Skype gets clean-up after update to iPhone app

Skype for iPhone and iPod touch has received a minor update. In addition, two of the main functions of the application in a new twist. The keyboard is simpler and sleeker design and also chatting has been given a new lick of paint. Messages are now closer together and successive reactions of the same person, are linked together in a chat bubble. The two features will now appear in fact a lot more modern than the rest of the application, of which the screens (yet) been adjusted. Even the navigation bar with tabs looks a bit dated by.

Fortunately there are also substantive improvements in the iPhone version of Skype implemented. For example, there are several, is not described in more detail bugs and removed from the application, there are stability improvements for iOS 5-users. Thus, the app even with heavy usage (calls and chat together) remain stable running.

Download: Skype (free)

QuickSiri adds speed assistant

A slight modification will allow owners QuickSiri ported Siri personal assistant to run almost immediately, and even in full screen mode.

More recently, we look anticipated appearance at the Siri old iPhone 4 and 3GS, and after the release of several ports, intelligent assistants there was a question of optimization. Members' nesanktsionovannoy "Siri complained of minor freezes on startup and not very good speech recognition, which were the fault of the hardware features of gadgets. And if the noise reduction iPhone 4S owners of previous models available in any form, then slightly increase the response Siri can help tweak QuickSiri.

Our colleagues from the resource idb spent a whole compared to the speed of the Siri iPhone 4 installed tweak, and without him, which resulted in a lightning start Siri ascertained only after the second run. The developer explains the difference in speed just use full-screen window display assistant, hiding icons and other interface iOS.

Unlike many other applications from Cydia, QuickSiri does not look something alien and quite successfully fit into the overall environment of iOS. So if the extra seconds at the start of a program spoil your mood, you can slightly improve the situation by setting the tweak of the ModMyi repository in Cydia. Perhaps needless to say that the gadget should be pre-installed jailbreak and one of the available ports Siri.

Acer Revo nettop introduced 70 on the basis of AMD E-450

Acer has introduced a new miniature desktop Acer Revo RL70 . The novelty is based on dual-core AMD E-450 with a frequency 1.65GGts and offers 2GB of RAM. Dimensions nettop - 20.9sm 20.9sm x x 5.41sm. Weight - 998 grams.

For the graphics chip uses an integrated Radeon HD 6320. The system has a 500GB hard disk drive and is running an operating system, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
Acer Revo 70 module is equipped with 802.11b/g/n WiFi, port, LAN, HDMI-output, one with VGA, has six USB ports and multi- card reader. Completes the picture sound Dolby Home Theater v4 and a pair of audio jacks.

The cost nettop is 384 dollars. The package includes a wireless keyboard and mouse Acer.

iOS 5.1: upgrade to Apple's App note in an interview

In the frame labeled " Mountain Lion "initiated standardization of OS X and iOS expected us in the coming weeks to meet not only several new features on the Mac (the news app, we have already presented ), the iPhone could be extended with additional features that bear the "Mountain Lion" function plus the mobile device.

The Mac gets the news app , the application for memories and their own notes application - the iPhone a better text formatting to bold or underlined sentences on the two devices both display and edit them.

At least that our Greek colleagues promise of iPhone Hellas . This, we must keep the Athenians to good to have in the past two IOS Release Date correctly predicted . According to Moustakas Epameinondas already for the next month expected IOS version 5.1 (Keyword -camera slide understand) to "rich text" formatting, allowing you to create lists and underlining, coloring and highlighting of text.

icloud: Backing remove icloud

The icloud you different things including storing your backups. When your iPhone or iPad backups saves in the icloud this much storage will cost and that means you pay more for this extra storage. You can use your iPhone or iPad stored backups to delete. If you removed a lot of disk space you can recover.

You can delete the backups by going to Settings ▸ ▸ icloud Storage and backup storage ▸ ▸ Administration Select iDevice which you want the backup is removed. You can see when the last backup was created and its size. By scrolling down after you remove the complete backup, so click on the red "Delete Backup" button.

Your iPhone will have an additional confirmation, then click "Turn off and remove. The iPhone or iPad is then turned off and become the backup copy is deleted.

Need more backups can store on your iPhone or iPad? Then you have the option to buy additional storage on your iPhone or iPad. Go to Settings icloud ▸ ▸ ▸ Buy more storage and backup storage. Prices are per year indicated.

Using Safari in the recovery mode of your Mac

When you startup your Mac the cmd shortcut ⌘ + R, then the automatic repair mode of Mac OS X Lion started. From the recovery mode, you can check the disk permissions, backups from Time Machine restore or a complete new installation of Mac OS X implementation.

