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Samsung will begin airing the above commercial for the Galaxy S III. Samsung should have spent more time showing the Galaxy S III features instead of this Hallmark Card- inspired mess. Don't forget that Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th;)
**UPDATE**
It looks like Samsung removed the commercial and tried to make it "private" but someone has already posted it back on YouTube. Sit back and enjoy it while ya can ;)
The Galaxy S III is a very impressive device, it's unfortunate that you don't get that message from this commercial. Someone should show this to the depressed girl from the Palm Pre commercials...
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 5/03/2012 11:54:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Designed for Humans and Inspired by Nature
Effortlessly smart and intuitively simple,
Samsung GALAXY S III reveals a new concept of smartphone
London, UK-May 3, 2012-Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today the third generation GALAXY S, the GALAXY S III. Designed for humans and inspired by nature, the GALAXY S III is a smartphone that recognizes your voice, understands your intention, and lets you share a moment instantly and easily.
This sleek and innovative smartphone has the enhanced intelligence to make everyday life easier. With Samsung GALAXY S III, you can view the content like never before on the device's 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display. An 8MP camera and a 1.9MP front camera offer users a variety of intelligent camera features and face recognition related options that ensure all moments are captured easily and instantly. Samsung GALAXY S III is powered by Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, with greatly enhanced usability and practicality to make life easier. Packed with intuitive technology, the GALAXY S III delivers a uniquely personalized mobile experience that refuses to be compromised.
"With the GALAXY S III, Samsung has maximized the consumer benefits by integrating superior hardware with enhanced smartphone usability," said JK Shin, President and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung. "Designed to be both effortlessly smart and intuitively simple, the GALAXY S III has been created with our human needs and capabilities in mind. What makes me most proud is that it enables one of the most seamless, natural and human-centric mobile experiences, opening up a new horizon that allows you to live a life extraordinary."
Introducing Natural Interaction The GALAXY S III enhances the interaction experience between the device and user. Smart enough to detect your face, voice and motions, the GALAXY S III adapts to the individual user to provide a more convenient and natural experience. With the innovative 'Smart stay' feature, the GALAXY S III recognizes how you are using your phone – reading an e-book or browsing the web for instance – by having the front camera identify your eyes; the phone maintains a bright display for continued viewing pleasure.
The GALAXY S III features 'S Voice,' the advanced natural language user interface, to listen and respond to your words. In addition to allowing information search and basic device-user communication, S Voice presents powerful functions in regards to device control and commands. When your phone alarm goes off but you need a little extra rest, just tell the GALAXY S III "snooze." You can also use S Voice to play your favorite songs, turn the volume up or down, send text messages and emails, organize your schedules, or automatically launch the camera and capture a photo.
In addition to recognizing your face and voice, the GALAXY S III understands your motions to offer maximized usability. If you are messaging someone but decide to call them instead, simply lift your phone to your ear and 'Direct call' will dial their number. With 'Smart alert,' the GALAXY S III will also save you from trouble by catching any missed messages or calls; your phone will vibrate to notify missed statuses when picked up after being idle.
Easy and Instant Sharing
The Samsung GALAXY S III is more than a personal device that can be enjoyed by one user - it wants you to share and experience smartphone benefits with family and friends, regardless of where you are. With the new 'S Beam,' the GALAXY S III expands upon Android™ Beam™, allowing a 1GB movie file to be shared within three minutes and a 10MB music file within two seconds by simply touching another GALAXY S III phone, even without a Wi-Fi or cellular signal. The 'Buddy photo share' function also allows photos to be easily and simultaneously shared with all your friends pictured in an image directly from the camera or the photo gallery.
With 'AllShare Cast', users can wirelessly connect their GALAXY S III to their television to immediately transfer smartphone content onto a larger display. 'AllShare Play' can be also used to instantly share any forms of files between GALAXY S III and your tablet, PC, and televisions regardless of the distance between the devices. Under AllShare Play is also the 'Group Cast' feature that allows you to share your screen among multiple friends on the same Wi-Fi network; you can make comments and draw changes at the same time with your co-workers, witnessing real-time sharing on your individual device.
Human-centric Design with Uncompromised Performance The GALAXY S III not only presents features with enhanced usability, but also provides an ergonomic and comfortable experience through its human-centric design. Its comfortable grip, gentle curves, and organic form deliver a rich human-centric feel and design. Inspired by nature, its design concept is the flow and movement of nature. The elements of wind, water and light are all evoked in the physical construct of the GALAXY S III. In its essence, the minimal organic design identity is reflected in the smooth and non-linear lines of the device. Available in Pebble Blue and Marble White at launch, Samsung will introduce a variety of additional color options.
