Hi guys! So basically after finally getting iOS6 up on my new iPad, i have been playing around with it for pretty much the entire day (After I got 3 hours of sleep at least, thank god Im on leave today). So here I am now at the end of the day with some of my take backs from playing around with it. This might even prove more useful to Singaporeans since I will try to make my comments based on how it will affect us. Click on!
12 June 2012
How to get iOS6 on your device
Tempted to get your hands on iOS 6 after seeing all the changes? I know I am. (In the end haven't slept and just stayed up all the way working on it). However I faced some problems which kinda made me waste a few hours. So learn from my mistakes and don't mess up! Click on to find out how to install iOS6 beta on your selected iOS device.
Retina MacBook Pro updated in Apple Store
Even more of an additional note, MacBook Airs has quietly had a price increase to $1388 for the cheapest model (Previously $1288). Guess you are basically paying for the spec bump. Going by the info on the Mac Compare page, here is a basic list of some of the upgrades for a typical MacBook Air.
Click on!
WWDC updates gathered from various sites
Here are just some of the sites I am gathering info from, feel free to check out on my opinions of what will be announced tonight at the same time!
Click on for more. If I have any live readers lol, keep refreshing!
11 June 2012
WWDC2012 is finally here!
And WWDC2012 is finally coming soon! In about 3 hours time (1am Singapore Time, apologies I previously put 2am because i forgot to check about daylight savings), Tim Cook will be going up on that stage to bring us the new cool item into the Apple World!
Even though I thought this year it would be pushed back to be released with the next iPhone, guess they decided to go ahead with the annual tradition of pushing for the new iOS in June. This has been 100% confirmed with banners being put up at the event hall.
New Stock Apps!
iOS6 will probably come together with changes with some changes to the stock apple apps or even new ones, should tradition hold true. Apple's new Maps app perhaps? Or maybe a new Organizer app rumored to be released tonight?
FaceBook integration!
A function several users have been crying out for FaceBook integration in iOS, and with recent Tim Cook's interview at AllThingsD, Tim Cook has told us to "Stay Tuned". Will it finally be here? Well, stay tuned!
Siri on the iPad!
Another thing that had people scratching their heads wondering why it did not come with their new iPads, Siri! I personally don't really use it that much, but is 8 months enough time for Siri to finally be done with its 'beta' status and be released in the other devices aside from 4S? Hmmm...
iPhone 5???
Another thing which some people are still hoping for, the new iPhone / iPhone 5! As before, I don't think this will appear tonight, but some videos have come in showing a new iPhone's back cover in with new port (minus the 30pin port), moved audio jack position, elongated body of 4 inches long and several other changes. Does that mean it will appear tonight? Chances are low, but, who knows?
Thats it for the iOS segment of things. Of course that won't be everything, I do expect some minor updates, such as iCloud enhancements (finally allowing a stock folder to be created in your phone like dropbox anyone?) and other app enhancements, but probably not the focus for tonight. Moving on to Macs!
New MacBooks!
A specs sheet has been leaked out, showing some general details of incoming MacBooks, such as 15 inch retina MacBook Pros among others, all in together with a price list. To get a general idea of what the terms mean, you can check out 9to5Mac's site. In my opinion, this is definitely on the cards for tonight's announcement.
Mountain Lion finally out!
Several websites believe that Mountain Lion will be out today, which following trends of 2009 and 2011's WWDC, should be pretty true. This is probably a given actually, considering how Apple has been seeding developers with beta versions over the last few months, and even providing a release date for end summer 2012. (kinda like this month lol?) As long as the new MacBooks are announced today without any changes, this should be confirmed.
Last but not least, Apple TV updates together with iTV?
Updates with probably be made to the Apple TV software together with the new iOS. Hopefully it addresses some complains about how users find it unintuitive. Personally I just use it to Airplay my iPhone / iPad so it doesn't really concern me.
Whats really on everyone's mind will be whether Apple will finally release its own TV today? Think this has already been discussed by too many people so shall not touch too much on it. As before, my opinion is, not yet, way too soon. I would expect more towards end of this year or maybe even next year. Though if some analysts are right, what is so special about Apple's version of the TV will be more on its OS and apps, rather then the screen. So technically speaking, entirely possible to be done since the technology is obviously all there. Its more towards whether they are ready to release it. Considering all the hoohah from the iPad's being mailed all across the world and the lack of it so far, well. Totally not going to happen. Better luck in October!
And thats about it for this post. I have finally done this post with 1.5 hours to go to the conference. Do check out this blog after the conference to see what was released!
So what do we know so far? Or at least whats rumored / confirmed. Here are some of the things expected to be shown today.
iOS6!
New Stock Apps!
iOS6 will probably come together with changes with some changes to the stock apple apps or even new ones, should tradition hold true. Apple's new Maps app perhaps? Or maybe a new Organizer app rumored to be released tonight?
