Tech Updates

Samsung denied rumors about the announcement of Galaxy S III in April

2012-03-05T07:52:00.002-08:00

Samsung is going to hold a press event in April. Although there are no still do not know - for what purpose. Recent rumors say that this event Samsung announces new smartphone Galaxy S III . But it seems that these dreams will not come true.

The company has announced via Twitter, that they will not announce the Galaxy S III in April:

"Heir GALAXY S II will be presented in the first half of this year, closer to the start of the commercial availability of the product. While we can not talk about a more precise date. "

Therefore, if the device does not announce April, it is likely that the announcement of the smartphone will be held towards the end of June this year.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is available in the U.S

2012-03-05T07:50:00.003-08:00

In the U.S., started selling a new tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab 07.07 . American mobile operator Verizon Wireless offers the device with a 2-year service contract. In this case, the price is 499.99 dollars. Unlocked version of the tablet will cost 699.99 dollars. However, it is worth considering that the U.S. is now only available version of the WiFi-only.

It is worth noting that almost a month ago, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 went on sale in Russia . Price started from the new 29,990 rubles.

On the characteristics, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is equipped with dual-core processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 16 gigabytes of internal memory, slot for microSD, and 7.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

Corniaud a packed iPhone 4

2012-03-05T07:45:00.002-08:00

The mutt: Remember Bourvil (aka Anthony Marshall) who drove a gleaming Cadillac stuffed unwittingly, drugs and gold jewelry. Times have changed is the Cadillac in the garage but the smugglers of all kinds do not hesitate to take risks to break the law and attempting to smuggle valuable goods.

Today youkounkoune and chnouf are no longer profitable, the safe haven is the Apple of Cupertino. This is what this incident reveals reported earlier this week by the customs at the airport in Shenzhen, China. Indeed the attention of customs was attracted by the unusual step of a passenger. What was their surprise when he discovered that his odd appearance was due to what he camouflaged beneath his clothes. The man concealed under his clothes 30 iPhone 4 coiled around his waist and legs ... This merchandise was intended to supply the Chinese black market. This high-tech mutt is not the only one who tried this operation "Hidden Apple" since the airport Customs have seized 3,000 phones of this type since the beginning of the year .

Finally bitten the apple has not brought luck to Corniaud of modern times.

[Video] Mic gadget shows the iPad 3 in (almost) all seams

2012-03-05T07:41:00.003-08:00

Only two more days to wait before seeing the third generation of iPad . All the rumors agree that it will be more powerful than its predecessor, it will have a Retina display and better battery, and should be essentially be identical to the current iPad. Mic Gadget to whom we owe many more or less reliable information on previous Apple devices, offers a video of all parts of the shelf, except for the motherboard, screen and battery .

We learn, in addition to knowing that it will be slightly thicker with thinner edges, Smart Covers that will remain compatible. Only two more days to wait ...

A former director of Apple France talks about his vision of the iTV

2012-03-05T07:38:00.003-08:00

Little known to fans of Apple, Jean-Louis Gassée, former director of Apple France from 1981 to 1990, since expatriate Pao Alto, spoke these days on his blog to give its opinion on the famous iTV Apple could sell by the end of 2012. For him, no consumer wants to own a TV expired after two years of service, according to him the Golden Apple hardware can not keep long distance, with each release.

He said Apple should separate the housing and the TV screen mean by that Apple put out a screen and not a combo box display + built. The Apple TV would have a bright future ahead elle.Parallèlement, man can not imagine Apple releasing a single screen sector, even he has an appealing look, as the market is highly competitive.

A few months ago, upon the death of Steve Jobs, the man was interviewed by BFM and explained that Apple had to have tubes in his famous TV: "I think a new version of Apple TV converter which swallows not be more than one box. " A very mysterious phrase ... (see interview here ).

AppSlider: two shortcuts to your favorite applications

2012-03-05T07:36:00.001-08:00

If there are applications that you open more often than others, AppSlider will make your life easier. This tweak makes it possible to display two shortcuts to the applications of your choice of either side of the slider unlock screen. To select these two apps, simply go to Settings on your device.

AppSlider is available for free on Cydia under BigBoss source.