With a 4.8" HD Super AMOLED display, the GALAXY S III offers a large and vivid viewing experience. Samsung Mobile's heritage Super AMOLED display even enhances to HD and 16:9 wider viewing angles. To ensure faster content sharing and connectivity, the GALAXY S III offers Wi-Fi Channel Bonding which doubles the Wi-Fi bandwidth.
The GALAXY S III also sports a range of additional features that boost performance and the overall user experience in entirely new ways. It introduces 'Pop up play,' a feature that allows you to play a video anywhere on your screen while simultaneously running other tasks, eliminating the need to close and restart videos when checking new emails or surfing the Web. Its 8MP camera features a zero-lag shutter speed that lets you capture moving objects easily without delay – the image you see is the picture you take. With the 'Burst shot' function that instantly captures twenty continuous shots, and the 'Best photo' feature that selects the best of eight photographs for you, the GALAXY S III ensures users a more enhanced and memorable camera experience. HD video can be recorded even with the 1.9MP front-facing camera, which you can use to capture a video of yourself. Improved backside illumination further helps to eliminate blur in photos that result from shaking, even under low lights.
Mobile payment is also accessible with the device through advanced Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. The gaming experience is enhanced through 'Game Hub,' providing access to numerous social games, while Video Hub brings users high quality TV and movies. Furthermore, Samsung Music Hub will offer a personal music streaming service. Game Hub, Video Hub and Music Hub will be introduced in select countries initially and soon rolled out to global markets.
The Samsung GALAXY S III will be available from the end of May in Europe before rolling out to other markets globally.
Samsung GALAXY S III Product Specifications
Network - 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz, 4G (Dependent on market)
Display - 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED (1280x720) display
OS - Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Camera - Main(Rear): 8 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Flash & Zero Shutter Lag, BSI, Sub (Front): 1.9 Mega pixel camera, HD recording @30fps with Zero Shutter Lag, BSI
Additional Features:
S Beam, Buddy photo share, Share shot
AllShare Play, AllShare Cast
Smart stay, Social tag, Group tag, Face zoom, Face slide show
Direct call, Smart alert, Tap to top, Camera quick access
Pop up play
S Voice
Burst shot & Best photo, Recording snapshot, HDR
Google™ Mobile Services
Connectivity
WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40
GPS/GLONASS
NFC
Bluetooth® 4.0(LE)
Sensor
Accelerometer, RGB light, Digital compass, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer
Memory
16/ 32GB User memory (64GB available soon) + microSD slot (up to 64GB)
Dimension
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, 133g
Battery
2,100 mAh
Samsung sold 44 million smartphones last quarter compared to Nokia’s 12 million. Samsung currently uses Android, Windows Phone, and Bada to power its smartphones. Nokia has bet the company and its life on adopting/relying on Windows Phone to be its smartphone OS after abandoning its self-made Mobile OS, Symbian. Things only look to get worse for Nokia.
You know what they say about putting all of your eggs in 1 basket...
Labels: nokia, samsung, smartphone
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/27/2012 09:07:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Just got back from T-Mobile's HTC One S event in NYC. It was a great event and I was very impressed with the One S. It's insanely thin, fast, feels great in the hand, and it's running Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4.0.
T-Mobile’s Thinnest Smartphone Brings an Amazing Camera and Beats Audio™ Integration to America’s Largest 4G Network™
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 18, 2012-- Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. and HTC Corp. announced the highly anticipated HTC One™ S will be available at T-Mobile® stores nationwide on April 25. As HTC’s premier launch partner in the U.S., T-Mobile will be the first to offer the ultra-sleek HTC One S, which is the company’s first device to ship with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and HTC Sense™ 4.
The latest smartphone from T-Mobile to take advantage of 4G (HSPA+ 42) technology on America’s Largest 4G Network,™ the HTC One S provides T-Mobile customers with an amazing camera and authentic sound technology, plus a diverse selection of apps and services that give customers amazing 4G experiences.
“The HTC One series is a revolutionary device portfolio and we’re proud to be the first carrier to introduce the HTC One S to the U.S. market,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. “With a stunningly thin design that doesn’t compromise performance, the HTC One S is a sleek 4G smartphone with beauty and brains that our customers will be proud to show off.”
With the HTC One S, customers will find a fantastic music experience that works seamlessly on T-Mobile’s 4G network. Customers can listen to their music libraries — up to 20,000 songs — straight from the cloud and purchase new music on the go with Google Play. Virtually all audio experiences sound better on the HTC One S thanks to its built-in Beats Audio™ technology, which provides a richer and more authentic sound experience whether consumers are watching movies, listening to music or playing games. Customers will be able to enjoy hours of entertainment on the HTC One S due to software enhancements and a 1650 mAh battery that provide long-lasting performance.
