Apple today finally laid the rumours to rest by confirming that a new iPhone, the iPhone 3G S, is just around the corner, claiming the device will be back bigger, better and faster than before this time around.
What exactly is the iPhone 3G S?
First off, the 'S' stands for 'speed' which, although short and to the point, is not as exciting as some of the names we've all made up. The iPhone 3G S is Apple’s third generation iPhone, following in the blood line of greatness that brought us the iPhone and iPhone 3G in 2007 and 2008 respectively.
What’s so special about it?
According to Apple, the iPhone 3G S is its “fastest, most powerful iPhone yet.” It will also be running the new iPhone 3.0 operating system (OS), which will open its doors to the wider world of iPhone users on 17 June.
Sounds marvellous, but what does that actually mean to me?
Supporting up to 7.2 Mbps of HSDPA connectivity, the new third generation iPhone is apparently twice as fast as the iPhone 3G which, for those of us who’ve used said device, is pretty fast indeed.
That means you can enjoy email attachments 3.6 times faster than you do now, launch applications much more quickly and do everything else in a more hare than tortoise-like way - think of all that extra spare time you’ll have.
Couple that with increased battery longevity and you’ll be able surf the web for longer, as well as faster, and take advantage of the handset for work and play for a bigger chunk of time before you need to plug in your new friend for charging.
Indeed, Apple reckons you should get six hours of Wi-Fi, five hours of 3G talk time and 10 hours of 2G talk time. Not really to be sniffed at.
Thanks to the new OS, users can take advantage of more than 100 new features including MMS and cut, copy and paste, in addition to Spotlight Search and a landscape keyboard orientation that pops up in the right places. It’s music to our ears, if not long overdue by industry standards.
That should come in very handy during my 9-5, but what about the weekends?
Don’t worry, Apple hasn’t forgotten its iPhone consumer roots and has served up a handset that should please both individuals and businesses alike.
There’s a three megapixel camera built in, which offers not only auto focus, macro focus and tap-to-focus tools, but whizzy features such as video recording.
Talking of video recording, the iPhone 3G S apparently makes it easy for people to record high-quality clips, that they can edit there and then using their new device by ‘trimming’ where they want the clips to begin and end. Sounds like it might be one of those things that are easier said than done, so we’re keen to try it out as soon as possible to test the theory out.
The OpenGL ES 2.0 standard is also harnessed on the iPhone 3G S to bring 3D graphics to life and make mobile gaming, for example, even more fun for users.
Voice control is also on the menu, serving up hands-free control of both phone and iPod functionality. In practice, that means being able to call people more quickly or commanding your music player to play what you want to play and when simply by telling it to do so.
There’s also a so-called Genius feature that allows you to order the device to play more songs of the same ilk, pause, stop or shuffle your tunes or question it as to whose dulcet tones are in your ear at the time.
Jun 9, 2009
May 14, 2009
Influence of Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte like a episode of history of Europe. He is a excellent militarist, and took part in more than 60 battles, some of these battles are of great significance in military history untill now.But he broke the balance between Europe country at that time. So other Europe countries copmosed alliance against France for 7 times, and defeated Napoleon at last . New order and balance of Europe was set up soon in Vienna Congress after Napoleon was beat.
Although Napolen won many battles, and enlarged territory of France.The additional territory lost after Battle of Waterloo in which Napoleon was defeated completely.
In addition,Napoleon was the first man who put forward concept of Europa United States and wanted to realise this dream by force. Although he didn't succeed to realize this dream, today's Europe is moving towards the goal of integration.
Napoleon failed at last.The Europe return to the original state Outwardly.In fact Napoleon influenced Europe greatly.He set up and strengthen capitalism. In France, Napoleon set up a capitalism administration system. The great "Napoleonic Code" which became the model of capitalism law was the most important achievement of Napoloen. In other country, he defeated the seigneur, and took capitalism and his code to this country. Although Napoloen was driven out , capitalism theory was accepted by many people. So Napoloen's influence is positive and great in development of capitalism.
Although Napolen won many battles, and enlarged territory of France.The additional territory lost after Battle of Waterloo in which Napoleon was defeated completely.
In addition,Napoleon was the first man who put forward concept of Europa United States and wanted to realise this dream by force. Although he didn't succeed to realize this dream, today's Europe is moving towards the goal of integration.
