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Thursday, September 30, 2010
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It sure didn't take long for the dev community to hack into Apple TV's iOS build. One of the first payouts is a port of Apple TV's "lowtide" 10-foot user interface to an iPod touch as briefly demonstrated in the first video after the break. While not very useful on such a small display, that could change when ported to the iPad's bigger 10-inch display. In fact, that might be Apple's plan according to our friend Erica Sadun who's been busily spelunking the Apple TV's disk image. She posits that the iPad could launch the lowtide UI when responding to AirPlay requests in a future iOS build.
Another minor victory was achieved by TUAW reader Arix who spliced the Apple TV's AirPlay daemon onto a jailbroken iPhone 3GS thus allowing it to receive AirPlay streams (second video). But the best news of all, perhaps, is the ability to restore the Apple TV in iTunes by connecting its micro-USB port to your computer. That means that existing PC- and Mac-based jailbreak tools can be updated to work over the connection. In fact, TinyUmbrella has already been updated to backup the Apple TV's SHSH blobs in order to preserve your ability to downgrade in the future. With 8GB of storage and 256MB of RAM to play with, we suspect this little media puck will become quite the developer playground, with or without Apple's consent.
Via: AppleInsider
Source: The Apple Press, TUAW
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Another minor victory was achieved by TUAW reader Arix who spliced the Apple TV's AirPlay daemon onto a jailbroken iPhone 3GS thus allowing it to receive AirPlay streams (second video). But the best news of all, perhaps, is the ability to restore the Apple TV in iTunes by connecting its micro-USB port to your computer. That means that existing PC- and Mac-based jailbreak tools can be updated to work over the connection. In fact, TinyUmbrella has already been updated to backup the Apple TV's SHSH blobs in order to preserve your ability to downgrade in the future. With 8GB of storage and 256MB of RAM to play with, we suspect this little media puck will become quite the developer playground, with or without Apple's consent.
Via: AppleInsider
Source: The Apple Press, TUAW
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Macdailynews story: Apple TV unboxing photos and video
Apple TV unboxing photos and video...
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Macdailynews story: Engadget reviews new Apple TV: Video clarity is impressive; audio quality is also superb
Engadget reviews new Apple TV: Video clarity is impressive; audio quality is also superb...
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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PlayBook from BlackBerry Maker Research in Motion (RIM)
Here is my video post for the new RIM (Research in motion) iPad Killer called the PlayBook Tablet. It has some very interesting specs such as 1080p HD video recording for both front and back cameras, flash capable, multi-touch and multi-processing and many more specs. Watch the video for more info:
Monday, September 27, 2010
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Today at Research In Motion's annual BlackBerry Developer Conference, CEO Mike Lazaridis announced the company's new tablet -- the PlayBook. The tablet will utilize an OS created by the recently acquired QNX (just as we'd heard previous to the announcement) called the BlackBerry Tablet OS which will offer full OpenGL and POSIX support alongside web standards such as HTML5 (which is all tied into RIM's new WebWorks SDK). Lazaridis was joined on stage by the company's founder, Dan Dodge, who said that "QNX is going to enable things that you have never seen before," and added that the PlayBook would be "an incredible gaming platform for publishers and the players." RIM also touted the PlayBook's ability to handle Flash content via Flash 10.1, as well as Adobe AIR apps. The new slate -- which Lazaridis described as "the first professional tablet" -- will sport a 7-inch, 1024 x 600, capacitive multitouch display, a Cortex A9-based, dual-core 1GHz CPU (the company calls it the "fastest tablet ever"), 1GB of RAM, and a 3 megapixel front-facing camera along with a 5 megapixel rear lens (and yes, there will be video conferencing), but there was no mention of onboard storage capacity (if any). The PlayBook will be capable of 1080p HD video, and comes equipped with an HDMI port as well as a microUSB jack, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, and Bluetooh 2.1. The device clocks in at a svelte 5.1- by 7.6-inches, is only 0.4-inches thick, and weighs just 400g (or about 0.9 pounds).
