Apple has been busy approving iOS 5 compatible Apps. iOS 5 is scheduled for released on the morning of October 12th, 2011. Many of the Apps listed in the screen-capture are updated for iOS 5 compatibility.
Getting ready for iOS 5.
Apple is set to release iOS 5 to the public on Wednesday October 12th, 2011. Here are the steps to prepare yourself before upgrading to iOS 5:
- Download iTunes 10.5 – Mac | Windows | Windows 64 bit
- Back up your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad using iTunes.Make sure you check “Encrypt iPhone/iPod touch/iPad backup”. That way all your password settings are also backed up.
- Import all your photos and videos from the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. Mac users can use iPhoto, Aperture or Image Capture. Windows Users can directly access the Photos folder through Explorer and copy the files manually.
- Transfer all purchases from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to your computer using iTunes.
- Make sure the apps, songs, movies, ringtones in your iPhones, iPod touch or iPad are also in your iTunes Library.
Now you are ready for iOS 5.
Starting Wednesday October 12th, 2011 you can update your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad through iTunes.
If for some reasons you could not update to iOS 5, you might have to go the “Restore” route. After that you can “Restore from Backup”.
Tech Pundits are out to prove 1 Million People to be wrong.
Let’s travel back 6 days and a lot of tech pundits were ragging on the newly announced iPhone 4S.
- Same design with iPhone 4?
- No 4-inch screen?
- No LTE?
- No NFC?
- No Red iPhone 4S?
OK, I made up that last one, but I’m pretty sure some pundits are thinking it.
Despite of the mixed reviews, iPhone 4S tops 1 million pre-orders in the first 24 hours.
CUPERTINO, California—October 10, 2011—Apple® today announced pre-orders of its iPhone® 4S have topped one million in a single day, surpassing the previous single day pre-order record of 600,000 held by iPhone 4.
I bet the 1 million pre-orders still a disappointment to Apple haters.
Some publications even dared to link the 1 million iPhone 4S pre-orders to Steve Jobs’ death; what a classless move. I found out about it through a tweet from Tom Reestman of The Small Wave. Shame on International Business Time this headline: “iPhone 4S Fortunes Linked to Steve Jobs’ Untimely Death?”. Just admit that there are a lot of people want to get their hands on iPhone 4S.
UPDATE:
John Gruber’s take on International Business Times idiotic explanations.
iPhone 4S is scheduled for release on Friday October 14th, 2011.
Image courtesy of Apple Inc.
South Park: Season 15 Episode 9 – “The Last of the Meheecans”
South Park: Season 15 Episode 9 – “The Last of the Meheecans”
What begins as an innocent game between the boys turns serious when Cartman joins the U.S. Border Patrol. Not surprisingly, Cartman turns out to be really good at stopping Mexicans.
Original Air Date: 2011-10-12
Watch “The Last of the Meheecans” stream on South Park Studios starting Wednesday October 12th, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. until Tuesday October 18th, 2011.
You can search for “South Park S15E09“, but you will not find any leaks before the episode aired.
Preview “The Last of the Meheecans” here. (“Keep Your Eyes Peeled” – The boys play Texans vs. Mexicans.)
“The Last of the Meheecans” Press Release
References:
- The Last of the Mohicans
Wikipedia (Novel | 1992 Film) – DVD – Blu-ray – Literature
HP ships (my) TouchPad order.
I received an email from HP yesterday regarding my severely discounted TouchPad orders. This time the email includes three UPS tracking numbers and this means my order is shipping. Oddly HP is shipping each TouchPad separately.
Based on the tracking number, the TouchPad is currently in Indiana.
I hope this bears good news for those who are still waiting for their TouchPad, the severely discounted ones.
iPhone 4S is now available for pre-orders.
After a short delay, Apple is now taking pre-orders for iPhone 4S. In the United States iPhone 4S is available for AT&T, Sprint and Verizon.
Unlocked iPhone 4S is coming in November.
About the Unlocked iPhone
The unlocked iPhone includes all the features of iPhone but without a contract commitment. You can activate and use it on the supported GSM wireless network of your choice, such as AT&T in the United States.* The unlocked iPhone 4 oriPhone 4S will not work with CDMA-based carriers such as Verizon Wireless or Sprint.
If you don’t want a multiyear service contract or if you prefer to use a local carrier when traveling abroad, the unlocked iPhone is the best choice. It arrives without a micro-SIM card, so you’ll need an active micro-SIM card from any supported GSM carrier worldwide. To start using it, simply insert the micro-SIM card into the slot on your iPhone and turn it on by pressing and holding the On/Off button for a few seconds. Then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your iPhone.
* Credit check may be required; must be 18 or older. An unlocked iPhone may be activated on supported GSM carrier networks. See www.apple.com/iphone for more information. Service may not be available in all areas or at the signal strength, rates, speeds, or bandwidth as demonstrated. Wi-Fi Internet access required for some features; broadband recommended; fees may apply. Some applications, features, and services are not available in all areas. Check with your service provider about network coverage in your area and international roaming options. Warranty information available at www.apple.com/legal/warranty/iphone. When available, transferring your mobile number to a different service provider will terminate your service with your existing provider; termination fees and other charges may apply. Some features may require added fees. Contact your service provider for more details. Use constitutes acceptance of Apple’s software license agreement and third-party terms located in the iPhone box. Unauthorized modification of your iPhone software violates the software license agreement. Inability to use an iPhone due to unauthorized modifications is not covered under your warranty.
Unlocked iPhone 4S costs $649, $749 and $849 for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB model respectively.
President Obama’s statement on the passing of Steve Jobs.
The White House has released statement from President Obama on the passing of Steve Jobs.
Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators – brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
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The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.