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After releasing the iPhone 4S today, Apple has also announced the addition of a white iPod Touch which has been long overdue. Apple's number one portable gaming device will be available to the masses starting October 12 with iOS 5 on board in both black and white in 8GB, 32GB and 64GB models for $199, $299 and $399, respectively. Unlike the iPhone 4S, the iPod Touch hasn't seen any new spec updates.
Despite the rumors of a newly redesigned iPhone 5, Apple has announced today its next generation iPhone dubbed the iPhone 4S. Boasting the same exact exterior design as of the iPhone 4, but with all-new interior in terms of specs. The new iPhone 4S has a dual-core A5 processor that's twice as fast with a dual-core GPU that's seven times faster. Another big improvement over the iPhone 4 is a new back facing camera with a faster 8-megapixel illuminated CMOS sensor that lets 73% more light in for better low-light performance, a 5-glass element lens (one more than the iPhone 4), f/2.4 aperture and full 1080p HD video recording. What stays the same is the 3.5" Retina Display and the same old glass form factor.
iOS 5 brings many new features to the iPhone including Siri, an iPhone 4S exclusive intelligent voice assistant that lets you ask your iPhone 4S virtually anything, and it will do as you please. Things like setting an alarm, scheduling a meeting, sending messages, getting weather updates, search for great places to eat and so on. Siri will also put your voice into words for when you need to compose an email without having to type using dictation.
Apple has improved the metal antenna band on the iPhone 4S with a system that intelligently switches the antenna parts for better call quality and reception. Data speeds have also improved with HSPA support for 14.4Mbps download speeds, but it's still not as fast as HSPA+ and LTE. The iPhone 4S will be available for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint in both black and white in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB flavors for $199, $299 and $399, respectively. Pre-orders start on October 7 followed by the release and availability on October 14.
The famous "We'll be back soon." has been put up just a few moments ago in preparation for today's new product release and announcement coming from Cupertino. We definitely know for sure that's something new is coming and it's an iPhone. Apple's "Let's Talk iPhone" keynote is starting at 10AM PST. We'll be sure to update with all the goods!
Apple has finally released a free 30-day trial of its Final Cut Pro X video editing software for all to enjoy before dropping $300 without giving it a proper test drive. In addition, Apple has released Final Cut Pro X version 10.0.1. The update brings support for XML, support for events and projects through Xsan, support for media stems, custom starting time codes, full-screen view for OS X Lion, and GPU-accelerated export.
We've got our white and black iPhone 4s and iPad 2s, but where is our white iPod Touch?! Thankfully, we've got some hope with a brand new leak of what looks to be a white iPod Touch front screen panel that iFixit has leaked. September is fast approaching and that's generally the month when Apple refreshed the iPod line. At this point we don't know if Apple will announce a brand new and redesigned iPod Touch 5G, or only add a white model to the current lineup.
One step closure to 10.7.2, which will deliver iCloud compatibility to your mac, you can enjoy the latest bug fixes. 10.7.1 doesn't add any new features but does solve major issues including missing admin accounts, and video play back freezing in Safari. Check Apple Software Update to download.
Sony Ericsson has announced back in March that the Xperia X10 will finally see the light of day this summer with an Android 2.3 update. Well today, AT&T Xperia X10 owners will still be glad to know that they can now update their Android 1.6 software to Android 2.1 starting today. To learn how to update to Android 2.1, head on over to Sony Ericsson's update page. The bad news is that you can only updgrade using a PC at this time.
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