iPhone 4 ( intelligent iphone ) – the most wanted product at eBay in 2010

Internet auction eBay published rating of the ten most sought products for its users in 2010. The list is headed by submitted in June smartphone Apple iPhone 4. Its mobile phone and various accessories were the most sought and purchased by visitors of eBay. Total for 2010 from the auction were sold 1.63 million iPhone 4 smartofones and accessories.

Second place in the ranking of eBay takes Barbie and all related products (1.18 million purchases). The third place rank military jackets, and a fourth – car toy Hot Wheels (748,1 thousand items).

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All children want to get iPad for Christmas

According to a study by Nielsen, 31% U.S. children aged between 6 and 12 years want to buy iPad next six months. Secondly is the computer (29%) and the third place was another product of Apple – iPod Touch (29%).

The poll, which was held in October, includes 17 popular electronic devices, including televisions, gaming consoles, phones and players.

Only 11% of children say they want an electronic reader. Statistics that might not appeal to Amazon.

Children over 13 are more interested in buying a computer (20%) over the next six months. The second, third and fourth place respectively are televisions (19%) smarphones (19%) and iPad (18%). Surprisingly or not, electronic readers (15%) are more desirable than the older children at the expense of gaming consoles.

Although the price of the iPad, the device continues to have strong sales, which (apparently) will increase during the holiday season. Good news for parents is that the device is sold worldwide, not just in the U.S..

iPad 2 will be released in April next year

The next model of the iPad will hit the market in April next year, according to research firm Gleacher & Co. According to Brian Marshall, Apple will put a new model of tablet once a year.

April is an appropriate time for the iPad 2. Moreover, Apple will release a CDMA version of the iPhone in March, so the two new seasonal schedule will balance the company, says Marshall, quoted computerworld.com.

So far, Apple usually update smartphone iPhone in summer. The latter two models of the device came out in June and July.

A number of Asian sources already reported that Apple plans to release a new iPhone in March next year. The model will work in CDMA networks, as is the operator Verizon. Thus the exclusive partner of Apple – AT&T uses a common technology GSM.

The Internet is already an ongoing rumors and conjecture how it will look new iPad. Tablet is expected to become thinner and offer a higher resolution. According to Marshall, however, iPad 2 will be almost the same as the first model, with one exception – there will be two cameras to enable users to enjoy video calling application for FaceTime.

Do not expect more memory in iPad 2, warns Brian Marshall. According to him, Apple will maintain the current configurations with 16, 32 and 64 GB of memory and prices will range from 499 to 829 dollars.

By the end of September, Apple had sold 7.5 million units iPad. Marshall predicts that by year-end company in Cupertino will have placed 6,000,000 tablet so that the total number of units sold will reach 13.5 million

FaceTime on iPhone 3GS

All you need to run FaceTime on iPhone 3GS is a jailbroken device. This is great news but still you can’t really show your face on FaceTime since 3GS model don’t have a front facing camera. Nevertheless this is big. Find out more by reading FaceIt-3GS brings FaceTime to your jailbroken 3GS on Engadget.com.

iOS 4.2 is ready for Apple iPhone, iPod and iPad

After some delay, Apple has finally released iOS 4.2, which introduces new features in Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Fans of the games will appreciate the new Game Center. Some games will allow you to play with friends or you will automatically be appointed opponent. And if you love to show off, you will have the opportunity to announce your results to public, and you will also be able to view what games your friends prefer.

AirPlay is a new service enabling to stream video, music and photos from your mobile Apple product to Apple TV. You can send audio to speakers supporting AirPlay – these will soon appear on the market. AirPrint will get rid of once it annoying looking for drivers as it can print wireless, using printers that support Wi-Fi. Among the printers with brand AirPrint will be HP LaserJet Pro, HP Photosmart and HP LaserJet.

You lost your mobile device? Thanks to the new operating system update, you can find your lost iPhone through the Find my iPhone (or iPod, or iPad) even without being subscribers of MobileMe. Through this service you can locate your device to a card, and even set it sounds or displays a message. Also, data can be deleted or locked remotely.

It seems that Apple iPad won most of iOS 4.2. “IOS 4.2 iPad turns into a completely new product, this is time for the holidays,” said Steve Jobs. Apple CEO continued: “Once again, iPad with iOS 4.2 will set the standard to which other tablets will be going, but very few will reach, if anyone ever succeeds. One of the new features is the ability to rent a television program on iTunes for the application period of 48 hours after you start watching. (You have 30 days to start watching).

To download the new iOS 4.2, sync your device with iTunes 10.1. The software works with Apple iPad, Apple iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4 and the second and third generation Apple iPod Touch.

Intelligent iPhone can dial phone numbers without user intervention

The independent expert on information security Itesh Dhanjani says in his blog that the decision of Apple allowing the built in Safari browser to handle requests from third applications is a bad idea because it allows to conduct attacks as a result of which the smartphone can be done dialing without the user’s knowledge.

According to him, the site visited by the Safari browser of the iPhone, it is possible to embed malicious iFrame, which will install malicious code hidden in an application. Alternatively, malicious code can not be embedded in the iFrame, but a hyperlink.

However, a user who clicked on a dangerous link will see the start of recruitment and will be able to break it manually.

Dhanjani informed Apple about the problem and the company stated that all certified applications for the iPhone seek permission before launching a procedure of this kind. However, in this case, applications seeking authorization only after the user has entered and exclude or limit Safari, he retorts.

According to independent IT professionals, decision in this case can be built of special URL-schemes, which is disabled in your browser implementation or activation, which can be done only with the consent of the user.

Luxury iPhone 4 Diamond Spider ( intelligent iphone )

iPhone 4 does not remain indifferent to known designers and jewelers. So Alexander Amosu, a British jeweler, presented luxury phone iPhone 4 Diamond Spider. The steel frame of the iPhone 4 is coated with superhard titanium coating. The device has 846 white diamonds encrusted worth 5.66 carats. The back of the phone can make improvements in different colors chosen by the user. Apple logo on the rear panel is covered with gold.

In addition, if you decide to buy the phone, you can do it unique – to select the color of diamonds, an individual phone number, brand name, which can also be made of gold (you can display the date of birth, number of car or phone, or any other important date).

iPhone 4 Amosu Diamond Spider already selling in Britain, Monaco, United Arab Emirates and Nigeria. The price is ??15,000 (about $23,570).

iTunes news: 10.1 lands, Apple unveils Beatles offerings

Apple’s announcement this morning had nothing to do with cloud-based iTunes, as some of the rumors suggested, but the arrival of The Fab Four to the virtual shelves. The company not only held a special announcement about it, but also plastered its website and Apple Store homepage with the gents from Liverpool. If you’re crazy about ?The Beatles, then this is a special day indeed (and if you grab concert footage, singles, albums or box sets, you might be interested to know that you can grace the outside of your device with The Beatles, too, by picking a skin from here). Single tracks start at $1.29 a pop, and ?The Box Set is $149.00.

Of course, if you’re not a huge Beatles fan, then this news may come as a disappointment. Around the webs, the reaction has resembled this: “Seriously? That’s the reason for all the hype about a special announcement? Where is iOS 4.2??“

There were a few rumors about today being release day for this next version of iOS software, but that was quickly quelled. There are a few scattered ruminations that the real reason iOS 4.2 is being delayed is due to the Verizon iPhone. Somehow, the theory posits that the two will be announced together. (For the record, I don’t believe this one. If the masses have to wait until the ViPhone arrives to get their hands on 4.2 officially, there will be an uprising. Too many people want it, especially iPad owners, so it would be a PR nightmare to hold this up for months.)

But it’s not like there hasn’t been progress already made on the software front. Phase 2 of the new iOS roll-out has proceeded with the iTunes 10.1 launch, complete with iOS 4.2 and AirPlay support. This updated iTunes is the second component of the triumvirate of software updates —The first was Mac OS 10.6.5, which has already debuted, then this iTunes 10.1. The third will be iOS 4.2 itself.

We’re all set, Cupertino. All we need now is that last component. Bring it on.

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UPDATE: By the way, if you’re going to grab The Beatles catalog on iTunes, be warned — the extras that come on there won’t work on your iOS device. It will only work on Macs and PCs.

RIM’s PlayBook vs. Apple iPad, browser test

Seems like every tablet maker out there is taking direct aim at the Apple iPad. The latest is RIM, maker of the BlackBerry OS and device line. Today, it released a head-to-head video comparing the web browsing of its PlayBook tablet against the Apple iPad.

I know quite a few people who are interested in the PlayBook, and if you are, don’t be shy. Let us know which way you’re leaning: The fast web-browsing experience and spec’ed out hardware of the BlackBerry tablet or the app-rich offerings of the Apple tablet? (And if there’s anyone out there considering the Samsung Galaxy Tab, please weigh in as well. We may be able to get one in the house, so if there are any specific features you’re interested in comparing to the Apple iPad, drop us a line in the comments, and we’ll do our best to cover it for you.)

Make your iPhone 3D with i3DG [video]

3D is a huge deal right now, movies, games and TV are all heading in that direction, so why should your iPhone or iPod Touch be left in the dark? A media artist, Jitsuro Mase has come up with a neat new concept to turn your iPhone, iPod Touch or even iPad in to a 3D device. The concept combines an accessory with three 45 degree angled mirros which attaches to your screen, with some cleverly designed visuals. Take a look at the video below:

I really can’t see this catching on personally, but, I have to admit it is pretty neat. The add-on snaps on easily, but is only useful in portrait mode, and if you have the correctly configured visuals/game on your device. What do you guys think? Cool, or super dumb? Let me know what you think below. I hoping that the next iPhone’s display is 3D compatible, but that could be some way off yet.

