iOS 4 Compatibility Check

Will iOS 4 work for you? Check your model before download it:

• iPhone. Besides last year's 3GS, the new software will work with the 3G iPhone, released in 2008, but not with all features. For instance, multitasking and Bluetooth keyboard support won't work with iPhone 3G.

• iPod Touch. The new features are mostly operable only with the latest version of Apple's touch-screen iPod, the one released in late 2009. Multitasking doesn't work with the second-generation iPod Touch, released in 2008.

• iPad. Apple's latest hit — the hard-to-get iPad touch-screen tablet computer — doesn't get the iOS 4 update until later this year.

New iPhone Operating System - iOS 4

If you have a recent iPhone, you'll want to download Apple's new iOS 4 software update today.

Apple's iOS 4 software promises 100 new features for owners of the iPhone 3GS, released last June, including the ability to multitask, or run more than one app at once. It also lets you take control of the growing inventory of apps by organizing them into folders.

The software is being released today in advance of Thursday's 7 a.m. launch of the new iPhone 4.

Apple's iPhone4: A Closer Look Video

The recently announced Apple iPhone4 is a substantial upgrade in terms of both hardware and software. We've been able to briefly get our hands on one and used the opportunity to put the new iOS4 software to work.
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Nokia Sues Apple Over iPhone

Nokia is suing Apple over the alleged infringement of patents held by the Finnish handset maker pertaining to WLAN, GSM and UMTS.

The ten patents in suit relate to technologies fundamental to making devices which are compatible with one or more of the GSM, UMTS (3G WCDMA) and wireless LAN standards. The patents cover wireless data, speech coding, security and encryption and are infringed by all Apple iPhone models shipped since the iPhone was introduced in 2007.

“The basic principle in the mobile industry is that those companies who contribute in technology development to establish standards create intellectual property, which others then need to compensate for,” said Ilkka Rahnasto, Vice President, Legal & Intellectual Property at Nokia. “Apple is also expected to follow this principle. By refusing to agree appropriate terms for Nokia’s intellectual property, Apple is attempting to get a free ride on the back of Nokia’s innovation.”

Apple New Multitouch Magic Mouse

The Magic Mouse continues Apple's war on buttons by removing all those pesky clickers. What's left is an aluminum base topped by a smooth white touch-sensitive polycarbonate panel.

The Multi-Touch area covers the top surface of Magic Mouse, and the mouse itself is the button. Scroll in any direction with one finger, swipe through web pages and photos with two, and click and double-click anywhere



Magic Mouse uses powerful laser tracking that’s far more sensitive and responsive on more surfaces than traditional optical tracking. That means it tracks with precision on nearly every surface — whether it’s a table at your favorite cafe or the desk in your home office — without the need for a mousepad.

Magic Mouse connects wirelessly to your Mac via Bluetooth, so there’s no wire or separate adapter to worry about. Pair Magic Mouse with your Bluetooth-enabled Mac and enjoy a reliable and secure connection up to 33 feet away. When you combine Magic Mouse with the Apple Wireless Keyboard, you create a workspace free of annoying cables.

Apple iPod Get Refresh

Apple has updated its entire iPod line, adding a touchscreen-based iPod Touch, a video-capable iPod nano, a Wi-Fi version of the iTunes store...and an iPhone price drop



At a special press event today in San Francisco, Apple announced a complete refresh of its iPod portable media player line—including a new touchscreen-based edition called the iPod Touch and a video-capable version of the iPod nano—along with a Wi-Fi version of the iTunes music store, the capability to buy iPhone ringtones via iTunes…and new iPhone pricing: $399 for the 8 GB version, down $200 from when the iPhone was introduced just over two months ago.



Falling in line with industry speculation, Apple has introduced an new all-metal version of the iPod nano with a 2-inch, 320 by 240 pixel LCD display—unlike the previous generation, the new iPod nano is capable of displaying video purchased from the iTunes store. The new version of the iPod nano also supports Apple's popular new Cover Flow feature and iPod games (including a version of Sudoku). Where the original nano was tall and thin, the new iPod nano has distinctly squat proportions, in line with industry-watchers' speculation about a "fat nano." According to Apple, the new nano will support up to 24 hours of music playback or 5 hours of video playback on a single battery charge. A 4 GB version will be priced at $149, with an 8 GB version available for $199; both will be available in a variety of colors, including black, silver, green, baby blue, and (PRODUCT) RED edition, and should be available at Apple Stores and retailers by this weekend.



