Apple has released an updated version of iTunes and the 9.1 version paves the way for the iPad, and it may be taking another swipe at the jailbreaking community. There’s not much new without an iPad in hand to sync, but the multimedia software will be ready to transfer all types of content once you…
Boingo brings WiFi to iPad
Sometimes it sucks to pay for Internet connectivity. The hotel I was staying at for CTIA wanted $13.99 a night for one ethernet port and that wasn’t going to happen. Fortunately, Boingo’s newest app will enable you to buy credits for the more-than 125,000 Boingo hotspots around the world. Aptly called Boingo WiFi Credits, it…
What type of people buy the iPad?
If you already own an Apple product, are between the ages of 18 and 34, or make more than $100,000 a year, you’re likely to know about and have a strong awareness of the iPad, according to consumer data released by the NPD Group. Of course, being aware and actually purchasing the thing are different.…
Apple shows off guided video tours of the iPad
It’s almost impossible to ignore the looming iPad and Apple continues to whet our appetites by releasing a series of videos showing off the tablet’s capabilities. Obnoxiously, the videos aren’t on Apple’s official YouTube channel, so I’ve watched them all and will give the nitty gritty. The videos aren’t exactly revolutionary but they do cover…
Yahoo eyes mobile for growth
Yahoo is not going to win the desktop search battle against Google, but the company may have a fighting chance in the mobile space. In an interview with Mobile Marketer, a senior executive outlined the company’s mobile ambitions, as well as the role Microsoft will play in its search plays. Calling 2009 a “breakout year,”…
WSJ: Apple working on two iPhones for this summer, one for Verizon
Here we go again, but this time it’s from the respected Wall Street Journal. Sources in the know said Apple is working on two iPhones for this summer and one will be coming to Verizon Wireless. The fact that there will be a new iPhone this summer is not surprising, as Apple normally refreshes its…
New satellite LTE network could challenge AT&T, Verizon
The hedge fund Harbinger Capital Partners will be purchasing the satellite operator SkyTerra and using the satellite network to create a nationwide 4G network based on Long-Term Evolution technology. The company will be using about 23 MHz of spectrum throughout the 1.4 GHz and 1.6 GHz terrestrial band and the 10 MHz of the satellite…
Apple rolling out iAd mobile ad network April 7?
Apple could be set to roll out its “redefined” mobile advertising a few days after the iPad hits stores. The folks at Online Media Daily are saying the platform will be called “iAd” and it will be available to developers April 7. This is going to be a big deal, on par with iTunes and…
Google partially blocking mobile services in China
The Google China beef is getting real, and the search giant said it is partially blocking mobile services. This means Chinese users may get disruptions of Google Maps, search, Buzz, and other services. It’s unclear if this only applies to Android-powered devices, or any phone that uses the many mobile Google apps. The standoff with…
Next Android update aims to tackle fragmentation
As hot as Android is now, there’s no doubt that fragmentation could become a major problem for developers and consumers. There are now four different versions of Android being sold on new phones, but Engadget is reporting that the next two iterations of Android will tackle fragmentation head on. Sources said the company will decouple…