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Apple iPad Event Close, More iPhone 5 Rumors Emerge

March 1st, 2011 · JosiahS · Misc No comments

Tim Cook is a busy man, acting as CEO while Steve Jobs is away, Cook also manages to hold two other important positions at apple, COO and CFO. In a recent interview with Forbes, Tim seemed to let on that a cheaper, lower quality or somehow less than normal version of an iPhone was in development or at least in the making.

A Chinese-based website posted a picture claiming to show a slide-out mechanism that will be placed in the iPhone 5. If the rumors are true, the iPhone 5 could and probably would be equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. When the iPhone 5 is officially announced by Apple, we should begin to get free iPhone 5 offers, so sit tight!

Apple Being too Aggressive with App Store Policy?

February 22nd, 2011 · JosiahS · Misc, iPhone 4G Apps No comments

Readability is a service that strips away ads and banners to better let users read the content better. It’s subscription-based model lets users pay a low monthly fee why sharing the majority of revenue with publishers and writers. Apple recently rejected Readability’s iPhone and iPad application submission, pointing them to 11.2 in the App Store Review Guidelines:

11.2 Apps utilizing a system other than the In App Purchase API (IAP) to purchase content, functionality, or services in an app will be rejected.

Having had their technology added to Apple’s Safari browser just last year, Readability was very upset about the decision, so much so that an open letter to Apple was written. You can follow this story on readability’s blog where the comments continue to poor in.

Verizon Network Handles New iPhone Users Well

February 15th, 2011 · JosiahS · Verizon iPhone 4, iPhone 4G News No comments

TUAW reports that Verizon is doing well with the addition of the iPhone 4 on their network and the inevitable new users that followed. In fact, Verizon’s network performance change was minimal, only less that one percent slower based on browser speed and page load times.

It’s been calculated that 500-700 thousand new iPhone 4 users are on Verizon’s network currently. A very plausible reason for the absence of a significant drop in network performance is that many current Verizon users just upgraded to the iPhone 4 and much less of those 500-700k users are new users, likely hacing switched from AT&T.

Better Gaming with an iPhone Game Controller

February 9th, 2011 · JosiahS · Misc, iPhone 5 News No comments

Casual games are fun and work great on the iPhone 4 but some just get the urge to have a little more “involved” gaming experience. The iControlPad gives you the ability to hold a device as if it were a traditional video game controller.

Although the cost is a bit steep ($75), if you’re looking to play shooters or racing games, this add-on is something to seriously consider. iControlPad fits the iPhone 4 perfectly but it also works with a slew of other smartphones like the iPhone 3, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPhone 3GS, iPhone4, iPod touch (some require padding), Motorola Backflip (needs padding), Lg Optimus S, Lg Ally, Blackberry Touch, Samsung Intercept (may require adjustment), HTC Dream, T-Mobile G1, Era G1.

[via BusinessInsider]

What’s Different with the Verizon iPhone 4

February 4th, 2011 · JosiahS · Verizon iPhone 4 No comments

Still haven’t made the jump? Many may be in the same boat as you. Although the Verizon iPhone 4 has been talked about heavily this past month some seem to still be confused about what’s different with the Verizon iPhone 4 compared to the AT&T iPhone 4. The guys over at CNET have you covered.

Enjoy this great video that runs down the differences, changes and realities of the Verizon iPhone 4.

Apple Co-founder Suggests White iPhone 4 is Coming Soon

February 1st, 2011 · JosiahS · White iPhone 4 No comments

In a live interview with Engadget, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak suggested that the White iPhone 4 is coming soon but had been delayed due to manufacturing issues. Some believe that the issue was the white coding leaking into the camera causing blurring images.

Wozniak showed off his own White iPhone 4 in the interview that was made from parts that were ordered online from a teenager. Although Wozniak no longer operates within Apple, he still remains a significant source when it comes to predictions and rumors.

Check out the recorded episode including the interview at Engadget.

White iPhone Strike again! Appears in Apple’s German Database

January 28th, 2011 · JosiahS · White iPhone 4, iPhone 4G News No comments

This sighting is the definitive proof that a White iPhone 4 is just around the corner. Today the German Apple website was updated to show both the black and the white versions of the iPhone 4. It was promptly taken down but the damage was done.

We’re only left to speculate when the white iPhone 4 will be released and it begs the question; why would Apple not release the white version along with it’s announcement to run a CDMA iPhone on Verizon’s network?

‘Media Stream’ and ‘Find My Friends’ Coming to iPhone 5

January 25th, 2011 · JosiahS · iOS Updates, iPhone 5 News No comments

9to5Mac has been disecting the beta release of iOS 4.3 and according to their findings, a folder is present that references MediaStream. They speculate that this folder is reserved and only to be activated once the iPhone 5 has been released. At which point the MediaStream feature will go live, allowing users to share pictures with friends instantly and automatically. 9to5Mac reports that the service seems to be utilizing MobileMe.

Another feature that was uncovered is Find My Friends. This service will allow you to quickly pinpoint all your iPhone wielding friends easily and accurately using GPS and a maps service of some sort, probably Google Maps.

The First Verizon iPhone Commercial Appears on YouTube

January 21st, 2011 · JosiahS · Verizon iPhone 4 No comments

Behold, in all it’s glory, the first commercial short teasing the Apple iPhone’s availability on Verizon Wireless. “To our millions of customers who never stopped believing this day would come… thank you.” For those of you who held out on signing that two-year contract with AT&T, give yourself a pat on the back. For those of you who didn’t.. ouch..

The iPhone 5 Might Ditch the Home Button

January 18th, 2011 · JosiahS · iOS Updates, iPhone 5 News No comments

Many news sources have been able to play around with the iOS 4.3 beta to see what new features are in store for iPhone and iPad users. One of the major new features is the 4-5 finger gestures. When iOS 4.3 releases, you’ll be able to sweeps your fingers to the left or right to instantly switch to ther applications you have running.

Another sweet gesture is the ability to close your fingers inwards in order to return the the homescreen. Although these gestures appear to only be featured on the iPad, it’s likely that Apple will implement similar gestures on the iPhone as well.

In Apple’s infinite quest for simplicity and usability, the ‘home’ button may soon be a thing of the past as these new gestures take its place. What do you think? Will Apple do away with the ‘home’ button in the iPhone 5 and iPad 2? Let us know. Check out the video below for a demo of the new features.