It is confirmed! iPad 2 will be released in Singapore, Tomorrow 9AM, Friday, 4/29/2011
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News: White iPHone 4 Released In Singapore (4/28/2011)
iPhone 4 white released TODAY in Singapore, 28 April 2011 at $888 for 16GB and $1048 for $32GB!
News: White Apple iPhone 4 in transit to U.S. stores this weekend
Apple this weekend began preparing its retail segment for the imminent launch of the company's much-anticipated white iPhone 4 models, signaling the end of a somewhat embarrassing delay that has seen the handsets elude eager buyers since last July.
According to people familiar with the matter, Apple's U.S-based retail stores began receiving promotional information overnight that features the white iPhone 4, expected to launch for both Verizon and AT&T subscribers "within the next week."
In addition, several stores are said to have received shipment notifications for the various white iPhone 4 SKUs and have been instructed to hold those shipments in the back of the house until further notice. All indications point to an official announcement by Wednesday, April 27th.
Word that white iPhones are finally en route to Apple stores in the U.S. comes just days after the inventory systems of U.K.-based wireless carrier Vodafone indicated stock of the handsets while photos of a 16GB model in official retail packaging -- carrying model number MC604B/A -- were published online.
The arrival of white models is expected to serve as a boon for iPhone sales during a time of year when customers have historically held off purchasing new iPhones under the expectation of next-generation models making their debut during the summer.
This year, however, Apple is widely reported to have decided to forgo a summer iPhone introduction in favor of introducing so-called fifth-generation models in the fall, much closer to the holiday shopping season. According to AppleInsider's sources, these new models will go into production in September and sport a unified Qualcomm baseband capable of serving both GSM and CDMA networks.
Such a move is also expected to allow the Cupertino-based company to align fifth-generation iPhones for a simultaneous release on both GSM and CDMA networks, meaning both AT&T and Verizon customers should be able to buy the new handsets later this year at the same time.
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News: Apple iPhone 5 includes 3.7 inch screen and complete redesign
Recent talk was that the Apple iPhone 5 would have nothing more than minor tweaks made to it when compared to the iPhone 4. Many were saying that the Apple iPhone 6 for 2012 would be the model with a major design change. Challenging that speculation is Joshua Topolsky of This is my next who said on Friday that his sources are telling him that the iPhone 5 will have a major redesign. Just to make things clear, this sources struck out when they told Topolsky that the Apple iPad 2 would launch in April with a high resolution screen, dual mode GSM and CDMA radios and an SD card slot.
Nonetheless, for those who are interested, the Apple iPhone 5 is expected to have an expanded home button that will double as a "gesture area". The screen, now 3.7 inches, will be spread out from edge-to-edge. The resolution would remain the same which would lower the ppi from 326 to 312, but would still be above the 300ppi line that allows Apple to call it a "Retina Display".
According to Topolsky, "Our sources say the new model (or at least one of the new designs in testing) looks “more like the iPod touch than the iPhone 4.” The phone will be thinner than the iPhone 4, and may have a “teardrop” shape which goes from thick to thin (something along the lines of the MacBook Air profile)." He also said that art work he has seen about the project would indicate some sort of inductive charging and also reports that the device will be a world phone with both a GSM and CDMA radio. This last item dove tails with our earlier report that Verizon expects the iPhone 5 to be a world phone.
Topolsky's report contradicts Concord Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. As we reported, the latter has sources who have been pretty accurate lately and he has said this past week that the iPhone 5 will be very similar to the current iPhone build.
News: White iPhone 4 to be launched on April 26?
In the last few weeks a lot of rumors concerning the white version of theiPhone 4 have been published, and you know something is in motion when a few respectable sources - like Bloomberg, WSJ and Reuters - have claimed that this mythical version of the latest iPhone is to be released very soon.
Now a source coming from Italy claims that the white iPhone 4 will be launched in this country on April 26, which is only 8 days from now! If this rumor comes true, it seems practically certain that we will see this handset around the same time in the US and other parts of the world - after all, it seems highly unlikely that this phone will see an exclusive release in Italy and nowhere else.
It's just a demonstration of the iPhone craze that a device, which - at the risk of stating the bloody obvious - is nothing more but an iPhone 4 painted in white is creating headlines around the world, and is much anticipated by plenty of people, not to mention that Apple seems to believe it will sell well - otherwise, why bother to release it at all?
