Posts Tagged ‘apple’
Microsoft tackle Apple’s ‘app store’ »
Microsoft is attempting to end Apple's exclusive ownership of the 'app store' trademark, claiming it is a generic term. Apple applied for the trademark in 2008 through the US Patent and Trademark Office and has been the only company able to use it since then, forcing rivals like Microsoft and Google to give their own app outlets different ...Read On »
The Beatles come to iTunes »
The Beatles' back catalogue is now available to download on iTunes, effectively ending a decades-long legal dispute between the band and Apple. The deal means that each of the legendary band's albums are available to download from the online music shop for between €13 and €20, with a box set of all the albums also available for ...Read On »
Apple cuts Mac Mini price »
The price of the entry-level Mac Mini in the Irish Apple Store has been cut by €80, bringing it down to €719. According to Engadget this cut has been replicated internationally, except in the US. The mini computer was upgraded back in June and boasts a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive for that price. There’s ...Read On »
White iPhone 4 delayed again »
Having missed its July release and a further promise to arrive in late 2010 the white iPhone 4 has been pushed back yet again to at least Spring 2011. The company had previously said the version of the device was "more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected" and has apologised to those still waiting for it. Assuming this ...Read On »
Carphone Warehouse price Samsung Galaxy Tab at €600 »
The Carphone Warehouse's UK site has put up a pre-order page for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, pricing it at the equivalent of €600 for the device outside of a contract. Samsung's Android-based rival to the iPad is due to launch in Europe on the 1st November and so far there has been no clear confirmation of a price. At €600 the 7" tablet ...Read On »
Review: Apple TV »
Apple TV wowed the tech world when Steve Jobs unveiled it at a recent press conference but does it live up to its promise to change the way we watch TV? WhatClinic.com's Caelen King got his hands on the device to find out. Having casually read up on the Apple’s latest attempt to crack the set top box market I knew before I ordered one ...Read On »
Apple to hold media event on 20th October »
Apple has sent out a teaser to the media inviting them to an event on 20th October; next Wednesday. As always the company is keeping tight-lipped about the details, however the invite itself gives some clues on the topics due to be discussed. Trailed as 'Back to the Mac' with a picture of a lion visible behind the Apple logo it is clear ...Read On »
Review: Apple iPad »
It may not re-invent computing but the Apple iPad does bring it a step closer to perfection, says Adam Maguire. It's the most over-hyped piece of technology the world has seen since... well... the iPhone. Curiously it is also the most criticised product Apple has released since the Newton, most of this coming before it was even available in ...Read On »
Internet Explorer usage drops below 50% »
Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) has fallen below 50% market-share according to Irish stat firm StatCounter. Usage of the browser has been on the decline in recent years but this is the first time less than half of all surfers used the iconic software. According to StatCounter the market share of IE was down to 49.87% in September, down ...Read On »
Microsoft confirm 11th Oct launch of Windows Phone 7 »
Following a vague invite late last week Microsoft has confirmed that its event on 11th Oct will be to launch Windows Phone 7. The Dublin event will start at 6pm local time, meaning it will actually be 2 hours ahead of the New York launch due for the same day (though a few hours behind London's). Windows Phone 7 is the latest phone operating ...Read On »
