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Mar

Review: The new iPad (16GB, 4G + Wi-Fi, Verizon Wireless)

Categories: Juegos/Games, Software & Hardware and Tecnología/Technology
Tags: Apple, gaming, Internet, languahe support, new iPad, nuevo iPad, reseña nuevo iPad, Siri, tablet, tableta, Verizon Wireless

[EN]:

Apple has set the standards for portable, electronic products since the arrival of the iPod and the iPhone. The technology company understood the needs of the corresponding markets, and turned them around to revolutionize both industries. With the recent release of the new iPad, Apple once again shows it leads the way in the tablets market as well, as other companies will play catch-up in the features department. Though the choice is crystal-clear for many tech-savvy people looking for the latest devices, for most others it will be if they want the iPad 2 (for $100 less) or the newest iPad. What is the new iPad offering now to convince people to make the jump from the first- and second-generation family of tablets?

As I opened the new iPad and turned it on immediately, I noticed it was real easy to setup the new device. A few minutes later, I was already checking out the apps, making changes to the settings, adding new main shortcuts, and downloading the apps that are most important for everyday communication and fun. For a bit I wondered what I could do (and not do) with it, so, I started using it as much as possible the day I received it.

At first sight

The new features of this device make it a very attractive gadget for many of our activities in our online life by working very rapidly and effectively. The look of the new iPad is basically the same as the one for the iPad 2 (the one launched last year), but there are a few subtle differences. Though it keeps the beautiful shape of the iPad 2, the edges look better and somewhat more noticeable. I received the one black model. Its solid color is great. The whole device looks modern yet simple, but some people may have a hard time recognizing the difference by looking at the front of the new iPad and the iPad 2 (if they are next to each other).

What’s Inside

The new Retina display, the A5X dual-core application processor with the quad-core graphics processing unit, the 4G Internet speed, and the upgraded camera are the main new features that clearly separate the new iPad from Apple’s previous tablets.

This new Retina display makes pictures and videos look really sharp. Its resolution is a first on mobile devices by offering a better-than-HDTV quality which is fantastic in itself. Nothing can compete against it yet. Text that has a bit difficult to read in previous devices for some users is much more crystal-clear now, but as of now, there are many third-party apps that do not yet take advantage of this, but should be updated soon. The iPhone and old iPad apps in the new iPad do come with a “2X” that zooms in into the application for easier viewing. While it’s great to see better-looking apps, the new updated games, utilities and other software will make the new iPad’s storage device fill faster. As of now, there are less than 50 apps ready for the new Retina display. Angry Birds Space is one those supporting it.

The dual-core processor is a feature seen in newer, high-end mobile devices, but the quad-core GPU makes it great to play graphic-intensive games that require the best of the new iPad, and something no other tablet currently has. The GPU and the retina display both could make gaming great on a tablet.

One issue in particular, though, has called out the attention of some people and Consumer Reports: the high temperature of the new iPad when playing certain games, such as Infinity Blade II. The Antennagate issue with the iPad 2 was a great concern for users and Apple, however, this heat problem does not seem to be of much importance in many new iPads. It feels a bit more on the warm side, but not enough to make people stop using it for brief or normal use. The new iPad User Guide says: “If the interior temperature of iPad exceeds normal operating temperatures, you may experience the following as it attempts to regulate its temperature: iPad stops charging, the screen dims, a temperature warning screen appears.” The device cannot be used while the warning screen appears, and goes into deep sleep mode to cool down itself “if the iPad can’t regulate its internal temperature”. For CNET, the heat is not an issue [http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57401047-37/confirmed-new-ipads-heat-a-non-issue/].

Net Speed

With Verizon Wireless, the net speed is absolutely amazing in 4G. As in some Android smartphones with 4G, the new iPad, in different areas of Central Florida, went from a download speed of 3.98 Mbps to 21.27 Mbps. In terms of upload speed, it went as low as 3.05 Mbps and as high as 14.30 Mbps.

Albert Aydan, Public Relations representative at Verizon Wireless en Español, said the company has full confidence in its network in supporting this device because “Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network is the largest and most advanced one in the world. The 4G network is available in 200 markets across the US and serves over 200 million people.”

One feature the Verizon model offers that the AT&T version does not is the personal hotspot feature. It makes the new device able to share its Internet connection with other devices. It worked perfectly with my Nintendo 3DS when accessing the Nintendo eShop, as fast as my Internet home connection to download new apps and/or games.

The iSight camera

The iPad 2 features a 0.7-megapixel capture that can be compared to taking small, printed photos or looking at video in a small, portable screen. This time, the new iPad comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera that offers much better quality in pictures and videos, but it does not surpass the 8-megapixel capture capabilities of other, recently-released smartphones or tablets. The video stabilization does help, but the quality does indeed make the device succeed. The photo quality is amazing. Though the new iPad is a somewhat big device to take pictures with, it’s so good to show others around you the awesome photos you can take with it in such a nice screen.

