Apple to Introduce iPad 2 And iOS 4.3 To Public Within 10 Days?
We’re firmly in rumor territory now, and MacRumors has managed to piece a few tidbits together that certainly seem to point towards iOS 4.3 being released to the public on February 13th, along with a possible iPad 2 announcement.
Two of the main additions to iOS in version 4.3 are the personal WiFi hotspot feature along with the ability to use in-app subscriptions.
With that in mind, Daring Fireball’s John Gruber believes that a Feb 13th release must be on the cards, due to the recent release of News Corps’ The Daily app.
The Daily requires a subscription – either $1 per week, or $40 per year. They’re using a new in-app subscription payment system from Apple for this – but these in-app subscription APIs aren’t in iOS 4.2. So The Daily launched today, free for a limited time. They announced at the event that this initial free two-week period was brought to us by: Verizon.
This is certainly a logical conclusion. As things are, there is no way for a user to purchase a subscription to The Daily once the 2 week trial expires. An oversight on Apple’s part? I highly doubt it.
If that doesn’t convince you, try this on for size. In David Pogue’s original Verizon iPhone review, the NY Times writer claimed that all iPhones will be receiving the new mobile hotspot on, you guessed it, February 13th.
The single new feature in Verizon’s iPhone is Personal Hotspot, where the iPhone becomes a Wi-Fi base station. Up to five laptops, iPod Touches or other gadgets can get online, using the phone as a glorified Internet antenna.
That’s incredibly convenient. Many other app phones have it – AT&T’s iPhone gets it on Feb. 13 – but Apple’s execution is especially nice
Unsurprisingly that review has now been edited to remove all mention of the release date. Ooops!
Next up we have German blog MacNotes claiming that Apple is planning an event for the coming week that will play host to the iPad 2 announcement along with the iOS 4.3 public release. The site also believes Apple is aiming to release the device in the US during the first half of April.
Geohot To Release Untethered Jailbreak After 2.10.11 (Verizon iPhone 4 Launch) ?
Continuing the jailbreak theme today comes news that jailbreak supremo MuscleNerd has claimed that Geohot might release a new untethered jailbreak in the coming weeks.
The news comes after another iPhone developer and hacker Pod2G informed the world that a new vulnerability has been discovered for iOS and that GreenPois0n is being actively worked on as it is clear that Apple has blocked GreenPois0n in its upcoming version of iOS – version 4.3.
Reading MuscleNerd’s comments it appears we could be getting at least one new untethered jailbreak for at least some devices sooner rather than later.
As our illustrious leader @TaimurAsad points out, the date of February 10th is no coincidence – that’s when the Verizon iPhone finally lands in stores. New owners looking for a jailbreak on day 1 could be in luck!
Of course this is still unconfirmed by Geohot himself, so fingers crossed. Hopefully he can pull himself away from all that Sony drama going on in the PlayStation jailbreak scene to help us out in iLand!
Source: Redmondpie
Splashtop Remote Desktop for iPad offers basic control of your PC
Last week, we looked at LogMeIn Ignition, just one of an increasing number of remote access tools available for iOS. Another remote access app that has received a great deal of attention recently is Splashtop Remote Desktop for iPad; we thought we would take a look at the app to see how the two compare. Just as with LogMeIn Ignition, Splashtop Remote Desktop for iPad can be used to control your PC or Mac from your iPad once the necessary desktop software has been installed.
From a functionality point of view, there is little difference between the two apps. Configuration is kept to a minimum thanks to the fact that computers that are on the same network as an iPad running Splashtop Remote Desktop are automatically detected. Providing the desktop software is installed, you need simply enter the password that was configured during the initial setup and a connection can be immediately established.
The desktop software can be configured so that sound from your PC or Mac is redirected to your iPad and muted locally, which is a great option if you are using your remote session to watch movies or play games on your iPad and don’t want to have to worry about ensuring you have muted or turned off your computer speakers. The option to autorun the client software means that your computer is always available, although a lack of support for Wake On LAN means that putting your computer to sleep is not an option.
