We have seen a number of smartphones launch in the past three years since the original iPhone hit the American market.
While not all these phones were positioned as potential iPhone killers, there is no doubt that a good majority of these new phones still adopted the core mantras that have made the iPhone a success.
According to Techcrunch, Apple and Swedish music streaming service Spotify are involved in a very early stage discussion about a possible acquisition by the former.
Techcrunch has received an e-mail tip off from an anonymous source which read, "Apple, Inc. (AAPL) in negotiations to acquire Spotify," As soon as they received it, they decided to dig a little deeper and claims to have confirmed that the two are in ”on and off” discussions about an acquisition. They add that “No firm price has been offered, no term sheet tabled”.
If you were waiting for Apple to launch the white iPhone 4 then there is no point in waiting for it.
Reuters reports that Apple will be delaying the launch of white iPhone 4 once again and this time until next spring.
When Apple launched iPhone 4, we were told that it would be arriving in two color options – Black and White. While the black iPhone has been launched and is now fairly common, there is no sign of the white iPhone, which was supposed to be here by the second half of July initially.
We had reported yesterday that some members of Macrumors forum had discovered a security flaw in iOS 4.1.
The security flaw allows someone to get access to the iPhone contact list, make calls and also send an email or MMS even with passcode protection using a combination of a sleep button and fake emergency call even if it is locked with a passcode.
The Apple App Store might be a walled garden most of the times, but some applications which we thought would be never seen there do actually end up being approved by Apple. While we may never find out how these got approved in the first place, that is not our area of concern today.
Late last night, a new App known as iDOS made its debut in the App Store. It does precisely what you thought it would do! Run DOS on your iPad! Now, before you rush to download it, let us inform you that it has already been pulled out.
Apple has released a new version of its Apple Store app last night, which was first released on the eve of iPhone 4 launch and was probably the easiest way to buy or reserve it.
The app allows users to find the nearest Apple Store, shop for Apple products and accessories available on the Apple Online Store and also make Personal Shopping, Genius Bar, and One to One appointments.
Looks like the Apple iPad hasn't just caught the fancy of mere mortals like you and me. Apple's first attempt at making a tablet seems to have been a “hit” with people at Hollywood as well where it is gradually making its presence felt as an indispensable accessory to make lives easier for people in the industry.
When the iPad was first launched, many people did claim that it had the potential to change the way some people would lead their lives. But we wonder if they had imagined Hollywood actors and the film industry to be a part of it!
Some members of Macrumors forums have discovered a security flaw in iOS 4.1.
The security flaw allows someone to get access to the iPhone Contacts and also send an email or MMS even with passcode protection using a combination of a sleep button and fake emergency call even if it is locked with a passcode.
Applidium has just released the universal version of their popular app VLC Media Player, which means that it is now compatible with the iPhone and iPod Touch.
VLC is a popular open source media player for the Mac and other platforms that allows you to watch video files in any format.
VLC Media Player for iPad, which was released a month back was an instant hit and is one of the most popular apps on the App Store.
Melinda Gates has in a recent interview to the New York Times Magazine reaffirmed that the Gates family doesn't welcome Apple products in to their household.
In the past, Melinda was overheard saying that she wouldn't mind having a look at the iPhone. That was then. This time though, she was much more stern when asked about Apple products. The Interview appears on the Sunday, Oct. 24, issue of the New York Times Magazine.
