iPhone 5 Features – What to Expect

Everyone is ready for the iPhone 5 to be released. It seems like Apple pushes back these releases many times before they actually happen, but this is for good reason. Apple builds up the buzz about the product and at this point everyone is dying to get their hands on an iPhone 5. I don’t have to tell you that Apple handles marketing as well as anyone in the business. Let’s talk about some of the things that makes people so excited about their latest product.

This is the first iPhone with 4G internet. Whether the user is utilizing AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as their carrier, they will be able to use it with unprecedented speeds as far as iPhones go.

This is also the first phone that Apple will release that has a bigger screen. Up until this point all of the phones used the same size of screen. With many other companies releasing phones that have bigger screens, Apple realized they need to increase their size a bit, just to be on par with the opposing brands. It is a 4 inch screen.

This Apple phone is a good bit stronger “under the hood.” It has an A6 chip, which greatly increases the processing speeds of the phone. Due to this, you can tell it is noticeably faster when it comes to opening applications and just in general. When an iPhone 5 is used next to an iPhone 4S, it is very easy to tell that the iPhone 5 is much stronger.

Most of the people that have an iPhone 4 have an expiring contract and are ready to move forward and extend their contract with an iPhone 5. Those who have an iPhone 4S are not that lucky as they still have some time on their contracts. So the question exists, is the iPhone 5 enough of an upgrade to buy out the rest of a contract and own it. Personally, I would say that it is not. While it is a better phone, it is not enough of an upgrade to pay the extra money to get out of the contract. It certainly is good enough to keep all users with the Apple brand for another generation.

Well, after all of the wait, the iPhone 5 is finally here. Just a few more short days and it will be here for customers of Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T. The buzz on the streets for this product is amazing. Once again, Apple has everyone ready to snatch up their latest and greatest product.

Free Site Gives Users an Easy Way to Create their Own Android Applications

Edinburg, TX (PRWEB) February 20, 2011

Just in time for this month’s debut of Google’s new online App Store, an application development Web site is making it possible for consumers to develop applications for the Google Android OS free of charge. The site—FreeAndroidAppMaker.com— offers a user-friendly solution for inexperienced application developers.

“Making your own Android app has never been so easy and affordable,” said Adan Vielma, president of IntroWizard LLC. “We’re trying a unique way of reaching out to consumers with app ideas but no understanding of how to make them or the funds to pay a developer.”

FreeAndroidAppMaker.com represents a unique option in the marketplace. Unlike other app builder services, it offers free review, creation, and submission of apps to the App Store Marketplace. As compensation, the site places advertising in each of the free applications but also offers an advertising free paid submission service.

The new Web site provides a quick, cost-effective solution for casual developers who are interested in creating their own Droid compatible applications. The goal is to provide a personal development experience for people who have very limited or no expertise in computer programming. FreeAndroidAppMaker.com provides a simple, streamlined interface that walks individuals through the entire app development process.

Here’s how it works: Users provide the content—text, pictures or videos—and the Web site’s team of experts program, assemble and submit the final product to the App Store. “Now budding developers are in complete control of creating a fun and engaging Android app that they can share with friends and others in the greater community,” Vielma said.

For more information, please visit FreeAndroidAppMaker, or contact Adan Vielma directly at #

About IntroWizard LLC

IntroWizard LLC was founded in 2003 by Adan Vielma to meet the public’s Flash design needs through intro and Flash Web site builders. The company distinguished itself early on by creating Flash4D, an award-winning Flash intro builder that has received 500,000+ downloads to date in more than 35 countries. Since then, Vielma has grown the company from a single-man operation into a global team of designers and consultants that deliver Web-based solutions worldwide. IntroWizard LLC recently expanded into mobile software development, creating applications and development software for Apple’s iPhone, iPod Touch and Android platforms. The company also offers consulting services for both Flash design and mobile app development. IntroWizard LLC is a privately-held firm that is based in Edinburg, Texas.

