Apps development in the most advanced phone of the mobile industry is again emerged with boom of iPhone SDK 4.0. Apple Inc. has introduced new iPhone SDK 4.0 for the iPhone apps development. The iPhone SDK 4 beta for iPhone apps development is full balloon of new features, which were lacking in the older versions of iPhone SDKs. This is really a constructive phase of mobile industry and credit goes to Apple Inc. that is performing as a potential medium and providing a more opportunities to mobile application developers. Ultimately, a new version not only provides facilities to mobile users, but mobile application developers / programmers get opportunities to expose their creativity and technological strength.
In the mobile application development market, iPhone SDK 4.0 Application Development is the most recent charm for iPhone application developers. Ultimate iPhone app users have started placing orders to enhance their old iPhone apps with new features of iPhone SDK 4 beta. This amazing SDK version will allow iPhone apps programmers to develop, attach, preview, testing and implementing robust iPhone applications. The main features and functionalities are wonderful such as multitasking feature that allows iPhone applications to perform in the background, the new iAD offers unremitting user experience, developers have opportunity to earn more with integration of iAD, allowing developers preview of GameKit API for working with game center and this new iPhone SDK4 beta offers 1500 API’s to integrate with iPhone Application. Moreover, Apple Inc. is most advanced manufacturer providing highly technical features in this new version of iPhone SDK for iPhone application development. For the fast and automatic testing of iPhone apps with scripting touch events, SDK 4.0 beta provides the UIAutomation Instrument and the instruments (new Time Profiler and Energy Diagnostics Instruments) for performance & power analysis of the iPhone application.
The enthusiastic iPhone developers are active worldwide for the development of highly productive iPhone apps according to the needs of iPhone users. Professional iPhone developers can use the iPhone SDK 4.0 to for custom iPhone applications. Non technical iPhone users can modify their old iPhone apps; they can easily hire iPhone developers from iPhone application development companies serving the mobile industry. The professional mobile application development companies are vital as they possess talented and experienced iPhone developers. The potential pool of active professional iPhone developers is serving a large segment of iPhone users in high quality iPhone application development. Non technical iPhone users can enjoy all new features of iPhone SDK 4.0 beta with the help of iPhone apps development services from professional iPhone developers / programmers..
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Panasonic Lumix GF2: Micro Gets Smaller
Compact and Lightweight with Interchangeable Lenses System Camera
The LUMIX GF2 is Panasonics signature DSL Micro Compact system camera in its mirrorless line-up, as it it’s the smallest and lightest model offered by Panasonic, while still offering the superb image quality expected from LUMIX. Comparing to the GF1, its predecessor, the GF2 has been reduced approximately 19% in size and approximately 7% in weight yet is still retains its signature built-in flash and all metal body.
Future Proof with 3D Technology
The GF2 has been “future-proofed” with its support for 3D shooting while not compromising ease of operation or image quality. 3D shooting can now be easily accomplished with the addition of Panasonic’s new 3D interchangeable lens (LUMIX G 12.5mm / F12). Images can be printed in 2D or 3D and can be easily displayed on Viera 3D TVs for in home enjoyment. (MPO 3D file format can be displayed on most 3D compatible TV brands)
Intuitively Easy with a Touch Controlled LCD
The LUMIX GF2 is extremely easy to operate for consumers at any level, thanks to a newly- designed user interface, which allows for the focus to be set, or shutter released, by simply touching the large 3-inch touch-screen LCD. The touch-screen LCD with a 460,000-dot-resolution makes taking great photos intuitive. Once a user locks on a subject by touch, the LUMIX GF2 tracks the subject with the AF tracking function, even if the subject moves making it easy to take photos of moving subjects, like children playing. The contrast AF system adopted by the LUMIX DMC-GF2 is not only accurate and easy to use, but also very fast. Users can choose from a wide range of AF (Auto Focus) modes, including multiple-area AF with up to 23 focus areas, 1-area AF with a selectable focus area, Face Detection, and AF Tracking.
Q-Menu for Quick Menu Navigation
The touch operation also dramatically shortens the time spent navigating the menus. With the LUMIX GF2′s newly-designed Touch Q-menu, the user can customize the camera’s shortcuts with the most commonly used settings. Together with the simple button components, including the dedicated buttons for movie recording and iA (Intelligent Auto) mode which lights in-use, users can operate the camera intuitively with ease.
Intelligent Auto Quick Access Button
With the Intelligent Scene Selector in the iA mode, the camera automatically switches to the appropriate mode according to the subject touched. For example, a touch on a human face switches to the portrait mode and a touch on the background or scenery to the scenery mode, while a touch on the subject close to the camera to the close-up mode. With the MF assist mode for manual focusing, users can enlarge the subject by just a touch to select 1x, 5x or 10x and smoothly move the subject by dragging it on the screen. In iA mode and the Peripheral Defocus mode, the range of defocus can be adjusted by just moving the slider by a finger, something not possible with larger more complicated DSLR cameras that don’t feature touch control.
Venus Engine FHD image Processing
While achieving breakthroughs in compactness of design and outstanding photo and video quality, the Panasonic LUMIX GF2 can contribute its professional-level imaging performance to well-balanced engine and sensor technologies. For the image processor, the Venus Engine FHD is incorporated, featuring exceptionally high performance signal processing capabilities in both photo and movie recording. With the advanced noise reduction system employing the 3D NR and CNR (Chromatic Noise Reduction), users can capture clear, naturally-balanced images even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels to help prevent the color bleeding.
