Switched http://www.switched.com Switched http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.switched.com/media/feedlogo.gif Switched http://www.switched.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Steve Jobs Approves New Bio to Be Published in 2012]]>http://www.switched.com/2011/04/11/steve-jobs-bio-by-walter-isaacson-coming-in-2012/http://www.switched.com/2011/04/11/steve-jobs-bio-by-walter-isaacson-coming-in-2012/http://www.switched.com/2011/04/11/steve-jobs-bio-by-walter-isaacson-coming-in-2012/#commentsSteve Jobs has finally given his seal of approval to a new book about his life. Walter Isaacson's 'iSteve: The Book of Jobs' is slated for release in early 2012, marking the first time that the Apple CEO has participated in a biography. Isaacson, who has been working on the book since 2009, reportedly interviewed members of Jobs' family, his colleagues at Apple and, of course, the man himself.

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According to the Wall Street Journal, federal authorities are looking into whether or not app manufacturers properly disclosed the kinds of personal information their apps collect from users, and whether or not they provided justification for doing so. Failure to notify and inform consumers about data gathering could constitute a violation of federal law, a source close to the investigation explained.

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Conflict minerals include valuable commodities such as gold, titanium, tungsten and tin, which generate massive revenues used to fund wars in Central Africa, and, more specifically, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Beginning next year, all U.S. companies will be required by law to disclose their mineral supplies and identify any purchases that may be linked to the Congo conflict. By agreeing to the Conflict-Free Smelter program, though, Apple and Intel have effectively given themselves a head-start, which could help mitigate future controversy.

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The three media companies think Time Warner should pay them more for the rights to stream their channels to iPads and other portable devices. Prior to yesterday's announcement, both the News Corporation and Viacom had already sent cease and desist letters to the cable provider.

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These days, would-be thieves steal gadgets at their own risk. While yesteryear's TVs and stereos resulted in big money, today's laptops and smartphones -- what with their GPS tracking and Web connectivity -- typically result in quick arrests. And, thanks to a new program called Witness (which turns your Mac into an Internet-connected security camera), you can watch somebody stealing the computer you'll inevitably get back the first time he logs onto Facebook.

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The iPad has not yet become another Apple-built IED. But, according to one El Paso, Texas man, the tablet has a serious overheating problem. Former firefighter Hector Camacho (not the boxer) claims he was severely burned by his iPad 2 while trying to unplug it from its charger. We don't know... sounds like a built-in feature to us. Browse the Web and keep your coffee hot!

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This latest techy proposal may not be as rollicking as that iPhone one, or as supremely nerdy as the Pokemon question, but it's certainly not a bad addition to the geek engagement canon.

Of course, the technological obsolescence factor basically ensures the couple will get blank stares if they ever share the story with future kids. Still, it's cute.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebritaincasettecddigitalDigitalFilesiTunesKateMiddletonPrinceWilliamroyaltyRoyalWeddingtapetechnologytopvinylweddingsWed, 23 Mar 2011 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Democratic Senators Ask Apple to Remove DUI Checkpoint Apps]]>http://www.switched.com/2011/03/23/democratic-senators-ask-apple-to-remove-dui-checkpoint-apps/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/23/democratic-senators-ask-apple-to-remove-dui-checkpoint-apps/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/23/democratic-senators-ask-apple-to-remove-dui-checkpoint-apps/#commentsA group of Senators is asking Apple to remove from its App Store all apps designed to help drunk drivers avoid checkpoints -- apps that the politicians consider "harmful to public safety."

