The ultimate list of new iPhone - iOS 6 features

As expected, Apple took the wraps off the latest iteration of its mobile operating system last week. And although it may not be quite the upgrade that its predecessor was, iOS 6 still includes a ton of new features and other enhancements.

We’ve covered a number of these additions here on iDB already, but it’s hard to keep up with each and every new discovery. So, we’ve decided to put together a census of all of the new changes. Here’s iDB’s ultimate list of new iOS 6 features…

Note: Some of them are device-specific, so make sure to check out our feature compatibility guide for more information.

 

Phone

The Phone app gets a slight upgrade in iOS 6 with a new look, and at least one significant enhancement:

• Decline options – now when declining phone calls, users have the option to respond with a preset or custom text message or set a callback reminder.

Facebook

iOS 6 includes deep, system-level Facebook integration:

• Photo uploads - users can now post pictures to the social networking site directly from the Photos app.
• Tap to Post - users can now update their Facebook statuses (and tweet) from the Notification Center.
• Like content - the Facebook option to ‘Like’ something is now available in the App, iBooks and iTunes stores.

FaceTime

The video calling app gets two welcome new features in iOS 6:

• FaceTime over cellular – users can now make FaceTime calls over a cellular connection, instead of being forced to find a Wi-Fi network.
• Number/ID unification – users can now make FaceTime calls from their iPads and other devices using either their Apple IDs or their phone numbers.

Siri

Siri receives quite the upgrade in iOS 6, with the ability to answer a number of new questions, and perform new tasks:

• Restaurants - Siri can now search for restaurants based on price and outdoor seating availability, in addition to location and cuisine. It can also now pull up photos, Yelp reviews, and make reservations via OpenTable.
• Movies – in iOS 6, Siri can lookup showtimes, movie facts, and play trailers. It can also bring up movie ratings and reviews from Rotten Tomatoes.
• Sports – the digital assistant can now look up sport scores for current and past games, as well as schedules and team rosters for baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer.
• Launch apps – Users can now launch applications — both stock and third party — by telling Siri to “launch (insert app name here).”
• Siri for iPad - the once iPhone 4S-exclusive feature is now available on Apple’s latest tablet.

Maps

The Maps app has been completely redesigned from the ground up in iOS 6. And not only does it look different, but it also has a handful of new features:

• 3D Flyover view – thanks to the 3D technology from recently-acquired C3 Technologies, Maps now features gorgeous 3D models of buildings, landmarks, and monuments.
• Turn-by-turn – Maps can now give users audible turn-by-turn directions to help them get to their destinations.
• Traffic – Maps now uses real-time traffic conditions to calculate ETAs. It can also offer details about incidents and alternate routes to speed up travel times.

Clock

The Clock app in iOS 6 gets a minor new feature, and a fresh coat of paint for Apple’s tablet:

• MP3 Alarm tones - users can now set songs as Alarm tones in iOS 6
• New iPad app - iOS 6 brings the stock Clock app to the iPad. It doesn’t look exactly like its iPhone counterpart, but it performs all of the same functions.

Safari

Safari didn’t get quite the makeover that other apps did, but it did receive a couple of nice enhancements:

• iCloud tabs – open a website in a new Safari tab on your desktop, and it automatically populates in mobile Safari on your iOS 6 device.
• Offline Reading List – now Safari’s Reading List feature can save entire articles — not just links — for later viewing on any iOS device.
• Media uploads – users can now upload photos and videos to websites from within Safari.
• Full-screen – iPhones and iPod touches can now view web pages in full-screen when in landscape-mode.

Photos

There aren’t many new features in the Photos app in iOS 6, but there are a few notable changes:

• New share menu – There’s a new sharing menu in iOS 6 that allows users to upload photos and videos to Facebook, Twitter, and other services.
• Shared Photo Streams – users can now easily share media from their Photo Streams with their friends and family, either via the Photos app, iPhotos, or even the web.

Passbook

Passbook is a brand new application in iOS 6 that organizes all of a user’s digital gift cards, event tickets and boarding passes. Cards are location-aware, so if a user approaches a building connected with one of the cards in their Passbook app, they receive a push notification.

