Chinese clone of the iPad

July 13th, 2010

The Chinese company Zhuo Nisi has developed its own product under the name «ePad»

Zhuo Nisi offers a tablet in response to the development of iPad under the name «ePad». It will cost about $ 190. The device uses a 10-inch screen and resembles in appearance a prototype, said NOTIK. Packaging also repeats the box iPad from the company Apple.

However experts say that the Chinese tablet runs Windows CE with its own interface. In the future there will be a version of the operating system Android. Experts fear that the low price of devices will attract the interest of many more customers, compared with the original apparatus.

Apple mini touch screen

July 12th, 2010

There were news about the mini-display with touch functionality, which can be used for one of the new products Apple. However, it is unclear exactly what a device it will be. But a few assumptions in this regard have already appeared. First, the touchscreen 3×3 cm may be required for next-generation iPod shuffle, if Apple decides to transfer a miniature device for touch control. In this case, if the player is not the hardware buttons (or will at least), it remains compact and is more in line with modern trends.

Alternatively, this screen is useful for the new iPod nano. Now he already has a small screen, but he did not touch. And along with touch-screen with an updated iPod nano might well appear Support iOS 4 and, accordingly, the application for this OS. However, it is possible that the enigmatic screen - it’s just the trackpad for the new MacBook notebook or MacBook Pro, which will be not just a touchscreen, but the smallest color touchscreen and will be able to display some information.

Another application of touch screen 3×3 cm can be found in the remote control Apple TV. Panel with touch controls instead of buttons can be an interesting and innovative solution to initiate a new trend (which is quite in the style of Apple). Another assumption is somewhat less plausible, but not impossible: Apple iWatch. According to some rumors, Apple could provide such a product - watches with the ability to connect, say, an iPhone or iPod.

In addition, the “apple” company can prepare a portable printer with the screen, which can be connected to the iPhone, iPad or Mac. And finally, the touch screen with 3×3 cm can be used for Apple iPhone mini: the rumors of a mini-version of the device first appeared in the network for quite some time ago, but has not yet been confirmed. While all this is still only assumptions, and suggest the solution may only own Apple.

iPhone 4 scandal

July 7th, 2010

Even a single new device from Apple will not escape the barrage of criticism from users. With the iPhone 4 All was even worse: according to the complaint, he loses the network, if you take his left hand.

Exit the next version of the iPhone once again not been without scandal. Previous generations of phones, too, came not without noise (users condemned bad functionality for 2G and complained about the cracked hull 3G), but the iPhone has managed to outdo all four of his predecessors.

This is because of the video from one of the readers of the blog Gizmodo, which demonstrate the problem with the quality of signal reception. If we take the iPhone 4 left hand, by closing two antennas, which are part-time side of the phone, the connection with the cellular tower will be lost.

New Applications for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android

July 7th, 2010

The U.S. government has launched an updated version of the web site USA.gov, which now includes the online store application. Visitors are welcome to download 18 programs for the iPhone, BlackBerry and Symbian-based operating system Google Android.

Applications are for informational purposes only and can learn about the tax system, payment of education, to get acquainted with the laws on consumer protection, health, learn about recreation opportunities and travel. These sections are present on the site itself, while applications provide more convenient access to a handheld device.

One application allows you to know how safe is the current location of the user through a query to a database of crimes in this area. Other - learn about the location of nearby petrol stations.The third - on wanted criminals. The fourth open access to information about existing programs revocation. This application was granted by the U.S. Commission on safety of consumer products.

Some applications, as noted Electronista, are merely shortcuts that open the mobile version of the portal. All available on the date applications are free, but executives do not rule out that over time may occur and paid positions.

Windows Live Messenger for iPhone OS

June 22nd, 2010

Popular Messenger Windows Live Messenger from Microsoft can now use the product and the owners of Steve Jobs - Player Apple iPod Touch, phone Apple iPhone and tablet computer Apple iPad. This program has already appeared in the catalog Apple AppStore, and it offers a possibility of instant messaging in a network Windows LIVE and integration with popular services like Facebook, MySpace and Yahoo Messenger.

In the first two services Windows Live Messenger can change the status, and the third, he can copy the contacts. Another function of the Windows Live Messenger for iPhone OS - is the ability to receive notifications about the arrival of new messages. True, such a bonus is available only to owners of boxes on the site Hotmail. Windows Live Messenger is Microsoft’s operating system works in iPhone OS versions 3.x and iOS 4. Of course, functions in Windows Live Messenger is much more, and to describe them all in one news will not work.

iOS 4

June 22nd, 2010

The new version of the operating system Apple iOS 4, formerly known as iPhone OS 4. The new OS is now available to owners Devices iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, and iPod touch second and third generations. In addition, the fourth version of iOS be pre-installed on the iPhone 4, which will be available June 24.

iOS 4 has a number of changes and improvements over the previous version, the most significant of which is to support multitasking, as well as an open API for third party developers.

