Next generation iPod touch will contain both a video camera as well as a built-in microphone: A well-connected source tells us those rumors are on the money, and that Apple's factories in China are already manufacturing iPod Touch models with integrated cameras and microphones. An Apple spokesman declined to comment when reached by phone. In retrospect, the inclusion of a built-in microphone is obvious if the reports of the inclusion of a video camera are to be believed. It has been... Read more...
With increasing performance of processors increasingly mobile and more in demand now seems to have created its ARM Cortex A8 ARM-based chip faster. With many mobile phones now pushing the 1GHz barrier, it seems likely that these chips are very popular. The chip design is the same as the iPhone but Apple processor at 600 MHz instead of the clock speed of this new chip clocks at 1GHz, many experts believe that as these chips are so similar to the 600MHz predecessor that could be used in... Read more...
Apple has released recordings of iPhone and Mac development sessions of the WWDC 2009. The sessions are available to members of its Apple Developer Connection (ADC) Select or Premier programs, free online ADC program, and registered iPhone developers. Premier members and all those who have already attended WWDC been given free access to the video session, but all others must pay. The WWDC 2009 sessions cost $ 299 for each iPhone, or Mac sessions, or $ 499 for the complete set which... Read more...
Three new Apple patents applications unearthed this week suggest a range of new features that may be included in the next generation iPhone. MacRumors reveals the most interesting patent appears to be a haptic feedback concept employing a "grid of piezoelectronic actuators" potentially producing a fully tactile touchscreen. This could mean the ability to feel virtual buttons or a click wheel and receive small vibrations from the handset. Limited haptic technology has started gaining adoption in... Read more...
Apple is not alone in the movie rentals market. mSpot offers to rent and watch movies directly from the small screen of iPhone! This service is also proposed for other platforms (Android, BlackBerry, etc..) Operates in streaming, 3G and WLAN. The catalog is currently comprised of 300 feature films from Paramount and Universal. Unlike the iTunes Store Mobile (with which it is possible to download the video files on your computer) Mspot does not offer the possibility to download on your Mac a... Read more...
The iPhone 3GS was a huge success for Apple to sell over three million units in the first three days after his release. It has done so well that it was rather difficult to obtain, especially in white. Fortune says that the stock of Apple Store iPhone 16GB White 3GS were very low, only 10% of the retail stores Apple has in store. The entry-level iPhone 3GS was flying shelves because it went on sale a couple of weeks ago. We are not sure if it is due to strong demand for the 16GB model, or if... Read more...
Disturbing news today, as one report indicates that a worker of 25 years of Foxconn allegedly committed suicide after being investigated as a fourth generation of iPhone has been responsible for have been lost. Apple is known for maintaining security and keeping this extends to their entire supply chain. So far, nothing has been seen or heard of the fourth generation of iPhone. The worker, Sunday Danyong, was a recent graduate of engineering and management has been produced for... Read more...
I was looking into Rapid Repair’s stripped iPhone 3GS, someone discovered something real cool - the chipset SoC S5PC100 is from Samsung and thus confirm an ARM Cortex A8 running at 600 MHz (operates at up to 833MHz though) and the ability to record 720p video and handle real-time video conferencing should Apple choose to go in that direction (iPhone 3G S records VGA only). PowerVR SGX graphics and 256MB of RAM too as expected. S5PC100 block diagram after the break. Real time... Read more...
After the data was found on Rogers Wireless domestic sales of a system 3GS iPhone 8GB, Rogers was quick to say it was just a mistake and that there were no 8GB iPhone 3GS were aware. But now, a few days later, the 8GB iPhone has reappeared in the 3GS system. The employee alleged that Rogers made the screen says the device will have the $ 99 slot held by 8GB 3G. It clearly indicates that an 8GB 3GS was added to our list of stock and is the same price for the 3G came to $ 99... Read more...
One thing is for sure – owners of an iPhone 3G or the new 3G S will have no excuse for getting lost. This week, at the WWDC, Dutch-based GPS manufacturer TomTom joined Apple on stage to demonstrate the long-rumored TomTom navigation application for the iPhone. But it's rival Navigon who may beat TomTom to market, and bring back its well-regarded GPS technology as an iPhone app. Actually, TomTom's announcement covered two products: The ... Read more...
Several weeks after iPhone OS 3 Beta 2 release, Apple posted new versions of the beta 3 of iPhone OS 3.1 firmware and the iPhone 3.1 SDK for developers. OS 3.1 is available for all versions of the iPod Touch and iPhone, while the 3.1 SDK is available in versions that are compatible with Leopard and Snow Leopard. 
