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  • iPhone 5 Release Day Is Today, Have You Gotten Your iPhone 5 Yet?

    Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for, the iPhone 5 release day! Hundreds if not thousands of people around the globe around lining up outside Apple’s stores on the iPhone 5 release day to get “the next big thing” which Samsung claims is the Galaxy S III but we’ll leave you to decide.

    Along with the United States the iPhone 5 went on sale in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, France, Germany, Canada and the U.K.

    iPhone 5 release iPhone 5 Release Day Is Today, Have You Gotten Your iPhone 5 Yet?

    General opinion on the iPhone 5 has been split into two groups, one which thinks the iPhone 5 is the best thing ever while the other one thinks on how its not a “good enough” upgrade.

    If you’re planning to get one today then stop reading this article and run off to your nearest Apple store, supplies are very limited.

    Let us know your thoughts and if you’ve gotten your iPhone 5 yet. If you have then time to start worrying on that iPhone 5 Jailbreak.

  • iPhone 5′s New Camera: ‘same as iPhone 4S but thinner’

    The iPhone 5 comes with a brand new camera but its not ‘that new’ as Apple explains: “Same as the iPhone 4S, but thinner.”

    Its an 8-megapixels with a 3,264 x 2,448 backside-illuminated sensor, five-element lens, and f/2.4 aperture great for low light pictures. The camera is 25% thinner to match the iPhone 5′s 7.6mm thin body.

    The camera is still branded the iSight camera which when coupled with the new A6 processor takes quick and highly detailed images.

    iPhone 5 camera iPhone 5s New Camera: same as iPhone 4S but thinner

    New features of the camera include the new dynamic low light mode, “smart filter” which helps in color matching images, 40% faster shutter speed and the ability to capture still images in video. There’s also a brand new panorama mode which joins multiple smaller images into a huge 28 megapixel image.  Apple is also improving on the image sharing capabilities of the iPhone 5, images can now be shared with multiple persons who can later comment on them.

    Video recording is still the same as the iPhone 4S offering 1080p 30fps capture with improved image stabilization. The front camera also got a small upgrade in the form of 720p video in Facetime.

    Image Credit: The Verge

  • Where To Watch iPhone 5 12th September Media Event

    The iPhone 5 Media Event taking place in the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco is just hours away so you better get ready. Many tech sites will be on the spot live blogging the event but we’ll recommend you two what we think are the best.

    apple iphone 5 september 12 media event Where To Watch iPhone 5 12th September Media Event

    The first Live Blog we recommend is of The Verge but they have a history of going down during events so I’d be careful and prepare a backup. Engadget‘s Live Blogs on the other hand have been excellent recently and are worth a shot.

    Timing of the event are as follows:

    07:00AM – Hawaii
    09:00AM – Alaska
    10:00AM – Pacific
    11:00AM – Mountain
    12:00PM – Central
    01:00PM – Eastern
    02:00PM – São Paulo
    06:00PM – London
    07:00PM – Paris
    09:00PM – Moscow
    02:00AM – Tokyo (September 13th)
    03:00AM – Sydney (September 13th)

    Along with the iPhone 5 Apple is also expect to show off new iPods, iOS 6 and more! So you better not miss the event.

  • iPhone 5 Reveal Date Confirmed For September 12th

    According to The Loop Apple has started sending out media invites for an upcoming event on September 12th. We highly believe this to be the day the iPhone 5 is finally revealed. The tagline of the invitation says “It’s almost here.”. Its pictured below:

    iphone iphone5 event iPhone 5 Reveal Date Confirmed For September 12th

    The event will take place in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco at 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern. If you look closely at the invitation you’ll notice a 5 in the shadow of 12 leading us to believe that the next iPhone will be called the iPhone 5 and not the iPhone 4GS, iPhone LTE or like the latest iPad the New iPhone. Along with the iPhone 5 Apple is also supposed to show a final build iOS 6.

    What new features are you expecting to show up in the iPhone 5? Let us know in the comments below.

  • Pakistan Authorities Have Blocked Over 13,000 Adult Websites

    Never have I seen a banning of this scale and caliber. The Pakistan Telecom Association, also known as PTA, has blocked well over 13 thousand inappropriate / adult / anti-government websites over the past two months. While no definitive list of blocked websites has been revealed, sources close to TechDeville say the banning has not stopped yet as the number of inappropriate websites is just beyond imagination.

    I applaud PTA for taking a positive step for providing a controlled and safer environment for our children and youth to surf online. A lot of the major proxy websites have also been blocked. While the sad part still remains, there are still limitless ways to bypass these bans, but the efforts are still appreciated and it will continue in a positive direction.

    While some people are calling this an attack on the freedom of speech, I simply don’t see how adult websites were contributing anything to “Freedom of speech”, freedom of clothes maybe.

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  • iPhone 5 shipping time improved to 2-3 weeks

    It’s no secret that iPhone 5 launch has not exactly been ideal. It was after all successor to one of the best selling smartphones of all time. While the lack of innovation is debatable, the hardware related issues that followed suit are not. Camera, built, touchscreen, none are spared from issues of their own. And to top that Apple was suffering with severe manufacturing delays which resulted in long iPhone 5 shipping time for customers.

