Share content between iPods with miShare
I've seen previews of the upcoming miShare inEngadget and Gizmodo, but the device got some major publicity today in the form of a quick New York Times review.(The company is based in Brooklyn.)The concept's simple: connect miShare to two iPods (it doesn't work with first- or second-generation iPods, nor with the Shuffle or Touch). Then set the switch to music, video, or photo, press the miShare's button, and it'll transfer the last-played audio or video file, or all the photos in a folder you pre-define, from the home iPod to the receiving one. You can also transfer entire On-The-Go playlists between the devices by holding the transfer button down for three seconds. Minor drawbacks: getting the songs from the iPod back to your computer will be difficult unless you use a third-party add-on like MusicRescue. The transfer rate's about 500 KB per second, which means an album will take a couple minutes, and the device doesn't offer any trickery to get around Apple's FairPlay DRM scheme, meaning that most files bought from iTunes won't be playable after transfer.Like Pacemaker,the folks at miShare are taking pre-orders for $99.95 now, and won't charge your credit card until they ship you a device. They're due to begin shipping Jan. 22. Will you get busted for using miShare? It doesn't have any provisions to get around DRM, so it wouldn't seem to violate the DMCA. And it's certainly legal to transfer files of songs you own the copyright to. (One of my big complaints about the Zune wireless sharing feature is that even if I transfer music from my own bands to you, it still expires after three plays.) But using miShare to transfer large quantities of music seems to exist in that same grey area as copying songs to a flash drive to give to a friend. Probably not strictly legal, but almost impossible to enforce, and probably not worth copyright owners' time--if they're going to sue customers, they're going to try for the ones who are making thousands of files available to thousands of users simultaneously through file-trading networks.
How to use 'Up Next' on the Apple TV
How to use 'Up Next' on the Apple TV
Related storiesReports: Tech recovery driven by developing nations, cloudSony rules out OLED this year, accidentally pays plasma a complimentLexus LFA requires lots of cash, coolWhen Apple released iTunes 11, an update was pushed for the iOS Remote app. The Remote update enabled users to take advantage of the new "Up Next" feature when playing music from a local iTunes library, along with on the Apple TV. At the same time the Remote update and iTunes 11 was released, an update to the Apple TV itself was also released. This update enabled Up Next when streaming music through Home Sharing or iTunes Match on your TV. Here's some tips for using Up Next via the Remote app or directly on an Apple TV. RemoteYou'll find that using the Up Next feature in the Remote app is identical to using Up Next in iTunes 11. The same controls to add, edit, and arrange are present both when viewing the music library and the Up Next queue. When attempting to add an individual song, you can tap and hold on it until you're prompted with what action you'd like to take. The only lacking feature I have noticed so far is the ability to view your played history.Apple TVUsing Up Next directly on the Apple TV is not as obvious as it is with the Remote app. Primarily because you won't see anything Up Next related until you're playing music through your TV.Once you've started playing music on your Apple TV, you'll need to back out to the main Music screen. At the top of the category list you should now see Up Next listed. Select it.When viewing the queue, you'll see the familiar three-line icon next to each song. This icon typically indicates that the item can be moved around on the list (at least when it comes to Apple's use of it). But you'll notice when you highlight a song, the icon itself isn't included. Using your remote, press the right button once and you'll highlight the icon. Now you can move the song up or down, changing the play order in the queue. What happens if you're viewing a song in your music library and you want to add it to the list? Press and hold the select button on your Apple TV remote until a menu pops up and select the appropriate action.For a more detailed look at how to use Up Next on the Apple TV, make sure to watch the video below:
Related storiesReports: Tech recovery driven by developing nations, cloudSony rules out OLED this year, accidentally pays plasma a complimentLexus LFA requires lots of cash, coolWhen Apple released iTunes 11, an update was pushed for the iOS Remote app. The Remote update enabled users to take advantage of the new "Up Next" feature when playing music from a local iTunes library, along with on the Apple TV. At the same time the Remote update and iTunes 11 was released, an update to the Apple TV itself was also released. This update enabled Up Next when streaming music through Home Sharing or iTunes Match on your TV. Here's some tips for using Up Next via the Remote app or directly on an Apple TV. RemoteYou'll find that using the Up Next feature in the Remote app is identical to using Up Next in iTunes 11. The same controls to add, edit, and arrange are present both when viewing the music library and the Up Next queue. When attempting to add an individual song, you can tap and hold on it until you're prompted with what action you'd like to take. The only lacking feature I have noticed so far is the ability to view your played history.Apple TVUsing Up Next directly on the Apple TV is not as obvious as it is with the Remote app. Primarily because you won't see anything Up Next related until you're playing music through your TV.Once you've started playing music on your Apple TV, you'll need to back out to the main Music screen. At the top of the category list you should now see Up Next listed. Select it.When viewing the queue, you'll see the familiar three-line icon next to each song. This icon typically indicates that the item can be moved around on the list (at least when it comes to Apple's use of it). But you'll notice when you highlight a song, the icon itself isn't included. Using your remote, press the right button once and you'll highlight the icon. Now you can move the song up or down, changing the play order in the queue. What happens if you're viewing a song in your music library and you want to add it to the list? Press and hold the select button on your Apple TV remote until a menu pops up and select the appropriate action.For a more detailed look at how to use Up Next on the Apple TV, make sure to watch the video below:
Tickets for sold-out WWDC fetch a high price
Tickets for sold-out WWDC fetch a high price
It seems the iPad 2 isn't the only thingfetching a premium online. A short supply of tickets for Apple's sold-out Worldwide Developers Conference in June has led some people to sell theirs at a premium.A quick check on eBay at the publish of this post shows 10 such listings, though as of yesterday, more had been available prior to being sold. The one ending soonest is hovering just north of $3,000, while Computerworld reports that one posted earlier this week was listed at $4,599, both well above the original price of $1,599. WWDC is Apple's annual event for developers, and kicks off June 6 at Moscone West in San Francisco. At the show Apple has said it will give developers "a preview of the future of iOS and Mac OS X." Though knowing Apple, there could be a surprise or two. Within 10 hours of going on sale Monday, Apple halted WWDC ticket sales, saying that the event had sold out, making it the fourth consecutive show to run out of spots. Worth noting is that online buyers who want a ticket can't be just anyone. Apple's system requires that WWDC attendees be a registered developer with the company to activate the code that was given out to those who managed to snag tickets. That code is what's being sold as part of these auctions. Even then, such a detail is unlikely to stop someone who's willing to pay double or even triple the price.
It seems the iPad 2 isn't the only thingfetching a premium online. A short supply of tickets for Apple's sold-out Worldwide Developers Conference in June has led some people to sell theirs at a premium.A quick check on eBay at the publish of this post shows 10 such listings, though as of yesterday, more had been available prior to being sold. The one ending soonest is hovering just north of $3,000, while Computerworld reports that one posted earlier this week was listed at $4,599, both well above the original price of $1,599. WWDC is Apple's annual event for developers, and kicks off June 6 at Moscone West in San Francisco. At the show Apple has said it will give developers "a preview of the future of iOS and Mac OS X." Though knowing Apple, there could be a surprise or two. Within 10 hours of going on sale Monday, Apple halted WWDC ticket sales, saying that the event had sold out, making it the fourth consecutive show to run out of spots. Worth noting is that online buyers who want a ticket can't be just anyone. Apple's system requires that WWDC attendees be a registered developer with the company to activate the code that was given out to those who managed to snag tickets. That code is what's being sold as part of these auctions. Even then, such a detail is unlikely to stop someone who's willing to pay double or even triple the price.
