Friday, September 30, 2011
Apple To Definitely Announce iPhone5 In October
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Game of Chance iPhone Apps
The iPhone industry is at its technology peak these days. Now, there are endless, different and varied iPhone applications for almost any topic that you'd like. For example card game app, finance app, business app, weather app, news app, gaming apps and many, many more.
There are some famous gambling apps that are used all over the world. One of those apps is virgin casino app. It is very interesting to play on it, it's nicely designed, the graphics are amazing and everybody can easily play it. The various gamers uses it for playing casino games, poker games, slots games, roulette games and keno games. It also offers many other gambling games, the list goes on.
The users who play casino online wins a huge number of rewards everyday and this brings them good chance to make their own identity in this big world. Moreover, they get enough money to lead a luxury life, a life we all wish for ourselves. These iPhone apps are the coolest apps that gamblers can dream about, for all the reasons written above.
There are some famous gambling apps that are used all over the world. One of those apps is virgin casino app. It is very interesting to play on it, it's nicely designed, the graphics are amazing and everybody can easily play it. The various gamers uses it for playing casino games, poker games, slots games, roulette games and keno games. It also offers many other gambling games, the list goes on.
The users who play casino online wins a huge number of rewards everyday and this brings them good chance to make their own identity in this big world. Moreover, they get enough money to lead a luxury life, a life we all wish for ourselves. These iPhone apps are the coolest apps that gamblers can dream about, for all the reasons written above.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Track The Falling NASA Satellite In Real Time
For those who are not still aware, out-of-control US satellite tumbles back to Earth and will hit the ground in several hours. 26 pieces that NASA says will survive the burn-up re-entry through the atmosphere have a 1 in 3200 chance of hitting someone – which will most certainly end their life.
How could you get ready for such an event? Even though the odds are slight that you’ll get bombarded on the head (1 in 3,200), unless you’re underground, most of the remains could easily slice through the roof of any common building…
But do not lose the hope, despite endangering our lives, NASA has also thought about the solution- the satellite tracking app for your iDevices that is available in App Store for FREE! Users can access NASA countdown clocks, image of the Day, online videos, NASA’s Twitter feeds and the most important- the NASA App also provides three different views to allow users to track the current positions of the International Space Station and other spacecraft currently orbiting Earth!
The question is whether NASA had known about the possible catastrophe before, or the app has just been developed for curious sky gazers. Anyway, as several hours are remaining before the UARS falling satellite reaches the earth, go and get the NASA App to increase your odds of avoiding the satellite falling on you.
How could you get ready for such an event? Even though the odds are slight that you’ll get bombarded on the head (1 in 3,200), unless you’re underground, most of the remains could easily slice through the roof of any common building…
But do not lose the hope, despite endangering our lives, NASA has also thought about the solution- the satellite tracking app for your iDevices that is available in App Store for FREE! Users can access NASA countdown clocks, image of the Day, online videos, NASA’s Twitter feeds and the most important- the NASA App also provides three different views to allow users to track the current positions of the International Space Station and other spacecraft currently orbiting Earth!
The question is whether NASA had known about the possible catastrophe before, or the app has just been developed for curious sky gazers. Anyway, as several hours are remaining before the UARS falling satellite reaches the earth, go and get the NASA App to increase your odds of avoiding the satellite falling on you.
Create Unforgettable Memories with WatchMeChange
An innovative app by MJH, WatchMeChange allows you to watch family and friends’ faces changing through quick pictures the user snaps each day, automatically positioning the photos into aright order and creating short time lapse video. The app is quite simple- all you have to do is to snap a pic of yourself or your beloved ones daily, and the rest is done by WatchMeChange!
Despite the face version, there are a weight loss and pregnancy versions available, taking full body shots and allowing you to track your weight or how far along you are in your pregnancy. WatchMeChange is perfect way of watching your child grow day by day, or create unforgettable memories of your pregnancy or just watch your beard grow over an extended period of time! You can even have multiple users and export the video in HD as well!
The app can be used for hundreds of different purposes- track your house building, your pet growing, your home-plant blossoming day by day! WatchMeChange will never let your most touching moments disappear from the memory! Here is the incomplete list of the WatchMeChange features:
•Creates a time lapse video of you or your loved ones changing over time;•You can have multiple users;•Share the video on Facebook, YouTube, or twitter;•Export the video in HD and add music from your iPod library to the video.
WatchMeChange is available in the Apple App Store in the lifetime category.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Apple’s New Store In Shanghai
Apple plans to open its store in Shanghai and Hong Kong this week, reaching the total number of its stores in China to six.
The new store of Apple will be the third one of the company in Shanghai. Request for Apple's devices in China has climbed since the company introduced its iPhone4 in the country last September. For the first three months of 2011, iPhone sales in China saw upsurge of almost 250%.
Apple's iPad has also leads China's tablet market, with a 74% of market share, according to Beijing-based research firm Analysis International. Demand for the Apple devices has been so high that illegal resellers in China have produced fake Apple stores by using the company's logos to embellish their shops. Officials have already reacted by cracking down on the fake stores in one city.
Apple has said formerly it would open total 25 stores in China in two years’ time. But the pace of store introductions so far has been much sluggish and focused on China's major cities. Apple's latest store in Shanghai will be the company's largest one in the country.
The new store of Apple will be the third one of the company in Shanghai. Request for Apple's devices in China has climbed since the company introduced its iPhone4 in the country last September. For the first three months of 2011, iPhone sales in China saw upsurge of almost 250%.
Apple's iPad has also leads China's tablet market, with a 74% of market share, according to Beijing-based research firm Analysis International. Demand for the Apple devices has been so high that illegal resellers in China have produced fake Apple stores by using the company's logos to embellish their shops. Officials have already reacted by cracking down on the fake stores in one city.
Apple has said formerly it would open total 25 stores in China in two years’ time. But the pace of store introductions so far has been much sluggish and focused on China's major cities. Apple's latest store in Shanghai will be the company's largest one in the country.
iPhone5 Breaking Apple Tradition
Apple’s iPhone 5 occasion on Oct. 4 will occur at the company’s Cupertino campus, not in San Francisco where all the preceding iPhones and iPads have been publicized. As is the practice with the mysterious Cupertino company, Apple’s not saying anything about the forthcoming presentation of its latest iPhone, but rendering All Things D’s “sources close to the company,” the earth’s first look at the latest smartphone will be at Apple’s Town Hall Auditorium, instead of the customary Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) or as part of Macworld or WWDC at San Francisco’s Moscone Center.
Afar that gossips, the motives for such a change in venue are purely hypothetical. It’s speculated that conceivably the new Apple CEO Tim Cook doesn’t care for the echoing YBCA, instead opting for a more acquainted, smaller and intimate place closer to home. Maybe the Wi-Fi or cellular data bandwidth is more consistent on the Cupertino campus, letting Apple to better reveal its wares and us media types to more successfully show our still photos and live blogs of the event. Maybe the reality misrepresentation field is more influential there.
Away from the location of the event, with the new management of CEO Cook, there are guaranteed to be some changes in the Apple way of presenting products. For example, we can daydream about a live streaming video feed of the event, not overriding any of the live and occasionally amusing remarks from various bloggers, but improving them with a live graphic record for all to see.
One thing’s unquestionable: Apple’s remarkable confidentiality rests intact, promising billions of dollars’ worth of free advertising leading up to the event.
