DCKAP announces its Strategies Towards iPhone 5

With speculations about features of the upcoming iPhone 5 developing faster than a coder’s typing speed, DCKAP announced its take on the measures the iPhone app developer in the company are going to adopt to equip themselves to be able to develop secure and efficient apps for the upcoming next generation phone.

Though lot of established are being substituted with Apple’s own applications like Google Maps etc, DCKAP is confident that the applications developed by its iPhone app developers cannot be replaced and its spokesperson said that DCKAP still has a strong hold in the iPhone app market.

The security issues were also addressed as Apple has mellowed down its restrictions on words like “Jailbreak” etc. The applications that are developed by DCKAP are being planned to be sustained unlike other applications developed by individual developers for whom a 0.99$ worth application is not worthy of sustaining.

Such an expression from the company has given its clients hope that they will not be left without updates for their already developed. As twitter is already integrated with iOS 5 Apple is planning to integrate Facebook too which will reduce the use of other independent applications but with the growing number of social networking and bookmarking sites, the need for applications to integrate them with the Apple platform is increasing.

DCKAP understands the incoming opportunities due to such developments and its team of iPhone app programmer is more than ready to embrace those opportunities.

About DCKAP
DCKAP is a Fremont, CA based global technology Services Company delivering technology driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the clients. Founded in 2005, with offices in California & Colorado, USA, the UK, Australia and a development center in India, DCKAP has earned appreciation from well respected Fortune 100 companies for its competent services.

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DCKAP announces its Strategies Towards iPhone 5

With speculations about features of the upcoming iPhone 5 developing faster than a coder’s typing speed, DCKAP announced its take on the measures the iPhone app developer in the company are going to adopt to equip themselves to be able to develop secure and efficient apps for the upcoming next generation phone.

Though lot of established are being substituted with Apple’s own applications like Google Maps etc, DCKAP is confident that the applications developed by its iPhone app developers cannot be replaced and its spokesperson said that DCKAP still has a strong hold in the iPhone app market.

The security issues were also addressed as Apple has mellowed down its restrictions on words like “Jailbreak” etc. The applications that are developed by DCKAP are being planned to be sustained unlike other applications developed by individual developers for whom a 0.99$ worth application is not worthy of sustaining.

Such an expression from the company has given its clients hope that they will not be left without updates for their already developed. As twitter is already integrated with iOS 5 Apple is planning to integrate Facebook too which will reduce the use of other independent applications but with the growing number of social networking and bookmarking sites, the need for applications to integrate them with the Apple platform is increasing.

DCKAP understands the incoming opportunities due to such developments and its team of iPhone app programmer is more than ready to embrace those opportunities.

About DCKAP
DCKAP is a Fremont, CA based global technology Services Company delivering technology driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the clients. Founded in 2005, with offices in California & Colorado, USA, the UK, Australia and a development center in India, DCKAP has earned appreciation from well respected Fortune 100 companies for its competent services.

2201 Walnut Ave, Suite 240
Fremont, CA 94538
Call US: 1 510.796.2525
Email: infoca@dckap.com

Magento's iPhone Theme Overview

All major ecommerce platforms are developing themes exclusively for Apple iPhone and Magento is no exception. This step towards this platform is the first one to attain a stronghold in a potential market which as of now has small scale retailers trying to reach the mobile eCommerce market.

 

Potential of Mobile eCommerce Market

Mobile ecommerce which is also being called as eCommerce is growing rapidly. But the rectifiable drawback of mobile ecommerce is that it can get a tad frustrating for the customer and developing mobile ecommerce websites that are legible and competent has been the most taxing task for Magento developers.

Rendering of websites is already done is a competent way in the Apple iPhone but displaying online stores have been predominantly designed for flat widescreens which are of size 19 inches diagonally. While these sites are rendered properly on the iPhone, they take on diminutive dimensions, requiring an iPhone owner to zoom in, zoom out, and scroll in all directions. 

 

iPhones use WiFi connections (802.11n standard), Bluetooth (radio), fast 3G cellular networks, or older and slower cellular based networks depending on what sort of connection is available at a given time. If the sites are loaded using a fast Wi-fi or 3G network then there should not be a problem but when these sites are accessed via a slow cellular network then loading them will be painstakingly slow.

 

To tackle these hurdles Magento developers have developed templates, presentations, layout combination and themes exclusively for the iPhone’s browser. With these development from the Magento developers, great looking graphics, full functionality, and the same payment gateways, can be accessed through the iPhone browser.

 

Equalizing eCommerce

Independent retailers can utilize this new Magento’s theme for iPhone to tap m-commerce’s extensive potential. The already present navigation tools and browser in Apple’s iPhone is efficient enough to display and help customers to go through pages at ease. The iPhone Magento extension delivers a user experience that supports the iPhone's touch-screen functionality, taking users on a clearly defined path from browsing to purchasing. With the up scaled database of iPhone users the market for online customers is also increasing.

