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Whether it is the iPod, iPhone or the iPad, an Apple device endears itself to the buyer. The innovative design, intuitive user interface and quality hardware together bring to the table the best of concepts and engineering. Often, this has been accompanied by a smooth, flawless user experience. But this could be further improved by investing in accessories that give a protective cover to the device from unwanted dust as well as unexpected drops while enhancing their ease-of-use. While plenty of unusual and unthinkable products are available in the international market, India has its own share of essential accessories too. Take a look and make your pick.

KEYBOARDS

HIP STREET IPAD BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD AND PORTFOLIO CASEPrice on request

This three-in-one accessory for the iPad is basically a carrying case that keeps the iPad free from scratches. But once unfolded, it can be also be used as a horizontal stand. This case has a netbook sized keyboard that can pair with the iPad over Bluetooth. The cover attaches using a magnetic lock.



LOGITECH TABLET KEYBOARD FOR iPADPrice 3,745

Logitech, the accessory brand, has come up with a lightweight keyboard dock that is really comfortable to carry around. The keyboard, which pairs over Bluetooth, has low profile keys that make typing easy. The keyboard also has media controls including play, pause, volume up/down added over the numeric keys. Above all, it is also compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. Accompanied by a case for carrying and storing when not in use, it can also be used as a sturdy stand for the iPad.

COVERS & SCREEN GUARDS
GECKO FOLIO DELUXEPrice: NA
Coming from the Australian accessory brand Gecko, the Folio Deluxe is a good looking cover for the iPad. It has a soft padded exterior along with chamois leather like linking inside. At the back is the special lever that turns this cover into an instant stand. It is available in all the leading gadget stores (including organised retail chains).

APPLE SMART COVERPrice: Rs 2210

The official iPad 2 cover, also the most innovative one yet, intelligently wakes and puts the tablet to sleep when opened and closed. The built-in magnet smartly docks it to the tablet when brought near the edge and saves the iPad from dust and scratches. For those who always wish to place the tablet in the standing position on the table, the foldable cover is at your service. It turns into a stand that can be used in both horizontal and vertical positions for hassle-free typing and enjoying multimedia content.

GRIFFIN SURVIVOR CASEPrice: Rs 2,999
Cell phones are prone to damage from falls and the iPhone 4/4S is no exception. Considering the engineered glass, which can shatter, Griffin has come up with a survivor case. This special case can withstand dust, air, sand and vibrations along with a 6ft fall. Although, the iPhone is not waterproof, the case's integral display can deflect rain and resist water pressure of up to 200mm for an hour. It does look bulky, but is the perfect cover for your iPhone.

MOLESKINE iPHONE CASEPrice: Rs 3160

This is undoubtedly one of the most classic looking covers available in the market. The black book-shaped case holds the iPhone within. The rounded edges inside are lined with suede microfibres that protect the phone in case of a sudden fall. Adjacent to the plastic edges is a compartment that can be used for holding visiting cards or your plastic money.

CHARGERS & CABLES
BELKIN CONSERVE WALLETPrice: Rs 2500

Apple has always believed in providing a USB cable for charging along with a wall socket for its iPhones and iPad. But iPod users still have to rely on their computers for a recharge. A simple way of charging multiple gadgets from a single point, utilising the USB cable, is with a Belkin Conserve Wallet. This charging station has a raised platform with four USB ports on the back and side. Connecting the cable and pushing the start key initiates charging. It also has an auto-cut feature that disconnects power once the device is fully charged. The unit can be used to charge four gadgets at the same time.

CAPDASE POWER CRUIZER BATTERY PACKPrice: Rs 2,499

The Apple iPhone 4S is by far the best smartphone available in the market. But its fastdraining battery is a concern. So consider investing in the Power Cruizer battery pack that can store charge and juice up your device in emergency situations. This square-shaped, compact pack has an 1800 mAh battery that can provide nearly twice the battery of an old iPhone/iPad. It even comes with indicators that display the power level.

CAPEDASE POWERCUP 2.2Price: Rs 2,999

CAPEDASE POWERCUP 2.2

Charge your iPod and iPhone while driving using the Capdase powercup 2.2. Unlike other car chargers that can charge only one gadget at a time, this allows users to charge multiple devices simultaneously. The cup sits smartly in the car's cup holder while introducing two USB ports for connecting phones. There are slots for two additional cigarette lighter sockets and enough space for phones to be placed.

KEYJUICEPrice: Rs 599

All those who do not wish to carry charging cables as they add to the clutter can instead opt for the KeyJuice. The USB at one end and the Apple proprietary jack on the other come together and form a unit as small as a pen drive. This is as compact as they come.

HEADPHONES & HEADSETS
GRIFFIN HANDSFREE AUX+ MIC CABLEPrice: Rs 1,999

Handsfree speakers are a must for those who make and answer calls while driving. But the fear of the Bluetooth handsfree sucking the juice out of your phone is very real. This Griffin handsfree cable is a simple solution for such problems. With 3.5 mm pins on both ends, the one with the microphone goes into the car's auxiliary point and the other into the phone. It can also be used for playing music from the iPhone over the car's stereo.

