Its screen is small, it lacks color and its capabilities are limited. At a time when newspapers across America were folding, Amazons Kindle put print where people really wanted it – in their pockets.

While its not quite as revolutionary as the iPhone, the iPad will continue this tradition by capitalizing on the fast-growing e-reader market that was forged by Amazon. And Apples string of hits continues to create new markets and to put money in investors pockets – despite one of the worst economic backdrops in modern history. However, the company and its public relations prince, Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, have achieved near-cult-like status with the companys devout customer base. Apple essentially reintroduced the netbook, but infused it with the type of touch-screen technology that its perfected with some of its other successes, including the iPhone. The media buzz that surrounded the launch of the device – branded the iPad – was certainly overstated.

Great Kindle vs iPad Review

Kindle vs iPad Review – iPad advantages

The best way to think of the iPad is as a larger iPhone – one with a 9.7? screen. The iPad’s advantages are -

1. It does a lot of things – movies (including HD), TV, color screen web browsing, playing games (games look really good), .
2. Very good looks.
3. Larger screen size – the screen is a 9.7 inch IPS display. IPS is really good screen technology.
4. Full

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Apple’s first iPad TV commercial debuts during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

The ad follows Apple’s recent announcement that pre-orders for the device will be accepted beginning March 12, with shipments slated for April 3. Drag this to your browser’s bookmark toolbar, or read the detailed instructions.

Watch the iPad commercial featuring “There Goes My Love” by The Blue Van.

iPad TV Commercial – 2010 Oscars

I am wondering, what was the need to give the ad when it had nothing new to tell.

Check this review out from someone who has already tested the iPad “6 reasons why the iPad could be the ‘Star Wars’ of tablet” computing”

Apple’s iPad Gallery

The iPhone-4G will be awesome and could come in 5 colors plus motion-control.

Right now it looks like that Apple won’t change much on the 4G design, which shall arrive earlier than expected (April). On the other hand this could be a good sign that Apple will make the new iPhone much more powerful (dual-core). Design is more expensive nowadays then technology.

Galery via MobileCrunch

Is the 4G the technological future (4th generation) of the mobile smart phone or will it only be a bit better then the actual update from the iPhone 3G to the actual iPhone  3GS?

Image via unwiredview

Patently Apple reports that the iPhone can completely be controlled through motion sensors via “Cool New Finger Swiping Camera Controls coming to iPhone & iPad”

Image source and more via MobileMag

Iphone 4G (Diashow)

People expect the following tech specs to name a few

• OLED screen
• 5 megapixel camera
• all new casing, probably much the same as the iPads.
• fast processor and better graphics card with better battery performance.
• software 4.0

What do you expect from the iPhone 4G?

HTC’s statement on SlashGear. HTC is defending their own innovations against Apple

Headlines are filled with htc/apple lawsuit news. Apple has sued HTC for infringing on 20 iPhone patents

image via BBC and WindowsMobile7

Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs said:

• “We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We’ve decided to do something about it,”
• “We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours.” Apple

On Gizmodo you’ll find The Complete Documents here is the first doc

Here is the statement from HTC posted by SlashGear

“HTC is a mobile technology innovator and patent holder that has been very focused over the past 13 years on creating many of the most innovative smartphones. HTC values patent rights and their enforcement but is also committed to defending its own technology innovations. HTC only learned of Apple’s actions this morning via media reports, and therefore we have not yet had the opportunity to investigate the filings. Until we have had this opportunity, we are unable to comment on the validity of the claims being made against HTC.”

(via @SlashGear)

The adMob report “January 2010 Mobile Metrics Report” shows  that Google Android Apps downloads are approaching the iPhone app downloads

Android Market is still the underdog to Apple’s App Store, and consumers considering an Android handset are likely turning to the web to scope out the applications available on Android to see how they compare to the App Store.

