Apple's IPad - Buy it Now, or Wait for the New Version, iPad 2? Rumors, Specs, and News

Apple is nearing the beginning of it's upgrade cycle, and release date, for the sleek new iPad 2, as with the iPhone 4, rumors and news, are swirling thick and fast about when the new Pad will be released, and what the major features will be.

The questions on the minds of most current iPad owners, as well as potential new users are: to buy now, or to wait? So what seems to be the consensus about the Specs on the iPad 2?:

• Faster processor - Apple's fast A4 Chip seems all but certain to get an upgrade, and some sources are suggesting the possibility of a duel-core chip, on some models.

• Better Display - The screen on the current iPad is plenty sharp, but there's always room for improvement, and with Apple making bulk purchases of iPad component's we could see even higher screen resolution in next-gen devices.

• More RAM – This is almost a given, considering how far memory prices have dropped over the last few years. Increasing the amount of memory would make for a far snappier iPad 2, without a bump in price.

• Advanced GPU – With the advent of Game Center on iPad, with the release of iOS 4.2, now would be a great time to improve the Graphics chip for better gaming performance across the board.

With these possible advances, the new iPad looks to be a compelling product upgrade for current owners of the device. However to answer the “buy now, or wait?” question brings on this answer: if you need and iPad RIGHT-NOW, by all means get it. But if you can wait just a bit more, you may end up getting much more of a Tablet for your money, and the current Pad may even receive a price reduction.

MacToTheFuture Verdict: If you need it, BUY NOW, but if you can, WAIT for the new iPad 2

What do you think? do you plan on buying the iPad 2? leave a response in the comments.

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Official Fix For iPhone 4 FaceTime And MMS Bugs After Running JailbreakMe

Quick word from PlanetBeing: FaceTime and MMS bugs are now fixed for NEW JailbreakMe users. If you already jailbroken and have this issues, you can either, restore from a backup or, via SSH browse to:

• chmod 755 /private/var/mobile/Library;
• chmod 755 /private/var/mobile/Library/Preference
• reset Network Settings

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iPhone 4 Carrier Unlock Delayed

Comex just dropped JailbreakMe , and we are so happy. But, what about the iPhone 4 unlock? Well, so far only MuscleNerd and PlanetBeing were testing the new exploit, and before they release it they want to pass it around to other people, so they can be 100% sure it is flawless.

We will keep you updated. Stay tuned… 

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iPod Touch With 2MP Camera Leaked [Video]

The same Vietnam site that leaked the iPhone 4G prototype and the new MacBook has just leaked an iPod touch with a 2MP camera.

The Foxconn manufactured device has a DVT-1 (Design Verification Test) stamp on the back and is running a diagnostic utility.

According to the label it contains 2 Samsung 32GB Flash modules giving it 64GB in total storage; as well as, a 2MP, backside illuminated sensor manufactured by Omnivision (OV2665-6s).

Engadget notes that a check of the device's serial number identifies it as a late 2009 third generation iPod touch.

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ITN News app review

Price at time of writing FREE

Obviously having reviewed the Sky News app I have to compare the two.

There's 4 tabs at the bottom giving you a choice of news stories from News Headlines, Sport, Business and Fun. This selection gives a good variety of content.

There's a good number of stories and a number carry video footage.

I love the fact there is no advertising but it is a little odd that there is no option to get the latest weather - not even as a video on the news page.

However on balance as far as usefulness goes I think that at the moment it's on a par with Sky's new offering.

And who can complain as long as it stays free?

9/10 Download from

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Daily Star app review

Price at time of writing FREE

The Daily Star is the first of the UK tabloid newspapers who have created a mobile app featuring their actual news reports.

For FREE which it is at the time of this review it's certainly worth having for a bit of gossip.

Obviously a web connection is needed to get the latest stories. The category headings are currently News, Gossip, Babes and Sport in line with the content of the actual newspaper.

The amount of content is fair, especially for free. After all if they allowed any more to go online there would be little point in buying the actual newspaper which wouldn't be too good for profits.

The Babes section includes a gallery of celebrities and page 3 girls. In accordance with Apple's no nudity policy in apps this is a nippless-app.

For the current price of NOTHING this is a nice little piece of light entertainment to keep up to date with national gossip and sport.

8/10                    Download from

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Sky News App Review

Price at time of writing FREE

As I write this Sky News tops the charts for free news apps. The Guradian app tops the paid apps.

Obviously this app relies on a web connection as it is mainly provided to give you up to date news.

It's a simple but useful little app for bringing you up to date with the latest headlines (world news, UK news, sport & politics), together with video bulletins. Other features include access to the blogs of the Sky News team and the opportunity to send your own news report (with a photo) to the sky news team using a simple to use form.

For free there isn't much to moan about apart from the fact I have to agree with the criticism from some users that an irritating banner ad at the bottom of each news page has to be one of the most irritating page-obstructing ads ever. Hopefully somebody at Sky may eventually agree this reduces the enjoyment of this app.

9/10                                      Download app from 

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The Guardian App

Price of app at time of writing £2.39 (approx $4)

Well at the moment I am writing this little piece there are two apps topping the iTunes news charts. Topping the Free apps is Sky News and at the top of the paid apps is the Guardian's contribution.