In a letter, four Senators -- Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Tom Udall (D-NM) -- argued that apps that help drivers avoid speed traps, sobriety checkpoints and police radar pose serious risks to other motorists. "Giving drunk drivers a free tool to evade checkpoints, putting innocent families and children at risk, is a matter of public concern," the Senators wrote in a letter to Apple, Google and BlackBerry manufacturer Research in Motion. "We hope that you will give our request to remove these applications from your store immediate consideration."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleappsAppStoreBlackBerryDemocratsdrunkDrunkDrivingduigooglelawPhantomAlertpolicepoliticsRIMtopWed, 23 Mar 2011 13:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Hooray for Mob Rule: Apple Boots 'Ex-Gay' App After 150K People Demand Tolerance]]>http://www.switched.com/2011/03/23/exodus-international-ex-gay-app-booted-app-store/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/23/exodus-international-ex-gay-app-booted-app-store/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/23/exodus-international-ex-gay-app-booted-app-store/#comments exodus not found in itunes Well, I was right. Change.org's petition to Apple to remove Exodus International's so-called "gay cure" app has reached 150,000 signatures, and now the app's no longer available. Apple hasn't yet released a statement on the matter.

As Cult of Mac points out: "The real issue [is that] Apple has no coherent policy about what kind of content gets approved and remains in iTunes." Indeed.

Gay Gamer took issue with my defense of the wingnut organization's app, but I think commenter SecretMoblin aptly clarifies one of the points I tried to make previously. "The folks behind Exodus are perfectly aware of the controversy this app would bring... Exodus wants pressure from gay and lesbian organizations to pull the app so it can prove its point about those mean intolerant gays shutting down anybody who gets in their way." Looks like they got their wish.

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The Amazon Appstore will provide a new way for Android users to purchase apps for their mobile and tablet devices, while offering a few features unique to Amazon. Because the online retailer already enjoys a strong consumer base, Amazon will be able to integrate its own marketing and recommendation tools within its Appstore, potentially providing users with more accurate and personalized suggestions.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonAmazonAppstoreandroidAndroidAppStoreAppleappsAppStoregoogleJeffBezoslawsuitmobileshoppingsmartphonetopTrademarkTue, 22 Mar 2011 10:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Censorship Goes Both Ways: The Case for an Ex-Gay App]]>http://www.switched.com/2011/03/21/case-for-exodus-international-iphone-app/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/21/case-for-exodus-international-iphone-app/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/21/case-for-exodus-international-iphone-app/#commentsPerhaps you've heard of this Exodus International iPhone app fracas? The leading organization behind the ex-gay movement (the belief that religious counseling can help LGBT people "struggling" with their sexualities to reorient themselves to heterosexuality) recently had its official app approved by Apple, and gay rights groups are now in an uproar. Surprise?

Despite the fact that Apple deemed the app to contain "no objectionable content," gay rights advocates are fuming. They say that Exodus and its ex-gay crusade are rooted in messages of shame and bigotry, and that its agenda-serving app only serves to spread hate.

The ex-gay movement itself has been characterized by its opponents as everything from a laughable curiosity ("Pray away the gay!") to a cultish brainwashing operation. I'm not going to define it one way or another, because I haven't been targeted by any of its members myself. But I will say that, despite being an openly gay man, I think this app deserves a chance. That's right: I'm defending Exodus International.

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Gallery: PolyPly

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>andrew kimAndrewKimappledesignipadiphoneipodpolyplytopSun, 20 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Microsoft More Ethical Than Google, Facebook or Apple]]>http://www.switched.com/2011/03/18/report-microsoft-more-ethical-than-google-facebook-or-apple/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/18/report-microsoft-more-ethical-than-google-facebook-or-apple/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/18/report-microsoft-more-ethical-than-google-facebook-or-apple/#commentsMicrosoft may not be worth as much money as Apple, but according to a new think-tank report, it's way more ethically sound. This year, the corporation earned a spot on Ethisphere's list of the 'World's Most Ethical Companies,' beating out Apple, Facebook, and Google. It's certainly a far cry from the late '90s, when Microsoft faced antitrust trials and accusations of corporate tyranny. But the company's "corporate citizenship" campaign may have done a lot to change its image.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ApplebusinesscompaniesethicsfacebookgooglemicrosofttopFri, 18 Mar 2011 09:20:00 EST<![CDATA[New York Times Digital Subscription Plans Cuts Apple In on the Action]]>http://www.switched.com/2011/03/17/apple-gets-in-on-new-york-times-subscription/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/17/apple-gets-in-on-new-york-times-subscription/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/17/apple-gets-in-on-new-york-times-subscription/#comments New York Times After over a year of planning, the New York Times has finally unveiled its new paywall system, and one of the major beneficiaries may wind up being Apple. In addition to selling website subscriptions directly to readers, the Times will offer plans through the Apple App Store. That means that, in compliance with Apple's new subscription policy, the paper will hand over 30-percent of the revenue to the House of Jobs.

