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“Secure Magnet” is one of Apple’s new patent applications. It works in quite a similar way as the fingerprint-recognized devices: each cellphone or tablet will be built with a magnet that operates a switch, and it will only be activated when a “correlated” magnet inside a key-fob touches it. Once this patent application is applied in producing new Apple devices, the company is intended to protect your private information in a more efficient way. But now, we may still need to wait for years to use the “Secure Magnet”, since Apple offers no information on when this application will be used.

While the whole world fall in love with iPhone, iPhone loudly says “I love 3D”. To show its love for the popular technology, the Apple Company recently launched an iOS app that allows your iPhone to take 3D photos or shoot 3D videos. The “Snappily” is use to operate, simply download it onto your iPhone, follow the instructions on the screen and then you can make some 3D images. According to reviews, the app seems bit of difficult to get used to, but once you do, the 3D effects are fantastic.

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In iPhone apps there’s a “shake to undo” function that lets users to undo the last action. And now that app is right here for Macbooks. With the “Shake-to-Undo” app, computer users can easily get something undone by moving their MacBooks around. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Grease and fingerprints on touchscreens have long been a problem that bothers both the users and the Apple, until the company recently launched its application of a grease resistant coating. With the new application, grease or other substance is actually “placed in a liquid supply system coupled to a vacuum chamber”, vaporized and deposited. Get these “Direct Liquid Vaporization for Oleophobic Coatings”, kick away all annoying fingerprints. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Honestly both we I New Idea and guys from Apple wish the blind people, though they cannot share every same thing with us, could get the opportunity to enjoy their time with iPad. All for sharing! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Will the futuristic world be only for Apple? Already in these days, almost all we adults have gotten crazy for the elegantly designed Apple goodies, from MacBook, to iPhone, to iPod, to iPad. And now the Apple is beginning its way to introduce children to its magic, with the Playmobil Apple Store Playset. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Still miss the classic feel of retro typewriters when we’re already in a digital age? Try this Typescreen. It combines a touchscreen interface with a traditional typewriting keyboard so that users can get a new experience of texting or web browsing. Officially licensed by Apple, the Typescreen is compatible with both the iPad and iPad 2. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Your laptop can now be conveniently taken everywhere even without a packaging bag, because this simple handle would easily make it portable. Pity that the handle is merely compatible with Mac Book Pro at present. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Hello all Apple fanciers, you may get something new and interesting for your portable devices! Each sticker here features a perfect combination with the same element- apple, therefore you’ll find all them perfectly suit your iPod and iPhone. Yups, it’s time to pay more attention to the back of your “Apple”! [Read the rest of this entry...]

The ‘Pod à porter’ neckband aims to deliver wonderful music to the iPod shuffle users while not letting the chaotic wire of the earphones to bother them. Fabricated from 3D printed polyamide, the neckband promises a comfortable wearing and an easy carrying. It is also expertly designed, lightweight, and simple to operate: the user only need to place the headphone jack, push the cable through the opening on the side and attach the iPod shuffle to the headphone jack. And more importantly, the stylish neckband still ensures easy controls, so the users can conveniently turn on/off the player by controlling the buttons through the opening at the top. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Charm your buddies with the “flOw” Interactive Wireless Speakers. How does it work?! Well, you’ll get the answer if you move or shake these little balls. Actually, the “flOw” system is equipped with accelerometers to interpret the users’ movements. Therefore, the speakers can interact with the users, allowing them to by shaking one of the speakers, for example. But before that, you firstly need to squeeze the speaker to activate the gesture controls. The system is developed to be used in conjunction with Apple iPod, and I reckon it’s a guaranteed conversation starter on parties. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Some of us just adore the iPhones, iPods and any other beautiful items launched by Apple. And that’s also why many design firms tend to develop new products, say the iWatch concept from the Italian firm ADR Studio. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Along with the appearance of iPhone, MacBook, iMac and Mac mini, the Apple Computer Inc has recently come up with another multi-touch product— the Magic Mouse. It is the world’s first Multi-Touch mouse, which allows you to control everything all using your gestures. Therefore you can click, swipe or scroll on the mouse to change the cursor position, browse pages and enlarge items on your screen, etc. Left-handed users can also reassign left and right click.

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Yea Apple Computer Inc. have brought the world with kinds of products, like iPod, iPod nano, ipod shuffle, iPod Hi-Fi, MacBook Pro, etc. But obviously it’s not enough to the manufacture, as they have come up with a new one, an iPOD TV cabinet. It magnifies the 2-inch screen of iPod nano up into a 2.8-inch one. Still featuring a couple of little speakers, the gadget also ensures you more convenience to listen to your TV even without any headphones.

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The thickness is always one of the most important parts of a laptop. Every time we heard the “thinnest” word, it gotta be a big surprise. This time, the surprise comes from Apple.

I don’t know how to describe this amazing MacBook air, it just amazing! The best way to describe it is provide videos. You’d better check it out after the break. [Read the rest of this entry...]