Rumor: iOS 4.2 waylaid by Wi-Fi bug?
A Wi-Fi bug has reportedly sidelined Apple's iOS 4.2 update, which was rumored to be launching today.MacStories, Engadget, and other blogs have pinned the cause of the delay on a Wi-Fi connectivity bug affecting the iPad. Users who've been testing the Gold Master release of the update on Apple's popular tablet reportedly have been able to establish a connection but not able to actually connect to anything, or are simply losing the connection after a few minutes.Though Apple never announced an official release date for iOS 4.2, CEO Steve Jobs has said that it would be coming in November. On Tuesday, MacStories claimed that an AT&T insider had told it today would be the launch date.But iTunes 10.1 is required for certain features in iOS 4.2, including AirPrint, which would let iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users print to their local printers via their home Wi-Fi networks. Several reports had pegged Wednesday as the date that iTunes 10.1 would be available. But as of this morning, iTunes 10.0.1 is still listed as the current version on Apple's iTunes download site. Checking for updates within iTunes also indicates 10.0.1 as the current version. iPad users have been awaiting iOS 4.2 as the release that would finally bring them folders, multitasking, and a host of other features that iPhone and iPod Touch users have had access to since iOS 4.0 was released this past summer.But iOS 4.2 will also offer iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users AirPrint and AirPlay, a feature that will wirelessly stream audio, video, and photos to other devices on a Wi-Fi network. Even iPhone 3G owners are supposed to benefit from the new update though an improvement in performance.With the Wi-Fi connectivity glitch purportedly now delaying the release, MacStories says that Apple could roll out a second Gold Master build to deal with the issue as early as tomorrow. But even with extensive testing, the site expects the final release of iOS 4.2 to be out before Thanksgiving.
How to hide, unhide purchased apps in the Mac App Store
How to hide, unhide purchased apps in the Mac App Store
Most apps in the Mac App Store tend to lend themselves to being downloaded for either the sheer novelty of the app, or to fill a one-time need.The long list of purchased apps (free or paid) you have uninstalled from your Mac and never intend on using again do nothing more than clutter your purchased list. The good news is you can hide these types of apps from your purchased list with the click of a mouse. Screenshot by Jason CiprianiWhile viewing your purchased items in the Mac App Store, as your mouse moves down the list you will see an X show up next to the Install button. Clicking on it will remove, or hide, the app from your purchased list. The bad news is you can't easily find the apps you have previously hidden, should you change your mind and want to reinstall an app. Granted, you can just look up the app in the App Store again and reinstall from there, but what if you just can't remember the name of the app?Here's how to view the list of the apps you have hidden:Screenshot by Jason CiprianiWith the Mac App Store open, click on Store in the menu bar and then select View My Account. You will then be asked to log in to your account. Screenshot by Jason CiprianiAfter logging in to your account, you will be presented with your account screen. You should see an "iTunes in the iCloud" section. You will then be able to see the number of hidden apps, as well as see a link to view hidden purchases. Click on the link to view all of your hidden purchases. Screenshot by Jason CiprianiAt last, a list of your hidden purchases. When viewing the list, you can unhide an app and have it placed back into your purchased list. From your purchased list, you can either reinstall the app, or (for whatever reason) hide the app again. (Source: Mac OS X Hints)
Most apps in the Mac App Store tend to lend themselves to being downloaded for either the sheer novelty of the app, or to fill a one-time need.The long list of purchased apps (free or paid) you have uninstalled from your Mac and never intend on using again do nothing more than clutter your purchased list. The good news is you can hide these types of apps from your purchased list with the click of a mouse. Screenshot by Jason CiprianiWhile viewing your purchased items in the Mac App Store, as your mouse moves down the list you will see an X show up next to the Install button. Clicking on it will remove, or hide, the app from your purchased list. The bad news is you can't easily find the apps you have previously hidden, should you change your mind and want to reinstall an app. Granted, you can just look up the app in the App Store again and reinstall from there, but what if you just can't remember the name of the app?Here's how to view the list of the apps you have hidden:Screenshot by Jason CiprianiWith the Mac App Store open, click on Store in the menu bar and then select View My Account. You will then be asked to log in to your account. Screenshot by Jason CiprianiAfter logging in to your account, you will be presented with your account screen. You should see an "iTunes in the iCloud" section. You will then be able to see the number of hidden apps, as well as see a link to view hidden purchases. Click on the link to view all of your hidden purchases. Screenshot by Jason CiprianiAt last, a list of your hidden purchases. When viewing the list, you can unhide an app and have it placed back into your purchased list. From your purchased list, you can either reinstall the app, or (for whatever reason) hide the app again. (Source: Mac OS X Hints)
