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Google TV Release Date Could Be October 17

Google TV is expected to launch any time within the next month. Just a few days ago we heard information from the CEO of Intel who said that the Google TV release date was actually this month although a letter was emailed in to Engadget today that suggests that a two week delay is happening and that the launch is now October 17 (estimated). According to the document, the original release date was October 3 which had two weeks added on to it.

Of course, we are not looking at rock solid proof here and the information does go against what the Intel CEO said, but either way we can expect to see Google TV land in the US in the next 4 to 5 weeks it appears. [Read more…]

iPad Could Land at Target on October 3

Over the past couple of days we heard some rumours that Target in the US could start selling the Apple iPad. The release date in Target for the iPad is pencilled in as October 3 which is just a few weeks away.

The reason for the rumours is that a new device appeared in the Target inventory system. The new item is listed as being a PDA that will come in six variations (which the iPad comes in 6), and to top it off, the prices all match as well.

Although a “PDA” style device in six variations with the exact pricing as the iPad might exist, we are not aware of what that is and all indications point to the iPad it’s self. [Read more…]

iPad Battery Extender Case with Kickstand

If the 10+ hour battery life of the Apple iPad isn’t enough for you then perhaps this Kensington iPad battery extender case could work for you.

The Kensington PowerBack will add about another 5 hours on to the battery life of your iPad allowing it to run for a total of 15 or so hours between charges. The case also brings a microUSB connector to the iPad allowing you to charge it with a regular USB cable rather than the USB Apple sync cable. [Read more…]

iPad Wi-Fi Models Land in China this Friday

Apple has announced that the WiFi iPad model will be launching in China this Friday the 17th September.

The iPad will go on sale at 10am at Apple [AAPL] retail stores. All three WiFi models will be made available starting at the lowest end which is the 16GB version. This model will cost CNY3988 which is the equivalent of $590 USD.

The 32GB model will cost CNY4788 ($708) and the 64GB model will cost CNY5588 ($826). [Read more…]

FaceTime Could Land on Second Gen iPad Before Christmas

The second gen iPad is expected to land around April time in 2011. This would follow the pattern that Apple [AAPL] uses for the iPhone in that a new model is released each year.

However, we are still hearing more rumours that Apple want to push FaceTime in a big way which could mean that in November when iOS 4.2 for iPad launches, we could also see a second generation iPad.

New features on the second iPad would of course include front and back facing cameras allowing FaceTime to be used. We also expect a bump up in RAM from 256MB to 512MB and perhaps a higher resolution display. [Read more…]

FaceTime for Mac and Windows Rumoured

FaceTime currently works between iOS 4 devices that have a front facing camera only. Rumours are circulating at the moment that indicate a client for the Mac and Windows could be launching that would allow a FaceTime call from an iPhone 4, for example, to a PC.

It is expected that the Mac version would be built in to the iChat software. Although it is a rumour just now, we suspect that it could be true as Apple [AAPL] is wanting to push FaceTime a lot. By integrating with the desktop it would allow video calls to be used by more people. [Read more…]

Cydia App Bring HDR to iPhone 3G and 3GS

The iOS 4.1 download brings HDR photography to iPhone 4 users only.

HDR works on the iPhone 4 by capturing three photos with slightly different exposure settings. The pictures are then merged together to bring out the dark spots and light spots on a picture so that all details are made visible.

Unfortunately for iPhone 3G and 3GS users, you don’t get access to this as Apple [AAPL] has restricted HDR to the iPhone 4 only. There is good news though… [Read more…]

iPod nano Watch Arrives

When Apple [AAPL] announced the iPod nano last week, the music player was seen with a watch filling the small square screen. This of course made a number of people look at comparing this thing to a watch and wearing it around a wrist.

Well, you can now do just that for $17. The strap is 22mm wide and is a Matatac Nylon band that has a section cut out for the clip to attach to. It comes in a number of colours. [Read more…]

Adobe iPhone Packager Software Moving Forwards Again

Apple yesterday announced that third party apps could be used to develop iPhone apps. This was a big u-turn from the previous decision that had been made.

The decision to block third party apps was made earlier this year and which point, forced Adobe to stop developing the iPhone Packager software as it was no longer allowed to create apps for iPhone. Now that Apple [AAPL] has changed it’s stance, Adobe has announced that development of the iPhone Packager Software is now moving forwards again. [Read more…]

App Store Review Guidelines Now On-line

Engadget has uploaded the App Store Review guidelines for you to peruse through. The guidelines are very specific in what will and will not be accepted in to the app store.

Some of the specifics are as follows although the list is far longer than what we put below.

Apps that crash will be rejected
Apps that exhibit bugs will be rejected
Apps that do not perform as advertised by the developer will be rejected
Apps that include undocumented or hidden features inconsistent with the description of the app
will be rejected
Apps that use non-public APIs will be rejected
Apps that read or write data outside its designated container area will be rejected
Apps that download code in any way or form will be rejected
Apps that install or launch other executable code will be rejected
Apps that are “beta”, “demo”, “trial”, or “test” versions will be rejected

[Read more…]

Newton iPhone Casemod Appears

The Apple Newton was introduced in the early 90’s. Some classed the Newton as a failure. When compared to the iPhone, it certainly was a failure in terms of sales figures.

Charles Mangin decided to bring the two gadgets together by melding the unsuccessful with the successful. The result is the Newton iPhone casemod that sees a newton case wrapped around the successful iPhone. [Read more…]

iPod nano 6th Gen Hints at Video Playback Support

TUAW got hold of a latest gen iPod nano and took a look at what it was all about… as in they took a look inside the software to see what hidden gems could be found inside.

Some code found inside indicates that the iPod nano has the ability to playback video. Several options can be found in a section titled