Tag: iPhone

iPhone 4S Pre-Orders Officially Up and Running

Today is October 7th, which means that the deluge has begun – folks can now officially pre-order their brand new iPhone 4S for October 14th.

The three carriers who will offer the new phone, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint have all opened the ordering up on their websites. Apple.com is also allowing pre-orders.

The pre-ordering went live around 3 am on Friday.

The device itself will start at $199 for the 16 GB model and jump to $399 for the 64 GB model. The 32 GB middle child will run you $299. As far as the specific carriers go, Sprint is the only one who is currently offering an unlimited data plan. Sprint unlimited data and talk will cost $109.99 a month. AT&T plans range from $54.99 to $134.99 and Verizon plans range from $69.99 to $169.99. For a detailed look at the rate breakdown, Apple has this chart.

Should you spring for the new iPhone 4S? If you missed all the hoopla over its launch, here’s a quick recap on its specs:

On the outside, it looks the same as the iPhone 4. The changes come on the inside – a new dual-core A5 processor that should double the speed of the device and a new 8 MP camera that is able to take some pretty impressive photos. It will come pre-installed with iOS 5, which incorporates Siri, Apple’s voice assistant program that supposedly delivers precise control over texting, searching, and scheduling through speech.

It’s been reported that both AT&T and Apple have been having problems processing all the pre-orders this morning, so it looks like people are anxious to get their hands on the new device despite some of the derision it received upon its unveiling.

October 7, 2011
Steve Jobs Memes Pay Respect to a Visionary

The unfortunate death of Steve Jobs caused massive reverberations around the Internet in particular, as people all over the world paid their respects the one of the great visionaries to grace the tech industry. Twitter and Facebook were two main areas of focus for these messages, but social network outlets were not the only place people were expressing themselves.

A number of memes that paid respect to Apple’s fallen quickly hit the web as well, and the images sub category of Reddit.com did a great job of cataloging these tributes, as well as capturing just how much the death of Steve Jobs resonated around the world.

To help keep the memory of Steve Jobs alive, we’ve collected some of the best memes that have popped up since the announcement. After looking at these, it’s pretty clear just how much Steve Jobs meant to his fans and the tech industry in general:

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The next one is an incredible take on Apple logo, and it was initially found here:

Initially found here
Other memes/images of note, including the end of a popular Steve Jobs/Bill Gates meme:

Image courtesy
The next image is of Jobs and his wife, and it was taken after his last keynote speech, again courtesy of Reddit. It’s almost as if they knew that would be his last.

This next image doesn’t need an explanation, even if you missed the earlier generations of Macintosh computers:

This next image is a screenshot of the Steve Jobs Wikipedia entry, after it was edited to include his death. The “defacing” has been fixed, but I think I prefer it this way instead of the way Wikipedia has it now:

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While Reddit has been a fantastic source for these images, even some in the community go a little overboard, as the following collection demonstrates nicely:

Cleary, Reddit members everywhere wanted to get in on the Steve Jobs karma love.

The downpour of Steve Jobs related memes and images just shows how much “pull” he had, especially with Internet users. Whether you are an Apple fan or not — I fall into the “not” category — you cannot deny the impact and the vision Jobs had for the tech industry as a whole. Hell, the iPhone single-handedly turned the Mac brand into a legitimate destination for video games, something the company still struggles with in regards to their home computers.

Just ask the Angry Birds creators, a group that openly acknowledges the role the iPhone played in making the game into the worldwide success it became.

Of course, Jobs’ footprint goes well, well beyond the success of the iPhone, but it’s also obvious just how crucial the device was to the overall success of Apple, which has skyrocketed into becoming the world’s most valuable brand.

All thanks to the genius of Steve Jobs.

October 6, 2011
Steve Jobs Funeral To Be Picketed By Westboro Church

UPDATE: Westboro continues their assault on Steve Jobs.

Fringe religious organization Westboro Baptist Church plans to picket former Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ funeral, according to a tweet by top member Margie J Phelps.

Westboro, known by most as the “God Hates Fags” people, travel around the country protesting high profile funerals of celebrities and fallen American soldiers. Their message is predominantly anti-gay and they claim that soldiers’ deaths are punishment from an angry God. They commonly sport signs that read “God hates you,” “America is doomed,” and “You’re going to hell.”

