iPhone
Summary
The iPhone (pronounced /ˈaɪfoʊn/ EYE-fohn) is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was introduced on January 9, 2007.An iPhone functions as a video camera, camera phone with text messaging and visual voicemail, a portable media player, and an Internet client with e-mail, web browsing, and both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity. The user interface is built around the device's multi-touch screen, including a virtual keyboard rather than a physical one. Third-party as well as Apple applications are available from the App Store, which launched in mid-2008 and now has well over 300,000 "apps" approved by Apple.
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It’s tough below the line: the paradox of reader comments
In the last few days Bryony Gordon wrote a piece for the Telegraph about the experience of her parents getting divorced when she was 20. It was a touching piece, full of understanding about her own reaction at the time, and the realisation that all of our parents are flawed human beings. But many user comments descend into anarchic, negative and spiteful discourse. What's going on?
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Can publishing giant Wiley take on lynda.com and others with new digital learning site?
If you want to learn how to create an infographic, build your own website, make heads or tails out of an Excel spreadsheet or accomplish any other software-related goal, you can head to lynda. com, Udemy, Codecademy or any of a growing list of online learning sites. But publishing giant Wiley believes there’s still room for competition and on Tuesday took the wraps off of its own Digital Classroom.
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Media app updates: Future plc and Digital First Media take opposite approaches to the new digital platforms; RetailMeNot adds AirPrint to coupon mobile app
A large number of media app updates were issued last night and this morning. One of the media companies updating its portfolio of app is Future plc. The UK and US magazine company uses its own platform, FutureFolio, to build and launch its magazine apps – the platform allows for both native and replica edition apps.
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The future of retail is mobile
I was a little taken aback by the lack of mobile hype at this year’s South by South West conference in Texas. Reading the tweets from last year, it seemed that mobile was the topic on everybody’s lips. While there are numerous mobile talks and panels taking place, it almost seems like it is being downplayed.
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Apple is Losing The War – Of Words
Besides its ads, Apple says very little, confident numbers will do the talking. This no longer works as others have seized the opportunity to drive the narrative. .
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March Madness: where to watch the 2013 NCAA Tournament live online
March Madness is here: The 2013 NCAA Men’s Division tournament will start on March 17 with Selection Sunday, and then continue with a total of 67 action-packed games until April 8.
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Pope Francis and the sea of digital screens | Jonathan Jones
In this picture the intimacy of the tablet computer mingles with the generosity of Bernini's piazza. Both make people feel connected.
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30 best iPhone and iPad apps this week
Triptease, Ridiculous Fishing, MessageMe, Intuit Pay, The Great Brain Experiment, Field Trip, Look and Find Elmo, The Croods and more.
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Galaxy S4: Samsung launches new smartphone that takes the fight to Apple
South Korean company looks to capitalise on Apple's recent woes with a device that is expected to pose the greatest threat yet to the iPhone.
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Apple attack as Samsung unveils new Galaxy S4
Samsung's long-awaited new phone finally launched in New York last night, with the South Korean giant looking to capitalise on Apple's recent woes with a device that is expected to pose the greatest threat yet to the iPhone.
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Kickstarter supported humor magazine Paperweight launches, a bit unprepared, into the Newsstand
It's potentially a great story: two guys want to launch a humor magazine, one's an editor, the other a web designer; they do a Kickstarter project hoping to raise $15,000 and manage to exceed their goal very quickly; and today the new digital magazine launched in Apple's Newsstand.
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