Battery Life

Even with more features, Apple makes the new iPad’s battery life work almost as much as the one in the iPad 2. For 5 days, I used the device frequently by playing games, checking my email accounts, writing blog posts, recording videos, twitting around, Facebook’ing, downloading new apps, reading the news, studying/reviewing IT (Information Technology) for certifications from PDF & PowerPoint documents, and so on. I did not have to worry about recharging the device until the end of the day. Over 10 hours of battery life is perhaps too much time to do stuff on a mobile device, but anyone who needs a working, powerful mobile device for that many hours has to take a look at this one.

Recharging, though, does not work when connected to a computer’s USB 2.0 port, something the iPad 2 does.

One thing to add | Una cosa que añadir

As a bilingual person, I love seeing information in two languages, so, I did switch the language in Settings to Spanish and then back to English again. I had gone back to the App Store when it was in Spanish, but after returning to English, I noticed certain words in the menu bar at the bottom did not change back to English. Words like Features, Categories, Purchased, and Updates did not change back to English from Spanish (see images in the slideshow). Not that I’m complaining, but it’s an issue that should be corrected, unless Genius knows I’m really bilingual and that I like it like that (some song comes to mind).

Language Support & “¿”Where in the World (of the New iPad) is Siri?

The voice assistant, Siri, is missing, but one of her specific features made it into this version. The dictation capability makes it easier and quick to look for the app I want or the text in an email, along with Search Web and Search Wikipedia.

Besides English, French, Japanese, Chinese and other languages supported on this device, the Spanish-language dictation is still absent, as in the latest iPhone with Siri. I had to say Univisión the English American way to come up with the TV network apps. For some reason, I thought of Iron Man’s Uni Beam in UMvC3 when I said it that way. Could an iOS update bring Spanish-language support (and Siri)?

Another nice feat is the availability of ASCII characters that many geeks, like me, use to communicate with others. By adding Japanese Romanji, it’s so easy to share emoticons. Clicking on the Globe icon switches language keyboard layout immediately. Anime fans should take advantage of this. I know I will.

Quick Advice

Arrange the main icons so that it will be easier to return to the App Store right after downloading an app. Having to look for the App Store again could take a few seconds, but if placed on the shortcut menu, it would be just a click away (see image in slideshow).

Why you should get it

People have been looking for perfection in Apple’s portable devices since the company won the heart of millions. Though a single device cannot yet make everyone happy for their online needs, the new iPad does brings many new features that are much worth than the $100 difference discount of the iPad 2. The 4G speed and its CPU & GPU processing capabilities make Internet apps work seamlessly. There is no delay in apps getting updated information. Seeing apps updated is much quicker. Video apps show no lag when watching videos on YouTube or in other sites with or without the Safari browser. The battery life is still great. In other words, buying an iPad 2 should only be recommended for people who are into little or casual Internet browsing, social networking, and other basic tasks (things that can also be done in an iPhone or other devices). But, for the ones who depend on constant and quick information, take their tablets with them for work or amusement, want to play the latest mobile games, record family moments to see them in a higher-than-HDTV-quality screen for many to see, and have access to an enormous amount of apps, the new iPad is a device that is impossible to ignore. It should perhaps be in your hands now.

Mar

MBAOnline.com: “A Day in the Internet”

By El Mundo Tech 1 Comment

[EN]: I received an interesting email from Jenica Rhee with a link to a great infographic about the current state of the Internet. The infograph explains the power and influence of the Internet for people and businesses. It is worth taking a real look at this graphic. Read the following paragraphs for more info.

As more and more business is conducted online, more and more business opportunities are created due to the massive size of the internet. Companies like Amazon, Apple, and even Walmart are giants in e-commerce and their online revenues are continuing to soar. Last year, e-commerce raked in $680 billion worldwide. And on Black Friday alone, Amazon sold 32 items per second.

With the help of services like Facebook, Twitter, and email, companies are able to reach practically anybody on the internet – all 6.8 billion of them. Those pursuing an MBA will definitely need to consider the shear size of the internet when making their future business decisions. And the numbers behind the size of the internet are staggering. In fact, they’re almost unbelievable.

[ES]: Recibí un correo electrónico interesante de Jenica Rhee con un enlace a una gran infografía sobre el estado actual de la Internet. La infografía explica el poder y la influencia de la Internet para personas y empresas. Vale la pena echarle un verdadero vistazo a este gráfico. Lean los siguientes párrafos para más información.

