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Flickpad Winners Announced
Apple Smart Bike Patent Reminds us of LiveRider
When I read that Apple had patented a “smart bike,” I was hoping for an eco-friendly motorcycle or a jammin’ white bicycle. Unfortunately it’s neither of those things, but what’s interesting to me is the closeness in resemblence to a recent tech product that’s made rounds on Wired, Gizmodo, and other tech sites.
GearBox’s Electronic Spheres Provide Endless iPhone Entertainment
Just think about the possibilities of sumo-wrestling iPhone balls.
Beatles Still not Coming to iTunes
I wouldn’t put it past you if you were to argue that the Beatles would be an instant hit on iTunes. Though it’s not likely to happen soon, or ever for that matter. It was speculated that the Beatles may join the iTunes crew during last year’s iPod unveiling, but that didn’t happen. And it still hasn’t, despite the band’s advances in the digital age. Quoting 9 to 5 Mac:
“(Apple CEO) Steve Jobs has his own idea and he’s a brilliant guy,” Ono, the 77-year-old widow of John Lennon, told Reuters. “There’s just an element that we’re not very happy about, as people. We are holding out.
Yoko teased us last year with a claim – later deleted – that music from the band would reach iTunes. She’s not teasing anymore, saying, “Don’t hold your breath … for anything.”
[ABC News via 9 to 5 Mac]
The iPad App Store gets its own Genius
If your iPad has been collecting dust on the bookshelf, you may want to visit the App Store to check out a new Genius tab. If your iPad app collection is looking a little slim, maybe you’ll find something relevant to your interests – the Genius tab is being slowly rolled out as a completely new in addition to items like Featured or Top Sites, so keep an eye out for this “brilliant” update and be sure to let us know if you actually find Genius useful.
Icebird Updated with Retina Display Graphics
Icebird is an innovative Twitter client I reviewed back in April, and I know that there’s a pretty active userbase loving it. Developer Fabian Kreiser released an update for the app yesterday, which brings Retina Display support, possibility to hide direct messages and connect users with Address Book, improved caching and state saving.
The app is available here at $3.99.
WaterField Helps you Take Tender Care of that Magic Trackpad
I’m not certain why you’d want to carry a Magic Trackpad around with you since the MacBook has one built in, but we won’t judge if you’re using two hands with two trackpads for double the precision. (Is that even possible?) Being the careful gadget nerds we are, we’re always looking to sheath our trusty peripherals. WaterField has a couple of neat sleeves that’ll not only keep your Magic Trackpad warm and cozy, it’ll also protect your device from any unfortunate water-bottle spillage as you bike down crazy street with your man bag.
More Images of iPod touch 4 Frame Front Facing Camera
This morning we got a look at the rear of the new iPod touch, and now MacRumors has an eerily similar LCD display and bezel that looks like what was shown off a month ago. Bearing the Apple (c) 2010 branding and a recent build date of April 29th, we just might be ruining whatever surprise Steve Jobs has in store for us. Although to be fair, there’s always one more thing. Check out the new panels after the break.
Would Apple buy a Game Developer?
What could Apple buy with a 150 million dollars? World peace probably, though that’s pretty overrated in my book. Apple is rumored to be intent on sealing the deal with a Chinese game developer by the name of Handseeing Information Technology, who specialize in Rich Internet Applications.