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Statement by Apple on White iPhone 4
4 Ways to Get a White iPhone 4 Now
Apple Delays White iPhone 4 - Again
Apple's Real Problem With The White iPhone 4 - Well, Potentially
India's Human Resources Ministry Unveils $35 Tablet Computer
AT&T: Businesses Keen on IPad
Apple iPhone Case Program
Syte Shirt Launches Hands-Free Interactive iPad Clothing
Apple and AT&T: Why Monopolies Make People Mad
Motif Tough, Glossy Skin For iPhone 4
BlindType Brings Software Keyboards To The Next Level
Nuance Dragon Dictation 2.0 Now Live in iTunes App Store
Tablets May Allow 'Re-set' For Media: News Corp
The Real Reason Why Consumers Won't Pay Online
Ryu Murakami's Switch To The iPad The Beginning Of The End For Traditional Publishers?
Mobickus LLC Releases Kemba 1.0 Free Personal Journal for iPhone and iPod touch
Disguised Cam Takes Photos and Video Unnoticeably
Ghostwriter Notes 2.2 For iPad Puts An End To Note Taking Nightmares
Excited Customers In 9 New Countries Brave Long Lines For Apple's iPad
Statement by Apple on White iPhone 4
Short and terse, Apple issued this two-sentence statement on Friday:
White models of Apple's new iPhone 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result they will not be available until later this year. The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected.
4 Ways to Get a White iPhone 4 Now
PC World's Jared Newman says:
Bad news for folks who've been holding out for a white iPhone 4: Apple has delayed the white version of its popular smartphone until later this year. The white iPhone 4 was first delayed until late July, and then promised for the end of the month by Apple chief executive Steve Jobs just a week ago, but now there's no ship date in sight.
What to do, then? The impatient have several options, though I'll admit none of them are ideal....
You can check it out at:
http://snurl.com/zu9rd
Apple Delays White iPhone 4 - Again
The Register's Tony Smith reports:
Apple still can't work out how to mass-produce an iPhone 4 coloured white and has now delayed the handset - again - until "later this year".
For the full commentary visit here:
http://www.reghardware.com/2010/07/23/apple_white_iphone_delay/
Apple's Real Problem With The White iPhone 4 - Well, Potentially
TechCrunch's MG Siegler says:
I've fielded a lot of questions today about the iPhone 4. No, not about the antenna - that was last week - today, all people want to know is why the hell is white version being delayed again?..... What I can say that this is potentially a real problem for Apple - and I don't mean from a manufacturing perspective.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://techcrunch.com/2010/07/23/apple-white-iphone-4-problem/
India's Human Resources Ministry Unveils $35 Tablet Computer
India's Union Minister for human Resource Development Shri Kapil Siba late last week unveiled a "low-cost computing-cum-access device" - essentially a tablet computer - with a selling price projected to be around $35. However, the HR ministry's ultimate target is to bring down the cost of this device to $20 and ultimately to $10.
Since this effort of continuous reduction in price and enhancement in capabilities would require a constant endeavour for R&D, IIT Rajasthan and some other IITs and technical institutions are setting up research teams to cover a wide range of issues in achieving Sibal's ultimate goal in terms of price and quality.
The Linux-based tablet has been developed in support of India's Education Policy objectives of access, equity and quality by providing low cost and affordable access cum computing devices to students and teachers and providing high quality e-content free of cost to all learners in the country. Connectivity to universities and colleges has already started. Nearly 8,500 Indian colleges have already been connected, high quality e-content in various subjects is being created, and under the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), nearly 500 web based and video courses are available and uploaded on sakshat , YouTube and NPTEL portals and another 1100 courses in various disciplines of engineering and science are getting generated in 4 quadrant approach.
The ministry started its hardware development efforts subsequent to lukewarm response from known corporates in this sector, by holding discussions on this concept with a group of Professors whose students were guided to produce the motherboard for the propsoed low cost devices with ample flexibility to change components.
A number of teams have been moving back and forth independently but constantly interacting with the HRD Ministry and improving upon design parameters and customization guidance for Indian students. The efforts of some of the teams culminating in the tablet device unveiled last week. The aim is to reach such devices to the students of colleges and Universities and to provide these institutions a host of choices of low cost access devices around Rs. 1500/- ($35) or less in near future.