Afar that gossips, the motives for such a change in venue are purely hypothetical. It’s speculated that conceivably the new Apple CEO Tim Cook doesn’t care for the echoing YBCA, instead opting for a more acquainted, smaller and intimate place closer to home. Maybe the Wi-Fi or cellular data bandwidth is more consistent on the Cupertino campus, letting Apple to better reveal its wares and us media types to more successfully show our still photos and live blogs of the event. Maybe the reality misrepresentation field is more influential there.
Away from the location of the event, with the new management of CEO Cook, there are guaranteed to be some changes in the Apple way of presenting products. For example, we can daydream about a live streaming video feed of the event, not overriding any of the live and occasionally amusing remarks from various bloggers, but improving them with a live graphic record for all to see.
One thing’s unquestionable: Apple’s remarkable confidentiality rests intact, promising billions of dollars’ worth of free advertising leading up to the event.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Not Enough iPhone 5’s At Launch
Apple won’t have sufficient amount of iPhone 5’s at unveiling – actually a need of panic! Rendering industry sources, by the reason of a manufacturing fault at a plant belonging to Apple’s subcontractor company Wintek, there potentially will be fewer iPhone 5 units transported to the USA than it was initially intended.
Conferring to DigiTimes, air bubbles in iPhone 5’s LCD screen lid were the definite defect that Apple had to treat with.
The company planned to ship 25-26 million units of the iPhone 5 in the fourth quarter of 2011, while WinTek had to provide around 25% of the LCD sensor units. Obviously this won’t be happening now, so depending on demand Apple might not have enough units available for every person who’s looking forward to upgrade.
Apple’s iPhone 5 is projected to be introduced in October 2011.
Conferring to DigiTimes, air bubbles in iPhone 5’s LCD screen lid were the definite defect that Apple had to treat with.
The company planned to ship 25-26 million units of the iPhone 5 in the fourth quarter of 2011, while WinTek had to provide around 25% of the LCD sensor units. Obviously this won’t be happening now, so depending on demand Apple might not have enough units available for every person who’s looking forward to upgrade.
Apple’s iPhone 5 is projected to be introduced in October 2011.
iPad Live 75: Big @$$ tablet
Here are some reviews from TiPb
Georgia, Seth, and Rene talk Netflix alternatives, Apple vs. Samsung… and Verizon? Amazon tablet event, Macy’s vending machines, Padzilla, Marvel collections, best podcatchers, and more! This is iPad Live!
Hosts
- Georgia @GeorgiaTiPb)
- Rene Ritchie @reneritchie)
- Seth Clifford @sethclifford)
Credits
Thanks to the TiPb iPad Accessory Store for sponsoring the podcast, and to everyone who showed up for the live chat!
Music Hear me Roar by iPad Live theme song contest winner, DieselJesus!
Monday, September 26, 2011
iPhone 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S II: Which should you get?
here its Review :
Another week, another baddest ass Android phone on the market, and right now that’s the Samsung Galaxy S II — and Android Central has their full Sprint Galaxy II Epic 4G Touch review up for your reading pleasure. Now Sprint doesn’t have an iPhone (yet?) so if you’re on Medium Yellow and you need a phone this week then the Galaxy S II is hard to beat. If you’re on AT&T, however, you have a tougher decision to make — namely iPhone 4 today, or perhaps iPhone 5 next month vs. the AT&T Galaxy S II.
Since we don’t live in the future, however, if really you really need that phone today, which should you get?
Hardware
iPhone 4 is compact, with a 3.5 Retina Display (960×640 IPS LCD) screen, stainless steel antenna band, and glass on both sides. It’s as much object d’art as mobile device, and some 15 months later it’s still one of the best designed, best manufactured, best finished devices on the planet. The AT&T Galaxy S II isn’t the almost obscene behemoth that Sprint has released, but at 4.3 inches and 800×480 pixels of Super AMOLED Plus, it’s by no means small — though it’s considerably less than dense than iPhone or even some other Android devices. Even the plastic feels slightly better on the new generation of Galaxy. It’s still Hasbro, but it’s the higher-end Hasbro.
While iPhone 4 has a great 5 megapixel rear camera with nice, big, photon-friendly sensor that also shoots 720p video, the Galaxy S II will do 8mp with 1080p.
3G vs. 4G
iPhone 4 uses AT&T’s 3G network with support for 7.2mbps HSPA downloads. The Galaxy II S uses AT&T’s so-called 4G network with support for — what, 14.4mbps? — HSPA+ downloads. In real life, will you see a difference? Hey, insert AT&T network joke here.
Galaxy S II wins in a pinch, but it’s only by a pinch.
iOS vs. Android
While iOS 5 is just around the corner, we haven’t rounded that corner yet so we can only base this on the current version available, iOS 4.3. It’s well polished, highly functional, and addresses previously lacking features multitasking, folder organization, FaceTime video calls, personal hotspot, and other features. Check out our complete iOS 4 walkthrough for more.
The Galaxy S II is running Android Gingerbread 2.3.4. You also get TouchWiz on top of that, which might look litigiously iPhone like, and could be a plus or a minus depending on your tastes. Still, Gingerbread is powerful, flexible and begins to address issues of consistency and UI polish. See Android Central for more on Gingerbread
Both iOS and Android handle Google services very well, though Android has more of them, including Google Navigation. However, only iOS gets Apple software and services.
Apps vs. Apps
Apple still technically has more apps in the iPhone app store than Google does in the Android Market, but the truth is most of the types of apps you’re likely to want are available for both platforms.
iPhone apps tend to look better and provide a better user experience but Android apps tend to be able to do more and offer more options.
Accessories
iPhone 4 has been on the market approaching 15 months so there’s a ton of accessories available for it (just check out the TiPb Store for a taste of what’s available). Plus it ties into the massive iTunes and Apple ecosystems. Chances are you can find everything from the perfect case to peripherals that will check your blood or fly your toy helicopter.
Because Galaxy S II is so new and there are so many different Android phones, you can still find the basics but it will take a while for more accessories to show up and they’ll fade faster when the next big Android phones splashes down in a few weeks (keep and eye on the Android Central store to see what I mean. Then again, it works with Motorola’s laptop-style keyboard and screen terminal, which is very cool.
Conclusion
Here’s what TiPb had to say about iPhone 4 when it launched:
An impressive new design, amazing new display, key features like multitasking, and an attempt to mainstream video calls, along with hundreds of other little improvements combine together to make this a substantial upgrade and clearly the best iPhone ever. (Given the success of previous iPhones, that’s no faint praise).
Here’s what Android Central had to say about the Galaxy S II:
Here’s the bottom line: The Galaxy S II is easily the fastest, thinnest and lightest Android smartphone you can get.By now you’ve read our Epic 4G Touch review. (If not, go ahead. We’ll wait. … OK. Ready?) Much of what you read there stands for AT&T’s version. They both have the same 1.2GHz processor and 1GB (more or less) of RAM, and so they pretty much feel the same in our initial use.
So if you’re in the US and on AT&T, and you need a phone now, today, and are trying to decide between iPhone 4 and Galaxy S II, which should you get?
If you want the elegance of iOS and don’t want to fuss around, if you want it to just work, if you want the biggest choice possible of apps and accessories — as long as Apple approves them, if you want to stay in the iTunes ecosystem, and you want it wrapped up in what’s arguably still the most solid, most iconic hardware on the market, get an iPhone 4 and enjoy.