The image below shows that the Android app download approaches the iPhone app downloads

January 2010 Mobile Metrics Report for the iPhone, iPod-Touch, Android and webOS

• Android and iPhone users download a similar number of apps every month and spend a similar amount of time using the apps.
• iPod touch users download an average of 12 apps a month, 37% more apps than iPhone and Android users.

via adMob PDF

Today NASA launched their Lunar Electric Rover Simulator app for the iPhone/ iPad Touch

You want to Discover how LER’s turning radius, ability to move in multiple directions, attached suits, and habitat capabilities optimize safety and exploration efficiency. You want to virtual test drive the Lunar Electric Rover.

Screenshots

Get the iPhone app for free via iTunes and more via Krapps

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iPhone OS 2.2.1 or later.

Real World: Exploring the Lunar Electric Rover

Opera Mobile Browser For Google’s Android Smartphone Can Opera compete? Does anyone care anymore?

Image via FuzzyBuzz

According to a ”brief chat with Opera Software product analyst Phillip Grønvold here at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Tuesday.” (via The Washington Post)

Opera 10 for Android Nexus One and the iPhone

Watch the new flash implementation of Opera Mobile 10 Beta 3

Opera Mobile 10 Beta 3 Flash Demo

The mini version of Opera still passes web data through Operas servers and re-renders the pages for mobile optimized viewing whereas the complete version would display the full HTML display.

The existence of an alternative browser in Android Market has largely fallen on deaf ears the Web-kit (WebBasedApps) based default browser provided by Google is already quite capable.

iPad applications being filed at Apple’s app store

“especially for iPad and almost all of the 140,000 apps available on the App Store.”

After Apple announced their touchscreen tablet computer for consumers who want to take their movies, TV shows, music, games and reading with them, be it around the house or on the go. Its perfect for your mobile computing lifestyle, including browsing the Web, reading and sending e-mail, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, and much more.

From a marketing perspective, Apple is a genius.

But, if things trend toward wrong, then we’ll all have to suffer through endless articles with titles like “Has Steve Jobs Lost His Touch” and “Can Apple Innovate Anymore.” They will analyze and re-analyze the market, attempting to understand what went right or wrong. It seems like not even Steve Jobs could make everyone want a tablet.

Here is Apple’s latest commercial enjoy this funny video and please comment.

NEW Apple iPAD Commercial – 2/10/10

“The Situation?” You should talk…” “I’m pretty much a cross between rocky and rambo…and stalone.” via Digg

What’s The Situation with the new iPad? Starring Kassem G as “Mac.” via

comScore’s latest Smartphone Platform Market Share anylysis from Sep. 2009 – Dec. 2009

“…, Palm with 6.1 percent share (down to -2.2 percentage points), and Google with 5.2 percent share (up 2.7 percentage points).

Can you really make a comparison between Google’s new HTC-Nexus-One and Apple’s iPhone-3GS? Apple iPhone fans can’t await Apple’s new iPhone 4G

The HTC Nexus One was introduced recently to rave reviews. Some claim HTC could add more features to the Nexus One, which at present, are not working on Apple’s iPhone 3GS.

“Comparing the two smartphones is not fair.”

First watch the video, which has been brought to us by PhoneArena.

This video compares the HTC Nexus One vs. iPhone 3GS

“…so you can get a good idea of their similarities and differences,…”

Apple iPhone 3GS and HTC Nexus One: Side by Side

The opinions still differ, some love their new HTC Nexus One phone and other would never swap their iPhone with any Android phone.

Image credits and more information to this comparison via PhoneArena

When Apple will release the iPhone 4G, will it  kick and will it pass on the HTC Nexus One?

