Apple iPad Frame has Space for Missing Camera?

According to Mission Repair, Apple’s iPad has a space for an iSight webcam/camera inside the device. Based on parts seemingly obtained through unofficial channels, the frame appears to have a very similar area to the MacBook’s existing iSight webcam enclosure.

If true, this is almost the exact same situation that occurred with the iPod touch G3, which was widely rumored to be getting a camera, ended up being introduced without one, and was torn-down after release to show the area where a camera was ready to go.

In that case, it was said Apple wasn’t pleased with the quality of the cameras they’d received, and so pulled them at the last minute. Could they have received a second bum batch for the iPad? Could they have tested out the awkward camera angle enforced by holding an iPad flat on the lap and decided no one needed to see the undersides of their chine? Seriously, people, we’re running out of ideas as to why there aren’t any cameras on these devices. Let us know what you think!

[Mission Repair via MacRumors]

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Apple iPad Frame has Space for Missing Camera?

Apple Issues New 27-Inch iMac Firmware Update to Address Display Issues

Apple has issued a new firmware update today to address issues that may cause intermittent display flickering. Earlier today reports had indicated that Apple may have even stopped production of the 27" iMac due to this persistent issue. <p class="qu...

And… Tablet Rumors Revived: Larger Mac-Like Tablet in the Works?

After just five days free of Apple tablet rumors, it has begun again. TechCrunch claims that they have heard that Apple is working on a second larger tablet that will be "much more like a Mac than an iPhone."

But the information we’...

iPad Enclosure Has Empty Space for Camera?

Top: iPad frame, Center: Camera, Bottom: MacBook Frame
Repair company Mission Repair has posted images of what is supposedly the iPad outer frame. While the iPad is not yet shipping, the company seems to have gotten a supply of iPad ...

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iPad Still Coming to Verizon?

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Apple Releases iTunes 9.0.3

Apple has released iTunes 9.0.3, and it is now available via Software Update (98.1MB).

iTunes 9.0.3 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting.
• Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod.
• Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is connected.
• Addresses issues that affect stability and performance.

If you decide to install it right away, let us know how it works for you. If you’re waiting to see how it works, ask what questions you will in the comments!

[Thanks Andrew for the tip!]

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Apple Releases iTunes 9.0.3

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Gowalla announces shared trips

Filed under: Software, Freeware, iPhone, App Store

There's a growing battle lately on the App Store over "check-in" apps -- Foursquare, Gowalla, and MyTown have all seen big gains in users lately (and a few other contenders have been roaming the peripheral), and it looks like we're starting to see some innovation in the mix. Gowalla recently updated their free app [iTunes link], and introduced a new feature called Shared Trips. These are more or less tours (or a line of check-ins at different places around a given city), but they can feature all kinds of things: a set of bars, interesting buildings to see, the old bookstore/coffeeshop run, or any other ideas Gowalla users have. Trips can be shared and rated, and you'll be able to browse through the most popular trips and even earn badges in the app for creating or going on a popular trip.

The new version also adds bookmarks, which will let you remember your favorite check-in spot -- while you can't add them from the mobile app yet, you can browse them from there, and they're hoping to get the functionality in soon.

Obviously, this might not appeal to everybody -- there are lots of iPhone users out there (including me) who aren't so keen yet on sharing their location with everyone they know every time they leave the house. But it is interesting to note that this is a burgeoning mini-industry, brought on almost completely by the ubiquity of the iPhone and its up-and-coming competitors. Any time you have more than a few apps vying for a growing audience, you're going to end up with some interesting innovation. It'll be fun to see what kinds of ideas Gowalla and its competitors can come up with.

Gowalla announces shared trips originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: TrueHDR for iPhone

iPhone 3GS users looking for more vivid and detailed photos from their built-in camera should appreciate this app, which takes advantage of that phone's selective focus feature to merge two images into one.

Apple Adds Official YouTube Channel with iPad Video, is @Apple Twitter Next?

9to5mac is reporting that not only did Apple go an add a new, official YouTube channel — currently stocked with iPad video and Keynote — but http://twitter.com/apple has suddenly been vacated…

Could @apple finally be “getting” social networking? Will we one day be able to “friend” Steve Jobs? Do we want to?

Official Apple YouTube iPad video after the break!