New iPhone 4 ad gives the battery the spotlight

First Apple wanted to show us the personality of the iPhone 4 with FaceTime. Then they gave us a glimpse of the sexy looks of the device with the Retina Display. Now they want to remind us of how big of a heart this guy has.

Apple’s new ad for the iPhone 4 makes a point of saying that their battery is the best. That’s right, the battery. The commercial shows how you can work longer (why would you want to do that?), play longer (that’s better), laugh longer, listen longer and much more.

Watching this I know that all of it is true. I have never had a device that had such amazing battery life as the iPhone 4. That’s not to say that I still couldn’t easily drain this puppy. It just puts up a good fight compared to other devices.

Apple also takes the chance to make sure we always know that the iPhone 4 is “the world’s thinnest smartphone”.

Apple I computer could sell for £150,000

The 1976 Apple I computer, built by Steve Wozniak and dispatched by Steve Jobs, is expected to fetch ?150,000 at auction 

The computer – a 1976 Apple I, one of just 200 or so machines hand-built by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak – will be up for auction in London on Nov 23.

According to its auction listing, the Apple I was shipped from Steve Jobs’ family garage, where the current Apple chief executive and his former colleague built and tested machines. It will be sold complete with its original packaging and manuals, along with a letter from Jobs himself.

The Apple I – numbered 82 in the batch – boasts eight kilobytes of memory and an eight-bit processor.

“The first Apple computer, and the first personal computer with a fully assembled motherboard, heralding the home computer revolution,” reads the lot description.

“Introduced in July 1976, the Apple I was sold without a casing, power supply, keyboard or monitor. However, because the motherboard was completely pre-assembled, it represented a major step forward in comparison with the competing self-assembly kits of the day.”

Christies believe the machine will sell for between £100,000 and £150,000. It cost $666.66 when it was bought in 1976.

The Apple I will be auctioned on Nov 23 alongside other significant computing memorabilia, including manuscripts, papers and documents written by Charles Babbage and Alan Turing, as well as parts from a World War II German Enigma cipher machine.

Apple iOS 4.2 software update will fix alarm bug

Apple says the iPhone bug which has caused alarms to go off an hour later than intended, and made countless people late for work, will be resolved in the iOS 4.2 software update Photo: ALAMY

Apple has confirming that the forthcoming iOS 4.2 software update will fix a bug in the iPhone’s operating system that has wreaked havoc with its alarm clock function following the move to Daylight Saving Time across Europe.

iPhone users have complained that alarms have been going off an hour later than intended since the clocks went back at the weekend.

It seems that although the iPhone automatically adjusted its inbuilt clock to reflect the return to GMT, recurring alarms, used by many people throughout the week to get them up for work in the morning, are affected by a software bug that causes them to go off exactly an hour after the intended time.

"We're aware of an issue related to daylight-saving time and repeating alarms and will deliver a fix with the iOS 4.2 software update this month,” said Apple in a statement. “We suggest customers set non-repeating alarms for now, and reset after November 7 to resolve the issue."

US iPhone users are also expected to fall victim to the bug when their clocks change this weekend. Those in Australia and New Zealand were also affected by the same problem last month when their clocks changed.

Another temporary solution suggested by some iPhone users is to switch off automatic time zone adjustment on the iPhone, and set the date and time manually instead. Recurring alarms still need to be deleted then reset, but some users report that this workaround has resolved the problem.

The iOS 4.2 software update is widely expected to be released next week, although it is unlikely to be available before the clocks change in the United States.

Beatles music comes to Apple's iTunes store

It’s the first time that music fans have been able to buy digital versions of their favourite Beatles tracks.

Individual tracks are available from Apple’s iTunes store for 99p per song, and can be copied to an iPhone, iPod, iPad or other MP3 player, and music fans can also buy and download entire albums, complete with sleeve notes, album artwork and even videos featuring the Fab Four.

But most albums cost significantly more to download than they do to buy as physical CDs. The White Album, for instance, will set music fans back £17.99 on iTunes, but only £12.99 from Amazon and £14.29 from Play.com.

Purchasing the entire Beatles back catalogue will cost £125.

The agreement between Apple and The Beatles marks the end of a long courtship, during which Steve Jobs, Apple’s chief executive and a huge Beatles fan, tried to persuade the group to license its music to Apple’s download service.

The Beatles have been notable absentees from the digital music revolution, and it was initially thought that a trademark dispute between Apple Inc, the technology company, and Apple Corps, the Beatles' label, could be to blame, though that legal wrangle was settled in 2007.

Sir Paul McCartney said in 2008 that he “really hoped” a deal would happen, but hinted that negotiations between Apple Corps, Apple Inc and EMI were more complicated than previously thought.

Some had speculated that the remaining members of the group did not want to sell their songs as individual tracks, and instead would only license their music to download sites if they were sold as complete albums.

The news of the deal between Apple and The Beatles got a mixed reaction from music fans. Many people pointed out that they had already “ripped” their Beatles CDs to their computer to transfer on to their music player and mobile phone.

"It has taken so long to get The Beatles on iTunes, and for that reason, it feels like a bigger deal than perhaps it should be," said Stuart Dredge, an online music expert with Music Ally.

"The Fab Four's back catalogue will undoubtedly be popular in digital form, but once the initial sales spike passes, the music industry will be more interested in Apple's plans to evolve iTunes beyond a pure a-la-carte download store."

Hasbro launch 'iPhone binoculars'

Hasbro has launched a set of 3D binoculars to augment the existing camera on the iPhone and iPod touch 

Toy company Hasbro has unveiled a set of iPhone binoculars that will allow users to play 3D games and experience virtual content on the move.

The My3D device resembles a chunky set of colourful binoculars, and has a compartment in to which an iPhone or iPod touch can be placed to transform the camera on the device in to a 3D viewfinder.

It will enable owners of the Apple devices to watch 3D movie trailers, play 3D games, and access other three-dimensional content through Apple’s App Store.

One app will give the user a diver’s-eye view of a coral reef, and Hasbro has signed a deal with DreamWorks animation studio for extra content.

"The idea of being able to be somewhere in Los Angeles, in this 360-degree environment, to be in the shark tank, to be able to swim with the fish and chase after the fish. These are really breakthrough immersive experiences," said Brian Goldner, president and chief executive of Hasbro.

The device is expected to cost around £30 when it goes on sale next spring. Some apps are expected to be free, while users will likely have to pay for other content.

First Apple computer goes up for auction

The 1976 Apple I computer, built by Steve Wozniak and dispatched by Steve Jobs, is expected to fetch ?150,000 at auction 

Apple 1, the original computer model hand made by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs will go under the hammer at Christie's in London on November 23.

The lot comprises a fully assembled motherboard, a handful of extra components including a microprocessor and extra RAM, and a letter signed by Mr Jobs, CEO of Apple.

The circuit board, numbered 82, is one of only 200 built before the development of the Apple II, meaning it is unlikely to be one of the first 50 sold to The Byte Shop, an early computer store, according to The Mac Observer.

Christie's said the Apple 1 is presented in its original packaging – a cardboard box – complete with all documents, manuals and cassette interface.

Apple 1 was the first personal computer to feature a pre-assembled motherboard, representing a significant step forward from contemporary models which buyers had to solder together.

The computers, priced at $666.66, were sold for 15 months before being discontinued in October 1977, and it is estimated that as many as 50 still survive.

A Glimpse of Blackberry

Forerunner to the Black berry is a pager. Maybe we do not think that the Blackberry sophisticated as we know it originated from a simple pager. But that’s the actual reality. Blackberry reached the top of triumph when the President of the United States, Barrack Obama use the Blackberry as part of his lifestyle. Obama using a Blackberry and facebook for social networking in the presidential election campaign in 2008.

Blackberry uses smartphone technology with an edge in the field of mobile e-mail. With this facility is as easy as sending emails to send SMS (Short Message Service), the BlackBerry becomes the favorite for the middle class that is active and dynamic in their work. As a smartphone, Blackberry is equipped with features such as smartphone in general address book, calendar and multimedia such as MP3 player and video player. The main advantage is the ease of the Blackberry e-mail and ease of use online tools like Facebook, Ebay and Myspace. The existence of a QWERTY keypad on the Blackberry will speed users to
write long sentences that are often used in email. Qwerty keypad is a keypad that looks similar to a keyboard on a computer or a laptop so we could easily typed letter by letter.

Today, the Blackberry has been equipped with Global Position System (GPS) so that BlackBerry users can access the map when driving on the street. GPS is also useful when users travel a lot because the Blackberry is very strong signals so that it can penetrate buildings, mountains and dense forest. Today, for the same class, have to compete with Android Blackberry and Windows mobile. Gadget world is never devoid of competition.