[Traducción]: A medida que más y más negocios se realizan en línea, más y más oportunidades de negocios se crean debido a la cantidad masiva de la Internet. Compañías como Amazon, Apple, e incluso Wal-Mart son gigantes en el comercio electrónico y sus ingresos en línea continúan aumentando. El año pasado, el comercio electrónico recaudó $ 680 millones a nivel mundial. Y solo el Viernes Negro, Amazon vendió 32 artículos por segundo.

Con la ayuda de servicios como Facebook, Twitter y correo electrónico, las empresas son capaces de alcanzar prácticamente a cualquiera en el Internet – a todos 6,800 millones de ellos. Aquellos que deseen seguir un MBA (Master en Administración de Empresas) sin duda tendrán que considerar el enorme tamaño de la internet a la hora de tomar sus futuras decisiones empresariales. Y los números detrás del tamaño de la Internet son asombrosos. De hecho, son casi increíbles.

[Provided by/Proporcionado por:]: www.mbaonline.com.

"A Day in the Internet" - Created by MBAOnline.com.

Nov

My thoughts about the 2011 LATISM Conference

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Latinos do have a presence in the online social world, and many US Hispanic bloggers and national organizations were recognized for their effort in representing the best of the best. Among the winners, there was me. Woohoo!

To be recognized as Best Latin Tech Blogger at the 2011 LATISM Conference brought me lots of joy and happiness I have not had in many years. With 3+ years of blogging here on ElMundoTech, almost one year contributing with Impre.com’s Piensa Digital (thanks to Jesús del Toro), some months with WiredLatinos.com (thanks to Irene Martinez-Audet, brb soon), and writing for a weekly newspaper on-and-off for 3 years since 2006 thanks to Rubén Funes (former editor of La Prensa Orlando), I feel so proud about this accomplishment.

Though it’s already late to show this to my father, (he passed away years ago) I do have to thank him for the old days in which we used to sit next to each other to read the newspaper every day during my elementary school days in Lima, Peru. We would not put the newspaper down until we got to read the most interesting news and got to complete most of the 1-page-long crossword puzzle. Had he seen me receiving this award, my dad would have been very proud. He would not bite my ear again (see picture), that’s for sure. After I received the award and went back to my table, the first thing that came to my mind was “Gracias, papá.” I could not avoid a few tears.

Also, as a person who experienced epilepsy since the young age of 3 due to a fall from a stair, I understand how difficult life has been for others with a disability. In the 1970s and 80s and most of the 90s (during the early years of the Internet), it wasn’t easy for people to refer others with reliable information, much less for someone like me to have a voice. Many people did not know anything about epilepsy. That was then, but even today most people may not have a firm or concrete idea. At least we’re all now a click away, and people now can have a voice online, which makes me so proud about what Laurita Tellado is doing with HoldinOutForAHero.com and the Spina Bifida community in Central Florida (¡Hola Laurita y felicitaciones!). Laurita got the Best Latin Health Blogger award! Btw, having graduated from high school and college was not easy at all, yet having worked with students with disabilities (all very knowledgeable about videogames) as a substitute teacher has been an honor and a personal goal to show others that they can finish college or anything else they choose that follows high school.

I’d like to thank everyone at LATISM for letting me do two WordPress 101 workshops, and for the great opportunity to meet awesome and devoted people. I must say “gracias” to Ana Roca-Castro, Elianne Ramos, Reina Valenzuela, Sylvia Aguilera, bloggers, organizations, sponsors, and the rest of the LATISM family for making the conference an excellent event. Thanks to everyone who voted for me as well. Like my dad used to say: “¡Arriba!”

Oct

ElMundoTech: Nominated Finalist for Best Latin Tech Blogger at LATISM Awards | Nominado Finalista para Mejor Bloguero de Tecnología en Premios LATISM

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Categories: Anime/Manga/Comics/Films, Dispositivos/Devices, Internet, Juegos/Games, Software & Hardware, Space/Espacio and Tecnología/Technology
Tags: bloguero, elmundotech, espacio, Latinos in Social Media, LATISM, space, téc, tech blogger, technology, tecnología, videogames, videojuegos

[English] | [Español]

After almost three and a half years of blogging about videogames, the net, and other tech-related subjects, I’m finally nominated. Woohoo!!!

I’ve been nominated a finalist for Best Latin Tech Blogger by Latinos in Social Media (LATISM), a non-profit, non-partisan organization promoting the social, civic and economical advancement of Hispanics here in the US.

I feel so proud.

Even before entering into the field of US Hispanic news media, I already knew there weren’t many people writing en español about technology, whether it’s computers, electronic devices, PCs, and videogames. This is still my goal today.