Thunderbolt headed to iOS devices- Patent pitch says so
Thunderbolt headed to iOS devices? Patent pitch says so
The cable for charging and transferring data from iPhones, iPods and iPads could soon undergo another major shift, switching to technology that could speed up both tasks. In a freshly published patent application, picked up by Patently Apple this morning, Apple details a new type of cable that blends together increased power and faster data transfer technologies, including Thunderbolt.While not going so far as to call out the technology by name, the patent application notes that the proposed cable could support DisplayPort and PCI Express--the two technologies that are bundled together in Thunderbolt's architecture. Along with the faster speed, the proposed cable would offer a way to bring more power to devices, potentially shortening up the time it takes to recharge. That comes in the form of higher-voltage capabilities for devices that can take advantage of the extra power.Since introducing Thunderbolt to the MacBook Pro line last February, Apple has added it to nearly its entire line of computers, short of the Mac Pro desktop tower. Also missing out on the faster I/O has been the company's mobile devices running iOS, all of which make use of USB 2.0 and a 30-pin dock connector that's been a feature of the line since Apple began its transition away from Firewire ports on early iPods. This is not the first indication Apple is contemplating speedier physical connections for its portables. Last April the company was granted a patent for a dock connector that would support higher-speed I/O standards like USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt, surpassing what can be found in current offerings.Of note, Apple has taken steps with iOS 5--the latest version of its mobile operating system--to reduce the need for physical cables when it comes to transferring data. This includes letting users set up devices without having to plug into a computer running iTunes, as well as offering ways to sync data from computers over Wi-Fi. Other additions, like backup through the company's iCloud service and putting music files in the cloud withiTunes Match, have further separated those devices from needing to plug in.
The cable for charging and transferring data from iPhones, iPods and iPads could soon undergo another major shift, switching to technology that could speed up both tasks. In a freshly published patent application, picked up by Patently Apple this morning, Apple details a new type of cable that blends together increased power and faster data transfer technologies, including Thunderbolt.While not going so far as to call out the technology by name, the patent application notes that the proposed cable could support DisplayPort and PCI Express--the two technologies that are bundled together in Thunderbolt's architecture. Along with the faster speed, the proposed cable would offer a way to bring more power to devices, potentially shortening up the time it takes to recharge. That comes in the form of higher-voltage capabilities for devices that can take advantage of the extra power.Since introducing Thunderbolt to the MacBook Pro line last February, Apple has added it to nearly its entire line of computers, short of the Mac Pro desktop tower. Also missing out on the faster I/O has been the company's mobile devices running iOS, all of which make use of USB 2.0 and a 30-pin dock connector that's been a feature of the line since Apple began its transition away from Firewire ports on early iPods. This is not the first indication Apple is contemplating speedier physical connections for its portables. Last April the company was granted a patent for a dock connector that would support higher-speed I/O standards like USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt, surpassing what can be found in current offerings.Of note, Apple has taken steps with iOS 5--the latest version of its mobile operating system--to reduce the need for physical cables when it comes to transferring data. This includes letting users set up devices without having to plug into a computer running iTunes, as well as offering ways to sync data from computers over Wi-Fi. Other additions, like backup through the company's iCloud service and putting music files in the cloud withiTunes Match, have further separated those devices from needing to plug in.
Apple, where's the software-
Apple, where's the software?
The Apple event today went mostly as we expected. We got the iPad Mini we were expecting (though the fourth-generation iPad was a surprise), we got a new MacBook Pro and a new iMac, and we heard a lot about the many millions of iThings that have been sold (if you made a drinking game hinging upon the word "millions" at an Apple event, you'd have passed out in the first 30 minutes). As a software reviewer, however, I have to say there wasn't very much for me to talk about.We heard a little bit about iBooks getting continuous scrolling, and another tidbit about the iBookstore and iBooks Author. But with so much talk around the Web about problems in iOS 6, the Apple Maps app, and the coming launch of a redesigned iTunes, I expected at least a mention of progress on those fronts. Apple Maps received an enormous amount of criticism across all the tech sites after the iOS 6 launch, later resulting in Apple's Tim Cook issuing a formal (yet respect-worthy) apology for the app's lack of readiness for prime time. We did our own tests, incidentally, but this horse can't really take more of a beating. Still, I thought Apple would at least give us a progress report on the Maps app.I was ready to review the new iTunes and check out this enhanced mini player, but it's not happening today.CNETThen, at the iPhone 5 launch a little over a month ago, we were told that the revamped iTunes 11 was coming in October. Looking at the calendar, there aren't many days left in the month, so where was the announcement?There are lot of people -- both Mac and Windows users -- ready for a new look, cleaner layout, and hopefully some kind of speed boost to Apple's media hub, but there was not even a peep at the event. I'm guessing this means we'll see the new iTunes in the next few days, but why not give us a date?Obviously, it turns out today's Apple event was more about hardware than software and there's plenty to be exited about in what was released. But it just seems like, with the recent software-related problems and the promise of a new iTunes, there should have been at least an acknowledgement of future releases on the horizon.