BLACKBERRY VISOR MOUNT V65Price: Rs 4,699

BlackBerry and Apple don't go hand in hand, but we would like to recommend BlackBerry Visor Mount for those who spend a lot of time travelling. This wireless speaker mounted on the car's visor looks neat while offering clear sound clarity during both-incoming and outgoing calls. Slim and easy to pair, it has a battery backup of close to 10 hours and even turns itself to sleep after a long period of inactivity.

BOSE BLUETOOTH HEADSET SERIES 2Price: Rs 8,888

The best Bluetooth headset one can have for the iPhone is the recently launched Bose Bluetooth Series 2. Aesthetically designed and feature rich, these are ear specific. So while buying one, do choose the ear you prefer to wear the headset on. The addition of the noise rejecting microphone cuts the surrounding sound, ensuring clear output.

SKULL CANDY FIXPrice: Rs 3,899

Another headset with a regular music player, cell phone or laptop, the SkullCandy Fix transforms into a complete headset with the mic when connected to an iPod/iPhone/iPad. It offers deep bass and great sound while fitting well into your ear due to its design.

LOGITECH WIRELESS HEADSETPrice: Rs 6,145

This wireless headset pairs over Bluetooth with all the three iGadgets over the regular 10-metre range. Sitting nicely over the head, this headset has a microphone that lets one whisper while chatting on Facetime. Perfect for gaming or enjoying music, the rechargeable batteries last up to six hours on a single charge. The headset is flexible allowing users to fold and carry it around.

DOCKS
JBL ON STAGE IVPrice: Rs 7,990
The JBL On Stage IV is a unique looking dock with an unusual design. A compact unit, instead of a single speaker placed in the front, this one has multiple speakers on the sides. It has 20W sound output which is loud and impressive. Weighing 700 grams, it isn't really big and can be a perfect companion for outdoor parties. Most importantly, along with an audio jack for other MP3 players, it can start up with some AA batteries as well.

BOSE SOUNDDOCK SERIES II DIGITAL MUSICPrice: Rs 19.013
The iPod speaker system from Bose is a great combination of beauty and sound. Small and compact, it still offers rich sound, taking forward the legacy of Bose. Accompanied by a remote control for controlling music from a distance, the dock even has touch sensitive volume controls. There is also an auxiliary port that lets DVD, CD or MP3 players act as an audio source. Lastly, the active electronic equalisation balances output of all frequencies.

HARMAN KARDON GO+ PLAY MICROPrice: Rs 14,990

The Harmon Kardon Go+ Play Micro is a treat for the eyes and ears. Chic looking, it is a 2.1 channel iPhone and iPod dock piece with great sound output. Additional features include eco-friendly 'sleep' feature for conserving battery life, streaming video from a website or iPhone/iPod directly to a television with a composite video connection and syncing an iPod/iPhone with a PC through a USB connection while docked. This is powered by batteries giving 18 hours of continous music playback.

PHILIPS FIDELIO iPOD DOCKING STATIONPrice: Rs 4,990

Who says iPod docks are the preserve of the rich? Philips Fidelio docking station looks elegant while fitting into your budget. With just one large speaker placed below the dock, it manages to produce loud and clear sound. And the controls for volume are placed on the top. There is also a USB port that can be used to charge gadgets. The only thing missing is the remote.

STYLUS
GRIFFIN STYLUSPrice: Rs 1,299
Although the iPad has a capacitive touch display, there are many who find using their fingers irritating. For such users, companies are coming up with innovative stylus with a finger-like effect. This one from Griffin has an omnidirectional rubber tip that can be used from the top as well as the sides for typing, tapping, sketching and even playing games.

BAMBOO STYLUSPrice: Rs 1,750

It's not only Griffin, but also Wacom that has a stylus for the iPad. Available in different colours to match the iPad cases, the stylus is sleek to hold and is best while using on a capacitive display. It has a 25 per cent smaller rubber tip in comparison to the other stylus in market, giving it a pen feel. Scratch resistant, it comes with a company provided Bamboo application on App Store that can be used to sketch, draw and take notes in your own handwriting.

OTHERS
KINGSTON WI-DRIVEPrice: NA

The Wi-Drive from Kingston is an easy, lightweight and portable way of storing and backing up data. Compatible with the iPod, iPhone and iPad, it has an inbuilt battery that needs to be recharged before use. Once done, the user has to download the Wi-Drive application from the App Store to connect the two. This drive can be used with three users only and comes with a restricted space of 16GB.

TATA DOCOMO 3G WI-FI HUB
Price: 5,999 + 750 onward for data plan
Apple's iPod can do almost everything and anything an iPhone can do except make a call. But it doesn't come with a SIM card slot for all these tasks. Similarly, the cheapest version of iPad is only Wi-Fi enabled. So if you own these devices, you can think of a portable Wi-Fi hub that can be carried anywhere, anytime. Capable of rendering fast data services on the 3G network, the speed switches over to Tata Photon Plus in non-3G circles. With a 1500 mAh battery hidden inside, it remains alive for four hours.