In terms of interface, the OS looks like a mashup of webOS and the BlackBerry OS, even allowing for multitasking via what amounts to a "card" view. Interestingly, RIM and QNX boasted of the PlayBook's multimedia and gaming functions, but Mike Lazaridis also described the tablet as "an amplified view of what's already on your BlackBerry." That's due largely in part to a function of the tablet which allows you to siphon data off of your BlackBerry handset via Bluetooth tethering and display it on your PlayBook (a la the ill-fated Palm Foleo). While the PlayBook doesn't seem to rely on phone content alone, the press release from the company says that users can "use their tablet and smartphone interchangeably without worrying about syncing or duplicating data." RIM didn't hand out any solid launch dates beyond "early 2011," and of course, there was no mention of retail price. We've got a slew of content after the break, including the PlayBook spec rundown, the company's press release, and a full video of the device (and UI) in action -- so take a look!
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In terms of interface, the OS looks like a mashup of webOS and the BlackBerry OS, even allowing for multitasking via what amounts to a "card" view. Interestingly, RIM and QNX boasted of the PlayBook's multimedia and gaming functions, but Mike Lazaridis also described the tablet as "an amplified view of what's already on your BlackBerry." That's due largely in part to a function of the tablet which allows you to siphon data off of your BlackBerry handset via Bluetooth tethering and display it on your PlayBook (a la the ill-fated Palm Foleo). While the PlayBook doesn't seem to rely on phone content alone, the press release from the company says that users can "use their tablet and smartphone interchangeably without worrying about syncing or duplicating data." RIM didn't hand out any solid launch dates beyond "early 2011," and of course, there was no mention of retail price. We've got a slew of content after the break, including the PlayBook spec rundown, the company's press release, and a full video of the device (and UI) in action -- so take a look!
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- 7-inch LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA, capacitive touch screen with full multi-touch and gesture support
- BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
- 1 GHz dual-core processor
- 1 GB RAM
- Dual HD cameras (3 MP front facing, 5 MP rear facing), supports 1080p HD video recording
- Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
- Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
- HDMI video output
- Wi-Fi - 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts
- Open, flexible application platform with support for WebKit/HTML-5, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, POSIX, OpenGL, Java
- Ultra thin and portable:
- Measures 5.1"x7.6"x0.4" (130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
- Weighs less than a pound (approximately 0.9 lb or 400g)
- RIM intends to also offer 3G and 4G models in the future.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA--(Marketwire - 09/27/10) - BlackBerry DEVCON 2010 -
Editors Note: There is a video and two photos available with this Press Release.
Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM - News)(TSX:RIM - News) today redefined the possibilities for mobile computing with the unveiling of its new professional-grade BlackBerry(R) PlayBook[TM] tablet and BlackBerry(R) Tablet OS.
Perfect for either large organizations or an "army of one", the BlackBerry PlayBook is designed to give users what they want, including uncompromised web browsing, true multitasking and high performance multimedia, while also providing advanced security features, out-of-the-box enterprise support and a breakthrough development platform for IT departments and developers. The incredibly powerful and innovative BlackBerry PlayBook is truly a game-changing product in the growing tablet marketplace.
"RIM set out to engineer the best professional-grade tablet in the industry with cutting-edge hardware features and one of the world's most robust and flexible operating systems," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. "The BlackBerry PlayBook solidly hits the mark with industry leading power, true multitasking, uncompromised web browsing and high performance multimedia."
The Tablet You'll Want to Take Everywhere
This beautifully designed and incredibly powerful tablet is ultra portable, ultra thin and super convenient for both work and play. Measuring less than half an inch thick and weighing less than a pound, the BlackBerry PlayBook features a vivid 7" high resolution display that looks and feels great in your hand. With such a unique mix of utility, performance and portability, you'll want to take it everywhere.
The New Benchmark in Tablet Performance
At its heart, the BlackBerry PlayBook is a multitasking powerhouse. Its groundbreaking performance is jointly fueled by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and the new BlackBerry Tablet OS which supports true symmetric multiprocessing. Together, the abundant processing power and highly sophisticated OS enable the BlackBerry PlayBook to provide users with true multitasking and a highly-responsive and fluid touch screen experience for apps and content services.
Uncompromised Web Browsing
With support for Adobe(R) Flash(R) Player 10.1, Adobe(R) Mobile AIR(R) and HTML-5, the BlackBerry PlayBook provides customers with an uncompromised, high-fidelity web experience and offers them the ability to enjoy all of the sites, games and media on the web. For more than a decade, the mobile industry has worked to bridge the gap between the "real web" and mobile devices through various apps and technologies and, in fact, a significant number of mobile apps today still simply serve as a proxy for web content that already exists on the web. The BlackBerry PlayBook closes that gap and brings the real, full web experience to mobile users while also opening new and more exciting opportunities for developers and content publishers.