The Apple event today went mostly as we expected. We got the iPad Mini we were expecting (though the fourth-generation iPad was a surprise), we got a new MacBook Pro and a new iMac, and we heard a lot about the many millions of iThings that have been sold (if you made a drinking game hinging upon the word "millions" at an Apple event, you'd have passed out in the first 30 minutes). As a software reviewer, however, I have to say there wasn't very much for me to talk about.We heard a little bit about iBooks getting continuous scrolling, and another tidbit about the iBookstore and iBooks Author. But with so much talk around the Web about problems in iOS 6, the Apple Maps app, and the coming launch of a redesigned iTunes, I expected at least a mention of progress on those fronts. Apple Maps received an enormous amount of criticism across all the tech sites after the iOS 6 launch, later resulting in Apple's Tim Cook issuing a formal (yet respect-worthy) apology for the app's lack of readiness for prime time. We did our own tests, incidentally, but this horse can't really take more of a beating. Still, I thought Apple would at least give us a progress report on the Maps app.I was ready to review the new iTunes and check out this enhanced mini player, but it's not happening today.CNETThen, at the iPhone 5 launch a little over a month ago, we were told that the revamped iTunes 11 was coming in October. Looking at the calendar, there aren't many days left in the month, so where was the announcement?There are lot of people -- both Mac and Windows users -- ready for a new look, cleaner layout, and hopefully some kind of speed boost to Apple's media hub, but there was not even a peep at the event. I'm guessing this means we'll see the new iTunes in the next few days, but why not give us a date?Obviously, it turns out today's Apple event was more about hardware than software and there's plenty to be exited about in what was released. But it just seems like, with the recent software-related problems and the promise of a new iTunes, there should have been at least an acknowledgement of future releases on the horizon.
Apple, Verizon to offer wireless updates to iPhone-
Apple, Verizon to offer wireless updates to iPhone?
Multiple sources have told Apple news site 9to5Mac that Apple and Verizon Wireless will soon offer over-the-air updates to the iPhone following this fall's expected release of iOS 5. Although iOS 5 itself won't be available wirelessly, 9to5Mac reports that any future updates to the OS will come over the air. With such a change, people would no longer need a PC and iTunes to act as the middlemen to keep their smartphones current.If the reports are true, Apple would join rival Google, which already offers Android users the ability to update their devices sans computer. Apple reportedly also has the technology to update its devices over the air already, but the company has apparently been cautious about opening it up everywhere. However, Apple has been chatting with Verizon about unleashing this technology since early this year, said 9to5Mac.The sources didn't say whether wireless updates would also be available on AT&T or international carriers of the iPhone. No specific mention was made to the iPad or iPod Touch, but the same technology logically should extend to all of Apple's iOS devices.Though over-the-air updates would provide a convenient, mobile way to keep the iPhone updated, there are a couple of potential pitfalls.Most iOS updates now weigh in at over 600MB, a hefty payload to deliver wirelessly. 9to5Mac believes Apple would have to pare down the size of its updates, perhaps by offering smaller and more incremental updates rather than fewer and larger updates.Also, updating an iPhone through iTunes first syncs the contents of the device to the PC as a precaution in the event the update fails. If an update were to bypass iTunes, people would need some other way to back up and sync their devices, perhaps through some sort of cloud-based system.Tech enthusiast site Pocket Lint adds a slightly different spin to the story, saying that if Apple were to apply over-the-air updates, it would apply them universally and not just to the Verizon iPhone. The site believes we'll hear more about this potential new development in a month when Apple opens the doors to its Worldwide Developers Conference.