This piece of information gives fuel to the report that the next-gen iPhone will be launched in very late 2011 or early 2012, as it seems unlikely that we will see the release of two iPhones within a few months of each other. It's said that the white iPhone 4 will be available for bothAT&T and Verizon in the US.
Now a source coming from Italy claims that the white iPhone 4 will be launched in this country on April 26, which is only 8 days from now! If this rumor comes true, it seems practically certain that we will see this handset around the same time in the US and other parts of the world - after all, it seems highly unlikely that this phone will see an exclusive release in Italy and nowhere else.
It's just a demonstration of the iPhone craze that a device, which - at the risk of stating the bloody obvious - is nothing more but an iPhone 4 painted in white is creating headlines around the world, and is much anticipated by plenty of people, not to mention that Apple seems to believe it will sell well - otherwise, why bother to release it at all?
This piece of information gives fuel to the report that the next-gen iPhone will be launched in very late 2011 or early 2012, as it seems unlikely that we will see the release of two iPhones within a few months of each other. It's said that the white iPhone 4 will be available for both
News: Adobe building iOS compatible video-streaming into Flash
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) is an Apple-developed technology for sending live or pre-recorded video (and audio) to iOS devices and Macs alike, using a traditional Web server; the company has also submitted it for consideration as an Internet standard. Adobe’s announcement means that publishers who already create Flash video as part of their workflow (as in, the majority of online video publishers) will be able to stream that video to iPads, iPod touches, and iPhones without first needing to re-encode it. In other words, in the not too distant future, you should be able to watch a lot more Web video on your iOS device or Flash-free Mac.
About a year ago, Steve Jobs famously shared his thoughts on Flash, in which he defended Apple’s choice not to support the technology on iOS devices. Flash, Jobs wrote, was a battery drain, and a poor mobile performer to boot: “We have routinely asked Adobe to show us Flash performing well on a mobile device, any mobile device, for a few years now. We have never seen it.”
Unsurprisingly, Adobe didn't share that assessment. Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen responded to Jobs's letter, calling it “patently false” and adding that “for every one of these accusations made, there is proprietary lock-in” preventing Adobe from addressing any issues.
Adobe’s embracing of HLS, then, marks a significant shift in the landscape for both companies. Adobe, for its part, has publicly and loudly bemoaned iOS’s lack of Flash support since before it was even called iOS. By announcing support for HLS, Adobe seems to invalidate some of its own past complaints—chiefly, that Adobe needed further support from Apple to make Flash video work better on its devices.
It’s worth noting that Adobe already implements a server-side streaming technology of its own creation, HTTP Dynamic Streaming (HDS). HDS, however, works only with devices that—you guessed it—run Flash. HLS seems to have more buy-in than HDS to date: for example, Microsoft has served Silverlight-encoded video to iOS devices using HLS since 2009.
While Adobe surely benefits a bit—its customers will no doubt cheer the easier access to iOS devices—it’s clear that Apple’s the big winner here. Apple has of course remained steadfast in its refusal to support Flash on iOS, and once maintained a page on its site devoted to celebrating top-tier sites with iPad-friendly HTML5 video. The list included sites like YouTube, CNN, and ESPN, which indeed serve up iOS-friendly Flash video alternatives via HTML5.
There are still plenty of Web video providers that rely exclusively on Flash, though. Adobe's announcement means that iOS devices will soon be able to stream such videos without any updates on Apple's end, taking the wind out of some critics’ sails. And Flash-supporting tablets (heavily hampered though their performance may be) will no longer have that leg up on Apple’s device, either—if they ever truly had it in the first place.
Mac users unhappy with Flash performance stand to gain as well. Daring Fireball pundit and Macworld Senior Contributor John Gruber has long suggested that Mac users uninstall Flash for better performance, advice I myself followed until reluctantly giving up very recently. Once Websites begin implementing Flash’s HLS support, Mac surfers should also be able to consume Flash video without actually having Flash installed.
Of course, HLS isn’t a panacea. Adobe’s newfound affection for the technology should help solve any lingering Flash video woes, but it won’t change anything in regards to Flash’s other uses. That means that things like Web advertisements, introductory animations, and Flash games still won’t work on iOS devices.
Lack of Flash support hasn’t seemed to impact iOS device sales negatively, and Adobe seems to be tacitly conceding that if it wants to reach that large swath of users, it’s going to have to do so on Apple’s terms. Adobe’s implementation of HLS is certainly a welcome change, but the move seems to be less about benefiting consumers and customers, and more about realizing that the writing is on the wall for the future of the Web video.
