So how about that PlayStation 4, huh? Sony held a big event Wednesday night to announce its next-generation entertainment console, but neglected to show it to anyone, let alone offer up a price or release date. Maybe they're taking an anti-Apple approach? Guess we'll see how that works out for them, but from where we sit, seems as if the once-mighty CE giant seems to just be trying to get in line ahead of Xbox rival Microsoft…
Bloomberg is reporting that Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has gone on record with his concern that the company he helped build could soon be viewed as less "cool" than the competition. “We used to have these ads, I’m a Mac and I’m a PC, and the Mac was always the cool guy,” the legend known as "Woz" explained. “And ouch, it’s painful, because we kind of are losing that.” Among Woz's suggestions are opening up iTunes to competitors such as Android and Windows Phone, the latter being a platform he expects Microsoft to gain "enough critical mass to keep going" thanks to a wider presence than Apple. Like many fans, Woz is also excited about the prospects of an Apple-made "iWatch," though he makes it clear that there's no urgency to rush such a product to meet the demands of analysts and critics.
Who's faster than Sonic and more brave than Mario? It's Major Magnet, the latest high-energy, physics-based mobile game from PagodaWest in partnership with Iddiction, which finally leapt into the App Store overnight. Available for only 99 cents on iPhone and iPod touch, Major Magnet features a new, unique touch and swipe-based control system used to swing, toss and boost the title character (nicknamed "Marv") through a magnetic adventure mobile gamers are sure to love.
Did you see it yet? The Yahoo! corporate blog Yodel Anecdotal announced Wednesday that the company's famous web portal now has a fresh new look. Designed to be more intuitive and personal, the new Yahoo! experience keeps the focus on the interests and preferences of the user, complete with an infinite scrolling newsfeed. The portal now allows logins from either Yahoo! or Facebook ID in an effort to help boost the social networking content as well. The new look is also spreading to the company's mobile apps as well as mobile browsers, where it's been optimized for both smartphones and tablets. Not seeing it yet? Fear not, Yahoo! says it's rolling out over the next few days, so check back soon.
One of our favorite ways to shop is through the Amazon Mobile app on our iPhone or iPad. If you feel the same way and have been longing to use it on the Canadian version of Amazon, the latest version 2.3.3 update has what you seek. The update adds Amazon.ca to the already-available list of Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, Amazon.cn and Amazon.co.jp available. Big fan of the company's Subscribe & Save service? Now Amazon will give you a 15 percent discount when you have five or more items arriving in the same month. Now that sounds like something worth downloading to us...
AppleInsider is reporting that India has finally added the Apple TV to the company's product mix in that country. Selling locally for Rs. 7,900 (roughly $146) in Apple's Indian online store, the streaming box has some stiff competition in that country against hardware from Asus, WD and Amkette. The report notes that Apple is still shoring up content deals with Indian providers, ultimately hoping to bring customers there services equal to Netflix and Hulu Plus here in the U.S.
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