The new Magento extension for iPhone helps users to check products in a layered way which helps the customer to customize settings for them. The time taken for customers to tap on a product and choose it also reduces with such customized viewing options and it is also optimized in such a way that products can be chosen with a single click.

 

Using the iPhone Theme to Gain a Competitive Advantage

It is an obvious fact that m-commerce is growing exponentially and rapidly the concern should be to those not adopting these advancements as they will stay behind from the market and competitors who are adopting wisely. 

 

Magento Programmers are looking to enhance their applications which have been built for other platforms too but as Apple iPhone covers almost 49% of smart phone users this step of acquiring the iPhone market will be the biggest enhancement that the developers make even if they can cover the majority of other smart phone applications.

Mobile Market In Second Half Of 2012 In Iphone 5s Hands

Marketing the Steve Jobs Factor
Steve Jobs the visionary who played a major role as an entrepreneur, designer and inventor, is said to have contributed immensely to the upcoming iPhone 5 before his demise in October 2011. This new iPhone 5 has been discussed to have a bigger screen than its predecessor and is expected to hit the market with various state of the art enhancements.

Despite statistics showing a 2 percent decline in mobile phone sales in the first quarter of 2012, these updates on the upcoming phone seem to increase the excitement amongst iPhone 5 fans and iPhone app programmer. With news such as Steve Jobs involvement in the project doing the rounds, the expectation for the phone has reached the clouds.

First Quarter of 2012 Sees Sales Decline
The decline in mobile sales in the first quarter of this year is attributed towards the lack of demand from the Asia/Pacific region. But the sales during the later part of the year are expected to break records with respect to the release of the new iPhone 5 in the Western Europe and North American regions. Surprisingly it is also noticed that Apple sales in China has been particularly strong even though factions of iPhone fans and iPhone app developers are holding up plans of upgrading hoping for an immediate release of iPhone 5.

RIM, Nokia, Motorola, LG, and HTC all saw their share of the market shrink when compared to the first quarter of 2011. Global sales of mobile devices declined more than expected due to a slowdown in demand from the Asia/Pacific region, said Gartner analyst Anshul Gupta.

The first quarter of a year is considered to be the strongest point for mobile and other electronic device sales which consists of various holidays which include the Chinese New Year during which the overall sales reaches the peak. This decrease in sales has been due to the lack of new devices released by the leading companies as most of them are in the process of developing the next revolutionary device. Many users have also delayed their upgrade to a better phone hoping that a better deal will come later this year as many leading companies have announced their future releases like Apples iPhone 5.

Apples Market Still Strong Despite Decline in Overall Mobile Sales
Research indicates that Apple has sold approximately around 33.1 million iPhones in just the first quarter of 2012 which puts it in the 3rd position out of all mobile device manufacturers, below Samsung and Nokia. The interesting point here is both Samsung and Nokia manufacture both smart phones and regular handsets where as Apple produces only iPhone and its versions. This shows a constant increase in the number of iPhone users and the decrease in other smart phone and regular handset users.

Apples iOS saw a year-over-year increase from 16.9% share in the first quarter of 2011 to 22.9% share to kick off 2012. Apple and Samsung accounted for 49.3% of all smartphone sales worldwide. This is above the 29.3% the two collectively represented in the first quarter of 2011, notes the report.

New OS an Added Advantage
The launch of the latest iPhone will also likely coincide with the release of the updated iOS 6 mobile operating system, which Apple may preview at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Among the biggest changes to the operating system could be the replacement of Googles mapping technology for a brand-new in-house maps application using 3D mapping technology by C3 Technologies, which the company acquired in 2011. The app will be similar in look and feel to the Google Maps app, but will provide a faster, cleaner and more reliable user experience, according to reports 

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iPhone 5 Components Leaked, Already On Sale & Features Expected From iPhone 5s Camera

The latest conjecture that is doing the rounds in the iPhone fanatics circle is that there are certain parts of the upcoming iPhone 5 that have been noted and they are already on sale. The supposed parts that have been leaked are a headphone jack, earpiece and a Wi-Fi cable part.

The website SW-BOX.com released this news of the leak and as the site is an online vendor it started selling these components immediately. Though this is not the first news about iPhone components leak, these new parts that are supposedly available seem to have attracted more iPhone application developers and iPhone app programmer as these components can be attributed to the applications they are planning to develop.

The 3 New Leaked Components and Their Value
If the new components are legitimate then it becomes evident that there is going to be a significant change and departure from the current component regulation which is currently present in the existing versions of iPhone. In the iPhone 4 and 4S, the headphone jack, volume buttons, and mute switch are grouped together on a single component, while this new part associates the headphone jack with the earpiece speaker and Wi-Fi cabling.

