Napster makes its way to iOS devices
Napster has launched an application for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.The self-titled Napster program allows users to listen to the service's 10 million tracks as often as they'd like. The app includes access to new songs, the top tracks on the Billboard charts, as well as older records dating as far back as 1955. Users can opt to save songs, create playlists, and go back and listen to albums from their iOS-based device. The app also includes an automix feature for users who want to hear artists similar to some of their favorites.Napster's journey to the Apple App Store is one for the ages. Originally a place where users could download music at no cost, the service has barely hung on through the years as the music industry sunk its teeth into it. But survive it did. And in 2008, Best Buy acquired Napster for $121 million.Napster's app is free to download, but in order to access the program's content, users will need to pay $10 per month. Subscribers can also listen to Napster on their browsers at no additional cost.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Mountain Lion Macs will run Mavericks -- report
Mountain Lion Macs will run Mavericks -- report
If you're running a Mac with Mountain Lion on it, you shouldn't have any trouble running Apple's latest operating system.All Macs that are currently capable of running Mountain Lion will be able to run OS X Mavericks, people who claim to have knowledge of the software told AppleInsider in a story published Tuesday. This means that iMacs from mid-2007 and later, MacBooks and MacBook Airs dating back to 2008, and MacBook Pros from 2007 will work just fine.It's important to note, however, that the information AppleInsider reported on is only for the developer preview of Mavericks. It's possible that things could change when the final build is announced. Still, if history is to be our guide, the Macs that work on the developer previews are typically supported in the final builds.Apple announced Mavericks on Monday at its Worldwide Developers Conference. The operating system comes with several enhancements, including iBooks and Maps support, and enhanced handling of notifications.
If you're running a Mac with Mountain Lion on it, you shouldn't have any trouble running Apple's latest operating system.All Macs that are currently capable of running Mountain Lion will be able to run OS X Mavericks, people who claim to have knowledge of the software told AppleInsider in a story published Tuesday. This means that iMacs from mid-2007 and later, MacBooks and MacBook Airs dating back to 2008, and MacBook Pros from 2007 will work just fine.It's important to note, however, that the information AppleInsider reported on is only for the developer preview of Mavericks. It's possible that things could change when the final build is announced. Still, if history is to be our guide, the Macs that work on the developer previews are typically supported in the final builds.Apple announced Mavericks on Monday at its Worldwide Developers Conference. The operating system comes with several enhancements, including iBooks and Maps support, and enhanced handling of notifications.
Mysterious, maybe fake 5th-gen iPad back pops up online
Mysterious, maybe fake 5th-gen iPad back pops up online
It's that time of year again! The lull between Apple product releases, which means -- yep, you guessed it -- mystery parts.The latest, courtesy of 9to5Mac, is a little more exciting than camera modules and home buttons. In fact, it may or may not be the back of the next iPad, perched next to a black iPad Mini for comparison.Some disclaimers: The images' legitimacy is unknown, short of being from an accessory maker in China. The little scuff marks on the back and masking tape around the antennas do nothing but add to the intrigue.Apple is, of course, expected to roll out another new iPad later this year. In fact, it would be strange if the company didn't. Apple's last release of a full-size iPad came right alongside that of the iPad Mini last October, an update that brought some improved internals and the ire of those who plunked down on the third-generation model just months earlier.The photos come about a day after a report thatApple's cooking up a mid-release cycle update to its fourth-generation iPad to offer a 128GB model. That would be double the 64GB size, which is the current top-of-the-line capacity on the iPhone and iPad.
It's that time of year again! The lull between Apple product releases, which means -- yep, you guessed it -- mystery parts.The latest, courtesy of 9to5Mac, is a little more exciting than camera modules and home buttons. In fact, it may or may not be the back of the next iPad, perched next to a black iPad Mini for comparison.Some disclaimers: The images' legitimacy is unknown, short of being from an accessory maker in China. The little scuff marks on the back and masking tape around the antennas do nothing but add to the intrigue.Apple is, of course, expected to roll out another new iPad later this year. In fact, it would be strange if the company didn't. Apple's last release of a full-size iPad came right alongside that of the iPad Mini last October, an update that brought some improved internals and the ire of those who plunked down on the third-generation model just months earlier.The photos come about a day after a report thatApple's cooking up a mid-release cycle update to its fourth-generation iPad to offer a 128GB model. That would be double the 64GB size, which is the current top-of-the-line capacity on the iPhone and iPad.
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