FaceBook integration!
Siri on the iPad!
iPhone 5???
Another thing which some people are still hoping for, the new iPhone / iPhone 5! As before, I don't think this will appear tonight, but some videos have come in showing a new iPhone's back cover in with new port (minus the 30pin port), moved audio jack position, elongated body of 4 inches long and several other changes. Does that mean it will appear tonight? Chances are low, but, who knows?
Thats it for the iOS segment of things. Of course that won't be everything, I do expect some minor updates, such as iCloud enhancements (finally allowing a stock folder to be created in your phone like dropbox anyone?) and other app enhancements, but probably not the focus for tonight. Moving on to Macs!
New MacBooks!
Mountain Lion finally out!
Several websites believe that Mountain Lion will be out today, which following trends of 2009 and 2011's WWDC, should be pretty true. This is probably a given actually, considering how Apple has been seeding developers with beta versions over the last few months, and even providing a release date for end summer 2012. (kinda like this month lol?) As long as the new MacBooks are announced today without any changes, this should be confirmed.
Last but not least, Apple TV updates together with iTV?
Whats really on everyone's mind will be whether Apple will finally release its own TV today? Think this has already been discussed by too many people so shall not touch too much on it. As before, my opinion is, not yet, way too soon. I would expect more towards end of this year or maybe even next year. Though if some analysts are right, what is so special about Apple's version of the TV will be more on its OS and apps, rather then the screen. So technically speaking, entirely possible to be done since the technology is obviously all there. Its more towards whether they are ready to release it. Considering all the hoohah from the iPad's being mailed all across the world and the lack of it so far, well. Totally not going to happen. Better luck in October!
And thats about it for this post. I have finally done this post with 1.5 hours to go to the conference. Do check out this blog after the conference to see what was released!
07 June 2012
PC Show is here!
And the PC show is here! This is gonna be a short post because I am at the office. For anyone interested in looking out for hot deals, check out Bootstrike's website, where he is uploading all the leaflets they are giving out at the PC show, so you can know about the deals even while you are in the office. Thats what I am doing now LOL.
So what are you waiting for?
Personally, I am looking for a bluetooth speaker with speakerphone capabilities. Something like the Jawbone Jambox (Dont know what is that? You should google and check it out), but hopefully on the cheaper side since I am more interested to use it as a speakerphone rather then playing music so I can work with something slightly lousier. Any recommendations?
So what are you waiting for?
Personally, I am looking for a bluetooth speaker with speakerphone capabilities. Something like the Jawbone Jambox (Dont know what is that? You should google and check it out), but hopefully on the cheaper side since I am more interested to use it as a speakerphone rather then playing music so I can work with something slightly lousier. Any recommendations?
04 June 2012
Singtel bringing in 4G plans. Excitement? NO!
Singtel has just launched a 4G media event where they have officially launched their 4G data plans. So we finally have 4G in Singapore! Does that mean we should all start buying the new iPads and sign up with Singtel? NO! Since Singtel kinda just used a different frequency from the iPads (Basically works with the Androids LTE phones only), this isn't really anything to be excited about. Though honestly even if it were iPad friendly, I still won't be excited. Here's why...
Flexi Lite
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Flexi Value
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Flexi Plus
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Flexi Premium
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Monthly subscription
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$39.90
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$59.90
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$99.90
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$205
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Local outgoing minutes
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100
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200
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500
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2000
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Local SMS
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800
(previously 550)
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900
(previously 650)
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1000
(previously 700)
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2500
(previously 2000)
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Local data bundle
(previously 12GB)
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2GB
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3GB
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4GB
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12GB
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Excess usage and data cap
(previously $2.76/MB)
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$5.35/GB (w GST) for 3G subscribers. Applicable to 4G subscribers during promotion from 1 July to 31 Dec 2012.
$10.70/GB (w GST) from 1 Jan 2013 for 4G subscribers.
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So, aside from our 'supposedly' faster 4G data speeds, we got extra local useless SMSes and extremely nerf-ed data bundles, woohoo! And why do I say supposedly faster? Thats because their "typical download speeds between 3.4Mbps and 12Mbps" is pretty much still slower then the standard of HSPA+ promised since ages ago, which is 3G levels.
And of course adding much to local SMSes when everyone is pretty much just using Whatsapp (which is why you would even be in the category of people interested in 4G anyway), is really just adding insult to injury. Lets not even get started on the data bundles which is now less then 20% of the original amount for the cheapest plan.
Personally the only good thing i see out of this is that they are finally starting to count excess data in GB instead of the previous MB, making excess data charges a lot less crazy. So if you use android phones, feel free to get excited about 4G. Personally, even if they had made this available for the iPad's frequency, i doubt i will be changing anytime soon...
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