iPhone 3GS
January 27th, 2010 by admin
The iPhone 3GS is similar to the previous model except it offers a lot more storage space. The phone is available in both 16 and 32 gig storage capacities and in two different styles. Users can choose from either the standard black finish or alternatively purchase the device in white. The white handset is also available in both the 16 and 32 gig sizes.
Features of the handset include an autofocus 3- megapixel camera along with VGA video recording at 30fps. The handset is able to support voice command and dialing as well as Bluetooth stereo headphones. The newly added CPU and graphics chip make the device run extremely faster. Upgraded hardware support is also featured in this edition of the iPhone meaning speed should be doubly increased.
The iphone is comprised of many features, some of which include an accelerometer, which control the screen orientation, an ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor, which will turn off the device when the phone is placed to the user’s face. Other applications include a non-user replaceable battery, 480 by 320 pixel display, WiFi, iTunes video and music player, Bluetooth and the same ports as the previous model. This means all the previous accessories of the iPhone 3G, such as the charger and cases will be compatible with the newer model.
An additional and exciting extra is the in-built video camera, which allows users to shoot footage. The iPhone will allow VGA video at 30fps. This application is simple to use and users can activate the camera by pointing and shooting via the added focus feature. Colors appear bright and there is lots of attention to detail as well as the exposure and video being of a high quality. Users are able to upload videos directly to websites.
The handset is capable of loading large files at a very fast rate; including heavy HTML web pages at a very high speed.
The iPhone 3GS offers 256 megs of RAM as well as the newly available graphics chip and works on a S5PC100 600Mhz ARM processor which very few mobile phones offer in the market today
Apple Launches iTunes 9
September 14th, 2009 by admin
Apple has unveiled a new version of of its iTunes software today. The unveiling was done by none other than Steve Jobs who came in public after a very long time after his operation.
Coming back to iTunes 9, the new version has got some major changes in its design and content.
iTunes LP:
The new version will now come with iTunes LP which are the bonus tracks which come with the album. These tracks are much similar to the ones to the bonus tracks which we see in the DVDs. Not just that, with iTunes LP you also get video and lyrics to these bonus tracks. But one bad news is that you cannot download these songs individually, but will get them only if you buy the whole album for $20.
iTunes Extras:
If iTunes LP was for music, then there is iTunes Extras for videos where you can purchase and download movies. With this also you get some additional videos and other stuff which we usually see when we buy blu-ray disk or a DVD.
All new iTunes Store:
Then there is a completely new redesigned iTunes Store. Also the iTunes Store can now open in a full screen mode giving users much space to view the content. Now searching movies, music and other content on iTunes Store is much easy in the new design. Now each section has got its own drop down menu on the top of the screen instead of the breadcrumb navigation which was getting difficult in search millions of files in the iTunes Store.
Genius Mixes:
iTunes has also got “Genius Mixes” which will have remixed versions of those 54 billion songs in iTunes which Apple thought you would like.
Home Sharing Tool:
iTunes 9 has got a new “Home Sharing” tool with which you can copy the the downloaded music, movies and other content into five authorized computers and stream them.
Apps Manager:
There is a new “Apps Manager” for the iPhone and iPod users which allow users manage and rearrange the apps by just dragging, dropping or syncing all with in the iTunes itself.
Social Networking:
Apple has added a simple feature in iTunes where users can share their tracks on Facebook and Twitter showing their love for those tracks.
With all these updates we think iTunes users will be much happy especially with the additional features like the iTunes LP, Extras and the Apps Manager.
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Drum Meister - The iPhone Drum Kit
April 18th, 2009 by admin
Another day, another creative iPhone app, or so it seems. Drum Meister has a drum kit that supports “multi-touch and you can slide your fingers across multiple drums to quickly play a riff.”
And since it’s a true polyphonic sampled drum kit, you can pound on ‘em all you want without the sounds cutting off.
FreeLoader Portable Solar Charger is iPod Compatible
March 15th, 2009 by admin
The FreeLoader Portable Solar Charger from ThinkGeek “is an advanced portable charging system that can power any hand held device anywhere, anytime.”
Once charged, the internal Li-Ion battery can power an iPod for 18hours, a mobile phone for 44 hours, PSP for 2.5 hours a PDA for 22 hours and much more.
