iPod Repair Blog

The new iPad will be powered by A6 processors, sources say and it will come from Samsung. Rumor has been going around months ago that the third generation iPad will be sporting an A5 CPU and will be quite equipped to go head to head with the new tablet PCs released by other companies. Other predictions came out though that the iPad 3 will come in two versions but no one from Apple has confirmed this.

The good news is it will come in March according to reliable sources and this buzz is already creating a frenzy on what the iPad 3’s specs will be. It might hit the shops earlier though because Apple might be launching the product on Steve Jobs’s birthday which is on February 24^th. Many are praying that this will come true in a way because lots of people would like to get their hands on the new iPad. Whichever the case, it will arrive soon and no sooner than March and this is something we can all rely on.

One hundred percent accuracy is of course not possible when it comes to discussions like these so all we could provide is information from different sources and more often than not, contradictory. Do not fret though because one of these rumors are bound to come true anyway, it is all just a matter of time.

Pulse taking is a good way to get relevant information and one of the more sure things one can provide fans is that the A6 processor news might be true. However, if this does not come true, one thing is for sure, the iPad 3 will be quite powerful. No one knows how much the iPad 3 will cost but one only has to base it on how much the iPad 2 costs when it was launched.

With the Mayans saying that the world will end on December 21, 2012, those who are anticipating the end of the world will probably not buy an iPhone 5. However, those who are more hopeful are looking forward to the smartphone and will probably keep that phone until the next release of the Cupertino company i.e. the release of the iPhone 6.

Many are anticipating the arrival of the iPhone 5 and lots of Apple fans are now asking how much the iPhone 5 will be. To be very honest, no one knows yet how much the smartphone will be at least not until Apple announces something or any of the carriers in the US announce something about the device. There’s not even enough information on its exact release date what more how much it will be sold? Alright, let’s not dwell on that, let’s focus on what we’d get once the iPhone 5 is here.

First off, rumor has it that the iPhone 5 will sport a curved glass design much like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Apple detractors say that this is just so unoriginal of Apple but we must take into consideration that one must integrate the good things about other products to make a better product. It has been circulated allover the blogosphere months ago that the California company bought equipment for glass cutting to make sure that it will be able to sustain its inventory when Apple fans hit the stores for the new iPhone.

Another wonderful news is circulating the web and this is the iPhone 5 being faster and better than the first 5. According to sources, the iPhone 5 will be using the processor used for the iPad 2. Apart from this, the new smartphone said to be released on October 2012 will also be sim-less.

There are a lot of rumors about the iPhone 5 –when it will be released, what specs it will have and all that but one of the most interesting things that caught our attention is that according to reports, the new iPhone will be a sim-less one i.e. it will be the very first worldphone. International Business Times said that the new smartphone from the Cupertino company will have two to three internal antennas. These antennas will have GSM and CDMA compatibility making the iPhone a worldphone. Fans are excited about the new iPhone but more excitement is building especially now that recent developments have been released albeit unofficially. Apple wants to reign supreme in the smartphone market and it seems it will never hand over the crown to the Androids. Apple is beefing up the iPhone 5, sources say.

Apart from being a worldphone which is a wonderful feature especially for those who travel a lot, the smartphone will also sport a range of other improvements.It will of course have the iOS 5.0 –a sign that Apple is not only aiming for hardware upgrades but software upgrades as well. The highly anticipated smartphone will come with an improved notification system, will be armed by a news stand and of course, iMessage.

Sources say that the iMessage addition is for the iPhone 5 to be able to compete with Blackberry Messenger. The said app will also allow iPod Touch and iPad users to talk to one another. This would be much like a free messenger service for Apple users. So aside from it being a wordlphone, users will be able to chat with friends and family for free without much fuss because it will be integrated into the phones SMS and MMS application. This is truly exciting especially now that the release of the new iPhone is near.

The iPhone 5 is expected to sport a better camera and most probably it will be an 8MP one, sources say. This is not really something one would consider as awesome because most of the Androids have 8MP rear cameras especially the high end ones. According to reports, the iPhone 5 will also have a front-facing camera. The said camera will be used for video chatting of course and will prove to be quite useful for those who always make video calls.

Another wonderful news for Apple fans is that the iPhone 5 will probably sport a 3D camera as well since Apple has been filing several patent applications that involves 3D capturing technology. Reports say that Apple has been doing this since March this year. This is an indication, according to these reports, that the device will be able to capture, process, and render images in 3D through the use of a dual camera hardware.

