iOS 5 Arrives Today

Dale Hogan    Gadgets and Stuff     Apple, iOS 5, iPad, iphone, iPod Touch, Technology

Today is the day!  Apple is releasing it’s much touted iOS 5 mobile device operating system.  I’ve personally been eagerly waiting this release as it contains some wonderful improvements and feature that will be useful in my day to day business.  It’s a free update so no need to concerns yourself about cost.  There is already an update for iTunes this morning to help support the new features in iOS 5 and iCloud.  You can get the lowdown and nitty gritty on iOS 5 here.

iOS5 Coming this Fall

Dale Hogan    Gadgets and Stuff     Apple, iOS, iOS5, iPad, iphone, iPod Touch, Technology

Calling all Apple junkies!  You’ll be thrilled to hear about iOS5 coming this Fall.  Owners of the iPhone 3Gs, iPhone 4, 3rd & 4th generation iPod, as well as both iPad 1 & 2 will be beneficiaries of this iOS release.   There is a long list of updates, improvements and sparkly new things.  Some of my personal favourites are: Notification Center, iMessage, PC-free and easier access to the camera.  Check out all the details here

Valentines App Sale

Dale Hogan    Gadgets and Stuff     App Store, Apple, Games, iPad, iphone, iPod Touch, Technology

I bet you love your iDevice and I bet you also love games.  Well, I’ve got a deal for you!  hop on your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad and head to the App Store.  Search for either “Gameloft” or “Electronic Arts” and you’ll get a long list of games that are on sale for 99 cents until Valentines Day.  Enjoy!

Top 5 Christmas Gifts for the Apple Junkie

Dale Hogan    Gadgets and Stuff     Apple, Christmas, Computers, Gifts, iPad, iphone, iPod Touch, Technology

Got an ipod listening, Mac ogling, Apple junkie on your list?  This unique breed of recipients, has discerning attention to detail and an almost manic attraction to all things shiny.  Trust me, I should know.  Here’s a list that should help you bring wide-eyed smiles to your Apple loving friends and loved ones. read more…

Netflix Now in Canada

Dale Hogan    Gadgets and Stuff     Apple, Computers, Entertainment, Internet, iPad, iphone, iPod Touch, Movies, Music, Netflix, Services, Streaming, Technology, TV

Netflix brings you unlimited movies & TV episodes for only $7.99 a month!

That’s right!  $7.99 a month.  For some of us this is the thing we’ve been waiting for.  I really enjoy movies and TV but I can often spend way too much time sitting watching instead of planning and doing.  To correct this problem we canceled our cable many years ago.  I have to add that the cost of cable was also tied for first place on the list of reasons for canceling our cable service.
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Announcing SlideShowPro Mobile

Dale Hogan    Cool Links     Apple, browser, Browsing, CSS3, HTML 5, Internet, iPad, iphone, iPod Touch, Moblie, Slide Show Pro, Slideshows, Technology, web

For all of you out there that have either a photo slideshows or video on your websites this is great news!  Many of you may even already use SlideShowPro; if not check it out.  By the end of month SlideShowPro will be rolling out a Beta program that will have all the slide shows showing up on Apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.  With mobile browsing on such a rapid rise, this is good news.  Check out the announcement from the folks at SlideShowPro.

iPhone 4

Dale Hogan    Cool Links     Apple, Communication, iphone, Technology

The reinvention continues with Apple’s latest iPhone.  Visit Apple’s iPhone page for all the details and specs.  With FaceTime, the new Retina display and longer battery life this is shaping up to be an attractive mobile device.  I know I want one.

5 Things I Have Done With My iPad

David Gilder    Gadgets and Stuff     Apple, Computers, Internet, iPad, Technology

Now that I have had my iPad for a month, I thought I would update everyone on what I have been doing with it. I have used it nearly every single day of that period, at home, at the studio, and even out and about. Below, in no particular order, are five areas that I have found regular use for my iPad.

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Twitter buys Tweetie

AWWA    Gadgets and Stuff     application, atebits, deals, iphone, Technology, tweetie, twitter

Twitter client applications abound. However, Twitter has acquired Atebits, the company responsible for the Tweetie application for the iPhone. It’s been renamed Twitter for iPhone and it’s FREE. It was previously $2.99.

Is this going to kill all the other Twitter apps out there? Can’t argue with free can you? Tighter integration will speak wonders for the interface. This will be the official application coming directly from Twitter.

Twitter has also released an official Twitter for BlackBerry application as well. Massive capture of the mobile market.

5 Things To Do with an iPad

David Gilder    Gadgets and Stuff     Apple, Computers, Internet, iPad, Technology

The top five functions I have in mind for an iPad

Portable portfolio for artists and web designers

Instead of lugging around a large art portfolio, load it all onto the slim and portable iPad.  This is especially handy for web developers, because you can show off features of dynamic web pages in your portfolio using the built-in web browser.  This also benefits multimedia producers and film students, as you can carry your reels with you everywhere!

Watch a movie in bed without disturbing your spouse

Ah, no more tiny iPhone screen shoved close enough to my face that I can count the individual pixels.  No more balancing a laptop precariously on my chest, trying not to overheat myself or drop it while the disk is spinning.  An iPad gives me a larger view and lighter weight, in a quiet and cool device.
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