Today’s students have grown up completely immersed in technology. Be it iPods, iPads or computers, this is the way they’re most comfortable learning and interacting with the world. So why stick with heavy, static paper textbooks? Apple has the answer in iBooks 2 for iPad, a new application that features a truly dynamic, engaging and interactive kind of textbook.

Also of note: Apple is is giving authors the ability to set their own prices as long as they remain $14.99 or under. Bye-bye to $200+ textbooks? (Yes, there’s still the cost of an iPad to consider).

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New rumors around the next generation iPad by Apple have surfaced. The release date is apparently set for March 2012. Bloomberg reports that manufacturers of the device want to reach full capacity for the iPad 3 in February.

“The tablet will use a quad-core chip, an enhancement that lets users jump more quickly between applications, two of the people said.

The Cupertino, California-based company has been working on making the iPad compatible with a wireless standard called long- term evolution, or LTE, said one of the people. Carriers such as Verizon Wireless (VZ) and ATT Inc. (T) are rolling out LTE networks to give users faster access to data. Apple is bringing LTE to the iPad before the iPhone because the tablet has a bigger battery and can better support the power requirements of the newer technology, said one of the people.

The new display is capable of greater resolution than the current iPad, with more pixels on its screen than some high- definition televisions, the person said. The pixels are small enough to make the images look like printed material, according to the person. Videos begin playing almost instantly because of the additional graphics processing, the person said.”

This all sounds pretty promising, so a little more wait and we will know more. We will of course keep you posted.

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Well, this comes with no surprise. Inicons presents a 1:6 scale Steve Jobs Action Figure. The late Apple founder and CEO is presented in his usual outfit, including a pair of jeans, black pullover and of course New Balance sneakers. They went as far as presenting the man in his most iconic poses, on stage, presenting the latest Apple product. Priced at 100 USD, the figure is moving really fast, at least until the Jobs family decides to send a a cease and desist letter to the manufacturers.

Take a detailed look at mini Steve Jobs after the jump.

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Here are some more Apple rumors. After the big disappointment that Fall 2011 we did not see an iPhone 5 release, the speculations are now that Fall 2012 will see a completely updated phone from Cupertino.

“For starters, we can now confidently say that Apple’s next iPhone will launch in the fall next year, around the same time that this year’s iPhone 4S launched. We have also learned that Apple is planning to use a rubber or plastic material — similar to the material used in the company’s bumper cases — that will be built into the new iPhone case. In all likelihood, this material will be used as a bezel surrounding the front edge of the phone (like the iPhone 3GS bezel) and it will serve two purposes. First, it will join the glass iPhone face with a new aluminum back plate. It will also cover a redesigned antenna system that surrounds the device, allowing Apple to build the rear case out of aluminum without having to use a large plastic insert above the antennas as the company does on its iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G. Earlier reports suggested that Apple’s next-generation iPhone will feature an aluminum case similar to the one found on the iPad 2, as well as a larger display around 4 inches.”(Via BGR)

With competition by Android and Windows Phone heating up, Apple will 100% launch a new iPhone next year. Now we just have to wait and see if the rumored specifications, of which some are already seen in the mock-up here above, will actually make it into the device.

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As usual the rumors about Apple’s upcoming products do not stop. One which does not seem to calm down though is the fast that the Cupertino company will be revealing two versions of their next generation iPad tablet computer next month, January 2012. Amazon is doing really well with the Kindle Fire. It looks like Apple wants to compete with the Fire with their current iPad 2, while offering two new versions that will compete in the mid-range and high-range markets.

“Instead of the previously-rumored 7.85-inch, the upcoming iPad models will still feature 9.7-inch screens but come with QXGA resolution (1,536×2,048 pixels), the sources indicated. Dual-LED light bars are designed for the new iPads to strengthen the brightness of the panels, the sources added.”

Of course Apple has not confirmed any of these rumors, but it cannot be long and we will know more. We will of course keep you posted. (Via Digitimes)

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This past week the BBC aired their documentary on Apple’s founder and visionary Steve Jobs, entitled ‘Billion Dollar Hippy’. The documentary tells the story of how Jobs grew up balancing his interests in the tech monster of Silicon Valley and the Californian countercultural hippie movement. The hour long documentary includes lots of great insight and behind the scenes looks, as well as high profile interviews. Well worth taking the time to watch it. Enjoy!

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In case you thought you ever saw a lot of people waiting for a store to open, check out what went down today when Apple opened the doors to its new flagship store in New York inside Grand Central Station. Eager customers started lining up early in the morning for the opening and Apple was of course prepared, as you can see with the small army of employees that you see in their red t-shirts on the images. The store is not only one of the biggest Apple retail stores to date, but certainly an impressive one in terms of location.

“As NYC’s gateway to Connecticut, Grand Central is typically incredibly crowded during rush hour, but the enormous sunlight-filled main hall was packed to the brim today with spectators — eager customers queued up in a hallway out of view, beginning early this morning. The store itself is huge, occupying the entire east balcony and several side rooms, with a large genius bar, training area and accessory alcove at either side.”

Take a further look at the store and the opening after the jump.

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After much speculation, Apple has finally announced the opening of its new Grand Central Station flagship store in New York City. It will be one of their biggest stores and once again the company has managed to choose a spectacular and special spot for one of its stores.

The store will open its doors on December 9th, 2011, at 10 AM. We cannot wait to see it!

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Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who brought the story of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to the big screen in The Social Network and knew Apple founder Steve Jobs personally, says he’s seriously considering adapting Jobs biography. He’s currently reading Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs book, which Sony optioned last month for $1 million.

