Category: Apple

  • Steve Jobs takes leave of absence for Medical reasons – Assigns Tim to take over.

    Steve Jobs takes leave of absence for Medical reasons – Assigns Tim to take over.

    This may not be technology news, But, he is our favorite CEO. This time around a memo from Steve states that he will be taking leave of absence to “focus on his health”. read the full memo below.

    Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all Apple employees:

    Team,

    At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.

    I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.

    I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.

    Steve

    It’s unclear whether this leave of absence is related to his 2009 liver transplant or his earlier battles with pancreatic cancer. Here is hoping that he is fit and well soon enough , else the new iPad 2 launch may not be as exciting as we would want it to be.

    Via : Twitter

    Source : Apple

  • iOS 4.3 code reveals new iPhone and iPad models, No Home Button!

    iOS 4.3 code reveals new iPhone and iPad models, No Home Button!

    Looks like folks have been poking at the new beta 4.3 for iOS, seeded to developers today and they seem to have found, As history has repeated itself, New versions of iPhone and iPad. Namely, two new-generation iPhones (4,1 and 4,2) and three iPads (2,1; 2,2; and 2,3).

    Ask us and we say, it’s the GSM and CDMA variants of the next-gen models (plus a WiFi-only iPad).

    BGR is claiming it’s heard from sources that the next iPhone / iPad models will eschew the physical home button altogether in lieu of the new multi-finger gestures and that employees at Cupertino are already testing such devices.

    Ask us : we already hate the fact that the Desire HD does not have Physical buttons. But, an iPhone without a home button, imagine using five fingers to zoom out on the iPhone with only 3.5″ of screen-real estate, to close an app, that just seems ridiculous to us. We seriously hope that, Apple keeps the home button, But, it does need a new design.

    Source BGR, ENGADGET

  • iPad iOS 4.3 Beta brings Mutitouch gestures and other new goodies

    iPad iOS 4.3 Beta brings Mutitouch gestures and other new goodies

    Apple is prepping the new iOS 4.3 for its devices, and it brigs a host of new goodies to the iPad atleast. In the latest beta 4.3 we discovered that there is a menu that allows you to select the multitouch gestures:

    • 4 finger swipe to switch between applications
    • 4 finger swipe up to reveal the multitasking drawer
    • 4 finger down to close it
    • 5 finger pinch to close an app that running

    Along with the gestures there is also a new feature in the settings menu that allows you to select what the function of the side switch will be, i.e. orientation lock – or mute button.

  • HTC HD7 Review + Video + Samples

    HTC HD7 Review + Video + Samples

    Windows Phone 7 Was released Q4 2010, Htc was the most involved during Launch of Windows phone 7. Htc was also, the firt company to bring their WP7 phones to India.. The First WP7 device to hit India was the HD7. iGyaan was the First to report its availability and also the first to give an unboxing video and pictures. Today we are here as the first with a review of this device on Indian shores. So, lets begin :-

     

    Overview

    Windows phone had predominantly dominated the smartphone (or supposed) market before the likes of Android and iOS. Windows Mobile OS was the easiest was to get around on your handheld touchscreen device using a stylus to navigate through the tiny start menus and buggy interfaces. Gone are those days, Microsoft, has upped the bar and competition has been tough on their noses. The Latest version of the Windows mobile platform the WINDOWS PHONE 7, does everything that the earlier variants couldn’t, a lot less of everything that they could, most importantly, it is as smooth and good looking as butter on a Hot Pan.

    HTC began as a company of Windows Devices, manufacturing devices under third party names, until they decided to launch their own brand and come out strong. The company has grown because of Microsoft and the Windows platform. So, they were the first to offer support for a refreshed version of their favorite OS. The HD7 is the flagship for the company in the Windows Phone 7 Series. With Beautiful looks and an inside that makes a even android phones shame the device packs it all, but, does it?

    Build Quality

    The Hd7 packs a stunning 4.3 inch 480×800 px front LCD. this screen along with a dark chrome metal bezel and invariably sexy looks make it one of the Hottest smart-phones in the market today. Overall a high strength construction along with premium use of glass and metals make it absolutely top notch. The flaws however are there and include, a very poorly designed back cover which leaves a lot to be desired and a lot of noise from the handset when, well its shaken.

    Also, noticeably bothersome is the fact that all the buttons are flush with the phones bezel so they are not tactile and really difficult to operate. The Screen is recessed into the bezel and the bezel hurts the finger while its under operation.

     

     

    TouchScreen & Display

    The Display is a 480×800 px LCD display, which is multitouch and boasts a high contrast and brilliant brightness. The display is absolutely amazing, we always hoped that the HTC samsung fallout wouldn’t happen. so that the HTC phones could continue getting SAMOLED screens. But, this screen makes you feel otherwise. The beautiful display along with brilliant colors from the Windows Phone 7 make the device look and perform great. The touch screen experience is fluid, to the extent that every tap gives you a response. The screen in our case did not fade when tilted, like it did for a lot of others people who complained about the quality of display. Agreed the viewing angle is not as good as we would expect from a device like the said, But, then again how many times do you actually look at your device at a 70-90 degree angle.

    The Kickstand plays a major role in how the display looks, Once placed on a surface the angle of view changes to a slightly tilted one, this does not affect the viewing experience  on the device – which can be totally hands-free

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