The components, for sale at $US7.71 on SW-Box, differ from the previous iPhones in which the headphone jack is located near the volume buttons and mute switch. The leaked headphone jack appears to be attached to the earpiece and Wi-Fi components, suggesting enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity with minimal interference and, potentially, a new shape. The leak suggests the design of the iPhone 5 has been finalised and is on its way. Apple has not announced whether it will debut at its WWDC on June 11th.

No Details on iPhone 5s New Look
Though these parts have been clearly explained with their working structure and procedure, they give no insight towards the configuration or the basic model of the much anticipated smart phone, iPhone 5. According to a recent report from this technical website called iMore.com, which specializes in the specifications and news related to Apple and its products, Apple still has not zeroed in on the final design, structure and configuration of the avant-garde smart phone.

iMore.com has been a reliable source of information about Apple products, so if information from that site has to be relied on then iPhone app developers do not have much worries as it is believed that the screen size of the new iPhone will not be more than four inches. But there are other speculations contradicting this status saying that Apple still has not decided upon the exact dimensions of the screen.

The Improved Dock Connector
It is also theorized that the new device will feature a smaller dock connector which is still under the process of development. A dock connector is a connector used to attach a mobile electronic device simultaneously to multiple external resources this connector may be embedded in a mechanical fixture used to support or align the new iPhone device. With Apple scraping the 30-pin dock connector, it is now expected to find a solution soon. And with regards to that Apple has signed-up to a European agreement to deploy micro-USB as interconnect for its devices, but hasn't done anything to adopt it. This may be because of the fact that Apple wants to go cable-free. The main reason for the abandoning of the 30-pin connector is that Apple intends to use that space inside the machine various other technologies so it is not very wise to expect Apple to add an additional tool to enable the former.

As speculated earlier the home button is now not expected to be different from the existing one and the traditional, circular home button is now said to be sustained in this version too. With as many as a hundred speculations rising their way to the ears of iPhone fans and iPhone app developers, per day, it is not very clear on the path and procedure of Apple towards iPhone 5. But if we are to trust sources which have been trustable in the past then this new device is definitely on its way to revolutionize the workings and the fundamental quality of smart phones.

iPhone 5 – New Aspect Ratio for the 1st Time

Speculations surrounding iPhone 5 are numerous and there are only a few which even make sense. There is not going to be any reason to believe certain rumors like “iPhone 5 Comes with a QWERTY key pad” but on the other hand it is definitely reasonable to follow some speculations and iPhone 5 app developers and iPhone app programmers definitely need their share of heads up so that they can be with the bells on when they have to get into action.

Jeremy Horwitz, Editor-in-Chief of iLounge, has stated that “. . . the new iPhone will indeed be longer and thinner than the iPhone 4 and 4S. Approximate measurements are 125mm by 58.5mm by 7.4mm—a 10mm jump in height, nearly 2mm reduction in thickness, and virtually identical width. According to our source, Apple will make one major change to the rear casing, adding a metal panel to the central back of the new iPhone. This panel will be flat, not curved, and metal, not ceramic.”

If the speculations obtained from iLounge are true then a brim level drawback does arise for the iPhone 5 app developers and programmers. That is, the aspect ratio of the iPhone franchise has never changed since it was first released in 2007, but now with the change in height of the display and the untouched width size the aspect ratio is definitely bound to change. So with this viewpoint the iPhone app developers have to make sure that the apps they are developing or intending to develop must be compliant to the new dimensions of the smart phone.

iPhone 5 application developers developing applications or even planning to develop without having an insight on the next generation smart phone should expect to be surprised, where as the ones anticipating such changes and working towards the scalability of their products will find themselves to be in a more secure premise with respect to upcoming iPhone 5.

About DCKAP
DCKAP (www.dckap.com) is a Fremont, CA based global technology Services Company delivering technology driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the clients. Founded in 2005, with offices in California & Colorado, USA, the UK, Australia and a development center in India, DCKAP has earned appreciation from well respected Fortune 100 companies for its competent services.

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Apple Files A Case And Speculations On iPhone 5s Looks Continue

The wait for iPhone 5 has been long and tedious but the speculations make the wait exciting. With 50% of mobile subscribers owning smart phones the expectation, for Apple iPhone 5 to hit the market and increase the number of smart phone users further, is definitely not low.

Apples Intention
Apple is believed to intend to increase its share of number of users using smart phones into multiple times with its release of iPhone 5. Statistics show that 50.4% of all mobile users are using smart phones and that number has been further classified into the Operating Systems being used. Amongst smart phone users 48% seem to be using the Android platform, 32% seem to be using the iOS platform and the rest seem to use the Blackberry and other miscellaneous platforms.

