Tag Archives: 1080p

Apple TV 3,1 hints at A5-based, 1080p media hub

Apple TV third gen code references show Apple may be planning a relatively quick upgrade for the Apple TV. A code delve into iOS 5 late Saturday showed a reference to an “AppleTV3,1″ profile, a previously unknown mode but which would be a full third-generation model. The 9to5 tip didn’t get many more details. What [...]

Apple to Debut ‘HD+’ 1080p iTunes Movie Services Later This Year?

AppleInsider reports that Apple may be preparing to begin supporting 1080p movies in its iTunes Store later this year, based on reports of film studios submitting films to Apple in a new “HD+” format at the higher resolution. Thus far, 1080p HD content has largely eluded users of Apple products, with HD versions of videos [...]

Devs reveal iOS 5 1080p video encode/decode features

If you’re one of the lucky developers to have your hands on iOS 5 now that Apple’s taken the wraps off of it, you’re in for a treat. The new mobile OS includes the ability to both decode and encode 1080p video on the fly through third-party apps. That’s a strong indication that Apple is [...]

OmniVision’s New 5-MP 1080p Camera Sensor Opens Door to Thinner Devices

Apple’s longtime camera sensor supplier for iOS devices, OmniVision Technologies, today announced the introduction of a new 5-megapixel sensor that could lead to thinner mobile devices while also offering the ability to shoot video at 1080p. The new sensor checks in at under 5 mm high, 20% thinner than other industry-leading sensors. OmniVision Technologies, Inc. [...]

Firemint brings dual-screen gaming to iPad 2 in 1080p

updated 06:00 am EDT, Wed April 20, 2011 Firemint brings dual-screen iPad gaming in 1080p Firemint has brought 1080p dual-screen gaming to the iPad with Real Racing 2 HD in an iPad 2 first. Firemint have been able to use Apple’s new Digital AV Adapter for the iPad 2 with HDMI output to allow the [...]

Firemint brings dual-screen gaming to iPad 2 in 1080p

updated 06:00 am EDT, Wed April 20, 2011 Firemint brings dual-screen iPad gaming in 1080p Firemint has brought 1080p dual-screen gaming to the iPad with Real Racing 2 HD in an iPad 2 first. Firemint have been able to use Apple’s new Digital AV Adapter for the iPad 2 with HDMI output to allow the [...]

iPad 2 sneaks closer to console gaming with 1080p Real Racing 2 HDTV output

By Daniel Eran Dilger Apple’s iPad has expanded upon the casual gaming beachhead the company first discovered to be a popular role for its iPod touch. Now, developers are working to deliver titles that combine motion-based play with 1080p HDTV output. Australian developer Firemint has announced it will be supporting 1080p direct HDTV output from [...]

‘Real Racing 2 HD’ for iPad 2 to Gain 1080p Video Out With Dual Displays

In case there was any doubt about the increased horsepower found in the iPad 2, our sister site Touch Arcade has posted a video demonstrating a forthcoming update to Firemint’s Real Racing 2 HD that will bring support for full 1080p video out while also driving a separate display on the iPad itself. Using the [...]