Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on May 12, 2009
Apple today released Mac OS X update 10.5.7. The update is available via software update or you can download the standalone update. The update is for computers running Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 and up. The update includes general operating system fixes that "enhance stability, compatibility and security" of your Mac. Read more for a complete list of what's included in this latest update.
Posted by: Marianne Schultz
on Apr 3, 2009
Taiwan's DigitTimes reports that OmniVision, a camera sensor manufacturer, has received an order from Apple to supply 3.2-megapixel image sensors for the next iPhone model expected this summer. They also state that Apple has ordered 5-megapixel sensors for another Apple device that will be released later this year.
A 3.2-megapixel sensor will put the new iPhone on par with many touchscreen-only smartphone competitors, like the Blackberry Storm, HTC Touch Diamond, and the upcoming Palm Pre and HTC Magic/G2. The existing 2-megapixel camera in the current iPhone 3G and first-generation iPhone, combined with its lack of an auto-focus lens and settings adjustments, has been a disappointment to many users. An improvement in the next iPhone's camera specs will be greatly appreciated, particularly since rumors also point to the ability to record video in the next iPhone.
via MacRumors
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Mar 26, 2009
Apple today announced dates for their Worldwide Developers Conference. The WWDC will take place in San Francisco at Moscone West from June 8th through June 12th. The WWDC could be a platform for Apple to introduce the next generation iPhone that has been rumored over the past few weeks. The most recent points to a mid-June announcement for the next gen iPhone. June also marks the possible return to work for Steve Jobs. No word yet on the keynote, but we'll certainly keep you posted.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Mar 23, 2009
The Apple Store now lists the iPhone Bluetooth Headset as discontinued. The headset was originally priced at $129, but recently slipped to $99. No official word on why the headset was discontinued, but one could speculate that slower sales were to blame. Apple's Bluetooth headset was among the most expensive headsets. Apple might have found it difficult to compete with third party Bluetooth headset manufacturers, many of whom offer less expensive options.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Mar 18, 2009
Pivotal, producer of Podium, a desktop stand for iPhone, announced that it has received a Cease-and-Desist Letter from Apple Inc. regarding use of the name PODIUM with Pivotal's stand. According to Scott Baumann, President of Pivotal, legal counsel for Apple Inc. claims that such use infringes Apple’s trademark rights, stating that the “POD” component in the name of Pivotal’s PODIUM stand is a direct reference to the IPOD and Apple's pending POD trademark registrations.
“If you look at our product and then look up the word Podium in the dictionary, I think it becomes pretty clear where our branding inspiration came from” states Scott Baumann, President of Pivotal. Mr. Baumann continues, “We were certainly surprised by the allegations and will be consulting with our legal counsel regarding this matter”.
It appears as if Pivotal drew attention from Apple legal as a result of trademark applications filed for the terms 'FLYPOD' and 'PODIUM'. Discussion regarding this topic started last night in our iPhone forums.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Feb 10, 2009
More fallout from the Venture Beat story that Google removed multi-touch based upon Apple's request. John Gruber via Daring Fireball corroborates the report based on a source who works at Apple who said Google actually showed Apple legal a pre-release prototype of the G1.
In addition to multi-touch, Apple reportedly balked at the use of a standard 3.5mm headphone jack that seemed to infringe on a patent describing "controlling software using buttons connected by a standard 3.5mm jack".
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Feb 10, 2009
One of the major drawbacks of the T-Mobile G1 is the lack of support for multi-touch. Several developers have proven that the hardware is capable of multi-touch support, so why did they leave it out? Could it be the well known patents owned by Apple that many believe will end up in display in a court room once Palm releases it's Pre? According to a report this morning in Venture Beat, a Google Android member goes on record saying that Apple asked Google not to implement multi-touch and Google complied.