I got my first opportunity by writing for Impremedia’s La Prensa weekly newspaper here in Central Florida, thanks to former La Prensa editor Rubén Funes, in late February 2006. I got to go to E3 that same year (using my own money, of course), and wrote a special report about the event. It was a fantastic experience. Yet, I wanted to do more, and decided to open up this blog back in late July of 2008.

Another personal and professional achievement was in November 2010 when I became the first Freelance Blogger covering technology for Impre.com’s Piensa Digital, thanks to Jesús del Toro, current editor at Impremedia’s Rumbo Newspaper (in Texas), who is also the person in charge of Piensa Digital.

This year has been a great one in terms of blogging. Besdies my daily blogging activities here on ElMundoTech, I got to go to twice to NASA, one thanks to HispanicPRBlog to write a blog post on the newest space satellite used for our national security, and the second one thanks to Piensa Digital to see and write a post on the last space shuttle launch. I’ve also written posts for WiredLatinos.com.

I also got the attention of English-language media. A blog post written by Owen Good on Kotaku.com about my NASA trip and an uninvited guest caught the attention of many readers on Mario in Attendance at the Last Space Shuttle Launch post: [http://kotaku.com/5819677/mario-bids-bon-voyage-to-the-space-shuttle]. Being named on Kotaku made me really happy and proud.

Andrea Dee on WireBot.com wrote: “I think the guy is pretty creative in doing so. He wanted to do something different rather than just covering the liftoff. more like he wants some variety, so he posed Mario up! It would be great though, if this was real, the real Mario being an attendee of the event.” Jackie Spellicy on ZeldaInformer.com said: “his idea was definitely wonderful and the pictures will be cherished for years to come.”

There is still more to come: ”Major League Gaming” this weekend in Orlando, FL, and another event the weekend after. I’ll tell you more about it soon.

To vote for me, visit http://conference.latism.org/latism-awards/. On the inside page or frame, click on the box next to “Alberto Saldamando – http://elmundotech.wordpress.com/ (@ElMundoTech)” under “3. Best Latin@ Tech Blogger,” then, go down to “Done” and click on it.

Thanks in advance.

For now, it’s time to celebrate.

~Alberto.

[Source]: LATISM Blog: Latinos In Social Media (LATISM) Awards Finalists Unveiled [http://blog.latism.org/latinos-in-social-media-latism-awards-finalists-unveiled/].

[ Español ]

Después de casi tres años y medio de bloguear acerca de videojuegos, Internet, y otros temas relacionados con la tecnología, por fin estoy nominado. ¡Woohoo!

He sido nominado para Mejor Bloguero Latino de Tecnología por Latinos in Social Media / Latinos en Comunicaciones Sociales (LATISM), una organización sin fines de lucro, no partidista, que promociona el avance social, cívico y económico de los hispanos aquí en los EE.UU.

Me siento muy orgulloso.

Incluso antes de entrar en el campo de los medios de comunicación hispanos en los EE.UU., yo ya sabía que no habían varias personas escribiendo en español acerca de la tecnología, ya sea computadoras, aparatos electrónicos, ordenadores y videojuegos. Esto sigue siendo mi objetivo hoy.

Conseguí mi primera oportunidad de escribir para el semanario de Impremedia, La Prensa, aquí en Florida Central, gracias al ex-editor del mismo. Rubén Funes, a finales de febrero del 2006. Llegué a ir a la E3 de ese mismo año (con mi propio dinero, por supuesto), y escribi un informe especial sobre el evento. Fue una experiencia fantástica. Sin embargo, yo quería hacer algo más, y decidí abrir este blog a finales de julio de 2008.

Este año ha sido un éxito al tratarse de blogs. Además de mis actividades diarias de blogs aquí en ElMundoTech, conseguí ir dos veces a la NASA, una gracias a HispanicPRBlog para escribir una entrada del satélite espacial más reciente utilizado para nuestra seguridad nacional, y el segundo gracias a Piensa Digital para ver, y escribir una entrada o ‘blog post’ acerca del lanzamiento del último transbordador espacial. También he escrito entradas para WiredLatinos.com.

También conseguí la atención de los medios de habla anglo. Una entrada escrita por owen Good en Kotaku.com de mi viaje de la NASA y un huésped no invitado llamó la atención de muchos lectores de Mario presente en el lanzamiento del último transbordador espacial: [http://kotaku.com/5819677/mario-bids-bon-voyage-to-the-space-shuttle]. El ser nombrado en Kotaku me hizo muy feliz y orgulloso.

