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Open-source project ports Android apps to iOS
Jun 24th
A new open-source project entitled “In The Box” hopes to make the job of porting Android applications over to Apple’s iOS platform much easier by providing tools that can take a ready-coded Android app, execute and test it on different iOS devices and then submit the binary to Apple’s App Store.
In The Box operates by taking the Dalvik virtual machine from Google’s Android operating system and allows it to run alongside tools provided for iOS apps, requiring little or no changes to the code to get the apps in the App Store.
Currently, the process is a complicated one – the project requires a decent amount of technical knowledge and an understanding of both the Android SDK and iOS development applications. The official website includes a video of a demonstration app, but only shows how to port a simple “Hello World” application, not a dedicated Android Market title.
Whether Apple would approve such apps remains to be seen and we imagine there could be issues with specific functions and hardware support. But, as it stands, there seems to be a bonafide way to be able to get Android apps ported over to iOS
Apple Confirms iCloud Web Apps for Mail, Contacts, Calendar, and Find My iPhone
Jun 24th
Web access to iCloud Mail, Contacts, Calendar, and Find My iPhone will be available at icloud.com this fall.Apple also confirms that the existing iWeb publishing, Gallery, and iDisk services from MobileMe will not be making the transition to iCloud. Some of these functionalities will, however, be replaced and/or enhanced with the already-announced photo and cloud services in iCloud.
All existing MobileMe services will continue to be available through June 30, 2012, although some such as syncing of Mac Dashboard widgets, keychains, Dock items, and System Preferences will become unavailable if users transfer their existing MobileMe accounts to iCloud before that deadline. Other MobileMe services not transitioning to iCloud such as iWeb publishing, Gallery, and iDisk will continue to be available until June 30, 2012 regardless of whether users maintain their existing MobileMe accounts or transition them to iCloud.
Skype for iPAD with Video chat
Jun 24th
A new video promoting a theretofore unreleased Skype for iPad app and demonstrates a stylish interface and video chat capabilities. The video, allegedly posted to Skype’s YouTube channel and then quickly removed, was captured by Twitter user @trackizmy1 and reposted by RazorianFly.
Skype for iPhone supports voice chat, voice calling, and instant messaging but does not include a native iPad client, instead running in pixel doubled mode.
iPhone 4 to be launched in INDIA on 27th May 2011
May 25th
Telecom operators Bharti airtel and Aircel today said they will start selling Apple’s iPhone 4 in India from May 27.
“With a robust roll out of Aircel’s 3G services in 13 circles across India, the launch of iPhone 4 will allow our consumers to truly savour the 3G experience,” Aircel Director Sandip Das said in a statement.
“With our incredible new price plans, we aim to make iPhone more affordable than ever,” Das said.
Growing smartphones sales are expected to get a further fillip with the roll out of 3G services in the country. 3G services, which offer high-speed internet access, have already been rolled out by both Aircel and Bharti airtel.
About 12 million smartphones are expected to be sold in India during 2011, according to a CyberMedia Research study.
Aircel said it will offer customers a range of flexible service plans for both post-paid and pre-paid mobile customers.
Following an upfront payment of Rs 34,500 for the 16GB model and Rs 40,900 for the 32GB model, customers will have the opportunity to recover 100 per cent of their upfront iPhone cost in monthly credits on Aircel’s service plan over a period of 24 months, it said.
iPad 2 finally launched in India
May 1st
Over a month after it launched iPad 2 in the US, Apple on Wednesday announced availability of its next-generation tablet in India. According to the company, Indian consumers will be able to buy iPad2 from April 29. The cheapest model with 16GB storage and without 3G has been priced at Rs 29,500. The top model with 64GB storage and 3G will be available for Rs 46,900.
Apple tends to roll out iPad and iPhone across the world gradually. On Wednesday the company said apart from India, iPad 2 will be available in 11 countries. According to sources, iPhone 4 is expected to be launched in India by service providers like Airtel and Aircel by the end of this month.
The company took flak earlier this year when it launched original iPad in India nearly nine months after the US launch. The iPad 2 launch shows Apple has learnt its lesson. It now considers India a strategically important market. “With so many other vendors launching their devices, Apple doesn’t want to miss out on new users looking to buy their first tablet in India,” said Vishal Tripathi, an analyst with Gartner Research. The pricing is very competitive.
White iPhone finally launching this week
Apr 25th
In case you’ve missed all the recent signs, the white iPhone 4 is finally being launched this week. All signs point to April 27th as the launch day. European carriers point to the 27th, Best Buy does too, and Apple has started shipping units to Apple Stores this week. In fact, Vodafone UK even sold one prematurely to a customer. Meanwhile, we’ve heard rumblings from both Best Buy and Apple Retail sources of the same.
With all rumor-eyes looking toward the next generation iPhone 5, it’s not clear how much demand there is for the white iPhone 4 which is now 10 months late from the original launch. So, here’s a poll to see who is planning on buying a white iPhone 4.
White iPhone 4 to Launch on April 26th?
Apr 18th
Last week, Apple confirmed rumors that the White iPhone 4 would finally be launching soon. Multiple sources pegged the release by the end of April, and iPhoneItalia now reports that April 26th will be the day.
The white iPhone 4 was first announced alongside the black model when the iPhone 4 was first introduced. Production issues with the white paint, however, have since held up its release.
Times Square video billboards defaced using iPhone transmitter [Video]
Mar 14th
A man connects his iPhone to a video transmitter which sits precariously in his handsets headphone jack. Whenever he places the video repeater near a video source, he is able to broadcast whatever is on his iPhone’s screen, effectively hacking video billboards in Times Square.
We can’t vouch for the authenticity of the video but it certainly looks real. What do you think?
Unlocked Apple iPhone 4 64GB Prototype Model Leaks
Mar 9th
We are hearing the rumors about Apple iPhone 5 won’t make it at least until September 2011, it seems that Apple in the meantime, is working on a 64GB model of the iPhone 4 to keep us all excited.
Some guys went hands-on with the unlocked iPhone 4 (carrier: SmarTone-Vodafone) with an internal memory of 64GB, and running iOS 4.1. They tell that the source had a couple of these prototype devices (apparently leaked from the Foxconn factory in Shenzhen).
The device also has the same “XX” markings that were seen on the first iPhone 4 prototype leaked by Gizmodo, months ago. Clearly, it’s a prototype built in early 2010, even prior to the iPhone 4 launch itself.
The smartphone could arrive with this massive storage option in coming weeks to months (if Apple intents to), and probably preloaded with iOS 4.3 as well. Check ‘em out!
iPhone 5 Rumors Suggest New Antenna, Aluminum Back
Mar 9th
Already over the iPad 2? Here come another round of rumors for the next Apple device on the horizon: the iPhone 5.
According to Taiwanese source Economic News Daily, the next generation of iPhone will be a significant upgrade from the iPhone 4, released June 2010.
The site reports that the iPhone 5 will no longer include the glass back of the iPhone 4 and instead use an aluminum case, as in the original iPhone. Apple’s reason for the switch apparently has to do with scratching issues on the iPhone 4, as well as the problems the company experienced attempting to manufacture a white iPhone.
Also to be fixed: the much-maligned antenna. Rumors suggest Apple will locate the antenna behind the Apple logo, in an effort to deal with the exposed antenna problems of earlier phones.
Economic News Daily adds that the iPhone 5, like the iPad 2, will use the fast A5 chip in the new phone.
Earlier rumors have predicted that the iPhone 5 will be bigger, smaller, cheaper, and much, much more. As always, only Apple knows for now.