So you’re a rich Russian guy devoted to design. What’s to do? Make a supposedly awesome iPhone 4 case out of African Blackwood and (count ‘em) 18-karat gold. And that’s not any African Blackwood either. It’s 200 years old. Whoa.
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African Blackwood and Gold Mix to Create Odd iPhone Veneer
Jobs: You’ll be Able to Upload, “Over the air in the future.”
Christ T., a MacDailyNews reader, wrote in to ask Steve Jobs about HD video. “What’s the point of building in HD video capabilities when the compression upon uploading directly to youtube makes the video’s useless and not viewable?” But it’s not that big of a deal (it’s really not), and while Steve could have said that, he gave us an interesting tidbit instead. “You can upload them via a Mac or PC today. Over the air in the future.”
So those high def movies you’re making? You’ll be able to upload them over the web (uncompressed) eventually. Just not now.
[MacRumors via MacDailyNews]
iPhone Users Happier than Android Users says AdMob
Are you likely to recommend your device to a friend or colleague? AdMob asked that very question to 963 respondents (February, 2010) whom picked up some good numbers. While it’s a small group, 91% and 88% of iPhone and iPod touch owners would recommend their devices to friends and family, compared to only 84% for Android and 69% for WebOS recommendations.
Asia is pretty happy with Apple products (not just knockoffs) as well. Japan and China ranked 2nd and 4th for unique iPads that showed up in AdMob’s analytics. 58% of all iPad users reside in the United States, however, with Japan in a far second at 5%.
Ducati Commercial, Filmed with an iPhone 4 [Video]
Impressive result, like other videos we’ve seen this week. Be sure to select 720p in the Youtube options.
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Steve Jobs on Minerals and Multitasking
Busy as ever with the success of the iPhone 4 launch, Steve Jobs always takes the time to answer his customers’ questions. This time around, we’ve got a couple M&Ms on the plate. Minerals and multitasking to be specific.
Derick Rhodes, a reader of Wired, wrote in to ask Steve, “Are you currently making any effort to source conflict-free minerals? In particular, I’m concerned that Apple is getting tantalum, tungsten, tin, and gold from Eastern Congo through its suppliers.” In the seriousness of the moment, Jobs cooly replied, “Yes. We require all of our suppliers to certify in writing that they use conflict few materials. But honestly there is no way for them to be sure. Until someone invents a way to chemically trace minerals from the source mine, it’s a very difficult problem.”
Mobile Me Gallery Gets Retina Support
Have an iPhone 4? Do you view your photos via the Mobile Me Gallery? Check this out: Apple has updated their Mobile Me Gallery app this morning to support the iPhone 4’s jaw-some retina display. However, the higher quality resolution images can only be downloaded over Wi-Fi.
Update through the App Store, or download Mobile Me Gallery at this link.
[via The Mac Observer]
iTunes U Surpasses 250 Million Downloads
Jim Dalrymple of The Loop reports this afternoon that iTunes U has surpassed 250 million in downloads. Students are clearly seeking out educational content through Apple’s service and devices, and it’d be smart for more schools to take advantage of this popular learning medium.
Started in 2007, iTunes U has always been focused on bringing the best in education to the general public. From Stanford’s popular iPhone development course to Harvard University, iTunes U offers a little something for everyone.
[via The Loop]
Pages for iPhone and iPod touch Revealed?
We’ve been hearing rumblings of a reported iWork coming to the iPhone and iPod touch, and 9 to 5 Mac has posted some screenshots this afternoon filling our curiosity.