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White iPhone is no more : Apple decides to pull it off

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Apple’s known for perfection. Almost every product is crafted with perfection and that gives the customers a perfect reason to buy the iPhones. Proof : iPhone 4 sales tapering 3 Million and bringing huge profits to the company.

The White iPhone which was delayed for the third time is being rumored to be kicked out of Apple’s league.

Reason : Apple’s Camera. The Semi-translucent glass case at the back leaks light in resulting in the camera’s poor performance especially when the Flash is used. Apple’s not ready to take any more issues especially after the antenna outcry after iPhone 4 launch.

The Company Stated White iPhone was “more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected.” Guess, that says it all.

The new Facetime hits Mac : Also poses threat to security

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If someone said chatting was not enough, we’ve got video conferencing. To complement that Apple released Facetime for Mac. It’s already hit the devices running iOS ie. iPod Touch and iPhones and now it finally comes to the Macs.

This could be the beginning of a revolution. It could alter they way people communicate with each other on a massive scale. Obviously, Apple has a large user base with iPods and iPhones and now when it comes the the Macs, all can connect with each other for free.

Video conferencing is not something new which Jobs invented and it has been around for a few years, but Apple has leveraged it and organized around it (clearly visible in its products) with Facetime cameras in devices and perfect software to support it. The latest Mac OS 10.7, as we said is being developed on the lines of iOS and a facetime software just adds to its perfection.

Steve Jobs army of developers have made a perfect blend of all products. In short, Jobs is lucidly explaining to us that we must buy the whole Apple family and not just a device. If you get an iPod, you’ve got to have an iPhone to Facetime with and if you’ve got a iPhone you’ve got to have a Mac to Facetime with. Its all interconnected and this gives an impetus to the sale bringing in more profits.

The Threat

The beta version of the software is out on Apple’s website and in few hours, devs have found out a way to exploit the software and how to reset the password of a innocent user.

The information of the apple id including birth date, security question and answer is displayed in plain text and the password can easily be reseted using the forgot password option and the details obtained before. Long way to go, Jobs.

iPhone 4 : Hands on! (Exclusive Indian Review)

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Here we have the big daddy of em’ all, iPhone 4! By the way, we’re in India so we’re sorry if we arrived late on the scene.

Design

The first and foremost visible change in iPhone 4, the curved back has been flattened.

The back is glass, shiny and neatly done. Top left, 5 Megapixel camera accompanied with LED Flash. The Apple logo is glittering, and so does the whole back.

Moving to the sides, a metal finish and the two volume buttons finally detach each other (unlike previous versions) and two round dot buttons on left with the silent switch. On the opposite side, its equipped with a Microsim slot which took us quite some technical skills to have the crafty sim ready and executed. Bottom side, USB port and speakers like 3GS and the top is also similar to it.

What’s new is the FaceTime Camera (the clarity is obviously less compared to the one at back) but is capable enough for a quick neat conversation. Its located near the speaker spot on top front. The screen forms the front of the box like structure and the home button is below it as usual. BTW the screen is edge to edge with the side borders.

Features

Includes everything from iPhone 3GS and has additional stuff which we will cover now.

  • FaceTime! Video conferencing from iPhone 4 to another iPhone 4 or iPod Touch 4th generation.
  • Multitasking with iOS 4 and folder creation for segregating apps.
  • Photos (with LED Flash) and HD video Recording with a gorgeous 5 Megapixel camera.
  • Speed. Obviously.
  • Battery life has improved atleast about 50% (compared to our previous usage with 3GS)
  • Free iPhone Case!

What I like

The new version is good to look at, the back looks glossy and elite. Retina Display is just awesome. It appears as a matt finish on the screen itself. Overall, iPhone’s game. The camera quality and the LED flash could alter your opinion of  ”not-buying” this piece of technology.

What I hate

Personally, the design sucks. Except the glass finish at the back I prefer the earlier curved back versions. The earlier volume control buttons were better than these separate two metal blocks. Pricing is quite a bit heavy on your pockets if you don’t wish to spend about Rs 36,000+.

Thanks Krish, for helping us discover iPhone 4. You Rock!

What we want and expect from Steve Jobs’ Keynote at WWDC 2010

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As most of you already know Apple’s annual WWDC has been confirmed for June 7th – 11th, 2010 at Moscone West in San Francisco, California.  Every year since the first iPhone was released a new version has been announced at the WWDC.   If you have an ounce of  love for Apple products then your more than likely on your knees praying for an iPhone 4G to be announced in the coming weeks, I know I am.

Anyways, we here at Etiole.com are expecting WWDC to highlight the new iPhone 4G, the finishing touches of iPhone OS 4.0, a possible addition of a new iPhone supported wireless carrier, Verizon Wireless, and a slim chance of a Macbook Air refresh.  Despite rumors of AT&T’s exclusivity being good until next summer we believe there is a small chance Apple may pull a bunny out of a hat and surprise everyone, something Steve has been known to do.

With positive reviews of the iPhone OS 4.0 Beta pouring in we are predicting a fast release of the iPhone 4G and hopefully a closer date for the iPad software update.  Well, thats it.  I hope Apple will focus on the iPhone 4G and really create a hype, one even better than the original iPhone created back in ’07.