Consensus leans toward strong disapproval of the group, and they are commonly referred to as one of the most despised groups around. But the Supreme Court has upheld their right to protest at these events, saying that their free speech rights cannot be restricted simply because their speech is unpopular or even despicable.

Phelps tweeted this just a few hours ago. Note how the tweet was sent:

Yes, this tweet was sent via Twitter for iPhone. The irony here is almost unbelievable.

No matter what Westboro does at the funeral of Steve Jobs, it appears that Jobs will win in the end – his influence even stretches to an announcement like this.

Truly amazing.

October 5, 2011
Apple Devotes Homepage to Remembering Steve Jobs

As you would imagine the death of Steve Jobs has hit Apple quite hard, They’ve updated their homepage to include a single image remembering the legacy of Steve Jobs. You can see the image above.

After you click the image you’re greeted with the following message, and an email address where you can leave your condolences.

“Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has loast an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email [email protected]“

To read more about the passing of Steve Jobs or to share a kind word please go here.

October 5, 2011
Steve Jobs Has Died

Apple’s chairman of the board, and former CEO has passed away after a long bought with pancreatic cancer. he was only 56.

Back in late August Jobs shocked the world when he resigned as CEO from Apple. In his statement he said, “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come”.

Below a statement from Apple:

We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.

Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.

His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.

October 5, 2011
iPhone 4S Grief, Kindle Fire vs. iPad & Traffic Jams

With all of the iPhone talk over the past couple days, it only seems fitting to include it here as well. Today’s infographic round-up looks at the “grief” Apple fans have had to endure, as well as public opinion regarding the iPad vs. Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet. But that’s just a couple items. Continue on for more.

View more daily infographic compilations here.

Sam Spratt analyzes the 5 stages of iPhone 4S grief:

The Understatement looks at public posts on Google+ from Google management:

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SoadaHead looks at the Kindle Fire vs. the iPad, in terms of public opinion:

Focus looks at the most disruptive companies in tech:

LiveScience uses Pew Research data to look at the popularity of texting:

CarBuzz looks at the real cost of traffic jams:

October 5, 2011
iPhone 5 Rumors Still Alive and Well Despite iPhone 4S

There are a couple ways you could look at the announcement of the iPhone 4S, with regards to the lack of an iPhone 5 announcement.

One way would be that this is the iPhone 5. It just has a different name. Another way would be that the iPhone 5 could still be on the way.

Many news outlets and blogs have reported on iPhone 5 rumors for a long time now. Some were related to what Apple would announce on this past Tuesday, and some were about an as of yet unannounced product. Gawker has a post up looking at a handful of articles from various publications in the tech press indicating “how everyone got it wrong”.

Sure, some were flat out wrong, but other rumors may just not be realized yet.

For example, the first example in the Gawker piece points to the launch of a Facebook iPad app at the Apple event. This didn’t happen, but the app is still expected to be unveiled soon. Timing, yes, dead wrong. It also wasn’t the “iPhone 5” event, as indicated in the article in question. It turned out to be the “iPhone 4S and iPod Nano update” event.

The list of stories about iPhone 5 rumors on the web is a whole lot bigger than the sampling offered by this Gawker article. We’ve certainly published our fair share, but have always been careful to note when a story is a rumor. People like to read about rumors, and get and idea of what to expect. Still, rumors are rumors, and they should always be taken with some amount of salt.

All of that said, the unveiling of the 4S has done absolutely nothing to halt the iPhone 5 rumor mill. For example, they’re already talking about the release being delayed until Apple can implement LTE, as late as late 2012 or even 2013. But it’s a rumor. It’s entirely possible that Apple will never launch a phone called the “iPhone 5”.

It’s a pretty safe bet that “iPhone 5” will continue to be used as the name for Apple phones in rumor pieces about the next such offering from Apple until either Apple says flat out that there will be no iPhone 5 or it becomes clear in some other fashion.

In the meantime, the responsible reporters and bloggers talking about this stuff will call a rumor a rumor until it becomes fact.

