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Why is Apple Not Dare to Wear Features “Pull to Refresh”?

March 31st, 2012 No comments

In some popular applications in the IOS, such as Twitter, Facebook, and there are features Tweetbot “Pull-to-Refresh” is used to update the ‘timeline’ Twitter and ‘newsfeed’ Facebook. This feature is very useful and easy to use.

However, why Apple does not implement these features in Apple’s own applications, such as Safari or Mail?

In the patent application number 20100199180 A1 by the name of the “User Interface Mechanics”, contained the names of the inventors of the feature.

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Nokia Admits are Prepare Unique Tablet

March 18th, 2012 No comments

Although still busy with phone Lumia, secretly Nokia is preparing a tablet computer. It is delivered directly by the head of Nokia Design, Marko Ahtisaari.

Marko Ahtisaari called for a third time to create the tablet. “We worked for it,” said Ahtisaari told the Finnish magazine, Kauppalehti Optio.

The news will be there before the new Nokia tablet a rumor. Now everything is clear, Nokia would take tablet went into business with Google and Apple.

Not Allow Microsoft Windows Tablet 8 Loading Other OS

March 14th, 2012 No comments

Microsoft is currently working on Windows 8 operating system for mobile devices,tablet or smartphone, which uses the ARM processor architecture. Microsoftplans to make mobile devices Windows 8 is not able to load the other OS.

In the document Windows 8 Hardware Certification Requirements, the giantsoftware company states that the system is in tablet or smartphone ARMWindows 8, the user is prohibited to enable the Custom Mode, only the StandardMode can be enabled.

This means that Windows-based mobile devices 8 are not allowed to run otherOS outside of Windows 8. Microsoft asserts, tablet or smartphone vendors who want to adopt Windows 8, must implement secure boot that allows you to lock thebootloader.

Well, the secure boot bootloader is what prevents the installation of another operating system on mobile devices Windows 8.

For users who like to research and build the device, it certainly is not pleasantnews. Microsoft claims that this is done to safeguard users from malware attacksoutside parties.

Third Generation iPad Officially Announced

March 12th, 2012 No comments
Apple has officially announced as the successor to the third generation iPad iPad 2. The device was eventually named for no extra frills.

It’s like the Apple MacBook and MacBook Air lineup, yet the user never looks confused between choosing the first-generation MacBook Air, the second and so on.

But, for the sake of simplicity, let’s call it the iPad is a third generation “New iPad”. Well, what are the features of this new iPad? 

Computer “Green” Lenovo Only Need 150 Watt

March 11th, 2012 No comments
Environmentally sound technologies (green technology) is being intensively lately echoed. Chinese computer company, Lenovo, do not want to miss producing the environmentally friendly, with low power consumption.

Since October 2011, Lenovo has launched a five computers “All in One” for the Indonesian market. Lenovo party claims, “All in One” PC made by them are only eating 150 to 180 watts of power.

“Low power consumption is made possible because the product is a kind of” All in One PC “, in which the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and monitor rolled into one,” said Regional Business Manager Julius Tjhin Lenovo in Jakarta, Friday (2/3/2012 ).

How Big Is the RAM in the Third Generation iPad

March 10th, 2012 No comments

Apple has launched the third generation iPad tablet on Wednesday (02/07/2012).Specifications and new technology that has been mentioned, however, there is one important thing that has not been revealed by Apple.

The information is not disclosed how much RAM is pinned on a third-generation iPad.

The Verge technology site managed to get information from a source at the company Apple. According to sources, the RAM of this new iPad is 1GB.

If examined from the previous generation iPad, it is fitting for the Apple iPad increase the RAM in three generations.

Apple vs. Motorola, Google and Android Got sap

March 9th, 2012 No comments

The dispute between Apple vs. Motorola Mobility about the patented technologywas not only involve the two. Google and homemade operating system, Androidis not taxable, too ignorant sap.

Judge of the United States court on Wednesday (03.06.2012), ordered Googleand Motorola to report information to the development of Android Apple.

Under the changes to Google Android Market Play

March 8th, 2012 No comments
Google took a big decision to change the name of the Android Market, which has been very familiar to the ear Android users. This decision is like giving a sign thatsomething is wrong with Android Market.

If no error with the Android Market, Google will let it continue forever. Now, theonline application store that has been entered in the Google service Play.

The 5 Most Anticipated Gadgets of 2012

February 16th, 2012 No comments

2011 witnessed growing innovation in gadgetry, especially in tablets and mobile phones. Apple’s iPad 2, Samsung’s Galaxy S II and the 4th incarnation of the hugely popularAmazon Kindle - along with it’s Kindle Fire cousin – represent a tiny proportion of the significant progression and adoption of modern technologies. 2012 looks to be as, if not more exciting than 2011, with the introduction of Intel’s Ivy Bridge processor range, the Samsung Galaxy S III and Windows 8.

Should you feel guilty for buying your iPhone?

February 9th, 2012 No comments

Last week, The New York Times gave us an inside look at what it’s like to work at Foxconn, the manufacturing company that owns several China-based factories that crank out Apple’s iPads, iPhones and iPods by the millions.

The story is full of examples of horrifying working conditions in Foxconn’s factories that would never fly here in the United States. Here are some of the more troubling ones from the Times story:

Foxconn is a 24-hour operation. Employees work six days a week, sometimes in 12-hour shifts. They’re on their feet for so long that their legs begin to swell. There are underage workers. They live in crowded dorms on the factory’s campus. In recent years, there have been reports of workers leaping from buildings in apparent suicides.

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