"We all knew that the external appearance of the CDMA iPhone 4 was
changed slightly, but we had no idea how many differences were to be
uncovered inside - until now, and we're amazed that Apple made all
these revisions to a phone that's already set to be antiquated by the
iPhone 5. We'll let you know this summer how many changes made it to
the updated device.
"The Verizon iPhone 4 earned a Repairability Score of 6 out of 10.
You can remove the battery fairly easily once you circumvent Apple's
pesky Pentalobe screws - no soldering required. Other components are
connected mostly with regular screws, with limited use of tabs and
adhesives. However, the LCD is still fused to the front glass, and we
recommend you wear gloves while performing repairs, unless you want
your finger oils to interfere with the phone's RF grounding points
(something we found through personal experience)."
iFixit's Verizon iPhone 4 Teardown Rattles the Chip
Market
Forbes' Agustino Fontevecchia reports that iFixit's teardown of the
new Verizon CDMA iPhone 4 (above) rattled the chip
world. With the internal components revealed, markets are picking
winners and losers in the chip industry.
Verizon Wireless Has Record Sales on First Day of
iPhone 4
PR: Verizon Wireless has ceased online orders of iPhone 4 to
existing customers and ended the most successful first day sales in the
history of the company.
"This was an exciting day," said Dan Mead, president and chief
executive officer for Verizon Wireless. "In just our first two hours,
we had already sold more phones than any first day launch in our
history. And, when you consider these initial orders were placed
between the hours of 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., it is an incredible success
story. It is gratifying to know that our customers responded so
enthusiastically to this exclusive offer - designed to reward them for
their loyalty.
"I am proud of our employees who worked tirelessly to strengthen and
scale our systems, enabling unprecedented customer orders through our
website. Overall, it was a very good day"
Mead also noted that customers will have another opportunity at
being among the nation's first to own an iPhone 4 on the Verizon
Wireless network.
The general market launch of the iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless
network took place on Feb. 10. The company opened its more than 2,000
Verizon Wireless Communications Stores at 7 a.m. The Verizon iPhone 4
is also available at all Apple store locations, Best Buy, select
Walmart stores, and online at verizonwireless.com and http://apple.com
PR: Walmart announces that iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless will
be available in select Walmart stores starting today, Feb. 10,
2011.
"We're excited to bring iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless, one the most
anticipated mobile phone launches in recent history, to Walmart
customers," says Gary Severson, senior vice president, Home
Entertainment, Walmart US. "As customers continue to embrace smart
phone technology, we've added nearly 20 smart phone models to our
assortment, including the new iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless."
iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless joins Walmart's assortment of nearly 20
smartphones, and will be available at nearly 600 of the retailer's
in-store wireless areas starting at $199 for the 16 GB model. Walmart
will offer a variety of iPhone 4 accessories including cases, car
chargers, wraps, and hands free accessories from variety of accessory
manufacturers. Walmart currently carries the iPhone 4 on AT&T in
select stores nationwide.
PR: Neither snow, nor rain, nor gloom of 3G-only networks
will deter iPhone fans.
As the end drew near for AT&T's exclusive hold on the coveted
iPhone from Apple, uSamp, one of the world's fastest growing technology
and online sample companies, released a nationwide survey of AT&T
and Verizon customers to gauge their plans for the February 10 launch
of Verizon's iPhone. The ringing conclusion: a stalwart group of iPhone
enthusiasts intends to line up on day one, regardless of severe
weather, product quirks, and service uncertainties.
Drawing from its highly profiled online panel from Jan. 28 to Jan.
31 to query AT&T customers - as well as current Verizon users of
Android and BlackBerry phones - uSamp surveyed more than 700 smartphone
users, finding that 29% of AT&T customers who intend to switch to
Verizon for the iPhone are willing to wait in line on Feb. 10 to get
it. Among existing Verizon customers who plan to get the iPhone, 24%
report a willingness to stand in line, too.
