Thursday, May 6, 2010

A Dating Site Made Just for Apple Fans (iDate?)

The first step in the breeding of Apple fans.
We all know how annoying fanboys can be, be they from either side of the camp. Now a new dating site is in the works to pair Apple fanboys with Apple fangirls.

New iPhone OS 4.0 Beta Reveals File Sharing


Apple has cleaned up multitasking while revealing the OS's new file sharing feature.With the latest build of iPhone OS 4.0 now out the door (beta 3), testers are revealing a few features that Steve Jobs seemingly neglected to tell the public. Boy Genius Report was one of the lucky ones with access to the new beta, and reports that Apple made improvements to the way users shut down multiple applications, implemented an orientation lock feature, and has even added file sharing capabilities.
That's right, file sharing. But before you get too excited, this doesn't mean peer-to-peer sharing of games and other applications, but rather the ability to transfer files between the iPhone and PC. "You plug your iPhone into iTunes, head on over to the Apps page and scroll down," BGR said. "From there you’ll be able to drag files to and from your iPhone and your computer."
Also present in the new beta are a new set of media player widgets. These are accessed via the multitasking interface by swiping to the left. At that point, users can play, pause, move between tracks, and even launch the iPod app.
As for closing multiple applications, Apple has simplified the process. Users can now press and hold the offending app's icon. An option will then be provided giving users the ability to close more than one multitasking app in the process, similar to the way apps can be deleted from the device in one fell swoop.

Intel Launches Moorestown, Supports Android

Intel plans to change the face smartphone and tablet computing.

Intel announced on Wednesday that its new Moorestown platform is now available, consisting of the 45nm "Lincroft" system-on-a-chip Intel Atom Processor Z6xx Series Family, the Intel Platform Controller Hub MP20 ("Langwell"), and the dedicated Mixed Signal IC (MSIC) codenamed "Briertown." Focused on the mobile sector, the new platform promises "PC-like" features for smartphones and tablets including true 3D graphics, 1080p video, multitasking, and more.
But while the platform focuses on high performance for portable devices, it also aims to keep the power consumption relatively low. "Collectively these new chips deliver significantly lower power including >50x reduction in idle power, >20x reduction in audio power, and 2-3x reductions across browsing and video scenarios," the company said. "These power savings translate into >10 days of standby, up to 2 days of audio playback and 4-5 hours of browsing and video battery life."
Intel said that Moorestown supports up to 1.5 GHz for high-end smartphones, and up to 1.9 GHz for tablets and other handheld devices. In addition to offering support for WiMAX, 3G/HSPA and Wi-Fi, the new platform is also compatible with Google's Android OS, Meego, and Moblin. "Intel is bringing together a breadth of applications and ecosystem support across these platforms to enable a software- and Internet-compatible user experience for developers and consumers," added Anand Chandrasekher, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Ultra Mobility Group.
Intel's new Moorestown platform is available today, however devices based on the technology probably won't hit the market until Q3 or Q4. Then again, device manufacturers may have been waiting on Intel to make its Moorestown appearance before revealing their own Moorestown devices. If that's the case, keep an eye peeled over the next few days for various announcements.