Apple : NYT: Apple, Google working on wearable computers |
- NYT: Apple, Google working on wearable computers
- iTunes launches 12 Days of Christmas giveaway
- Apple in talks over its iTV project
| NYT: Apple, Google working on wearable computers Posted:  Small teams at Apple and Google have begun working on wearable gadgets that will communicate with iOS and Android devices, according to the New York Times. The Times claims the top secret projects are in their infancy, prototype devices have already been envisaged by teams at both companies. According to the report, a small number of Apple employees have begun "conceptualizing and even prototyping some wearable devices." Among devices being considered by Apple are a curved glass iPod, which would wrap around the wrist and allow users to communicate with the device through Siri. Selling more smartphonesThe aim of these wearable devices would be to send information back to the iPhone, with Apple hoping the creation will help them shift more smartphones. Apple already encourages users to wear its new touchscreen iPod nano as a watch, so it's clear the company is not adverse to the idea of making its gadgets part of your apparel. The New York Times also claims Google is in on the act and has hired specialists to work with its Google X Labs team to create wearable peripherals to communicate with Android. |
| iTunes launches 12 Days of Christmas giveaway Posted:  Apple iTunes will be running a 12 Days of Christmas event which will see users offered some brilliant content – including apps, TV shows, movies, books and music. The 12 Days of Christmas offer will run from 26 Dec to 6 Jan and include high-profile content, with each offer available for just 24 hours. Apple's iTunes is starting its offering with a Day Zero offer where Soundhound Infinity is being offered for nothing 12 Days of Christmas AppApple has also made a special 12 Days of Christmas app to support the offering and make it easier to find them. "Get our special 12 Days of Christmas app to make it even easier to access your gifts while you're on the go," adds Apple "Don't have an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch? Don't worry. Come back 26 December to download gifts from your computer." So – while you while away the time until the launch – you can find the official 12 Days of Christmas app over at iTunes. |
| Apple in talks over its iTV project Posted:  Apple is in discussions with media executives over its plans for an 'iTV' that it believes will change the television world, and presumably really tick off one of the UK's biggest broadcasters. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple is embroiled in talks over its widely mooted television content – which was outed posthumously by Steve Jobs via his authorised biography. The iTV will build on its Apple TV concept but is expected to comprise a screen as well, although the service will tie closely into its other devices. That would mean being able to pick up a show or movie at the point you left it on another device – meaning a more seamless content consumption experience for consumers. Kinect-likeRumours are rife about the potential feature-set, with the current suggestion that Apple's iTV will bring Kinect-like motion sensor and voice technology, allowing you wave your arms at your television and pretend to be Tom Cruise in Minority Report whilst actually looking like a tool. Interestingly, the talks have not apparently revolved around content – which will presumably be the key factor to the success or failure of the project. Regardless, interest is clearly mounting in the Apple iTV – although it will be fascinating to see if that name will stick given its long-standing use in the UK by a major terrestrial broadcaster. |
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