On the right-hand side of our site, we now have a countdown clock that shows the number of days until WWDC 2012.
Now …. This is getting insane!
Oh, give me a break. Now everyone’s trying to make a buck off of this great man – LEAVE HIM ALONE!
No words can explain how I feel about this…So click on the photo above and you’ll get the idea.
Like this:
Sonic the Hedgehog 4, (Episode 2) coming to iOS Thursday
Normally, we don’t usually report on these types of stories, but since this is a classic game (and I played it for hours when I was a kid).
The most popular Hedgehog, Sonic, is coming back in an all new adventure for iOS and Android devices. The game has been surrounded in mystery since it was first announced back in January.
So take a look at the above video and go get the game today for Android or on Thursday for iOS.
Opinion: Why Apple WON’T announce new hardware at WWDC 2012
By: Dan Uff
With the annual World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) approaching, rumors have begun swirling that besides Apple unveiling iOS6, that they will also be unveiling new Retina display Macs as well. My question is – WHY?
Over the past few years, Apple has not introduced any new hardware at the event. Maybe a week before or a week after, but not during a keynote nor that week.
WWDC is (and should be) about software. For them to introduce new hardware at the event is like bringing a rubber-band gun to a shooting range.
Unlike AppleScoop.com, other blogs have to post something daily or they fear loosing their readership – even if that means reporting false or unverified rumors or reports – which we believe are.
So if you’re considering buying a Mac and are waiting to see if Apple will introduce new hardware at the event, you may be disappointed and have waited extra weeks for nothing.
If I am wrong, please let me know by commenting below.
RUMOR: New Maps coming to iOS6
Best Buy slashes prices on current Mac Inventory
In what seems to be a clearance to get ready for new models, Best Buy has slashed prices on its current Mac models by as much as $100.00 to $200.00 off. The sale started last evening (Sunday) and is seeming to continue until the current models are gone.
Here’s a current breakdown of the savings:
(Source: CultOfMac.com)
How to: Use the iPhone 4/4S as a Personal Hotspot
Did you know that the iPhone 4 and 4S can be used as a personal hotspot? That means up to 5 connected devices can share your iPhone’s Internet connection.
In order for this to work, your cell phone‘s plan has to have this feature enabled, and additional rates may apply.
There are three ways to connect a laptop to your iPhone:
All three options are fairly easy to set up and use. I’ll cover all three ways to connect.
- BLUETOOTH:
1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON on your computer and the phone.
2. On the iPhone, pair it with the computer. Enter the bluetooth code when prompted.
3. Start using the connection.
- WiFi:
1. Enable WiFi on both devices.
2. From the list of available WiFi connections, select the iPhone.
3. If prompted, enter the password to connect to the iPhone.
4. Start using the connection.
USB:
1. Using a USB cable, connect the iPhone to your computer.
2. Go to SETTINGS > NETWORK and choose the iPhone from the list.
3. Start using the connection.
Remember, using this connection does count against your megabytes and cell phone minutes.
How to: Make an iOS device “read” web page content
Last evening, their was a school bus crash down the street from me. Being a news hound (and a son of a fire fighter), I wanted to see if their was anyone hurt. My iPhone notified me that their was an update to the crash on a local newspaper site so I went there. The article was long and I didn’t have time to read all of it.
By accident, I found a nice feature that allows the iOS device to read a web page with (what sounds like) Siri‘s voice. Here’s how to activate it:
1. Go to a web page that you wish the device to read.
2. Hold your finger on the screen until you see a light blue block around the article.
3. A pop-up window will come up with two options: COPY and SPEAK.
4. Using the dots, move the blue square around the paragraphs that you wish to read.
5. Tap SPEAK.
6. The device will begin reading the selected text.
Is the device speaking to fast or slow? Here’s how to control that:
1. Go into SETTINGS > GENERAL > ACCESSIBILITY.
2. Select the “SPEAK SELECTION” option.
3. Find the “SPEAK RATE” option. Turtle icon = slower, rabbit icon = faster.
Thats it.
HP re-entering the Tablet market …. With Windows 8
HP, the same company who failed in the Tablet market the first time around, is ready to go at it again – but this time with Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8.
As you may remember, HP tried to enter the Tablet market in late 2010 with a new operating system called WebOS. WebOS was not met with negative reviews so the tablet got discontinued soon after.
No word on when HP will begin selling the Tablet.
OOPS! Apple shows its hand before WWDC 2012
Apple has been a busy little beaver weeks before its annual WWDC. It seems that some web sites have found some ‘previews’ from the company when it comes to iCloud.com.
9to5Mac.com has found some interesting tidbits. One of them being a beta web site for iCloud (beta.icloud.com) as well as a developer’s web site (developer.icloud.com).
MacRumors.com reported on a new feature on the public web site that has since disappeared. An iOS notification style message appeared at the top of the familiar iCloud.com login screen.
Finally, it is said that Apple will be introducing the next generation operating system, iOS6, which could include a new mapping system among other things.
