iPhone 4S News Collection that will Help to Decide: Buy or Not?

Well, the Apple iPhone 4S has been finally in shipment and available for all Apple fans since October 14^th. It is unavoidable for users and testers to make comparison between this new Apple iPhone and other smart mobile phones like Android OS smart mobile phones and other smart mobile phones. Here, I have collected some test news reports about iPhone 4S hardware and software utilities, based on comparisons with other popular smart mobile phones by some testers. These tests would help you to decided whether to buy the Apple iPhone 4S or not. Check the following tests bellow to get more detailed acknowledgement about iPhone 4S.

Ⅰ After the iPhone 4S, Android just feels wrong – By James Kendrick on ZDNet.

Summary: As a long-time happy Android phone user, it surprises me that it only took using the iPhone 4S for a few days to point out that using Android just feels wrong.

I just made a comparison between his long time used Nexus S 4G Android phone and the only a short time using iPhone 4S, only to realized that after using the smooth, polished iPhone 4S that Android just feels wrong. The user experience was jangling my nerves. The inconsistencies in the interface between apps and the occasional lag doing simple things like scrolling in windows just screamed at me. I hadn’t really noticed it before, but after using the iPhone these things jump out at me.
In just a few days with the iPhone 4S and iOS 5 I had come to expect operation to be fluid and consistent system-wide. That’s just not the case with Android, and every little interruption in smooth operation now accumulates into a feeling of frustration as I use the phone.
The biggest area of discontent is in web browsing, one of the primary things I do with a smartphone. I have long found stock Android browsers to be lacking, not in a major way but in fluid operation. That never bothered me as the strength of Android is the number of apps available, and third party browsers stepped in and served my needs just fine. Or so I thought.
The lack of fluid operation in Android may be due to the OS, or perhaps it is hardware related. It might be due to better apps on the iPhone, or tighter control by Apple over them. I really don’t care as a user; I want the best user experience I can get. The good one delivered by the iPhone 4S makes it clear to me how wanting the Android experience actually is. It just feels wrong.

Source from:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/after-the-iphone-4s-android-just-feels-wrong/5068?tag=nl.e539

ⅡIf not for Siri, would we care about the iPhone 4S? – By Joel Evans on ZDNet

Summary: The iPhone 4S is selling like crazy, but its hardware enhancements alone are not worth the upgrade

When I sit two days after receiving my iPhone 4S after several days of its arrival, I don’t have the excitement in my body that I’ve had in year’s past, probably because I didn’t wait in line for hours to get my hands on the new iPhone, not to mention that it wasn’t revolutionary, like previous upgrades have been. That said, the camera is faster, the pictures look sharper, and the phone is much faster overall, and of course, notification center is a must-have.
One really cool thing about the 4S, though, is its implementation of Siri. Without any training, anyone can ask it just about anything. This has proven to be the most interesting part, since my seven year old sent a text message to a friend of mine via his voice and then remarked, “Wow! I didn’t know your iPhone could talk!” Of course, my wife’s reaction was to be expected with her usual, “that is so annoying”, when Siri misinterpreted a statement I made.
The above has me wondering if it hadn’t been for Siri, would the iPhone 4S be yet another upgrade and something that most users would pass on? Did analysts and reporters initially call the iPhone 4S a dud after the keynote because it hadn’t been introduced by Steve Jobs, who could make a different colored piece of paper a must-have for everyone with white paper?
I think that right now people hear about Siri and think, “my Android phone does that”. But as they read more about Siri and hear people literally talking to their iPhone, more people will take notice and pick up Apple’s latest offering.
One more thing: if you’re wondering what kind of things you can say to Siri and what responses you might receive, check out shitsirisays.com.

Source from:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-gadgeteer/if-not-for-siri-would-we-care-about-the-iphone-4s/5185?tag=nl.e539

Ⅲ Samsung Galaxy S II beats iPhone 4S in smartphone drop test (video) – By Ricardo Bilton on ZDNet

Summary: As this video shows, a few drops to the pavement can’t save Apple’s latest blockbuster.

