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IPad2 introduced today with 2 cameras for use with FaceTime
Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 March 2011 22:36 Written by Philip Wednesday, 02 March 2011 22:34
Apple® today introduced iPad™ 2, the next generation of its magical device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and much more. iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime® and Photo Booth®, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life* that users have come to expect. iPad 2 is available in black or white, features models that run on AT&T’s and Verizon’s 3G networks, and introduces the innovative iPad 2 Smart Cover in a range of vibrant polyurethane and rich leather colors.
“With more than 15 million iPads sold, iPad has defined an entirely new category of mobile devices,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “While others have been scrambling to copy the first generation iPad, we’re launching iPad 2, which moves the bar far ahead of the competition and will likely cause them to go back to the drawing boards yet again.”
With the new front and rear cameras, iPad 2 users can now make FaceTime calls to millions of iPhone® 4, iPod touch® and Mac® users so they can see family and friends anywhere there is Wi-Fi. Photo Booth lets you apply fun visual effects, including eight photo special effects like Squeeze, Twirl and Kaleidoscope, to photos captured by either camera.
Moleskine iPad cover now available
Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 December 2010 17:33 Written by Philip Tuesday, 21 December 2010 17:10
Moleskine's new line in digital device covers combines the classic style that has made Moleskine notebooks famous, while integrating totally new elements for a new generation of products suitable for everyday usage including travel, business and leisure.
The iPad cover is designed for the customer that demands flexibility, protection and style. The black polyurethane cover and elastic band are classic Moleskine elements that are enhanced by the addition of a large notepad, a pen and cable holder and microfiber lining, perfectly combining analogue and digital.
Apple's Mac App Store to Open on 6 January
Last Updated on Saturday, 18 December 2010 14:12 Written by Philip Saturday, 18 December 2010 14:08
Apple today announced that the Mac App Store will open for business on Thursday 6 January. By bringing the revolutionary App Store experience to Mac OS X, the Mac App Store makes discovering, installing and updating Mac apps easier than ever. The Mac App Store will be available in 90 countries at launch and will feature paid and free apps in categories like Education, Games, Graphics & Design, Lifestyle, Productivity and Utilities.
“The App Store revolutionised mobile apps”, said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We hope to do the same for PC apps with the Mac App Store by making finding and buying PC apps easy and fun. We can’t wait to get started on 6 January”.
Bon Jovi's tour has been the highest grossing tour this year
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 December 2010 12:21 Written by Philip Thursday, 16 December 2010 12:14
Bon Jovi have been named the highest grossing touring act of 2010.
The 'It's My Life' rockers top research by industry magazine Billboard's Boxscore, which calculates the rockers grossed $146,507,388 from 69 sell out shows.
The group, led by Jon Bon Jovi, beat U2, who came second, grossing $131,502,369 and AC/DC, who came third, taking an estimated $122,633,027.
Part of the Bon Jovi's touring in 2010 saw them sell out a 12-night residency at London's 02 Arena, and at the time guitarist Richie Sambora spoke of the band's elation to still be playing such big arenas almost 30 years into their career.
He said: "It feels great! We're still selling out stadiums for god's sakes!
"We just opened up the new Meadowlands stadium in New York - but it feels great to be here in London. This thing is not stopping. We're having so much fun."
Bon Jovi's 2008 'Lost Highway Tour' was also named that year's highest grossing by Billboard.
The hardest touring act on the list is Lady Gaga, who has performed an estimated 122 shows this year, grossing $116,227,987, and selling out 101 of them.
Meanwhile relative newcomer to the list, teen heartthrob Justin Bieber grossed an estimated $35,600,276 from his 62 shows this year, putting him in 19th place.
John Lennon remembered 30 years on
Written by Philip Thursday, 09 December 2010 12:17
John Lennon said he didn't want to become a "dead hero" three days before his death.
The singer, songwriter and peace activist said how he had no desire to die before his time on December 5 1980, three days before he was assassinated by a crazed fan outside his home in New York, 30 years ago today (08.12.10).