Featuring an 8-megapixel back-side illuminated camera and HTC ImageSense,™ which provides a variety of enhancements to the camera’s lens, sensor and software, the HTC One S is always ready to capture pictures in the blink of an eye. Consumers have immediate access to their cameras from their home screens and a super-fast auto focus with continuous shooting to take photos at 4 frames per second simply by holding the shutter button. In addition, the smartphone enables high-quality video recording with a full high-definition (HD) 1080p camcorder and the ability to concurrently capture HD video and still images at the same time. With access to 25 GB of free cloud storage from DropBox, HTC One S customers also can bring their photos, documents and videos virtually anywhere they go and upload new content to the cloud via T-Mobile’s network or Wi-Fi. HTC One S also gives customers a new way to share their content through use of HTC’s wireless Media Link HD accessory.* The small accessory allows easy sharing of any content on the phone with any TV that supports HDMI.
“Blending the latest technology with HTC’s focus on consumer experience, the HTC One S allows people to capture amazing high-definition video and photos at the same time with merely a touch of their finger,” said Martin Fichter, vice president, product management, HTC Americas. “And HTC’s Media Link HD accessory provides an easy wireless solution to share those great photos, videos and other entertainment on their TV screen with a swipe of their hand.”
Also included with the HTC One S are applications that deliver added value, utility and fun.
T-Mobile TV makes it possible to enjoy free or premium live and on-demand programs, from the hottest TV shows to kids’ programs. With the Amazon Mobile application, T-Mobile customers can search and buy millions of products directly from their device and receive special offers on select merchandise. Also highlighted is a T-Mobile-exclusive version of the popular “Where’s My Water?” game from Disney Mobile, with ten levels that can’t be played anywhere else.
The ultra-sleek and modern HTC One S will be available in gradient blue and is T-Mobile’s thinnest smartphone (7.95mm). In addition to featuring a beautiful 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED screen, the HTC One S is equipped with a 1.5GHz, dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor by Qualcomm® and access to T-Mobile’s fastest 4G (HSPA+ 42) speeds, making the HTC One S a powerful device ideal for customers seeking a fantastic mobile experience.
Availability
The HTC One S will be available on April 25 at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers, national retailers and online for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with qualifying two-year agreement.
Labels: android, htc, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/18/2012 11:29:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/12/2012 07:53:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today introduced NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight, the world's first E Ink device with patent-pending lighting technology that eliminates the number-one problem couples have in bed – having their sleep interrupted, or being prevented from falling asleep, when their partner reads with the light on. With a soft, adjustable glow, GlowLight gives bedtime readers just the right amount of light for reading, without disturbing a sleepy spouse.
Like having two Readers in one, the first and only Reader designed to let E Ink customers read in the dark is equally amazing at the beach, with a paper- like reading experience, even in the bright sun. This revolutionary device is the first to combine the most advanced and fastest E Ink display with a precise infrared touchscreen, built-in anti- glare screen for reading in any lit environment, and an evenly distributed and adjustable light for reading in the dark. NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight is also the lightest NOOK ever, with a long-lasting battery for over one month of reading on a single charge, with the light on. Customers can pre-order the newest addition to the award-winning NOOK portfolio immediately for just $139 at www.nook.com and in Barnes & Noble stores. NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight will be in stores and homes starting in early May, a perfect gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduations.
For people who love to read, E Ink's paper-like readability, no-glare screen and long battery life have made it a favorite and nearly perfect device choice, with one exception: reading in bed or other low-light environments. And according to a recent Barnes & Noble national survey of adult readers, reading in bed is what 64 percent do on a regular basis, so it's not surprising that the number-one request from E Ink customers is the ability to read in the dark to avoid bothering a significant other. The Brightest Innovation in Reading Barnes & Noble created breakthrough GlowLight technology, an innovative lighting solution optimized for low-light conditions, never before seen on an E Ink display and not available on any Kindle. NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight delivers uniform light across an E Ink display, creating a better nighttime reading experience than LCD. GlowLight turns on instantly and adjusts easily with a touch, so customers can control the amount of light, whether in a dimly lit or pitch dark room. NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight is the perfect peacekeeper for the half of survey respondents who would read more in bed if it didn't interfere with their partners' sleep.
"To date, readers have had to compromise: either buying black-and-white E Ink reading devices to optimize their outdoor reading or color LCD devices to be able to read at night in bed with the light off. NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight is like two Readers in one," said William J. Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of Barnes & Noble. "With our new GlowLight technology and the most advanced E Ink display available, we've created the most versatile, high-utility Reader ever; as exceptional for reading in the darkest bedroom as on the brightest beach. At only $139, NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight provides customers an amazing value and is the only device of its kind in the world."
