Year: 2010

Some Monster headphones causing problems when used with iOS devices?

Posted by | Nov 1, 2010 | , |

Apple is tracking an issue with defective Monster headphones in conjunction with the iPhone, iPad and iPod, reports “engadget” (http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/apple-tracking-an-issue-with-defective-monster-headphones/).

Purportedly, users may experience erratic behavior of their iOS device when using Monster headphones that use Apple’s Remote and Mic technology. Symptoms are said to include pausing, playing and skipping forward or back through songs.

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Next iPhone may include NFC technology

Next iPhone may include NFC technology

Posted by | Nov 1, 2010 | , |

Citing an anonymous source, “Cult of Mac” (http://www.cultofmac.com/iphone-5-will-enable-ambitious-remote-computing/66825) says that Apple is working on Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for both its smartphone and future Macs. The functionality is rumored to appear in Apple’s next iPhone — which “Cult of Mac” calls, quite sensibly, the iPhone 5 — expected to launch in June 2011.

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iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for Nov. 1

iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for Nov. 1

Posted by | Nov 1, 2010 | |

Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps announced. You can find ’em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).

XCool Apps has introduced AppSwitch 1.0, an US$0.99 iPhone and iPod touch app that detects and displays all background and running processes, complete with actual names and icons. Its Switch to App technology harnesses one of iOS’s features to let you quickly switch to another app, while Shortcuts lets you quickly switch to a feature within another app.

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Has Apple settled iAds lawsuit?

Has Apple settled iAds lawsuit?

Posted by | Nov 1, 2010 | , |

A trademark lawsuit filed against Apple by a Web advertising firm over the term “iAds” was quietly settled in July. No one has disclosed exactly how the case was resolved but Apple now owns the “iAds” trademark, and last week a company peripherally involved in the suit posted a note to the web that said Apple paid a “seven-figure settlement,” reports “CNET” (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20021361-37.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=News-Apple).

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Kingston launches next gen SSD technology

Posted by | Nov 1, 2010 | , |

Kingston Digital (http://www.kingston.com), the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, has launched its next generation SSDNow V+ solid-state drive (SSD), the Kingston SSDNow V+100.

The new V+100 provides corporations with a viable solution to extend the life of currently installed client systems while meeting user performance expectations, according to Ariel Perez, SSD business manager, Kingston. The new drive features enhanced garbage collection that’s not operating system dependent.

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