If you want the sheer power of Android and like to tinker, if you want the latest, greatest specs on the market — for the moment — if you want to be able to customize without having to hack your phone, and if you want a big phone with big functionality, get the Galaxy S II.
However, if you can wait, if October isn’t too far away for you, then hold off a few weeks. Apple just change the equation again with iPhone 5, and rumors of another Nexus are already in the wind.
If you need more help deciding, read complete iPhone 4 review, compare it toAndroid Central‘s full Sprint Galaxy S II Epic 4G review and their AT&T Galaxy II S comparison, and if you have any questions, just enter your comment there..then i will help :)
App for That: How to slow down video playback
App for That: How to slow down video playback to 1 fps on iPhone, iPad
There are hundreds of thousands of iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps for just about everything — so how come the one you need, the one you know just has to be there, is so hard to find? Enter TiPb’s new weekly feature where staff and readers alike sort through the App Store and help you find just the right App for That. This week, RogerL asks:
I’m still using my Palm Treo and The Core Pocket Media Player to play my swimming, golf swing and Tai Chi training video clips in slow motion. Was hoping to move to the iPhone to use the bigger better screen.To see what we found for Roger, follow along after the break!
Do you know of an iPhone video player that can play back slower than 50%?
VideoPix: Video Frame Capture & Slow Motion Player [$0.99 - App Store link] is an iPhone and iPad app that allows you to slow down video playback to 1 fps.
The easiest way to access video files for VideoPix is through the iPhone or iPad’s Photos app, but there’s a good chance that Roger does not have his above mentioned videos stored there. Luckily, VideoPix also allows you to import videos with iTunes File Sharing (providing they are in MP4 or MOV format).
Anyone else have any App for That suggestions for Roger? Let him — and all of us — know.
Having trouble finding what you need in the app store? Head on over to our App and Game Feature Forum and let us know what you’re looking for. The TiPb community will do our best to find you just the right App for That!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
30 Best iPhone Apps in 2011
The 30 Best iPhone Apps So Far This Year.
Launch birds from a slingshot to topple buildings and crush piggies. There’s a reason this game has been No. 1 on the Paid List for so long. Addictive only starts to explain it.
2. Plants Vs Zombies
Protect your home from an invasion of zombies by placing plants that shoot, freeze, blow-up, crush, or generally obliterate your foes.
3. Fruit Ninja
Swipe to slice 3D fruit as it enters your screen. Great visuals and gratifying delivery.
4. Archetype
One of the best 3D arena shooters for the iPhone. Smooth multiplayer and easy handling. If you’re going to play a first-person shooter on the go, this is the one.
5. Rhythm Spirit
A rhythm-fighting game based on Japanese folklore. Very unique with top-notch production values. Can’t go wrong with ninjas, fighting, and music.
6. Ragdoll Blaster 2
Sequel to the fun and creative physics game. Blast ragdolls out of your canon to hit various targets. Tons of levels and really interesting puzzles.
7. Canabalt
The iPhone version of the popular flash game. Original escape game where you run away from impending doom, dodging obstacles and crashing through windows.
8. Chaos Rings
One of the few games priced above $10 that sold really well. A deep RPG with fantastic graphics from Square Enix.
9. The Horrible Vikings
A trajectory game steeped in style. Launch your vikings to hit enemies and items alike. A full upgrade system and use of power-ups adds nice depth.
10. Trenches
Fun side-scrolling strategy game where you employ the use of soldiers, machine guns, rifles and bombs to destroy your enemy.
11. God Finger
Keep your followers healthy and working. Create buildings, farms, and taverns for your peasants to enjoy. Control the weather and become the dictator of your own little world.
12. Parachute Ninja
Fling your ninja ball through the air in this interesting platformer. Reach higher and higher platforms, while avoiding obstacles and enemies.
13. Pocket Legends
This MMORPG deserves attention for an ambitious endeavor. Choose a class and work on leveling up, meeting strangers, and battling enemies.
14. Monkey Island 2
Sequel to one of the best adventure games ever released. More humor, puzzles, and story that we’ve come to expect from this classic series.
15. Zenonia 2
Followup to the hit action RPG Zenonia. With more playable classes, abilities, items, story and artwork, this is a must-have for RPG fans.
16. Foursquare
The quintessential geo-social app, Foursquare allows users to ‘Check in’ to locations to earn points and broadcast their location. Get more Check-Ins than anyone and you become the mayor.
17. Groupon
Groupon is a service that offers an extremely marked down deal every day. From restaurants to spas, users have been excited about Groupon since it came out. All the same convenience on your iPhone.
18. iMovie
It made sense for Apple to bring their casual video editing software over to the iPhone when the 4 launched with hi-def recording. Very solid tool for on-the-go editing.
19. Siri Assistant
Your own personal assistant. Ask it for directions. Reminders. General information. Nearly anything. Fun and useful for anyone on the go.
20. Twitter
The official Twitter has become the best out of them all. Contains all the features you need.
21. Wolfram
After dropping dramatically from the $50 price tag, Wolfram has become a fantastic knowledge searching tool based on Wolfram Alpha.
22. iBooks
I know, I know. This is a given. Provided with iOS 4.0, iBooks is the defacto book reader. Even so, it’s worth a mention for how elegant and easy it is to use compared to other readers.
23. Hulu Plus
This is something we have been waiting for a while. The downside is that it only offers content for the paid service—not for free as it is on the web. But, if you can pony up the monthly fee, this is a great app.
24. Gowalla
Similar to Foursquare, Gowalla allows users to ‘check in’ to a location to earn stamps. Based on GPS, it’s very addictive earning stamps and a great companion while you are out and about.
25. Dragon Dictation
Finally, an accurate way to dictate voice to text on the iPhone. Speak naturally to send a text message, email, or anything else that can receive inputted text.
26. Free App A Day
FAAD is an interesting service that works with developers to offer up their paid apps for free for a short time period. If you follow the iPhone app, you can snatch up some big name apps, gratis.
27. JotNot Scanner Pro
Make your iPhone into a multi-page scanner. Has a great image enhancing ability and makes saving and sending scans pretty effortless.
28. Text’nDrive
For those of us with a habit of checking (or even worse, responding to) email while we drive, this app provides a hands-free solution where new messages are read to you and you can respond by voice.
29. Geodelic
An elegant “Around Me” style app showing everything that is near your location. Fun way to discover things you didn’t know existed.
30. Digg
Digg finally made an official app and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Users can look forward to all the same functionality as the native site, as well as easy saving and sharing.
iPhone 4 review : Verdict
Verdict Reviews
Well, there's been so much to talk about on the new iPhone that we're actually impressed Apple had that much to update on this iteration of the smartphone.
From HD video recording to a completely new shape, it's intriguing to see record-breaking numbers queuing up to pick up this device – but after playing with it for a few days, you can see why.
We liked
Well, we liked nearly everything on the iPhone 4. The main thing we enjoyed is the fact the interface is still so slick, as nothing beats the fact the phone reacts to your slightest touch.
The gyroscope is beyond awesome on a phone of this size, or on a phone at all come to think of it.
The battery life has been well extended to work long enough to not hate your phone any more, which is a welcome boost, and the camera and video recorder have been updated more than adequately to consider them actual replacements for the cameras and camcorders.
