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Archive for August, 2011

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Apple Loses Yet Another iPhone Prototype at a Bar [REPORT] Mashable Has another Apple employee lost another iPhone prototype at yet another bar? It seems to be the case, according to a new report. Sometime in July, an Apple employee lost an iPhone prototype at the Cava22 bar in the Mission district of San Francisco, ... Apple loses another 'unreleased iPhone' in a barSydney Morning Herald Apple iPhone 5 Prototype: Lost in San Francisco Bar?ABC News (blog) Report: Apple Loses iPhone 5 Prototype. Yes, in a Bar.PC Magazine Wired News -CNN International -VentureBeat all 198 news articles »

Other sites have rumors. We have the TUAW braintrust. We put the question to you and let you have your go at it. Today's topic is the iPhone 5 and its carriers.

As Autumn rolls around and the iPhone 5 gets ready to launch, what carriers do you expect to see joining Verizon and AT&T with official Apple support? By "official", we're not talking about putting a T-Mobile SIM into an unlocked Apple GSM iPhone. We're talking about announcement and roll-out in integration with the company.

Place your vote and then join in the comments with all your predictions.

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You're the Pundit: iPhone 5 US Carriers originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Other sites have rumors. We have the TUAW braintrust. We put the question to you and let you have your go at it. Today's topic is the iPhone 5 and its carriers.

As Autumn rolls around and the iPhone 5 gets ready to launch, what carriers do you expect to see joining Verizon and AT&T with official Apple support? By "official", we're not talking about putting a T-Mobile SIM into an unlocked Apple GSM iPhone. We're talking about announcement and roll-out in integration with the company.

Place your vote and then join in the comments with all your predictions.

View Poll

You're the Pundit: iPhone 5 US Carriers originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Instead of lugging a heavy microscope into the field, doctors and nurses in remote regions may have a more portable choice -- a lightweight microscope that replaces lenses with holograms. Researchers at UCLA announced a prototype dual-mode microscope that's lightweight, costs between $50 and $100 to produce and is similar in size to a banana. Like a hologram that uses interfering rays to create an image, this device shines light on a sample where its sensor chip (apparently also found in iPhones and BlackBerrys) and a cloud-based software program analyze the interference pattern and reconstruct an image of the sample. Since it's dual-mode, both large samples and small samples can be analyzed through processes called "transmission" and "reflection," and doctors could potentially use their laptops or smartphones to access the images remotely. Although still considered a prototype, researchers think the development has the opportunity to revolutionize health care by allowing doctors to test things like water, blood and food. Check out the full PR after the break.

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UCLA creates portable microscope that uses holograms, not lenses originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another charge against teen accused in fatal iPhone robbery Chicago Tribune A teenager accused of pushing a woman to her death after swiping an iPhone on a CTA train has been charged in a similar cell phone robbery that occurred a week later, prosecutors said today. Prince Watson, 17, now has ... and more »

This story is getting familiar enough that you could generate Mad Libs out of it. Company you've never heard of is accusing successful, household name corporations of infringing its patents on drop-dead obvious features that devices have had for years and is seeking an injunction on device imports unless the "infringing" companies agree to surrender their lunch money pay licensing fees.

In this case the company you've never heard of is Openwave, and according to GigaOM it's accusing Apple and RIM of infringing patents on these features:

• Allows a user to use e-mail applications on a mobile device when the network is unavailable - such as when a user is on an airplane.
• Allows the mobile device to operate seamlessly, and securely, with a server over a wireless network.
• Allows access to updated versions of applications on mobile devices.
• Allows consumers to experience an improved user experience in navigating through various pages of information without delay.
• Enables data in the cloud to be accessed or shared by different devices such as mobile handsets or computers.

No word on why only Apple and RIM have been singled out, as these are features included in virtually every single smartphone manufacturer's devices today. Openwave's release basically claims that it invented both mobile internet browsing and photo messaging in 1997 and 2001 respectively, so it's also unclear why the company has waited this long to recoup the "losses" it's incurred due to "infringement" on its intellectual property. So it goes.

