Stories by Gary Ng

Apple WWDC 2012 Keynote Video Podcast Now in iTunes for Download

Apple has just added the WWDC 2012 keynote video to its Apple Keynote (HD) collection in iTunes, to allow you to download it to your iOS devices for later viewing. The short description reads: Watch Apple CEO Tim Cook and team unveil Mac OS X Mountain Lion, iOS 6, and the all-new MacBook Pro with...

Apple Has Licensed TomTom Maps and Related Information in iOS 6

TomTom has confirmed it has partnered with Apple to license its maps, as noted in a short (really short) press release: TomTom (AEX:TOM2) has signed a global agreement with Apple® for maps and related information. No further details of the agreement will be provided. With the introduction of the new Maps app in iOS 6,...

WWDC 2012 Round Up: What You Need to Know

Today was an exciting day at WWDC 2012. Apple released a refresh to their notebook line up and introduced a brand new next generation 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display. We learned about OS X Mountain Lion and iOS 6 as well. Here's a round up of today's news: Apple Reportedly Used a Private Fleet...

Apple Design Award Winners Announced at WWDC 2012

Apple has announced the winners of the Apple Design Awards (ADA) at WWDC 2012, as noted by The Loop. Apps are chosen based on the following criteria: Design: Well designed apps are delightful, elegant, intuitive, engaging, exciting, compelling, and reliable. Innovation: Innovative apps are revolutionary, inspirational, unique, and do things in completely new and exciting ways....

Apple Releases iTunes 10.6.3 for Download

Apple has released iTunes 10.6.3 for download on its iTunes download page. The update has not made its way into Software Update yet, but is it available directly from Apple's site. The updates within are most likely to support iOS 6. Tipsters have informed us iTunes 10.6.3 is also available in Apple's iOS Dev Center....

Apple WWDC 2012 Keynote Video Now Online

Apple has released their keynote video for WWDC 2012 on Apple.com for viewing. Currently, it appears the video is being slammed as you can access it via Apple.com, but the page itself shows 'Available shortly'. So, keep trying, stayed tuned and enjoy they keynote! Requirements: Streaming video requires Safari 4 or 5 on Mac OS...

iOS 6 to Feature Redesigned App Store, iBookstore and iTunes Store

Apple has quietly noted on their iOS 6 preview website that the App Store, iBookstore and iTunes Store will be redesigned in the next version of the mobile operating system. Here's the description from the page: iOS 6 brings a new kind of shopping experience to the redesigned iTunes Store, App Store, and iBookstore. See...

Apple Releases All-New Redesigned Airport Express for $99

Apple has quietly released a newly designed Airport Express. The new design resembles an Apple TV with rounded corners in its classic all-white. The price is advertised at $99 CDN on Apple.ca (the Apple Store is down as of publishing). Simultaneous dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi. Incredibly easy setup from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or...

Apple Adds Canadian Support for Siri, Both English and French [Update]

At WWDC 2012 today, as part of its iOS 6 announcement, Apple has confirmed Canadians will finally get language support for Siri. We will now get local search in Canada, as noted on stage by Scott Forstall! ...and now…in iOS 6 we're adding English and French tuned for Canada…**crowd laughter**...EH? When the new voice feature...