Andrea Dee en WireBot.com escribió: ”Creo que el individuo es muy creativo al hacerlo; quería hacer algo diferente y no sólo cubrir lo del lanzamiento. Más como que él quiere un poco de variedad, así que hizo que Mario haga una pose! Sería muy bueno sin embargo, si esto fuese real, el verdadero Mario siendo un participante del este evento”. Jackie Spellicy en ZeldaInformer.com, dijo: ”Su idea fue maravillosa, y definitivamente las imágenes serán apreciadas en los años venideros”.

Todavía hay más por venir: ”Major League Gaming” este fin de semana en Orlando, FL, y otro evento el siguiente fin de semana. Les diré más sobre esto pronto.

Para que voten por mí: visiten http://conference.latism.org/latism-awards/. En la página interior o marco, hagan clic en el casillero en la sección “3. Best Latin@ Tech Blogger” y luego baje tal página hasta que vea “Done” donde se hace clic.

Gracias de antemano.

Y ahora es hora de celebrar.

~Alberto

[Fuente]: LATISM Blog: Latinos In Social Media (LATISM) Awards Finalists Unveiled [http://blog.latism.org/latinos-in-social-media-latism-awards-finalists-unveiled/].

Oct

Steve Jobs, co-founder and ex-CEO of Apple, has died | Steve Jobs, co-fundador y ex-jefe ejecutivo de Apple, ha fallecido

By El Mundo Tech 4 Comments

Categories: Dispositivos/Devices, Internet, Juegos/Games, Software & Hardware and Tecnología/Technology
Tags: Apple, computadoras, computers, iMac, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mac, Steve Jobs, tech, technology, tecnología

[Español]

Para enterarse de la noticia de la muerte de Steve Jobs, hagan clic en el enlace: [http://blogs.impre.com/piensa-digital/2011/10/05/el-ex-jefe-ejecutivo-de-apple-steve-jobs-ha-fallecido/]

[English]

Only one day after Apple’s most recent presentation of its newest products, one of the most influential persons in the world of technology has died. Steve Jobs, the founder and former CEO of the company known worldwide for its iPhone, iPad and iPos devices, and the iMac computers, has passed away today Wednesday, October 10th, at the age of 56. Jobs had been suffering from pancreas cancer.

The tech industry will surely miss him.

Rest in peace, Steve Jobs.

Actualización/Update 1:

Bill Gates acerca de Steve Jobs / Bill Gates about Steve Jobs: “I Will Miss Steve Immensely” (Voy a extrañar a Steve inmensamente).

Actualización/Update 2:

Alcalde de Nueva York, Michael R. Bloomberg: “Tonight, America lost a genius who will be remembered with Edison and Einstein, and whose ideas will shape the world for generations to come” (Esta noche, los Estados Unidos perdió a un genio que será recordado con Edison y Einstein, y cuyas ideas le darán forma al mundo para las generaciones venideras”.

Mark Zuckerberg, fundador y presidente ejecutivo de Facebook: “Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you” (Steve, gracias por ser un mentor y un amigo. Gracias por enseñarnos que lo que se genera puede cambiar el mundo. Te echaré de menos).

Larry Page, co-fundador de Google: “He was a true visionary who forever transformed how fans access and enjoy music. With the introduction of the iTunes software and other platforms, Steve and Apple made it once again easy and accepted to pay for music. His legacy will live on, long past his all-too-short time on earth” (Él fue un verdadero visionario que transformó para siempre la forma en que los aficioandos tienen acceso y disfrutan de la música. Con la introducción del software iTunes y otras plataformas, Steve y Apple hicieron fácil una vez más la aceptación de pagar por la música. Su legado vivirá, mucho más allá de todo su demasiado corto tiempo en la tierra).

Presidente Barack Obama: “There may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented” (Puede que no haya mayor tributo al éxito de Steve que el hecho de que gran parte del mundo se enteró de su muerte en un dispositivo que inventó).”

Jerry Yang, co-fundador de Yahoo: “Steve was my hero growing up. He not only gave me a lot of personal advice and encouragement, he showed all of us how innovation can change lives. I will miss him dearly, as will the world” (Steve fue mi héroe cuando estaba creciendo. No sólo me dio muchos consejos personales y estímulo, nos mostró a todos cómo la innovación puede cambiar la vida. Lo voy a extrañar mucho, al igual que el mundo).”

Actualización/Update 3:

Mensaje de Steve Jobs en una graduación en la universidad Stanford en el 2005 | Steve Jobs message at a Standford University graduation in 2005:

“‎Your time is limited, so don´t waste it living someone else´s life. Don´t let the noise of others opinions drown out your own inner voice. Most important: have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary”.

“Tu tiempo es limitado, así que no lo desperdicies viviendo la vida de alguien. No dejes que el ruido de las opiniones ajenas silencien tu propia voz interior. Lo más importante: tener el coraje de seguir tu corazón e intuición, de alguna manera ya saben lo que realmente quieres ser. Todo lo demás es secundario”.

