Apple WWAN Support Update 1.0 Released

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Broadband, PC / Laptop, Software, Wireless / WiFi, USB

As I was Twittering, Software Update popped up and notified me that there is a WWAN Support Update available. What does this mean? Since I am posting from a MacBook Pro, it means that Apple is adding support in OS X for even more cards for hopping online. Included are a bunch of Novatel products, like the Novatel Merlin XU870 ExpressCard (HSDPA) for Cingular, and the V740 ExpressCard for Verizon that supports EVDO Rev. A. The full message is below:

The WWAN Support Update v1.0 provides SW support for the following WWAN products:

Available on the Cingular network:

• Novatel Merlin XU870 ExpressCard (HSDPA)

Available on the Sprint network:

• Novatel Wireless Merlin EX720 Express Card (EVDO Rev. A)
• Novatel Wireless Ovation U720 USB Modem (USB Adapter, EVDO Rev. A)

Available on the Verizon network:

• Novatel XV620 ExpressCard (EVDO Rev. 0)
• Novatel V740 ExpressCard (EVDO Rev. A)
• Novatel Wireless Ovation U720 (USB Adapter, EVDO Rev. A)

If you’re on a Mac notebook, rev up Software Update for the download.

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Coming Soon: iPod Connectivity on Airplanes

Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Apple, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation

As if iPods weren’t ubiquitous enough (and we mean that in a good way), by mid-year select airlines will have iPod seat connections that will keep your little buddy powered and charged during the flight. Even better, using the dock connector port, you will be able to display the video content from the iPod on seat-back screens. It’s all about synergy, as many airlines are currently improving and increasing their in-flight entertainment options. Apple is currently working with Delta, US Airlines, United, Continental, and others, with even more airlines on the horizon.

Read More | Cheapflights via Macminute

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The Bleeding Edge 146: iMainGo Portable iPod Speaker Case

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, CES, CES 2007, Features, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts, Videos

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The Bleeding Edge 145: iFrogz Custom iPod Covers

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, CES, CES 2007, Features, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts, Videos

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iTunes Store Features Lionsgate Films

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Home Entertainment, Internet, Movies

Apple’s iTune store now has Lionsgate films available for purchase. Downloadable titles include “Terminator 2,” “Basic Instinct,” “Dirty Dancing,” and “The Blair Witch Project.” The online store carries over 4 million tunes, 350 TV shows, and now over 400 movies when you include their current distributors Paramount and Disney. Each flick can be yours for $9.99 at resolutions of 640 x 480 in what Apple claims is “near-DVD” quality. At that price, Arnold can let you know he’ll “Be Back” over and over again.

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The Bleeding Edge 135: The Belkin TuneStudio for iPod

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, CES, CES 2007, Features, Music, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts, Videos

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Ticketmaster Offers Free iTunes Track With Purchase

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Internet, Music, Portable Audio / Video

Ticketmaster is dangling a new carrot in front of donkeys

iPod owners. You can now select a free iTune with every concert ticket you order from the company. They are also promoting a program they initiated last year whereby if you pre-ordered Red Hot Chili Pepper tickets, you got earlier access than those who bought them from other outlets. Now you will not only get that privilege, you also get to pre-order selected digital albums. There is no information yet on just which artists will be a part of the plan, so contact Ticketmaster for details.

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Apple and The Beatles - All You Need is Love

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Corporate News, Music, Portable Audio / Video

Apple Inc. and Apple Corps Limited have finally reached an agreement with the use of the name “Apple.” Under it, the U.S. company will own all the trademarks and license some of them back to Britain for their use. Also, the lawsuit will cease with each party paying its own legal fees. Specific terms of the settlement will not be released.

Both sides appear to be relieved that the entire episode is finally over. Steve Jobs commented, “It feels great to resolve this in a positive manner,” while Neil Aspinal, manager of Apple Corps said that they “look forward to many years of peaceful co-operation.” We can’t wait until a Special Edition Beatles Apple iPod is released to celebrate the event. Hint, hint.

Read More | Apple

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CES 2007 Video: Computer Expressions Cutesy iPod Things

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, CES, CES 2007, Features, Videocasts, Videos

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RAM for Mac Pro Is Huge…Huger Than A Zune!

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video

Alright, so we got ourselves some new RAM to throw into a Mac Pro, and the first thing that struck us was just how huge these sticks od DDR2-667 PC-5300 sticks of RAM actually are. I mean, they’re monstrous. So what do we do? Put do a quick size comparison with the current king of large in the gadget world - Microsoft’s Zune. What do you know? The RAM even beat the Zune when it came to thickness…so you know that’s some thick RAM. Check out an alternate size comparison shot after the break.

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