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Relax, the iPad isn’t going to kill the iPhone

Filed under: Apple, iPhone

Regardless of what some people may worry about, the iPad is not going to kill the iPhone. Why's that? To keep the answer really, really simple, it's because the iPad does not fit in people's pockets. Can the answer get any simpler than that?

I'm on record as not being a huge fan of the iPhone as a phone. Ergonomics aside, I'm deeply grateful to all those TUAW readers who pointed me to a bluetooth earpiece solution. Sure I look like a dork with that thing in my ear (not much difference, mind you, from my normal look) but with my 8-dollar unit (thank you Tuesday Morning clearance aisle), I can talk pretty comfortably for long periods of time without holding the iPhone to my cheek.

When chatting, that iPhone normally stays either in my pocket or in the front holder in my stroller while in use. With the iPad, it would be pretty darn hard getting it to fit in either location. If I were to use the iPad as my main cell phone, it would have to be dragged along in a backpack no matter where I went. And, frankly, I like grabbing my keys, my wallet, and my phone and heading out the door without a backpack, a purse, or a man purse satchel.

Let me give you another real life example of where the iPhone outshines the iPad. I love tracking my walks using TrailGuru. There's no way, I'd do the same with either a netbook or an iPad. It's just the wrong solution for that kind of need. They're simply too big. Fact.

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Relax, the iPad isn't going to kill the iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NPD: 90% of $1,000+ PCs Sold in Fourth Quarter 2009 Were Macs

Betanews reports on data from market research firm NPD showing that, of computers priced at $1,000 or more sold in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2009, 90% were Macs. The data demonstrates Apple's continued strong performance among the high-end p...

A short TUAW review: show off your typeface knowledge with Typewar

Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review

I first heard of Typewar from a Twitter pal who challenged me to beat his score on the web-based game. I was happy to see that my 26 years of Mac work had given me a fine eye for different fonts, as I was able to easily slam my buddy to the mat. If you've never played Typewar, it's deceptively simple -- you're shown a letter and asked to choose which typeface (i.e., "Optima" or "Gill Sans") is being displayed. Your score is calculated depending on the number of correct choices you make, and you're then compared to other people who are playing the game. Every once in a while, you get pushed to a new level and a new typeface is added to the game.

Now Typewar is available for the iPhone and iPod touch, so I decided to give the game a try in a portable format. It made the move well, and it's still a fun and challenging game. The app [US$1.99, iTunes Link] is from game inventor Eldarion and developers at Massively Overrated, and does an excellent job of moving the game to the iPhone.

You log into the game using your Twitter account or create an account to join in on the fun. The account allows you to keep track of your statistics, both so you can gain bragging rights against the rest of the Typewar world and know just how awesome your typeface identification skills really are. The game moves along quickly, with short delays at each level change as Typewar downloads a new typeface to your iPhone.

If you're a designer or just a Mac or iPhone user who likes typography, you'll love Typewar. Take a look at the gallery below for more pictures of the game in action.

A short TUAW review: show off your typeface knowledge with Typewar originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How to Force Quit When iPhone App Hangs or Free up Resources Used by an iPhone App

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Logitech app turns your iPhone into wireless trackpad or keyboard

It ain't the first company to do it, but Logitech's new iPhone app is certainly one of the easiest to get into. Oh, and did we mention that it's completely free to download? Available now in the App Store, Touch Mouse transforms your handset into a wireless trackpad or keyboard, and thanks to its reliance on vanilla WiFi signals, you won't need any proprietary equipment to get it up and running. It's fully compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, and it's obviously a pretty fantastic way to control your HTPC without dragging a full-fledged keyboard / mouse into the living room. Hit the source link for more details, and be sure to let us know how it goes in comments once you give it a roll.

[Thanks, Wulf]

Logitech app turns your iPhone into wireless trackpad or keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The iPad isn’t a third device, but a third revolution

The iPad is unquestionably a bold, ambitious product. Dan Moren thinks that it's perhaps Apple's most ambitious idea ever: remaking personal computing. Again.

Review: N.O.V.A. for iPhone

N.O.V.A. - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance is one of the most anticipated and hyped titles to be release on the iPhone platform and with good cause. Gameloft has taken gaming on the iPhone to a whole new level with captivating graphics, awesome FPS action and even online death matches.