    Recent reports are however a little more positive. Foxconn seems to have fixed whatever was causing delays on their ends. Retail stores now have ample stock of iPhone 5 with them. Even previously the iPhone 5 shipping time was 3-4 weeks if you ordered online from the Apple Store. That is now reduced to 2-3 weeks if you order now. It’s not perfect, but at least things are improving.

    Improving iPhone 5 shipping time is the only way Apple can ensure customers get the desired product as soon as possible. 2-3 weeks is still a lot for a smartphone, but a marked improvement from before. Let’s supply improves further and the delivery time is reduced to 24 hours. That will take some doing though.

  • Apple now shipping LTE capable iPad Mini

    Apple announced the iPad Mini a few weeks back and the new tablet was of to a great start. Positive reviews from the web and strong sales figures meant that the iPad Mini, which many were skeptical about, was indeed a success at least until that point. Apple mentioned during the unveiling that the LTE capable iPad Mini will be available a few weeks after the WiFi only version.

    Well that time is now. If you were waiting for a LTE capable iPad Mini, you can go grab one now on Apple’s website. Those who pre ordered it are now getting confirmation from Apple that their tablet is now being shipped. The orders are scheduled to arrive this Friday, Nov. 16. Both the white and black versions are available. Initially Apple was suffering with supply shortages for the iPad Mini, but it looks as if they have subsided for now.

    Now that the LTE capable iPad Mini is rolling off the assembly line, it will further increase the previously stated 3 million commulative sales figure. Although Apple has so far not revealed the iPad Mini specific sales figures. The iPad Mini will go head to head with the Nexus 7 and the Amazon Kindle Fire.

  • Apple begins seeding iOS 6.1 beta 2 with Passbook enhancements

    iOS 6 was launched only a little over a month ago. It brought with it new features like the all new Apple Maps, Facebook integration, shared photo stream and much more. Then iOS 6.0.1 was seeded to users a few days ago. It most fixed issues related to iPhone 5 and wasn’t a feature release. In that same period though Apple seeded iOS 6.1 beta 1 to developers. It was available for download as well. The beta 1 focused on Mapping improvements.

    pass Apple begins seeding iOS 6.1 beta 2 with Passbook enhancements

    The iOS 6.1 beta 2 seeded just yesterday doesn’t bring in any major new features. So far the only one picked up is related to the Passbook app. In iOS 6.1 beta 2 when you launch Passbook for the first time you will be greeted with an explanatory note. The current iteration of Passbook directs users to Passbook enabled apps directly.

    The beta also enhances the Map Kit framework in iOS, allowing developers to search for map-based addresses and points of interest. It’s compatible with the fourth-, third- and second-generation iPad, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 3GS, and fifth- and fourth-generation iPod touch. Because it’s an early beta, it will have its fair share of bugs associated with it, though it’s stable enough for a quick spin.

  • VirnetX sues Apple again over same patents

    A few days ago Apple was ordered to pay an unknown company, VirnetX, a hefty sum of $368 million in a patent infringement case. For a small company like VirnetX, $368 million is like finding a gold mine. But no, these guys are clearly out for more. In the original article we told you how VirnetX isn’t planning to just sit tight after receiving the payment for Apple and are looking to mint some more money out of them.

    The patent in question that resulted in the $368 million settlement was regarding some very obscure FaceTime networking protocols (or something). Immediately after winning that case VirnetX filed another lawsuit. The difference? The original payment was for older Apple devices that infringed on their patents. This new lawsuit is for the newer devices and include the iPhone 5, fourth-generation iPad, iPad mini, fifth-generation iPod touch and the “latest Macintosh computers.” VirnetX is looking to force a preliminary injunction against the alleged infringing Apple devices as well as damages related to their sale.

    Originally VirnetX was looking to get all infringing Apple products banned. But it’s pretty clear they’re looking for a sizeable sum from Apple that will let Apple use their patents. Let’s see how this pans out.

  • iPhone 5 supply improving in US

    There are many problems associated with mass producing something. One of the biggest ones is keeping up with demand. The iPhone is one of the most hyped and talked about smartphone in the market. Naturally when Apple announced the iPhone 5 the demand was incredible. Unfortunately various problems prevented the iPhone 5 supply to reach optimal levels causing long delays in shipping.

    We reported before that iPhone 5 capacity is improving and Apple is hoping to sell nearly 46 million units by this years end. It looks as if they’re on track to achieve just that. It is reported that the supply to major US carriers Sprint and Verizon has improved, and will continue to improve in the coming few weeks. It will reach consistent availability in the next 2 to 3 weeks. According to findings by Gene Munster and his team at Piper Jaffray availability of the iPhone 5 at all three major U.S. carriers, including Sprint, was above 20 percent for the first time.

    54% Apple Stores reported they had the AT&T model in stock, 24% had the Verizon model, and 84% had the Sprint variant. With iPhone 5 supply improving users will get their ordered smartphones in time and Apple can hope to sell the forecasted amount in the next month or two.