A Chinese website has showed us a screenshot of the character recognition software for the iPhone firmware 2.0. This interface is designed for finger use. It is capable of operating in both portrait and landscape modes. Unfortunately, it seems that Chinese is the one and only language supported so far. FYI, Apple was one of the pioneers in handwriting recognition technology with their Newton Personal Digital Assistant. [MacRumors]
Arkados has developed an interactive software for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch that enables you to control electronics in your house. The software is now able to control the audio systems, so you can control your entire music library from room to room with your iPhone as a remote. [CruchGear]
The iWish portable gaming system concept takes the Sony PSP and Apple iPhone and packs it into a portable gaming system. Too bad this concept probably wont make it to store shelves. One more pic after the break. [Joystiq via Video Game Blog] More
Apple has unveiled an updated version of the iMac all-in-one desktop computer. The new iMac offers faster processors with 6MB L2 cache and a faster 1066 MHz front-side bus, and 2GB of RAM. Its 24-inch model also provides a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and the high-performance NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics. The price starts at $1,199, depending on the specs. [PCLaunches]
Apple will be launching a new iPod ad with a song “‘Shut Up and Let Me Go’ by UK band the Ting Tings.†Check out this hot ad after the break. [TUAW via iPod Blog] More
Apple today released a new graphics upgrade kit for your old Apple Macbook Pro. Priced at $279, the card features the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (1st Generation). Hmm…. Finally, I can play Doom III for Mac with this graphic card. [MacRumors]
Apple today released two new “Get a Mac” ads: “Yoga” and “Breakthrough”. These ads are now available online. Videos after the jump. [MacDailyNews] More
I found this Steve Jobs’ portrait at Flickr. These portrait are actually made for Fortune Magazine and are originally made in December 2007 and corrected in February 2008 to include the MacBook Air and pink iPod nano. [Flickr]
Apple Store has unveiled the new Airport Express 802.11n, which is an update version of Apple’s Airport Express base station. Priced at just $99, the device now can connect to the Internet at 802.11n speeds. [Apple]