Apple eyeing schematic maps for iOS devices
Apple is eyeing a new Maps app for iOS devices with “schematic maps,” per a patent that’s appeared at the US Patent & Trademark Office.
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Apple may include projectors into iOS devices
An Apple patent (number 20110197147) has appeared at the US Patent & Trademark Office that shows Apple is considering integrating projectors into upcoming iOS devices — and perhaps Macs, as well.
The patent, entitled “Projected Display Shared Workspaces,” involves systems, methods, and devices that are provided for creating a shared workspace where images may be shared between projected displays. In one embodiment, electronic devices each may include a projector that produces a projected display and a camera that detects gestures made with respect to the projected displays.
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DealFinders — and FileMaker Pro’s Mac App Store absence
A friend of mine recently got an e-mail from AA promoting a new DealFinder application that’s compatible with both Mac OS X and Windows. It’s designed to help you find better deals on flights. But there’s a problem.
My friend went to install it and ran into a little problem: it requires Flash. Someone is not doing their homework and it makes me question their competency.
By the way, have you noticed that while FileMaker Pro’s Bento is on the App Store, FileMaker Pro isn’t? Strange.
— Dennis Sellers
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Greg’s Bite: Motorola looking at Windows 7
By Greg Mills
The legal problems the Android OS is facing over patent infringement is certain to help alternative smartphone platforms. The large market share Android now holds may soon be divided into market segments going to surviving smartphone platforms. If Apple manages to crush or seriously stumble Google’s legally indefensible Android platform, the iOS is sure to be the biggest winner. iOS developers will come out on top.
Read MoreIs my iServe ready yet?
In the past I’ve pondered that I wished Apple would release an “iServe.” My opinion hasn’t changed, even with the impending release of iCloud.
For example, the iPad is a great device, but even the upper end only has 64GB of internal storage. A home server would provide a way for keeping family media assets managed and available.
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