For young consumers, devotion to the iPhone is even more intense:
among AT&T customers intending to switch, 35% of those ages 18-24
and 50% of those ages 25-34 are willing to wait in line on the Feb. 10
launch day. For Verizon's current BlackBerry and Android users who
report plans to switch to the iPhone, 46% of those ages 18-24 and 34%
of those ages 25-34 agree to wait in line on day one.
To Switch or Not to Switch (and Why)
The uSamp survey affirms initial reports of widespread defections
from AT&T. According to the survey, more than a quarter of current
AT&T customers (26%) intend to switch to Verizon's iPhone on the
day it becomes available. For now, however, the remaining 74% would
rather wait than switch.
According to the uSamp survey, 47% say it is very unlikely that
they'll jump ship, 12% say it is somewhat unlikely, and another 15%
report it is neither likely nor unlikely. 26% of AT&T customers say
they are very likely (8%) or somewhat likely (18%) to switch to
Verizon's iPhone on February 10.
By contrast, a majority of Verizon's current Android and BlackBerry
users already have iPhone fever, reporting that they intend to head to
Apple as soon as the iPhone hits the shelves: 54% are very likely (25%)
or somewhat likely (29%) to go iPhone on February 10. Research in
Motion, take note: fully two-thirds of Verizon's BlackBerry users (66%)
report they are very or somewhat likely to switch to the iPhone that
day, as are nearly half of its Android users (44%).
As AT&T loses its monopoly on the iPhone, its customers who plan
to switch to Verizon have one clear-cut reason: dropped calls (48%).
Other factors cited: carrier coverage (25%), product features (22%) and
other reasons (30%).
For switchers among Verizon's current Android and BlackBerry users,
it's all about the cool features: the interface (60%), web browser
(58%), media (51%), memory (43%), and camera (41%).
Still, brand loyalty isn't dead by any stretch. The top two reasons
Verizon's current smartphone users do not plan to give up their
Androids or BlackBerrys in favor of the iPhone: conversion costs (46%)
and the keyboard (34%). Other reasons not to switch included functions
such as e-mail and messaging (23%), maps and GPS (23%), customization
and widgets (20%), web browser (19%) and, for BlackBerry users,
BlackBerry messenger (28%).
When asked if learning details about Verizon's actual iPhone
offering had led to second thoughts about switching, respondents cited
the cost of conversion as the biggest concern (45% for AT&T
customers, 41% for Verizon). AT&T customers had bigger fears than
Verizon's about a potential decline in Verizon's service (25% for
AT&T customers, 15% for Verizon). Both groups showed relatively
equal concern about network speed (22% for AT&T customers, 26% for
Verizon) as well as the risk of being first (19% for AT&T
customers, 18% for Verizon). Despite these and other unknowns, 15% of
AT&T customers reported having no second thoughts about switching,
along with 25% of Verizon's current BlackBerry and Android users.
Dissecting the Data: Demographic Data Points
In addition to top-line results, the data reveals some intriguing
differences among AT&T customers and Verizon's current BlackBerry
and Android users, including along demographic lines such as age,
gender and region. The findings include:
Men are more likely than women to switch to Verizon's iPhone (32% of
males at AT&T are somewhat or very likely, vs. 20% of females; 58%
of males at Verizon, vs. 51% of females).
Younger customers are not only more willing to wait in line for
Verizon's iPhone on Feb. 10 but, in general, they are more likely to
make the switch: 36% of AT&T customers ages 18-24 and 41% ages
25-34 are very or somewhat likely to switch (vs. 26% for all AT&T
customers); for Verizon's current BlackBerry and Android users, 71% of
those ages 18-24 are somewhat or very likely to switch on Feb. 10, as
are 60% of those ages 25-34 (vs. 54% of all Verizon BlackBerry and
Android users).
Midwestern Verizon users of BlackBerry and Android are least willing
to wait in line for the iPhone on Feb. 10 (13%, vs. 31% in the South,
26% in the Northeast, and 22% in the West). Regional differences among
current AT&T users are minor (31% for both the Northeast and the
South, 29% for the Midwest, and 25% for the West).
uSamp's iPhone survey was conducted online among 727 US residents
between Jan. 28 and Jan. 31, 2011 using the uSamp/DMS River Sample
methodology and resulting in a 3.6% margin of error. For a full copy of
the report, which includes data by gender, age and region, email
rochelle@edgecommunicationsinc.com.
