I'm a technology news junky. From Apple rumors to new gadgets, I just can't get enough. But there are so many websites that pump out information, how do you keep track of it all?
Well it's no secret around iDB that I am a Pulse Mini fan. As far as RSS readers go, it's amazing. Everything is graphic oriented, so no more sifting through lines and lines of RSS text feeds. Now after a significant update, my favorite RSS app just got better...
If you have a small child that is watched by a baby sitter in your house, or just want to know what your really weird roommate does when you aren't home, listen up! If you have a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam, then you already have a security camera.
Now all you need is an iPad 3G or iPhone that is compatible with Skype's iOS app to act as the monitor. This way you will be able to see what is going on in your home using your iDevice, from anywhere that you can get 3G service...
When questioned about the Apple TV's lackluster sales, Apple's Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook said that Apple TV was "just a hobby." That might have been the case at last years annual Goldman Sachs' technology conference in San Francisco when delegates asked Apple's COO the question, but not anymore.
Apple's second release of the Apple TV came in the form of a trimmed down black case and a low price of $99. With NetFlix and MLB integration, Apple TV2 seemed much more appealing than the original.
With the introduction of AirPlay in iOS 4.3, Apple made your HDTV you already had start interacting with the iDevices you already carried.
Fast forward to yesterday, March 25 2011. AppleInsider is reporting that Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty sent a note to investors yesterday that read "checks in Asia suggest Apple is working on a Smart TV prototype." The news has been traveling through the tech blogs like wildfire as everyone is intrigued to see what Apple will come up with next.
Are the folks that brought us the mouse and the click wheel ready to invade our living rooms for real this time? It's possible. Huberty speculated that a Smart TV would be an opportunity for Apple to consolidate innovative hardware with their iTunes software and other technologies.
An Apple TV set would bring the iTunes Goliath media library into homes that weren't using it before on other products. It could also bring technologies like FaceTime into the homes of the not-so-tech-savvy. If given access to Apple's current App Store, an Apple HDTV would immediately turn into a gaming hub, compatible with all of your current iDevices.
Only time will tell what Apple has planned for the future. I think it's very likely we start seeing Apple branded products outside of their current scope. And if the previous success of Apple's previous products are any indication, whatever it is, they'll probably sell millions.
If you were one of the people lucky enough to grab an iPad 2 while they were still available, you might be looking for an alternative to the iPad's built in soft keyboard. With the original iPad, Apple released a keyboard dock that would connect an Apple keyboard to your iPad and charge it at the same time.
If you are searching for a similar accessory from Apple for the iPad 2, keep looking. 9to5mac is reporting that one of their readers emailed Apple Senior Vice President of Marketing Phil Schiller on this very topic.
From what I've heard, the Apple keyboard dock is not made for the iPad 2. Is there an ipad 2 version that I can't find on your online store - or is it coming soon?
It seems Schiller's reply to the email doesn't necessarily answer the question, but definitely gives you the idea that Apple will not be making an iPad 2 keyboard dock.
People prefer to use the iPad's built in soft keyboard most all of the time, it works very well. Those that do choose to use an external keyboard most often choose to use Apple's bluetooth wireless keyboard for the convenience it provides.
It's not surprising that Schiller is indirect with his response. But 3 weeks after the iPad 2 launch and no announcement, the answer is no. So it looks we'll just have to buy Smart Covers to use as stands and Apple bluetooth keyboards for our external input.
Good news though, for those of you who already owned an original iPad keyboard dock, 9to5mac is claiming it works with the iPad 2.
What do you use for an external keyboard for your iPad or iPad 2? Tell us below!
Every day there seems like there's another parody being released involving Angry Birds.
Is it just me, or is the already insanely popular game garnering even more attention as time goes on?
Check out this video of a live action Angry Birds trailer. If you're critical of today's mass-market action movies, you'll find this to be pretty humorous no doubt.
The entire trailer features a live action setting; in fact, besides the Angry Birds themselves, everything is real, including those filthy pigs...
AutoResponder is a Cydia tweak that automatically replies to incoming SMS messages. If you're in a situation where you can't immediately respond to a text, AutoResponder can reply for you with a list of preset messages you assign.
If you're the kind of person that doesn't like to leave your friends hung out to dry, AutoResponder is great for notifying someone that you're busy or unavailable...
Some news has surfaced concerning iOS 5 and Apple's roadmap for the coming year. According to M.G. Siegler of TechCrunch, Apple is going to push back the release of iOS 5.0 to this fall, and the iPhone 5 will launch with a version of iOS 4.x.
Speculation has been that Apple would hold a media event next month for an iOS 5 preview and MobileMe revamp, but TechCrunch's sources claim otherwise...
The latest build of iOS has already been jailbroken! Thanks to the work of DjayB6 on the 4.3.1 jailbreak bundle and Universal Ramdisk Fixer, Apple's newest version of iOS has already got the jailbreak treatment.
PwnageTool 4.2 can be used to perform a tethered jailbreak for 4.3.1. This jailbreak method is not for the faint of heart, and is by no means considered a "stable" release for jailbreakers.
You will need several tools to perform a successful jailbreak of 4.3.1, and we have yet to hear about a stable untethered solution...
Following Apple's official release of iOS 4.3.1 yesterday, notcom has updated TinyUmbrella to support the latest version of iOS.
TinyUmbrella version 4.30.05 supports iOS 4.3.1 for all iDevices. Compatibility excludes the Verizon iPhone 4, since Apple has yet to release iOS 4.3.x for the Verizon iPhone.
As a reminder, to save your SHSH blobs, simply connect your iDevice via USB to your computer, launch TinyUmbrella, and click the “Save SHSH” button.
Charlie Miller, a security expert who managed to jailbreak iOS 4.3 during the Pwn2Own hacking contest, has revealed an interesting piece of information about 4.3.1. According to Mr. Miller, the Safari exploit uncovered at Pwn2Own is still un-patched in Apple's latest build of iOS.
An official jailbreak has yet to be released for 4.3.1, but the fact that this obvious exploit still exists points to the possibility of a jailbreak solution similar to JailbreakMe. There is no concrete evidence that this bug will be used in a jailbreak tool for iOS 4.3.1...
If you connect to an Apple Store wifi network and try to go to Cydia, you'll get a nice little surprise. Instead of loading Cydia as it is supposed to do, you will be redirected to Apple's own website.
I think it's kind of a funny way for Apple to let you know they're watching you and won't let you pwn them in their own store...
When I wrote about my disappointing 3 hour wait in line for an iPad 2 I knew my time was low. But I had no idea how microscopic it was compared to other Apple fanatics.
The iPad 2 went on sale in 25 countries around the world yesterday and the amount of people that turned out was astonishing. BGR is reporting that people were waiting as long as 53 hours prior to yesterday's launch in Sydney, Australia.
In addition, similar lines were reported across the globe including Germany, The Netherlands, and Canada. In fact, a BGR reader sent in a video of one of the lines at Toronto Eaton Centre in Canada, at around 9:30 a.m. yesterday.
Those who remember the U.S. iPad 2 launch will recall that they did not go on sale until 5:00 p.m. We posted the video below and it's really worth watching, I couldn't believe how far back the line went. It's at least worth watching through the first minute ;p.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6dymsG2INs
How long did you wait in line for your iPad 2? Tell us below!