The new iPad in points

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Hey guys, as you know the new iPad was released by Apple. It's not called iPad 3, or iPad 3G, or iPad 4G. Just iPad. So, you won't be hanging around with iPad 7 in the future. Looks like most of the rumors came true!

Here are the highlights about the iPad

• 4G LTE
• Retina Display ( 264 pixels per inch )
• A5X quad-core Graphics Processor
• 5 Megapixel iSight camera for Facetime, but front still stays VGA :(
• Voice Dictation (Not like Siri)
• Same price point :D
• Upto 10 hours WiFi, video and music

More on the Camera :

The five megapixel iSight camera for FaceTime, features Autofocus along with Tap To Focus. It also has Face Detection technology for still photos. Image Stabilization is also included. It can record 1080p HD ( 1920 x 1080 ) at 30 frames per second, with audio. 

Thanks for reading guys, if you want, you can read more at:

http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

If you have any suggestions or tips, please leave them below! 

iPad 3 announcement

Apple finally officially announced the release of the iPad 3, scheduled on March 7 in San Francisco.  The event will take place at 10 AM, at Yerba Buena Center for the arts, reported by Loopinsight. 


There are some rumors going around that it will have a better screen, faster processor.


Thanks for reading! Leave comments are suggestions below!

iPad 3: Who Will Buy One, and Why?

OSX Mountain Lion

Apple formally dropped the words "Mac" from the name of its latest Operating System, OSX Mountain Lion, most probably because the Mac refers to hardware, and OSX is obviously an operating system.

Apple seems to integrate what they have learned from the iPad into the OSX, in an effort to make their products more uniform probably? When the Launchpad came to Lion, it seemed like a really big thing to many people, but not to me. I still use Snow Leopard, and I am happy. I do not think there are major differences between the SL and Lion. At least, not enough to make me buy it.

Coming back to the topic, Mountain Lion is coming out this summer. And most probably it will be sold through the Mac App Store. For people with very slow connections ( like me ), this is not really the best news.

Here is a list of some of the new features listed on the Apple website :

1. iCloud 
2. Messages
3. Reminders
4. Notes
5. Notification center
6. Share Sheets
7. Twitter
8. Game Center
9. Airplay mirroring
10. Gatekeeper
11. All new features for China. ( Apple Ai Zhōngguó )

As you might have noticed, some of the features listed above have been directly taken from the iOS, like Notifications Center and the Gaming Center. 

As you people know, China has been a very important market for Apple. They have a store in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai. And Chinese people take apple products very seriously. 

Please check the Apple website for further updates!

These were just my basic views, Thanks for reading!

Leave comments and suggestions below!

iPad 3 Rumor Roundup - Release and More!

As many of you guys know, iPad rumors are in abundance these days, as more and more people expect the release of the game-changing device. So, in this post, I would like to roundup many of the rumors that have been going on.

8 inch iPad 3 
MacRumors reports that Apple might be working on a smaller iPad, an 8 inch version. Apple wants their products to appeal to everyone, so diversity is always good!

3D iPad 3 

MacLife speculates that the next iPad 3 could give us some 3D magic, with head-tracking. Apple is definitely working on 3D, and this patent proves it. I also posted an article on the 3D iPad. Check it out! Click here.



Release Date - March 7 2012
Many reports suggest that Apple might be holding an event in March in which, it might launch the new MacBook Pros, and the iPad 3.

Better Display - 2048x1536
According to TechRadar, Apple might be working a brand new Display for the iPad 3. With dual-LED Light bar technology, it will have a Retina Display with a very nice resolution of 2048x1536.

Quad Core Processor
iMore said it can confirm that Apple will have a Quad Core processor, making it much faster. This is also a very good addition if they want to implement 3D technology ( See Above )

Price
iMore, also expects the entry-level iPad3's price to be around $499. If Apple 2 would be around, it might cost $399.

4G
PCWorld says, iPad 3 could use the LTE ( Long Term Evolution ) 4G technology.

iPad 2S?
Slashgear says the next iPad just might be called iPad 2S, instead of the expected iPad 3. Which would be quite a disappointment, in my opinion!


Thats pretty much it, guys, but you can expect a lot more.

Thanks for reading, please post any tips, suggestions and comments, below!

Will Apple Be Able To Save The Education System

Apple clearly wants to reform the education system around the world, starting with the United States of America. The textbook was on the list of things that Steve Jobs wanted to reinvent. The company has already started to work on that, by releasing iBooks 2.0, iBooks Author and interactive textbooks. The fruit company wants to get rid of the old paperback textbooks and replace them with digital ones, making it easier and fun for the students.
Hence, the question arises. Can Apple save education? Well, here’s a nice Infographic from Online Education, that talks about the education system in the US and how Apple can and is actually saving the system.

(Via @iJailbreak)

iPod Nano 7th Generation may get camera

As you can see from the photos, the leaked photos of the sixth gen- iPod Nano show that Apple might be trying to add a camera to the gadget. When the 6th generation was released, it did not have a camera. It was a hugh setback for many people as the previous generation had one. 