High Performance Multimedia
The BlackBerry PlayBook features premium multimedia features to support high-quality mobile experiences. It includes dual HD cameras for video capture and video conferencing that can both record HD video at the same time, and an HDMI-out port for presenting one's creations on external displays. The BlackBerry PlayBook also offers rich stereo sound and a media player that rivals the best in the industry.
BlackBerry Integration
For those BlackBerry PlayBook users who carry a BlackBerry smartphone(i), it will also be possible to pair their tablet and smartphone using a secure Bluetooth(R) connection. This means they can opt to use the larger tablet display to seamlessly and securely view any of the email, BBM[TM], calendar, tasks, documents and other content that resides on (or is accessible through) their smartphone. They can also use their tablet and smartphone interchangeably without worrying about syncing or duplicating data. This secure integration of BlackBerry tablets and smartphones is a particularly useful feature for those business users who want to leave their laptop behind.
Enterprise Ready
Thanks to the seamless and secure Bluetooth pairing experience and the highly secure underlying OS architecture, the BlackBerry PlayBook is enterprise ready and compatible (out-of-the-box) with BlackBerry(R) Enterprise Server. When connected over Bluetooth, the smartphone content is viewable on the tablet, but the content actually remains stored on the BlackBerry smartphone and is only temporarily cached on the tablet (and subject to IT policy controls). With this approach to information security, IT departments can deploy the BlackBerry PlayBook to employees out-of-the-box without worrying about all the security and manageability issues that arise when corporate data is stored on yet another device.
QNX Neutrino Reliability
The BlackBerry Tablet OS is built upon the QNX(R) Neutrino(R) microkernel architecture, one of the most reliable, secure and robust operating system architectures in the world. Neutrino has been field hardened for years and is being used to support mission-critical applications in everything from planes, trains and automobiles to medical equipment and the largest core routers that run the Internet. The new BlackBerry Tablet OS leverages and builds upon the many proven strengths of this QNX Neutrino architecture to support a professional grade tablet experience and to redefine the possibilities for mobile computing.
An OS Built for Developers
The Neutrino based microkernel architecture in the BlackBerry Tablet OS delivers exceptional performance, high scalability, Common Criteria EAL 4+ security, and support for industry standard tools that are already familiar to hundreds of thousands of developers. The OS is fully POSIX compliant enabling easy portability of C-based code, supports Open GL for 2D and 3D graphics intensive applications like gaming, and will run applications built in Adobe Mobile AIR as well as the new BlackBerry(R) WebWorks[TM] app platform announced today (which will allow apps to be written to run on BlackBerry PlayBook tablets as well as BlackBerry smartphones with BlackBerry(R) 6). The BlackBerry Tablet OS will also support Java enabling developers to easily bring their existing BlackBerry 6 Java applications to the BlackBerry Tablet OS environment.
Key features and specifications of the BlackBerry PlayBook include:
-- 7" LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA, capacitive touch screen with full multi-touch
and gesture support
-- BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
-- 1 GHz dual-core processor
-- 1 GB RAM
-- Dual HD cameras (3 MP front facing, 5 MP rear facing), supports 1080p HD
video recording
-- Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
-- Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
-- HDMI video output
-- Wi-Fi - 802.11 a/b/g/n
-- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
-- Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts
-- Open, flexible application platform with support for WebKit/HTML-5,
Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, POSIX, OpenGL,
Java
-- Ultra thin and portable:
-- Measures 5.1"x7.6"x0.4" (130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
-- Weighs less than a pound (approximately 0.9 lb or 400g)
-- Additional features and specifications of the BlackBerry PlayBook will
be shared on or before the date this product is launched in retail
outlets.
-- RIM intends to also offer 3G and 4G models in the future.
Availability
The BlackBerry PlayBook is expected to be available in retail outlets and other channels in the United States in early 2011 with rollouts in other international markets beginning in (calendar) Q2.
RIM will begin working with developers and select corporate customers next month to begin development and early testing efforts.
The BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK is planned for release in the coming weeks and developers can register for early access at www.blackberry.com/developers/tabletos.
For more information, visit www.blackberry.com/playbook.
Editors Note: There is a video and two photos available with this Press Release.
Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM - News)(TSX:RIM - News) today redefined the possibilities for mobile computing with the unveiling of its new professional-grade BlackBerry(R) PlayBook[TM] tablet and BlackBerry(R) Tablet OS.
Perfect for either large organizations or an "army of one", the BlackBerry PlayBook is designed to give users what they want, including uncompromised web browsing, true multitasking and high performance multimedia, while also providing advanced security features, out-of-the-box enterprise support and a breakthrough development platform for IT departments and developers. The incredibly powerful and innovative BlackBerry PlayBook is truly a game-changing product in the growing tablet marketplace.
"RIM set out to engineer the best professional-grade tablet in the industry with cutting-edge hardware features and one of the world's most robust and flexible operating systems," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. "The BlackBerry PlayBook solidly hits the mark with industry leading power, true multitasking, uncompromised web browsing and high performance multimedia."
The Tablet You'll Want to Take Everywhere
This beautifully designed and incredibly powerful tablet is ultra portable, ultra thin and super convenient for both work and play. Measuring less than half an inch thick and weighing less than a pound, the BlackBerry PlayBook features a vivid 7" high resolution display that looks and feels great in your hand. With such a unique mix of utility, performance and portability, you'll want to take it everywhere.
The New Benchmark in Tablet Performance
At its heart, the BlackBerry PlayBook is a multitasking powerhouse. Its groundbreaking performance is jointly fueled by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and the new BlackBerry Tablet OS which supports true symmetric multiprocessing. Together, the abundant processing power and highly sophisticated OS enable the BlackBerry PlayBook to provide users with true multitasking and a highly-responsive and fluid touch screen experience for apps and content services.
Uncompromised Web Browsing
With support for Adobe(R) Flash(R) Player 10.1, Adobe(R) Mobile AIR(R) and HTML-5, the BlackBerry PlayBook provides customers with an uncompromised, high-fidelity web experience and offers them the ability to enjoy all of the sites, games and media on the web. For more than a decade, the mobile industry has worked to bridge the gap between the "real web" and mobile devices through various apps and technologies and, in fact, a significant number of mobile apps today still simply serve as a proxy for web content that already exists on the web. The BlackBerry PlayBook closes that gap and brings the real, full web experience to mobile users while also opening new and more exciting opportunities for developers and content publishers.
High Performance Multimedia
The BlackBerry PlayBook features premium multimedia features to support high-quality mobile experiences. It includes dual HD cameras for video capture and video conferencing that can both record HD video at the same time, and an HDMI-out port for presenting one's creations on external displays. The BlackBerry PlayBook also offers rich stereo sound and a media player that rivals the best in the industry.
BlackBerry Integration
For those BlackBerry PlayBook users who carry a BlackBerry smartphone(i), it will also be possible to pair their tablet and smartphone using a secure Bluetooth(R) connection. This means they can opt to use the larger tablet display to seamlessly and securely view any of the email, BBM[TM], calendar, tasks, documents and other content that resides on (or is accessible through) their smartphone. They can also use their tablet and smartphone interchangeably without worrying about syncing or duplicating data. This secure integration of BlackBerry tablets and smartphones is a particularly useful feature for those business users who want to leave their laptop behind.
Enterprise Ready
Thanks to the seamless and secure Bluetooth pairing experience and the highly secure underlying OS architecture, the BlackBerry PlayBook is enterprise ready and compatible (out-of-the-box) with BlackBerry(R) Enterprise Server. When connected over Bluetooth, the smartphone content is viewable on the tablet, but the content actually remains stored on the BlackBerry smartphone and is only temporarily cached on the tablet (and subject to IT policy controls). With this approach to information security, IT departments can deploy the BlackBerry PlayBook to employees out-of-the-box without worrying about all the security and manageability issues that arise when corporate data is stored on yet another device.
QNX Neutrino Reliability
The BlackBerry Tablet OS is built upon the QNX(R) Neutrino(R) microkernel architecture, one of the most reliable, secure and robust operating system architectures in the world. Neutrino has been field hardened for years and is being used to support mission-critical applications in everything from planes, trains and automobiles to medical equipment and the largest core routers that run the Internet. The new BlackBerry Tablet OS leverages and builds upon the many proven strengths of this QNX Neutrino architecture to support a professional grade tablet experience and to redefine the possibilities for mobile computing.