Splashtop Remote Desktop for iPad’s support for iPad gestures is impressive and very intuitive — tap to click, tap and hold to right click, tap and drag to drag and drop, scroll with two fingers to use the scroll wheel, etc. A button is always available at the bottom of your iPad screen to call up the on-screen keyboard, and this includes a number of extra keys in addition to the usual selection such as Esc, Tab and Ctrl so you can perform a variety of keyboard shortcuts.
While there are no options to control the quality of graphics, performance is not really an issue. The app can be most easily used over a wireless network connection, but 3G connectivity is also possible with a little extra tinkering. There is no denying that Splashtop Remote Desktop for iPad boasts fewer features and options than LogMeIn Ignition, but this certainly does not mean that the app should be overlooked. For simple, no nonsense remote computer access at and incredibly low price, there is nothing to lose from taking this for a test drive.
There is also an iPhone version of the app available, which provides the same set of features but with an interface designed for the smaller screen. Unlike the iPad edition, there is no free version of the iPhone app, but as this limits sessions to a mere five minutes, this is not necessarily a bad thing. But while there is not a free version of the app available, there is no arguing with the price; at $1.99, Splashtop Remote Desktop for iPhone is an absolute steal.
Whether you are looking for a serious remote access tool that will enable you to access your home office computer from the comfort of your bed or sofa, or you would like to use the remote access feature to stream content to your iPad that you would not otherwise be able to watch, Splashtop Remote Desktop for iPad represents outstanding value for money. There’s also a free version available, which will allow a remote connection for up to 5 minutes in one single session.
Verdict: A very reasonably priced remote access app that requires virtually not setup while retaining more than enough features to enable you to get the job done.
We Like: Great price, very easy to set up, re-routing of audio is impressive, good performance, free version available.
We Don’t Like: 3G setup is a little tricky, few security or quality options, no support for Wake On LAN.
Manufacturer: Splashtop
MSRP: $1.99
Platforms: iPhone/iPad
Requirements: iPhone/iPad
XBMC for iPhone 4 and iPad Now Available for Download [Jailbreak App]
The XBMC app for iPad, iPhone 4, and the Apple TV is now available. The following method will allow you to install XBMC on your jailbroken iPhone or iPad.
XBMC for iPhone is not just a remote, it makes your device “a real portable media player”. This app will allow you to drag and drop media content from your computer, or share it on your home-network. Most of the formats will be played fully hardware accelerated.
This method currently only works with the iPhone 4, and the iPad
Step 1: Start Cydia on your iOS device.
Step 2: Navigate to Manage –> Sources –> Edit –> and Add http://mirrors.xbmc.org/apt/ios/ repository.
Step 3: Now navigate to teamXBMC repository and tap XBMC-iOS and then install it.
Step 4: Sit back and enjoy as Cydia installs XBMC on your device.
Step 5: That’s it ! XBMC app should now appear on the homescreen.
You will, of course, need to have a jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch to install it. Follow our step by step guide posted here to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with Redsn0w on iOS 4.2.1, or with Limera1n on iOS 4.1 if you haven’t already.
Check out our iPhone Apps Gallery and iPad Apps Gallery to explore more apps for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. (via XBMC)
iPad’s new gestures not coming in iOS 4.3
Apple has informed developers that the shiny new Multi-Touch gestures for the iPad will not be launching in the public release of iOS 4.3. They say these gestures are simply a developer preview, for now, to see how they work with the iPad’s third-party-apps. iOS 5, perhaps?
This feature will not be enabled in iOS 4.3 for customers, but we are providing this preview to gather input on how these gestures work with your apps.
Source: 9to5Mac
New iPad Simulator Looks Like The Real Deal
Does your coworker still refuse to let you play with their iPad months after they bought it? Can’t decide if you want one yourself? Now, there is a solution.
The iPad Simulator is a nice tool for those that want to test drive the Apple device without spending a penny. Created by alexw.me, the simulator is written in JavaScript and requires at least a 10” screen.
You can’t use it to play the latest version of Angry Birds, or to check your email. But, it is a good demonstration piece.
The iPad Simulator is available at http://alexw.me/ipad/.