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iPad 3′s display is built for gamers

Excitement for the iPad 3 has now started to build at a greater rate since we are approaching the usual release window for the device, and recent rumors suggest it’s on the way. There has been a huge amount of speculation regarding the third-generation iPad but none more so than the graphics because of what it will mean to certain gamers, although we should not overlook the display.
While we consider the graphics an important element to win over the gamers you also need a decent display as well, and we have reason to believe that the display for the new model could have four times the amount of pixels as the current version. Having already mentioned the fact that the iPad 3 could come with a Retina display (as used on the iPhone 4/4S) it’s hard to imagine what kind of impact this would have on how a game would look like, but we know 2012 is going to be a big year for gaming on mobile devices and it looks as though the ipad 3 could be at the forefront.

In December of last year a few photos were leaked of what looked like a Retina display for an upcoming iPad and it was clear to see there were three ribbon cables and not two, which could mean there would be a need for more data to be carried from the hardware to the display. Latest rumors suggest if this were the case then we could expect the iPad 3 to come with a resolution of 2048 x 1536, which is compared to 1024-by-768 for the current model.
 

Apple Testing Siri On Devices Other Than the iPhone 4S [Exclusive]

Today, we have a very interesting bit of news, tipped to us by a source close to Apple. According to them, Apple is testing Siri on devices other than the iPhone 4S. The device specifically mentioned to us was the iPhone 4, but we can most likely assume that other devices are being tested as well. This means that we will potentially see a software update that allows Siri to run on older devices. Currently, it only runs on the iPhone 4S, but Apple has given employees access to a special software version that incorporates Siri’s features on to older devices. Hackers and developers are currently working for a port, but if Apple releases this in a software update any time soon, they may not need to.

Siri, ported to iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4th generation

Siri for iPad

This is the primary goal for Apple Developers. Bring Siri to iPhone 4, so users don't have to upgrade their mobile phones. Few weeks ago, we discovered that this operation was successfully made, but it makes iPhone 4 less fast and it do not communicates with Apple Servers to obtain better answers. Today, the Siri for iPhone 4 was enhanced, and is really fluid, not affecting iPhone 4 speed. But, always can't communicate with Apple Servers...

iOS 5 Twitter Pools Review: what you have to know

Apple just unveiled iOS 5 at the last WWDC. Like usually, it is the world's most advanced mobile operating system, but it is also the biggest leap Apple have taken since its existence with iOS. Here's our partial review of iOS: (We'll progress like Scott Forstall did in his keynote).


iOS main features
1- Notification Center
It is just incredible. Before, when we receive notifications, they were posted in the lock screen (nice but not really) and when we unlock the iPhone it is not persistant. Now, we have a "sexy" list right from the lock screen. We can swipe directly any item we want to open, and iOS 5 takes us directly to the app. If the iPhone was unlocked, a white bar appears in the top of the screen and disappears few seconds after. It's really convenient. And, an Android-like feature, you can swipe anywhere, anytime form your iPhone, and access Notification Center. Beautiful but addictive at the same time.

Lookout Introduces a Security App for iPhones

Most iPhone users blithely believe that their phones are safe from hackers. Unlike Android phones, which have been the target of a few malicious attacks, iPhones have so far been less vulnerable because Android is growing faster and because, unlike Apple, it does not screens all apps before allowing them in its app store.

But Lookout, a start-up that makes security apps for phones, wants iPhone owners to use its product, too. On Tuesday, it plans to introduce an iPhone app that addresses what its founders say are worries unique to iPhone owners.

Mobile phone security is not a crisis yet, because hackers are still mostly focused on computers. But smartphones are also computers, and people generally do not think about protecting their phones the same way they protect their laptops, even though phones often have much more sensitive information.

Apple’s Profit Gains 54%, but iPhone Sales Fall Short of Expectations

For any other big company, a 54 percent increase in profit and a 39 percent jump in revenue would be enviable. For Apple though, weak sales of its star product — the iPhone — were enough to overshadow everything else when it reported fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, sending the company’s shares tumbling nearly 7 percent in after-hours trading.

In a rare disappointment, the company missed Wall Street forecasts for its iPhone business. The company reported big increases in the sale of the iPad and of Mac computers, and even said the number of iPhones it sold in the quarter jumped 21 percent from a year ago. But investors fixated on a 16 percent decline in iPhone sales from the third quarter. Apple shares fell 7 percent after the release of the results at the close of normal trading hours.

