Monthly Archives: February 2012

DJ Spooky on Apps, Wi-Fi Music Parties and the ‘Post-Playlist Era’

Posted by on February 29, 2012

Paul Miller, aka DJ Spooky, expands music’s boundaries with his interactive apps.Photo: Mike Figgis Paul Miller records and tours under the moniker DJ Spooky. He also writes books, makes art, writes articles and releases his music in an interactive, remixable …

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Windows 8: Last of the big bang consumer releases?

Posted by on February 29, 2012

by Larry Dignan February 29, 2012 12:00 PM PST Microsoft launched its Windows 8 consumer beta and started the countdown to the launch of its latest operating system. What’s unclear is whether anyone will care. Every Windows release is haunted …

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Apple Presses for Rights to iPad Name in China – Wall Street Journal

Posted by on February 29, 2012

By LORETTA CHAO BEIJING—Apple Inc. defended its claim to the iPad name in China before a high court Wednesday, alleging that Proview Electronics Co. of Taiwan knowingly signed away the Chinese rights to use the trademark and is trying to …

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Apple throws a hail mary in China iPad case

Posted by on February 29, 2012

by Don Reisinger February 29, 2012 5:29 AM PST The company is arguing its case before the Higher People’s Court of Guangzhou, which could make or break its ability to stick with the iPad name. What will happen between Apple …

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Apple reportedly cooking up new audio file format

Posted by on February 29, 2012

by Lance Whitney February 29, 2012 6:25 AM PST The file format would adapt itself to high-quality or low-quality audio depending on the bandwidth and other conditions, says The Guardian. (Credit: Apple) Apple may be tuning up a new streaming …

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iOS photo access glitch fix incoming tip sources – SlashGear

Posted by on February 29, 2012

The iOS loophole allowing developers to suck all of the photos stored on an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad with rogue applications to a remote server is set to be closed by the next iOS release, sources claim. The functionality …

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An iPad unveiling, Jobs style (photos)

Posted by on February 29, 2012

CNET News Image Galleries Apple If Steve Jobs’ January 27, 2010, introduction of the original iPad is any indication, we’re sure that the March 8 unveiling of the next-generation iPad in San Francisco will bring lots of excitement. At that …

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iPad 3: 10 Hot Features Apple Needs to Include – eWeek

Posted by on February 29, 2012

iPad 3: 10 Hot Features Apple Needs to Include ( Page 1 of 2 ) Apple will be holding a special even March 7 at which the company is expected to finally unveil the iPad 3. Historically, Apple has used …

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New, faster Apple iPad expected next week

Posted by on February 29, 2012

A man walks past an iPad 2 advertisement in Shanghai February 21, 2012. Credit: Reuters/Aly Song By Poornima Gupta SAN FRANCISCO | Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:46pm EST SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc is hosting a media event next …

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China higher court begins hearing Apple iPad appeal

Posted by on February 29, 2012

By Lee Chyen Yee and Royston Chan GUANGZHOU | Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:38pm EST GUANGZHOU (Reuters) – A long-running legal fight between Apple Inc and a debt-laden Chinese firm over the iPad trademark moved to a higher court on …

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