It appears that the API for iOS 5 now allows for buttons to be used within apps. If you remember last year when the Camera+ app was yanked from the app store, the reason for it was that it used a hardware button to control the shutter on the camera. Apple didn’t like this.
Apple Preparing iOS 5.0.2 For Launch with New Battery Fixes
November 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When Apple [AAPL] launched iOS 5.0.1 recently the update fixed the battery problems for some users while broke them for others and made no change for others. For myself, my battery now does last longer although I think Apple still has some work to do to fine tune it. We now hear that iOS 5.0.2 is currently being worked on although it hasn’t been released to developers yet.
Gmail for iOS Available Again in the App Store
November 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A couple of weeks ago Google [GOOG] messed up and launched an unfinished Gmail app that contained a couple of obvious bugs. The app was quickly pulled. We now hear that the bugs have been fixed and that the app is now available again in the app store… bug free all being well.
Cyanogen Mod 9 will Use Ice Cream Sandwich
November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The CyanogenMod team has begun work on the next version of its custom Android ROM. The new version will be CyanogenMod 9 and it will be based on Ice Cream Sandwich. Confirmation has come by way of a tweet from Steve Kondik.
Kindle Fire Source Code Released and Rooted
November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Amazon has followed the AOSP agreement and has released the source code for the Kindle Fire. By releasing the source code it lets developers and modders get a look in to how the Kindle Fire works. What it also means is that the modders will be able to make custom ROMs for the Kindle Fire.
HP Folio 13 Ultrabook Announced
November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
HP has announced the Folio 13 Ultrabook. It measures 0.7 inches thick and weighs 3.3 points which makes it a little heavier than the MacBook Air. One of the highlights of the Folio 13 is that it has a battery that has enough juice to power the ultrabook for up to 9 hours. These figures are of course theoretical and real world usage is often different.
Nokia Confirms Windows 8 Tablets and Higher-End Lumia Smartphones
November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Nokia has somewhat confirmed that they will be launching a Windows 8 Tablet next year as well as another Lumia smartphone that will have higher specs than the current Lumia 800.
A Look Inside Microsoft Socl
November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
In July, Microsoft accidentally published details of a social network that was currently being built by Microsoft Research. Details were a little sketchy and quickly pulled off line. The Verge now has a few more details about what it actually is.
Take a Look Inside the Amazon Kindle Fire
November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Amazon Kindle Fire is one tablet that looks worthy to take on the Apple iPad. Although the Kindle Fire doesn’t have the same specs as the iPad 2, its price tag of just $199 and the fact that its built with some quality components such as an IPS screen, mean that this tablet will sell extremely well.
As they always do, iFixit has dissembled the Kindle Fire to see what is inside and what exactly makes it run.
iTunes Match Launches
November 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Apple [AAPL] has released a new version of iTunes that now sees the launch of iTunes Match. What this new feature does is scans your library for music that you have and then matches it and uploads it so that you can play the songs on any device you have connected to your Apple ID.
BlackBerry London Spotted – Could be Running the BBX OS
November 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The device below is believed to be a mockup of what the next generation of BlackBerry smartphones will become. This particular model is believed to be the BlackBerry London and from what we understand, it will run the BBX OS when it launches next year.
iPhone 4 and 3GS Still Best Selling Phones in the US
November 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A report created comments that the iPhone 4 and 3GS are at the top of the list for the best selling smartphones in the US. The iPhone 4 is in top place followed by the 3GS which is then followed by the HTC EVO 4G, Motorola Droid 3 and on to the Samsung Intensity II. The numbers are from the 3rd quarter and also indicate that smartphones now account for 59 percent of sales which is an increase of 13 percent from the previous quarter.
