MultiTouch Macs

Apple asked Google not to use multi-touch in Android

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:31:44 +0000

A recent report suggests that Apple asked Google not to implement multi-touch technology into its Android OS.

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Apple’s Snow Leopard to include location, multi-touch tools

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:28:37 +0000

Apple’s Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system will include tools borrowed from the iPhone that let developers determine the geographical location of Macs, as well as extend additional support for multi-touch to their apps, AppleInsider has learned.

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Multi-Touch Trackpad Update for Windows XP & Vista

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:28:27 +0000

This update improves Multi-Touch trackpad responsiveness and performance when running Windows XP and Vista using Boot Camp on MacBook Air (Late 2008), MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008), and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) computers.

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Firefox Adds Multitouch Gestures for Macs

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:28:07 +0000

But one feature unique to the Mac build is support for Apple’s multi-touch trackpad which has been shipping in notebooks since January of this year. While Apple’s Safari supports multi-touch gestures for common web browsing tasks (back, forward, resize text), support had been absent from Firefox

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Apple preparing multi-touch iMacs?

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:27:53 +0000

Apple has been quite clear about the multi-touch in desktop and notebook computers – this feature will not be available in the near term. However, contrary to the public statement, we received word that Apple may be working on a multi-touch project due for a Macworld introduction in January 2009.

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Is Apple Revamping Its Entire Laptop Line?

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:27:36 +0000

The folks at Business Week think it’s time to take a new look at MacBooks. A step-up to multitouch screens starting at a nifty price would thrill consumers.

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Multitouch Mac OS X

admin — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:44:25 +0000

Multi-finger MacBook trackpad gestures demonstrated on video

admin — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:41:27 +0000

You’ve seen our hands-on first impressions, now check the video summary of the new multi-touch, glass trackpad featured on Apple’s new MacBooks. It covers 2-, 3-, and 4- finger gestures in addition to the traditional 1 finger gestures some of you would like to direct towards Steve for all those glossy displays.

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Newly Found Apple Patent Raises Hopes for Fabled iTablet

admin — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:40:30 +0000

In April, Apple filed an updated 52-page application for a patent on an extensive multi-touch interface for a full Mac OS X-based system. The illustrations that accompany the application look like the long-heralded but non-existent “iTablet.”

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Apple details next-gen multi-touch techniques for tablet Mac

admin — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:40:20 +0000

In a new company filing discovered by AppleInsider, iPhone maker Apple Inc. illustrates a number of techniques that would pave the way for tablet Macs that display a near full-sized multi-touch keyboard and run an undiluted version of the Mac OS X operating system.

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