Showing posts with label APPLE IOS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label APPLE IOS. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
iPhone 4s Pre-Order: October 7th
Apple iPhone 4s Offical Release!
- Has the new A5 processor, similar chip found in the iPad 2. It offers twice the speed to the older chip and 7x the performance according to Apple.
- 8 megapixal camera with 1080p video.
- Close to 4G download speeds with the new antenna that wouldn't have issues like the previous versions did.
- Battery life to allow for talk time of about 8 hours.
- Siri like voice command personal assistance for texting and other functions.
- The iOS 5 with over 200 features available
- The iCloud which will allow you to upload and sync all your files and music to all your devices from anywhere.
If any other breaking news is released, I will sure to let you know!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Last Minute iPhone 5 Release Date: 10 Important Leaks
So here are the top ten (10) most important things to know about the release and Apple:
- The iPhone 5 is right on Apple's scheduled release time.
- There have been buzz among the press that the Apple iPhone 5 was and has been delayed. Due to no official release, the iPhone 5 is right on schedule. - The iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S will be unveiled at the event.
- So many people are speculating that only one iPhone will be released but due to multiple sources, it has been strongly confirmed that both versions will be released. - The iPhone 5 will have a larger screen
- Everyone must have seen a billion fake iPhone 5 pictures flying around with it having a huge screen. But it might be actually true due to the fact that plenty of Android phones have 4 to 4.3 inch screens. The iPhone 5 is speculated to have a 4 inch screen while the iPhone 4S will have the same screen as the iPhone 4, 3.5 inch. - The iPhone 5 will probably have 1GB of RAM and a 8 megapixel main camera
- In order to stay with the present time, Apple needs to prove themselves. So with all the top new phones be faster and with a better camera, it is only natural for the iPhone to follow suit. - Sprint will join the iPhone carrier to create the Trio
- Sprint will join AT&T and Verizon and get the iPhone in its lineup. Sprint has the advantage with advertising the Unlimited and Uncapped data plan. I am sure it will cause for great competition in the beginning. - Voice to Text Features
- Similar to the Siri-based application, iPhone 5 will again follow in the footsteps of Android and have a voice to text feature as well as other features. - iPhone 5 outer casing will remain the same.- The iPhone 5 will continue with its metal outer casing. It has been a trademark for iPhone to continue with this flashy type of casing so even though it will be larger, it should remain the same type of style.
- Data Speed on steroids - 3x faster
- By having the HSPA+ chip, the phone will have speeds up to 21 Mbps. That is 3x the download speed of the previous iPhones. It has close to 4G speeds but with 4G still not being wide spread, Apple doesn't want to release that feature yet (iPhone 6 in the future??) - iPhone 5 has been the world's top anticipated electronic- Hands down, iPhone 5 has been the most talked about with new rumors popping up everywhere daily. Never has the world seen such a demand.
- Steve Jobs is not done being the Apple's CEO- Even though he is retired and is not well with a rare form of cancer, he will defiantly be around for his brilliant idea. His dream has become more than he would have ever imagined.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
iCloud Update: Launch Date - October 10th
Here are some updated details:
- Apple is trying to become the worldwide leader in cloud music rights. They are seeking international music licenses for the iCloud service to allow people to upload all their music; whether it was downloaded via iTunes or ripped to allow anyone to access if for a $24.95 a year fee called "iTunes Match"
This could be huge for people who love music and don't always want to pay for it.
Of course there is opposition because now Apple is saying it is OK to upload music that could be illegal but you paid us so its fine with us to share with anyone.
- iCloud and iTunes Match will analyze your songs and compare them against the 18 million songs in the iTunes Store and make them available at 256 kbps.
This is a pretty neat idea so lets wait to see what Apple has to say about it on Tuesday. Stay tune.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
"Let's Talk iPhone"- Apple Press Conference set for Oct. 4th
Finally... the official announcement that we have all been waiting for... Apple has officially released a statement inviting the press to its Cupertino, California headquarters on October 4ths for a press conference. Their headline was "Let's Talk iPhone" which finally confirms what we have all been waiting for.