Apple also filed for a patent for this camera. 

Apple’s Cash Pile Explained (All of Greece and Canada Get iPads!)

Apple stores might be coming to India!

"Apple Inc. may open its own shops following the Indian government allowing full ownership of single-brand retail stores by foreign companies"

These words were said by the DIPP(Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Indian Government.)

Indian government has recently allowed 100% FDI in Single-brand retail, paving way for Apple stores to come to India. According to the policy, and foreign brand must source atleast 30% of their total revenue from Indian companies. This will not be too hard for Apple in India, because there are many software companies in India from which 30% of total revenue can be sourced. 

Apple currently has stores only in a few countries, including US, UK, China, Germany, France and Japan. India might soon join that club, very good news indeed!

Apple recorded a 3x rise in revenues from India this year. Apple products are currently sold in India by 'Authorized Resellers', and there is no store owned by Apple in India. Apple wanted to enter India in 2006 by setting up Customer Care Centers, but this was abandoned. 

Apples store are characterized by glassy and unique designs, which reflects the design of their products. 

Happy Anniversary iPhone

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iCloud [INFOGRAPHIC]

What’s Smaller Than Apple?

Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

iOS5 Released !

Hey guys, iOS5 has just been released. Download it now, through iTunes. I will be writing more on this tomorrow. Until now, here are some tweets :

http://twitter.com/#!/search/%22%20iOS%205%22

Steve will never die

I woke up today and received a BBM from my friend. Saying "RIP Steve Jobs". He knew I appreciated him a lot and he was the first one to break the news to me. Today is the Indian Festival, Dushhera, where good prevails over evil.

Probably death is good, and live is evil ? He changed how I looked at technology. I always saw those green motherboards and dusty wires. Very bad quality products who have no resale value. Theres no temptation, but here comes apple. With their Unibody MacBook Pro, the iPhone. It was as simple, classy as it gets. Thanks to Steve Jobs, and Jony Ive.

I am feeling melancholic and the only songs that can save me now are Shine on You Crazy Diamond, and Wish You Were Here, by Pink Floyd.

RIP Steve 1955-2011. You are a legend.

iPhone 4S Released

Hey guys ! I bring you very nice news. The new iPhone has been released today, 4th October 2011. The time right now is around 1000 Hours India Time.

The phone is very interesting and there are many new features. For some, it is very disappointing and I am literally brushing my teeth writing this.

Its supposed to be a super saiyan iPhone 4. Its twice as fast, with 7 times faster graphics. It features a 8 MegaPixel CMOS Sensor, with an aperture of f/2.4, thats better than my kit lens (f/3.5-5.6)

I made this video highlighting the basic points.

Apple: Hype vs. Reality

10 Infographics And Visualization Apps for iOS

As infographics continue to evolve and grow in popularity, so do the different ways we can view them.  A bunch of infographic specific apps have begun showing up on mobile devices. The functions of these apps include viewing world statistics, infographic design portfolios, company dashboards, creating mind maps, finding new apps and exploring your music collection visually.

Today we look at 10 Infographic Apps for iOS devices (in no particular order):

1. Stats of the Union  (FREE)

(iPad ONLY)

Stats of the Union is a data visualization app from Ben Fry, Fathom Information Design and GE.  Summarizing the census data by county, you can easily explore Births, Deaths, Diseases, Demographics, etc.

Explore the nation’s vital signs―from life expectancy to access to medical care―and make your own conclusions about America’s health. See a stat you’d like to share? Save it as a snapshot.

Stats of the Union is powered by the Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI) report, which consists of data from federal agencies including the Census Bureau, Department of Health & Human Services, Department of Labor and the Environmental Protection Agency.

1. Stats of the Union  (FREE)

(iPad ONLY)

Stats of the Union is a data visualization app from Ben Fry, Fathom Information Design and GE.  Summarizing the census data by county, you can easily explore Births, Deaths, Diseases, Demographics, etc.

Explore the nation’s vital signs―from life expectancy to access to medical care―and make your own conclusions about America’s health. See a stat you’d like to share? Save it as a snapshot.

Stats of the Union is powered by the Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI) report, which consists of data from federal agencies including the Census Bureau, Department of Health & Human Services, Department of Labor and the Environmental Protection Agency.

2. Photo Stats ($0.99)

(iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch)

A very cool app from Dear Future Astronaut AB.  The Photo Stats app analyzes all of the photos on your iDevice and creates 11 different personal visualizations using the meta data of the photos.  Then, with the click of a button, it will combine these data visualizations into one cohesive infographic that you can save or post directly to Facebook or Twitter.

Create cool infographics about how, when and where you take photos on iPhone. Visualize your iPhoneography habits, learn how to make better photos and show off photo skills to your friends.

3. Discovr Apps ($0.99)

(iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch)

Discovr Apps is a great, interactive mind map of related iOS apps, and works as a discovery tool to find new apps.  Starting with one of your exisiting apps, the recommended apps or using the search, the app shows you related apps.  Tap any of the to expand the related apps, and continue to explore deeper into any app displayed on the screen.