 

iPhone 4 Not Just for Calling

As the name suggests, the main functions of the iPhone 4 is to make the call. Is a big mistake if we think that the iPhone 4 can only be used for calling. There are many uses iPhone 4, one of which is to take pictures. As one of the types of smartphones, the iPhone 4 has more than one function. iPhone latest generation is equipped camera with up to 5 megapixel. This camera is located at the back of the gadget. With the ability to take pictures at resolutions up to 5 megapixels, the iPhone could make a very good picture. Resulting picture is not inferior to images generated from digital cameras. To further optimize the use of the camera, then the iPhone 4 is also equipped with light sensors that are useful for capturing the light despite a bit. With the existence of this sensor, the iPhone can be used to photograph the condition that dim room or lack of lighting

Technology is always evolving and always produce things that are unexpected. The fourth-generation iPhone 4 is equipped with two cameras. This second camera functions as a backup camera in case the main camera was damaged. The second camera is not perfect because it can only produce images at VGA level. Even so, second cameras can already be used to record video even though the resulting picture quality is not so good. The first camera has been equipped with LED flash, so in addition to buses produce excellent quality images, the main camera slide is also used to record with good video quality. So, who says the iPhone 4 can only be to call?

 

iTunes Application

iTunes is a free application for your Mac or PC. It organizes and plays your digital music and video on your computer. It keeps all your content in sync. And it’s a store on your computer, iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV that has everything you need to be entertained. Anywhere. Anytime.

iTunes lets you enjoy all your music, movies, video, and TV shows on your Mac or PC. When you want to watch or listen to something, you no longer have to look through your CDs or flip through channels — just go to your computer and open iTunes. With your entire media collection in your iTunes library, you can browse everything faster, organize it all more easily, and play anything whenever the mood strikes.

Motorola Droid 2 Global – A Short Overview

Communicating with others becomes the basic need of human being. So, they will need the good cell phone to support such thing and the presence of Motorola Droid 2 Global will answer their questions of a perfect communication device so far. This is the great Android OS Smartphone with several features and benefits. What are they? We will not talk this one in very detail way, but the following guide will let you to learn more about Motorola Droid 2 Global. Make sure to read the short overview and finally determine whether you will take it or not.

Firstly, this Smartphone is supported by Android OS 2.2 on a 1.2 GHz processor and it is almost the same as its predecessor. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will be accompanied by 3G wireless Internet connection. You can make it as mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. 5 MP camera comes with a flash and perfect picture capability. What about the capacity of this Motorola Droid 2 Global? It is 8 GB on-board storage and comes with a micro SD/SDHC memory card slot. You will need 1420 mAh battery and also enjoy 3.5 mm headset jack. What do you think about this good and beneficial communication device?

Three Awesome Applications for iPad User

There are new applications for iPad available for all the users around the world. If you’re interested to look into them deeper, let’s discuss them one by one.

iAnnotate PDF

It’s one of the best applications for iPad, allowing the users to work or do business with it. Surely with this application, you can work everywhere and anytime, without worrying about the hassle of stacks of papers. Just with the tip of your finger, you can open documents from and send them with email, enter notes, edit notes, copy text, sketch diagrams or highlights texts. This application is equipped with:

* customizable toolbars
* a complete annotation feature
* Aji PDF service
* Aji support
* complete and full search for document and library

Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suit

It’s the best feature for all of you mobile people. It’ll certainly help you on the go. You can create, format, edit, access, and share Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets. You are also able to access, transfer, share, and manage your files on remote storage service providers remotely. In short, with this application, you won’t need to worry about your work because you can do it everywhere.

Downloads HD

It’s a download manager that enables you to download files from Internet. It offers:

* high speed download
* ability to resume when your download is interrupted
* history support
* passcode lock

Twitbit and Mosquito, two interesting iPod apps

If you’re one of the fans and users of iPod Touch, the following applications might attract your attention.

1. Twitbit v2.8.2

If you’re a fan of Tweeter, then it’s the right application for you. It provides push notification to alert you whenever there’re new messages. It’s a very simple application because that’s the purpose of this application from the first place. Twitbiz provides the following features:

* ability to view your and other’s profile
* you can have multiple accounts
* upload pictures
* ability to start or stop becoming followers
* have landscape keyboard for typing and directing messages
* ability to email or tweet pages from the browser
* save searches so you don’t have to go through them again
* save timeline position and restore it the next time you start
* view trends that’s happening at present, weekly, or daily

2. Anti Mosquito 3.1

It’s an application that’s save to be used by children because it protects their hearing. It must be used in sleeping more and keep on working although your device is locked. To use it you need an external speaker.

* It offers fluctuation mode

When it’s activated it will adjust the level of the volume.

* It offers kid-safe mode

When it’s turned on, it will get rid of the high pitch frequency, the irritating part.

Sony Ericsson Aspen – Is It Perfect as Your Choice?

Most of current technology bring the detrimental side effects for environment, thus people try to find the best ways to reduce such frightening things by manufacturing environmentally friendly devices. If you want to find the cell phone product line, the Sony Ericsson Aspen will be the best answer to say. It is based on “Green Heart technology” brought by SE. On the market, this cell phone is also known as Sony Ericsson Faith. Loaded with plenty multimedia features, it is acceptable to call it as a worthy investment. The support of Microsoft’s Windows Mobile OS will enhance the functionality of Sony Ericsson Aspen itself.

You will enjoy the nice look of Sony Ericsson Aspen through 2.4 inch screen and 320 x 240 resolution. Looking inside this product, you will find lots of applications such as Google Maps Latitude, Facebook, Youtube, the Twitter Application as well as Skype. The QWERTY keypad works greatly for typing messages and operating other apps. The Accelerometer Sensor is included as well to accompany the 3.2 MP Camera which offers Smart Contrast. The storage capacity can be expanded up to 16 GB. The simple Pocket Office can be found too, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote as well as the PDF viewer. Is it the one you really need so far?

 

AutoShutDown, A Useful Cydia App

Tweaking software are become star in almost every electronic gadget beside than entertainment application and software, including on iPhone. One of the biggest iPhone app developers is Cydia, which can be a great rival of Apple app itself. Even so, some of Cydia app is available to buy and download through Apple App Store. But most of its applications are available on BigBoss repo, almost as same as apple App store.

Cydia has so many tweaking applications to make iPhone getting better and better. AutoShutDown is one of those applications. As its name, this application has the main function of turning off the iPhone. Its main feature is timer that can be set by iPhone user to do tasks like reboot, poweroff, and stop.

This feature is very useful especially for those who are like to sleep while listening to Iphone songs. It will automatically turn off in the set time so it will save the battery.

Once the iPhone user set the time, it has been activated. And it soon appears an alert to do the action with the countdown time. In last 10 seconds before the action processed, another alert will be appears in case the user want to cancel the task. iPhone user can download this application for $1.49 on BigBoss repo.

  Posted on October 12th, 2010   Tags: · autoshutdown apps

Two Passionate iPod Touch Games for You

If you’re an iPod touch user, you might be interested in these two games.

Silent Hill - The Escape

Just the same as the predecessor, this game is offering a quiet, gloomy and full of suspense game. Imagine yourself being lost in a dark strange town, where your sight is limited with fog around you, and suddenly come across the strange-looking and bloody enemies. Sounds scary? Well, you should try this game to feel that horror experience. Plus, the music and the background sound are quite good, making your heart beat faster and you might jump off from your chair a couple of times. But the navigation control is bad. It’s so difficult to control the movement. Bad gun aim means you’re going to die, so…I won’t recommend it.

Texting of the Bread

It’s a spinoff from the House of the Dead, which is quite cute and entertaining. Can you imagine gingerbread cookies becoming zombie? They make such cute zombies. And instead of shooting them in order to kill them, you need to type the words required. So if you’re a bad typist, it’s likely you’re going to die soon. The graphics are good. The zombies come out with various looks and challenges. Sounds and music are also great. When playing this game you won’t feel terrified. Instead, you’ll smile a lot. This is one game that I like and recommend to play.

Simple but Useful Applications for Nokia

If you’re a Nokia user, there’re several applications that might interest you. You can get them from the Ovi stores available around you.

1. Easy Reject
Applicable for call and SMS spam. Do you often get unwanted text or unimportant call in the middle of something important? Well, here’s your best solution. You can simply reject the unwanted call or filter your messages. You can also keep your SMS in a separate box, so you can read them later.

2. Smart Guard

Have you ever lent your phone to someone, but at the same time you’re afraid that he’s might be peeking into your secret documents? Well, no need to worry anymore! Smart Guard protects your private information on the internal memory card and also on the memory card. Those information can only be seen by the passcode holder. So, from now on you can keep your personal data, business information, and secrets in a very safe way.

3. SMS Timer

Have you ever forgotten to send a happy birthday wish to your friend? Have you ever sent a message to your friend in different time zone so it reached him in such inappropriate hours? You should try SMS Timer then. You can schedule your SMS or MMS messages so they will be sent on future date and time. You can also send the messages to multiple recipients.

4. My Ringtone

It allows you to create your own unique ringtone, in case you want something different. Believe me, you won’t get bored when you have this application at hand.

New Twitter for BlacBerry fans

Are you one of those Twitter fans? Is it one of your favorite applications for your BlackBerry®? Well, here’s a wonderful news for you. A new version of Twitter® for BlakBerry® Smartphones is available for all BlackBerry users. You don’t need to worry if you already have Twitter® for BlackBerry® because you will automatically get an update notification for the new version.

These are the new and better features:

* Quote Tweets.
You can quote a tweet by selecting the “Quote Tweet” from the menu option. You can add or edit the content of the original tweet by using the new feature to add quotation marks around the original tweet.

* Username Auto Complete.
When you type an @ followed by characters while tweeting, the auto complete feature will show a list of users as you type. It’s very useful when you can’t remember how to spell a friend’s name or if there’s a long username.