India's HR ministry has specified the following minimum feature and specification targets for the device:
• Support for video web Conferencing facility
• Multimedia content viewer for example .pdf, docx, .ods, adp, .doc, .xls, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .odt, .zip, AVCHD, AVI, AC3, etc.
• Searchable Pdf reader
• Unzip tool for unzipping zip files.
• Possibility of installing suitable firmware upgradation.
• Computing capabilities such as Open Office , SciLab , cups (for printing support)
• Media player capable of playing streamed as well as stored media files.
• Internet browsing with flash plug-in, JavaScript, pdf plug-in java.
• Wireless communication for Audio/video I/O.
• Cloud computing option.
• Remote device management capability.
• Multimedia input output interface option (for allowing DTV, IPTv, DTH, streaming etc.)
AT&T: Businesses Keen on IPad
Macworld's David Dahlquist says:
On Thursday, AT&T reported in its earnings call earlier that it activated 400,000 to 500,000 3G iPads during its second quarter. What may come as news, however, is just how many of these activations are coming from businesses--AT&T notes that a "surprising" number of business customers are approaching the company about the iPad.
This early embrace by businesses stands in contrast to the iPhone's first days on the market, when its lack of enterprise-class connectivity and security options led businesses to consider it more of a cool toy in comparison to the "professional" Blackberry.
For the full report visit here:
http://snurl.com/zu9s9
Apple iPhone Case Program
If you purchase an iPhone 4 before September 30, 2010, you are eligible to receive an iPhone 4 Bumper or a select third-party case from Apple at no charge.
Follow these steps to apply for a Bumper or case.
• Download the iPhone 4 Case Program app from the App Store.
• Launch the app on your iPhone 4 and sign in using your iTunes Store account or Apple ID.
• Select your Bumper or case.
For iPhone 4 purchases made before July 23, 2010, you must apply no later than August 22, 2010; otherwise, you must apply within 30 days of your iPhone 4 purchase. To qualify for this program, you must purchase your iPhone 4 by September 30, 2010.
If you bought from Apple, they will give you a full refund for your previously purchased iPhone 4 Bumper, including any taxes and shipping fees.
If you bought from an AT&T Store they will also reimburse you for the purchase price of your iPhone 4 Bumper. You will need to fill out a rebate coupon and mail it by September 30, 2010.
If you are not completely satisfied with your iPhone 4, you can return your undamaged iPhone 4 to any Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. If you purchased your iPhone 4 from AT&T, you can also return it to an AT&T store.
For more information, visit:
http://www.apple.com/iphone/case-program/
Syte Shirt Launches Hands-Free Interactive iPad Clothing
If you are one out of the millions iPad users out there, it s likely that you have purchased an accessory to go with your iPad. However, it s also likely that your accessory does not let you carry your iPad hands-free, allowing you to do other tasks. A new start-up in San Diego named Syte Shirt is looking to change that. Syte Shirt manufacturers an interactive shirt that lets you safely carry the iPad hands-free on your chest while allowing you and others to fully interact with the iPad through a transparent window. Not only is it an accessory, the shirt is also a fashion statement for those that want to show off cool designs, photos, movies, or animations while trotting around town. It's the first shirt that has a constantly changing design.
The functional and comfortable Syte Shirt is made from 100% pre-shrunk heavyweight cotton and features slits on the inside of the window to give you the ability to plug in your headphones or charge the iPad conveniently without having to remove it. The inside and neckline of the shirt are designed with areas of support that distribute the weight of the iPad to prevent any distortion. The placement of the iPad on the shirt also allows for lots of mobility whether you are sitting down or walking.
Some example of Syte Shirt usages:
• Play movies or interactive games to entertain your kids while keeping your hands free
• Show off your photos with a group of friends
• Broadcast a football game while enjoying a tailgate party
• Promote your artwork, music, and other multimedia anywhere
• Advertise your business by playing promotional content while speaking to customers
• Tech-savvy educators can grab students attention by creating interactive lessons
• Trade show vendors can run product demos while working in the booth
• Businesses can hire people to be mobile info booths to display interactive info and maps
"We think of the Syte Shirt as a platform for wearable computing. The possibilities of this product are only limited by the imagination of its users, and I really think we re going to be amazed by the ideas our customers come up with for this great product. We encourage our customers to be creative and send us photos of how they re using their Syte Shirt to ," says founder, Joseph A Young.
