Apple announced iOS 4.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch which fixes bugs and add new features: HDR photos, Game Center, etc. iOS 4.2 will include AirPlay and Wireless Printing for iPad.
iOS 4.1 for iPhone & iPod Touch
Apple announced iOS 4.1 update for iPhones and iPod Touch which fixes some iOS 4.0 bugs, e.g. proximity sensor issue, bluetooth, iPhone 3G performance.
New features included High Dynamic Range (HDR) photos, HD video upload over WiFi, TV show rentals, and Game Center.
Game Center allows you to keep track of your scores, challenge friends, play multiple-player games against your friends. No friends? No problem, it will auto-match a player for you.
Apple announced the new Apple TV (also known as iTV), a cheap small black box that stream content from Internet and your computer or iDevices. Is it worth to buy if you are outside U.S?
Hardware
Apple TV is powered by A4 chip, same as iPad, iPhone 4, and the new iPod touch. It supports WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n and 100Mbps Ethernet network.
Apple TV only has HDMI and optical audio output. Support HD video (720p) format. No built-in storage.
Price: USD$99
Getting content onto Apple TV
With new iTunes movies and TV shows rental, you can purchase and watch rentals on Apple TV. You have 30 days to start watching, and watch as many times as you want in 24 hours for movie rental ($3 or $4) and 48 hours for TV show rental ($3).
Beside iTunes store, Apple TV also support content on Netflix, YouTube, MobileMe, and Flickr. With new AirPlay, you can stream your digital video and music to Apple TV from your computer, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Apple TV
Ok. I would like to tell you that Uncle Steve is in a good mood and decided to leave aside the restrictions in the iPhone OS. Is that true? Of course not, we are not fools!
We should thank to Saurik and the group behind Cydia because now we can do almost any thing with the iPhone and now with the IPAD. I think the lovers do not have to worry about what Jailbreak and what Apple may be closed.
Assuming that you risk to jailbreak your IPAD, which by the way, now is a snap with Spirit, you will be able to play the classic Super Mario or Mario Kart on the IPAD which is controlled by Wiimote. However, you need to install Cydia and the latest version of the emulator SNEScon Wiimote support, install it via an application that you buy at the store for $ 5.99 Cydia.
There is rumor about the release of second generation of Ipad just after weeks of launching of the first generation IPAD. You won’t have any idea when it might be presented, but the rumor revolves around the screen of the Ipad. If the rumor is true, it would OLED. This rumor also appeared on the MacBook Pro and also the iPhone too.
According to DigiTimes, the development of new IPAD would have the same screen as the iPhone 4G. The rumor was coming within the company. Either way, an analyst revealed that the price of the size OLED screens that Apple would use the tablet is too high.
Nobody will know whether it is true but there is no doubt that a IPAD OLED screen would be really cool. You will have to wait until Apply decide to release new version to test the Ipad with OLED screen.
If you are looking to buy an Apple iPad in the United States now, you will be disappointed as it is only available from April 3. So, the rumors about the problems of production might be true.
The iPad version of Wi-Fi 16 GB, is that of course will be available beginning April 3. For other versions like Wi-Fi + 3G, you have to wait until late April to grab one.
For countries where the iPad debuted possibly are: Canada, France, Australia, Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Japan.
Prices of The Units:
- Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi: $ 499
- Apple iPad 32 GB Wi-Fi: $ 599
- Apple iPad 64 GB Wi-Fi: $ 799
- Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi and 3G: $ 629
- Apple iPad 32 GB Wi-Fi and 3G: $ 729
- Apple iPad 64 GB Wi-Fi and 3G: $ 829
In March 12, United States’ customers can make pre-order for the iPad via Apple’s online store.