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We're here at Apple's education-flavored event at the Guggenheim museum in New York City. Phil Schiller has just taken to the stage and announced the first half of Apple's platform that's going to "reinvent the textbook:" iBooks 2. Saying that there were 1.5 million iPads currently in use in Education (using 20,000 specific apps), the revamped book-stand now includes education-specific features to help the budding students of the world.

You'll be able to paw through content, stopping to flick through detailed 3D animated models of elements within, access video and definitions without leaving the page. VP of Productivity Applications, Roger Rosner said that "Clearly, no printed book can compete with this:" given the constantly-updated data available, that's kinda obvious. Still, you'll be able to read in a text-heavy portrait or picture-biased landscape mode and there's also the option to have random pop-quizzes appear to keep you on your toes. Annotations is an integral part of the system: you can add stickies to individual pages and aggregate them into virtual 3 x 5-inch note-cards for revision during finals. You'll also get the same purchase, download and re-download rights you enjoy in the company's other stores.


The company's partnered (initially) with textbook makers Pearson, McGraw Hill and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, as the trio are responsible for 90 percent of all textbooks sold -- as well as DK and the E.O. Wilson Foundation. Phil was gushing, saying that he couldn't "overemphasize the importance of these partners working with us." Pearson's High School Science, Biology, DK's Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life, Natural History Insects, Animals and My First ABC as well as the first two chapters of E.O. Wilson's Life on Earth will be available at launch -- the latter is free. You'll be able to download iBooks 2 from the app store free of charge, whilst textbooks themselves will cost $14.99 or less : a far cry from the $80 dead-tree textbooks we shelled out for in college.

Update: We've got a hands-on up live from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City!

Gallery: iBooks 2

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Update: All Things D's Ina Fried had the pleasure to sit down with Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller to learn the reason behind the white iPhone 4's delay. According to Schiller, it wasn't as simple as getting the right whiteness like we reported previously -- turns out this is more to do with adding extra UV protection to keep the internal components behaving normally. Looking on the bright side, Jobs implied that this lesson allowed them to bring out the white iPad 2.

Separately, some time ago our sources added that the white iPhone 4's spring launch window was set in stone back in September (and consequently announced in October), as Apple foresaw the need to delay the iPhone 5 to free up resources for the OS X Lion team and the new maps team ahead of WWDC in June. All will be revealed in good time.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleavailablebreaking newsiosiphoneiphone 4Iphone4paintPhil SchillerPhilSchillershippingSteve JobsSteveJobswhitewhite iphonewhite iphone 4WhiteIphoneWhiteIphone4Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple's Phil Schiller confirms: white iPhone to be available 'this spring']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/13/apples-phil-schiller-confirms-white-iphone-to-be-available-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/13/apples-phil-schiller-confirms-white-iphone-to-be-available-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/13/apples-phil-schiller-confirms-white-iphone-to-be-available-th/#comments Whoa, Nelly. Ready for another round? The elusive white iPhone -- spotted only in the hands of Woz and occasionally in those of our own Richard Lai -- may ship after all. After hearing from Apple that it was being delayed twice in 2010, we've heard an extended radio silence ever since. Sure, we've seen hints here and there from third parties that this here unicorn was still making its way through the production line, but there's nothing quite like a direct tweet from Cupertino's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing to really rekindle some interest. In response to a question on how to obtain a white iPhone, Philip Schiller fired back: "The white iPhone will be available this spring (and it is a beauty!)." That's about as clear-cut as it gets for now, but we've still got a few inquiries we'd love answered. Is he talking about the iPhone 4, or the next one in the pipeline? And does he have any intention of building us up, only to let us down (let us down) once more? We shall see, won't we?