Panasonic’s Venus Engine FHD also allows for the Intelligent Resolution technology, which means that three areas – outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation – are automatically detected. Then, the outline parts are enhanced effectively to give edges more clearness while giving a moderate accentuation to the texture areas to look more finely detailed. To the soft gradation part, noise reduction system is applied to make it smoother. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel, resulting in images that are naturally clear and crisp in both video and photos. The 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor featured in the LUMIX GF2 offers the best of both worlds – the superb image quality of a CCD sensor, plus the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor
HD Movies in Stereo at the Touch of a Button
The familiar red button next to the shutter button allows for quickly switching between still and video shooting. The LUMIX GF2 shoots professional-quality full High Definition (HD) videos as well as handling still photography. The LUMIX GF2 can record 1920 x 1080 videos at 60i or smooth HD 1280 x 720 movies at 60p in AVCHD. For those looking for better compatibility with computers, the LUMIX GF2 can also record HD Motion JPEG in 1280 x 720 and QVGA, VGA and WVGA. A dedicated video record button makes it easy to start shooting videos and a high quality sound is recorded with the stereo microphone for Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator. Panasonic’s iA mode extends to vide recording, with the following features: Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent D-range Control and Intelligent Scene Selector.
No Dust No Worries
All of Panasonic’s LUMIX G-Series DSLM cameras are equipped with highly-efficient Dust Reduction System, so if dust gets inside the camera when the user changes lenses, it could cling to the image sensor and show up as a spot in photos. The Dust Reduction System helps to reduce this by placing a supersonic wave filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles.
Creativity Controls bring out your Creative Side
The Panasonic LUMIX GF2 is artistic not only in form, but also in function, as it provides an array of features that lets users capture true-to-life images while also creating their own expressive, beautiful images. The LUMIX GF2 features My Color mode which is integrated with the conventional Film mode. My Color mode offers a total of eight preset effects — Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Cinema, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette, plus Custom mode, which lets users manually set the color, brightness, saturation and contrast levels. Also, with the Full-time Live View function, users can see how these settings will affect the images before they shoot, which makes it easier to capture the exact effect desired. The LUMIX GF2 has 17 Scene modes, most which can be used during video shooting, too. The exposure meter can be displayed in the P/A/S/M shooting modes for entry-level users to learn the correlation between shutter speed and aperture visually to enhance their photography skills.
GF2 vs GF1 – major changes
Here’s a brief summary of the major changes between the GF2 and GF1:
Smaller and lighter body
LCD screen now touch-sensitive, with added anti-reflective coating
Fewer external controls (mode dial, drive mode lever, AEL and DOF preview buttons removed)
Completely revamped, fully-customizable Quick Menu designed for touchscreen operation
Built-in stereo microphone
1080i 60fps full HD video (from 25p sensor output)
Continuous shooting at 2.6fps with Live View
Increased maximum sensitivity (ISO 6400)
iAuto button on top plate
Variable ‘Peripheral Defocus’ control in iAuto mode, with live preview
Full support for F-FT012 3D lens
No remote release socket
2nd curtain sync and flash exposure compensation no longer available
New smaller DMW-BLD10 battery with slightly lower capacity (7.3Wh vs 9 Wh)
The LUMIX GF2 is Panasonics signature DSL Micro Compact system camera in its mirrorless line-up, as it it’s the smallest and lightest model offered by Panasonic, while still offering the superb image quality expected from LUMIX. Comparing to the GF1, its predecessor, the GF2 has been reduced approximately 19% in size and approximately 7% in weight yet is still retains its signature built-in flash and all metal body.
Future Proof with 3D Technology
The GF2 has been “future-proofed” with its support for 3D shooting while not compromising ease of operation or image quality. 3D shooting can now be easily accomplished with the addition of Panasonic’s new 3D interchangeable lens (LUMIX G 12.5mm / F12). Images can be printed in 2D or 3D and can be easily displayed on Viera 3D TVs for in home enjoyment. (MPO 3D file format can be displayed on most 3D compatible TV brands)
Intuitively Easy with a Touch Controlled LCD
The LUMIX GF2 is extremely easy to operate for consumers at any level, thanks to a newly- designed user interface, which allows for the focus to be set, or shutter released, by simply touching the large 3-inch touch-screen LCD. The touch-screen LCD with a 460,000-dot-resolution makes taking great photos intuitive. Once a user locks on a subject by touch, the LUMIX GF2 tracks the subject with the AF tracking function, even if the subject moves making it easy to take photos of moving subjects, like children playing. The contrast AF system adopted by the LUMIX DMC-GF2 is not only accurate and easy to use, but also very fast. Users can choose from a wide range of AF (Auto Focus) modes, including multiple-area AF with up to 23 focus areas, 1-area AF with a selectable focus area, Face Detection, and AF Tracking.
Q-Menu for Quick Menu Navigation
The touch operation also dramatically shortens the time spent navigating the menus. With the LUMIX GF2′s newly-designed Touch Q-menu, the user can customize the camera’s shortcuts with the most commonly used settings. Together with the simple button components, including the dedicated buttons for movie recording and iA (Intelligent Auto) mode which lights in-use, users can operate the camera intuitively with ease.
