Category: Apple

The iPad Finally Launches in Australia

David Cowling | May 27, 2010 | Comments (0)

Well it has been a long time coming. The iPad officially launches in Australia tomorrow and some lucky reviewers have already got their hands on the device. Australian Macworld has covered both the 3G and wi-fi versions and to be honest I can’t wait. I believe the portability of the device will once again put social media [...]

Apple Store Bondi opening, get a free T-shirt

David Cowling | May 25, 2010 | Comments (2)

This Saturday the 28th of May the iPad is officially available for purchase in Australia. Also a brand Apple store is opening at Bondi Junction from 8am on the 28th. The first 2,500 visitors will get a free Apple T-shirt. No doubt there will be a huge turnout. Placing an Apple Store in Sydney’s Eastern [...]

Google TV vs Apple TV

David Cowling | May 23, 2010 | Comments (0)

Later this year Google will be rolling out the Google TV product to select hardware providers – Sony and Logitech. Whilst Apple TV has not made all that much of an impact yet, there is no doubt they are going to focus more on this now and not let Google steal the show. So how [...]

6 downfalls of the official Twitter iPhone app

David Cowling | May 23, 2010 | Comments (0)

So Twitter has recently launched their own mobile applications for the iPhone, BlackBerry and Android coming soon. However the app may not be all that good, there seem to be a couple areas it doesn’t stack up. 1. The app does not let you do the old style of ReTweet – RT 2. Limited Icon [...]

Google to fight FTC if AdMob deal blocked

David Cowling | May 19, 2010 | Comments (0)

Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said his company is prepared to fight the U.S. government if the FTC blocks their acquisition of mobile advertising company AdMob. A decision is expected in a few weeks from the FTC. Google purchase Admob in November 2009 for US$750 million. Apple was also throwing up and offer but Google [...]

Apple to patent Facebook iPhone integration

David Cowling | May 18, 2010 | Comments (0)

Apple has submitted a patent to integrate the Facebook application into the iPhone as a native application, instead of a 3rd party application. The patent specifically show how to add a contact as a Facebook friend. You can begin by connecting to Facebook and sending a friend request to one of your contacts (target device). [...]

Apple iPad coming to Australia on May 28

David Cowling | May 8, 2010 | Comments (0)

Apple have announced the iPad will be available in Australia from May 28. Pre-ordering of the iPad starts this monday, May 10. Our neighbours in New Zealand will have to wait a little longer for their iPads. Apple has not given a specific date of availability for iPads in New Zealand yet.

Yahoo! Messenger app for the iPhone updated

David Cowling | May 5, 2010 | Comments (0)

Yahoo has updated their Yahoo! Messenger app for the iPhone so you can now chat to your Windows Live contacts through the application.

Apple confirms 1 Million iPads sold

David Cowling | May 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

Apple has confimed that 1 Million iPad have been sold after just 28 days of being on the US market. “One million iPads in 28 days—that’s less than half of the 74 days it took to achieve this milestone with iPhone,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Demand continues to exceed supply and we’re working hard [...]

Apple iAD advertising potential in Australia

David Cowling | May 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

According to Steve Jobs in his recent keynote on the iPhone OS 4, the iAD advertising system has huge potential. Steve Jobs has said Apple will soon have shipped 100,000,000 iPhone / iPod Touch units. – On average an iPhone/Touch user spends 30 minutes per day in 3rd party applications. – in OS 4 if [...]

iPhone OS 4.0 adds multi-tasking and much more

David Cowling | May 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

Apple has said the new iPhone Operating system 4.0 will have around 100 news features, of which there are 7 major product enhancements. If you purchased an iPhone from mid 2009 or later your hardware will be good enough to run the new OS. If you have an older iPhone now all these new features [...]

iPad Australia launch

David Cowling | May 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

So when is the iPad coming to Australia? Apple have been quiet lately with any new details to the Australian iPad launch. Apparently you will be able to pre-order online on the 10th of May, but the official release date of late May is still all we know. The demand in the US does not [...]