Apple Approves Google Voice
Been a long time coming, and many people have been waiting for this. Cupertino has given the OK for Google’s official Google Voice application to be placed in the App Store for download. Google had anticipation of releasing the application for iOS, but Apple decided not to give way for Google’s app for their call forwarding service, stating that the software was “duplicating features that come with the iPhone”, however, they initially stated that they weren’t rejecting nor approving the app, it was merely under further dissection. With the new guidelines made for app development for iOS streamlined to speed up and increase App Store approval performance, it was more than expected by experts that the Google Voice application would be granted approval.
Remote 2.0 is Released with Apple TV Support
Apple has just released Remote 2.0 which includes a new icon, support for Apple TV and better support for the iPad and the retina display on the iPhone 4. The interface on the iPad now almost looks like iTunes on the desktop.
Apple Acquires Polar Rose
Apple from time to time acquires companies that they have been keeping their eyes on for a while. The latest addition to the Apple vortex this week is Polar Rose. You may have seen their work and ideas on YouTube (which we will provide a link). The company specializes in facial recognition and have some really incredible on how to use the tech. While some have questioned whether or not this is true (given the top secret nature of Apple), it has been confirmed by Rapidus (a Swedish news front) and IDG that Cupertino has indeed picked up the company.
Safari Exploit Pokes Its Head Out Again
Earlier in the year, a security expert by the name of Jeremiah Grossman discovered a nasty little security hole in Apple’s Safari web browser that gave hackers the potential to invade Macs and obtain personal information from the AutoFill feature of the software. Apple responded that they were aware of the situation and have been already cooking up a fix. Shortly after that announcement, Cupertino released a security update to the software. All seemed well and good after that point, that is, until now. Jeremiah has found yet another exploit in the software, however, this time around it requires the user to input a certain keystroke for the exploit to become affective.
Apple TV Apps? Apple Updates iWork for iPad
There has, and still is, much debate on when Apple is planning to incorporate an Apple TV App Store on their new update hobbyist product. Information has already been publicized showcasing that the new Apple TV software has the same baseline as iOS, inviting the possibility for applications to make their way to an HDTV and living room near you. The iGod himself Steve Jobs even chimed in that Apple definitely can see apps being used from the living room couch and they will launch it “when the time is right.”
Apple Releases iTunes 10.0.1 with Ping Sidebar
If you haven’t already notice browsing iTunes on your iPhone, iPod, iPad or Mac, Apple has updated that Terms of Service Agreement which indicated that new changes will be made to the iTunes and App Store software. Sure enough, shortly after the hints were provided, Cupertino released the iTunes 10.0.1 which includes the new addition of the Ping Sidebar and some bug fixes.
AppleTV and iOS
Some new information just got delivered that confirms Apple’s new Apple TV is indeed capable of running iOS. After some combing through the system, it was discovered that Apple TV uses the same exact codebase as the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. So, what does this mean exactly? Was Apple experimenting with the platform on the device? Did they hold off on it until some later point in time? Is it magically going to make your television set touch screen (this last one is a joke). We don’t really know what to say about this, but we do know that it has re-ignited debate on whether Cupertino is really planning to bring the App Store to your living room.
Apple Releases Mac 10.6.5 To Just A Few People
Apple has released the new build of the Mac OS 10.6.5 saga. However, unlike the other builds, build 10H542 was only released to a select bunch. Why hasnt been determined yet, but according to those who lucky enough to fall on that list, MacRumors gained knowledge of a lengthy list of improvements made by Cupertino which includes¦
GV Mobile is Back as GV Mobile +
Now that Google Voice applications are again being approved in the app store (GV Connect is already available), the well liked GV Mobile + app was submitted today. Previously known as GV Mobile, the app was the top unofficial Google Voice app before Apple pulled them from the app store. The developer kept it available on Cydia so there have been a lot of improvements since.
GV Connect: Google Voice Finally Back on iOS
After allowing Google Voice apps and then pulling them for “duplicating phone features”, Apple has finally again approved GV Connect, a Google Voice app for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