Intelligent Auto Quick Access Button
With the Intelligent Scene Selector in the iA mode, the camera automatically switches to the appropriate mode according to the subject touched. For example, a touch on a human face switches to the portrait mode and a touch on the background or scenery to the scenery mode, while a touch on the subject close to the camera to the close-up mode. With the MF assist mode for manual focusing, users can enlarge the subject by just a touch to select 1x, 5x or 10x and smoothly move the subject by dragging it on the screen. In iA mode and the Peripheral Defocus mode, the range of defocus can be adjusted by just moving the slider by a finger, something not possible with larger more complicated DSLR cameras that don’t feature touch control.
Venus Engine FHD image Processing
While achieving breakthroughs in compactness of design and outstanding photo and video quality, the Panasonic LUMIX GF2 can contribute its professional-level imaging performance to well-balanced engine and sensor technologies. For the image processor, the Venus Engine FHD is incorporated, featuring exceptionally high performance signal processing capabilities in both photo and movie recording. With the advanced noise reduction system employing the 3D NR and CNR (Chromatic Noise Reduction), users can capture clear, naturally-balanced images even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels to help prevent the color bleeding.
Panasonic’s Venus Engine FHD also allows for the Intelligent Resolution technology, which means that three areas – outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation – are automatically detected. Then, the outline parts are enhanced effectively to give edges more clearness while giving a moderate accentuation to the texture areas to look more finely detailed. To the soft gradation part, noise reduction system is applied to make it smoother. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel, resulting in images that are naturally clear and crisp in both video and photos. The 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor featured in the LUMIX GF2 offers the best of both worlds – the superb image quality of a CCD sensor, plus the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor
HD Movies in Stereo at the Touch of a Button
The familiar red button next to the shutter button allows for quickly switching between still and video shooting. The LUMIX GF2 shoots professional-quality full High Definition (HD) videos as well as handling still photography. The LUMIX GF2 can record 1920 x 1080 videos at 60i or smooth HD 1280 x 720 movies at 60p in AVCHD. For those looking for better compatibility with computers, the LUMIX GF2 can also record HD Motion JPEG in 1280 x 720 and QVGA, VGA and WVGA. A dedicated video record button makes it easy to start shooting videos and a high quality sound is recorded with the stereo microphone for Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator. Panasonic’s iA mode extends to vide recording, with the following features: Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent D-range Control and Intelligent Scene Selector.
No Dust No Worries
All of Panasonic’s LUMIX G-Series DSLM cameras are equipped with highly-efficient Dust Reduction System, so if dust gets inside the camera when the user changes lenses, it could cling to the image sensor and show up as a spot in photos. The Dust Reduction System helps to reduce this by placing a supersonic wave filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles.
Creativity Controls bring out your Creative Side
The Panasonic LUMIX GF2 is artistic not only in form, but also in function, as it provides an array of features that lets users capture true-to-life images while also creating their own expressive, beautiful images. The LUMIX GF2 features My Color mode which is integrated with the conventional Film mode. My Color mode offers a total of eight preset effects — Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Cinema, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette, plus Custom mode, which lets users manually set the color, brightness, saturation and contrast levels. Also, with the Full-time Live View function, users can see how these settings will affect the images before they shoot, which makes it easier to capture the exact effect desired. The LUMIX GF2 has 17 Scene modes, most which can be used during video shooting, too. The exposure meter can be displayed in the P/A/S/M shooting modes for entry-level users to learn the correlation between shutter speed and aperture visually to enhance their photography skills.
GF2 vs GF1 – major changes
Here’s a brief summary of the major changes between the GF2 and GF1:
Smaller and lighter body
LCD screen now touch-sensitive, with added anti-reflective coating
Fewer external controls (mode dial, drive mode lever, AEL and DOF preview buttons removed)
Completely revamped, fully-customizable Quick Menu designed for touchscreen operation
Built-in stereo microphone
1080i 60fps full HD video (from 25p sensor output)
Continuous shooting at 2.6fps with Live View
Increased maximum sensitivity (ISO 6400)
iAuto button on top plate
Variable ‘Peripheral Defocus’ control in iAuto mode, with live preview
Full support for F-FT012 3D lens
No remote release socket
2nd curtain sync and flash exposure compensation no longer available
New smaller DMW-BLD10 battery with slightly lower capacity (7.3Wh vs 9 Wh)
Finding Very Best IPhone Repair Area
If you have been dealing with complications with your iPhone of late, you are left with two choices to get it repaired. First, you may possibly repair it on your own at house employing iPhone repair kits and tutorials available on the net. 2nd, you can give it for repair to a skilled technician or an iPhone specialist at an authorized iPhone servicing shop. It is, consequently, a good idea to go for the second alternative. You can both depart your iPhone at the store for repair or call the iPhone technician at residence.
Getting an iPhone is a make any difference of pride nowadays. The iPhone is regarded as no significantly less than a standing symbol. Additionally, with a broad variety of apps that an iPhone offers, folks have become so dependent on their iPhones that they come across it tough to stay away from it for even an hour. As the iPhone is extremely delicate and prone to breakage, it is needed to hand it in excess of to a trustworthy expert for repair. With the raising reputation and utilization of iPhone, there is a stiff levels of competition in the iPhone repair market. These days, there are hundreds of stores that supply all types of iPhone repairs at aggressive charges. In this sort of a scenario, it turns into really challenging to locate the greatest area or keep for finding the iPhone repaired.
