Apple’s iCloud to be Time Capsule-based?

Hours before WWDC kicks off, rumors are beginning to circulate claiming that iCloud will actually be based in users’ homes rather than on Apple’s servers. SOURCE: MacRumors It’s no secret that Apple’s Airport (routers) and Time Capsule (router/NAS) devices having suddenly become harder to find in Apple’s retail stores over the past week or so. […]

WWDC 2011: Lion, iOS & iCloud

SOURCE: Engadget Monday, June 6th, Apple is set to announce what is likely to a host of groundbreaking new things at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. While they’re not known to pre-announce the release of a new product or service ahead of time, Apple uncannily confirmed the release of their new brainchild, iCloud. And as expected, […]

iOS Wishlist 2011 (UPDATED)

This is a look at various features I’m hoping are at the top of Apple’s list of to-do’s for iOS 4 in 2011. Apple seems to be adhering to something of a more aggressive update cycle for iOS since the 4.0 reboot. This post originated back on December 27, 2010. 1. Notifications Overhaul. Anyone who’s […]

Facetime vs. Skype. Is it over before it began?

SOURCE: Engadget Skype just this week has released an update to it’s iOS app (moving to version 3.0) allowing for Skype-to-Skype video calling which continues to be free of charge. Apple earlier this year released a desktop client for their Facetime video conferencing service — a service which is also completely free. At this point, […]

AirPlay. Much more beneath the surface

Apple released iOS 4.1 hinting at a revamped AirTunes dubbed, “AirPlay.” Steve Jobs initially showed of this new technology during an extensive demo at Apple’s Fall Music Event back in September. While AirTunes was system of allowing iTunes to stream audio out to either an Apple TV or Airport Express [router-slash-device], AirPlay moves ahead by […]

Apple TV (2010) Review

My take on Apple’s newest box, the new Apple TV. The New Look There’s obviously a bit that’s changed with the new Apple TV. In terms of width and depth it’s only a fourth of the size of the original, and about a centimeter shorter in height. Beginning with the box it ships in, the […]

Apple TV (2010) Unboxing

Here’s my video unboxing of the new Apple TV, as well as a comparison to the original Apple TV.

Thoughts on Apple’s new TV companion

After all the iPod banter including new cameras and touchscreens and retina displays, Apple reminded us that there’s more to life than just handhelds. Even though their new addition to the lineup is holdable, and practically portable; it is indeed a set-top box. It’s their new Apple TV. What Apple has pitched us is their […]

New iPods, iTunes 10 & iOS 4.1

This past Wednesday Apple announced a slew of new products in time for Q4 and the holiday season including all new iPods and even a hardware update of the Apple TV. The big news here, is that the nano has moved to a touch-based interface (multi-touch capable), and the touch has received two cameras, a […]

Netflix Unleashes iPhone/iPod Touch App

Under-the-radar, Netflix decided it was time to release an update to their iOS app with compatibility for both the iPhone and iPod Touch. Until now, the video streaming app has only been available on Apple’s iPad, while Netflix’s CEO, Reed Hastings promised iPhone and iPod compatibility with the app but the end of summer. Now it’s here, […]