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appleinsider.com - 19 days ago

Apple investigating 'Grab & Go' simplified cross-platform sync

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Apple could make the transferring of files between devices like Macs, iPhones and the Apple TV simpler with a new cross-platform, cloud-integrated sync service.

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apple.com - 26 days ago

Apple Introduces Apple TV 3.0 Software With Redesigned User Interface

— apple.com — Apple TV images Apple Introduces Apple TV 3.0 Software With Redesigned User Interface Enjoy iTunes Extras, iTunes... LP & Genius Mixes on Your HD TV CUPERTINO, California October 29, 2009 Apple today introduced new Apple TV 3.0 software featuring a ... (more) Apple Introduces Apple TV 3.0 Software With Redesigned ...

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tuaw.com - 17 days ago

Heads Up: Update your Apple TV to 3.0.1 ASAP, says Apple

— tuaw.com — We've heard a few reports of sync issues with the new Apple TV 3.0 software over the... past few days, and apparently the chatter on the Apple support boards was on the mark : Apple has shipped 3.0.1, which is supposed to fix problems where 3.0 units ... (more) Heads Up: Update your Apple TV to 3.0.1 ASAP, says Apple

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phonestechnology.blogspot.com - 18 days ago

Apple has patented a way to cross-platform sync

— phonestechnology.blogspot.com — Apple has patented a method that simplifies the transfer of data between devices, ie, providing a more... convenient way to synchronize. Moreover, we are talking about different types of devices: computers, Mac, iPhone, Apple TV, game consoles, and so on. Can be transmitted not only the individual ... (more) Apple has patented a way to cross-platform sync

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The iPhone Blog:  Apple Looking at “Grab and Go” Simplified Sync for iPhone, Mac, Apple TV — Patent Watch

Engadget:  Apple 'Grab & Go' sync patent application features... Engadget

GadgetReview:  New Apple Patent Called ‘Grab & Go’ Points To Wireless Sync On All Devices

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The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW):  Apple patent application details simple "Grab and Go" sync

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Apple investigating 'Grab & Go' simplified cross-platform sync. http://tinyurl.com/yhxgbv8 (AppleInsider) 16 days ago

Wow. Apple investigating 'Grab & Go' simplified cross-platform sync: http://tinyurl.com/yhxgbv8 This looks good with AppleTV, iMac & iPhone! 18 days ago

“Apple's new Grab & Go syncing patent: http://bit.ly/17zboN” -@jerols Could be cool… or a pain in the ass. 18 days ago

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Apple Looking at “Grab and Go” Simplified Sync for iPhone, Mac, Apple TV — Patent Watch
The iPhone Blog — ... AppleInsider has the goods on yet another Apple patent, this one for a “grab and go” simplified sync solution that would let iPhone users more easily and organically share bookmarks, iTunes content, Time Machine backups, business and personal documents, video game status, etc. between Macs, Apple TVs, the cloud, and other gear real and imagined: ...

Apple 'Grab & Go' sync patent application features... Engadget
Engadget — ... sharing files between devices like phones, computers, and even game consoles much easier. The software can adapt to fit multiple connection types and add various levels of encryption and security, including requiring devices to be in close proximity to each other in order to sync. All in all, it sounds like a solid evolutionary addition to MobileMe, and we're curious to see if any of this ever ships -- the patent application was just made public, so it could be a while. [Via AppleInsider] Filed under: Software Apple 'Grab & Go' sync patent ...

New Apple Patent Called ‘Grab & Go’ Points To Wireless Sync On All Devices
GadgetReview — ... as we’ve seen with Jailbroken iPhones, since it’s probably fair to assume that Apple could just push an update to the device.  Then again, you could just opt to not subscribe to the service. Then again, this system could be much more locally based – after all the name is ‘Grab & Go’ – such as an at home wireless network, but that seems so unlike Apple, given their desire for grandeur and all. [via Appleinsider] Read ...

Apple patent application details simple "Grab and Go" sync
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... levels of encryption and security. The filing even discusses a possible requirement of having two or more devices within a certain distance of each other in order for synchronization to begin. If you're up for a long, but interesting read over the weekend, head on over to the US Patent & Trademark Office and check out the details of Grab & Go. It could be a foretaste of things to come, or just another long legal document. [via AppleInsider and Engadget] TUAWApple patent application details simple "Grab and Go" ...