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Perhaps Apple was right to ignore UltraViolet

Perhaps Apple was right to ignore UltraViolet

Posted by | Dec 14, 2011 | , |

In the past, I’ve felt that Apple should consider supporting UltraViolet. However, now I’m now so sure since the roll-out of the technology seems to have been flubbed.

UltraViolet is a cloud-based movie storage solution that the industry is betting (or at least hoping) will convince consumers to buy movies instead of renting them. How? The “digital locker” solution purportedly keeps copies of films you’ve bought on remote servers for viewing any time on various devices. Starting this month, consumers can buy the first film discs offered with UltraViolet.

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Apple working to revive struggling iAds platform

Apple working to revive struggling iAds platform

Posted by | Dec 13, 2011 | |

Apple “apparently has recognized that its mobile advertising platform, iAd, has struggled to gain traction with advertisers and is reportedly making concessions to drum up business,” according to “CNET.”

iAds — which debuted alongside iOS 4 in 2010 — “combine the emotion of TV advertising with the interactivity of Internet advertising,” according to Apple. The iAd platform — which is built into iOS 4and higher — allows users to stay within their app while engaging with the ad, even while watching a video, playing a game or using in-ad purchase to download an app or buy iTunes content.

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Rumors: iPhone with a 720p display, Apple’s offer to Samsung, more

Rumors: iPhone with a 720p display, Apple’s offer to Samsung, more

Posted by | Dec 6, 2011 | |

Here are the latest rumors circulating in the Apple blogosphere:

Apple is testing a quad-core, CPU-powered iPhone with a 720p display. — Redmond Pie (http://macte.ch/aZMAo)

“Details of a secret agreement between Apple and its partners have surfaced recently, following the disclosure of court documents during Apple and Samsung’s legal battle.” — ITProPortal” (http://macte.ch/5p3aL)

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iPhone/iPod touch/iPad apps for Dec. 6

iPhone/iPod touch/iPad apps for Dec. 6

Posted by | Dec 6, 2011 | |

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

Internet Design Zone has announced Christmas Coloring For Kids 1.0 for iOS. The free Christmas coloring book app lets kids color their favorite Christmas characters and objects.

James Shaw has released MusicStatus for Facebook 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch. With the $0.99 app, you can let your Facebook friends know what music you’re currently listening to on your iDevice.

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