Tim Cook, Apple's new CEO is expected to be the main speaker. He is expected to release all the details of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S.Now all we have to do is sit and wait for the official release... but of course feel free for the rumors to keep coming =)
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
iCloud Backup Data Resets Tomorrow 9/22/11
On Thursday, September 22, the iCloud Backup data will be reset. Backing up to iCloud or restoring from an iCloud backup will be unavailable from 9 AM PDT – 5 PM PDT. If you attempt a backup or restore during this time, you will receive an alert that the backup or restore was not successful. After this reset, you will be unable to restore from any backup created prior to September 22. A full backup will happen automatically the next time your device backs up to iCloud.On October 5th, (see here for details: Click Here) there will be a media release on the details of the iPhone 5 & 4S as well as the iCloud that will be update.
Stay tuned for more details
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Will Windows 8 save Microsoft's Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone 7 looks very much like the opening screen of Windows 8. Very similar interface with the tile display desktop. Some people who own the Windows Phone 7 and have seen Windows 8 love the design, but of course, there are mixed reviews. But either way, when Windows 8 launches, instantly, millions of people will all ready get a feel for the Windows Phone 7. This different interface is very very different from the iOS and Android. With people utilizing the Windows 8 interface, would make them more comfortable to work with a Windows Phone 7.
So you might be walking into a store with another big name contending for the top spot along with the Android and iPhone. It will just be a matter of time until you will see a Windows Phone 8...
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Leak on the iPhone 5 & iPhone 4S model
You can not open any streamline news feed without something about the Apple's iPhone 5 news being leaked or new rumors arrising. But, just in, another CEO has confirmed the release date of the iPhone 5 and the less talked about, iPhone 4S. The Sprint's CEO said that the iPhone 4S will replace the iPhone 4 for current Verizon and AT&T models. The iPhone 4S will come with some flashy upgrades, but at a nice, user friendly price says the CEO. This is also confirm the iPhone being available to Sprint, the last major cell service to have the iPhone in its lineup. Sprint workers have been caught installing signal booster equipment around Apple Stores so as to ensure the iPhone 5 gets an ample Sprint signal when would-be buyers are making a decision on which carrier to go with. Sprint has also apparently informed Best Buy that it’ll carry the iPhone 5, with the retailer having accidentally leaked to its employees that a Sprint iPhone 5 is coming.
So with assuming that the release of the iPhone 4 and its predicessors of being $199.99 with a 2 year agreement, it would be safe to say that the iPhone 4S would be priced at or around there while the iPhone 5 being much higher. This is more than likely due to other competitor smartphones being able to charge more than the user friendly $199.99 with people crazy to buy them.
So with assuming that the release of the iPhone 4 and its predicessors of being $199.99 with a 2 year agreement, it would be safe to say that the iPhone 4S would be priced at or around there while the iPhone 5 being much higher. This is more than likely due to other competitor smartphones being able to charge more than the user friendly $199.99 with people crazy to buy them.
Keep tune for more breaking updates.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
iCloud Launch Date: October 10th
For everyone awaiting the launch / release of the iCloud, you only have a few more weeks to wait. The release date for the iCloud as well as the iOS 5 is October 10th (the iPhone 5 should be release on October 15th, read my post: Click Here for details). There has been claims that Apple has already been working to merge all Apple IDs to avoid a huge syncing dilemma when the iCloud and iOS 5 update occurs in early October. Read More: Click Here
Apple will release iPhone 5 & iOS 5 details on October 5th
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According to Pocketgamer, who has a reliable inside source, the IPhone 5 as well as the iOS 5 details will be release on October 5th. With the release of iOS 5 being on October 10th and the IPhone 5 being release October 15th. These dates were release by France Telecom's CEO as well as Orange Communication CEO. So mark your calenders and stay tuned for new updates!
Read More: Click Here
Friday, September 16, 2011
Android's Worried about Patent
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In many of those lawsuits, especially those involving Oracle, Microsoft, Barnes & Noble, and Apple, Android is the target. According to the plaintiffs, Google’s Android operating system is infringing patents they hold, and the companies want to either collect a licensing fee on that or stop the sale of the products altogether.
For its part, Google has complained about all that litigation, saying that it does little else but stifle innovation in the marketplace and hurt consumers. And yet, the company has been acquiring patents all over the place. In the summer, Google shelled out more than $12 billion to buy Motorola Mobility in an effort to shore up its patent portfolio.
In addition, Google acquired more than a 1,000 IBM patents in July. Then, on Sept. 15, Google confirmed it purchased another trove of patents from Big Blue.
All that action seems to indicate quite clearly that Google is extremely worried about patents.