The launch of Apple’s iPhone 4S may have been successful, but how well does the device fare in a drop test?
That’s the question that gadget warranty provider SquareTrade aimed to answer in the video posted below. Pitting Apple’s latest device against the Galaxy S II, the test nets some fairly surprising results, with the screen on the Galaxy S II standing firm despite being dropped from a few feet above the ground. The iPhone 4S isn’t quite so lucky.
For smartphone owners the drop test is likely the most important one of all, considering that, besides water damage, drop-induced trauma is probably the most likely cause of cell phone destruction. So if you are looking for a phone that can take its share of beatings, then the Galaxy S II is probably the right choice for you.

Source from:http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetreviews/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-beats-iphone-4s-in-smartphone-drop-test-video/27943?tag=search-results-rivers;item0

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Top 10 Paper-Replacement Apps for iPad and iPhone

Paper replacement means more to Pervasent than putting PDFs on a mobile device.  Encompassing everything from digital media to enterprise content management, paper replacement is about transforming the way we work with documents. The Paper-Replacement Apps have played a very virtual role for Apple iPad and iPhone. And thanks to the PCWorld writer, Daniel Ionescu, who has figured out some top 10 Paper-Replacement Apps for iPad and iPhone.  Check the following content to see what these Top 10 Paper-Replacement Apps are suggested for iPad and iPhone.

These 10 clever apps focus on eliminating your use of paper. Use them to speed up productivity, save money, or just make the stacks of paper on your desk smaller.

Major Paper Savers
Technology is slowly helping companies and individuals reduce their use of paper. For instance, pilots can ditch their flight manuals and maps for iPads, children may soon swap their textbooks for tablets, and Apple is using its famous slates to replace in-store signage.
Decreasing paper usage can save money and increase productivity. So why not try to eliminate some of the paper products in your life by using one or more of these ten apps for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and/or iPod Touch?

Moleskine
If you keep a paper notepad in your bag, replace it with the Moleskine app for your iPad and iPhone. You can choose plain, ruled, or squared paper style.
The app has a sketching tool, and you can geotag and share your notes via email or over social networks. Available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

Agendas
Do you stack mountains of meeting agendas on your desk? Agendas for iPad creates an interactive meeting agenda that you can broadcast to other iPads so that everyone is on the same page. Unlike with a paper agenda, you can add large colorful images at no extra cost and you can gather feedback from attendees by including polls.
Attendees can ask questions that others can vote on so that the most critical questions get answered first, and the presenter can promote questions to the live agenda. Available for iPad.

Oxford Dictionary
Is your dictionary gathering dust and taking up precious shelf space?
The Oxford American Dictionary and Thesaurus app contains more than 150,000 entries with synonyms and senses, and it has a “sounds like” feature that lets you search for difficult-to-spell words without the hassle of having to guess how to spell them. Available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
Price: $4.99 | Also see: Merriam-Webster Dictionary (free for iPad) | Photo: John Keogh

Evernote Peek
Do you have Post-it notes stuck all around your house to help you memorize important facts or to study for exams? Evernote Peek is a one-of-a-kind app that takes advantage of the iPad 2 Smart Cover to do the job of Post-it notes or notecards.
Every time you lift the cover slightly, you’ll see a question from a study notebook that you created earlier on your iPad. Lift the cover a bit more to peek at the answer. Available for iPad 2.
Price: Free

Day One (Journal/Diary)
If blogging isn’t your thing and you want to keep your thoughts to yourself, a dedicated diary app–instead of a general notes app–can help you stay motivated to continue writing. Oh, and you can ditch your paper journal, too.
Day One has a passcode lock for extra privacy. It syncs with Dropbox for backup, and it allows you to set reminders or mark favorite entries with a star. Available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
Price: $1.99 | Photo: Shiro Kazan

iAnnotate PDF
If you print PDF documents just so you can mark them with highlighters and make colorful annotations, this app could save you a lot of paper. iAnnotate PDF has plenty of tools to choose from, including stamps, typewriter, voice notes, and date stamps; and you can create your own sets of favorite colors and tools.
The app also lets you keep multiple documents open at once with tabs and search through the entire library. Available for iPad.
Price: $9.99 | Photo: Steve Mueller