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How to Use iAnnotate and an iPad for Document Reviews

iAnnotate cuts down editing time and DocuSign allows use of electronic signatures

In a law firm, the editing drill is not only a drag but also a productivity drain. Traditionally lawyers dictate and legal assistants transcribe and then return a document to the lawyer for review.
In another variation, associates draft pleadings and submit them to the partner for review. The documents to be reviewed are placed on the partner’s desk, where they often sit in an ever-growing pile, waiting for the attorney to actually be in the office, out of a meeting and focused on paperwork. The document is marked up by the lawyer, handed back to the assistant or associate and eventually returned to the lawyer’s desk for another round of reviews.
It is not uncommon it to take days or even a week before a document is ready to be sent out. Though software such as Dragon Naturally Speaking or Dragon Naturally Speaking’s Legal Version can dramatically reduce the time needed to bring a document into existence, the use of voice recognition software doesn’t circumvent the final review most lawyers insist on before a document leaves the office.
So even though they can’t automate the final review, some lawyers are using iAnnotate on their iPads to dramatically reduce the amount of time required for the review-and-revision process. In our ongoing series examining how one rural Indiana attorney has been using technology to streamline his practice, Lawyer Tech Review talks to Hunter Reece about this approach, which, he says, is working for him.

Mark Up PDFs with iAnnotate

iAnnotate allows a user to open PDF documents, read them and then annotate them. (Clickable affiliate link.) The app, developed by Aji LLC and selling for $9.99, allows the user to highlight, underline, write text notes, bookmark, draw and even stamp a document. Once annotated, a PDF can be transmitted to others by way of several routes, including email, a cloud computing solution such as Dropbox, iTunes sync or Safari.
Using iAnnotate, Reece has been able to reduce the time it takes him to review documents – as well as the amount of paper he uses in the process. When a document is ready for review, it is emailed to him instead being printed out as a hard copy. (Reece is also experimenting with Dropbox and other cloud computing options as an alternative to email.)
When there’s a lull during court, Reece says, or “when there’s a slow spot during a conference, I open the document in my iPad and make changes, using iAnnotate.”
When he’s finished, he emails the document back to his staff, who quickly make the requested changes and return the revised document to him for a final review.

Finalize Document with an Electronic Signature

Another advance in the evolution of Reece’s practice is the use of electronic signatures.
DocuSign allows users to send, sign, track and store documents. The company offers a 14-day free trial of its desktop edition; monthly packages start at $19.99 per month. DocuSign has mobile apps for use with the iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Windows Mobile. (Clickable affiliate link.) The app is free but must be used with an existing DocuSign account.
Reece explains, “I just started using DocuSign to put a signature on document, so now once I approve a letter on my iPad I can add the electronic signature and it gets sent out.”
Have you used iAnnotate or DocuSign in your practice? If so, did you find either feature useful? Are there alternatives that you recommend?

 

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Tips About How To Use Dragon Dictation for iPhone App

This speech-recognition app is an indispensable free tool for emailing, texting and even basic memo drafting

For some, answering emails and responding to text messages from an iPhone can be cumbersome and bit frustrating. I fall into that category: Holding my iPhone in landscape mode and using my thumbs just doesn’t seem natural. I often hit the wrong key and end up with an autocorrect disaster.
Using my iPhone upright means that I have to peck out messages with an index finger. I’m a fast typist, so doing things this way seems like shoveling snow off a driveway after a blizzard … with a spoon.
But email and texting are, by far, my preferred means of communication. In the article “How an Apple iPad Keyboard and an iPhone Made for One Happy (and Mobile) Lawyer,” we explained how an iPhone could be docked into an iPad keyboard to enable the user to respond to emails and take notes.
In this Lawyer Tech Review post, we highlight the Dragon Dictation 2.0 iPhone mobile app. (Clickable affiliate link.) The speech-recognition app is versatile, surprisingly accurate — and free.
It is my new favorite productivity tool.
I will explain some of the basic features of Dragon Dictation for the iPhone, share punctuation basics and explain how to pause and add information to create longer texts.

Dragon Dictation for the iPhone Basics

The Dragon Dictation app is available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Nuance, the maker of Dragon, also offers a BlackBerry app called Dragon for E-mail and Flex T9, an Android app. (I have not tested the Android and BlackBerry apps.)
The Dragon Dictation app is offered in several languages, including U.S. English, U.K. English, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, European and Canadian versions of French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Once you’ve downloaded the app, simply tap the Settings icon, which is found in the lower right corner of the first screen, and choose your preferred language. (My trial was in U.S. English, and the punctuation table is based on the U.S. English version.)
As the screenshots show, once the Dragon Dictation app is opened, the first screen that appears is the Tap and Dictate screen. Press the red button to start recording.
When you’re finished, press Done.
The app processes the information, after which a screen appears with dictated text. In my experiments I found the accuracy quite good. The most difficult words were proper names. Although Dragon was able to handle the name Enrique with no problem, Ryan was converted to Brian.
But making corrections was easy – and still much faster than typing an entire message on my iPhone. In the bottom left corner of the screen is a small keyboard. When you tap on the keyboard icon, the keyboard comes up, allowing you to make changes or corrections. Once you’re satisfied, press the keyboard icon again, and the keyboard disappears.
The toolbar provides a number of options once you’re ready to transmit your message. Simply press the icon in the lower right corner to bring up the toolbar.
The toolbar is a nifty feature of Dragon Dictation 2.0. If you want to send a text, press the text icon, and the app will access your contacts. When you begin typing the name of the person you want to text, Dragon will automatically give you a menu of selections. (The same is true for email.) The toolbar allows you to post status updates in Twitter and Facebook. And the copy feature is good for many purposes – I used it to copy text and place it in my Evernote mobile app. It worked perfectly for me.

