“Nothing new in the new iPod Touch”

Many Apple fans are a bit disappointed with the fact that the new iPhone isn’t a complete overhaul, except for its components. However the worst is yet to come. Apple’s new iPod Touch isn’t very new at all, it’s as if we have seen it last year, the truth is we have seen it last year. This year we will be seeing last year’s hardware get a software update, and getting an additional color, there will also be a price drop on the entry model. However that’s where the new features end, and I still wouldn’t really call them new, or features. To start with, my old (last years) iPod looks exactly the same as this years, why? Well the fact that users can install iOS 5 (Apple’s software update for its mobile platform) on their previous iPods means last year’s iPod can be made into this years. That’s what I did just last week, the day after its release. So the new iOS can be installed on last year’s iPod, resulting in exactly the same iPod. Next is the color, last year the Touch was only available in black, this year its also available in white. I myself don’t care for the additional color since I don’t like my devices in white. So that really isn’t new, its just a color, and quite frankly I wouldn’t call it new, neither would I call a minor price cut new. Not to mention that price cut is only for the entry model. So basically I don’t see anything new, I see last year’s technology with a software update that I could just as well have done myself.

I find this/last year’s new iPod a disappointment, I think it’s a great device, however it is nothing new. So in fact there is nothing new this year, Apple’s release dates for their iPods have always been a bit predictable, but not this year, since the iPod Touch family didn’t get a new device added to its family, it’s the same device, even the model name stayed the same. For users who want a music player the iPod touch is the way to go, but those hoping to get a newer device don’t bother, it’s the same as last year's model.

Rumors Vs. Reality iPhone Aftermath

After release

In my previous post I talked about some of the rumors and history of Apple’s iPhone. Websites always talk about the rumors before a device is released, and after it is released they focus on reviewing it, instead of first comparing the rumors to what was released. So I will take a shot at trying to compare before and after I the rumors and release of the new iPhone.

To start with, unlike what people expected the new iPhone is called the iPhone 4s. Later rumors showed the possibility of a 4s rather than a complete overhaul to an iPhone 5, however people wanted something new. First of all people wanted a bigger screen; other competing smartphones on the market have larger screens that exceed the one of the new iPhone. Next people were expecting A new design. This is possibly one of the biggest disappointments. Since all early rumors pointed to a new design. There was a company that posted new iPhone 5 protective cases on its website that made people believe in a new design since the cases were thin, and sleek, and made to fit a new futuristic device. The website that presumably had the new iPhone cases took down their product of their website a few hours later. However users and media had already seen it. Since that moment people had thought that he iPhone 5 would have a totally new design, since the cases did not match any current iPhones and were labeled as iPhone 5 cases. Now, here comes the reality of this. First of all the new iPhone is not an iPhone 5 but an iPhone 4s. Second of all, it's visual design is exactly the same ad of the previous iPhone. That means that the case pictures posted on the website were complete bogus. They simply attracted a ton of media hype. So that's the second rumor busted! Now there were rumors of the iPhone getting a better camera, presumably 8MP. Guess what....it happened! The iPhone 4s got a new camera (back facing only)! Also apple had recently (since a few years) started to make processors for its devices. For the iPhone 4 they had the A4 processor (a single core processor), and rumors arose that the iPhone 5 would have the A5 (dual core) processor. Another correct rumor, the iPhone 4s will come with apples A5 processor. It allows for a snappier interface, faster apps, and it has great graphic capabilities. It also came with the anticipated iOS 5. In Venezuela we just got 3G, not to mention its crazy expensive (the guy who makes the prices must be drunk) and not very stable. However in the US and starting in Germany I believe is 4G networking. It is faster, but drains batteries faster. Fans had rumored that it would have 4G support, and it does. Apple said at its "Let's Talk iPhone" conference that it would not get into specifics about what is 4g and what is not, but the speeds they listed seem to be 4G. Another rumor that has been circulating the web is that the iPhone 5 would be a world phone (working on both types of frequencies and networks). The rumors were confirmed when the 4s was announced, it is a world phone, so if it is bought in the US it will work overseas.

