(The Loop)
People like the iPhone. And people like free. So it really shouldn't be shocking that people love a free iPhone. AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega told analysts that the carrier has seen "tremendous, tremendous demand" for the iPhone 3GS, which is now free with a two-year contract. Wait, are you saying consumers will flock to get something for nothing--even though that something will eventually end up costing them ?
(Apple)
Apple has launched its first iPhone 4S ad; unsurprisingly, it focuses on Siri. Because if it , Apple's intelligent assistant threatened to lay waste to the entire Cupertino campus.
(9 to 5 Mac)
Speaking of the 4S, it appears that Apple has opened up pre-orders to 22 additional countries, including Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. What? No ? Doctor Doom is going to be furious!
(ComicBookMovie.com)
Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey reveals that not only did he shoot part of the forthcoming adaptation of on an iPhone, but that those scenes were even in the trailer. Really, .
(9 to 5 Mac)
First uncovered on a German forum, a security flaw in iOS allows you to circumvent an iPad 2's passcode using a Smart Cover. Of course, this wacky exploit only gives you access to the most recent app or screen that was open, so I plan on just changing my wallpaper to read "NICE TRY, SUCKER."
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- Apple has updated the Apple TV software to version 4.4.1, fixing a bug that required a small number of Apple TVs to be connected to iTunes in order to update.
- Version 1.9 of TomTom's turn-by-turn directions app now features an interface optimized for iPad, which shows you your driving view and the Advanced Lane Guidance at the same time. It also includes the latest maps and an improved overall user interface. $60.
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