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Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-09-08: Europeans get drunk ‘to have sex’

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-09-08

Europeans get drunk ‘to have sex’
Young adults in Europe deliberately binge on drink and drugs to improve their sex lives, research suggests.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7389980.stm


Rumor: .Mac relaunch to coincide with iPhone 2.0?
According to our anonymous tipster, .Mac will undergo a complete revamp that will coincide with the iPhone 2.0 launch (which everyone expect to occur at WWDC 08).
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/08/rumor-mac-relaunch-to-coincide-with-iphone-2-0/


The next big Apple push: Mac gaming?
Interesting idea about Mac making another big push into gaming. But forget a Pippin II, or an iMac gamers’ edition … this theory is all about mobile.
http://www.thestandard.com/news/2008/05/07/apples-games-strategy-looks-beyond-consoles-and-imac


Apple developing 3D gaming controller for Apple TV
Apple in a new patent filing reveals that it is developing a 3D remote control system for its Apple TV setup box that would mimic the functionality of the Nintendo Wii controller and also deliver some features akin to its multi-touch technology on the Mac and iPhone.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/05/08/apple_developing_3d_gaming_controller_for_apple_tv.html


AT&T Officially Lists Wi-Fi Hotspot Access with iPhone Plans
AT&T’s iPhone website (under ‘Plans’ tab) has been updated to reveal that each iPhone plan now includes access to their “more than 17,000 Wi-Fi hotspots, including Starbucks all for use in the U.S.”It was first revealed last week that AT&T had quietly begun offering iPhone users access to thei…
http://www.macrumors.com/2008/05/07/atandt-officially-lists-wi-fi-hotspot-access-with-iphone-plans/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-06-08: Apple Tries To Move Into Your Living Room

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-06-08

Apple Tries To Move Into Your Living Room
A lot of us carry a little bit of Steve Jobs around in our pocket, in the form of iPods and iPhones. Now, Apple is after the remaining bit of life-share that it doesn’t already own, the home front.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/05/business/media/05carr.html?ex=1367726400&en=7519d0a86dac8047&ei=5124&partner=digg&exprod=digg


New Boston Apple Store Largest In the World
Later this month, Apple is opening its latest flagship store on Boylston Street in Boston. The store’s main claim to fame? It’s huge. We’re talking largest Apple Store in the world, by square footage.
http://gizmodo.com/387178/new-boston-apple-store-largest-in-the-world


Commands (PICS)
Christopher David Ryan of Atmostheory created these nifty posters, titled Commands, that seem to make sense to Mac users.
http://www.mylittleunderground.net/products/commands/index.htm


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-04-08: Digg iPhone Theme

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-04-08

Digg iPhone Theme
A Digg iPhone theme by Louie Mantia
http://macthemes2.net/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16785861


iPhone 3G Photos Are Fake, Fake, FAKE
Don’t get fooled by the alleged 3G iPhone photos. They are not real, just a pasted photo over another cellphone, probably a BlackBerry. “These photos have been up since 12:04AM central european time and it’s now 7:04PM (10AM). That’s 17 hours up with no Cease and Desist order from Apple Europe or Apple USA.” Fake and UGLY.
http://gizmodo.com/386516/alleged-3g-iphone-looks-like-le-fake-le-merde


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-03-08: TV News Displays Windows Photoshop on iPhone in Story

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-03-08

TV News Displays Windows Photoshop on iPhone in Story
Someone at channel 9 has absolutely no friggin’ clue or is a genius prankster. Check out what’s on the home page of that iPhone seen on the Friday 6PM channel 9 news in Melbourne. There’s even a button for Parallels on the iPhone’s dock which isn’t even out for the iPhone until 2009. The image they lifted originally sourced from kottke.org
http://forums.mactalk.com.au/47/48806-iphone-graphic-9-news-totally-wrong.html


Apple Enables Movie Purchasing on Apple TV
Apple has quietly updated the Apple TV’s movie browsing and renting system to allow for the purchase of movies directly from the device. In addition to the ability to purchase films, a “Top Sellers” category, showing the current most popular movie purchases, has been added to the top of the “Top Movies” menu.
http://ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-enables-movie-purchasing-on-apple-tv/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-02-08: Next-gen iPhone spotted in the wild?

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-02-08

Next-gen iPhone spotted in the wild?
Well here’s an interesting one. French iPhone blog iPhon.fr got these pics from an anonymous and unverified source, and while there’s no way of telling if the shots are legit, they certainly have a truthy ring to them.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/next-gen-iphone-spotted-in-the-wild/2


Why AT&T May Deep-Discount the iPhone
With competitive pressures mounting, the phone company may cut the iPhone’s price to boost demand—and cement its relationship with Apple
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/apr2008/tc20080430_591776.htm


Hilarious GTA IV Apple parody: iFruit
TUAW readers have found a hidden Apple parody on GTA IV’s fake internet, and it is funny.
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/01/flickr-find-grand-theft-auto-hides-apple-and-iphone-parody/


Apple’s plan for advanced gaming graphics on future iPhones
The next generation of iPhone appears set to claim exclusive access to advanced graphics core and video decoding technology, thanks to a secret licensing deal between Apple, mobile graphics leader Imagination Technologies, and Samsung, the iPhone’s ARM “system on a chip” manufacturer. The result may be an ideal platform for handheld gaming and high
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/04/30/apples_bionic_arm_to_muscle_advanced_gaming_graphics_into_iphones.html


iTunes to compete “day-and-date” with DVD releases
Apple is expected to announce today an across-the-board deal to sell new release films at its iTunes Store. The deal is said to allow Apple to offer a “broad slate of top-shelf films” day-and-date with home video releases — a long time sticking point with brick-and-mortar interests who want to keep their early edge on digital downloads.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/01/apple-itunes-to-compete-day-and-date-with-dvd-releases-wal/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-01-08: Free AT&T Wi-Fi for iPhones at Starbucks, Barnes&Noble

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for May-01-08

Free AT&T Wi-Fi for iPhones at Starbucks, Barnes&Noble
Multiple individuals have reported that AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots at Barnes and Noble as well as Starbucks are now offering iPhone users a custom portal to access free Wi-Fi.
http://www.macrumors.com/2008/04/30/free-atandt-wi-fi-access-for-iphones/


iPhone to Feature Unlimited Movie Downloads, 37-Foot Screen
After rumors of an extreme price-drop and black glossy appearance, new details about the iPhone 3G keep dripping like Princess Peach’s bathroom faucet: a New York-based TV station has got exclusive details, pointing out in its news ticker that Apple’s wonderphone will feature “unlimited movie downloads.” The channel’s rumor record is practically…
http://gizmodo.com/385711/iphone-to-feature-unlimited-movie-downloads-37+foot-screen


Psystar Open Computer unboxing and hands-on
Engadget NYC might have gotten to play with Apple’s latest and greatest iMac yesterday, but we keep it dirty in the Chi — yep, we’ve got the first Psystar Open Computer shipped out for review. We’re just getting it set up, but check out the unboxing below, and hit us up with anything you want to know in comments
http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/30/psystar-open-computer-unboxing-and-hands-on/


This is how a true MAC fan looks like
Am I offending any of you guys out there? Get back into the manila envelope.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm45/hotcarltogo/fanboy.jpg


Report: AT&T to sell 3G iPhone at $200 discount
Might Apple be ready to formally embrace unlocking with a new iPhone pricing structure at AT&T?
http://www.news.com/8301-13579_3-9931806-37.html


iTunes Store turns 5: Can anyone break its dominance?
Apple’s digital music store just celebrated its fifth anniversary and a Cinderella-like run so far.
http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/37180/113/


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