The author, Jammbox, has applied this same exploration user interface to Music with Discovr Music ($1.99) to find similar music and artists.

Simply search for an app that you like or choose from one of our featured apps. We’ll show you how the apps you choose are connected in a massive, never-ending map of the App Store, and we’ll give you great recommendations for other apps to download.

When you find an app you like you can read the app descriptions, check out the screenshots and ratings, or buy it directly from the App Store. You can also share your favorite apps and maps with your friends via Twitter, Facebook or email.

4. Infographics, by Column Five Media (FREE)

(iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch)

From the infographic design firm, Column Five Media, the Infographics app is a visual portfolio showcasing many of their designs.  I love the coverflow mode when you view the list in landscape.

We have really appreciated everyone who is staying connected through our Infographics newsletter, and we are happy to bring fresh infographics to you for the iPad and iPhone with our brand new Infographics app, which you can download for free. If you have a chance to check it out on an iPad, that is definitely the way to go for the best browsing experience, but the iPhone version will give you some mobile eye candy as well. This is version 1.0 and there are a lot of new features in the works along with a version for Droid coming soon.

5. The Economist World in Figures 2011 Edition ($0.99)

(iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch)

From a collaboration between The Economist and XPLANE | Dachis Group, comes The World in Figures 2011 Edition.  This app lets the user view global data and compare world statistics between countries.

“The process definitely challenged our designers, making us consider new ways to enhance functionality around how data was being presented, while also fostering intuitive interaction between the user and the application,” said Parker Lee, executive vice president, global account services, Dachis Group. “The end result really does put a new face on information.”

6. MindMeister for iPad ($7.99) or MindMeister for iPhone (FREE)

(iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch)

MindMeister started as an online mind mapping service that allows you to build, collaborate and share mind maps online.  With the iOS apps you can access your online maps and edit them from your mobile device.  Works with a free MindMeister account, but more features are available to members of MindMeisterPro.

Easily create, view and edit conceptual mind maps from this intuitive app, and then share them with friends and colleagues online. Automatic synchronization with the online MindMeister service ensures that your creations are with you wherever you go. This sync allows you to continue working on your ideas in our award-winning and full-featured web interface, on your own or together with your friends.

 7. Planetary (FREE)

(iPad ONLY)

Planetary is a very cool app that visualizes your entire music library (as loaded on your iPad) as a galaxy.  Stars are artist, planets are albums and moon are individual tracks.  You can playback the tracks from the app, so it also makes a good visualizer.  They even did the calculations to base each moon’s speed on it’s track length, so when you play a song it lasts one complete orbit.  There a lot more behind the scenes information on the Bloom Blog.

Planetary is an all-new, stunningly beautiful way to explore your music collection, available only on iPad. Fly through a 3D universe dynamically created by information about the recording artists you love. Visit planets that represent your favorite albums and control the playback of your music on iPad by browsing and selecting astronomical objects.

8. Adobe SiteCatalyst Visualize (FREE*)

(iPad ONLY)

This only works if you are an existing Adobe SiteCatalyst customer (which isn’t free), but if you are, the Adobe SiteCatalyst Visualize app will allow you to explore your web stats in a handful of different, visual ways.

Adobe SiteCatalyst Visualize enables active data exploration via trend analysis of key metrics. Business analysts and marketers can use “multi-touch” capabilities to zoom and focus on specific data points within the last 90 days. In addition, using a visual “word cloud” of the most frequently selected metrics, marketers can easily add or change metrics to customize the presentation of data. Finally, marketers can easily share the analysis by sending report views via email or connecting to an external display for presentations.

*Please Note: You must be an existing Adobe SiteCatalyst customer with valid login privileges to use the application.

9. Roambi - Visualize (FREE)

(iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch)

Roambi - Visualize is a mobile dashboard app that lets you explore different business reports and data visualizations.  You can view data from Microsoft Excel or CSV/HTML data sources for free, or there are a couple paid levels of the Roambi Publishing Service that offer many more data source options.

Roambi is an innovative app that quickly transforms your business reports and data – from many popular business applications – into secure, interactive mobile dashboards, instantly delivered to any iPhone or iPad. It lets you easily view and interact with up-to-the-minute company information – giving you the insight you need for on-the-go analysis, impromptu presentations and smart decision-making. Roambi puts the pulse of your business, in the palm of your hand.

 10. Pennant ($4.99)

(iPad ONLY)

Pennant is a beautiful app that visualizes over 50 years of baseball history (from 1952-2010) with some beautiful visual designs.

Pennant is an interactive history of baseball like none other seen before. Using Pennant’s rich interface fans can browse and view data from over 115,000 games that have taken place from 1952 to 2010. For more info as well as a video preview please visit http://www.pennant.cc

Did I miss any that I should include in a future post?  This is absolutely only the beginning, so expect to see more in the future.

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