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Nov 27 2012

NOOK App for iOS Gets Support for iPhone 5, New Languages, VoiceOver

The NOOK e-reader app for iOS has been updated with support for the iPhone 5, new languages, and accessibility features including VoiceOver.

Get an incredible reading experience with NOOK for iPad and iPhone. Choose from NOOK books, magazines, newspapers, and exclusive PagePerfect NOOK Books, which are specially crafted to retain all the precision and beauty of their stunning print versions.

NOOK for iPad and iPhone lets you choose from different font sizes, turn pages with the flick of a finger, and search for words in the downloadable in-app dictionary. You can also sideload ePub and PDF files. The app even comes loaded with free books.

NOOK FEATURES:
• One of the largest digital libraries of books, magazines, and newspapers at your fingertips
• Free samples of books and free trial subscriptions of newspapers and magazines
• Syncs the last page you’ve read across your NOOK devices and apps, so you can pick up right where you left off
• Adjustable font size lets you make the text as large as you want for more comfortable reading
• Multiple font types allow you to read in the typeface you like best
• Brightness control gives you easy legibility in any light
• Search inside the book, add notes, bookmarks and highlights, and get an in-app dictionary
• Customizable background and text colors, so you can use our themes or create your own
• Easily transfer EPUB and PDF files to read on NOOK for iPad and iPhone

What’s New In This Version:
• New language support for British English, French, Italian, German and Spanish
• Now with U.K. NOOK Books and Magazines support
• Now leveraging Apple assistive technology, including screen magnification and VoiceOver, to be accessible to blind and low vision users
• Now with iPhone 5 support

Note: Please sync your Library before upgrading to 3.3

You can download NOOK from the App Store for free.

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Nov 11 2012

USB Hub to Match Your Apple Keyboard

Check out this USB Hub that has been designed to match your Apple Keyboard.

Satechi ST-UHA USB 2.0 Hub adds four additional USB ports to your Mac (or PC), allowing you to connect USB devices such as digital cameras, phones, external hard drives, flash drives, and printers. It’s sleek aluminum design with shielded white cable is the perfect complement to your Apple computer and products. It does not require any software or complicated installation process. With a slim, strip-shape design, it saves you precious desktop space. It’s extremely portable and easy to move between systems or take on the road.

You can buy this hub for $27.99 on Amazon.

Nov 11 2012

Apple Paid $21 Million to License Swiss Railway Clock

Apple reportedly paid 21 million Swiss francs to national rail operator SBB after using its famous clock design without permission, according to the AFP.

The company agreed in October to pay the lump sum so it could continue using SBB’s Swiss-designed station clock face on its iPads and iPhones, the Tages-Anzeiger daily reported on its website, quoting several unnamed sources.

The Swiss Federal Railway service (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen) accused Apple of copying their iconic clock for the iPad Clock app without permission back in September.
The clock was designed in 1944 by Swiss engineer Hans Hilfiker. At the time spokesperson Patricia Claivaz said, “We’re rather proud that a brand as important as Apple is using our design.”

In order an agreement between the companies was announced. “For the use of the SBB station clock on devices like iPad and iPhone, the Swiss Federal Railways SBB and Apple have agreed and signed a license agreement. The parties have agreed to give the amount of the license fee as well as other details about the Convention any further information.”

Nov 9 2012

Pinterest App Updated to Let You Edit Boards, Create Secret Boards

Pinterest has updated its iOS app to let you edit boards, create secret boards, and block or report users.

Pinterest is a tool to find your inspiration and share it with others. Use it to collect things you love, organize and plan important projects, and more.

Features
• Pin images from around the web
• Explore pins and boards you’re interested in
• Get inspiration from DIY, Travel, Food and other categories
• Pin with your camera

What’s New In This Version:
• Block or report other users
• Create up to 3 secret boards
• Edit boards from your device

You can download Pinterest from the App Store for free.

Nov 6 2012

Apple Sells Three Million iPads in Three Days

Apple today announced it has sold three million iPads in just three days since the launch of its new iPad mini and fourth generation iPad—double the previous first weekend milestone of 1.5 million Wi-Fi only models sold for the third generation iPad in March. The Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of both iPad mini and fourth generation iPad will ship in a few weeks in the US and in many more countries later this year.

“Customers around the world love the new iPad mini and fourth generation iPad,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We set a new launch weekend record and practically sold out of iPad minis. We’re working hard to build more quickly to meet the incredible demand.”

Both iPad mini and the new fourth generation iPad with Retina display are available in 34 countries including the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and the UK, and will be available in many more countries later this year, including mainland China. Demand for iPad mini exceeded the initial supply and while many of the pre-orders have been shipped to customers, some are scheduled to be shipped later this month.

Pricing & Availability
iPad mini with Wi-Fi comes in either white & silver or black & slate, and is available in the US for a suggested retail price of $329 (US) for the 16GB model, $429 (US) for the 32GB model and $529 (US) for the 64GB model. Fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi models are available in black or white for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model and $699 (US) for the 64GB model. Both iPad mini and fourth generation iPad are available from the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.

iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular and fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular will be available in the US on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon in a few weeks. iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular will be offered for a suggested retail price of $459 (US) for the 16GB model, $559 (US) for the 32GB model and $659 (US) for the 64GB model. Fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular for AT&T, Sprint and Verizon will be offered for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. Additionally, iPad 2 is available at $399 (US) for the 16GB Wi-Fi model and just $529 (US) for the 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G model where they are sold now.