Although we have seen patents going back as far as last year from Apple about integrating NFC in to an iPhone in the future, we learn today from The Independent, that Apple [AAPL] will not be including NFC technology in the iPhone 5 (perhaps 4S as it could be called).
With Google including NFC in the Nexus S and Orange confirming that NFC will be made available in a number of smartphones this year, it was expected that Apple would also introduce it and really make a push forwards with the technology. [Read more…]
The number of apps available in the Windows Marketplace has now hit the 10,000 mark. While writing this post, the actual number was 10,033.
The iPad 2 went on sale yesterday in the US and as usual, iFixit was able to grab one and take it apart to see what the inside of it looks like. There are a number of notable differences in the internal design such as the way the glass is held on and how the insides are organized.
In preparation for tomorrows launch of the iPad 2, Apple [AAPL] has posted 14 guided tour videos for potential buyers to have a look at. Subjects include a FaceTime demo, Mail, Safari, iBooks, Videos, Photos, Find my iPad, iPod, iTunes, App Store, Maps, Air Play, GarageBand and iMovie.
Apple [AAPL] has finally released details about the launch of the iPad 2 including times and where you’ll be able to pick one up tomorrow.
Yesterday, a 64GB iPhone 4 was spotted. The device is believed to be an official prototype model, perhaps direct from the Foxconn factory in Shenzhen. On the back it is identified as having XXGB although a look in the settings reveals it is actually 64GB.
iTunes 10.2.1 has become available for the Mac in the last few hours. This update comes very shortly after the 10.2 update. Following the link to the knowledge base article provides no details as to why this update has been released, so we assume that Apple found a couple of bugs in preparation for the iOS 4.3 update that is due on March 11 (perhaps earlier).
The iOS 4.3 GM seed has been released by Apple to developers. This particular version is the final step before the official and final launch that will see iOS 4.3 being publicly made available on March 11.
When Apple announces a new iPad or any other iOS, it comes as no surprise that a HDMI port is not built in. We originally put this down to Apple wanting to control the way we connect to our iPad or iPhone in that we use the standard 30 pin dock connector. We also believed it to be that Apple doesn’t want to mess with a design by having a side full of ports. On all iOS devices (not inc Apple TV), Apple keeps a clean look around the edges by having a small amount of buttons and a single port to connect to a computer. The only other slot available is the discretely positioned microSIM slot that hides behind an almost invisible cover.
Apple has announced that the iOS 4.3 release date will be March 11. Several updates are included in this version which includes the new Personal Hotspot feature that we have seen before in the beta versions as well as on the Verizon iPhone 4.