The Retina Display is really something else to look at, and we're even starting to like the sharp angles of the chassis – although we're still not huge fans.
The App Store is still brilliant, and will continue to get brilliant-er, and things like Google Maps offer a superb mapping experience.
We disliked
Why, why did the reception problem have to happen Apple? If it wasn't for that, this would have been head and shoulders above the competition when it comes to smartphone functionality. Nothing can come close on paper.
The price is also ridiculously high - £600 for a phone is amazing, and more so when you think thousands, yes, thousands of people queued up in the UK alone to pick up one of these the second it was released.
The HTC Desire costs less than £400, is free on £30 a month deals, where the iPhone costs £170 plus the contract too.
We appreciate the sheer amount of tech and design packed into the iPhone 4, but that's still a LOT to shell out for a phone.
Verdict
Trust us, we've gone back and forth over the star rating to give the iPhone 4 - it's been tricky.
Put it this way: if we didn't have to switch hands to browse the internet at any given moment, this phone would have been five stars, hands down. Apart from the fact your own skin makes you lose all 3G connectivity, there's pretty much nothing wrong with this phone.
And if you're still lusting after an iPhone, don't worry - this is by no means a reason not to buy it. Like we said, we had no dropped calls during our tests, and that's a big improvement on previous iterations - it was the internet browsing that got us.
Is it better than the 3GS? Yes - by a country mile. Is it better than the HTC Desire? In some ways yes, in some ways no... the iPhone 4 hits higher points but thanks to the reception issue hits lower points too.
Essentially it comes down to a straight choice: are you interested in the geek chicness of the rapidly-improving Android, or are you all over the slick iPhone eco-system?
You won't be disappointed by the iPhone 4 by any means - if you're happy to spend nearly £200 more on a phone and are willing to wiggle your hand a little bit then this phone will delight for the next couple of years.
Well, there's been so much to talk about on the new iPhone that we're actually impressed Apple had that much to update on this iteration of the smartphone.
From HD video recording to a completely new shape, it's intriguing to see record-breaking numbers queuing up to pick up this device – but after playing with it for a few days, you can see why.
We liked
Well, we liked nearly everything on the iPhone 4. The main thing we enjoyed is the fact the interface is still so slick, as nothing beats the fact the phone reacts to your slightest touch.
The gyroscope is beyond awesome on a phone of this size, or on a phone at all come to think of it.
The battery life has been well extended to work long enough to not hate your phone any more, which is a welcome boost, and the camera and video recorder have been updated more than adequately to consider them actual replacements for the cameras and camcorders.
The Retina Display is really something else to look at, and we're even starting to like the sharp angles of the chassis – although we're still not huge fans.
The App Store is still brilliant, and will continue to get brilliant-er, and things like Google Maps offer a superb mapping experience.
We disliked
Why, why did the reception problem have to happen Apple? If it wasn't for that, this would have been head and shoulders above the competition when it comes to smartphone functionality. Nothing can come close on paper.
The price is also ridiculously high - £600 for a phone is amazing, and more so when you think thousands, yes, thousands of people queued up in the UK alone to pick up one of these the second it was released.
The HTC Desire costs less than £400, is free on £30 a month deals, where the iPhone costs £170 plus the contract too.
We appreciate the sheer amount of tech and design packed into the iPhone 4, but that's still a LOT to shell out for a phone.
Verdict
Trust us, we've gone back and forth over the star rating to give the iPhone 4 - it's been tricky.
Put it this way: if we didn't have to switch hands to browse the internet at any given moment, this phone would have been five stars, hands down. Apart from the fact your own skin makes you lose all 3G connectivity, there's pretty much nothing wrong with this phone.
And if you're still lusting after an iPhone, don't worry - this is by no means a reason not to buy it. Like we said, we had no dropped calls during our tests, and that's a big improvement on previous iterations - it was the internet browsing that got us.
Is it better than the 3GS? Yes - by a country mile. Is it better than the HTC Desire? In some ways yes, in some ways no... the iPhone 4 hits higher points but thanks to the reception issue hits lower points too.
Essentially it comes down to a straight choice: are you interested in the geek chicness of the rapidly-improving Android, or are you all over the slick iPhone eco-system?
You won't be disappointed by the iPhone 4 by any means - if you're happy to spend nearly £200 more on a phone and are willing to wiggle your hand a little bit then this phone will delight for the next couple of years.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
iPhone 4 review: Battery life and connectivity
Battery life and Connectivity
Another big plus for the iPhone 4 is, despite being the thinnest smartphone ever created, the battery life hasn't suffered. Far from it, as Steve Jobs actually reckons it can last 40% longer despite the smaller chassis size.
And you know what - he may actually be (sort of) telling the truth here. Seasoned iPhone professional users will know that to use a couple of applications, watching a 30 mins of video, downloading new apps, run music through Bluetooth and also keep opening and closing it to perform other tasks is a real battery sucker, and usually means your iPhone won't see out the day.
Well, doing just that sat at our desk, we actually found that in a seven hour period, the battery only dropped 50%. It might sound a little drastic, but over the course of the day, when you're using the phone a lot less, this works out to be a much nicer figure to work with.
We actually found we didn't need to carry around a charger all the time when we were using an iPhone 4 - and even if you forget to plug it in at night, it won't be until sometime the following day it completely shuts down, which you have to applaud when you see how thin the chassis is here.
Of course, this isn't the all-encompassing fix we've all been waiting for in smartphones, as a simple hour's commute with push email, music and the camera all in use will drop things by about 10%, but that's not standard use.
This is helped by an all-new processor, the Apple A4 effort that's really good at not sucking down too much power even when performing those pesky multi-tasking tasks. We're impressed with Apple, as its iPhone range has gone from one of the worst on battery life to at least one of the better ones.
Connectivity
The iPhone is, as you'd expect, jam-packed with functionality. You've got an upgraded Wi-Fi chipset in there to now cater for the faster 802.11n hubs, and of course we're treated to GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 and A2DP as well as the normal HSDPA and 3.5mm headphone slot.
The Bluetooth is impressive as ever too - simply search for and pair with a Bluetooth headset, and whenever the iPhone 4 finds that unit broadcasting a signal in the future it will connect automatically - which makes it much easier to use.
The GPS, as we mentioned earlier is lightning fast, but it's a real shame about the reception issues with the data - we really thing the signal dropping is going to annoy a lot of people when they've shelled out so much money for a new phone.
Another big plus for the iPhone 4 is, despite being the thinnest smartphone ever created, the battery life hasn't suffered. Far from it, as Steve Jobs actually reckons it can last 40% longer despite the smaller chassis size.
And you know what - he may actually be (sort of) telling the truth here. Seasoned iPhone professional users will know that to use a couple of applications, watching a 30 mins of video, downloading new apps, run music through Bluetooth and also keep opening and closing it to perform other tasks is a real battery sucker, and usually means your iPhone won't see out the day.
Well, doing just that sat at our desk, we actually found that in a seven hour period, the battery only dropped 50%. It might sound a little drastic, but over the course of the day, when you're using the phone a lot less, this works out to be a much nicer figure to work with.
We actually found we didn't need to carry around a charger all the time when we were using an iPhone 4 - and even if you forget to plug it in at night, it won't be until sometime the following day it completely shuts down, which you have to applaud when you see how thin the chassis is here.