An OS Built for Developers
The Neutrino based microkernel architecture in the BlackBerry Tablet OS delivers exceptional performance, high scalability, Common Criteria EAL 4+ security, and support for industry standard tools that are already familiar to hundreds of thousands of developers. The OS is fully POSIX compliant enabling easy portability of C-based code, supports Open GL for 2D and 3D graphics intensive applications like gaming, and will run applications built in Adobe Mobile AIR as well as the new BlackBerry(R) WebWorks[TM] app platform announced today (which will allow apps to be written to run on BlackBerry PlayBook tablets as well as BlackBerry smartphones with BlackBerry(R) 6). The BlackBerry Tablet OS will also support Java enabling developers to easily bring their existing BlackBerry 6 Java applications to the BlackBerry Tablet OS environment.
Key features and specifications of the BlackBerry PlayBook include:
-- 7" LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA, capacitive touch screen with full multi-touch
and gesture support
-- BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
-- 1 GHz dual-core processor
-- 1 GB RAM
-- Dual HD cameras (3 MP front facing, 5 MP rear facing), supports 1080p HD
video recording
-- Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
-- Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
-- HDMI video output
-- Wi-Fi - 802.11 a/b/g/n
-- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
-- Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts
-- Open, flexible application platform with support for WebKit/HTML-5,
Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, POSIX, OpenGL,
Java
-- Ultra thin and portable:
-- Measures 5.1"x7.6"x0.4" (130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
-- Weighs less than a pound (approximately 0.9 lb or 400g)
-- Additional features and specifications of the BlackBerry PlayBook will
be shared on or before the date this product is launched in retail
outlets.
-- RIM intends to also offer 3G and 4G models in the future.
Availability
The BlackBerry PlayBook is expected to be available in retail outlets and other channels in the United States in early 2011 with rollouts in other international markets beginning in (calendar) Q2.
RIM will begin working with developers and select corporate customers next month to begin development and early testing efforts.
The BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK is planned for release in the coming weeks and developers can register for early access at www.blackberry.com/developers/tabletos.
For more information, visit www.blackberry.com/playbook.
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Friday, September 24, 2010
Macdailynews story: Apple shares hit new all-time intraday, closing highs
Apple shares hit new all-time intraday, closing highs...
http://www.macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/26840/
Once again, Apple has beat its own records!
http://www.macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/26840/
Once again, Apple has beat its own records!
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Macdailynews story: Target to sell full lineup of Apple’s revolutionary iPad across the U.S. starting October 3rd
Target to sell full lineup of Apple's revolutionary iPad across the U.S. starting October 3rd...
http://www.macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/26836/
Finally! The iPad is more readily available to the masses! Just in time for the holidays! I already have mine though.
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Finally! The iPad is more readily available to the masses! Just in time for the holidays! I already have mine though.
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Yes! The Apple iPad finally hits Target Stores nationwide!
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Don't say we didn't warn you. The Apple iPad is pinching and zooming its way onto Target shelves starting October 3rd, in both WiFi / 3G and WiFi-only options. Those with a Target credit card can get a five percent discount when the rollout for that special begins October 17th. Is this what you've been waiting for? Probably not, but at least you know what to expect on your next expedition to the red-clad retailer.
Source: Yahoo
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Don't say we didn't warn you. The Apple iPad is pinching and zooming its way onto Target shelves starting October 3rd, in both WiFi / 3G and WiFi-only options. Those with a Target credit card can get a five percent discount when the rollout for that special begins October 17th. Is this what you've been waiting for? Probably not, but at least you know what to expect on your next expedition to the red-clad retailer.Source: Yahoo
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Macdailynews story: Pegatron to begin high volume production of CDMA iPhone 4 in November
Pegatron to begin high volume production of CDMA iPhone 4 in November...
http://www.macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/26825/
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Video Calling with the new iPhone 4! Face Time on iPhone 4 Works Great!
Tonight I tried using the new Face Time feature with iPhone 4 for video calling. My brother had recently bought his new iPhone and I wanted to try it out to see if it was as easy and simple as Steve Jobs stated it would be in his presentation of the new iPhone during its June 2010 unveiling.
After calling my brother, we were able to quickly and easily turn on the FaceTime function and were able to see each other instantaneously! It was that easy! Of course, you would need to have both iPhone 4s or the new iPod touch 4g and both persons need to be using wifi to make the new FaceTime feature work. But that was great as it worked the way that Steve Jobs had stated and demonstrated.