Napoleon failed at last.The Europe return to the original state Outwardly.In fact Napoleon influenced Europe greatly.He set up and strengthen capitalism. In France, Napoleon set up a capitalism administration system. The great "Napoleonic Code" which became the model of capitalism law was the most important achievement of Napoloen. In other country, he defeated the seigneur, and took capitalism and his code to this country. Although Napoloen was driven out , capitalism theory was accepted by many people. So Napoloen's influence is positive and great in development of capitalism.
Sony reveals 12.9 per cent loss
Sony is the latest tech company to show huge losses this fiscal year.
The company revealed a 12.9 per cent loss in sales and operating revenue for the year, ending 31 March 2009, which translates to 98.9 billion yen (£688 million).
This is the worst loss the company has experienced for 14 years, according to the BBC.
In the report, the company blamed the economic downturn. It said: “Sales decreased and losses were recorded due to factors including the slowdown of the global economy, the appreciation of the Yen and the decline in the Japanese stock market.”
An 18 per cent decrease in the games arm of its business was also blamed on the fall of PlayStation 2 sales and the loss of 17 per cent in the electric segment was partly blamed on its mobile venture Sony Ericsson, which posted huge losses in its first quarter.
Although in the results statement the company expects to “decrease its losses”, it still predicts a loss of 120 billion yen.
Sony offered no further comment on the results.
The company revealed a 12.9 per cent loss in sales and operating revenue for the year, ending 31 March 2009, which translates to 98.9 billion yen (£688 million).
This is the worst loss the company has experienced for 14 years, according to the BBC.
In the report, the company blamed the economic downturn. It said: “Sales decreased and losses were recorded due to factors including the slowdown of the global economy, the appreciation of the Yen and the decline in the Japanese stock market.”
An 18 per cent decrease in the games arm of its business was also blamed on the fall of PlayStation 2 sales and the loss of 17 per cent in the electric segment was partly blamed on its mobile venture Sony Ericsson, which posted huge losses in its first quarter.
Although in the results statement the company expects to “decrease its losses”, it still predicts a loss of 120 billion yen.
Sony offered no further comment on the results.
May 13, 2009
U.S. has more than 2,500 H1N1 flu cases
The United States has 2,532 confirmed cases of the new H1N1 swine influenza in 44 states, and three deaths, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Sunday
On Saturday, the CDC reported 2,254 confirmed cases, with 104 people in the hospital.
Washington state health officials said on Saturday a man in his 30s with underlying heart conditions succumbed to the virus last week. It was the first death in the state.
Although most cases appear to be mild, just as in seasonal flu the swine flu strain has killed, with 48 confirmed deaths in Mexico, three in the United States, one in Canada and one in Costa Rica.
It has moved into the southern hemisphere, where influenza season is just beginning, and could mix with circulating seasonal flu viruses or the H5N1 avian influenza virus to create new strains, health officials said.
On Saturday, the CDC reported 2,254 confirmed cases, with 104 people in the hospital.
Washington state health officials said on Saturday a man in his 30s with underlying heart conditions succumbed to the virus last week. It was the first death in the state.
Although most cases appear to be mild, just as in seasonal flu the swine flu strain has killed, with 48 confirmed deaths in Mexico, three in the United States, one in Canada and one in Costa Rica.
It has moved into the southern hemisphere, where influenza season is just beginning, and could mix with circulating seasonal flu viruses or the H5N1 avian influenza virus to create new strains, health officials said.
Sprint’s Palm Pre contest makes case for May 19 Palm Pre announcement
Last we heard, Sprint (NYSE: S) and Palm (NSDQ: PALM) were getting ready to officially announce the Palm Pre on May 19, through an advertisement in the Wall Street Journal. Today, we’re officially doubling down on the May 19 Palm Pre announcement-rumor. Why? Because Sprint is giving away a fully hooked-up Palm Pre to two lucky winners through a contest that ends on May 18 - the day before we’re expecting a Palm Pre announcement.
We’ve yet to hear detailed specifications on the Palm Pre, so we’re hoping to get a fully itemized spec-sheet for the Palm Pre on May 19. If you haven’t yet done so, enter to win your own Palm Pre from Sprint. Like we said, you only have until May 18!
We’ve yet to hear detailed specifications on the Palm Pre, so we’re hoping to get a fully itemized spec-sheet for the Palm Pre on May 19. If you haven’t yet done so, enter to win your own Palm Pre from Sprint. Like we said, you only have until May 18!
May 12, 2009
HTC Magic review
Can HTC's second Google Android based handset cast a powerful enough spell over us to forget the iPhone? We check out the HTC Magic.
