Apple to address iPhone 4 issues in press conference today

I don’t know about you, but I am getting tired of companies not doing their proper testing and then releasing crappy products, or products with tons of issues.

Toyota that was the best example of quality worldwide just had a major recall of the Prius because of issues with their accelerators; their response: “we did not find this issue in any of our tests”

Well, you guys did not design your tests very well, I would start by firing your testing department and restaffing it with more skilled engineers.

As a Mac fan it hurts to see Apple deliver poor quality. If you have been paying attention, they have had issues with iMacs monitors, iPod scratches and screen issues, battery recalls, iPhone AC adapter recalls, etc.

Honestly if you buy an Apple product nowadays you would be stupid if you don’t buy the Apple Care extended warranty, because it’s very likely that you will have to take your product (more than once) to the Genius Bar for repairs or replacement.

Steve Jobs: There is no wrongdoing in admitting you screwed up the antenna. Just make it good for all of  us, loyal customers.

iOS 4.0 Update available now

The iPhone OS 4.0 (aka iOS) update is available now to AT&T subscribers via iTunes. You first have to upgrade iTunes to version 9.2 and then download and install the update.

I just upgraded 2 iPhone 3GS’s in a row and neither has had any issues at all, so it seems like a pretty safe procedure.

As the day went by, different app vendors started to roll out some updates, and the one of the most anticipated ones is Pandora, the free music streaming service.

Here’s a summary of some of the new features:

• Customizable backgrounds
• Multitasking
• Task bar for switching between running apps and kill running apps
• Folders to organize apps
• Unified Inbox
• Multiple Exchange connections
• Email Thread organization
• Ability to turn off Cellular Data
• Ability to turn off landscape mode
• iPhone controls available on taskbar
• 5X Digital Zoom for the Camera
• Ability to Focus in Video (but no Zoom)

Here’s a video review of the iOS 4.0 in action:

This update should be available to iPod Touch users, but no word of when it will be available to iPad owners.

How to configure a Hotmail account on your iPhone or other mobile device

I don’t know if you knew, but in case you didn’t, here’s how to configure Hotmail and Windows Live Mail accounts to be read on your mobile device:

Create a new POP email account and use these settings:

• POP server: pop3.live.com (Port 995)
• POP SSL required? Yes
• User name: Your Windows Live ID, for example yourname@hotmail.com
• Password: The password you usually use to sign in to Hotmail or Windows Live
• SMTP server: smtp.live.com (Port 25 or 587)
• Authentication required? Yes (this matches your POP username and password)
• TLS/SSL required? Yes

Source: Configuring Hotmail for your iPhone (or mobile device)

Gas prices on the fly? GasBuddy.com

When you are on the run and need a quick comparison of gas prices in your vicinity, gasbuddy.com is a lightweight mobile site that uses your location to give you a list of gas prices by gas types and diesel.

The iPhone 4 is here (“4th Generation” not “4G”)

Well, it’s finally here, but you already knew that unless of course you don’t follow Gizmodo, or you don’t watch TV because you are too busy with the internets.

And yeah, it’s exactly like the lost prototype that Gizmodo reported. I was kinda’ hopin’ that Apple would have changed it a little bit, I think it’s looking less and less cool and more and more like a Blackberry.

What’s new?

It’s iPhone 4 as in 4th Generation, not “4G”, so it still runs on AT&T’s 3G network, so no fireworks here.

2 Cameras, one in the front, one in the back for WiFi-only (that’s right) video chat (“Face Time”).

The camera has a digital Flash, 5X digital zoom (thanks to the OS) and records video in HD format (720 only though, no 1028).

The new iPhone OS 4.0, will allow you to get the following features:

• Multitasking
• Customize your wallpapers
• Create Folders to organize your apps
• Unified Inbox (like the iPad)
• Multiple Exchange accounts (finally!)
• iBooks
• Wireless keyboard support

You can signup here for Apple notifications to learn when the iPhone 4 and the 4.0 iPhone OS update will be available. Keep in mind that you will be able to update your iPhone whether you have an iPhone 4 or not (iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPad). Multitasking will only work on iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4.

