Apple recently aired two new ads on television that toted the same, “If you don’t have an iPhone” tag line and showed some of the features of the iPhone. No new features were highlighted, however, Apple did go further into detail on some features introduced in iOS 4. The first ad, highlighted the features of Airplay and how photos and … Read More
‘Skype for iPad’ Coming Soon to Apple’s App Store
On Friday Skype reportedly uploaded a demo video of their upcoming app ‘Skype for iPad’ and then removed it from YouTube. Currently the company offers only the iPhone version on the App Store and was rumored to be working on the iPad version. The iPad version is a complete re-design and takes advantage of the large screen. ‘Skype for iPad’ … Read More
Tethered Jailbreak Available for iOS 4.3.2 Software Update
We recently reported that iOS 4.3.2 was expected soon and Apple on Friday released the software update for iPhone 4 (GSM), iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (3rd and 4th gen) and iPad (1st and 2nd gen). The update as the release notes state “contain improvements and other bug fixes”. In particular iOS 4.3.2 fixes a bug which would occasionally cause a … Read More
iOS 4.3.2 To Fix FaceTime and Verizon iPad 2 issues?
Last week we reported that Apple is expected to release iOS 4.3.2 in the coming weeks and now a new report indicates that the software update will fix FaceTime, Verizon iPad 2 issues in addition to some security vulnerabilities. BGR claims that according to their “Apple sources” iOS 4.3.2 “will fix the issues we’ve been hearing about with some Verizon iPad … Read More
iPad 2 Facetime Camera will be Front and Central
9to5 Mac have seen pictures of iPad 2 screen protectors from two independent sources. Both of those sources have obtained screen protectors which bear a small hole in them at the very top, and centralized; directly opposite the hole for the iPad’s Home Button. Apple don’t endorse screen protectors, and don’t in fact stock them in their stores. But there … Read More
Is this Facetime for the iPad 2?
iPadDevice have reportedly managed to extract the Facetime portions from the latest iOS 4.3 SDK, released to developers, and have got it to run on a jailbroken iPad. In the video you can see that the iPad it is running on doesn’t have its own video feed sending (as it has no camera!), or an inset image of that video … Read More
iOS 4.3 to Feature Facetime Video Effects?
Some juicy titbits have been leaking out today as developers snoop around in Apple’s latest iOS 4.3 Beta build, which was released yesterday to members of Apple’s iOS Developer program. One of the more interesting, and fun ones, is a list of possible video effects which many believe will become part of the Facetime experience for iOS users. This is … Read More
Apple’s Second Generation iPad To Sport Two Cameras
With Apple’s Facetime strategy very obviously being to put their video calling service on every device they manufacture it is something of a no-brainer that the next generation iPad would at least have a front facing camera. But AppleInsider have obtained information that claims that a company called OmniVision will supply both front and rear facing cameras for Apple’s new … Read More
FaceTime works in Middle East with the iPod touch 4
Apple’s video calling feature for iOS devices called FaceTime has turned out to be one of the most popular features of the fourth gen iPhone. The new iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4 support FaceTime and users can easily initiate a video call with compatible devices over WiFi. Last month we reported that a Facebook thread from SaudiMac noted that all … Read More
iPhone 4 users in Middle East Won’t Get FaceTime [Confirmed]
We recently reported that Apple’s Facetime didn’t appear to be available in Saudi Arabia, and all mention had been removed from their website. Now we have confirmation the service is not available in the Middle East (except Armenia and Israel, interestingly enough) Originally reported by SoudiMac, it appears Apple’s FaceTime is indeed unavailable in the region, no matter which of … Read More
iPhone 4 Facetime ads hit Europe but disappearing in Middle East
Apple still can’t make enough iPhone 4 handsets to meat demand, but that’s not stopping them from ramping up the ad offensive all across Europe with 4 new FaceTime ads. The four ads all feature the Louis Armstrong track ‘When You’re Smiling’ (which, incidentally, is now well and truly imbedded into my brain!) and cunningly not featuring text or voice. … Read More
No Facetime for Middle Eastern iPhone 4 Users? [Rumor]
A Facebook thread from SaudiMac has noted that all references to Facetime have been removed from Apple’s regional sites. This is a rumor at the moment but, sounds pretty plausible based on what has happened recently with RIMs Blackberry in Qatar and Yemen, as well as India. In the Blackberry’s case the governments of some countries objected to data being … Read More
FaceTime Coming to Mac OS X and Windows?
iPhone 4’s retina display and Factime are probably the two best reasons to upgrade your device. Apple’s “one more thing” during WWDC 2010 turned out to be a demo for a Facetime video call between Steve Jobs and Jonathan Ive. The success of facetime video calling largely depends on the number of people who can use the service. During the … Read More
Second Gen iPad with FaceTime Coming Sooner than Expected?
During WWDC 2010 when Steve Jobs unveiled the new iPhone 4 Facetime video calling features he mentioned that Apple will ship “10’s of millions FaceTime devices is 2010″ It was very clear from that statement that we’ll see the iPod touch and iPad include Facetime too. There have been numerous rumors about the second gen iPad and if one studies Apple’s product … Read More
iPod touch 4G (4th Gen) Reviews and Unboxing
During Apple’s annual music event Steve Jobs unveiled the “biggest change in the iPod lineup ever” by announcing all new designs for every model. iPod touch was certainly the main focus of the event and the new iPod touch 4G has proved to be a major upgrade when compared with any previous version. When people would compare an iPhone with iPod touch they were always … Read More