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iPhone Firmware 2.0 Video – Details

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at 10:28 am  
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Here is a good look at the new 2.o firmware for the iPhone which is to be released Early Summer 2008.

Here are the noteable changes in 2.0:

- Scientific Calculator when on it’s side
- Exchange Support
- Appstore
- Parental Controls (for Itunes)
- SDK Support
- CISCO VPN support ( Nice to see)
- Mail mass deletion (Perfect)


iPhone firmware 2.0 hands-on from Engadget on Vimeo.

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A look at Second Gen iPhones

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at 11:43 pm  
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iPhone 2.0

A Brief Guide on Second Generation Iphones

Soon after the release of Apple’s iPhone in 2007 June, rumors have been around about a second generation iPhone, predicting a similar excitement that can be seen with the launching of the first version of iPhone. Apple has of course remained and still remains highly secretive about the matter, thus a lot of conjectures have surfaced regarding the new, second generation iPhone.

Some Guesses About The Specifications Of The Second Generation Iphone

In the beginning, perhaps even before the actual release of the iPhone, many have assumed that Apple will eventually release a smaller, simpler version of the iPhone, like iPhone Nano that will assumably cost less. Research has shown that many American users are not ready to invest much more than one hundred dollars on a phone and thus iPhones will not be as popular. However, iPhone has in the end proved to be sought-after as well. Moreover, a smaller version of iPhone, presumably without the touchscreen for example, that is quite an endearing feature in iPhones, cannot be so special and attractive for the buyers.

It is now clear that second generation iPhones will be 3G iPhones that utilize a 3G network, as opposed to the 2.5G network, EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution) supported by the first version of iPhones. This new 3G network is declared to support 400 Kbit/sec to 700 Kbit/sec download speeds which is obviously much more readily useable with ease and enjoyment than the original iPhones with reported download speeds sometimes not even exceeding 100 Kbit/sec.

Some have also presumed that second generation iPhones will have a second camera in the front and will be suitable for videoconferencing for example. As evidenced by leaked footage (though of questionable source), these 3G iPhones might have a glossy black back, replacing the original look. Some users, having seen the screen and resolution of other smartphones, that are in some cases twice the resolution of the first version iPhones, have commented on the need for improvement in this area. However, Apple is presumably not set on changing this feature in the new iPhones. As to the price, current, first version prices will assumably drop, and it is expected by some that second generation iPhones will cost somewhere around $499, for the 16GB model.

When Is It To Be Released?

Many rumors have surfaced so far about the release date of the second generation iPhones. Some have assumed that it will be as soon as the Christmas of 2007, then new release dates have been set for March or April 2008. Currently, some are expecting the release date to be as late as Christmas 2008 (which will by the way be quite suitable for Apple because of the high demand in the holiday season) or even the first months of 2009. As for now, April 2008, however, it has been assumed by Walt Mossberg, who is a relatively reliable source, that the second generation iPhones will be out by 2008 June.

 

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Is it Better to Have an Unlocked iPhone?

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at 11:38 pm  
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Unlocked iPhoneIf you are trying to find any information about iPhones, sooner or later you will come across a term called “unlocked iPhones”. This doesn’t mean that iPhones have been released from their cage and are roaming the streets, attacking at will. All an unlocked iPhone means is that you are free to pick any phone network instead of the mandatory AT&T network all iPhones come with.

What’s So Bad About AT&T?

Lots of people don’t like AT&T for pretty much the same reasons they don’t like a brand of soft drink or a certain pair of sneakers. People just are determined to have the things they want. If they have always had good service with a certain phone network, suddenly switching to AT&T for their iPhones can be quite a jolt. It’s like traveling into completely alien territory.

Also, there have been a lot of complaints from the first wave of customers who bought the iPhone when it was released. They had a terrible time trying to get through to AT&T – which you need to do in order to get your fancy iPhone to work. For example, a reporter on CNet.com (a major geek hang-out on the web) had to wait about 40 hours for AT&T to activate his iPhone.

With service like this, no wonder many customers want unlocked iPhones. Because of a deal Apple made with AT&T, they can only make iPhones work for AT&T (making it “locked” into that phone network). Apple also announced that the security measures on the iPhone were rock-solid. And, if you wanted to travel to Europe, you were in big trouble.

Well, that was waving a red flag to a bull. Every geek and “Apple fanboy” in the world who could beg, borrow, steal (or BUY) an iPhone set about to hack into it. One of the main things they wanted to accomplish was an unlocked iPhone. The iPhone was released on June 29th. By mid-August, a young customer was able to make the world’s first unlocked iPhone.

This Is Legal

Where there’s a customer demand, there will be at least twenty companies that will cater to meeting that demand. The demand for unlocked iPhones was so great that many companies offered software to make unlocked iPhones, including iPhoneSIMfree.com. The secret to getting an unlocked iPhone is to reconfigure the SIM cared (the tiny chip that’s about as big as your pinky nail). Then, you need to follow the rest of the software’s instructions.

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Top 10 Tips for Music & Video Downloads for iPods

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at 12:35 am  
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iPod Touch
If you own an iPod, you probably are always on the lookout for affordable sources to download music for iPod. Apart from iTunes, you may have realized that there are similar services on the internet. But it can really be a challenge to figure out which is suitable.

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These are the factors to consider when shopping for a service.

1. Access to millions of music, songs and other media files of a wide range of genres. Make sure that the service provides this to you. And they must update their library frequently.