It is also interesting to note that the new iPhone to be released in early 2012 will have the capability of taking photos in Panorama much like the 360 Panorama in the App Store.

Aside from the iPhone 5’s camera, it will also feature a larger screen. This isn’t new if you compare the iPhones to the androids from Samsung but this is definitely a plus for the iPhone series.
Other rumored features include 4G and LTE support, face recognition security, an OLED screen, a sleeker body design rumored to have curved glass like that of the Nexus, extended battery life, scratch proof screen and a shatter proof one as well, flash support and a physical keyboard. According to those privy to the iPhone maker, the iPhone 5 will be a sim-less phone. That being said, the new iPhone will be a world phone because its sim will not be connected to just one country.

GoPro cameras from Woodman Labs are not that expensive but many iPhone 4 owners are buying them because it turns the smartphone into a very reliable substitute for a POV camera. Adventure seekers will love this piece of news because GoPro might already have this in stock. It was noted in early October of 2011 that Woodman Labs is working on ways on how to turn your iPhone into a POV camera. The action case as people from the lab call it is a shockproof case that makes it possible for the iPhone 4 to be mounted through GoPro.

GoPro offers the world’s most versatile cameras. These cameras are waterproof, shockproof and are of course great for adventures. The brand offers professional cameras, the most well-known of which is the HD Hero.

According to the blogosphere, the action case has built in shock pads to protect your iPhone 4S. The material is a polycarbonate plastic but it is not waterproof according to makers Bajza and Ozawa. The two said in an interview however that they are working on a fully submersible case for the iPhone 4. This is very good development especially for a smartphone that is deemed to be quite fragile and this means that GoPro is going the extra mile to make the case a good buy for iPhone 4S users.

Analysts say however that this is a bad time for GoPro to be selling such an accessory because of the imminent release of the iPhone 5 next year. Many are hopeful though that this piece of product is a good thing for the millions of iPhone 4S users allover the globe because they no longer have to buy a separate camera for their adventures. If you would like to get a professional helmet camera however, the GoPro HD Hero camera is a good choice.

Don’t tell the kids this but have you noticed that your iPhone can fit right into your toaster slot? This is of course not advisable but it does fit nicely in there because of the size and the shape of the infamous smartphone. For those who have always wanted to try and see if their iPhones fit like a pop tart inside the toaster, you can finally get an iPhone dock that looks like one. The TOAST! Speaker dock from Gavio looks like your usual shiny metal toaster but it is actually a docking system for your smartphone i.e. your iPhone for that matter. You won’t be able to toast pop tarts or bread here though so leave that task to your original toaster. The dock also has a built-in Li-Ion battery making it possible for you to not plug in the system at all.

If you are fond of iPhone accessories and furniture that looks like an iPhone or something that looks like a product from the Cupertino-based technology giant, you might want to take a look at the iTable. We are sorry to inform you though that this table is not made by Apple but was rather designed and made by Kyle Buckner Designs. This also serves as a giant docking system for your iPhone and of course functions as a table too.Looking like a stack of giant iPhone 4S’s, the iTable got a smooth, black surface as well as rails that look like the sides of the famous smartphone. And since this is an electronic device, the table has cupholders too to make sure that the owners do not put sweaty cups on top of the table.

Completely handcrafted, the iTable offers high fidelity sound and touch-sensitive controls. If you want to see a video of the iTable you may take a look at it here. We do not know how much this costs though but since it is handcrafted, we think it probably costs a lot.

Rumors on when the iPad 3 will be ready for consumers have been circulating allover the web keeping Apple fans excited. Although the rumors are undeniably a PR stunt from Apple, it is also undeniable that many people from the world over would like to know when they will finally get their hands on the new iPad. Reports say that some of the spare parts for the iPad 3 have already been delivered to Apple while the touch modules are set to be delivered by December. There is no official word from Apple just yet but reliable sources now know that the iPad 3 will be launched early 2012.

Fans of the iPad are relieved that there will not be an iPad 2S. Analysts say that if Apple releases a 2S, it will definitely cause quite a stir and the company would have to deal with a number of disgruntled would-be buyers. According to sources, Apple got millions of displays from Samsung, LG and Sharp along with a few other parts from different companies. LG reportedly got a $1.1 billion deal with Apple for the shipments this month and the next few months.

The production line for the new iPad will probably start on January but will go on full-scale a month later. It is safe to say that consumers might be able to see, touch and smell (or taste even) the iPad 3 by March of 2012. Now that word is out on when the iPad 3 is expected to be in the market, many fans are now contemplating not to buy the iPad 2 and just wait for Apple’s newest iPad. One has to remember though that these reports have not yet been confirmed by the technology giant and may not even reach the market by March next year.