* Personal Information Guard.
The purpose of this feature is for security. When personal information, such as email address, PIN, phone number is about to be shared, a warning will appear.

* Additional Photo Viewing Support.
Users now can view tweeted photos from YFrog and TweetPhoto.

* View Geotagged Tweets.
By using BlackBerry Maps, users can view the geotagged tweets.

 

Easy Way to change your own website into Nokia App

As a Nokia user, people will easily download Nokia app from their official website. But when they want to builds the application by themselves, they met great challenge. This article here will help those Nokia users that want to builds their own Nokia application. Just be sure that you have your own website or blog, because we will learn how to make those websites and blogs into a Nokia app.

Actually it is quite easy to builds an application for Nokia. And all of these have connection with Ovi store. Ovi store itself is a service from Nokia as a place to upload and download a lot of application for Nokia phone. Not too long ago, Ovi store just launches a new feature to build an application that connected to your website or blog by using RSS feed. So, basically this application reads your website or blog RSS.

To use that application, just go to oviappwizard.com and follow the guidance there. There are 4 steps, which are:

1. Input your RSS feed, you can input 4 feeds maximum
2. Setup your interface
3. Add advertisement
4. Fill in your application description and the price, of course you can make it free

After you do those 4 steps, just wait a couple days to wait an approval from Ovi store. If it has been agreed, download your own Nokia app from your Nokia phone

 

Make your iPhone as security device using this iPhone app

Precision System, one of iPhone app developer is launching a new application. Its application is made to change your iPhone into security devices. The app is called ProCamPlus. The concept of this application is using your computer or Notebook web camera to become a security cam and stream the video it capture to your iPhone, so you can regularly and simultaneously watch over the place where you put the computer or notebook web camera.

Once the web camera is installed on your PC or Mac computer and notebooks, the ProCamPlus will be able to communicate with it through iPhone. This application provides recording live video, and replays it while taking more capture. It is available on Apple Store to download. It is also provides an easy setup and user friendly interface.

Overall this application is pretty useful, especially when you want to watch over some places. This application can save a lot of cost that you have to pay if you put the real security camera. The only negative side of this application is you have to put the computer or notebook turned on and also connected to internet all the time, so the video it capture can be retrieve by iPhone you hold.

Search information about Blackberry app using software

Blackberry has become a new star on human’s life style. Almost all people have this smart phone developed by RIM (Research in Motion). Even though there are a new player and rival on smart phone world like iPhone and Android phone, Blackberry still has their own market. These is because of their main feature, Blackberry messenger (BBM) and a lot of other Blackberry app that can be download from their official site.

On Blackberry site, we can download all kinds of application for Blackberry. There are few categories of applications; they are Blackberry device software, Blackberry Messenger application, Blackberry theme studio, Blackberry desktop software, and Blackberry app world.

Blackberry desktop software is software to connect your Blackberry phone to computer to send or receive files and also to manage your Blackberry. This software is available for Windows and Mac. Meanwhile, using Blackberry theme studio, you can change and customize almost all thing about your Blackberry, from interface, ringtones, sounds, background and else.

Blackberry app worlds is our main topic, this software will help you to finds information about Blackberry app that can be used for free or maybe in some trial periods. This application is best used to finds the information about the app you will download, so if you have to pay for the application, you will not regret it.

How to Choose BlackBerry Apps

Smartphone is nothing without its apps. The main function of a smartphone can be maximized and used effectively when you have installed all important apps into it. Since there are hundreds or even thousands of BlackBerry apps developed out there in the market, you should be careful in selecting what apps you really need. It’s foolish that installing any apps without taking some considerations into your BlackBerry performance.

There are several hints to take right before buying or installing new BlackBerry apps. First, you should ask, “What this application can do?” If this app gives you many of beneficial features, you can just download it. For example, this app makes your life better, helps you organize your time, your money, and gives you more happiness. Next, you have to learn how big the program size is. How much memory this app would require? If you have still enough capacity to save the app, it would be okay. But, the big matter is that when you installed many of apps, you wouldn’t probably realize that some apps are able to disturb your BlackBerry stability. Those two factors should be the most important things you keep in mind right before installing any BlackBerry apps, though, some people argue that taking graphics and user interface into your consideration is important as well, the reality told as that having apps that just functioned to stir up trouble into your BlackBerry was not a wise to choice.

 

Podcasting using a Nokia app

Podcast is now become famous, it is a series of file, often in video and audio files form. Usually it is downloaded through web syndication. But for Nokia users, Nokia already launches a new podcasting application. So you don’t need to go online again just to see whether w new episode is already released. This Nokia app is also built in on all recent Nokia phones, such as E series and N series.

If your Nokia phones not have this Nokia app yet, just download it for free on Nokia website. It is free to download. Usually podcast is used and downloaded to iPod, so this application will feel kind of difficult for those who are accustomed using iTunes.

To start using this Nokia app, you have to download and install it. Then, open the application and use search function to find your favorite podcast. Unfortunately, the search engine they used is pretty terrible. Maybe it is only search for old entry or only Nokia sponsor.

Another way to search the podcast is to use manual key in an OPML link. You have to create your own OPML link for the podcast that you want to listen or watch. Download the link and subscribe to the channel. This way, you just can now download the podcast you like.

It is maybe not the best application, but at least this application can be used as an alternative.

 

Three New iPad Apps for You

There are new applications for iPad available for all the users around the world. If you’re interested to look into them deeper, let’s discuss them one by one.

iAnnotate PDF
It’s one of the best applications for iPad, allowing the users to work or do business with it. Surely with this application, you can work everywhere and anytime, without worrying about the hassle of stacks of papers. Just with the tip of your finger, you can open documents from and send them with email, enter notes, edit notes, copy text, sketch diagrams or highlights texts. This application is equipped with:
customizable toolbars
a complete annotation feature
Aji PDF service
Aji support
complete and full search for document and library

Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suit
It’s the best feature for all of you mobile people. It’ll certainly help you on the go. You can create, format, edit, access, and share Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets. You are also able to access, transfer, share, and manage your files on remote storage service providers remotely. In short, with this application, you won’t need to worry about your work because you can do it everywhere.

Downloads HD
It’s a download manager that enables you to download files from Internet. It offers:
high speed download
ability to resume when your download is interrupted
history support
passcode lock

 

Introducing LG Optimus Chic E720 Android Phone

If you are asked to choose the newest series of LG mobile phone, LG Optimus Chic E720 can be the good consideration to see. It is launched as the latest addition of LG Optimus series. It is supported by the latest version of Android OS. People choose this product for some reasons, such as the capacitive touch screen that comes with 320 x 480 pixels of resolution. The Multi touch feature offers ambient light sensor. So, you can adjust the brightness when it is subjected to light. The good features of LG Optimus Chic E720 comes with 600MHz processor to perform the perfect multitasks.

What about the camera of LG Optimus Chic E720? 5MP camera is perfect due to the auto focus as well as Geo tagging. Let’s enjoy the Wi-Fi, 3G and also Bluetooth too. If you buy this one, some applications will be bundled in a device, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google Apps and also Bebo. Besides, it is possible to get the access to a huge Android marketplace. Then, you can easily download as well as purchase the apps you like. Speaking about the price, you will find various price ranges out there. Make sure to find the lowest price from reliable store.

Tip: How to ignore or reject a call when your iPhone is locked

Have you ever wondered how to quickly reject a call when your iPhone is locked? This can be especially important when you are in an meeting and have forgotten to turn off your iPhone beforehand. Yes, this is a basic how to, but for those who do not already know, it can prove invaluable.

When you receive a call on your locked iPhone, “slide to unlock” will change to “slide to answer”, with no “reject” or “ignore” option in sight, but you can still do it:

To ignore/silence an incoming call, just press the sleep/wake button once (that’s the button which is at the very top of your iPhone)To reject/send an incoming call to voicemail, press the sleep/wake button twice.

How to setup LockInfo for iPhone [Jailbreak]

LockInfo is a great app available to jailbreakers that once again fills a functionality gap — this one making up for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad’s poor notification system. Until Apple implements a better solution, David Ashman has done an incredible job supplementing notifications with LockInfo.

Even though LockInfo is an extremely intuitive and powerful app, the setup can be a bit tedious. But when you get it right, you’ll be in notification heaven! Hit the jump for a quick guide and a video with some tips for optimally configuring LockInfo.

*As a side note, LockInfo is $4.99 right now, as of November 7, 2010 – that price will go to $7.99, so if you’ve been contemplating, you may want to jump on the current price. There is also a 14 day trial if you would like to test it out first.

First you’ll need to purchase LockInfo from Cydia. After you’ve done that, you will configure it through your main iPhone settings panel. You’ll see two sections you will use. The general LockInfo settings section and the Activator settings section.

Activator is a universal app that’ll appear on its own once you have an app that supports it. It allows you to customize gestures to activate different apps. For example, I have Activator set to launch Infoshade for LockInfo when I hold down on the status bar. If I slide up from the bottom of my screen, it’ll launch a QuickSend window for iRealSMS. So once you’ve got LockInfo configured, go ahead and set whatever gestures are comfortable for you.

LockInfo also has several plug-ins you can install via Cydia, which most if not all come at no additional cost. Everything from weather widgets, twitter, to do apps, RSS feeds, and more. I typically bypass a lot of plug-ins and here’s why: battery life. The general notification plug-ins is pretty universal. If your apps push themselves, why install a separate plug-in to fetch info and sacrifice precious battery?

