The Steve Jobs biography hits eager readers’ hands today, but for those a little slower at reading, yet to bag a copy, or simply wanting to skip to the best bits, here’s a link you’ll want to check out: Kindle’s most-shared sections from Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson.
No, really. Nokia’s been running a competition to create a new version of the Nokia Tune. That iconic ringtone that got you into trouble during class in the 1990s is back. It’s reborn. It’s dubstep. Listen to it after the jump.
Last night I sat for almost two hours on an achingly stylish chair. In every sense of the word. Apple’s designer seating is not the best for lengthy keynotes. The reason for my prolonged discomfort was Tim Cook. Projected in front of us at a private London event, Mr Cook made his first public appearance as Apple’s new CEO and calmly ushered in a new age for the iconic manufacturer. But it didn’t go well.
Last week, Apple removed iPod clickwheel games from the App Store, causing ripples of expectation amongst tech-watchers that the iPod classic’s days were numbered. How wrong we were. The iPod classic is alive and well, and more importantly, still on sale.
Want more proof the iPhone 4S isn’t anything like the iPhone 4 on the inside? Take a look at its Bluetooth specs. Apple’s new baby supports Bluetooth 4.0. The ultra-low power wireless system is also found in the latest MacBook Air and Mac Mini, but hints at a whole new range of accessories for the iPhone 4S.
Yep, it’s just a charger, but it’s also a step-change in Apple’s refusal to deviate from its proprietary connections. This little dongle will go on sale for £8 on October 14, following European regulators’ push for micro USB as a mobile charging standard.