[Thanks, Stefan]

Apple's Phil Schiller confirms: white iPhone to be available 'this spring' originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just to make things even more confusing, Kara Swisher at All Things D got two very different statements from Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller at the event yesterday: Schiller was enthusiastic about finding friends via Facebook, while Jobs said Zuckerberg and co. were demanding "onerous terms" that Apple refused. We're assuming Jobs was talking about something deeper than just finding friends via Connect, but it's still all very strange -- and as it stands, finding friends on Ping right now requires a fair bit of guesswork and searching, so we're hoping this all gets sorted soon. Check the video of Phil Schiller talking about Facebook and Ping after the break, as well as a snap of it (sort of) working from last night.

Update: We can't confirm this, but we've just gotten a tip saying the problem is primarily on Facebook's end -- the service is currently denying requests from Ping, and the resulting errors apparently caused enough other problems for Apple to pull the plug on the connection entirely until it's fixed. That certainly would explain why Ping has seemed buggy and slow from the outset, but we're still waiting for some official explanation of what's going on.

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Why did Apple take Facebook Connect out of Ping? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applefacebookfacebook connectFacebookConnectitunesitunes 10Itunes10phil schillerPhilSchillersteve jobsSteveJobsThu, 02 Sep 2010 11:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Molinker is no more on the App Store -- ratings scam results in expulsion]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/molinker-is-no-more-on-the-app-store-ratings-scam-results-in/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/molinker-is-no-more-on-the-app-store-ratings-scam-results-in/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/molinker-is-no-more-on-the-app-store-ratings-scam-results-in/#commentsWell, here's the happy side to the police state known as Apple's App Store. One of the more prolific app makers out there, Molinker, has been recently unceremoniously expelled from the Apple orchard due to its manipulation of app ratings and reviews. As it turns out, Molinker has been massaging the truth by pumping out false five star reviews for its wares, and now Phil Schiller himself has stepped in and pulled the company's whole catalog -- consisting of more than 1,000 apps -- seemingly permanently:

Yes, this developer's apps have been removed from the App Store and their ratings no longer appear either.

So the App Store is now a bunch of travel guides lighter and Mr. Schiller gets a "good boy" badge from the blog brigade. Good news all around then.

Molinker is no more on the App Store -- ratings scam results in expulsion originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp storeappleappsAppStoreethicsexpellediphoneiphone appsIphoneAppsipod touchIpodTouchmanipulationmolinkerphil schillerPhilSchillerratingsrejectedreviewsscamunethicalTue, 08 Dec 2009 07:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Phil Schiller on Windows 7: 'No matter how you look at it, it's still Windows']]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/15/phil-schiller-on-windows-7-no-matter-how-you-look-at-it-its/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/15/phil-schiller-on-windows-7-no-matter-how-you-look-at-it-its/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/15/phil-schiller-on-windows-7-no-matter-how-you-look-at-it-its/#commentsWindows fans expecting Apple to let Microsoft have its moment in the sun next week when Windows 7 launches should probably know better by now -- the Mac maker is actually planning a marketing counter-offensive to hit alongside 7's debut. According to Phil Schiller, the convoluted upgrade path from Windows XP to Windows 7 represents a big opportunity for Apple, since users have to back everything up and reformat. "Any user that reads all those steps is probably going to freak out. If you have to go through all that, why not just buy a Mac?" Well -- we're sure most of you can think of several reasons. Of course, Microsoft has long said that most people will actually get Windows 7 when they purchase a new machine, which is one reason we're seeing such an absolute flood of interesting and innovative new PC hardware -- but Phil seems to remember that was also the company line about Vista, and homeboy isn't backing down. "We've been through these transitions before, and no matter how you look at it-it's still Windows." Harsh burn, amigo. Any last predictions? "I expect Snow Leopard will have an amazing upgrade rate, and Windows 7 won't." We thought you might say something like that. Good thing we're giving Steve Ballmer a chance to respond live on the air next week, no?