Considering it’s not been made by Apple, there’s been quite a lot of hype about the HTC Magic.
Some could hardly believe that HTC was actually going to call the handset something as bold as Magic - it certainly sets up the promise that it is capable of miraculous things.
It is, in fact, something of a second coming, being only the second phone to feature Google’s Android operating system (OS). This is essentially the great hope for masses – whereas Apple's iPhone OS is powerful and supremely easy to use the clue is in the name – it only runs on the iPhone. Android however, is an open platform and promises to bring all the great things the iPhone can do to a wide selection of handset manufacturers. It’s been HTC twice so far though, with T-Mobile being the first lucky recipients with the G1 and Vodafone coming in a fairly close second with the Magic.
There’s not really much Vodafone has brought to the party though, aside from the logo at the top of the phone and an icon on the Magic’s home screen taking you straight to the Vodafone Live page. In the days of low resolution screens and poor browsers this was important but, now, what’s really useful is the array of links that have been thoughtfully laid out in neat square icons to many sites you’re likely to want to go to.
HTC is a brand that’s slowly creeping into the public consciousness and while it’s lost out to Vodafone on the front of the Magic, it’s managed to sneak its name on the back. More noticeable is the ‘with Google’ at the rear – the phone’s special sauce as it were.
The phone is certainly nicer to look at compared to the bulky G1, with a sleek all-white chassis with curved edges and a 3.2in display dominating the front. It’s highly pocketable at only 119g, and dimensions of 113 x 55 x 14mm (HWD). Of course, HTC achieved this with the combined approach of loping off the G1’s rather chunky slide out keyboard and Google coming up with an on-screen keyboard, courtesy of its ‘Cupcake’ Android update which is, of course, preinstalled on the Magic.
The Magic’s 320x480 screen resolution is what you would expect – and some way off what the HTC Touch HD can offer (at 800x480). There’s also no multi-touch – that’s still an Apple-only play. The same effect can be achieved by double tapping or using an on-screen zoom feature, but it lacks the intuitiveness and the wow factor compared to Apple's iPhone.
The front features several physical buttons, which makes it busier looking than the iPhone, but some might appreciate physical call button. There’s a Menu button to bring up context sensitive options and a search button for searching the web or your email.
May 11, 2009
Baby gadgets guzzle Wi-Fi
Household gadgets like TVs and baby monitors are to blame for interrupting Wi-Fi signals in cities and other urban areas, according to a report commissioned by Ofcom.
The survey of Wi-Fi use was carried out in various places across the UK by Mass Consultants. It showed that although the majority of people accused congestion as the culprit of their bad Wi-Fi connections, this was not the case.
Instead it seems that unlicensed electrical equipment using the 2.4GHz band alongside Wi-Fi interferes with the connection.
The report said: “Our measurements and experiments suggest that the Wi-Fi networks are capable of carrying much more traffic than they actually do. However, interference between different types of devices is commonplace, leading to loss of service quality for many users.”
“Use of the word 'congestion' is misleading in this context, as it implies that performance degradation is due to high levels of usage, which is not supported by our measurements.”
“The drop in performance in urban areas appears to be mainly the result of interference from other wireless devices, problems in the wired Internet and problems with device configuration.”
The report concluded with a proposal that devices should carry a logo to show if it is “2.4GHz friendly”. It also suggested the survey should be repeated every two years to keep an eye on the increase in use of the band.
reprint from http://www.itpro.co.uk/610803/baby-gadgets-guzzle-wi-fi
The survey of Wi-Fi use was carried out in various places across the UK by Mass Consultants. It showed that although the majority of people accused congestion as the culprit of their bad Wi-Fi connections, this was not the case.
Instead it seems that unlicensed electrical equipment using the 2.4GHz band alongside Wi-Fi interferes with the connection.
The report said: “Our measurements and experiments suggest that the Wi-Fi networks are capable of carrying much more traffic than they actually do. However, interference between different types of devices is commonplace, leading to loss of service quality for many users.”
“Use of the word 'congestion' is misleading in this context, as it implies that performance degradation is due to high levels of usage, which is not supported by our measurements.”
“The drop in performance in urban areas appears to be mainly the result of interference from other wireless devices, problems in the wired Internet and problems with device configuration.”
The report concluded with a proposal that devices should carry a logo to show if it is “2.4GHz friendly”. It also suggested the survey should be repeated every two years to keep an eye on the increase in use of the band.
reprint from http://www.itpro.co.uk/610803/baby-gadgets-guzzle-wi-fi
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