But, if you do the needed research and research, it can turn into a whole lot much easier for you. As just about every repair shop claims to give the very best and the fastest service at lower prices, it is not recommended to go for just any keep in your locality. Shortlist the locations that supply the kind of repair that is necessary for your iPhone. As they have currently experienced the solutions of a number of outlets in the locality, their feedback will help you further shortlist a couple of names for finding the repair performed. You might then personally go to the shortlisted destinations and store about for rates. You might also call these outlets or check out their internet sites to know far more about them. Therefore, finding the finest put for finding an iPhone repaired demands a whole lot of persistence.
Getting an iPhone is a make any difference of pride nowadays. The iPhone is regarded as no significantly less than a standing symbol. Additionally, with a broad variety of apps that an iPhone offers, folks have become so dependent on their iPhones that they come across it tough to stay away from it for even an hour. As the iPhone is extremely delicate and prone to breakage, it is needed to hand it in excess of to a trustworthy expert for repair. With the raising reputation and utilization of iPhone, there is a stiff levels of competition in the iPhone repair market. These days, there are hundreds of stores that supply all types of iPhone repairs at aggressive charges. In this sort of a scenario, it turns into really challenging to locate the greatest area or keep for finding the iPhone repaired.
But, if you do the needed research and research, it can turn into a whole lot much easier for you. As just about every repair shop claims to give the very best and the fastest service at lower prices, it is not recommended to go for just any keep in your locality. Shortlist the locations that supply the kind of repair that is necessary for your iPhone. As they have currently experienced the solutions of a number of outlets in the locality, their feedback will help you further shortlist a couple of names for finding the repair performed. You might then personally go to the shortlisted destinations and store about for rates. You might also call these outlets or check out their internet sites to know far more about them. Therefore, finding the finest put for finding an iPhone repaired demands a whole lot of persistence.
Will Motorola Xoom Clients Pay 800 With 1 Month WiFi Commitment
You are able to record and playback video in HD and most importantly, you'll be able to upgrade this 1 to 4G connectivity should you wish. Now, that is the aspect that lots of emerging organizations are banking on. According to the ad that was leaked, you might have to pay a month of Verizon wireless service in order to activate the WiFi function of the Xoom. An additional problem that's plaguing this rumored price is that a lot are thinking that it is priced too high and with that, Xoom is already a failure. So appropriate now, the comparison is between the current iPad model with 3G and 32GB. For numerous experts, it may be a fair deal after all. Not this time. The fact is Apple is all on high end level, offering a mere desktop model with out a display for much more than $600 where it is possible to go to a Windows counter and come across a decent device to work with for $300.
This is the extremely 1st 1 to be released utilizing the latest Android version and it has been gaining a lot of buzz since its introduction at last month's CES event. In case you cannot beat the price, beat the features and that's what they are offering. Soon enough the 32GB version of iPad will likely be priced even lower and also the Xoom will still cling on the higher price. According to the most effective Purchase ad that was leaked, the Motorola Zoom will start setting at around $800 on the 24th of February.
The Motorola Xoom uses a dual core processor and it boasts of a higher screen resolution compared to the specs of iPad. Even so, typos aren't enough to look at it as a fake as errors in ads occur all of the time even in other products.
When a competitor strikes Apple, everybody is expecting that the price battle is on. Apple isn't that high into the price range as it would usually fare and that's a actually tough act to beat in the event you need to add greater features for a a lot far better tablet. Needless to say, you have to be guided that this is not an official ad and it could too be a fake. Needless to say an additional question is that the iPad 2 might be revealed in a matter of months so that is yet another aspect to contemplate, given that specs on the new iPad will probably be released soon or even a glimpse of it. That is to say, the iPad is seriously at the same price level when it very first came into being. When it gets released on that data, the Motorola Xoom won't be a WiFi only tablet so that indicates you've got to pay full price to obtain a 3G connectivity even in the event you definitely do not want to go with Verizon. One of the bigger reasons for this reason is that Apple surprised the world by not offering an insanely sky scraping price tag. Still, it's this issue of timing that makes the $800 price of Motorola Xoom a hard sell for a lot of. It'll be practical for a lot of network providers to subsidize Motorola Xoom which happened with the Samsung Galaxy Tab.
In addition, the Xoom uses 2 cameras, one up front along with the other on the rear.
This is the extremely 1st 1 to be released utilizing the latest Android version and it has been gaining a lot of buzz since its introduction at last month's CES event. In case you cannot beat the price, beat the features and that's what they are offering. Soon enough the 32GB version of iPad will likely be priced even lower and also the Xoom will still cling on the higher price. According to the most effective Purchase ad that was leaked, the Motorola Zoom will start setting at around $800 on the 24th of February.
The Motorola Xoom uses a dual core processor and it boasts of a higher screen resolution compared to the specs of iPad. Even so, typos aren't enough to look at it as a fake as errors in ads occur all of the time even in other products.
When a competitor strikes Apple, everybody is expecting that the price battle is on. Apple isn't that high into the price range as it would usually fare and that's a actually tough act to beat in the event you need to add greater features for a a lot far better tablet. Needless to say, you have to be guided that this is not an official ad and it could too be a fake. Needless to say an additional question is that the iPad 2 might be revealed in a matter of months so that is yet another aspect to contemplate, given that specs on the new iPad will probably be released soon or even a glimpse of it. That is to say, the iPad is seriously at the same price level when it very first came into being. When it gets released on that data, the Motorola Xoom won't be a WiFi only tablet so that indicates you've got to pay full price to obtain a 3G connectivity even in the event you definitely do not want to go with Verizon. One of the bigger reasons for this reason is that Apple surprised the world by not offering an insanely sky scraping price tag. Still, it's this issue of timing that makes the $800 price of Motorola Xoom a hard sell for a lot of. It'll be practical for a lot of network providers to subsidize Motorola Xoom which happened with the Samsung Galaxy Tab.