PCWorld's Tony Bradley thinks the flaw Intel has discovered in its
"Cougar Point" chipset, which will now interrupt and delaying the
launch of its new "Sandy Bridge" line of second-generation Core "i"
processors, will have a ripple effect that will impact the entire
industry and create a unique window of opportunity for tablet PCs.
Braley notes that while PC makers such as HP, Dell, Samsung, and
Lenovo are busy offering to customers refunds for faulty Intel systems
that have already been sold and have been obliged to put entire product
lines on indefinite hold while Intel addresses the issue, Apple
continues to sell iPads, which use non-Intel silicon, almost as fast as
it can make them, and the iPad 2 is rumored to be coming very soon,
with the result being that the Intel glitch could mean an even better
year for tablets than had been anticipated.
TUAW's Steven Sande reports that reader Aaron sent a link to a
YouTube video showing an iPad belonging to a fellow employee being run
over by the front and rear wheels of a Chrysler PT Cruiser and still
functioning, despite being heavily damaged.
"One of the reasons bookmarking apps like
Read It Later and
Instapaper are becoming so popular is because we are inundated with
news and interesting links all day long, but have no time to read them.
But just as DVRs help us shift our TV viewing to better fit our own
schedules, these apps helps us time shift our online reading. And
according to some data put out earlier this month by Read It Later, it
looks like the iPad is becoming the time-shifting reading device of
choice."
DisplaySearch Forecasts 200% Growth for Tablet
Computers in 2011
PR: Momentum behind tablet (slate) PC shipments is growing,
with a year-over-year increase of nearly 200% to 55.7 million units
expected in 2011, according to the DisplaySearch Quarterly Mobile PC
Shipment and Forecast Report. Though growth rates will slow over the
forecast period, the tablet's share of the overall mobile PC market,
which also includes notebooks and mini-notes (netbooks), will rise to
nearly 35%, or 172.4 million units, by 2014. Total shipments of the
mobile PC market are expected to reach 503.8 million units by 2014.
"The upcoming product announcements,
introductions and demonstrations in the coming weeks will build on the
tremendous momentum that the market has already seen and will lead to
segmentation in the tablet (slate) PC market," says Richard Shim,
mobile computing analyst for DisplaySearch. "This segmentation
translates to significant shipment growth and proliferation in the
short and long term."
Segmentation is also demonstrated by the numerous screen sizes
expected to be supported by the many devices that will become available
in 2011. DisplaySearch expects the categories of 7" wide, 10" standard,
and 10" wide to be the dominant screen sizes used by new products in
the coming years.
When Apple introduced its iPad in 2010, it once again shocked many
industry observers by providing a traditional standard (4:3) aspect
ratio display, even as notebooks (including Apple's own), monitors, and
TVs were moving to wide (16:9 or 16:10) formats. The success of the
iPad has sparked debates about the best display format for slates;
combined with screen size, the outcome of this debate will help to
define the category. A plethora of new devices purporting to be more
user-friendly by the nature of their "wide" footprint (or "long" when
used in the palm of one's hand) continue to flood the supply chain.
The significant growth of tablet computers is expected to
cannibalize the mini-note and notebook mobile PC categories, but this
will vary by region. Cannibalization of mini-notes and notebooks by
slates is expected to be most noticeable in mature markets where PC
penetration rates, meaning percentage of households that already own
PCs, are highest. In emerging markets, cannibalization is expected to
be negligible because PC penetration rates are relatively low as
compared to mature markets. Plus, individuals tend to desire more
highly configured and more capable first computing devices.
The overall result will be an increase in the mobile PC category.
Mobile PC shipment growth is expected to be in the double digit range
throughout the forecast period, peaking in 2011, at 30.4%
year-over-year, and gradually declining to 17.7% growth in 2014.
