Archive for the 'Rumors' Category
Apple going after the fitness lifestyle market?
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Apple has filed a series of patents that indicate it may be targeting the fitness market in the near future. We already have the Nike Sport package that enhances your running experience by tying your iPod into your Nike running shoes to customize your workout songs and track your miles while you run. The patents they have filed demonstrate that Apple wants to take the concept even further.
Will Apple offer an all you can listen service for iTunes?
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Will iTunes offer a subscription service? According to Financial Times, it’s possible. How would Apple accomplish this? A subscription would be available to iPhone users. If you don’t want an iPhone, you would have the option of purchasing an iPod that offers a “comes with music” feature. This service would be in addition to what they already offer. I
Apple strikes iTunes deal with BBC
Monday, February 18th, 2008
Sure, the BBC has its very own iPlayer service to worry about but that hasn’t stopped Apple. Nothing can stop Apple. The BBC may be close to announcing a deal with Apple to sell its content in the iTunes store. No word on an official announcement so until that happens consider this a rumor.
Apple seeks patent for Podmap: Is a GPS navigation system in their future?
Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Last week, Mac.BLORGE wrote about the Apple gaming system device patent. Recently, Apple submitted another patent for a GPS navigation system. The patent is for a software driven device. The system would allow the Podmap user to request directions from a starting location, and the results would be returned in the form of podcast media file which would include visual maps and step by step driving instructions. If you check out the Podmap patent, you will find this statement that I’ve included below.
Rumor: Nvidia designing GPGPUs for Apple computers
Monday, January 28th, 2008
Though many Apple computers’ graphical units are based on Radeon technology, a rumor is circulating that Nvidia, another well-respected graphical powerhouse, is working on a new GPU for Apple computers. Not only that, the new GPUs, or GPGPUs, will be able to function for both graphical purposes as well as lending a hand to the main CPU.
New Macbook Pros with new touchpads, Penryn due in 3 weeks
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
With MacWorld comes all good things; okay, perhaps not the Macbook Air, or updates to the Apple’s wireless router, but know that good things spill forth from Cupertino in all arenas shortly after MacWorld. For those of you who aren’t completely enamored with the new Macbook Air, rumor has it that the real Clydesdales of the Apple portable lineup, the Macbook Pros, are due to receive the bigger trackpad (and yummy features) of the Air and an updated processor.
5 MacWorld secrets we should stop discussing
Saturday, January 12th, 2008
With MacWorld less than a few days away, the blogosphere is buzzing with all rumors galore about what might be debuting or getting revamped at MacWorld; however, with only a few days left, here are the 5 rumors that really should be put to rest so we can all stop discussing it until Jobs, bless his Steveness, speaks.
Apple may launch direct movie downloads for AppleTV
Monday, January 7th, 2008
The AppleTV hasn’t sold well, or as well as Apple would like it to have. As a result, the company is looking for ways to reinvigorate the AppleTV which may include things such as 24 hour movie rentals and direct movie downloads to the AppleTV.
Apple submits patent for OLED-based keyboards
Friday, January 4th, 2008
Never to be left behind on the rumor or future fronts regarding Apple technology, I give you one of Apple’s latest patent applications; this new application describes an OLED-based keyboard that accurately displays what will happen when users strike specific keys.