October 5, 2011
Make Your New iPhone 4S Cheaper With Apple’s Reuse and Recycling Program

With the announcement of the brand new iPhone 4S, many loyal Apple customers will be opting to upgrade their mobile devices in the near future. If you plan on grabbing an iPhone 4S when it hits the shelves on October 14th, what are you going to do with your 3GS or plain old iPhone 4?

Instead of leaving it in a drawer somewhere or throwing it out, why not recycle it and possibly make a little bit of cash in the process.

That’s Apple cash, mind you.

Many people don’t know that Apple has a “Reuse and Recycle” program for your old Apple devices. With this program, you can send Apple your gently used iPhones, iPads, and Macs, and they might just send you a gift card redeemable at Apple Stores (both retail and online).

Here are the steps to finding out if your device is worth anything:

First, go to the reuse and recycling page to get started. Once there, you’ll be prompted to enter the basic information for your device – for instance a black 32GB iPhone 4.

The next step is to give some more details about your device, whether is still works properly, the battery life, the outside condition, etc.

Apple will then give you an estimate (with the help of electronic recyclers PowerON) for the value of your used device. It could range anywhere from a few bucks to a couple hundred. For example, the functional black 32GB iPhone 4 with minor dings but no significant case damage is estimated to be worth $140. Of course, the estimate is just that – an estimate. The final determination will be made upon actual inspection of the device.

But hey, if you plan on purchasing an iPhone 4S, why not get a little cash from your now-totally-obsolete phone?

October 5, 2011
iPhone 4S Videos: Device, iOS 5, Siri & iCloud

This week, Apple unveiled the the iPhone 4S, its next-generation iPhone. A lot of people were disappointed because they wanted an iPhone 5 with something more. A lot of people were happy with the news, however – especially those waiting for Sprint to get an iPhone.

Following is a quick video round-up looking at the some highlights from the unveiling and some features:

iCloud:

iOS 5:

There was also some iPod Nano news, and CNET is sharing a video looking at that:

October 5, 2011
Sprint iPhone 4S Release Date: October 14

Apple announced the iPhone 4S today. It’s not the iPhone 5, and it looks a lot like the iPhone 4, but at least it comes in white right off the bat. It also has some other nice features that the iPhone 4 doesn’t – namely Siri and a beefed up camera. And of course it will launch with Apple’s new operating system iOS 5.

The most significant part of today’s iPhone news, however, is that the device is coming to Sprint (in addition to AT&T and Verizon). This should be huge for both Sprint and Apple.

Apple will sell a lot of iPhone 4S devices. There’s little doubt about that, but how many iPhone 4 users will upgrade, rather than waiting for the iPhone 5 or whatever the next version is. Are the new features enough? The iPhone 4 still gets iOS 5. These users aren’t going to missing out on iCloud or anything.

The iPhone 4S is so similar in appearance, you have to wonder how many will make the leap. Again, there will no doubt be quite a few, but how many more would have if Apple launched an iPhone 5 with a whole new look, and packed with revolutionary new features not available on the iPhone 4?

The Sprint news, however, will likely mean a whole lot of new iPhone users, simply because Sprint has never been able to offer an iPhone to its customers. That doesn’t mean those customers didn’t wish that Sprint offered one. In fact, the lack of an iPhone has probably cost Sprint quite a few customers.

Likewise, there will just be that may more people buying iPhones over Android devices and others.

Here’s some Twitter reaction to the Sprint iPhone news:

@_iKia
Kia WashingtonSoo… Sprint has a new Epic phone that iwant for my birthday.. Soo yeah! 5 minutes ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry · powered by @socialditto

@taiWOAHshebadd
Tai IjalanaI need a new sprint phone!! 1 minute ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@lovinlealea
AleatraSo excited to finally get the iphone from @sprint! Its been a long time comin’! 1 minute ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry · powered by @socialditto

@davegerhardt
Dave GerhardtOK @sprint. Just tell me what I need to dump my BlackBerry. I’ll pay whatever. #reallife #bigboyphone 2 minutes ago via Twitter for iPad · powered by @socialditto

@pat_scanlan
Pat ScanlanWho’s switching to Sprint? 3 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