The DisplaySearch Quarterly Mobile PC Shipment and Forecast Report
covers the entire range of mobile PC products shipped worldwide and
regionally. With analysis of global and regional brands, the Quarterly
Mobile PC Shipment and Forecast Report provides an objective, expert
view of the market with insight into historical shipments, revenues,
forecasts and more. For more information about the report, please
contact Charles Camaroto at 1.888.436.7673 or 1.516.625.2452, email
contact(at)displaysearch(dot)com or contact your regional DisplaySearch
office in China, Japan, Korea or Taiwan or more information.
Range Rover Unveils World's First iPad-Equipped
Car
iPads are to be a standard equipment in the latest luxury limited
edition version of the Range Rover SUV according to stuff.co.nz's Matt
Campbell, who observes that Range Rover maker Land Rover has taken the
auto industry's association with Apple products to the next level,
becoming the first brand to equip a vehicle with iPads as standard,
with two of the removable portable tablet computers built into the
front seatbacks of the new Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition -
the company's most exclusive Range Rover model ever, thereby replacing
the generic DVD screens typically found in high-end luxury
vehicles.
Campbell notes that the Range Rover
Autobiography Ultimate Edition's office-style back seat also adds new
console extensions with Apple keyboards, an aluminum laptop table and a
drinks chiller.
UK based Land Rover was acquired from Ford by India's Tata
automaking conglomerate in 2008.
Debuting at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, according to
europeanmotornews.com, the the Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate
Edition features hand-crafted soft feel Oxford leathers and machined
aluminum detailing as well as a luxury yacht inspired teak loadspace
deck with metal and leather detailing, plus Kalahari wood veneers are
used on the dashboard and door tops with interior colorways of either
dark cherry or Arabica available. Along with the iPads, two stand-alone
electric rear seats enhance rear passenger space and comfort, making
the Ultimate Edition the definitive chauffeur vehicle.
The
Ultimate Edition will be powered by choice of either
naturally-aspirated or supercharged V-8 powerplants, including new 4.4
litre LR-TDV8 Diesel engine with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission
that delivers zero-to-60 acceleration in 7.5 seconds along with lower
fuel consumption and 14% lower CO2 emissions than its
predecessor, providing combined cycle fuel consumption of 30.1 imperial
miles per gallon - the first Range Rover ever to achieve greater than
30 mpg. In North America the Ultimate Edition will have a 5.0-litre,
supercharged gasoline V8 delivering 510 hp and 461 ft-lb of torque and
zero-to-60 acceleration of an even quicker 5.9 seconds, but alas not
the same fuel economy as the diesel.
And of course the
Ultimate Edition comes with Land Rover's marquee Terrain Response
system with five different settings to suit all terrains plus new Hill
Start Assist and Gradient Acceleration Control.
EuropeanMotorNews says just 500 examples of the Range Rover
Autobiography Ultimate Edition will be produced and sold in over 20
markets globally, which should ensure exclusivity. Pricing is yet to be
announced, but a safe deduction is that if you have to ask, you
probably can't afford one.
Murdoch Hopes Apple Will Take Smaller Share of
The Daily Revenues
PaidContent reports that News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch hopes Apple
might lower its 30% share of The Daily sales proceeds after a
year, noting that News Corp is getting just 70¢ of each 99¢
weekly subscription fee.
Murdoch also observed in an interview with Fox Business Network's
Neil Cavuto that he will need a circulation of about half a million for
The Daily to break even, but said he's hoping that the digital
newspaper will hit American Idol numbers - expressing optimism
that everyone in America who can afford one will buy a tablet, also
venturing his opinion that "this is the end of the laptop," musing
about the irony of the man who invented the personal computer, then the
laptop (Steve Jobs) now being the agent of "destroying them."
PR: Back in August 2008, we launched a Google Translate HTML5
web app for iPhone users. Today, the official Google Translate for
iPhone app is available for download from the App Store. The new app
has all of the features of the web app, plus some significant new
additions designed to improve your overall translation experience.
