Sep 13

Samsung files French patent complaint against Apple, targets iPhone, iPad

Posted in: Apple, GalaxyTab, ipad, ipad 2, Ipad2, iPhone, iphone 3g, Iphone3g, Law, lawsuit, minipost, mobile, patent, samsung, smartphone, tablet, Today's Chili

Samsung has retaliated against Apple once again — this time, in France, where the Korean manufacturer has filed a complaint alleging that Cupertino infringed upon a trio of its patents. Originally filed with a Paris district court in July and announced yesterday, the complaint claims that the UMTS technologies featured in the iPhone and 3G-enabled iPads violate three of Samsung’s patents. Unlike a previous case in Germany, which recently resulted in a nationwide injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1, this filing “focuses on three technology patents, and not on the design of the tablets,” as a Samsung spokesperson was quick to point out. Details on the patents in question remain blurry for the moment, but it’ll probably be a while before the case progresses anyway, with the first hearing scheduled for December.

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Sep 12

GameStop offers iPhone, iPod and iPad trade-ins at US stores, just in time for fall titles

Posted in: Apple, gaming, ios, ipad, iPhone, ipod, ipod touch, IpodTouch, minipost, retail, Today's Chili

Looking to get some green back for that aging iOS device? GameStop’s looking to oblige. The famed retailer has announced that you’ll be able to trade-in your infrequently used iPhone, iPod or iPad for store credit, starting today. Since these devices usually carry significantly higher value than most of the store’s gently used items — adjusted to merely higher given the outfit’s historically laughable trade-in values — Call of Duty addicts can now rejoice in having yet another source of funding for their fix. Also, this announcement comes just in time for you to get your assets in order for the fall slate of games — specifically, the ones you were planning to a) order online or b) download. Well played, GameStop. If you’re yearning for more info, check out the PR after the break.

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Sep 12

Snazzy iPhone Mod Illuminates Apple Logo

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You can make your iPhone match your MacBook with a glowing Apple logo. Image: iPatch

I find the mirrored Apple logo on the back of the iPhone 4 to be convenient for the occasional “Has my makeup melted?” or “Is there food in my teeth?” check. If it weren’t for that, I’d definitely be interested in a cool mod like this glowing Apple logo.

This iPhone 4 mod, from British iDevice repair service iPatch, sets the Apple logo on your phone aglow whenever the screen lights up, much as the logo on a MacBook lights up when opened. From the pictures, it looks pretty slick.

How iPatch accomplishes this is “a complete secret” and “very tricky to replicate,” says Andy Smith, the director of iPatch.

“It’s not something that could be done at home without specialist equipment,” he says.

The process takes a few hours. It uses your iPhone’s original rear case, so your phone isn’t any thicker when the mod is complete. You can choose the color of your glowing Apple, and it can be done to black or white iPhones.

This isn’t the first time the iPhone’s logo has been set ablaze. In 2008, a Russian iPhone hack achieved the same thing, using software that allowed you to adjust the intensity of the glow. Other notable appearance-altering iPhone mods include a solid Titanium 3GS backplate, a sleek (and cheap) brushed aluminum back cover for the iPhone 4 and an iPhone fitted with a QWERTY keyboard.

“Interest so far has been immense,” Smith says, citing about 40 tweet requests and countless phone calls and emails. “We tend to just do general repairs but this mod was spawned from another we were working on at the time.”

In case there’s any doubt, this mod definitely voids your warranty but Smith says it is reversible, should you have a change of heart at some point in the future.

The mod will run you between £50 and £100 if you’re in the U.K. (that’s around $150 U.S.). If you can’t hop across the pond to the company’s shop, you can mail your iPhone for modding.

Pricing for that shipping option hasn’t been released yet, but you can check the company’s Twitter account for updates.

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Sep 12

Engadget’s smartphone buyer’s guide: fall 2011 edition

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Shopping for a new smartphone is an exciting and arduous experience. It holds the promise of something better and the fear of a two-year commitment. For gadget enthusiasts, it also involves pouring over specs and reviews, and fretting over what’s coming out in the near-term. As we publish this buyer’s guide, we face potential upheavals in the mobile space. Samsung’s Galaxy S II lineup will arrive at three major US carriers, the next iPhone perpetually looms in the distance, and a new generation of Windows Phone handsets is close upon us. You might ask, “Why would anyone buy a smartphone today, when something better is coming tomorrow?” Friends, that’s the blessing and curse of the mobile world — there’s always something better coming. You can’t wait forever, though, and if you want to purchase a smartphone today, we’re here to make the process easier and help you make an informed decision.

