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I hadn't heard about this, but Jeff shells out some news about the upcoming "Alice in Wonderland" remake, directed by 404-favorite Tim Burton. Check out the video below to see the pictures and hear our comments, but so far we're pretty impressed with the CGI and makeup used on Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Lucas. Wilson, film buff extraordinaire, has a healthy dose of skepticism based on Burton's recent disasters, but we'll have to wait until March 2010 like everyone else to see how it all pans out.We also have more news to report about Autotune. Turns out T-Pain is in the process of developing his own Autotune application for the iPhone. Expect the usual dose of hatred from Beff Jakalar, but I'm personally a huge fan of autotuning no matter how much it's overdone. How can you listen to this and not want to get up and dance?Thanks to everyone that's been leaving us voicemails. Rest assured that although we've had a long string of guests, we'll play all of them in the coming weeks. If you want to hear yourself on the radio, give us a call at 1-866-404-CNET and tell us how much you love/hate the show. You can also e-mail us at the404{at}cnet(dot)com. Check us out on Twitter and Facebook as well!EPISODE 368Download today's podcast Subscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes (video) |Subscribe in RSS Audio |Subscribe in RSS Video 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.PlayNew "Alice in Wonderland" movie coming March 2010Make your iPhone say yeahhhhhhInternet crowns "Queen" of textingFollow us on Twitter!The 404Jeff BakalarJustin YuWilson Tang
Magellan RoadMate for iPhone updates with Yelp, Google search
Magellan RoadMate for iPhone updates with Yelp, Google search
Magellan's RoadMate app for iPhone updates today to version 2.0 with a refreshed UI. However, the biggest change is the new POI search, because joining Magellan's standard list of searchable points of interest are new options for Yelp and Google Local.With Yelp search you can browse all of Yelp's categories and subcategories. Search results include Yelp's star rating for quickly identifying, for example, the best Ethiopian restaurant in your area. Once you've found your destination, the app can call the venue or initiate turn-by-turn directions. Additionally, every search result is a clickable link that takes you to an entry in the Yelp app for iPhone (a free download that must be installed separately) if you need a little more information to help you make your decision. If you're searching for a restaurant that takes reservations, you can even make one using OpenTable. There's a bit of app switching that takes some getting used to, but the flow from search to reservation and back to routing is remarkably smooth thanks to iOS' multitasking function.Google Local Search is exactly what you'd expect it to be and harnesses the power of Google's search engine to locate points of interest that exist outside of the preloaded Magellan database. We found during our testing that Yelp was best for searching for new places within a category, for example barber shops in downtown San Francisco. On the other hand, Google Local search was best for finding specific POIs, such as Al's Barbershop on Fillmore Street. An active data connection is required to use either of these services.Magellan RoadMate 2.0 for iPhone (photos...See full gallery1 - 4 / 15NextPrevUser interface upgrades include a new map interface that's been optimized for the iPhone's screen real estate. At the bottom or along the right edge, depending on the phone's orientation, is a new collapsible info bar that can be displayed to gain access to the app's menu and information about the current route or hidden to display the map across the full screen. Making its return is Magellan's OneTouch menu, where you can save favorite POIs or searches for quick access.The 2.0 update to the Magellan RoadMate app hits the iTunes App Store today with versions loading map data for Canada, the United States, or all of North America, for $34.99, $49.99, or $59.99, respectively.
Magellan's RoadMate app for iPhone updates today to version 2.0 with a refreshed UI. However, the biggest change is the new POI search, because joining Magellan's standard list of searchable points of interest are new options for Yelp and Google Local.With Yelp search you can browse all of Yelp's categories and subcategories. Search results include Yelp's star rating for quickly identifying, for example, the best Ethiopian restaurant in your area. Once you've found your destination, the app can call the venue or initiate turn-by-turn directions. Additionally, every search result is a clickable link that takes you to an entry in the Yelp app for iPhone (a free download that must be installed separately) if you need a little more information to help you make your decision. If you're searching for a restaurant that takes reservations, you can even make one using OpenTable. There's a bit of app switching that takes some getting used to, but the flow from search to reservation and back to routing is remarkably smooth thanks to iOS' multitasking function.Google Local Search is exactly what you'd expect it to be and harnesses the power of Google's search engine to locate points of interest that exist outside of the preloaded Magellan database. We found during our testing that Yelp was best for searching for new places within a category, for example barber shops in downtown San Francisco. On the other hand, Google Local search was best for finding specific POIs, such as Al's Barbershop on Fillmore Street. An active data connection is required to use either of these services.Magellan RoadMate 2.0 for iPhone (photos...See full gallery1 - 4 / 15NextPrevUser interface upgrades include a new map interface that's been optimized for the iPhone's screen real estate. At the bottom or along the right edge, depending on the phone's orientation, is a new collapsible info bar that can be displayed to gain access to the app's menu and information about the current route or hidden to display the map across the full screen. Making its return is Magellan's OneTouch menu, where you can save favorite POIs or searches for quick access.The 2.0 update to the Magellan RoadMate app hits the iTunes App Store today with versions loading map data for Canada, the United States, or all of North America, for $34.99, $49.99, or $59.99, respectively.
