When iOS version 4.2 was released by Apple for the iPad, there was one change that didn't go down too well with users. The switch of the Orientation Lock hardware button (the one next to the iPad's volume control) to a mute switch rather than an orientation lock was met with significant backlash. … [Read more...] about Apple Returns iPads Orientation Lock Switch In iOS 4.3
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Apple Files 45 iPad UI Patents In Europe
Apple has filed a total of 45 patents with the European Patent and Trademark Office. These 45 patents relate specifically to the user interface (UI) on the Apple iPad. Although these patents were listed in the database in January 2011, they appear to be backdated to July 27th, 2010. The 45 patents … [Read more...] about Apple Files 45 iPad UI Patents In Europe
iPad 2 And iPhone 5 Will Not Feature A Home Button
We are expecting Apple to officially announce the iPad 2 some time this month or early next month, and have been hearing rumors about what new hardware and features the iPad 2 will come with. We have already heard a rumor that the iPad 2 will feature dual video cameras, just like the iPhone 4 to … [Read more...] about iPad 2 And iPhone 5 Will Not Feature A Home Button
iOS 4.3 New Features Detailed
Apple has released iOS 4.3 to developers and we can now get an idea of some of the new features coming to the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad in iOS 4.3. One feature that we heard about the other day is the Mobile Hotspot feature which will allow you to connect up to five different devices to your … [Read more...] about iOS 4.3 New Features Detailed
Increase Your Mac Air To 360GB With OWC SSD Expansion Packs
Other World Computing (OWC) has released a number of new solid state drive expansion packs for Apple's new 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Airs. Offering greater speed and capacities than Apple's factory options, the new OWC SSDs are available in 180 GB, 240 GB, and 360 GB capacities. Enhanced … [Read more...] about Increase Your Mac Air To 360GB With OWC SSD Expansion Packs
Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, EMC Withdraw Bid For Novell Patents
We told you back in December that a number of technology companies, including Apple, Microsoft, EMC, and Oracle had decided to club together and purchase a range of Novell patents. The deal was reported to be worth about $450 million. It seems the companies have now withdrawn the bid to purchase … [Read more...] about Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, EMC Withdraw Bid For Novell Patents
Verizon iPhone Doesn’t Suffer From Death Grip?
Remember Antennagate, as it was aptly named, the whole fiasco which followed the launch of the iPhone 4 and many users reported problems with their iPhone's signals when holding it in a certain way. Back when the iPhone 4 was launched, Apple's solution to the iPhone Death Grip was to give every … [Read more...] about Verizon iPhone Doesn’t Suffer From Death Grip?
CDMA iPad 2 Headed To Verizon?
Yesterday, Verizon announced that they would start selling a CDMA iPhone 4 from February. The company already sells an iPad on Verizon Wireless, which comes with a MiFi 2200 3G router to connect to the Verizon network. This marks a significant expansion in Verizon's offerings, catering to a broader … [Read more...] about CDMA iPad 2 Headed To Verizon?
VLC iOS App Developer Responds To App Removal
The saga of the VLC iPhone and iPad app continues, first we heard back in November that the original developer of VLC, Rémi Denis-Courmont had complained to Apple about the iOS version of the app. We then heard earlier this week that Apple had removed the VLC iOS App from their App store, and now … [Read more...] about VLC iOS App Developer Responds To App Removal
Microsoft Files An Objection To Apples “App Store” Trademark Application
Microsoft has filed an objection challenging Apples application for the "App Store" trademark, objecting to the trademark on the "grounds that 'app store' is generic for retail store services featuring apps and unregistrable for ancillary services such as searching for and downloading apps from such … [Read more...] about Microsoft Files An Objection To Apples “App Store” Trademark Application
Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs Annual Salary Remains At $1
Apple's CEO Steve Jobs has been taking an annual salary of $1 from Apple, a practice that has continued for the past 10 years and looks set to persist in the near future. This symbolic salary doesn't mean that Steve Jobs isn't well compensated by Apple for his work; he regularly receives substantial … [Read more...] about Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs Annual Salary Remains At $1
iOS 4.3 To Bring Mobile Hotspot Features To iPhone
Yesterday, Apple and Verizon Wireless announced the new Verizon iPhone, and one of the standout features that the Verizon iPhone has over the AT&T model is the ability to use the iPhone as a mobile hotspot, allowing users to connect up to five devices. This feature is particularly useful for … [Read more...] about iOS 4.3 To Bring Mobile Hotspot Features To iPhone