While our choices are sometimes contentious, they’re backed with experience that you can rely upon. If you’re looking to make a quick decision without much effort, you can rest assured that our selections won’t steer you wrong. Still, we encourage you to educate yourself before you decide on a smartphone that best fits your needs. Our Primed series is an excellent place to start, where you can learn about dual-core processors and mobile displays. As always, you’re encouraged to share your own experience in the comments, and we hope you have fun listing your own favorites, too. Just remember that we have an $80 ceiling for our budget selections. Compared to our previous buyer’s guide, Samsung has begun to lose ground, and while Android maintains dominance, it’s found some unexpected competition. Curious to see how it played out? Read on, as we round up the best smartphones of the day.

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Sep 10

WrapUp: Avast Releases Mac Antivirus, Share Files Up to 9GB with Fyels, and More

Posted in: Apple, Google, skype, sony, Today's Chili, twitter, windows 8, WrapUp

This article was written on June 06, 2011 by CyberNet.

Welcome to the WrapUp by CyberNet. This is a collection of news stories, downloads, and tips that we have collected over the last few days, but never got around to writing about. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, or just leave a comment on this page if you think you’ve got something we should include.

–News–

Wwdc 2011Apple’s WWDC Keynote Today
Apple will be giving their WWDC 2011 keynote later today at 12:00PM CST. They previously announced that the focus will be on iCloud, Mac OS X Lion, and iOS 5.

Sony pictures hackedSony Pictures Gets Hacked, too
Sony can’t catch a break these days. The latest news is that Sony Pictures was hacked and up to 1 million accounts were compromised, including passwords that were stored in plain text. The hackers have posted 50,000 of the email/password combinations to prove this is legit.

Skype logoSkype Gets Reverse Engineered
A freelance researcher was able to reverse engineer the Skype protocol and encryption methods, and has posted his work for everyone to download.

Groupon logoGroupon and Pandora File for IPOs
Groupon is looking to raise $750 million with an IPO, and Pandora is aiming for $123 million.

Windows 8 screenshotNew Windows 8 UI Breakdown
Microsoft revealed the new tile-based UI that will be a available in Windows 8, and this article walks you through some of the different things they showed off. It also includes several of the demo videos for you to watch.

Twitter photo serviceTwitter Launching Photo Service and Search Improvements
Twitter announced last week that they will let users upload images using their own photo service though a partnership with Photobucket. They are also improving the way search results are fetched so that the focus is more on relevancy rather than just organizing results with the most recent first.

Eric schmidtTop Things Eric Schmidt Revealed at D Conference
Search Engine Land highlights the most interesting things that Google’s Eric Schmidt revealed at the D Conference, such as Apple renewing their search/maps deal for iOS.

Iwork iphoneApple Brings iWork to the iPhone
Apple already had the iWork suite available for the iPad, and going forward the three apps (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote) will be universal apps that will run on an iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

Nested gmail labelsNew Gmail Labs Graduates
Superstars, Nested Labels, and Advanced IMAP Controls are all becoming standard features in Gmail, and the Google Search Box lab is being retired.

LodsysLodsys Proceeds to File Lawsuits Against iOS Developers
Lodsys has started to file lawsuits against some iOS developers despite Apple saying developers using in-app purchases are covered under their licensing. Lodsys says they will give $1000 to anyone that is wrongly sued.

–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

Aero wallpaper changerRotate Wallpaper and Aero Color Simultaneously
This free tool will not only rotate your Windows desktop wallpaper, but it will also adjust the color of your Aero glass to match your background.

Ccleaner macCCleaner Available for Mac Users
The popular CCleaner app for Windows has been brought over to the Mac, and while it isn’t as full-featured as the Windows counterpart it is still able to empty out temporary directories and supports cleaning up after a couple browsers.

Avast macFree Mac Antivirus by Avast
I’ve been a long time fan of the free Avast antivirus on Windows, and it is nice to see it making its way over to the Mac.

Freeze applicationsTemporarily “Freeze” Applications
Lazar Freezer is a free app that will let you “freeze” running programs, which essentially restricts the amount of CPU the program is allowed to use while frozen.

Pure reader extensionPure Reader for Firefox/Chrome is a Nice Google Reader Skin
If you’ve been looking for a way to freshen up your Google Reader interface this Firefox/Chrome extension will make the site feel like a well-designed desktop app.

FyelsShare Files Up to 9GB with Fyels
I’m not sure how long Fyels will be able to survive, but as of right now it will let you upload files up to 9GB in size without even creating an account. If you do create an account, however, you’ll also be able to remove files that you’ve uploaded.

–Downloads–

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Sep 10

mLogic mDock extends your MacBook ports, steals your Thunder(bolt)

Posted in: Apple, hard drive, HardDrive, imac, Mac, macbook, macbook pro, MacbookPro, storage, Today's Chili, usb


If you’re trying to make a name for yourself in the incredibly crowded portable storage space, you can innovate and create something totally awesome, or you can do this. The mDock from mLogic is an external hard drive, port extender and port blocker all rolled into one pricey coffin-like chamber of fail. $219 will net you an eternal resting place for 500 gigs of data, while $299 ups the ante to an entire terabyte. Plus, with a pair of front-facing USB ports, you can add a third-party portable storage yokel for the less-than-princely sum of 50 bucks. If you haven’t already gathered, the mDock is designed for mMacbook Pros, but there’s also the iMac-mountable mBack (curiously not the iBack), designed with Apple’s familiar desktop flavor in mind. That variant is slightly more affordable, with pricing ranging from $169 for 1TB to $349 for 3TB, but you’ll forgo the dock-like USB hub and headphone jack. There’s no word on when to expect these life-changing devices in stores, but it’s never too early to dust off the mChair iChair and park yourself on 5th Ave.

