The latest smartphone numbers shows Android with more market share than iOS, but Apple still has the biggest market share among smartphone manufacturers.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Android tops smartphone platforms, but Apple rules manufacturers
The latest smartphone numbers shows Android with more market share than iOS, but Apple still has the biggest market share among smartphone manufacturers. 
Get around more easily in Lion with keyboard shortcuts
With all the focus on OS X Lion's new multitouch gestures, the keyboard is getting a little left out. Here are three tips to help navigate around Lion more quickly using the keyboard instead of the mouse (or trackpad).
Source: http://gigaom.com/apple/get-around-easier-in-lion-with-keyboard-shortcuts/
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Vogel's RingO iPad mounting system: The versatile iPad 2 mount (Updated)
Netherlands-based audio/video mount manufacturer Vogel's first introduced their iPad mounting solution in October of 2010. Now the company has brought its universal mounting system for the iPad 2 -- named RingO -- to American soil for the first time. I recently had an opportunity to try out the complete system, which consists of an iPad 2 holder, a wall mount, a car mount, and a table stand. How did RingO work as an all-around mount?
Design
I tested the RingO All-In-One Pack for iPad 2 (US$119.99), consisting of the four parts mentioned above. The company sells RingO through Amazon.com in the U.S., and the street price is correspondingly lower -- about $82. The individual components are also available separately, with the iPad 2 holder and wall mount going for $59.99, a separate wall mount for $29.99, the car mount for $59.99, and a table stand or flip stand for $19.99 each. Vogel's is also set to release a Flex Mount ($59.99, on an extendable arm) and an adhesive-backed wall mount ($29.99) in September of 2011.
Update: According to a spokesperson for Vogel's, the only products currently available in the U.S. are the Starter Pack (wall mount and holder at $69.99) and the Car Pack ($99.99). The product is available in the physical and online Apple Stores today.
The most important part of this system is the iPad 2 holder, so I'll look at it in detail first. As befitting a European design firm, Vogel's provides a very IKEA-like set of diagrammatic instructions showing how to install and remove the holder. Unlike the HandStand case, which I needed to force onto my iPad 2 with a spudger and muscle, the Vogel's case snapped right on. It's also open on the left side of the iPad 2, so the Apple Smart Cover still works.
The holder is basically a hard plastic shell with cutouts for the various iPad controls and a circular cutout on the back where the various mounts click in. Let's talk about the functionality of those mounts.
Functionality
The wall mount can be mounted anywhere that you can safely attach it to a surface with an included wood screw. It's a small aluminum and plastic cylinder -- pulling off the top of the cylinder reveals the hole for the screw. Once it's mounted on the wall, you put the top back on and there's just an unobtrusive aluminum fixture on the wall.
The car mount is incredibly useful and absolutely the best (and safest) iPad car mount I've seen so far. It consists of a two-part tough plastic molding that locks to the headrest uprights in a car. One part has a RingO mount on a combination swivel and pivot, while the other can be released with the push of a large button to install or remove the mount from the seat. When the RingO car mount is installed, the iPad is held very steady and there's no concern about it flopping about in case of sudden car movements.
Even if you're just in the market for a car mount, it would be worth it to buy the RingO Car Pack (about $70 on Amazon). The pack consists of a holder, the car mount, and the table stand. Seriously, this is an excellent car mount for iPad 2.
The final piece is the Table Stand, which is the most overpriced piece of the product line. It's basically a $20 piece of plastic that snaps into the RingO holder. The Table Stand is well-designed, working in either landscape or portrait orientation, but $20? C'mon, Vogel's.
Conclusion
The Vogel's RingO mount system is incredibly well designed and manufactured. However, I have to wonder if the high price tag on the system compared to other stands and mounts might dampen the enthusiasm of some potential buyers.
I like the fact that the Vogel's RingO mount is a system that makes it easy to go from room to table to car without having to remove the iPad 2 holder. The system will grow in September with the addition of the Flex Mount and the adhesive-backed wall mount -- the latter will be great for those who live in leased space where putting screw holes into walls might be frowned upon.
As I noted before, the RingO Car Pack on its own would make an excellent solution for anyone who wants an easy-to-install and durable iPad car mount. Being able to install the mount securely in seconds is worth the cost.
Vogel's RingO iPad mounting system: The versatile iPad 2 mount (Updated) originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Source: http://www.tuaw.com/2011/07/28/vogels-ringo-ipad-mounting-system-the-versatile-ipad-2-mount/
Apple Revolutionizes Video Editing With Final Cut Pro X
Apple today announced Final Cut Pro X, a new version of the world?s most popular pro video editing software, rebuilt from the ground up on a modern 64-bit architecture. Final Cut Pro X completely reinvents video editing with a Magnetic Timeline that lets you edit on a flexible, trackless canvas; Content Auto-Analysis that categorizes your content upon import by shot type, media, and people; and background rendering that allows you to work without interruption. Final Cut Pro X is available from the Mac App Store for $299.99.
