Hey everybody and welcome to the first edition of AppleTalk Thursday. Over the past year or so, I have written a blog called Tuesday Tech Talk. When it first started out, it was all things technology. But as Apple and Google continue to grow with exciting products, it began to dominate Triple T. Earlier this year, I launched Googling Friday to talk about all things Google related and now this will be the blog to talk about the Macintosh and iOS devices like the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad as well as the AppleTV. This I hope will allow Tuesday Tech Talk to focus back on general technology and even offer more time to things not Apple and Google. So, that is my intro, lets get down to business!
Verizon and iPhone Update
Yes, another week of Verizon and the iPhone uniting rumors. One source saying Verizon may get the iPhone as soon as after Christmas as part of Verizon’s LTE “4G” network. Although it is just a rumor, it also offered plenty of details and an analyst at Asymco states that Verizon really needs the iPhone to help catch up with AT&T in smartphone sales. I think it is only a matter of time before Verizon gets the iPhone, just a matter of if it will be in January or late June-early July when the iPhone 5 arrives with a dual chip capability to run on GSM and CDMA networks as well as LTE.
iPad Biggest Tech Winner of 2010 and other iPad News
Business Insider has named the iPad the Biggest Tech Winner of 2010. This is not a surprise at all, since it launched in April, Apple has sold over 10 million units. It will be interesting to see what the iPad 2 brings in the Spring or maybe even earlier. Also of note, the iPad is now available from Best Buy’s online store. In addition, it is quickly catching up to the Kindle as an ebook reader. I’m sure Amazon doesn't mind that though as it offers a Kindle ebook reader app for the iPad which is what I use to read books with.
MobileMe to get a lot Better Next Year says Jobs
In response to an email regarding MobileMe,Steve Jobs stated that the service will be even more better in 2011. This has me curious enough to go ahead and continue for another year on the service.
Verizon FiOS coming to Mac and iOS in 2011
Verizon announced they are working on a Mac and iOS application for their FiOS TV service. It will require a Verizon internet connection, but they hope to have it launched in the early half of 2011. Are you listening DirecTV?
Google Voice updated to support iPad and iPod touch
On Tuesday Google updated its Google Voice application to support iPad and iPod touch devices. It has an option called Click2Call which you can choose which phone to ring to call out to.
Well, that is going to do it for this first edition of AppleTalk Thursday. Next week I will add some app reviews. See you next week!
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