Speak to translate
The new app accepts voice input for 15 languages, and just like the
web app you can translate a word or phrase into one of more than 50
languages. For voice input, just press the microphone icon next to the
text box and say what you want to translate.
Listen to your translations
You can also listen to your translations spoken out loud in one of
23 different languages. This feature uses the same new speech
synthesizer voices as the desktop version of Google Translate we
introduced last month.
Fullscreen mode
Another feature that might come in handy is
the ability to easily enlarge the translated text to fullscreen size.
This way, it's much easier to read the text on the screen, or show the
translation to the person you are communicating with. Just tap on the
zoom icon to quickly zoom in.
And the app also includes all of the major features of the web app,
including the ability to view dictionary results for single words,
access your starred translations and translation history even when
offline, and support romanized text like Pinyin and Romaji.
You can download Google Translate now from the App Store globally.
The app is available in all iOS supported languages, but you'll need an
iPhone or iPod touch iOS version 3 or later.
PR: Independent app developer emirBytes announces
Cars.tomizer Pro 2.0 for iOS devices. Created specifically for petrol
heads who love modified vehicles, Cars.tomizer Pro features tons of
customizing features. Just load up a vehicle, and start customizing by
painting and add all sorts of parts to it. Version 2.0 is a major
release with remake of the user interface, more parts and new features,
and support of the iPhone 4 retina display, and is available to
download in the Apple's App Store. The app is created specifically for
the iPhone and iPod touch platform, utilizing the touch interface.
Cars.tomizer Pro is a simple app created for motorheads who love
modified vehicles. To use the app is easy - just load up a vehicle
(either form the built-in In-App Vehicles library, or load up a photo
of your own vehicles), and start customizing by painting the vehicle
and add all sorts of parts to it.
The
latest update introduces 3 new types of parts - wheels and
undercarriage neon lights and muffler. The new features of the app
include the ability to load your own backdrop, listen to a random song
from your iPod song list while customizing, and add fully customized
glow banner. The unique feature of Cars.tomizer Pro is the ability for
the user to paint the vehicle (applies only for the In-App Vehicles)
from a wide range of color spectrum. Some parts you will be able to
change their colors as well such as the side skirtings, rear wing,
brake caliper, decals and neon lights.
Cars.tomizer Pro Features:
Awesome graphics with Retina Display support
Many In-App Vehicles to choose from
Fully customizable parts - move, resize, rotate and mirror
them
Vast amount of parts in the Parts Library - wheels, brake caliper,
side skirtings, rear spoiler, decals and stripes, muffler and neon
lights
Fully customizable glow banner
Save to your device or upload to your Facebook account
Easy to use interface
Device Requirements:
iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
Requires iOS 3.2 or later
14.7 MB
Cars.tomizer Pro 2.0 is $1.99 (or equivalent amount in other
currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store
in the Utilities category. There is also a "Lite" version of
Cars.tomizer which is totally free, but short of some types of parts
and vehicles, the variety of parts are limited, and some features are
not available. Head over to our Flickr page to see the capability of
the app.
PR: The Amble application by
Louis Vuitton offers new ways of capturing your travel memories and
sharing them with your friends.
Create your own unique tours: the Ambles. Take personal pictures,
notes, videos, and sounds along your way. And save the spots you like
most, anywhere in the world.
You can also find inspiration from other Amblers or Friends of the
House, perfect to inject more uniqueness into your walks. And if you
are more of an urban explorer, the Louis Vuitton City Guides -
available in both English and French languages - will lead you through
their selection of exceptional and new cities.
Available in English only and
allowing you to save your personal information directly from
louisvuittonamble.com or from your iPhone, Amble is the perfect
companion for an everyday walk or exploratory trip.
Let augmented reality lead you, record your travel experiences,
visit your favorite celebrity's spots - it's everything you need to
create unforgettable journeys. Whether you want to remember a walk you
particularly enjoyed or need to prepare a visit to a new destination,
with Amble you will always be ready to explore the world.
