Over the past few years, one area that has been steadily improving in smartphones in the mobile camera technology. Back in 2007 when the original iPhone was launched, it was fitted with a camera which could barely shoot any decent shots with less megapixels, no auto-focus and no flash. Many people quoted it as "a...
Yesterday, we published a report suggesting that Apple is already working on an HD Television set. Today, another report from Bloomberg claims that the rumored Apple HDTV project is being led by iTunes creator Jeff Robbin. He is also the same guy responsible for creating the original iPod and supposedly is the perfect man for the job. The...
Today the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that Bluetooth 4.0 will be promoted under the brand extension of “Bluetooth Smart Ready” and “Bluetooth Smart”. The aim of the brand extension is to create an “awareness around compatibility for new devices” that support the standard. The iPhone 4S was the first mobile device to feature...
After pulling the previous Apple TV update, 4.4.1, after users reports issues, Apple has released Apple TV update 4.4.2 this afternoon. The update doesn’t add any new features over version 4.4 besides bug fixes. The update is available for download at the Apple website, as well as the software update feature of your Apple TV....
Today Netflix announced their 2011 Q3 financials and their story in the U.S. wasn't pretty as they lost over 800,000 subscribers, although their earnings rose 65 percent. However, the situation in Canada is one of their lone shining stars. Netflix Canada now boasts over 1 million members and the company announced the 2011 Q3 quarter...
Today Google launched a new tool in Canada called Map Maker that promises to bring greater detail to Google Maps. The tool allows individuals to add their expert local knowledge of their neighbourhood or hometown directly to Google Maps. To start your adventure as an amateur cartographer, head over to the Map Maker site and either add...
We have been hearing rumors of an Apple branded TV set every now an then for the last couple of years. A new publication by Fortune quoting analyst Gene Munster (via 9to5Mac) claims that according to Gene, all evidence is pointing to a launch as soon as next year. Among the newly presented evidence from him...
According to an exclusive report by AllThingsD, the co-founder and Chief Executive of company which developed the magical Siri voice assistant for iPhone 4S, has departed from Apple. Dag Kittlaus has led the speech recognition efforts for Apple, since it bought Siri in April of 2010. He had been Siri’s CEO since 2007. According to the report, he...
Back in 2009, Apple setup a reserve and pick up system for the holidays to allow online orders to be picked up at Apple Retail stores from December 15-24. Currently, this option is available for customers that want to purchase a factory unlocked iPhone 4S from Apple. Now, it appears the Reserve and Pick Up...
The Steve Jobs biography authored by Walter Isaacson (seen earlier tonight on 60 Minutes) is now available for purchase in the Canadian iBookstore. As of writing, it's already October 24th for readers on the East Coast, the official release date. But, it appears Canadians on the West Coast are also available to buy the book...
Apple has posted online the full 80 minute event held last week at their Cupertino headquarters, to celebrate the life of Steve Jobs. Titled, 'A Celebration of Steve Jobs' Life', the event will require Safari 4 or 5 on Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Lion, Safari on iOS 3 or later, or QuickTime 7...
Update 1: YouTube links from CBS now below: Part 1: http://youtu.be/1jqSK8Qv4ZY Part 2: http://youtu.be/CXcfDN6L9d8 Walter Isaacson just appeared on 60 Minutes, and divulged some more details about Steve Jobs, including taped conversations. Here are some notes on the episode: Steve was affected by his father Paul Jobs at a young age; his dad taught him...