As far as Twitter notifications go, I use Boxcar. I also use it for Facebook. This way, I have one app that pushes for two. I’ve set Boxcar to launch my chosen Twitter client and to launch the Facebook app. So if I click any of these notifications from the homescreen, Boxcar will quickly put me right into my chosen client. Whether you use Boxcar, Notifo, or any other push notification app, it should work the same. Notifications will also be instant instead of polling at set intervals, like most plug-ins will require. LockInfo’s default notifications feature will also aggregate IMs from Beejive and any other application that allows notifications, even games like Words With Friends. It’ll simply suppress the default pop-up notifications and present them under the LockInfo notifications tab instead.

Within LockInfo, you’ll be presented with 3 main views for information – lock screen, spring board, and Infoshade. While the first two are pretty easy to understand, Infoshade may not be. I find it best to compare it to an Android-style notification system. You can set a gesture in activator for Infoshade and it will simply drop down whenever you call it from the springboard gesture. So if you hear your e-mail chime in and you don’t want to exit out of what you’re doing, simply use your chosen gesture and Infoshade will drop down and present you with all your information. You can then quickly dismiss e-mails or notifications, or simply delete them. Mail also supports a quick view if you tap on an e-mail. If you’d like to respond, you can click the respond button and it’ll launch your mail app. Or you can trash it from the quick view screen.

However you decide to set up LockInfo is up to you, these are just some helpful hints I’ve learned using it. If you’ve got more, be sure to share them in the comments for in our Jailbreak Forums!  Also, if you’d like to see something in future updates or have a feature request (or need technical help), check out David Ashman’s webpage for LockInfo as well.

There will be no iPhone 4G next year

The next generation iPhone handsets will not support 4G networks. As you know, the new devices will appear in the middle of next year. According to the release of Techcrunch, Apple will continue to use 3G chips in the new iPhone.

In the Internet appeared quite rumors according to which the new iPhone will be included maintenance of networks and 4G LTE. Now, however, it became clear that Apple will take a safer route and will not rely on new technologies in the new mobile device. This means that the company will focus on developing faster and less energy-consuming phone.

As you know, the U.S. now has 4G phones, but they are Android-based and offered exclusively by the operator Sprint. In addition, next year is expected dual-mode LTE-based devices, however, will again use the platform of Google – Android.

Based on information from Techcrunch, Apple to release 3G GSM and CDMA models of the iPhone next year. This means that the company will be marketing devices supporting LTE, as early as 2012.

One third of iPad users never download apps

According to research company Nielsen, covered 5000 iPad users, a third of the holders of the device never have downloaded even one application (app), whether paid or free.

Since the debut of the tablet at the beginning of April to the last financial quarter, Apple sold about 7.46 million units. According to Nielsen, 2.5 million of them are not used for applications.

However, that hardly bothers Apple too much – the average price of the towable applications iPad is 4.49 dollars, and if those 2.5 million users have downloaded at least one of them, the amount collected would be less than $10 million. Of these, however, Apple would receive around 3 million. However, this is a drop in the sea for the corporation, which reported revenue of 20.34 billion dollars last three months, which equates to over $ 4billion net profits.

iPhone 4 case that charges and protect your phone

Energizer AP1201 iPhone 4 case will make you forget the saying ‘never enough battery life’. It’s a slim protective case of silicone rubber, it has a quite nice look and it charges your phone while it’s on the device. The maker promises to double the life of your iPhone and it’s available for $69.99.

10 Good iPad Tips and Tricks

Do you know how to open link in a new page or active autofill in Safari? Do you know how to add a website shortcut to your Home screen? Or how to download the iPad User Guide eBook? You can find these and even more in Mashable’s 10 Useful Apple iPad Tips and Tricks. If you are trying to take the most of your tablet this will be very useful.

More cracked screens of iPhone 4 than iPhone 3GS

Gizmodo.com posted a very informative article on the topic about cracked screens of Apple’s mobile phone. It says that the number of smashed displays is almost twice the number while iPhone 3GS. According to consumer electronics warranty company SquareTrade, the “aluminosilicate glass seem to crack at least as often as the old glass.” Their data shows that 3.9% of all iPhone 4 owners have reported a cracked screen meaning the front and the back glass panes within the first four months. On the iPhone 3GS, this percentage was only 2.1%.

Analysts say the iPad is the fastest-selling gadget

According to the agency Bernstein Research, Apple’s tablet – iPad, is the fastest selling gadget so far. The agency said sales of tablet now stands at 8.5 million units. In June, Apple announced that during the first 80 days of sales of the device were made three million copies of it, but then have not submitted any other official information on this topic. However tablet is now available in more stores and more markets, so Bernstein Research forecast may be correct.

$8 Million iPhone 4

Posted on October 15, 2010

This is definitely not an ordinary iPhone 4. It’s a piece of art by Stuart Hughes who is well known for making expensive remakes of popular gadgets. His latest creation is this iPhone 4 covered in diamonds which is worth 5 million pounds which is about 8 million dollars. It includes 500 individual diamonds, 53 diamonds on the back and platinum navigation button. Do you like it?

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Video Websites for iPhone

Learn about free iPhone video sites and turn your iPhone into a streaming machine. Watch movie trailers, user-created content, news clips and so much more, right on your iPhone. This article will detail the top iPhone video sites and what they offer to you and your iPhone.

With the overall success of the iPhone, you would assume there are plenty of iPhone video sites. You would also assume wrong, asthere are not very many iPhone video sites which are capable of streaming video to the iPhone.

Many of the larger streaming video websites are flash-based, which essentially means there is no iPhone support. Some of the bigger streaming video sites have decided to bring their content to the iPhone, in the form of an application -- for a price. While this may be disappointing, there are still many iPhone video sites which offer a fair amount of content. Some of the more obvious sites include YouTube, which comes built into the iPhone.

Read on to find out about the other iPhone video sites, which can bring streaming content to your iPhone -- for free!

Here is a quick list of the available iPhone video sites and what they contain. These iPhone video sites can be accessed directly on the iPhone and provide streaming content.

Daily Motion

This website can be accessed by visiting, "http://www.dailymotion.com/" with Mobile Safari. The content found on Daily Motion varies greatly and includes a mix of user-created content and professionally produced content. Daily Motion may contain news clips, product reviews, independent user entries and even some short movies. The content on Daily Motion is available in several different languages including English and an entire Spanish lineup as well.

Big Florida Country's Disney

Another iPhone video website, which is tailored to specific tastes. This website can be visited by typing the following URL into Mobile Safari: http://www.bigfloridacountry.com/iphonevideos.htm. The website offers on the ride videos for most of the attractions at Disney. This can be great for Disney fanatics or those who are planning a trip to Disney. Videos not only include on the ride videos, but videos of the park, in ride videos and so much more.

Dark Horizons

Dark Horizons can be visited on the iPhone with the following URL: http://www.darkhorizons.com/. Most of the video content found on this iPhone video site is related to Sci-Fi and Action. You will typically find movie trailers and trailers of upcoming shows available for streaming.

Break

This video website can be accessed via the following URL: http://www.break.com/. Many users are familiar with this website from their computers. Break offers a wide selection of entertaining content which comes in the form of news videos, bloopers, user-created content and even slide shows. There is a huge variety of content and some of the best content is entertaining news clips taken from around the world and available for direct-streaming on your iPhone.

VeOh

Another great iPhone video website, http://www.veoh.com/. VeOh offers a huge amount of content and includes many user uploaded files. These video clips include everything from user-created montages to travel videos and even some pirated anime and premier television. VeOh is a great source for video content on the iPhone and most likely has exactly what you are looking for.

Interest in iPhone is decreasing

The interest of potential buyers to iPhone rapidly falling, says study of ChangeWave among U.S. users of smartphones.

At the same time increase, albeit at a slower pace than before, interest in devices with platform Android, backed by Google.

If in June 50% of consumers planned to buy a device with iOS, it now will have a 38% of respondents.

Almost as many (37%) planned purchase of mobile device with Android, while in June desire to acquire Android phones had 30% of consumers.

The interest in BlackBerry smartphones has not changed in the last three months, but Windows Mobile does not attract almost anyone as a mobile OS in the future purchase of a smartphone.

In the ranking of satisfaction of the functions of the mobile device continues to be a leader iOS with 74% favorable vote of consumers. In Android satisfaction was 65%.

100,000 iPhone 4 sold in China in 4 days

Largest market for mobile phones in the world has recently welcomed Apple iPhone 4, when China Unicom launched sales of the smartphone. From the outset, demand for it was impressive, and initial supply of 100,000 units was completely sold out in just 4 days.

From the mobile operator can not rest because there is information that were made approximately 200,000 pre-orders – which force them to stop taking preorders for unprecedented demand. If you remember the appearance of previous versions of the iPhone in China, it took China Unicom almost a month ago to sell 100,000 units of iPhone 3G and 3GS.

Of course, positive feedback from media and the owners of the phone are probably reasons for the big sales at the outset, but with so many orders, China Unicom will receive their next shipment on October 1.

iPhone 4 Dual Sim Adapter Case

Do you want to use two SIM cards simultaneously on iPhone 4? Then check out Phone 4 dual-SIM case makes network hopping easy by TopiPhoneNews.com. It’s about a new case which let you do that kind of stuff. And it’s not pricey too.

