iPhone 220: 2011

Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Redrawing the 4G Line: Is a “Fake” 4G Tagline Coming to the iPhone 5?

iPhone 5 again rumored to have NFC

Apple Partners With Nuance For Voice Recognition Technology In iOS 5 Rather Than Microsoft?

Couple of days back, we reported that Apple was negotiating with Nuance Communications to use its voice recognition technology in iOS 5 – the next generation iOS that will be unveiled at WWDC 2011 next month.
TechCrunch has just reported that they’ve received some more interesting information from their source about Apple’s partnership with Nuance.
According to TechCrunch:

Apple is already using Nuance voice recognition technology in their new data center in North Carolina.
Apple is expected to announce the partnership at WWDC 2011.
Apple may also be running their hardware so that it can process the information faster and also avoid sending data to third party servers.
As rumored earlier, Siri’s artificial intelligence and assistance technology has been “deeply integrated” into iOS 5.

We won’t be surprised if Apple partners with Nuance for the voice recognition technology that drives Siri’s personal assistant iPhone app as it is a leader in this space and also holds wide range of patents. It makes a lot more sense than buying the company, which currently has a market cap of $6.5 billion.
You can checkout the aerial view of Apple’s $1 billion data center in North Carolina:

TechCrunch also reports that Microsoft was pushing Apple to use its voice recognition technology:

one anonymous tipster who correctly knew other information about the two companies tells us that Microsoft had been pushing Apple hard to use their own voice recognition technology in iOS. That attempt was rebuffed, apparently. It will be Nuance all the way.

We’ve also heard that iOS 5 will be heavily built around the cloud and expected to include features like digital music locker that might be dubbed iCloud.
As of now, based on the rumors and speculations, iOS 5 will be all about the cloud and voice recognition technology. It looks like the day when we can tell our iPhone to give us directions to an empty parking spot in the area isn’t too far away (a combination of iOS 5′s speech recognition technology, turn-by-turn navigation apps like Navigon’s MobileNavigator, TomTom and apps like SFpark that allow iPhone users in San Francisco to find an empty parking spot). Voice recognition technology deeply integrated in iOS 5 will also make it a lot safer for such use cases as users won’t have to focus on the iPhone while driving.

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Droplist is a Fantastic List Maker with DropBox Support

There are 2 reasons why I like using a list maker on my iPhone. The first is because I am notoriously forgetful. Sometimes I have so much going on that I forget to do things if I don’t have them written down, or set in a reminder in my calendar.
The second reason is that I like to stay organized. While most list makers are kind of overkill for me, I was persistent on finding one that met my needs functionality wise, with a sharp user interface. After loads of searching, I finally came across Droplist…I wanted an application that would open quickly and give me the immediate options to create, edit, and delete lists. Droplist definitely meets those requirements, as there is no splash screen or confusing menus to sift through.
Once installed, you simply open up the application, and you are presented with an extremely simple interface. The main screen is called the Corkboard, which is where you can view and edit all of your previously made lists. There is also a button in the top right hand corner to allow you to create a new task.

The controls are very Apple-like, making the app easy to operate. Holding down on a list title or item allows you to edit, and swiping right allows you to delete. You can even choose to have an optional box next to a list item in order to manually check later as you complete the task.

Droplist also supports syncing with your DropBox account, so lists can be shared between your device and your computer. You can also set reminders for your lists, and get notified via the standard push notification system when a task is overdue.
DropList is feature-packed like some of the other options out there. But if you are like me and are looking for a lightweight list maker with a clean interface, this one is definitely top notch. If you haven’t checked it out yet, Droplist can be downloaded from the App Store for $1.99.
Have you tried Droplist? What app do you use to make todo lists?

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review: Photojojo Telephoto Lens for iPhone 4 camera (and 3G/3GS)

It’s a well-known fact that the digital zoom on the iPhone, even with the higher megapixel of the iPhone 4, is terrible if you use it to fully zoom in on an image. That’s why sometimes we end up taking a picture from far away, with a bit of zoom, and then perhaps crop it out later in a photo editing app.
Not anymore!
Photojojo has developed an actual telephoto lens for the iPhone 4 (as well as the iPhone 3G/3GS and Verizon model iPhone 4) that can attach itself to a protective case.The case itself is a thin, plastic shell that covers the iPhone from the sides. On my iPhone 4, the top and the bottom are not protected. However, there is a space on the side for full access to the volume and ringer buttons. The back will have a precise cutout for the camera and flash, but there is also a round bulge that allows the telephoto lens to connect to your iPhone.
The 8X telephoto lens itself is fairly small, being no taller than your thumb. It’s about an inch or so wide, so you can carry it around pretty easily without it being noticeable.

When the lens is on, you can launch a camera app on your phone and adjust the focus of the lens by twisting the focal ring. But it seems that no matter how much you focus the lens, there is a kind of tilt-shift effect, where the edges are slightly blurred with a sharper focus to the middle. If this is not the preferred look, the included tripod can be used for more stability and sharper overall focus.
The ball-and-socket joint of the tripod allows you to adjust your iPhone at any angle for your photographs. It’s stable and handy to have, but definitely not for candid snapshots. The tripod also does not stand by itself when the iPhone is in portrait mode – you must use the phone in landscape mode for the tripod to stand freely. Another option is to simply hold the iPhone in portrait mode while it’s in the tripod.
If you’ve ever needed to take close-up shots from afar, or even just want to get more creative with your iPhone photography, then the Telephoto Lens from Photojojo is a great fit for your iPhone.
Photojojo’s 8X Telephoto Lens for iPhone includes the case, lens, tripod, cleaning cloth, and a carrying pouch to store everything. This lens case is available for iPhone 3G/3GS and iPhone 4 (AT&T and Verizon compatible) for $35 from the Photojojo Store.

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Sunday, 8 May 2011

Jailbreak iPhone 5

If you have just purchased an iPhone 5 one of the first things that you need to look for is an iPhone 5 jailbreak. Most people know or have heard of the word jailbreak but many don’t realize the benefits.
With an iPhone 5 jailbreak you gain more control over you iPhone. You will have the ability to use non Apple approved apps which means you don’t have to rely on the iTunes store anymore. With an iPhone 5 jailbreak you will have Cydia installed on your iPhone and this is the best of the best when it comes to non Apple approved apps. In fact, some of the best iPhone 5 apps are to be found here because developers are tired of Apple’s strict controls and they aren’t bothering trying to get their apps approved.

Why to Jailbreak iPhone 5