Multiple sources have told Apple news site 9to5Mac that Apple and Verizon Wireless will soon offer over-the-air updates to the iPhone following this fall's expected release of iOS 5. Although iOS 5 itself won't be available wirelessly, 9to5Mac reports that any future updates to the OS will come over the air. With such a change, people would no longer need a PC and iTunes to act as the middlemen to keep their smartphones current.If the reports are true, Apple would join rival Google, which already offers Android users the ability to update their devices sans computer. Apple reportedly also has the technology to update its devices over the air already, but the company has apparently been cautious about opening it up everywhere. However, Apple has been chatting with Verizon about unleashing this technology since early this year, said 9to5Mac.The sources didn't say whether wireless updates would also be available on AT&T or international carriers of the iPhone. No specific mention was made to the iPad or iPod Touch, but the same technology logically should extend to all of Apple's iOS devices.Though over-the-air updates would provide a convenient, mobile way to keep the iPhone updated, there are a couple of potential pitfalls.Most iOS updates now weigh in at over 600MB, a hefty payload to deliver wirelessly. 9to5Mac believes Apple would have to pare down the size of its updates, perhaps by offering smaller and more incremental updates rather than fewer and larger updates.Also, updating an iPhone through iTunes first syncs the contents of the device to the PC as a precaution in the event the update fails. If an update were to bypass iTunes, people would need some other way to back up and sync their devices, perhaps through some sort of cloud-based system.Tech enthusiast site Pocket Lint adds a slightly different spin to the story, saying that if Apple were to apply over-the-air updates, it would apply them universally and not just to the Verizon iPhone. The site believes we'll hear more about this potential new development in a month when Apple opens the doors to its Worldwide Developers Conference.
Apple now shipping new iPod Touch
Apple now shipping new iPod Touch
Those of you who ordered Apple's new iPod Touch may soon see one at your doorstep.Apple seems to have just started shipping the latest iPod Touch to buyers today. A notice received by a Gigaom writer in Pennsylvania cited October 9 as the ship date from China and October 15 as the estimated delivery date.The new iPod Touch was unveiled last month at Apple's iPhone 5 launch event. But the company never revealed a specific availability date for the Touch as it did for the new iPhone. Apple's online store still lists October as the "available to ship" date. The new iPod Nano also points to October as its time frame for shipping.CNET contacted Apple for comment and will update the story if the company responds.Apple has also just released a user guide for the new iPod Touch. Available for free through iTunes, the 138-page e-book covers all of the device's features and services with iOS 6 at the helm.Related storiesApple iPod Touch returns thinner, lighterThe new iPod Touch: A 4-inch screen, and Siri tooSiri comes to iPod TouchiPod Touch vs. iPod Nano: Apple's 2012 iPods comparedThe iPod Touch 5G is closer than ever to the iPhone in several ways.Like the iPhone 5, the new Touch sports a 4-inch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. A 5-megapixel camera rests on the back, offering better photos in low-light conditions. The front-facing camera can handle FaceTime HD at a resolution of 720 pixels. Voice assistant Siri is also part of the package.Unlike the iPhone, the iPod Touch is available in six colors. The iPod Touch 5G costs $299 for the 32GB version and $399 for the 64GB version.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Those of you who ordered Apple's new iPod Touch may soon see one at your doorstep.Apple seems to have just started shipping the latest iPod Touch to buyers today. A notice received by a Gigaom writer in Pennsylvania cited October 9 as the ship date from China and October 15 as the estimated delivery date.The new iPod Touch was unveiled last month at Apple's iPhone 5 launch event. But the company never revealed a specific availability date for the Touch as it did for the new iPhone. Apple's online store still lists October as the "available to ship" date. The new iPod Nano also points to October as its time frame for shipping.CNET contacted Apple for comment and will update the story if the company responds.Apple has also just released a user guide for the new iPod Touch. Available for free through iTunes, the 138-page e-book covers all of the device's features and services with iOS 6 