Thursday, January 3, 2013

Apple : Apple: Fix for iOS 6 Do Not Disturb feature coming on January 7

Apple : Apple: Fix for iOS 6 Do Not Disturb feature coming on January 7

Apple: Fix for iOS 6 Do Not Disturb feature coming on January 7

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Apple: Fix for iOS 6 Do Not Disturb feature coming on January 7

Apple has revealed that a fix for the Do Not Disturb feature for iOS 6 devices is coming in the next few days.

The feature, which suppresses calls and other notifications when activated, began acting up for some users on January 1.

Do Not Disturb schedules stopped expiring as some iPhone users had requested as 2013 commenced on Tuesday morning, meaning calls and notifications were still being diverted.

In a post on its support pages, Apple said it was working on a fix and advised users to switch the feature on and off manually in the meantime.

Switch Scheduled Off

The post read: "Do Not Disturb scheduling feature will resume normal functionality after January 7, 2013. Before this date, you should manually turn the Do Not Disturb feature on or off.

"To turn off the scheduling feature, tap Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb and switch Scheduled to Off."

The Do Not Disturb feature is handy when you're on holiday, or simply trying to get a good nights rest as it can be configured to only ring when your favourite contacts call.

Apple's false advertising claim against Amazon Appstore tossed

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Apple's false advertising claim against Amazon Appstore tossed

Amazon and Apple have been battling it out in court over Amazon's Appstore for Android for almost 19 months.

Apple accused Amazon not just of trademark infringement for using the words "app" and "store" together, but also pointed the finger at the retailer for false advertising.

On Wednesday, the case took a turn in Amazon's favor when the United States District Court dismissed Apple's claims of false advertising.

In the ruling, Apple's claims were put to pasture as the court found "the mere use of 'Appstore'... cannot be construed as a representation that the nature, characteristics or quality of the Amazon Appstore is the same as that of the Apple App Store."

This move came just three months after Amazon filed a request to have the false advertising claim thrown out, with the online retailer going so far as to cite Apple executives Steve Jobs and Tim Cook as part of its defense.

Apple holding strong

Despite this minor setback in Apple's case against Amazon, this ruling will reportedly have no effect on the outcome of the ongoing trademark infringement suit.

Apple has had a registered trademark for the App Store with the United States Patent and Trademark Office since 2008, and had requested Amazon cease using the Appstore name while it was still in development.

Prior to Apple's litigation with Amazon, the Cupertino-based company engaged in similar legal maneuvering with Microsoft over the same terms.

Microsoft's court proceedings with Apple were put on suspension pending the outcome of Amazon's case, which shows no sign of ending any time soon.

Though Amazon was dealt a small victory here, the war is far from over, as there are still five more claims the court must deal with in regards to the alleged trademark issues.

Apple is no stranger to lengthy legal battles, and it will be interesting to see just how this latest case progresses not just for Amazon, but for Microsoft's interests as well.

Apple to crank up connectivity with 5G Wi-Fi in 2013 Macs?

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Apple to crank up connectivity with 5G Wi-Fi in 2013 Macs?

While Apple products usually get a lot of attention for their appearances, a new rumor suggests that the next line of Macs will turn heads with next gen Wi-Fi capabilities.

The Next Web reported that sources close to Apple are aware of a deal between the firm and Broadcom for orders of 802.11ac chips.

802.11ac, often dubbed as 5G Wi-Fi, is the next advancement in Wi-Fi technology promising much faster speeds with improved range, reliability, and power efficiency than the current 802.11n chips.

While the fastest 802.11n Wi-Fi speeds max out at around 450Mbps with three antennas, that is the speed a single 802.11ac antenna starts at. With three antennas, 802.11ac could break the gigabit barrier, reaching speeds of 1.3Gbps.

802.11ac chips can also support up to eight antennas, potentially reaching ridiculously fast connection speeds.

A revolution for Wi-Fi

The first wave of 802.11ac routers launched in the end of 2012, with models like the Belkin AC 1200 DB, Linksys EA6500, and Netgear D6300.

According to the unnamed sources, the chips Broadcom is providing are still in development, but are on schedule to materialize in time for the next line of Mac computers.

The rumor seems to be using Mac as a catch-all term, referring to the chip's inclusion in both iMac and Macbook lines.

There is no word on 5G Wi-Fi making the cut for the next round of iPhones or iPads, which is understandable with how new the technology is.
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