7/31/2010 11:53:00 AM -
 The latest innovation brought out by the Apple Company is the iPad. This tablet computer presents itself as a wonderful tool for audio as well as visual media. Books, movies, music as well as periodicals can be viewed through the use of the iPad.The iPad has similar operating system with the iPod Touch and iPhone. However, some features of the iPad are even greater than that of iPod Touch and iPhone. The iPad has the ability to run smoothly its very own applications. This tablet computer uses a multitouch display which is sensitive up to eleven fingers. This makes iPad a true wonder since there are some tablet computers which makes use of the stylus.
Not to mention that this tablet computer is also Wi-Fi ready so you are able to browse the Internet, stream videos and even install software. It also uses 3G mobile data connection which can also allow you to do the things stated earlier.
The iPad is very much helpful in terms of business-oriented situations. It can actually help you jot down things while in a meeting without difficulty. It also allows you to present better presentations through the use of the iPad. One can be as very creative when using the iPad as a tool for the presentation.
Millions of iPads have already been sold and is still out in the market. More and more people are starting to use the iPad and gaining the benefits of it.
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7/31/2010 11:43:00 AM -
 Probably the most popular and most used mobile phones and smart phones nowadays is the Blackberry. This brand of mobile phone can be found anywhere in the world. Developed by a Canadian company which is Research in Motion (RIM), Blackberry is known for the capacity for it to receive as well as send e-mail anywhere and has the accessibility of some mobile phone carriers. Blackberry phones include smart phone applications such as to-do lists, calendar, address book, etc.
Blackberry made its way to the market by concentrating primarily on Internet e-mail. Most consumers thought that this is a clever way of placing the features of the computer (as well as the Internet) in the surface of a mobile phone. This is one reason why a lot of people embraced Blackberry and became a sure hit.
Most of the Blackberry devices that are out in the market nowadays are in built-in QWERTY keyboard. Some are also touch-screen and there are also models which include SureType keypad. Latest models already have colour displays compared to the original Blackberry which only offers a monochrome display. A “trackball” is used for system navigation which is located in the middle of the device. For newer models, instead of making use of a “trackball”, “trackpad” is the one being used.
Blackberry also has functions similar to other smart phones such as multimedia player, SMS messaging and the like. so what are you waiting for? Grab a Blackberry now and see for yourself.
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7/31/2010 10:16:00 AM -
 Jail breaking your beloved iPod Touch 2G or iPhone 3G can now be possible with Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 4.1 Beta 2. However, it may pose some prospective issues because of a subsequent update that may cause inability to unlock you device. So it would be advisable that you steer clear of this if you have an unlocked iPhone.
But there is good news! An update from one iPhone website revealed that the redsn0w was updated this June, so it now usable and available for download to your mobile phone! Available for installation even though you’re at 4.1 beta 2!
But be very wary. Here are some of the things you should not do if you need the carrier unlock ultrasn0w.
One, it would not hacktivate your iPhone3g. Even if it can, do not do this because piracy is a no no. Secondly, network problems are expected if you are on 4.1beta2. One way to address this issue is to have a afc2 access for filesystem manipulation. Lastly, power users who can address issues that would pop up those JB apps will fall behind those trial firmwares.
Overall, this jail breaking operation is easy. It is synonymous to the iOS 4.1 Beta 1. Restoration of your iPhone or iTouch is just necessary for this. Then after that, just follow the easy step-by step method. As was stated, it will not hactivate your iPhone, so do not expect nor attempt to do so.
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7/31/2010 10:09:00 AM -
 Want a full touch-screen smart phone that would best satisfy you? Introducing, the blackberry storm, a full touch-screen mobile device developed by a Canadian company which is the Research in Motion (RIM).The Blackberry Storm is the first touch screen device of the company. The screen functions like a button in which it reacts physically via SurePress. Blackberry Storm was intended to compete to other leading smart phones such as iPhone 3G, HTC Touch Family and the like. This phone received a lot of praises in the market for its awesome call quality as well as its features that are business-oriented.
In its touch screen, a virtual keyboard is also implemented. The Blackberry Storm also has features wherein the user has the ability to switch from a virtual SureType keyboard to a full QWERTY keyboard. This phone also allows the user to highlight his or her chosen button before pressing it. This mobile device also has built-in spell check correction which is automatic in nature. However, newer versions of the Blackberry Storm uninstalled this function for there were some reports wherein some users experienced a difficulty whenever they’re typing a word. The Blackberry Storm has an LCD with 360x480 pixel which enables you to display 65,536 colours.
This smart phone also has a built-in 3.2 megapixel camera with a flash which is located at the back portion of the phone. It also has an autofocus and has the capability to record videos with a maximum resolution of 480x352 pixels.