Steve Jobs quote app rejected by Apple, report says
Steve Jobs quote app rejected by Apple, report says
A new app has surfaced that features Steve Jobs quotes. But it turns out Apple wasn't impressed, according to a new report.Quoth Steve has cropped up on the Web as a mobile app that users can run in the browser. The app provides daily Steve Jobs quotes that can be saved, shared via social networks, or synched to different devices. The app was initially planned for Apple's App Store, but according to co-creator John Gill, who coincidentally works as a developer at Amazon, Apple denied its entry into its marketplace.Speaking to Recode in an interview published Monday, Gill claims that he attempted to have his app approved by Apple, only to be told by the company that it won't accept any apps focused solely on its co-founder. Apple asked that he add quotes from other popular figures in addition to Jobs, but Gill told Recode that he didn't feel it was in the spirit of the app.Apple has caught some heat in the past for its approval policies for the App Store. That the company didn't approve an app highlighting the wisdom of its co-founder perhaps adds some credibility to its approval process, which requires programs to be useful as its cornerstone approval mechanism.For now, Gill has decided to keep the app Jobs-only and leave it online. CNET has contacted Apple for comment on Gill's claim. We will update this story when we have more information.
A new app has surfaced that features Steve Jobs quotes. But it turns out Apple wasn't impressed, according to a new report.Quoth Steve has cropped up on the Web as a mobile app that users can run in the browser. The app provides daily Steve Jobs quotes that can be saved, shared via social networks, or synched to different devices. The app was initially planned for Apple's App Store, but according to co-creator John Gill, who coincidentally works as a developer at Amazon, Apple denied its entry into its marketplace.Speaking to Recode in an interview published Monday, Gill claims that he attempted to have his app approved by Apple, only to be told by the company that it won't accept any apps focused solely on its co-founder. Apple asked that he add quotes from other popular figures in addition to Jobs, but Gill told Recode that he didn't feel it was in the spirit of the app.Apple has caught some heat in the past for its approval policies for the App Store. That the company didn't approve an app highlighting the wisdom of its co-founder perhaps adds some credibility to its approval process, which requires programs to be useful as its cornerstone approval mechanism.For now, Gill has decided to keep the app Jobs-only and leave it online. CNET has contacted Apple for comment on Gill's claim. We will update this story when we have more information.
Steve Jobs posthumously inducted into Bay Area Business Hall of Fame
Steve Jobs posthumously inducted into Bay Area Business Hall of Fame
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was posthumously inducted into the Bay Area Business Hall of Fame last week.Apple Senior Vice President Eddy Cue tweeted a video tribute to Jobs and his speech accepting the award in his former leader's honor. Cue said in his tweet that the acceptance was "an honor, a privilege."Related storiesPatents suggest stylus; Mode-based interface customizationWhat the tech industry can learn from Detroit20 percent of Brits thinks Steve Jobs is a soccer playerApple officially announces January 27 event"Steve Jobs is no longer with us, but his influence as the co-founder and visionary force behind one of the world's most iconic companies and brands places him among the greatest business leaders and most brilliant thinkers of all time," Bay Area Council President and CEO Jim Wunderman said last week.In his speech, Cue commemorated his former boss, saying that "even in my darkest days, he was there for me." Cue credited Jobs with helping him and his wife get through her cancer diagnosis, saying that "in many ways, she's here tonight because of him, so thank you, Steve."Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison also was inducted to the hall of fame last week.Here's the video tribute to Steve Jobs:(Via TechCrunch)