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/12/2012 07:44:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
This invite just popped up in my inbox and I'm looking forward to checking out the latest and greatest smartphone from HTC and T-Mobile.
Labels: android, htc, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/11/2012 04:31:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
. Check out the above video and the FREE app .
Via Engadget.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/30/2012 09:17:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
"Android generated less than $550m in revenues for Google between 2008 and the end of 2011, if figures provided by the search giant as part of a settlement offer with Oracle ahead of an expected patent and copyright infringement trial are an accurate guide.
The figures also suggest that Apple devices such as the iPhone, which use products such as its Maps as well as Google Search in its Safari browser, generated more than four times as much revenue for Google as its own handsets in the same period.
With roughly 200m Android devices having been activated to the end of 2011, including an estimated 90m during the past two years, it suggests that Google derives slightly more than $10 per Android handset per year."
Via the guardian .
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/29/2012 04:59:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
There are a few apps that I use every day on almost all of my mobile devices. The most used are high quality cross-platform apps since I'm currently using the new iPad, iPhone 4S, and Verizon Galaxy Nexus (I know it's too many devices, it is what it is). I was glad to see Zite has finally made the jump to Android over @ Android Central . Zite is a high-class RSS reader/personal magazine/Google Reader/Twitter app that learns what kind of stories interest you over time and adds the articles to your Zite app. Some of my TouchPad friends also love Zite, too bad HP doesn't love them back ;)
Zite: Personalized Magazine for iPad from zite.com on Vimeo.
Labels: android, iPad, iphone 4s, touchpad, twitter
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/29/2012 04:46:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Labels: android, galaxy nexus, google
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/28/2012 09:33:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Apple isn't the only company announcing record breaking sales of a mobile device. Samsung has announced it has shipped 5 million Galaxy Note smartphones/tablets in just 5 months. It looks like people are definitely into carrying a device that blurs the line between a smartphone and a tablet. Who said size doesn't matter? ;)
Via Engadget .
Labels: samsung, smartphone, tablet
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/28/2012 12:01:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
"IDC figures show Apple has ousted RIM from the top slot in Canada for the first time:
Just over two million BlackBerrys shipped in Canada in 2011, compared to 2.85 million iPhones. This is a disaster for RIM, which beat iPhone by half a million in Canada as recently as 2010.
RIM's demise shows the danger of complacency. It utterly failed to recognize the threat of the iPhone in 2007, choosing instead to rest on its then magnificent laurels."
Labels: apple, blackberry, iphone, rim
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/22/2012 09:54:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
"The new iPad delivers a stunning Retina display, A5X chip, support for 4G LTE plus 10 hours of battery life, all while operating well within our thermal specifications. If customers have any concerns they should contact AppleCare.”
As one of the more than 3 million new iPad owners I can definitely notice that the new iPad does get warmer than the original iPad and the iPad 2. I never noticed either previous iPads getting warm (tests have shown the new iPad gets about 10 degrees hotter than the original iPad and iPad 2). The new iPad does not get "hot", it gets warm. My 1st generation MacBook Air got "hot". The temperature increase is well worth what Apple has managed to do while keeping the same size and battery life unaffected. One look at the Retina screen and you'll agree!
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/20/2012 09:23:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
AT&T for their part said that Friday was a record-day for iPad sales and activations, with new records for both.
On Friday, March 16, AT&T set a new single-day record for its iPad sales and activations, demonstrating robust demand for the new iPad on the nation's largest 4G network, covering nearly 250 million people.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/19/2012 05:16:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
CUPERTINO, California―March 19, 2012―Apple® today announced it has sold three million of its incredible new iPad®, since its launch on Friday, March 16. The new iPad features a stunning new Retina™ display, Apple's new A5X chip with quad-core graphics, a 5 megapixel iSight® camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video, and still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light. iPad Wi-Fi + 4G supports ultrafast 4G LTE networks in the US and Canada, and fast networks around the world including those based on HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA.**
"The new iPad is a blockbuster with three million sold―the strongest iPad launch yet," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "Customers are loving the incredible new features of iPad, including the stunning Retina display, and we can't wait to get it into the hands of even more customers around the world this Friday."
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/19/2012 04:58:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
FedEx just delivered my new iPad. It's currently restoring from an iCloud backup. The new iPad physically feels like a refined iPad 2. It does not feel thicker or heavier, in fact the way Apple tapered the back makes it feel more comfortable to hold. Stay tuned!
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/16/2012 11:19:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
You gotta love Steve Wozniak. He obviously does not need to stand in line for Apple's latest and greatest, he does it for the experience. Some kids never grow up ;)
Via Gizmodo .
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/16/2012 10:36:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Amazon has redesigned and updated the Kindle app for iOS to take advantage of the Retina-Display. Initial iPad reviews all stated that the Kindle app displayed blurry text. Amazon has updated and redesigned the Kindle app to take advantage of the Retina-Display.
