sábado, 22 de septiembre de 2012

iPad By Davis: “Apple airs four new ads, Thumb, Cheese and Physics for the iPhone 5 along with Ears for Earpods” plus 17 more

iPad By Davis: “Apple airs four new ads, Thumb, Cheese and Physics for the iPhone 5 along with Ears for Earpods” plus 17 more

Apple airs four new ads, Thumb, Cheese and Physics for the iPhone 5 along with Ears for Earpods

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 12:24 AM PDT

Apple airs four new ads, Thumb, Cheese and Physics for the iPhone 5 along with Ears for EarpodsApple has released four new adverts to coincide with the availability of the iPhone 5. Three of the ads concentrate solely on the iPhone 5 while the other is all about its new Earpods. The adverts are called Thumb, Cheese, Physics and Ears.

Thumb covers the new larger screen on the iPhone 5 and how easy it is to use one handed with your thumb. Cheese is all about the new camera taking panorama shots which Apple claims it's as easy as saying "Cheese". Physics goes over the iPhone 5 size compared to the iPhone 4S and how it is now larger but lighter and thinner too. The final ad Ears is all about the new Earpods and how they are designed for better audio quality and a better fit.

The four ads are all below so make sure you check them out. They are certainly much better than the Genius ads that Apple aired then removed a few months back. At least these ads concentrate on the iPhone 5 and its new features. What do you think? Do you like the iPhone 5 and Earpod ads?

Source: YouTube

Find all the iPhone 5 chatter in the iMore forums!

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:43 PM PDT

iPhone 5!

It's iPhone 5 day, and the iMore forums are bursting with people chatting about their new phones. Whether it be issues needing some advice, praise for new features, or any number of other topics, you're sure to find it in our forums.

Over in the iPhone Accessories forum, for example, iMore member Quarks_ started a conversation about the new EarPods. He's impressed, stating "Far better range, comfortable fit and I like the bottom jack position." There are several polls you can vote in, including giving your opinion on Black & Slate vs White & Silver, and threads for posting pictures you've taken with the iPhone 5 camera or shots of your home screen.  There are even threads dedicated to horror stories such as dropping your brand new iPhone the first day, ("When I opened the box this morning I was so excited the phone went flying out of the box onto the ground") or the device being damaged right out of the box.

Whatever you want to talk about regarding your new iPhone 5 or the experience of getting it in itself, you're sure to find a thread about it in our forums. And if there isn't one, strike up a conversation and start one! If you're somehow not already registered, you'll want to do that so you can join the conversation. Registration has other benefits, such as being eligible to enter in contests to win fantastic prizes, such as a free iPhone 5!

iPhone 5 camera review

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 05:49 PM PDT

Even though the iPhone 5 didn't get a boost in megapixels, it did receive some enhancements that should produce clearer, more vibrant images while reducing noise in low light situations. The iPhone 5's predecessor, the iPhone 4S takes amazing pictures in its own right and has replaced the need of a standalone camera for many iPhone owners. Our readers continue to demonstrate to us every week through our weekly photo contests just how well their iPhones capture the moments that matter. When it comes down to it, the best camera you own is the one you have available when you need it most.

We've had some time to put the iPhone 5's new and improved camera through it's paces. Follow along for a complete hardware and software breakdown complete with our own sample images.

Hardware design of iPhone 5 iSight Camera

The camera on the iPhone 5 has been redesigned and the surface of the lens is now made of sapphire crystal. For transparent materials, the only thing harder than sapphire crystal is diamond -- so it's significantly tougher than the glass used on previous models of the iPhone. The edge of lens on the camera of my iPhone 4S has some visible scratches, so I'm definitely looking forward to the sapphire crystal surface of the iPhone 5 and Apple's claim that it's far less likely to scratch.

In addition to the sapphire crystal, the way that the camera sits in the body of the iPhone 5 has greatly improved from the iPhone 4S. It's perfectly flush to the back and there is no visible spacing between the camera and the body. The flash has also increased in size and appears to be clearer.

Sample photos taken with the iPhone 5

So how does this new and improved camera hold up? Let's take a look! All of the photos featured in this article have been taken with an iPhone 5 and have not been altered in any way. To see how all the photos look after using Apple's "enhance" feature in iPhoto, check out the video below.

Color vibrance with iPhone 5 camera

One of the first things I noticed about the iPhone 5's camera is that colors are much more vibrant than before -- especially in sunlight.

Macro photos taken with the iPhone 5

I was always very disappointed in macro photography with the iPhone 4S because it always seem to struggle with focusing. Not so with the iPhone 5. The camera allows you to get very close to your subject and locks a very sharp focus without a problem.

