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Patent: Invisible button on future MacBook Pros

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Apr 30th, 2010)

AppleInsider has the story of a patent application that would turn any place on the aluminum shell of a MacBook Pro into a disappearing input space by utilizing invisible backlit holes. The application describes an input device made of the same material as the computer housing, so when not in use, ...

The iPad rent-a-date

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Apr 9th, 2010)

You can go tickle an iPad for free at any Apple Store. You can caress, stroke, and otherwise test out the "magical" touch-based interface. However, if you want to go further, second base for example, be prepared to pony up $50. TUAW has realized that for that low, low price, you can bring that ...

Why I didn't buy an iPad

by Mike Schramm (Apr 5th, 2010)

Guest blogger B. Imei Hsu lays out the case over on Chris Pirillo's blog for "Why you don't want an iPad" -- she takes a few guesses at why you, dear Apple fan, may not have bought Apple's magical and revolutionary device this past weekend. She's actually a little venomous -- not only is there a bit ...

Activision puts Geometry Wars: Touch, Tony Hawk 2 on the App Store

by Mike Schramm (Apr 1st, 2010)

iPad titles have started appearing on the App Store, and two big video gaming names are there with them. First up, Activision has apparently dropped a copy of the arcade shooter Geometry Wars out there in the form of Geometry Wars: Touch for iPad. Given that we haven't actually played the game yet, ...

Steve Jobs can't wait for your hands and fingers

by TJ Luoma (Mar 29th, 2010)

There have been no shortage of jokes and sniggers about the "iPad" since it was announced, and it's getting more and more difficult to tell reality from a Saturday Night Live skit. Just the other day my non-technical wife asked me, in all sincerity, if "iPeriod" was a real Apple product (no, honey, ...

Apple granted patent for touch-sensitive bezel

by Mel Martin (Feb 3rd, 2010)

The Patently Apple website is reporting that Apple has been granted patents dealing with tablets and advanced touch technology. The first patent concerns an 'intelligent bezel' where a user could control volume, brightness, zoom or even controls for games by sliding a finger along the edge of the ...

Do Android & WebOS need iPod touch clones?

by Michael Rose (Nov 25th, 2009)

Dan Frommer's post this morning over at Silicon Alley Insider suggests that one of the missing pieces from the competitive pie, as far as Google and Palm's mobile OS offerings are concerned, is a 3G-free & contractless device. Something, perhaps, like the iPod touch. Absent a way for consumers ...

Apple seeks game guru for app development

by Ken Ray (Nov 16th, 2009)

While some say Apple never wanted the iPhone to be a gaming device, the company knows which way the wind is blowing and wants to get involved. Apple is looking to hire a game and media software engineer for its iPhone and iPod touch team, which could mean it wants to make games of its own. The ...

A look at Apple's iPod touch-based EasyPay system

by Dave Caolo (Nov 4th, 2009)

Last week, we learned that Apple would be revamping some US retail stores, including a new iPod touch-based point-of-sale (POS) system. A new scanner accessory allows Apple to replace the old Windows CE-based sales handhelds. Gary Allen of ifoAppleStore has given AppleInsider an exclusive look at ...

iTunes 8.1 DJ gives another excuse to party

by Mat Lu (Mar 12th, 2009)

Over at Wired's Gadget Lab they've got a rundown of a neat new feature of iTunes 8.1: iPhone / iPod touch voting for songs in DJ mode. Basically, Apple also released an update to their Remote application to go with iTunes 8.1 and it is now possible to set up iTunes so that anybody with an iPhone ...

Beta Beat: Firefox 3 betas add support for multitouch

by Cory Bohon (Dec 11th, 2008)

Do you own one of those fanciful new MacBooks? You know, the ones with the cool multitouch trackpads? Do you envy Safari users that can take advantage of multi-finger scrolling, pinching and squeezing in their web browsing? If so, you might be a perfect candidate for the new Firefox 3.1b2 beta. ...

Apple Store back online, with changes

by Cory Bohon (Sep 9th, 2008)

With the day's Apple news slowing down, the Apple store finally came back online after what seemed to be an eternity. We've been looking around and here are the changes that we found: New iPod nanos are now available for order and ship within 24 hours New iPod touches are available for order ...

iPod touch 2.1 firmware walkthrough

by Cory Bohon (Sep 9th, 2008)

Last night, Apple offered up the iPod touch 2.1 firmware early for iPod touch owners (iPhone owners will have to wait until Friday). Not much has changed since the 2.0 firmware, but Apple did add some features to the Music section of the iPod touch -- most notably, Genius. Unlike Genius in iTunes on ...

My ideal iPod touch

by Robert Palmer (Sep 8th, 2008)

Don't get me wrong, I love my iPod touch. As a matter of fact, I'm writing this post with it on the beach as my girlfriend goes surfing. But with Apple's new product announcement on Tuesday, it makes me wonder what changes could be in store for our favorite supercharged music player. I think the ...

Piper Jaffray analyst predicts Sept. MacBook updates

by Robert Palmer (Aug 7th, 2008)

Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster is speculating that Apple will hold a special event in early September to announce new iPods and MacBooks, according to a research note he released. Munster is bullish on seeing Apple enter the sub-$1,000 market for its MacBook line, and has been saying so since ...