Of course, this isn't the all-encompassing fix we've all been waiting for in smartphones, as a simple hour's commute with push email, music and the camera all in use will drop things by about 10%, but that's not standard use.
This is helped by an all-new processor, the Apple A4 effort that's really good at not sucking down too much power even when performing those pesky multi-tasking tasks. We're impressed with Apple, as its iPhone range has gone from one of the worst on battery life to at least one of the better ones.
Connectivity
The iPhone is, as you'd expect, jam-packed with functionality. You've got an upgraded Wi-Fi chipset in there to now cater for the faster 802.11n hubs, and of course we're treated to GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 and A2DP as well as the normal HSDPA and 3.5mm headphone slot.
The Bluetooth is impressive as ever too - simply search for and pair with a Bluetooth headset, and whenever the iPhone 4 finds that unit broadcasting a signal in the future it will connect automatically - which makes it much easier to use.
The GPS, as we mentioned earlier is lightning fast, but it's a real shame about the reception issues with the data - we really thing the signal dropping is going to annoy a lot of people when they've shelled out so much money for a new phone.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
iPod nano – A Long Way Before It’s Here The Way It Is!
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How to Care for Your iPhone
For most of us, our iPhone is a very essential part of our life. It keeps us linked to our business, our family and our friends. It isn’t just a phone. If something happens to our phone to render it unreachable, we go into panic mode. Here are ten ways to care for your iPhone to retain it safe and functioning properly.
1.Don’t leave it in your car. Cars are not a good place to leave your iPhone, even for short periods of time. Temperature limits of hot and cold can damage your device. Hot temperatures can particularly be magnified inside of a vehicle.
2.Avoid high moisture areas. Bathrooms, enclosed swimming pools and other high damp areas can cause water damage to cellphones much faster than you might recognize. Leave your cellphone behind when you enter these kinds of areas where the air is thick with moisture.
3.Drying it out. If your iPhone should get unprotected to moisture, take the back off and remove the battery as soon as possible. To captivate the moisture, place the phone in a container of uncooked rice. Immerse the phone totally in the rice and seal the container. If no rice is available, let the phone air dry for a day before trying to operate it again.
4.Use display protectors. The surface of your iPhone can easily become scratched and marred- you should already have learned it from one of our posts. Guard it with transparent film protection sheets. Change the sheet every few months. You can even bring your phone into your local cellphone carrier and have it renewed for you.
5.Keep it in a hard case. Purchasing a hard case to snap your iPhone into is a wise investment. The case will take the punishment of abuse instead of the phone itself.
6.Car chargers. Car chargers are a great convenience, but they shouldn’t be your primary charger. You should also disconnect your iPhone from the car charger when you are starting or shutting off the car to avoid injuring it with power surges.
7.Battery indicator. At times cellphones will appear to be losing their charge more rapidly than normal, when, in reality, it is the battery life pointer just giving a false alarm. To spot on this situation, let your phone battery to go thorough dead before recharging. After doing this a couple of times, the indicator should be reset and start action correctly again.
8.Don’t overload. Your iPhone is a mini-storage device and has a restricted amount of memory. If you find your browser or apps freezing, you may be reaching your memory limits. If there are apps that you don’t use, removing them from your iPhone on a regular basis can free up more memory.
9.Don’t overcharge. It is suggested that you remove your phone from the charger once it reaches a full charge, or else shut the phone down when charging the phone. Leaving a fully charged phone plugged into the charger and turned on can lead to overheating.
10.Be aware of placement. Many iPhones are injured because of being set down on a hood or roof of an automobile, and then forgetting it there when the owner drives away. An iPhone moving loosely in a handbag is also subject to ‘battering’ by other items in the bag. Keeping your device in a separate pocket of a handbag is much favored.
Maybe you’ve already experienced any of the situations listed above. We all agree that it is simply a common sense, but most of us find it hard to learn from others’ mistakes, unless they suffer all on their own...
via PhoneService
1.Don’t leave it in your car. Cars are not a good place to leave your iPhone, even for short periods of time. Temperature limits of hot and cold can damage your device. Hot temperatures can particularly be magnified inside of a vehicle.
2.Avoid high moisture areas. Bathrooms, enclosed swimming pools and other high damp areas can cause water damage to cellphones much faster than you might recognize. Leave your cellphone behind when you enter these kinds of areas where the air is thick with moisture.
3.Drying it out. If your iPhone should get unprotected to moisture, take the back off and remove the battery as soon as possible. To captivate the moisture, place the phone in a container of uncooked rice. Immerse the phone totally in the rice and seal the container. If no rice is available, let the phone air dry for a day before trying to operate it again.
4.Use display protectors. The surface of your iPhone can easily become scratched and marred- you should already have learned it from one of our posts. Guard it with transparent film protection sheets. Change the sheet every few months. You can even bring your phone into your local cellphone carrier and have it renewed for you.
5.Keep it in a hard case. Purchasing a hard case to snap your iPhone into is a wise investment. The case will take the punishment of abuse instead of the phone itself.
6.Car chargers. Car chargers are a great convenience, but they shouldn’t be your primary charger. You should also disconnect your iPhone from the car charger when you are starting or shutting off the car to avoid injuring it with power surges.
7.Battery indicator. At times cellphones will appear to be losing their charge more rapidly than normal, when, in reality, it is the battery life pointer just giving a false alarm. To spot on this situation, let your phone battery to go thorough dead before recharging. After doing this a couple of times, the indicator should be reset and start action correctly again.
8.Don’t overload. Your iPhone is a mini-storage device and has a restricted amount of memory. If you find your browser or apps freezing, you may be reaching your memory limits. If there are apps that you don’t use, removing them from your iPhone on a regular basis can free up more memory.
9.Don’t overcharge. It is suggested that you remove your phone from the charger once it reaches a full charge, or else shut the phone down when charging the phone. Leaving a fully charged phone plugged into the charger and turned on can lead to overheating.
10.Be aware of placement. Many iPhones are injured because of being set down on a hood or roof of an automobile, and then forgetting it there when the owner drives away. An iPhone moving loosely in a handbag is also subject to ‘battering’ by other items in the bag. Keeping your device in a separate pocket of a handbag is much favored.
Maybe you’ve already experienced any of the situations listed above. We all agree that it is simply a common sense, but most of us find it hard to learn from others’ mistakes, unless they suffer all on their own...
via PhoneService
Monday, September 19, 2011
Hard and Soft Reset on iPhone 4
Most of us have faced a situation when our smart iPhone 4 becomes unresponsive and cannot be switched on, no matter what we do. The first most important tip is not to get furious, and then try to perform a reset on your iDevice.
A reset can be done in two ways; you can try either a hard, or a soft reset of your iPhone4.
The first one to try implies following steps: you press and hold the Sleep/Wake button together with a Home button of your iPhone 4. In about 10 seconds of holding, an Apple logo should appear on the screen. Only after that try to turn on your phone and see if it runs.
Jailbreaking makes this process a bit complicated, in this case, your iPhone still cannot be back to order. So if you have applied Jailbreaking, or have some Cydia app installed, try to reset your phone as follows:
Connect your iPhone 4 to PC and start iTunes. Still press Sleep/Wake button and a Home button simultaneously for about 10 seconds, till the logo appears on the iPhone screen. Once you see the logo, release the power, but hold the home button for additional 5-10 seconds. Now look at iTunes to check if your device has shown up.