After calling my brother, we were able to quickly and easily turn on the FaceTime function and were able to see each other instantaneously! It was that easy! Of course, you would need to have both iPhone 4s or the new iPod touch 4g and both persons need to be using wifi to make the new FaceTime feature work. But that was great as it worked the way that Steve Jobs had stated and demonstrated.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
New iPhone 4 Cases are Sold at Ross!!
Today I went to the mall and ended up shopping at Ross. Ross has misc sections and one of them is for cell phone cases, namely, today I saw cases for the iPhone 4! I was surprised because the iPhone 4 just came out a few months ago and Ross already has cases for it! I snatched a few, along with some iPad cases.
Here is a video of the iPhone 4 cases that I saw:
Here is a video of the iPhone 4 cases that I saw:
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Update on the Steve Jobs detained in Japan with Ninja Stars Story
This is my update on the Steve Jobs detained in Japan with Ninja Stars Story. It turns out that Steve Jobs did go on vacation in Japan in July 2010, as stated by Apple, but that the whole incident with him attempting to bring Ninja throwing stars on board his private air plane was false, as stated by Apple. But during the past couple months, news and tabloid magazines all over Japan were raving about this story. Apple denies that the entire incident ever happened and that Steve Jobs is not mad at Japan or its airline service, and that he will be returning to Japan sometime in the near future for a vacation.
Here is an animation of what may have occured:
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Here is an animation of what may have occured:
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New Apple Peel 520 Case that Turns iPod touch into Phone coming to USA soon
This morning I read that the new Apple Peel 520 is coming to the US pretty soon as a deal was made between Go Solar USA and the Chinese developer of the Apple Peel, Yosion. The Apple Peel is a case that straps onto the iPod touch and turns it into a phone with voice and text messaging capabilities. It does so by equipping the iPod touch with a SIM card and the software needed to make and receive phone calls and text messages. with this device for the iPod touch, you can then take it to a cell phone provider and activate your "phone." Earlier this month at the Apple Annual Fall Music event in San Francisco, Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, stated that the iPod touch is "like an iPhone but without the phone." Well, with the Apple Peel, which will retail for about $60, the iPod touch is now definitely a "phone." Also, the new Apple Peel device that will soon ship in the US will be compateble with the new generation of iPod touches (the one with the front facing HD capable video camera, Retina display,face time, etc.).
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Thank you for reading this, and please feel free to comment and subscribe to my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/bigtsworld .
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
New HTC Desire Phone to come with Free Sense program
The new HTC Desire Phones (Z and HD) will come with an added bonus cloud storage information program, much similar to Apple's MobileMe program, where customers are able to store information in the "cloud." Whereas Apple charges its customers $99/year to used the MobileMe service, the Sense service from HTC will be free to customers who purchase its new HTC Desire phones. This service also allows the user to locate his or hers phone when it gets lost, and allows a provider's IT department to remotely lock or shut down and transfer the customers information.
Although including a free "cloud" service like Sense with its new HTC Desire phones to future purchasers, this service alone may not be a deal breaker and customers may choose other phones still because the HTC Desire is as good of an Android phone as other Android phones, but is not an iPhone 4 killer.
Although including a free "cloud" service like Sense with its new HTC Desire phones to future purchasers, this service alone may not be a deal breaker and customers may choose other phones still because the HTC Desire is as good of an Android phone as other Android phones, but is not an iPhone 4 killer.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Apple CEO Steve Jobs Detained in Japan for Ninja Stars!
I woke up this morning to discover on my iPad that MacDaily News had reported that Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, was reportedly detained in Japan for trying to carry Ninja stars on board his plane.
Here is my reading of the article from this morning:
Later on today, there was an update to the story on MacDaily News stating that the whole thing did not occur and that there was a misunderstanding. Also that Steve Jobs will likely visit Japan again in the future. The earlier post stated that Jobs was so furious that he stated that he was not going to ever visit Japan again.
Well, I am glad Steve Jobs is walking freely and this was all a misunderstanding.
Here is my reading of the article from this morning:
Later on today, there was an update to the story on MacDaily News stating that the whole thing did not occur and that there was a misunderstanding. Also that Steve Jobs will likely visit Japan again in the future. The earlier post stated that Jobs was so furious that he stated that he was not going to ever visit Japan again.