Mail

The new Mail application in iOS 6 is exactly like the old one, but with the addition of a few handy features:

• VIP Lists – a list of the contacts that you’d like to receive notifications from upon every email.
• Pull-to-refresh – users can now use the popular pull-to-refresh gesture to refresh their inbox.
• In-app attachements – users can now attach photos and videos to emails without ever leaving the Mail application.

App Store

After nearly four years without any major changes, the App Store gets a significant redesign in iOS 6, as do the iBook and iTunes stores. They look different, act different, and make browsing through content more enjoyable. Oh, and you don’t get kicked out of the app when you start a download anymore.

Settings

Apple made a few changes to the Settings app in iOS 6 in order to keep up with the other new features.

• Do Not Disturb - a new option for users to turn off all push notifications and alerts with a single toggle. You can also choose contacts and apps to not be muted by this feature.
• Relocated Bluetooth – the Bluetooth toggle has been moved to the main Settings pane in iOS 6, making it easier for users to access the option.
• Government alerts - users can enable native Government Alerts in iOS 6, but this will undoubtedly be region and carrier-specific.
• Privacy settings - users can now see what data each app is accessing — Calendar, Contacts, etc. — and have the ability to disable them.

Miscellaneous

Other than the above-mentioned features and enhancements, there are a few other changes in iOS 6 worth pointing out:

• Color-matching status bar
• Separate Podcast app
• New Emoji icons
• ‘New’ app ribbons
• Stream or download songs in iTunes Match
• Retina-friendly shutdown spinner
• Custom dictionary in the cloud
• New UI in Music app

We plan to continue to add to this list as more new features come to light. But if you feel like we’ve missed something, be sure to let us know about it in the comments below and we’ll add it.

So, what do you think of iOS 6 so far?

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Samsung Galaxy S III vs HTC One X vs LG Optimus 4X HD

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy S III, their first Quad-core phone. Here is the comparison between 3 latest Quad-core phones, Samsung Galaxy S III successor of the Galaxy S II, HTC One X and the LG Optimus 4X HD, successor of the LG Optimus 2X. The HTC One X was launched in India last month. The Samsung Galaxy S3 was announced yesterday in London and the LG Optimus 4X HD was announced in MWC 2012 earlier this February.

Phones	Samsung Galaxy S III	HTC One X	LG Optimus 4X HD
Dimensions	136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm	134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm	132.4 x 68.1 x 8.9mm
Weight	133g	130 g	133g
Display	4.8 inch Super AMOLED	4.7-inch Super LCD	4.7-inch IPS LCD
Display Resolution	1280 X 720 pixels	1280 X 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Camera	8 MP AF camera,LED Flash, BIS	8 MP AF camera,LED Flash, BIS	8 MP AF camera, LED Flash
Secondary Camera	1.9MP camera, HD recording at 30 fps	1.3MP with 720p for video chat	1.3MP camera
OS	Android 4.0 ICS	Android 4.0 ICS	Android 4.0 ICS
Processor	1.4 GHz Quad-core	1.5GHz Quad-Core	1.5GHz Quad-Core
RAM	1GB	1GB	1GB
Internal Memory	16/ 32GB (64GB soon)	32GB	16GB
External Memory	up to 64GB	No	up to 32GB
FM Radio	No	Yes with RDS	Yes
3G	Tri Band, HSDPA, 4G in select markets	Tri Band, HSDPA 21 Mbps	Tri Band, HSDPA
Bluetooth	Yes, 4.0	Yes, 4.0	Yes, 4.0
USB 2.0	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes, with DLNA	Yes, with DLNA	Yes, with DLNA
GPS	Yes, aGPS	Yes, aGPS	Yes, aGPS
Battery	2100 mAh	1800 mAh	2150 mAh

While looking at the dimensions, the Galaxy S3 is slimmest phone which is just 8.6mm thick but the One X is lighter at 130g. Galaxy S3 has 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution. The One X has 4.7-inch Super LCD display and the Optimus 4X HD has IPS LCD display but the resolution is same in all the three phones.

The Galaxy S3 has 1.4 GHz Quad-core processor while the HTC One X and the LG Optimus 4X HD has 1.5GHz Nvidia Quad-Core processor. All the 3 phones have 1GB RAM and has Tri-Band (900/1800/1900 MHz) 3G support. Galaxy S3 would also come with 4G support in select markets.