2. Offers attractive packages. The general rule of thumb is this: you want to download music for your iPod and enjoy unlimited access and pay as little as possible. A site that offers unlimited music downloads with a one-off lifetime membership is the solution.

3. No hidden charges. Make sure you know what exactly you will have to pay and eliminate additional expenses. Ideally, you should only pay for membership or a track download, but not for downloading or any other software, ability to move the downloaded files to a portable player (iPod in your case), and so on.

4. Audio quality of the songs. Not every paid music website offers files of high quality. If you use a free P2P site, this is even worse. You can end up with incomplete or poorly copied files.

5. File format needs to be compatible with your media player. The correct formats are MP3, AAC and WMA. If the website does not provide the format, at least make sure that they will provide the file conversion software free of charge.

6. Solid customer and technical support. This is important. By good support, we also mean that they need to provide detailed, easy to follow instructions on how to use their service to download music for iPod and so on. They also need to be available whenever you need some troubleshooting.

7. Quick transfer speeds. Paid websites normally run at high speeds and can cope with massive transfers and traffic at any point of time. This is why it is better than free music sharing sites that often run into a traffic gridlock and things move slowly. The songs downloaded are complete proper ones at paid sites.

8. PC protection. You need to make sure that the site offers you complete protection from viruses, worms, Trojans, adware, spyware and all kinds of harmful codes. This is to be assured that when you download music for iPod, you do so in a safe environment.

9. Secured payment and trusted privacy policy. There are different ways to pay. You can pay by credit cards but be sure that the policy ensures that your private information is not disclosed. Another alternative is to opt to pay vial paypal.

10. Copyright and rights to distribute. Some sites are scam sites and do not have the distribution rights. Go with those that have an arrangement with the music producers. So when you download music for iPod, you can be sure that you are not infringing any copyright laws.

These factors may seem stringent but necessary to get the best deal when you intend to download music for iPod. Check out the top services which do well in all areas at my entertainment blog today.

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Insiders View of 2nd Gen 4GB Zune Player

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at 12:06 am  
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Zune 2nd genThe 4GB Zune is the latest addition to the earlier models of the Zune player. It is an alternate to customers who want to spend less or don’t want too much storage place or at time want a sleek and small player. It is cheaper than the original 30GB player. And its dimensions are: 3.6″ height x 1.63″ width and 0.33″ depth, its viewing screen is also smaller at 1.8″.

4GB models might seem smaller in storage space than the 8, 30 and 80GB models. It can store around 1000 songs at 128kbs or nearly 25,000 Jpeg pictures or even about 12 hours of video at 512kbs playback speed. Wow! Things have changed over the years my 1992 model laptop had only 40 space, which is 100 times smaller than the 4GB Zune player.

It comes with many colors and also with the headphones and the covers bundled with many players that are needed. But the battery charger doesn’t come with this console, but you can buy this separately. The Zune unlike the iPod has a built-in FM player in all its models. AAC, Mp3, WMA, Protected WMA (audio) and WMV (video) formats are the only formats which the Zune player supports.

The 4GB model is really shiny and small and it is cheaper than any other device every one can buy this. But it has only two main disadvantages that are the video viewing area and the regular download and upload of files from the computer. The advantage is that you can browse it very easily on this player because of its new touch pad design. And even you need not connect the Zune to the computer if you have wireless network. And you can transfer the files with ease just like in all other Zune players.

The most amazing site where you can download the music, movies, videos and a lot other downloads is the Zune Marketplace. It is easy method to download files here, by Microsoft points or other online media providers or member sites. This site regularly keeps their play list.

All the new features of new Zune models gives the buyers a better choice on the products they buy. Choice is what people look for and the 4GB model gives certain buyers a blend of portability, size, easy use, looks and all the features to die for and this in just one player.

Zune around the web:

 

visit: http://www.zuneisbetter.com/special

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The New Sirius iPod Killer – Stiletto 2

Monday, April 14th, 2008 at 10:24 pm  
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Is the Stiletto 2 portable satellite radio tuner an iPod killer? Well that is up to the user of course. Get this, does your iPod play satellite radio? Heck does is play radio at all? If this is somethine you really need then opt for the Sirius model. You can play all your mp3 music in addition to all of Sirius’ satellite radio channels. Here is what they say about the Stiletto 2 player:

Stiletto 2 combines SIRIUS radio with your own personal MP3 music library for the ultimate portable audio entertainment experience – wherever you go. Enjoy live SIRIUS radio from our satellites or via WiFi, listen to stored
SIRIUS programming or to your favorite songs from your personal music collection.

Add microSD™ memory for even more personal media storage – or optional accessories for customized performance in your vehicle, home or office.

More info on the Stiletto 2
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Download iPod Commercials

Thursday, April 10th, 2008 at 2:04 am  
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For some reason we have had requests to add the commercials for the iPod to the site, so we have listed a few below. Um enjoy, I guess. :) To download right click on the youtube link and head over to FilePop.com to download and covert.

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Window Media Player MP4 Codec

Thursday, April 10th, 2008 at 1:43 am  
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MP4 CodecFor those of you that are trying to get MP4 videos to playback on Windows Media Player you will need to download a MP4 codec from Microsoft. Look for filename WM9Codecs.exe on http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=06fcaab7-dcc9-466b-b0c4-04db144bb601&displaylang=en

This codec should get you playing MP4 videos within your WMP.

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