[Via AppleInsider]

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The gang's all here, folks! Yes, it's been a rough couple weeks apart, but Josh, Paul, and Nilay have finally managed to reunite, and Engadget Podcast 158 is the happy result. Join the boys as they take Apple to task for its recent App Store shenanigans and the dismissal of Eric Schmidt from the board of directors, pick apart the Windows 7 upgrade matrix, and then shift into cruising gear for a run to The Shack and some quick thoughts on a trio of new cameras. Yeah, it's good to be back.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Ruby Soho

Hear the podcast

00:02:20 - FCC queries AT&T, Apple on Google Voice iPhone app rejection
00:03:10 - Google's Eric Schmidt resigns from Apple board over "conflict of interest"
00:12:40 - Phil Schiller says Apple didn't censor a dictionary.
00:35:15 - Official Windows 7 upgrade chart is ridiculous
00:45:20 - The Shack! Radio Shack's current bid for relevance
00:52:43 - Nikon Coolpix S1000pj projector-cam beams into reality along with friends
00:59:28 - Kodak Zi8: Kodak Zi8 impressions: surprising functionality, but it's still a pocket camcorder
01:04:38 - Sony Party-show dock: Sony's Party-shot dock snaps incriminating Facebook photos while you drink


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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>app storeappleAppStoreattcoolpixcoolpix s1000pjCoolpixS1000pjdockengadget podcastEngadgetPodcasteric schmidtEricSchmidtfccfeaturedfeaturesflip videoFlipVideogooglegoogle voiceGoogleVoicekodak zi8KodakZi8microsoftnikonparty showparty show dockparty-show dockParty-showDockPartyShowPartyShowDockphil schillerPhilSchillerpodcastpodcastsradio shackRadioShacksonythe shackTheShackwindows 7Windows7zi8Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:30:00 ESTEngadget Podcast 158Josh Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller01:11:03podcasts<![CDATA[Phil Schiller says Apple didn't censor a dictionary]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/phil-schiller-says-apple-didnt-censor-a-dictionary/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/phil-schiller-says-apple-didnt-censor-a-dictionary/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/phil-schiller-says-apple-didnt-censor-a-dictionary/#comments Yesterday's story about Apple censoring the Ninjawords dictionary seems to have made some waves in Cupertino -- none other than Phil Schiller followed up with Daring Fireball's John Gruber to provide Apple's perspective on the situation. According to Phil, Apple's objection to Ninjawords was that by using the free Wiktionary.org dictionary, it "provided access to other more vulgar terms than those found in traditional and common dictionaries," and that the App Store reviewer initially suggested the developer resubmit when iPhone OS 3.0 was launched with parental controls. Since 3.0 hadn't been released yet, the developer censored some of the words in an effort to get onto the store early, and that's how Ninjawords ended up both censored and rated 17+. Sure, okay, except that Gruber points out that the App Store reviewer flagged some pretty generic swear words, not the smack-your-momma vulgarities Phil claims are the issue. Still, the larger message remains the same -- the App Store review process is maddeningly inconsistent and in dire need of reform -- and on that note Phil says Apple intends to "learn and quickly improve," so it sounds like there's hope yet. Check the read link for more of Phil's response, it's an interesting read.

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The anticipation is palpable, sure, but those hoping for a Steve Jobs comeback at this year's WWDC should be prepared for disappointment. Apple just affirmed that this year's Worldwide Developers Conference will indeed kick off on Monday, June 8th, and the keynote address will be given at 10:00AM PT (so 1:00PM here on the right coast, and 7:00AM on the gorgeous isle of Maui). The big news, however, isn't that we'll be there live for every last word ('cause you already knew that, yes?) -- it's that Philip Schiller and company, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, will be manning the address, offering devs an "in-depth" look at iPhone OS 3.0 and OS X Snow Leopard. In fact, attendees can expect a "final Developer Preview release" of the forthcoming OS, but you'll have to wait a few weeks yet to get details beyond that.

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We're inside the building and waiting to jump into our seats. Stay tuned for all the live coverage you could possibly want (or need)!

