iPhone Applications – How to Fully Load Your iPhone For Free

The iPphone is much more than just a phone, its a very technically advanced piece of equipment that is capable of most things that a small laptop computer can do, and it fits right in your pocket.

To explore and exploit your phone’s full potential however you will need to install some apps (applications). These are basically computer programs designed to run on your phone. Applications available include games, spreadsheets, organizers, web browsers etc. The list is endless. You can buy apps from many different vendors on the internet, but here we are more concerned with places you can download them for free.

Your first stop on your search for free iPhone apps should be CNet downloads (download.com), at download.com you will find many free applications that will make your phone into a much more useful tool. Including a nifty little app which makes sure all music you download will play at the same volume, and an app that allows you to remotely control your home computer.

More free apps can be found at iPhoneapps4free.com. Here you will find a library of over 400 free apps. Each application has a screen shot of it in use, as well as details of how many times it has been downloaded and a description, making it easy to decide on the best application for your needs before you download it.

Also, while you’re on the trail of free iPhone apps, you should visit Wired and MSN.com. Here, you’ll find not only detailed overviews of free apps, but also recommendations for the very best available.

By the time you have worked your way through all these places your phone should be fully loaded and an invaluable and useful tool to manage your everyday life.

Live fernsehen auf iPad und Android-Devices: Elgato zeigt neue EyeTV-Tuner

MÜNCHEN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Auf der IFA 2012 stellt Elgato in Halle 12 am Stand 113 diverse Neuheiten für Nutzer von Android-Smartphones und -Tablets sowie für Besitzer von portablen Apple-Devices. Der neue EyeTV Micro ist ein ultrakompakter TV-Tuner (DVB-T) für den Micro-USB-Port von Android-Smartphones und -Tablets. Ebenfalls an Android-Nutzer wenden sich zwei Apps für Elgatos preisgekrönte TV-Lösungen Tivizen und EyeTV Netstream. Der neue EyeTV Mobile für iPad und iPhone 4S ist nur noch halb so groß wie sein Vorgängermodell.

EyeTV Mobile: Noch kompakter dank neuer Technologie 


Elgato präsentiert eine neue Version von EyeTV Mobile, dem TV-Tuner (DVB-T) für den Dock-Anschluss des neuen iPad, des iPad 2 und des iPhone 4S. Dank fortschrittlicher Chiptechnologie ist EyeTV Mobile nur noch halb so groß wie bislang verfügbare mobile TV-Empfänger mit Dock-Anschluss. EyeTV Mobile wird mit flexiblen Antennenoptionen für jede Empfangssituation ausgeliefert und ist wird im September bei Elgato (www.elgato.com), Apple, Amazon sowie im Fachhandel für 99,95 Euro erhältlich sein. Die zugehörige App EyeTV Mobile steht gratis im App Store bereit.

EyeTV Micro: Live-TV für Android

Mit EyeTV Micro präsentiert Elgato einen ultrakompakten DVB-T-Tuner für Smartphones und Tablets mit Android-Betriebssystem 4.0.3 („Ice Cream Sandwich“) oder neuer. Der Empfänger wird per Micro-USB direkt mit dem Android-Gerät verbunden und empfängt das TV-Signal über eine Miniteleskop- oder eine Stabantenne. EyeTV Micro erscheint im September für 69,95 Euro. Die EyeTV-Micro-App ist kostenlos bei Google Play erhältlich.

Android-Apps für Tivizen und EyeTV Netstream

Ebenfalls neu sind die Android-Apps für den mobilen TV-Tuner Elgato Tivizen (DVB-T) und die TV-Netzwerktuner EyeTV Netstream DTT (DVB-T) und EyeTV Netstream Sat (DVB-S/S2). Sie ermöglichen Besitzern von Android-Geräten, das TV-Signal über eine WLAN-Verbindung auf ihr Smartphone oder Tablet zu holen – mit Tivizen sogar unterwegs. Elgato Tivizen, EyeTV Netstream DTT und EyeTV Netstream Sat sind bei Elgato (www.elgato.com), Apple, Amazon sowie im Fachhandel erhältlich. Der Elgato Tivizen kostet 119,95 Euro, EyeTV Netstream DTT und EyeTV Netstream Sat sind für jeweils 199,95 Euro zu haben. Die jeweiligen Apps für den Elgato Tivizen und die EyeTV-Netstream-Tuner stehen kostenlos bei Google Play bereit.