Well, I am glad Steve Jobs is walking freely and this was all a misunderstanding.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Netflix Ap Arrives on iPhone 4 and iPod touch
A couple weeks ago, the Netflix Ap finally arrived to my iPhone 4 and iPod touch. I have a Netflix account (minimum account is $8.99 plus tax) and I have access to all of Netflix's instant play/streaming videos anytime I like. But I had never been able to access it via my iPhone or other iPod devices. But now I am able to and the streaming can be done over wifi or 3G networks. The quality on both networks is pretty comparable.
I tested the Netflix Ap on my iPhone 4 while I was at a rest area in Highway 5 in Oregon last week and the quality was great! I was able to watch a Kungfu flick while resting from driving. Of course, the Internet fiber along Highway 5 is one of the strongest in the US as it goes from southern California all the way up to Washtington to the north.
Below is a review and demonstration of the Netflix Ap from my iPhone 4:
If you do not have a Netflix account yet and you are a movie lover, I recommend it very much and if you have an iPhone or iPod touch, you should download the free Netflix Ap right away and start enjoying your Netflix movies. Have fun and enjoy!
I tested the Netflix Ap on my iPhone 4 while I was at a rest area in Highway 5 in Oregon last week and the quality was great! I was able to watch a Kungfu flick while resting from driving. Of course, the Internet fiber along Highway 5 is one of the strongest in the US as it goes from southern California all the way up to Washtington to the north.
Below is a review and demonstration of the Netflix Ap from my iPhone 4:
If you do not have a Netflix account yet and you are a movie lover, I recommend it very much and if you have an iPhone or iPod touch, you should download the free Netflix Ap right away and start enjoying your Netflix movies. Have fun and enjoy!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
I Want the New iPod touch 4G!!
Steve Jobs announced the new generation iPod touch (4th Gen) on September 1 at Apple's fall music event in San Francisco. The new iPod touch is said to be the best iPod of all time with features that have never been introduced before on an iPod. Its features are comparable to this year's iPhone 4 and features the new Retina Display, 720p HD video recording (yes that's right! HD VIDEO RECORDING!) and even supports a front facing camera for Face Time. As we all know by now, Face Time is Apple's method of video calling (currently only available with iOS devices over wifi).
With all these features, Steve Jobs even stated that the iPod touch is "like an iPhone but without the phone," or an "iPhone without a contract" which made people in the audience laugh (because it is true of course). With all these cool new features, the new iPod touch is great for someone who is on the fence about buying the new iPhone, but would like to experiment with it and own something similar. The new iPod touch is perfect for that person. But if you are an Apple fan and love their products, then you would probably buy the new iPod touch anyway. So have fun with your new iPod touch and I will probably be getting mine pretty soon.
With all these features, Steve Jobs even stated that the iPod touch is "like an iPhone but without the phone," or an "iPhone without a contract" which made people in the audience laugh (because it is true of course). With all these cool new features, the new iPod touch is great for someone who is on the fence about buying the new iPhone, but would like to experiment with it and own something similar. The new iPod touch is perfect for that person. But if you are an Apple fan and love their products, then you would probably buy the new iPod touch anyway. So have fun with your new iPod touch and I will probably be getting mine pretty soon.
Test of Apple's New HDR Imaging System for iPhone 4 in iOS 4.1 update
Apple included a new feature last week when it updated its iOS to the 4.1 that will work with all the latest iOS devices such as the new iPhone 4, iPod touch 4g and future iPads. This new feature works with the devices' camera, namely the iPhone 4's camera, and allows the user to take photos with HDR or High Dynamic Range imaging.
With HDR, the iPhone's camera is now able to take multiple photos per shot, and the camera merges two photos that contain the lightest and darkest areas of the image, creating a final HDR image that is truer to what the image looks like in real life. This in turn makes the final HDR photo appear clearer and with more vibrant colors than what a standard image would look like.
I did a test of this new feature with my iPhone 4 and photographed my DVD player in HDR mode. The first image is the standard image:
And this is the HDR image:
You can see a little bit of the difference as the HDR image is clearer and has more "true" color to it. The shadows do not appear so dark on the HDR image and the lighter parts are not completely washed out like the top (standard) image.
There is also an ap in the Apple Ap store that takes the idea of HDR further, the HDR Pro Ap, which has more features and user controls over the HDR image before saving. This is yet another great update to the iOS from Apple for the iPhone 4 and other iOS devices.