Update: As pointed out by many in the comments most ports that are blocked by the mDock are replicated on the silver brick, including the Magsafe. The only restriction appears to be a lack of pass-through for Thunderbolt, but you do get a mini DisplayPort for hooking up external monitors. We’ve added one more pic after the break.

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Sep 09

Easter Egg on Windows Vista DVD Raises a Question

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

This article was written on June 13, 2007 by CyberNet.

Vista DVD Easter Egg

Microsoft is no stranger to Easter Eggs since most of their products seem to have something weird that is itching to be found sooner or later. Instead of being a software Easter Egg, a new route has been taken and could prove to be a very widespread joke…if you have a magnifying glass.

If you happened to purchase a Windows Vista DVD there are a lot of fancy looking "holograms" placed around the outer edge to make it easier for users to notice when they are purchasing an illegal copy of the operating system. On the Windows logo along the outer-rim of the DVD is an extremely small image of three people (as seen above).

There is no word on who these people are, and how many DVD’s their image has been placed on, but I’m sure a lot of people will be checking their DVD’s now. I wish I had a retail DVD laying around to check myself, but my copy of Vista was provided by my university so I had to burn my own DVD.

So the question is…who are the three people in the image? Microsoft apparently doesn’t want to say who it is, or maybe they didn’t even know that the image was on the DVD? Word is that the image is not on recent "prints" of the DVD, and that you would need one of the copies made available closer to when Vista launched.

Update:
The Windows Vista Blog cleared some things up: "The photo displays members of the team who worked on the Windows Vista DVD hologram design. Microsoft’s Anti-Piracy Team designed a counterfeit-resistant digital "watermark" for the non-encoded surface of Windows Vista DVDs. The photo in question is only one of multiple images contained in the hologram design, all of whose inclusion serves to make it more difficult to replicate a Windows Vista DVD."

Source: I2D [via Sugiero]

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Sep 09

Is Steve Jobs Dead?

Posted in: Apple, steve jobs, Today's Chili, top

Right now the internet’s quaking with speculation about Steve Jobs’ possible death—all sparked by a single tweet. But rumors from news desks and people dumping AAPL stock are making us wonder: is this it? We really hope not. More »

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Sep 09

Gadget Lab Podcast: Droid Bionic, iPhone 5 Saga Continued

Posted in: Android, Apple, iPhone, Miscellaneous, Today's Chili


          

This week on the Gadget Lab podcast: The gang chats about the latest in the iPhone-lost-in-a-bar story and takes a look at the latest, greatest Android phone out there, the Droid Bionic.

Reviews editor Michael Calore and staff writer Christina Bonnington start out the show recapping what’s been going on with an iPhone prototype that was purportedly lost at a San Francisco tequila bar. Turns out, the San Francisco Police Department did have a hand in assisting Apple with the recovery of a “lost item”, but we still don’t know its whereabouts.

Next, we break out the newest piece of Android eye candy on the block, the Droid Bionic smartphone. We talk about just how fast this guy is — and check out its accessories, a $100 charging dock and a $300 laptop dock, which are pretty similar to that of the Motorola Atrix.

Like the show? You can also get the Gadget Lab video podcast via iTunes, or if you don’t want to be distracted by our unholy on-camera talent, check out the Gadget Lab audio podcast. Prefer RSS? You can subscribe to the Gadget Lab video or audio podcast feeds.

Or listen to the audio below:

Gadget Lab audio podcast #125

http://downloads.wired.com/podcasts/assets/gadgetlabaudio/GadgetLabAudio0125.mp3


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Sep 09

Kaleidescape adds iPad control, ultrawidescreen support to its media servers

Posted in: app, Apple, apple ipad, AppleIpad, hdpostcross, ipad, Movies, tablet, Today's Chili, update, video

Two years after launching its iPhone remote, Kaleidescape has brought a new iPad app to CEDIA 2011 that gives owners of its media servers full control of their media from anywhere in the house. Users can browse their collections based on various metadata, jump directly to favorite scenes of stored movies, or control displays and audio in other rooms of the house. Also new for 2011 is support for 2.35 widescreen viewing with its CinemaScape feature, a software upgrade that can automatically process the video internally and reformats the UI as well. Check after the break for a quick demo of the iPad app which will launch later this year as a free add-on — assuming you can afford the hardware of course.

Gallery: Kaleidescape iPad app, M700 media server

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