Free
System Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
The Almighty Bible to Release the Gospel of Mark
Graphic Novel for Easter
PR: The New Media publishers of The Almighty Bible series are
releasing their first New Testament Graphic Novel - The Gospel of Mark
- on March 1. The iPad/iPhone/DROID versions will be released in April.
With the unprecedented success of their first two releases - Genesis
and Exodus - The Almighty Bible is the fastest growing brand in
Christian Publishing.
It's
David vs. Goliath as The Almighty Bible sets out to compete with huge
secular brands in a way that is equally entertaining yet shares a
faith-based message.
The Almighty Bible (thealmightybible.com) is here to make the Bible
exciting for a new generation of kids and young teens. Young people
today are brought up in a visual world where video games, iPhones and
graphic novels are the preferred means of entertainment. The team
behind the Almighty Bible has decided to use these natural tendencies
rather than fight them.
The first two graphic novels, Genesis and Exodus, are already out
and are being carried by virtually every Christian bookstore. They are
also doing well on Amazon and are now being picked up by secular
stores. These books, going by the same name, are also available as iPad
apps that add narration, maps, glossary, Bible study, animations, and
full-text options to the books. The first iPad app soared to # 43 on
the charts in just two days after the release and the first iPhone app
comes out later this month. In February, an online virtual world
www.almightybibleclub.com will
open for kids of all ages.
"For years, content based on the
Bible has been the domain of ministries and faith based groups that in
general have not delivered the best content for the kids." - says Kevin
O'Donnell, project producer and creator of the multiple Emmy nominated
series Liberty's Kids (PBS). "There have been exceptions however, such
as 'The Prince of Egypt' that have shown that when the content is
exciting and well done, kids will flock to it." The coproducer of the
project, Dong Chung shares the same sentiments. "I was involved with
Focus on the Family, producing a special episode of 'Adventures in
Odyssey' that made it clear to me that faith based quality programming
could be creatively and commercially successful."
The Gospel of Mark
The Gospel of Mark will bring the life of Jesus alive with
incredible illustrations and concisely edited text that is focused on
biblical accuracy. Starting with John the Baptist, the book will take
the readers all the way to the Ascension of Jesus. "The Almighty Bible
books are amazing. Kids and teens love them. Partly because they are
much easier to read and party because the images help make the stories
much clearer," says Reverend Charles Kim from Youth Field Services, the
largest support organization in the world for youth ministers.
The Almighty Bible believes that it is important that the word of
God is packaged in a way that makes it competitive with the other
content that is competing for our kid's attention. Studies show that
kids spend a cumulative 10.5 Hours each day multitasking with various
forms of media. Project Cocreator Dong Chung believes that it is
incredibly important to adapt to how young people are now receiving
information. This has lead us to present the stories of the Bible in
the formats and media where kids, tweens and teens are already spending
the majority of their time.
To ensure the quality and accuracy of the books
and mobile apps, The Almighty Bible has set up a blue ribbon advisory
board. Chap Clark - Vice Provost at Fuller Seminary and founder of
ParenTeen and a member of the advisory board says "The Almighty Bible
is a wonderful and natural step forward in the way we communicate the
bible to kids. The message remains the same but the medium just got
clear, interactive and visually exciting for today's youth."
Two new TV networks are currently trying to demonstrate that
Christian programming does not have to be relegated to donation-based
networks. The benefit of course is that with commercial success comes
ongoing funding that will create bigger and better budgets for bigger
and better blocks of Christian programming. The Almighty Bible is
quickly growing into a national brand, attracting attention from top
Youth Ministers, Bloggers and Media Personalities throughout the
Christian world. Jim Burns, host of the popular HomeWord radio show
(www.homeword.com), recently spent two days focusing on The Almighty
Bible series. Pastor Charles Kim, who was a guest on the program and
who heads the Advisory Board for the Almighty Bible has made a point of
bringing top youth ministers from across the country into the project.
"The Almighty Bible is not coming from a major studio, but the team
behind it is working around the clock to try and make a difference.
Luckily, people have been supporting them and spreading the word.
That's what we need, good people everywhere to spread the word."
