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Excitement Building for iPhone 5

Tony Viteritto — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:07:02 +0000

With Apple now looking at September 2011 for debuting the latest in the iPhone series, anticipation is seriously growing for just what might be coming next to thrill and delight the ever demanding smartphone market.

Other than the usual assurances that the cleverly titled Iphone 5 will be thinner, lighter and much more exciting than it’s previous incarnations, the handset itself will carry an 8 megapixel rear facing camera that should outdo the already excellent standard currently seen on the 5 megapixel version, boosting image resolution clearly into the ‘awesome’ category.

Having an upgraded processor is pretty much a given for any type of new hardware release, and the dual-core A5 that is currently used in the iPad 2 is also promised for the new iPhone, making it even more powerful than the iPhone 4.

Rumors are, however, still rife as to whether the 5 will have a curved glass display like the newer generation of iPods carry, and possibly even a rear flash separated from the camera lens on the other side of the case to cut back on that infamous photo red-eye found on iPhone 4 images.

With Apple releasing a new version of their operating system, iOS 5 at around the same time, it is anticipated that with features such as iMessage (which is set to rival the Blackberry Messenger) and the Notification Center (designed for keeping up to date with notifications from just about every imaginable social media and email system possible) as well as a host of others that have been asked for over the years, fingers and thumbs should keep tapping and sliding over the smoothly tactile and glossy screen for a long time to come, and this new iPhone should attract even most hardened users who have so far stuck by other systems.

Most Wanted Mobile Device for the 2010 Holidays: iPhone 4

Tony Viteritto — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:28:03 +0000

The most popular mobile device on the market that is on everyone’s wishlist for the holiday season is the Apple iPhone 4. The fourth generation in the iPhone family, the iPhone 4 as everything a mobile users wants in a smartphone: 3G broadband Internet, a MP3 player with iPod functionality, video recording in HD, millions of apps to choose from to extend the iPhone to the next level.

The iPhone 4 introduces a few new features compared the the previous iPhone 3 and 3GS. The iPhone 4 is touted for having the popular Retina Display for the best screen quality on a phone in the market. Compared to the previous models, the Retina Display eliminates pixels from the screen and making reading text easy on the eyes, even in full sunlight.

Another new feature on the iPhone 4 is the FaceTime application. With FaceTime, an iPhone 4 user can participate with other users in a video conference using the iPhone 4′s new frontal camera. Unlike third-party apps that support video conferencing, FaceTime is only available on a Wi-Fi connection, but it does not stop the fun of FaceTime.

The biggest feature of the iPhone 4 is in fact a most requested feature since the release of the first iPhone is the ability to switch between applications. With the new iOS 4 iPhone operating system, apps can be switched back and fourth: whether it is leaving a game to read an important e-mail, or changing the song on a music app to reading the latest headlines in another app, it can now be done.

With all these exciting features, it is obvious to see why the iPhone 4 is the hottest item for Christmas. Buying a iPhone 4 for that special someone can be the best gift of the year, if not ever, especially for smartphone and technology enthusiasts.

Fast iPad Repair for You

Tony Viteritto — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:35:48 +0000

The Apple iPad has stormed onto the scene, and most people would be hard-pressed to name just one other tablet device that preceded it. In fact, even today, the Apple iPad has dominated the market, and anyone else trying to gain a foothold in that space is looking up at Mount Everest.

Because of the huge demand for the iPad (3G or WIFI), Apple is able to charge a higher amount for their products.

As a downside, this makes repairing a broken Apple iPad all the more realistic, because often getting an iPad fixed is going to be cheaper than tossing it out and buying a new one.

Sites can be found on the net that perform iPad repairs, but you have to make sure you find a company like refresh-repair.com (located at www.ipodrefresh.com) who is familiar with the Apple iPad and who can complete the repair in a timely manner and in a way that makes the device look like brand new again.

One interesting thing about the iPad is that, if the screen breaks, sometimes the soft aluminum body can get dented, too. This can make it challenging to put the device back together again with new digitizer screen, but if your iPad repair crew has it together, they can surmount that issue as well and make the iPad look like brand new again.

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The Apple iPad – Bringing Tablets into the Mainstream

Tony Viteritto — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:58:09 +0000

For a good, long while, many people believed that tablet technology was on its way out. After all, tablets have – in various different incarnations – been around for years, yet they never seemed to fully take off on the market. Today, it is believed that Apple’s iPad may have saved the technology, ushering in a whole new era for tablets. The iPad has been met with a surprising amount of acclaim, and has so far been quite a success for Apple.

Experts believe that, due to the success of the iPad, other technology giants such as Microsoft and Sony will be bringing new, advanced tablets to the market in the near future. One thing is for sure – this dying technology is currently enjoying a revival like no other.

Freeloader Pico Solar iPhone Charger: Enviro Friendly

George Marks — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:40:08 +0000

Finding time to get away from work and out into the wilderness for a weekend hike or on the lake for a day of relaxation and fishing is tricky enough without the added complication of communication breakdown. The Freeloader Pico Solar Charger makes it a breeze and a enviro-friendly one at that.