With this statistical report confirming Apple a second place, Apple is now keen on multiplying the number by adding attributes to the iPhone 5 which will improve the already surrounding excitement. And iPhone app developers are looking and scavenging for each and every minute detail which will help them to be on their toes when the phone gets released.

Expectations Rise due to Other Phones
With the release of another much awaited phone which was expected to be as good as iPhone 5, the expectation for iPhone 5 has only increased. As that phone has not met the requirements and the expectations users are eagerly looking forward for the release of the iPhone 5. Apple is expected to upgrade to a 1Gb RAM only and not a 2GB RAM as the processor which is believed to come along is a A5X or A6 processor (possibly quad-core).

The display is expected to be bigger than, the last version and, the other smart phones available in the market. iPhone app developers are looking forward to developing applications with respect to the display which is believed to be better than the already existing Retina Display which now has a crystal clear display which makes the user read, see and watch with hundreds of pixels more.

Apples Quest for iPhone5.com Domain
Apple seems to have filed a case with World Intellectual Property Organization to gain access to the domain name iPhone5.com. Currently this domain is being used by a website which is an iPhone 5 fan forum. This site discusses various topics on the updates and features of the upcoming phone that are under speculation. Though this act of Apple creates solid conjectures on the possible name of the iOS smartphone, it could even be just a move by the company to protect the world at large from scams which would target unwary Apple fans.

Speculations Pile on about iPhone 5s New Look
The modern version of iPhone 5 is believed to be longer and thinner than its predecessor iPhone 4 and 4S. Speculated measurements arrive approximately at 125mm by 58.5mm by 7.4mm, which makes the new generation iPhone significantly thinner and longer but the width of the phone remains the same.

Since there is not going to be a change in the width of the display it is reasonable to predict that the aspect ratio of the display is going to change for the first time since the original iPhone was introduced in 2007. Similar changes happened during the shift from the fourth generation iPod Nano to the fifth which did not affect any 3rd party software but such a drastic shift in aspect ratio will definitely have its influence on the software developed for the new phone, this has to be considered with utmost care by all the iPhone 5 app developers and iPhone app programmers.

Apple is Looking Ahead
With various speculations and predictions going around iPhone 5 fans and iPhone 5 app developers, Apple needs to be conscious about each and every aspect of the phone to provide for all expectations.

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Updates on Soon to be Released iPhone 5

DCKAP has been a reliable and most sought after companies for developing application for the famed iPhone. As the world waits for the release of iPhone5 there are herds of people developing applications for the already existing versions of iPhones. Not just huge companies, independent iPhone app developers all around the world are coming up with innovative ideas for applications. In this race against time and almost an entire race, DCKAP is said to have sustained its market as a visionary.

Though there was a slight commotion pile on when iPhone 4S released when everyone was looking forward for the iPhone 5, people realized its prowess and went ahead and made a huge success out of it. And demand for the applications developed by DCKAP for it has been on the rise on a brisk pace.

iPhone 5 is expected to incite excitement since the moment it is unpacked. The latest speculation from reliable sources says that the new iPhone 5 may be housed in a little-known hi-tech alloy known as ‘liquid metal’. This hi-tech substance is an alloy of titanium, nickel, copper and zirconium and other such metals which when touched feels like glass and weighs comparatively very less.

The reason for the delay of iPhone 5’s release is said to be the wait for the LTE version and because of this iPhone will not be available in markets before the later part of 2012. Senior analysts involved in the tracking of companies that supply chips that power the 3G and 4G technologies in mobile devices say that apart from other features LTE exponentially enhances the upload and download speeds when compare with the current 3G technologies. Though currently certain mobile devices have been installed with the LTE technology tech pundits say that the currently available resources are fallible infront of Apple’s standards.

Even though DCKAP has been developing applications for iPhones since the beginning of time, the new upgrades of iPhone are something to be caught up with and to enable and provide constant services to its customers DCKAP has enhanced its resources and team with new recruits and discussion groups for the existing team. With the rise of demand has been swift and diverse the level of competence acquired by DCKAP through years of experience always facilitates it to accomplish tasks effectively.

Developing applications for iPhone needs an acute programming knowledge in Java or Xcode or such developing kits to challenge the breakneck pace of increasing demands and changing technologies. And discovering the right team for custom requirements is a task by itself but without which competent business applications cannot be built.