HDR photos taken with the iPhone 5

The improvements to HDR are also very noticeable. I highly recommend that you turn on the HDR setting any time you take a photo of a landscape or cityscape.

Low light photos taken with the iPhone 5

One of the biggest weaknesses of every iPhone camera has been the poor quality of photos taken in low light scenarios. Unfortunately, this continues to be a weakness with the iPhone 5 as well. If lighting is mediocre and your subject is still, then your photos will come out fine, but once your subject moves even the slightest bit, you will get noticeable motion blur, as shown below.

When the lighting is even worse, the photos have the potential to be dark and grainy. They don't seem to be as grainy as with the iPhone 4S, however, which makes it easier to recover the photos with editing apps.

Photos taken with the iPhone 5's front-facing camera

The other sore spot of the iPhone has been its front-facing camera. It did receive a minor boost for the iPhone 5 and it's actually quite noticeable. I never used it for self portraits in the past, but now I might.

Panorama photos taken with the iPhone 5

One of the exciting new features of iOS 6 is the ability to take panoramic photos directly from the built-in camera app by simply panning the scene -- and boy does it produce beautiful results with the iPhone 5!

iPhone 5 photos edited with Apple's "enhance" feature in iPhoto

To see all the photos in this article after having Apple's "enhance" feature in iPhoto applied to them, check out the video slideshow below!

The bottom line

Even though the iPhone 5's iSight camera didn't get any more megapixels than the iPhone 4S, there are still noticeable improvements to the hardware of the the camera. Externally, the lens fits much nicer into the back of the iPhone, and internally, the sensor has clearly been upgraded. The colors in the photos taken with the iPhone 5 are nice a vibrant with the potential of being even better with the simple tap of the enhance button. Additionally, the macro capabilities on the iPhone 5 are incredible and the lens does not struggle to focus. Although the iPhone 5 still has the potential to produce grainy images, there does some seem to be some improvement in this department as well. This is to be expected, however. Lowlight performance is dependent on the quality and size of a camera's sensor, so since the iPhone 5 contains a sensor that is physically very small, there is bound to be grain when there isn't enough light to adequately illuminate a scene.

Overall, I am very impressed with the iPhone 5 camera and look forward to filling up my iPhone hard drive with beautiful photographs.

To see more photos taken with the iPhone 5 and to share your own, be sure to head to the iMore forums! In particular, if you want to show off your beautiful panorama's taken with the built-in camera app in iOS 6, enter this week's panorama photo contest!

iPhone 5 unboxing and hardware hands-on

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 03:31 PM PDT

No unboxed iPhone 5 exits. Or is it, if an iPhone 5 is released and no body unboxes, does it really make a dent in the universe? Whatever. New iPhone. Gadget porn. Deal with wit it.

If you want to see absolutely everything included in the new iPhone 5 box, including the old AC adapter, new Lightning cable, old SIM-card tool for the new nan-SIM tray, a short how-to guide and some interesting EarBuds -- and of course the sleek, sexy Vader-black, aluminum and glass iPhone 5 itself, hit the video above and enjoy!

iPhone 5 vs. Luxury Watch - Can Apple be used in the same breath as names like Panerai, Omega, Rolex and Bell & Ross?

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 02:52 PM PDT

With my iPhone 5's unboxed, iMore's Rene Ritchie asked me to whip up another video for a slightly unorthodox head to head comparison.

I may be the BlackBerry fan on the Mobile Nations team, but I've purchased every iPhone that Apple has released to date. Know thy competition, right? The iPhone 5 was no exception - I headed out to the mall and picked up a pair this morning. 

It seems since the iPhone 5 was unveiled, a lot of people have been comparing its design and build quality to jewellery rather than electronic gadgets. With extremely tight manufacturing tolerances, an understated and luxurious look and finely polished finishing details, I can see why the comparison would be made at first glance.

But what about at second glance? And third glance? Can you really compare compare the iPhone 5 to something like a Swiss-made mechanical watch? There's only one way to find out, and that's put them head to head! I'm no Arial Adams or John Biggs, but I do love watches. Heck, I even bought the domain watchreviews.com a couple years back (hmm.. watches are mobile... maybe that could be a new Mobile Nations site for 2013?!). So hit the video above for a not-so-serious head to head comparison. If I wanted to be real serious we'd have to rip the watches and iPhone apart, but that's not happening today. 