What's New in Version 3.0:
-New library design - view your content in a new, updated look and feel. iPhone users can now choose view their library in grid view.
-Cloud view - easily access all of your content in the cloud in a simple, combined view.
-Optimized for the new iPad retina display.
Labels: amazon, ios, iPad, kindle
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/16/2012 12:01:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple has added a section to the App Store for Retina-Display-ready new iPad apps.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/16/2012 12:00:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
“Nearly everyone who lands the brand new iPad on Day 1 — or more likely sometime afterward, since preorders are sold out — will be delighted,” Edward C. Baig reports for USAA Today. “The new iPad snatches the crown from its predecessor as the finest tablet you can buy. Period.”
“The display is spectacular. Apple also improved the camera, added dictation and, on some models, the ability to tap into the speediest available cellular networks,” Baig reports. “The test machine, a Verizon model that taps into the company’s 4G LTE network, was really zippy in a week of testing in San Francisco and Austin. Downloading apps was quick, including previously purchased apps that had to be accessed through Apple’s iCloud service. Web pages loaded much faster than on an older iPad running 3G. The new iPad can work as a personal hotspot that lets you share your speedy wireless connection with up to five other devices, though for now only Verizon has turned on the feature.”
Baig reports, “The display becomes your window into all those apps. And the brilliant screen on the new iPad is the thing that will have you salivating. You’re probably thinking the displays on the first iPad and the iPad 2 were pretty sweet, and you’d be right. Watching movies, reading books, surfing the Web, playing games and admiring photos on the older tablets is not an unpleasant experience. But then you have a look at what Apple calls the “retina display” on the new iPad, technology first applied to recent iPhones, and you’re blown away.”
Read the full review here
. ¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/15/2012 12:06:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Check out the full review here .
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/15/2012 12:02:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
“By now you’ve probably heard all the hype about the screen on the new iPad,” Joshua Topolsky writes for The Verge. “The iPad’s display… makes all other device displays look pedestrian by comparison. And if you’re an original iPad or iPad 2 owner, unless you want to upgrade, just avoid looking at this screen.”
“Yes, this display is outrageous. It’s stunning. It’s incredible. I’m not being hyperbolic or exaggerative when I say it is easily the most beautiful computer display I have ever looked at,” Topolsky writes. “Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that you hold this in your hands, or maybe it’s the technology that Apple is utilizing, or maybe it’s the responsiveness of iOS — but there’s something almost bizarre about how good this screen is.”
Topolsky writes, “For rendered text or high resolution images, it just looks otherworldly; like a glowing piece of paper. There were moments when I was testing the device when I would just marvel at a single paragraph of text, or I kept zooming in and out on a particular headline to see how cleanly fonts are rendered on this screen… As with any kind of screen technology, it really is the kind of thing you have to see in person. When you compare the old iPad to the new one, or to any other tablet for that matter, you’ll start to wonder how you were ever able to look at anything else. I’m not saying that the screen alone is reason enough to buy this product, especially if you’ve got a tablet you’re happy with right now, but I do think the quality of this display could make you a sudden convert. It’s just really, really good.”
Check out the full review here .
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/15/2012 11:49:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
9to5mac is reporting that Apple will be opening all Apple Retail Stores early (8:00 a.m.) this Friday for the launch of the new iPad.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/14/2012 12:00:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
If there was any doubt Apple's new iPad was going to be as big as the iPad 2, it looks like it's going to be an even bigger success from the folks in Cupertino. Just a few days ago Apple ran out of the March 16th launch day supply and was quoting new iPads a ship date of March 19th. As you can see from the above shot, Apple is now quoting a 2-3 week on all 6 models it offers in a choice of black or white. Get ready for Apple to soon release a press release of just how many millions they sold out of the pre-order gate ;)
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/13/2012 01:40:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
A Vietnamese blog has posted the first new iPad unboxing. If watching an unboxing in Vietnamese is your thing, you'll be very happy with this video ;)
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/13/2012 09:26:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Within two days of the unveiling of the new iPad, new orders of the iPad had already slipped from this Friday's launch day delivery to a ship date of March 19. Apple has since confirmed in a statement that preorders of the touchscreen tablet have run out, as noted by USA Today.
"Customer response to the new iPad has been off the charts and the quantity available for pre-order has been purchased," a company spokesperson said. "Customers can continue to order online and receive an estimated delivery date."
Given the response to the device, Apple is expected to set new sales records later this week when the device launches. Pre-existing records for the Cupertino, Calif., iPad maker were already impressive, as it experienced crushing demand for its second-generation tablet last year, with orders quickly slipping to multi-week shipping estimates. A month after the iPad 2 was released, Apple's then chief operating officer Tim Cook said during a quarterly conference call that "staggering" demand for the device had caused the "mother of all backlogs." Via AppleInsider .