Aug

Apple: “Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple” | Steve Jobs renuncia como jefe ejecutivo de Apple

By El Mundo Tech Leave a Comment

Categories: Dispositivos/Devices, Internet, Juegos/Games, Press Releases/Notas de Prensa, Software & Hardware and Tecnología/Technology
Tags: Apple, devices, electronic devices, gaming, iPad, iPhone, iPod, renuncia, resignation, smartphones, SteveJobs, Tim Cook

[Click here to read the English-language press release]
[Español-Publicado en Impre.com-Piensa Digital-http://blogs.impre.com/piensa-digital/2011/08/24/apple-steve-jobs-renuncia-a-su-posicion-de-jefe-ejecutivo/]

Uno de los co-fundadores de la empresa Apple acaba de anunciar la renuncia de su posición como jefe ejecutivo principal.

Steve Jobs, cuya compañía es sinónima con reproductores de música (iPod), una marca popular de teléfonos móviles (iPhone), tabletas (iPad) y computadoras iMac en el mundo de dispositivos electrónicos, anunció su renuncia el día de hoy.

De parte de la junta de la empresa, Art Levinson dijo: “la extraordinaria visión y el liderazgo de Steve salvó a Apple y la guió hacia su posición como compañía mundial de tecnología más innovadora y valiosa. Steve ha realizado innumerables contribuciones para el éxito de Apple, y que ha atraído e inspirado a los empleados inmensamente creativos de Apple y al equipo ejecutivo de primera clase. En su nuevo papel como presidente de la junta, Steve continuará sirviendo a Apple con su visión única, creatividad e inspiración”.

Tim Cook ha sido nombradocomo el nuevo jefe ejecutivo y formará parte de la misma junta con Steve Jobs.

Actualización 2: Se piensa que la renuncia de Steve Jobs como jefe ejecutivo es debido a su salud. Desde comienzos de este año, Jobs había recibido una baja médica, mientras que Cook desempeñaba todas las operaciones diarias de él. Continuaba Jobs con su participación en las decisiones más primordiales de la empresa. En junio de 2009, Jobs había tenido un transplante de higado.

Con la renuncia de Jobs, parece que hoy ha llegado el final de una era para Apple.

Actualización 1 | Update 1 : Carta corta de la renuncia de Steve Jobs | Short letter of resignation of Steve Jobs

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

Steve

[En español]

A la Junta de Directores y la Comunidad de Apple:

Siempre dije que cuando llegara el día en que no pudiera cumplir con mis tareas y las expectativas que de mi se tienen como CEO de Apple, yo sería el primero en dejarles saber. Desafortunadamente, ese día llegó.

A través de este medio presento mi renuncia como jefe ejecutivo de Apple. Me gustaría seguir, si la Junta de Directores lo permite, como presidente de la Junta, director y empleado de Apple.

Mientras entra en funciones mi sucesor, recomiendo que Tim Cook sea el jefe ejecutivo de Apple.

Creo que los días más prometedores y brillantes Apple están por venir. Y me veo, en un futuro, contribuyendo al éxito de la empresa desde mi nueva función.

Muchos de mis grandes amigos los conocí trabajando en esta empresa. Así que agradezco a todos por todos los años que hemos laborado juntos.

Steve

Source/Fuente: Apple.com: Carta de Steve Jobs [http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/08/24Letter-from-Steve-Jobs.html], Apple.com: Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple [http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/08/24Steve-Jobs-Resigns-as-CEO-of-Apple.html].

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CUPERTINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Apple’s Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately.

“Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most innovative and valuable technology company,” said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech, on behalf of Apple’s Board. “Steve has made countless contributions to Apple’s success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple’s immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration.”

“The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO,” added Levinson. “Tim’s 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does.”

Jobs submitted his resignation to the Board today and strongly recommended that the Board implement its succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO.

As COO, Cook was previously responsible for all of the company’s worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple’s supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries. He also headed Apple’s Macintosh division and played a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple’s PR website (www.apple.com/pr), or call Apple’s Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

Jul

Fun Ad to Watch: “Halo Spartan on College Campus” – Windows Videos

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May

Apple: New iMac – 2nd-generation Intel Quad-Cores, Thunderbolt, FaceTime HD, AMD Radeon HD

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Tags: 10Gbps, AMD Radeon HD, AMD Radeon HD 6750M, computadora, Core i5, Core i7, cuatro núcleos, FaceTime HD, iMac, Intel, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, PC, procesador, processor, quad-core, Snow Leopard, Thunderbolt

From: Apple

Apple Announces New iMac With Next Generation Quad-Core Processors, Graphics & Thunderbolt I/O Technology

CUPERTINO, California—May 3, 2011—Apple® today updated its signature all-in-one iMac® with next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, groundbreaking high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime® HD camera. Starting at $1,199, the new iMac is up to 70 percent faster and new graphics deliver up to three times the performance of the previous generation.*

“Our customers love the iMac’s aluminum enclosure, gorgeous display and all-in-one design,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, Thunderbolt technology and a FaceTime HD camera, we’ve made the world’s best desktop even better.”

