There is plenty of information out there regarding the iPhone 5, and lots more information has been revealed today. It seems that the specifications have been given to a case making company to begin production of cases, Mac Rumors got their hands on one of these cases and took measurements. It seems via some estimating and some strongly-supported sums that the iPhone will sport a 4inch screen. Check the full article out here.
Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple
I'm afraid that I bare bad news PalmAddicts, Steve Jobs, the friendly face of Apple for many years has taken the huge decision of stepping down as the CEO. He has announced some of the most revolutionary Apple products at the famous keynotes. He has announced his successor as Tim Cook. He does however wish to stay a part of Apple, he said "I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee." Read more after the jump. It's a shock to everyone.
911 Emergencies will soon accept texts + photos!
This is a GREAT idea! I've always thought what would happen if you can't talk to someone on the phone about your emergency. FCC Chairman Julian Genachowski began working on this last year… the idea is that sometimes you cannot always talk on the phone because you are panicked and it makes it difficult for the operator to understand your voice, and so this conquers it, it's also good for the emergency services as they are able to prepare specific equipment for situations. A great idea.
Use Facebook mobile? Watch out!
Just a heads up PA readers but Facebook (might, don't know how true it is) be publishing your mobile number to your friends unknowingly. It seems that the Facebook mobile app sometimes puts your mobile number into your profile and makes it visible to all of your friends. Check if yours is showing by going to Facebook, going on your profile, clicking info and then checking your contact info. If you want it there, then fair enough, but I know a lot of people don't. As I say, it seems that a lot of sources are claiming the app does it but I'm not convinced. Just a heads up though. :)
Live in a Rural Area? Don't bother with a smart phone.
It's been found that older 2G mobiles are much better for making phone calls. This is because 2G phones are generally larger than smartphones meaning they have more space for aerials resulting in a better signal. Check it out on the Daily Mail [Read More]
First shots of new Android OS appear!
The first screenshots of the future Android OS 'Ice Cream Sandwich' emerged on Thursday. It seems that the OS will have a changed notification bar, app drawer and a new launcher, which looks kind of like the Android Gingerbread launcher. The OS seems to have been revamped with colour too, instead of the usual Android green it seems that it has a certain blue colour with it, much like the Cyanogen Mod ROMs available. It's also rumoured that the camera has a panoramic mode, as well as the idea that Ice Cream Sandwich will be able to run on the older Android devices. For more info and the pictures check out the Android Police.
Apple playing the usual card...
So after I read this article that Sammy posted earlier, I went delving to find out about the Android "Appstore" I was immediately face with this article here on the DailyMail. It seems that Apple are out to get everyone with their patents, copyrights and stuff. The general idea of the article is that Apple is trying to get an injunction (which has been since denied) against Amazon for using the word App Store improperly, Amazon have argued and said that the term App Store is generalised and can therefore not be protected under legal grounds. The judge didn't agree and has decided that a case will be opened in October 2012. How many more law suits will Apple try to open this year? Only time will tell...
Pope Benedict XVI tweets from his iPad
[Source: DailyMail] For more info and pics, see after the jump...
Want to get all the latest news, videos and photographs from the Vatican? Well, yes, there is now an app for that. Benedict XVI, 84, has become the first pope to join the Twitter generation after sending his first message using an iPad. The pontiff was videoed tweeting on the iPad and later uploaded the video footage on YouTube. Read more
Skype taking on Facetime for the iPad...
It seems that many different companies are reaching out to the iPad 2 for video calling. Its claimed that Facebook are going to make an app, and now Skype are expected to release their own video calling app for the iPad this week. It's claimed that the app has a really nice layout and some advanced features... [Read More]
ITV Player on Android
The UK's biggest broadcaster has just released an Android app for it's catchup service, hoorah! It's free of charge and in the Android market. It's rumoured that an iOS app is coming very soon, so keep your eyes peeled. On the note of TV on your device, don't forget that the BBC and Channel 4 also have their own catch-up apps! Have a nice weekend.
