The new Apple TV went on sale this week, and it seems initial sales may be impressive as there are reports of the new Apple TV selling out at many stores. According to Alax Guana, an Analyst at JMP Research, initial sales of the Apple TV are strong, and this is obviously due to the much lower price … [Read more...] about Apple TV Selling Out?
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Netflix iPhone App Now Supports Video Out
Netflix has updated its iPhone app, and the new version of the app now supports video out for the iPhone and iPod Touch, although only the iPhone 4 and fourth generation iPod Touch are able to use the video out. This means that you will be able to watch your Netflix content from your iPhone or iPod … [Read more...] about Netflix iPhone App Now Supports Video Out
Apple Patents RFID Read And Write Functions Into Screens
Apple has been busy applying for patents recently, and one that stands out from the crowd is one that specifies how an RFID sensor can be built into the actual screen. RFID technology is used for identification and tracking using radio waves. Some tags can be read from several meters away, while … [Read more...] about Apple Patents RFID Read And Write Functions Into Screens
Security Report Finds 68% of iPhone Apps Transmit UDID’s
A new iPhone security report published reveals that a review of the "Most Popular" and "Top Free" categories on the iPhone App Store found that 68 percent of software would transmit UDIDs from devices. UDIDs, or unencrypted unique device identifiers, that are being transmitted by the iPhone app … [Read more...] about Security Report Finds 68% of iPhone Apps Transmit UDID’s
IS Drive BitTorrent App Removed From iTunes App Store
Unfortunately for IS Drive developers, Apple has now removed the BitTorrent application from the iTunes App Store. As we reported earlier this week, it did seem surprising that Apple allowed IS Drive to appear in their store. Even the developer now admits it was probably because it didn't mention … [Read more...] about IS Drive BitTorrent App Removed From iTunes App Store
New Apple TV Costs Just $64 In Parts
The new Apple TV is a lot smaller than the first generation, and obviously costs Apple quite a bit less to produce, which is why they can sell it for a much lower price of $99. The first generation Apple TV cost about $237 in parts, whilst it seems that the new Apple TV costs about $64 in parts, … [Read more...] about New Apple TV Costs Just $64 In Parts
Google Goggles Now Available For iPhone
Google has updated their Google Mobile app for the iPhone, and the new version now adds the Google Goggles feature, which lets you search by taking pictures. This innovative feature allows users to perform searches using their device's camera, making it easier to find information about objects in … [Read more...] about Google Goggles Now Available For iPhone
Glif iPhone 4 Stand And Tripod Mount
We have featured quite a few stands and accessories for the iPhone 4 here at Geeky Gadgets. The latest one is the Glif iPhone 4 tripod mount and stand, which offers a versatile and practical solution for various uses. The Glif lets you stand your iPhone 4 in a variety of ways. You can use it in … [Read more...] about Glif iPhone 4 Stand And Tripod Mount
Apple TV Review (2010)
The second generation Apple TV has just been released and we have managed to get our hands on one. The new Apple TV is much cheaper than the previous version, priced at $99 in the US and £99 here in the UK. Apple have given the Apple TV a complete makeover from the previous version, it has been … [Read more...] about Apple TV Review (2010)
Microsoft To Open New Store Opposite Apple’s In Mall Of America (video)
In a bid to try and regain some of the ground that Microsoft has lost to Apple, Microsoft has decided to build a store opposite the Apple store in the Mall of America. Not only is Microsoft going to open up shop opposite the Apple store, but it is also going to be over twice the size of Apple's. … [Read more...] about Microsoft To Open New Store Opposite Apple’s In Mall Of America (video)
iPad On Track to Become Fastest Selling Electronic Device Of All Time
If iPad sales continue as they have for previous months, Apple's iPad is set to become the fastest selling consumer electronics device in history. Sales of the Apple iPad are currently running at three times that of the current record holder, the DVD player, and at the current rate will become the … [Read more...] about iPad On Track to Become Fastest Selling Electronic Device Of All Time
iOS Apps Installed On New Apple TV
We have already heard that the new Apple TV can be jailbroken, which means that there is the possibility of running iOS apps on the Apple TV. It seems that iOS Apps have now been installed on the new Apple TV by developer Steve Troughton Smith, although he has yet to be able to get the applications … [Read more...] about iOS Apps Installed On New Apple TV
