view the video because I  can’t instead of not even offering it to me.

Or better yet allow the video to play with the advertisements.

/end of long rant.

Message To Apple: Here Is A List Of Things You Need To Change

November 28th, 2009

We all have grits against Apple but let’s make them public.

Things that need changing related to the app store;

  1. Bug fixes may take up to a month to crawl around the app store. As a result apps lose respect because bugs that are pretty serious don’t get fixed for a long time. Apple you need to white-list bug fixes, have some trust. Let the developers mark it as a bug fix only release. Only moderate large releases and do random checkups.
  2. Stop rejecting because of stupid excuses. No seriously there is a website now for rejected apps. Rejecting apps because they contain the word iPhone or a picture of a iMac is stupid. Apple you need to realise that apps need pictures and names of your devices so users can easily find them and use them. I know there is copyright but still allow it in apps.

Things that need changing related to the iPhone/iPod Touch;

  1. Only 1 app at a time? That’s a major let down Apple. You say that it’s because of stability or battery life reasons but most apps can crash or drain the battery all by themselves. So seriously remove this or the Android OS will eat you alive.

Things that need changing in general;

  1. Sealed batteries. Yes they look good but because they are almost impossible (but not completely) end-user unfriendly. Sure with your laptops you know get 7 hours battery life because now they are sealed but there can still be a latch.
  2. It’s not a sale when you save $5-$10. I see catalogs all the time saying that the iPod Touch, or Macbook pro, or iMac is on sale only to realize its only $10 off. Is your MSRP really that high that you cannot offer better sales? Black Friday you offered $100 off so it’s not all that bad.
  3. Mac VS PC commercials. We all know they are heavily aggressive marketing strategy’s but it’s also a double edge sword. There are thousands maybe even millions who refuse to buy an Apple product because they have been tossed around so much in commercials.

So Apple please take this feedback and change a few things. Who knows you may just pass 15% market share.

PS: If I’ve missed anything that you feel is worthy just leave a comment.