Google is worried with good reason. Here are some reasons this story is worth following:
1. Its patent portfolio falls short
The biggest issue with Google right now is that its patent portfolio is simply not as strong as the competition’s holdings. That’s precisely why Google has been so outspoken about the litigation going on in the marketplace, and why it has acquired so many patents from IBM. If Google had a stronger patent portfolio, its attitudes would be much different.
2. Litigation is everywhere
The last thing Google wants is to get hit with more lawsuits. Currently, the company is embroiled in a lawsuit against Oracle. And its operating system, Android, is being hit from all sides by Microsoft, Apple and others. Litigation is simply everywhere right now, and Google, with its aforementioned sub-par patent portfolio, isn’t too happy about that.
3. Android is under attack
The odd thing about Google’s issues with patent litigation is that, for the most part, it’s not the subject of many of the lawsuits. As mentioned, only Oracle is really taking aim at Google; all the others are targeting Android. However, if Apple continues to win cases in Europe, it might just use those victories as precedents to go after Google itself. In other words, Android’s defense is holding up for now, but over the next several months and years, all that can change. And that makes Google nervous.
4. It’s a matter of survival
Although arguments can be made that patent litigation isn’t good for anyone—companies or consumers—it’s a reality. And depending on how a court decides, it can have a profound impact on the mobile space. Make no mistake, there is a lot riding on the patent cases currently being waged. If Google and its Android vendors lose, there’s no telling what the future might look like for the operating system. At this point, holding strong against these cases is a matter of survival for Google.
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Why Windows 8 isn't an iOS Copycat
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At its Build conference on Tuesday, Microsoft spent more than two hours on stage detailing its next OS. While the software isn't expected to make it into consumer hands until sometime next year, we now have a clearer picture of how Microsoft is positioning it to an industry that's shifted its purchases (and affections) from desktops to notebooks, and now portable devices like tablets and smartphones.
In short, Windows 8 is Microsoft's big answer to that broadening landscape: a product that can power nearly all machines, with an interface that can adapt along the way. That right there is one of the biggest differences between Microsoft's vision of computing and Apple's, which created a separate OS to power its portables, while keeping the desktop OS for its Intel-based machines.
Related links:
• Windows 8: Microsoft's Swiss Army knife vision
• Ballmer woos developers on 'reimagined' Microsoft
• Windows 8 rules at Microsoft Build (roundup)
However that separation has led to a massive difference in the way consumers look at operating systems, particularly with how often that software is updated, bringing new features to hardware months and years after a purchase. By splitting up the two OSes, Apple was able to iterate quickly, rolling out major releases on an annual basis, while continuing to offer Mac OS X updates at their usual rate. Now the big question is how that will work with Windows 8 with regards to Metro, Microsoft's touch-friendly UI that's been designed for tablets running Windows 8.
Microsoft has traditionally released a new version of Windows every few years, but tablet users are now accustomed to more frequent feature updates. For proof of that, you can look at the iPad, which launched without multitasking and a number of other features the iPhone had, only to get it later with a software update. Android users face a similar future, with the promise of additional software updates.
Comparatively, Microsoft has saved those big feature updates for major releases, and charged for them too. This has created a cycle where developers in the Apple camp can depend software updates to build on top of: Mac OS X developers have come to expect a major update every few years, with iOS getting updates every year.
What does that mean for Windows 8 though? Will the lucrative tradition of releasing a major update every few years continue, while the Metro interface is left untouched, or does Microsoft intend to update it more often to keep up with the Joneses? Therein lies one of the potential drawback of trying to provide everything in one package. It's also something to watch considering how closely connected Windows 8's Metro interface is tied to Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 software, which so far has followed the speedier update trend.
The major thing Microsoft has going for it with Windows 8 is how much more open it is to letting third-parties make adjustments to the operating system itself. On the non-Metro side of Windows this is unchanged, with backwards compatibility for apps, a bevy of third-party plug-ins, and software that can run behind the scenes to custom-tailor your computing experience. What's unclear is how that will shape up on the Metro side of Windows 8.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
iPhone 5 Release Date: October 15th! Leaked by Orange CEO
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SET YOUR CALENDERS!!! OCTOBER 15th!
Apple iPhone 5 release date leaked by the CEO of smartphone network provider Orange as October 15th.
The heavily rumoured iPhone 5 release date has been outed by the CEO of smartphone network provider Orange with company head Stéphane Richard suggesting the mooted handset will hit France on October 15th.