With HDR, the iPhone's camera is now able to take multiple photos per shot, and the camera merges two photos that contain the lightest and darkest areas of the image, creating a final HDR image that is truer to what the image looks like in real life. This in turn makes the final HDR photo appear clearer and with more vibrant colors than what a standard image would look like.
I did a test of this new feature with my iPhone 4 and photographed my DVD player in HDR mode. The first image is the standard image:
And this is the HDR image:
You can see a little bit of the difference as the HDR image is clearer and has more "true" color to it. The shadows do not appear so dark on the HDR image and the lighter parts are not completely washed out like the top (standard) image.
There is also an ap in the Apple Ap store that takes the idea of HDR further, the HDR Pro Ap, which has more features and user controls over the HDR image before saving. This is yet another great update to the iOS from Apple for the iPhone 4 and other iOS devices.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Preview of my new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 camera. Full unboxing coming soon.
HD Video And Photos Filmed And Edited Using IPhone 4
Check out this video I just made using the new iPhone 4:
I made this video using entirely the iPhone 4. Filmed, edited using the ReelDirector Ap for iPhone, and uploaded over 3G. They video quality of the new iPhone is amazing as all the footage was shoot in 720p and the photos were 5 megapixels. In the above video, I had to reduce the width to make the video fram fit this blog page, but you can also go to the actual video site and video in 720p HD Here.
If you also have a video filmed by your iPhone, feel free to comment and send me an attachment.
Thanks for watching.
I made this video using entirely the iPhone 4. Filmed, edited using the ReelDirector Ap for iPhone, and uploaded over 3G. They video quality of the new iPhone is amazing as all the footage was shoot in 720p and the photos were 5 megapixels. In the above video, I had to reduce the width to make the video fram fit this blog page, but you can also go to the actual video site and video in 720p HD Here.
If you also have a video filmed by your iPhone, feel free to comment and send me an attachment.
Thanks for watching.
My iPhone 4!! Unboxing and more!
I recently received my iPhone 4 in the mail and I am very excited to share my experiences with it to you. The first thing I did was to capture the moment by making an unboxing video. Here are the unboxing videos I made:
Part One - Apple iPhone UnBoxing with Big T
Part Two - Apple iPhone 4 UnBoxing with Big T
In my opinioin, the iPhone 4 is just as good as Steve Jobs said it would be. The iPhone 4 has the new Retina Display which displays the screen in a 960 by 640 resolution on a 3.5 inch screen. It also has two cameras that are capable of taking both photos and video. The great thing about the new rear camera in the iPhone 4 is that it is now capturing videos in HD! 720p HD to be exact! And the rear camera also boosts a flash for photos and the LED flash can also be turned on for filming videos in low light are at night time! I have tested its functionality out and the flash actually works! I will post a video showing the quality of the video with and without the flash.
Stay tuned as I continue to use my iPhone 4 camera and I will report what I learn and post some more videos for you.
Part One - Apple iPhone UnBoxing with Big T
Part Two - Apple iPhone 4 UnBoxing with Big T
In my opinioin, the iPhone 4 is just as good as Steve Jobs said it would be. The iPhone 4 has the new Retina Display which displays the screen in a 960 by 640 resolution on a 3.5 inch screen. It also has two cameras that are capable of taking both photos and video. The great thing about the new rear camera in the iPhone 4 is that it is now capturing videos in HD! 720p HD to be exact! And the rear camera also boosts a flash for photos and the LED flash can also be turned on for filming videos in low light are at night time! I have tested its functionality out and the flash actually works! I will post a video showing the quality of the video with and without the flash.
Stay tuned as I continue to use my iPhone 4 camera and I will report what I learn and post some more videos for you.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Welcome to Thavisak's World
Welcome to Thavisak's World!
In this blog platform, Thavisak aka Big T will be discussing various topics from smart phones to tablets to the latest gadgets and gear in the tech world. You are welcome to join in and comment and discuss your input. Big T will aslo be showing you the latest gadgets that he can get his hands on and also show you some hands on experience as well. So come by and comment as well as check out his YouTube Channel.
In this blog platform, Thavisak aka Big T will be discussing various topics from smart phones to tablets to the latest gadgets and gear in the tech world. You are welcome to join in and comment and discuss your input. Big T will aslo be showing you the latest gadgets that he can get his hands on and also show you some hands on experience as well. So come by and comment as well as check out his YouTube Channel.
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