How to Dictate Punctuation Marks in Dragon Dictation for iPhone

In my experiments, I learned that the failsafe way to incorporate punctuation marks into the text is to use voice commands during dictation.
For example, if I wanted a sentence that looked like this:

Henry, thanks for contacting me about the deposition. How does next Tuesday at 10 a.m. work for you?

I would say this:

Henry comma thanks for contacting me about the deposition period. How does next Tuesday at 10 a.m. work for you question mark

Perhaps the trickiest command was that for quotations marks. To insert a quote, I found, I needed to pause briefly between saying the command “open quote” and beginning the first word of the sentence. The same was true for closing the quote. The command was “close quote,” followed by a pause before I started the next sentence.
Here’s a chart of punctuation marks and their verbal commands:

.	Period
,	Comma
?	Question mark
!	Exclamation point
-	Hyphen
“”	open quote [then pause] Close quote [then pause]
	For a new paragraph, just say, “New paragraph.”

How to Dictate Longer Texts and Resume Dictating an Open Note

If you’re like me, you sometimes need to pause while you dictate to gather your thoughts and formulate your next sentence or paragraph. You may also want to review what you’ve already said to determine whether you need to add anything.
Dragon Dictation makes reviewing dictated text and adding new text to the same note easy.
Dictate your initial text and press Done. Once the text has been processed and appears on the screen, the red Record button will still be visible at the bottom center of the screen.
When you’re ready to resume dictating, press the Record button and dictate. Once you’re finished, press the Done button, and your text will be added to the current note.

 

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Portable power strip with USB outlets, iPhone credit card case receive rave reviews

Last week I spoke at the Missouri Bar’s Solo and Small Firm Conference about how to use social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to improve your website’s visibility and search engine performance. The conference, which I’ve attended in previous years, has always drawn a big crowd, but this year’s conference was a record-setter, with 1,060 attendees.
After my presentation on Thursday I stayed for the remainder of the three-day event, attending seminars, tweeting nuggets of useful information in real time to lawyers and other legal industry professionals and learning about technology that lawyers are leveraging to make their practices more productive. I came away with a notebook full of tips to share.
One of the sessions I attended was the Smart Phone Shootout, which featured a debate by speakers Spencer Farris, Paul Henry and Andrew Lyskowski on the merits of Android, iPhone and BlackBerry. That session sparked a lively simultaneous discussion on Twitter about Android for lawyers. In addition to weighing the pros and cons of the different types of mobile phones, the speakers mentioned several gadgets for your gadgets – technology that makes the life of a lawyer on the go easier.
This week, Lawyer Tech Review highlights two of these useful gadgets: a portable power strip charger and iPhone credit card carrying case.

Portable Power Strip Charger with USB Outlets

For St. Louis lawyer Paul Henry, a portable charger with three AC outlets and two USB outlets is indispensable. It allows him to charge multiple devices at once, and in airports he can share the charging station with other gadget-loving travelers, who often must vie for a limited number of outlets.
In the United States, Amazon.com sells the Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger. The list price is $21.99, but it was selling for $10.88. (Clickable affiliate link) This charger features a plug that can rotate 360 degrees and has four locking positions. It provides complete surge protection to all of the outlets.

iPhone Credit Card Carrying Case

Spencer Farris, a St. Louis lawyer who has reviewed iPad apps previously for Lawyer Tech Review, uses an iPhone case that accommodates credit cards or a driver’s license, allowing him to leave his wallet at home.
There are several iPhone carrying cases on the market, made by various companies, for the iPhone 3, iPhone 3G and iPhone 4. One big seller on Amazon.com is the Case-Mate ID Credit Card Slim Case. The list price is $34.99, but was selling for $23.23. (Clickable affiliate link) The case holds two cards; some reviewers note that it’s a tight fit, and others say they wish there was room for additional cards.
A roomier option is the Speck SPK-A0332 CandyShell Card Phone Case for iPhone 4. The case, which has room for three cards, lists for $31.58. However, it was selling for $26.07 in the United States. (Clickable affiliate link)

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iPhone versus android

Smartphones are all the rage in the mobile phone market boasting an ever-increasing market share. Though it’s tough to say specifically how they differ from traditional phones they can be best thought of as mini computers that boast phone connectivity. This enables such devices to access the World Wide Web, send email, play games and if they have the appropriate hardware take and edit pictures and video.
According to an Olswang report in early 2011, the rate of Smartphone adoption is accelerating: as of March 2011 22% of UK consumers had a Smartphone, with this percentage rising to 31% amongst 24- to 35-year-olds.

The battle between Apples iPhone product and Google’s Android is a clash of the titans of epic proportions, as wildly different aesthetic principles, design methodologies and underlying technologies go head to head in an attempt to win over the hearts and minds of the Smartphone user. Whereas iPhones iOS (Operating System) is available only on Apple devices Google’s Android is an open source product that since 2008 has been available on phones from a wide range of manufacturers. Google arrived late to market and has struggled to regain market share but continue to innovate. Uniquely the Blackberry maintains a large market share in the UK, coming in 2nd. This phone is far more likely to be used as a business tool than an all-round Smart Phone and users are far less likely to extend its capabilities by installing apps.
Since its 2007 debut, 500,000 applications have generated $3 billion for developers. (Android’s 400,000 apps have earned around $100 million.).

