The big distraction news this week is obviously the 3G iPhone launch. And one ZNF reader suggested I owe everyone an explanation as to why I’m not upgrading. It’s simple really - most of the features I’m looking for are found in the 2.0 software update . The main hardware improvements over my model include higher data connectivity speeds and integrated GPS functionality. While 3G is compelling, without SlingPlayer availability or a tethering option, it’s not enough to move me. Also, while the GPS functionality is a nice enhancement, triangulating my location via cell towers and WiFi access points ( Skyhook ) has never failed to orient me when on foot in New York City or San Francisco.
Overall, I’ve been relatively pleased with the first generation iPhone. It provides an elegant, fun, and sexy interface. And Apple has created the best mobile web browsing experience, by far. It’s also pretty good as a phone and video player. As an e...
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In reading the many issues on Apple TV purchases, it’s supposed to work like this (correct me if I’m wrong please);
• Purchase a TV show or movie via Apple TV
• Apple TV syncs with iTunes and copies to the iTunes library on the computer
• iTunes now has a copy AND Apple TV has a copy (after "transfer purchases" is selected of course)
I wish my Apple TV worked this way.
Right now, if I make a purchase on the ATV, the TV show/movie shows up on the Apple TV and never go... more
Bluetooth And Apple From: feeds.feedburner.com Post Date: 2008-10-31 19:35:17
The new Apple powerbook G4 are among the first computers to offer Bluetooth technology 2.0+EDR. The 2.0+EDR technology, which still backwards compatible with 1.0, is up to three times faster than previous versions, offering maximum data rate transfers of up to 3 MBps. Being the first company to certify a system with 2.0+EDR, Apple continues [...]... more
It is reported that, in fact, from July 11 on sale starting in September to the first week, nearly half or more of the 3G iPhone in the United States is sold outside. Oct. 21, according to Apple’s fourth-quarter results showed, 3G iPhone on sale in the first quarter, Apple’s 3G iPhone shipments amounted to 6,892,000 and Taiwan. Apple COO Tim Cook (Tim Cook) in the subsequent conference call announced in this Apple reported fiscal quarter, 3G iPhone is ready for sale in 51 countries,... more
Mary Jo at ZDNet is reporting that Microsoft has begun testing Fiji, the next iteration of Vista Media Center.
You may remember rumblings last year about this time that the Windows Media Center Fiji Update would be delayed until 2008 . Well it sure was - matter of fact it could be the end of 2008 or even beginning of 2009 before it actually sees the light of day.
According to rumors, the update will include support for the yet-to-be released DirecTV satellite tuner and other unknown &... more
Looking for an alternative to the Harmony ? It now exists. As I was leaving the floor at the Cable Show, I got the lowdown on the new Ultimate Remote from tvCompass . In a quick demo I was particularly impressed with the TV Guide EPG rendering - not an easy thing to get right on such a small screen. Even more important, however: the remote is WiFi-enabled , meaning plenty of extras like messaging and content applications. It’s launching with ESPN and associated sports content, ... more
Similar to TiVo’s “Thumbs Up” advertising , DISH Network customers will shortly be presented with interactive ads from NBC. However, instead of DISH driving advertising sales it appears that the network will leverage their existing advertisers to broker deals and/or as a means of driving traffic to their own TV properties. From the press release :
NBC Universal [14 networks] will offer the ability to purchase advertisements with interactive trigger capabilities as a way to... more
According to the Sydney Morning Herald :
THE Seven Media Group will launch its TiVo digital video recorder in July after a strategic overhaul that includes a surprise move to scrap a planned monthly subscription fee for the broadband-enabled service. TiVo’s launch plan comes as Seven’s wireless broadband group, Unwired, confirmed it was finalising deals with up to six retailers around the country to sell TiVo boxes. “The main thing is to get TiVo launched for the Ol... more
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