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News: iPad 2 Will be Launched in Singapore Next Friday, 22 April 2011
Ipad 2 Will Be Launched In Singapore Next Friday, 22 April 2011!!
For all Singapore Apple Fans, Are you ready for the craze?
Expected Price As below. However, you may expect the price be lower due to stronger SGD vs USD compare to a year ago. Let's wait and see.
Wi-Fi Only- 16GB at SGD$728
- 32GB at SGD$878
- 64GB at SGD$1,028
- 32GB at SGD$878
- 64GB at SGD$1,028
Wi-Fi+3G- 16GB at SGD$928
- 32GB at SGD$1,078
- 64GB at SGD$1,228
- 32GB at SGD$1,078
- 64GB at SGD$1,228
News: Apple Suppliers Begin Making White iPhones 4
The Wall Street Journal reports that an
This adds to the Bloomberg snippet the other day that a white iPhone 4 will appear on both
Now that we have every reason to believe the elusive white iPhone 4 will finally see the light of day ten months later than promised, what are your thoughts? Are you still interested, or would you rather wait for the next iPhone version, the production of which is reportedly starting in September?
source: WSJ & Reuters
Apple iPad 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
The tablet wars have just heated up immensely and we might be on the verge of an explosion right now, as Samsung has just revealed its two new weapons – the refreshed Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy Tab 8.9. We already told you what they are all about and now comes the time for the big question – how do they compare to the new tablet blockbuster – the iPad 2?
A couple of weeks ago, Samsung’s CEO said that he feels the Galaxy Tab 10.1 felt “inadequate” to the newly released iPad 2 and that some changes needed to take place, one of which was the pricing. I can only say bravo to Samsung for making such radical of a changes in such a short period of time. They actually managed to make the new Tabs even thinner than the iPad 2, measuring at just 8.6mm thickness.
And here comes a head-to-head comparison of the two new Samsung slates and the Apple iPad 2 on some of their most important features.
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Original source from GSMArena
News: iOS 4.3.2 is out for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Less than a month after releasing version 4.3.1 of the iOS, Apple is now pushing a 4.3.2 update. The update doesn’t bring anything major though, but it wouldn’t hurt to get it, since it packs the latest security fixes.
The CDMA iPhone (Verizon iPhone), while still far behind from its GSM brother, got an update to version 4.2.7. It doesn’t really address the recent complaints users have with failing to connect to the 3G network, but rather includes the same security fixes as the 4.3.2 version.
The other tweaks and tunes in iOS 4.3.2 include fixing the occasional blank screen during a FaceTime call and addressing a problem which prevented international users from connecting to 3G networks. If you have the GSM version of the iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS, any of the iPads, and iPod touch (4th generation and 3rd generation), you can go and get the update from iTunes right away. Pack some patience, though, because it’s north of 600 MB in size.
HTC ThunderBolt vs Apple iPhone 4
Conclusion:
So here comes the tough part…is there a clear winner between these two smartphones? If you go by specs alone, the winner would be the HTC ThunderBolt, due to its larger display, higher resolution camera, and 4G data connectivity. We agree that there is a lot to like about the ThunderBolt, but its downfall is the not-so-hot battery life, occasional 4G dropping, and lower than expected call quality. On the other hand, the iPhone 4 seems to be better made, call quality is very good, and battery life is better, but at the cost of using a smaller screen and 3G data. So with all things being considered, we’d suggest the iPhone 4 if you are in a 3G area and use the phone a lot to talk on, but if you are in a 4G area and want the faster data speeds, then the ThunderBolt is the only way to go – or wait for more 4G smartphones to come out.
Software versions of the reviewed units:
HTC ThunderBolt: Android 2.2.1, Build 1.12.605.6, Kernel 2.6.32.21 Sat Feb 19 2011
iPhone 4: Version 4.2.6 (8E200), Firmware 1.0.005
Apple iPad 2 vs Motorola XOOM
Conclusion:
In the end, pricing will always factor into the decision making process of what consumers will end up choosing. Using the same capacities, the 32GB Motorola XOOM will set you back $799 – which is $70 more than the similarly equipped $730 32GB iPad 2 3G. Sure it’s more expensive, but the XOOM’s price is justified when you take into consideration its high count cameras, upcoming support for Verizon’s 4G LTE network, and built-in HDMI port. But come to think of it more, the first thing to capture our attention is the streamlined look of the iPad 2 – which is overly acceptable for a tablet that costs $500 for its base model. We also shouldn't forget that you can actually own the iPad 2 at such a low price (be it equipped with 16GB and no 3G), whereas with the XOOM you just don't get that option. The W-Fi-only Motorola XOOM will be available on March 27 for $599.