A repeated Apple launch tipster Richard previously leaked information ahead the original iPad release date with his latest Apple gaffe claiming the Cupertino company’s eagerly awaited fifth generation iPhone will go on sale a month today.
Speaking with a TV business channel Richard announced he had received details of the iPhone 5 release date and proceeded to add to the ever growing list of iPhone 5 rumours.
Numerous previous reports have suggested an October 21st arrival for the long overdue iPhone 5 with the yet unofficial handset rumoured to be heading for release with a 1GHz dual-core processor, 8-megapixel camera and a new slimmer form factor.
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Apple iPhone 5 & iCloud Release Date Leak!
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Anyone looking for clues on an iCloud release date can look to the iCloud news that appeared online this week with a hint about what Apple has told AppleCare employees. This could reveal clues about an iCloud and iPhone 5 announcement.
"Apple has reportedly informed its AppleCare division to expect an influx of iOS-related inquiries from customers beginning Monday, Oct. 10, perhaps signaling when the company plans to release iOS 5 to existing device owners," states the report on Apple Insider.
iOS is the software that runs devices like the iPhone and iPad.
This would suggest an October iPhone 5 release date. Theories say that the iPhone 5 features an eight-megapixel camera and a faster and slimmer device, with an A5 processor that's also in the iPad 2. The iCloud release date is likely to happen in line with the iPhone 5 release.
Which could include the much-vaunted new iCloud iPhone. A new iCloud phone could be offered by Apple as a lower-cost alternative that features less flash memory onboard, so that users can tap into iCloud features for cloud storage.
This would all work nicely with the looming iCloud release date. Apple took their first step "in to" the cloud with the launch of iCloud.com, a site has gone live as a beta. iCloud comes with 5GB of free storage, plus an additional option of 10GB for $20/year, 20GB for $40/year and 50GB for $100/year.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
iOS 5 Beta: 20 Existing Android Features that Could Power iPhone 5 and iPad
Apple's iOS 5 operating system, which is going to power iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch 3rd generation, iPod touch 4th generation, iPad, iPad 2 and iPhone 5, is now under beta testing.
During WWDC 2011 keynote address, important iOS 5 features were announced by Scott Forstall. Through many stages of beta testing by developers, a few of the features inside iOS 5 have been uncovered. However, most of these features already existed in Google's Android operating system.
Google Inc has led the way with Android in 2011, forcing traditional players like Apple copy the features that have made Android devices sell well in the market. Apple holds the distinction of proudly reinventing the smartphone and tablet, but it was slowly being overtaken by Android, due to the many features the Apple operating system lacked.
The general notion is that Apple innovates and everyone else copies, but the recent unveiling of iOS 5 shows a different angle altogether. With Android-powered devices selling well in the market, some of its features have been copied onto the iOS 5. The Cupertino wizards have taken bits and pieces from their competitor, applied the customary layer of fit and finish, and polished the experience to a shine. Here is a look at all the features that are going to power iPhone 5.
Notification Center:
The first feature announced by Apple during the conference was Notification Center. The users can get to notification center by just swiping the finger down from top and access the entire notifications store in one place. The Android notifications have always appeared in the top bar of their operating system. It shows time, battery state, and network state, Bluetooth and GPS, among other icons. Android also shows icons in the notification bar when there is an update about a text message, email or voicemail. In fact, the biggest advantage of having a notification bar is that notifications don't interrupt you, and the bar disappears quickly. The notifications feature has been available in Android since 2008.
Background Updates:
The iOS 5 has a new feature known as Newsstand, where one can subscribe to magazines and newspapers and have updates downloaded in the background. But the Android OS has had background updates and sync for quite some time. The nice thing about the Android story is that the APIs for this are public.
Cloud Sync:
Cloud computing is in Google’s DNA. Google has been pushing the technological bounds of cloud computing for more than ten years. Today, feedback and usage statistics from hundreds of millions of users in the real world help them bring stress-tested innovation to business customers at an unprecedented pace. Because data in Google Apps is stored in the cloud instead of on employee computers, multiple users can access and contribute to projects simultaneously without worrying about using the same operating system, software, or browser.
Before Cloud Syncing became a reality, the users had to ensure that data was secured somewhere, like in an external hard drive, and then copy it back onto a phone's SD card. One of the biggest advantages of using cloud technology is the ability to access one's data on multiple devices.
