Apple's iOS 4.2 Available Today for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch
Major Software Update Brings Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay & AirPrint to iPad
CUPERTINO, California�November 22, 2010�Apple today announced that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world's most advanced mobile operating system, is available today for download for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. iOS 4.2 brings over 100 new features from iOS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 to iPad including Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay and AirPrint.
"iOS 4.2 makes the iPad a completely new product, just in time for the holiday season," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Once again, the iPad with iOS 4.2 will define the target that other tablets will aspire to, but very few, if any, will ever be able to hit."
iPad users can now run their favourite apps and switch between them instantly, while preserving iPad's legendary battery life. Users can organise their apps with drag-and-drop simplicity using Folders, and Mail now features a Unified Inbox, fast inbox switching and a threaded message view.
Game Center allows iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users to challenge and play friends or be matched automatically with new opponents, showcase their scores and achievements, and discover new games their friends are playing.
AirPlay is a new feature for streaming music, video and photos wirelessly from iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to Apple TV, transforming Apple TV into a great accessory for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. iOS users also will be able to use AirPort Express and AirPlay to stream wirelessly to any stereo or powered speakers, or directly to AirPlay-enabled speakers coming to market in the months ahead.
AirPrint is a next-generation Wi-Fi print architecture that dramatically simplifies printing by completely eliminating printer drivers. A selection of AirPrint enabled printers including the HP Photosmart, HP LaserJet Pro and HP Officejet will be the first to support printing direct from iOS devices. iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users can simply tap to print their documents or photos wirelessly to any printer that supports AirPrint.
The Find My iPhone (or iPad or iPod touch) feature is now free to use without a MobileMe subscription and helps you locate your missing device.* The Find My iPhone app is a free download on the App Store and lets users easily locate a missing device on a map and have it display a message or play a sound. Users can even remotely lock or wipe data from a lost device to protect privacy.
Other new features that iOS 4.2 brings to the iPad include: the ability to rent TV episodes** directly to iPad using the iTunes App with a 30 day viewing window and a 48 hour session window once playback is started; the ability to easily find and highlight specific words and phrases on web pages in Safari; enhanced enterprise support so businesses can take advantage of stronger security features, new device management capabilities and improved enterprise integration; industry-leading accessibility enhancements; and support for 25 additional languages, including Korean, Portuguese and Traditional Chinese.
The revolutionary iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. You can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, using the innovative Multi-Touch user interface. iPad weighs just 1.5 pounds, making it easy to carry and use anywhere.
Today, customers have downloaded more than seven billion apps from the groundbreaking App Store and more than 300,000 apps are available to consumers in 90 countries, with more than 40,000 native iPad apps. Over 125 million iOS users around the world can choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel.
Availability
The iOS 4.2 update is available today to download to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch by syncing the device with iTunes 10.1. iOS 4.2 is compatible with iPad, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, second and third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB) and new iPod touch. Some features may not be available on all products. For example, Multitasking requires iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB) or later.*The free Find My iPhone feature is available for iPhone 4, iPad or new iPod touch (4th generation).
** iTunes TV show rentals are only available in the US.Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
Just ten days after being notified about the new Jolibook being discussed in a report we are now told that they are on sale on E-Stores in the UK. The Jolibook is a basic notebook with 1GB of RAM, 10.1-inch screen, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 250GB Hard Drive and a built in webcam.�The difference between the Jolibook and another notebook is that the Jolibook is fully loaded with "Jolicloud", which is an underground application based operating system.
Also inside the Jolicloud is a dual-core 1.5GHz Atom N550 processor which is good for a netbook.�Another thing you will notice different between a notebook and the new Jolicloud is that the back of the unit itself is a colorful packed image of cartoons all around.
The price will be for �279 (about $443), you can find it on Amazon UK if you would like to purchase the Jolibook. The founder of Jolibook/Jolicloud tweeted "orders placed this weekend will be shipped Monday morning".
[via EnGadget ]
Charging your devices is always a problem if you're on the move. We have seen all sorts of portable chargers during the years, but now we have a charger that you wear around your wrist.
This portable charger is named Orca Powerstrap. Although it's not the most stylish charger on the market, �it gets the job done. It looks like belt, you just need to attach it to your wrist and you'll have that extra juice for all your portable devices. Before you can use it, you need to charge it via USB from any power source. Speaking of power sources, you can charge Orca Powerstrap from your car lighter socket, therefore this portable charger is perfect for travelling.
As for the supported devices, Orca Powerstrap can charge iPods, iPhones, Nindendo DS, PSP, Nokia phones, Samsung phones, female USB devices, Sony Ericsson phones, LG phones, Blackberry and more.
This charger might be a perfect solution for you, and if you want one you can get it from IWOOT for �39 or $62.
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The Lenova IdeaPad Y560 is powered by the a choice of Intel Core i3, i5 �and i7 processor. The basic configuration includes 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 discrete graphics card, 4GB DDR3 of RAM and a 500 GB Hard Drive.
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This deal offers you $350 off which means you pay only $749 for Core i5 model and $949 for Core i7 model.
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