Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!

Posted by on May 31, 2012

Spring weather has returned to New York City, and we’ve returned to our makeshift studio once again. Tim and Brian will joined by Terrence, for an in-depth beard comparison and maybe some tech talk. *** You can also stream the …

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Clich?d iOS Game Design Drags Down Slingshot Racing

Posted by on May 31, 2012

Image courtesy Snowbolt Interactive The moment I saw the trailer for Slingshot Racing, I knew I’d need to check it out. This iOS game has impressive 3-D graphics and a brilliant, original control mechanic. Slingshot Racing appeared, on the surface, …

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IK Multimedia’s iRig MIC Cast is now shipping for iOS devices, we go hands-on

Posted by on May 31, 2012

IK Multimedia iRig MIC Cast Now Shipping Ultra-compact microphone for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad designed for podcasting, vocals, video calls, music and more May 2012 – IK Multimedia is proud to announce that iRig™ MIC Cast, the ultra-compact microphone for …

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Cricket now offers the iPhone with $55 ‘unlimited’ everything plan

Posted by on May 31, 2012

Cricket Wireless to Offer iPhone on June 22 ~ Unlimited Talk, Text and Data for Just $ 55 a Month SAN DIEGO, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, and …

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Apple assembly plant conditions still harsh in China: activists

Posted by on May 31, 2012

Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook (L) visits the iPhone production line at the newly built Foxconn Zhengzhou Technology Park in Zhengzhou, Henan province in this March 28, 2012 handout photo. Credit: Reuters/Apple/Handout By Lee Chyen Yee and James Pomfret …

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Foxconn working conditions slammed by workers rights group

Posted by on May 31, 2012

Hardware giant still forcing its factory workers to toil under difficult conditions, according to a new report. by Steven Musil May 30, 2012 10:45 PM PDT Foxconn employees working on Apple products. (Credit: Apple) Exhausting workloads, humiliating discipline, and cramped …

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Romney’s campaign misspells “America” in new app

Posted by on May 31, 2012

1 of 2. A Mitt Romney campaign iPhone app is seen here, with the word ”America” misspelled in New York, May 30, 2012. Romney’s presidential campaign misspelled the word ”America” on a new iPhone app, the phrase ”A Better America” …

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Apple may have tried to block Spotify in U.S.: Parker

Posted by on May 31, 2012

Tweet Share this Email Print Related News Apple CEO sees TV as area of “intense interest” 2:45am EDT Samsung Galaxy S3 gets head start on rival iPhone Tue, May 29 2012 Samsung boosts Galaxy appeal with Music Hub Tue, May …

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Apple wants to make products in U.S., but that’s not so easy

Posted by on May 31, 2012

Critics want Apple to manufacture more products in the U.S. CEO Tim Cook does, too. But there’s a lot in the way. Let’s make the iPhone in the good ol’ U. S. of A. Who’s with me? There are few …

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Apple wants to make products in US, but that’s not so easy – CNET

Posted by on May 31, 2012

Critics want Apple to manufacture more products in the U.S. CEO Tim Cook does, too. But there’s a lot in the way. Let’s make the iPhone in the good ol’ U. S. of A. Who’s with me? There are few …

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