A SmartCover for iPhone

2012-03-05T07:34:00.001-08:00

The idea of Smart Cover is not new and was not born with the iPad2. Indeed magnets and magnetic sensors embedded in protective envelopes were already on some accessories for Smartphone RIM for more four years. For against what was new, what are the various spots on the Smart Cover communication with the release of the iPad2. A campaign that sparked a buying fever among fans of the products of the Apple logo sketched. And that is how many people have acquired the iPad2, in part, because of its original protection.

Meet TidyTilt engineers have studied the needs of iPhone users and then riding the wave Smart Cover has completely redesigned the principle of protection for the Smart phone from Apple. Here is the TidyTilt which is a kind of multi-purpose Swiss Army knife for iPhone4. It can be used first as a cord wrap for headphones, then it can serve as multi-position kickstand to keep the iPhone 4, then it can be transformed into Stiker the iDevice to adhere to any magnetic surface vertical.

The idea of designers (Zahra Tashakorinia and Derek Tarnow) two student of the NRC Institute of Design in Chicago was deemed sufficiently serious by KiStarter to authorize the financing of the project.

TidyTilt should be available for sale to the public by the end of March. the price of the accessory is not yet announced, but it should not exceed 20 dollars.

Video: Apple Store Opening in Amsterdam

2012-03-05T07:25:00.005-08:00

Yesterday was a real 'madhouse' on the Leidseplein in Amsterdam. The queue for the store had grown to the beginning of the Vondelpark. Also informed the neighbors of the Apple Store, apples and came along with the Starbucks coffee and muffins for the night owls caffeine what to teach. Also, the shop Mini Cooper car that says "Welcome Mini, Apple Store. It was a big party.

Apple Tips, despite the madness still a few things down, below you will find the movie.

In HD look is recommended.

A render preview display of the iPad 3

2012-03-04T04:13:00.002-08:00

This is the week that the rumors tell us that the iPad will be presented in five days with a Retina display. With a resolution of 2048 by 1536, the famous tablet Iceberg is expected to firm up by developers iOS application. Pixels On Toast, editor of the studio tracks iPad WordCrasher and Flick Kick HD knew was that he had already begun adapting his titles to make them compatible with the long-awaited tablet.

As with the iPhone 3G and iPhone 4, the transition to the Retina display should allow more than one speechless. Here is an illustration of this change. Left, an image with resolution of the iPad 2 and right a picture taken at the same distance from the observer's eye, but resolution Retina.

And here is the overall picture:

Note that Apple will surely have some apps compatible Retina available for the presentation of the iPad 3 March 7. It will be many applications to be put in their mouths, the time that publishers update their creations.

Apple iTV: a launch for Christmas 2012?

2012-03-04T04:08:00.000-08:00

According to the New York Post , Apple would try somehow to prepare the launch of iTV for Christmas, in spite of its difficulties to sign partnerships with major chains to have content. According to sources the newspaper, the major concern comes from the fact that Apple would like content for a pittance ...

In addition, many cable channels like to see the Apple stand as far as possible from their beds, frightened by the success of iTunes on the music industry ...

These same sources indicate that Apple are reportedly in talks with TV channels since 2009. So it's almost 4 years that Apple is trying to get licensing agreements does not get it.

By then, Apple will have to settle its Apple TV box, which should be updated on March 7 along with the iPad.

The Apple Most Admired

2012-03-04T04:05:00.000-08:00

For the fifth consecutive year, Apple has just finished in first place of the most admired companies in the world. Unlike the rankings earlier this week, this time, respondents numbered 3855 (executives, business managers and financial analysts).

É? Ince the year 2012 promises to be particularly rich in new side of Apple (iPhone 5, iPad 3, new MacBook, etc..), It's a safe bet that Apple keeps this up the first one yet right time. Note that Google is in second place and Amazon - definitely in great shape - appropriates the bronze medal.

SMSmileys: real smileys in your posts

2012-03-04T04:01:00.001-08:00

Those who use biteSMS or iPhoneDelivery will surely do not need because this function is already integrated, but for others who want to display real smileys in their posts instead of the traditional:) or: (there is the tweak SMSmileys . Once installed, there is no adjustment, your smileys will be automatically "translated" when sending messages.