However with Apple not all dreams come true, for example many users were hoping for Flash support on iOS devices, even though we all knew that would not happen. Apple has shown no interest in adding Flash support to their devices. This has disappointed users in previous generations.

Apple had yet to learn that liquor and prototypes don't mix well. Last year an apple executive had lost an iPhone 4 prototype in a bar. The iPhone was found and sold to a website called Gizmodo for over $7000 (publicity pays), the exact sum is not known. This year another executive lost another prototype of the iPhone. Guess where? Anyone? Surprise! Surprise! It was lost in another bar. It however was supposedly found, but police have not been able to find the person nor the phone. As said in the previous article apple releases a new device about every year. So on new iPhone news till next year, unless apples loses another prototype (third times' the charm) and we'll hear about it earlier.

Can you believe what you read? (Apple iPhone 5 rumors)

Technology, we all rely on it, more so, we are addicted to it. Every year between September and October the world ponders on what might be the next big thing, more specifically Apples new iPhone, the iPhone 5. Officially not released yet but rumored to be on its way to be released on the fourth of October, the iPhone 5 has been long awaited. I myself am not a great fan of apple, I disagree with most of their choices in the computer industry, but I do like the iPod, and iPhone. There are two things that I do not buy from Microsoft, their gaming consoles (Xbox 360) and their music player, the Zune.

Last year also around September – October Apple released the iPhone 4, it had been long anticipated, since its predecessor the iPhone 3GS, an updated version of the iPhone 3G. However a few weeks before the release an Apple executive had lost one of the iPhone 4 prototypes in a bar. The phone was later found by a guy, and sold to a technology review, and rumor site called Gizmodo. The prototype was sold for around eight to eleven thousand dollars. The internet was flooded with buzz, since Gizmodo had acquired a real iPhone 4 prototype not a fake rip off. Apple has been known for suing everyone/everything that stood in its path, or that used a similar name or technology. After the phone was released the world was sure that the prototype was 100% real.

This year however millions of Apple fans, and people are anticipating what they are hoping for is the iPhone 5. There are already tons of rumors online, and guess what...Apple has managed to lose another iPhone prototype in a bar, however it has not yet been recovered. Who knows maybe it will be leaked online or found, but so far police and Apple’s security team are working on it. Now on to the rumors. First of all many fans are expecting a redesign, there have been leaks of cases for the iPhone 5 on a case manufactures website, and they were mysteriously taken down within hours of the post. However people caught them, and the pictures show cases for what looks like a very sleek iPhone. Well we’ll just have to wait and see what happens. However besides the many rumors on case design, things like: 4G networking, a bigger display, an 8 megapixel camera, and world phone functionality are rumored. First up 4G networking, it is much faster than the current 3G, and is already available in some states and on some devices, it has been anticipated in the iPhone 4, however despite the name Apple decided to wait on adding 4G capabilities to their phone. Nowadays smartphones are getting bigger and bigger screens while still being able to fit in your pocket. The iPhone was renowned for its large screen but these days other companies are coming out with bigger screens, and iPhone users are hoping for a bigger screen. Foxxcom one of the companies that is making the new Apple iPhone is presumably making thousands of new iPhones a day, and rumors say that they have ran into a problem with the LCD panels for the new iPhone, so maybe there is a bigger screen coming. The next big rumor is the camera, the current iPhone has a 5 megapixel camera, but these days other smartphones are featuring 8 MP cameras, and rumors are that an 8MP camera is on its way. Now how do we know that, well an Apple employee has uploaded a picture that was taken with a portable device (an iPhone) however it’s resolution is higher then the one of the current iPhone; the picture however was removed the next day. These rumors along with the rumors that Apples next gen iPhone will be a world phone (can be used on any network type) point to a more advanced and powerful iPhone. Speaking of a powerful iPhone, Apple has been making its own processors lately, and the iPhone 4 has it’s single core A4 processor, however a dual core A5 processor is rumored, if true it would really speed up not only basic features but 3D games and apps would run smoother.

So now we just wait and see what will happen, hopefully these rumors are true, and we will get a fully functional iPhone 5 by the end of October.