Apple’s take on the Smart Phone concept does it’s best to hide the technology and the phones operating system from the user. Apple provides strict guidelines within which application developers must create their products. The aim is to create a unified user experience and as this operating system extends to Apples iPads and even Apple’s laptop computers, users get to work within a familiar environment all day long. Recent innovations such as the iCloud can seamlessly share email, contacts, games, video and images between devices. Apple’s aim is become the hub of your digital life, encouraging the creation and consumption of digital media via their range of devices.
Android operates on a bewildering array of devices, each featuring differing hardware; it’s important to check your phone of choice can run the apps you require. Android phones are far more customisable, allowing users to tweak the user interface to a larger degree and make the phone their own. Two Android phones side by side may bare only passing similarity. Developers are also given a freer reign and much more radical apps are available for this platform.
Though Android is fast closing the gap your choice between the two may simply be an economic one. Whereas a Samsung H2 equipped with Android can be bought contract free for £79 an iPhone weighs in at a hefty £499. There are many iPhone deals available that will provide a free phone but most involve lengthy contracts.

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Chinese Teen Sells Kidney For iPhone, iPad

While Indians are notorious for hawking their kidneys online, the Chinese have given it a tech angle. A Chinese teenager has sold his kidney to buy an iPhone and an iPad. The official Xinhua News Agency however, didn't disclose the actual models of the Apple devices purchased. Wang, a 17-year-old high school student, received $3500 (Rs 1,75,000 approx) for his spare organ. However, the faeces hit the fan, when his mother demanded to know how he had managed to buy two Apple devices.
The authorities have charged five people for causing intentional injury. This includes the surgeon, a hospital contractor, and brokers who scouted a buyer online and arranged for an operating room. Hopefully, this is the last time Wang will be selling organs for an iDevice.

 

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T-Mobile will be iPhone ready this year (and not just for AT&T’s cast-offs)

T-Mobile made an interesting statement today in response to AT&T’s recent concession to begin unlocking out-of-contract iPhones. It invited AT&T customers to take their old iPhones to its network where they can feast upon its ultra-cheap voice and data plans.
Of course, if those customers want anything beyond slowpoke EDGE speeds they need to wait for T-Mobile to start its ambitious network overhaul, which will align its HSPA+ networks with the iPhone’s 3G frequency bands. But according to T-Mobile, that might happen sooner than you think. Here’s an excerpt from the statement, which was first reported by 9to5Mac:

… we will continue to deliver more value to customers as we expand and modernize our 4G network. Beginning this year, we will introduce HSPA+ service in our 1900 MHz PCS spectrum. When we do, our 4G network will be compatible with a broader range of devices, including the iPhone.

That’s good news for iPhone owners looking for a new network, but the news gets even better. What T-Mobile didn’t say in its statement is that once its network retooling is complete it won’t just be activating AT&T’s old iPhone cast offs, it will be selling brand spanking new iPhones.

Why T-Mo is important to Apple

As we’ve pointed out on numerous occasions, T-Mobile’s lack of iPhone love from Apple isn’t a deliberate snub. Rather, the issues are incompatible technologies and cold hard economics. Apple will give the iPhone to any carrier with a compatible network willing to pony up the dough. Tim Cook isn’t stupid. T-Mobile has more than 33 million customers. For Apple to not want to do business with T-Mobile would be like saying it doesn’t want to sell iPhones to Canadians. Once the network frequency barrier is removed, Apple will jump at the chance to get the iconic device in T-Mobile’s hands.
By the time T-Mobile completes its network overhaul in 2013, its networks won’t just be in perfect harmony with current iPhone. It will be able to handle any new version as well, including the new LTE iPhone expected to emerge this fall. It’s just a question of timing. To build LTE, T-Mo needs to first shut down a good deal of its GSM network at PCS, filling in the holes with new HSPA+ networks. That first step is what T-Mobile is getting at when it says its network will be iPhone compatible this year. The big question is whether its whole footprint will get converted this year or only segments of it.
The next step is shutting down portions of its HSPA+ network in the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) , or 1700/2100 MHz, band and then building LTE in its place. Once that final step is complete, T-Mobile’s network will look just like AT&T’s to any Apple gadget.
T-Mobile will probably miss out on the biggest benefits of the coming 4G iPhone launch as its LTE network won’t be ready. But if it has enough of its HSPA+ network built out at PCS at the time, it could easily sell the 4G smartphone as an HSPA+ device. There’s plenty of precedent: Apple is selling the new 4G iPad internationally even though it doesn’t support a single LTE network outside of the U.S. or Canada. At the very least, Apple would make the iPhone 4 and 4S available to T-Mobile.

