iPod nano (7th generation): Bluetooth, multi-touch, widescreen, Lightning connector, FM radio

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

Apple just announced its new iPod nano (7th generation) MP3 player during the iPhone 5 event. The new iPod nano is 38% thinner than its predecessor, and now rocks a 2.5-inch multitouch display that is capable of playing widescreen videos. It's got support for the new Lightning connector, an FM radio tuner with recording capabilities, Bluetooth 4.0 built-in, and Nike+ pedometer support out of the box. If you're excited, you'll have to wait a while, as the new nano won't ship until October. You'll be able to get the 16GB portable media player for $149.

Check out our live iPhone 5 event coverage for all the details!

Apple iPhone 5 LTE partners: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and more

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Corporate News, Wireless / WiFi,

During this morning's iPhone 5 event, Apple announced that the iPhone 5 would support LTE, and the list of carriers is huge, spanning the globe. In the US, AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon will all support the new iPhone LTE capabilities. Over in Canada, Bell, Rogers, Fido, Virgin Mobile, Telus, and Koodo are all ready for iPhone 5 LTE action. Where Europe is concerned, T-Mobile and the new EE network in the UK are on board. Asia will see Softbank, SKT, KDDI, KT, SmarTone, and SingTei all offering iPhone 5 LTE connectivity. All that said, get ready for much, much faster LTE data if you happen to live in an LTE-supported area, and watch your data caps!

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Lightning: Apple’s new, smaller dock connector for iPhone 5 and iOS devices

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Corporate News, USB,

During today's iPhone 5 event, Apple unveiled its new Lightning dock connector that will ship on the new iPhone 5. The company is switching its iOS devices from the familiar 30-pin dock connector, to the smaller 8-pin design. Nothing was said about the speed, but based on the name, we are assuming that the Lightning connector is compatible with USB 3.0 speeds. The connector is also reversible, making it easier to use. For those with accessories that rely on the 30-pin connector, Apple is also releasing an adapter to make the transition easier.

Be sure to check out our iPhone 5 event live coverage for more!

Apple announces the iPhone 5: 4-inch display, LTE, Lightning dock connector, A6 processor

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple,

Apple has announced the brand new iPhone 5 at this morning's iPhone 5 event, and it's a significant upgrade over the current iPhone 4S smartphone. The new iPhone features a 4-inch 1136 x 640 display, and is the first phone from Apple to feature 4G LTE. In the US, LTE will be supported by AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint.

The new iPhone measures in at 7.6mm thin and weighs 112 grams, making it the thinnest and lightest iPhone that Apple has produced to date, noting that it's made entirely of glass and aluminum. Powering it all is the new Apple A6 processor, which the company says will double the performance when compared to the iPhone 4S, while also providing double the graphics power.

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OS X Mountain Lion has been downloaded over 7 million times

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Corporate News, PC / Laptop, Software,

During this morning's iPhone 5 event, Apple CEO Tim Cook gave us an update on how well Mountain Lion is doing…and it seems to be doing great. As of today, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion has been downloaded over 7 million times from the Mac App Store. It's the best selling Apple operating system of all time.

Western Digital My Passport for Mac 3.0 review

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, PC / Laptop, Product Reviews, Storage, USB,

Western Digital recently released its updated My Passport for Mac 3.0 portable hard drive, which now offers increased storage capacity, a redesigned look, and the welcome addition of USB 3.0 compatibility. Western Digital wants this to be the drive you turn to if you want a drive that offers fast speeds, secure encryption, and a level of fashion. Does it live up to its promise? That's what we aim to cover in our My Passport for Mac review.

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Live from Apple’s iPhone 5 event!

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Corporate News, Features, Software,

Apple is set to take the stage in just about an hour to reveal its iPhone 5 smartphone to the world. We also expect updated iPod touch and iPod nano devices, as well as the announcement of iTunes 11, thanks to Apple's search engine leaking the details. It's an exciting day, and we will be covering all of the news as it happens, live. Jump past the break and follow along with us this morning. We are getting started right now!

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Apple search page reveals iPhone 5, LTE, iTunes 11, updated iPod touch and nano

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Corporate News, Handhelds, Software,

Alright, we know Apple pretty much confirmed the iPhone 5 name with its event invite, but further proof comes this morning by way of Apple's site search engine. Using the search, you are able to find links that mention the iPhone 5 by name that will undoubtedly go live later today, after the announcement. Additionally, the search also reveals iPhone 5 LTE compatibility, new iPod touch and iPod nano models, and iTunes 11 all being announced today as well. Be sure to follow our live iPhone 5 coverage today to get all the news as it happens!

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iOS 6 to be released on September 19

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Rumors, Software,

We just received a fairly obvious tip that makes perfect sense to us--Apple is set to release iOS 6 to the general public on September 19th. That would put its release two days before the rumored launch date of the iPhone 5, which is in line with all iOS software release ever since iPhone OS 2.0 launched a couple of days prior to the release of the iPhone 3G back in July of 2008. We expect that Apple will release a Golden Master version of iOS 6 tomorrow after the iPhone 5 event.

iOS 6 brings new features like Passbook, shared Photo Streams, expanded Siri functionality, Apple Maps, and more, and will be compatible with the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, ipod touch (fourth generation,) and all iPads.

Bleeding Edge TV 455: Amazon reveals Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Paperwhite

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Corporate News, Features, Handhelds, Podcasts, Videocasts, Videos,

Amazon revealed a ton of new Kindle hardware at its 2012 Kindle Press Event last week, and we've got the event here for you to check out. Get a look at the new Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire, and the entry-level $69 Kindle as introduced by Jeff Bezos. The event ran a little long, so we've condensed it down to make it easier to enjoy. All the gadget news without all the awkward pauses or drawn out demos. There was a lot of info packed into just over an hour, and we've squeezed it down to just over 25 minutes for you. Check it out for all the info on Amazon's latest e-book reader hardware, and admire Jeff Bezos doing his best to stick it to Apple and Google. Oh, and if you wanna read our play-by-play, you can check out our live coverage of Amazon's Kindle event.