Jan 06

Apple patent application suggests yet more possible gestures for iPods

Posted in: Apple, ipod, iPod Nano, multitouch, patent, patent application, PatentApplication, Today's Chili
Apple’s already put some basic gesture controls to use on its sixth generation iPod nano, but a recently published patent application suggests that it may have some grander designs for a no-look interface of sorts. As you can see above, Apple’s using a nano in its illustrations for the patent, but the actual claims suggest that the gestures wouldn’t necessarily require a screen at all — possibly for something similar to that back-side interface that also turned up in an Apple patent application? As for the gestures themselves, they’d apparently involve things like a single tap to pause or play, a double tap to skip forward, a triple tap to skip back, and a circular motion to control the volume. Of course, that aforementioned patent application was published in 2007 and we’ve yet to see anything result from it, so you may not want to hold your breath for this one either.

Apple patent application suggests yet more possible gestures for iPods originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 05

Twitter for Mac expected to launch with Mac App Store tomorrow

Posted in: app, Apple, application, Mac, Today's Chili, twitter

It’s time to put away childish things (Tweetie) and step up to Apple’s new Mac App Store. Twitter’s coders have decided to inaugurate the App Store’s arrival on Macs around the world tomorrow with a new version of their client for the platform. Such is the scuttlebutt coming from Razorianfly, who also managed to snatch up the screenshot above, though further details are predictably scarce. All we’re told is that the new Twitter for Mac will have the option to perform real-time updates, native re-tweeting support, and a funky option described as “drag and drop” tweets. Well, there had to be some intrigue to this software update.

Twitter for Mac expected to launch with Mac App Store tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 05

Remote HD brings AirPlay to your first-gen AppleTV

Posted in: airplay, Apple, hack, ios, iPhone, ipod, mod, os x, OsX, Today's Chili
It seems that Apple’s AirPlay streaming is ripe for moddery and hacksterism, and if the recently (very recently) released AirMediaPlayer wasn’t proof enough, the kids at Remote HD have released a plugin that adds the AirPlay to your first gen AppleTV. That’s right! Just install the plug-in and the Remote HD iOS app, and you’ll soon be streaming movies, podcasts, photos and more. What are you waiting for? Hit the source link for instructions, and make sure you let us know how it all works out for you.

Remote HD brings AirPlay to your first-gen AppleTV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 05

Mophie Pulse Turns Your iPod Touch Into a Gaming Device

Posted in: Apple, ipod, Today's Chili, video games

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Is the iPod touch the ultimate portable gaming device? Not quite, but strapping one of these Mophie cases on the thing certainly puts it up there. The Pulse adds forward-facing speakers, pulsing game vibration, textured gaming grips, and enhanced stereo for the many games the iTunes App Store has to offer.
Oh, it’s also a case, too. There’s a nice little hole carved out in the back for taking pictures. I had a chance to play with the thing last night at CES Unveiled. It’s pretty slick–for a prototype. Mophie hasn’t actually offered any release or pricing details on the thing–or when it’s coming out with a version for the iPhone, though we were assured that that’s on the way as well.
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Jan 05

Google and Microsoft – Can We All Just Get Along?

Posted in: Apple, Google, Microsoft, Screenshots, Software, Today's Chili, Windows

This article was written on June 12, 2007 by CyberNet.

Microsoft and GoogleIn April after the announcement that Google was acquiring DoubleClick, Microsoft said “not so fast” and protested the sale saying that it would “hurt competition in the fast-growing market for advertising on the Web and raise questions about how much personal information would be collected by Google.”

Now Google is complaining about Microsoft’s Windows Vista saying that it stifles competition, in particular, with the built-in Vista searching capabilities which Google says interferes with their Desktop Search. Can’t we all just get along?

Google believes that Microsoft has made it too complicated to turn off the desktop search built into Vista which prevents people from using their free program. Spokesman for Google, Ricardo Reyes says “The search boxes built throughout Vista are hard-wired to Microsoft’s own desktop search product, with no way for users to choose an alternate provider.” And with this, Google is hoping that their complaint will show that Microsoft isn’t complying with the settlement for the antitrust case they were involved with in 2002.

Microsoft’s response to this is that they really don’t think that there are any issues with the desktop search, but they’re willing to “go the extra mile to resolve this issue.”

Also interesting is that Google filed their 49– page complaint just a few days after Microsoft complained about the Google/DoubleClick deal. It appears as though both Google and Microsoft are way too concerned over who has more power. So is Google’s complaint valid, or are they just at each other’s throats again as part of the on-going battle between the two of them?

