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Rumor: Next iMac Will Have Built-In Apple TV

Sébastien Page ∙ December 7, 2011

Wedge Partners analyst Brian Blair chimes in on the Apple TV rumors by sharing his own predictions. According to Blair, the next-generation iMac for 2012 will integrate the Apple TV and iCloud, turning it into a personal computer with TV capabilities. Blair says:

“We think this makes sense because while we typically think about the newest TV’s hanging on the wall in large form factors, Apple could effectively start with what they already have on the manufacturing line and slowly push their offering from 27 inches and scale up from there to 32 inches and then move on to the 42, 50 and 55 inch market,” he writes. “In short, we believe the initial Apple TV is their iMac computer that can function as a TV, over the iCloud platform.”

I fail to see the practicality of a Mac/TV, but who knows? What do you think?

iPhone-Based FingerPrint Reader to be Tested by the FBI

Cody Lee ∙ December 7, 2011

Earlier this year we found out that Arizona police officers were undergoing significant training on smartphones and applications. Hackers uncovered the private information, which depicted a police department frantically trying to keep up with the times.

Now it looks like members of law enforcement are going to get a little more hands-on with the technology. Cult of Mac is reporting that mobileOne, an iPhone fingerprint-reading accessory, will be among devices that undergo trials by the FBI next year...

Apple’s Phil Schiller Endorses Flipboard for iPhone, App Already Installed on 1 in 10 iPads

Alex Heath ∙ December 7, 2011

We told you about the release of Flipboard's highly-anticpated iPhone app last night, and the release has been rocking the blogosphere this morning. Flipboard is such a big deal that even Apple's own Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Phil Schiller, has endorsed the app on his public Twitter account.

Flipboard's success on the iPad is also phenomenal, as the app has already been download 4.5 million times and is currently installed on 1 in every 10 iPads.

AT&T Set to Smash Quarterly Sales Record This Holiday Thanks to iPhone 4S

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 7, 2011

US wireless provider AT&T is set to smash its own quarterly sales record after announcing that it has sold roughly 6 million smartphones in the first two months of the fourth quarter.

That mammoth result means that the carrier needs to sell just 100,000 smartphones during the last month of this quarter in order to match its current record, which was set during the third quarter of last year.

The reason for AT&T having such a great quarter? The iPhone 4S, of course...

FireCore Releases Major Update for aTV Flash

Cody Lee ∙ December 7, 2011

Even though jailbreaking hasn't done much for the Apple TV what it has for the other iDevices, it still has made quite an impact. FireCore's aTV Flash (Black) application is a perfect example of that, adding several features to the popular media hub.

For those not familiar with the software, aTV Flash is a jailbreak application for the Apple TV 2 that includes a web browser and support for streaming dozens of file formats. It is the app for Apple TV jailbreakers, and it just received a major update...

Alec Baldwin Gets Kicked Off a Plane For Using His iPhone to Play Words with Friends

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Following our recent post about why you have to turn your iPhone off during take-off, famous actor Alec Baldwin didn't apparently get the memo that you're supposed to have your electronic devices off while the plane is idling at its gate.

Baldwin furiously tweeted about getting kicked off an American Airlines plane for using his iPhone to play Words with Friends in the cabin. He ended up choosing the game over the flight.

The Flipboard iPhone App is Now Available

Guest Author ∙ December 6, 2011

Flipboard has released its official app for the iPhone. If you don't know what Flipboard is, it is an interactive magazine for the iPad (now iPhone) that has one of the most beautifully designed interfaces around.

The iPhone version introduces "Cover Stories," which is a selection of interesting articles and photos displayed in a gorgeous layout. One thing to note is that the Cover Stories feature is currently iPhone-only and is being brought to the iPad in the near future.

iBooks Gets Updated With New Nighttime Reading Theme and More

Guest Author ∙ December 6, 2011

Apple just released a major update to its iBooks app. This update adds many new features, including a new nighttime theme for reading in the dark and a full-screen mode.

Many small features are also added, such as new fonts, beautiful classic covers for public domain books, and a redesigned annotation palette.

The Siri-Controlled TV is Already Here, And Your iPhone is the Remote

Alex Heath ∙ December 6, 2011

We've covered many examples of the SiriProxy in action. We even interviewed the man behind the networking hackery that has allowed people to use Siri to unlock their cars, control their rooms, and talk to their Macs.

There's been a video example of Siri controlling a TV, but we've stumbled across a better video that integrates the TV experience with Siri in a more native way. With rumors circulating that Apple is looking to release a Siri-controlled TV set, we have a hard time figuring out how it could get much better than this setup by Todd Treece...

Off Topic: 27″ iMac Solid State Drive Install in 3 Minutes!

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 6, 2011

As you guys may know, my main job at iDownloadBlog is to create videos for everything from tweak and app reviews, to product reviews. Millions of people have watched our videos, and the amount of subscribers grow each day.

Considering this, my primary editing machine was getting a bit long in the tooth; I needed something to pep it up to keep up with the demand of video tutorials and walkthroughs. I needed a Solid State Drive.

But I wasn't planning on going to Apple or buying a whole new iMac just for an SSD. Nope, I planned on doing this myself. It wasn't easy, and at times it was downright frustrating. But I did it. To celebrate, I've created a video that showcases the entire 3 hour install in under 3 minutes...

Amazon’s PriceCheck iPhone App Could Save You Some Serious Cash

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

We've already told you about Amazon's price-saving application in our holiday-helper roundup. The software allows you to use your iPhone's camera to scan the barcode of a product and compare prices from hundreds of Amazon resellers.

But the online retailer also offers a standalone iPhone app that allows you to compare prices: PriceCheck. It gives you multiple ways to search prices to make sure you get the lowest one. And on December 10th it can save you even more money...

Giveaway: Kogeto Dot Panoramic Video iPhone Accessory

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

The Kogeto Dot is a 360° panoramic video attachment for the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S. We were fairly impressed with its capabilities to take great action videos in our video review of the device.

Since we're finished with our review, we're happy to pass on the 360° panoramic goodness to one of our readers. Check inside for your chance to win your very on Kogeto Dot...