‘Tis true fellow Appleheads–iOS 5 Beta 6 has been passed out to developers, featuring several OS bug fixes and enhancements. Developers receive a coveted over-the-air update from iOS 5 Beta 3 or later to their iPhones, iPads, or iPods while Apple did not push for a device wipe prior to installation for this update. Apple also unleashed new builds of iTunes (10.5 beta 6) and Xcode (4.2...
As the WWDC invitations said, one of the very prominent points of Apple’s keynote was iCloud. And in introducing that, CEO Steve Jobs said, “Keeping these devices in sync is driving us crazy.” Frankly, that resonated for me. As a laptop, smartphone and tablet user, having all my stuff synced without versioning problems or some pre-planning has been … challenging. (Actually, I had a...
Though there is much speculation surrounding the service, nobody knows for sure what Apple has in store for us on Monday when the company introduces us to iCloud. Will it absorb MobileMe, Apple’s current synchronization service, or will it stand on its own? Does Apple have plans to unify files on your iOS devices with your Mac or Windows PC? Despite the fact that we know very little...
Despite the fact that Apple has yet to say one word officially about launching a streaming music service, that hasn’t stopped rumors from popping up every time you turn around. From tales of intense negotiations going on with all of the major music labels to purchasing the iCloud domain name, it certainly seems like the mythical service is coming together. There is one piece of the...
Apple’s infamous hobby, Apple TV, got a “Honey I Shrunk the Gadget!” style refresh late last year. Jon covered it back then, but I’d be remiss not to include it in my series on Connected TV. While it’s not the newest, most powerful, or most flexible connected TV solution out there, it’s hard to argue with the financial success of the iTunes store and Apple’s desire to expand their media...
One of the biggest benefits of today’s smartphones is their ability to synchronize a ton of data between your desktop and phone, it’s available at your fingertips no matter where you are. The ability to access and modify information such as email, contacts and appointments on your calendar from your computer and have them sync automatically with your phone is a feature I can’t imagine...
The blogosphere is basking in that post-iPhone 4 announcement after-glow. All of the excitement has happened, now we just sit back and wait for the pre-orders to begin next week for the new version of the Apple phone, but some of us are left wanting: Where was all the other rumored announcements? In the days leading up to any big Apple event, there are always more rumors than what...
Remember when I said I was through with MobileMe? My subscription has officially expired and, shortly before, I packed up and moved back to Google. The process took less than an hour and the steps were brain-dead simple. Obviously, the most important transition was moving my emails from my @me.com account to my @gmail.com account. Throughout my MobileMe subscription, I had my Gmail...
Several months after MobileMe's debut, Apple seemed to have worked out the major gripes that granted early adopters instant buyer's remorse. After relying on MobileMe for over a year to keep all my devices in sync, it just might be time to say goodbye to the annual fee and embrace the free alternatives that Google is offering. Throughout my college career, I've relied on Gmail to...