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was posthumously inducted into the Bay Area Business Hall of Fame last week.Apple Senior Vice President Eddy Cue tweeted a video tribute to Jobs and his speech accepting the award in his former leader's honor. Cue said in his tweet that the acceptance was "an honor, a privilege."Related storiesPatents suggest stylus; Mode-based interface customizationWhat the tech industry can learn from Detroit20 percent of Brits thinks Steve Jobs is a soccer playerApple officially announces January 27 event"Steve Jobs is no longer with us, but his influence as the co-founder and visionary force behind one of the world's most iconic companies and brands places him among the greatest business leaders and most brilliant thinkers of all time," Bay Area Council President and CEO Jim Wunderman said last week.In his speech, Cue commemorated his former boss, saying that "even in my darkest days, he was there for me." Cue credited Jobs with helping him and his wife get through her cancer diagnosis, saying that "in many ways, she's here tonight because of him, so thank you, Steve."Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison also was inducted to the hall of fame last week.Here's the video tribute to Steve Jobs:(Via TechCrunch)
Apple said to be embedding Beats music service into iOS
Apple said to be embedding Beats music service into iOS
By preloading the service -- which may not use the Beats name -- on its devices, Apple gains an edge in promoting its own offer over the competition, which includes Spotify and Rhapsody. A subscription music service would represent a new revenue stream and keeps customers locked into the Apple ecosystem.A spokesman for Apple declined to comment on the report. Given the high-profile nature of Apple's acquisition of Beats -- the $3 billion purchase was the biggest in the company's history -- a dedicated push to make Beats Music an integral part of Apple's hardware comes as no surprise. However, such an integration of Beats Music into the Apple mobile operating system would represent the Cupertino, Calif., company's final seal of approval on the subscription-streaming-music model.Apple long shunned the format: Founder Steve Jobs referred to it as "bankrupt" and insisted "people want to own their music." But as the listening trends shift from purchasing music to renting through a service like Beats, the streaming format has become too important to ignore.Attention, artists: Streaming music is the inescapable future. Embrace itApple could also use its TouchID fingerprint reader as an easy way to subscribe to the service, the FT said. The company has already enabled TouchID for mobile payments in stores and on select websites, as well as for in-app purchases.While getting a service preloaded onto a device helps with consumer adoption, it doesn't guarantee success. Apple bundled iTunes Radio into its iTunes music app, but the service hasn't made a dent against Internet radio giant Pandora. And Beats Music itself only drew minimal consumer adoption as a standalone service sold exclusively through carrier partner AT&T. Still, integrating such a high-profile service into iOS could be a good in-road for untapped consumers who represent potential first-time subscribers. CNET's Shara Tibken contributed to this report.
By preloading the service -- which may not use the Beats name -- on its devices, Apple gains an edge in promoting its own offer over the competition, which includes Spotify and Rhapsody. A subscription music service would represent a new revenue stream and keeps customers locked into the Apple ecosystem.A spokesman for Apple declined to comment on the report. Given the high-profile nature of Apple's acquisition of Beats -- the $3 billion purchase was the biggest in the company's history -- a dedicated push to make Beats Music an integral part of Apple's hardware comes as no surprise. However, such an integration of Beats Music into the Apple mobile operating system would represent the Cupertino, Calif., company's final seal of approval on the subscription-streaming-music model.Apple long shunned the format: Founder Steve Jobs referred to it as "bankrupt" and insisted "people want to own their music." But as the listening trends shift from purchasing music to renting through a service like Beats, the streaming format has become too important to ignore.Attention, artists: Streaming music is the inescapable future. Embrace itApple could also use its TouchID fingerprint reader as an easy way to subscribe to the service, the FT said. The company has already enabled TouchID for mobile payments in stores and on select websites, as well as for in-app purchases.While getting a service preloaded onto a device helps with consumer adoption, it doesn't guarantee success. Apple bundled iTunes Radio into its iTunes music app, but the service hasn't made a dent against Internet radio giant Pandora. And Beats Music itself only drew minimal consumer adoption as a standalone service sold exclusively through carrier partner AT&T. Still, integrating such a high-profile service into iOS could be a good in-road for untapped consumers who represent potential first-time subscribers. CNET's Shara Tibken contributed to this report.
