Today’s Apple event went off without a hitch and as expected Apple unveiled a new 3rd generation iPad; they’ve also updated Apple TV as well as a number of their flagship applications like iPhoto, GarageBand and iWork suite.
Where’s My Water App Store’s 25 billionth download
March 6, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Apple’s Countdown to 25 Billion Apps recently ended with the milestone-reaching download happily performed by Chunli Fu of Qingdao, China. For his efforts, Chunli will take home a $10,000 US iTunes Gift Card.
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Empire Avenue turns social media upside down
March 5, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
EDMONTON, AB, Mar. 5, 2012/ Troy Media/ – When I was assigned to do a story on Empire Avenue – another social media app? – I must admit at first glance I wasn’t very enthusiastic. I was already having a hard time keeping track of the ones I was currently using.
It wasn’t long, however, before I was hooked. READ FULL STORY at TROY MEDIA
Apple Event March 7th, might we see iPad 3?
February 28, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Rumours of the iPad 3 have been running rampant, in fact rumblings of a 3rd generation Apple tablet began even days before the release of the current incumbent, the iPad 2, a year ago. Well, we might be closer to that reality as pictures of their media invite slated for March 7th at 10AM PT (1PM ET) have been circulating around the net.
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Apple releases OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview
February 21, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
When Mac OS X Lion (10.7) was released just 7 months ago, it was quite evident that its update was greatly influenced by the advancement and the success of Apple iOS for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Last Thursday, Apple took a further step in that direction and then some, with a surprise developer preview release of OS X Mountain Lion, OSX’s 9th major release of the Apple Mac operating system.
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Win a $10K iTunes gift card in 25 billionth app countdown
February 18, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
When the App Store was unveiled to the world in July 2008, it only took 2 1/2 years for the App Store to reach 10 Billion downloads and with a current pace of 1 Billion per month less than 11 months later, it’s ready to reach yet another significant milestone – 25 Billion. And once again to commemorate this incredible feat, Apple has launched the “Countdown to 25 Billion Apps” a world-wide promotion in which one lucky person will be eligible to receive an iTunes Gift Card valued at US$10,000 if they are the one to download the 25 billionth app.
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Redeem your Aeroplan miles for digital media content
February 14, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Got Aeroplan miles? Looking for a way to use them up before they expire? If so, you’ll be happy to know that Aeroplan has just launched a new on-line Digital Media Store, where you can use your accumulated miles to download digital content in the form of music, audio books, eBooks, apps and more and even Facebook credits.
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Valentines Offerings for Apple Lovers
February 14, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Looking for that last minute Apple inspired Valentines gift for your sweetheart? While gadgets, gizmos and digital delights are no guarantee to strengthen your relationships, they can certainly go a long way on that special day in helping to say, I Love You in a geeky sort of way!
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Review: Volcano mobile speaker by Orig Audio
February 10, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
When we think of speakers, we typically think square boxy and big and not usually very practical for use on the road. Enter the Volcano, by Orig Audio, a little pocket portable speaker that quite literally erupts with sound when you turn it on. Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG
Last Gadget Standing – Lytro light field camera
February 7, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
We’ve all heard about Last Comic Standing, how about Last Gadget Standing? It has nothing to do with funny gadgets or anything funny about them, but it does have to do with bragging rights. Hosted by a duo of guest emcees – Gary Dell’Abate and Jon Hein from the infamous Howard Stern Show, Last Gadget Standing, according to the good folks from CES (Consumer Electronics Show), singles out one product that’s voted as “most likely to change the face of technology.”
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