In addition, the Xoom uses 2 cameras, one up front along with the other on the rear.
Best Monthly Phone Deals- The Choice Of The Buyer
Sometimes a person gets fed up using the same old mobile handset. Thus, one must keep one changing the things that they use after certain period of time. if now is the time so to change your mobile handset then why waste any further time the best monthly phone deals will show the monthly mobile phone contract launched in UK. Such deals are very simple to own. The reference that one can receive to own such deals are from the internet. There are a lot of sites that are available to help you out to purchase a mobile handset.
The mobile companies work very hard to bring their best monthly phone deals. These deals are arranged so that the people who are planning to purchase a new mobile handset get an opportunity to gain the handset at a low cost than usual. Generally the deals are arranged for the people living in UK. These deals are short and do not last for a period more than one month or get closed within the period of 30 days. Thus, you must not waste time to think about the best monthly phone deals, as you will loose such amazing mobile phone deals from your hand.
The best monthly phone deals can also be announced during the festive seasons. During the festivals people tend to purchase new things for themselves. Thus, at such times the mobile companies’ decrease the selling price of the handsets and organize a sale in their mobile showroom. There are different types of mobile phone deals and they are creative and flexible on the basis of price, shape and color of the handset.
When you enter the deal you will get to know the famous mobile handsets that are offered at a very cheap rate. Various mobile phone companies come together to organize these deals and they display their collection to the audience of UK.
The mobile companies work very hard to bring their best monthly phone deals. These deals are arranged so that the people who are planning to purchase a new mobile handset get an opportunity to gain the handset at a low cost than usual. Generally the deals are arranged for the people living in UK. These deals are short and do not last for a period more than one month or get closed within the period of 30 days. Thus, you must not waste time to think about the best monthly phone deals, as you will loose such amazing mobile phone deals from your hand.
The best monthly phone deals can also be announced during the festive seasons. During the festivals people tend to purchase new things for themselves. Thus, at such times the mobile companies’ decrease the selling price of the handsets and organize a sale in their mobile showroom. There are different types of mobile phone deals and they are creative and flexible on the basis of price, shape and color of the handset.
When you enter the deal you will get to know the famous mobile handsets that are offered at a very cheap rate. Various mobile phone companies come together to organize these deals and they display their collection to the audience of UK.
Suckers For Gadgets?
On Thursday 6th Jan the Consumer Electronics Show sprang into life in Vegas, and you won't be surprised to learn that it was packed with Apple accessories. A custom built room titled the iLounge was heaving with manufacturers of gadgets for the iPad, iPhone and iPod and a strange phenomenon is taking place. The iLounge is brimming with accessories that fasten to Apple products with suction cups. With the trend towards high gloss gadget design and nice shiny smooth surfaces becoming increasingly desirable it makes sense really, the convenience of being able to simply stick accessories to your device and pop them off when you no longer need them is a perfect fit with the move towards modular technology. Now gadgets can be included or removed just as simply as apps can be installed or removed.
Potentially the shows most basic product, the iTatch is a strap with a suction cup on the end allowing an iPhone or iPad to be worn around the neck. The designer of the iTatch created the original version approximately this time last year and would distribute them in his bar for free. The response from people was overwhelming so he increased the volume of his orders for suction cups and lanyards and started to produce them in bulk. The Consumer Electronics Show was an ideal way to show these items to the world. The 4 day show which ended on 9th January attracted over 140,000 visitors globally and nearly 3,000 exhibitors.
For the gamers out there there was another great accessory. The suction cup steering wheel allows you to relive your boyhood dreams of competing with Michael Schumacher and satisfy your need for speed with the ease of a portable accessory that attaches to your Apple device. Whether your passion is for riding motorbikes, racing cars or flying spaceships this high precision device allows you to expertly navigate your way between obstacles and adds that extra touch of reality to the gaming experience. The design of the device is based on a racing car steering wheel to recreate the feel of driving a real vehicle. The integral steering column stand adds stability and balance, reducing any unnecessary movement. The stands base fastens to any clean smooth surface via a suction cup and can also be adjusted based on height and angle. The Apple device, when connected to the right adapter simply fixes into the centre of the wheel, making this literally plug and play.
January 6th 2011 was also the launch date for the (not too dissimilar) iPad Fling, this clever little miniature joystick attaches to the screen of the iPad with a suction cup. Fitting directly over the on screen controls it acts as an interface between the user and the device. Critics have questioned whether this defeats the object of having touch screen which arguably is a better interface as it is more direct, however, personally being a bit of a fan of nostalgia and remembering how much fun I've had over the years playing games with joysticks I think it’s a great addition to an excellent device.
