The 404 962: Where we play the waiting game (podcast)
According to Consumer Reports, prepaid phone subscribers are actually the most satisfied with their service, but that's probably because their burner phones don't have the Internet access necessary to lodge a complaint. On today's show, we'll look at how the other carriers compare to AT&T, dispel rumors of Shigeru Miyamoto's departure from Nintendo, put in our our bid for RickPerry.com, Jeff demonstrates My Xbox Live for the iPad, and we'll show some incredible listener-submitted contest submission videos!Leaked from 404 Podcast 962:AT&T voted worst carrier for second year in a row.Shigeru Miyamoto gets lost in translation, will not retire.HP offers last batch of $99 TouchPads on eBay, but they're refurbished.Rickperry.com is available to the highest bidder on GoDaddy.com.Hands-on: OnLive comes to iPad and other tablets.My Xbox Live now available for iOS.Video voicemail: Denmark from Martin folds a family of 404 cranes. Here's how to make your own!Video voicemail: Richard broadcasts from CNET Cleveland.Video voicemail: JRock remixes Call of Doody.Video voicemail: Jeff has a sports question for Jeff and Wilson.Bathroom break video 1: Cowboy Mickey, the beeper king!Bathroom break video 1: Rick Perry flipped. Well, that was fast.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.PlayEpisode 962Listen nowYour browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe in iTunes (audio) | Subscribe in iTunes (video) | Subscribe in RSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS Video  Follow us on Twitter!The 404Jeff BakalarJustin YuWilson TangAdd us on Facebook!The 404 Fan PageThe 404 GroupJustin YuJeff BakalarWilson Tang
Privacy expert 'disappointed' by iPhone tracking (podcast)
Privacy expert 'disappointed' by iPhone tracking (podcast)
Researchers Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden said Wednesday that they had found what appears to be a previously undisclosed file on iPhones that reveals where the phone has been.According to the pair, such tracking began with iOS 4, and the information is not only on the phone but also on any computer synchronized with the phone.They explained their findings in a blog post on O'Reilly Radar and in a video that's posted on YouTube. Allan and Warden created a Mac OS X application that lets users view their own location data displayed on a map. I've been carrying around an iPhone for only the past couple of weeks, but after backing up my phone to a MacBook and running their application, I was able to trace my steps and display a map of a bus trip I took last week from Boston to New York as well as my recent travels around New York and Silicon Valley. Allan and Warden said their data showed their locations for nearly the past year. The discovery, according to Electronic Privacy Information Clearinghouse (EPIC) President Marc Rotenberg, is both surprising and disappointing. In a recorded interview (scroll down to listen to the podcast), Rotenberg said, "I actually remember when Steve Jobs was discussing locational apps at one of the announcements of new iPhone products, and Steve made a point of talking about the importance of protecting privacy for users and said that they had incorporated strong features so users would have control over locational data." EPIC President Marc RotenbergEPIC.orgRotenberg said storing such data on the phone for long periods of time violates best practices. "When companies no longer need the data for the service, such as finding appropriate Wi-Fi spots or cell phone towers, it really should be deleted," he said. He also questions whether "Apple might have crossed the line and violated Federal communications law."He said he was still investigating whether Apple had violated its own privacy policies, but he questioned whether most consumers would have the time or expertise "to figure out whether this was permissible under their policy."He said he "can't imagine any scenario under which someone would want information about them being kept secretly." Listen nowYour browser does not support the audio element.Subscribe now:iTunes (audio) |RSS (audio)
Researchers Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden said Wednesday that they had found what appears to be a previously undisclosed file on iPhones that reveals where the phone has been.According to the pair, such tracking began with iOS 4, and the information is not only on the phone but also on any computer synchronized with the phone.They explained their findings in a blog post on O'Reilly Radar and in a video that's posted on YouTube. Allan and Warden created a Mac OS X application that lets users view their own location data displayed on a map. I've been carrying around an iPhone for only the past couple of weeks, but after backing up my phone to a MacBook and running their application, I was able to trace my steps and display a map of a bus trip I took last week from Boston to New York as well as my recent travels around New York and Silicon Valley. Allan and Warden said their data showed their locations for nearly the past year. The discovery, according to Electronic Privacy Information Clearinghouse (EPIC) President Marc Rotenberg, is both surprising and disappointing. In a recorded interview (scroll down to listen to the podcast), Rotenberg said, "I actually