New iPhone 4 Problem: Bluetooth

iPhonehacks.com posted the iPhone 4 Users Reporting Bluetooth Problems which reveals a new problem which has been pretty much under the radar so far. There are quotes from iPhone 4 users who claim that the bluetooth of iPhone 4 has very poor quality and it can’t be really use especially for voice output. If you use bluetooth check out the article to see the problem.

Samsung I9000 Galaxy S vs. Apple iPhone 4 Comparison

GSMArena.com posted a very nice comparison between the two most powerful smartphones today – Samsung I9000 Galaxy S and Apple iPhone 4. If you wonder which one to buy this review is just for it. Compare design, display, camera, video, music, web and many more features to find out which one is the best of the best.

What to expect from iPad in future

After iPad’s debut in April this year, Apple managed to sell 10 million devices so far. This is really impressive but will Apple manage to do this again next year? Wall Street analysts are optimistic and expect 2011 to be even more successful for iPad.

For example, according to UBS Apple will sell about 28 million tablets all over the world next year. Barclays Capital are more conservative and expect that Apple will manage to sell only 20 million devices. Either way analysts are on the same side that sells of iPad will have negative influence on cheap PCs and mainly on the notebook market.

Apple denies iPhone 4 to have a problem with the antenna, but will give away free cases

News is not particularly surprising – as Apple has no problem with the design of the antenna, since all suffer similar symptoms smartphones. Steve Dzhobs demonstrates that even with the BlackBerry Bold 9700, Droid Eris and Samsung Omnia II. According to his words of antenna problems have complained only 0.55% of all users of the iPhone 4, which for three weeks of phone sales are now three million. The exported data showed that compared with 3GS, 4 fail with the iPhone less than 1 in 100 calls. I learned that while the 3GS were returned 6% of purchased equipment, the iPhone 4 this percentage was only 1.7. And although not admitting to any problems, the company promised free covers for all users of the device. Already has bought one from Apple’s official stores will get their money back. However, the proposal is valid for phones purchased before 30 September, which makes us believe that then will come a new version of the phone in which this problem will be absent. Everybody will be able to cover said that the site of Apple by the end of next week.

At the press conference it became clear that at the end of this month will be released white version of the phone, then will begin sales of the smartphone in 17 more countries. Bulgaria is not among them, so wait for official information on the issue continues. Apple promised that the next software update will be given attention to the problems with proximity sensor, which is also the cause of numerous complaints from consumers.

EcoShield case for iPhone 4

Do you look for an iPhone 4 case? Are you eco-friendly? Then we have a great offer for you. It’s called EcoShield+ case for iPhone 4. It costs $39.99 It has a kickstand and it’s made of recycled plastic bottles.

Looking for touch iPhone 4 case?

CNET posted Top 10 tough iPhone 4 cases which is a very useful article if you are looking for a new case. Especially if you are searching a tough case for extreme situations. If you like adventurous lifestyle you should definitely consider buying a touch case for your precious iPhone 4. Nobody wants to crack their expensive toy, right?

6 iPhone Keyboard Tricks

Do you know how to:

• Add An International Keyboard
• Add Special Symbol
• Start A New Sentence Quick
• Quickly Insert Punctuation
• Quickly Change Domain Name Extension
• Delete Text Using Gestures

If you these would be interesting for you go check 6 iPhone Keyboard Tricks You Should Know by iPhonehacks.com

Apple organize a press conference for iPhone 4. Will talk about the antenna

After release of the iPhone 4 and problems with its antenna Apple is faced with one of the most serious crisis and its PR message that the company will release a software update associated with it did not help to reassure consumers. Further fuel to the fire and drew independent tests Consumer Reports. Apple has adopted this seriously and announced that tomorrow there will be a press conference for iPhone 4, which we hope to learn more about the problem and how to deal with it, considering that company. Will start at 20.00 hours local time.

iPhone 4 with diamonds for $ 20,000

If you collected more money for iPhone 4 than the cost of the phone, you can always spend them on more expensive version of the same device. This is a luxury version of the iPhone 4 with diamonds inlaid with shell. This means that it is not very clear whether you can order it before the supply of white iPhone to officially begun, but at a price of $ 20,000 sure would not hurry too. If by chance you’re wondering whether you will still have to sign a contract with an operator, even if you pay a similar amount for the phone, the answer is no, the phone is sold unlocked. If you currently think about the problems of the iPhone 4 range, do not rush to conclusions – after all, diamonds are a great insulator.

Unboxing of white iPhone 4

The white iPhone 4 comes with a white front panel for the first time as older generations of iPhone came with a black front panel.

iPhone 4 vs Nexus One comparison

It compares both phones in terms of performance, screen, camera, battery and more. They also sums up the best out of every one of them. It’s a very thorough review so don’t miss it. It can definitely give you the answer which one to buy.

iPad get extra battery and a kickstand

iPad’s battery is great but it’s not exactly worth an entire day even if it makes it anywhere near the claimed 10 hours of usage. The Kensington PowerBack is good for up to extra 5 hours along with adding a much-needed microUSB charging port to the device. Those two capabilities alone more than justifies the price of $129 but then there’s a clever 3-way kickstand that can prop up the iPad in both vertical and landscape mode and built-in speaker deflectors to counter the dock’s wrap-around style.

Extra energy for iPhone 4 by Mophie

Dreams of the iPhone 4 users for more energy and thus longer use of phone before its battery to drain completely now officially materialized. The company Mophie, dealing with gadgets for mobile devices, many of which are products for iPhone, let juice sleek package that almost did not show when you put on your phone. Extremely pleasant to the touch with a silver strip side accessory is really appealing to most people, owning iPhone 4.

Surely you repeatedly happened with regret to find that you have left only 10 or 20% of the battery of the phone just as you had intended to use it for something important and more prolonged. The new accessory Mophie will be able to increase talk time up to 6 hours, audio playback up to 36 hours and video playback respectively, with up to 9 hours. The battery built into the shell is 1500 mAh, slightly more than used the iPhone 4 1420 mAh.

The design of the Juice Pack Air has been modified several times, according to the manufacturer this is the seventh modification. The look is certainly very elegant, whereas “windows” for allowing use of different iPhone buttons and headphone jack. Indicator of battery charge also has changed its place – the back part is moved to the bottom to be more easily tracking the time remaining on standby.

Apple announced iOS 4.1

In their typical fashion yesterday, Apple hosted an event which presented the successive developments in its extensive product line – including things about the iPhone. Although most of the show was dedicated to the discovery of new and revised iPod branded products, there were several things that delighted fans of mobile phones. Of course, Steve Jobs was in shape and has taken center stage, began to talk about numbers – of course positive, as usual. But before he dwell in financial affairs, Jobs took time to show pictures concerning some just open the Apple stores around the world. Were mentioned shops in Paris, London and China, Jobs mentioned how much work was necessary to live these places. Store in China was among the places with the most interesting design, partly because of the use of 12-foot glass cylinder, it is kind of landmark.

After talking about the shops, Jobs continued with sales figures of their iOS-based devices – a field which constantly demonstrate its progress. Approximately 120 million devices were shipped iOS after the release of the iPhone, a further 230,000 new devices are activated iOS day. Worldwide downloaded more than 6.5 billion applications iOS, which is about 200 downloads per second! In terms of total number of applications App Store leads the online stores for other platforms – there are about 250,000 applications in time and approximately 25,000 of them are iPad.

Once finished with the figures, Jobs moved the focus of attention on the presentation of iOS 4.1 – great new update, wearing new features and improvements. First, the update includes bug corrections related to the proximity sensor, Bluetooth, and iPhone 3G. Strange, but not mentioned the problem with the coverage of the latest iPhone – be it hardware or software.

Second, owners will surely appreciate the improvement in taking pictures with the camera on the iPhone, partly due to the option High Dynamic Range (HDR). Just the mention of HD can please everyone, and Jobs said: “When a picture, the camera actually captures three different pictures, one of the hallowed places, shadows and shades. Then combine them to make a HDR image. “If you look at pictures taken with this new functionality can be clearly seen the significant difference in quality compared to standard photographs, as technology optimizes white balance and creates a more saturated colors. Eventually pictures will be even better than currently.

The next agenda was to review Game Center, which is a center for games, where users can challenge and play against each other online. Like XBOX Live, Game Center for iOS will allow you to send a challenge for a user to view results and see their own results – transforming it into a social environment for multiplayer. So if you have time to kill during their lunch break, you can invite a friend to the other end of the country and do battle with him online. Furthermore, by Capt. Mike Epic games came on stage to announce a new game called “Project Sword”, which demonstrates integration with Game Center. The game boasts stunning graphics with the hardware of the iPhone, and was described as “beautiful RPG adventure full of action.” The game itself is based on the Unreal Technology demonstrated how serious and powerful 3D titles can live with the devices iOS.