On Android phones, when a user signs into his or her Google account, it syncs all of his or her personal data using Google's popular services. The iPhone users will have the same privilege now with “iCloud.” iOS 5 is expected to bring iCloud to users. Apple Inc. announced the launch of its cloud service at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 6, 2011. The iCloud service enables users to store data such as music files for download to iPhones, iPods, iPads and personal computers running Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows on computer servers owned by Apple.
Reminders:
The iOS 5 has Reminders, a location-based organization tool that aims to offer improved to-do lists that are compatible with iCal, Outlook and iCloud. On Android there is full multitasking, so a system level engine for reminders is not needed. Apps like Astrid or Taskos can handle this sort of functionality by themselves. The Reminders in iOS 5 are supported by geolocation feature. However, Android users are very familiar with location aware apps.
For geolocation in Android mobile phone, check out Location Alert. The app is free, intuitive and works as advertised. The app is integrated with Google Maps and you can just tap a location on the map to set a reminder around that place. You may create one-time alerts or ones that repeat on particular days.
Wireless Sync:
The iTunes content can be synced without plugging in. Now users can wirelessly sync their iOS device to their Mac or PC over a shared WiFi connection. But Android users have been living the untethered lifestyle for a good long time. Android-powered phones, with support from third-party apps, have allowed users to sync their music, movies, tasks, bookmarks and contacts wirelessly between the phone/tablet and a PC/Mac for a long time. In fact, iOS 5 wireless sync is a system-level sync option, but the difference in Android is that you can push or pull content to the device and it exists in the file system for all apps.
OTA updates:
From iOS 5 forward, devices can now self-update the system software right on the device itself through Wi-Fi or 3G. Users don’t have to download and install entire OS as delta software updates are enabled. Considering Android, the software updates are delivered OTA and if you want to get content on your device, you don’t need to go anywhere near a USB cable. Since Android allows apps the option of accessing the SD card as mass storage, you can push files to your file system via apps like Dropbox, Awesome Drop, and Winamp.
Tabbed Browsing:
There is new tabbed browsing option in iPad to switch between WebPages. There is a “Private Browsing” option similar to Firefox and Incognito on Chrome. Also Wesbsite specific date can be deleted.
The Honeycomb tablet came with the tabbed browsing option when it was launched. However, Apple was dependant on alternative browsers for the iPhone or iPad.
Twitter Integration:
Apple announced that it is bringing deep Twitter integration to all of its iOS-based devices and to many of its own apps, including Camera, Photos, Safari and Maps. That integration also, of course, extends to Contacts, where you'll be able to link your contacts to their Twitter handle and keep their information updated accordingly, much like Android. In Android 2.0 Google added the ability for app developers to hook their apps into the Android sharing and contacts system. Moreover, in Android any application can become part of the sharing menu. For example services like Read It Later, Android2Cloud, TweetDeck, Seesmic and Plume can access the sharing menu.
Voice Control:
Apple plans to integrate Voice control through iOS 5. The latest iOS 5 beta clearly showed that iOS 5 will have voice recognition in the final release. Siri has an iOS app that allows users to use plain English voice commands like "find me a taxi". Apple is rumored to add these features to iOS. In fact, Apple purchased the voice control app Siri in 2010. Siri uses items stored on your phone like location data, calendar information, music metadata and contacts to help satisfy verbal requests. Assistant, which will presumably be built using Siri's technology, will also use this information to serve the user in a similar way, not as a standalone app, but built into the iPhone 5.
Android has pretty advanced voice recognition. Google led the wave when it came to integrating voice recognition into mobile phones. It has offered Google Search by Voice for Android since 2009. Google remains committed to the advancement of voice control in its operating system. Voice search is a pillar of the service, with most Android devices sporting a dedicated button bringing up the search dialogue. Google envisions a future of accurate text-to-voice translations and is already testing out that functionality in the beta version of Google Translate.
Camera Shortcut when Phone is Locked:
There’s a camera button on the lock screen, and you can use the volume up button to take a picture in iOS 5. In fact HTC Sensation has a lock screen camera shortcut available in it.
Safari:
The Safari browser has a simplified reader view but Android applications like Pulse, Instapaper, and Google Reader provide simplified readers.
iPad Split Keyboard:
iOS 5 brings a cool split keyboard for easier typing with your thumbs. The user just has to swipe down with fingers to reveal it. The virtual keyboard customization is already offered in the Android OS.