remember when Steve Jobs was discussing locational apps at one of the announcements of new iPhone products, and Steve made a point of talking about the importance of protecting privacy for users and said that they had incorporated strong features so users would have control over locational data." EPIC President Marc RotenbergEPIC.orgRotenberg said storing such data on the phone for long periods of time violates best practices. "When companies no longer need the data for the service, such as finding appropriate Wi-Fi spots or cell phone towers, it really should be deleted," he said. He also questions whether "Apple might have crossed the line and violated Federal communications law."He said he was still investigating whether Apple had violated its own privacy policies, but he questioned whether most consumers would have the time or expertise "to figure out whether this was permissible under their policy."He said he "can't imagine any scenario under which someone would want information about them being kept secretly." Listen nowYour browser does not support the audio element.Subscribe now:iTunes (audio) |RSS (audio)
Purported iPad 5 gets weighed and measured
Purported iPad 5 gets weighed and measured
The iPad 5 is simply a larger version of the iPad Mini, if a detailed video demonstration by a Hong Kong parts retailer is accurate.The video (below) by the retailer, Sw-box.com, shows three iPad covers side-by-side, the iPad 4, iPad 5, and iPad Mini. It "does a good job detailing the physical differences between the iPad 4 and iPad 5," MacRumors points out. The iPad 5 is shorter, narrower (by 15mm), and thinner (by 2mm) than the iPad 4, according to the video.In effect, it's a large iPad Mini.And, of course, weighs less.There are other differences too, including volume buttons and speaker placement that replicate the Mini. The design is not unlike images published by Sonny Dickson earlier in the week. (Which makes you wonder where he gets his covers and shells from.) And, being a retailer, that's not all Sw-box.com has on its site.It is selling an iPad 5 back cover, replete with all the measurements of the unannounced Apple product. The iPad 5 is expected to be released in the coming months, possibly October.
The iPad 5 is simply a larger version of the iPad Mini, if a detailed video demonstration by a Hong Kong parts retailer is accurate.The video (below) by the retailer, Sw-box.com, shows three iPad covers side-by-side, the iPad 4, iPad 5, and iPad Mini. It "does a good job detailing the physical differences between the iPad 4 and iPad 5," MacRumors points out. The iPad 5 is shorter, narrower (by 15mm), and thinner (by 2mm) than the iPad 4, according to the video.In effect, it's a large iPad Mini.And, of course, weighs less.There are other differences too, including volume buttons and speaker placement that replicate the Mini. The design is not unlike images published by Sonny Dickson earlier in the week. (Which makes you wonder where he gets his covers and shells from.) And, being a retailer, that's not all Sw-box.com has on its site.It is selling an iPad 5 back cover, replete with all the measurements of the unannounced Apple product. The iPad 5 is expected to be released in the coming months, possibly October.
Purported images of next-gen iPad shell leak out
Purported images of next-gen iPad shell leak out
Just days before the expected launch of two much-anticipated iPhones on Tuesday, more images have emerged of what's purported to be Apple's next-generation iPad.Sonny Dickson, who is a frequent leaker of all things Apple, on Sunday posted an extensive gallery of alleged fifth-generation iPad parts, including an assembled shell that appears identical to previous image leaks. If legitimate, the photos appear to buttress previous image leaks and rumors that the iPad 5 will take many of its design cues from the iPad Mini, with a thinner profile and more rounded edges and corners.Previous purported leaks from Dickson included images of what appeared to be the front panel of the iPad 5. While Apple has planned a media event for Tuesday at which many expect new iPhones to be unveiled, company observers don't expect a new iPad 5 or iPad Mini to be announced at the event. "It contradicts everything we've heard thus far about Apple's fall iOS Device launch plans from our sources," 9to5Mac noted.
Just days before the expected launch of two much-anticipated iPhones on Tuesday, more images have emerged of what's purported to be Apple's next-generation iPad.Sonny Dickson, who is a frequent leaker of all things Apple, on Sunday posted an extensive gallery of alleged fifth-generation iPad parts, including an assembled shell that appears identical to previous image leaks. If legitimate, the photos appear to buttress previous image leaks and rumors that the iPad 5 will take many of its design cues from the iPad Mini, with a thinner profile and more rounded edges and corners.Previous purported leaks from Dickson included images of what appeared to be the front panel of the iPad 5. While Apple has planned a media event for Tuesday at which many expect new iPhones to be unveiled, company observers don't expect a new iPad 5 or iPad Mini to be announced at the event. "It contradicts everything we've heard thus far about Apple's fall iOS Device launch plans from our sources," 9to5Mac noted.
