Dutch Committee Proposes to Build Steve Jobs’ iPad-Equipped Classroom
In his biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson shared a story of Jobs’ meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama Read more here: Dutch Committee Proposes to Build Steve Jobs’ iPad-Equipped Classroom
View ArticleCreating a DIY AppMates toy car
Our Dave Caolo likes the idea behind Disney’s AppMates cars but felt the cost ($20 street price) was a bit steep for what is, essentially, a cheap car with a few capacitive pads. He challenged me to...
View ArticleApple Stores Replace Kids’ Table iMacs With iPads
Apple has replaced the iMacs that were previously on the kids’ table at its retail stores with iPads, as first noticed by iMore . The switch is a clear sign of the direction the company is going,...
View ArticleApple Announces 2012 Summer Filmmaking Camps for Kids
As it has done in some previous years, Apple is again offering free summer camps for kids at its retail stores, focusing on filmmaking using iMovie. Visit site: Apple Announces 2012 Summer Filmmaking...
View ArticleTUAW Origin Stories: FlipBook HD
I’m a bit of an animation fan, both finished works and the tools that make them. Continue reading here: TUAW Origin Stories: FlipBook HD
View ArticleVerizon to Support FaceTime over Cellular on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and New iPad
Verizon, Sprint and AT&T have all confirmed that FaceTime over Cellular will be supported by their networks on all devices that are capable of the feature . This contradicts other reporting which...
View ArticleApple Now Quoting ‘January’ Shipping Estimates for 27-Inch iMac
Shipping estimates for Apple’s new 27-inch iMac models have been updated today to “January”, marking the first time availability of the machines has been pushed back into 2013. Orders had previously...
View ArticleFacebook Messenger Now Supports Voice Calling for U.S. Accounts
Earlier this month, Facebook updated its Messenger iOS app with beta support for making VoIP calls between Facebook accounts. That feature was initially limited to Canadian iOS accounts but is now...
View ArticleApple Drops Chinese Supplier for Child Labor Violations
Apple yesterday released its 2013 Supplier Responsibility Report (PDF) , disclosing the results of its audit program for 2012 and revealing that it had fired one of its suppliers after finding...
View ArticleApple Settles In-App Purchase Lawsuit, Offers iTunes Credits and Refunds to...
Apple has settled a lawsuit brought in 2011 after children ran up hundreds of dollars in spending on in-app purchases in freemium games. The company will give iTunes credits to parents who claim their...
View ArticleApple Revises iTunes Terms and Conditions to Allow Educational iTunes...
Apple on Thursday altered its iTunes Terms and Conditions to permit children under the age of 13 to operate individual iTunes accounts created at the request of an “approved educational institution,”...
View ArticleKids under 13 with approved educational accounts can now access the iTunes Store
Macworld reports that Apple on Thursday made a slight adjustment to its iTunes Terms and Conditions. Under the new T&C, children under the age of 13 can now have their own iTunes account with...
View ArticleApple Rolls Out New ‘Kids’ Category on App Store
Apple has unveiled a new Kids category on the App Store [ Direct Link ], MacStories noted . The page includes multiple sections, including the best apps for certain ages, games specifically for kids,...
View ArticleAnalyst Claims Apple Launching 55- and 65-Inch 4K Televisions Late Next Year
Apple will launch 55- and 65-inch 4K ultra-high definition televisions late next year, if an analyst report from Masahiko Ishino at Advanced Research Japan is to be believed. Bloomberg shared the...
View ArticleHow Angela Ahrendts’ Burberry Experience Could Drive the Future of Apple Retail
Later this year, Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts will move to Apple as a new senior vice president in charge of Apple’s retail and online sales efforts. Before Apple announced her hiring in October, Fast...
View ArticleCES 2014: Air Conditioner Debuts as First Smart Appliance ‘MFi Licensed’ for...
Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier today announced that it has become the first such company to be accepted into Apple’s MFi licensing program to certify compatibility with iOS devices. Haier’s...
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