China Mobile chairman- No iPhone for us -- yet
China Mobile chairman: No iPhone for us -- yet
China Mobile and Apple were supposed to make their relationship official on Wednesday, several recent reports suggested, but that never materialized. Now, there's no word on when the iPhone might arrive at China's largest wireless carrier.Speaking to reporters in China on Wednesday, China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua said that his company has no announcement just yet on a deal that will see it sell the iPhone to its more than 750 million customers. Xi said that China Mobile and Apple are holding partnership talks but nothing has been finalized, according to Reuters, which was in China during Xi's remarks.Related storiesAT&T to sell Moto Backflip March 7?Verizon looks for more revenue in wireless dataDialed in 110: Lessons for Android (podcast)Want really secure Gmail? Try GPG encryptionIf Google can do it...why can't you?China Mobile held a press conference Wednesday launching its 4G network across China. It was believed that Apple needed that 4G network in order to get its iPhone onto China Mobile's network and that Apple might share the stage on Wednesday to usher in the new technology. Talk of Apple and China Mobile inking a deal to bring the iPhone to the carrier have been in the news for years. Each time, however, stumbling blocks appear to get in the way of a deal, leaving the companies to revisit their options. All signs pointed to a deal in this week, but it now appears unlikely to happen.Whatever the case, it still appears that one day Apple and China Mobile will reach a deal. Exactly when, however, is still up in the air.
China Mobile and Apple were supposed to make their relationship official on Wednesday, several recent reports suggested, but that never materialized. Now, there's no word on when the iPhone might arrive at China's largest wireless carrier.Speaking to reporters in China on Wednesday, China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua said that his company has no announcement just yet on a deal that will see it sell the iPhone to its more than 750 million customers. Xi said that China Mobile and Apple are holding partnership talks but nothing has been finalized, according to Reuters, which was in China during Xi's remarks.Related storiesAT&T to sell Moto Backflip March 7?Verizon looks for more revenue in wireless dataDialed in 110: Lessons for Android (podcast)Want really secure Gmail? Try GPG encryptionIf Google can do it...why can't you?China Mobile held a press conference Wednesday launching its 4G network across China. It was believed that Apple needed that 4G network in order to get its iPhone onto China Mobile's network and that Apple might share the stage on Wednesday to usher in the new technology. Talk of Apple and China Mobile inking a deal to bring the iPhone to the carrier have been in the news for years. Each time, however, stumbling blocks appear to get in the way of a deal, leaving the companies to revisit their options. All signs pointed to a deal in this week, but it now appears unlikely to happen.Whatever the case, it still appears that one day Apple and China Mobile will reach a deal. Exactly when, however, is still up in the air.
China Mobile announcement sparks hope of iPhone debut
China Mobile announcement sparks hope of iPhone debut
China Mobile, the world's largest wireless carrier, will unveil a new brand partner on December 18.The carrier made the announcement Thursday but wouldn't say what company would be its latest partner. That hasn't stopped the rumor mill, however, from speculating that Apple will be on stage with the China Mobile team announcing its iPhone is coming to the carrier's network.Apple has been courting China Mobile for years. The companies have been unable to ink deals for a wide array of reasons, including China Mobile's network limitations and claims that the carrier once wanted a piece of App Store revenue from its customers' app purchases. But now, the network issues appear to have been resolved, and Apple CEO Tim Cook has spent considerable time in China and is believed to have been in discussions with the carrier.China is arguably the most important market for any device maker, let alone Apple. The iPhone is already available in the country on China Unicom and China Telecom, but China Mobile -- with its nearly 760 million subscribers across the country -- is the crown jewel.Although the December 18 event could play host to the unveiling of the iPhone on China Mobile, there's a chance it won't. For years, rumors have swirled that Apple would be coming to China Mobile, and each time, it hasn't happened.CNET has contacted Apple for comment on the announcement. We will update this story when we have more information.(Via Wall Street Journal)
China Mobile, the world's largest wireless carrier, will unveil a new brand partner on December 18.The carrier made the announcement Thursday but wouldn't say what company would be its latest partner. That hasn't stopped the rumor mill, however, from speculating that Apple will be on stage with the China Mobile team announcing its iPhone is coming to the carrier's network.Apple has been courting China Mobile for years. The companies have been unable to ink deals for a wide array of reasons, including China Mobile's network limitations and claims that the carrier once wanted a piece of App Store revenue from its customers' app purchases. But now, the network issues appear to have been resolved, and Apple CEO Tim Cook has spent considerable time in China and is believed to have been in discussions with the carrier.China is arguably the most important market for any device maker, let alone Apple. The iPhone is already available in the country on China Unicom and China Telecom, but China Mobile -- with its nearly 760 million subscribers across the country -- is the crown jewel.Although the December 18 event could play host to the unveiling of the iPhone on China Mobile, there's a chance it won't. For years, rumors have swirled that Apple would be coming to China Mobile, and each time, it hasn't happened.CNET has contacted Apple for comment on the announcement. We will update this story when we have more information.(Via Wall Street Journal)