If they succeed I may just have to reward myself with the shiny new device people are betting their farms on to be released.  What are some rumors you’d love to see a reality and what do you expect to go down at WWDC 2010?  Answer in the comments section!

White iPhone 4G caught in the wild!

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To add to the existing pile, we have got some more iPhone 4G images and guess what? It’s not black. but white. Drool over it because it might not be real. In the images we get, it seems just like the casing has just been kept over the phone. Though i still think Black version is way better than the white let’s see what people think of it! Check em’ out.

[Via BestBoyz]

iBooks, Higher Resolution and 24 Millions of these : iPhone 4G

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Apple surely isn’t pleased with odious prototype pictures and videos of it’s latest creation, iPhone 4G but readers are surely delighted. To add more to it, we have Digitimes with some exclusive report.

As report split up, FoxConn will be shipping 24 Million Pieces of the latest iPhone which is expected at the Apple’s WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) on June 7th. 4.5 million units in first half and rest 19.5 million in the other half.

THe device will sport FFS (fringe-field switching) technology, which makes it more sensible for the “coming of the iBooks to iPhone” by making the viewing angle wider and better viewing quality under sunlight. Arm Cortex A8 processor, 512 MB ram all ready to welcome OS 4.0 to iPhone 4G. iPhone panels have been prepared to fit in larger battery by shrinking panels by 33%.

[Via DigiTimes]

Apple developing the Technology of Future for your iPhone?

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To add to the upcoming patent wars (hopefully from Nokia and HTC), we have Apple publishing as many as 16 new patents covering mobile technology. They possibly could be breakthrough in the way people do things, everyday.

This patents which arrived at the US patent office yesterday suggest the evolution of a new kind of feature in your iPhone. Remember old days, Technology was related to WHAT. Today, it’s related to WHERE. Geo-location tagging, Augmented reality and apps with support from them pouring into app stores probably provoked Apple too.

Just imagine, if you just walk into a restaurant and you get the Menu on your iPhone directly? Or, suppose you go to Library and you get the whole database downloaded to your iPhone in a second? Well, thats the plan at Cupertino’s notorious office. They are going deeper into location based services and this could be a feature in the future iPhones.

This simple, you thought rocket science huh? As soon as the device enters the WiFi Hotspot range, the location data (latitude, longitude, direction, etc.) is calculated and is communicated. Once the location of the device is approved, all the data from the content delivery network is downloaded on your Device. Neat.

Commercially, scope is wider but educationally it’s more wider than we can imagine. This technology could even possible reduce the load of books or maybe those bulky laptops? Mr. Nerd, no more carrying hot girls, books home. Instead, repairing iPhones!

For more on this, head on to PatentlyApple.

iPhone 4G coming to AT&T this June?

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What we are seeing hints that iPhone will be releasing this June. Why you ask? We’ve got a little piece of information, AT&T which is iPhone’s official carrier seems to pull back the upgrade eligibility dates. Users noted that instead of the end of the year, it’s been pulled back to end of June. June is the month where every year, Apple draws it’s curtain off the new iPhone and upgrades.

In short, instead of begging it just wants you to pay and get the freaking iPhone 4G.

Here’s a picture of the upgrade page from MobileCrunch.

While those who are eligible for upgrade get hands on the new device for a little less cash. None of the companies, Apple or AT&T, have made any official announcements regarding this matter. Confused?

So , why is AT&T doing this? It could be perhaps, iPhone may become available for more carriers following this launch, so probably AT&T wants to rope in as many customers possible. Another reason, they don’t want to lose their current customers who are tired lamenting of AT&T’s amazing service (yes, i am being sarcastic).

But for now, those who are eligible will get a shot at the new iPhone for sure!

How to : Use iPhone’s 3G Connection on iPad Wifi Models

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Here’s a simple workaround to use 3G on your iPad without even buying the 3G model. All you need is iPad Wifi Only model and a iPhone 3G which should be jailbroken.

Just follow these steps to get 3G on your Wifi Only iPad.

  1. Get your Jailbroken iPhone, Open Cydia >> Manage >> Select Sources
  2. Just add a new source – sinfuliphonerepo.com
  3. Search for MyWi and download it.
  4. You will have to restart your device to have things working.
  5. Turn on Your Wifi and launch the MyWi app.
  6. Turn on Wifi Tethering.
  7. Grab your iPad, Select the Wifi network you just created on your iPhone.

Felicitaciones! You just got 3G on your Wifi Only iPad!

[Via Geekword]

iPhome 4G, the next iPhone is here! Yes, you read it right

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I have to say this. Chinese guys, you rock at cranking up knock-offs of real mobile devices extremely quick and pissing off the companies who spent millions on the design.

They’re done with the next iPhone even before Apple! The next generation iPhome 4G (ya ya, thats not a typo!) is out in some store in beijing. Folks at Cult of Mac got it, opened it and they know it’s complete crap. All thanks to Gizmodo’s $5000 iPhone 4G leak, they did manage to make something similar to it. Somewhat.

It’s priced at $150 (It’s cheaper than the iPhone and is not bound with AT&T so you might give it a shot) and has a 3.2 inch touchscreen. You would probably enjoy taking shots with the camera, if you are used to those rip off camera’s with undeniable quality.