Apple Adds Face Detection API to iOS 5

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When Apple emphasized some of the new features to come with MacOS X Lion back during its WWDC 2011, one involved a demo illustrating face detection technology being used in the popular self-portrait app, Photo Booth.  Now, it looks that face detection technology will probably make its way to iOS 5, where it may be an integral portion to some new apps.

This kind of technology came to Apple after they bought the Swedish company, Polar Rose, which specialized in face detection algorithms.  Judging from a Polar Rose Recognizr app video demo, the technology does not . . . → Read More: Apple Adds Face Detection API to iOS 5

OS X Lion, Now Available For Downloading

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Having so far reported a blowout quarter, Apple Inc. started selling its newest operating system, Lion, as a download for $30 on Wednesday.

The company as well updated its MacBook Air computers with latest processors, a backlit keyboard and Thunderbolt technology, which brings data 20 times more rapidly than present processor.  The MacBook Air prices to $999 and above.

Apple as well released a Mac mini with latest Intel core processors, with Thunderbolt and the Lion operating system; it starts at $599.00.

Lion, on the other hand, is the talk of the . . . → Read More: OS X Lion, Now Available For Downloading

OS X Lion Supports Nuance Voice Recognition

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We heard previous month that Apple was discussing with Nuance to carry voice recognition to iOS 5.  Appears that partnership might have formed, as clues of voice recognition software of Nuance were reportedly found in OSX Lion and the newest internal iOS build.

MacRumors discovered a little iOS screenshots posted on twitter by hacker/tech enthusiasts @Chronic and @SonnyDickson that show on/off switches for “Nuance Dictation,” “Nuance Long Endpoi…” and “Mic on space key.”

Voice acknowledgment software can be a center function of future iOS releases if the screenshots are genuine.  The feature would create operating system . . . → Read More: OS X Lion Supports Nuance Voice Recognition

Rumor: Apple iPad 3 is Coming Out

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Presently invested in an Apple iPad 2? Well the latest iPad may be approaching earlier than we believe. Records in the iOS 5 beta firmware create orientation to ‘iPad 3.1’ and ‘iPad 3.2.’

WWDC was distinguished for not proclaiming any latest hardware; in its place we got news on the newest edition of iOS5, iCloud and Mac OS X Lion this week.

According the TUAW there’s also a reference to ‘iPhone 4.1’ and ‘iPhone 4.2’ maybe the next iPhone, which would be the fourth as if that wasn’t sufficient. Even though iOS 5 was proclaimed . . . → Read More: Rumor: Apple iPad 3 is Coming Out