About DCKAP
DCKAP (www.dckap.com) is a Fremont, CA based global technology Services Company delivering technology driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the clients. Founded in 2005, with offices in California & Colorado, USA, the UK, Australia and a development center in India, DCKAP has earned appreciation from well respected Fortune 100 companies for its competent services.
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Once again iPhone 5 rumored to get a 4-inch screen

The next generation iPhone 5,1 is once again being rumored to include a lengthened, 16:9 ratio, 4-inch screen as well as a smaller dock connector port, and a (partially) metallic back plate. According to iLounge:

What we’ve learned: the new iPhone will indeed be longer and thinner than the iPhone 4 and 4S. Approximate measurements are 125mm by 58.5mm by 7.4mm—a 10mm jump in height, nearly 2mm reduction in thickness, and virtually identical width. According to our source, Apple will make one major change to the rear casing, adding a metal panel to the central back of the new iPhone. This panel will be flat, not curved, and metal, not ceramic.

A The Verge reader, Tom Collins, first posited the 16:9, 4-inch screen possibility almost a month ago and Daring Fireball‘s John Gruber lent his support to the notion. If Apple goes with it, they could simply lengthen the iPhone, or they could also make changes to the bezel and Home button to better optimize it.
iMore first broke the news about a new, smaller dock connector a couple of months ago so it’s good to see some additional support for the idea. It makes sense since space will be at a premium, especially with an LTE radio.

Rumors of a return to the metal backplate have been around for years, probably since the day after Apple dumped the original iPhone’s casing for the plastic of the iPhone 3G. Having metal-on-glass, the inverse of Apple’s current glass-on-metal aesthetic, looks a bit odd. But so did the iPhone 4 design when it first leaked. Likely radio transparency will dictate the final composition.

Gorilla Glass 2 has been speculated since Corning showed off their next generation material at CES 2012 earlier this year.

So, overall, iLounge backs up a lot of what we’ve already heard. But here’s the caveat: Apple has had several different iPhone prototypes in the works at the same time in the past. Sometimes there are more ambitious and more conservative prototypes. It’s the way Apple works. (There’s an old cliche about 10 designs, 3 prototypes, 1 product.)

Last year, prior to the iPhone 4S launch, a lot of information leaked about a radical redesign for 2011 as well. So while we’re starting to hear similar information from multiple sources, it’s always important to remember that nothing about the new iPhone, or any new device, is certain until Apple holds it up on stage, likely this fall.

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iPhone 5 - A Detailed Outlook

iPhone 4S is the phone that appeared when the whole world was looking forward to the iPhone 5. There was no iPhone 5 in 2011 after all, but the company did announce the iPhone 4S. However, the new iPhone 5 is expected to make its debut in the middle 2012. It's most likely to be launched at Apple's Worldwide Developer Event (WWDC), which usually takes place in early June. It seems Foxconn is even gearing up for that date. So all the latest information about iPhone 5 is gathered and rounded them up below.

iPHONE 5 FORM FACTOR

iPhone will be a completely new design with an entirely new casing. Steve Jobs canned the new handset and opted for the iPhone 4S because of the larger screen size of the new device. It is speculated that a new size would create a two-tier iPhone ecosystem.

iPHONE 5 SPECS

Apple may introduce a new quad-core CPU with its next iPhone release, as all handsets that are to be released in 2012 will be with quad-core processor. An increased memory is expected in the latest iPhone 5.

iPHONE 5 WILL HAVE 4G/LTE SUPPORT

There are many 4G handsets announced in the US, so it is expected that the iPhone App Programmer supports 4G technologies. Will Strauss from analyst firm Forward Concepts, stated that the next iPhone will feature LTE technologies."They're saving iPhone 5 for the LTE version and that won't be out until next spring, After new iPad was launched with 4G, it's widely expected that 4G will come to iPhone 5.

PHONE 5 SCREEN

The iPhone 5 might have a larger, 4-inch screen; this is because to support the tablet PC market as the vendor only has a 9.7-inch iPad in the market. The iPhone 5 could feature a curved glass screen. Apple has purchased between 200 and 300 special glass cutting machine. The new iPhone 5 would come sporting a larger, 4.6-inch retina display.

iPHONE 5 DIGITAL WALLET NFC

Apple is speculated to include Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in the iPhone 5. It is reported that the Google Wallet mobile payment platform could feature on the new iPhone. Eric Schmidt admitted that Google is looking to port the software to other manufacturers.

iPHONE 5 CAMERA

Sony made the camera for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. So there are expectations that Sony will make camera for the most hyped iPhone 5. Sources claim that the new iPhone could have an 8MP camera. Indeed, Sony announced in January 2012 that it had developed new back-illuminated stacked CMOS image sensors which are smaller in size.

iPHONE 5 PRICE

iPhone 5 is expected to cost the same more or less as that as the iPhone 4S. iPhone 5 will cost around 500 for a 16GB / 32GB model and unless if the iPhone 5 comes with some truly next generation technology that pricing might vary drastically.

