Archive | June 13th, 2011
LED call alerts and Vibration options in iOS 5 [Video]
Video of some new features in iOS 5, namely LED flashing for incoming calls and Apple’s intriguingly revamped vibrations pane.
Continue reading...Apple co-opting third-party app features in iOS 5: Fair or Foul?
13. June 2011
Apple’s iOS 5 update brings with it a number of long sought after changes, from a revamped notification system to the ability to use the volume button to take a photo. The unfortunate but inevitable fallout that results from a major iOS update like this is that Apple often replicates the functionality of third party […]
Continue reading...Etisalat claims next-gen iPhone with LTE support on the way, subsequently retracts statement
13. June 2011
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The United Arab Emirates carrier Etisalat caused quite a stir last week when it relayed a quote from its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Ali Al Ahmad, indicating that the next-gen iPhone will support LTE. “Yes, we are in talks with most smartphone manufacturers including Apple on the rollout of the 4G handset, iPhone 5 later […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5 said to be in final testing stage; set for September launch
13. June 2011
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Citing a previously accurate source, 9to5Mac relays, amongst other information, that the iPhone 5 just reached the final testing stage and is already being toted around by the higher ups at Apple and carrier executives. As for a release date, there’s been lots of talk of a Fall release date and the report confirms this […]
Continue reading...Why Google Wave failed
13. June 2011
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Google Wave. A perfect example of what makes Google so great, and yet at the same time, flawed. Interesting technology coupled with clumsy execution. Google notes that Google Wave is no longer under active development, though users can still use the service and create new waves. What makes the failure of Google Wave to gain […]
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13. June 2011
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