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Apple Patents Touchscreen Convertible Designs For Macs to Convert Between Their Standard and Touch Centric Configurations
Aug 25th
Patently Apple has put together an analysis of a patent Apple filed in Europe that describes a system for Macs to convert between their standard configurations and touch-centric configurations. PA believes it will switch automatically between Mac OS X and iOS. I’m not so sure.
The patent was published a while ago in January by the World Intellectual Property Organization under the patent name “Transitioning between Modes of Input”. True to its name, the patent does describe and demonstrate how an iMac and Macbook would switch between their usual configurations and more horizontal configurations better suited for touch input. More >
RIM May Use OS Created by QNX For BlackPad – Reportedly be Available by November for $499
Aug 20th
It is no secret RIM is prepping an iPad-killer in the form of the BlackPad, a device that will reportedly be available by November for $499. As you would probably guess, RIM should use BlackBerry OS 6 on the BlackPad, maybe with a few minor upgrades and features, but it looks like RIM might go in another direction. Back in April, RIM purchased QNX Software Systems for a cool $200 million and word on the street is RIM wants QNX to create an OS for the BlackPad. More >
RIM Looking to Acquire Mobile Ad Network – Initial Talks Focused on Millennial Media
Aug 19th
Research in Motion is reportedly seeking to acquire a mobile ad network, unnamed sources have told the Wall Street Journal (sub. required). The BlackBerry maker is said to have participated in acquisition discussions with mobile advertising firm Millennial Media and several other companies. More >
This 4 Reasons: Why iPhone Owners Have More Sexual Partners
Aug 17th
So apparently iPhone owners have more sexual partners than the owners of other leading smartphone brands. Yes, iPhone owners not only have more apps, they also have more paramores. But why oh readers? Why? More >
Is Amazon Hoping to One-Up Their Own Kindle e-Reader by Getting Into the Android Tablet Business?
Aug 15th
Amazon has a division called Lab 126, in Cupertino, CA. Lab 126 brought Amazon the Kindle. Their website says “We design and develop easy-to-use, highly integrated consumer products.” Products, as in more than one. And their job board has a number of listings for electronics hardware specialists.
Those could be for future releases of the Kindle, or they could be for other secret projects in development. The NY Times Bits Blog heard specifically that they are developing other consumer products. These devices are intended to enable people to buy more Amazon content, such as e-books, video rentals and purchases, and music. More >
Here are Some Voucher Codes from Vodafone Which Will be Valid Until August 31, 2010
Aug 12th
Vodafone Voucher Codes August 2010
PAYGMB – Free PAYG mobile broadband dongle on all 18 month contracts £35 and over as well as all 24 month contracts £30 and over 3. 12 month SIM Only deals (£20 and £25 only)
FREEBT – Free Bluetooth headset on all 12 month SIM only deals. More >
Google failed miserably with Google Wave..?
Aug 9th
Google has been playing around with social stuff, jaiku, orkut, wave and buzz, the latest were projects dead on arrival, but with Buzz Google tried to extend its live by forcing people to use it as a part of the Gmail, but couldn’t find a real justification for Wave, a total mess and almost good for nothing experiment and a new way to burn a few millions. More >
The Compilation of The Best iPhone 4 Contract / Tariff
Aug 5th
Since T-Mobile just joined the iPhone 4 game, that’s almost all the major networks carrying the iPhone 4. That means more confusion and choices for those who are willing to lock themselves into a 24 months contract just to get the coveted iPhone 4. So this is the compilationthe of the best iPhone 4 tariffs for suit texters, callers, or surfers alike. More >
Rumours: BlackBerry Tablet Could Be Named “BlackPad”
Aug 2nd
Unless someone at Research In Motion is taking the time to screw with all of us, it looks like we might have an official name for their long-rumored BlackBerry tablet project: BlackPad.
Rumors that smartphone-maker RIM is working on a BlackBerry tablet computer jumped up a notch this week when the company purchased rights to the domain name “BlackPad.com”. More >
Apple Antenna Problem Is There, Free Phone Case to Solve It
Aug 2nd
Are you one of the 0.55% iPhone 4 users that care about the signal reception? On the latest press conference, Apple has explained that its antenna design flaw is simply common and happens among all the smartphones. Other than providing a free protection case to anyone that bought an iPhone 4 before September 30, the company will allow a full refund without restocking fee to you if you want. More >