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iOS 4.3.3 Software Update Released
iOS 4.2.8 Software Update Released
Seagate To Unveil 'Perfect iPad Companion'
Massive Launch Of Tablet PCs May Result In Inventory Backlogs For Players
LIFE Magazine for iPad By Time Inc. Free App.
Moleskine Free Note Taking And Sketching App.
Dropbox Free Cloud Service App. For iOS
Barnes & Noble Planning May 24 Launch Of New E-reader iPad Competitor
The Case For Multitasking Gestures On The iPad
Analyst Says RIM Has No Clue And Is Inept
75% of U.S. Physicians Own Some Form of Apple Device According to New Manhattan Research Study
SizeMyBike 2.0 for iPhone - Bike Fitting App, Huge Update
iCab Mobile 4.8 Tab Switching Is Smooth
OCRKit - The Simple and Streamlined OCR Solution for Mac and iPhone
iOS 4.3.3 Software Update Released
The iOS 4.3.3 Software Update contains changes to the iOS crowd-sourced location database cache including:
• Reduces the size of the cache
• No longer backs the cache up to iTunes
• Deletes the cache entirely when Location Services is turned off
This update is available via iTunes.
System Requirements
• Mac or PC computer with USB 2.0 port
• iTunes 10.1 or later (10.2 recommended)
Products compatible with this software update:
iPhone 4 (GSM model)
iPhone 3GS
iPad
iPod touch (4th generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation)
For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1358
iOS 4.2.8 Software Update Released
iOS 4.2.8 Software Update contains changes to the iOS crowd-sourced location database cache including:
• Reduces the size of the cache
• No longer backs the cache up to iTunes
• Deletes the cache entirely when Location Services is turned off
Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (CDMA model)
System Requirements
• iPhone 4 (CDMA model)
For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1358
Seagate To Unveil 'Perfect iPad Companion'
The Register's Chris Mellor reports that Seagate says it's going to announce a somewhat mysterious "perfect companion" for iPads and other tablets later this month.
While Seagate is keeping its cards close to its chest while coyly teasing speculators, given the company's product focus it is a reasonable deduction that the "perfect companion" will be a storage drive of some sort, perhaps an iPad-supporting addition to Seagate's GoFlex external drive family. However, Mellor cautions that he can't see the app providing drag-and-drop file transfer from iPad/tablet to external drive media because there's no file/folder view of resources on the iPad.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/04/seagate_tablet_something/
Massive Launch Of Tablet PCs May Result In Inventory Backlogs For Players
DigiTimes' Monica Chen and Joseph Tsai report that non-Apple tablet PC players are at high risk of facing excess tablet PC inventory in the second half of 2011 as first-tier smartphone and notebook vendors as well as second-tier vendors are all ready to enter the tablet PC competition with their devices, with more than 10 players competing in a market that has a demand scale of only 20 million units according to market watchers.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20110504PD212.html
LIFE Magazine for iPad By Time Inc. Free App.
LIFE for iPad is a spectacular experience: LIFE's legendary photo collection at a never-before-seen resolution. Download the free app to explore LIFE's vast archives, up-to-the-minute news photos, and special features not available anywhere else.
- View high definition (HD) photo galleries featuring this enormous collection of professional, endless fascinating, and historically significant photography.
-Immerse yourself in the map-based LIFE Explorer view that allows you to find photos based on where they were taken.
-"Email", "Facebook", and "Twitter" buttons allow you to easily send LIFE photos to friends or post them to your favorite social networks.
- Take millions of high-resolution photos with you everywhere you go.
- Travel through this app by swiping side-to-side or using the interactive filmstrip mode.
Visit LIFE.com:
LIFE.com is the largest collection of professional and archival photography available online, providing users with access to a visual cascade of news, celebrities, travel, and classic photography. Combining more than 10 million contemporary and archival photographs, and featuring galleries curated with LIFE.com's unique point-of-view, LIFE.com is the online consumer destination to see the world in pictures. LIFE also has iPhone, Wallpaper apps, and the first illustrated book on the iPad.
New in Version 1.1
-New user-enabled functionality matches your location to relevant galleries on LIFE Explorer
-Added in-app links to Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and EULA
-Added Skip This Ad button for advertisements
Requirements:System requirements:
• Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 3.2 or later
Free
For more information, visit:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/life-for-ipad/id399415330?mt=8
Moleskine Free Note Taking And Sketching App.
The official Moleskine App for iPhone and iPad allows you to express your creativity through text, images and sketches. Pick a classic Moleskine notebook paper style, create a new thought and start to type or draw choosing amongst different colors and sizes. Once you are done with your thought, you can store it on your device and make edits whenever you want.