The Freeloader Pico is a solar charger for small electronic devices. It’s size (105 x 45 x 11.5mm) and light weight (49g) make it easy to stuff in your backpack, tackle box or pocket. It has 75mA premium quality crystalline solar cells, 800mAh enviro-friendly Li-ion battery with an average life span of 2 years and 5v/250mA input voltage.

Included with the package deal for only $39.00 are a master power cable and four adapters. You can connect to any device supplied with a sync cable or USB charger, small pin Nokia, Sony Ericsson and with the mini USB connector you can charge most smart phones, Motorola, Blackberry, Garmin and many other GPS units and PDAs.

A quick 30-minute charge delivery provides 35 hours on mobile phones, 14 hours on iPod and 1.5 hours on GPS units. It’s greatest asset is its ability to charge itself via solar power in 10 hours or via USB in only 3 hours–making it an inexpensive solar charger worthy of trips to areas where an electrical outlet doesn’t exist.

Found, New Apple iPhone 4g

Jeff Gonzales — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:55:28 +0000

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Rumors are flying about the next generation iPhone that Apple is expected to announce around June 22, 2010. Is this something you should get excited about, or is it just an upgraded 3GS? Here’s what to expect.

1. Faster Processor

The new iPhone is expected to use the new A4 chip,which is the same chip that powers the iPad. This should result in a vastly improved performance, since it runs at 1 GHz compared to the 600 MHz of the current iPhone.

2. Multitasking

One of the biggest gripes about the iPhone may finally be solved. The newest iPhone is expected to support multitasking.

3. Two Cameras

Why would you need two camera? One of the cameras is expected to be front-facing, so you can hold video chats with your friends.

4. Better Resolution

The current models of the iPhone have a screen resolution of 320×480. The new model will probably have 640×960 pixels. This ratio makes sense, since it will allow all existing iPhone applications to be able to smoothly transition.

We’ll have to hold our breaths to see what the new iPhone will have in store for us. Other rumors include the name: will it be the iPhone 4g or the iPhone HD? There is also a possibility it will be available to Verizon customers.

Apple iPad Surpasses all Expectations

Alyssa Duval — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:38:30 +0000

On April 3rd, 2010, Apple finally released the long-awaited iPad. This short post will tell you a little bit about my impressions of this device.

The first thing you’ll notice about the iPad is how thin it is. It’s actually a bit thinner than an iPhone! When you pick it up, it feels a bit heavy, at 1.5 lbs. However, the plus side of this is that you can really feel the solid quality of this device.

Despite how many people have been saying that it is just a big iPod Touch, there are actually a few changes that set it apart. The Safari web-browsing app, for example, has a new UI for when you’re switching between windows. Rather than flipping through your windows one by one, you can see them all at the same time.

The iTunes app also is much improved. It looks a lot closer to the iTunes that you’d expect on your computer. Perhaps the biggest improvement is the YouTube App. You can see all the search results on the same screen, and the display is absolutely gorgeous.

Overall, I think the iPad is a great value for the price. It’s hard to sum up all the features for you. You need to go to an Apple Store and try it for yourself.

There’s an App For That – Whatever You Want to Do on Your iPad, Apple Offers an App to Make it Happen

Jessica Moreno — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:33:50 +0000

Apple features over 150,000 apps for the soon to be released iPad, and this number is expected to grow once developers start new projects for this new tablet phenomenon. Popular social networking apps include Facebook, which allows iPad users to keep up with all of their friends at once. The New York Times reader app is expected to remain one of the most widely used apps after it’s popularity on the iPhone. The iPad also features far more high quality and full length games than the iPhone, including Need for Speed Shift. Or watch streaming movies anywhere with the Netflix On Demand app, which takes full advantage of the iPad’s high quality video capabilities. No matter what you intend to use your iPad for, whether it’s for work or simply for entertaining yourself, the Apple App Store features a variety of apps that can help you do it.

Apple History: How the Modern Apple Macintosh was Born

Ray Morrison — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:55:50 +0000

As Mac OS X is the current version of the MacOS, one might say it’s one of the most advanced operating systems currently marketed. It is based on a previous architecture, however. Though many individuals think only of Microsoft Windows and the MacOS when they hear graphical user interface, there was once another technology on the block.

The NeXTSTEP programming framework was created by in 1985, and involved Apple founder Steve Jobs after he was forced out of his previous company. Though the resulting devices built around this architecture only sold around 50,000 units, the technology developed for it was very much ahead of its time.

When Steve Jobs reconciled with Apple, the company set up to market the NeXTSTEP technology was acquired by his original firm. When it was rediscovered later, the framework was decided to be usable for a later project. Therefore, much of the programming environment became a base product for MacOS X.

Apple iPad Pre-order rumored to go on sale this week!

Ray Morrison — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:46:19 +0000

As most of you know Apple has announced the iPad. Apple said that the iPad wifi will start to ship in late March. Rumors on App Advice, say Apple will start the iPad pre-sale in the coming week as early as late February.

Since the iPad is a new kind of device, I’m not sure if I will just use it at home or actually take it with me on the road. In latter case I would need the 3G option or find a wifi hotspot. My geek hormones, responsible for the urge to own what’s new, will most likely win and I will just put in my pre-order the iPad as soon as Apple lets me and get the Wifi iPad.