The verdict? The watches win for battery life and water resistance over the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 wins for ease of texting and app catalog. Display quality was a tough call. Both the watches and iPhone 5 make use of super tough and scratch resistant sapphire crystal. While the watches use it on the face, the iPhone 5 uses it on the camera lense. The watches are always on, which makes them very user friendly for getting the time at glance, but it's hard to argue with a retina display. For night time viewing we'll have to give the edge to the iPhone 5 - the luminescence on mechanical watches can really vary.

In all seriousness though, the iPhone 5 really is a well made piece of kit. The tools that built it will no doubt be similar to some of the equipment being used by the big watch houses these days to turn out precision timepieces. But that said, I wouldn't go around comparing the iPhone 5 to a Swiss watch just yet. A statement like that will surely tick off the watch snobs out there, who can bite back even harder than Apple fans. :)

The Verizon iPhone 5's SIM slot is unlocked, as it turns out

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 02:05 PM PDT

Some preliminary tests are showing that users can pop an AT&T or T-Mobile SIM card into a Verizon-branded iPhone 5, and you can get HSPA+ service as normal (assuming, of course, the GSM SIM is active). This is great news for T-Mobile customers that worried about having to unlock the SIM slot on their shiny new iPhone 5, as well as frequent flyers that regularly swap out SIM cards for local service. You can always shave down your own nano SIM cards, though it's generally not recommended.

Hopefully this will last, since the Sprint iPhone 4S launched with an unlocked SIM slot, but shortly after, they started locking it down again (though later offered unlocking to customers in good standing). 

Anyone intend on swapping their SIM cards around a lot, or are you happy with your carrier? Did you end up signing a new contract when picking up your iPhone 5, or did you buy yours outright? If this is a limited-time deal, are you more tempted to get an iPhone 5 while the SIM slots are still unlocked?

Via: iDownloadBlog

iPhone 5 photo gallery

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 12:42 PM PDT

The first thing I did after receiving my iPhone 5 was give it a proper photo shoot.

Enjoy the iPr0n.

Sprint retailer only sells iPhone 5 if customer buys accessory bundle too

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 10:11 AM PDT

One anonymous Sprint retailer is apparently refusing to sell iPhone 5 devices to customers unless they also buy a bundle of accessories to go with it. The sure, the bundles they were offering were 20% off, but the cheapest ones started at $84. Sprint commented on the issue and said that it's not corporate policy to do this kind of thing, though indirect retailers can do whatever they want. The package this particular customer ended up getting included a Body Glove, Zagg Invisible Shield, and a y-charging car kit, all of which you can see above. 

That is some pushy, and outright rude up-selling. Don't get me wrong, we love accessories here at iMore, but holding a device purchase hostage for a few extra bucks will not only scare off customers, but also earn them quite a few negative reviews - assuming of course customers don't buckle under the pressure. 

How pushy have you seen mobile salespeople get? Have any of you picking up an iPhone 5 experienced anything like this?

Source: Consumer Reports

The iPhone 5 can really take a fall

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:40 AM PDT

No sooner had people got their hands on the iPhone 5 did they gleefully chuck it to the ground to see how well it could take a drop. Two impact tests are already showing that the iPhone 5 is a tough little cookie, thanks in no small part by the lack of a glass rear like that on the iPhone 4 and 4S. One test puts the iPhone 5 against Samsung Galaxy S 3, while the other shows the front face of the latest iOS device can handle scratches just as well as drops. It's worth noting that other reports suggest the rear backing is prone to wear and scratching, however. It looks like the only real way to shatter the front glass is by purposefully spiking the iPhone 5 on the ground, though I'm sure it depends entirely on what kind of ground your dealing with and the point of impact.  

Gaze ye upon the wanton destruction of finely-crafted gadgetry, and cringe. 

Have you ever seriously busted up your iPhone from a drop? How satisfied have you been with iPhone build quality up until now?

Source: iFixYouri, Android Authority, MacRumors

Review: Padintosh Case for iPad

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:17 AM PDT

Padintosh

I thought the Padintosh Case for iPad was striking and fun looking the very first time I saw it, and I love the playful 'Party Like It's 1984' strapline for it. It didn't take me long at all to decide to order one.

I've had mine for over a month now and it has been in near constant use on my iPad for the last few weeks. I even removed my long-time favorite Gelaskin from the back of my iPad to make this case fit correctly on my iPad. So I've of course got some thoughts on whether the Padintosh is as good as I was hoping it might be.

Notes

As you can see above the Padintosh is styled like an old-school Macintosh PC. It's a back cover case for the new iPad and the iPad 2. It's a hard case that's just 2mm thick and is compatible with  Apple's iPad Smart Cover.

The case is priced at $24.99 at ThinkGeek.

