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Apple presents New iPod Versions, iTunes Enhancements

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Apple, led by its CEO Steve Jobs, presented the company’s new products and services in San Francisco last September 9, 2009. 
First, Jobs introduced the entry price drops on iPod touches new lineup. The two higher-end models presented include the 8GB version which has a price of $199, and the 32GB and 64 GB of $299 and $399 respectively. This last two models replaced the older versions of 16 GB and 32 GB of the same prices but the newest versions are up to 50% faster. 

Another product that was introduced was the iPod Nano with a built-in video camera. It has a 2.2-inch color display larger compared to the previous iPod Nano. It also boasts its built-in mic and speaker, FM radio that has iTunes features, pedometer and an aluminum and glass body. It has two types – the 8 GB version ($149) and the 16 GB ($179). 

There’s also lined up for iPod shuffle. The entry price drops to $59 for its 2 GB models and a $79 for the 48 GB version.  
iTunes got a new version too which includes a support of iTunes LP. With this, iTunes can provide expanded contents and other interactive elements such as videos, lyrics, artworks, liner notes, interviews, photos and album credits for some albums.

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Flickr App – a Cool New iPhone App

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Flickr, one of the world’s most popular photo-sharing sites, now has an iPhone application!
Reports say that Flickr’s iPhone app is now available in the iTunes Store for free. Taking the features of this newest app, you’ll say that it’s exceptionally done well.
Once you have downloaded this iPhone app and logged in, the front page is loaded with the images. You can also see the images from your friends.
There’s a search box at the top of the screen which has several options such as ‘all uploads,’ ‘from your contacts,’ and ‘your photostream.’
The app is so cool for Flickr users but it has limitations. Though you can put your location on the app, you can’t look for photos within your locations.
Another button in the app is the ‘i’ button where you can see the information about the app and privacy policies. On the upper left screen, that’s where you can login or log out.

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Google’s unending War vs Apple

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Once again, Apple slammed Google on latter’s suggestion to include Google Voice app on Apple Store.

Apple just blocked the search giant’s Skype-like service on its Apple Store though this application is currently available on rival phones – Androids and Blackberry smartphones – that are on an invite-only status.

According to reports, this is similar to what Apple did to Skype as the first limiting the accessibility of the latter from 3G network to WiFi availability only. This action receives various consumer criticisms. But this step is practically because Apple’s wireless carrier partner is AT&T which receives the direct disadvantage of allowing Skype to be openly available on iPhones.

The competition between Google, Apple, AT&T, Skype and other companies who are launching their products and services to be available on competitor’s users is being criticized by the consumer advocates who want these companies tied up for certain projects for the benefits of its users.

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G Phone

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

G-Phone is Finally here!

Another great leap to mobile technology is the historical launched of the newest phone – Samsung Reclaim.

Launched in August 6, 2009 by Sprint, Samsung Reclaim is the green phone that all environmentalists in the world have been waiting for. The new eco-friendly phones comes in two colors – green and Ocean Blue – both environmental colors.

What made this phone more eco-friendly is that the green phone is made up of 80% recycled materials while the packing is made of 70% recycled stuff.

Compared to regular handsets, the outer casing is in 40% bio-plastics. Also, its charger consumes 12 times less power.

With the phones features, it has direct button in the phone to instantly connect the users to Discovery Channel. The $50 Reclaim has a Qwerty keyboard, 2-megapixel camera, GPS and Bluetooth 2.0.

According to reports, aside from the Samsung Reclaim, Spring will start showcasing and promoting other green-oriented products. The carrier is committed to reduce their own greenhouse emissions by 15% at the same time increase renewable energy usage by 10% on 2017.

With the launched of this newest product and the advent of the great competition in the industry, for sure, there will be more eco-friendly products that will be introduced sooner. Who knows, a GreenBerry is about to come?

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Sega introduces Hispanic-based fitness-oriented Wii game

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

For the first time, Sega launched its strongest Hispanic-oriented Wii product with the release of ‘Daisy Fuentes Pilates’ – a fitness-based game.

A former MTV VJ, Fuentes’ inclusion in the marketing strategy of Sega is a best effort knowing that she’s known in the Hispanic community aside from the fact that she really is affiliated with the game.

This newest Wii product is packaged bilingual – English and Spanish – and the advertising was done the same. Wii is also partnering with Hispanic publications as marketing efforts including Latina, People en Espanol and the Spanish version of Cosmopolitan. Other Hispanic-based online sites will also be targeted for promotions.

The project is also an experiment to test if this kind of game will be a success specially that this is also a new category since Wii came out.

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Palm vs Apple over iTunes

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

The battle rages between Apple and Palm as the previous blocked the latter’s users to access iTunes on their phones. But Palm didn’t stop on Apple’s revelation, with Palm’s recently updated webOS 1.1, it now gives access to iTunes for their users.

Pre users need not to buy Apple phones to access their files on iTunes’ newest version 8.2.1. The new development on Palm’s OS improved its Exchange ActiveSync which now can be enjoyed by the Palm users.

Apple needs to think of a better way of winning the battle though they are not threatened with their iTunes’ user-friendly aspect to other non-Apple users.

The battle is still on with iTunes’ accessibility. Let’s see how well will these two phone companies can make in this high-tech war.

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