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[iPad] 6 Rumored Features of Apple iPad Mini

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With September 12 th , 2012 around the corner and the rumors of the ‘rumored iPad Mini’ being unveiled along with the iPhone 5 on the same day, it’s time to round up all that we know about the Mini via rumors and come up with a list of features that might feature in the tablet. So far we are familiar with the rumors of the tablet being smaller and cheaper. Here are some more features about the iPad Mini. 1. Would It Look It Like iPhone or iPod Touch! Ever since the rumors of iPad Mini came out, more rumors about its features and looks started doing the rounds. It is believed that the Mini will not look like the other iPad but instead look like either the iPod Touch or iPhone. It is being said that the new iPad will be 7.2mm thick which makes it much slimmer than the 9.4 mm thick iPad. The headphone jack might just be located near the dock which will immediately mean a thinner tablet. The volume buttons of the upcoming device are also said to be separated, rat...

[iOS] 10 Reasons Why Apple Bans Google from iOS 6

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Bangalore: The new Apple operating system iOS 6 is still in the pipeline and is giving surprises to the industry everyday announcing features like Siri, a new share screen, etc. But the latest one to stun the world is the news that there will be no YouTube app in iOS 6 . This came after Apple announced the replacement of Google Maps with its own Maps application, a couple of months ago. The effect of this change would be to the users who now will be forced to watch YouTube videos from within the browser. It is clear that Apple wants to keep Google out of its operating system and hence from its devices. Here are the reasons why. 1. They are Competitors It is not very surprising that Apple wants to keep Google away from its devices. They have been the archrivals for a few years. Where iPhone is one of the largest selling Smartphone powered by Apple ’s own iOS 6 , Google powers more than half of the world’s Smartphones with its Android . And now wi...

[iPhone] Apple Reveals Secrets Behind iPhone's Birth

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Bangalore: Apple, by going to a jury trial to defend the patents of its most prized products, is allowing its competitors and the public to see inside one of the most secretive companies in the world. By showing the public how it designs products that have changed the electronics industry twice, Apple has risked losing some of its secrecy. During the patent trial with South Korean mobile maker Samsung, Apple's senior vice president, Scott Forstall, has recently revealed the secret behind the iOS user interface. He disclosed the hard work and innovation that went into developing it. "The goal of an operating system is to run the entire machine, to drive the machine. We wanted an operating system that could last for another 20 years. The strategy was a modern operating system", he said. Forstall, who is with Apple since 1997, revealed how Apple decided to start on the iPhone project. Forstall and his colleagues had thought, "I remember sitt...

[Android] Android Devices Getting Jelly Bean Update

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Almost all the mobile makers have announced the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for their devices. This update will bring exciting features and improvements. It also includes improved search feature, enhanced speed and lot more. Here is a list of such smartphones and tablet which have desired specifications and features to get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Some companies have confirmed that the update for their products and also rolled out the Jelly Bean. Have a look at them. Samsung The smartphone giant Samsung is planning to upgrade its high-end Galaxy lineup with Android’s latest version Jelly Bean. This Galaxy lineup includes the company’s flagship smartphone Galaxy S3, its predecessor Galaxy S2 and the company’s hybrid device Galaxy Note. However, Samsung has not specified any particular date of updating these devices. The Samsung Nexus S and Nexus Price which comes under Google Nexus lineup are already getting the update. The Nexus Prime is not availa...

[iOS 5.1.1] How to Jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 For iPod Touch 4G, iPod Touch 3G Users Using Redsn0w [Untethered]

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iPhone Dev team has just released Redsn0w  that includes support for untethered iOS 5.1.1 for iPhone 4S,  iPhone 4 , iPhone 3GS , iPad 3, iPad 2,  iPad 1 , iPod touch 4G and iPod Touch 3G.   In this article, we will take you through the step-by-step procedure to jailbreak your iPod touch on iOS 5.1.1 using Redsn0w for both Mac and Windows users. Here are some important points to note before you proceed. This guide is meant for iPod touch users . iPad users can check out this guide . Redsn0w 0.9.12b2 supports untethered jailbreak. Redsn0w 0.9.12b2 supports iPod touch 4G, iPod touch 3G running on iOS 5.1.1. Please ensure your iPod touch is on iOS 5.1.1 (Settings --> General --> About --> Version should be 5.1.1) before proceeding. Please note that  jailbreaking your iPod touch  may void your warranty and hence proceed with  caution  and at your own risk. Please do not forget to backup your iPod...