Contact:

Adan Vielma, President IntroWizard LLC

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developers(at)freeiphoneappmaker(dot)com

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TomTom Map Share[TM] now available on the TomTom App for iPhone.

With Map Share, users can make changes directly to the map and receive TomTom-verified updates free of charge

CONCORD, Mass. — TomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, announces that its newest update to the TomTom App for iPhone, version 1.6, includes TomTom Map Share[TM]. With the addition of Map Share, TomTom continues to deliver the most up-to-date and accurate maps. The latest version of the TomTom App for iPhone is available on the App Store starting today.

TomTom Map Share enables iPhone users to make changes instantly to their own maps and to benefit from free, map updates made by the TomTom community and verified by TomTom. App users will now be able to edit street names, set driving directions and block and AEX AEX

See: Amsterdam Exchange : TOM2) is the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands it has over 3,000 employees worldwide. Over 45 million people use its solutions every day, in the form of dedicated portable navigation devices (PNDs), in-dash car systems or

Ringback Tones For iPhone

While most of you are aware of how to get ringtones for the Apple iPhone from the Apple store, there seems to be substantial confusion regarding the purchase of ringback tones. Also, new users of cell phones be confused about how these tones are different from ringtones.

With smart phones like Apple iPhone on the market, the difference between a cell phone, an MP3 player, PDAs and hand held computers is getting blurred. These are more than just phones. People can listen to music, watch videos, surf the web and do much more. With the recent Apple iPhone apps released, the versatility of the device has been taken to a new level. Music sharing was never so easier. With ringtones and ringback tones, you can listen and let others listen to your favorite music.

About Ringback Tones

When you get a call, the tune that you listen to is the ringtone. Gone are the days of digital tones and the monotonous ‘tring’ tone, that was standard for every phone. Now you can set polyphonic ringtones and even your own recorded song or voice as a ringtone. A ringback tone is what your callers hear when they are waiting for you to pick up a connected call. This ringback tone can be set to be any tune of your choice. Your callers are entertained while you take that call.

While ringtones can be set by you on your own, on the phone, ringback tones can’t be. They need to be set up by the wireless telephone company that you are subscribed to. It is because the ringback tone is played by the service provider for the callers and it doesn’t play from your own phone. Same is the case with your Apple iPhone. While it is easy to set up ringtones for iPhone, if you want to set up ringback tones, you must buy the tone from the company.

With AT&T Service

Setting up ringback tones is quite simple and straightforward. Here is what you need to do.

  • AT&T has created a web based setup for online tracking and payment of bills, extra services like setting up of ringback tones and ringtones. Just Google the AT&T website and visit the page. You will need to set up an account there. Just go to the ‘My Account‘ link and register with your cell phone number and subscription details.
  • Among the various facilities that are available, find out the list of ringback tones that you can choose from. You can sort out the list according to genre, artist or song name. Then click on the ‘buy‘ link next to any of the available tones. The song that you choose will be set up by AT&T as your iPhone’s ringback tone.
  • You can also set up personalized tones for some callers. You need to assign the cell phone numbers of callers to choose tones. Just save your settings and logout for the settings to take effect.

With Verizon Service

Verizon also offers ringback tone service for its iPhone users. Here’s how you can set personalized ringback tones for your callers.

  • Visit the ‘Verizon Media Store‘. Just Google it and you will find it easily.
  • There, you will find a listing of ringtones, as well as ringback tones. Click on the tab which says ‘Ringback Tones‘.
  • You may select a ringback tone from the top ranking ones listed upfront. Otherwise, you can search through the entire store, using the search tab, provided at the top.
  • Click the ‘Buy’ button next to the ringback tone of your choice. Immediately a pop-up will ask you to sign in to your Verizon account. Sign in to purchase the tone. You will pay for it, through your monthly bill.
  • Verizon offers you the facility to assign 25 personalized tones to your favorite callers. To set them, sign into the Verizon Media Store and visit the ‘Manage Ringbacks‘ link. You may also change the ringback tone according to the time of day, using settings provided on the same page.