You’ll be notified by iTunes that the iPhone is in a recovery mode. Click OK to continue the restore process. Click and hold the SHIFT button and click on the Restore button. Then select the latest IPSW file for the prompt to appear. iTunes will attempt to bring you back to the manufacturer setting and later will allow you to restore your content from the PC. Each time you apply synch, iTunes makes a backup, so you can chose the latest one from the synch.
As for the soft reset, there are numerous things you canreset in the Settings app, from the Home screen layout to the network settingsto all the data on your device.
Tap the Settings icon and chose General Settings. Swipe upto see the bottom of the page and then tap Reset. Tap Reset All Settings toreset the network, keyboard, Home screen layout, and location warnings. TapReset in the pop-up window for the confirmation.
To reset specific settings, chose among Network Settings, KeyboardDictionary, Home Screen Layout or Location Warnings and do not forget to oncemore tap Reset in the pop-up window for the confirmation.
A reset can be done in two ways; you can try either a hard, or a soft reset of your iPhone4.
The first one to try implies following steps: you press and hold the Sleep/Wake button together with a Home button of your iPhone 4. In about 10 seconds of holding, an Apple logo should appear on the screen. Only after that try to turn on your phone and see if it runs.
Jailbreaking makes this process a bit complicated, in this case, your iPhone still cannot be back to order. So if you have applied Jailbreaking, or have some Cydia app installed, try to reset your phone as follows:
Connect your iPhone 4 to PC and start iTunes. Still press Sleep/Wake button and a Home button simultaneously for about 10 seconds, till the logo appears on the iPhone screen. Once you see the logo, release the power, but hold the home button for additional 5-10 seconds. Now look at iTunes to check if your device has shown up.
You’ll be notified by iTunes that the iPhone is in a recovery mode. Click OK to continue the restore process. Click and hold the SHIFT button and click on the Restore button. Then select the latest IPSW file for the prompt to appear. iTunes will attempt to bring you back to the manufacturer setting and later will allow you to restore your content from the PC. Each time you apply synch, iTunes makes a backup, so you can chose the latest one from the synch.
As for the soft reset, there are numerous things you canreset in the Settings app, from the Home screen layout to the network settingsto all the data on your device.
Tap the Settings icon and chose General Settings. Swipe upto see the bottom of the page and then tap Reset. Tap Reset All Settings toreset the network, keyboard, Home screen layout, and location warnings. TapReset in the pop-up window for the confirmation.
To reset specific settings, chose among Network Settings, KeyboardDictionary, Home Screen Layout or Location Warnings and do not forget to oncemore tap Reset in the pop-up window for the confirmation.
Latest iPhone Headlines
The title of the post is somewhat general because there is so much news to tell you, don’t really know from where to start.
It would be fair to begin with iCloud and iWork beta versions that have been released recently. Its free with iOS 5 and with iCloud, the music you purchase in iTunes appears automatically on all your devices. You can also download your past iTunes purchases.
It would be fair to begin with iCloud and iWork beta versions that have been released recently. Its free with iOS 5 and with iCloud, the music you purchase in iTunes appears automatically on all your devices. You can also download your past iTunes purchases.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Improve iPhone 4 Battery Life
Ever wondered how to upsurge the battery holdup time of Apple iPhone 4? Here are some tips which will help in prolonging the battery life of your latest iDevice. This tips are more specific than those listed by us in our older post.
Modify Screen Brightness - Brighter light will eat more battery life when equated to a lesser bright light. You can lower the brightness of your iPhone 4 by entering the Settings and then Brightness option.
Turn Off 3G this is the fact that you browse super-fast with the 3G, but it’s highly recommended that you to turn it off when it is not in use. This will certainly add up another boost to your battery savior. To turn off 3G (and to turn it off as well) open Settings; go to General menu and chose Network.
Wi-Fi is actually a nice way to stay linked to the internet, but make sure to turn it off when Wi-Fi is not in use. To change Wi-Fi settings, open Settings and then Wi-Fi. Sounds and Vibrations – You can turn off the needless sounds, such as Lock Sounds, Keyboard Clicks etc., and vibrations to save your battery. To adjust sounds and vibration settings, open Settings and find Sounds menu.
If you’re using an application which keeps sending you notifications, disable or uninstall it to save battery life. Close Applications - As you all know, iPhone 4 supports multitasking, so dredge up to close an app when you’re not using it.
Empty your battery at least once a month and charge it back to 100%. This is one of the best methods to get the most out of your battery.
If you track these tips, you’ll assuredly be able to save a lot of battery life.
Modify Screen Brightness - Brighter light will eat more battery life when equated to a lesser bright light. You can lower the brightness of your iPhone 4 by entering the Settings and then Brightness option.
Turn Off 3G this is the fact that you browse super-fast with the 3G, but it’s highly recommended that you to turn it off when it is not in use. This will certainly add up another boost to your battery savior. To turn off 3G (and to turn it off as well) open Settings; go to General menu and chose Network.
Wi-Fi is actually a nice way to stay linked to the internet, but make sure to turn it off when Wi-Fi is not in use. To change Wi-Fi settings, open Settings and then Wi-Fi. Sounds and Vibrations – You can turn off the needless sounds, such as Lock Sounds, Keyboard Clicks etc., and vibrations to save your battery. To adjust sounds and vibration settings, open Settings and find Sounds menu.
If you’re using an application which keeps sending you notifications, disable or uninstall it to save battery life. Close Applications - As you all know, iPhone 4 supports multitasking, so dredge up to close an app when you’re not using it.
Empty your battery at least once a month and charge it back to 100%. This is one of the best methods to get the most out of your battery.
If you track these tips, you’ll assuredly be able to save a lot of battery life.
iOS 5 Details
To the surprise of all Apple users, so much discussed iOS5 beta is now ready for you to download! As we have already mentioned, iOS5 will come built in iPhone5, but you have to upgrade your smartphones yourself by now.
iOS 5 includes more than 200 new features for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. What we consider the most important is its enhanced accessibility- iOS 5 comes with innovative new features that make it easier for people with mobility, hearing, vision, and cognitive disabilities to get the most from their iOS devices.
Some other features that iOS update brings are as follows:
A Notification Center that brings all you alerts at one place. You get all kinds of notifications on your iOS device: new email, texts, friend requests, and more. With Notification Center, you can keep track of them all in one convenient location. All you need to do is to swipe down from the top of any screen to enter Notification Center.
A Newsstand- iOS 5 organizes your magazine and newspaper app subscriptions in Newsstand: a folder that lets you access your favorite publications quickly and easily. There’s also a new place on the App Store just for newspaper and magazine subscriptions. And you can get to it straight from Newsstand.
Twitter- the social network is integrated in iOS5, allowing you to mention or
iOS 5 includes more than 200 new features for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. What we consider the most important is its enhanced accessibility- iOS 5 comes with innovative new features that make it easier for people with mobility, hearing, vision, and cognitive disabilities to get the most from their iOS devices.
Some other features that iOS update brings are as follows:
A Notification Center that brings all you alerts at one place. You get all kinds of notifications on your iOS device: new email, texts, friend requests, and more. With Notification Center, you can keep track of them all in one convenient location. All you need to do is to swipe down from the top of any screen to enter Notification Center.
