Apple announced a few improvements to the iPod nano and iPod touch today. The improvements are software and price related, they will retain the same hardware as last years models. The nano is getting a new user interface with larger icons that users can swipe through (instead of a grid), and sixteen new digital clock…
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Disney is giving young children a way to entertained by combining toy cars with an iPad app. The company’s new AppMates toys are small toy Car 2 characters with unique sensors that detect each character. The on screen characters react to each of the physical toys in different ways. The Cars toys are designed to…
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Belkin is running a half-off sale on everything from networking devices to accessories through the end of this month, September 30th. To get the discount, just find some items on Belkin.com and use the coupon code “FB50” when you check out. There is no minimum purchase. You will find wide variety of accessories for iPad,…
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We are seeing more apps featuring TV content on iOS devices. Recently NBC, TBS and CBS rolled out apps that allow users to view full-length episodes. Apple is now highlighting some of the best “TV Time” apps in the App Store. There are apps in the featured “TV Time” section for both the iPad and…
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Gameloft is running a back to school sale on several of their iOS apps. All of the apps listed are discounted to $0.99 for a limited time. These iOS apps normally range from $4.99 to $6.99, so get some of these deals while the sale last. Gameloft did not state when the sale will end…
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Google announced today via Twitter that Google Music Beta now has a web app for iOS users. The HTML5 based web app allows Google to sidestep Apple’s App Store, eliminating the need for Apple’s approval. Google’s Music Beta service is currently a free service but it’s by invite only while in beta. It’s basically a…
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NBC for iPad Late last week, NBC updated its iPad application to allow users to watch full-length episodes. The NBC app is well designed and has limited commercials. Some of the full-length episodes include; Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, America’s Got Talent, Days of Lives, Friends with Benefits, Minute to…
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iOS developers love to put their apps on sale for holiday weekends. This Labor Day weekend is no exception. Several game developers are offering apps at a huge discount. If you have been wanting any of these apps, now is the time to purchase them. Get them while they are on sale. Gameloft $0.99 iPad…
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Big Fish Games has all of their iOS apps on sale for $0.99 for this Labor Day weekend. The game developer runs this sale only twice a year. Normally these apps range from $3.99 to $9.99. The sale ends September 5th 2011, so get some of these deals while the sale last. iPad Games on…
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Since Steve Jobs announced his resignation yesterday, many people are reflecting on his career and his many accomplishments. The New York Times has put together an interactive feature showcasing 313 Apple patents attributed to Mr. Jobs. Of those, Jobs appears as the lead inventor 33 times. The patents range from computers, iPods, iPhones, and even…
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It’s evident that many publishers are not happy giving Apple a 30% cut of their subscription revenue. Amazon, Vudu and others, have created web apps that offer a similar experience to native apps from the App Store. The Financial Times has now taken the same approach to bypass the App Store, eliminating the need to…
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It wasn’t long after the iPad launched competition seemed to be coming from just about everywhere. They all pretty much had the same idea, lets make a tablet similar to the iPad and price it about the same. By the time the competition hit the market, Apple had released the iPad 2. The Motorala Zoom,…
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