Apple September 1st Event: New iPod Models, iTunes 10, New Apple TV

The Apple September 1st Apple event came and gone here is what went down;

  • iPod shuffle now has the click wheel back and is smaller
  • iPod nano is now smaller and has the rumored touch screen – now has a clip
  • iPod touch now has HD video and front facing camera for FaceTime
  • iOS 4.1 will fix slow iPhone issues, proximity issues, and add game center
  • iOS 4.2 will bring iPad multitasking – wireless printing
  • New Apple TV is 1/4 the size, is streaming only – now has Netflix
  • iTunes 10 now has ping which is a music social network like LastFM changed interface and logo

Personally you can colour me impressed. The updates are what everyone was expect and what we all wanted really. The shuffle now has the click wheel back, the nano is now smaller so its easier to use, the 4th gen iPod Touch now has HD camera, and Facetime like the iPhone 4 (yay), and the new Apple TV now has Netflix and is now only $99 with streaming only.

StumbleUpon Joins iPhone/Android

StumbleUpon

Image via Wikipedia

Hurray, the social discovery service Stumbleupon now has an App for iPhone and Android users!

In a blog post today at the stumbleupon blog, shows the features you get.

The app optimizes the content for mobile viewing, meaning new discovery are fast, and easy.

The StumbleUpon app also gives you a walk-through for new users.

I love the app, and you should check it out too. Just search for it in the Android market, or the App Store.

iOS 4.0.2 (iPhone/iPod Touch), and iOS 3.2.2 (iPad) Fixes PDF Exploit Bug

Recently the on the device jailbreaking website jailbreakme.com used a PDF exploit to gain root access to your iOS device.

Apple today has fixed the hole for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users alike.

Naturally jailbroken users will not be a fan of this update as it will un-jailbreak their device.

Personally I do not jailbreak my devices – I have no need. So this security fix is much needed as I don’t want my iPod Touch hacked without my knowledge thanks to a pdf bug.

The update is very large at 380mb+ via iTunes.

iPhone 4, Blackberry 9700, Nexus One “Death Grip” Proof

Attenagate is still going around. Proof of it however has been few and far between. The affected smartphones have also been not really known.

Tawkon has made a video showing increased radiation levels (poor signal) on the iPhone, Blackberry, and Nexus one.

iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad Jailbreaking Made Real Easy

While I am no fan of Jailbreaking, it is what everyone wants to do. Now while its legal in the USA (not Canada), jailbreaking has seemingly taken off.

There is now a browser-based (you read right) jailbreak for all iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPads. It couldn’t get any easier. Naturally however it voids your warranty if you don’t restore the device before servicing.

Visit jailbreakme.com on your Apple device and follow the screens.

iPhone 4 Coming To Canadian Shores July 30th 2010

The long-awaited iPhone 4 (even with its issues) will becoming to Canada this July 30th, 2010.

So far Rogers and Telus will be offering the iPhone 4 soon. Virgin Mobile, Bell, and Fido will get it eventually (they carry the 3G, and 3GS).

Plans are still $60/$75 a month for iPhone users.

Hopefully the rollout of iPhone 4 will be better than it as been elsewhere.

Note: iPhone 4 is also coming to; Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland July 30th. Steve Jobs said that South Korea is having delays.

Apple Press Conference Explains iPhone 4 Issues

First off my Apologies to Apple as yes this has been blown over proportion.

Steve jobs explained today that the iPhone 4 is not the only phone with smartphone antenna issues.

Blackberrys, droids, windows phones all have the same issues. Steve says that holding that way you are absorbing signals so the phone receives less.

He also said free bumpers until September 30th but they are of limited supply.

Data shows that on average the iPhone 4 drops less calls and has a lower return rate then the 3GS.

Read more at Mashable

Apple To Hold Emergency Press Conference 10AM PT Friday

Looks like the iPhone 4 bashing is starting to get to Apple. Gizmodo and other tech blogs are reporting that Apple has made an announcement of an Press Conference 10AM PT.

Not completely shocking, but it will be questioned if Apple will recall the iPhone 4, or just give out free bumpers.

In any case the tech world will be glued to the Phone 10AM PT on Friday July 16th, 2010.

Microsoft’s COO Calling iPhone 4 Apple’s “Vista”

Ouch, you know a product has failed when your rival slams your new device…and even compares it to their failure!

Microsofts COO Kevin Turner is calling the iPhone 4 Apple’s Vista. Vista was a horrible failure for Microsoft so if they are comparing the iPhone 4 to that then…well…iPhone 4 has serious issues.

“One of the things I want to make sure you know today is that you’re going to be able to use a Windows Phone 7 and not have to worry about how you’re holding it to make a phone call.” – Kevin Turner

Read more at Gizmodo.

10 Apps You Must Download For iPhone/iPad

I’ll try something new. I’m now on HubPages.

Hubpages allows you to write what you want, on a site with a high PR. You can then earn $ off of adsense, ebay, amazon, and kontera advertising from your “hub”.

I’ve made my first hub called “10 iPhone Apps To Download When You Get Your iPhone”.

Here is a preview of it:

What apps should you use when you get your new iPhone?

Well there are 10 apps that you should download right away to help you move along in the digital world.

Please check it out, link to it, share it, rate it, etc it would be greatly appreciated :).