A Newsstand- iOS 5 organizes your magazine and newspaper app subscriptions in Newsstand: a folder that lets you access your favorite publications quickly and easily. There’s also a new place on the App Store just for newspaper and magazine subscriptions. And you can get to it straight from Newsstand.
Twitter- the social network is integrated in iOS5, allowing you to mention or
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Tips for Great iPhone Photos
You perhaps don't take your DSLR camera with you all along, but your iDevice—along with its built-in camera—is in your pocket far and wide you go. That's why lately the most common way to upload photos to Flickr isn't a camera at all, but the iPhone. As iOS5 offers great photo capabilities, the topic is becoming more actual.
The encounter, for sure, is accomplishing great-looking photos from a gadget principally designed for chatting. If you take a notice of a few tips in mind, you can capture some pretty sharp pictures with your iPhone. We have previously reported some great iPhone photos, you can see the post right here. Here is what you should consider:
Your phone can handle a lot of situations with aplomb, but it can't shoot every scene you meet. The teeny-weeny image sensor craves light, and does best outdoors, in daylight. For the best experience, follow the same advice that photographers have kept in mind for decades- just let the sun shine in!
Let daylight help your photography. Try to put the sun behind you or over one of your shoulders. Avoid capturing straight into the sun, or you'll radically underexpose your focus. If you're shooting inside, put your back to the window and turn on the lights.
Knowing right settings is not enough for a good photo- you should be able to compose the scene while shooting- that’s what the pros do. Just split your frame into thirds. After dividing conjure up a tic-tac-toe board—and put your focus on one of those lines, rather than in the middle of the screen- that’s somewhat banal. But be careful here- keep in mind that nothing ruins a photo like a skewed horizon. Keep an eye on the background to ensure that nothing is "rising" out of the top of someone's head.
Run the camera quicker- optimize your home screen so you can start capturing with a single tap. This ensures that you avoid losing out on many great photo opportunities. Fortunately, iPhones allow moving your camera into more convenient location of your screen. You can either apply to have camera on the first screen, or put it in the quick-access area at the bottom of the screen. You can even resign buttons to launch your camera faster.
The most common reason you keep getting get blurry photos with your phone is that it's light and thin, and awkward to hold compared with a full-size camera. So the solution is to keep the phone steady while capturing. Grip the phone as motionless as you can, with both hands, and keep your elbows put in to your sides for sustenance.
To be continued….
The encounter, for sure, is accomplishing great-looking photos from a gadget principally designed for chatting. If you take a notice of a few tips in mind, you can capture some pretty sharp pictures with your iPhone. We have previously reported some great iPhone photos, you can see the post right here. Here is what you should consider:
Your phone can handle a lot of situations with aplomb, but it can't shoot every scene you meet. The teeny-weeny image sensor craves light, and does best outdoors, in daylight. For the best experience, follow the same advice that photographers have kept in mind for decades- just let the sun shine in!
Let daylight help your photography. Try to put the sun behind you or over one of your shoulders. Avoid capturing straight into the sun, or you'll radically underexpose your focus. If you're shooting inside, put your back to the window and turn on the lights.
Knowing right settings is not enough for a good photo- you should be able to compose the scene while shooting- that’s what the pros do. Just split your frame into thirds. After dividing conjure up a tic-tac-toe board—and put your focus on one of those lines, rather than in the middle of the screen- that’s somewhat banal. But be careful here- keep in mind that nothing ruins a photo like a skewed horizon. Keep an eye on the background to ensure that nothing is "rising" out of the top of someone's head.
Run the camera quicker- optimize your home screen so you can start capturing with a single tap. This ensures that you avoid losing out on many great photo opportunities. Fortunately, iPhones allow moving your camera into more convenient location of your screen. You can either apply to have camera on the first screen, or put it in the quick-access area at the bottom of the screen. You can even resign buttons to launch your camera faster.
The most common reason you keep getting get blurry photos with your phone is that it's light and thin, and awkward to hold compared with a full-size camera. So the solution is to keep the phone steady while capturing. Grip the phone as motionless as you can, with both hands, and keep your elbows put in to your sides for sustenance.
To be continued….
Cheaper iCloud-Based iPhone?
The Apple rumor spread on Thursday is that the corporation will outline a low-cost iPhone 4 together with the iPhone 5. The new device will have significantly reduced flash storage, and may be so cheap to make that transporters offer it for free. The name will be not very creative: the iCloud iPhone.
The story seems to be well-sourced — Applenapps.com writer, Sheridan, claims to have verbal communication to three independent sources “who are all connected to Apple in different capacities,” and one of them seems to have given him the scoop on launch date ahead of time.
Sheridan’s sources say the iCloud iPhone will “look like a small iPad,” and that it will retail for $400 — or no cash at all once you factor in the 2-year contract signup discount. The sources are a little short on particulars of exactly how this will rely on iCloud more than any other iPhone. In iOS5, iCloud will back up your entire phone, counting apps. But is Apple ready for a device that runs completely from the cloud, straight after the launch of the app?
With Android phones now beating iPhones, it wouldn’t be astonishing if Apple required boosting its market share on the low end — and having an iPhone that is free (with contract) would go a long way in the direction of that goal. We’re sure that the advertising genii at 1 Infinite Loop would want to include a catchword like iCloud in the phone’s title, as well as pushing the fact that you have access to your music and photos without actually having to upload them... But a memory-free iPhone seems exceedingly unlikely.
via Mashable
The story seems to be well-sourced — Applenapps.com writer, Sheridan, claims to have verbal communication to three independent sources “who are all connected to Apple in different capacities,” and one of them seems to have given him the scoop on launch date ahead of time.
Sheridan’s sources say the iCloud iPhone will “look like a small iPad,” and that it will retail for $400 — or no cash at all once you factor in the 2-year contract signup discount. The sources are a little short on particulars of exactly how this will rely on iCloud more than any other iPhone. In iOS5, iCloud will back up your entire phone, counting apps. But is Apple ready for a device that runs completely from the cloud, straight after the launch of the app?
With Android phones now beating iPhones, it wouldn’t be astonishing if Apple required boosting its market share on the low end — and having an iPhone that is free (with contract) would go a long way in the direction of that goal. We’re sure that the advertising genii at 1 Infinite Loop would want to include a catchword like iCloud in the phone’s title, as well as pushing the fact that you have access to your music and photos without actually having to upload them... But a memory-free iPhone seems exceedingly unlikely.
via Mashable
Friday, September 16, 2011
iPhone to China Mobile
Officials at China Mobile have had conferences with Steve Jobs about fetching the iPhone to the world’s principal mobile operator, according to the new reports. The iPhone is presently offered in China from the transporter China Unicom. The carrier is a minor operator compared to China Mobile, but that hasn’t cramped the country’s craving for the phone. Apple devices have proven to be popular in China; with iPhone 4 sold 100,000 units in just four days.
Actually, China Mobile by now has nearly 7.5 million iPhone users on its system, notwithstanding selling the phones through its channels and even though iPhone devices running on China Mobile don’t have admission to 3G. China Mobile uses its own network benchmark, TDSCDMA, which is different from the two alternatives that Apple supports for the iPhone 4. Bringing a phone to China Mobile would fundamentally entail producing a China-only modified iPhones.
Previously this might have been looked at as untenable, however, the size of the Chinese marketplace, as well as the fact that Apple now makes a CDMA variation (for carriers like Verizon), besides to its GSM standard iPhone, makes a China Mobile iPhone much more possible.
