GarageBand music app adds iPod Touch support

Apple has released an update to its highly popular GarageBand music creation app with support for iPod touch and iPhone. For starters GarageBand turns your iPod touch, iPad or iPhone into a collection of Touch Instruments and a full-featured recording studio - so you can make music anywhere you go. You can use Multi-Touch gestures to play pianos, guitars, drums, and basses. With the latest GarageBand version 1.1 a number of new features and enhancements have been added which include: The ability to create custom chords for Smart Instruments Support for additional time signatures: 3/4 and 6/8 The ability to transpose songs in semitones or full...

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Watch the "Celebrating Steve Jobs" Memorial Special Event Video

Apple is now streaming the "Celebrating Steve Jobs" special event online.  You can watch this very touching tribute to the life and work of  the man who changed our lives and brought technology to the masses.  Watch the special event here, or at the Apple website:  "Celebrating Steve" with special guests; Nora Jones, and Coldpl...

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iPads: A new tool for writing and digital storytelling

We recently got a class set of iPads after writing a grant to the PTA. We have been trying to use them in different grades and subject areas to maximize learning across the school. They have been used in a Grade 1 class for digital storytelling. Many students love the camera app where they can take photos and videos of different books they read and using another app called Sonic Pics, weave them together into a story.I also have decided to use iPads as a tool to help struggling writers as my Master's thesis this year. I am measuring the impact on students' attitudes, achievement and engagement in Grade 5.We have been using them in Grade 5 most...

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Infinity Blade Arena Update Version 1.4 New Content Pack #4 - for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

"This might be trouble"ChAIR Entertainment, the folks behind the massively popular Infinity Blade Arena; is back with a new update version 1.4 Content Pack #4.  Expect all new enemies, weapons, and armor to test your mettle.  Can you survive the mighty RookBane? find out with the new Infinity Blade download. This update requires iOS 3.2 or later, and is compatible with iOS 5 - also get a sneak peek at the upcoming release of Infinity Blade 2, and the new iBook Infinity Blade: Awakening, by Brandon Sanderson.  Download Infinity Blade Arena Version ...

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iPhone 4S Technical Specifications

 Dan FoyJust purchased a brand-new iPhone 4S and want to know more about it? interested in iPhone 4S technical specifications for comparison to other smartphone models?  This page will show you the iPhone 4s tech specs you need to know including the contrast ratio, audio formats supported, video out support, video formats, language support and more. This informative guide will allow you to "look under the hood" and see what makes your iPhone 4S tick. Another use for checking out the iPhone 4s specs comes in handy with repairs, or working with the right formats during content creation.  Check out your iPhone 4S Technical Specifications...

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Apple's Earnings Fourth Quarter Results in Record Mac and iPad Sales

Public Domain PhotosApple reported record earnings for Q4 2011 with quarterly revenue of $28.27 billion, and net profit for the quarter of $6.62 billion.  Consumers gobbled up 17.07 million iPhones, 11.12 million iPads, and a record 4.89 million Macs during the quarter.  Apple saw sales of 6.62 million iPods: a dip from last year as more users are upgrading to the iPhone, and iPad.Apple CEO Tim Cook is proud of Apple's results, and upbeat about the future:“We are thrilled with the very strong finish of an outstanding fiscal 2011, growing annual revenue to $108 billion and growing earnings to $26 billion,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO....

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How to Jailbreak Your iPod Touch 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [5.0]

These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPod Touch 3G on the iOS 5.0 firmware using RedSn0w for Windows. The Mac version of this tutorial is here.This jailbreak is tethered which means you will need to connect your device to the computer each time you reboot. Finally, it may be prudent to save your SHSH Blobs by following this tutorial before continuing.Step OneCreate a folder on your desktop called PwnageDownload RedSn0w 0.9.9b6 from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. Likewise, download the 5.0 firmware from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. (Note: you do not need to download the 5.0 firmware if you are already on iOS 5.0)Extract...

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