“Right now I’m just in the thinking-about-it stages,” said Sorkin. “It’s a really big movie and it’s going to be a great movie no matter who writes it. He was a great entrepreneur, he was a great artist, a great thinker. He’s probably inspired [my 11-year-old daughter] Roxy more than he’s inspired me … she plays with all his toys.”

The only previous film to tell Jobs’s story was 1999’s made-for-TV movie Pirates of Silicon Valley, which, for obvious reasons, stops short of Apple’s mainstream boom. (Guardian)

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Reports have surfaced suggesting Apple will begin iPad 3 production in January 2012. Apple has ordered over 3 million high-resolution flat panel displays for the next generation iPad, with further information suggesting the company is looking at 7.85 inch screens. Either we’re looking at a smaller-scale tablet or (more likely) the possibility of multiple sizes, as is offered with the MacBook line of products. (BI)

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In all likelihood, you own a few Apple products. Twelve South had those people in mind when they came up with PlugBug. This handy little device enables you to plug in a couple of items simultaneously using your Macbook charger and the PlugBug attachment. This is cool because your iPhone or iPad can benefit from the maximum capability of a wall charge, as opposed to tethering a product to your computer, which gives a lesser charge.

Take a closer look after the jump.

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Carbon Fiber Magic has produced a series of real carbon fiber vinyl add-ons for Apple products. “It greatly enhances usability by allowing your fingers to swipe with ease, and a new, refined level of precision – greatly enhancing every click and scroll.” Looks pretty cool too. The Trackpad, Mouse and Keyboard options are available now at Carbon Fiber Magic, with iPhone, MacBook and iPad versions coming soon.

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Today Apple released their new iOS 5 mobile operating system (for iPads and iPhones), featuring more than 200 new features. Among the most interesting upgraddes are – Notification Center, iMessage, Newsstand, Reminders, PC Free as well as improved functionality of the Camera, Safari and Photos. Siri is unfortunately not part of the update and is only available on the iPhone 4S.

You have to upgrade to iTunes 10.5 in order to get your new iOS 5 upgrade today.

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Today the shocking news that Apple founder and CEO until very recently, Steve Jobs, had passed away. He has been battling cancer for many years, therefore this does not come as a big surprise to many, especially after he had stepped down as Apple CEO only a couple of months ago. We cannot think of another leader in technology that has touched our life’s the way Steve has.

“The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented.” Barack Obama

You can share your thoughts, memories and condolences by emailing rememberingsteve@apple.com.

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The most impressive feature of the new iPhone 4S is without a doubt Siri, the personal assistant that is all voice controlled. We know you are just as disappointed that no iPhone 5 has been announced, but we have to admit that we are starting to like the 4S, simply because pretty much everything except for the outer shell has been updated and improved. We are still not sure it justifies an upgrade, but Siri, which you can see in action in the video here above, is pretty amazing!

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By now some of you must already have gotten over the disappointment of no iPhone 5 being announced at yesterday’s Apple event. Many actually say that the iPhone 4S, which was announced yesterday, is all about what it is inside, rather than outside. The phone certainly does come with some interesting performance updates and new features, which are always hard to describe in writing, so check out the video here above!

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We gave you the run-down on the features of the new iPhone 4S in our previous post already. Here are now the official images of the new device, which looks exactly the same as the old iPhone 4, but is pretty much entirely new on the inside. Here are again the main updates to the phone.

• Dual Core A5 Chip
• 8 Megapixel Camera
• iOS 5 and iCloud
• Siri Voice Controler
• Longer Battery Life
• World Phone (GSM and CDMA compatible)

The iPhone 4S launched on October 14th, 2011. Detailed images follow after the jump.

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Today Apple announced the release of the new iPhone 4S. Next to a faster processor, impressive graphical performance, the phone also features longer battery power, an intelligent new antenna, faster data up- and downloading and more. This is the first iPhone world phone, supporting both GSM and CDMA networks. The new camera comes equipped with 8 megapixel chip and promises much better pictures sharpness. Also the camera now features face detection, 1080p HD video recording and a better white balance. In other exciting news, you can now project your iPhone 4S screen onto a bigger screen, using AirPlay Mirroring – it works wired and wireless.

One of the most impressive features is for sure the ‘Siri’ voice recognition and command tool. You can simply ask what time it is anywhere in the world or what weather it will be tomorrow, and the phone will spit out the answer immediately. You can even make calendar appointments and reminders by voice with Siri, from the demo the tool is very impressive. You can search ask ‘Search Wikipedia for…’ and Siki will give you the answer. Anything from ‘Call Mom’, ‘Set appointment for 9pm’, ‘How Do I Get Home’, ‘Email George about the trip’, and much more will work with Siri.

In terms of design, the phone looks exactly like the current iPhone 4, will come in both black and white. Pre-orders for the phone start on October 7th and it will officially release on October 14th. There will be 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions. October 14th will see a release in the US, Canada, Australia, UK, France, Germany and Japan, with the rest of the world following on October 28th.

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It looks like Apple will be announcing their new iPhone 5 on October 4th, 2011. The invitations for the upcoming event have just gone out with the tagline ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’. We can certainly not wait to see it and will of course keep you in the loop.

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Apple’s iPhone 5 has still yet to be announced and as we’re kept waiting on our toes, accessory makers have been posting upcoming cases for the highly anticipated handset. Case-Mate had published six different case designs for the new iPhone 5 on their website, that showed a radical new body. This image appears to show that the fifth-generation iPhone will have tapered edges and a slim profile, as well as an aluminium back, which jibes with earlier speculation on the handset. As the phone’s expected to be available in America in October, we’re not surprised to see leaks like this start to spill out across the web.

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