It is unlikely that there are still IT-resources, which do not cover events escalating battle between Apple and Google. In war, as we know, all means are good, so now Google added fuel to the fire, taking the father of the Internet – one of the authors of language XML – Bray Tim (Tim Bray) for the post of Adviser on application development platform for Android.

It is not clear what exactly Bray will deal with Google. But in his blog he shares with humor and sarcasm explained why he decided to cooperate with this company is:

• The Google platform Android – is not a project for one day;
• Ease of use Android is already at a fairly high level, and it will grow;
• Android – a platform for developers: no silly restrictions and, moreover, is available to millions of programmers working with Java;
• For the release of its applications do not need to wait for a visual signal (from Steve Jobs – a veiled hint Bray), and the same with the commercialization of applications;
• Android – open platform;
• Android – a promising platform as a technological point of view and from a business standpoint;
• Android – an excellent opportunity to catch a new wave of countries with weak economies;
• In the end, Breyu just like to compete with Apple.

Now, says Bray, Apple sells 90 thousand phones per day across the world; devaysov based on Android are sold at less than one third, but the gap is not so large, so that Android have a good chance to overtake iPhone.

"The philosophy of the iPhone does not take into account the fact that all people – different, not taken into account the fact that sex and freedom of choice – this is normal. iPhone – is entirely the restrictions on freedom of speech. It's a magical world behind the barbed wire and guarded by angry lawyers. Those who create applications for the iPhone, serve his master, and fear his wrath – in color describes the situation Bray. – And it annoys me.

Android – the exact opposite of iPhone. With Android, according to the Pioneer Network, a mobile Internet is the future. Although recognized Bray, everything connected with the iPhone, made on the conscience … That's just not quite in the right way: if the iPhone will become an open platform, Bray happy to reconsider its opinion. And yet here it is, what to eat.

Blog Brainstormtech, located on ploshadke CNN, said that since Friday, when Apple began taking pre-orders for the iPad, paid for about 120 thousand orders. 69% of ordered devices equipped with only Wi-Fi, and only 31% have on-board 3G-module. In terms of memory devices were distributed evenly: 16 -, 32 – and 64-gigabaytovye version received approximately 30% of orders.

Analyst Kastroll Victor (Victor Castroll) commented: «Apple was able to get more than $ 75 million revenue for one day with a product that 99,9% of consumers have never seen personally.

Via PMPToday

The New York Times published an article in detail describes the confrontation between Apple and Google. The article says that the confrontation is acquired too emotional and personal nature, which can be seen many dramatic statements of Steve Jobs.

"We are not entered in the search market, and they are – on the market phones – the newspaper quoted Jobs. – Do not be fooled: Google wants to destroy the iPhone. But we will not allow them to do it. "

The newspaper recalls the period when Google CEO Eric Schmidt has served on the Board of Directors of Apple. Then, the article says, the relationship between Jobs and Schmidt were "well-meaning, but the close friends they never were. Relationship between the companies deteriorated sharply with the advent of Android. Then there were several meetings with the heads of both companies, and the atmosphere they have been far from friendly. For example, in 2008 in the office of Google Jobs sharply curled its leaders that if the Android-phones will be multi-sensory input, he immediately sue. What is known, recently happened: Apple sued for HTC, and although Google's claim is not explicitly called, it produces a smart phone HTC Google Nexus One, and the lion's share of other devices on the Android.

For Android followed browser Chrome, but Google also plans to release its own OS for netbooks and tablets. In the end, as stated in the article, Steve Jobs confirmed in their belief that Google simply betrayed Apple. Schmidt had no choice but to withdraw from the directors of Apple, which happened in August last year.

Now there are rumors that Apple is in talks with Microsoft about installing Bing search engine on the iPhone by default instead of Google. This information does not yet have official confirmation, but if it is true, it means that Google became the sworn enemy of Apple. After all, to force Apple to make peace with Microsoft, though tactically, should be a very good reason.

Via AppleInsider

Company Nokia has sent to the court to refute the arguments contained in the lawsuit Apple. The 28-page motion argued that the arguments have Apple sole purpose – to "divert attention" from violations by Apple patents Nokia on 3G. Nokia claims that honestly tried to agree with Apple's licensing terms, but she rejected all such initiatives.

"How could Apple not tried, she could not change the fact that the licensing proposal would not become illegal just because one party subjectively considers it unacceptable", – stated in the petition.

Among other things, Nokia rejects as unfounded claims Apple, based on the Sherman Antitrust Act. According to the Finnish manufacturer, Apple assertion that, through patents, Nokia has achieved a monopoly in the 3G-standard, is groundless. C on the other hand, Apple can not and argue that these standards are free and for their use do not need patents. The petition also states that Apple has not resulted in any concrete examples of how the conditions of Nokia can break the law, instead he will present talks with Nokia in a false light.