The Almighty Bible has already released Genesis and Exodus in print
and The Gospel of Mark will be released on March 1. The books can be
ordered today at The Almighty Bible Store or at Amazon.com.
The Genesis App is available now on the iPad and will soon be
available for the iPhone/iTouch. The App can be downloaded for free and
includes the story of Creation and Adam and Eve. There are an
additional three sections to Genesis each available for 99¢. The
books will soon be available for the DROID, Kindle, and Nook.
PR:
Designed to be used in the confessional, this app is the perfect aid
for every penitent. With a personalized examination of conscience for
each user, password protected profiles, and a step-by-step guide to the
sacrament, this app invites Catholics to prayerfully prepare for and
participate in the Rite of Penance. Individuals who have been away from
the sacrament for some time will find Confession: A Roman Catholic App
to be a useful and inviting tool.
The text of this app was developed in collaboration with Rev. Thomas
G. Weinandy, OFM, Executive Director of the Secretariat for Doctrine
and Pastoral Practices of the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops, and Rev. Dan Scheidt, pastor of Queen of Peace Catholic Church
in Mishawaka, IN. The app received an imprimatur from Bishop Kevin C.
Rhodes of the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend. It is the first known
imprimatur to be given for an iPhone/iPad app.
Features:
Custom examination of Conscience based upon age, sex, and vocation
(single, married, priest, or religious)
Multiple user support with password protected accounts
Ability to add sins not listed in standard examination of
conscience
Confession walkthrough including time of last confession in days,
weeks, months, and years
Choose from 7 different acts of contrition
Custom interface for iPad
Full retina display support
New in Version 1.0.1:
fixed prayers not displaying on iPad prayer tab
fixed hidden login buttons when logging in on iPhone or iPod
Touch
fixed missing splash image on iPhone & iPod Touch
fixed incorrect colors on step 2 in Confession tab
fixed occasional app crash when deleting users
added category highlighting to iPad Examination of Conscience
System requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Requires iOS 3.1.3 or later
$1.99
The developer requests that users submit bug reports so they
can work on fixing the issues.
PR: iPhone accessories maker PADACS launches two iPhone 4
cases that double the battery life of the power-hungry devices.
The PADACS PowerCase PD-126-16 ($49.95) and PowerCase PD-126-22
($59.95) weigh just 0.15 lb. and 0.19 lb. d respectively, fitting
snugly to boost the iPhone 4 handset's battery life without making it
bulky.
As well as providing up to seven hours talk time on a 3G mobile
network, the PADACS PowerCases greatly extend the time available for
Internet access or playing video and audio content on the iPhone 4.
In addition to boosting the battery life, the PADACS PowerCases also
provide a protective casing for the handset's back and sides. As a
bonus, PADACS is including a free iPhone 4 screen protector with each
PowerCase purchased.
The PADACS PowerCase PD-126-16 (1600 mAh) and PowerCase PD-126-22
(2200 mAh) are available immediately.
TuneWear CarbonLook for iPhone 4, Universal Case
for Verizon and AT&T
PR: TuneWear announces its Carbon Look case
for iPhone 4, available in two color varieties.
Carbon look for iPhone 4 is an ultra thin case with a beautiful
carbon pattern. It is light and thin and adds a layer of protection to
iPhone without adding additional weight or bulk. Made from tough
polycarbonate with a carbon pattern
synthetic leather exterior and a rubber coated interior, Carbon look
protects iPhone from light bumps and scratches.
With
the case on, all iPhone ports, buttons and camera remain open and
accessible so there is no need to remove Carbon look once it has been
attached. Carbon look gives a good secure feeling when gripped in your
hand.
Compatibility: iPhone 4, all models
Colors: Black and White
Carbon Look Case for iPhone 4 sells for$29.95
CarbonLook for Verizon iPhone 4 now available on Amazon.com
in Black or White or the TuneWear Online Store.
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"The upcoming product announcements,
introductions and demonstrations in the coming weeks will build on the
tremendous momentum that the market has already seen and will lead to
segmentation in the tablet (slate) PC market," says Richard Shim,
mobile computing analyst for DisplaySearch. "This segmentation
translates to significant shipment growth and proliferation in the
short and long term."