Source: http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/?sr=hotnews.rss
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GarageBand at Guitar Center
Beginning May 7, you can visit any Guitar Center location and learn how to record and mix tracks using Mac and GarageBand. Guitar Center will present free ?Recording Made Easy? workshops each Saturday from 10-11 a.m. in all of its 216 stores. Four different workshop sessions make it simple for even novice musicians to go from creating basic tracks to recording a finished song in GarageBand.
Source: http://gc.guitarcenter.com/recording-made-easy/
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
New iOS app augments reality by replacing ads with art
An anti-advertising group called Public Ad Campaign is developing an augmented-reality app for iOS devices that, when finished, should replace billboard and poster ads with artwork or advertising parodies in the iDevice's viewfinder, PC World reports. For example, pointing an iPhone at a billboard for the new movie Cowboys and Aliens would replace the sign with a Marlboro ad parody....
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Lab tests: New MacBook Airs zoom past predecessors
Macworld Lab has received and benchmarked every standard configuration of the new Core i5 MacBook Airs released last week. We?ve found that the new processors push the Airs to new performance heights.
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Remains of the Day: Low, low prices
A low-cost iPhone 4 may or may not be on the way, but a Microsoft retail store definitely is coming?I can feel it in my bones. Elsewhere, an Apple patent filing may shed some light on an underappreciated part of the company's design, and one particular set of folks have no love for the iPad.
Source: http://rss.macworld.com/click.phdo?i=f615ed4feab39c9b4996b7d9754d226c
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New Glendale, CA Apple Store to boast unique features
Yesterday we told you that this Saturday will see the opening of Apple's second Glendale, California store -- one that is only 600 feet away from the other Glendale store. If that alone isn't enough to give the first store feelings of inferiority, perhaps the features of the new store will push it over the edge.
According to 9to5Mac, the new Glendale store will feature a floating Apple logo suspended in the store's glass front. This is the same treatment New York's Fifth Avenue cube store got. The second Glendale store will also have a massive Genius Bar -- a full fifty seats. In addition, the new store will feature a briefing room for business customers and a few tables dedicated entirely to Startup Sessions. To top it off, at 7000 square feet of retail space, the new Glendale store is Apple's largest store in a mall.
Apple is definitely an out with the old, in with the new company. However, at least they decided not to shutter the existing Glendale store. Though it was the second Apple store in the country, I'm sure it's got many years of life left in it. Then again, reports are that it is so busy it could be in business for some time.
New Glendale, CA Apple Store to boast unique features originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Source: http://www.tuaw.com/2011/07/28/new-glendale-ca-apple-store-to-boast-unique-features/
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Apple Announces New iMac
Apple today updated its signature all-in-one iMac with quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, and a new FaceTime HD camera. Starting at $1199, the new iMac is up to 70 percent faster and offers up to three times faster graphics performance than the previous generation.
Source: http://www.apple.com/imac/?sr=hotnews.rss
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Qmadix Portfolio brings removable Bluetooth keyboard to an iPad 2 case
I haven't been a real fan of most keyboard cases for iPad for three main reasons -- the keyboards are usually tiny, they use "chiclet" keys, and they're stuck in one place and can't be moved around. Accessory manufacturer Qmadix has just introduced the Qmadix Portfolio with Removable Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad 2 ($149.99) that promises to change all of that. How does it live up to the promise? Read on for my complete look at this new contender.
Design
Compared to most of the portfolio cases that we've tested over the years, the Qmadix Portfolio has a feel of quality around it. The leather exterior is smooth and beautiful, and the stitching is close and tight.
As for the keyboard, the keys are closer together than on the $69 Apple Bluetooth Keyboard, but it's a real keyboard with a good feel to it. It's also made with Apple fans in mind -- unlike most of the iPad keyboard cases we see that are repackaged Windows BT keyboards, complete with a Windows button to bring up the Start Menu. Not with this keyboard, which actually has the Apple command key properly marked and in the correct place.
The keyboard comes encased in a leather holder that attaches to the main case with magnets. The keyboard is inset a bit, so the leather acts as a nice wrist pad that is actually quite comfortable while typing.The case also has a magnetic latch to keep the cover closed for travel. There's a four-foot micro-USB to USB charging cable to keep the keyboard battery juiced up. According to Qmadix, the battery takes anywhere from four to six hours to fully charge, but will last for up to 30 days depending on usage.
Using the Portfolio Keyboard
The keyboard is uniquely suited for use with the iPad. The function keys we're used to on the top row of our keyboards have been replaced with iPad-specific function keys. Here's what they do:
o. Take you back to the iPad Home Screen
o. Enable the Search function of the iPad
o. Copy
o. Paste
o. Take you to the photo slideshow
o. Display or hide the virtual keyboard
o. Take a screenshot
o. Go to the previous song or track
o. Play / Pause
o. Go to the next song or track
o. Mute the iPad
o. Raise the volume
o. Lower the volume
o. Turn off the iPad (lock screen)
o. Switch the font on the virtual keyboard
I was able to get all of the function keys to work except one. I couldn't figure out what apps the last button was meant to work with. Remember, you'll still need to tap on your iPad screen for certain commands, but the function keys can keep you from having to do too much tapping. There is at least one other keyboard with these same function keys -- the Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2 by Zagg.