Cell phone sales dip globally, Gartner says
Cell phone sales dip globally, Gartner says
Mobile phone sales declined across the globe by 1.7 percent last year, according to Gartner.The research firm's latest report suggests that difficult economic conditions, shifting consumer interest, and intense market competition resulted in a worldwide drop in sales, which had not declined since 2009.Worldwide sales reached a total of 1.75 billion units in 2012, a 1.7 percent slump from 2011. However, record sales of 207.7 million smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2012 -- a 38.3 percent hike year over year -- helped drive up the overall figure.Demand for feature phones remained weak. Sales of feature phones totaled 264.4 million units in the fourth quarter, down 19.3 percent year over year.The research firm expects worldwide sales of smartphones to dominate the overall market in 2013 -- reaching close to 1 billion units -- whereas total mobile phone sales are predicted to touch 1.9 billion units this year. Feature phone sales are expected to keep sliding.Apple and rival Samsung continued to dominate with a combined market share of 52 percent in Q4, up from 46.4 percent from a year earlier, Gartner said. According to the research firm, Samsung secured the top spot in both worldwide smartphone sales and overall mobile phone sales.For all of 2012, Samsung sold 384.6 million mobile phones, of which 53.5 percent were smartphones. In 2012, Apple sold 130 million smartphones.Read more of "Gartner: Worldwide mobile phone sales fall, Apple and Samsung stay on top" on ZDNet.
Mobile phone sales declined across the globe by 1.7 percent last year, according to Gartner.The research firm's latest report suggests that difficult economic conditions, shifting consumer interest, and intense market competition resulted in a worldwide drop in sales, which had not declined since 2009.Worldwide sales reached a total of 1.75 billion units in 2012, a 1.7 percent slump from 2011. However, record sales of 207.7 million smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2012 -- a 38.3 percent hike year over year -- helped drive up the overall figure.Demand for feature phones remained weak. Sales of feature phones totaled 264.4 million units in the fourth quarter, down 19.3 percent year over year.The research firm expects worldwide sales of smartphones to dominate the overall market in 2013 -- reaching close to 1 billion units -- whereas total mobile phone sales are predicted to touch 1.9 billion units this year. Feature phone sales are expected to keep sliding.Apple and rival Samsung continued to dominate with a combined market share of 52 percent in Q4, up from 46.4 percent from a year earlier, Gartner said. According to the research firm, Samsung secured the top spot in both worldwide smartphone sales and overall mobile phone sales.For all of 2012, Samsung sold 384.6 million mobile phones, of which 53.5 percent were smartphones. In 2012, Apple sold 130 million smartphones.Read more of "Gartner: Worldwide mobile phone sales fall, Apple and Samsung stay on top" on ZDNet.
Chatter picks up for Sandy Bridge MacBook Air
Chatter picks up for Sandy Bridge MacBook Air
The latest report from Taipei-based DigiTimes says the MacBook Air supply chain will go into high gear in July as Apple ramps up production, supporting earlier speculation from analysts.Apple's smallest and lightest laptop is also expected to become its most popular this year. Total MacBook shipments for 2011 have been upped from 13 million to 15 million because of the Air's projected popularity, the report said. Raw production numbers aside, the Air will likely become--if it hasn't already--Apple's flagship laptop, as it embodies Apple's design direction with all of its best-selling products.In short, a small, minimalist industrial design aesthetic, not unlike like the iPad. The importance of getting Intel's Sandy Bridge processor into the MacBook Air can't be overstated. It will bring the Air in line with the processing oomph the 13-inch MacBook Pro already packs. And it paves the way for future updates with Intel's faster, more power-efficient Ivy Bridge processor. The new Air is also expected to come with OS X Lion and a high-speed Thunderbolt port, as widely reported. The bad news is the Windows and Google camps are beginning to ape the Air, which could dent its uniqueness. The 11.6-inch Asus UX21, for example, has a stunning design and offers goodies like a high-speed solid-state drive, a USB 3.0 port, and power-efficient Core i5 and Core i7 Sandy Bridge processors. It's due later this year. And Google is beginning to promote Air-like designs. In addition to the existing ultraslim 12-inch Chromebook from Samsung running Google's Chrome operating system, more Chromebooks are expected this year using chips based on the ARM architecture.But there's nothing like the genuine article, thus all of the anticipation for the update. (Via AppleInsider)