Upgradeability

If you want to find out whether you qualify for a free upgrade already, dial the following code on your iPhone to get a free text message from AT&T: *639#

Supposedly AT&T is letting people upgrade much earlier than before.

Drawbacks

You better hurry because on 6/7 AT&T will eliminate the Unlimited Data Plans and will start charging for 15GB or 25GB ($15 or $25 a month), and $10 per extra GB.

With all that HD video, and Pandora streaming in the background, you better watch yourself or your kids to avoid an 18,000 phone bill like this guy.

You can only video-chat on WiFi, and it’s unclear whether you’ll be able to do Skype video on this one. But if you’re stuck with WiFi and your main use of a WiFi network is at home, then use your computer’s web cam and wait for the next upgrade or whenever you are eligible for a free upgrade.

Am I going to upgrade? OS yes, device not yet.

finarX Fax for iPhone

finarX Fax for iPhone.

The iPad has Arrived!

The iPad finally arrived

As reported by The Huffinton Post  in ““Apple Tablet News: UPDATES On Expected “iPad” Release(PICTURES)” the pics of the new iPad look like those pics in the report

Many arrived at the Yerba Buena Center this morning to attend the Apple event, with the curiosity for the unveiling of the so awaited iPad

Steve Jobs himself began the presentation giving a little history of his company since its start back in 1976, following by some financial statements and a comparison among Sony, Samsung, and Nokia with Apple, which according to Jobs Apple is larger than Sony and bigger than Samsung and Nokia

Jobs then continue through pics of the releases of Apple products like the MacBook, iPod, and the iPhone as the expectancy for the iPad unveiling climaxed

At this point jobs was talking about the netbooks and their slow response to apps, he show pics of the new iPad and then the physical unveiling of the iPad

Jobs proceeded to demonstrate how the apps would work, making some browsing on the internet, flicking through pictures, playing a game, opening calendar and email apps, zooming maps, etc

But to all of this you may be asking yourself, Steve what are the specs of the new iPad? Here you go

iPad Specs:

Casing                         0.5 in

Weight                        1.5 lb

Display                        9.7 ISP

Full capacity Multi-touch screen

Processor                    1.0 GHz Apple A4

Bluetooth                    2.1 + EDR

WiFi                             802.11n

Speaker

Microphone

30-pin connector

Accelerometer

Compass

Battery                        10 Hours (video) or more than one Month standby

The iPad will be offered in 16, 32, and 64 Gb storage models

and one model with 3G network

Apple has struck a deal with AT&T to have a 250MB/14.99 a month plan or an unlimited data plan for 29.99 a month, and free AT&T WiFi hotspots

So, now you have it and hear it here!

UPDATE:

The iPad cost?

16 Gb – WiFi $499

16 Gb WiFi+3G $629

32 GB WiFi $599

32 Gb WiFi+3G $729

64 Gb WiFi $699

64 Gb WiFi+3G $829

WiFi Models ship in 60 Days

WiFi+3G Models ship in 90 Days

AT&T will keep the exclusivity for the time being with Apple

Nexus One cheaper on T-Mobile, not available for family & corporate plans

So for now the touted Google phone, the Nexus One is $100 cheaper for US  T-Mobile individual subscribers ($279) who don’t want to sign a new 2-year plan, and $179 otherwise.

If you paid the original price Google will issue you a refund.

On another note, those users in family plans or corporate plans are not yet eligible for the upgrade pricing and must say goodbye to $529 buckaroos if they want this phone.

I’ll wait, thanks.

google-phone-vs-iphone-head-to-head: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

google-phone-vs-iphone-head-to-head: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance.

Web meets phone: the Nexus One Online Store

Google has launched their online store to buy the Nexus One.

It costs $529 unlocked, or $179.99 with a 2-year contract with T-Mobile. It will be available on Verizon and vodafone soon.

Nexus One Phone-Web meets phone.