Type of Article: MacTech Blog

Apple wants to add social networking features to its online store

Apple wants to add social networking features to its online store

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

According to an Apple patent (number 2010094730) at the US Patent & Trademark Office, Apple wants to enhance the shopping atmosphere of its online store by adding social networking features.

Representing activity in an online store is disclosed. Information associated with the activities of a second visitor to the store is received. An indication of the presence of a first visitor at the store is also received. The activities of the second visitor are displayed to the first visitor. The inventor is David A. Koski.

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USB 3.0 or Light Peak?

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

On one hand, I’m a little surprised that USB 3.0 didn’t arrive on the new MacBook Pros announced this week. We may see it on the next iMacs and Mac Pros — unless Apple makes one of its quantum leaps and goes directly to “Light Peak.”

According to a recent Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) study, the market for digital interface technologies continues growing, and includes USB, 1394, DVI, HDMI, and Bluetooth, among others. USB is the most common and most-used interface among both home and work computer users, according to the research grouop. .

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Apple, cast your iPhone eyes toward China

Posted by | Apr 14, 2010 | , |

If Apple really wants to sell an additional boatload (or a thousand boatloads) of iPhones, it should be eyeing China — and TD-SCDMA.

According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, China’s 3G TD-SCDMA handset shipments will grow 600% during 2010. Yep, 600%. With the backing of the world’s largest mobile operator, China Mobile, TD-SCDMA will be one of the fastest growing mobile technologies in the world, making China an important 3G market.

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