Source: AP [via Yahoo]

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Jan 04

iPad 2 case shows up at CES, packing a mockup iPad 2

Posted in: Apple, breaking news, BreakingNews, exclusive, ipad, ipad 2, Ipad2, Today's Chili

We’ve been seeing supposed iPad 2 cases for about a month now, all of them with the same telltale cutouts: a camera hole in the back, a camera hole in the front, and a big ol’ speaker hole. Today’s find beats them all, however: we just found a case with a machined aluminum iPad 2 mockup inside. Dexim is the eager exhibitor, with an actually very intriguing case design involving a Bluetooth keyboard that magnetically adheres to the front cover of the book-like sleeve, allowing for a laptop-style setup, or a keyboard-free case when you want to shave a few ounces. It was so intriguing that we asked to put our own iPad inside, which is when we were told it wouldn’t fit, since the case was designed for the next iPad. Indeed, the mockup that we found inside the case was a tad bit slimmer than the first-gen iPad, with a taper leading to the edges that reminds us of the iPod touch, and a home button positioned nearer the bottom edge. We found all the typical cutouts on the case, and their mirror on the machined mockup, including a large square for the speaker.

So, what does it all mean? Well, there’s certainly a consistent iPad 2 make that these Chinese manufacturers seem to be designing against, and while there’s always the off chance that their info is wrong, it seems odd they’d go so far as to actually make the cases if they were unsure about their sources. It also means a slimmer iPad with cameras and a bigger speaker, which is never a bad thing. Check the pictures in the gallery below and make up your own mind.

Gallery: iPad 2 case shows up at CES, packing a mockup iPad 2


iPad 2 case shows up at CES, packing a mockup iPad 2 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 04

A Look at Apple’s New MacBook Docking Station?

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This article was written on January 03, 2008 by CyberNet.

With Macworld quickly approaching, there have been a handful of rumors about what Apple is planning to announce.  One of them is that Apple is set to release an ultra thin and light laptop that would weigh in under three pounds. This rumor, should it turn out to be true, helps explain a new Apple Docking Patent filed today. The image below explains it all:

apple docking patent

What you see above looks like a typical Apple iMac screen base in which you would be able to dock one of those ultra thin and light laptops rumored by sliding it in right through the side of the screen. It would presumably fit completely inside of the monitor. The drawing above was put together by Gizmodo, and the actual patent drawings are more vague but still give us a clear idea of what Apple has in-store (patent drawing shown below):

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It’s an interesting concept and could potentially be useful for those who use a laptop while traveling, but primarily use a desktop while at work. The obvious downside would be the fact that in order for someone to use this, they’d have to invest in the laptop and the iMac which would could be pretty pricey. Additionally, I think it’s safe to speculate that a good portion of the Mac market owns either a laptop or an iMac and not both which means this new design would benefit a very small portion of the market.

Keep in mind that not everything that Apple files a patent for ends up being produced… this could be one of them.

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Jan 04

Joby Ori and Yogi iPad cases hands-on

Posted in: Apple, hands-on, ipad, Today's Chili, video

Joby is here at CES Unveiled, and this year they’re introducing two new interesting cases for a certain tablet you may have heard about. The “Yogi” for iPad draws on Joby’s roots, essentially pairing its successful Gorillapod stand tech with a hard plastic iPad case that you can dock in either portrait or landscape. The folks at the booth envision usage scenarios on uneven surfaces, or even for wrapping the gorilla legs around a car headrest for easy on-the-go use. More interesting, however, is the “Ori” case, which puts a new spin on convertible cases for the iPad. Made out of strong, lightweight aluminum, this case has a continuous hinge, folds into multiple positions, and has a swivel so you can tilt your ‘pad in nearly any direction you wish. Check out the crazy origami-action in the video after the break, and glamour shots of this beauty in nearly every contortion imaginable in our gallery below.

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Joby Ori and Yogi iPad cases hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 04

Withings fittingly debuts iPhone-connected blood pressure monitor at CES

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Trust us — no one on the Engadget staff wants to know what their blood pressure is right about now. For those trapped in the hurricane that is CES, there’s probably no better product to have laying around than this… but only if you’re looking to confirm your suspicions about being in a high-stress career. Withings, the company best known for its connected scales, has just revealed the planet’s first iPhone-connected blood pressure monitor, with an aim to make measuring vitals as easy as pie for iOS users. The idea is fairly simple: just plug the arm band into your iPad, iPod touch or iPhone, dial up the gratis app and start the process. All of the data is logged on the user’s secure online space, and there’s even a secure sharing feature that’ll beam your abnormally high rates right to your frightened physician. It’ll go on sale tomorrow around the globe, with the asking price set at $129 / €129.

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Withings fittingly debuts iPhone-connected blood pressure monitor at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 04

Keepin’ it real fake: ‘iPad phone’ is the answer to a question no one asked (video)

Posted in: Apple, ios, ipad, ipad 2, Ipad2, iPhone, kirf, Today's Chili, video
The D-Pad and E-Pad are two pint-sized cellphones that are reminiscent of the iPad, except they are telephones, they are much smaller, and they are totally different. Featuring a 3.5-inch resistive touchscreen, 2.5mm headphone jack, 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera and 2 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, you don’t even have to get to the dual SIMs, telescoping antenna, or the CMMB mobile TV tuner before you realize this is all Shenzhen, and very little Cupertino. Available now in either pink or white for 550 Chinese yuan (about $70). Get a closer look — and some video to boot — after the break.

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