Apple said to be buying Google-backed Swell for $30M
Apple said to be buying Google-backed Swell for $30M
Apple is reported to be buying Google-backed podcast app Swell. The iPhone and iPad manufacturer is said to be spending $30 million (around £17.6 million or AU$32 million) to buy the app, shutting it down in the process.More Apple newsApple reportedly readying record production for iPhone 6Inside Scoop: Mixed results for Apple's Q3Three things we learned from Apple's Q3 earnings callApple responds to complaint over diagnostic 'back doors' in iOSApple inching closer to a mobile-payment serviceSamsung meets with Under Armour as Apple cozies closer to NikeAmazon shares take a beatingYouTube music chief leaving for undisclosed startupSwell is an iOS app that plays you a continuous stream of podcasts, saving you the hassle of finding and downloading podcasts yourself. If you don't like what it plays, you swipe to a new one. The app then learns what you like and don't like based on what you listen to and what you reject. Swell is available in all countries, but primarily offers content from the US and Canada.The company previously raised $7.2 million in funding from investors including DFJ, InterWest Partners and Google Ventures. Google Ventures is the Big G's investment arm, which dishes out capital to companies both to see a return on that investment and to help develop technology that could potentially be absorbed into Google later.According to Recode, the Swell app will be shut down. That suggests the technology will be absorbed into Apple's much-maligned Podcast app, or used to bolster the iTunes Radio streaming service, perhaps adding more talk radio options. Swell employees are said to be joining Apple as part of the deal.This year Apple notably has spent $3 billion to acquire headphone maker and music service Beats, and somewhere between $10 million and $15 million to reportedly pick up book recommendation service BookLamp. Discussing its financial performance earlier this year, Apple revealed it has acquired 29 companies over the past year or so.
Apple is reported to be buying Google-backed podcast app Swell. The iPhone and iPad manufacturer is said to be spending $30 million (around £17.6 million or AU$32 million) to buy the app, shutting it down in the process.More Apple newsApple reportedly readying record production for iPhone 6Inside Scoop: Mixed results for Apple's Q3Three things we learned from Apple's Q3 earnings callApple responds to complaint over diagnostic 'back doors' in iOSApple inching closer to a mobile-payment serviceSamsung meets with Under Armour as Apple cozies closer to NikeAmazon shares take a beatingYouTube music chief leaving for undisclosed startupSwell is an iOS app that plays you a continuous stream of podcasts, saving you the hassle of finding and downloading podcasts yourself. If you don't like what it plays, you swipe to a new one. The app then learns what you like and don't like based on what you listen to and what you reject. Swell is available in all countries, but primarily offers content from the US and Canada.The company previously raised $7.2 million in funding from investors including DFJ, InterWest Partners and Google Ventures. Google Ventures is the Big G's investment arm, which dishes out capital to companies both to see a return on that investment and to help develop technology that could potentially be absorbed into Google later.According to Recode, the Swell app will be shut down. That suggests the technology will be absorbed into Apple's much-maligned Podcast app, or used to bolster the iTunes Radio streaming service, perhaps adding more talk radio options. Swell employees are said to be joining Apple as part of the deal.This year Apple notably has spent $3 billion to acquire headphone maker and music service Beats, and somewhere between $10 million and $15 million to reportedly pick up book recommendation service BookLamp. Discussing its financial performance earlier this year, Apple revealed it has acquired 29 companies over the past year or so.
Apple iPad jumps to 128GB, starting at $799
Apple iPad jumps to 128GB, starting at $799
Apple today said it would begin offering its fourth-generation iPad with double the storage capacity. The 128-gigabyte Wi-Fi-only iPad will cost $799, while a cellular version pushes close to four figures at $929. The new iPads will be available on Feb. 5.Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and Sprint Nextel both confirmed they would carry the higher capacity iPad. The updated iPad represents a minor update to a device that already got a slight overhaul late last year. Many expect Apple to unveil a new iPad with more significant changes in the coming months. The 128GB iPad has all of the same features as before, including a 9.7-inch Retina Display, a FaceTime HD camera, and an A6X processor. Apple is hoping the higher-capacity iPad will be better suited for the business world. Over the past few years, the company has made a concerted push to get into companies for professional use. The press release pointed out the potential appeal of the higher storage volume to businesses that traffic in data-intensive materials such as 3D CAD files, X-rays, film edits, music tracks, and project blueprints.While Apple's share in the tablet market remains dominant, the company is starting to see increasing competition from lower-priced devices such as Amazon's Kindle Fire HD and Google's Nexus 7 tablets. In response, the company late last year unveiled the iPad Mini.Update at 9:04 a.m., 9:35 a.m., and 12:25 p.m. PT: Sprint and Verizon confirmed that it will be offering the 128GB iPad.