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi with DLNA and GPS are similar in all these phones. The Optimus 4X HD has separate HDMI port which is absent in the other two. Both the Optimus 4X HD and the Galaxy S3 have high-capacity batteries above 2000 mAh while the One X has 1800 mAh battery. The Galaxy S3′s battery is user replaceable while the HTC One X has a sealed battery.

The HTC One X takes a microSIM, no details about that in Galaxy S3 and Optimus 4X HD. We reviewed the HTC One X last month which did well among the top-end smartphones currently available in the market.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is expected this month starting from Europe and the Optimus 4X HD is expected from June starting from Europe. Still no word on official pricing yet. Meanwhile, checkout our hands-on of the Galaxy S3 and the Optimus 4X HD.

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LinkedIn now avilable for iPad

LinkedIn has launched their new iPad application. They have also made it as a universal app for iPad and iPhone that has been updated to version 5.0. The app has also been Optimized for iPad’s Retina display and brings new features such as Calendar feature that lets you LinkedIn profile information for people you’re meeting with, news updates and more.

New features in LinkedIn for iPhone and iPad

Calendar feature: Get an informative snapshot of all the people you will be meeting with that day and everything you need to know about them.

• News you can use: Get timely and relevant news surfaced by what your connections and industry peers are sharing and reading.
• Build your professional brand: Easily connect and follow-up with your professional peers and share your expertise.
 

Download LinkedIn for iPad from the Apple iTunes Store for free. The LinkedIn app for Android has also been updated with the new Calender feature.

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Apple Products Sales Report in Q2 2012

Apple has reported 94% increase in Net profit Year-over-Year in their earnings for Q2 2012 that ended March 31, 2012. The company has reported a revenue of $39.2 billion with a net profit od $11.6 billion. The international sales in this quarter is 64% of the quarter’s revenue. They sold 35.1 million iPhones, 11.8 million iPads, 7.7 million iPods and 4 million Macs during the quarter.

The iPhone has seen 88% unit growth over the year-ago quarter. The launch of the New iPad boosted the sales that increased the unit sales to 151% compared to over the year-ago quarter, while the iPod Sales has seen 15% unit decline Year-over-Year.

Press Release

CUPERTINO, California—April 24, 2012—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2012 second quarter ended March 31, 2012. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $39.2 billion and quarterly net profit of $11.6 billion, or $12.30 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $24.7 billion and net profit of $6.0 billion, or $6.40 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 47.4 percent compared to 41.4 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 64 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

The Company sold 35.1 million iPhones in the quarter, representing 88 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 11.8 million iPads during the quarter, a 151 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 4 million Macs during the quarter, a 7 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 7.7 million iPods, a 15 percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter.

“We’re thrilled with sales of over 35 million iPhones and almost 12 million iPads in the March quarter,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The new iPad is off to a great start, and across the year you’re going to see a lot more of the kind of innovation that only Apple can deliver.”

“Our record March quarter results drove $14 billion in cash flow from operations,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the third fiscal quarter, we expect revenue of about $34 billion and diluted earnings per share of about $8.68.”

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New iPad coming to India on April 27th, starts at Rs.30,500

Apple has just announced that the New iPad would be available in India on 27th April 2012. The New iPad would be available in South Korea incuding Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela on Friday, April 20. It will be available in Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand on beginning on Friday, April 27.

The base 16GB WiFi model of the New iPad will be available for Rs.30,500 including taxes and the base 16GB WiFi+4G Model will be available for Rs.38,900.

Prices for the new iPad

Wi-Fi Only : 16GB Rs. 30500, 32GB Rs. 36500, 64GB Rs. 42500.

Wi-Fi +4G : 16GB Rs. 38900, 32GB Rs. 44900, 64GB Rs. 50900.

Press Release

CUPERTINO, California―April 16, 2012―Apple® today announced the new iPad®, the third generation of its category defining mobile device, will arrive in South Korea and 11 additional countries on Friday, April 20. The new  iPad features a stunning new Retina™ display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-coregraphics and a 5 megapixel iSight® camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. The new iPad still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light.

In addition to South Korea, the new iPad also will be available beginning on Friday, April 20 in Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela. Beginning on Friday, April 27, the new iPad will be available in Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand.