at the helm.Related storiesApple iPod Touch returns thinner, lighterThe new iPod Touch: A 4-inch screen, and Siri tooSiri comes to iPod TouchiPod Touch vs. iPod Nano: Apple's 2012 iPods comparedThe iPod Touch 5G is closer than ever to the iPhone in several ways.Like the iPhone 5, the new Touch sports a 4-inch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. A 5-megapixel camera rests on the back, offering better photos in low-light conditions. The front-facing camera can handle FaceTime HD at a resolution of 720 pixels. Voice assistant Siri is also part of the package.Unlike the iPhone, the iPod Touch is available in six colors. The iPod Touch 5G costs $299 for the 32GB version and $399 for the 64GB version.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Apple now selling refurbished 27-inch iMacs
Apple now selling refurbished 27-inch iMacs
Anyone eyeing a 27-inch iMac can now save a healthy chunk of change by opting for a refurbished unit.As of yesterday, Apple began selling four refurbished variations of the big-screen iMac through its online store. Buyers can save anywhere from $270 to $400 depending on the model.A 2.9GHz version with 8GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and a 512MB Nvidia GeForce graphics card goes for $1,529, 15 percent off the price of a new unit.A 3.1GHz edition with 4GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive, an 8x SuperDrive, and a 1GB AMD Radeon graphics card sells for $1,599, 20 percent off the usual price.A 3.2GHz model with 8GB memory, a 1TB hard drive, and a 1GB Nvidia GeForce graphics card is available for $1,699, a 15 percent discount off the price of a new one.Finally, a 3.4GHz unit with 8GB of memory, a 1TB hard drive, and the 1GB Nvidia GeForce graphics card costs $1,869. That unit sells new for $2,199.Related storiesApple iMac reviewApple's 2012 iMac: Ready for its close-up (pictures)Apple's new Macs of all stripes (pictures)With the exception of the 3.1GHz edition model, all of the refurbished units are the latest iMacs released in October and offer an LED-backlit screen with the higher-quality IPS (in-plane switching) technology. All four variations promise a wait time of just one to three business days with free shipping. All of Apple's refurbished products come with a one-year warranty.Supplies of the 27-inch iMac were tight after Apple unveiled the new model late last year. Popping up for preorder on November 30, the large-screen iMac offered an initial ship time of two to three weeks. But that jumped to three to four weeks after just a few hours.Ship times for new 27-inch models finally eased to one to three days in early March and are now available within 24 hours.(Via MacRumors)
Anyone eyeing a 27-inch iMac can now save a healthy chunk of change by opting for a refurbished unit.As of yesterday, Apple began selling four refurbished variations of the big-screen iMac through its online store. Buyers can save anywhere from $270 to $400 depending on the model.A 2.9GHz version with 8GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and a 512MB Nvidia GeForce graphics card goes for $1,529, 15 percent off the price of a new unit.A 3.1GHz edition with 4GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive, an 8x SuperDrive, and a 1GB AMD Radeon graphics card sells for $1,599, 20 percent off the usual price.A 3.2GHz model with 8GB memory, a 1TB hard drive, and a 1GB Nvidia GeForce graphics card is available for $1,699, a 15 percent discount off the price of a new one.Finally, a 3.4GHz unit with 8GB of memory, a 1TB hard drive, and the 1GB Nvidia GeForce graphics card costs $1,869. That unit sells new for $2,199.Related storiesApple iMac reviewApple's 2012 iMac: Ready for its close-up (pictures)Apple's new Macs of all stripes (pictures)With the exception of the 3.1GHz edition model, all of the refurbished units are the latest iMacs released in October and offer an LED-backlit screen with the higher-quality IPS (in-plane switching) technology. All four variations promise a wait time of just one to three business days with free shipping. All of Apple's refurbished products come with a one-year warranty.Supplies of the 27-inch iMac were tight after Apple unveiled the new model late last year. Popping up for preorder on November 30, the large-screen iMac offered an initial ship time of two to three weeks. But that jumped to three to four weeks after just a few hours.Ship times for new 27-inch models finally eased to one to three days in early March and are now available within 24 hours.(Via MacRumors)
Apple now selling Nest Learning Thermostat
Apple now selling Nest Learning Thermostat