With Sprint Service

Reports reveal that Sprint was the most preferred network of US citizens who bough the Apple iPhone 4S recently. Here’s how you can set ringback tones for the iPhone with Sprint service.

  • Visit the ‘Digital Lounge‘ section of the Sprint website.
  • Sign in with your Sprint user name and password. Create an account, if you don’t have one already.
  • Visit the ‘Get Media and Applications‘ link and browse through the tones offered. Buy whichever you like and pay for it through your bill.
  • To personalize tones, visit the ‘Manage my content‘ section.

Ringback tones can be set up quite easily for an iPhone, using the above facility, provided on the AT&T, Verizon and Sprint websites. Just set up the tones and entertain all your callers with good music.

Best iPhone 4 cases

The Apple iPhone 4 went on sale at the Apple store on June 24 2010 and the new Apple iPhone 4 phones. Apple has been busy selling the Apple iPhone 4 phones online on the Apple store UK, Europe and Canada Apple websites. This has given a new business opportunity for several popular iPhone accessories manufacturers who have made stylish iPhone 4 cases and covers to go with the new Apple iPhone 4.

So what the three best iPhone 4 cases and covers out there? The iPhone 4 cases and iPhone covers from Scosche, Gumdrop and Proporta are creating a buzz among Apple iPhone fans.

Scosche

Scosche has introduced eight new cases for the new Apple iPhone 4. The new cases from Scosche include “g4″ versions of its kickBACK case and the switchKASE, switchBACK, metalliKASE, beefKASE, bandEDGE, bandIT, and glosSEE.

What are some of the characteristics of the Scosche iPhone 4 covers and Scosche iPhone cases? The Scosche iPhone 4 cases and Scosche iPhone 4 covers come in subdued colors. The Scosche iPhone 4 cases and Scosche iPhone 4 covers also offer the Apple iPhone 4 a great deal of protection through a polycarbonate body, rubber edge, and scratch-resistant back plates. Remarkably, the Scosche bandIT iPhone 4 cases and Scosche iPhone covers come in packs of three each.

Proporta

The Proporta iPhone 4 cases and ProportaiPhone 4 covers come in 4 different varieties. These include the Proporta iPhone 4 Aluminium Lined Leather Case, the Proporta iPhone 4 Shine Case, the Proporta iPhone 4 Silicone Case and the Proporta iPhone 4 Impact Protective Crystal Back Shell Case. Prices range from $21.95 to $42.95.

A favourite among the fans of the Proporta iPhone cases and covers is the the Proporta iPhone 4 Aluminium Lined Leather Case, which has cut-outs to be able to access the phone from inside the case. It also has an interior pouch for notes, an ID, or business cards. Another favourite is the Proporta iPhone 4 Impact Protective Crystal Back Shell Case, which provides astonishing protection against impact damage and scratches.

Gumdrop

The Gumdrop iPhone 4 cases and GumdropiPhone 4 covers come in four different colors and are dotted with studs.Gumdrop iPhone 4 cases and GumdropiPhone 4 covers are designed for youth who want their personal style to shine through their Apple iPhone 4 accessories. The Gumdrop iPhone 4 cases and covers are retailing between $29.95 to $34.95.

The Telstra IPhone 4: Fast, Efficient and Affordable

The use of iPhones has grown tremendously in many parts of the world since they were released in the year 2007. Smartphones are mobile phones that are based on a mobile computing platform. They have more advanced connectivity and computing ability compared to feature phones. The Telstra iPhone 4 is one of the latest iPhones found in the market today.

Telstra corporation is renowned internationally for the manufacture of communication products and services such as pay television, internet, mobile and voice products. One of its latest products, the Telstra iPhone 4 has been well received in the market. This kind of phone can also function as a camera phone, video camera and a portable media player. It has high internet connectivity, a multi-touch screen and a virtual keyboard.

