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Apple updates iBooks App, again. July 23, 2010

Posted by 37prime in : Announcement, Apple, Applications, Apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Media, News, Resources, Tech , add a comment

Apple has just updated iBooks app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

Do people actually use iBooks app on their iOS devices? How many say I.

Posted from Beverly Hills, California, United States.

Go get your free iPhone 4 Case. July 23, 2010

Posted by 37prime in : Announcement, Apple, Applications, Apps, iPhone, iTunes, Media, News, Resources, Tech, Troubleshooting , add a comment

As promised by Steve Jobs, Apple has started the iPhone 4 Case Program.

Here’s how you can get your free iPhone 4 case, Jerk:

  1. Download the iPhone 4 Case Program app from the App Store.
  2. Launch the app on your iPhone 4 and sign in using your iTunes Store account or Apple ID.
  3. Select your Bumper or case.

For iPhone 4 purchases made before July 23, 2010, you must apply no later than August 22, 2010; otherwise, you must apply within 30 days of your iPhone 4 purchase. To qualify for this program, you must purchase your iPhone 4 by September 30, 2010.

Read terms and conditions

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Refund program for iPhone 4 Bumper case

If you bought iPhone 4 Bumper case from Apple, you will get the refund including any taxes and shipping fees:

If you bought iPhone 4 Bumper case from an AT&T Store:
Apple will reimburse you for the purchase price of your iPhone 4 Bumper. Just fill out this rebate coupon and mail it to us by September 30, 2010. We’ll send your rebate as soon as we process your claim.

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Apple Statement on iPhone 4 refunds:

iPhone 4 Refunds
If you are not completely satisfied with your iPhone 4, you can return your undamaged iPhone 4 to any Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. If you purchased your iPhone 4 from AT&T, you can also return it to an AT&T store.

So, what are you waiting 4?

Posted from Beverly Hills, California, United States.

Apple delays White iPhone 4. July 23, 2010

Posted by 37prime in : Announcement, Apple, iPhone, Media, News, Rants, Resources, Tech, Troubleshooting , add a comment

Apple says that “White models of Apple’s new iPhone® 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture” than they originally expected. Previously at July 16 Press Conference, Steve Jobs said that the White iPhone 4 would be available sometimes late July 2010.

What is really happening with the White iPhone 4?

John Gruber summed it up in one sentence:

Every smartphone maker has trouble manufacturing white ones. It’s an industry-wide problem.

Good one, John!

Is this really a “bad news” for Apple?

I know there are people who are holding off buying iPhone 4 because they want the White one. Apple should have just canceled the White iPhone 4 and make them buy the “more popular” iPhone 4 black models.

What in the world is Apple saying?

The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected.

Is this some kind of joke?

Apple, you can not say that iPhone 4 black is the more popular model. Because no one can order the White iPhone 4. Not since the pre-order day, not since the release day and certainly not since you have the statement today.

I have no idea what is really going on with the White iPhone 4 manufacturing problem. I am not a telepath. My telepath on staff is currently on a vacation and demanding not to be disturbed. This I know for sure, I am one of the people who are holding off buying an iPhone 4 because I want the White one. It seems that I’ll be using more of my Nexus One, thanks t the Wi-Fi Hotspot feature in Android 2.2 Froyo. (Moment of silence to Google Nexus One Web Store)

Now, it’s time to write a silly email to Steve Jobs.

Posted from Beverly Hills, California, United States.

Being in denial is so popular these days. July 19, 2010

Posted by very in : Announcement, Apple, iPhone, Media, News, Rants, Resources, Tech, Troubleshooting , add a comment

To the point, the whole antenna attenuation issue has been blown out of proportion. For those who understand the physics of RF know that it is a common thing to accur. The problem lies in the Media, PR, and the uninformed.

For example, Leo Laporte blindly berating on Apple with regards to iPhone 4. Seriously, Laporte has not been an objective observer for quite some times now. All phones are suffering from the same antenna problem. It takes a company like Apple and a high profile iPhone 4 for this issue to be blown out of proportion. The media with their vested interest immediately jumped in and pushed out hit-piece on the iPhone.

It is funny how many videos on YouTube show that the antenna problem is not unique to iPhone 4. Then again, a lot of people are in denial about it; calling for Steve Jobs head figuratively.

When the reports about iPhone 4 antenna problem surfaced, companies like Motorolla and Samsung were taking advantage of the supposed iPhone 4 flaw. “Oh, you can hold our phone whicever way you want.” Only to be disproved by their own users.

Apple showed the video of other smartphones with regard with the attenuation, and many critized Apple for doing that. Definitely tose critics are also in denial. Get back to us when you figured ut a different law of Physics.

The “antennagate” is an example of reckless editorial and news reporting. It is a PR debacle for Apple for smartphone makers and for the media.

Posted from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Impending Closure Of Google Nexus One Web Store. July 16, 2010

Posted by 37prime in : Announcement, Media, News, Resources, Tech , add a comment

Today Google announced they have received the last shipment of Nexus One phones. Google will close the Nexus One Web Store once they sold the last of the phone.

I’d better get the accesories from the store before it closes.

Posted from Cupertino, California, United States.