Big news coming out of Cupertino today, Steve Jobs has requested, and has been granted a medical leave of absence. Apple’s website posted an email that Steve sent out to all Apple employees earlier today. His reasons stated for taking the leave is so that he can “focus on [his] health.”
As you may remember, it wasn’t too long ago that Steve took a similar leave when he experienced health issues related to his liver, that being almost two years ago to the day…
Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all Apple employees:
Team,
At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.
I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.
I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.
Steve
We’re not sure what type of impact this will have on Apple stock, if any at all, but since today is a federal holiday, any news about that will have to wait until tomorrow.
All of us at iDB wish Steve a speedy recovery, and we look forward to seeing the eclectic CEO back on top of his game.
[Apple]
written by Mike
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One of the problems with using the iPhone 4 on an unofficial carrier is you lose the ability to FaceTime. Enter MiTime. MiTime is an application available for jailbroken iPhones that activates FaceTime on unlocked iPhone 4s that are running on unofficial/unsupported carriers, such as T-Mobile USA.
The app was first introduced back in August of 2010 and now it has been updated with support for iOS 4.1 and 4.2.1. It works by sending two international SMS messages to activate FaceTime. It is currently the only way to activate FaceTime on unofficial carriers, and in my opinion, it’s definitely worth it.
Follow the guide below to activate FaceTime on your unlocked iPhone 4…
If you’re operating on an unofficial carrier (such as T-Mobile USA), you will need to fully activate your iPhone 4. To do this you must install SAM from Cydia. If your iPhone is already activated with SAM, skip to step 5.
Step 1: Install SAM (Subscriber Artificial Module) on your jailbroken iPhone. To do this, launch Cydia, go to Manage > Sources > Edit > Add, and type in: http://repo.bingner.com
Tap on Add Source.
Step 2: After you have added the source, Go to “Search”, and type in “SAM”. Download and install.
Step 3: Once installed, go to Settings > SAM > De-Activate. You will get a message that your iPhone is De-Activated. Now, Tap on Revert Lock Down.
Step 4: Connect your iPhone via USB and launch iTunes. Once you get a Message that your iPhone is Activated, then you are fully activated with iTunes.
Step 5: From the homescreen, Launch Cydia, go to Manage > Sources > Edit > Add, and type in: http://cydia.pushfix.info
Tap on Add Source
Step 6: After you have added the source, go to “Search”, and type in “MiTime”. Download and install.
Step 7: Launch MiTime, Tap on Agree – You will notice that MiTime will start collecting data and will show you a message that it’s compatible, and FaceTime activation is possible.
NOTE: You must be able to receive and send international text messages. Additional fees may apply.
Step 8: Note down the purchase code, head over to http://mitime.info/purchase, enter the Purchase code, then click on Verify & Purchase and complete the transaction.
Step 9: Once MiTime is purchased, relaunch MiTime. It should say ‘Activated’ & ‘MiTime Purchased’ (pictured below).
You can now FaceTime with your family and Friends using your unlocked iPhone 4!
Here are some notes from the developer of MiTime:
Once purchased, you can change SIMs or phones 3 times and still be recognized as a purchaser, but you can’t change both SIM & phone at same time. If you change both at the same time, please contact me on twitter or respond to the Paypal email receipt with information about your situation (or please consider re-purchasing).
Have you used MiTime before? How did it work for you?
written by iieevvn
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 This is a shot from the NAMM Convention that revealed SHURE’s latest headphones and earbuds, and also revealed this.
This is the SynthStation 49-key MIDI controller, and it has the iPad dock. It also has nine velocity-sensitive MPC pads, separate transport section, not to mention 1/4 inch outs.
Considering that I am not a synthesized music fan, I am not really certain what to do with this. So I will just quote from my Source:
Software-wise, this younger-bigger bro in the family will also support CoreMIDI — and an updated version of Akai’s SynthStation iOS app for the bigger screen, using the added real estate to allow finer, more direct control over the sound, along with a new recording section and simultaneous drum / synth sequencing. Not a bad piece of kit for the pad-centric musician in your life — look for it to splash down this June for $199.
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written by Jester_AV_
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The holiday shopping sprees have finally passed for yet another year. The season of giving might be over, but your bank account maybe trying to recuperate from all that spending. Save yourself a few dollars with a few great free games.
Puzzle Premium HD:
Jigsaw puzzles are great fun until the cat jumps up on your working surface and turns the puzzle pieces into a personal toy. Instead of spending hours hunting down that one piece that magically found its way under your fridge, bust out the iPad and enjoy some virtual puzzles. Puzzle Premium HD provides 48, 108, and 192 piece puzzles, all without having to get off the couch. Challenge yourself by completing puzzles against a clock. The only thing missing is the ability to cram the wrong puzzle piece into a spot of your choosing.