@JusDontLie
YungTerryJrim bouta get a sprint contract 5 minutes ago via Twitter for Android · powered by @socialditto

@MELLOWGENESIS
Ameer Cant wait to get this i-phone on sprint 6 minutes ago via Twitter for Android · powered by @socialditto

@Fatin10
Fatin 10 HortonDid Apple’s stock drop because they put the same phone out twice, or because they added Sprint as a carrier? 8 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

The iPhone 4S will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 16GB model and $299 (US) for the 32GB model and $399 (US) for the new 64GB model.*** iPhone 4S will be available from the Apple Online Store, Apple’s retail stores and through AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and select Apple Authorized Resellers. iPhone 4S will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the UK on Friday, October 14 and customers can pre-order their iPhone 4S beginning Friday, October 7.

IT will roll out worldwide to 22 more countries by the end of October including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

October 4, 2011
iPhone 4S Announced

At its iPhone Event, Apple revealed the iPhone 4S with retina display and the A5 chip.

View more coverage of Apple’s announcements here.

That means it’s up to twice as fast as the previous iPhone 4, and has dual-core graphics that are supposed to be 7 times faster.

According to Apple, battery life is as follows:

3G Talk Time – 8 hours

2G Talk Time – 14 hours

3G Browsing – 6 hours

Wi-Fi Browsing – 9 hours

Video – 10 hours

Music – 40 hours

It also has better call quality, the company says. Presumably no antenna issues this time. It switches between two antennas as needed.

Apple is making the case that this will be great device for games, and demoed “Infinity Blade II” on the device. The game comes out December 1 in the App Store.

Downloads are supposed to be 2 times faster than the iPhone 4.

The 4S is both GSM and CDMA, and it has a new camera with an 8 megapixel sensor (3264 X 2448 – 60% more pixels). It also has backside illumination for 73% more light and 33% faster capture. There’s a hybrid IR filter, better color accuracy and more color uniformity, as well as a five-element lens, 30% more sharpness and f/2.4 aperture.

Then, there’s an image signal processor designed by Apple itself, which enables face detection and 25% better auto white balance.

It has 1080p HD video recording, video image stabilization and temporal noise reduction.

It also comes with AirPlay of course, where you can get stuff on on your TV. Apple plays up the gaming aspect once again.

It also comes with the rumored, awesome voice controls from Siri, where you can simply ask it questions and tell it things and it understands and gets you what you need accordingly (at least in theory).

Here’s a past demo of Siri:

It’s releasing with black and white versions (amen, we won’t have to write about waiting for the white version!).

Pricing is as follows:

16B – $199
32GB – $299
64GB – $399

They call this “the most amazing iPhone yet.”

No iPhone 5? What do you want? It’s just a name isn’t it?

iOS 5 will be released on October 12.

Those are two-year contract prices. The iPhone 4 will now be $99 for 8GB and the 3GS will be free with a contract.

Pre-orders for the 4S will start on Friday. It will be available on October 14th. It will be available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany and Japan.

In the US, it will be available for AT&T, Verizon, and even Sprint, giving Sprint its first iPhone. That should be good for business.

It will hit 22 additional countries on October 28th, and will be in 70 countries by the end of the year through 100 carriers, according to Apple.

More to come. View more coverage on Apple’s announcements here.

October 4, 2011
Apple Introduces ‘Find My Friends’

The often rumored “Find My Friends” app is now a reality, as it was just announced at Apple’s “Let’s Talk iPhone” media event by Eddy Cue.

Cue took the stage and stated: “Invite your friends to share for a few hours while they’re driving to your pad, so when they call you lost you can more easily re-route them.”

The app is a location based social network – similar to Loopt or Google Latitude. You’ll see a list of friends and family who are sharing their location with you, you can create events and can even invite friends share with you. One neat feature is that you’ll have the capability to set a time for the location-sharing to end.

Apple was also quick to note that their are parental controls, which should cut down on that iStalking.

It’ll be interesting to see how this app plays out for Apple.

October 4, 2011
iOS 5 Release Date: October 12 (Official)

iOS 5 will be released on October 12, Apple announced today at the iPhone event. It’s been expected any time this fall, but now we have a solid date, and it’s coming up.

iOS 5 was announced months ago, and will come with lots of new features. Read all about it here.