Perhaps the most beneficial of the suction cup based accessories that I have discussed are a great little product called Cool Feet which fill a unique niche in the iPad accessory market. If you’ve ever tried to prop up your iPad on a couple of books and a drinks coaster, or wedged it between a stapler and a plant pot in an attempt to get it into a position that allows you to actually use the device then you may have realised that it would be a lot easier if the device had pop out feet. This is the niche that Cool Feet fill. They are effectively 2 short legs for the front of your device and 2 slightly longer ones for the rear which attach to the bottom of your iPad and keep it propped up nicely. The added benefit is that they prevent your iPad from sliding around on a smooth desk. Originally designed to allow air to circulate around laptops to prevent overheating they are possibly even better suited to tablets such as the iPad where the screen is integral to the flat panel of the device. As with all the other accessories listed they can simply be removed when not in use and reattached in seconds when needed.
So there’s something of a revolution taking place, the good old suction cup neglected from the cutting edge world of innovation is making a comeback. It’s a great example of reinventing an old product for the modern day, suction cups were patented in 1882 but now in the 21st century they are as useful as ever and are possible just finding their niche. They have been used for years for a variety of different jobs but never really found their true calling, now it seems the humble suction cups meandering existence has finally turned a corner and found their market.
Potentially the shows most basic product, the iTatch is a strap with a suction cup on the end allowing an iPhone or iPad to be worn around the neck. The designer of the iTatch created the original version approximately this time last year and would distribute them in his bar for free. The response from people was overwhelming so he increased the volume of his orders for suction cups and lanyards and started to produce them in bulk. The Consumer Electronics Show was an ideal way to show these items to the world. The 4 day show which ended on 9th January attracted over 140,000 visitors globally and nearly 3,000 exhibitors.
For the gamers out there there was another great accessory. The suction cup steering wheel allows you to relive your boyhood dreams of competing with Michael Schumacher and satisfy your need for speed with the ease of a portable accessory that attaches to your Apple device. Whether your passion is for riding motorbikes, racing cars or flying spaceships this high precision device allows you to expertly navigate your way between obstacles and adds that extra touch of reality to the gaming experience. The design of the device is based on a racing car steering wheel to recreate the feel of driving a real vehicle. The integral steering column stand adds stability and balance, reducing any unnecessary movement. The stands base fastens to any clean smooth surface via a suction cup and can also be adjusted based on height and angle. The Apple device, when connected to the right adapter simply fixes into the centre of the wheel, making this literally plug and play.
January 6th 2011 was also the launch date for the (not too dissimilar) iPad Fling, this clever little miniature joystick attaches to the screen of the iPad with a suction cup. Fitting directly over the on screen controls it acts as an interface between the user and the device. Critics have questioned whether this defeats the object of having touch screen which arguably is a better interface as it is more direct, however, personally being a bit of a fan of nostalgia and remembering how much fun I've had over the years playing games with joysticks I think it’s a great addition to an excellent device.
Perhaps the most beneficial of the suction cup based accessories that I have discussed are a great little product called Cool Feet which fill a unique niche in the iPad accessory market. If you’ve ever tried to prop up your iPad on a couple of books and a drinks coaster, or wedged it between a stapler and a plant pot in an attempt to get it into a position that allows you to actually use the device then you may have realised that it would be a lot easier if the device had pop out feet. This is the niche that Cool Feet fill. They are effectively 2 short legs for the front of your device and 2 slightly longer ones for the rear which attach to the bottom of your iPad and keep it propped up nicely. The added benefit is that they prevent your iPad from sliding around on a smooth desk. Originally designed to allow air to circulate around laptops to prevent overheating they are possibly even better suited to tablets such as the iPad where the screen is integral to the flat panel of the device. As with all the other accessories listed they can simply be removed when not in use and reattached in seconds when needed.
So there’s something of a revolution taking place, the good old suction cup neglected from the cutting edge world of innovation is making a comeback. It’s a great example of reinventing an old product for the modern day, suction cups were patented in 1882 but now in the 21st century they are as useful as ever and are possible just finding their niche. They have been used for years for a variety of different jobs but never really found their true calling, now it seems the humble suction cups meandering existence has finally turned a corner and found their market.
SIM Free Mobile Deals: Grab The Lucrative Deals
Mobile phones have increased the comfort zone in life of everyone. Now, people are not required to travel from one place to another just to communicate with a person. They simply press a button and can contact to anyone without any limitation of geography. This small electronic device is ready to cross all the standards and boundaries that have been made by people initially. In current world, consumers do not only use the phone for communication but also use the same device for various other purposes as well. Cell phones can be purchased by any UK citizen without any financial or technical trouble. To provide you maximum comfort, companies introduced three mobile phone deals for buyers, like contract mobile phones, Sim free mobile deals and pay as you go (PAYG). Every deal contains some important features, advantages and limitations. Individual can buy any deal as per requirement without any obligation.
SIM free mobile deals are based upon the GSM service and they are also known as prepaid service. The best advantage of this deal is that users can insert any SIM card in handset and use it without any trouble. These deals are quiet famous among college students, professionals and those people who travel a lot from one place to another. This service is supported by almost every gadget. Under this deal, individual can get the latest mobile phone at very cheap price. Another important benefit is that consumers are not bound to use the same service provider for a particular time period. Here, you are king and you have the complete right to change the network any time. It is up to users whether you want to inform the existing network provider about your decision or not. Service provider has no right or authority to charge you penalty or fee for the decision.
SIM free mobile deals offer popular handsets of leading companies, like Samsung Galaxy S SIM free, Blackberry torch 9800, Nokia N8, Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10, HTC wildfire, Apple iPhone 3G, Motorola Flipout and many more.