The new version of Apple's flagship iPod media player—now dubbed the "iPod classic"—also offers an all-metal design, and Apple is expanding the units' storage capacity, with iPods starting at $249 with 80 GB of storage and the high end of the line touting a 120 GB hard drive and a $349 price tag. Apple says the new iPods will offer up to 40 hours of audio or 7 hours of video playback on a single battery charge.



However, the most significant change to the iPod line will be the iPod Touch, a new flash-based iPod which bears a striking resemblance to Apple's iPhone and which sports an iPhone-like multi-touch screen interface, 8 to 16 GB of flash-based storage, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and integrated version of Apple's Safari Web browser. Although the iPod Touch lacks the Click Wheel interface touted by generations of iPods, it does sport the iPod universal dock connector so it's out-of-the-box compatible with a broad range of "Made For iPod" accessories. Apple says the unit will offer 22 hours of audio or 5 hours of video playback on a single battery charge. The iPod Touch offers built-in functionality from Google and Yahoo, as well as an integrated YouTube video viewer, just like the iPhone. According to Apple, the iPod Touch will be available in "a few weeks," at $299 for the 8 GB edition and $399 for the 16 GB edition.

Apple is also unveiling a Wi-Fi edition of its iTunes music store, so owners of the iPod Touch (and on the iPhone within a few weeks, courtesy of a coming software update)) can purchase music from iTunes while out and about, and have it sync back to their computers seamlessly when users return to home base and dock their iPod. According to Apple, the Wi-Fi edition of the iTunes store will offer the same pricing and selection as the in-application version of the iTunes store, and will enable customers to preview songs via Wi-Fi just like the conventional version of the iTunes store. The Wi-Fi version of the iTunes store will be available in all 22 countries in which Apple operates iTunes.

Regarding the iPhone price drop, Apple is apparently phasing out the 4 GB version of the phone, noting that the 8 GB edition was overwhelmingly outselling the 4 GB edition. The new $399 price for the 8 GB version is $200 less than the introductory price for the 8 GB edition, and $100 less than the initial price for the 4 GB edition.

In addition to updates iPods, Apple also announced a new version of its iTunes jukebox applications which enables users to create iPhone-compatible ringtones from songs they've purchased from the iTunes music store. Apple says more than half a million songs are eligible for conversion to ringtones (they'll display with a little bell in the iTunes store listings); users pay just $.99 in addition to the cost of the song. The iTunes ringtone maker will let users create their own 30-second ringtones from purchased songs, rather than relying on pre-cut song edits which (inevitably) leave out the key lyric or riff that users wanted as a ringtone in the first place. Unfortunately, the ringtone feature only supports the Apple iPhone…perhaps giving the pricy-yet-popular handset another sales boost.

Apple is also shipping new (PRODUCT) RED versions of the iPod shuffle, offering 1 GB of storage and a $79 price tag. In all, the iPod shuffle will be available in five colors.


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The New iMac

Apple Inc. updated its iMac computers Tuesday with a slimmer design, faster chips and glossy screens, hoping to further propel sales that already outpace the rest of the PC industry.

The all-in-one desktop computers now have aluminum casings, replacing the white plastic facade that has defined the computer lineup for years. The new iMacs will come in only 20-inch and 24-inch versions.

With starting prices at $1,199 and $1,799, respectively, the computers are also $200 to $300 cheaper than their predecessors.

Analysts have been anticipating an iMac revamp for some time from the trendsetting company. Apple last introduced a new iMac in September 2006 when it debuted the large 24-inch model.

The success of the iPod, Apple's retail stores and the company's switch to Intel-based computer chips have all helped boost the Macintosh maker's computer sales and profits to record levels. In recent quarters, Apple's sales have been growing three times faster than the rest of the PC industry.
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