Über Elgato

Elgato ist der führende Anbieter von Fernseh- und Videolösungen für den Mac, PC, das iPhone und iPad. Mit einer umfassenden Auswahl von TV-Tunern und der preisgekrönten Software EyeTV bietet Elgato vollständige Lösungen zum Ansehen und Aufnehmen von Fernsehen in SD- und HD-Auflösung. Elgatos Videoprodukte ermöglichen Gamern, Hobbyfilmern und professionellen Anwendern Video-Capturing und -Konvertierung auf höchstem Niveau. Darüber hinaus stellt das Unternehmen den weltweit ersten komplett mobilen Highspeed-Speicher mit Thunderbolt™-Technologie her. Elgato ist unternehmergeführt mit Sitz in München und einer Niederlassung in San Francisco, Kalifornien.

Why You Can't Remove Scratches from an iPhone 4S Screen

There’s nothing quite as annoying as a couple of scratches on your brand new iPhone 4S. The Internet is filled with suggestions for removing the scratches. The standard method is to take a polishing agent such as toothpaste or Brasso and to apply steady circular pressure to the scratch until it disappears.

However, there’s a very good reason that you shouldn’t attempt to fix the scratches on your iPhone 4S screen.

The Oleophobic Coating. The iPhone 4S has an oleophobic coating. That’s a fancy way of saying that oils don’t stick to it. The coating stops the phone from showing fingerprints as clearly and generally improves the look of the device.

The problem is that most iPod scratch products work by removing a layer of the plastic material that surrounds the device’s screen. You’re essentially wearing the entire screen down so that it’s even with the scratch. This works well for iPods, because they don’t have that oleophobic coating that the iPhone has.

When you try to use Brasso, toothpaste, furniture polish or any of the other products that Internet threads recommend for iPhone scratches, you’ll remove part-but not all-of the oleophobic coating. The scratch will get a rainbow-like tint to it, which will make it much more noticeable. Many Apple iPhone 4S owners who attempt to remove scratches post pictures of the disastrous results. Scratch removers end up drawing attention to imperfections in the iPhone’s screen.

If you’re diligent enough to remove the entire oleophobic coating, you’ll see fingerprints and other oily marks on your iPhone 4S screen on a near-constant basis. It’s worse than dealing with a few minor scratches, and unfortunately, there’s no product that reliably fills in scratches without having some effect on that oleophobic coating.

When your iPhone’s scratches aren’t on the actual screen-for instance, if they’re in the little black parts above and below the screen-you may be able to remove them. It’s really not worth the effort, though, because you’ll need to protect the camera, home button and speaker. Besides, those sections don’t show scratches very clearly, so they rarely need repair.

The Good News. If your iPhone is under warranty and it has a few scratches, you’ve got a great chance of getting it replaced for free or for cheap. Take your phone to an Apple store or call the tech support number to get it replaced. Make sure to explain that the scratches came from typical use. Apple won’t replace an iPhone that’s damaged due to negligence or abuse, so if you’ve cracked the screen or otherwise ruined the device, you’re out of luck.

Have you tried to fix the scratches on your iPhone 4S screen? Post your thoughts below.

How to Win an iPhone 4 For Free

The new iPhone is without a doubt the coolest and the most features packed gadget money can buy. Everyone wants one but, unfortunately, not everyone can afford to buy one. Luckily, believe it or not, there are ways to get it for free.

No, it’s not a sick joke and a lot of people are getting the newest gadgets out there without paying a single cent out of their own pockets. If you’re wondering how then let me tell you that a lot of marketing companies are buying gadgets right before the official launch at wholesale prices and later offer them as incentives in various campaigns that they are running.

All you will have to do in order to have one delivered to your doorstep is participate in various market research campaigns commonly named “Test and keep” programs. And all that from the comfort of your own home as the whole process takes place online. The marketing companies can afford to offer you a free iPhone for two reasons: because they have bought them at almost half their retail price and because they earn much more from the companies that they are doing market research for.