SMSmileys is available for free on Cydia under BigBoss source.

iPad 3: exclusive first look preview

2012-03-04T03:58:00.000-08:00

The iPad 3 , we talk, we talk about it, but in the end: what does it look like? What will be its (real) features? Well, good news, a magician was able to obtain a copy of the tablet before anyone else and we made an exclusive presentation. Siri is part of the course and may prove interesting. If the wizard voice announces bad weather, why not remove the cloud and show a radiant sun instead? This is immediately more gay. The magician's hand is not unknown in the field, he had already then made a video with iOS 5 in advance ( see video ). Today is rebelote for the sake of our little peepers. The result is very conclusive, hat the artist!

iPad HD

2012-03-02T04:00:00.001-08:00

Today, the Internet came further confirmation that the updated version of the iPad tablet will be denoted by the name iPad HD. This designation has often been seen in news reports of leading publications and has appeared in the documentation covers the major manufacturers - companies Belkin and Griffin Technology.

The conviction of journalists Gizmodo, accessories manufacturers often receive from the developers of devices sensitive data before the release of new products. This happens to both the emergence of mobile devices in stores can be accessed accessories, technical specifications and the appropriate title vehicles.

Meanwhile, for an early release of iPad 3/HD began to prepare the American stores. Some of them have announced price cuts on the iPad 2. According to rumors in the near future prices will be reduced by $ 50, and in the salons of Apple.

Apple TV 3: ultimate proof of his arrival on March 8?

2012-03-02T03:52:00.001-08:00

The third generation of Apple TV is about to be launched on the market. Rumors and different information gathered proclaim an ad and product presentation along with the iPad 3 , ie next Wednesday (read: Apple TV 3 available in March with iPad 3 ). Availability should be immediate. So some try to find a parade to get real information and seem to get there. This is the case of MacTrast . The head of the editing site has ordered the current Apple TV on the Apple site. On monitoring delivery, Apple told him that his order was shipped and issue a tracking number of the carrier with a delivery date to be announced March 8. But the number in question does not even, so it was good to make a phone call to Apple to learn a little more.

The advisor of the company informs him that his package has not really left. He added that no Apple TV will leave the warehouse for the next few days, even all next week. Indirectly, Apple puts the chip in his ear, if any Apple TV is shipped in the coming days, there is a reason, especially when the product is available "in stock" from the Apple Store online. The Apple TV 3 thus obtain a new proof of his imminent arrival.

Tim Cook is in Paris

2012-03-02T03:49:00.003-08:00

Apple's CEO is in our good old capital - Paris - as reported MacBidouille . There are no photos to prove the statements, but the French site dedicated to Apple indicates the presence of Tim Cook as a "whirlwind tour of the greatest secrecy." The trip is of course professional, although it is not mentioned specific reasons.

Several suspicions can be guessed as the signing of a contract where his presence was required as CEO of the company, or in negotiations with operators (like, in connection with the App Store? Read: App Store: Apple may adjust the download limit on 3G ). Assumptions are obviously vast. It might be worth it to go take a look at Free to talk about the iPhone 4S supposed to be available from January 27 ...

iPad event: March 7 in San Francisco

2012-03-02T03:45:00.004-08:00

Apple has just sent the press invitations for the next media event next week that should take place in San Francisco. It is expected and is partially confirmed in the invitation that the next generation iPhone is announced. The rumored iPad 3 will be 0.8 mm thick, a A5X or A6 processor, 8 megapixel camera, 1080p HD video, Siri and retina display support. In addition, there is also a new TV Apple expected.

The event will be held at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco at 10:00 (19:00 Dutch time). Live according to whether the event is over Apple's unclear and very unlikely.

QuickLook plugin: qlImageSize

2012-03-01T07:59:00.001-08:00

Using Quick Look is possible to quickly preview a specific file. Quick Look can be used in conjunction with the standard Mac OS X supported file types. Select a file and use the spacebar to activate Quicklook.

It is in Mac OS X also possible to add additional functionality to Quick Look, so-called plugins. Using the plugin qlImageSiz get additional functionality when you preview an image viewing. The plugin care to it that the title bar of the Quick Look window dimensions and file size of the image.A very useful option if you have lots of images works.