Once you overlook their hardware and design, the biggest thing that will test their longevity is their platform experience. With that, Android 3.0 Honeycomb is already positioning itself as a remarkable leap forward in the tablet space since it heavily improves on the various aspects of Android’s foundation. In comparison, there isn’t anything particularly evolutionary seen with iOS 4.3 on the iPad 2, but then again, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Ultimately, there’s no arguing the fact that these two are the most highly regarded tablets right now on the market. And even when newer ones decide to come around to test their legacy, you can still sit back knowing that these two will still stand prominently over the course of the next year. These aren’t devices that only meet the criteria of being a good tablet; in fact, they push forward in setting the bar for everything else moving forward.
Nokia E7 vs LG Optimus 2X vs Apple iPhone 4
All the three phones are having great design and hardware that is more than competent for the job, especially the Optimus 2X with its dual-core chipset. The call quality is good as all three are equipped with noise-canceling microphones. The iPhone 4has this grip reception issues sometimes, which most probably won't affect you, unless you live on the very edge of the signal tower.
It is not all about hardware these days, not even about having the slickest interface, but rather the amount and quality of third party apps that can make your phone so much more versatile. This is where the App Store excels, as it got a head start of about a year before Android Market even appeared, not to mention Nokia's Ovi Store, and it is still most profitable for developers to write apps for iOS.
Considering that these phones cost more than $600 unlocked, and the Nokia E7 actually takes the crown as the most expensive at this very moment, so at this price you'd probably set your eyesight on it only if you definitely need a physical keyboard to type comfortably, and already have some experience with Symbian, i.e., if you are a Nokia fan. As we said, its market timing is the worst now, with all the noise surrounding Nokia Windows Phone.
Now the tough call is between the
The iPhone 4's thin steel and glass frame is very appealing, especially if you are coming from a phone with a plastic chassis, which the overwhelming majority of them are built with. It doesn't do Full HD video, and the browser can't load Flash to save its life, but those are obviously not considered a necessity, since most people that buy the iPhone 4 prefer the smooth experience, devoid of hiccups. The other thing they are looking for is the possibility to have these numerous apps and versatile accessories everyone is talking about, as well as ease of use, which is very visible in the dead simple camera interface, for example. The sheer fact that it is a 9 month old phone, and still in the mix, comes to show that you are only likely to switch camps if you are getting bored with one mobile OS or the other, and want to try something new for a change.
As for the Nokia E7, we know the company has its loyal fanbase that is dying to get its hands on the latest piece of design art from it, so we are sure the E7 will do fine, once the price starts going south.
Apple iPhone 4 Review
Key features
- Quad-band GSM and quad-band 3G support with 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
- 3.5" 16M-color LED-backlit TFT capacitive touchscreen of 640 x 960 px resolution
- Scratch-resistant glass front and rear, with fingerprint-resistant coating
- 1GHz Apple A4 SoC; 512MB of RAM
- 5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and touch focus
- 720p video recording at 30fps
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
- GPS with A-GPS connectivity; digital compass
- 16/32GB storage options
- Accelerometer, proximity sensor and three-axis gyro sensor
- Active noise cancellation with a dedicated secondary microphone
- Standard 3.5 mm audio jack, stereo Bluetooth v2.1
- Excellent audio output quality
- Slim waistline at only 9.3mm
- Secondary front-facing camera
- Some degree of multitasking
- Rich AppStore
Main disadvantages
- Hardware design is prone to reception issues
- MicroSIM card support only
- No Flash support in the web browser
- No true multitasking for all applications
- FaceTime video calls work only over Wi-Fi
- No file transfer over Bluetooth or USB Mass Storage mode
- No hardware shutter key for the camera
- No FM radio
- No stereo speakers
- No microSD card slot
- No smart dialing
- Too dependent on iTunes for loading multimedia content
- Poor loudspeaker performance
Nokia N8 vs Apple iPhone 4
The Nokia N8 has a lot going for it. It is a multimedia powerhouse, packing a 12MP camera with a huge sensor, Carl-Zeiss lens, and a powerful Xenon flash. The Finnish handset also adds other notable virtues, that the iPhone 4 doesn't have, namely the ability to play almost any HD video file on a big screen via HDMI-out, with 5.1 channel surround
Motorola ATRIX 4G vs Apple iPhone 4
Whichever way you view it, these are unanimously the best two smartphones that are currently gracing AT&T’s lineup. Overlooking the two completely different platform experiences you’ll be greeted with, there are actually tons of commonalities in their performance. For starters, they have above average battery life, shoot stunning looking photos and videos, are enabled for video chat, and feature brilliant looking high-resolution displays. However, it always comes down to whether your prefer the easy to learn and simplistic experience with iOS, or the personalized functionality with Android 2.2 Froyo. Of course, it helps that the Motorola ATRIX 4G boasts some innovative functionality with its optional docks, but at the cellular level, these two titans are equal in providing the best performance on any mobile device out there – especially when they’re priced at $199.99 with a contract.
