Posts Tagged ‘Apple’
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
As usual, Apple has revealed a slew of statistics to illustrate how it is leading the field. Here are some of the more interesting numbers from WWDC 2012.
Apple and WWDC 2012 in numbers
There are now 650,000 apps in the App Store, out of which 225,000 are specific to the iPad.
In its four years of existence, 30 billion apps have been downloaded from Apple’s App Store, with US$5 billion for all app sales.
There are 400 million iTunes accounts with credit card. 140 million iMessage users send > 1 billion messages a day.
There are 365 million iOS devices out there, with 80% of these on the current latest iOS 5.
Apple contrast this with the Android’s profile, where slightly less than three-quarters of Android devices are still on Android 2.3.
To date, 26 million copies of Lion OS have been sold. Overall, there are 66 million Mac users.
Tags:Apple, conference, Eyes Free, Google, iOS, iOS 6, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, maps, Mountain Lion, Siri, TomTom, WWDC 2012
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Monday, June 11th, 2012
A year ago, Steve Jobs made his last appearance at an Apple WWDC. This year, Tim Cook helms his first WWDC as Apple’s CEO.
Apple's WWDC 2012 is from 11-15 June in San Francisco.
The annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this year is being held from June 11 – 15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Tickets were sold out in a mere two hours when it went on sale in April.
Here’s a quick roundup of some of the revelations from the opening keynote presentation on first of the 5-day conference.
MacBooks / OS X Mountain Lion
- Refreshed MacBook Air & Next-generation MacBook Pro ships today.
- In comes Ivy Bridge processor and USB 3.0, out goes Ethernet and FireWire 800 ports, MacBook Air becomes thinner and lighter, MacBook Pro gets 60% faster graphics performance.
- Retina display in MacBooks: 220ppi with 2880 x 1800 resolution.
- Highest-resolution notebook display in the world.
- Retina Display support: Final Cut Pro, Aperture and Diablo3 now supports 220ppi display.
- AutoCad and Photoshop support in the works.
- iPad-style Dictation is introduced to Mountain Lion for Macs.
- Speak directly into native Apple software, Microsoft Word and Facebook.
- AirPort Express available now.
- Pocket WiFi router supports simultaneous dual-band.
- New OS X feature: Power Nap.
- Mac updates emails, notifications and photos, and backs itself up while charging.
- OS X Mountain Lion available on Macs in July.
- Free upgrade for new Mac purchases between now and arrival of the new OS.
iOS 6
- iOS 6 unveiled Beta today, full release in the fall.
- More than 200 improvements: launch apps with enhanced Siri, and it comes to iPads, FaceTime over cellular data.
Supported: iPhone 3GS and up, 2nd gen iPads and up, 4th gen iPod touch.
- Enhanced Siri launches apps and comes to new iPads and eventually into cars.
- Siri to get into the car with Eyes Free: demo: Toggle Siri on by tapping a button the steering wheel.
- iOS 6 to get Do Not Disturb feature from Mountain Lion.
- Select which push notifications to mute and which to stay on.
- iOS 6 integrates more tightly with Facebook, Twitter and App Store.
- Share directly from core apps like Maps, Photos and Safari.
- Safari offers unified search across the web, browser history and bookmarks.
- Following in Chrome’s footsteps.
- iCloud Tabs syncs Safari web-browsing across all devices.
- Simultaneously see all the tabs open on any device.“IOS 6 will include Apple’s own mobile mapping software to compete with software from Google. TomTom will supply Apple with map data and related content.” – statement from TomTom.
- Enhanced Safari features.
- Multitouch to help navigate tabs, upload images directly, Offline Reading List.
- Passbook provides one-stop purchase of tickets and boarding passes.
- No more paper QR-codes and tickets.
- Apple replaces Google Maps with own Maps app.
- Maps comes with Yelp integration and turn-by-turn navigation, and 3D.
Tags:Apple, conference, Eyes Free, Google, iOS, iOS 6, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, maps, Mountain Lion, Siri, TomTom, WWDC 2012
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Saturday, June 9th, 2012
Newstead and Nubox will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at the Level 3 Concourse.