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/12/2012 03:35:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
I received the above email this morning :)
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/10/2012 09:28:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
If ya snooze, ya lose when it comes to pre-ordering the new iPad from Apple. Apple is now listing all new iPad orders a ship date of March 19th instead of the original March 16th date. If last year's iPad 2 was any hint of supply and demand get ready for that ship date to just keep getting longer as the days go by.
Via Engadget .
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/09/2012 06:55:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
"It goes without saying that the screen on the device is absolutely stunning — while we haven't had a chance to look through every possible app on the new iPad, the retooled stock applications and icons really do pop on the Retina Display. Just as when we first saw the iPhone 4 display, the New iPad's 2048 x 1536 screen is stunning to behold. Simply put, there's no other product like it on the market.
When looking at webpages or books, text just jumps off the screen. It's almost a bit surreal how clear it is. Games look great, though most titles haven't been tweaked for the new resolution. What's most impressive is that the hardware driving the display doesn't hesitate at all. We didn't see any lag or weirdness when zipping around in apps.
You can clearly see in the above picture the "new" iPad's Retina screen is much sharper than the iPad 2 and every other screen on the market."
Labels: iPad
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/08/2012 09:28:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Apple's site was slammed yesterday when pre-orders went live. It took me almost a half hour of trying to order the "new" iPad 32GB.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/08/2012 09:13:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
SAN FRANCISCO—March 7, 2012—Apple® today announced the new Apple TV® featuring 1080p programming including iTunes® movies and TV shows, Netflix, Vimeo, photos and more in HD. With iTunes in the Cloud, customers can purchase and play their favorite movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store® and watch them instantly on their HD TV. The new Apple TV features a simpler, refined user interface making it easier than ever to access your purchased movies, TV shows and music with iTunes Match℠ right from iCloud®. With AirPlay®, users can stream or mirror their favorite content from their iPad® or iPhone® 4S to Apple TV.
“People are going to love streaming movies and TV shows in 1080p with the new Apple TV, and photos look beautiful displayed at the maximum resolution of your TV,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Apple TV is easier than ever to use with its new icon-based interface and the ability to access your purchased movies, TV shows and music right from iCloud.”
Apple TV users can choose from an incredible selection of programming including over 15,000 movies and over 90,000 TV episodes on the iTunes Store. Apple TV also offers great content from Netflix’s streaming catalog, live sports from MLB, NBA and NHL as well as Internet content from Vimeo, YouTube and Flickr.*
With iCloud, you can buy movies and TV shows on Apple TV and watch them on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch®, Mac® or PC. iCloud also stores photos and pushes them wirelessly to all your devices including your HD TV via Apple TV. iCloud provides an incredibly easy way to get instant access to all of your content, no matter which device is being used.
Pricing & Availability
Apple TV will be available on Friday, March 16 for a suggested retail price of $99 (US) through the Apple online store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple TV requires iTunes 10.5 or later. Apple TV requires an 802.11g/n Wi-Fi network or Ethernet network, a broadband Internet connection and a HD TV capable of 1080p or 720p and an HDMI cable that is sold separately. iTunes movie and TV show availability varies by country. Second generation Apple TV users can install the new Apple TV user interface via a free software update, available today. Third generation Apple TV hardware is required to play 1080p video.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/07/2012 04:19:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Apple is keeping the iPad 2 around in WiFi and WiFi + 3G, and dropping the price by $100.00
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/07/2012 02:20:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
iPhoto for iPad has tons of features.
$4.99 available today.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/07/2012 02:01:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
It's 2048 x 1536, sure enough. That's 3.1 million pixels. "The most ever in a mobile device."
"A5X processor is confirmed, quad-core graphics!"
5-megapixel backside illuminated sensor on the back, 5-element lens, IR filter, and ISP built into the A5X chip.
Verizon, Rogers, Bell, Telus and AT&T will be the LTE parnters.
10 hours of battery life, 9 hours on 4G
9.4mm thin, weighing 1.4lbs
16GB $499, 32GB $599 and 64GB for $699 WiFi models.
4G LTE 16GB $629, 32GB $729 and 65GB $829
Available March 16th,
Pre-orders start today and will be delivered on March 16th.
Via Engadget
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/07/2012 01:18:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Via Engadget .
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/07/2012 01:07:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
The new iPad will have a high resolution display. Current reports point to a boosted resolution of 2048x1536, doubling the iPad 2's 1024x768 resolution.
We might not see a quad-core processor, instead we could see an enhanced A5X processor. The A5X is expected to provise a graphics boost to show off the Retina display.