Don't forget to map your thought by adding a geo-tag and share it with your friends via the most popular social networks or email.
Think, type and draw. Giving shape to what's in your mind has never been so easy.
Features:
• Pick a Moleskine notebook paper style: plain, ruled, squared
• Write and edit a text note
• Sketching tool
• Insert and play with your personal images
• Catalogue as many memories as you want with a full range of categories
• Play with images provided by Moleskine
• Geo-tag each note created and create a virtual map of your memories
• Share your notes with friends through email or social networks
New in Version 1.0.1
• Fixed a crash when sharing to Twitter.
This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad
System requirements:
• Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.2 or later
Free
For more information, visit:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moleskine/id429657255?mt=8#
Dropbox Free Cloud Service App. For iOS
Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. After you install Dropbox on your computer, any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, your iPhone and iPad and even the Dropbox website! With the Dropbox app, you can take everything that matters to you on the go.
Read your docs or flip through your albums when you're out and about. Save photos or videos to your Dropbox and share them with friends in just a couple taps. Even if you accidentally leave your iPhone in a taxi, your stuff is always safe on Dropbox.
Features:
• Always have your stuff with you, no matter where you are.
• Add files to "Favorites" for fast, offline viewing.
• Easily save photos and videos to your Dropbox.
• Share your photos and docs with family and friends.
• Save email attachments straight to your Dropbox.
New in Version 1.4.1
• Bug fixes
New in version 1.4:
• Support for Spanish, French, German, and Japanese
• Return to tab-based interface for simpler app navigation experience
• Improved file uploading experience:
• New dedicated Uploads tab
• Bulk upload photos and videos
• Import files from Mail and other apps for upload to Dropbox
• Numerous bug fixes
This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad
System requirements:
• Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.1 or later
Free
For more information, visit:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dropbox/id327630330?mt=8
Barnes & Noble Planning May 24 Launch Of New E-reader iPad Competitor
Appleinsider's Josh Ong reports:
Bookseller Barnes & Noble revealed in an SEC filing Wednesday that the company plans to announce a new e-reader device on May 24th, creating yet another competitor to Apple's iPad.
For the full report visit here:
http://bit.ly/jarND9
The Case For Multitasking Gestures On The iPad
iSource's Thomas says:
Its a fairly well-known fact by now that those with Apple Developer accounts have access to a set of extra four- and five-finger gestures to help with multitasking on the iPad. I just want to make an effort to make it equally well known how much these gestures rock in the hopes that they eventually make it to a public release.
You can check it out at:
http://bit.ly/lotXdO
Analyst Says RIM Has No Clue And Is Inept
The Loop's Jim Dalrymple cites respected financial analyst Charlie Wolf on Wednesday issuing a note to clients slamming RIM for its recent missteps.
For the full report visit here:
http://bit.ly/iqu5Je
75% of U.S. Physicians Own Some Form of Apple Device According to New Manhattan Research Study
75% of U.S. physicians own some form of Apple device, such as an iPhone, iPad or iPod, according to a new Taking the Pulse U.S. v11.0 study from pharmaceutical and healthcare market research company Manhattan Research. This year's study of physician digital adoption trends includes a focus on the iPad and other tablets, professional activities across multiple screens, electronic health records and online patient-physician communication.
Physicians also express strong interest in being able to access electronic medical records through the iPad as more EMR providers offer this ability, iPad accessibility may be a deciding factor for some practices when selecting an EMR provider.
"The iPhone surged to dominate the physician smartphone market in 2011 as the number one smartphone platform used by physicians in the U.S. Despite the success of the Android platform in the overall consumer market, physicians are flocking to the iPhone as their smartphone of choice," says Meredith Ressi, president of Manhattan Research. "Smartphone penetration among physicians exceeded Manhattan Research analysts previous forecasts to reach 81% this year."
"Just one year after the iPad first hit the market, adoption has reached 30% of U.S. physicians and an additional 28% plan to purchase an iPad within the next six months. Physicians response to the iPad has been overwhelmingly positive, especially for use in the practice setting," Ressi continues. "Physicians also express strong interest in being able to access electronic medical records through the iPad as more EMR providers offer this ability, iPad accessibility may be a deciding factor for some practices when selecting an EMR provider."
Manhattan Research is currently fielding a second study to examine physicians impressions of pharmaceutical sales reps and medical device reps using iPads during their in-office details. ePharma Physician v11.0 and Digital MedTech Physician studies will be released in the summer of 2011.
