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WWDC 2011: Apple Officially Announces iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion and iCloud

Posted by Abhishek Tuesday, 7 June 2011 0 comments


Apple has deviated a bit from their usual WWDC traditions as 2011’s event saw no new hardware making it out. However there was no lack of enthusiasm at this year’s event either, as the company with head honcho Steve Jobs taking his position front and center have announced some pretty exciting services for Apple users.

They kicked things off with the latest version of Mac OS X called Lion that included a plethora of new features including Multi-Touch gestures, system-wide support for full screen apps, Mission Control, an innovative view of everything running on your Mac, the Mac App Store that’s built right into the OS.
Bring out the King in your computer
Bring out the King in your computer


Their next big announcement was for iPhone and iPad users i.e. iOS 5. iOS 5 brings a large number of relevant updates to the platform that should make the new-generation iPhones and iPads a whole lot more functional. A new notification option has been added as well as a thumb-friendly split screen keyboard for the iPads amongst others.

Lots of godies for the Apple's mobile devices
Lots of goodies for the Apple's mobile devices


Apple’s final announcement for the day was the introduction to their all new online storage system called iCloud that is essentially an upgraded version of MobileMe. It’s an online back-up system over Wi-Fi that can store all your data and some media for retrieval when necessary.
The cloud is the future
The cloud is the future


In case you missed it, you can get a quick glimpse of what went down at the Mascone Center, with our Live Coverage article here.

For a more detailed looked at the new announcements made click on the links below –
Mac OS X Lion
iOS 5
iCloud

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Samsung Galaxy S II vs iPhone 4

Posted by Abhishek Sunday, 5 June 2011 0 comments


Out in the market for a high-end smartphone? We believe Samsung Galaxy S2 and Apple iPhone 4 must be on your radar. Both have a fan following bordering on cult, both are products of some cutting-edge technology and both are priced above Rs 30,000. But the similarities end here.

At TOI, we don’t believe iPhone 4 - now almost a year old - is a competitor to Galaxy S2, a device that packs all the latest technology. The natural competitor to Galaxy S2 - iPhone 5 or iPhone 4S - from Apple is still a few months away.

Yet, given their similar price points, we put S2 and iPhone 4 in a showdown to find which one is the right buy at the movement.


Galaxy S2 feels cheap and iPhone 4 stylish. Both feel fragile. Though, in reality, the plastic on S2 is likely to deal better with falls and bumps due to its flexibility. iPhone 4 is all glass and doesn’t take very well to falls.

In terms of usage, iPhone 4 fits well in hand and is comfortable to use. S2 may feel too big for people with smaller palms.


Galaxy S2 runs on Android, customized with TouchWiz 4.0. The iPhone 4 uses iOS 4.3. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. While it’s difficult to cover the Android vs iOS debate in a few lines, here is a summary: iOS is very simple to use. It is simple, effective and efficient. There are no hidden options, few ‘long press’ options and mostly you get what you see.

But this same simplicity may not appeal to everyone. Android, in comparison, is highly customizable. And it's not as complex as many would like you to believe. Most of the settings are easy to access, and if you are familiar with computers, you will not have much trouble. For power users, Android opens up a host of opportunities that can make a smartphone truly a ‘magical experience’.

The performance, especially the speed of navigating between apps and scrolling through web pages is great on both iPhone 4 and Galaxy S2. Earlier, Android had issues with browsing performance. They are not there anymore. As a bonus you also get Flash content on Android. The iOS doesn’t allow any Flash content.
S2 sports an 8MP primary camera. iPhone 4 has a 5MP camera. In still photography, the S2 camera slightly edges out the one in iPhone 4. In video capture, there is no comparison as S2 can record some decent quality full HD videos while iPhone 4 can only manage 720P recording.
This one is easy. Galaxy S2 is hands down the best smartphone when it comes to playing videos. On iPhone 4, you can play only 720P videos. This too depends on the kind of codec used and quality of encoding. The S2, on the other hand, can handle all popular video formats and codecs in 1080P.