So here are the latest updates:
Actually, China Mobile by now has nearly 7.5 million iPhone users on its system, notwithstanding selling the phones through its channels and even though iPhone devices running on China Mobile don’t have admission to 3G. China Mobile uses its own network benchmark, TDSCDMA, which is different from the two alternatives that Apple supports for the iPhone 4. Bringing a phone to China Mobile would fundamentally entail producing a China-only modified iPhones.
Previously this might have been looked at as untenable, however, the size of the Chinese marketplace, as well as the fact that Apple now makes a CDMA variation (for carriers like Verizon), besides to its GSM standard iPhone, makes a China Mobile iPhone much more possible.
So here are the latest updates:
Trade on the Financial Markets with MetaTrader 5
We are pleased to announce a new version of the MetaTrader 5 iPhone. The MetaTrader 5 Trading Platform is a perfectly equipped trader'sworking tool that allows trading on the financial markets (Forex, Stocks,Futures and CFD). Its main feature is the long awaited support of technicalindicators.
The first version of the app was launched in January 2011,which only allowed you to only trade and monitor your account. By March, interactivecharts were included into the program, which allowed traders to visually trackprice movements. The new MetaTrader 5 iPhone includes 14 technical indicators,and the number of analytical tools will be further expanded. You cansimultaneously open up to 10 indicator windows in the application. Moreover,you can apply an indicator to the main chart window or to other indicators. Inshort, with the release of the updated MetaTrader 5 iPhone, the arsenal ofmobile traders has grown considerably.
The first version of the app was launched in January 2011,which only allowed you to only trade and monitor your account. By March, interactivecharts were included into the program, which allowed traders to visually trackprice movements. The new MetaTrader 5 iPhone includes 14 technical indicators,and the number of analytical tools will be further expanded. You cansimultaneously open up to 10 indicator windows in the application. Moreover,you can apply an indicator to the main chart window or to other indicators. Inshort, with the release of the updated MetaTrader 5 iPhone, the arsenal ofmobile traders has grown considerably.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Merciless Alarm Clock Coming Soon
We've got something to definitely show you- Wake N Shake - a merciless alarm clock! As the name hints, the main function of the app is to wake you up... But there's something special about it, that you won't find in other alarm apps. We all hate alarms, as most of them are extremely irritating and love playing on our nerves so much.. But Wake N Shake will be the exception....
See the video below, made exclusively for the Blogvasion Team, to find out what Wake N Shake has to offer you.. Note that the app will hit the App Store soon and it will be free for a period of time.
Teach Your iPhone To See With Click Pic
Let us introduce a revolutionary app that enables you to see what people are saying about real things around you! This social networking app found in Apple App Store for FREE is an innovation in message sharing and revealing a whole new world of information right from your smartphone!
The way Click Pick works is quite simple- you just tap the camera icon on your iDevice, take a photo of a product, brand label - for instance - and get engaged in the conversation! Tallying your own interpreted remarks is easy, and if you want to see what others are saying, simply pick up Popular Notes feature and get immediate access to the most discussed pictures and brands!
The app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad and requires iOS 4.0 or later to work properly. Click Pic is available in English by now, but note that the current version offered is just 1.1.
Watch the video by the developer to clarify how the app works to find out more about Click Pic.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
And The Bitten Apple Goes To….
Being back from a short vacation, where I decided to lose any connection with the internet and technology world, and even with friends, I was stunned by the shocking news- Steve Jobs has resigned!
I was not even surprised when I heard that it was Mr. Cook who Steve "strongly recommended" as his successor… Despite the impressive resume and working experience, and regardless a B.S. degree in industrial engineering from Auburn University and his M.B.A. from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business (while Steve has even not graduated from college), I still suspect that Tim (or anyone) will do so much good to Apple, as Steve did and would have been done (if he had not resigned). Anyway, it’s good to know that Cook served as Apple CEO for two months in 2004, when Jobs was recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery and again in 2009, while Jobs took a leave of absence for a liver transplant. Tim knew the odds were in his favor as he was the one who could be a worthy replacement for Steve…
Cheaper iPhone 4?
An inexpensive version of iPhone 4, featuring only 8 GB of memory, is lined up to hit the market within few weeks. Presently, the iPhone 4 is obtainable with either 16 or 32 GB of storage space, and at a relatively high price.
Even though particulars are limited, this news seems to be unlike the rumors demanding that Apple is planning to release an ominously cheaper and pared down version of the iPhone. Sources, who are tied to Korean manufacturers that create parts for the iPhone, only indicate the compact storage memory in an otherwise standard iPhone 4, which will decrease the device’s price but is doubtful to provide for a drastic price cut. It is also claimed that the iPhone5 will be introduced at the end of September. But note that the launch date of iPhone 5 has been manipulated with more than ever in the device’s history.
via Mashable
Even though particulars are limited, this news seems to be unlike the rumors demanding that Apple is planning to release an ominously cheaper and pared down version of the iPhone. Sources, who are tied to Korean manufacturers that create parts for the iPhone, only indicate the compact storage memory in an otherwise standard iPhone 4, which will decrease the device’s price but is doubtful to provide for a drastic price cut. It is also claimed that the iPhone5 will be introduced at the end of September. But note that the launch date of iPhone 5 has been manipulated with more than ever in the device’s history.
via Mashable
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
New Time Warp Alarm Clock for iOS
We are happy to introduce one more great alarm app from Zebrica- Time Warp Alarm Clock that has just been launched! The app skins spectacular particle effects, iPod music alarms as well as great in-built alarm jingles, fun touch effects and effortlessly customizable colors that can be easily shared with your contacts & friends!The app features 5 different particle types to choose from, and the in-built colors include Crystal Turquoise, Sunflower Yellow, Royal Purple and Infinite Rainbow! Making your own custom colors is simple and easily shareable by an email from within the app.
You can choose a song for the alarm either from your iPod library or from the sounds included in the app. The sounds available range from “Train Bells” to “Angry Kitty” and many more.
The clock can display the time in analog or digital modes, and has an option to display in 12 hour or 24 hour format. Also note that alarms play even when the screen is locked, and in iOS4 will play even when the app isn't running.
Features:
Spectacular particle effects iPod audio for alarms, or choose from 9 custom-made alarm soundsCreate & share custom colorsFun touch effects!Exclusive music track “Dream Song”Polished interfaceUniversal – runs great on all your iOS devices, new and oldBackground alarms in iOS4: the alarm is on even if the app isn’tUpdates to come including more alarm sounds!
The app is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad and requires iOS 3.0 or later. You can download the app from the Apple App Store for just $0.99, it can be found in the Utilities category for iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch.
Knight Defense For Your iDevices
For those who are keen on chess or tower defense games - let me introduce Knight Defense for your iPhone and Knight defense HD for your iPad! Unlike many similar ones, this app is intelligent and is going to throw a lot of encounters your way. You need to keep your wits about you and develop some clever tactics to fend off opponents who attack in waves in an effort to capture your king. Don’t let them thrive!
There are 25 levels presented ranging over three different levels of difficulty. Normally levels are short and will be over in a matter of minutes. The Point of Difference of the game is that as well as looking great, there are solid tutorials to get you up to speed. Below you’ll find the features Knight Defense has to offer:
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