Apple today said it would begin offering its fourth-generation iPad with double the storage capacity. The 128-gigabyte Wi-Fi-only iPad will cost $799, while a cellular version pushes close to four figures at $929. The new iPads will be available on Feb. 5.Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and Sprint Nextel both confirmed they would carry the higher capacity iPad. The updated iPad represents a minor update to a device that already got a slight overhaul late last year. Many expect Apple to unveil a new iPad with more significant changes in the coming months. The 128GB iPad has all of the same features as before, including a 9.7-inch Retina Display, a FaceTime HD camera, and an A6X processor. Apple is hoping the higher-capacity iPad will be better suited for the business world. Over the past few years, the company has made a concerted push to get into companies for professional use. The press release pointed out the potential appeal of the higher storage volume to businesses that traffic in data-intensive materials such as 3D CAD files, X-rays, film edits, music tracks, and project blueprints.While Apple's share in the tablet market remains dominant, the company is starting to see increasing competition from lower-priced devices such as Amazon's Kindle Fire HD and Google's Nexus 7 tablets. In response, the company late last year unveiled the iPad Mini.Update at 9:04 a.m., 9:35 a.m., and 12:25 p.m. PT: Sprint and Verizon confirmed that it will be offering the 128GB iPad.
Apple- iPad charging fine, keep it plugged in
Apple: iPad charging fine, keep it plugged in
Apple says its latest iPad model has been designed to keep charging, even after its indicator says it's reached 100 percent.Following questions about the accuracy of the new iPad's battery status indicator and its recharging technology, Apple now says that it's part of its software to continue charging and discharging the battery when it nears 100 percent, and that there's no harm in leaving it plugged in."That circuitry is designed so you can keep your device plugged in as long as you would like," Apple VP Michael Tchao told AllThingsD today. "It's a great feature that's always been in iOS."Last week a report from research firm DisplayMate made waves for saying that Apple's latest iPad was not fully charged when it showed a 100 percent reading on its indicator, adding that Apple's math for calculating that charge was off. More recently, a CNBC news report relayed a message from Apple suggesting that this process could actually damage the longevity of the battery.Related storiesResearcher says new iPad's charging math is 'wrong'New iPad's battery life (nearly) the same as the old iPad'sMore LEDs in new iPad can mean less battery lifeCNET review: Apple's new iPadApple's latest iPad has a battery with considerably higher capacity than its predecessors, jumping from a 25-watt-hour lithium-ion battery to a 42.5-watt-hour battery. That change came in order to power a display with four times the number of pixels as previous generations, a dual-core processor with a quad-core graphics chip, and 4G LTE wireless networking on some models.Apple rates its latest iPad at 10 hours over Wi-Fi, and 9 hours for models with 4G LTE wireless networking. In CNET's own testing, we found it to be very nearly the same to that of the iPad 2, and were able to push the tablet to nearly 13 hours when viewing a movie with airplane mode enabled.Updated at 3:35 p.m. PT to note that the longevity claims came from CNBC, and once again at 10:30 p.m. to note differences between capacity and overall power.
Apple says its latest iPad model has been designed to keep charging, even after its indicator says it's reached 100 percent.Following questions about the accuracy of the new iPad's battery status indicator and its recharging technology, Apple now says that it's part of its software to continue charging and discharging the battery when it nears 100 percent, and that there's no harm in leaving it plugged in."That circuitry is designed so you can keep your device plugged in as long as you would like," Apple VP Michael Tchao told AllThingsD today. "It's a great feature that's always been in iOS."Last week a report from research firm DisplayMate made waves for saying that Apple's latest iPad was not fully charged when it showed a 100 percent reading on its indicator, adding that Apple's math for calculating that charge was off. More recently, a CNBC news report relayed a message from Apple suggesting that this process could actually damage the longevity of the battery.Related storiesResearcher says new iPad's charging math is 'wrong'New iPad's battery life (nearly) the same as the old iPad'sMore LEDs in new iPad can mean less battery lifeCNET review: Apple's new iPadApple's latest iPad has a battery with considerably higher capacity than its predecessors, jumping from a 25-watt-hour lithium-ion battery to a 42.5-watt-hour battery. That change came in order to power a display with four times the number of pixels as previous generations, a dual-core processor with a quad-core graphics chip, and 4G LTE wireless networking on some models.Apple rates its latest iPad at 10 hours over Wi-Fi, and 9 hours for models with 4G LTE wireless networking. In CNET's own testing, we found it to be very nearly the same to that of the iPad 2, and were able to push the tablet to nearly 13 hours when viewing a movie with airplane mode enabled.Updated at 3:35 p.m. PT to note that the longevity claims came from CNBC, and once again at 10:30 p.m. to note differences between capacity and overall power.