Ecosystem and apps
Apple claims that it has better ecosystem (read number of apps and their quality) than its competitors. And we agree. On iPhone 4, you will have access to better quality of apps. 

On Android, even though all popular apps are available, there could be a time when you do not find the app you want. Also, many apps - especially games - on Android may lack quality and optimization similar to what is found on the iOS side.








Worth the money
As far as I see it, Galaxy S2 is rightly priced (Rs 32,890 MRP) and iPhone 4 (Rs 34,500) overpriced for what the devices do. As I said earlier, it will be iPhone 5 that will be the natural competitor to S2. iPhone 4 is too old now. Galaxy S2 is simply a better device.

Of course, if you prefer Apple (as many do, supposedly because of better brand image, better aftersales service and the ‘premium’ tag attached to it), all this doesn’t matter. Still, my two cents: wait for iPhone 5. Once it arrives, go for it. Through a friend or relative who lives abroad. Or, maybe, by some other means. Or, maybe, it will come to India within weeks of its global launch. But iPhone 4 is too costly for what it does. 



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Apple's New Patent to Use Infrared Sensors

Posted by Abhishek Saturday, 4 June 2011 0 comments


The iPhone maker is apparently working on a new patent idea. Apple’s new patent intends to bail the recording industry out of the illegal photography and video recording of concerts by the general public.
C(S)ensored..
C(S)ensored..


If all goes as per plan, then very soon Apple products, which include the iPhones, the iPod Touch and iPad 2 will include invisible infrared sensors integrated into mobile iOS devices which come with a built-in camera. The system would be principally functioning on the system of sensors, wherein the sensor on one mobile device will be used to look for another signal which would instruct the user if it O.K to click and image, or record a video of the concert, or any other private gathering. If found to be illegal to do so, the camera would be automatically disabled.

The success of this technology would end the woes of the recording industry, which stems from the fact that there hasn’t been any significant move towards curbing illegal photography, or video recording yet.

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JBL Launches New Dock, the OnBeat

Posted by Abhishek Wednesday, 1 June 2011 0 comments


Harman International Industries Incorporated today, announced the release of its new JBL OnBeat loudspeaker docking station. This is the first JBL dock that works with any iPad, iPhone or iPod device. The OnBeat features dual Phoenix full-range transducers with computer-optimized DSP equalization. It has a universal connector that docks an iPad, iPod or iPhone and lets you rotate iPod and iPhone screens to portrait or landscape orientation according to how you would like to view your content. The OnBeat also has an infrared remote (IR) that gives you full control over system functions and music navigation.
A multi faceted dock
A multi faceted dock


The OnBeat has a USB connection to sync and charge devices when connected to iTunes as well as a 3.5mm stereo auxiliary input which can connect to your other PMP or audio device. This dock features JBL Weave design styling and looks pretty nice as well. It also charges your iPod, iPhone or iPad while you use it. The JBL OnBeat loudspeaker dock is available in April in jus one colour, black for $149.95 (Rs. 6,698). There's no saying when this dock will hit our shelves here in India though.

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Tamil Daily Dinamalar Unveils iPhone/iPod Touch App

Posted by Abhishek Monday, 30 May 2011 0 comments


Creating applications for a smartphone OS seems to be the new strategy leading Indian newspapers are following. Latest to join the bandwagon is Dinamalar, which unveiled an application for iPhone and iPod Touch so that users can access the news while on the move.
dinamalar_app_179The app gives readers access to news from around the world, India and Tamil Nadu. Also the app has social network integration, which allows users to share news and updates on Facebook and Twitter.
Talking about this new app, Adimoolam Lakshmipathy, Executive Editor, New Media, Dinamalar, said, "People are always on the move today and moving into the mobile space was a natural progression. For decades now Dinamalar has been acknowledged as a pioneer in various dimensions and the move to create an iPhone & iPod, is just an extension of our commitment to keep people informed 24x7."

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Airtel, Aircel Launch iPhone 4 Starting at Rs. 34,500, Unlocked!