These kinds of programs are fit for almost everyone as there are no special requirements, you won’t need previous experience, special education or references. Plus, all the “work” involved (if you can call it that way) is fun and easy. The only thing you should keep in mind is that spots fill out very fast so you will need to act fast and check out the programs.

iPhone 5′s impact on U.S. economy estimated at $75 billion in 2012

Apple’s (AAPL) most recent smartphone launch was its biggest ever by a wide margin. The company sold more than 5 million iPhone 5 handsets during its first three days of availability, and iPhone sales across all models in the iPhone 5′s debut quarter totalled 27 million units. Apple’s latest iPhone isn’t just a big deal to Apple fans, however — according to Mobile Future, a coalition of wireless companies and non-profit organizations, the iPhone 5 had a staggering impact on the U.S. economy in 2012.

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Mobile Future’s “2012 Mobile Year in Review” covers a number of impressive mobile feats, which isn’t surprising considering the tremendous growth seen by industry leaders including Samsung # and Apple. A few bullet points:

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  • Mobile data usage literally doubled in 2012.
  • At 31 million tweets the 2012 Presidential Election was the most Tweeted event in history. And six in ten Americans now want the right to vote – via wireless.
  • 10 million photos were shared on Instagram during Thanksgiving 2012 – peaking at 226 pictures per second.
  • Over 50 precent of all mobile data was video, and consumers watched 9.3 billion mobile videos in the U.S. alone.
  • More than half of Americans now own smartphones, and there are more than 1 billion smartphones globally.
  • Applesold more mobile devices in 2012 than it sold computers ever.
  • iPhone 5 sales alone could single-handedly move the entire $15 trillion U.S. economy by up to half a percent.

While each is more impressive than the last, the final one is particularly shocking. The iPhone 5, one single smartphone model that will have been available for just three months and nine days when 2012 comes to a close, is estimated to move the U.S. economy up by about $75 billion this year.

Disappointing indeed.

This article was originally published by BGR

Review: A1CS FUSION5 Tablet PC

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Since writing this article A1CS have released the FUSION5 XTRA. If it slimmer, faster and has a larger memory! A Review of the new A1CS FUSION5 XTRA will be published once I have had time to take the tablet and put it through it’s paces.

A1CS have been great and are supplying a tablet to me for this review; I have also now published a review of the new FUSION5 XTRA Tablet PC .

A Cut Price Tablet with ….

With my wife constantly on the go with our baby, she wanted a tablet to allow her to access the Internet while on the sofa and out and about. We picked the A1CS FUSION5 Tablet PC and we want to share the experience with you; to help you choose your next (or first) Tablet PC. The AC1S FUSION5 Tablet PC review will look at first impressions and later a more in depth look.

Suprisingly, considering the Tablet PC is a relatviely expensive consumer product, the package was delivered by the Postman and came in a jiffybag. We will not come to a conclusion as to whether that is the best way to send one.

How to Select the Best iPhone Application?

The task of selecting the best iPhone Apps can be baffling as developers are continually inundating the market with apps, and the figure has now crossed over 500,000. For instance, even for a relatively simple task like measuring your blood alcohol content after a night of drinking, there are over a dozen apps available.

There are presently more than 20 different categories, with Games alone offering an additional 20 subcategories. Each subcategory can be further fragmented into three lists and displays a max of 100 apps on the iPhone. The task of selecting the best iPhone Apps is turning out to be an overwhelming and laborious task.

Besides, there are too many clones at temptingly low prices at the marketplace. Because of this confusing market scenario many genuine excellent apps are losing prominence. It is therefore a formidable task to compile a “best of” list striking a true balance between apps with mainstream appeal and those with real innovation.

The parameters for selecting the best iPhone apps are obviously the simple elegance in what it does, the unique ability to access the net, the capability to manage your data, and of course, a design that’s easy to navigate and visually appealing.

When Apple announced the App Store on iTunes there was tremendous euphoria over the huge potential it would offer both to the developers of the apps as well as the end-users. As a result, when the store was officially declared open, the iPhone apps that were available ran amuck in quality, price, and topic. It is understandable that choosing reliable apps that are easy to use can be an overwhelming dilemma. It is therefore important to bear in mind a few key factors as you choose apps for your iPhone.

Features – A good quality app is expected to have a full feature-set – be it a game or a complex navigational GPS program. From customizable elements to sounds and volume, the features of the application are the indicators of a developer’s commitment to the product.

Interface – While features are no doubt essential to an app, an user-friendly interface is equally critical. Apple’s hallmark style includes an intuitive user interface. Many excellent apps are negated because the interface of the program is too complex to use. The controls for an application should be simple to comprehend and easy to use. Regardless how imaginative the idea behind the app is – if you are going to struggle with the interface, chances are you will never use it use it.