Apple iPad 3 may get March release date, 4G
Apple iPad 3 may get March release date, 4G
Apple's iPad 3 will reportedly hit the market in March and work with Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.According to Bloomberg, the iPad 3 will land in the calendar first quarter. Bloomberg cited manufacturing partners in Asia. In addition, the iPad 3 will sport a quad-core chip.The iPad 3 is expected to be one of Apple's big revenue drivers for the upcoming year. While the iPad 3 is critical, most analysts expect the iPhone 5, which is also expected to be 4G friendly, to drive sales more.Volume manufacturing is expected to ramp up in February, according to Bloomberg.If Bloomberg's report is on target, Apple is likely to see a slowdown in iPad 2 sales, which may already be taking a hit from Amazon's Kindle Fire. There has also been speculation that Apple will keep the iPad 2 around and play multiple price points.Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster handicapped Apple's iPad plans in a recent research note. He said: Our model currently assumes iPad 3 will simply replace iPad 2; however, if Apple expands the iPad lineup to both higher and lower price points, the new iPads could support growth well above our current estimates. Our current CY13 revenue growth estimate for the iPad is 11%, with the bull case at 30%. In a research note, Wedbush Securities analyst Craig Irwin said that the iPad 3 is likely to be a boon for battery suppliers. The iPad 3 is likely to have much more battery material in it. Irwin said suppliers like Simplo, Dynapack, and Polymore are likely to benefit.This story originally appeared at ZDNet's Between the Lines under the headline "Apple iPad 3 to go HD, 4G?"
Apple's iPad 3 will reportedly hit the market in March and work with Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.According to Bloomberg, the iPad 3 will land in the calendar first quarter. Bloomberg cited manufacturing partners in Asia. In addition, the iPad 3 will sport a quad-core chip.The iPad 3 is expected to be one of Apple's big revenue drivers for the upcoming year. While the iPad 3 is critical, most analysts expect the iPhone 5, which is also expected to be 4G friendly, to drive sales more.Volume manufacturing is expected to ramp up in February, according to Bloomberg.If Bloomberg's report is on target, Apple is likely to see a slowdown in iPad 2 sales, which may already be taking a hit from Amazon's Kindle Fire. There has also been speculation that Apple will keep the iPad 2 around and play multiple price points.Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster handicapped Apple's iPad plans in a recent research note. He said: Our model currently assumes iPad 3 will simply replace iPad 2; however, if Apple expands the iPad lineup to both higher and lower price points, the new iPads could support growth well above our current estimates. Our current CY13 revenue growth estimate for the iPad is 11%, with the bull case at 30%. In a research note, Wedbush Securities analyst Craig Irwin said that the iPad 3 is likely to be a boon for battery suppliers. The iPad 3 is likely to have much more battery material in it. Irwin said suppliers like Simplo, Dynapack, and Polymore are likely to benefit.This story originally appeared at ZDNet's Between the Lines under the headline "Apple iPad 3 to go HD, 4G?"
Apple iPad 2, packing 3G, arrives in China
Apple iPad 2, packing 3G, arrives in China
Apple began selling version of its iPad 2 with built-in 3G networking in mainland China today, some four months after the Wi-Fi only version made its debut there.MarketWatch notes that sales of the device began today, both in Apple's online and retail stores, and through authorized resellers in the country. A quick check on Apple's online store in China shows the device as being out of stock (see photo above).Up until now, customers in the region have only been able to buy the Wi-Fi version of the device through Apple, leading some to pick up gray market 3G models imported from other countries. A report from The Wall Street Journal earlier this month noted that Apple had been cleared to sell a version of the iPad 2 with built-in 3G networking through China's Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center. And as The Next Web notes, pricing for the unannounced devices appeared on Apple's Chinese site a week and a half ago.China is a key area of interest to Apple watchers given its sales potential. During July's quarterly earnings conference call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company was just "scratching the surface" of the Chinese market, with quarterly revenue of $3.8 billion, a six-fold increase from the same quarter the year before. A big part of that growth has been sales of the iPhone, which could see a substantial increase if Apple inks deals with additional carriers in the region, something that is expected to happen with the release of the next generation model.