Multitasking to third-party applications, first appears on the portable devices of Apple. - It allows users to combine work with multiple applications at once, whereas before, had to close one application to start another. However, multitasking will not be accessible to owners of iPhone 3G, to install this system - it is represented only on the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch is the third generation.

As the publication ArsTechnica, Apple’s own applications and the early support multi-tasking (eg, the user could receive notification from the program iCal, playing a game on your phone, or listening to music, browsing the Web page), but third-party software developers for iOS this functionality became available the first time.

Motorola MILESTONE XT720

June 10th, 2010

A few days ago the announcement of the smartphone Motorola MILESTONE XT720 occurred. This model is intended for the European market, it is made in monoblock formfactor with 3.7-inch touch capacitive display. Motorola MILESTONE XT720 is based on the Android 2.1software platform. The model is equipped with 8 Mp camera with Xenon flash that can record video in high definition 720p.

Other features worth noting are HDMI interface, GPS receiver, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless adapters and a slot for microSD memory card. And all this - in the body thickness of only 10.9 mm. Motorola is at the time of the announcement indicated that the release of new items will be held this quarter, but the exact date and price - not announced. But we now know that the release of Motorola MILESTONE XT720 in the UK may take place July 2 - online store Expansys has posted it in its catalog. Apparently, the release dates in other European countries may be roughly similar. The cost of the smartphone is 449.99 pounds (544 euros), without contract with the operator.

The release of iPhone 4

June 8th, 2010

As expected, the WWDC conference’s best event was Apple announcing a new device - iPhone 4. According to Steve Jobs, the new model is the biggest breakthrough since the release of first-generation iPhone in 2007. So what’s the main differences of iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS? First, the model is running a new version of the operating system and is built on the processor Apple A4, whereas the iPhone 3GS uses 600 MHz Cortex-A8. Diagonal of display in iPhone 4 is 3.5 inches, similar to iPhone 3GS. But the resolution - 4 times higher: 960×640 pixels.

In addition, the iPhone 4 is supplied with a 5 megapixel camera with flash and video recording 720p, as well as the front camera. In addition, the new iPhone 4 supports not only HSDPA, but HSUPA, and Wi-Fi 802.11n.

iPhone 4 received not only the accelerometer and digital compass as iPhone 3GS but a gyroscope as well. It uses a Micro SIM card instead of the usual SIM, its body is noticeably thinner. The thickness of the iPhone 4 does not exceed 9.3 mm, making it perhaps the most subtle communicator in the industry. Overall dimensions iPhone 4 are 115,2 x58, 6×9, 3 mm, and iPhone 3GS - 115,5 x62, 1×12, 3 mm. Weight - 137 and 135 grams respectively (new slightly heavier). And, finally, the iPhone 4 has more battery life on almost all indicators: 7 hours (3G) and up to 14 hours (2G) of talk time, up to 10 hours when transferring data from Wi-Fi, up to 40 hours of audio. The sales of a new device will start on 24 June in the U.S., Britain, France, Germany and Japan.

iPhone 4 is to be shown in three days

June 4th, 2010

It is quiet possible that “Apple” will show the new version of its popular smart phone - “iPhone 4G” on 7 June at the Worldwide Developers Conference, “Worldwide Developers Conference” (WWDC. These assumptions have been voiced for several months by industry experts and media as well.

Recently one of the editors of the popular American IT-blog “Gizmodo” laid out photos of alleged “iPhone 4G” in the network. In this edition of the blog claimed that the device was purchased from a person “who found” smartphone in a bar in San Francisco.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs had commented the situation an interview on “D: All Things Digital”, and told that he would rather resign from Apple, than allow the theft of a smartphone to go unchecked.

“When it happened, this story of” Gizmodo “, they advised me to just to pull all the brakes, not to prosecute a journalist who bought stolen property. I’ve been thinking about this, and that is what he came for: our company is gradually growing and gaining weight in the industry and she would probably have to change their core values and really relate to such things easier. But I just can not do that, to me it will be easier to leave the company “, - said S. Jobs.

Recall, the first smartphone “iPhone” was presented in summer 2007 and immediately became a hit after the launch of worldwide sales.

New iPhone will have stronger battery

June 3rd, 2010

The closer the official announcement of the future model of iPhone, the more images of components of the new phone appear in the web, so the appearance and many hardware features new items are already known. In the past few days images of several more components of the fourth generation iPhone have been published.

Website Apple.pro published pictures of internal plume dock connector of the new iPhone and, more interestingly, its internal battery. Its capacity - 5,25 W • h, which is 16,5% more than the iPhone 3GS (4,51 W • h).

Finally, PowerbookMedic publishes pictures gallery housing the fourth-generation iPhone. Judging by the absence of the model number on the back of a white cap device, here depicted components of the prototype, rather than the production model.

It is expected that Apple will introduce a new iPhone next week.