Yellow Pages
If your copy of Yellow Pages mainly serves as a door stop or a booster seat, you’ll find that the iPad version takes up considerably less space and is a lot more useful for making phone calls.
You can use voice search for your queries, and the app also provides a deals section and local movie showtimes integrated with trailers and posters. Available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
Price: Free | Photo: Frank Hebbert

Papers
Do you find yourself being flooded with academic papers? The Papers app can help you get rid of accumulations of research literature. Papers gives you access to millions of academic science articles (including ACM, NASA-ADS, arXiv, and Google Scholar) and lets you download new PDFs to your library for offline reading and annotating.
Papers syncs with its counterpart on your Mac, and it works great as a stand-alone app, too. Available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
Price: $14.99 (Universal) | Photo: Alec Couros

Sketchbook Pro
Creative types can reduce their paper consumption by trading in their sketchbook for SketchBook Pro, a professional paint and drawing app that uses the same paint engine as the popular desktop counterpart from Autodesk.
SketchBook offers more than 60 built-in brushes (including pencils, pens, markers, and brushes), and you can create up to six layers. Available for iPad.
Price: $4.99 | Photo: Caleb Alvarado

Card Flick
If you’re looking to lower your business-card printing costs, you’ll want to look into PCWorld’s roundup of digital business cards app. One of the apps covered there is Card Flick, which offers 14 professional-looking predesigned templates, and imports your information from Facebook.
To share a card with another Card Flick user, simply flick the card to the top of the screen or email it. Available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
Price: Free
Source from: http://www.pcworld.com/article/241198/top_10_ipad_and_iphone_paperreplacement_apps.html#tk.nl_wbx_h_crawl1

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Will October 4th become the big day for Apple and Apple fans with the arrival of iPhone 5

Apple iPhone 5 has been a long concern among the world. People have highly anticipated worldwide for what excellent performance AppleiPhone 5 would bring out. The most reliable date about the release of iPhone 5 is October 4^th, while the new CEO Tim Cook will take the stage to host the unveiling. We also believe that the iPhone 5 would be the first big event the new CEO Tim Cook is going to bring to Apple fans. Zack Whittaker from ZDNet had written a post on the information about October 4^th event upon the Apple iPhone 5. Read the following reports for the detailed information.

Reports are circulating around the media wires this morning that Apple’s new chief executive, Tim Cook, will take to the stage and announce ’something’.

John Paczkowski with the Wall Street Journal’s AllThingsD network, says that Apple’s next event will be held on October 4, where it is most likely that the next-generation iPhone 5 smartphone will be unveiled.

Hedging on the side of caution, Paczkowski has long claimed through sources of his own that the launch will be in October. Sources say that the iPhone will be made available for purchase within a few weeks after the announcement.

Update: As Jason Hiner, editor-in-chief of TechRepublic, ZDNet’s sister site, points out, the Moscone Center where previous launches have been made is “booked out” for Oracle on October 4th. Apple previously used the Moscone for WWDC 2011 earlier this year. Whether this means the October 4th date is a busted flush, or it means Apple already has another venue in mind, it is yet to be known.

There has been wide speculation over the device, which is believed to have changed in screen size and dimensions. Other leaks point to a radical new design, whereas leaked device cases show that the smartphone will remain widely the same.

The truth is: Apple has done it again. We have no real idea what the next-generation iPhone will look like.

But while consumers will be looking for the new iPhone, as the highly anticipated Christmas and holiday season seller of the year, analysts and journalists will be looking at Tim Cook, who replaced Steve Jobs over the summer after he resigned from the company.

Cook will be in charge of the event, and no doubt will take to the stage as Apple’s new chief executive to announce the device. He has to be — he’s the boss. But Cook has never done this before, and will no doubt be aided by other executives to make their own announcement.

But as this may be Cook’s first presentation to the world, it has not been his first major challenge as chief executive.

Late last month, an Apple employee reportedly lost an iPhone 5 prototype in a bar in San Francisco. Bad luck struck twice, only a year after the Gawker media storm after the iPhone 4 was sold to the media company. A huge controversy began when Apple security staff alleged to have impersonated police officers when searching the suspect’s home, when the device ended up in someone else’s hands.