Engadget has uncovered some new features on Apple’s new iPhone OS 3.2

• CoreGraphics to PDF API for sure, printer API is being prototyped
• Spell checker in text fields and web views using AppleSpell
  • multiple languages
  • grammar checking (English-only so far)
  • address book integration
  • user added words
  • SDK access
  • Included dictionaries: Apple Dictionary, New Oxford American

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Best Smartphone-app-list of Voice Recording applications for the iPhone, Android and Blackberry

It is possible to use the Smart Phone Voice recording software to record multiple things. For example, you can use voice recorder software to record your voice on thoughts, memos, or other miscellaneous items. You can even record someone from the law if you need to do so. However, it has just come to the attention of most people that it is not possible to record someone from law enforcement unless you notify that person. If you do not notify someone, it is called “illegal electronic surveillance.”

Cop recorded beating somebody

Although there are laws that hinder you from just recording anything on the street, the possibilities for recording voice is endless. Newer smart phones have standard audio recorder software already installed as an application. However, with recorder software, the extra options available will be endless. Just remember that before you record a conversation with someone from the law, you need to let him or her know.

If you have a question about some of the best voice recording software available, just look at a few of these.

iPhone

a. Quick Voice is an application that has won different awards for their voice recording software in both Mac and Windows. It is a “touch and speak” application that allows voice recording that is simple and efficient. In addition, it… Read the rest

Here is a list of free Smartphone winter sports apps, games, themes, wallpapers and sources where you can find more skiing and snowboarding applications especially for the Android-phone and the iPhone

With the 2010 Winter Olympics approaching fast, interest in winter sports is on the rise. Even if you live in a tropical climate (lucky) or do not particularly like leaving the house, you can play winter games by downloading them to your mobile phone. There are several Android games available for indulging your inner snowboard star. If getting in the snow is your thing, there are applications for making your outdoor time easier and more interesting. These sites offer reviews of winter themes, winter games for mobile download, Android and iPhone applications for skiing and snowboarding, and winter sites for optimizing your outdoor experience.

Android Winter Sport Apps and Themes

1. Android Freeware offers a variety of sports centered freeware for your Android device, including but not limited to winter sports.
2. Snow Report provides snow and ski conditions from over 125 ski resorts around the world to help you plan your next vacation, or help you decide whether you want to leave the lodge that day.

3. Gadget Review offer reviews of Satsports handheld GPS Navigation device, and also the Satski application for Android users. Satski uses your smartphone’s GPS software to track you… Read the rest

3D Games and Graphics on Android So Far

For the longest time, the vast majority of games available on mobile phones were as basic as can be. With only two dimensional, low bit graphics, they were sometimes not even playable or enjoyable. These limits were usually set due to the small processing power available on a mobile phone. Even though phones have seen a fair amount of technological advances, often the phones would be limited to two dimensional graphics, limiting their appeal more than a few times. The Google Android in particular did not see enough of an advance in technology until recently. Now a few three dimensional games are beginning to pop up that can be played on the Android, which is a great breakthrough for the mobile gamer who just needed to have Google’s phone.

G1? Here are two videos from the next Android generation

Internet Browsing the HTC HD2 on edge vs. iPhone 3GS on wifi

HTC-HD2 has no flash support

You won’t believe it, the HTC HD2 still kept up with the iPhone.

HTC HD2 vs iPhone 3GS: Internet Browsing

Check this comment by Ordoron

“If you use Backgrounder you will see that the IPhone allways starts the browser so it allways runns in background. When? you let the opera on the hd2 open in backgrund it s open as fast as on the iphone 3gs… otherwise good review thx”

What are your thoughts about this comparison?

Is this the hottest Hackintosh of the last month or the hottest this year?

OS Xbox Pro Video Worklog

images and more information via OS Xbox Pro casemod build video is mesmerizing and

“It was just recently that I found out about the EFi-X dongle, a device that plugs into compatible motherboards and allows them to boot a wide range of operating systems including OSX. The promise of being able to buy my own components and run a stable copy of OSX made building my own system the perfect way for me to accomplish my objective and likely save a lot of money as well. ExpressHD.com was also kind enough to sponsor this project by sending me one of their EFi-X dongles.”

detailled information about constructions etc. and more Images via WillUdesign