The Nest Learning Thermostat has found a new home with the folks at Apple.The company better known for iPhones and iPads is now selling the high-tech thermostat in its online store for $249.95. But the Nest is unlike conventional thermostats.As befits the term "learning," the Nest can learn and remember your preferred temperatures to automatically keep things cool or warm. It turns itself off when your house is empty. And it taps into the power of remote control, letting you change the temperature from anywhere via your iPhone, iPad, Android device, or Mac.This is the second latest sales scoop for Nest. The company announced just yesterday that it's branching out into Canada. Customers can also buy the thermostat through Nest's online store.Related storiesNest Learning Thermostat reviewNest thermostat coming to Apple retail stores soon, report saysNest Labs burns through thermostat ordersBut why Apple as a vendor?The group that created the thermostat was led by Tony Fadell, one of the brains behind the original iPod and iPhone. The gadget itself incorporates much of the "DNA" found in Apple devices.The company also recently hired Apple's former chief intellectual property officer, Richard Lutton Jr., a potentially savvy move because Nest is in the middle of a patent infringement suit filed against it by Honeywell.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
The Nest Learning Thermostat has found a new home with the folks at Apple.The company better known for iPhones and iPads is now selling the high-tech thermostat in its online store for $249.95. But the Nest is unlike conventional thermostats.As befits the term "learning," the Nest can learn and remember your preferred temperatures to automatically keep things cool or warm. It turns itself off when your house is empty. And it taps into the power of remote control, letting you change the temperature from anywhere via your iPhone, iPad, Android device, or Mac.This is the second latest sales scoop for Nest. The company announced just yesterday that it's branching out into Canada. Customers can also buy the thermostat through Nest's online store.Related storiesNest Learning Thermostat reviewNest thermostat coming to Apple retail stores soon, report saysNest Labs burns through thermostat ordersBut why Apple as a vendor?The group that created the thermostat was led by Tony Fadell, one of the brains behind the original iPod and iPhone. The gadget itself incorporates much of the "DNA" found in Apple devices.The company also recently hired Apple's former chief intellectual property officer, Richard Lutton Jr., a potentially savvy move because Nest is in the middle of a patent infringement suit filed against it by Honeywell.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Apple now hosts 900,000 apps in App Store
Apple now hosts 900,000 apps in App Store
Apple's App Store is now home to 900,000 apps.Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the latest stats at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco on Monday.Among the 900,000 apps, 90 percent of them are downloaded each month, while 375,000 of them are geared for the iPad. In total, 50 billion apps have been downloaded since the App Store opened for business. July will mark the App Store's fifth birthday.The App Store also holds around 575 million store accounts, with Cook touting that the store has "more accounts with credit cards than anyone else on the Internet, that we're aware of."Overall, Apple has paid iOS developers $10 billion to date, with $5 billion of that just from this year. Getting in a dig at Android and other mobile platforms, Cook said the App Store's payout to developers is more than three times the amount shelled out by its rivals.More from WWDCMeet iTunes Radio, Apple's long-awaited streaming music service CNET Editors' Take: Apple's Pandora-like streaming radio service is finally here Apple gives the iPhone a user interface face-lift with iOS 7 Editors' Take: iOS 7 gets a new look and several new features The fresh new look of Apple iOS 7 (pictures) Apple unveils new MacBook Air, gives Mac Pro sneak peek Editors' Take: Apple updates MacBook Air New MacBook Air boasts all-day battery life (pictures) Editors' Take: A bold new look for the Mac Pro desktop Mac Pro sneak peek (pictures) Editors' Take: Apple Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks Getting to know Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks (pictures) WWDC 2013: Full coverage