You can check out our breakdown of the paywall options here. The best deal, however remains the print subscription. New Yorkers can get the print edition, which includes unfettered digital access, for around $25 a month for four weeks. The price is higher for non-New York residents, but often still comes in under $35. Though the New York Times wants to offer the convenience of a digital subscription, it's clear that its most cherished customers will continue to be print subscribers.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bon joviBonJovicelebritiesiTunesmusicsteve jobsSteveJobstopTue, 15 Mar 2011 13:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple's Phil Schiller: White iPhone 4 Will Drop This Spring]]>http://www.switched.com/2011/03/14/phil-schiller-white-iphone4-coming-spring/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/14/phil-schiller-white-iphone4-coming-spring/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/14/phil-schiller-white-iphone4-coming-spring/#comments phil schiller tweet Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, tweeted yesterday that the white iPhone 4 will finally be available this spring. Schiller didn't reveal any specific details about the mythical phone, like whether it'll be available on both Verizon and AT&T, or its exact release date. But with summer a likely target launch date for the iPhone 5, we'd bet on seeing the white iPhone 4 sometime around Easter.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Appleapple ipad 2AppleIpad2fanboyipadipad 2ipad 2 salesIpad2Ipad2Salesmoneysteve jobsSteveJobstablettopMon, 14 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The iPhone Still Can't Handle Daylight Savings Time]]>http://www.switched.com/2011/03/14/fix-iphone-daylight-savings-glitch/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/14/fix-iphone-daylight-savings-glitch/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/14/fix-iphone-daylight-savings-glitch/#commentsOver the weekend, as the rest of the country leaped forward to daylight savings time, many iPhone users were once again stuck in the past.

Though some devices adjusted to the time difference with seamless elegance, plenty of other users reported glitches with their iPhone clocks. Some simply failed to advance, while others actually fell backward by an hour, putting their owners a full two hours behind the rest of the U.S.

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The buy wasn't just about scoring an iPad 2, though. Sayed meant to draw media attention, which (obviously) it did. Intrigued by the man who was willing to pay so much money just to get to the front of the line, reporters began lining up to talk to Sayed, who wasted no time plugging his company, Zami, and its latest app, 'AskLocal.' All things considered, the trick turned out to be a pretty cheap way to draw attention to his business. Getting in front of roughly 150 people waiting on line at the time (it's since swelled to almost 400) was just an added bonus.

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Even though Engadget's Josh Topolsky says that "the iPad 2 just seriously raised the bar on sleek, sexy computer hardware," it's hard to ignore just how similar it looks to the original. It's "Jobs' Law" (as Jason Snell at MaxWorld dubs it) that "the latest version of any Apple product is likely to be thinner and lighter than its predecessor." But, as he point out, "for products this small, every ounce and fraction of an inch counts." Walt Mossberg says the iPad 2 makes both the original model and the Xoom "look bloated." All of this adds up to a device that's much easier to carry and handle.

