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iOS devices refer to any of Apple’s hardware that runs the iOS mobile operating system which include iPhones, iPads, and iPods. Historically, Apple releases a new iOS version once a year, the current version is iOS 10. Here is the complete list of iOS 10 compatible devices.

AT&T changes add more weight to June iPhone 4G launch expectations

Avatar for 9to5 Staff May 12 2010 - 9:18 am PT
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AT&T changes in upgrade eligibility rules are today being seen as potential hints at introduction of the next model iPhone, perhaps on June 21, particularly when readers recall the furore when the carrier denied an  easy upgrade park to many iPhone users on last year’s launch of the iPhone 3GS.

A reader tells MobileCrunch

Not sure if anyone [..] has noticed this same thing, but my Upgrade Eligibility date on my AT&T account switched from 11/21 to 6/21 in the last day or so. I bought a 3GS on launch day last year, and my upgrade date read 11/21 since then. A few other folks in my office have noticed the same changes happening to their accounts as well.

 

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Verizon and Google building iPad competitor

Avatar for 9to5 Staff May 11 2010 - 4:49 pm PT
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Verizon Wireless Chief Executive Lowell McAdam confirmed today that they were working with Google to build a competitor to the iPad. McAdam, in an interview with the WSJ, said that tablets are part of the “next big wave of opportunities,” and that “work on a tablet is part of a deepening relationship between the largest U.S. wireless carrier  and Google.”  

He added, “We’re looking at all the things Google has in its archives that we could put on a tablet to make it a great experience.”   Verizon declined to comment on a timeline for release of a Google tablet nor which manufacturer would make it.  

Below is a ChomeOS tablet concept from Google.

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Steam announces Mac gaming rollout schedule

Avatar for Seth Weintraub May 11 2010 - 1:30 pm PT
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For those who are getting pumped for Valve’s Mac gaming debut tomorrow, some news via a Press Release.  First, if you’ve purchased a game on the PC, it will show up, free in your Mac Steam account via ‘Steam Play’.

Also, among the initial games released for Mac will be Runic Games’ critically acclaimed Torchlight.  More titles and functionality will appear on subsequent Wednesdays.

Finally, Steam is bringing its Steamworks suite of publishing and development tools available to the Mac platform as well.  Developers can now build Steam titles on Mac.

Full release below:

 

STEAM FOR MAC LAUNCH DETAILS REVEALED 

Roll Out Begins Weds, May 12

May 11, 2010 – Valve announced that Steam will launch on the Mac platform this Wednesday, May 12.

On subsequent Wednesdays, additional collections of Mac titles will become available, each designed to highlight specific functionalities of Steam on the Mac. 

The first collection of Mac titles will demonstrate “Steam Play,” which allows customers to purchase a game once and play it on all Steam supported platforms. Gamers who have previously purchased games on Steam will find them available in their account on the Mac as they are released.

Portal, in addition to supporting Steam Play, will be the first of Valve’s Source engine based games available on the Mac. Native OS/X support for the Source engine is also available immediately to licensees for use in their games.

Among the initial titles available on Wednesday will be Runic Games’ critically acclaimed Torchlight. “We’re very excited to be bringing Torchlight to the Mac,” said Max Schaefer, co-founder of Runic Games. “Having Steam for the Mac solves so many problems for us as a developer. We look forward to our future games coming out on the Mac as well.”

In addition to bringing the online functionality of Steam to the Mac, Valve will also make its Steamworks suite of publishing and development tools available on the Mac platform. These include product key authentication, copy protection, auto-updating, social networking, matchmaking, anti-cheat technology, and more. The features and services available in Steamworks are offered free of charge and may be used for both electronic and tangible versions of games.

For more information on Steam, please visit www.steamgames.com.

 

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The leading online service for games and digital entertainment, Steam delivers new releases and online services to over 25 million gamers around the world. For more information, please visitwww.steamgames.com

 

Apple preps software patch for iPad WiFi SNAFU's

Avatar for 9to5 Staff May 11 2010 - 4:25 am PT
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Apple has confirmed its intention to issue a software fix to repair some well-reported WiFi connectivity issues plaguing some iPads.

Apple tech support has published a note detailing potential fixes to the problems, promising that “Apple will also address remaining Wi-Fi connectivity issues with a future iPad software update.”

Reported issues have included weak signal reception, forgotten passwords, and some networking issues. These are not universal problems: Apple says that only a

Apple-AT&T deal was a 5-year exclusive agreement…in 2007

Avatar for 9to5 Staff May 10 2010 - 4:52 pm PT
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Engadget uncovered some old court documents which seem to indicate that Apple and AT&T did strike an exclusive five-year deal for the iPhone in 2007.  USA Today originally reported the deal but a lot of unconfirmed changes have been reported since.  From court documents:

“The duration of the exclusive Apple-[AT&T] agreement was not ‘secret’ either. The [plaintiff] quotes a May 21, 2007 USA Today article

Some uncommon uses for the iPhone

Avatar for 9to5 Staff May 9 2010 - 7:03 pm PT
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Some of the more interesting uses for an iPhone’s powered headphone port:  Fan, (friggen’) laser, flashlight, thermometer, heart monitor, infrared remote, microphone and stethoscope.  Oh and Square uses it to accept credit card transactions.

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Speck iPad Cases Review

Avatar for 9to5 Staff May 9 2010 - 11:37 am PT
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Speck was nice enough to send out a couple of their latest iPad cases for review. In this review we take an in-depth look at the Speck Candyshell and Pixelshield for iPad.

Both cases are iPhone cases transformed into larger iPad counterparts. The Candyshell is a very nice looking case and comes in a few colors. The Candyshell offers a soft rubber interior and a hard exterior on the back. The upside to this is instant and easy usability, and the downside is no frontal protection. The iPad is very easy to get in and out of the case because of the inclusion of a docking hinge. The bottom of the case folds up so the iPad can be easily docked into the Apple standard or keyboard dock. Not many other cases have this. You can get the case on Amazon for about $25.

 

The Speck PixelShield for iPad is a pouch type, carrying case. Obviously, you can’t use the iPad while it is secured into this case. Its main purpose is to carry your iPad around so you can take it out on the fly and it does this very well. You can easily slip your iPad in and out of the case, and there is a pull over to protect the top of the device. The case has a one soft side and one much stronger side. It is recommended you place the iPad’s screen on the harder side to sustain damage. The case is very secure and is an excellent way to protect your iPad. The handle is also a nice addition.  You can get the case on Amazon for about $40.

 

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