Campbell notes that the Range Rover
Autobiography Ultimate Edition's office-style back seat also adds new
console extensions with Apple keyboards, an aluminum laptop table and a
drinks chiller.
The
Ultimate Edition will be powered by choice of either
naturally-aspirated or supercharged V-8 powerplants, including new 4.4
litre LR-TDV8 Diesel engine with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission
that delivers zero-to-60 acceleration in 7.5 seconds along with lower
fuel consumption and 14% lower CO2 emissions than its
predecessor, providing combined cycle fuel consumption of 30.1 imperial
miles per gallon - the first Range Rover ever to achieve greater than
30 mpg. In North America the Ultimate Edition will have a 5.0-litre,
supercharged gasoline V8 delivering 510 hp and 461 ft-lb of torque and
zero-to-60 acceleration of an even quicker 5.9 seconds, but alas not
the same fuel economy as the diesel.
And of course the
Ultimate Edition comes with Land Rover's marquee Terrain Response
system with five different settings to suit all terrains plus new Hill
Start Assist and Gradient Acceleration Control.
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Listen to your translations
Another feature that might come in handy is
the ability to easily enlarge the translated text to fullscreen size.
This way, it's much easier to read the text on the screen, or show the
translation to the person you are communicating with. Just tap on the
zoom icon to quickly zoom in.
The
latest update introduces 3 new types of parts - wheels and
undercarriage neon lights and muffler. The new features of the app
include the ability to load your own backdrop, listen to a random song
from your iPod song list while customizing, and add fully customized
glow banner. The unique feature of Cars.tomizer Pro is the ability for
the user to paint the vehicle (applies only for the In-App Vehicles)
from a wide range of color spectrum. Some parts you will be able to
change their colors as well such as the side skirtings, rear wing,
brake caliper, decals and neon lights.
PR: The Amble application by
Louis Vuitton offers new ways of capturing your travel memories and
sharing them with your friends.
Available in English only and
allowing you to save your personal information directly from
louisvuittonamble.com or from your iPhone, Amble is the perfect
companion for an everyday walk or exploratory trip.
It's
David vs. Goliath as The Almighty Bible sets out to compete with huge
secular brands in a way that is equally entertaining yet shares a
faith-based message.
"For years, content based on the
Bible has been the domain of ministries and faith based groups that in
general have not delivered the best content for the kids." - says Kevin
O'Donnell, project producer and creator of the multiple Emmy nominated
series Liberty's Kids (PBS). "There have been exceptions however, such
as 'The Prince of Egypt' that have shown that when the content is
exciting and well done, kids will flock to it." The coproducer of the
project, Dong Chung shares the same sentiments. "I was involved with
Focus on the Family, producing a special episode of 'Adventures in
Odyssey' that made it clear to me that faith based quality programming
could be creatively and commercially successful."
To ensure the quality and accuracy of the books
and mobile apps, The Almighty Bible has set up a blue ribbon advisory
board. Chap Clark - Vice Provost at Fuller Seminary and founder of
ParenTeen and a member of the advisory board says "The Almighty Bible
is a wonderful and natural step forward in the way we communicate the
bible to kids. The message remains the same but the medium just got
clear, interactive and visually exciting for today's youth."
PR:
Designed to be used in the confessional, this app is the perfect aid
for every penitent. With a personalized examination of conscience for
each user, password protected profiles, and a step-by-step guide to the
sacrament, this app invites Catholics to prayerfully prepare for and
participate in the Rite of Penance. Individuals who have been away from
the sacrament for some time will find Confession: A Roman Catholic App
to be a useful and inviting tool.
Features:
PR: TuneWear announces its Carbon Look case
for iPhone 4, available in two color varieties.
With
the case on, all iPhone ports, buttons and camera remain open and
accessible so there is no need to remove Carbon look once it has been
attached. Carbon look gives a good secure feeling when gripped in your
hand.
