Apple announced that it sold its one millionth iPad on Friday, 28 days after its introduction on April 3, 2010. According to the statement, in addition, iPad users have downloaded over 12 million apps from the App Store and over 1.5 million ebooks from the new iBookstore.
RealD Inc. and FrameForge Previz Studio announced the availability of the RealD Professional Stereo3D Calculator app for iPhone, iTouch and iPad, a pre-production and on-set tool for filmmakers shooting in stereoscopic 3D.
Apple announced updates to its MacBook Pro line (13-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch) with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and longer battery life. Objectionably absent from the refresh, however, are build-to-order options for Blu-ray Disc drives (BD-ROM) and recorders (BD-R/RE).
Apple announced that it sold over 300,000 iPads in the US as of midnight Saturday, April 3. According to the statement, these sales include deliveries of pre-ordered iPads to customers, deliveries to channel partners and sales at Apple Retail Stores. Apple also announced that iPad users downloaded over one million apps from Apple’s App Store …
Netflix, Inc. announced that a free Netflix App for iPad is available on the App Store, allowing Netflix members to instantly watch an unlimited number of TV episodes and movies streamed from Netflix to iPad. Streaming to iPad is at no additional cost to Netflix members on plans starting at just $8.99 a month.
3D Eye Solutions, Inc. announced that it has begun beta testing for its glasses-free 3D application for video game platforms such as Nintendo Wii, Apple iPhone, Macintosh, and PC.
Pioneer Electronics announced its new line of 3D-Ready 7.1 A/V receivers. According to the statement, the three new 7.1 channel, “Works with iPhone” certified receivers, the VSX-920-K ($399), VSX-1020-K ($549) and VSX-1120-K ($749), offer enhanced iPhone and iPod touch control and functionality, are 3D capable with HDMI 1.4 and feature wireless Bluetooth audio streaming for …
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Apple announced that its customers have purchased and downloaded over 10 billion songs from its iTunes Store. According to the statement, the 10 billionth song, “Guess Things Happen That Way” by Johnny Cash, was purchased by Louie Sulcer of Woodstock, Georgia. As the winner of the iTunes Countdown to 10 Billion Songs, Louie will receive …
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FlickRocket announced that it has added support for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Film and video makers using FlickRocket to distribute their material can use the new feature to extend the audience they reach to the growing number of mobile users with Apple’s popular devices. According to the statement, FlickRocket enables content owners …
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Apple announced its iPad, a device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and much more. According to the statement, iPad’s responsive high-resolution Multi-Touch display lets users physically interact with applications and content. iPad is 0.5 inches thick and weighs 1.5 pounds — …
Kanex announced the details of its forthcoming iPlayback converter, which brings HD video and 2-channel audio from an HDMI source to Apple’s new iMac 27-inch. According to the statement, iPlayback works with the iMac’s external display function, by converting HDMI signals to Mini DisplayPort format, to give users more options when working with external devices. …
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