Widgets:
If you want a persistent notification of weather conditions, Android has always been able to do that. Widgets certainly make a lot of difference to have a quick snapshot of information without having to open the apps on weather, stocks, news and similar other services. The new iOS 5 Notification Center has some items that are being billed as replacements for notifications. The ones shown off were stocks and weather bars with live updating information.
iMessage:
iMessage lets people communicate in real time. Users can send text messages, photos, videos, contacts, group messages, and more, from any iDevice. This service is very similar to BlackBerry Messenger.
Although Android doesn’t have full functionality like BlackBerry Messenger, there is Google Talk and AIM. Google Talk is an open protocol, so it is usable by anyone with a Google account. Apps like Kik and GroupMe can manage most of this, and its cross-platform. And SMS can be used as replacement for messaging service.
While iMessage might be a step in the right direction, iOS 5 is not the only one developing an answer to the wildly popular messaging client called WhatsApp. Google is also developing its own WhatsApp alternative. So iMessage might not necessarily be a reason for iOS 5 to be better than Android.
Rich Text Formatting:
There are third party apps to support rich text formatting in Android while the Mail app will help iOS 5 for this.
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For Full Story: Click HereGoogle Inc has led the way with Android in 2011, forcing traditional players like Apple copy the features that have made Android devices sell well in the market. Apple holds the distinction of proudly reinventing the smartphone and tablet, but it was slowly being overtaken by Android, due to the many features the Apple operating system lacked.
The general notion is that Apple innovates and everyone else copies, but the recent unveiling of iOS 5 shows a different angle altogether. With Android-powered devices selling well in the market, some of its features have been copied onto the iOS 5. The Cupertino wizards have taken bits and pieces from their competitor, applied the customary layer of fit and finish, and polished the experience to a shine. Here is a look at all the features that are going to power iPhone 5.
Notification Center:
The first feature announced by Apple during the conference was Notification Center. The users can get to notification center by just swiping the finger down from top and access the entire notifications store in one place. The Android notifications have always appeared in the top bar of their operating system. It shows time, battery state, and network state, Bluetooth and GPS, among other icons. Android also shows icons in the notification bar when there is an update about a text message, email or voicemail. In fact, the biggest advantage of having a notification bar is that notifications don't interrupt you, and the bar disappears quickly. The notifications feature has been available in Android since 2008.
Background Updates:
The iOS 5 has a new feature known as Newsstand, where one can subscribe to magazines and newspapers and have updates downloaded in the background. But the Android OS has had background updates and sync for quite some time. The nice thing about the Android story is that the APIs for this are public.
Cloud Sync:
Cloud computing is in Google’s DNA. Google has been pushing the technological bounds of cloud computing for more than ten years. Today, feedback and usage statistics from hundreds of millions of users in the real world help them bring stress-tested innovation to business customers at an unprecedented pace. Because data in Google Apps is stored in the cloud instead of on employee computers, multiple users can access and contribute to projects simultaneously without worrying about using the same operating system, software, or browser.
Before Cloud Syncing became a reality, the users had to ensure that data was secured somewhere, like in an external hard drive, and then copy it back onto a phone's SD card. One of the biggest advantages of using cloud technology is the ability to access one's data on multiple devices.
On Android phones, when a user signs into his or her Google account, it syncs all of his or her personal data using Google's popular services. The iPhone users will have the same privilege now with “iCloud.” iOS 5 is expected to bring iCloud to users. Apple Inc. announced the launch of its cloud service at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 6, 2011. The iCloud service enables users to store data such as music files for download to iPhones, iPods, iPads and personal computers running Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows on computer servers owned by Apple.
Reminders:
The iOS 5 has Reminders, a location-based organization tool that aims to offer improved to-do lists that are compatible with iCal, Outlook and iCloud. On Android there is full multitasking, so a system level engine for reminders is not needed. Apps like Astrid or Taskos can handle this sort of functionality by themselves. The Reminders in iOS 5 are supported by geolocation feature. However, Android users are very familiar with location aware apps.
For geolocation in Android mobile phone, check out Location Alert. The app is free, intuitive and works as advertised. The app is integrated with Google Maps and you can just tap a location on the map to set a reminder around that place. You may create one-time alerts or ones that repeat on particular days.