Wall Street cheers iPhone 5, Apple closes at record high
Wall Street cheers iPhone 5, Apple closes at record high
Never mind the naysayers who are complaining that the iPhone 5 lacks this or that feature. Wall Street couldn't care less. Investors bid up shares of Apple almost another 2 percent today, pushing the stock to close at a record high of $682.98. That's a 3.3 percent climb in two trading sessions. After yesterday's iPhone 5 event, a number of already giddy analysts rushed to up their sales estimates and raise their target prices for the stock as it inches its ways towards the $700 mark. One analyst even predicted Apple could top $1,600 a share in three years.To be fair, today's Apple rally wasn't entirely pinned to the prospects of booming iPhone sales and profits. The entire market rose after the Federal Reserve unveiled a long-awaited package of steps to spur economic growth.Flash Player 9 or higher is required to view the chartClick here to download Flash Player nowView the full NASDAQ:AAPL chart at Wikinvest
Never mind the naysayers who are complaining that the iPhone 5 lacks this or that feature. Wall Street couldn't care less. Investors bid up shares of Apple almost another 2 percent today, pushing the stock to close at a record high of $682.98. That's a 3.3 percent climb in two trading sessions. After yesterday's iPhone 5 event, a number of already giddy analysts rushed to up their sales estimates and raise their target prices for the stock as it inches its ways towards the $700 mark. One analyst even predicted Apple could top $1,600 a share in three years.To be fair, today's Apple rally wasn't entirely pinned to the prospects of booming iPhone sales and profits. The entire market rose after the Federal Reserve unveiled a long-awaited package of steps to spur economic growth.Flash Player 9 or higher is required to view the chartClick here to download Flash Player nowView the full NASDAQ:AAPL chart at Wikinvest
Wait time for 21.5-inch iMac now up to three weeks
Wait time for 21.5-inch iMac now up to three weeks
Consumers who buy the 21.5 inch iMac will now have to wait up to three weeks before it arrives on their doorstep.For more than a month, the ship time had been a "mere" 7 to 10 business days for the U.S. and several other countries. As of yesterday, the new estimate of two to three weeks is now the norm in Apple online stores around the world, including the U.S., U.K., China, and Japan.Until now, the 27-inch iMac had been the problem child, with ever-rising wait times. Available for preorders in October, the 27-incher was initially given a ship time of two to three weeks. But that jumped to three to four weeks after just a few hours.In early December, Apple revised the forecast for the 27-inch model to a vague timeframe of January but then revised it back up to three to four weeks earlier this month.At Apple's fourth-quarter earnings call last October, CEO Tim Cook warned that supplies of the iMac would be "constrained" the rest of the year, leading to a "signficant shortage." And now that shortage is affecting both models on into 2013.Tomorrow Apple reveals its December quarter results, and is likely to address the iMac shortage then.(Via 9to5Mac)This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Consumers who buy the 21.5 inch iMac will now have to wait up to three weeks before it arrives on their doorstep.For more than a month, the ship time had been a "mere" 7 to 10 business days for the U.S. and several other countries. As of yesterday, the new estimate of two to three weeks is now the norm in Apple online stores around the world, including the U.S., U.K., China, and Japan.Until now, the 27-inch iMac had been the problem child, with ever-rising wait times. Available for preorders in October, the 27-incher was initially given a ship time of two to three weeks. But that jumped to three to four weeks after just a few hours.In early December, Apple revised the forecast for the 27-inch model to a vague timeframe of January but then revised it back up to three to four weeks earlier this month.At Apple's fourth-quarter earnings call last October, CEO Tim Cook warned that supplies of the iMac would be "constrained" the rest of the year, leading to a "signficant shortage." And now that shortage is affecting both models on into 2013.Tomorrow Apple reveals its December quarter results, and is likely to address the iMac shortage then.(Via 9to5Mac)This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Volvo taps Apple CarPlay for XC90
Volvo taps Apple CarPlay for XC90
Volvo wasted no time getting to the starting line with Apple's CarPlay.Apple early on Monday unveiled CarPlay, its new system for integrating the iPhone into people's dashboards and driving habits. With a CarPlay-enabled iPhone plugged into their rides, drivers will be able to use Siri or the car's touch screen to search maps, play music, and answer phone calls "with minimized distraction," said Apple.Six automakers will be rolling out models with CarPlay during 2014, according to Apple's CarPlay site: Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo. And while Volvo may be last on that alphabetic list, it appears to be the first to provide details about its use of CarPlay.Apple CarPlay ready to hit the road (pic...See full gallery1 - 4 / 7NextPrevVolvo said Monday that it will install CarPlay in its updated XC90 SUV, which it promises to introduce later in 2014. The touch screen in the XC90 will show both iPhone applications and Volvo's own automotive content at the same time.The iPhone will connect to the car through a Lightning cable -- and Volvo said further that a Wi-Fi connection will be "coming in the near future."