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McCain is now gearing up for a fundraising trip to Silicon Valley at the end of the month. We suggest the senator brush up on his tech company knowledge before heading off to sunny California. He may be forgiven for "misspeaking" (as McCain claims he did) this time, but the press will likely be less generous if he makes the same blunder in Apple's own backyard. Check out the interview after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadapple ipad 2apple reimbursementAppleIpadAppleIpad2AppleReimbursementipadIpad2refundtopFri, 04 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[March Madness On Demand to Bring Free Live Games to iPad, iPhone]]>http://www.switched.com/2011/03/03/march-madness-on-demand-free-to-ipad-iphone/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/03/march-madness-on-demand-free-to-ipad-iphone/http://www.switched.com/2011/03/03/march-madness-on-demand-free-to-ipad-iphone/#comments March Madness comes to iPad, iPhone. There's really no reason why college basketball fans should miss any of this year's NCAA basketball tournament, which kicks off on March 15th. Aside from watching live games on TV or streaming for free on the Web, live tournament games will be available for free on the iPad and iPhone for the first time. In the past, you needed a paid app to stream live games on the iPhone. CBS, which is now sharing broadcast rights with Turner Broadcasting, decided to give the people what they want -- free March Madness action on their portable devices. But this isn't just TV networks being generous. As GigaOM reports, fans watched more than 11.7 million hours of online tournament basketball last year, which is exactly what happens when many of the games are played while most Americans are (supposed to be) working. By bringing iPad and iPhone owners into the fold, CBS and Turner should increase last year's viewing numbers without taking away viewers from other mediums. Grab the app on March 13th.

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First, Apple made sure to beef up the hardware inside. In terms of raw power, the 256 MB of RAM and single-core processor found in the original simply can't compete with the Android tablets hitting the market. Apple saw fit to cram its own dual-core processor inside (dubbed the A5), and promises up to nine times the graphics performance, thanks to a new 3-D chip. Apple managed to add power without sacrificing battery life, all while trimming down the already svelte package. The bezel around the screen is now slightly smaller, and the device is significantly thinner and lighter; it's .5 milimeters thinner than the iPhone 4, and weighs only 1.3 pounds. The iPad 2's audio is improved with two larger stereo speakers, and HDMI video-out will let you hook the device up to your TV (provided you cough up the $39 for the special dongle). As expected, Apple also slapped a pair of cameras on the device. A rear-facing one capable of capturing 720p video and a front-facing VGA cam for use with FaceTime. Apple also added a gyroscope, just like the one found in the iPhone 4.

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Gallery: Apple MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adsadvertisingapplemarketingmoviesProductPlacementtopWaynesWorldWed, 23 Feb 2011 13:35:00 EST<![CDATA[FTC, DOJ Eyeing Apple's Subscription Policy for Antitrust Violations]]>http://www.switched.com/2011/02/18/ftc-doj-eyeing-apples-subscription-policy-for-antitrust-violat/http://www.switched.com/2011/02/18/ftc-doj-eyeing-apples-subscription-policy-for-antitrust-violat/http://www.switched.com/2011/02/18/ftc-doj-eyeing-apples-subscription-policy-for-antitrust-violat/#commentsEarlier this week, Apple unveiled its new App Store subscription plan, and immediately caught flak from journalists, developers, and even some consumers. The policy requires that companies offering subscriptions through the app store offer the same service, at the same price they do elsewhere -- but Apple skims 30-percent off the top for itself. Of course, this could force some developers to choose between keeping prices low to compete with Apple for market share but at a reduction of profit (or even a complete loss of it) or jacking up prices to compensate, which may drive consumers into the arms of Apple outlets like iBooks. To make matters worse, Apple developer guidelines no longer allow for apps to contain links to external sites where goods or content are sold (an obvious but cumbersome loophole that a company like Amazon could have exploited).

Now, the FTC and the Justice Department are taking preliminary steps in an investigation of the new program, with the potential for a formal antitrust investigation and lawsuit if the subscription plans are deemed to violate antitrust laws. The fear is that Apple's policy of funneling all content providers' subscriptions and purchases through the iTunes store -- and banning external sites -- would limit competition. Of course, nothing could come of this informal look at the plan. But if you ask us (though, admittedly we're not lawyers and this writer has been accused on more than one occasion of having an anti-Apple bias) it sounds to us like the government might have a case here.

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