Happy New Year!

New iPhone, iPad and more things will come in 2012.

Siri

It is a new feature only available on iPhone 4S at this time.

People really like to see this on iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.

Being Thankful

On this Thanksgiving Day, I am using Apple's products to check emails, look for Friday deals, read books, write blogs, send message to friends, play fun games, and enjoy new pictures from recent trip. I am being thankful while I am enjoying these.

See Word Definition While Browsing

After upgrade iPhone and iPad to iOS 5, I can see the word definition while I am browsing. It is nice to have new feature.

Upgrade iPad to iOS 5

It is not easy as upgrade iPhone 4 for me. CPU utilization was heading to 100% while it was upgrading and in backup stage. I left it for whole night and found it was still running in next morning.

I search the web and tried different methods. It was still not working. Some people suggested to reset iPad to manufacture and upgrade it to iOS 5, and then restore it with the backup. I took this way finally. The upgrade was smooth and quick. But the last and only backup I have is after the reset. So, I have to reinstall all the apps.

Upgrade iPhone 4 to iOS 5

It took several hours to upgrade my iPhone 4 to iOS 5. Most of time spent on backup. I like iMessage and tried it after the upgrade. I found only few people I can send iMessage to while many others are not available. They may not upgrade their iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to iOS yet.

Blogger apps is here

Today, I saw the news about google blogger apps and downloaded this new application right away. It is nice to have it so I can write blog with my iPad. I can load pictures and switch among bloggers.

iPhone 5 is coming

There are rumors these days about iPhone 5. Next month, it will be here with 8M pixel camera. What I really wait for is iOS 5 and iCloud. Recently, I notice that I can download apps I bought on my other device running iOS without using a PC. So, I don't have to sync or get the apps I bought with a PC.

iOS 5 and iCloud are coming

Yesterday, in WWDC, Apple showed us those great stuff.

iSpot Service Got Cancelled

Half year ago, when iSpot just came out, I got it and used for one month(see my previous blog). The reason I got is for traveling to get on Internet and use our iPod Touch and iPad on the road. Although the coverage is not that good for iSpot comparing AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, it is working in big city.

I put iSpot on holding mode so I don't get charged of $25 every month. I was trying to reactivate it when I need it. Three days ago, I got my credit card bill and saw $25 charge from Clear regarding iSpot with big surprise! After calling and talking with clear, I learnt the holding only last 6 month. The service will be reactivated automatically. I haven't used 1 bit since last October and got this no refundable charge. Look like the only choice I have right now is to cancel the service. After a long waiting(20 minutes) on the phone with clear.com, I finally cancelled the service.

In last half year, the market has been changed a lot. There are a lot more choice other than iSpot.

Still Enjoy Our iPad (version 1)

We have this iPad version 1 for one year and still enjoy using it everyday.

We got some apps only for iPad in last year. These apps include 3 in iWork, GarageBand, Magic Piano and so on. It is really fun to use iPad.

We are using folders to organize and group applications. And we tried different ways to put apps in several screens: order by frequent of usage OR grouped by type of apps(such as put games in one screen).

iPad 2 is great!

I was there in the local Apple store to check out the iPad 2 on the first day. iPad 2 is great! I tried things with iPad 2 especially iMovie. Then, I brought my wife and tried iPad 2 on the weekend. She likes it. We are going to use/enjoy our iPad(version 1) for a while.

iPad 2 is here!

So glad to see Steve Jobs presented iPad 2, today.

iPad 2 got faster processor and graphics, light weight and thinner than iPad 1.
iPad 2 also got 2 cameras although they are not in high resolution

Very glad to see Smart Cover, New Digital AV Adapter, and Video mirroring.

With Video mirroring, we can see what we have in iPad screen on TV or monitor with Digital AV Adapter or VGA Adaptor.

iPad 2 Coming?

Apple on Wednesday sent an invitation to media inviting them to a special event on March 2 in San Francisco, Calif.

Why March 2? iPad 2nd and March 2nd both got 2nd. From this picture, we can see what is on the back: an iPad.

Apple iPhone 4 for Verizon is Here

Finally, iPhone 4 for Verizon can be ordered by everyone along with iPhone 4 for AT&T. During pre-order on Feb 3rd, the demand was very high so the pre-order had to be closed in less than 24 hours. Now, Apple Online Store and Verizon website are taking orders. iPhone 4 for Verizon will be available in WalMart starting tomorrow.

People already got their pre-ordered iPhone 4 for Verizon starting last weekend. They are saying "Verizon iPhone 4 has antenna ‘death grip’ problems, too".

Getting Verizon iPhone Now?

Today, finally there is news about Verizon iPhone data plan. It will be only $30 unlimited data plan for iPhone 4 Verizon users. No one knows if there is a cap for this plan although it is an unlimited data plan. From Verizon Wireless web site, we know $15 with 150MB data plan is temporary promotion. So, it is becoming clear in order to get Verizon iPhone, $30 is the only data plan.

There are rumors these days about Apple iPhone 5(dual mode can be used in Verizon and AT&T) coming this summer. Considering Verizon CDMA iPhone 4 cannot be used with call and web at same time, this is one disadvantage to get Verizon iPhone comparing AT&T iPhone 4.

While Verizon's network is more reliable, AT&T's 3G network is faster. Should we get Verizon iPhone 4 now or wait for half year to get iPhone 5, or even longer to get an iPhone for 4G network? The networks are built on different wireless standards. AT&T uses GSM and Verizon uses CDMA. AT&T's GSM network allows for simultaneous voice and data. That means we can't access the Web on your Verizon iPhone while making a phone call without the aid of WiFi.

Apple iPhone 4 for Verizon

This morning, Apple and Verizon announced the Verizon-compatible iPhone.

The iPhone 4 for Verizon will begin preorders on February 3rd with availability starting on February 10th. The 16GB model will cost $199.99 and the 32GB model $299.99 with two year contract.

A surprise, Verizon is allowing the iPhone 4 to be a mobile Mi-Fi device that can share its 3G connection to up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices. This means you can use laptop or iPad to connect to Internet through Verizon iPhone 4. However, as a CDMA device, you won't be able to use your 3G Internet connection and Voice at the same time.

Pricing details will be announced later.

iPhone Coming to Verizon?

Verizon sent invitations and scheduled an event for early January 11 at 11 am in New York City. It looks likely to be Verizon's long-awaited, widely leaked but never officially announced unveiling of a Verizon iPhone. We don't know why Verizon chooses this day and time to have the special event: there are so many 1s in this schedule: 1/11/2011, 11am(maybe at 11 minutes and 11 seconds after 11am).

If it is iPhone for Verizon, it will be good for Verizon, Apple and AT&T's network, surely for consumers.

iPad Used in China TV

Now, iPad is used in Beijing TV news program. Over 10 millions people are watching this program everyday. It is very good live ad for iPad.