Of course a major feature of that is iCloud, which the company touted once again today. It will also be shipped October 12.

There’s not a lot new in this part of the discussion as far as I can tell, other than the release date.

iTunes Match (which was announced with iCloud), will be out at the end of the month, by the way.

It will be on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch 3rd and 4th generations.

But what about the iPhone 5? Oh the suspense.

Stay tuned for more.

October 4, 2011
iPhone 5 Prototype, Google Beer & Rambo

Today’s video round-up has some a touch of the inspirational, a touch of the artsy, and plenty of the just plain cool. I’ll let you decide which is which. Of course there is also some humor and in depth discussion tossed into the mix as well.

View other daily video round-ups here.

BENM.at created an iPhone 5 prototype based on various hints and rumors that have come out:

Possibly the coolest street art ever:

Hommage à Rambo par Robert Hibourassa from Robert Hibourassa on Vimeo.

Google teamed up with Dogfish Head on beer brewing (more here):

A 29 year old gets to hear herself for the first time. She was born deaf, and recently received a hearing implant. It’s being shared a lot around the tech industry:

WebProNews interviewed digital historian and archivist Jason Scott about the cloud:

A couple of closer looks at Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet from SlashGear:

A new Pink Floyd TV ad has been released in the UK. It’s kind of cool:

Next Media Animation provides its weekly wrap:

The Rick Mercer Report has some fun with Blackberry:

8,000 photos cover 80 days (via Google’s Amir Fish on Google+):

September 30, 2011
iPhone 5 Rumor: Larger Storage Capacities Upcoming?

How much information will the upcoming iPhone 5 store when it hits the markets in the near future? If the rumblings are to be believed, the newest iPhone will match the storage capacity of its iPad cousin/brother/relative.

According to a report in 9to5Mac, there will be three different storage capacities for the device, which could be available in 16, 32, and 64 gigabyte sizes. Not only that, but the various capacity devices will be available in both black and white. Of course, sifting through all these rumors could very well be an exercise in futility/wishful thinking, but the information about the new device’s capacity sizes has hit the wires and is being widely reported by various publications.

Whether or not the new device is an actual iPhone 5 or if it is the iPhone 4s, the grapevine is pretty solid in its belief the new devices will have an increased capacity. The following block from 9to5Mac demonstrates as much, provided the rumor pans out:

In all fairness, it is also plausible that the new iPhone will come in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities, but the appearance of a tweaked iPhone 4 (N90A) seems to refute that. Provided that the 8GB iPhone 4 rumor is correct, it would make little sense for Apple to produce both an 8GB iPhone 4 and an 8GB iPhone 4S.

As indicated, the capacity story is a hot topic around the web, including Twitter, where the rumor is being treated, for the most part, as fact:

@CammieCurtis
Cammie CurtisHey guys!! iPhone 5 To Come With 64GB Of Storage: There have been many rumors about the iPhone … http://t.co/yDSgyh6h <3 @gizmo_fusion 1 hour ago via twitterfeed · powered by @socialditto

@MacGazette
MacGazetteiPhone 5 / 4S expected to ship with 64GB, 32GB and 16GB storage options http://t.co/Yuox4XSq 1 hour ago via Macgazette · powered by @socialditto

@owaeis
Owaeis N.iPhone 5/4S to Debut with 64GB Storage Option http://t.co/b6fCL125 1 hour ago via twitterfeed · powered by @socialditto

Some have begun speculating about prices for these increased capacity devices, and if the following guess is true, one wonders what the 64 gig model will cost:

@Vanmo92
Evan MontgomeryAssuming storage and price structure doesn’t change with the iPhone 5, looks like I can expect to pay $500 for a new 32GB iPhone. 3 days ago via Twitter for Mac · powered by @socialditto

So? $750 for a 64-gigabyte model? If so, would you be as apt to lay down that kind of money for such a mobile device? What if it’s only $600? With that in mind, does this mean Apple is envisioning the upcoming devices as something much more than a mobile communication device? Let us know what you think.

