Posted by unlocker under News on Tuesday Jan 17, 2012
There are rumors that the new Apple TV will hit the market next year and will come in three different sizes ranging from 32 to 55 inches.
There were reports that claim that the new television from the tech giant Apple will be powered by A6 chip that is rumored to power the next generations of iPhone and iPad. This seems a great possibility as Apple is known for updating the processors of their products after each generation.
Is Siri coming to Apple TV? Smarthouse also claimed that the new TV set from the Cupertino-based company will be equipped with the voice recognition system. A new software interface allows users to direct programs via voice commands through the Siri personal assistant app.
Moreover, Macrumors cited that Apple is looking at OLED technology for the 55-inch sized TV but was later denied. Thus, this is still in debate.
Smarthouse reported that a source from a major Japanese company involved in the manufacturing of the TV sets said that the 55-inch model aims to compete with Samsung’s and LG’s Smart TV sets. The two tech companies are offering TV sets equipped with a combination of OLED display as well as Super HD TV technology from LG.
In Australia manufacturers are banking on the new generation of Smart TVs combined with new content services from the likes of Telstra, as well as new display technology to drive sales.
LG Electronics’ senior marketing manager Tim Barnes believes that the attraction of first run movies and access to movies hitting DVD rental stores will drive sales.
“We will see new technology and a new generation of Smart TV launched at CES in January. These TVs will have 3D TV capability as well as new Smart TV capabilities. This will allow us to deliver a new generation of content from the likes of Telstra and other providers like Red Bull TV, while delivering a new viewing experience for consumers”.
“If Apple does launch a new TV it will help us grow the Smart TV market in Australia with consumers upgrading to not only new TVs, but attach home theatre systems that will deliver for them a big movie experience”.
Apple is to launch the new apple TV in the last quarter of 2012 in time for the next holiday season.
Posted by iunlock under News on Saturday Oct 29, 2011
Tech giant and i-gadgets company Apple just released the new iOS 5, which is the new mobile operating system of the company. The iOS 5 offers over 200 features for iPhone, iPod and iPad users. Here is a list of the 15 iOS 5 features that every Apple fan must know:
1. All New Notification Center – Apple made a revamp on its notification system and features a lock screen display.
2. Siri – In the recent Apple media event last Oct. 4, the company boasted the Siri feature in the iPhone 4S, which will enable the handset to transform voice commands into actions.
3. iCloud Integration – iCloud is the new storage service of Apple.
4. Wireless Syncing – This iOS 5 feature enables the device to sync and back up the content of your devices such as movies, TV shows, home videos, and photos to your Mac or PC when it is using the same WiFi connection.
5. iMessage – Apple introduces its new messaging service for i-gadgets. Be able to chat with your friends with i-devices.
6. New Reminders App – The iOS 5 is now equipped with new app that allows you to store a list of the things that you need to accomplish and it can be associated with a date and location.
7. New Newsstand App – This new app is included in the list of iOS 5 features that enables the user to organize his or her magazine and newspaper subscription for easy and quick access.
8. Mobile Safari – The mobile safari gets a number of new features such as Reader, Reading List, full tabbed browsing for iPad users and ability to tweet from Safari.
9. Twitter – the popular social networking site is fully integrated in the iOS 5. You can start tweeting directly from safari, photos, camera, YouTube and maps. Also, send a reply to a friend by typing a friend’s name and the iOS 5 will do the rest.
10. Camera – You can easily access your camera right in the Lock screen. Use grid lines, pinch-to-zoom gestures, and single-tap focus and exposure locks to compose a picture. If you will enable photo stream in iCloud, your photos can be automatically downloaded.
11. Photos – iOS 5 brings in new services to turn your photos into great work of art. Crop, rotate, enhance, and remove red-eye without leaving the Photos app and just with a few taps. Even organize your photos in albums. With iCloud, you can push new photos to all your iOS devices.
12. AssistiveTouch – This feature allows you to use your iOS device if you have difficulty touching the screen or if you require an adaptive accessory.
13. No More PC – There is independence for all iOS 5 devices. Once you have adapted iOS 5, you will no longer have to connect to your computer again. The new iCloud does the trick as all information will back up and sync automatically with other laptops and iDevices you own.
14. Multitasking for iPad – The iOS 5 brings new shortcuts for iPad users. Use your four or five fingers, swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar, pinch to return to the Home screen, and swipe left or right to switch between apps.
15. AirPlay Mirroring – If you own an Apple TV, get an audience to see what you are doing in your other iDevices. One of the iOS 5 features enables video mirroring.
The iOS 5 will be released along with the iCloud on October 12. Watch the video below for the introduction of the new iOS 5.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLJIef-e-7g&feature=player_embedded