iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for June 8
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/).
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Year: 2010
Greg’s bite: iPad, the foundation, the digital juggernaut
By Greg Mills
(Note: I am writing this on Sunday, the day before the Apple WWDC keynote.) The mainstream “paper press” seems to be faltering all around the US. Most major newspapers are running in the red and have been losing money for some time now.
One paper in Honolulu bought the other paper so now there is one. Major economic changes are taking place at a breath-taking pace. This is very bad if you are part of the old content economy, but very good if you are part of the digital content delivery revolution.
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Cisco, Apple agree on iOS trademark
Cisco (http://www.cisco.com) has agreed to license the iOS trademark to Apple for use as the name of Apple’s operating system for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The license is for use of the trademark only and not for any technology.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the name change from iPhone OS to iOS during his Monday keynote at the 2010 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference. However, “IOS” (note the difference) has been Cisco’s core operating system name for nearly two decades. It’s network infrastructure software.
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O’Reilly releases ‘FileMaker Pro 11: The Missing Manual’
O’Reilly Media has released “FileMaker Pro 11: The Missing Manual,” a 928-book to guide readers through the use of FileMaker Pro 11. It costs US$39 for a print edition and $31 for an ebook version.
According to the folks at O’Reilly, the manual helps you get started, build your database, and produce results, whether you’re running a business, pursuing a hobby, or planning your retirement. It’s written by Suan Prosser and Stuart Gripman.
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Speakal releases iCrystal docking solution
Speakal has released the US$79.99 iCrystal “Made for iPod” docking solution (http://www.speakal.com/icrystal.html). It sports two separated spherical pods that house an illuminated teardrop shedding a gentle ambient blue light around the rim of the speaker.
As with all of Speakal’s docking solutions, iCrystal features a remote control and touch controls for adjusting volume and changing tracks. It can be powered by four AA batteries and features a 3.5mm input expanding the range of compatibility beyond iPod/iPhone to gaming consoles, TVs, and other music sources.
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