Thus to add on to the speculation of the launch on June 15, 2012, there is a claim, that the Foxconn factory is looking to hire up to 20,000 new workers to replace its current on-strike worker base in order to complete an order from Apple for iPhone App Developer that need to be completed for a possible June 15 launch. Hope these workers gear up to meet the demand.

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Apple approves a Bluetooth on/off toggle app for your home screen

Apple has approved an app called Bluetooth OnOff that simply allows you to turn your Bluetooth connection on and off from your home screen. Apple hasn’t previously permitted any apps that connect and interact to stock settings until now; so this is an interesting development.

Did it take too many steps just to turn on/off bluetooth? You can now turn on/off just by launching this app. Just in a second, you can activate or deactivate Bluetooth.

The app is extremely simple to use, once installed you have an icon on your home screen. If you click on it, a screen loads with a Bluetooth toggle switch, you can then turn Bluetooth on. If Bluetooth is already turned on then loading the app will give you the option to turn it off. The best way of using the app is to go into the apps settings and turn the OnOff switch to on. This enables you to now toggle Bluetooth On / Off from your home screen with one tap of the app icon.

Shortcuts similar to this were very popular when iOS 5 was initially launched. You could use Safari Bookmarklets to add various on/off settings to your home screen. This type of interaction was broken by Apple with the release of iOS 5.1.

It is very interesting that this app is now available but we don’t know if it is a mistake by Apple. It may be pulled at any minute or it could be a sign that Apple is prepared to allow apps that make its users life easier. Let’s be honest, turning systems settings on and off should not be anywhere near as tedious as it is now.
I hope that Apple finally addresses this problem with iOS 6. In the meantime let’s see if this app stays in the App Store. Maybe we will start to see more approved apps that allow us to toggle Wi-Fi and other system settings too.

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Elegantly charge your iPhone and iPad with the Converge USB hub

The Converge USB charging hub from Think Geek is a fun, futon-inspired stand for your iPhone, iPod tour or iPad. Working on an Apple mobile blog like iMore means you start to amass a lot of Apple mobile devices and even if I’m only using an iPhone and an iPad every day, keeping them both charged in an easy, elegant way has proven to be more of a challenge than I originally imagined. Converge looks like a great way to do just that.

Converge is the futon of charging hubs. Its white folds remind us of a bendy futon mattress, but it has the added feature of a slot to slip in charging cables. With the help of soft TPE grips, cables stay nestled out of sight behind Converge. Just plug the power source into your nearest outlet and you can charge up to 4 USB devices while they chill out on Converge’s curvy frame.

Hiding cables beneath the fold of the Converge is a great idea, and including 4 USB charging outlets makes it great for power gadget users, couples, and even families who need to keep a lot of devices at the ready. And if you’re cross-platform, it works with most other smartphones and tablets as well (though curiously not the Blackberry Torch, Blackberry Curve, or the Barnes & Noble Nook…?)

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Best iPhone and iPad apps for Ball Games

The bases are loaded, the pitchers are on the mounds, and Major League Baseball season has begun! So now it’s time to take me — and my iPhone — out to the ballgame!

Ok, the season officially opened the other day, but the Red Sox play their first game today so that makes it the real opening day. Thankfully, baseball fans are never far away from the action if they have their trusty iPad or iPhone by their side. There are apps for watching baseball, scoring baseball, finding food at the ballpark, playing casual games, and managing the ever-important fantasy baseball team.
Here are the home runs… 

Following the game

As I write this, the season has just started and the Red Sox and Tigers are scoreless after the top of the second inning. I know this, because today, and most days during the season I have one of my all time favorite apps fired up – MLB.com At Bat.

• MLB.com At Bat
• At the Ballpark
• Managing your Fantasy Baseball team
• ESPN Fantasy Baseball 2012
• Playing a quick baseball game
• Chevy Baseball
• Homerun Battle 2

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Is Apple Working on a New 5-Inch Device?

According to the Japanese website Macotakara, Apple is developing a mysterious 5-inch Retina display device for 2013. There have been many reports about Apple releasing a 7.85-inch iPad mini, or even increasing the screen size of the iPhone this year, but this is the first time we've heard anything about a 5-inch device.

The Japanese blog , citing “reliable Chinese sources", said "Apple LCD is developing a 5-inch Retina display with a screen resolution of either 1,600-by-960 pixels or 1,280-by-960 pixels." It's unknown if the device is a tablet, phone, or combination of both like the Samsung Galaxy Note.

Even though Apple is not known for following market trends, many tech analysts and industry insiders still believe that they're working on something to compete with smaller tablets like the Amazon Kindle Fire, or larger Android devices like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. However, neither the rumored iPad mini or larger iPhone has ever been launched. Maybe that trend will end with the announcement of the iPhone 5 later this year, but a new 5-inch mystery device from Apple is kind of hard to swallow.

