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Apple under anti-competitive review

Mark Tan — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:09:17 +0000

Apple has being in the limelight in the past few years with the growth of iPhone, iTouch and iPad penetrating major cities and new markets.

With the recent announcement that iPhone OS no longer supports 3rd party Ads like Google or Microsoft, Apple rivals submitted their complaint to United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC), allegations that Apple is engaging in anti-competitive tactics to restrict rivals in the mobile advertising market.

Apple introduces iAds, its mobile advertising platform for iPhone OS, starting 1 July 10.

iPad coming to Singapore

Mark Tan — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:12:27 +0000

Apple iPad (without 3G version) is launching in Singapore late next month at a price tag of S$699.

Looking at the price tag, not only the eReader market will be affected, the mobile netbook market will lightly be affected too. Personally, comparing both Apple iPad and X brands of netbook, I definitely will go for Apple iPad. It is a Apple thing.

Anyway, for iPad, unlike iTouch, I will wait for Apple to launch its 2nd gen release before owning it.

Following Apple marketing trend of their products, the 2nd Gen will usually be much better, less buggy and high processing power, probably at an even cheaper price tag.

Well, let’s wait and see.

The all new Apple iPad

Mark Tan — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:49:00 +0000

Apple has created a all new landscape in mobile industry, now the game is on in the ebook industry, with the all new Apple iPad.

iPad brings about an evolutional change in human-machine interaction. It brings multi-touch application to the next level with its big 9.7” LED-backlit glossy display.

It is the best gadget ever to experience web, email, ebooks, photos, gaming and videos anywhere, anytime.

Some key features include:

Long battery hours (10hrs)
9.7” screen
Wi-Fi + 3G support
1GHz Apple A4 processor
With 3 stores: iTunes, App Store, iBooks
140,000 apps and growing…

iPod Touch 1hour battery life

Mark Tan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:42:06 +0000

My first generation iPod Touch declares her death date drawing near.

The battery life has being shortened to mere an hour, without any application running besides the music player. The wireless network detection is also off. I have fully charged the device before I left home; after an hour of bus journey, the battery icon indicator is “red”, with a message “20% battery remaining”.

I am pondering whether this is due to iPod OS 3.0, as i recently did an upgrade. The device is working fine before the upgrade; I am able to listen to music, play games and read news, with more than 40% of battery left at the end of the day.

Probably, my iPod Touch First Gen (old hardware) cannot handle the battery intensive features of OS 3.0.

~Jotting down my memories, creating new life’s chapter~

How To: Apply Gecko Guard on iTouch

Mark Tan — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:41:06 +0000

I was helping Jas to apply her screen protector on her iTouch 2G, then I realised the fitting instruction for the Gecko guard is missing. Searching high and low online in vain.

So here’s my quick guide:

Clean the screen to remove any speck of dust on the surface.
- Use screen cleaning solution as well as scotch tape to remove any dust.
On the Gecko Guard, there is 2 tabs, remove Tab A plastic sheet.
Align the protector (Tab B facing you) with your device, use the applicator card to stick the protector to the iTouch screen, do not apply the protector fully, so that it is easy to resolve problem.
- If there are any air bubbles, it means that the iTouch screen has dust particles.
- Remove the protector and clean the iTouch screen again.
- Repeat the above process until there are no air bubbles.
After successful application, remove Tab B.

And you are done!!! Congrats!

An equivalent installation guide using Martin Fields screen protector

How To: Upgrade iPod OS using ipsw file (Windows)

Mark Tan — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:55:28 +0000

Besides, upgrading iPod OS firmware using iTunes, you can also install the upgrade using ipsw file (Windows Version). The following is a simple guide to install the upgrade:

Update iTunes to latest version
Connect iPod (Nano/Touch), create data backup.
On iTunes side bar, select your iPod.
Press and hold “SHIFT” and click Restore.
Locate the *.ipsw file to start the upgrade process.
Follow the iTunes instructions.

iPhone 3G in SINGAPORE!

Mark Tan — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:30:00 +0000

Wat do you know! Singtel is launching iPhone in Singapore on 22 Aug 2008 islandwide!

Let’s take a look at the new cool features:

iPhone 3G – July 11 debut!

Mark Tan — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:05:00 +0000

Wow! SingTel going to launch iPhone 3G, although no official date announced. However, in WWDC 2008, it will be in July 11 at a cheaper price tag, with a full load of exciting features! Cool huh!!!