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Forget Netbooks, iPad Cannibalizing Entire PC Industry
Netbooks vs. iPads - can they coexist?
Apple Forecast To Sell 28M iPads In 2011, Chipping Away At PC Sales
New iPod nano Connects To TV For Photo Slideshows, Records Voice Memos
Apple Blunders, No Vibration On iPod Touch
Hydis To Supply IPS Panel For Samsung Tablet PC, says Digitimes Research
Five Tools to Turn an iPad into a Notebook PC Alternative
iOS 4.1 Won’t Install or Gets Stuck on Backup; Fix
Proximity Sensor Issue Not Fixed for All Users in iOS 4.1; Possible Solutions
iPod shuffle (4th Generation): How To Check Battery Status
iPod nano (6th generation): Multi-Touch Gestures
How to Wipe Clean Your iPhone For Re-Selling
Education Trends: Netbooks and iPads
To iPad or Not to iPad: That is the Tech Question
iPhone App Tells What Dealers Paid For Their Used Car Inventory
iPicasso - Picasa Web Albums Manager 1.3.1 for iPhone - Major Update
Simplify Enterprise Wi-Fi Connections in iOS
Forget Netbooks, iPad Cannibalizing Entire PC Industry
Digital Daily's John Paczkowski says:
Apple’s iPad may not be cannibalizing Mac sales, but it’s evidently having a deleterious effect on the PC market – and not just the netbook segment. According to UBS analyst Maynard Um, the iPad is having a negative impact on the entire PC industry....
For the full report visit here:
http://snurl.com/128ecs
Netbooks vs. iPads - can they coexist?
Computerworld's Serdar Yegulalp says the term "disruptive"... fits when referencing the two products that have taken personal computing by storm over the past couple of years: the iPad and the netbook.
Yegulap notes that there's been a lot of talk about whether the iPad will displace the netbook, or even gobble up market share currently occupied by mainstream desktop and laptop computers, observing that netbooks have formed a market niche of their own alongside and apart from other PCs, but the iPad has a long way to go before it becomes a netbook killer - partly because it has already created a space all its own, an while its initial sales performance has been impressive, it's not yet clear how many non-Apple users will opt for the iPad, with the waters about to be muddied further by the imminent arrival of competing tablets powered by Android and Windows 7.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://snurl.com/128eg3
Apple Forecast To Sell 28M iPads In 2011, Chipping Away At PC Sales
Appleinsider's Neil Hughes reports:
Apple's competitively priced iPad is expected to reduce sales of low-end notebook PCs in 2011, when consumers are projected to buy at least 28 million of the touchscreen tablet, one analyst believes.
For the full report visit here:
http://snurl.com/128eix
New iPod nano Connects To TV For Photo Slideshows, Records Voice Memos
Appleinsider's Josh Ong reports:
Apple's 6th generation iPod nano, with the proper accessories, can record voice memos and connect to a TV to display photo slideshows.
You can check it out at:
http://snurl.com/128em3
Apple Blunders, No Vibration On iPod Touch
Appleinsider's Josh Ong reports:
Despite earlier references on the Apple website to a "vibrating alert" for the fourth-generation iPod touch, the new device lacks a vibration motor.
For the full report visit here:
http://snurl.com/128eps
Hydis To Supply IPS Panel For Samsung Tablet PC, says Digitimes Research
Digitimes' Joseph Tsai reports that Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab 7-inch tablet PC is said to have received some of its IPS panels, which are of comparable grade as those of Apple's iPad, from Hydis, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based E Ink as well as from Samsung itself. The panel will feature fringe filed switching (FFS) technology, according to Digitimes Research senior analyst Mingchi Kuo.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100907VL202.html
Five Tools to Turn an iPad into a Notebook PC Alternative
Small Business Computing's James A. Martin says:
Want to transform your iPad tablet into a notebook computer? You could follow the lead of Japanese blogger, who gutted an old Apple iBook G3 laptop and replaced its screen with an iPad. Then again, that seems like a whole lot of work. But the quirky retrofit speaks to a larger trend: that iPad owners are increasingly seeing Apple's eye-catching tablet as a viable notebook computer alternative.....
...traveling with an iPad instead of a laptop can be liberating - if you equip your iPad with the right mobile tools. Here are the top five services, apps and accessories that will turn your iPad into an essential part of your small business technology arsenal.
You can check it out at:
http://snurl.com/128et2
iOS 4.1 Won’t Install or Gets Stuck on Backup; Fix
AppleToolBox says:
Some users attempting to update to iOS 4.1 have reported problems updating, including errors that cancel the update another issue in which the update stalls partway through.
For possible workarounds, see:
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/09/ios-4-1-wont-install-or-gets-stuck-on-backup-fix/
Proximity Sensor Issue Not Fixed for All Users in iOS 4.1; Possible Solutions
AppleToolBox says:
Although the vast majority of users report that iOS 4.1 completely solves a frustrating proximity sensor issue in which the iPhone 4 unexpectedly mutes a call, hangs up or engages FaceTime when the device is held up to the ear, some users are still experiencing the problem after the update.
