‘First iPhone app that lets you transfer money’ — from The Telegraph by Kara Gammell
First Direct has become the first UK bank to launch a true transactional banking app for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch.
On 01/15/2011,
in Apple, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, Google,
by Daniel Christian
DocVerse–Now Google Cloud Connect–Head Shan Sinha Talks About Web-Based Biz Apps — from kara.allthingsd.com
Apple Pushes Into the Cloud — from The Street
On 01/12/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, Apple, blended learning, creativity, digital audio, digital learning, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, disruption, e-books, e-readers, education technology, educational games / serious games, elearning, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, expectations, face-to-face, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), hybrid learning, innovation, K-12 related, learning ecosystem, learning preferences, love of learning, mathematics, mobile learning, mobile technologies, multimedia, new media literacies, online learning, online media, online tutoring, passions, play, podcasting, reading, simulations, storytelling, student-related, tablets, teaching & learning, tools, transmedia, trends, ubiquitous learning, videoconferencing, visualizing information,
by Daniel Christian
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From DSC:
I post this here — with higher ed included in the tags/categories — because if the trend within K-12 continues (i.e. that of using such technologies as the iPad, digital textbooks, mobile learning devices, etc.), students’ expectations WILL be impacted. When they hit our doorsteps, they will come with their heightened sets of expectations. The question is, will we in higher ed be ready for them?
Some articles on this announcement:
- Apple’s iPhone 4 headed to Verizon network February 10
- From Apple:
Beginning February 10, the phone that changed everything will be available on both AT&T and Verizon Wireless in the United States. Qualified Verizon Wireless customers will also have the exclusive opportunity to pre-order iPhone 4 online on February 3, ahead of general availability. Whichever network you choose, you’ll get FaceTime video calling, the high-resolution Retina display, a 5-megapixel camera, HD video recording, long battery life, and all the other great features of iPhone 4. - Q&A: What we know about iPhone 4 on Verizon
On 01/06/2011,
in Apple, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, computer science, disruption, innovation, programming,
by Daniel Christian
Apple launches Mac App Store today — from Apple.com; also see this article at FastCompany.com
Excerpt from the FastCompany.com article:
The arrival of the App Store is causing much debate online about the changing nature of PC software. Much as the iOS App Store is the key to the iPhone and iPad’s success, and beats its competitors app store efforts, the Mac App Store has massive potential to upend the PC software vending market. Early indications suggest Mac Apps will sell for less than the traditional price brackets Mac software’s been sold at for decades. This could revolutionize the Mac market, turning it into something that could really allow Macs to challenge the traditional Windows market dominance in enterprise or at home–particularly as it’s a one-stop-shop for games, utilities and so on, and even handles updates in a way Windows can’t challenge.
Also see:
How the Mac App Store Changes Everything — from Mashable.com
On 01/03/2011,
in Apple, education technology, telecommunications, tools, vendors, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
Some postings/articles on this:
- Skype Video Calling for iOS Has Arrived — from Mashable.com
- Skype iPhone 3G video calling app launched — from telegraph.co.uk
- Skype for iPhone– from Skype
- Skype for iPhone now with video calls — from Skype
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“Flipboard, named the iPad app of the year by Apple, displays information, pictures, updates, blurbs and videos from your Twitter and Facebook accounts in a beautifully designed, magazine-like format that you can flip through with the swipe of a finger.”
— from 10 Popular iPad Apps for 2011 [thestreet.com by Olivia Oran]
Related articles/items:
- Introducing the Mac App Store — from Apple.com
The App Store brings a world of possibilities to iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. It’s about to do the same for your Mac. - Apple to “Revolutionize” Desktop Apps January 6 — Minyanville.com
If you enjoy downloading iPhone apps from a proprietary online marketplace, you’re about to get a heap of joy on your MacBook. After being previewed in October’s Back to the Mac event, the Mac App Store will finally go live next year, January 6. Debuting in 90 countries, the shop will have a similar look and feel to the mobile App Store designed for iOS devices. However, unlike the mobile apps, the availability of desktop apps won’t be limited to the Mac App Store. - Apple to Open Digital Store for Mac Computer Apps — from Bloomberg.com
Apple Inc. will open a digital storefront next month that will try to do for computer software what it did for music and mobile applications.
On 11/22/2010,
in A/V -- audio/visual, Apple, Daniel S. Christian, homeschooling/homeschoolers, learning ecosystem, learning spaces, online learning, tools,
by Daniel Christian
On 11/22/2010,
in A/V -- audio/visual, Apple, emerging technologies, mobile technologies, technologies for your home,
by Daniel Christian
Apple today announced that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, is available today for download for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. iOS 4.2 brings over 100 new features from iOS 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 to iPad, including Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay, and AirPrint. “iOS 4.2 makes the iPad a completely new product, just in time for the holiday season,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Once again, the iPad with iOS 4.2 will define the target that other tablets will aspire to, but very few, if any, will ever be able to hit.”
Google Voice app finally approved for iPhone — from usatoday.com
On 11/10/2010,
in Apple, Google, mobile technologies, telecommunications, trends, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
Gartner says worldwide mobile phone sales grew 35% in third quarter 2010; Smartphone sales increased 96% — from Gartner.com
Table 1
Worldwide Mobile Terminal Sales to End Users in 3Q10 (Thousands of Units)
| Company | 3Q10
Units |
3Q10 Market Share (%) | 3Q09
Units |
3Q09 Market Share (%) |
| Nokia | 117,461.0 | 28.2 | 113,466.2 | 36.7 |
| Samsung | 71,671.8 | 17.2 | 60,627.7 | 19.6 |
| LG | 27,478.7 | 6.6 | 31,901.4 | 10.3 |
| Apple | 13,484.4 | 3.2 | 7,040.4 | 2.3 |
| Research In Motion | 11,908.3 | 2.9 | 8,522.7 | 2.8 |
| Sony Ericsson | 10,346.5 | 2.5 | 13,409.5 | 4.3 |
| Motorola | 8,961.4 | 2.1 | 13,912.8 | 4.5 |
| HTC | 6,494.3 | 1.6 | 2,659.5 | 0.9 |
| ZTE | 6,003.6 | 1.4 | 4,143.7 | 1.3 |
| Huawei Technologies | 5,478.1 | 1.3 | 3,339.7 | 1.1 |
| Others | 137,797.6 | 33.0 | 49,871.1 | 16.1 |
| Total | 417,085.7 | 100.0 | 308,894.7 | 100.0 |
Source: Gartner (November 2010)
On 11/08/2010,
in Apple, learning spaces, multi-touch, multimedia, music, smart classrooms, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
— originally found at Bob Sutor’s blog