Posted by Abhishek Friday, 27 May 2011 0 comments


Update: The versions that are available for retail via the service providers are factory unlocked i.e. you're free to use it with any service provider you choose. The iPhone 4 will also be avilable through Apple's local APR's and some of their key retail partners like Chroma et al.

It’s no surprise that Airtel has brought the iPhone 4 to India, seeing as they've brought us the last two. The company is also offering some exciting plans and offers for the device that could help boost thier sales considerably. Not to be left behind, Aircel too has announced plans of their own. Both carriers are pricing the 16 GB iPhone 4 at Rs. 34,500 and the 32 GB version at Rs. 40,900. Airtel’s plans are pretty much fixed for both the 16 GB and 32 GB versions which start from Rs. 600 for both, a postpaid and a prepaid connection.

Click here to know more about the Airtel plans.
Finally, its here
Finally, it's here


On the other hand, Aircel’s plans look to be a little more flexible with plans starting from Rs. 1,119 for the 16 GB and Rs. 1,359 for the 32 GB version. Their prepaid plans start from Rs. 299 and Rs. 399 for the 16 GB and 32 GB versions respectively. Here’s the link for Aircel’s plans. The one thing that we don’t know is whether or not the handset is unlocked or if it will have to be used only with their available carriers. Only yesterday we saw the iPhone 4 being offered on Flipkart, but as of this morning, Flipkart seems to have discontinued the iPhone 4. This only makes the situation even more ambiguous about an unlocked device. 

Here's another quick look at the iPhone 4's specs:

  • 3.5-inch LED backlit IPS Capacitive Touchscreen with a 640 x 960 pixel resolution
  • 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi with a hotspot option
  • GPS with A-GPS support
  • Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB 2.0
  • 5 Megapixel camera with autofocus, touch-focus, LED flash, 720p video recording
  • Secondary front facing camera for Face-Time chatting via Wi-Fi
  • 16 GB or 8 GB internal memory
  • 3.5 mm handsfree socket
  • Airtel, Aircel Launch iPhone 4 Starting at Rs. 34,500, Unlocked!

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Airtel, Aircel Launch iPhone 4 Starting at Rs. 34,500, Unlocked!

Posted by Abhishek 0 comments


Update: The versions that are available for retail via the service providers are factory unlocked i.e. you're free to use it with any service provider you choose. The iPhone 4 will also be avilable through Apple's local APR's and some of their key retail partners like Chroma et al.

It’s no surprise that Airtel has brought the iPhone 4 to India, seeing as they've brought us the last two. The company is also offering some exciting plans and offers for the device that could help boost thier sales considerably. Not to be left behind, Aircel too has announced plans of their own. Both carriers are pricing the 16 GB iPhone 4 at Rs. 34,500 and the 32 GB version at Rs. 40,900. Airtel’s plans are pretty much fixed for both the 16 GB and 32 GB versions which start from Rs. 600 for both, a postpaid and a prepaid connection.

Click here to know more about the Airtel plans.
Finally, its here
Finally, it's here


On the other hand, Aircel’s plans look to be a little more flexible with plans starting from Rs. 1,119 for the 16 GB and Rs. 1,359 for the 32 GB version. Their prepaid plans start from Rs. 299 and Rs. 399 for the 16 GB and 32 GB versions respectively. Here’s the link for Aircel’s plans. The one thing that we don’t know is whether or not the handset is unlocked or if it will have to be used only with their available carriers. Only yesterday we saw the iPhone 4 being offered on Flipkart, but as of this morning, Flipkart seems to have discontinued the iPhone 4. This only makes the situation even more ambiguous about an unlocked device. 

Here's another quick look at the iPhone 4's specs:

  • 3.5-inch LED backlit IPS Capacitive Touchscreen with a 640 x 960 pixel resolution
  • 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi with a hotspot option
  • GPS with A-GPS support
  • Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB 2.0
  • 5 Megapixel camera with autofocus, touch-focus, LED flash, 720p video recording
  • Secondary front facing camera for Face-Time chatting via Wi-Fi
  • 16 GB or 8 GB internal memory
  • 3.5 mm handsfree socket
  • Airtel, Aircel Launch iPhone 4 Starting at Rs. 34,500, Unlocked!