For the full report and a potential solution, visit here:
http://snurl.com/128ezk
iPod shuffle (4th Generation): How To Check Battery Status
A new Apple Knowledge Base article explains how to check the battery status of the iPod shuffle (4th generation) .
You can check it out at:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4310
iPod nano (6th generation): Multi-Touch Gestures
A new Apple Knowledge Base article notes that the Multi-Touch screen on iPod nano (6th generation) responds to your finger gestures, and explains how to use gestures to manipulate the features on iPod nano.
You can check it out at:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4320
How to Wipe Clean Your iPhone For Re-Selling
Acmeplex's metroxing says:
Of course, the great thing about the iPhone is after your contract is up, you can simply turn on WIFI and AIRPLANE mode and you have a “free” iPod Touch that plays any video, any music and any app but if you decide to pass it on or re-sell it, here’s how to clean and wipe your iPhone.
For the full tutorial, see:
http://www.acmeplex.com/2010/09/08/how-to-wipe-clean-your-iphone-for-re-selling/
Education Trends: Netbooks and iPads
Low End Mac's John Hatchett says:
Two relatively new devices are going to make an impact on computers in education.
The netbook is not new, but we are using them at our school in order to save money.... In my high school, about 90% of the computer usage involves Internet browsing and running Microsoft Office. A netbook can do this....
I know that Steve Jobs has pooh-poohed the idea of Apple making a Mac netbook and is going full stream ahead with the iPad and the new iPhone 4 - but why not license Dell to produce a netbook for you? Most of the Dell netbooks play nice with Leopard.
I know, probably never going to happen.....
Hatchett also thinks the iPad is going to make a big impact on education, and that the next generation of users will interact with mobile computers in a totally different way than we do.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/10jh/netbook-vs-ipad.html
To iPad or Not to iPad: That is the Tech Question
Writing for Computerworld, David A. Milman, Founder and CEO of Rescuecom, ponders the difficult decision more and more consumers are faced with when they consider a tablet computer purchase: should they go with the known factor in the iPad or wait for one of the as-yet unknown devices, noting that hardly a day passes without about the legion of supposed iPad killers lining up to take it down.
Milman wonders if the iPad's remarkable early popularity will last, observing that tablets are like all new technology: exciting, intriguing, and seductive, but questions whether it will have staying power. However, he notes that while Windows Phone 7, Google's Chrome, and Android all certainly have the potential to compete with the iPad, but until they've been seen in action, Apple has the edge.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://snurl.com/128f3e
iPhone App Tells What Dealers Paid For Their Used Car Inventory
[Press Release]
Kansas City based Automotive Data Systems today announces the release of Car Tell Auction Prices 1.0.2 for the Apple iPhone. Car Tell Auction Prices is designed to empower and protect consumers during their vehicle purchase negotiations with used car dealerships. Car Tell Auction Prices provides users with highly-valuable confidential pricing information showing what used car dealers actually paid for used cars in their inventory. This critically important information has, until now, been nearly impossible for the average consumer to access or attain.
The simple to use app allows you to brows through 60k+ records from the last 30 days covering all makes from everyday passenger cars, hybrids, trucks, SUVs' and minivans to high end exotics separated into East Coast, Midwest and West Coast regions. Sort by year, make, model and price or create custom detailed searches allowing you to filter the results down to mileage, year or price ranges for a specific make and model.
"This is an industry first. Car Tell Auction Prices, along with Web and WiFi technology is protecting buyers around the country from being taken advantage of and paying outrageous prices for used cars," said Laurence Gorman, Automotive Data Systems founder and CEO.
Device Requirements:
((*)) iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
((*)) Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
((*)) 1.2 MB
Car Tell Auction Prices 1.0.2 is $9.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the Apple App Store in the Lifestyle category.
Car Tell Auction Prices 1.0.2:
http://www.cartellapp.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/car-tell-auction-prices/id384589000?mt=8
Screenshot:
http://cartellapp.com/images/screenshot.png
iPicasso - Picasa Web Albums Manager 1.3.1 for iPhone - Major Update
[Press Release]
Uvento LLC has released iPicasso - Picasa Web Albums Manager 1.3.1 for iPhone and iPod touch users. The application is a powerfully robust tool that allows users to access, view and manage their Picasa accounts. This latest update is a major one, offering even more versatility and function to the already feature-rich application, such as bulk operations, video uploading, passcode locking, cache control and an improved user interface.
iPicasso is designed specifically to easily access, view and manage Picasa accounts. Users are able to download and cache multiple account photos and videos then give their device screens a single tap to access them. Because of the caching, photos can be viewed anytime, anywhere. Presently, videos are not cached and users are able to clear their photo cache should they need to.