T-Mobile makes bank either way

T-Mobile can’t really lose once its new networks come online. Even without 3G support, T-Mobile admits to hosting more than 1 million unlocked iPhones on its network (though I suspect most of them are hacked, not officially unlocked).
Once HSPA+ is available, plenty more AT&T customers may be lured over to T-Mo by its cheaper data plans, and those that aren’t tempted could sell their newly unlocked iPhones to customers that are. T-Mobile is the only major operator that offers lower monthly rates to customers who bring their own devices rather than opt for subsidized phones. And those savings are considerable: $10 for 2 GB compared to $20 for just 300 MB from AT&T.
And when T-Mobile does become an official iPhone seller it can compound its gains. It would subsidize new iPhones and charge premium “classic” rates for voice and data, but those rates still undercut those of the two big operators. Sprint’s unlimited plans would be its major competition. Basically T-Mobile has the opportunity here to become not only the fourth nationwide purveyor of Apple smartphones, but also the destination carrier for iPhones on their second life.

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Next iPhone to have the most significant upgrade yet, claims analyst

It may be months before Apple's latest iPhone is officially unveiled, but that isn't proving to be a deterrent and rumour mills have been abuzz. Yesterday, it was reported that a Foxconn employee had revealed that the next iPhone would be launching in October and not June during the WWDC event, rebutting the revelation made by another employee from Foxconn. Later on a report had surfaced that Apple was testing prototypes of the iPhone with a variant of the A5X chipset. The brand had given out iPhone 4 units to be tested with the updated chip, as they did not want the design of the handset to be leaked before the official announcement. The latest bit of information regarding the upcoming flagship smartphone from Apple comes courtesy of Brian White, an analyst at Topeka Capital Markets.

Report of a 4-inch display surfaces again

According to a report by Business Insider, White was on a tour of tech suppliers in China and Taiwan and he states, “The buzz around the new iPhone 5 is growing in Asia and speculation around the timing of the launch has begun. In our view, this will be the most significant iPhone upgrade with a four-inch screen and a new, sleek look that we believe will require a unibody case.” He goes on to state that since it will feature a sleek design; this will be the primary reason why it would upgrade to it. Being LTE capable will add to the interest of potential consumers making them opt for this handset. He states, “We believe the iPhone 5 ramp for the December quarter could be extraordinary, dwarfing previous launches and driving the stock closer to our $1,001 price target.”

As for when the production will begin, White reckons that certain components will start getting produced by June. However, he clarifies that the handset may not be unveiled this month or even in July. As for when the sixth generation iPhone will be launched, White states, “In our view, a August/September launch may make more sense given the iPhone 4S was just launched in October 2011.” This is by far the maximum information we've got on the iPhone, till date. Hopefully before the upcoming iPhone is launched, we can expect more details to leak. Let us know your thoughts on the iPhone featuring a 4-inch screen in the comments section below.

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Rumour: iPhone 5 To Have Unibody Design

Could also come with a 4" screen and a new chipset; includes 4G support.

As the day draws closer to the speculated launch of the iPhone 5, rumours are aplenty about the specifics and details regarding this device. To start off, a research analyst from Topeka Capital Markets, Brian White, who had met up with the component suppliers in China, has said that the new phone will come with a 4" display and "sleek look that we believe will require a unibody case". This has given rise to the possibility that the new gadget will probably go the MacBook way with a unibody design carved out of a single block of aluminium. Another report has also pointed to the redesign possibility where it states that the "…actual next-generation iPhone is specifically said to not include the iPhone 4/4S design, but Apple is testing these new devices in older casings to throw off leaks".
The report also states that the device is expected to have 4G (most likely LTE) connectivity. It does make sense as its competitor, if we may say so, the recently launched Nokia Lumia 900 already has this capability. It will also reportedly come with 1 GB RAM and will be powered by the same A5X SoC as used in the new iPad, thus giving better battery backup than its predecessor; at least theoretically. We will keep you updated as more details filter through.

 

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6 must have iphone applications for everyone

iPhone Applications

iPhone, more than just a smartphone is fascinating because of all the variety of applications available to it. There are millions of applications that you could download to your iphone but only a few of them are really useful. Others are just the same. But, after some good research and browsing through of all the iphone applications available to its users, here is a list compiled of must have applications for iPhone.

1. The Yelp

This application is the best out there in terms of guiding you where to go when you’re out in the open. Whether it’s a theater or a restaurant, all you need to do is switch on your 3G and open the yelp application. You’re all set to go. It shows all the restaurants, theaters, salons, services, post offices and everything in an area you specify. This is a must have for everyone using the Iphone as you’ll never have to go asking for suggestions and directions from anyone ever again. Also, the places have user reviews so that you can choose which suits you best.

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2. FlightTrack Pro

If you’re a frequent flyer or want to check the availability of flights immediately, then this is the best application for you. Wherever you are or whatever you do, just access this application and you’re set to get all the information about flights and timings. It tracks all the flights in the air or on land and keeps you updated on information regarding delay, flight status, gates changes and such important things. The most amazing thing about this application is that you can contact the FlightTrack pro to let someone know if you’ll be late. That’s why this application is a must have. The service is excellent and the application in itself is a real masterpiece of information. Both you and your phone will definitely love it.