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Live from the Macworld 2009 keynote originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applefeaturedfeatureskeynotelivelive bloggingliveblogLiveBloggingmacworldmacworld 2009Macworld2009phil schillerPhilSchillerTue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple's final Macworld keynote is tomorrow, and we'll be there live!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/apples-final-macworld-keynote-is-tuesday-and-well-be-there-li/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/apples-final-macworld-keynote-is-tuesday-and-well-be-there-li/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/apples-final-macworld-keynote-is-tuesday-and-well-be-there-li/#comments Don't forget kids, Apple (and our main man Phil Schiller) will be doing its final Macworld thing live and direct come Tuesday morning, and as usual, we'll be there doing what we do: liveblogging the hell out of it. Set your alarms, wake the neighbors, and settle in for the mind-blowingest keynote you done ever seen. Here's where you need to check in on Tuesday, January 6th:

Live from the Macworld 2009 keynote

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11:00AM - Central
12:00PM - Eastern
05:00PM - London
06:00PM - Paris
02:00AM - Tokyo (January 7th)

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We know it's been a long day of Apple news, what with all those colorful new nanos, the thin-as-all-get-out touch, a fresh version of iTunes, and that forthcoming iPhone / touch update (and don't forget about those new shuffle colors). It's all a lot to take in, but as usual, we're presenting it to you in one delicious, easy to digest roundup. Enjoy!

The liveblog:

Live from Apple's 'Let's Rock' event in San Francisco

Hands-on coverage:

iPod nano 4G hands-on
iPod touch 2G - first hands-on

Product announcements:

iPod classic refreshed, only comes in 120GB flavor now
Official: iPod nano reaches 4G, looks tall for its age
iPod touch updated -- same screen, new case, Nike+ integration
Apple introduces $79 in-ear headphones
One more thing: New iPod shuffle colors

iTunes / iPhone / touch updates:

Apple launches iTunes 8, NBC comes back, TV shows at $1.99, Genius in the house
iPhone 2.1 software update announced (update: $10 for some iPod touch owners)
iPod touch 2.1 firmware update now available

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applefeaturesinterviewmobilephil schillerPhilSchillerschillerThu, 06 Sep 2007 17:43:00 EST<![CDATA[The Engadget Interview: Phil Schiller, Apple Senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/the-engadget-interview-phil-schiller-apple-senior-vp-of-worldw/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/the-engadget-interview-phil-schiller-apple-senior-vp-of-worldw/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/06/the-engadget-interview-phil-schiller-apple-senior-vp-of-worldw/#commentsAt this week's Apple event we got a rare chance to speak with one of the most well regarded and tight-lipped veeps in the biz, Apple's Phil Schiller. It's never fun knowing you have to throw half your questions right out because of how good these guys are at keeping mum, but we did get Phil to tell us a little about what he thinks of the iPhone unlock market, 3rd party iPhone apps, the future of hard drive based iPods in an increasingly flash based world, and how he expects iTunes to fare after the departure of NBC. Read on!

Thanks for meeting with us.... So let's get into the product stuff. Steve on stage today kept insisting that the iPhone is still the best iPod that you guys make.

Yes. It's the top of the line.

Well, the touch now has more storage, sans the phone. I mean it's basically exactly the same device. It has all of the same media software and has the browser and YouTube and all that. So why is the iPhone now still the best iPod?

Because it also has the phone. So you get the internet device and an iPod and a phone all in one thing. So you're right. Its not that it can do anything more than an iPod, except that you can certainly do your internet surfing also on the cellular network in addition to WiFi -- so that you have that part of it. It does a little bit more in terms of an internet device because of that access and it has a phone and both they are both as capable in terms of iPods. So, for that reason it's still the top of the line. But if your focus is primarily a touch iPod then sure we have something that's just as good and has added benefit of being amazingly thin. Look at the thinness!

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