The new iPad will be thicker than the iPad 2 (.81mm to be exact), it will "feel thinner" by tapering the edges of the device. Smart Covers will still fit.
Siri is expected to join the next iPad.
Support for Verizon and AT&T 4G LTE networks, as well as WiFi only iPads.
An 8 megapixel rear camera is also expected.
Apple is expected to keep the current iPad 2 model pricing in tact for their next iPad 3 or iPad HD.
A March 16th launch date.
Stay tuned. Gadgetsonthego will be covering the Apple event live tomorrow.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/06/2012 11:23:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
New addition to the Galaxy portfolio provides affordable option for customers
6th March 2012, London, UK – Samsung Electronics today announces the latest addition to its Android powered Galaxy portfolio, the Galaxy Pocket. Featuring AndroidTM 2.3, this new smartphone offers those on the lookout for a new handset, a stylish portable option.
The Galaxy Pocket's slim design makes it ideal for use whilst on the move and features a 2.8" display so that content and images can be viewed easily. The device features an upgraded TouchWiz user interface making menu navigation a smooth and efficient experience.
Connecting with others and sharing content is quick and easy thanks to the Galaxy Pocket's social networking and communication features. Samsung's ChatON cross-platform communication service connects all phone users into a single community, enabling spontaneous messaging, group chatting and content sharing so customers can stay in touch more easily.
In addition, the Galaxy Pocket's Social Hub enables owners to see their Instant Messaging, social network and email communications in a single inbox for added convenience when they are travelling to and from work or out shopping.
The Galaxy Pocket offers 3GB of user memory, which can be expanded by a SD memory card up to an additional 32GB, for applications, MP3 files and photos, as well as an in-built FM radio which can be tuned into a favourite station. Integrated high-speed Wi-Fi and HSDPA 3.6 connectivity mean multimedia content can be downloaded fast and keep owners entertained whilst they're out and about.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/06/2012 04:58:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Today Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac was updated to provide experimental support for Windows 8 Consumer Preview , including simple download and automatic installation of Windows 8 via the Parallels New Virtual Machine Wizard. The update also adds experimental support for OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview as both a host and guest. Now Mac enthusiasts and developers alike (not to mention tech journalists), can safely try Windows 8 Consumer Preview and OS X Mountain Lion in Parallels Desktop 7 virtual machines to protect their Mac from potential mishaps or corruption of important files that can occur with preview versions of software. Additionally, Parallels Mobile users can remotely access and control their Mac as well as its Windows 8 and OS X Mountain Lion virtual machines, applications and files, via their iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
A free trial of the No. 1-selling Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac software is available for download at www.parallels.com/desktop . Current Parallels Desktop 7 users can get the update by selecting the Parallels Desktop menu and clicking Check for Updates.
Parallels makes it simple to get and automatically install the free Windows 8 Consumer Preview by going to the Parallels Desktop menu and selecting File, New and Windows 8 Consumer Preview in the Parallels New Virtual Machine Wizard. In just a few clicks, Parallels Desktop 7 automatically downloads and installs Windows 8 Consumer Preview (English, German, French, Japanese or Chinese simplified) in a new virtual machine so you can safely discover and play with the dramatically redesigned Windows operating system and use your Mac OS X applications and files at the same time – without rebooting.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/06/2012 01:37:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
A few years ago the term "apps" existed but it will forever be changed by what Apple did a few years ago with the App Store. Apple announced today that there have been over 25 billion apps downloaded from the App Store.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/03/2012 05:39:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
"Apple is pitching the idea of offering channels as apps for its devices, including its Apple TV set-top box. It’s unclear whether it would group the apps together and charge a fee — similar to a cable-TV subscription — or offer the channels on an a la carte basis."
The next bit of information sounds exactly like what Apple did to the cell phone industry before it partnered with AT&T for the original iPhone.
"More recently, Apple has tried to get cable operators to work with it to improve the accessibility and look of video services and in the process dump their clunky cable boxes in favor of sleek Apple devices.
“They want to create the interface, and they wanted to work with the cable guys to manage bandwidth across the TV and broadband pipeline,” said one source familiar with the talks."
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/02/2012 02:09:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Microsoft announced today that the Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now available for download. I downloaded and installed it on my MacBook Air via Parallels and I've got to give Microsoft props for creating a new Windows OS that isn't anything like the previous desktop OS' out of Redmond. Windows 8 takes on Windows Phone 7's Metro UI instead of the Start menu we've been using since Windows 95. Don't worry, because the Start menu is still available, Microsoft just made it invisible to try and get people used to the idea of a more natural touch interface with the Metro UI found in Windows Phone 7 smartphones. Microsoft is following Apple with adding UI and features that first appeared in their mobile OS before making the leap to their desktop OS.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/29/2012 01:12:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
It looks like Apple is ready to show the world the iPad 3. Apple has scheduled an event on March 7th in San Francisco where it will unveil the iPad 3 to the world.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/29/2012 12:01:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
BARCELONA, Feb. 27, 2012 – Vimeo®, an operating business of IAC [NASDAQ: IACI], today announced the availability of its second-generation Apple iOS app, which includes native support for iPhone and iPad.