The iPhone 4 from this reputable company has unique and superior features compared to other iPhones. These features have made this device very popular with users in many parts of the world. It has both 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity and Next G network which make it a very strong phone.

The great features of this iPhone include facetime which is a video calling software and related protocol. It enables you to make video calls to other iPhones using Wi-Fi. This means you can have face-to-face video calls with family and friends from any part of the world. It has a stunning new retina display which is regarded as the highest resolution display that has ever been built into a phone. This kind of display makes your videos, images and crisp text more superior.

This device also has a 5 megapixel camera that has an LED flush. This gives the photos a higher resolution and more details making them very stunning. The LED flush can also alert the user on incoming calls and notifications. The phone also an A4 processor and HD video recording. It also has 3-axis gyro that helps it to measure and maintain orientation. Since it uses 3G, its talking time is approximately 40 per cent longer compared to other iPhones.

This smartphone has the latest version of iOS4. This is the most advanced and newest mobile operating system in the world and its work is to reduce the strain on servers. This new system has more than 100 new features that make it very efficient. The phone has high speed and wide coverage for internet, standard national calls, pictures and text messaging.

These phones come in various colors to suit the tastes of different customers. The most common colors are however black and white. They are sleek, beautiful and scratch proof phones designed using stainless steel and glass. They are among the thinnest smartphones in the world.

If you are looking for an iPhone with superior features, then the Telstra iPhone 4 may be ideal for you. This device is sleek, beautiful and efficient and very easy to operate. It is a high quality product that gives you real value for your money. One can now easily order for this phone online from the comfort of the home.

Four iPhone Applications that Promote Healthy Eating Habits in Children and Adults

Learning healthy eating habits at a young age is massively important in maintaining one’s health as you grow older. Of course, many adults are not taught how to eat a healthy diet from a young age; so they are still in need of help to turn their life around through healthy eating and learning the benefits of exercise. In our modern age of new technology, becoming a healthy person has become somewhat difficult, as we are more prone to sit down and watch television or surf the internet. However, alternatively we could view the ability to learn healthy eating as something that is now easier in some respects, thanks in part to Android applications for iPhone that allow us to keep up with our diets, exercise routines, and overall health in a simple click of a button. One thing I find important about iPhone apps is how they allow us to make dieting and exercise into a sort of “game,” as we are able to calculate our statistics and other vital information throughout the day. Of course, the iPhone is constantly on our person; as we need it to communicate with other people. In this article you will find 4 great iPhone applications that promote healthy eating habits in children and adults alike.

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Apple Hopes to Cease iOS 5 Jailbreak by Jailbreakers

When Apple releases iOS 5 later this fall, users who like to jailbreak their devices might find the process more complex than usual.

While perusing the code for iOS 5 beta 2, the members of the iPhone Dev Team discovered Apple is putting measures into place to make it more difficult for iOS 5 users to rollback to earlier versions of iOS.

It isn’t uncommon for more advanced users to want to try out the latest non-jailbroken software and then revert back to an earlier version so that they can take advantage of their jailbroken features. The current workaround is for users to backup their SHSH blobs before upgrading the software. This ensures that an older version of the OS and firmware can be restored at a later time.

With iOS 5, Apple is changing the way that the blobs are created. The blobs will be regenerated every time a device is rebooted, meaning that simply having an old version of the key around won’t allow users to install an older version of the software.

While this doesn’t prevent groups like the iPhone Dev Team from finding exploits and providing tools so that users can jailbreak their devices, it might make keeping a device in a jailbroken state more difficult.

With iOS 5 jailbreak, Apple will also be looking at doing over-the-air OS upgrades, meaning that the software can update itself without needing to connect with iTunes. In theory, this means that Apple could push out small updates to patch exploits, preventing a user who has agreed to install said update from jailbreaking their device.

On its blog, the Dev Team doesn’t sound overly concerned about what this means for jailbreaking in general but does note that Apple has “stepped up their game” when it comes to locking down the OS. We’re sure the cat-and-mouse game will continue.