FREE!
iPad Only App – Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-01-03 :: Category: Games / Kids
Zombie Trailer Park:
The one truth of the zombie apocalypse is that trailer parks maybe the second to last place to suffer an attack. When the zombies come after you and your trailer, it is up to you to stop them in this castle defense style game. You can even employ super weapons with the help of “Yee-Haw” power. The zombie apocalypse is going to happen, so you might as well get your training in now!
FREE!
+ Universal App – Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-01-05 :: Category: Games / Strategy
Funny Sango TD:
Time for a little history with your tower defense game. Funny Sango is based on the Three Kingdoms tales in Chinese history. Instead of being all serious, these stories are combined with a fair bit of humor. On top of the enjoyable visuals, you get three kinds of battlefields, eleven types of enemies, and five defensive units. The glories of battle are awaiting you in this fun little title.
FREE!
iPhone App – Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2010-12-23 :: Category: Games / Strategy
Kungfu-Rush:
You may not be a Wushu master, but that does not mean you cannot play one in the virtual world. Kungfu-Rush pits your tapping skills to the test with plenty of combos and quick reaction times. Break bottles, avoid bombs, and rock out with the 8-bit style visuals. Ryu who?
FREE!
iPhone App – Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2010-12-23 :: Category: Games / Kids
Mutasia Coloring Book for Kids:
Time to prepare for those long summer vacation drives. Put this app on your iPad and let your kids spend hours coloring unique and creative images. There are over 50 colored pencils and 20 patterns to use in the coloring process. Once completed, post the final piece of art to Facebook, or email them to your family distribution list. Long drives are that much nicer with quiet and content kids!
FREE!
iPad Only App – Designed for the iPad
Released: 2010-12-29 :: Category: Games / Kids
[ FrEEday Vol 28 is a post from 148Apps ]
written by rlo429
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With all of the different software outlets currently on the market it’s almost becoming hard for developers not to make money. Some of the most popular application stores include the iOS App Store and the Android Marketplace. However, both of these aforementioned app stores are currently for mobile platforms meaning developers who with to produce software for desktop platforms (like Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) need to seek other ways.
Luckily, we’ve known for quite some time that Apple would be going on to release an OS X App Store that would give consumers easy access to software and developers easy access to consumers. This App Store is set to work just like the iOS App Store where Apple will offer the products and take a cut of the profits.
If you were wondering when this App Store would be going live you will be happy to hear that the day has come and the OS X 10.6.6 update has been pushed out complete with the OS X app store. While there is a whole slew of software currently available (like Apple’s iWork suite and Autodesk Sketchbook Pro), I’m just waiting for some Angry Birds.
UPDATE: Seems like I lied, Angry Birds is available now for $4.99. Go get it!
Press release included for your viewing pleasure after the break.
Apple’s Mac App Store Opens for Business
CUPERTINO, California—January 6, 2011—Apple® today announced that the Mac® App Store℠ is now open for business with more than 1,000 free and paid apps. The Mac App Store brings the revolutionary App Store experience to the Mac, so you can find great new apps, buy them using your iTunes® account, download and install them in just one step. The Mac App Store is available for Snow Leopard® users through Software Update as part of Mac OS® X v10.6.6.
“With more than 1,000 apps, the Mac App Store is off to a great start,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We think users are going to love this innovative new way to discover and buy their favorite apps.”
The Mac App Store offers apps in Education, Games, Graphics & Design, Lifestyle, Productivity, Utilities and other categories. Users can browse new and noteworthy apps, find out what’s hot, see staff favorites, search categories and look up top charts for paid and free apps, as well as user ratings and reviews.
Entirely new apps, as well as current Mac favorites, are available from developers such as Autodesk, Ancestry.com and Boinx. iPhoto®, iMovie® and GarageBand® apps from Apple’s popular iLife® ‘11 suite are available individually in the Mac App Store for $14.99 each, and Pages®, Keynote® and Numbers® apps from iWork® are available for $19.99 each. Aperture® 3, Apple’s powerful photo editing and management software, is available for $79.99.
“We’re delighted to bring our professional-grade paint and drawing app, Autodesk SketchBook Pro, to the Mac App Store on its first day of launch,” said Carl Bass, Autodesk’s CEO. “We’ve seen tremendous success on the Mac, iPhone and iPad with multiple apps. We’re excited to offer SketchBook Pro on the Mac App Store so artists can easily create everything from quick sketches to high-quality artwork right on their Macs.”
“By offering the Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker app on the Mac App Store, we’re making it even easier for people to discover and access their family history,” said Tim Sullivan, Ancestry.com’s CEO. “The Mac App Store will drive a new generation of innovation on the Mac platform.”
“We’re thrilled to have our award-winning animation, video production and photography software available on the new Mac App Store,” said Oliver Breidenbach, Boinx Software’s CEO. “The Mac App Store makes it easier than ever for consumers to access all the innovative software designed for the Mac.”
To get the Mac App Store, download the Mac OS X v10.6.6 Software Update or visit www.apple.com/mac/app-store. To find out more about developing for the Mac App Store visit developer.apple.com/programs/mac.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
written by Duy Phong
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