This may be a nightmare for many an iPhone 4S users but it’s true, the battery seems to have a problem. This apparent glitch does not affect everyone of course but it is prevalent enough to irk quite a few users.

The issue has been getting enough media attention these past few days that many iPhone 4S users are alarmed. The poor battery life issue of the newly released iPhone may be its Achilles’ heel, reports say.

At Apple’s support forums, a lot of iPhone 4S users started discussing battery problems a day after the release of the new Apple gadget. To date, there are now over 185 pages of comments regarding the issue making it rather problematic for the technology giant.

“I am disappointed, this will probably be my last iPhone.”, says one user who pre-ordered the new iPhone. Contrary to the official specs of the phone which should have enough juice for 8 hours, the iPhone 4S only lasts 4 hours or even less.

Experts believe however that the problem may not be the battery itself but with the new operating system from Apple since it has a lot of apps on, it basically consumes a lot of juice.

Does your battery stink? This is now a common question in threads allover the web. The question of course refers to the battery problem of the new iPhone.

Although not everyone is affected,  there are definitely plenty of threads where people are voicing their concerns regarding their newly-bought iPhone 4S.

iPhone 4S users are now looking for a quick fix to get their batteries to last longer. Meanwhile, Apple has not yet addressed the issue publicly. Could this be the end of the technology giant? Many feared that Steve Jobs’ passing is a big factor when it comes to the company’s general popularity, its sales and investor relations but now, the iPhone 4S just might be the signal for the end of Apple’s reign.

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The figurehead of Apple and one of the most influential men in the technology market Steve Jobs died this October due to a rare kind of pancreatic cancer.

Jobs passed away just hours after the unveiling of Apple’s latest smartphone –the iPhone 4S. Following Steve Jobs’ resignation as CEO, Apple had ample time to get a glimpse of what lies ahead. One has to note that expectations for the launch of the iPhone 5 was rather high but the company experienced a bit of negative feedback when it unveiled an upgrade –the iPhone 4S.

The dismay for being served a smartphone that was barely different from its predecessor the Apple iPhone 4 has caused quite a drawback but no one doubts the giant because sales are still looking good.

The danger with Apple’s strategy of replacing its handsets with yet another new one, according to experts, is that their former loyal customers might be distracted by other handsets released by competitors which include Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus released as the Ice Cream Sandwich phone.

Apple Stumbles

Upon Jobs’ death, investors started shying away from the technology giant. The reluctance of Tim Cook to step into Steve Jobs’ shoes somewhat added to the tumble. In fact, according to the BBC, the share price for Apple has tumbled 5% making the absence of Jobs felt oh-so-abruptly.

It is interesting to note that when Jobs announced his leave of absence because of his sickness, a number of investors pulled their investments from the technology giant.

Lost

Many investors have voiced their fears that without Steve Jobs, the company will spiral to the dumps while its competitors are speeding up when it comes to releasing the sleekest gadgets one can find.

However, telecom analyst Nitin Bhat said in an interview with the BBC that the impact will not be that much and that this will only be in the short term since Apple has a plan in place.

The newest iOS the iOS 5 was launched last October 12^th and the said operating system is now available in all existing models of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Get a free update today if you haven’t already.

The main question is, what makes this operating system different from the first few? If you are fed up having to go through so many buttons to access your texts or your emails through your iPhone, the new OS will change all this because you will finally be able to take a look at updates including all notifications from anywhere on your iPhone and get this –even if it is locked. Now this is hardly revolutionary but hey, as always, it looks better with an Apple.

When the late Steve Jobs revealed that the iPad 2 was going to be the first post PC gadget, no one wanted to believe him especially because one had to plug it into a computer before use. Jobs however knew what was going to happen. Enter iOS 5 and you shell liberate your iOS device forever. You can set up the said operating system without using a USB cable and you will also see that everything will sync effortlessly. Isn’t that just wonderful?

Do you remember iCloud? In one of the past topics in this blog, we talked about the iCloud versus the SkyDrive. With iOS 5, you can back up all your documents through the iCloud. This however will replace MobileMe and according to sources, MobileMe will be retiring by June of 2012.

The technology giant has revamped the graphics in the iOS 5 including the camera. This is a wonderful development especially for people who love storing their photos in their Apple gadgets.  Another plus is that you can now organize all of your photos on your Apple device and even get to edit them right there.