3. The Mint budget Application

This is a must have for all. The Mint is a budgeting tool that has lots of advanced features. You can track your financial accounts on real time basis and an alert will be sent to you regarding any changes that happen on any of your accounts. This tool is quite useful especially when you need to check your account balance daily. You don’t have to log on to the internet or go to an ATM anymore to check your bank balance. Alerts and information is right there in your hands in the Mint budgeting Iphone application. Here’s a surprising thing for you: The application doesn’t cost you anything. Yes! It is absolutely FREE!

4. SlingPlayer Mobile

Have you ever imagined operating your Television from across the street, but watching it too. That’s what SlingPlayer is all about. You can watch all the programs that run on your TV just by installing a simple Sling Box device at home. In fact, you can even record programs to watch it at a later time. The SlingPlayer is one amazing application that helps a lot of people watch TV while moving. They seem to be watching soccer and sports from their Iphone. Remember, this is not magic, so you’ve to have access to wireless network connection in order for this SlingPlayer to work. This is a must have application to be added to your list if you love watching television or don’t want to miss any programs.

5. Photoshop.com Mobile

Apple’s iPhone is a major hit across the globe not only for its applications but also because of the camera it has. The iPhone’s camera is so clear and high quality that even a real professional camera has to compete with it. So you’ve clicked the picture, so what next? How about a small application that will alter photos you’ve taken and edit it quickly? That’s what you require. You don’t have to rush to your PC and plug in the device, open Photoshop and edit the pictures you’ve taken. You can flip images, crop it to any size you want and even share it with just a click of a button .. sorry .. I meant touch of a finger. So this application is a cool one that will give you the feel of a professional photographer. You will never again need to use your PC for photo sharing as this application takes care of all such problems.

6. Facebook & Twitter

Finally, this application is something everyone must and will definitely have. There is no single specific application that I recommend as all Facebook and Twitter applications are good to use. But it’s a must have if you’re a social networking freak. Even if you’re not a freak it’s a must have because you can communicate and socialize with your friends and family even if you’re in classroom or at workplace. Social networking is on the rise so this application is a default addition to your list, whether or not you like it. It’s free and fun, so why not have it?

The above given 6 applications are must have iPhone apps. Whether it’s financial stuff or photo sharing, banking & accounting or flight tracking, the iPhone applications that are mentioned above will take care of it all.
The list is my personal favorite and many of the readers agree to it. They’re happy to have these applications in their iPhone and I’m pretty sure you will enjoy them too. These applications are for your daily needs and to be used on a daily basis. They reduce your time for doing certain things and save your efforts.

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Get The Most From A Person’s New Iphone4 With Free Of Charge Film Downloads

To watch film on iPhone, you’ll want to either transfer movies from your business DVDs within the format of which apple iphone will take, or download and install these people via internet. Acquire the lowdown on how to download movies for ones Iphone with the remainder of this text.
Apple’s integration within the power to play digital movies is just one of a lot logical reasons this excellent joint of hardware is developing this massive interest. Many spots, there may nicely not sufficient Screen Protectors accessible to meet the demand.
Could use one that watch movies with regards to your iPhone, you will want to have them upon the computer in a type the iPhone might use. This is certainly considerably less difficult with movies you download via internet, as clearly most are currently with the appropriate format. Don’t despair, nevertheless, any time you personal an enormous DVD collection. DVD movies may be easily converted off their native format into mp4, supplied there is a correct software application on your desktop.
To evaluate film on Screen Protectors from your very own DVDs, you’ve got to download some special software program. There are many versions of these computer software, many of which sell for $50 or not satisfying you a smaller amount. There are some no cost versions, even so, should you choose to a web search with “freeware” included in the search, it would construct them. This computer software, referred to as a “ripper”, will need the movie from a DVD, and shop it off your computer on the format you finally choose. For transfer to iPhone, you simply must use a mp4 format. When the film is for your computer, it’s a simple matter to employ iTunes to transfer it with your Screen Protectors.
Legitimate download internet sites charge merely one off fee at the beginning, and following that, you’ve got unlimited packages. If, perhaps these bought film is at mp4 format, it can certainly you have to be moved to your iPhone by means of iTunes, as just before. These downloads will attempt to work out to be not costly in the long term, whenever you retain contributing to your collection, with out a additional charges. Here is the most effective way to enjoy film on Screen Protectors.

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How To Keep An Eye On Iphone Users?