 

iPhone Apps for ESL Students

Learning English as a second language is a huge undertaking, but it can be fun as well. For iPhone and iPod Touch owners, there are even more opportunities to practice English on the go.

These iPhone applications provide help for ESL students on everything from writing the perfect essay to games and motivational tools.

Improve Writing Skills With ESL Essay Writing App

Created by Niles Technology Group, Inc, this series of apps offers help with dozens of types of essay assignments. Each app targets a specific kind of essay and helps the writer develop their ideas and structure the essay in the most effective way possible. A few examples include:

  • College Scholarship Essays
  • Science Writing
  • Analysis Essays
  • Book Critique/Reviews
  • Persuasive Essays
  • Descriptive Essays

Each app is generally priced at around $4.99, with different package deals of several apps in one available.

iPhone Language Lab: Pocket English (ESL)

This app, designed by Innovative Language Learning, LLC, provides a comprehensive system of ESL lessons right on the iPhone, ready to be used and studied anywhere. A few features include several different voices for listening practice, detailed explanations, reviews of vocabulary and phrases, a vocabulary list with audio playback, flashcards, and more!

Pocket English is available on the iTunes App Store for $4.99, and requires iPhone OS 2.1 or later.

Improve Language Skills With PencilBot ESL

The PencilBot series of apps, designed by Edutainment Resources, Inc., are targeted at students who want to improve their English skills in a fun way with videos and interactive games.

The apps are arranged according to level (beginner to advanced), and include special apps designed to improve test scores on the listening portion of the TOEFL or TOEIC. While they vary in price, all of the apps in this series run $5 or lower.

English Dictionary, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs

While the price might be a little steep, every ESL student should have a good English pocket dictionary. And what could be more convenient than an ESL dictionary on the iPhone!

The Longman Advanced American Dictionary includes the added bonus of audio content, 25,000 recordings to be exact, for $19.99. This dictionary offers many other features that a regular dictionary can’t, like color text and zoomable illustrations for 185,000 words and phrases.

As any ESL student knows, sometimes defining a word isn’t enough to facilitate understanding. Longman also offers a Phrasal Verbs Dictionary App, featuring 5,000 phrasal verbs (including computer, business, and Internet terms), and an Idioms Dictionary App, with more than 6,000 idioms, each available for $13.99.

Learn English on the iPhone

ESL students need all the help they can get in mastering English! With these helpful, fun, and educational applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch, ESL learners can study and improve their English no matter where they are.

For more tips on how to learn English, try these Free Resources for Learning English.

Looking for help with other foreign languages? Check out these Language Learning iPhone Apps.

iPhone 5 Prototype Leaked? Gadget Stolen from Bar, but No Police Reports

A recent story about an iPhone 5 prototype being stolen from a bar has many perplexed. There’s been new details in the report of this thievery which has many people scratching their heads even more. Many more people are starting to wonder about the integirty of Apple as it may be some sort of promotional stunt.The iPhone 5 release date could come sometime in early October, or sooner if Apple launches a major surprise on the world. Meanwhile, it appears that the plot thickens in the case of the stolen iPhone 5 prototype. While the initial story said the lost iPhone was stolen from a San Fransisco bar, a new bit of info claims there are no records of a police report over the incident.A new report from Techland at Time.com says that both SF Weekly and Gizmodo blog spoke with San Francisco Police Department. However a spokesman for the PD has said “I don’t know who [CNET’s] source is, but we don’t have any record of any such investigation going on at this point.” That certainly adds a new twist to this mobile phone mystery.Techland goes on to suggest that perhaps Apple has its own secret mafia. Others are under the belief that maybe this is an elaborate hoax by Apple to ramp up interest in the product. With the recent departure of Steve Jobs from his position with the company, anything’s possible. For now people will continue to wonder about the iPhone 5 prototype mystery. Many more will wonder about the mystery of “When will the Apple iPhone 5 be released by Sprint, AT&T and Verizon?”