No iPhone 5 this June, report claims | BGR

Posted on April 6, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

 

 

A rumor reported early on Tuesday claiming the iPhone 5 will launch in June is false, a new report claims. The Loop, which is known for reporting accurate information regarding Apple products, cites an anonymous source in claiming that Apple will indeed switch things up this year and skip its now-customary June iPhone launch. “My sources said today that rumors of an iPhone 5 release at the end of June were completely false,” the blog states. Don’t fret, Apple fans — you’ve still got iOS 5 to look forward to this summer. The iPhone 5 will reportedly launch in September, and will feature more internal storage, an 8-megapixel camera and an NFC chip for mobile payments. It may also sport a metal case similar to the custom case back seen on the iPhone 4 pictured above.

via No iPhone 5 this June, report claims | BGR.

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Japan’s Earthquake Could Cause Delays For Sony’s NGP

Posted on April 5, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Sony’s next PlayStation Portable, currently codenamed NGP, may not be a global affair this year, in part due to the massive Tōhoku earthquake and deadly tsunami that slammed Japan last month.

Sony Computer Entertainment America president Jack Tretton tells Bloomberg that the natural disasters may force Sony to launch the Next Generation Portable in “just one market by the end of the year.”

While not surprising—Sony committed only to the NGP “mak[ing] its debut at the end of the year 2011” when it was announced—it may be disappointing. But it’s not uncharacteristic for Sony, which first released the PSP in Japan in December 2004, staggering the system’s North American and European launches into the next year.

Tretton does not specify which region the NGP (or PSP2) would launch in this year, but given the PSP’s continued success in Japan, Sony’s home base seems like one of the best options.

Sony’s New PlayStation Portable May Be Delayed by Earthquake [Bloomberg]

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TiPb: The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch blog

Posted on April 5, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

 

 

Korean news site ETNews claims Apple will hold a second event in June, separate from WWDC, to announced iPhone 5, and then release it in the fourth week of June.iPhone 5, the next model of iPhone 4, will be released on the coming 4th week of June. In the midst of the iPhone 5 postponement rumors, Apple has confirmed that iPhone 5 will be released as planned and it will be released simultaneously in Korea through SK Telecom and KT.While the source for the information is supposedly Apple, Apple never gives information out on future products or release dates. Even leaks from carriers are often — though not always — highly inaccurate. We’re tempted to file this one away under highly dubious for now, but given the recent rumors of iPhone 5 only launching in the fall, anything positive regarding a June announcement is worth thinking about![MacRumors]

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Facebook updates iOS client, allows you to ax friends directly from iDevice | BGR

Posted on April 5, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

 

 

Earlier today, Facebook released an update to its iOS client bearing version number 3.4. The new bits add a map view to Places check-ins, an improved News Feed, and a more intuitive Notification dashboard. Version 3.4 also allows users to unfriend stalkers, former significant others, or anyone else directly from their iPhone or iPod touch. The update is available immediately in the App Store, enjoy.

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Microsoft releases OneNote app for iPhone, free for a ‘limited time’

Posted on April 5, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Well, here’s something of a surprise — Microsoft has just brought its OneNote app to the iPhone, and it’s made it available as a free download “for a limited time” to boot. As with the Windows Phone 7 app (previously the only mobile version), the iPhone app will let you manage notes and shopping lists (and even add pictures taken with the iPhone’s camera), and then sync those with Windows Live SkyDrive so you can access them in either the Windows desktop application or its web-based counterpart. As ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley notes, however, perhaps just as interesting as the app itself is the question of what else might follow — a native OneNote app for iPad, perhaps, or even iOS versions of other Office applications? Microsoft unsurprisingly isn’t commenting on those possibilities, but it did note that the OneNote app is the culmination of some 18 to 24 months of development from a team of Microsoft Mac Office and OneNote engineers, which is either a sign of some serious slacking or a fairly significant commitment on Microsoft’s part. No word on when the “limited” free period will run out (so you’ll probably want to grab it while you can), nor is there any world on a worldwide release — it’s currently only available to US users, unfortunately.

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Posted on March 31, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Everyone likes music in the car! There’s no feeling like rolling down the windows, bumping some Enya at a reasonable volume, and letting the spring air in. Or, you can use 18-inch subwoofers to blow apart an entire phonebook. [Fark]

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Rain Radar USA for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

Posted on March 31, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

 

 

RAIN RADAR. This app only shows radars for United Sates of America. Rain radar allows you to view the National Doppler Radar Sites weather radar information located through US. Each radar image can be panned and zoomed to get a better look at the area you are interested in. Hundreds of radars cover a large proportion of USA to bring you the most up to date weather information. The information cycles through the last five images so you can get a good look at what is happening around you.All views show the latest feeds directly from the National web site. Dedicated weather watch radars provide the most up to date weather information every 10 minutes. Features not seen in other apps include; Showing your location on the radar map. Listing nearby radars Cached backgrounds for faster loading and less data usage Pinch zoom with drag panning

via Rain Radar USA for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store.

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‘Songs For Japan’ Set For Top 5 Debut On This Week’s Billboard 200 | Billboard.com#/news/songs-for-japan-set-for-top-5-debut-on-1005097352.story

Posted on March 30, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

“Songs for Japan” is a joint effort among the four major label groups, Universal Music, Warner Music, Sony Music and EMI Music. Proceeds from the album’s sale will benefit the disaster relief efforts of the Japanese Red Cross Society. A physical version will be released as a 2-CD set on Apr. 4. The 38 tracks on the compilation consist of 21 Billboard Hot 100 hits, including 16 top 40 entries, nine top 10s and five No. 1s: Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable,” “Love the Way You Lie” by Eminem featuring Rihanna, Katy Perry’s “Firework,” Rihanna’s “Only Girl (in the World)” and a remix of the list’s most recent chart-topper, “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga. To find out more about how you can help with earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan, go to

 Itunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-for-japan/id428401715

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Zapd for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

Posted on March 30, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

 

 

Create beautiful websites. In 60 seconds. From your iPhone.Zapd is a super simple and fun app that lets you create high quality, themed websites straight from your iPhone. No design experience or code writing is required. Just select a theme and then add photos, text or links. You’re done. A stunning, unique website is an incredibly powerful way to share your personal and/or professional life.Zapd is totally free. You can create as many “Zaps” as you like and have one for each flavor of your life – going on vacation, sharing a work project with colleagues, showing off your latest toy, ranting about a topic, capturing special moments with your family, etc.

via Zapd for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store.

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Noteshelf for iPad on the iTunes App Store

Posted on March 30, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

 

 

*** A powerful notes app that integrates with DROPBOX and EVERNOTE ***Noteshelf let’s anyone take effective and organized notes straight from their iPad. Download this writing utility today

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