The urge for hi-tech gadgets among the users has led to the popularity of iPhone and its amazingly advanced features in the world of cell phones. Its growing demand has appalled the cell phone manufacturers to launch more advanced smart phones in the market. iPhone acts as the most desirable product under the category of cell phone users. However, there are certain applications and software which may not be compatible with the more advanced operating systems of iPhone in comparison to other commonly used cell phones. The same features can be taken as an example when it comes to install the surveillance tools to monitor the cell phone activities.
Today’s growing craze for social network and internet have led many teenagers, housewives, employees and even husbands to embroil themselves in several unsocial activities which actually ruins their happy life. Therefore to prevent these breaking relations, behavioral impact on teens, cheating employees and cheating spouses, the modern technology has also made some automated surveillance tools to monitor their activities. The manufacturers of these spy software have made it compatible nearly to all the cell phone models including iPhone.
With its highly advanced models of 4G enabled cell phones, it would have been rather launched lately, but the spy software have been readily launched altogether to work amazingly, being compatible with all the features of Iphone. Therefore it will now not be a tough job to keep a close eye on iPhone users. After being installed in the targeted iPhone it works in a sneaky manner without revealing its status to the targeted user.
The best part is that it automatically starts after every reboot and monitors on all the activities of the Iphone and quietly uploads it into a spy server. You can then easily retrieve all the information logging in to the server from any web browser. Some of the most attractive features of mobile spy software are as follows:
1. Call log/SMS/MMS/ interceptor
All the incoming and outgoing calls, SMS, MMS and other history can be retrieved logging in to the server. Similarly any video or image taken by the phone can get recorded to be viewed easily.
2. SIM change notification
Now you can even track the exact location of lost phone, as this feature automatically updates you about the SIM change notification and allows you to get the information of new SIM as well
3. GPS Tracking Facility
This facility can provide you with the exact location of the phone which will then let you know the exact location of the Iphone user.
In addition to all the above features to keep an eye on iPhone users, there is an optional Add- On feature of live control panel. This feature allows you to do a live surveillance on the activities of the iPhone user. The feature sends you with the current location depending on your setting to update it within your preferred time.
The above mentioned high advanced techniques can allow any one to keep a close eye on the iPhone user; however, there are prescribed rules and regulations to follow the instructions to download the software in the targeted phone. The software is strictly made for its positive usage like revealing the truth of cheating spouse, cheating employees and giving a parental guide to the teenagers, etc.

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Best iPhone Apps For Christmas

Arthur Christmas: Elf Run Premium
Price: $0.99 (Rs 53)
Version: 1.3.0
Size: 36.9 MB
iOS version: 4.1

It seems that Santa is not around this Christmas but since the show must go on, the elves have taken over the responsibility to ensure that gifts get delivered to all the children in the world. You play Arthur, one of the helper elves. In this game, your mission is to jump, crawl, and dive through houses as fast as you can and without making a noise so as to not wake up any children. You must avoid crashing into anything and even feed the pets to keep them quiet, failing which your mission will fail. Time is of the essence, so you must hurry and finish the job before sunrise or risk the possibility of getting caught. Thankfully, you are not alone and have a team of up to seven elves to help you finish your mission faster. You can gain time by completing the earlier missions faster so that you have more time in the more difficult later missions. The game supports OpenFeint, allowing you to post your achievements and score on the Leaderboards.

Create Greeting Cards (Christmas)
Price: Free
Version: 1.0.0
Size: 8.1 MB
iOS version: 3.0

As the name suggests, this app lets you create different types of greetings cards for Christmas. You can create custom greeting cards and email them to your friends and family right from within the app. The app comes with a lot of built-in cards to base your custom card upon. You can choose images and captions from a library, pick an image from your photo library, or even take a picture with your camera, and use it to create your greeting card. The best thing about this app is that it is completely free, so there is no harm in giving it a try.

Christmas Songs, Music & Carols: Holiday 2011/2012 Edition (With Lyrics)
Price: Free
Version: 2.04
Size: 97.2 MB
iOS version: 4.0

A Christmas without carols and singing is no Christmas at all. This particular app makes sure that you always have 80 of the best Christmas hits of all time in your pocket. While the download size is not tiny, the reason for this is that the app contains all the songs so that you can listen to them offline without an internet connection. If you are bored of just listening to music, the app provides some nice and colourful music visualisers to sooth your eyes. Built-in YouTube viewer lets you watch songs live renditions of the songs. The app features lyrics too, thus allowing you to sing-along. Grab this free app to make this Christmas a little more musical.

Christmas Tree Maker
Price: Free
Version: 1.02
Size: 19.9 MB
iOS version: 3.0

The Christmas Tree has become an iconic representation of this festive occasion. Every household celebrating Christmas has such a tree with decorations hanging from its branches and leaves. In this fast and mobile life of today, you can have your very own Christmas Tree right on your iPhone with the Christmas Tree Maker app. All you need to do is select a background and a tree that suit each other, choose a tree skirt if you chose an indoor background, and add decorations such as sparkling lights of different colours and ornamental balls of different shapes, sizes, and colours, or even homemade gingerbread men. You can place them on the tree one by one or do it in the traditional way by stringing them together. You can then customise the lighting to blink as you wish. Finish the decoration with a nice garland. You can then top off the tree with an angel, a star, or even a Santa, and place beautifully wrapped gifts underneath. The Christmas Tree is ready and you can show off by posting on Facebook or emailing it to friends.

Christmas Tale HD
Price: Free
Version: 1.4
Size: 16.5 MB
iOS version: 4.0

Christmas Tale HD is an interactive ebook of Christmas stories complete with colourful illustrations to tell your kids besides the cosy fireplace. The Read to Me feature reads the story aloud, while the Auto Play automatically reads and flips pages for you. In addition to the different stories, it also features a countdown to Christmas, in which you can count days, hours, and minutes along with Santa, his wife, and his helper elves. The Christmas Piano feature is in fact the Christmas tree whose bell decorations turn it into a piano you can play. The app also lets you compose your Christmas wish list and send it to Santa using the Send to Santa feature (not that it really sends it to Santa, but sometimes it is good to believe in the unlikely). Take some time off your busy schedule for this interesting free app because it is more than worth it.

TechTree wishes a Merry Christmas to all our readers. Enjoy the holidays!

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