The new iPad Wi-Fi models will be available in black or white for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model and $699 (US) for the 64 GB Model. The iPad Wi-Fi + 4G models will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model.** The new iPad will be sold through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com) and select Apple Authorized Resellers. Additionally, iPad 2 is available at a more affordable price starting at just $399.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

**4G LTE is supported only on AT&T and Verizon networks in the U.S. and on Bell, Rogers and Telus networks in Canada. Data plans sold separately.

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IPL Apps for iPhone and iPad

With just 1 day remaining for the Indian Premier League (IPL) Season 5 to start, here are some IPL apps for your iPhone and iPad. These apps lets you follow IPL scores, fixtures and commentaries on the move.

IPL Apps for iPhone and iPad

• IPL5 – It shows you the schedule of the upcoming IPL 2012 T20 tournament matches, even when you are offline. It provides you all the information about the IPL matches. You can also view schedule by filtering your favorite team. You can also try the ad-free premium version at $0.99.
• IPL 2012 – It provides you all the info about the IPL events and matches. You can get the latest updates on your device during the time of events. Push Notification feature is added with the app to know the updates consequently in next update.
• IPL Cricket – This app offers IPL wallpapers, schedule much more.
• IPL Dugout – live score updates, schedule of all matches, results of all previous IPL cricket tournaments, latest IPL news and leader boards. It also lets you view venues of matches happening near you and also will give you a list of popular places in your own city which would be showing the match.
• IPL T20 – It is the official IPLt20 app brings to you all the exclusive content from DLF IPL 2012, including News, Features, Interviews, Virtual Replay, Live Scores, Fixtures, Team and player information and all the statistics from the tournament.
• IPL Mania for iPad – It offers reminders for your favorite IPL team’s matches right on your mobile. It also offers all the information you need about the participating teams, IPL’s Twitter feed and full Schedule of tournament.

All these apps are free of cost. Download them and enjoy the IPL right from your phone.

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Zite magazine app now available for Android

Zite, one of the popular news reader apps for iPhone and iPad is finally available for Android smartphones. It offers personalized news, articles, blogs, and videos at one place. It automatically learns what you like and gets smarter every time you use it.

Features of Zite for Android

• Zite personalizes your content automatically and gets better the more you use it.
• Create your magazine your way with thousands of sections and a smart auto-suggest tool.
• Interact with the articles you read on Zite by thumbing them up or down and watch your magazine get more and more personalized.
• Automatically sync Zite with your Twitter and Google Reader accounts.

Download Zite for Android from Google Play Store for free. This app is not optimized for Android tablets yet. Hope they bring the Tablet support in the next update.

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Rovio launched Angry Birds Space for - iOS, Android, Mac and Windows

             Rovio has launched the Angry Birds Space, a new game in the Angry Birds franchise for Android,iPhone and iPad.Angry Birds Space features 60 interstellar levels on planets and in zero gravity. This has regular free updates and new in- app purchase.

Features of Angry Birds Space for Android, iPhone and iPad

• 60 interstellar levels
• Brand new birds
• Brand new superpowers
• Zero-gravity space adventures
• Trick shots using planets’ gravity
• Hidden bonus levels
• Beautifully detailed backgrounds

Danger Zone, a special package of 30 challenging levels is available for free for Samsung Galaxy Phones from Google Play Store and Samsung Apps Store as Samsung announced earlier. The Dangee Zone levels are available through in-app-purchase for iPhone, iPad and other Android phones.

Download Angry Birds Space for iPhone at $0.99, iPad at $2.99 from the Apple iTunes Store and for Android from the Google Play Store for free.

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Best Apps for the New iPad 3

              The New iPad which was announced by Apple few days back with an awesome retina display will be available for purchase today at the stores. Apple had already mentioned that the pre-orders are sold out and this is similar to previous releases of iPad.

Developers have already started to polish their apps for the new retina display. If you have already got the new iPad with retina display, Apple has a suggestion for apps on the new iPad.

It is a combination of  new apps , Social networking like Twitter, games etc.

You can access the app list from here.

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Apple iOS 5.1 & iTunes 10.6 now available for download

            Following its media event that just ended, as promised, Apple has just released its iOS 5.1 update. The new update, which has a nice list of features, is now available in a 180MB over the air update.

