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More iPad 3 Complaints – WiFi & 3G

Posted on: June 18th, 2012 by Matt No Comments

Apple has been hit by more complaints regarding the new iPad – this time with WiFi and 3G connections dropping erratically and not returning until the device has been powered down and powered back up.

One topic on the Apple forums titled “The new iPad has unstable 3G connection” has hundreds of complaints; all seemingly related.

The issue seems to affect the 3G connection more than it does the WiFi, but either way there seems to be a bug causing the network connections to drop.

I imagine Apple hope this is a software issue rather than a hardware issue, as otherwise Apple may have to issue a complete product recall – this would cost Apple millions of dollars and affect their currently high value brand name.

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Apple iOS 6 Officially Unveiled

Posted on: June 12th, 2012 by Matt No Comments

Apple have officially announced the next update to iOS – iOS 6.

The new iOS features a new 3D mapping system, useful for deciding routes, finding places and as an integrated SatNav system.

Dubbed ‘iOS Maps’, the system features traffic information in real-time and enables users to see detailed information about the places around them.

Developers of Apple Apps have access to a limited ‘beta’ version of iOS 6, but everyone else will have to wait until the autumn – the same time the iPhone 5 is expected to be released.

Are you looking forward to the next iPhone and iOS 6?

Let us know by commenting on this post!

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Apple iPad – Misleading 4G Claims Result in Fine

Posted on: June 11th, 2012 by Matt No Comments

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has made a decision regarding the misleading claims Apple gave to the Australian (and indeed, the UK) consumer.

Apple have been fined $2.25M over the misleading claims.

Apple branded the iPad 3 as the iPad WiFi + 4G – unfortunately when the consumers in Australia started purchasing them expecting super-fast data access on the go, they were met with the standard 3G speeds.

The Apple iPad 3 will never be compatible with the Australian and United Kingdom 4G networks due to differences between the spectrums used in the United States and other countries.

Apple has since re-branded the iPad 3 as the “iPad 3 Wifi + Cellular” in both Australia and the United Kingdom.

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Facebook Creates New iPhone App – Mimics Instagram

Posted on: May 25th, 2012 by Matt No Comments

Facebook has released a new app designed for the iPhone.

This app, named ‘Camera’, is very similar to the popular social networking app called ‘Instagram’ – a tool designed for users to take a picture, add effects and instantly upload it to the social network for everyone to see.

Whilst ‘Camera’ isn’t as aesthetic as Instagram, it’s main benefit over the popular social networking app is that it can upload multiple photos at once, meaning that members can share photos of events, days out and gatherings all at once rather than uploading them one at a time.

Facebook recently put in a bid to purchase Instagram for $1.1bn, and despite the deal having not been completed yet it seems that Facebook are looking to maintain their dominance in the mobile social networking market.

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Apple iCloud Crashes

Posted on: May 15th, 2012 by Matt 3 Comments

Apple’s iCloud reportedly crashed on Monday leaving around about 12% of users unable to access their iCloud mail.

Whilst Apple hasn’t released a press statement, some believe it may have something to do with testing a new feature for sharing photos via iCloud.

Apple’s iCloud allows owners of Apple devices running iOS 5.0 and above to store a backup of their device in the event of it being lost, stolen or broken. You can simply connect another iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to your iCloud account and download all your data.

In the event of this service failing millions of users could be faced with a loss of data. So be careful – no backup solution is perfect; always keep a backup of your data!

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Apple iPad 3 – Not 4G Compatible!

Posted on: May 14th, 2012 by Matt No Comments

Apple has now publicly confirmed that the iPad 3 – Apple’s latest innovation in the iPad range will never be 4G compatible, despite it being advertised as the “iPad 3 WiFi + 4G”.

The reason Apple gives for labelling their latest iPad as 4G is because the whole concept of 4G is open to interpretation – they believe that a faster 3G connection is equal to 4G, despite it not being a 4G connection.

Either way, the iPad 3 cannot connect to a 4G network in the UK (when they’re released) as it isn’t even compatible and never will be.

Apple have actually modified the sales page on their website – it no longer brands the iPad 3 as 4G, but instead labels it as “Wi-Fi + Cellular”.

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