Apple executives blamed the shortfall in iPhone sales on unusually heated rumors that the company would release a new phone in the fall, leading consumers to delay their purchases so they could get the latest version. That new phone — the iPhone 4S — did, indeed, come out earlier this month, to what Apple said was the best initial sales of any iPhone yet. But it was too late to benefit the fourth quarter, which ended Sept. 24.

Steve Jobs Is Dead

Steve Jobs is dead. The Apple chairman and former CEO who made personal computers, smartphones, tablets, and digital animation mass-market products passed away today. We're going to miss him. Deeply, and personally.
Steven P. Jobs passed away on October 5th, 2011 after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was just 56 years old. We mourn his passing, and wish his family the very best.

He was the reason many of us got into this industry, or even care about technology at all. He made the computer personal, and the smartphone fun. Bill Gates may have put a computer on every office desk, but it was Steve Jobs who put one in every dorm room and bedroom and living room. And then, years later, he repeated the trick, putting one in every bag and every pocket, thanks to the iPad and iPhone. If you use a computer or smartphone today, it is either one he created, or an imitation of his genius.

He changed the way movies are made, the way music is sold, the way stories are told, the very way we interact with the world around us. He helped us work, and gave us new ways to play. He was a myth made man.

Windows 8 to offer both Metro and desktop interface

When Apple makes many and flagrant similarities between iOS and Mac OS X Lion, Microsoft decides to follow this genius strategy. In fact, we can observe many similarities (in the interface model design domain) between Windows 8 and Windows Phone 7. Microsoft will offer to Windows 8 users the option of working with a new Metro interface to make the user life easier (more addictive ?). This version gives primordial importance to multitasking options. It presents widgets and it is very similar to mobile operating systems  Fashion (especially iOS and Android), useful, powerful and simple at the same time. In the official Windows 8's blog, this option was officially and implicitly confirmed, described as "fast and fluid".

Although this version, or this new design of Windows 8 is convenient, Microsoft will surely offer the traditional desktop version of Windows as an alternative. So orthodox people can also easily work with a familiar interface. Some experts have the impression that this Metro Desktop will be the default desktop when you install Windows 8 on your computer...

A new functionality, the "Windows App Store". The name haven't been confirmed yet, but the app was officially announced. Apple released the Mac App Store for Mac OS X Lion which have been a success in many ways. Windows is interested in the fact that "Having a Store can improve user experience", and if this store will know a success, this will assure better future to the anterior versions of Windows. Notice that this is not the first trial of Windows, who already tried to launch an "App Store" in the past, which has been a failure. Notice also that year after year growth Mac OS X Lion increased by 28% but PCs decreased by 1% and a few days ago, Windows was below the 90% bar. So Windows 8 is a deal for Microsoft !

[Geek Post] How to download iOS 5 beta 7 for free ?

Apple unveiled iOS 5 at WWDC (WorldWide Developers Conference) and this post can teach you how to install iOS 5 on your iOS device.
Please notice that to install iOS 5 beta 7 you officially must be an Apple Developer and you must know a minimum of geek computer manipulations. (Using some codes for example). If you get any problem related to this, note that we will not be responsible, in any cases. You must know what you are doing. This is why this post is dedicated to geeks only.


First: You must download iOS5 beta7:
iPad 1 (669.66 MB): Multiupload (direct download)
iPad 2 (Wi-Fi, 677.89MB): Multiupload
iPad 2 (GSM, 685.17MB): Multiupload
iPhone 3GS (609.2MB): Multiupload
iPhone 4 (GSM, 730.2MB): Multiupload
iPod Touch 3rd generation (578.16MB): Multiupload
iPod Touch 4G (717.74MB): Multiupload


And you must also download iTunes 10.5 beta version, if you do not have it: Mac OS X, Windows 64 bit, Windows 32 bit.
When you installed iOS 5 beta and iTunes 10.5 beta, iTunes warns you that the device is not registered yet. Then go to this device by connecting by SSH (or afc2) and then go to this address:"/ System / Library / CoreServices /SystemVersion.plist" and delete these two lines:
Release Type
Beta


And now you can enjoy :)
Remember that this is only dedicated for geeks and we do not support any problem or consequence. Questions ? Ask in the comments space. You can also find videos on YouTube to help you.