Speaking out against fans and those who criticised him for taking a five year break from music in his last print interview, John told Rolling Stone magazine: "What they want is dead heroes, like Sid Vicious and James Dean. I'm not interested in being a dead f***ing hero. So forget 'em, forget 'em."
Sid Vicious was the bassist in punk band The Sex Pistols, who died of a heroin overdose aged 21, while James Dean was a promising film star who died in a car crash aged 24.
Former The Beatles star John had released his musical comeback, 'Double Fantasy' earlier in 1980 and also said in the interview he was hoping to return to live performance.
He said: "We just might do it. But there will be no smoke bombs, no lipstick, no flashing lights. It just has to be comfy. But we could have a laugh. We're born-again rockers, and we're starting over - There's plenty of time, right? Plenty of time."
The beatles on iTunes
Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 November 2010 17:29 Written by Philip Tuesday, 16 November 2010 17:25
Apple® today announced that the Beatles, the most influential and beloved rock band in music history, are now available for the first time on the iTunes Store®.
Duffy struggled to cope with the pressures of success.
Written by Philip Friday, 12 November 2010 09:23
BANG showbiz reports: The Welsh singer became a worldwide star in 2008 thanks to her debut album 'Rockferry' - which globally sold 6.5 million copies - but admits she found it hard to deal with because working so much meant she was lonely.
She said: "I was living out of a suitcase and always flying here and there. It was everything I'd ever dreamed of but there were times when I found it hard. I love my music and performing but some of the other demands terrified me. I am just a normal girl from Wales and always will be.
New album from the White Stripes in the pipeline
Last Updated on Thursday, 11 November 2010 10:47 Written by Philip Thursday, 11 November 2010 10:45
The White Stripes are ready to head back into the studio together.
Guitarist and singer Jack White has been busy on a number of other projects - including his Third Man record label and recording albums with the his other bands The Dead Weather and The Raconteurs - since the band, completed by Meg white, went on semi-hiatus in 2007, but said the duo are ready to record again.
X factor vote was it a fix between Treyc Cohen and Katie Waissel?
Last Updated on Thursday, 11 November 2010 10:47 Written by Philip Wednesday, 10 November 2010 10:43
Yorkshire evening post reports: X Factor host Dermot O'Leary revealed he was following orders to accept a majority verdict if judge Cheryl Cole refused to vote, which resulted in the controversial axeing of contestant Treyc Cohen.
Cole has come under fire for "refusing point blank" to make a choice, which led to Katie Waissel surviving a third sing-off on the show on Sunday.
Pulp brit pop band set for reunion
Last Updated on Monday, 08 November 2010 16:56 Written by Philip Monday, 08 November 2010 16:54
Britpop group, Pulp - comprising of Jarvis Cocker, Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey, Russell Senior and Mark Webber - are to headline the Wireless Festival in London's Hyde Park on July 3 2011, and have also hinted at other shows.
The group said in a statement: "Pulp have decided to get together and play some concerts next summer. The shows will involve all original members of the band; Nick Banks, Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey, Russell Senior, Mark Webber - and they'll be playing songs from all periods of their career. Yes, that means your favourites."
Wireless Festival organisers are delighted to have the band as headliners.
Wireless promoter Steve Homer from Live said: "Wireless has a long tradition of pulling off extraordinary coups and next year is no exception, we're delighted to be welcoming Pulp to headline in 2011, this is guaranteed to be a must-see event."
Apple media event - MacBook laptop, New OSX Lion, iLife 2010
Written by Philip Friday, 15 October 2010 15:06
Engadget reports that Apple has issued invitations for a special media event to be held next Wednesday, October 20th at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. The invitation for the event, which is to be held at the company's campus in Cupertino, California, carries the tagline "Back to the Mac".
The invitation also contains an image of what appears to be a lion peeking out from behind the Apple logo, hinting at discussion of Mac OS X 10.7. "Lion" has been one of the most commonly-suggested "big cat" names for the next-generation operating system.
Much of Apple's notebook line with the exception of the entry-level MacBook is due for a refresh, and Apple has refreshed at least a portion of its notebook line each October or November for the last several years. Apple's desktop offerings have all been updated relatively recently, suggesting that the company's media event may focus on notebooks if new hardware is included on the agenda.
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