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Hundreds of iPhone 5 units stolen in Japan and UK

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 08:42 AM PDT

The iPhone 5 is just barely available to the public and already two high-volume burglaries have cleared out the inventory in some stores. In the UK, an O2 store assistant from Ilford is suspected of stealing some 252 iPhone 5 units and an unspecified amount of cash from the store's safe at around 1:30 AM this morning.  Meanwhile in Japan, 191 iPhone 5 handsets were stolen in three separate incidents in KDDI au and Softbank stores between 2:30 AM and 4:24 AM local time. On the domestic front, thieves in Tennessee busted in to a Best Buy and stole over $100,000-worth of iPhone 5 and iPad units earlier this week. 

While I'm not too worried about the store owners that have this kind of inventory insured, it does mean that there will be more than a few disappointed customers that will either have to wait for restocking or go hunting around somewhere else for their iPhone 5.

The iPhone has always been a popular target for robbers, so those of you who have just picked up a new one, don't to be too flashy with it. Have you guys every had any direct contact with iPhone robbers? Ever in a carrier or Apple store? 

Source: The Independent, WSJ, News Channel 5

The Room Featured in Editors’ Choice Section of the iPad App Store

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 08:21 AM PDT

The Room iPad App Store

The Room, a new iPad game from Fireproof games, is featured in the iPad App Store's Editors' Choice section this week. The App Store page for the game offers this elevator pitch for it:

Welcome to The Room, a physical puzzler, wrapped in a mystery game, inside a beautifully tactile 3D world.

It's a great week to be featured in the iPad App Store – with the brand new layout that has come with the release of iOS 6 just two days ago.

Our iPad games reviewer, Beth Elderkin, just did a video review of The Room earlier this week. She's a big fan and if this sounds like it might be your kind of game you should check out her review.

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Many Notable iPad Apps Now Updated for iOS 6 – Facebook, Flipboard, Tweetbot & Lots More

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 07:56 AM PDT

Facebook iPad app

Just as expected, there's been a big flurry of iPad app updates for iOS 6 over the last few days. The Updates badge on my iPad was over 70 this morning.

I'm happy to see that quite a number of notable, leading iPad apps have issued updates for iOS 6 now. Here are some of those that have caught my eye on my iPad:

  • Flipboard
  • Reeder for iPad
  • Tweetbot
  • Facebook
  • iA Writer
  • Byword
  • Pocket
  • ABC News for iPad
  • BBC News
  • TED Talks app
  • River of News
  • Weather HD 2
  • Gradiance

I haven't even had a chance to install all these updates yet,  but it's great to see them coming for these stellar iPad apps and others.

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The best games to show off your new iPhone 5

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 07:33 AM PDT

While a lot of folks were worried that game developers would be gritting their teeth over having to adapt to the iPhone 5's new aspect ratio, many have already updated their apps and will have them ready the second you get your mitts on your shiny new iOS 6 device. We've farmed up some of the best ones right here.

Wild Blood

Wild Blood is Gameloft's first Unreal-powered title, and boy is it a beaut. This action-RPG puts you in the greaves of Sir Lancelot of Arthurian legend, and you're trying to hack your way through hordes of demons to rescue Guinevere.  Wild Blood will make sure you keep slinging arrows, swinging swords, and hurling fireballs no matter where you are, and thanks to the 4-inch display on the iPhone 5, you'll be able to easily defend against flankers. 

Lili

If you're looking for something a little less violent, Lili is a promising and unique adventure game that puts players in a whimsical world full of spirits and wobbly wooden robots. There's some twitch-based gameplay as you try to gather flowers off the backs of evasive spirits, and more RPG-style elements with a wide variety of NPC interaction and world exploration. The graphics are fantastic, and will look just as good on your iPad 3 as your shiny new iPhone 5. 

Jetpack Joyride

Jetpack Joyride is a classic endless runner that takes Barry Steakfries on a rampage through the top secret lab where he works (or, presumably, used to work). The simple one-button controls put the gas on Barry's jetpack, though along the way he'll find all sorts of different experimental vehicles to further his mayhem. Throughout gameplay, you'll pick up and earn coins, which can be spent on a wide variety of gadgets that significantly alter your gameplay. Thanks to the extra screen real estate on the iPhone 5, now you'll have just a little bit extra heads-up as those homing missles close in on you. If the iPhone 5 is your first iOS smartphone, be sure to pick this one up. 