Features:
• Displays your iPad in landscape mode
• Capacitive-transmitting vinyl screen allows for full iPad functionality (water and dust-resistant)
• Hidden zipper for secure retention and convenient access
• 2 hidden port holes on the inside for headphones or charger
• Internal supports distribute weight of iPad across the body to prevent shirt distortion
• Full mobility whether you are sitting down or walking
• 100% pre-shrunk heavyweight cotton
• Machine washable
• Hang dry overnight
• Unisex
• Color: black
• Sizes: S XXL
The Syte Shirt is available for $49.95 (S/M/L/XL) and $54.95 (XXL) at:
http://www.syteshirt.com
Syte Shirt crafts functional clothing for iPad lovers. Design and manufacturing are both done in San Diego, California. The Syte Shirt team consists of Joseph A Young, founder, JoAn Craig, designer, and various friends lending their time towards the project. Joseph received his M.B.A. from the Rady School of Management at UCSD. For more information about Syte Shirt, visit http://www.syteshirt.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.
For more information, visit:
http://www.syteshirt.com/
Apple and AT&T: Why Monopolies Make People Mad
The Huffington Post's B.J. Gallagher says that "Steve Jobs says that the iPhone antenna problem 'has been blown so out of proportion that it's incredible.' He seems puzzled and annoyed by the intense anger, frustration, and criticism bombarding him. What he doesn't understand is that whenever you establish a monopoly, you had better make sure that your product or service is perfect - because any glitches or problems will be magnified by customers' feelings of being trapped."
For the full commentary visit here:
http://snurl.com/zua63
Motif Tough, Glossy Skin For iPhone 4
[Press Release]
Durable, flexible, scuff- and tear-resistant, Motif's material is stiffer than Griffin's silicone-based FlexGrip cases, but more flexible than their hard polycarbonate cases (like iClear).
Motif's translucent TPU has a smooth finish with a smoky tint that enhances your iPhone without hiding it. Clever custom cut-outs provide access to the Multi-Touch display, camera lens, headphone jack, and dock connector.
Features
• Structured, flexible shell for iPhone 4
• Scuff-resistant, tear-resistant TPU with a glossy, smoked finish
• Easy access to Multi-Touch display, all connectors and controls
$19.99
For more information, visit:
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/motif-iphone4
BlindType Brings Software Keyboards To The Next Level
TechSpot.com's Matthew DeCarlo says:
Futurists will tell you the hardware keyboard has its days numbered, and although descendants of IBM's Model M are still the most popular choice for alphanumeric input, software implementations are slowly phasing in - but they're not perfect yet. On-screen keyboards lack the touch sensitivity of a physical keyboard and the human fingertip is generally larger than keys on a smartphone, making it difficult to type accurately.
Developers use various methods to counteract these limitations, but even the best examples can still leave your words jumbled and the folks behind a new system are tired of reading your incoherent messages. BlindType pledges to eliminate touch-typing frustrations by correcting sloppy typing.....
To read more or view video, click here.
http://snurl.com/zua91
Nuance Dragon Dictation 2.0 Now Live in iTunes App Store
[Press Release]
Nuance Communications, Inc. has announced the availability of Dragon Dictation 2.0, currently free on the Apple App Store. Dragon Dictation 2.0 is iOS4-compatible, and delivers multilingual support and a new easy-to-use interface for speaking text messages, emails and social media status updates without ever having to leave the application itself. First introduced in December 2009, the popular Dragon Dictation App has been downloaded by millions and ranks as a number one business productivity application that enables iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users to speak text content for everything from email messages to blog posts.
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Dragon Dictation 2.0 features a fun-yet-convenient pop-up toolbar with app icons that allow people to speak a status update and send it directly to Facebook or Twitter, or speak any text and send it directly to the text messaging client or clipboard all without leaving the Dragon Dictation app client. Dragon Dictation 2.0 also features an Auto Save function that automatically saves your dictated text when interrupted by an incoming phone call.
Nuance has also announced that Dragon Dictation supports both U.S. and U.K. English, with additional language support to be added soon, beginning with German later this month. All Dragon Dictation users are able to easily switch between supported languages as they become available.