How's the feel of the keyboard? I liked the tactile feedback of the keys, but found that they were a little too close together for my style of typing. That's a common issue with most portfolio keyboard cases, since they're trying to keep the size of the portfolio down to the size of the iPad. I'd frankly rather see someone make a nice case that would hold a keyboard the same size as the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard -- heck, just make a nice portfolio that would hold an iPad and an Appel Bluetooth Keyboard. That being said, I was able to get used to the Qmadix keyboard very quickly.
The Bottom Line
So who is the Portfolio for? With the price tag, it's most likely going to appeal to executives or those who are willing to pay a bit more for the quality and convenience. Those who are looking for a cheaper alternative can find many other Bluetooth keyboards, not the least of which would be the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard. The Kensington Folio Keyboard ($100), ClamCase ($149), the CaseGoods TypeCase ($149), and Logitech Keyboard by Zagg ($100) all use a similar design, but with fixed keyboards. Heck, if you have the Apple Camera Kit, you could probably pick up a flexible Monoprice USB keyboard for $7 and use it, but I don't think you'd be happy with the chiclet keyboard.
The Qmadix Portfolio feels great to type on and the iPad-specific function buttons are well-implemented. The case itself is quite stylish and looks like it would stand up to a lot of use, and it's nice to know that the keyboard can be moved to a comfortable spot for any typist. Of all the portfolio keyboard cases on the market right now, the Qmadix Portfolio is the best of the bunch.
Qmadix Portfolio brings removable Bluetooth keyboard to an iPad 2 case originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Source: http://www.tuaw.com/2011/07/29/qmadix-portfolio-brings-removable-bluetooth-keyboard-to-an-ipad/
Drahtwerk's iScreen 2 turns iOS devices into Mac monitors
Originally begun as an in-house productivity booster, Drahwerk's iScreen wireless utility that terms iOS devices into secondary monitors for almost any modern Mac setup has been updated to version 2.0, adding support for Lion (and PowerPC-based Macs) as well as improved performance, multi-touch scrolling, manual connections by hostname or IP address, a "slow network" troubleshooting indicator and a built-in FAQ and manual....
Source: http://feeds.macnn.com/click.phdo?i=99347fb2de01214a89abb1800892282b
Apple vs. Samsung: the real battle for mobile supremacy
It's often said that the future of mobile will boil down to Apple versus Google, or iPhone and Android. But that?s far too broad. It's Samsung that's giving Apple a run for its money in phones and perhaps, eventually, tablets.
Source: http://gigaom.com/mobile/apple-vs-samsung-the-real-battle-for-mobile-supremacy/
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Friday, July 29, 2011
MegaSeg 5.7 adds Lion compatibility, new scrolling
Fidelity Media have launched an updated version of their flagship program, the DJ mixing and automation system MegaSeg, now at version 5.7. The update features full compatibility with OS X 10.7 Lion and also brings over 60 tweaks and improvements to the program, from Lion-style scrolling and optimizations for multi-touch trackpads to refinements in category browsing, decks, events, MIDI and more....
Source: http://feeds.macnn.com/click.phdo?i=06e5269388358e841f7ca94204ab7fab
Leak may show cheaper iPhone 4 with plastic, not glass
A purported sighting of a cheaper iPhone 4 has suggested that Apple might take a new strategy of upgrading the older phone even as it introduces a genuinely new model. Well-known Vietnamese leakers Tinhte have shown a design they say has replaced the glass front and back with plastic, presumably to lower the price. Simultaneously, though, it's believed to be faster than the current model, suggesting a possible speed upgrade, though not necessarily the A5....
Source: http://feeds.macnn.com/click.phdo?i=c271a230623d9dc2fc7026ec7cbb9699
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Apple Releases iOS 4.3.5 to Address Security Issue With Certificate Validation
Only ten days after releasing iOS 4.3.4, Apple has just pushed out iOS 4.3.5 to address a security issue with certificate validation.
iOS 4.3.5 Software UpdateThe new version checks in as Build 8L1, and is for the GSM iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, all iPads, and the third- and-fourth-generation iPod touch. A separate iOS 4.2.10 (Build 8E600) is available for the CDMA iPhone.
Fixes a security vulnerability with certificate validation.
Direct download links:
- iPhone 4 GSM
- iPhone 4 CDMA (iOS 4.2.10)
- iPhone 3GS
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi
- iPad 2 GSM
- iPad 2 CDMA
- Original iPad
- iPod touch (fourth-generation)
- iPod touch (third-generation)
Update: Some users are reporting receiving errors when attempting to connect to Apple's servers for the update, but with repeated attempts it seems as though users are able to get through.
Update 2: Apple has now posted a support document describing the security issue patched in the update. The issue has been given an identifier of CVE-2011-0228.
Impact: An attacker with a privileged network position may capture or modify data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS
Description: A certificate chain validation issue existed in the handling of X.509 certificates. An attacker with a privileged network position may capture or modify data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS. Other attacks involving X.509 certificate validation may also be possible. This issue is addressed through improved validation of X.509 certificate chains.
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