You can install qlImageSize plugin as follows:

Download qlImageSize.qlgenerator.zip using the link below:

https://github.com/downloads/Nyx0uf/qlImageSize/qlImageSize.qlgenerator.zip

Unzip the file and place the file qlImageSize.qlgenerator in the following folder:

~ / Library / QuickLook

Down below OS X Terminal and type the following command to refresh the QuickLook plugins:

qlmanage -r

When you select a picture below and QuickLook and activate using the space bar you will see that the dimension in the title bar of the Quick Look window.

You can install the plugin again undone by the qlImageSize.qlgenerator to remove the file from the folder and qlmanage-r command.

More information about the qlImageSize plugin can be read at: http://www.cocoaintheshell.com/2012/02/quicklook-images-dimensions/

Updated version 5.10.07 Tiny Umbrella

2012-03-01T06:55:00.004-08:00

We do this more Tiny Umbrella , the application that allows you to save your SHSH and thus allows you to restore the old firmware which shsh are saved.

Reminder:

What is a SHSH?

This is a numeric key unique to each and every iDevice firmware that Apple has put in place to prevent restoring to a previous firmware.

When can we save a SHSH?

The shsh a firmware version can not be saved when the firmware in question is the latest offered by Apple. It is not possible to save SHSH for old firmwares.

Why do it?

This can be useful for several reasons. Firstly, most often, it helps to go back when accidentally updated their iPhone while no jailbreak is possible on this new firmware. You can also test a new firmware calmly and smoothly back to an older one to have an untethered jailbreak.

This update does not present major advances or changes. The only change is that now your iDevice will be ranked alphabetically. Semaphore (notcom) thank users for submitting the idea. So you can easily visualize your devices on Tiny Umbrella , especially for those lucky enough to have many.

Semaphore (notcom) is also working on other features and enhancements that will be available shortly.

TU Update - Device list is now sorted alphabetically. Thanks for the ideas. I'm working on some more fixes / features as well.

Download:

Downloading an application and recovery of malicious photos

2012-03-01T02:55:00.001-08:00

The different applications that have the need for access to the photos stored on a mobile iOS have an obligation to request authorization from the user. This authorization is however not very transparent, because it affects directly the geolocation and not photographs. And for good reason, by reaching a terminal IOS images, the application comes most often to get the coordinates automatically gathered these pictures when they were taken.

A malicious developer can obtain this information and fully exploit them without any difficulty. If you are a follower of the photographs, we can easily track your movement, your habits and thus present you with even more targeted advertising.

Even more annoying, any application that has permission to access your location can also have access to your entire library. To give a specific example, an application of GPS could, theoretically, very well automatically download all your photos, never getting any permission from you about this.
This practice is normal and expected by IOS at the onset of Version 4.

It's not a big problem in itself, but certainly a bug that should be corrected very quickly. Apple should check at the time of validation of downloading an application from the App Store, if it is malicious and does not circumvent these basic functions, such as access to address book, for example.

The application Flipboard updated version 1.8 and French edition!

2012-03-01T02:51:00.000-08:00

One of the very best apps to the new world has just received a nice update to version 1.8. This update brings with it some bug fixes, but also a whole new interface fully translated into French, whereas before it was only in English!

For quick reminder for those who do not yet know well Flipboard application, this application lets you create your own news magazine by selecting national or international news channels that you want to appear in your journal.

The user interface is very simple to use, even more now that she is in French! Simply connect using the login credentials as those we have already known in accounts like Facebook, Twitter, Google Reader, Instagram, Flickr, and more! Since then the management interface of the magazine we can choose what interests we wish to appear in our magazine, it may be news on current affairs in general, the economy, new technologies, the science, your favorite website ... So if you want to stay connected no matter what the application looks Flipboard as a critical applications to have on your iPhone!

More compelling argument for having it in your pocket, Flipboard application is a free application! So go ahead download it right now on the AppStore and not miss any news concerning the release of a new product, the new that will make your day a beautiful day ...

Download Flipboard application on the AppStore.

Velib Station TomTom Addon: Add the Velib stations as interests in the TomTom application.