SIM free mobile deals are based upon the GSM service and they are also known as prepaid service. The best advantage of this deal is that users can insert any SIM card in handset and use it without any trouble. These deals are quiet famous among college students, professionals and those people who travel a lot from one place to another. This service is supported by almost every gadget. Under this deal, individual can get the latest mobile phone at very cheap price. Another important benefit is that consumers are not bound to use the same service provider for a particular time period. Here, you are king and you have the complete right to change the network any time. It is up to users whether you want to inform the existing network provider about your decision or not. Service provider has no right or authority to charge you penalty or fee for the decision.
SIM free mobile deals offer popular handsets of leading companies, like Samsung Galaxy S SIM free, Blackberry torch 9800, Nokia N8, Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10, HTC wildfire, Apple iPhone 3G, Motorola Flipout and many more.
Facts You Don’t Know About Kindle 3
Amazon’s latest addition to the Kindle family is here. Well, it has been here for a long time already. Presenting Kindle, 3rd Generation. It comes in Wi – Fi + 3G and Wi – Fi only, costing $189 and $139, respectively. We are now aware of its 50% better contrast ration, longer battery life, and other improvements, however Kindle 3 has much more things to offer than you might have expected.
The following are 10 facts which may be relatively unknown about this wonderful e-book reader, the Kindle 3rd Generation.
1. Two dictionaries – The Oxford Dictionary of English joins forces with the New Oxford American Dictionary for international support.
2. Free PDF document delivery – PDF documents are delivered via your kindle email address, without any kind of 3G delivery feels. This file will only be downloaded via Wi – Fi.
3. Built-in microphone – However, as can be found in the manual, the microphone is disabled, as of the moment. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for some tech-wise geeks to dig into this one.
4. More PDF enhancements – The latest model of this e-book reader supports six contrast options. Additionally, a cursor can be used to highlight words on the screen.
5. Wi-Fi audible delivery – Audio books can now be transferred to your device over Wi-Fi without the use of any computers. For faster downloads, the 3G service will automatically shut off.
6. Web browser enhancements – With the new built-in browser, you can zoom, display sites at actual size, or fit page width to the device. Additionally, it features a text only Article Mode.
7. Download monitoring – E-books can now be downloaded in real time…perfect for antsy readers out there.
8. Full screen – Now, the book header can now auto-hide, thus leaving additional space for the text.
9. Time settings – Time can now be set manually…perfect when outside the 3G coverage area.
10. Alt+Del combination – Clear an entire line of text simply by pressing Alt and Del at the same time.
The following are 10 facts which may be relatively unknown about this wonderful e-book reader, the Kindle 3rd Generation.
1. Two dictionaries – The Oxford Dictionary of English joins forces with the New Oxford American Dictionary for international support.
2. Free PDF document delivery – PDF documents are delivered via your kindle email address, without any kind of 3G delivery feels. This file will only be downloaded via Wi – Fi.
3. Built-in microphone – However, as can be found in the manual, the microphone is disabled, as of the moment. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for some tech-wise geeks to dig into this one.
4. More PDF enhancements – The latest model of this e-book reader supports six contrast options. Additionally, a cursor can be used to highlight words on the screen.
5. Wi-Fi audible delivery – Audio books can now be transferred to your device over Wi-Fi without the use of any computers. For faster downloads, the 3G service will automatically shut off.
6. Web browser enhancements – With the new built-in browser, you can zoom, display sites at actual size, or fit page width to the device. Additionally, it features a text only Article Mode.
7. Download monitoring – E-books can now be downloaded in real time…perfect for antsy readers out there.
8. Full screen – Now, the book header can now auto-hide, thus leaving additional space for the text.
9. Time settings – Time can now be set manually…perfect when outside the 3G coverage area.
10. Alt+Del combination – Clear an entire line of text simply by pressing Alt and Del at the same time.
IPhone Tips and Tricks
The iPhone is one of the most popular mobile devices in the world. That means a huge community and a vast library of tips and tricks. Here’s a sample:
• At a favourite website, tap the plus sign (+) at the bottom of the screen. When the ‘Add Bookmark’ bar appears, press ‘Add to Home Screen,’ and you’ll create app icon for your favourite site.
• On the keyboard, press a key and hold it to reveal its alternate character. For instance, the period includes the ellipsis and question mark includes the upside-down question mark.
• At the end of a sentence, tap the spacebar twice. The iPhone will add the period for you, and then automatically capitalize the next letter you type.
• Double-tap a word, then use the grab points to highlight that word or an entire phrase. Now, tap again to cut, copy, or paste. To undo, shake the iPhone, and then tap the Undo button.
• When searching the Internet using the Google app, hold the .com button for access to other shortcuts like .net, .org, and .edu.
• Nevertheless, URL prefixes and suffixes aren’t usually necessary. It’s much quicker to use URL than www.URL.com. It even works for .net and the other suffixes.
• While using the camera to shoot video or take photos, tap the screen. The iPhone will automatically focus and adjust the exposure and white balance.
• Tapping the phone with the camera active will also bring up the zoom slider. Drag the slider to the right to increase zoom up to 5x, and drag it to the left to lower it.
• Create a screenshot of your Home screen by pressing and holding the Home button. When the Sleep/Wake button appears, tap it. A screenshot will appear in your Camera Roll.
• In order to save images from the Web when using Safari, just tap the image, and then hold. You can now save it directly to your Camera Roll or copy it for pasting into email or MMS.
• The built-in iPhone calculator is a scientific calculator too. The additional functionality appears when you rotate the device sideways (landscape mode).
