This week Apple's head of design Jonathan Ive has been knighted at Buckingham Palace by Princesse Anne for his services in design and enterprise. This is the second time Ive has been knighted, the first being in 2006 when he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his service to the design industry - this 2012 honor has upped him to a Knight Commander (KBE). In an interview with The Telegraph on the subject of his new knighthood as well as on his design philosophy, he let loose several talking points worth noting, including on the subject of future projects.
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SlashGear Weekly Wrap-Up: April 21, 2012
Happy Saturday, everyone. So, if you were too busy this week to keep informed in the world of tech, or just want a refresher on what made news, you've come to the right place. YouTube made news this week, with 600+ MGM movies being officially uploaded to the site. And also in the world of top news stories, there’s a rumor that Apple will launch an ‘iPad mini’ for $249 – $300 later this year. And in the world of LTE, AT&T adds three new 4G LTE markets.
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SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: April 19, 2012
Happy Thursday, everyone. As we get close to finshing up another week, let's check out what made news in the world of tech today. For starters, iPhone 5 LTE release date tipped via Qualcomm. Also, Microsoft's newest operating system is in the news again - Windows 8 Enterprise's major exclusive features. And in the world of LTE, AT&T adds three new 4G LTE markets.
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Stephen Elop is a Genius
It’s easy to hate on Nokia. The company’s ruinous financial results have seen the Finnish firm’s share price hit a fifteen year low; reviewers responded positively to the new Lumia Windows Phone range, but smartphone-savvy customers were still swayed by more established Android and iPhone options. And so it’s easy to hate on CEO Stephen Elop, a cuckoo to some who inveigled his way into Nokia and then sold out the family silver – Symbian, MeeGo, the old guard of loyal execs – from under their nose. As the stock tumbles and the company contracts, though, make no mistake: Elop is no bumbling fool.
Apple eyes wireless server hubs at Genius Bar
According to rumors, Apple is planning to add an interesting new wrinkle to its Genius Bars in retail stores. Sources are claiming that Apple is looking at adding wireless server hubs to Genius Bars to allow users to sync their data from an iOS device if the device needs to be replaced. That is great news considering that people who go into Apple stores with problems that can't be easily fixed are often handed a new device.
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New iPad: The Skeptic’s Review
I sent back the iPad 2, but I’m keeping the new iPad. Two years ago I wrote my first iPad skeptic’s review, a more oblique – and personal – opinion on Apple’s tablet than the traditional SlashGear review. A year later I did the same for the iPad 2, finding it improved but, from a combination of hardware and software, not sufficient of an upgrade for my needs to justify keeping it. Now Apple is up to its third-generation tablet, criticized by some as another “minor” refresh but in fact a considerable step up in the overall user-experience.
Apple: Hot iPad is “well within our thermal specifications”
Apple has officially commented on concerns that the new iPad gets overly hot in use, telling buyers of the tablet that it operates "well within" the company's thermal specifications and not to worry. Complaints about the hot-running third-gen slate began shortly after it went on sale last Friday, with some users claiming the lower back corners of the iPad were uncomfortable to the touch. Still, Apple maintains that there's no issue.
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New iPad owners complain of toasty tablet
New iPad early-adopters are complaining of overly hot tablets, with suggestions that the third-generation model gets significantly warmer in-use than its predecessors. Apple's support forums have swelled with feedback from new iPad buyers, with various degrees of complaint as to whether the heat involved is acceptable or uncomfortable.
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iOS 5.1 is now available for download
Apple's just announced iOS 5.1 update is available now for download on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. The update was shown running on the new iPad, formerly iPad 3 or iPad HD, unveiled this morning and is expected to roll out over-the-air starting today. New Siri Japanese language support in iOS 5.1 was highlighted during Apple's presentation among a host of other improvements.
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Apple TV 1080p refresh announced for March 16
This week Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple TV will be refreshed with a new device that supports 1080p video, this standard also set for the iTunes movie store as well. As Cook noted, "we're also announcing that movies and TV shows in the iTunes store support 1080p HD. They are absolutely incredible quality." In addition it was announced that Apple TV would get a software upgrade, presenting a "new streamlined user interface" as well as iTunes Match support.
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Airway AirPlay speakers are almost genius
Apple's AirPlay system promises easier music streaming from your iPhone or iPad, and for a moment it seemed Systemline's Airway in-ceiling AirPlay-enabled speakers might be the best way of using it. Simple enough for DIY installation, the stereo speakers offer minimal visual clutter with Sonos-style remote control from your iOS gadget; unfortunately, it seems Systemline didn't go the whole hog and make the Airway speakers entirely self-contained.
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Apple headed to Harrods
Luxury London retailer Harrods is reportedly next in line to get an Apple Store in among its regular shelves, with sources at the famous toff shop saying Apple's pale wooden benches will soon be nestling in among the 1m square foot showfloor. The new section is set to be larger than the oasis of Apple currently found at Best Buy and, soon, Target, 9to5Mac reports, though will still lack a Genius Bar for technical support.
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