Hong Kong Tech Phooey

a tech junkie from Hong Kong

First Look Videos - MacBook Air

Check out also the following video of the MacBook Air from Gizmodo, click the vid box below to get to the link.

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January 16, 2008 Posted by hongkongphooey | Gadgets n Gizmos, Mac, Notebooks, Video | , | No Comments

Mail, Maps and other Applications Coming to iPod Touch

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Pic from Gizmodo

See the following press release for details (check my highlights).

Apple Announces Major Software Upgrade for iPod touch

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple(R) today announced a major software upgrade for the iPod(R) touch, making the best iPod into even more — the world’s best Wi-Fi mobile device. iPod touch customers already have the most advanced mobile web browser in the world with Safari(TM), and now Apple is adding five more great mobile applications — Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather and Notes. The iPod touch software upgrade also includes new features such as Web Clips, a customizable home screen and beginning today, the ability to watch iTunes(R) Movie Rentals. New iPod touch products shipping from the factory will include the software upgrade and existing iPod touch customers can get the software upgrade for $19.99 by purchasing and downloading it from iTunes (http://www.itunes.com).
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January 16, 2008 Posted by hongkongphooey | Gadgets n Gizmos, Mac, News Related, Software, iPod | , | 10 Comments

iPhone Firmware v.1.1.3 Announced

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Pic from Gizmodo

It’s finally announced at the Macworld Expo, the Press Release below explains it all -

Apple Enhances Revolutionary iPhone With Software Update

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple(R) today announced a free software update for its revolutionary iPhone(TM) that allows users to automatically find their location using the redesigned Maps application*; text message multiple people in one message; create Web Clips for their favorite websites; customize their home screen; and watch movies rented from the new iTunes(R) Movie Rentals right on their iPhone. With its revolutionary multi-touch user interface and pioneering software, users can easily add significant new features to their iPhone through software updates whenever an update becomes available. New iPhone products shipping from the factory will include the software update and existing iPhone customers will automatically get the update for free when they sync their iPhone with iTunes (http://www.itunes.com).
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January 16, 2008 Posted by hongkongphooey | Gadgets n Gizmos, News Related, Software, iPhone | , | No Comments