While praised, today's multi-touch input methods are clearly in its infancy. It recognizes only a handful of gestures, it isn’t terribly accurate and not a great tool for precise object manipulation. It seems, however, Apple has many more ideas for multi-touch and is working on adding new technology that could improve multi-touch accuracy, enable more detailed gestures and perhaps change the way you use your computer.  

So, is this the next iPod nano? We are almost convinced that Kevin Rose’s picture of the alleged fourth-generation iPod nano posted on August 25 in fact was the next iPod nano and we are relieved that he current ugly iPod nano is very likely to be history soon. New evidence that Apple will introduce a fourth-generation iPod nano and a slightly redesigned iPod touch next week comes courtesy of iLounge and AppleInsider. Our sources indicate that the nano will get up to 16 GB storage capacity.

A lawsuit against Apple and AT&T over the much discussed 3G issues should not come as a surprise in a sue-happy nation like this.  The two companies are hit with a lawsuit that accuses them of overselling buggy iPhone 3Gs, causing cell towers to reduce the network’s 3G performance due to excess power requirements of the handset. The filing accuses both companies of failing to inform users of these issues in their marketing materials and if class action status is granted, the lawsuit could force Apple and AT&T to compensate all California-based iPhone 3G users.

It can’t get much more David vs. Goliath than that: A small computer maker said it will be filing suit against Apple, alleging that the company is engaging in anticompetitive tactics by tying its Mac OS X operating system to its own computers.

The iPhone is all about one big Apple smile: Until now, positive news have outweighed occasional negative headlines by far. But the hype surrounding the smartphone had a hiccup last weekend, as the launch in 21 new markets was apparently slow. A generally fragmented market, limited availability slowing economies, a lack of wide-scale 3G infrastructure and pricey service plans that an average consumer can't afford may be a first indication that there are problems Apple will have to solve, if the company wants to meet its recently adjusted shipment goals. The good news is that Apple is said to have expected slow launches and the company should have no problems selling 10 million units by the end of the year. However, there are analysts who now believe that the 45 million unit target for 2009 may be overly optimistic.