Both apps are highly rated but the paid for app comes out higher. So why are thousands buying a moderately priced app as regards to taking a clearly good free one?

From use of this app and checking the feedback of others The Guardian's depth of content, variety and amount of material to read wins the news battle hands down, at least for the moment.

Many users rave about the fact that full offline browsing is available. For commuters this must be a great app for fillling those monotonous train journeys.

£2.39 ($4 approx) is probably seen as a lot for an app these days but lets face it it equals the cost of just a couple of daily newspapers. News on the go, with stunning pictures and articles by award winning journalists, whenever you want for this small price can't be bad.

10/10

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Apple Getting Ready To Rock

There will be a special event from Apple named "Let's Rock" tomorrow. Rumors have been popping up as to what this event has in store:

MacRumors:

"Persistent rumors have predicted that Apple will introduce a tall iPod Nano, a new iPod Touch, as well as iTunes 8. There are also suggestions that Apple could introduce the 2.1 iPhone firmware with some previously unannounced features."

ArsTechnica:

"The surest bets revolve around renewed iPod nano designs, iPod touch designs, and price drops."

Apple has been telling various members of the media that the event will be a "big deal". We are expecting a surprise from Apple tomorrow!

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iPod Touch News: iPod touch 1.1.5 update

While iPod touch firmware 2.0 is available for download at $10, Apple has quietly released the 1.1.5 update as well. If your iPod touch is not yet upgraded to 2.0 and would like to try out the 1.1.5 update, just decline the 2.0 update and iTunes will inform you that the 1.1.5 is available for download.

According to Macworld, they have not notice any difference with the 1.1.5 update.. not even any performance improvement. Until Apple issue any technical notes on the 1.1.5 update, we do not know what purpose does this update serve.

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iPod Touch News: iPod Touch Firmware 2.0

The Firmware 2.0 for iPod Touch was made available on Friday (11-July). If you haven't haven't downloaded it yet, we recommend you to do so. The update for iPod Touch cost $9.95.

Check out the review for iPod Touch firmware 2.0 from TouchPodium.

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Palm OS apps make their way to the iPhone

SplashID, SplashShopper and SplashMoney, collectively a series of popular Palm OS applications, are making their way to the iPhone’s AppStore.

SplashID

SplashID is a popular secure password manager that is currently available on a large number of handheld devices. Retail pricing for the application has been set at $30; if such pricing carries over to the iPhone, SplashID will be one of the most expensive titles yet-announced for the AppStore.

According to Splashdata’s blog: “SplashID for iPhone is about ready to launch, and we wanted to give you a sneak peek. It’s definitely the best looking version of SplashID we’ve ever created, and it works really smoothly and quickly. A bunch of you have asked why we have had to wait so long, and the answer is we’re waiting for Apple to launch its App Store so that we can make SplashID and other applications available. As many of you know, the only way to distribute official apps for the iPhone will be through Apple’s own App Store.”

A full feature list is available.

SplashShopper

SplashShopper is a list manager that is also available on a large number of handheld devices. It’s also listed at $30, though iPhone-specific pricing hasn’t been announced. You can find a complete feature list for the currently selling versions here.

SplashMoney



plashMoney

SplashMoney is a personal finance manager made popular on the Palm OS that offers two way syncing between the desktop and hand-held devices Online banking transactions can be downloaded to either desktop or hand held. It allows for budgeting and chart creation. You can schedule transactions, reminders, etc.

Like the other Splash Apps, SplashMoney is priced at $30.

UPDATE: We’ve received a note from SplashData regarding pricing for SplashMoney:

“It’s not official yet, but we are leaning toward charging $9.95 for the
handheld client (which will be sold through the App Store)”

A complete feature list for the currently selling versions is available.




From here.

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IControlPad

First prototype works! ZodTTD author of popular console emulators such as gpsPhone, psx4all, NES, SNES, Genesis said that his group developed first prototype of IControlPad



Shown prototype will give possibility to play any games as if you are playing on gamepad. 17 of May first prototype was completed. Additional info could be found here.

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remember the milk iPod Touch and iPhone client update

Hi there
I'm using rememberthemilk service and found today that, ipod interface i.rememberthemilk.com
require pro account for access. be careful.:)

Small update here.
rememberthemilk for iPod Touch and iPhone requires

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Google News Now Looks Beautiful On Your iPod

Finally, Google News is now available for iPod Touch, for users in over 30 countries.

Google News for the iPod is here, and it looks really nice, as you can see in the image below. To reach it from your device, you have several options:



- Go to www.google.com, click on the “more” tab and follow the link to Google News
- Go to www.google.com and do a search, then click on the News link at the top of the screen
- Go directly to Google News at news.google.com in your browser

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Full Featured GPS on your iPod

Developers of Gomite ( http://gomite.com ) presented their product officially, as a new serial model of LocoGPS wifi GPS extention работающего. It looks quite pretty and small and it has microSD card reader for the Maps. Software fir new wifi GPS developed with support of iGo. It based on iGo version 8. Approximate price will be around 120 euro.

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