Apple's App Store is now home to 900,000 apps.Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the latest stats at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco on Monday.Among the 900,000 apps, 90 percent of them are downloaded each month, while 375,000 of them are geared for the iPad. In total, 50 billion apps have been downloaded since the App Store opened for business. July will mark the App Store's fifth birthday.The App Store also holds around 575 million store accounts, with Cook touting that the store has "more accounts with credit cards than anyone else on the Internet, that we're aware of."Overall, Apple has paid iOS developers $10 billion to date, with $5 billion of that just from this year. Getting in a dig at Android and other mobile platforms, Cook said the App Store's payout to developers is more than three times the amount shelled out by its rivals.More from WWDCMeet iTunes Radio, Apple's long-awaited streaming music service CNET Editors' Take: Apple's Pandora-like streaming radio service is finally here Apple gives the iPhone a user interface face-lift with iOS 7 Editors' Take: iOS 7 gets a new look and several new features The fresh new look of Apple iOS 7 (pictures) Apple unveils new MacBook Air, gives Mac Pro sneak peek Editors' Take: Apple updates MacBook Air New MacBook Air boasts all-day battery life (pictures) Editors' Take: A bold new look for the Mac Pro desktop Mac Pro sneak peek (pictures) Editors' Take: Apple Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks Getting to know Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks (pictures) WWDC 2013: Full coverage
Apple notifies parents of in-app purchase settlement details
Apple notifies parents of in-app purchase settlement details
Apple has begun notifying the parents how they will be compensated for large bills racked up by their children through unauthorized use of in-app purchases in games and apps sold through the App Store.An e-mail sent by the "Apple In-App Purchase Litigation Administrator" describes how the approximately 23 million people, as part of a class-action lawsuit, can apply for compensation. Parents have until January 13, 2014, to claim a $5 iTunesgift cards for charges less than $30, according to the e-mail. The maximum compensation parents can expect is the total amount charged during a single 45-day period without their permission.Related storiesDialed in 110: Lessons for Android (podcast)The 404 Podcast 498: Where Jeff battles the TriadBuzz Out Loud Podcast 1145: China to Google: Suck itParents who complained that it was far too easy to buy digital goods in games without the need to re-enter an Apple ID password sued Apple in 2011. After a parent downloaded a free or paid title using their password, the child (or someone else) could proceed to make purchases without those credentials, as long as it was within a certain time period. Apple changed that behavior as part of a system software update in March 2011, but not before some parents were hit with massive bills. The lawsuit was unrelated to another legal complaint involving in-app purchases. A patent holder named Lodsys made waves in early 2011, suing companies large and small, alleging that they were infringing on its intellectual property by including the option to buy things within the software. Apple joined that suit in April of last year in an effort to defend those developing on its platform.
Apple has begun notifying the parents how they will be compensated for large bills racked up by their children through unauthorized use of in-app purchases in games and apps sold through the App Store.An e-mail sent by the "Apple In-App Purchase Litigation Administrator" describes how the approximately 23 million people, as part of a class-action lawsuit, can apply for compensation. Parents have until January 13, 2014, to claim a $5 iTunesgift cards for charges less than $30, according to the e-mail. The maximum compensation parents can expect is the total amount charged during a single 45-day period without their permission.Related storiesDialed in 110: Lessons for Android (podcast)The 404 Podcast 498: Where Jeff battles the TriadBuzz Out Loud Podcast 1145: China to Google: Suck itParents who complained that it was far too easy to buy digital goods in games without the need to re-enter an Apple ID password sued Apple in 2011. After a parent downloaded a free or paid title using their password, the child (or someone else) could proceed to make purchases without those credentials, as long as it was within a certain time period. Apple changed that behavior as part of a system software update in March 2011, but not before some parents were hit with massive bills. The lawsuit was unrelated to another legal complaint involving in-app purchases. A patent holder named Lodsys made waves in early 2011, suing companies large and small, alleging that they were infringing on its intellectual property by including the option to buy things within the software. Apple joined that suit in April of last year in an effort to defend those developing on its platform.
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