The most notable features for iOS 5.1 include Siri support for Japanese users, a new camera app for iPad, and a new camera shortcut.

iOS 5.1 is available for the iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4G, and iPod touch 3G. Additionally, Apple released iOS 5.0 for the Apple TV 3, and Apple TV 2.

iOS 5.1′s full change log:

As expected, if you download Apple’s iOS 5.1 you will be losing your jailbreak.

If you’re having trouble downloading OTA, you can download iOS 5.1 directly from our downloads page until it hits iTunes. iOS 5.1 should be available on iTunes soon, with iTunes 10.6 launching around the same time.

Apple releases iTunes 10.6

Apple has just released iTunes 10.6, with the ability to play 1080P video. You can download the update through iTunes!

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Apple iPad 2 gets a Price Cut in India

                         Apple has cut the price of all models of the iPad 2 in India after it announced the new version of the iPad  earlier this week in the US.The entry level iPad 2 WiFi model gets the biggest cut of Rs.5000 whereas other models see cuts between Rs.2000 and Rs.4000. We already told you about the price of the 16GB WiFi only iPad 2 dropping to Rs.24500 , now we have confirmation from Apple that the entire iPad 2 line up will see a discount.

Apple announced during its iPad launch event that the iPad 2 will start at $399 in the US and the price cut is effective in India so fast ! If you don’t need the latest and greatest iPad , the iPad 2 is a great buy at these prices.

But then , if you want the latest iPad , you need to wait for the India launch or bug your cousins or friends abroad to pre-order one for you !

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iPad 3 specs revealed

        The new iPad 3 is nothing short of amazing. Of course the star of the show is the beautiful Retina display that brings 4 times more pixels to your screen that its predecessor. All this powered by Apple’s own A5X processor.

But what else is hiding under the hood of Apple’s new tablet? We have the full iPad 3 specs for you, right here…

Models:

• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi + 4G

Size and weight:

• Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
• Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
• Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)
• Weight: 1.44 pounds (652 g) – Wi-Fi model
• Weight: 1.46 pounds (662 g) – 4G model

Storage:

• 16GB
• 32GB
• 64GB

Display:

• Retina display
• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
• 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Chip:

• Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics

Wireless and cellular:

• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology
• Wi-Fi + 4G for AT&T model: LTE (700, 2100 MHz)³; UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• Wi-Fi + 4G for Verizon model: LTE (700 MHz)³; CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz); UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• Data only

Carriers:

• AT&T
• Verizon

Cameras:

• 5-megapixel iSight camera
• Autofocus
• Tap to focus
• Face detection in still images
• Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
• Video stabilization
• FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
• Photo and video geotagging

Battery:

• Built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
• Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
• Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
• Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Input/output:

• 30-pin dock connector port
• 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
• Built-in speaker
• Microphone
• Micro-SIM card tray

Sensors:

• Accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor
• Gyroscope

Location:

• Wi-Fi
• Digital compass
• Assisted GPS – 4G models only
• Cellular – 4G models only

Audio playback:

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• User-configurable maximum volume limit
• Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through with Apple Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)

TV and video:

• AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) at 720p
• AirPlay video streaming to Apple TV (3rd generation) at up to 1080p and Apple TV (2nd generation) at up to 720p
• Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p with Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
• Video out support at 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cable sold separately)
• Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format.

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The new iPad launching on March 16th, pre-orders start today

                 One week folks, that’s all the waiting you’ll have to do before getting your hands on the new iPad.

You can pre-order the new iPad starting today, with availability on March 16th — the same day as the new Apple TV.

Thankfully, the prices for the devices have remained the same as the current generation iPads, with Wi-Fi only flavors going for $499, $599, and $699 for 16, 32, and 64GB respectively. LTE models will go for $629, $729, and $829 for the same amount of storage space.

As with the current generation, there will be both black and white versions, with separate LTE models for both Verizon and AT&T…

The new iPad will be initially available in 10 different countries on March 16th, which include the following: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.

A week later, on March 23rd, the new iPad launch in various other areas including: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

Hopefully your country was included in either the March 16th or 23rd release date. if not, you can still consider importing the new iPad to your place of residence.