Blood & Glory 2: Legend

Glu Mobile's free-to-play gladitorial combat game has been optimized for the iPhone 5. Though it might be a little derivative of Infinity Blade, the graphics are still fantastic, and there's plenty of customizability with a wide array of weapons, armor, and equipment.  The one-on-one combat is full of tactical precision, and if you're willing to toss in a few bucks through in-app purchases, you can speed up your advancement. 

Tiny Tower

Tiny Tower is an adorable 8-bit-style business management simulator, where you have to attract new residents to your tower, employ them, create businesses to meet local needs, and keep those stores stocked with whatever it is they offer. Over time, you collect profits from these businesses, and spend the money to tack on new floors to the top of your tower. There's premium currency available through in-app purchases if you want to speed things up, though you earn those TowerBux through regular gameplay. More casual gamers will definitely enjoy this one. 

SpellTower

If you're looking for something a little low-key, SpellTower is a hugely popular word game that is fully optimized for the iPhone 5. It's probably best described as crossword meets Tetris, with a sharp, minimalistic style. If you've ever played Bookworm, you'll probably be familiar with the idea of tracing through letter tiles in the right order to produce words and eliminate them from the board. There are a variety of game modes, including Bluetooth multiplayer, but no matter which mode you play, you'll have a slightly taller tower to chew through. 

Asphalt 7: Heat

 

Asphalt 7 has been updated and optimized for the new iPhone, and keeps its white-knuckled racing action and razor-sharp graphics. Players work their way through a wide variety of tournaments, or can opt for online competition for the odd one-off match. Now, Real Racing 3 was showcased during the iPhone 5 announcement, and it should be available soon, but in the meantime, Asphalt 7 will do a great job of handling your racing fix. 

Minecraft: Pocket Edition

Minecraft isn't so much a game as it is a blocky playground. Yeah, there are a few monsters that come out at night, but most of your time is spent gathering blocks of material in a wide open world, and combining them to create all sorts of stuff. You can play online with friends and share your creations, or go at it alone to create your masterpiece. The game is being updated all of the time, with plenty of new items, each with their own behaviors and creation recipies.  Minecraft is a huge cultural phenomenon, and if you're the creative type, you'll easily get sucked into this 8-bit-ish world. 

MetalStorm: Wingman

This free-to-play flight simulator by Z2 Live that has a ton of excellent dogfighting action. Players can work their way through the single-player campaign, gradually improving their plane and decking it out with all sorts of weapon systems, or they can go head-to-head in competitive online play. Those that are a bit friendlier may want to give the co-op mode a shot. 

Temple Run

 

Temple Run is the classic endless racer where players must race through an ancient ruin and evade angry spirits while making off with their prized artiefact. With lightning fast swipe gestures, you've got to make it as far as you can, rounding sharp turns, leaping across chasms, and sliding beneath traps. Every time you play, you earn coins which can be spent on various upgrades and power-ups that you encounter throughout your race. If this is your first iPhone, Temple Run should definitely be one of your first downloads. 

 

There are bound to be plenty more games that get optimized for the iPhone 5's new display. Which are your favorite that have been recently updated?

 

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Posted: 21 Sep 2012 06:33 AM PDT

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iPhone 5 launch live from Apple Store Montreal

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 04:41 AM PDT

I'm at the Fairview Apple Store in Montreal waiting in line for the iPhone 5. There's about 100 people here right now -- it's the suburbs! -- but Apple is serving coffee and Starbucks muffins. We're tired but we're wired!

I'll add video and pictures here as I get them! Line on!

iPhone 5 launch live from Apple Store Montreal

iPhone 5 launch live from the Regent Street Apple Store in London

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 04:03 AM PDT

We're live in London (and New York, and multiple locations in Canada) for today's iPhone 5 launch. Having a time zone advantage over other Apple fans, iPhone 5 buyers in the UK were able to get their hands on the coveted device from 8am BST this morning (3am EDT, 12am PDT), and the Mobile Nations team was on the ground at Apple's Regent Street store to witness the launch first-hand, as over 2,000 queued on the streets of London. Check out our video report above, and stay tuned for more launch coverage throughout the day!

iPhone 5 London launch gallery

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 03:49 AM PDT

iMore is live in London for today's iPhone 5 launch! At Apple's flagship store at Regent Street this morning, queues stretched around the building and into an adjacent park, as eager Apple fans queued for their chance to be one of the first in the country -- and indeed the world -- to own an iPhone 5. Hundreds if not thousands turned out on a cold September morning to experience the iPhone 5 launch day madness in London, with many at the front of the queue having spent up to a week waiting in line.

Check out our iPhone 5 launch day photo gallery below, and stay tuned for more video content from the UK, US and Canada throughout the day here on iMore!
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