Click on picture to view/download PC Show 2012 brochures from Newstead.
Here are seven brochures for Newstead’s PC Show 2012 promotions from Nubox, and bargains/deals offered by Newstead for computers from major computer makers Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung and Toshiba.
Tags:accessories, Acer, Apple, Asus, computers, DELL, HP, IT exhibition, Mac, Newstead, notebooks, Nubox, PC Show, PC Show 2012, promotions, Samsung, Singapore, Suntec, Toshiba
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
Nubox opened its 11th store in Singapore at JCube (#02-12) today.
Nubox opened its 11th store in Singapore at JCube today.
JCube is located at 2 Jurong East Central 1.
Nubox rewards Facebook fans with Pixie Lott albums and passes to a private showcase and meet and greet session on May 18, 2012.
The private showcase for the 21-year-old British chart-topper will be jointly presented by Nubox at 7.30pm, Zirca, Clarke Quay.
A series of quizzes and contests is being held from now until May 7. To try your luck visit the Facebook page of Nubox.
Nubox is an Apple Premium Reseller and Apple Authorised Reseller company in Singapore.
It is an arm of Newstead Technologies and offers the entire range of Apple products from Macs, to iPods, iPhones and iPads to a wide range of accessories to complete the mobile media and computing experience.
Nubox was started by a small group of “Nuboxers” who are passionate about Macs and all things Apple.
The first Nubox opened in Sim Lim Square in 2008.
Today, Nubox has 11 stores in Sim Lim Square, Funan Digital Life Mall, Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Causeway Point, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Tampines Mall, nex Mall, MarinaBay Link Mall, 112Katong and JCube.
Tags:Apple, JCube, Newstead, Nubox, opening, Singapore, store
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Monday, April 16th, 2012
Trend Micro has released the results of its study on the four main mobile operating systems in a report titled “Enterprise Readiness of Consumer Mobile Platforms”.
The security firm found the BlackBerry 7 OS the most secure mobile operating system, followed by iOS 5, Windows Phone 7.5, and Android 2.3.
Summary chart from “Enterprise Readiness of Consumer Mobile Platforms” White Paper by Trend Micro.
Android 2.3 was used in the study because it was the dominant installed/supplied version of Google’s mobile OS at the time of the research.
Below is an excerpt from the White Paper summarising the findings about the four mobile platforms.
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Tags:Android, Apple, BlackBerry, devices, enterprise, Google, iOS, Microsoft, mobile, OS, platform, report, Research In Motion, RIM, security, smartphones, study, Trend Micro, White Paper, Windows Phone
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Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
Western Digital has introduced My Passport Studio – its first 2TB portable drive dedicated for Mac users. It is available now at S$369.
Western Digital My Passport Studio 2TB portable hard drive, S$369 for Macs.
The new My Passport Studio portable drive maintains its elegant and protective all-metal casing to complement the MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.
All-metal casing to match MacBooks.
It is compatible with Apple Time Machine for quick and easy automatic backup of Mac hard drives, allowing Mac users to use one drive for the protection and transport of virtually all their digital content, everywhere they go.
In addition to the USB 2.0 interface, My Passport Studio has two high performance FireWire 800 ports.
The dual FireWire ports provide blazing fast upload and transfer speeds while also allowing users to daisy chain additional drives or other peripherals such as HD camcorders.
My Passport Studio also features hardware-based encryption and password protection software, and an all-metal design constructed for scratch resistance and a sturdy feel in your hand.
WD had just launched its My Passport 2TB portable hard drive last week.
Tags:2TB, Apple, hard drive, Mac, portable, storage, Western Digital
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Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Apple today released Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3, a significant update to its professional video editing application. The free update is available from the Mac App Store.
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X to v10.0.3
Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3 is available from the Mac App Store for SGD$299.99 (incl. GST) to new users, or as a free update for existing Final Cut Pro X customers.
The update introduces the following main features:
- Multicam editing that automatically syncs up to 64 angles of video and photos.
- Advanced chroma keying for handling complex adjustments right in the app.
- Enhanced XML for a richer interchange with third party apps and plug-ins that support the fast growing Final Cut Pro X ecosystem.