Graphics – Graphics are the undeniable favorite of the mobile app. A program increases its visual appeal and shows off the beautiful touch screen of the iPhone with the right graphics. Amateurish graphics will become irksome and will cause anyone to lose interest in the app.

Ashes Cricket Live Scores and Streaming On Your IPhone

Cricket Live Australia, powered by Vodafone, is the official Cricket Australia IPhone application for live scores, latest news and live match streaming of the Test’s, One Day International’s and 20/20 fixtures during the 2010-11 Ashes series between Australia and England. The application is a free download from the ITunes App store which grants all of the functionality in the application excluding live match streaming, which is an additional $2.49 per event.

What Do You Get For Free With Cricket Live Australia?

Cricket Live Australia is the best IPhone/IPad/IPod Touch application to quickly and efficiently receive live scores and text ball-by-ball commentary, optimized for IOS devices. The main screen show’s a large scoreboard which is perfect to quickly glance at and see the current score.

From this screen, you can access detailed scorecards and player stats. Text ball-by-ball commentary, which is usually less than 6 balls behind play, is a great free addition which helps take this application from good to terrific. Vodafone also provides a video preview before each days play and then updates with free video highlights of the significant events that have occurred during play. From within the app you can access news stories which include re-caps of games from the domestic competitions and a listing of upcoming fixtures and the results of fixtures already played.

iPhone 4S Preorders Today, Device Could Sell Out?

Today, iPhone 4S preorders begin. And based on previous launches, sales activity could shut down the Apple site — or worse — cause out of stock issues. If you’re in the market for an iPhone, now’s the time to get yours.

Now that you’re over the blues about not having an iPhone 5 release date, and you’ve all but waved off the Samsung Galaxy SII (2), here’s your moment.

But hold on before you pull out your trusty Visa or MasterCard to claim your brand new Apple smart phone. According to CNET, meltdowns have happened in the past. Here’s what you’re up against:

iPhone 4S Preorders on Two Major Carriers — at the Same Time?

And the crowd goes wild! Yes, say hello to Verizon and Sprint as both companies gear up for the ride of its life.

There’s just no precedent on this kind of thing because it’s never been done before. In the past, there was only AT&T. Now, you have choices, but that could only cloud things up.

Sprint began selling the iPhone 4 (you know the aging one you have now) Thursday, perhaps as a test to see if it can handle the surge in sales activity.

Now it gets a chance to flex its corporate muscle as iPhone 4S preorders are added to its sales mix. Good luck with that.

History is a Good Indicator if iPhone 4S Preorders are a Success or Not, Right?

AT&T has been there and done that, but even it experienced the preorder jitters. And no one saw it coming.

For example, when the iPhone 4 (say goodbye) made its début, both Apple and AT&T experienced an onslaught of Internet sales activity to the tune of 600K handhelds. Faced with the deluge of interest, the devices soon sold out!

Back in February, Verizon introduced its iPhone 4 version. And while the website experienced scattered slowdowns and outages, the company did well under pressure. However, after it reached its boiling point, Verizon suspended sales on the device. It was just that hot.

And with two new carriers, Verizon and Sprint, it would be a miracle if nothing crashed and a backlog did not occur (knock on wood).

Are you taking part in the iPhone 4S preorders frenzy? Or will you snap up the Samsung Galaxy S2? Even still, are you just waiting for the rumored iPhone 6? Good luck with that.

In the wake of Steve Jobs’ death Wednesday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, it will be interesting to see how the new CEO Tim Cook handles his first launch.

Source: Facebook

Watch This Epic iPhone 5 Vs. Android Song

YouTube vocal heavyweights J Rice and Peter Hollens pit the iPhone 5 against Android devices in these two funny music videos, featuring “Gangnam Style” elevator dance moves and plenty of smack talk.

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“All my Apple sons and daughters, give praise to the Jobfather,” belts Hollens, who recently released a slick cover of the Game of Thrones title song.

J Rice fires back in verse two: “You need to chill with the iPhone talk; I’m just annoyed … These Droids are taking over, don’t act like never told ya; get a Samsung, HTC or Motorola.”

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The video above is the iPhone version while the video below is the Android rendition with different footage.

Are you #TeamDroid or #TeamiPhone?

This story originally published on Mashable here.