“We’ve seen mobile traffic triple since we launched our original iPhone app in early 2011,” said Joseph Schmitt, lead mobile developer at Vimeo. “Now, we’ve taken what we learned while creating our previous apps and applied it to the updated iOS to improve overall design and usability. We’re especially pleased with the awesome iPad user interface, which the Vimeo community has eagerly awaited.”
Available today, the new Vimeo Apple iOS app delivers a discovery-focused experience. Users can browse while playing videos, just like on the Vimeo site. Vimeo members can “like” videos; access their Feed, Watch Later queue, and previously liked videos; comment on videos; add videos to their Watch Later queue; and browse and watch all the videos on Vimeo. In addition, the app features a built-in video editor that enables users to create and upload videos on the go. The editor also integrates the Vimeo Music Store, making it easy to add a soundtrack to a video.
The Vimeo iOS app is available for download free from the iTunes App Store and is compatible with iPhone 3GS and above, iPad, iPod Touch, and iOS4.3 and above.
Vimeo Apple iOS App Features:
· Free to download from the iTunes App Store
· Compatible with iPhone 3GS and above, iPad, iPod Touch, and iOS4.3 and above
· Watch and manage all your existing Vimeo videos and download them to your camera roll
· Watch videos from your Feed, Watch Later queue, or previously liked videos
· Easily “like” videos, comment on videos, and add videos to your Watch Later queue
· Discover new and interesting videos curated by Vimeo Staff
· Easily upload your raw footage or edited videos in HD or SD
· Use the built-in editor to edit your footage on the go and add music from
the Vimeo Music Store
· Pause/resume uploads and receive reminders when an upload is paused
· Replace existing videos
· Edit titles, descriptions, tags, privacy settings, and credits
· Share via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, WordPress, email, and/or SMS
· Add videos to Groups, Channels, and Albums
· Access stats on plays, likes, and comments
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/28/2012 06:58:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Sounds too good to be true? It might be. Microsoft has come out denying that they are working on an iOS edition of Office and that The Daily flat out got bad information for their exclusive scoop. I read the report this morning, interestingly enough, on my iPad while reading The Daily. You can read the full story on The Daily website.
Following up on the story, The New York Times wrote today:
"A Microsoft spokeswoman issued this statement: “The Daily story is based on inaccurate rumors and speculation. We have no further comment.” She added that a screen image included with The Daily’s article showing an Office product for iPad was “not Microsoft’s software,” she said.
But perhaps that isn’t the entire story. Peter Ha, tech editor at The Daily, said that a Microsoft employee had demonstrated a version of the app on an iPad. “The launch screen may not be final, but the app itself is real,” Mr. Ha said. “We were told that the app was done and it was being tested internally.”"So is Microsoft working on a version of Office for the iPad? They might be. And they might not be.
Pros:
1. Windows and Office have long been cash cows for Microsoft. By releasing Office for the iPad, Microsoft opens the door to some 55 million plus new customers.
2. Microsoft Office is the de facto office productivity suite, and now we can get Office on our Windows, Mac, and iOS devices; there by eliminating a number of cross platform translation and formatting headaches.
3. Chances are that you've used a version of Office before and you will be instantly familiar with how to use the software.
Cons:
1. Microsoft wants to keep Office as a Windows Phone 7, Windows 8 Tablet Edition exclusive to help differentiate tables and phones running Windows from those running Apple's iOS, Google's Android, or RIM's BlackBerry OS.
2. The iPad is regarded, by-and-large, as a content consumption device, not a content creation device. There may not be a strong demand for Office-on-an-iPad to justify the cost to develop the software.
3. The development of iOS applications will draw resources away from the Windows and Mac OS X Office development teams.
Personally, I think Microsoft is testing the water for iOS applications. They've already released Bing, MSN for iPad, OneNote and Microsoft Lync 2010 for iPad. There are a few iPhone applications also, including SkyDrive, Windows Live Messenger, and Photosynth. That's a lot of toes to dip in the water without developing a full blow Office suite. I think OneNote and Lync 2010 are strong indications that Microsoft is at the very least, considering releasing a version of Microsoft Office for the iPad. Only time will tell.
[Via SmartphoneFanatics.com...]
Labels: apple, iPad, microsoft, rumors
¶ posted by Alan Grassia, Editor @ 2/21/2012 09:01:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
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