"Millions of people have downloaded Dragon Dictation for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, and this latest version is a direct result of the features our user community has voiced would make the must-have app even better," says Michael Thompson, senior vice president and general manager, Nuance Mobile. "And with support for more languages, we re answering the call from our Dragon fans around the world."
Nuance also has available on the Apple App Store the iOS4-compatible Dragon Search mobile application that enables users to speak searches that are returned from a variety of content sources including Google, Yahoo!, Wikipedia, iTunes, YouTube and Twitter via the Dragon Search Carousel!". Both Dragon Dictation 2.0 and Dragon Search are immediately available for free on the Apple App Store for a limited time.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.dragonmobileapps.com
Follow Nuance on Twitter @DragonTweets and @NuanceMobile, and become a Fan of Dragon Mobile Apps on Facebook.
Tablets May Allow 'Re-set' For Media: News Corp
AFP's Chris Lefkow reports that tablet computers such as Apple's iPad may allow the news industry a "re-set" and to start charging for content after years of giving it away for free, according to senior News Corp. chief digital officer Jon Miller at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference in Colorado on Friday, noting that News Corp.'s Wall Street Journal already charges a subscription fee for full access to WSJ.com and company chairman Rupert Murdoch has said he eventually plans to charge online readers of all of the titles in his newspaper stable.
Lefkow says Miller acknowledged that erecting a pay barrier around a newspaper website did result in some loss of readership, and that publishers will need to muster the fortitude to stay the course because consumer behaviour and expectations are among the hardest things to change in the world.
[Good luck with that, Ed.]
For the full report visit here:
http://snurl.com/zuaxh
The Real Reason Why Consumers Won't Pay Online
Fortune Sr. Editor at Large Adam Lashinsky says:
Short answer: it's a pain. That's good for Apple and Amazon, but not many others.
Consumers badly want to help buying stuff on the Web. It turns out it's not as easy as we'd think it'd be by 2010.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://snurl.com/zuaxh
Ryu Murakami's Switch To The iPad The Beginning Of The End For Traditional Publishers?
The Guardian's Robert McCrum reports that Japanese author Ryu Murakami is the first big name author to strike a deal with Apple, but says more will inevitably follow.
McCrum notes that Murakami has announced that he's publishing his new book, "A Singing Whale," in partnership with Apple, as an iPad download, turning his back on his regular Japanese publisher, Kodansha. The book will also include video content set to music composed by Oscar-winning Ryuichi Sakamoto.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jul/25/ryu-murakami-ipad-apple-publishing?
Mobickus LLC Releases Kemba 1.0 Free Personal Journal for iPhone and iPod touch
[Press Release]
Mobickus LLC announces that their application, Kemba 1.0 is now available for iPhone and iPod touch. Kemba is a personal journal application that helps users record, organize and analyze life moments. The name Kemba is a play on the phrase "keep me balanced". Kemba's goal is to provide users a tool to tell whether they are living and spending their time on the life roles they most value. Users first define their life roles, for example, a person can have roles such as being a wife, a sister, a best friend, or the world's greatest environmentalist.
Kemba's key feature is its "journal entry by role" tagging capability. Each journal entry is associated with one of the user roles. With this simple step, Kemba generates a unique graph that shows what roles a user spend most or least amount of time. With this information, users can balance and manage their time across their various life roles. Kemba personal journal supports multiple views, picture attachments, key word search, cut and paste and various common iPhone and iPod touch gestures that make Kemba very simple to use.
Device Requirements:
(*) iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
(*) Requires iOS 3.0 or later
(*) 1.1 MB
Kemba 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category. The free version of Kemba personal journal is limited to three roles. Users can upgrade the free version to a full version through an in-application upgrade feature. The full version allows users to enter up to twelve roles for $4.99 in the U.S. and is priced accordingly in other regions. For additional information about Kemba, visit Mobickus online.
Mobickus:
http://www.mobickus.com
Kemba 1.0:
http://kemba.mobickus.com
Purchase and Download:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kemba-personal-journal/id375930861?mt=8
Disguised Cam Takes Photos and Video Unnoticeably
[Press Release]
MASAKA Soft announces the release of Disguised Cam version 1.5 for iPhone and iPod touch. Disguised Cam was developed specifically for users to take photos and video while "disguising" itself as a web browser app, an email app, an ebook reader app, a SMS app, or any other app that users prefer.
