“Video out” coming to iPhone!
We’re not sure why no one is making a bigger deal about this, but it appears that one of the major omissions from Apple’s iPhone may be getting rectified in an upcoming firmware release – namely, video out! While browsing Engadget’s O2 event gallery, faithful Macenstein reader Wemberly noticed that the UK iPhone’s “iPod” settings list... Read More
AT&T unveils 5x Edge speed increase for iPhone launch
Posted by Dr. Macenstein I was SO not planning to get an iPhone. Really I wasn’t. The rumored plan costs of $100 a month had my mind firmly planted in the “I can live without it” camp. Then Apple announced the iPhone’s plans would start at $60. hmm… OK, well, now I CAN afford the monthly plan… but, really, aside from the coolness of the interface... Read More
No Apple Store “1 to 1”, ProCare, Genius Bar or personal shopping appointments for the 29th
According to a little bird, “Apple won’t allow anyone to make 1 to 1, procare, or personal shopping appointments for the 29th“. This report was verified by a little bunny, who says the Genius Bar is also off limits. We’re assuming this is Apple’s attempt to keep folks from using that type of one-on-one service to weasel in an iPhone purchase. Or perhaps... Read More
Apple’s “iPhone ad slip up” reveals “mystery app”
Posted by Dr. Macenstein [UPDATE: Apple has apparently re-edited iPhone commercials, and removed the “mysterious 12th iconâ€] In looking through Apple’s newly posted iPhone ads on their site, I noticed something interesting. In every shot we have ever seen of the iPhone’s main menu thus far, there are 3 rows of icons for applications (2 rows of 4 icons, and... Read More
iPhone pushes Apple stock up over 26% in 1 month, but can Apple deliver?
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Anyone who thinks the iPhone launch will not be a successful one (we’re looking at you, Steve Ballmer) need only take a look at Apple’s stock price this month. Currently, Apple is up 26.7% from it’s $90 price just 30 days ago. Anticipation is high, waiting lists are long, and fake eBay iPhone auctions are rampant. There can be no doubt... Read More
Engadget says iPhone delayed until October, Leopard due January 2008 [UPDATED]
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Looks like Apple may have to pull their latest “I’m A Mac” Party is Over ad which poked fun at Window’s traditional huge delays between OS releases. Engadget claims to have it “on authoirty” that the iPhone’s much hyped release will be pushed back to OCTOBER of this year, and Leopard, which was itself recently... Read More
Rumor: New Mac minis and iMacs to be announced ahead of Apple stock split?
Posted by Dr. Macenstein OK, this one has our BS meter beeping, not because it can’t/won’t happen, but because, as our faithful readers know, we have only received 1 legitimate anonymous tip in our whole stinking history. Macenstein reader Kim Jramer says an impending stock split is in Apple’s future, and will be announced as early as next week, alongside updated... Read More
Apple to buy 500 million Samsung NAND flash chips; Video iPod? Robson? Tablet? All of the Above?
Posted by Helper Monkey According to an EE Times report (subscription required) Apple is placing an order for 500 million Samsung NAND flash chips this month. While the report claims these chips will be used in iPhones and iPods, the number seems a little optimistic, even for Apple’s hugely successful nano and shuffle music player to account for. Furthermore, the report... Read More
A new video iPod just ’round the corner, or wishful thinking?
Posted by iGor Hardmac has taken a snowflake of a story and rolled it into a Frosty The Snowman-sized iPod rumor. Apparently, they feel there is a strong possibility of new iPods being released in the not-too-distant future based on a report from a European journalist, who Hardmac deems a trustworthy source. The newsman in question reportedly received an 80GB iPod last week from... Read More
“DVD Jon” looking to hire Apple DRM-hackers?
Posted by Dr. Macenstein DVD Jon is arguably the movie industry’s least favorite hacker, having gained infamy a few years back for cracking the copy-protection on commercial DVDs. While the young Norwegian has been keeping a relatively low profile as of late, it would appear he is ready to stir things up again, and this time, it looks like he’s set his sights on the... Read More
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