simmer down people, the iPad is not even out yet…
Chiyin says...
on Feb 10th, 2010 @ 11:28 am
The iPad was revealed a few weeks ago and it will ship in a few more weeks. Which means the device is not even available to the public yet and people are already complaining about missing features, cameras. They think it should do this like this or that like that. Point in case, this article from techradar.com is already talking about what 2.0 should have and the first one hasn’t even shipped. C’mon people, you haven’t even used the damn thing yet. Why can’t we just wait until we have one in our hands before we start whining about it?
You know what? I take it back… I want Apple to at least incorporate the following features before they start shipping the iPad
- Get me coffee along with the news in the morning
- Make me a sandwich for lunch
- Turn into fluffy pillows so I can sleep comfortably with it in bed
- With the press of a button it unfolds some wings and will function as a personal space shuttle
Are you reading this Steve? I want my damn iPad to fly…
Skype provides an excuse for the delay of the 3G capable iPhone app
Justin says...
on Feb 3rd, 2010 @ 6:12 pm
As you know we just reported a week ago about Apple finally updating the developer agreement to allow 3G VOIP calls. A couple of apps have come out of the gate already with this feature, but everyone is really waiting for Skype to update their app. Today Skype has finally confirmed they are going to release it “soon”:
Many of you have been asking when we’ll release a version of Skype for iPhone which supports 3G calling. Well, the simple answer is soon.
My problem with this is they have been saying they’ve had the 3G version ready to go for a while now and were just waiting for Apple. Seems like they might not have been the full truth as they provide this excuse for the delay:
You may have seen other apps offering calls over 3G, but we’re holding ours back for a little bit longer. Why? So that we can give you the very best audio quality we can. When our 3G-capable Skype for iPhone app is released, it’ll let you make calls in wideband audio, giving you greater clarity and fidelity – because that’s what you expect from Skype.
Either way let’s just hope soon actually means soon.
Oh, and you can check video from Skype explaining the process of bring 3G to the app
(via iPhoneinCanada)
Did Borders have inside info on the iPad?
Justin says...
on Jan 27th, 2010 @ 4:58 pm
Way back in August of 2009 we reported on a borders survey Mac|Life had found in which one of the options reads
I plan to buy an Apple iPad (large screen reading device) this year
I thought the name sounded silly (still do), but I guess it will grow on me…although I still don’t like the “S” in 3GS. So overlooking that I guessed wrong (again) how did Borders get it right? Good guess or something more? Maybe we’ll see borders providing ebooks through the iTunes bookstore?
Rumor: AT&T losing iPhone exclusivity deal Wednesday
Justin says...
on Jan 24th, 2010 @ 5:36 pm
Hot Hardware is reporting (via Business Insider):
According to an inside source close to the going-ons involved in all of this, a new tablet of some sort may not be the only thing on deck for next Wednesday though. We have been led to believe by an inside source that AT&T will lose their iPhone exclusivity on the same day, though it’s not yet clear what other carrier (or carriers) will be stepping in to also carry the phone.
There has been talk of this for a while now, but it wasn’t until Apple made a special iPhone for China that I thought it might actually come true. To make the iPhone work with Verizon they would probably have to make a special version just for them as they use a completely different network technology. For Tmobile it might be a bit easier as they would just need to make the iPhone compatible with just one new frequency to enable 3G on Tmobile.
We are running for Haiti Relief Efforts
Chiyin says...
on Jan 19th, 2010 @ 4:45 pm
As you all know, Haiti is going through a very difficult moment and is in desperate need of help. When Will Apple? is joining the World Vision team in order to help raise funds to help our neighbors during this crisis.
We will be running in the ING Miami Half Marathon on January 31 and dedicating our efforts to raising funds for Haiti. Please help! We are running 13.1 miles, that’s no walk in the park, it’s freaking 13.1 miles… In all seriousness though, people in Haiti need our help, any amount will do. Please follow the link below to make a contribution
When Will Apple Running Team Contribution Page
Help us raise money in this time of need and we will run like the wind
UPDATE: You can also help by buying the apps featured on indierelief.com all proceeds made on January 20th will be donated to Haiti.
Another Skype update, another day with no 3G calls
Justin says...
on Jan 15th, 2010 @ 9:39 pm
Way back in October of 2009 AT&T announced they were removing the restriction of voice over IP apps using the 3G network:
AT&T* today announced it has taken the steps necessary so that Apple can enable VoIP applications on iPhone to run on AT&T’s wireless network. Previously, VoIP applications on iPhone were enabled for Wi-Fi connectivity. For some time, AT&T has offered a variety of other wireless devices that enable VoIP applications on 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi networks. AT&T this afternoon informed Apple Inc. and the FCC of its decision.
Skype then recognized this change and said they were going to work on getting it into a future version.
Well Skype version 1.3 was just released and I gave it a test…3G calling is still a no go. C’mon Skype, What’s the hold up?!?