Generally this is all new, which is expected to accompany the release of iOS 4.1, and as always, consumers will not take them long to become accustomed to innovation. Jobs announced that the free software update will be available from next week. Moreover Jobs shift the topic of iOS 4.2, as enable us to peep into future updates. And to be exact, version 4.2 of Apple’s platform will focus mainly on the iPad, it will bring extras such as the possibility for wireless printing, and renewed service AirPlay, which basically allows you to streamed audio and video on your device . Fortunately, the update will be released in time for the holidays and Jobs said to expect debut in November – but not all devices will iOS wait.

iPad enter education

For years, U.S. universities give the newcomer students iPods and notebooks to welcome them. Now some universities offer tools aimed a little better at training. In U.S. School of Journalism Annenberg, students in the course of Professor Bill Selis “Special Reports: Education, Youth and Training” will receive an Apple iPads, voice recorders and cameras to capture stories when and where they occur. Rather than carry with them a large notebook depending on Wi-Fi, students can carry 0.7-pound iPad that can provide Internet access anywhere there’s coverage of their telephone operator.

iPad entered in the medical sector as well. Students from the University of California Irvine Medical got iPads to keep in them their digital notes, books and recorded lectures. Even more exciting are the new digital Stethoscope and ultrasound equipment that will connect to iPad, allowing students to compare their records with digital libraries, helping to more accurately diagnose.
Furthermore its mobility and easy synchronization with these initiatives give iPad beginning of green revolution in education. Instead loaded with large piles of notes and textbooks, students will replace them with iPad, much of which can be recycled.

iPhone 4 with external lens

If you are not satisfied with the quality of the photos with your iPhone 4 (known by now there would hardly cause for this), you can always try to improve the situation using an external lens. Saying that an external, mind ogledalnorefleksen normal lens camera. However, exactly how you can add such a plugin is not entirely clear, but the structure is used by Manfotto pocket tripod.

First case of overheating iPhone 4

In the Internet appeared for the first time information about the iPhone overheat 4. Boy Genius Report website published photos molten port and plug the USB charger. It is argued that the photographs are a source close to the operator AT & T, which sell the iPhone in the U.S. 4.

The problem is obviously a defect in the charging port in the smartphone or the charger plug. The power unit is no reason for overheating, since smartphone was connected to a PC rather than an electrical outlet.

According to the publication of iPhone metal frame 4 is overheated due to short circuit. Unsuspecting user even burned his hand while trying to take a smartphone.

Problematic iPhone is purchased from a shop on AT & T. Client has returned to him and asked the dealer to replace with a new smartphone overheated.

Infographic: Samsung Galaxy Tab vs. Apple iPad

Although Tablet PCs have been around for ages, the Apple iPad takes credit for revolutionizing the tablet market. Nearly six months after its debut earlier this year, a noteworthy competitor is still missing. Fortunately, that’s all about to change: Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab runs on Android, has two cameras, support for video chat, and offers other features the iPad lacks. In addition, most reports indicate that a subsidized 3G iteration will launch on AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon this year giving it a boost over the AT&T-only iPad 3G. However, with Apple’s upcoming iOS 4.1 update, larger App Store, and established market share, Samsung faces stiff competition.

While we haven’t managed to get our hands on the Galaxy Tab yet, here is my in-depth rundown comparison of the specifications and features. Feel free to blog, tweet, or share this, but please credit our hard work. Also, for an enlarged view, just click on the infographic.

Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab On Four Networks

At the Samsung Press event in New York, the company announced U.S. availability of the Galaxy Tab that was originally announced at IFA in Germany. Subsidized versions of the tablet will be available through AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. Although each carrier will customize their iteration, all models will share standard characteristics.

For those that haven’t heard, the Galaxy Tab sports a 7 inch 1024-by-600 pixel TFT display, a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, front/rear cameras, Android 2.2, Wi-Fi n, and much more. The web browser supports Adoble Flash content and extras such as Samsung’s Social Hub and Media Hub enable access to social networks and movie rentals, respectively. Users can add up to 32GB of external memory through microSD expansion and enjoy content for hours on a 4,000 mAh battery.

Apple Press Event: Liveblog

9:57am: Apologies for the lack of pictures, but since I do not own a Mac to watch the liveblog, it’s going to be tough.

10:01am: Steve Jobs is on stage and talking about the new Apple Stores.

10:06am: Apple states that 120 million iOS devices have been shipped since it’s launched, this includes iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad.

10:08am: iOS 4.1 will fix a lot of bugs such as proximity sensor, Bluetooth, and iPhone 3G performance.

10:09am: With the new version of iOS, there will be an HDR function in the camera app.

10:11am: Game Center, announced during the iOS 4 event, will finally be available in the new iOS 4.1. Game Center brings together all your games, to check leaderboards, challenge others and even earn achievements.

10:15am: iOS 4.1 will be available sometime next week for iPod Touch and iPhone.

10:16am: A sneak peek at iOS 4.2, it will bring everything from the iPhone/iPod Touch to the iPad. It will be available in November of this year. It will have a few new features such as printing and AirPlay. AirPlay is AirTunes, renamed, allowing users to stream content from/to their devices.

10:17am: Steve Jobs is demonstrating iOS 4.2 right now.

10:20am: Jobs is now quoting sales figures for iPods, 275 million devices sold.

10:21am: New designs for all the iPod this year.

10:22am: Unlike the previous generation of the Shuffle, the new model actually has buttons! Very similar to the 2nd generation shuffle. It includes VoiceOver for songs, playlists, and even when the battery needs charging. Has a battery life of 15 hours and the 2GB version will be available for $49.

10:24am: The new Nano is going to have multitouch. It’s very small, it even comes with a clip, similar to the Shuffle. Also, nearly half as small with 24 hour audio playback.

10:27am: Jobs is demoing the Nano right now.

10:32am: New iPod Touch is even thinner and includes the same retina display as the new iPhone 4. It also includes the Apple A4 chip, 3 axis gaming, and FaceTime as well. Additionally a rear facing camera with HD video recording and it has 40 hours of video playback.

10:35am: All the new iPods will be available starting today, but pre-orders will begin today.

10:36am: Steve is now showing off the new iPod commercials.

10:38am: On to iTunes, more stats: 11.7 billion songs, 450 million TV episodes, 100 million movies and 35 million books.

10:39am: iTunes 10 will have a new logo, a few tweaks to the interface.

10:41am: iTunes 10 will have Ping, a social network for music discovery. This will allow users to see what people they follow are listening to. Artists can also be followed through Ping, so when the artist has upcoming events or new songs, it will automatically be available to followers.

10:44am: With Ping, users can be as public or private as they want, meaning they can choose to approve every single person that wants to follow them, or just be public and let anyone follow without the need for approval.

10:46am: Steve is demoing Ping for iTunes 10.

10:50am: Ping will not only be available for the computer, but for the iPod Touch and iPhone as well. “Ping is a social network for music.”

10:51am: And now the obligatory “One more thing…”

10:51am: This is all about the Apple TV. Jobs admits that the product was not the hit that everyone wanted it to be, but customers who used it were really happy.

10:54am: Introducing a new Apple TV for today, it’s a quarter the size of the original. On the back it has HDMI, Wi-Fi and a power slot.

10:55am: No more storage or purchasing on the Apple TV. Users can only rent movies and TV shows.

10:56am: For first run movies, the HD version will be $4.99. To rent TV shows, it’ll be $0.99 per show. As of now, only ABC and Fox have gotten onboard.

10:58am: Netflix users can stream movies through the device for free, can also stream content from the computer, YouTube or Flickr.

11:00am: Jobs is now Demoing the new Apple TV.

11.08am: The new Apple TV will be cut from $299 to $99 and will be available in  the next 4 weeks.

11:13am: Chris Martin from Coldplay is now on stage and performing.

Samsung Epic 4G – Sprint (Review)

Sprint’s second 4G smart phone, the Samsung Epic 4G, is finally here. Although the device belongs to Samsung’s line of Galaxy S devices, the Epic 4G stands out since it sports a physical keyboard, 4G connectivity, and a front-facing camera. I have been using this device for the past few weeks and it offers plenty to distinguish itself from the well-recognized HTC EVO 4G, which I reviewed earlier this year. With a stunning Super AMOLED display, support for video calls, a built-in mobile hotspot, DLNA media sharing, and Android to top it off, the Epic 4G has a lot to offer.

Hardware, Aesthetics, & Design

Microsoft Launches The Arc Touch Mouse

Earlier this year, thanks to our friends at Microsoft, we had a chance to review the Arc Mouse and Arc Keyboard. While neither of those devices had any revolutionary features, the Arc lineup still offered a minimalistic design that many appreciated. On Wednesday, Microsoft’s hardware team announced the Arc Touch Mouse. As the title implies, the new gizmo sports some touch enabled features.

While the new mouse isn’t entirely touch based, a capacitive scroll strip will enable easier navigation. Running a finger across the strip slowly allows for controlled scrolling, but it supports flicks work for speedy scrolling as well. While many consider this a direct take on Apple’s Magic Trackpad mouse, it’s actually quite different. Microsoft’s Arc Touch still sports the shape and style of the older Arc Mouse. It still has two physical buttons for left and right click buttons too. On the other hand, Apple’s solution is a stationary navigation device that relies entirely on touch for everything from movement to clicks to scrolling.

While the Bluetooth-enabled Magic Trackpad offers some very intuitive multi-touch gestures, the Arc Touch is a more traditional take on a mouse with a hit of “touch.” The scroll strip even offers three virtual buttons for page up, page down and a customizable center button. There’s also haptic (viberating) feedback, which the Magic Trackpad lacks. The Arc Touch mouse sports Microsoft’s BlueTrack Technology and connects to computers with a USB nano transceiver. Microsoft claims that two AAA batteries offer nearly 6 months of battery life. A two-color battery indicator will even warn users when running low on power.

For those interested, the Arc Touch Mouse will retail for $69. Retailers such as BestBuy.com, Buy.com, and Amazon.com are already taking pre-orders. Unfortunately, this gizmo won’t ship until December. Microsoft claims that the mouse will be available in more online and retail stores starting in January 2011. We’ll be getting our hands on a review unit shortly, so stay tuned for a full review.