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iPhone 4 Comes to India on May 27, 2011

Posted by Abhishek Wednesday, 25 May 2011 0 comments

The coveted iPhone 4 finally has an India launch date. Popular telecom operators in India, Airtel and Aircel will bring down the iPhone 4 on Indian sands on the 27th May, 2011. 

The operators will roll out the immensely popular iPhone 4 will be made available in both the post-paid and prepaid subscription plans. The 16GB version of the iPhone will cost the user INR 34, 500, whereas the 32GB version will cost the user INR 40, 900. The iPhone 4 has every technology enthusiast on the globe eyeing it. With a specification list which seems so impressive - Retina Display (with 960×640 pixel resolution at 326 pixel per inch), a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on the front and the back, a 3.5 inch widescreen with multi-touch display, among others; this doesn’t come as a surprise. 

A simple registration process is what possibly keeps you away from the iPhone 4. Do let us know about your plans.

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iPhone 4 Comes to India on May 27, 2011

Posted by Abhishek 0 comments

The coveted iPhone 4 finally has an India launch date. Popular telecom operators in India, Airtel and Aircel will bring down the iPhone 4 on Indian sands on the 27th May, 2011. 

The operators will roll out the immensely popular iPhone 4 will be made available in both the post-paid and prepaid subscription plans. The 16GB version of the iPhone will cost the user INR 34, 500, whereas the 32GB version will cost the user INR 40, 900. The iPhone 4 has every technology enthusiast on the globe eyeing it. With a specification list which seems so impressive - Retina Display (with 960×640 pixel resolution at 326 pixel per inch), a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on the front and the back, a 3.5 inch widescreen with multi-touch display, among others; this doesn’t come as a surprise. 

A simple registration process is what possibly keeps you away from the iPhone 4. Do let us know about your plans.

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Apple iPad vs Motorola XOOM Tablet PC- Which is a Better Buy?

Posted by Abhishek Monday, 23 May 2011 0 comments


Motorola Xoom vs Apple iPad
Motorola Xoom vs Apple iPad

The Competition is Brewing Between Apple And Motorola

There is now serious competition between the much loved Apple iPad and the new Motorola XOOM smart tablets.
The XOOM will come preloaded with Android 3.0 OS, which is written specifically for tablet PCs.

Motorola XOOM

The Motorola Xoom has many advanced features that set it apart from all the predecessors. 
Most of the Android tablets feature two cameras, one front facing and the other rear facing on the tablet.  This could be very handy, as you take pictures of others or yourself.
The Android 3.0 OS allows the Xoom to be very secure with built-in data encryption. 
The screen can has a radically new "floating finger" multi-finger interface and pinch to zoom navigation.

Apple iPad

The Apple iPad has many innovative features that still set it apart from all others. One of which is that the iPad can be located via multiple means (digital compass, GPS, cellular), which allow you to track it if lost.
The iPads are also very eco-friendly with Arsenic-free display glass, BFR-free, mercury-free LCD display, PVC-free and uses recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure.
Plus there is the built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.





Comparison Between Apple iPad and Motorola XOOM

 
Apple iPad
Motorola XOOM
Price
$729
$799
Processor
1 GHz single-core A4 CPU
1 GHz dual-core Tegra 2 CPU
Display
9.7 inch
10.1 inch
Resolution
1024x768 (132 dpi)
1280x800 (160 dpi)
RAM
256 Mb
1 Gb
Storage
32 Gb
32 Gb
Front Camera
NONE
2 Mega Pixel
Back Camera
NONE
5 Mega Pixel
Video
NONE
Records 720p
Video Playback
720p
1080p
Operating System
iOS4
Android 3.0
Expandable Memory
NONE
32 Gb microSD
Flash Support
NONE
Yes
Ports
USB 2.0
HDMI, USB 2.0
Sensors
Accelerometer and Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope
Network
3G
3G and 4G
Speaker
Yes
Yes







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