2012-03-01T02:47:00.002-08:00

In the tradition of addons that add interests to the navigation application TomTom , here TomTom Addon Velib station . This will add the Velib stations as points of interest in your browser application.

After WiFi Hotspots Free TomTom adds WiFi hotspots as areas of interest, Velib Station TomTom Addon adds as its name indicates the stations Velib your application TomTom .

For now, only stations in the cities of Paris and Lille are supported, but a future update will surely add the next cities that will be equipped or have already equipped with this type of shared transport, economic and ecological.

Once Velib Station TomTom Addon installed, you must restart your iPhone for the change is implemented.

After restarting your iPhone, you will find in your application TomTom that two new landmarks are added to those already present.

vlille (Lille)
Velib (Paris)

You can now see the stations displayed on your map (when you explore the map) or you are in navigation mode and thus find the station nearest you. You will now be alerted by a logo when you find a station near Velib .

Very handy when you're in a hurry because we must admit that cycling is a means of transport rather fast in these large cities where traffic by car is relatively difficult.

Compatibility:

IOS and IOS 4 5

Version:

(23/02/2012) 1.1 - Added Velib stations in the city of Lille.
(02/19/2012) 1.0 - Initial release.

Download TomTom Addon Velib station on the source ModMyi.com priced at € 1.16 ($ 1.49)

LSCameraExtender adds mute function to your lock screen and more (jailbreak)

2012-02-25T10:51:00.001-08:00

The jailbreak app adds a LSCameraExtender popular iPhone feature to your iPhone. With the app you can decide if the physical switch on the iPhone must be used to mute the sound or rotary switch must be used. Besides this option, you also get an extra button on your home screen that lets you desgewest can mute the sound or the screen can put down.

To mute button / rotation button on your lockscreen to approach you long press the camera to keep. Then change this icon in the programmed button, depending on the setting of the physical switch on the side of the iPhone.

The jailbreak app is 99 cents to download in Cydia. You will need to have the BigBoss repo reinstall. LSCameraExtender only works on an iPhone with iOS 5, not on the iPod Touch or iPhone. Especially if you are using a lot of opportunity to secure your screen is a good investment.

Sort your contacts in style with Buzz Contacts

2012-02-25T10:45:00.005-08:00

Buzz Contacts is a contacts app that excels in design. It is a very minimalist layout should ensure that you can quickly access those contacts that are most important to you. This make various groups such as family, friends and colleagues. Also would you give to the persons you have the most contact and how for example, phone, SMS and e-mail. The app is to use multiple languages, including Dutch.

To Buzz Contacts to use it you first have to give the people you have the most contact. Per person so you can choose whether you prefer this over the phone, email, FaceTime somehow contact. These people are in a 4 × 4 grid placed where each contact is very easy to approach. You may also opt for a more traditional list view.
You can also use state-taps. Here you can put frequently used messages ready to send to others as you are or what was later to call back later. You can also choose to call people by their number keys to automatically generate the rest of the number that pops up when you type this all in the contact list. The developer has names of famous iPhone bloggers in the preview screenshots included:

For 79 cents is a good Buzz Contacts apps as you design and serene. The disadvantage of Contacts Buzz is that you can modify existing data. Also you can not phone calls or text messages received in the app. This will give you the old fashioned way must continue.

Download: Buzz Contacts (€ 0.79)

Product picky Checker 2.0 now also get better search and compare products

2012-02-25T10:42:00.003-08:00

The product checker app from the website Kieskeurig.nl has received a major update. So far it was only possible to view information about a product to search by barcode scanning or by searching by brand or product name. Product Checker with Kieskeurig 2.0 products can now also to filter on the basis of the properties thereof, such as for example with screen size, and number of megapixels. Besides the improved search function you can compare products. The entire app is also optimized for the screen of the iPhone 4 (S).

Especially being able to specify your search helps you quickly find the product that best suits your needs. By comparing, you can you can quickly find the key features of a product with those of another comparison in a convenient tabular form. This is especially useful if you have some almost the same products and you quickly want to know what exactly the differences are small.

Your favorite products in your My List you can now save mail to others. These are fast with each other. Unfortunately it is not possible to directly purchasing products through the app. You are here to the question (mobile) site of the vendor led.

Download: Product Kieskeurig Checker (free)