Ever saw a great photo opportunity but can't take the picture because the normal camera interface would draw too much attention? If yes, Disguised Cam is the app that perfectly solves that situation. Disguised Cam allows users to take photos or capture video without any view finder shown. Instead, users can pretend that they were browsing web, reading email, text SMS, reading ebook or, with Custom Disguise mode on, pretending that they were using one of their favorite apps.
Disguised Cam works with a simple and intuitive control. Tap anywhere on screen once to take photo or start video recording, slide one finger down to reveal the viewfinder (to get a better aim at subject) and double-tap to open Settings. In Settings, users can choose the preferred Disguise mode or choose between still photo and video mode.
Disguised Cam features include:
(*) Both still photo and video supported
(*) Fully disguise camera screen. 100% concealment
(*) Tap anywhere on screen. The whole screen is a shutter. No need to aim where you tap
(*) To show and dismiss viewfinder on the fly, simply slide one finger up or down
(*) Choose from 4 preset Disguise modes, or create one of your own
(*) Vibration alert when photo is successfully saved
(*) Automatically disable flash for iPhone 4
With this MASAKA Soft's Disguised Cam application, a great photo opportunity will never gone wasted again.
Device Requirements:
(*) iPhone and iPod touch
(*) Requires iOS 4.0 or later
(*) 2.2 MB
Disguised Cam 1.5 is $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category.
MASAKA Soft:
http://www.masakasoft.com
Disguised Cam 1.5:
http://www.masakasoft.com/DisguisedCam.html
Purchase and Download:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disguised-cam/id352047226?mt=8
Ghostwriter Notes 2.2 For iPad Puts An End To Note Taking Nightmares
[Press Release]
Marjorspot Inc. announces the release of Ghostwriter Notes 2.2 for iPad users. Ghostwriter Notes 2.2 in an easy to use application that is perfect for note taking whether the user is in the boardroom, classroom, or wherever the need for note taking arises. Its efficient design combines the familiarity of old school paper and pen function with the environmentally friendly concept of paperless communication in one user friendly iPad application. Users will welcome its efficiency and convenience for their note taking needs.
Ghostwriter Notes 2.2 offers users the flexibility of creating notes, lists, or simply jotting down thoughts they need to remember in one easy to use iPad app. It also gives them the ability to choose the writing tool, either fingertip or iPad compatible stylus, that best suits their needs. Users can also choose from different paper styles and colors, and even import custom backgrounds directly from their personal iPad photo album. The adjustable zoom ratio feature enables note takers to adjust the size of their font to best accommodate their notepad for optimal information and page capacity. Users are also able to export one page or an entire notepad worth of information.
Some of the convenient and easy-to-use features of Ghostwriter Notes include:
(*) Smooth and legible ink
(*) Multiple paper types included. Import custom backgrounds from your photo album
(*) Write with either your finger, or stylus for crisp, easy to read notes
(*) Adjustable zoom ratio allows you to custom design font size
(*) Share your notes and export one page, several pages, or an entire notepad via email
(*) Export a page from your notepad directly to your iPad's photo album
(*) Create an unlimited number of notepads and pages
(*) Color code your notepads for easier desktop organization
(*) Name each of your notebooks or pages
(*) Switch from notebooks to pages with the bookmark icon
(*) Help save the world by recycling old paper notebooks and use Ghostwriters notes instead
Users who take copious amounts of notes can keep them organized by color coding their note pads or applying labels. This makes it easy to find exactly what they're looking for when they need to recall specific information. If they need to share their notes with friends or co-workers, they can even send them via email as PDF files without leaving the app.
Device Requirements:
(*) Compatible with iPad
(*) Requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later
(*) 9.0 MB
Ghostwriter Notes 2.2 is $1.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.
Ghostwriter Notes 2.2:
http://www.majorspot.com
Purchase and Download:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ghostwriter-notes/id363455878?mt=8
Excited Customers In 9 New Countries Brave Long Lines For Apple's iPad
Appleinsider's Katie Marsal reports:
Apple's touchscreen iPad officially went on sale in nine more countries Friday, resulting in long lines and waiting lists for customers in overseas markets, including Hong Kong.
For the full report visit here:
http://snurl.com/zuaq7
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