Apple began selling version of its iPad 2 with built-in 3G networking in mainland China today, some four months after the Wi-Fi only version made its debut there.MarketWatch notes that sales of the device began today, both in Apple's online and retail stores, and through authorized resellers in the country. A quick check on Apple's online store in China shows the device as being out of stock (see photo above).Up until now, customers in the region have only been able to buy the Wi-Fi version of the device through Apple, leading some to pick up gray market 3G models imported from other countries. A report from The Wall Street Journal earlier this month noted that Apple had been cleared to sell a version of the iPad 2 with built-in 3G networking through China's Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center. And as The Next Web notes, pricing for the unannounced devices appeared on Apple's Chinese site a week and a half ago.China is a key area of interest to Apple watchers given its sales potential. During July's quarterly earnings conference call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company was just "scratching the surface" of the Chinese market, with quarterly revenue of $3.8 billion, a six-fold increase from the same quarter the year before. A big part of that growth has been sales of the iPhone, which could see a substantial increase if Apple inks deals with additional carriers in the region, something that is expected to happen with the release of the next generation model.
Apple iOS users hit by online access glitches
Apple iOS users hit by online access glitches
Apple iOS users bumped into some trouble with several online services today.Updates on Apple's status page this morning revealed that users might get an error when signing into their iCloud accounts or creating new accounts.Users may incorrectly receive an authentication error when attempting to use iCloud. Setting up a new iCloud account from an eligible device may be temporarily unavailable.Additionally, some people were unable to create new Apple IDs or sign into the Game Center app. Some iTunes users had been unable to access the iTunes store or make purchases, but Apple's status page indicates that problem was resolved at 6:32 a.m. PT.The problems overall were cleared up by about 1 p.m. PT, when Apple's status page once again showed all services functioning normally.In all of these cases, the problems surfaced around 4:20 a.m. PT today and affected only some users, according to Apple. However, it's unclear just how many people "some users" represents. As usual, many of those affected have taken to Twitter to express their frustration over what some reports are calling a global outage.Apple's online services have suffered their share of outages in the past.On April 9 of this year, iMessage and FaceTime were both down throughout the day. On February 28, iCloud was taken down by an early morning outage. On February 21, Apple's App Store, iTunes, iCloud, and the Mac App Store were inaccessible to some users for several hours. And last September, iCloud was unavailable to a small number of users for several days.Last December, Apple beefed up its status page specifically to provide more details in the event of service outages.Update 1:02 p.m. PT: Added that Apple's status page again shows normal functioning for all the affected services.
Apple iOS users bumped into some trouble with several online services today.Updates on Apple's status page this morning revealed that users might get an error when signing into their iCloud accounts or creating new accounts.Users may incorrectly receive an authentication error when attempting to use iCloud. Setting up a new iCloud account from an eligible device may be temporarily unavailable.Additionally, some people were unable to create new Apple IDs or sign into the Game Center app. Some iTunes users had been unable to access the iTunes store or make purchases, but Apple's status page indicates that problem was resolved at 6:32 a.m. PT.The problems overall were cleared up by about 1 p.m. PT, when Apple's status page once again showed all services functioning normally.In all of these cases, the problems surfaced around 4:20 a.m. PT today and affected only some users, according to Apple. However, it's unclear just how many people "some users" represents. As usual, many of those affected have taken to Twitter to express their frustration over what some reports are calling a global outage.Apple's online services have suffered their share of outages in the past.On April 9 of this year, iMessage and FaceTime were both down throughout the day. On February 28, iCloud was taken down by an early morning outage. On February 21, Apple's App Store, iTunes, iCloud, and the Mac App Store were inaccessible to some users for several hours. And last September, iCloud was unavailable to a small number of users for several days.Last December, Apple beefed up its status page specifically to provide more details in the event of service outages.Update 1:02 p.m. PT: Added that Apple's status page again shows normal functioning for all the affected services.
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