The new iMac features quad-core Intel Core i5 processors with an option for customers to choose Core i7 processors up to 3.4 GHz. These next generation processors feature an integrated memory controller for an amazingly responsive experience and a powerful new media engine for high-performance video encoding and decoding. With new AMD Radeon HD graphics processors, the new iMac has the most powerful graphics ever in an all-in-one desktop.

iMac is the first desktop computer on the market to include groundbreaking Thunderbolt I/O technology. The 21.5-inch iMac has a single Thunderbolt port while the 27-inch model features two ports for even greater expansion. Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, Thunderbolt enables expandability never before possible on an all-in-one computer. Featuring two bi-directional channels with transfer speeds up to an amazing 10Gbps each, Thunderbolt delivers PCI Express directly to external high performance peripherals such as RAID arrays, and can support FireWire® and USB consumer devices, and Gigabit Ethernet networks via adapters. Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI and VGA displays. Freely available for implementation on systems, cables and devices, Thunderbolt technology is expected to be widely adopted as a new standard for high performance I/O.

iMac includes a built-in FaceTime HD camera and Apple’s innovative FaceTime software for crisp, widescreen video calling the whole family can enjoy. The new camera supports high definition video calls between all FaceTime HD-enabled Macs and standard resolution calls with iPad® 2, iPhone® 4, the current generation iPod touch® and other Intel-based Macs. The iMac continues to feature its signature aluminum and glass design, gorgeous IPS LED-backlit high resolution display, SD card slot and comes with Apple’s innovative Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad.

Continuing Apple’s commitment to the environment, Apple’s desktop line is a leader in green design. The iMac meets stringent Energy Star 5.2 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold rating.** iMac features LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. iMac uses PVC-free components and cables, contains no brominated flame retardants, uses highly recyclable materials and features material-efficient system and packaging designs.

Every Mac comes with Mac OS® X Snow Leopard®, the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife®, Apple’s innovative suite of applications for creating and sharing great photos, movies and music. Snow Leopard builds on more than a decade of innovation and includes the Mac App Store℠ for finding great new apps for your Mac. iLife ’11 features iPhoto® with stunning full screen views for browsing, editing and sharing photos; iMovie® with powerful easy-to-use tools to transform home videos into fun theatrical trailers; and GarageBand® with new ways to improve your playing and create great sounding songs.

Pricing & Availability
The new iMac is available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The 21.5-inch iMac is available in two configurations: one with a 2.5 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, AMD Radeon HD 6750M and 500GB hard drive for a suggested retail price of $1,199 (US); and one with a 2.7 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, AMD Radeon HD 6770M and 1TB hard drive for a suggested retail price of $1,499 (US). The new 27-inch iMac is available in two models: one with a 2.7 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, AMD Radeon HD 6770M and 1TB hard drive for a suggested retail price of $1,699 (US); and one with a 3.1 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, AMD Radeon HD 6970M and 1TB hard drive for a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US).

Configure-to-order options include faster Intel Core i7 processors up to 3.4 GHz, additional hard drive capacity up to 2TB, a 256GB solid state drive, additional DDR3 memory and AppleCare® Protection Plan. Additional technical specifications and configure-to-order options and accessories are available online at www.apple.com/imac.

*Testing conducted by Apple in April 2011 using preproduction iMac configurations. For more information visit www.apple.com/imac/features.html.

**Claim based on energy efficiency categories and products listed within the EPA ENERGY STAR 5.2 energy database as of April 2011. EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more information visit www.epeat.net.

Oct

Microsoft: EA Games for Windows Phone 7

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Tags: EA, EA Mobile, Microsoft, Monopoly, Need for Speed Undercover, PC, Tetris, The Sims 3, Windows, Windows Phone 7, xbox 360, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Extra

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EA Mobile to Publish Games for Windows Phone 7: EA joins launch lineup of Xbox LIVE-enabled mobile titles slated to release this fall.

