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Apple shutting down Ping social network on September 30
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Corporate News, Software,
Remember when Apple launched Ping? It was supposed to be the quintissential social network for anyone who loved music. Except that Apple crippled Ping right out of the gate, and we learned that it wasn't really a social network at all - it was just another method the company wanted to take advantage of to get people to buy more music. It was annoying and resrictive. You could only talk about music that was available on iTunes...and nothing more. Recently, it was rumored that Apple would kill Ping, and now it has been confirmed. Ping closes its doors on September 30th. Anyone out there upset by the closure? Anyone?
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Watch the entire iPhone 5 keynote announcement now (video!)
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Corporate News, Handhelds, Videos,
As is customary, Apple has published streaming video of the entire iPhone 5 event from this morning for all to enjoy. If you wanna see Tim Cook, Phil Schiller, Scott Forstall and gang debut the iPhone 5, new iPod touch, updated iPod nano, iTunes 11 and more, jump on over and check out the video of the media event, and don't forget to check out all of our coverage from the event!
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Wrap-up: Apple announces iPhone 5, iPod touch, iPod nano, iTunes 11, and more!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple,
Today Apple introduced the world to the iPhone 5, alongside updated iPod touch and iPod nano hardware. That wasn't all, as we also got a look at Lightning, Apple's new dock connector standard, the new iTunes 11, and much more. We've been covering all the news of the day, and figured we'd provide links to everything right here for the sake of convenience. In case you missed anything from today's iPhone 5 event, here's the rundown:
- Apple introduces the iPhone 5 (video!)
- Apple announces the iPhone 5: 4-inch display, LTE, Lightning dock connector, A6 processor
- iPod touch picks up 4-inch display, better cameras, new colors, and Siri
- iPod nano (7th generation): Bluetooth, multi-touch, widescreen, Lightning connector, FM radio
- Apple iPhone 5 LTE partners: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and more
- Lightning: Apple’s new, smaller dock connector for iPhone 5 and iOS devices
- Live from Apple's iPhone 5 event!
- Apple redesigns iconic headphones, $29 EarPods is the result
- iOS 6 Golden Master now available to developers
- OS X Mountain Lion has been downloaded over 7 million times
- Watch the entire iPhone 5 keynote announcement now (video!)
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iOS 6 Golden Master now available to developers
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Software,
On the heels of today's iPhone 5 event, Apple has just seeded the iOS 6 Golden Master to developers, alongside Xcode 4.5 GM. Build 10A403 is the final version, and iOS 6 will be released on September 19 to the general public. The updated mobile OS will be compatible with the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4th- and 5th- generations, iPad 2, and the new iPad.
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Apple redesigns iconic headphones, $29 EarPods is the result
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, Music,
Apple has announced that it went back to the drawing board and spent three years redesigning its iconic headphones. The result? EarPods. According to Apple, the EarPods headphones offer a much more natural fit across the board, and the acoustic quality that is typically found in higher-end earphones. The headphones feature a two-grille design, and sit at the edge of your ear canal with the main speaker doing the work. You can get a pair of the new Apple EarPods today for $29, or if you plan on picking up the new iPhone 5, iPod touch, or iPod nano, the EarPods will be included.
Be sure to check out all of today's coverage of the iPhone 5 event!
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Apple introduces the iPhone 5 (video!)
Posted by Jason Diaz Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Videos,
Today's long-awaited Apple iPhone 5 event has come and gone, and with it we received the full rundown of what the new iPhone 5 is capable of. Apple has also released one of its customary videos that highlights all of the new hotness. Check it out above, and be sure to catch all the news that came out of our iPhone 5 event live coverage.
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iPod touch picks up 4-inch display, better cameras, new colors, and Siri
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Corporate News, Portable Audio / Video,
After leaving the line stagnant for two years, Apple has just announced the new 5th generation iPod touch. What's changed? A whole lot. The new iPod touch picks up the same 1136 x 640 4-inch display that the iPhone 5 has. Both cameras see upgrades as well, with the rear camera being bumped up to 5-megapixels with LED flash, and the front camera now supporting FaceTime HD at 720p. Bluetooth 4.0, AirPlay mirroring, and 802.11a/b/g/n support are included as well. The 5th generation iPod touch is also the thinnest, coming in at an incredible 6.1mm thin, and weighing in at 8 grams, and sees a processor upgrade with the Apple A5, and picks up the new Lightning connector.
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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!
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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!
Check out our iPhone 5 event live coverage!
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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!