Though Steve Jobs continues to serve as chair of the Apple board, Tim Cook has already had a tough couple of months. Nevertheless, for consumers, the iPhone 5 will be the prime focus for the day.

Source from:

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/october-4-apples-next-big-event-iphone-5-expected-to-be-unveiled/58570?tag=nl.e539

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Stanford University Engineering Professor Imagines See-through iPhone with Transparent Battery

Have you ever imagined having a see-through iPhone 4, other than the elusive white iPhone 4?  Or have you ever got such kind of transparent devices? Thanks to the Stanford University engineering professor, Yi Cui, now you may have the chance to get a see-through invisible iPhone 4 with the transparent battery designed and developed by him. The following post was written by Christina Hernandez of http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/, which made a detailed explanation of this new transparent battery. Check the bellow content to get a detailed acknowledgement of transparent batteries.

Written by Christina Hernandez.

Forget the elusive white iPhone. Yi Cui, an engineering professor at Stanford University, imagines a transparent iPhone.

Together with graduate student Yuan Yang, first author on a recent paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Cui developed a transparent battery — potentially the final component needed to make fully transparent electronics. “If the batteries were not transparent,” Cui said in an interview, “then the device wouldn’t be transparent.”

Because the key components of batteries cannot be replaced or made transparent, Cui used a trick of the eye to develop the battery. He created a mesh-like framework for the battery electrodes. ”Each line in the grid is smaller than 50 microns,” he said. “When a human being looks at an object that’s smaller than 50 microns, it’s not visible. That’s how we make it transparent.”

The team found a transparent alternative to copper and aluminum in polydimethylsiloxane, a compound used in contact lenses, according to a news release. They deposited metals onto the rubbery material to make it conductive and poured it into molds to build the transparent grids. Yang created a transparent substance that served as both an electrolyte and a separator and inserted it between the electrodes, creating a functional battery. “It’s completely new,” Cui said.

Now, the researchers are working to increase the capacity of the transparent battery, which is only about half as powerful as its lithium-ion counterparts. And they’re hoping others take notice. “We’d like industry to pick up our concept,” Cui said, “and do the commercialization of these transparent batteries.”

From there, the possibilities are varied. ”Imagine you have a watch that you want to look transparent,” Cui said. “You can have your iPhone be transparent. You can have your laptop be transparent.”

Watch a video about the transparent batteries.

Photo: Transparent battery

Sources from: http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/pure-genius/transparent-battery-developer-imagines-see-through-iphone/6876?tag=nl.e550

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Apple iPhone 5 new rumors: release date shifted to October with unexpected bigger upgrade?

There have been abundant of rumors for the next generation of Apple iPhone, and since the absence of iPhone 5 release in Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference this June, people around the world have been more zealously in seeking the specifications and the accurate release date of the next iPhone. The most popular saying supports that Apple would release the iPhone 5 in middle September, possibly between September 6 and 15. However, this saying is now facing with challenges due to an October iPhone 5 surprise guess. The latest rumor suggests that the iPhone 5 release date has been shifted to October, with unexpected bigger upgrade than previous rumors anticipated.

The previous rumors all support that Apple is reportedly prepping for a launch of the iPhone 5 sometime between September 6 and 15. And according to China Times that suppliers are currently preparing 400,000 trial run iPhone 5 units with an initial shipment slated at 4 million units, it is great credible for this. However, a recent report from All Things D‘s John Paczkowski claims earlier rumors that the iPhone 5 will be unveiled in mid-September are bogus, quoting instead “sources with knowledge of the situation” saying the next-generation iPhone will be an October surprise, though no hard release date offered. This is much proved by a report which indicated AT&T has blacked out employee vacations during the last two weeks of September, in preparation for the iPhone 5 debut.

As for the specs of the next Apple iPhone, Analyst Shaw Wu with Sterne Agee recently reported that the iPhone 5 would come with bigger upgrade than previous anticipations. He mentioned that the iPhone 5 would feature a larger screen display than that of iPhone 4’s 3.5 inch screen and thinner body design, together with the dual-core A5 processor, iOS 5 operation system, at least 8MP camera for shooting, a Qualcomm dual mode GSM/CDMA baseband, etc.

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