The latest report from Taipei-based DigiTimes says the MacBook Air supply chain will go into high gear in July as Apple ramps up production, supporting earlier speculation from analysts.Apple's smallest and lightest laptop is also expected to become its most popular this year. Total MacBook shipments for 2011 have been upped from 13 million to 15 million because of the Air's projected popularity, the report said. Raw production numbers aside, the Air will likely become--if it hasn't already--Apple's flagship laptop, as it embodies Apple's design direction with all of its best-selling products.In short, a small, minimalist industrial design aesthetic, not unlike like the iPad. The importance of getting Intel's Sandy Bridge processor into the MacBook Air can't be overstated. It will bring the Air in line with the processing oomph the 13-inch MacBook Pro already packs. And it paves the way for future updates with Intel's faster, more power-efficient Ivy Bridge processor. The new Air is also expected to come with OS X Lion and a high-speed Thunderbolt port, as widely reported. The bad news is the Windows and Google camps are beginning to ape the Air, which could dent its uniqueness. The 11.6-inch Asus UX21, for example, has a stunning design and offers goodies like a high-speed solid-state drive, a USB 3.0 port, and power-efficient Core i5 and Core i7 Sandy Bridge processors. It's due later this year. And Google is beginning to promote Air-like designs. In addition to the existing ultraslim 12-inch Chromebook from Samsung running Google's Chrome operating system, more Chromebooks are expected this year using chips based on the ARM architecture.But there's nothing like the genuine article, thus all of the anticipation for the update. (Via AppleInsider)
China cracks down on makers of fake iPhones, report says
China cracks down on makers of fake iPhones, report says
Police in Shanghai have arrested five people who allegedly built, and subsequently sold, near-perfect copies of Apple's iPhone in China, Reuters is reporting.According to the news service, the people allegedly involved in the ring paid about 2,000 yuan ($313) for all the parts required to develop an iPhone copycat. After boxing the devices up, the group reportedly then sold them in Chinese markets, as well as online, for 4,000 yuan ($625)--about the same price the genuine iPhone 4 goes for in the country.The fake iPhones weren't exact replicas, but Reuters quoted one Shanghai police officer who said that "it's really hard for customers to distinguish the fake ones from the genuine ones."China has long been a popular home for counterfeit tech goods. And as of late, Apple has been one of the leading targets of those people engaging in the development of fake devices.Related stories:• iPhone 5 copycat 'HiPhone 5' available in China• iPhone 5 rumor roundup• Report: 22 more fake Apple stores found in ChinaIn August, customers on China's top online-retail service, Taobao, were able to buy the "HiPhone 5," a device that purported to boast the same features as Apple's long-rumored iPhone 5. However, the handset, which came in the customer's choice of red or pink, looked far more similar to the iPhone 4. The HiPhone 5 was on sale for just 210 yuan ($33) at the time.Whether changes will be made to the HiPhone 5 once the real iPhone 5 is unveiled next week remains to be seen.But it's not just iPhones. China has also been home to dozens of fake Apple stores that use Apple logos, have the same store layouts, and offer all the same products. However, some of those outlets have been shut down by Chinese authorities.Apple did not immediately respond to Reuters' report.
Police in Shanghai have arrested five people who allegedly built, and subsequently sold, near-perfect copies of Apple's iPhone in China, Reuters is reporting.According to the news service, the people allegedly involved in the ring paid about 2,000 yuan ($313) for all the parts required to develop an iPhone copycat. After boxing the devices up, the group reportedly then sold them in Chinese markets, as well as online, for 4,000 yuan ($625)--about the same price the genuine iPhone 4 goes for in the country.The fake iPhones weren't exact replicas, but Reuters quoted one Shanghai police officer who said that "it's really hard for customers to distinguish the fake ones from the genuine ones."China has long been a popular home for counterfeit tech goods. And as of late, Apple has been one of the leading targets of those people engaging in the development of fake devices.Related stories:• iPhone 5 copycat 'HiPhone 5' available in China• iPhone 5 rumor roundup• Report: 22 more fake Apple stores found in ChinaIn August, customers on China's top online-retail service, Taobao, were able to buy the "HiPhone 5," a device that purported to boast the same features as Apple's long-rumored iPhone 5. However, the handset, which came in the customer's choice of red or pink, looked far more similar to the iPhone 4. The HiPhone 5 was on sale for just 210 yuan ($33) at the time.Whether changes will be made to the HiPhone 5 once the real iPhone 5 is unveiled next week remains to be seen.But it's not just iPhones. China has also been home to dozens of fake Apple stores that use Apple logos, have the same store layouts, and offer all the same products. However, some of those outlets have been shut down by Chinese authorities.Apple did not immediately respond to Reuters' report.
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