Apple held its education-focused event in New York City this week where it introduced the new iBooks 2, iBooks, Author, and iTunes U apps. Educators seem to feel pretty positive about the announcements, too, but that's not all that happened this week! We also interviewed several video pros on why the industry is inching away from Apple, discussed some next-gen iPad rumors, read through Apple's latest supplier responsibility report, and more. Read on if you need to catch up:
Why the video pros are moving away from Apple: Six months after the launch of Final Cut Pro X, video professionals are still feeling disgruntled. The industry is beginning to lean away from Apple in favor of other software and hardware.
Apple announces iBooks 2, iBooks Author to "reinvent textbooks": Just as we expected, Apple has announced iBooks 2, an interactive textbook application for the iPad, and iBooks Author, a Mac app to allow authors to create those textbooks. "Education is in the dark ages," the company said, which is why it wants to "reinvent textbooks."
OWC supercharges storage for MacBook Air, Mac Pro, and enterprise: Other World Computing announced several new storage products during this year's CES, including high-end SSDs for MacBook Airs, enterprise-class 2.5" SSDs, a PCI Express SSD prototype, an enterprise storage line based on Mini-SAS for small businesses, and expansion options for Apple's unibody Mac minis.
Educators hope Apple's textbook foray will begin a "learning revolution": Educators are extremely positive about the "transformative effects" that Apple's digital textbook initiatives will have on education and learning. Still, there are cost, compatibility, and copyright questions remaining.
Next-gen iPad expected to have quad-core processor, LTE support: "iPad 3" rumors are continuing to ramp up, this time with new claims that the device will carry a quad-core processor and support for the next-generation LTE networks.
We told you so? Chinese iPhone 4S launch turns into egg-throwing melee: The launch of the iPhone 4S in China was so highly anticipated that huge crowds ended up becoming rowdy outside of Apple's Beijing store, forcing the company to call off the launch out of safety concerns.
ITC gives Motorola the early win in patent fight with Apple: The International Trade Commission issued an early ruling in favor of Motorola in the company's patent dispute with Apple. The initial ruling faces final review from a six-person panel, but still signals a bumpy road ahead for Apple.
Punched up lectures: hands on with the new iTunes U app for iOS: Ars goes hands on with the iPad version of Apple's new iTunes U app. Although the concept of iTunes U has been around for a while, the app and expanded offerings make course lectures much more enjoyable.
Apple-Samsung war rages on with new German lawsuits over 10 phones: Apple isn't letting up on its war against Android device manufacturers: the company has filed a new lawsuit in Germany against Samsung targeting 10 smartphones.
Child labor violations at Apple suppliers down in 2011: Apple has published its annual supplier progress report, revealing the results of its audits throughout 2011. Violations appear to be down from 2010, and Apple is now allowing the Fair Labor Association to cross-check its results.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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