Openwave accuses Apple and RIM of patent infringement originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This story is getting familiar enough that you could generate Mad Libs out of it. Company you've never heard of is accusing successful, household name corporations of infringing its patents on drop-dead obvious features that devices have had for years and is seeking an injunction on device imports unless the "infringing" companies agree to surrender their lunch money pay licensing fees.

In this case the company you've never heard of is Openwave, and according to GigaOM it's accusing Apple and RIM of infringing patents on these features:

• Allows a user to use e-mail applications on a mobile device when the network is unavailable - such as when a user is on an airplane.
• Allows the mobile device to operate seamlessly, and securely, with a server over a wireless network.
• Allows access to updated versions of applications on mobile devices.
• Allows consumers to experience an improved user experience in navigating through various pages of information without delay.
• Enables data in the cloud to be accessed or shared by different devices such as mobile handsets or computers.

No word on why only Apple and RIM have been singled out, as these are features included in virtually every single smartphone manufacturer's devices today. Openwave's release basically claims that it invented both mobile internet browsing and photo messaging in 1997 and 2001 respectively, so it's also unclear why the company has waited this long to recoup the "losses" it's incurred due to "infringement" on its intellectual property. So it goes.

Openwave accuses Apple and RIM of patent infringement originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I really loved iBlast Moki 2, and I feel like since it hit the App Store, the app hasn't quite gotten the recognition it's deserved. If you enjoy a good puzzle game, this one has you covered -- it's a really complex and interesting title that's wrapped up in a cute and easy-to-understand skin. On the latest company blog, Godzilab walks through the level creation process for the game, showing how they arrived at the best way of putting together levels for these cute little Moki creatures to wander through.

The first three months of the game's development were apparently all spent on just the level editor. There was one included with the first title, but it was only used for user-created content, not to build the standard game. But for the sequel, the editor was of paramount importance, and the hard work that went into putting it together paid off big time.

Godzilab also talks about some of the user-created content they've seen for the second game, which I agree has been very impressive -- some of the levels people have made, all accessible in the title, are pretty mind-blowing. iBlast Moki 2 is a really amazing title -- if you haven't checked it out yet, don't miss it.

How Godzilab created levels for iBlast Moki 2 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sprint raises smartphone termination fee to $350 weeks before iPhone 5 launch Apple Insider The policy change, noted by blog SprintFeed, goes into effect just weeks before Apple is expected to launch iPhone 5. Sprint is rumored to be among the US carriers that will carry the new phone. Sprint previously charged its subscribers $200 to escape ... Sprint iPhone 5 Release Date: It Could Mark a New EraInternational Business Times September out: iPhone 5 release date hopes for Labor Day fadeBeatweek Magazine Sprint raises early termination fee to $350Digitaltrends.com TFTS (blog) -Cult of Mac -Smartmoney.com (blog) all 198 news articles »

Those Smart Meters may not have went over so well in San Francisco, and Google may have shuttered PowerMeter just a few months ago... but that doesn't mean that Ma Earth is doomed to live a life a few centigrade higher than she should, right? EnergyHub has just announced that its snazzily designed energy monitoring system is now on sale for eco-minded folk in the USA, with $399 netting you a home base, a socket, a strip and a wireless thermostat (simpler bundles start at $299). According to the company, this kit's ready to take on shacks, apartments or even houseboats, though no seal of approval from the Old Spice guy has been garnered in the case of the latter. Previously, this here package was only available through utility-sponsored programs, but now the simpleton in your life can see live energy use information, automatically switch appliances off while one's away and sleeping, and even control settings remotely via the web or an iPhone / Android app. Head on past the break for an introductory video, or visit the source links to get in on the buying frenzy.

Continue reading EnergyHub's energy management system on sale now to American planetlovers

EnergyHub's energy management system on sale now to American planetlovers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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