With the Blackberry Storm, it ensures the users the quality that they expect and thus their satisfaction is highly guaranteed.
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7/30/2010 08:57:00 PM -
Mobile security firm Lookout recently reported a possible security glitch in a Google Android mobile wallpaper app. Lookout indicated that the suspicious app, estimated to have been downloaded one to four million times, collects and ships personal information to a "mysterious site in China."
Lookout’s Disclosure
In a statement sent to VentureBeat, Lookout notes that the app “does not capture browsing history and text messages. It collects your phone number, subscriber identification, and even your voicemail password, as long as it is programmed automatically into your phone. It sends the data to a web site, www.imnet.us. That site is evidently owned by someone in Shenzhen, China. The app has been downloaded anywhere from 1.1 million to 4.6 million times.” ”
Lookout disclosed said information during the Blackhat 2010 hackers conference in Las Vegas last Wednesday.
Lookout Chief Executive Officer John Hering and Chief Technology Officer Kevin MaHaffey said: “No smartphone, mobile platform or operating system is immune to the growing security threats in the world of smartphones. That means that apps that seem good but are really stealing your personal information are a big risk at a time when mobile apps are exploding on smartphones."
MaHaffey added that “Even good apps can be modified to turn bad after a lot of people download it. Users absolutely have to pay attention to what they download. And developers have to be responsible about the data that they collect and how they use it.”
Lookout, however clarified that “While the data this app is accessing is certainly suspicious coming from a wallpaper app, we want to be clear that there is no evidence of malicious behavior. There have been cases in the past where applications are simply a little overzealous in their data gathering practices, but not because of any ill intent.”
Hering, in a press conference, added that he believes “both Google and Apple are on top of policing their app stores, particularly when there are known malware problems with apps.”
The “Jackeey Wallpaper”
The suspi cious app originated from "Jackeey Wallpaper," which was uploaded to the Android market for the purpose of enabling users to improve and customize their phones running the Google Android operating system.
Jackeey Wallpaper developer Jackeey Wu said in an interview that “If a developer wants to collect text message, he must declare some android permissions first. These permissions will be shown on the Android market security page and Application settings.” He added that he does collect data but only device data, not user data.
Google immediately pulled all the wallpaper apps from both accounts when the negative publicity began pending further investigation.
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7/30/2010 07:14:00 PM -
 A top executive of Apple’s partner carrier in mainland China flew to the United States to finalize negotiations for the iPhone 4. SinoCast Daily Business Beat reported that Li Gang, the deputy general manager of China Unicom Ltd., flew to the US on July 27 to seal the terms for the phone's launch in China.
SinoCast Daily Business Beat also mentioned that, “The terms of the agreement will be announced on August 1.” The negotiation is “said to include discussions on the selling prices of the iPhone 4 and iPad in China and whether to extend a 2009 contract between the two parties.”
China Unicom signed a contract with Apple in October 2009 to sell two million iPhones within a year. It currently has 7.56 million 3G subscriber base as of June’s end. Reports indicate that it has sold about 700,000 iPhones by the end of June.
In preparation for the expected positive outcome of the negotiations, China Unicom “pushed all its branches to sell out all WiFi chipset-unequipped iPhones by the end of July, so that it can innovate with the new iPhone 4.”
It aims to meet its sales quota with a price-reduction on the 32G iPhone by CNY 1,000, and targets a zero-inventory goal by reducing the price of the iPhone from CNY 6,999 to CNY 5,999. SinoCast Daily Business Beat reported that “China Unicom currently has inventory of 150,000 iPhones.”
China Unicom is the only Chinese carrier offering the iPhone despite pronouncements from one of its biggest competitors, China Mobile Ltd., that they have been talking to Apple to distribute the iPhone.
China Unicom is also relying on the increasing popularity of the latest Apple iOS devices -- iPhone 4 and iPad -- in Hong Kong to provide its entry into mainland China. It hopes to launch the iPhone 4 between mid August and the beginning of September.
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7/30/2010 06:11:00 PM -
 Would you like to experience your iPhone 4s to the max? This is possible with cool Apps that were built exclusively for the iPhone 4 by utilizing its newest technologies.
iPhone 4’s most advanced technology and hardware provide users with flexibility when using the apps. Its built-in three-axis gyroscope, an accelerometer and the retina display allow users to experience apps like never before!
To get a better idea of what these apps are and eventually help you decide what to pick, here’s a sneak peek on a few of them.
GodFinger
Price: FREE
Would you want to play God? Just “flex your finger” and wreak havoc on the world that you’ve built. Torture your followers with floods, firestorms, or other disasters.
Sirius XM
Price: FREE
Listen to music while multitasking on your iPhone 4. Apple’s iOS 4 and its multitasking features, coupled with Sirius’ updated version of its app, makes this a reality.