Nokia denies charges Apple, that she allegedly deliberately concealed its patents to "catch" other companies for their violation. According to Nokia, all patents were issued in accordance with the law.

The solution to this situation, wait for a long time: the main hearing in this case will be held only in 2012. The delay is partly due to the fact that the U.S. International Trade Commission decided to examine the matter independently.

Via Electronista

Yesterday, Apple has begun to accept pre-orders for the iPad, and it seems that it will have to urgently find additional inputs. Site MacDailyNews reported, citing its own sources that the number of orders is so great that Apple employees started phoning customers and ask them to cancel the order and arrange for delivery of a new order of receipt in the store. Otherwise, Apple simply not be able to fulfill all orders. Moreover, to issue a new order without the need to deliver as quickly as possible, because the reception of orders may be terminated at any time.

According to Silicon Alley Insider, Apple has 15-20 thousands of orders per hour. Analyst Kestroll Victor (Victor Castroll) reported that two hours was adopted by 51 thousand orders.

Currently you can order only model with Wi-Fi. Made the reservation will be able to get iPad in the local Apple store on April 3 from 9 to 15 hours.

Via MacDailyNews

Began pre-order expected by many tablet iPad – directly online Apple Store may be postponed or a Wi-Fi-, or immediately 3G-version of the device. However, until that pre-order can only U.S. citizens – to other countries, pre-order comes later this month.

Minimum cost iPad, module Wi-Fi, will be, as promised at the launch, $ 499. In addition, you can order directly dock to the keyboard ($ 69), apron ($ 39), the usual dock ($ 29), 10-watt cable USB ($ 29) and adapter VGA ($ 29) – for connecting devices such as a projector (many interesting iPad just as a device to control the presentation).

In the opinion of many, including CyberStyle, in Russia officially iPad will still not very soon. But the "gray" market "aypedov" Naturally, we have formed before the summer. Let's hope that, as in the case of iTunes, you can find a way to use iBookstore – a key application iPad, which should shift the Kindle from its pedestal in the market of electronic books.

FBR Capital analyst Craig Berger (Craig Berger) believes that Apple may just three months of sales iPad make it the best-selling e-book in history. He did not agree with those colleagues who speak of the possible production problems and shortages, due to which Apple will not be able to sell a large number of tablets. His forecast: 5 million sold iPad in the first half of 2010. Since the Kindle so far sold about 3 million, iPad automatically becomes the record holder.

This projection is remarkable in the first phase of its marginality. Other analysts, even optimistic about the prospects iPad, give a more modest forecasts. Apple has postponed the beginning of sales on April 3, while international sales and pushed to the far end of April because of lack of product inventories. Yet Berger believes that these considerations do not necessarily affect the final sales figures.

Via Electronista

Music Format LP, also known as Cocktail, Apple introduced with the filing of record companies, yet does not justify the hopes. GigaOM citing sources in the music industry said that after six months of sales records in this format never attracted the attention of the mass of the buyer.

Initially it was assumed that the new format encourages sales of entire albums. Music labels have long worried about the growing trend when users buy individual songs rather than whole albums. LP format provides a variety of additional content such as photos and video. It is believed that the way Apple made music label reciprocal concession after removal from the iTunes digital rights DRM in the past year.

Now in LP format is available for only 29 albums. One of the obstacles to its development, may be the price. One source of AppleInsider admitted that the cost of creating the album in this format can go up to $ 60 thousand, which is quite a lot. Recently, Apple released a toolkit for creating albums in the LP, that some cheaper and simplified the process, but reverse the situation so far failed.

Via AppleInsider

Apple announced the date of commencement of sales in the U.S. iPad – April 3, said agency Reuters. Later that same month, the launch of the product to market will be back in nine countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.

With the release of Apple iPad have encountered some problems with suppliers that the product of such a level somewhat strange. According to the analyst for Cross Research, Apple will sell this year from 4 to 5 million units, which ultimately adds to the value of the company's stock is $ 1.

Meanwhile, research firm iSuppli estimated the cost of one "pill": $ 219.35 for parts + $ 10 for assembly.

By the way, at the ceremony of the Oscar was presented to the first commercials iPad. In fact, it only cuts from the fact that we have already seen.

Steve Ballmer at a recent speech at the University of Washington spoke positively about the iPhone store and App Store, saying that «Apple has done an excellent job, giving people the opportunity to monetize and commercialize their intellectual property."

Obviously, this is another step in Microsoft meeting to collaborate with longtime rival. The Internet goes a lot of rumors and speculation on how this cooperation can be, but most agree that Apple will make the credit default browser on the iPhone is the search engine from Microsoft – Bing.

Bing now has a good chance to rapidly gain popularity thanks to a deal Microsoft and Yahoo, as well as – if this happens – the army of owners iPhone. For Google, which has already greatly spoil the relationship with Apple because of its mobile platform Android, Association of giant from Redmond and Cupertino would certainly not very pleasant news.

Via AppleInsider