Apple today released iOS 4.2 for the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad, and iOS 4.1 for Apple TV. Together, the updates allow you to use AirPlay to stream audio and video content from your device to your television. But does it live up to the hype? Read More »
CNN Mobile
Apple released a fresh update of its iPad productivity suite iWork yesterday. This update supports core iOS 4.2 features such as AirPrint and multitasking. The update also brings better PDF exporting, and provides some fixes for font issues that arise on export. Read More »
I’ve seen the videos online of iOS 4.2 running smoothly on an iPhone 3G, but we did not get iOS 4.2 yesterday, we got iOS 4.2.1. I ran the update through its paces on my 3G to see if performance did indeed improve. Read More »
Apple’s push for embedded or programmable SIM cards appears stalled by threatened carriers, but the GSMA is moving forward to research the use these chips. They may not appear in phones for some time, but there are other opportunities in web-connected machines and smartgrid devices. Read More »
Internet TV streamer FilmOn was dealt a blow yesterday, as it was issued a temporary restraining order by a federal judge, requiring it to stop retransmitting over-the-air broadcast signals online. That could be bad news for Ivi.TV as it fights its own court battle. Read More »
The location wars are heating up just in time for the holidays. Location-based services such as Foursquare, Gowalla, SCVGR, Yelp and others have brought out big-name partners and expanded rewards to help give the check-in services a big push at the end of the year. Read More »
Today, a music industry website revealed some startling financial about red-hot music service, Spotify. Using that and some other publicly available information, we have put together a revenue model that shows the company is having a spectacular 2010, at least from a revenue perspective. Read More »
Google today released Google Cloud Connect, a plug-in that allows a user to sync Microsoft Office documents with Google Docs online. It’s part of Google’s ongoing efforts to court Office users but will it lure anyone to Google’s cloud? Read More »
The iPad, iPod touch and iPhone weren’t the only iOS-powered devices to get an update today. iOS 4.1 is available now for your Apple TV (current generation only), and it brings full AirPlay compatibility. That means you can stream content from your portable devices running 4.2. Read More »
iOS 4.2 is now out in the wild, just waiting for you to plug in your device and hit the “Check for Updates” button. That is, if Apple’s servers can handle it. When you do manage to update your device, here’s what you’ll find. Read More »
Samsung, which has rode Android to success with the Galaxy S, is reportedly shifting its focus to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 in 2011. According to iMobile.cn, 63 percent of smartphones built by Samsung will be WP7 devices, followed by Android at 32 percent. Read More »
Apple announced the impending release of iOS 4.2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update will be available today through iTunes at 10:00 a.m. Pacific, or 1:00 p.m. Eastern. A new feature page has been posted at Apple’s site ahead of the release. Read More »
More Must Reads