On May 16, Meredith Ressi will be presenting a webinar highlighting Manhattan Researchs Taking the Pulse Global Series covering 15 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia with new markets for 2011 including Brazil, Mexico, Russia and Canada. For more information about the webinar and to register, visit:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/289817315
About Taking the Pulse U.S. v11.0
Taking the Pulse U.S. is Manhattan Researchs annual market research study and syndicated advisory service focused on how U.S. physicians use the Internet, digital media, mobile devices and other technologies for professional purposes and patient interaction. Taking the Pulse U.S. v11.0 was fielded online and on the phone among 2,041 U.S. practicing physicians in Q1 2011. The data can be segmented across a variety of target specialist audiences, including PCPs, pediatricians, cardiologists, oncologists, gastroenterologists and OB/GYNs. For more information, visit:
http://www.manhattanresearch.com/ttp
SizeMyBike 2.0 for iPhone - Bike Fitting App, Huge Update
SizeMyBike.com has released SizeMyBike 2.0 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. SizeMyBike is the first iPhone bike fitting app. Essential to choose the right bike size and improve your position! Define your morphology with 6 body measures and SizeMyBike will compute the optimal geometry of your road bike or your mountain bike. Getting the correct fit on your bike is an important step to prevent pain and injury, increase comfort and achieve your best performance.
This new update is a major one, incorporating a number of new features and improvements:
(*) Fit your road bike as you ride: comfort or performance
(*) Fit your MTB as you ride: Xcountry or All Mountain
(*) Road bike: computation of the top tube length and the stem length
(*) MTB: computation of the saddle setback and the crank length
(*) Multiple user management
(*) Export results to PDF file
"We are proud and excited to propose a new kind of bike fitting based on cycling multiple disciplines. Don't ride your bike as the fitting but fit your bike as you ride! We know that Tim Cook is a cycling enthousiast. We hope that he will like the app!", says the dev team. "Need to share the fitting with Bike Shop or team mates? Email your bike measurements well fitted by SizeMyBike!"
The new release also features new branding and an enhanced design.
This major update to SizeMyBike is available for free in the App Store for app's owners.
Device Requirements:
(*) iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
(*) Requires iOS 4.0 or later
(*) 2.2 MB
SizeMyBike 2.0 is $4.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Sports category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers.
SizeMyBike 2.0:
http://bit.ly/iRo9rb
Purchase and Download:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/id358183415
iCab Mobile 4.8 Tab Switching Is Smooth
FairerPlatform's Ron Carlsen says:
Back in July of last year, iCab Mobile 3.5 arrived with gesture-based tab switching. After an initial of rush excitement, I realized it was darned difficult to three-finger swipe with consistent accuracy. Now, the apps creator, Alexander Clauss, is back with a fresh take on this functionality and its very much improved.
Yesterday, the Fairer Platform noted the arrival of iCab Mobile 4.8, which delivered a Facebook module, tab history andbackground Dropbox downloads Additionally, the app now also offers one-finger-swipe tab switching, which is both easy and elegant.
For the full report and a video of the three-finger swipe to switch gesture used in iCab Mobile 3.5., see:
http://fairerplatform.com
OCRKit - The Simple and Streamlined OCR Solution for Mac and iPhone
ExactCODE GmbH have released the next updates of the Mac version of OCRKit as well as the relating equivalent OCRKit Mobile for iPhone. ExactCODE continues commitment to the development and research of advanced recognition and digital image processing. The update vastly improves OCR recognition, accuracy and stability and improves layout recognition as well as the output of special characters to PDF and RTF. The Mac OS X version includes several user interface improvements.
OCRKit is the OCR engine of the award-winning ExactScan Pro. ExactScan Pro is popular for being a modern and easy to use Mac OS X scanning solution with built-in drivers for over 200 document scanners. ExactCODE continues to provide automated and intelligent document processing solutions for Mac OS X.
New in OCRKit 1.7:
• Added new OCR language, Finnish
• Improved OCR, especially for certain colorized material and camera photos
• Improved layout recognition for RTF output
• Improved user-interface
Key Features of OCRKit 1.7
• OCR engine supports 25 Languages
• Searchable PDF
• Multi-page documents
• Advanced layout recognition for RTF, HTML and TXT files
• 8 Import formats
• 4 Output formats
• AppleScript support
• Several user-interface translations
New in OCRKit Mobile 2.1
• Vastly Improved OCR Recognition, Accuracy and Stability
• Added new OCR language, Finnish
Key Features of OCRKit Mobile 2.1
• OCR Engine supports 25 Languages
• Editable history
• Editable recognized text with copy & paste functionality
• Precesses images from the camera or photo library
• Supports iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
OCRKit 1.7 is available for $59.90/49,90EUR.
OCRKit Mobile 2.1 is on sale for $4.99/3,99EUR in the iTunes Store.
Availability of the updates in iTunes depends on Apple's approval and may be delayed a few days.
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