Apple Unveils the Next Generation iPhone

In a few hours from now, Apple will be unveiling the much talked-about Next Generation iPhone (more popularly known as iPhone 5) at their headquarters in 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino.

The "iPhone 5" is expected to have a bigger touchscreen and faster processor than the current iPhone 4, but a source told Reuters that aside from a bigger touchscreen, the new generation iPhone also has better antenna and an 8-megapixel camera.

iPhone 4 sold more than 20 million units in the third quarter of the year alone, but Nielsen data show that iPhone's US market share in August was 28 percent, making it only second to Android's US market share.

The new Apple CEO Tim Cook is likely to take the stage at the launch. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is also expected to make an appearance but according to Channing Smith, co-manager of the Capital Advisors Growth Fund which owns Apple shares, it wouldn't be critical if ever the former CEO wouldn't show up.

Smart Releases the Samsung Galaxy Y Netphone

Smart Communications Inc. will soon release Samsung Galaxy Y Netphone, an entry-level Android phone to be added under the network's new netphone line.

It's good to note that Smart decided to keep the name of the phone's brand instead of calling it Smart Netphone <insert model # here>, just like what they did to their first release. Smart Netphone 701 is a ZTE Blade.

I think the reason is that Samsung is quite well-known here in the Philippines and many Pinoys actually trust the brand. By keeping the name, the network will attract more Pinoys to buy it.

Speaking of buying the Samsung Galaxy Y Netphone, Smart is accepting pre-orders from October 1 to 14, 2011. It's actually free at Data Lite Plan 500 and All-in Plan 800. But if you're on postpaid, its available for only P5,990.00. (Click here to reserve a unit.)

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Y Netphone:
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
832 Mhz Processor
3G/HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
2 MP, 1600×1200 pixel camera
Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
2.8 QVGA TFT Display
256MB RAM
164MP internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
FM RAdio
GPS w/ aGPS support
Li-Ion battery 1200mAh
TouchWiz 3.0

Smart Micro-SIM for iPad 3G

Smart has come up with a micro-SIM that is compatible with the Apple iPad 3G. It's available on postpaid Plan 999 Unlimited and is said to also work with an open line iPhone 4.

Initial cash out for Plan 999 is only Php999. Lock-in period is 6 months.

The Apple Tablet

The Apple Tablet is said to come out first quarter of this year. Designed for reading and watching videos, this A4-sized chic touch-screen will surely be a hit among techies and enthusiasts.

But personally, would I bring a tablet along instead of a netbook? I must say I still want something with a keyboard as it has the same functionality of a tablet, and more.

Gigabyte 333 Power

Gigabyte gives their motherboards some pumping as they incorporate them with USB 3.0, SATA3, and triple amount of power for better connectivity! Gigabyte 333 Power it is!


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Online Games' iPhone Versions

Grand Chase is being made into an iPhone game called Grand Chase Lite. Sounds cool, no? Kaya lang I don't have an iPhone. LOL! Now that's my problem.

Grand Chase Lite will be published by Ntreev USA, the current publisher of Grand Chase (PC) and Pangya in the US.

I remember Pangya. Wasn't such a hit here.

But hey I really hope Grand Chase Lite will be an international thing. I might buy an iPhone if it is.

Other online games released for iPhones are Warrior Epic Saga, and CrimeCraft Kingpin.

Asus and Disney Team Up for The Netpal

Asus and Disney has teamed up to create a netbook that's fun, web-safe and easy to use - the Disney Netpal. And you might have guessed it by the mere mention of Disney, the Netpal is specifically designed for kids.

The Netpal will be available in July for $350.

Apple Warns Palm About iTunes Syncing

Seems like those who bought the Palm Pre with hopes that they can sync it to iTunes should not keep their hopes up much.

In an update on their support pages today, Apple took on the issue of unsupported media players which claim that they can be synchronized with iTunes. In an article titled iTunes: About unsupported third-party digital media players, Apple has this to say:

Apple designs the hardware and software to provide seamless integration of the iPhone and iPod with iTunes, the iTunes Store, and tens of thousands of apps on the App Store. Apple is aware that some third-parties claim that their digital media players are able to sync with Apple software. However, Apple does not provide support for, or test for compatibility with, non-Apple digital media players and, because software changes over time, newer versions of Apple's iTunes software may no longer provide syncing functionality with non-Apple digital media players.

It doesn't take a genius, though, to figure out that they're talking about the Pre.

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