Wireless Sync:
The iTunes content can be synced without plugging in. Now users can wirelessly sync their iOS device to their Mac or PC over a shared WiFi connection. But Android users have been living the untethered lifestyle for a good long time. Android-powered phones, with support from third-party apps, have allowed users to sync their music, movies, tasks, bookmarks and contacts wirelessly between the phone/tablet and a PC/Mac for a long time. In fact, iOS 5 wireless sync is a system-level sync option, but the difference in Android is that you can push or pull content to the device and it exists in the file system for all apps.
OTA updates:
From iOS 5 forward, devices can now self-update the system software right on the device itself through Wi-Fi or 3G. Users don’t have to download and install entire OS as delta software updates are enabled. Considering Android, the software updates are delivered OTA and if you want to get content on your device, you don’t need to go anywhere near a USB cable. Since Android allows apps the option of accessing the SD card as mass storage, you can push files to your file system via apps like Dropbox, Awesome Drop, and Winamp.
Tabbed Browsing:
There is new tabbed browsing option in iPad to switch between WebPages. There is a “Private Browsing” option similar to Firefox and Incognito on Chrome. Also Wesbsite specific date can be deleted.
The Honeycomb tablet came with the tabbed browsing option when it was launched. However, Apple was dependant on alternative browsers for the iPhone or iPad.
Twitter Integration:
Apple announced that it is bringing deep Twitter integration to all of its iOS-based devices and to many of its own apps, including Camera, Photos, Safari and Maps. That integration also, of course, extends to Contacts, where you'll be able to link your contacts to their Twitter handle and keep their information updated accordingly, much like Android. In Android 2.0 Google added the ability for app developers to hook their apps into the Android sharing and contacts system. Moreover, in Android any application can become part of the sharing menu. For example services like Read It Later, Android2Cloud, TweetDeck, Seesmic and Plume can access the sharing menu.
Voice Control:
Apple plans to integrate Voice control through iOS 5. The latest iOS 5 beta clearly showed that iOS 5 will have voice recognition in the final release. Siri has an iOS app that allows users to use plain English voice commands like "find me a taxi". Apple is rumored to add these features to iOS. In fact, Apple purchased the voice control app Siri in 2010. Siri uses items stored on your phone like location data, calendar information, music metadata and contacts to help satisfy verbal requests. Assistant, which will presumably be built using Siri's technology, will also use this information to serve the user in a similar way, not as a standalone app, but built into the iPhone 5.
Android has pretty advanced voice recognition. Google led the wave when it came to integrating voice recognition into mobile phones. It has offered Google Search by Voice for Android since 2009. Google remains committed to the advancement of voice control in its operating system. Voice search is a pillar of the service, with most Android devices sporting a dedicated button bringing up the search dialogue. Google envisions a future of accurate text-to-voice translations and is already testing out that functionality in the beta version of Google Translate.
Camera Shortcut when Phone is Locked:
There’s a camera button on the lock screen, and you can use the volume up button to take a picture in iOS 5. In fact HTC Sensation has a lock screen camera shortcut available in it.
Safari:
The Safari browser has a simplified reader view but Android applications like Pulse, Instapaper, and Google Reader provide simplified readers.
iPad Split Keyboard:
iOS 5 brings a cool split keyboard for easier typing with your thumbs. The user just has to swipe down with fingers to reveal it. The virtual keyboard customization is already offered in the Android OS.
Widgets:
If you want a persistent notification of weather conditions, Android has always been able to do that. Widgets certainly make a lot of difference to have a quick snapshot of information without having to open the apps on weather, stocks, news and similar other services. The new iOS 5 Notification Center has some items that are being billed as replacements for notifications. The ones shown off were stocks and weather bars with live updating information.
iMessage:
iMessage lets people communicate in real time. Users can send text messages, photos, videos, contacts, group messages, and more, from any iDevice. This service is very similar to BlackBerry Messenger.
Although Android doesn’t have full functionality like BlackBerry Messenger, there is Google Talk and AIM. Google Talk is an open protocol, so it is usable by anyone with a Google account. Apps like Kik and GroupMe can manage most of this, and its cross-platform. And SMS can be used as replacement for messaging service.
While iMessage might be a step in the right direction, iOS 5 is not the only one developing an answer to the wildly popular messaging client called WhatsApp. Google is also developing its own WhatsApp alternative. So iMessage might not necessarily be a reason for iOS 5 to be better than Android.
Rich Text Formatting:
There are third party apps to support rich text formatting in Android while the Mail app will help iOS 5 for this.
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