NEW YORK — Oct. 11, 2010 — Adding to the lineup of mobile titles for the soon-to-release Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Corp. and EA Mobile™ — a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and the leading wireless entertainment publisher — today unveiled the first wave of EA games coming to the new platform this fall. Windows Phone 7 and the first launch titles will ship in 2010 with additional new phone models arriving in early 2011. As part of Microsoft’s managed portfolio of Xbox LIVE titles, EA’s games for Windows Phone 7 will be Xbox LIVE-enabled, featuring the unique ability to track and share scores with leaderboards, unlock Xbox LIVE Achievements, add to your Gamerscore, and communicate with your Xbox LIVE friends across Xbox 360, Windows-based PC and Windows Phone 7.

“Our collaboration with Microsoft brings EA’s world-class catalog of global game franchises to Windows Phone 7, offering a unique set of gaming features perfectly suited to the deep, innovative experiences we value at EA,” said Travis Boatman, vice president of Worldwide Studios for EA Mobile. “We see consumers deeply integrating devices into their lives and entertainment in new ways every day. Challenging your Xbox LIVE friends to an EA game from the phone in your pocket keeps you connected and having fun no matter where you are.¹”
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Sep

Unity 3 Game Dev Platform Available Now

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Unity Technologies Delivers Unity 3

New Release Boasts Dozens of Major New Features, 100+ Additional Enhancements and Up To 10x Performance Improvements

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 27, 2010 – Unity Technologies, provider of the Unity development platform for highly interactive 3D content on the web, iPhone^®, iPad^TM, PC, Mac^®, Android^TM, Wii^TM, Xbox 360^® and PlayStation^®3, announced that Unity 3 is available today at http://unity3d.com/unity. Today’s news follows the announcement that Unity won The Wall Street Journal 2010 Technology Innovation Award in the software category (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703904304575497473735761294.html) – the latest in a series of accolades for Unity.

“This audacious dream of building a truly unified platform for game development is coming to fruition,” said David Helgason, CEO of Unity Technologies. “With tens of thousands of teams of every shape and size using Unity, across every genre and all major platforms, across all parts of the game industry as well as most other industries, economies of collaboration and sharing and scale of stunning dimensions are being realized.”

There are now more than 200,000 registered users of Unity, first introduced more than five years ago. Unity is the #1 game development platform on the market and in education, by far the leading game technology on the iPhone and iPad and the fastest growing game development platform in terms of developer mindshare. At the same time, tens of thousands of developers are leveraging Unity’s innovations to create innovations of their own – new unique control interfaces, real-time sports broadcasting, new ways of interacting with social networks, new ways to advertise products, augmented reality (AR) games, integrated devices and many more.

Helgason continued: “With Unity 3, we’re demonstrating that we can move faster than any other middleware company, that we’re serious about the long term and that high technology made simple is a transformational force.”

Among the dozens of new features in Unity 3 are:

Unified Editor – Deploy to any supported platform from one project in one editor
Beast Lightmapping – The industry’s strongest lightmapper is now included in Unity
Deferred Rendering – AAA class rendering available on web, consoles and standalone
Occlusion Culling – Completely new Umbra-powered PVS solution
Source-Level Debugger – Single step through code, variable inspection and other development painkillers
Audio Filters – Perfect FMOD-powered ambiance effects with integrated editing
Lens Effects – AAA post filters ready for use in games or to be studied in source form

Pricing and Availability
For version 3, Unity Technologies has kept Unity, its entry level product, free for commercial use. Its premier product, Unity Pro, will retain its current price of $1500 per developer seat. Current Unity Pro owners will be able to upgrade to version 3.x for $750.

To get the free and feature-packed Unity for creating games and interactive visualizations, simply visit http://unity3d.com/unity/download.

About Unite 2010
Unity Technologies is holding Unite 2010, its fourth annual developer conference for artists, programmers, designers, researchers, publishers and enthusiasts, November 10-12 at the historic Marché Bonsecours in Old Montreal, Canada following the Montreal International Game Summit. Unite 2010 will offer three days of material including advanced hands-on classes and technical sessions, and there will be plenty of time to network, socialize and have fun. For more information on Unite 2010 and to register, go to http://unity3d.com/unite/.

About Unity Technologies
Unity Technologies is revolutionizing the game industry, was named one of the top five game companies of 2009 by Gamasutra after just four years on the market and received Develop Magazine’s coveted Grand Prix and Technical Innovation Awards in 2010. Today Unity Technologies has more than 200,000 registered users worldwide – including Bigpoint, Cartoon Network, Coca-Cola, Disney, Electronic Arts, LEGO, Microsoft, NASA, Ubisoft, Warner Bros., large and small studios, independent professionals, students and hobbyists – using the Unity platform to develop high-quality interactive 3D content for the web, mobile and console. Unity Technologies is one of the fastest growing software companies and is aggressively innovating to expand usability, power and platform reach so that it can deliver on its vision of democratizing interactive 3D technology. Unity Technologies is headquartered in San Francisco and has development offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://unity3d.com/.