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Angry Birds Space Has Landed on the iPhone

The next installment of Rovio's blockbuster Angry Birds series has arrived for iOS devices. Angry Birds Space takes the game to an entirely new level, with physics that game designers actually discussed with NASA employees. The birds are still going after the pigs, but this time there are 60 levels in zero-gravity and on different planets.

Angry Birds Space has been getting rave reviews and already in its first day on the App Store iOS device owners have rated the game at 4.5 out of 5 stars. In addition to hidden bonus levels, there are new birds and bird superpowers to be used against the pigs and their fortifications.

For an extra $0.99 there's also an in-app purchase available that adds 30 extra levels, which Rovio calls the Danger Zone. Space Eagles can also be purchased or earned through playing the game, and these birds unleash a wormhole of destruction on the pigs. Rovio plans to provide free updates to Angry Birds Space, as they have with other games including Angry Birds and Angry Birds Rio.

After a giant claw kidnaps their eggs, the Angry Birds chase it into a wormhole and find themselves floating in a strange new galaxy – surrounded by space pigs! Luckily the Angry Birds have super powers of their own...

Unlike the more terrestrial-oriented versions before, the path of your bird launch through space is helpfully guided by a laser-sight. The backgrounds and graphics that include everything from stars to atmospheres are a welcome refresh to the look of the series. Angry Birds Space is a $0.99 download for iOS 4.0 and later, compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad. Angry Birds Space HD for the iPad runs $2.99.

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iPhone 5 Promises 4G LTE Connectivity

The sixth generation iPhone will be here in no time, and thanks to the release of the third generation iPad we have a glimpse into Apple's plans for hardware on their next big product. Widely rumored to have a larger screen, the iPhone 5 is highly anticipated to launch in summer or fall 2012.

So what can we expect to see in the iPhone 5? DigiTimes is making predictions again, all based on their connections within the Asian supply chain. Although their track record is not 100 percent, they claim that Apple is planning to provide similar LTE functionality on the iPhone 5 as is currently delivered on the iPad 3.

This makes sense, as LTE networks across North America are being built out and maturing every second. Consider the new iPad a test bed for the future iPhone. With an additional six months of development time (assuming an October iPhone 5 release) the 4G LTE networks of both Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility will be ready for iPhone action. Assuming the report is correct, iPhone owners can look forward to blazing fast wireless speeds over the cellular data connection.

Apple has still kept FaceTime off of the LTE network for the time being, limiting the feature to Wi-Fi networks only on the iPad. Just as they have raised the minimum app download size over cellular data connections to 30MB, changes to IOS are likely to come that would accomodate these higher data speeds. How fast are these speeds? Some have said 4G LTE on mobile devices is even faster than home cable modems. There's no telling how making these speeds ubiquitous among iPhone owners will affect data usage. If history is any guide, wireless carriers will save precious bandwidth by capping data plans and raising prices.

We are sure to hear more rumors about the next iPhone in the coming months. The time is ripe for Apple to jump into the 4G LTE game sometime this year.

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Apple iOS 5.1 Delivers More Than Just Bug Fixes

Apple has launched the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 5.1. So what can iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users expect from the update? Although it may not be a huge step, there are many additions and improvements to the firmware, some of which Apple did not officially announce before the release.

As usual, those iPhone owners running a jailbroken device should avoid the stock iOS 5.1 update until further notice. One of the previously heralded changes in iOS 5.1 is the addition of Japanese support for the Siri personal assistant. So what else has Apple included in iOS 5.1?

First off, syncing with the update after it's installed requires the iTunes 10.6 update. One interesting thing about iTunes: Apple has released a new version of the Terms and Conditions that every App Store user is required to agree with. In case you weren't interested in reading all 60-something pages of the agreement, just know that Apple has added the text "Certain paid In App Subscriptions may offer a free trial period." Should any developers choose to offer a free trial subscription this would break new ground in the App Store.

Jailbreakers must keep in mind that Apple has stopped signing iOS 5.0.1 and updating to iOS 5.1 will break the Absinthe jailbreak and Corona untether.

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Smart Apps From iPhone App Developers

According to recent findings from a survey by market research firm Nielsen, the iPhone has seen a significant rise in consumer purchases in Q4/2011. iPhone developers are equipped to deliver new apps for new users and newer use cases.

Propelled by the launch of Apple's iPhone 4S in the fall of 2011, 44.5 percent of those surveyed in December said they chose an iPhone, compared to just 25.1 per cent in October.

Smart Apps for Smartphones
A smartphone is only as smart as its installed apps. iPhone app development is all about helping us save time and work smarter. Developers may not run out of ideas for new apps or improving existing ones. However, ideas are not infinite and developers will also focus on making apps more effective, efficient and intuitive.

