Categories
iPad iPhone iPod Touch News Software

Apple releases Remote 2.0 app for controlling iTunes, Apple TV

In the midst of shipping the Apple TV, Apple has released Remote 2.0, the newest version of its iOS app for controlling iTunes and Apple TV. Per Macworld, Remote 2.0 introduces several new features, not the least of which is a long-awaited interface designed for the iPad. The new software also features a gestures tab […]

Categories
News Software

Apple, Google ink deal to have Google remain default search engine on iOS-based devices

Internet search giant Google recently extended its contract with Apple, making the outfit the default option on devices running iOS, including the iPhone. Per BusinessWeek, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt talked about his company’s relationship with Apple. Rose asked about tension between Google and Apple since Google began partnering with smartphone makers for the Android […]

Categories
iPhone News Software

Official Google Voice app approved, should arrive in App Store in a few weeks

The official Google Voice application for iPhone has finally been granted acceptance into the App Store by Apple. Per TechCrunch, a source stated that the application will be released in the next few weeks. Apple reportedly accepted the application submitted in mid-2009, though Google plans to update it to support the iPhone 4 and multitasking […]

Categories
Apple TV News

Apple TV preorders now due for September 30th arrival date

A number of customers who preordered the new Apple TV have begun receiving e-mail notifications that the US$99 set top box is now shipping, with an estimated arrival by the end of the month. Per AppleInsider, shipment notifications began going out to some customers early Monday. The new Apple TV is shipping from Shenzhen, China, […]

Categories
News Software

Apple releases iTunes 10.0.1 update

Late Friday, Apple released iTunes 10.0.1, the latest version of its digital jukebox/digital hub software. The new version, an 84 megabyte download, sports the following fixes and new features: – Addresses an issue where the picture quality of a video changes depending on whether the on-screen controls are visible. – Resolves an issue where iTunes […]