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The new iPad

                Finally. After months of rumors and speculation, it’s finally here. Tim Cook has just unveiled the the new iPad. And though we feel like we’ve seen and heard enough about the device over the past few months to write a novel, none of that compares to the real deal.

As expected, the new iPad’s hardware has received some major upgrades. Sure, it might look similar to its predecessor. But when you take a peek under its hood, you can see that the iPad 3 is an entirely different animal…

The first feature announced for the new iPad is, of course, its Retina display. Just as suspected, the screen on Apple’s new tablet has a resolution of 2048 x 1536. Wow, that’s over a million pixels. 3.1 million total pixels to be exact.

Next up, the new iPad has an all new quad-core processor. Apple’s named it the A5X (weird). It’s 4X as fast as the popular Tegra 3 chipset, and should take iOS gaming to a whole new level.

The tablet is also packed with a new camera. The backside shooter is capable of taking 5MP pictures, and capturing full HD 1080p videos. But don’t let the 5MP part fool you, the system driving the camera is the same one Apple introduced in the iPhone 4S. So pictures should still turn out crystal clear.

And finally, as predicted, Apple has added 4G LTE technology to the new iPad — and not at the sake of battery life. The tablet will maintain its well-known 10 hour life point, and will be able to surf the web on LTE for 9 hours. Wow.

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Adobe Photoshop Touch for iPad

          When it comes to image editing and processing, the one name that stands out is Adobe Photoshop even with its hefty price tag. It comes with tons of features and options which makes it one of the best image editing tools. Now Adobe has released a Photoshop app for iPad, Adobe Photoshop Touch which brings in many features of the desktop app to iPad.

Photoshop Touch is a fully touch optimized version which comes with features like layers, selection tools, adjustments, filters and basic editing. You can pull images from your Facebook account, Google images or from iPad’s camera as well.

Another important feature of this app is the social networking integration, you can easily share your photos with your Facebook friends and view comments left by your friends on the photos right within the app. The maximum image resolution supported is 1600 x 1600 pixels.

 Below are some of the Screen Shot of the app.

Use popular Photoshop features designed for the tablet such as layers, selection tools, adjustments, and filters to create mind-blowing images. 

• Use your iPad camera to fill an area on a layer with the unique camera fill feature.
• Select part of an image to extract by scribbling with the Scribble Selection tool. With Refine Edge, use your fingertip to capture even hard-to-select image elements, like hair, with ease.
• Search and acquire images with the integrated Google Image Search.
• Share images on Facebook and view comments right within the app.
• Browse an inspirational gallery for the styles and results you'd like to achieve. Then follow step-by-step tutorials to easily learn techniques the pros use for great-looking results.
• Use AirPrint for wireless printing of Photoshop Touch projects.
• Upload projects to Adobe Creative Cloud* and open layered files from Adobe Photoshop Touch in Photoshop CS5.
• Maximum image resolution: 1600 x 1600 pixels

 

The app is priced at $9.99, although on the higher side like the desktop apps does the job of editing images pretty well.

Note:
• Requires iPad 2 and iOS 5. Not available for iPad (first generation).

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WinZip app released for iPhone and iPad

      WinZip, popular file compression app for PC is finally available for iPhone and iPad. This would enable you open and browse compressed e-mail attachments including encrypted Zip files.

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Facebook Timeline lands on the iPhone

              Facebook has updated its iOS application, introducing the newly introduced Timeline profile interface to the Apple platform. The social giant has released an update of its app for the iPhone allowing it to have a taste of the latest and greatest it has to offer.

Right now Timeline isn’t available to the other major iDevice – the iPad, but Facebook says it’s “coming soon”. Still, iPad users will get a few extra features with the new update.

For example, the new update brings Friends list, which is available on all iOS devices. A feature best known from the desktop Facebook UI, Friends Lists let you manage the information you share with your different circles of friends.

The photo management has also been improved with better speed, comments and upload systems. Finally, the iOS Facebook also got Subscriptions, letting you follow specific actions of your contacts.

With the new update you will be able to manage a much larger part of your Facebook profile from your iDevice, so you won’t need to use your computer as often as before. Now start those downloads and don’t forget to drop us a line in the comments section, mentioning how do you find the updated app.

Facebook Timeline for iPhone

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