Year: 2010

Adobe announces Flash Player 10.1 for Mobile

Adobe (http://www.adobe.com) has released Adobe Flash Player 10.1 to mobile platform partners. Redesigned from the ground up with new performance and mobile specific features, it’s the first release that brings the full web across desktops and devices, according to David Wadhwani, general manager and vice president, Platform Business at Adobe.

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Altec Lansing introduces new Octiv Mini audio dock

Altec Lansing (http://www.alteclansing.com) has introduced the US$49.95 Octiv Mini audio dock for the iPhone and iPod. It charges the devices while pulling double-duty as a functional alarm clock when combined with the free new Altec Lansing custom Alarm Rock app.

The app acts as a full-featured digital alarm clock complete with time display and an oversized snooze button. It’s a free download at the Apple App Store.

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Targus announces new iPad cases, accessories

Targus (http://www.targus.com) has announced new iPad cases and a screen protector for the Apple device. The new cases are the The Z-Case, Truss, Targus Leather (shown) and Wallet Style cases.

The US$54.99 Z-Case for iPad sports a protective hard-shell structure, leather exterior and soft colored lining on the inside. It comes in black, orange and mustard.

The $49.99 Targus Leather Sleeve for iPad has a soft, protective top grain leather exterior, twill lined interior and magnetic closure. It’s available in blac,

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The Mac can be Apple’s ‘game console’

And in writing for “InfoWorld” (http://macosg.me/2/f0), Paul Venezia has an interesting premise: “Rumor has it that Apple may release a gyroscopic Wii-like controller, too. Couple a 27-inch LCD panel with a Mac running Mac OS X and games developed for the iPad/iPhone, all controlled by the equivalent of a Wiimote, and you suddenly have a compelling gaming system that could run the same games on devices ranging from the iPhone to the iMac. From the developer’s perspective, it’s develop once, run on every Apple device.”

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