September 30, 2011
Apple Rumors, iPods, Privacy & Video Sharing

Today’s infographic roundup looks at Apple rumors, the life of the iPod, privacy on Facebook and Google+ and habits of online video viewers. Perhaps the best infographic here, however, is the one from Fast Company at the bottom about the cliches employed by infographics. You be the judge.

View more daily infographic compilations here.

PC Mag looks at the anatomy of an Apple rumor:

VoucherCodes shares an iPod 10th anniversary memorandum:

Source: VoucherCodes.co.uk

SocialTimes points to this infographic from Peer1 Hosting about privacy on Facebook and Google+:

Wistia looks at video sharing site users:

Infographic by: Wistia

Fast Company looks at infographic cliches:

September 29, 2011
Flickr Android App Channeling Instagram?

Did Flickr essentially release an Instagram clone? And if so, is there something wrong with that? Considering imitation is the highest from of flattery, and Flickr’s undeniable popularity, copying such a popular app, especially one that focuses on images — Flickr’s lifeblood — only makes sense.

The Flickr Android app promises photo sharing, filter enhancement, and the ability to share these creations across multiple social network platforms, which is pretty much what Instagram does for the iPhone crowd. The Android app shared its debut with another Flickr launch, a service called Photo Session. According to the Flickr blog, Photo Session allows users to:

… flip through photos with your friends from anywhere in the world. Just create a Photo Session, invite your friends and browse photos together in real-time. When you move to the next photo it moves for everyone else too. While you’re all browsing, have fun chatting and drawing on your photos using the built-in tools.

Unlike the Instagram imitation, Photo Session is supported by the iOS family, so you can use it on your iPhone and iPad. There’s a video of Photo Session in action, and it too takes some cues from Instagram, especially with the filters and the sharing:

The difference being, Photo Session is more like a Google Hangout, while the Flickr Android app is more a direct descendant of the Instagram application. Is that, however, a bad thing? Or is the iPhone family the only device that should be allowed such capabilities, especially if the Instagram developers show no interest in cross-platforming their application? Over at International Business Times, one idea was offered about the Android app:

While Flickr boasts 68 million registered users of its own, the platform is likely jealous of Instagram, which has amassed a whopping 10 million users in less than a year since launching.

Is it really jealously that led to the development of the similar application, or did Flickr simply fill a hole the Instagram makers were unwilling or unable to do? Sure, the app comparisons are valid, but if the demand for the application on the Android environment is there, and no one has stepped up to meet it, it sounds like Flickr merely struck while the iron was hot.

Kudos to them for stepping up where Instagram did not. The next question is, will the Flickr Android app be as popular as its iPhone predecessor?

September 29, 2011
iPhone 5 Rumor: To Release With New Facebook App, Facebook iPad App

There has been an incredible amount of anticipation for the iPhone 5, and it’s expected to be unveiled at an Apple event on October 4.

Something else that has been widely anticipated by Apple fans is the launch of a Facebook iPad app, and according to a report from Mashable, this too will launch at that event along with a new Facebook iPhone app.

There’s been a fair amount of drama in the news this week about the launch of the iPad app (or lack thereof). The engineer who created it put up a blog post that’s been making the rounds, saying that he left Facebook for Google, partially because the company wouldn’t released the app, which has been completed since May.

Perhaps Facebook wanted to get its huge new announcements out there first (Timeline, new Open Graph, etc.). Facebook is changing a lot now, you know.

Apple, on the other hand, announced that iOS 5 would be fully integrated with Facebook rival Twitter.

According to Mashable, whose sources are cited as “two sources familiar with the situation,” Facebook may also be announcing its rumored HTML5 mobile platform.

As far as the iPhone 5 itself, this infographic from PaidViewpoint looks at who’s most likely to upgrade to the device and the features they want:

September 27, 2011
iPhone 5 Features, Social Media Jobs & Dog Bites

People are really hyped up for the iPhone 5. Rumors have been swirling for months, and users know what they want. A new infographic looks at what they do want, as well as who will actually be getting one. Then we have some other interesting social media and search-related stuff. And dog bite stats.

View other daily infographic compilations here.