MapQuest 4 Mobile
MapQuest 4 by AOL also allows users to multitask. They can use the app’s guidance system while the app is in the background. You may use another app while on a voice call while getting the information you need.
Flip It! (Gyro Game)
Price: $0.99
Liven up your get-togethers or family time! In this game, players “shake, twist, flip and jab to beat the challenges.” It has “ eight moves, four survival modes, five challenge packs and 30 time trial levels.”
Incredibooth
Price: $0.99
The photo booth has returned in a high technology version, and it doesn’t need a coin. Bring it anywhere with you and bring life to every party as you cram as many friends together as possible.
Hipstamatic
Price: $1.99
Cameras used to be plastics! Hipstamatic will definitely bring you to that era, but of course, it’s digital photography with an analog look.
NCAA Football
Price: $6.99
Beat your friend in head-to-head play! The iPhone 4’s Retina Display would definitely power up your adrenalins with its significantly improved graphics along with its live Bluetooth multiplayer.
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7/30/2010 04:33:00 PM -
 Apple has released iOS 4.1 Beta 2 for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G and 3G for developers only. Developers can download the update by signing into iPhone Dev Center through their registered Apple Developer account.
Apple said this update counters issues like iOS 4 slow speed on iPhone 3G and iPhone 4's repositioned proximity sensor. However, Apple didn’t provide details on the fixes and features for the upcoming release.
Speculative reports indicate that updates may include fixed and taller signal bars, Game Center Support, Face Time and Game Center Parental Controls, a new Baseband, an Option to turn off spell check, full Bluetooth Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) support, among others.
With the recent legalization of jailbreaking, iPhone’s Development team confirmed that the beta 2 release of iOS 4.1 can be jailbroken using redsnow. However, network problems maybe experienced after jailbreaking. Users may need to rely on afc2 access (such as FunBox-like file browser programs) to manipulate filesystems until redsnow is updated. It was also noted that iOS 4.1 beta 2 locks phones so users with unlocked iPhones are warned against updating to this version.
Beta Update for iPhone 3.1 OS
Apple also released another beta update for iPhone 3.1 OS for developers. Developers said this update now has Copy & Paste support for video, and Tether Data Usage.
Copy & Paste only used to apply for portions of text or text with images between applications. Now, users can Copy & Paste full resolution video to emails by simply tapping and holding any video and selecting the copy function. File size, however, may be limited to 15MB.
iPhone 3 users can see and track their current tethering data usage by going to Settings > General > Usage.
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7/30/2010 03:00:00 PM -
 A WordPress plugin that makes any WordPress blog look like a native iPad app is here! PadPressed, created by Jason Baptiste, makes WordPress blogs accessible with the much loved iPad features such as “swipe to advance” articles, touch navigation, accelerometer positioning and home screen icon support.
Baptiste decided to start with WordPress because it powers many of today’s popular websites. It is the most-used blog software to ever hit web publication. He said: “We did WordPress first because it’s the largest thing there is. Next, we’re doing Tumblr, Posterous, Moveable Type, and then custom CMSs.”
As with any new application, PadPressed still needs fine tuning. During a demo, people who tried the application noticed a difficulty in swiping article pages and accessing articles from images. There was a need to press down really hard to be able to view articles.
Baptiste said he will make the necessary adjustments to this issue, including that of touch sensitivity, in a minor update. He added, “We don’t want it to be too easy to change, but we will do controls in the future to show how sensitive the touch will be. Right now you have to click on the title in order to access, but these simple things we can change.”
PadPressed Features
Despite this fluidity and touch functionality issues (as compared to native apps Flipboard and Pulse), PadPressed is still at an advantage because it doesn’t require readers to download anything. It also works with a user’s existing theme and only gets activated when a reader navigates to a blog from their iPad. It comes with a theme options panel that allows logo setting for a user’s homescreen icon, touch navigation icons, featured slider settings, and unique skin.
PadPressed is also able to detect the orientation of a reader’s iPad. If the iPad is held in Portrait mode, it displays an article as a single column. If it is rotated to Landscape mode, the article automatically turns into three separate columns.
PadPressed also supports touch-based navigation by allowing readers to switch categories by simply touching the large icon for a certain category. PadPressed uses large touch-based overlays to switch between categories instead of a dropdown menu or a small text link. Facebook and Twitter fans will also be able to share articles because PadPressed comes with a built-in social sharing feature.
Web publishers and bloggers can optimize their content specifically for the iPad inexpensively and quickly for a one-time payment fee of $49.99 which includes free updates in the future.
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Looking for a Blackberry phone that is simple but offers you great features? Want a Blackberry phone that is small and at the same time stylish? Here is the new Blackberry Pearl that is catered just for you. 