- Beta of broadcast monitoring that supports Thunderbolt devices as well as PCIe cards.
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Tags:Apple, Final Cut Pro X, update, video
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
Here’s a selection of Apps from the Mac App Store to check out for your Mac as we transit from Lunar New Year to Valentine’s Day.
Angry Birds Seasons in Apple Mac App Store (SGD$4.99, Rovio)
Angry Birds Seasons (S$4.99, Rovio)
With the dragon year, the new update from Rovio brings an all new mystical dragon, as well as tons of unique levels, and exploding fireworks that light up the night sky.
Tropico 3: Gold Edition from the Apple Mac App Store (SGD$34.99, Feral Interactive)
Tropico 3: Gold Edition (S$34.99, Feral Interactive)
Ever wonder what it’s like to own your own island? Tropico 3 has you covered, dropping you into a tropical paradiso where you call the shots. Rule with an iron fist or velvet glove as you expand your economy, and turn your land into a tourist mecca or military empire!
Cake Mania Main Street from Apple Mac App Store (SGD$4.99, Digital Chocolate)
Cake Mania Main Street (S$4.99, Digital Chocolate)
Try your hand at city management in this all-new take on the Cake Mania franchise. Own multiple storefronts, upgrade your inventory, and grow your village into a shoppers paradise.
Fantastical from the Apple Mac App Store (SGD$19.99, Flexibits)
Fantastical (S$19.99, Flexibits)
Our favorite calendar companion for Mac is now additionally fluent in French, Italian, Spanish, & German languages with its latest update. Type out the details of your appointment or event in normal speak and this app will schedule it for you right away.
PDFpenPro from Apple Mac App Store (SGD$99.99, Smile Software)
PDFpenPro (S$99.99, Smile Software)
This powerful PDF editor comes with a wealth of functions including custom form creation and makes for a great alternative to the more expensive Adobe Acrobat Pro. It’s newest update enhances the app with iCloud to allow for document sharing with its new PDFpen app for iPad.
Tags:Apple, Apps, Mac
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Redesign your home and plan for new furniture with the help of information and visuals from this new free iPad app.
Blum Connect is a new free iPad app for home renovation ideas and guide.
Thinking of rebuilding your kitchen? Check out this free iPad app from Blum.
Developed by Apostrophe Digital, the app serves as a guide for consumers, designers and reference for the sales team for Blum.
There is a gallery of product and lifestyle images for the kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, children’s room and study. Double-click to zoom in.
Related brochures, prices, memos, videos, press information, and pricing can be easily accessed and shared with friends and family via email or Facebook.
The brochures and memos, containing detailed information for each product or product category can be downloaded and stored as iBooks.
A list of authorised Blum Design & Build partners, carpenters and dealers is also provided.
Tags:Apple, Apps, Blum, iPad, tablets
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
The latest version of the TomTom App (V1.10) integrates TomTom navigation with Facebook and Twitter allowing users to navigate to friends, places and events more easily.
The new TomTom App will be available within Q1 2012. Customers who already have the App (V1.9) will be able to download the new features for free.
TomTom App for iPhone/iPad integrates with Twitter and Facebook.
The TomTom app uses social networks as a source for turn-by-turn navigation.
The TomTom App for iPhone and iPad will be the first to use social networks as a source for turn-by-turn navigation.
It can automatically plan routes based on information from Facebook events, places and friends.
Drivers can also use the App to share their destination and arrival time on Twitter, Facebook, by email and SMS text.
The current TomTom App for iPhone/iPad (V1.9) already offers drivers:
- The updated and accurate maps with no need for a mobile signal or data plan.
- Free daily map changes from the TomTom community through Map Share.
- Reliable arrival times at all times of day with IQ Routes.
- Real-time camera alerts via TomTom Speed Cameras.
- A powerful search with Google and Facebook.
- Clear turn-by-turn guidance while on the phone thanks to iOS Multitasking support.
- Seamless integration with contacts, photos, music, email and calendar.
Tags:Apple, Apps, Google, GPS, navigation, TomTom
Posted in Announce, App, Gadgets, GPS, iPad, iPhone, Phones, Prices, Software, Specifications, Tablets, TomTom | 1 Comment »