The iPhone 4 comes with powerful built-in features for business. Multitasking helps run more than one business app at the same time and instantly switch between apps. FaceTime can facilitate video calls among employees and colleagues. Folders keep all business apps organised. The new powerful email features viewing mails from all accounts in a unified inbox, viewing threaded messages by subject and switching between accounts. The Retina display significantly enhances user experience across applications.

iPhone App Developer services include rich iPhone and iPad applications with LBS / GPS features, augmented reality, mobile interactivity and user interface design for clients across the world. iPhone programmers implement cutting edge technologies, including bar code readers and camera-integration in mobile applications. iPhone app programmer implement, maintain and support Java backend systems for the iPhone. iPhone programmers also port iPhone applications on to other platforms such as the Android and vice-versa.

Where Do We Stand?
As of the turn of the year, one million apps exist for smartphones, with about two thousand new mobile apps being added every day. According to analyst company Mobilewalla, Apple's App Store now has 590,138 smartphone apps for iOS devices. Taken across all platforms, the top categories of mobile apps are: Entertainment 16.68% Games 13.36% Books 10.21% Lifestyle 8.02% Utilities 7.13% Education 7.08% Travel 4.84% Business 3.76% Reference 3.73% Music 3.32% Health & Fitness 3.28% Productivity 3.09% Sports 2.92% News 2.85% Social Networking 2.71%.

Where Do We Find Great Apps?
Smartphone users like to download new mobile apps and smartphone games all the time. Discovering new phone apps that are really worthwhile is not that much fun, though. Taylor Martin on phoneDog recently gave some tips on discovering apps. When you open App Store from an iOS device, you are instantly met with suggested apps, multiple top categories and usually something along the lines of "Editor's Picks." Obviously, this is where you will find the most popular and sometimes the best of the best mobile apps. With iOS, Martin says he uses an app called App Shopper. In essence, it's an electronic sales paper for the App Store. It's just a front for the App Store that displays all of the recent and ongoing price changes. For example, Great Little War Game, which usually runs for $2.99, is currently free in the App Store. So for the time being, it's displayed on the third page of App Shopper's website. If you click the "Buy Now" button in App Shopper, it takes you straight to the corresponding page in the App Store. In addition to App Shopper, though, he has used AppMatrix and Yahoo! AppSpot. However, he prefers to stick to App Shopper to catch the best apps when they're on sale. He also wrote that when looking for an application with a specific function, he generally asks on Twitter first.

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T-Mobile to be iPhone Compatible by 2013

T-Mobile Chief Technology Officer Neville Ray announced that the carrier will "be compatible with a broader range of devices, including the iPhone" sometime next year. This means T-Mobile iPhone users will finally be able to enjoy 3G HSPA+ speeds once the company deploys its 4G network in 2013. This is very good news for the one million T-Mobile customers who are stuck accessing the carrier's slower EDGE network with unlocked iOS devices.

Chief Executive Officer and President Philipp Humm said he wants T-Mobile to be known for “4G services, 4G devices and a great 4G network," but added that the carrier is not interested in offering the iPhone until the "right terms” come along. U.S. Cellular also turned down the iPhone 4S in 2011 due to "Apple's unacceptable terms of business."

It has been rumored that Apple will offer a 4G LTE iPhone in 2012. However, it's unknown if they will expand their U.S. carrier roster when they introduce their next generation device. Sprint paid a lot of money to be the third U.S. iPhone carrier, but it seems T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular are content with holding out for a better deal.

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iPhone iOS 5.1 Changes Leaked

Screenshots of the next iOS version 5.1 pre-GM have leaked and show some minor changes in the works for Apple's next iPhone firmware update. One of the notable changes highlighted by Blog do iPhone is a lock screen camera button that never disappears. Instead of clicking the home button twice to bring up the camera button, the process is simplified.

When the iPhone is locked, to take a photo quickly with iOS 5.1 you can just swipe the camera button up. This saves the step of having to double click the home button then tap the camera button. Apple added the lock screen camera button to provide quick access to the photo and video app, while protecting photo albums and the camera roll until the device is fully unlocked with a passcode.

Although this is a minor improvement, if Apple actually implements this change it would make it even easier to snap photos quickly. Now that the iPhone 4S has improved optics the ability to quickly deploy the camera into action is important, as many owners now use their smartphone instead of a separate point-and-shoot camera.

Also shown in the pre-GM release is the addition of Japanese language support in Siri. Apple previously announced plans to add Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish support to the voice assistant later this year. The latest version of iOS 5.1 officially seeded to developers was released on January 9. Some have speculated that Apple plans to publicly release iOS 5.1 when the next generation iPad is announced. This could happen as early as March 7 according to reports.

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