Volvo wasted no time getting to the starting line with Apple's CarPlay.Apple early on Monday unveiled CarPlay, its new system for integrating the iPhone into people's dashboards and driving habits. With a CarPlay-enabled iPhone plugged into their rides, drivers will be able to use Siri or the car's touch screen to search maps, play music, and answer phone calls "with minimized distraction," said Apple.Six automakers will be rolling out models with CarPlay during 2014, according to Apple's CarPlay site: Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo. And while Volvo may be last on that alphabetic list, it appears to be the first to provide details about its use of CarPlay.Apple CarPlay ready to hit the road (pic...See full gallery1 - 4 / 7NextPrevVolvo said Monday that it will install CarPlay in its updated XC90 SUV, which it promises to introduce later in 2014. The touch screen in the XC90 will show both iPhone applications and Volvo's own automotive content at the same time.The iPhone will connect to the car through a Lightning cable -- and Volvo said further that a Wi-Fi connection will be "coming in the near future."
Vodafone teaser site an iPhone 5 clue-
Vodafone teaser site an iPhone 5 clue?
London-based Vodafone has put up a new teaser site in the Australia region allowing for users to register to get information about "this year's biggest smartphone release," which the carrier says is "coming soon to Vodafone." BGR, which picked up on the site this morning, suggests it's a tease for Apple's next iPhone, which a recent report suggested is being unveiled next week. Vodafonebegan carrying Apple's iPhone in 10 countries beginning in early 2008. That deal marked the first time Apple began selling its smartphone through two different operators in the same market. Vodafone currently stocks both colors of Apple's iPhone 4, and carries the iPad 2 as well.Earlier this month Vodafone briefly listed the "iPhone 5" in product pages that were taken down just hours after being discovered. The company later told tech news site TechRadar it was "looking into" how the listings appeared on the site, while declining to comment on why they were there in the first place.
London-based Vodafone has put up a new teaser site in the Australia region allowing for users to register to get information about "this year's biggest smartphone release," which the carrier says is "coming soon to Vodafone." BGR, which picked up on the site this morning, suggests it's a tease for Apple's next iPhone, which a recent report suggested is being unveiled next week. Vodafonebegan carrying Apple's iPhone in 10 countries beginning in early 2008. That deal marked the first time Apple began selling its smartphone through two different operators in the same market. Vodafone currently stocks both colors of Apple's iPhone 4, and carries the iPad 2 as well.Earlier this month Vodafone briefly listed the "iPhone 5" in product pages that were taken down just hours after being discovered. The company later told tech news site TechRadar it was "looking into" how the listings appeared on the site, while declining to comment on why they were there in the first place.
VirnetX v. Apple judge upholds $368M patent suit verdict
VirnetX v. Apple judge upholds $368M patent suit verdict
A U.S. District Court has upheld an earlier decision by a federal jury last year to award intellectual property and patent holding firm VirnetX more than $368.2 million, after Apple was found to have infringed patents related to the networking technology used it its FaceTime video chat service. Meanwhile, as first noted by Seeking Alpha, Apple must award VirnetX more than $330,000 per day until the case is settled, forcing the companies to hammer out agreements between themselves.VirnetX, known for going after major tech companies on patent infringement claims, believes Apple infringed four networking patents designed to establish a secure connection between two devices.The "royalty" mediation settlement will require the two firms to thrash out exactly how much Apple should pay for any further use of VirnetX's patents. Failure to reach an agreement will lead to a new ruling that could result in further damages.Apple's iPhone 5, iPad Mini, fourth-generation iPad, fifth-generation iPod Touch, and the latest Mac computers all infringe the patents, according to the original jury.While Apple's offering of FaceTime is likely not at risk for the end customer, the terms of the settlement will need to be decided upon by both firms sooner rather than later to prevent any further damages being added to the case.
A U.S. District Court has upheld an earlier decision by a federal jury last year to award intellectual property and patent holding firm VirnetX more than $368.2 million, after Apple was found to have infringed patents related to the networking technology used it its FaceTime video chat service. Meanwhile, as first noted by Seeking Alpha, Apple must award VirnetX more than $330,000 per day until the case is settled, forcing the companies to hammer out agreements between themselves.VirnetX, known for going after major tech companies on patent infringement claims, believes Apple infringed four networking patents designed to establish a secure connection between two devices.The "royalty" mediation settlement will require the two firms to thrash out exactly how much Apple should pay for any further use of VirnetX's patents. Failure to reach an agreement will lead to a new ruling that could result in further damages.Apple's iPhone 5, iPad Mini, fourth-generation iPad, fifth-generation iPod Touch, and the latest Mac computers all infringe the patents, according to the original jury.While Apple's offering of FaceTime is likely not at risk for the end customer, the terms of the settlement will need to be decided upon by both firms sooner rather than later to prevent any further damages being added to the case.
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