• Apple to remove home button on next iPad and iPhone

    // Gradly // Apple, blog, Gossips, iPhone, News, Rants & Raves 1 Response

    We just got some pretty wild information from one of our Apple sources and while it’s hard to believe at first, it does make sense. We have exclusively been told that the reason Apple just added multitouch gestures for the iPad in the latest iOS 4.3 beta is because the iPad will be losing the home button. Yes, we are told that Apple, at some point in time, will remove the home button from the iPad’s design. Instead of button taps, you will use new multitouch gestures to navigate to the home screen and also to launch the app switcher.

    That’s not all, however. In addition to the home button disappearing from the iPad, we’re told that this change will make its way over to the iPhone as well. Our source said Apple employees are already testing iPads and iPhones with no home buttons on the Apple campus, and it’s possible we will see this new change materialize with the next-generation iPad and iPhone devices set to launch this year.

    Additionally, we’re told Apple’s popular photo-taking application, Photo Booth, will be appearing on the next iPad. It’s also very possible that we’ll see iLife apps for iOS unveiled around the iPad 2 release as well.

    It has been said that Steve Jobs didn’t want any physical buttons on the original iPhone at first, and it looks like he may soon get his wish.

    [via: BGR]

  • Gulliver’s Travels to be One Giant Apple Ad

    // Gradly // Apple, blog, Movies, News 2 Responses

    Gulliver’s Travels

    The upcoming Jack Black comedy, Gulliver’s Travels, which opens Christmas Day, will be one giant Apple ad.

    When Gulliver travels to Lilliput, he brings his iPhone, which when used by the Lilliputians appears gigantic.

    The movie has multiple MacBooks and other Apple products, and Apple logos galore.

    Apple is easily the most successful company ever in getting its products into movies and TV shows. Some 41% of the movies that hit number-one at the box office featured Apple products.

    Part of the reason for this success is that Hollywood is Apple-obsessed. Another is that Apple works at it. The company proudly boasts that it never pays for product placement. But it’s likely that there is some string pulling, proactive offers of devices to use and other actions that are kept secret by the company.

    Whatever Apple is doing, it’s working.

    [via: cultofmac]

  • Lots Of Great iOS Games Coming Out Tonight

    // Gradly // Apple, blog, Download, iPhone 3 Responses

    Real Racing 2 – $9.99 – link

    Real Racing 2

    The second chapter of the award winning game by Firemint, featuring 30 officially licensed cars, 16-player online multiplayer mode, new carrer mode, 15 different locations. Real Racing 2 also sports Game Center integration and real-time vehicle damages.

    Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light – link

    Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

    Developed by Square Enix and featuring Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft, The Guardian of Light will let you control Lara from an isometric viewpoint in detailed environments. The game is a mix of exploration, discovery, platforming, and puzzle solving.

    N.O.V.A. 2 – link

    N.O.V.A. 2

    N.O.V.A. 2 by Gameloft looks simply better and bigger than its predecessor. New multiplayer mode with 10 players in 10 maps, Retina Display-ready graphics, more weapons and powers, improved enemy AI and possibility to drive vehicles during missions. Sadly, the game isn’t universal for iPhone and iPad.

    Shadow Guardian – link

    Shadow Guardian

    Described by many as Gameloft’s take on the Uncharted saga, Shadow Guardian tells the story of adventurer Jason Call in his quest to save the ancient Prima Materia. Judging from the screenshots, it looks like Shadow Guardian will feature lots of different areas to explore and great graphics.

    Geared 2 – link

    Geared 2

    Even more puzzle action in the sequel to one of the most successful games that ever landed in the App Store. Geared 2 features new levels and level editor with user-submitted maps, new ghost / sun / moon gear, new wall items, new graphics and new UI. Yeah, sounds like it’s all new.

    World of Goo – link

    World of Goo

    The popular indie game that saw its huge success on Macs, PCs and the Nintendo Wii is coming to the iPad. Those who already tried the game say it takes full advantage of the iPad’s multi-touch controls, and puts previous iterations for mouse and joystick controls to shame. We can’t wait to try this one.

    [via: macstories]

  • Creepy Guy Destroys iPad, Delivers It To Steve Jobs

    // Gradly // Apple, blog, Humor, Rants & Raves 1 Response

    SayHiToSpace.com

    I don’t know what’s going on with mysterious website SayHiToSpace.com. Sure, there’s a countdown in there and even links to email and Twitter, but it’s their Youtube channel that creeps me out. Basically, the first video from SayHiToSpace went viral as it featured a creepy guy finding out that the iPad lacked a camera, then destroying it making a hole in the middle of the device with a water jet.

    Here’s the first video:

    A follow-up to that has been posted on Youtube, featuring the same guy — who actually sent the broken unit to Steve Jobs at Infinite Loop. To prove it, the DHL tracking number of the shipment was posted online.

    As you can see on Youtube, the video description says the “iTablet” will be sold on eBay starting December 9th. I guess the piece that has been removed will be sold on eBay, meaning that the lucky winner will share a piece of the same iPad with Steve Jobs.

    Awesome? Creepy? Check out the video yourselves.

    [via: macstories]