• To lock the screen orientation, double-tap the Home button, and then swipe the multitasking interface left to right. Do it again to unlock it.
• The FaceTime video calling feature takes advantage of the iPhone’s front-facing camera, but you can also use the rear-facing camera. Simply use the camera rotation icon as a toggle.
• At a favourite website, tap the plus sign (+) at the bottom of the screen. When the ‘Add Bookmark’ bar appears, press ‘Add to Home Screen,’ and you’ll create app icon for your favourite site.
• On the keyboard, press a key and hold it to reveal its alternate character. For instance, the period includes the ellipsis and question mark includes the upside-down question mark.
• At the end of a sentence, tap the spacebar twice. The iPhone will add the period for you, and then automatically capitalize the next letter you type.
• Double-tap a word, then use the grab points to highlight that word or an entire phrase. Now, tap again to cut, copy, or paste. To undo, shake the iPhone, and then tap the Undo button.
• When searching the Internet using the Google app, hold the .com button for access to other shortcuts like .net, .org, and .edu.
• Nevertheless, URL prefixes and suffixes aren’t usually necessary. It’s much quicker to use URL than www.URL.com. It even works for .net and the other suffixes.
• While using the camera to shoot video or take photos, tap the screen. The iPhone will automatically focus and adjust the exposure and white balance.
• Tapping the phone with the camera active will also bring up the zoom slider. Drag the slider to the right to increase zoom up to 5x, and drag it to the left to lower it.
• Create a screenshot of your Home screen by pressing and holding the Home button. When the Sleep/Wake button appears, tap it. A screenshot will appear in your Camera Roll.
• In order to save images from the Web when using Safari, just tap the image, and then hold. You can now save it directly to your Camera Roll or copy it for pasting into email or MMS.
• The built-in iPhone calculator is a scientific calculator too. The additional functionality appears when you rotate the device sideways (landscape mode).
• To lock the screen orientation, double-tap the Home button, and then swipe the multitasking interface left to right. Do it again to unlock it.
• The FaceTime video calling feature takes advantage of the iPhone’s front-facing camera, but you can also use the rear-facing camera. Simply use the camera rotation icon as a toggle.
Selling An IPhone - Turn Your Apple Into Bread
Each season, Apple and other mobile device manufacturers infuse the market with a host of new toys, and if you’re anything like the rest of us, you’re queuing up with money in hand. It’s understandable. We all want the latest and greatest, and no one wants to be stuck with a dinosaur. The obvious problem with this cycle is that we’re not all rich and buying a new phone each season can add up fast.
One way to offset the cost is to sell your old phone or even to trade it in at the new purchase. Selling it yourself may be worth the hassle if the phone still has enough value. Unfortunately, most iPhones and other mobile devices don’t hold their value particularly well with the traditional consumer base. It’s even worse when it comes to trade-ins, which in many cases are nothing more than “disposal” services.
The truth is that these companies don’t actually dispose of your trade-in. They might sell it used, repair it and sell it refurbished, or even break it down and sell it for parts. The money earned here is essentially free money for them. The shame of that is what most consumers fail to realize; rather than line the pockets of big businesses, we can line our own.
After a shop takes your trade-in, they typically pass it on to a company that specializes in mobile phone recycling. The mobile phone recycling service then pays them a fee for the device, and then makes money by selling the mobile phone whole or piecemeal. The opportunity here for the average consumer is to cut out the intermediary and deal directly with the mobile phone recycling company.
By selling your phone to a mobile phone recycling specialist, you’ll have additional money that you can put toward the purchase of that new phone. The money you earned from the recycle will be greater than anything you could have earned in a trade-in, and in most cases, it’s more than you could have earned selling it at auction or on consignment.
Recycling an iPhone or similar device is easy since now that you can do it online. Simply visit the website of a mobile phone recycling specialist. Typically, you can enter the devices model number and the service will return a price quote. Factors like condition and working state play a role too. Then, you’ll just need to print the mailing label and ship them the phone. That’s it.
One way to offset the cost is to sell your old phone or even to trade it in at the new purchase. Selling it yourself may be worth the hassle if the phone still has enough value. Unfortunately, most iPhones and other mobile devices don’t hold their value particularly well with the traditional consumer base. It’s even worse when it comes to trade-ins, which in many cases are nothing more than “disposal” services.
The truth is that these companies don’t actually dispose of your trade-in. They might sell it used, repair it and sell it refurbished, or even break it down and sell it for parts. The money earned here is essentially free money for them. The shame of that is what most consumers fail to realize; rather than line the pockets of big businesses, we can line our own.
After a shop takes your trade-in, they typically pass it on to a company that specializes in mobile phone recycling. The mobile phone recycling service then pays them a fee for the device, and then makes money by selling the mobile phone whole or piecemeal. The opportunity here for the average consumer is to cut out the intermediary and deal directly with the mobile phone recycling company.
By selling your phone to a mobile phone recycling specialist, you’ll have additional money that you can put toward the purchase of that new phone. The money you earned from the recycle will be greater than anything you could have earned in a trade-in, and in most cases, it’s more than you could have earned selling it at auction or on consignment.
Recycling an iPhone or similar device is easy since now that you can do it online. Simply visit the website of a mobile phone recycling specialist. Typically, you can enter the devices model number and the service will return a price quote. Factors like condition and working state play a role too. Then, you’ll just need to print the mailing label and ship them the phone. That’s it.
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