Google Nexus S vs Apple iPhone 4
If there's one thing you can sleep easily about at night, it has to be that both smartphones will continue to receive the latest and newest updates. Being the kind of developer phone it's made out to be, the Google Nexus S provides users the complete control of the entire platform – which is great if you're into hacking your device. Furthermore, Android 2.3 Gingerbread closes the gap in the speed performance of the platform versus iOS 4 on the iPhone 4. It also manages to radiate a sense of customization with its interface which provides a personalized experience over its competitor.
But it appears as though that the Apple iPhone 4 showcases its prowess in the multimedia department as it excels in taking photos and videos. And while it doesn't have the level of customization that Android offers, iOS easily provides the user with a much better app support to diversify and enhance the experience. When you consider its $200 on-contract pricing, there's no arguing that the premium feel of the iPhone 4 stands taller. All in all, its well rounded performance and continuous set of polished features would more than likely appeal to a broader audience than the Google Nexus S.
HTC HD7 vs Apple iPhone 4
When they're priced evenly, it's ultimately going to come down to which platform experience you'll want to side with. Needless to say that iOS shows its maturity and depth thanks to features like multi-tasking and copy & paste on board, but the HD7 provides for a fresh experience that's remarkably polished from the onset. Sure there are some standout features with both devices, like taking photos with the iPhone 4 or the superior calling quality of the HD7, but these two high-end smartphones will easily satisfy the needs of just about anyone out there. In any event, you really can't go wrong choosing either handsets as they establish themselves as being in the upper echelon of the smartphone market.
Apple iPhone 3G Review
iPhone 4 launch day came and went and Number Four has taken over. Today, as the dust settles, we hope to move away from the hype and take a clear-headed look at what’s new in the iOS4. No, this isn’t a full-featured iPhone 4 review, nor is it intended to introduce you to the OS basics.
Instead we’ll stick to the new stuff. And Apple promised lots of that: multitasking, homescreen wallpapers, a revamped email app, and more. Here is our brief scoop on all the new stuff and all that’s still missing.
What’s new:
- Homescreen wallpapers
- Folder organization of the homescreen icons
- Multitasking and fast app switching
- Google/Wikipedia search in Spotlight
- Bluetooth keyboard pairing support
- SMS character counter
- SMS search
- Email threading
- Unified Email inbox
- Email archiving is now available when you setup Gmail
- Spell checker
- iPod music player can now create, edit and delete playlists
- 5x digital zoom in still camera
- Touch-focus in video capture (for video enabled iPhones)
- Keyboard layouts span over QWERTY, QWERTZ, and AZERTY
- Minor icon design facelifts
- Video call support (only in iPhone 4 and only over Wi-Fi)
- iBooks e-book and PDF reader
What’s still missing:
- No Flash support in the web browser
- No true multitasking for all applications
- iOS4 for iPhone 3G has limited new feature set
- Poor performance on iPhone 3G
- No quick toggles for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or 3G
- No social networking integration
- No info widgets on lockscreen or homescreen
- SMS tones are still not customizable
- No mass mark emails as read
- No proper file browser or access to the file system
- No USB mass storage mode
- No vibration feedback when touching the screen
- No Bluetooth file transfers to other mobile phones
- Contacts lack a swipe-to-delete or mass delete feature
- No SMS/MMS delivery notifications
- No smart dialing (but Spotlight is a somewhat of a substitute)
- No DivX or XviD video support and no official third-party application to play that
- The whole iPhone is too dependent on iTunes - you cannot add the same type of content (video, photos, apps) to the phone from two computers, a regular file management interface would have been much better
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