JPEGMini is a new service that has launched that aims to make images a lot smaller in file size. The bonus part with the service is that the quality of the image remains the same. The image below shows the interface of the site that has just processed an image we posted earlier today on the site. Below you’ll notice that the original filesize was 55Kb (which was actually compressed with Smush.it originally) and then JPEGMini managed to squash it another 1.9 times making it just 28KB in size. The results are impressive.
Apple iPad 2 Sales Needed by Sydney Judge
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
You are probably aware that Apple and Samsung are currently in a legal battle which has caused Samsung to have to pull various devices off the shelves recently. Over in Australia Apple is attempting to stop sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. We now hear that a judge in Sydney has suggested that Apple might need to divulge its sales number for both the US and UK iPad 2.
Orange UK Has Lowest Unlimited Broadband Price
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Orange claims that it now has the lowest priced unlimited broadband price in the UK. The cost of the service is £5/month although you need to pay £12.95/month for line-rental. The full price of £17.95/month gets you the 20Mbps unlimited broadband package as well as free evening and weekend calls in the UK. To get the deal at this price, you need to be an existing Orange Mobile customer.
iCloud is Powered by Amazon and Microsoft – Rumour
September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Over the weekend some details were revealed suggesting that Apple is using Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS services as the backend of the new iCloud service that is about to launch. The initial report says that Apple has barred both companies from discussing the deal.
Final Cut Studio Goes Back on Sale at Apple
September 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Apple has put the older version of Final Cut Studio back on sale due to what is believed to be a mixed reception to the new and redesigned version called Final Cut X. The older legacy version isn’t available through the App Store or online. Instead, you’ll need to call 800-MY-APPLE to get this version.
Flickr Adds Geofences for Smart Privacy Settings
August 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Flickr has introduced a new privacy feature that uses Geofencing to set photo viewing permissions of your uploaded snapshots. What a Geofence does is allow you to set a location on a map and then specify who can view photos that were captured in that particular location. An example used in the image below shows Home and School. For pictures captured in those two areas (with a 100m radius as an example), only certain friends and family could see those pictures which might be classed as more private.
Apple Developers Can Now Access iTunes Match
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Apple has launched iTunes Match to developers. The service is available for those enrolled in the iOS developer program and can be activated with the latest iTunes 10.5 beta 6.1 download that was just made available.
Google TV Launching in the UK
August 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Google is expected to launch Google TV in the UK within the next six months. The GTV service has already been available in the US for a while now on either specifically designed Google TVs or via companion boxes such as the Logitech one which sit between the signal and the TV.
JailbreakMe.com Hacker Comex Hired as Apple Intern
August 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Comex, the guy behind the Jailbreakme.com website that jailbreaks some versions of iOS has announced on Twitter that he’ll be starting as an Intern at Apple in a couple of weeks time.
It’s been really, really fun, but it’s also been a while and I’ve been getting bored. So, the week after next I will be starting an internship with Apple.
Photo Filters Coming to Facebook
August 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Facebook is reported to be creating its own image filters. The service appears to be similar to the likes of Instagram which allows users to apply a filter to uploaded images and by doing so, change the look of the photo.
Apple Post New Executive Organization Chart
August 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When Steve Jobs announced he was resigning as CEO, he suggested that Tim Cook be his replacement. This went ahead and Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple. Along with that change the organization changes and is now reflected in the screenshot below which was captured by TheNextWeb.
Steve Jobs Steps Down as CEO of Apple
August 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Steve Jobs has announced that he is stepping down as CEO of Apple with the following information:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