PaidViewpoint looks at who wants an iPhone 5 and what they want from it:

Voltier Creative looks at the career implications of Social Media (via MediaBistro):

LinkedIn looks at jobs and small businesses:

This is more a graph than an infographic, but interesting nevertheless. Look at how Facebook is skyrocketing over everything else. This comes from Citigroup (via Peter Kafka):

Google looks at what time of the day search queries come from what kinds of devices. This is for one day:

Veracode looks at “when good Twitter accounts go bad”:

CollegeAtHome looks at how to do everything you need from your computer:

Created by: College At Home

SocialCast looks at the state of the Intranet:

LiveScience, using info from the American Humane Association, looks at dog-bite incidents:

September 26, 2011
Apple Rumor: iPhone 5 Successor To Sport Curved Glass Display?

With Apple devices, the only thing more fun than speculating about the next big device is speculating about the next big device that will follow the next big device. Consider this little rumor as just that – speculation about Apple’s next-next-gen devices.

According to “industry sources,” Apple is planning on using curved glass displays in their upcoming devices – not the upcoming devices that most people think will launch next month, but in devices that will launch in 2012. This could include all of their products that run iOS, including iPhones and iPads.

DigiTimes reports that Apple’s competitors are ramping up for curved-screen products as a way to compete with the iPhone. But Apple is also apparently ready for curved glass displays –

Apple reportedly also has bought glass polishing equipment for its suppliers in preparation for the production of devices fitted with curved cover glass. Lens Technology, Fuji Crystal, G-Tech are said to be major cover glass suppliers of Apple. While Lens and Fuji focus on iPhones, G-Tech supplies mainly for iPad.

This is not the first time we’ve heard talk about Apple experimenting with curved glass displays for their devices. Back in May, reports emerged that said Apple had purchased a couple hundred glass cutting machines built specifically for curved glass.

If there’s any truth to this rumor, Apple wouldn’t be the first to give a phone a curvy look. The Android-powered Nexus S, HTC Sensation and Dell Venue all sport curved glass displays.

Apple and “curved glass” also have another connection, as the brand new Cupertino campus that has been proposed by Steve Jobs would feature a giant curved glass window around its circular frame.

Folks expect that the iPhone 5 (and possibly a 4S) will be unveiled at the next big Apple media event, rumored to be taking place on October 4th. That would mean that the iPhone 5 would hit shelves sometime in mid-October.

But those devices aren’t expected to feature curved glass. This new curved glass design would only affect devices into 2012, possibly an iPad 3 or the iPhone 6. Would you want your Apple products to sport this kind of display? Let us know what you think.

September 26, 2011
Giant iPad/iPhone Touch Display, Flash Player 11 & Android-Controlled Cars

There are some pretty interesting clips in today’s round-up. I think the face-swapping program takes the cake though. Imagine how good this technology could be in another year. Get ready for impostors to infiltrate your video chats and “hangouts”.

View other daily video round-ups here.

An iPad accessory that lends a giant touch screen to your iPhone/iPad:

And here’s the 23-inch Android MegaPad (via Gizmodo):

Tankbot – an Android smart phone controlled car:

NMA task on the Netflix ordeal:

Adobe introduced FlashPlayer 11 and AIR 3. Here is a look at some features:

Another look at the face-swapping tech we looked at yesterday. Still cool:

Face Substitution from Kyle McDonald on Vimeo.

Google talks about how reconsideration requests work. It’s a webmaster help video answering a question from user “Matt Cutts”:

Another Google multi-platform advertising case study for Reebok & Carat:

The latest “Google story”:

Google shared this video on the Official Google Blog today in a post about a 67-year reunion of wartime survivors, inspired by Google Books:

A “YouTube Talk” with Jonah Hill about Moneyball at the YouTube headquarters:

BankSimple, the startup that’s supposed to disrupt the banking industry has provided a first look at the product:

BankSimple Demo from BankSimple on Vimeo.

WebProNews interviewed the CEO and co-founder fo Bloggers Compete:

A screenshot app for BlackBerry:

Google interns talk about their “summer at Google”:

Vimeo has a new music store:

Introducing Vimeo Music Store from Andrea Allen on Vimeo.

September 21, 2011