Before this latest update, iPicasso already contained a cornucopia of impressive features that any Picasa account holder would love. Now, major additions have optimized the application for the iPhone 4's retina display and made the app even more functional, versatile and fun.
Users can take advantage of bulk operations, which helps them to manage multiple photos at once, upload videos from their devices, protect their privacy with passcode locks and control their caches. Developers have included an improved interface to make using iPicasso more enjoyable, as well.
This is a list of what iPicasso offers:
((*)) Handles multiple Picasa accounts
((*)) Users can add friends' Picasa accounts, view and comment on their photos
((*)) Pinch-zoom
((*)) Video-playback (videos are not cached)
((*)) Batch photo and video uploading
((*)) Manage existing and create new web albums ((*)) Edit album metadata (title, date, summary, location, access)
((*)) Photos are cached and can be viewed offline, videos are not cached
((*)) Clear cache when needed
((*)) Themes
((*)) Select desired photo size for downloads
((*)) Select desired album sort order (by name or date)
((*)) View and add comments
((*)) Email photos and links to photo albums
((*)) Japanese localization
((*)) Preserves most EXIF tags and geotags (requires iOS4 and Location Services enabled) ((*)) Photo Slideshow
((*)) Tweetie-like "pull-to-refresh"
((*)) Bulk Operations - save, email, delete or move multiple photos at a time
((*)) Passcode Lock to protect privacy of albums ((*)) Cache Control to cache entire albums at once
((*)) Graphics optimized for iPhone4's Retina display
The iPicasso app also lets users view their friends' Picasa photos and videos, or share their own with others.
Device Requirements:
((*)) iPhone and iPod touch
((*)) Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later
((*)) 3.3 MB
iPicasso - Picasa Web Albums Manager 1.3.1 is only $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category.
iPicasso – Picasa Web Albums Manager 1.3.1:
http://www.uvento.com/ipicasso
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ipicasso-picasa-web-albums/id351297486?mt=8
kiRay Camera 1.2 Lets iPhone Users Edit Images With Just One Touch
[Press Release]
Innoblock Japan Inc. announces the release of kiRay Camera 1.2 for iPhone and iPod touch users. kiRay Camera lets users enhance and adjust photos, as they take them, with a single tap of the screen. kiRay Camera is also great for repairing those less than perfect older photos that users just can't bring themselves to delete. The app uses the device's existing camera, and its three levels of one-touch adjustment assure that users get exactly the result they want, every time.
kiRay Camera 1.2 is a one of a kind app that lets users enhance and adjust photos, as they take them, with a single tap of the screen. This app is also great for repairing those less than perfect quality older photos that users just can't bring themselves to delete. The app uses the device's existing camera, and its three levels of one-touch adjustment assure that users get exactly the result they want, every time.
kiRay Camera 1.2 features include:
((*)) Automatically adjusts common photo defects ((*)) Preview and repair photos as you shoot them ((*)) Swipe to compare "Before" and "After"
((*)) Correct older photos that are already on your roll
((*)) Three levels of adjustment: Neutral, Weak, and Strong
((*)) Share photos with Facebook Connect
((*)) Upload images to Picasa photo album
((*)) Supports 2 languages (English and Japanese)
KiRay Camera operates seamlessly as part of the device's existing camera. That means it enhances an already great camera with new features like flash and anti-shake compensation that other photography apps do not have. The simple one tap controls make it as easy to correct images as it was to capture them in the first place.
This app uses the same features and capabilities to enhance older photos that are already on the user's camera roll. KiRay Camera 1.2 offers 3 levels of automatic adjustment, Weak, Neutral, and Strong. Users simply select a level and tap the screen. The app's unique algorithm automatically detects and adjusts common defects without you having to learn complicated photo editing skills. By swiping the screen to "Flip", they can compare the enhanced image to the original. They can further improve the picture quality by selecting a stronger level or tapping the button several times to add new effects.
Once the user is satisfied with their image, the app makes it easy to save to their camera roll, share on Facebook, or upload to a Picasa album.
Device Requirements:
((*)) iPhone, iPod touch
((*)) Requires iOS 1.3 or later
((*)) Premium Version - 0.9 MB
((*)) Free version - 0.7 MB
KiRay Camera 1.2 is $1.99 (USD), but there is also a free trial version. Both are available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.
kiRay Camera 1.2:
http://www.innoblock.com/kiRay_camera_support_en
Purchase and Download:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kiray-camera/id373240819?mt=8
YouTube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaIRxO-STe4
Simplify Enterprise Wi-Fi Connections in iOS
MacFixIt's Joe Aimonetti says:
Enterprise Wi-Fi connections need specific device security policies, VPN configurations, Wi-Fi settings, and certificates that allow your iPhone and iPod Touch devices to work with your other enterprise systems. This is an overview of how to create a new CA Certificate using iPhone Configuration Utility so people won't have to verify that they trust your Certificates each time they connect to your Wi-Fi....
You can check it out at:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-20015777-233.html?tag=mncol;title
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