Links: Microsoft Hardware – Arc Touch Mouse

Apple Press Event: Liveblog

9:57am: Apologies for the lack of pictures, but since I do not own a Mac to watch the liveblog, it’s going to be tough.

10:01am: Steve Jobs is on stage and talking about the new Apple Stores.

10:06am: Apple states that 120 million iOS devices have been shipped since it’s launched, this includes iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad.

10:08am: iOS 4.1 will fix a lot of bugs such as proximity sensor, Bluetooth, and iPhone 3G performance.

10:09am: With the new version of iOS, there will be an HDR function in the camera app.

10:11am: Game Center, announced during the iOS 4 event, will finally be available in the new iOS 4.1. Game Center brings together all your games, to check leaderboards, challenge others and even earn achievements.

10:15am: iOS 4.1 will be available sometime next week for iPod Touch and iPhone.

10:16am: A sneak peek at iOS 4.2, it will bring everything from the iPhone/iPod Touch to the iPad. It will be available in November of this year. It will have a few new features such as printing and AirPlay. AirPlay is AirTunes, renamed, allowing users to stream content from/to their devices.

10:17am: Steve Jobs is demonstrating iOS 4.2 right now.

10:20am: Jobs is now quoting sales figures for iPods, 275 million devices sold.

10:21am: New designs for all the iPod this year.

10:22am: Unlike the previous generation of the Shuffle, the new model actually has buttons! Very similar to the 2nd generation shuffle. It includes VoiceOver for songs, playlists, and even when the battery needs charging. Has a battery life of 15 hours and the 2GB version will be available for $49.

10:24am: The new Nano is going to have multitouch. It’s very small, it even comes with a clip, similar to the Shuffle. Also, nearly half as small with 24 hour audio playback.

10:27am: Jobs is demoing the Nano right now.

10:32am: New iPod Touch is even thinner and includes the same retina display as the new iPhone 4. It also includes the Apple A4 chip, 3 axis gaming, and FaceTime as well. Additionally a rear facing camera with HD video recording and it has 40 hours of video playback.

10:35am: All the new iPods will be available starting today, but pre-orders will begin today.

10:36am: Steve is now showing off the new iPod commercials.

10:38am: On to iTunes, more stats: 11.7 billion songs, 450 million TV episodes, 100 million movies and 35 million books.

10:39am: iTunes 10 will have a new logo, a few tweaks to the interface.

10:41am: iTunes 10 will have Ping, a social network for music discovery. This will allow users to see what people they follow are listening to. Artists can also be followed through Ping, so when the artist has upcoming events or new songs, it will automatically be available to followers.

10:44am: With Ping, users can be as public or private as they want, meaning they can choose to approve every single person that wants to follow them, or just be public and let anyone follow without the need for approval.

10:46am: Steve is demoing Ping for iTunes 10.

10:50am: Ping will not only be available for the computer, but for the iPod Touch and iPhone as well. “Ping is a social network for music.”

10:51am: And now the obligatory “One more thing…”

10:51am: This is all about the Apple TV. Jobs admits that the product was not the hit that everyone wanted it to be, but customers who used it were really happy.

10:54am: Introducing a new Apple TV for today, it’s a quarter the size of the original. On the back it has HDMI, Wi-Fi and a power slot.

10:55am: No more storage or purchasing on the Apple TV. Users can only rent movies and TV shows.

10:56am: For first run movies, the HD version will be $4.99. To rent TV shows, it’ll be $0.99 per show. As of now, only ABC and Fox have gotten onboard.

10:58am: Netflix users can stream movies through the device for free, can also stream content from the computer, YouTube or Flickr.

11:00am: Jobs is now Demoing the new Apple TV.

11.08am: The new Apple TV will be cut from $299 to $99 and will be available in  the next 4 weeks.

11:13am: Chris Martin from Coldplay is now on stage and performing.

Three ETFs To Watch As The Housing Market Crumbles

ETFs Mentioned: CUT • JJC • XHB

The last several months have provided an abundance of conflicting economic indicators. A stellar earnings season and surge in M&A activity gave investors hope that corporate profits were on the rebound. But stubbornly high unemployment and sagging consumer confidence have remained as major roadblocks to prolonged growth. With U.S. markets treading water recently, many investors have been looking for a catalyst to give equities direction heading into the fall quarter. Be careful what you wish for; that catalyst may have finally appeared in the form of a disastrous housing report. 

According to The National Association of Realtors, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales was 3.83 million units in July, a 27.2% drop from the downwardly revised 5.26 million-unit rate in June and a 25.5% drop from the 5.14 million-unit level in July 2009. This figure represents the lowest sales level since 1999 and the lowest rate for single-family homes in more than 15 years. More importantly, the level reported Tuesday was close to one million units less than analyst expectations. “From our vantage point, the first time home buyers credit pulled forward demand–by definition this is what stimulus measures achieve–however the issue this time is that there was so little demand to be pulled forward, the credit has left no demand for the summer,” Dan Greenhaus, chief economic strategist for Miller Tabak

Daily ETF Roundup: XLV Sinks, BLV Soars

ETFs Mentioned: BLV • XLV

U.S. equity markets continued their plunge on Tuesday after extremely weak housing data sent markets tumbling. The Dow finished down 1.2% while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted losses of 1.3% and 1.5% respectively. This pushed investors into safe havens such as gold and Treasury bills which once again saw gains; gold prices finished above the $1,230 mark while the Ten Year Bond yield plunged to below 2.5%. This gloomy day came after existing home sales slumped by 27.2% compared to last month and to the lowest level in 15 years. Economists were also off by nearly one million units in their forecast, underscoring just how quickly the bottom has fallen out of the housing market. “The numbers in the housing market just reinforced the notion that housing has double-dipped,” said Quincy Krosby, chief market strategist at Prudential Financial. “That in and of itself is worrisome because the retail investor is very much attuned to the local housing markets and extrapolating from that into the stock market.”

Sprint Drops Epic 4G Availability and Pricing

For those that just didn’t want to settle for the world’s first 4G smart phone, the HTC EVO, despite an impressive set of features, Sprint just dropped availability and pricing details for the Samsung Epic 4G. This device, based on Samsung’s Galaxy S series, will be available on Sprint.com and in official retail stores on August 31st. (Sprint stores open at 8 A.M.) Radioshack, Best Buy, and Walmart will also carry the device. As for pricing, the device goes for $250 after a sending in a $100 mail-in-rebate and signing a new two-year contract. While a bit pricey, the timing couldn’t be better for Sprint considering that Verizon just divulged pricing and availability for the Motorola Droid 2 just yesterday.

To make the purchase process easier for new and existing Sprint customers, a special web page (www.sprint.com/epic4g) will allow reserving the device beginning this Friday (August, 13th). That should make finding a device easier, especially after the chaos that ensued with limited quantities of HTC EVO 4G units, which are still sold out in most stores. Customers to reserve a unit will have to complete their purchase by 6 P.M. on September 1st to avoid loosing their spot in line. Customers can choose to pick up the device in a local Sprint retail store as well.

A Look at NOOKstudy

Barnes and Noble, the worlds largest book retailer, just got much bigger with its release of NOOKstudy, a free software application that allows students to access and manage all their digital media at once. The company’s slogan says it all

A Look at Trillian 5 for Windows

Cerulean Studios, the makers of the popular and widely used Trillian chat client, recently announced the 5th major release of Trillian for Windows. Since 2000, Trillian has let users access multiple instant messaging services from a single application. The latest iteration brings a fully native Windows 7 integration, a new user interface, support for new social networks, and many other improvements.

Although designed and optimized for Windows 7, Trillian 5 also runs on XP and Vista. The new interface is highly scalable to accommodate different screen sizes whether it’s a low resolution netbook or a high resolution monitor. And for those that enjoy tweaking the application, Trillian 5 is highly customizable with tons of custom settings, themes, and more. And if you don’t run Windows, Cerulean Studios is also working on a Mac version, which is still in beta. And for smartphone users, a mobile iteration of Trillian is available for iOS devices: iPhone and iPod Touch. The company has apps for Android and BlackBerry phones in the works as well.

Thoughts On Facebook For Android

Last week, Facebook released a long-awaited revamp of their Android App. Prior to the update, the app’s feature set was rather embarrassing. It failed to offer a decent interface and lacked many features that Facebook’s official app for iOS and webOS devices had. When Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, made the transition from an iPhone to an Android device, the blogosphere expected an immediate revamp. Fortunately, that’s exactly what happened.

According to Facebook’s change log, version 1.3 brings new features including “video playback, the ability to view and RSVP for events, respond to friend requests without leaving the app, and an updated homepage.” Much like the famous notification drawer on Android devices, the Facebook app adds another draggable “Notifications” bar at the bottom. Oddly, clicking on a notification redirect users to http://touch.facebook.com in Android’s native web browser. There’s also a photo reel at the bottom of the app’s home screen, which displays newly uploaded images. The updated app also makes it easier to update your status and search for friends.

While Android users initially welcomed these new features, forums were soon filled with complains. Due to a bug, the application began causing rapid battery drain. Many users resorted to uninstalling the app entirely. Three days later, Facebook officially recognized the issue and released an update (version 1.3.1) to solve the problem. And within a week, Facebook released yet another update, this time adding support for Android OS 1.5 devices and claiming to fix other bugs.