You can also use the recovery mode of Safari, this option is not available from the menu bar but you can start using Utilities ▸ Terminal. In the Terminal window type the following command:


/ Applications / Safari.app / Contents / MacOS / Safari

Safari is now started and you can in the recovery mode to use the internet connection. Safari lets you get close with the regular keyboard shortcut to close an application: CMD ⌘ + Q.

New technology to protect credit cards from "wireless" thieves

The evolution of credit card and could not be influenced by new technologies , namely the NFC chips and RFID tags, wireless transactions on the card to pass by their respective bikes.


However, this development can generate a new kind of crime, since theoretically it might be in the hands of a device theft of card information simply by taking the next unsuspecting owner.

For this reason, researchers at the Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering are preparing a new technology that will "blink" credit card for making wireless transactions. The idea is very simple, demanding touch the card at a certain point by the user to close the circuit and activate the NFC or RFID chip.

According to Professor Marlin Mickle,

"The new design incorporates an antenna and another electrical circuit controlled by a simple switch as the lights in a home. Credit cards with RFID or NFC chip disabled when in the pocket or in a table with the result that is readable by handheld scanners used in the thieves'

Note that already have filed a patent on / off.

Read the announcement here .

LG Optimus Vu, officially launched the 5 "tabletphone!

You may want a week for the start of the MWC two thousand and twelve , but have already begun the organs with LG to announce officially today in Korea LG Vu Optimus , the Android tabletphone coming to compete with Samsung Galaxy Note !


LG Optimus Vu

• Display 5 "IPS LCD (1024 x 768, 650nit brightness ratio 4:3) + pen
• CPU dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.5GHz
• RAM 1GB Memory
• 32GB Storage
• 8MP camera with autofocus and flash
• 1.3MP front camera
• WiFi Direct, DLNA
• Welcome HDMI, microUSB
• Operating system Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• Battery 2080mAh
• Dimensions 139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5mm
• Weight 168g

Note that in the next quarter will be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich , and will be released in Korea on behalf of SK Telecom in early March. According to LG, the world premiere will take place in the MWC 2012!

LG UNVEILS UNIQUE 4:3 RATIO, five-INCH OPTIMUS VU: 2 012 AT MWC
in Productivity With Mind, ITS LG Demonstrates LTE and Display
Device Leadership With That Does, Well, Everything

SEOUL, Feb. 19, 2012 - LG today unveiled one of the most anticipated LTE devices, the Optimus Vu:. Equipped with LG's advanced LTE and IPS display technology, the Optimus Vu: offers a unique combination of tablet-like viewing with smartphone portability. Running on a powerful 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 32GM internal memory and a large 2,080 mAh battery, the Optimus Vu: is a multimedia lover's dream device.

"The Optimus Vu: was designed to maximize what customers could do with a smart-phone," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company. "By offering an optimal 4:3 ratio viewing experience, 5-inch display combined with superfast LTE technology, Optimus Vu: is just one example of what we can achieve when we combine our best technology with customer needs."

The large 5-inch display with bright 4:3 aspect ratio makes viewing documents, books, internet and multimedia contents easier and more comfortable. The 4:3 aspect ratio is optimized for viewing to grasp more at a glance and note taking to increase productivity in everyday life. Moreover, IPS display realizes every color in its natural state for the best viewing experience even under bright sunlight.

Backed by unparalleled speed and performance from LG's advanced LTE technology, the Optimus Vu: boasts unmatched productivity. Its unique built-in QuickClip ™ hotkey allows users to conveniently capture screenshots and memos with a single push. Jotting notes is also possible with a finger or with the dedicated Rubberdium ™ pen. Among many productive apps installed in the Optimus Vu:, the included Polaris Office allows users to open any document, spreadsheet or presentation while on the go.

At only 8.5mm, the Optimus Vu: is the slimmest among all LTE phones currently on the market and is perfectly suited for a hand and fits comfortably in a jacket pocket. Despite the large 2,080 mAh battery, the Optimus Vu: adopts LG's exclusive floating mass technology to appear slimmer than its actual dimensions.

In addition to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), Optimus Vu: comes with 32GB memory and an 8-megapixel camera. While it will initially launch running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is already in the works.

The Optimus Vu: will be introduced in Korea in March. Additional information on The Unique Optimus Vu: CAN BE found at The LG Stand (Hall at MWC from 2,012 on the 27th February to 1 March.

Key Specifications:
- Chipset: 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor
- Display: on the 5th-inch (1,024 × seven hundred and sixty-eight) IPS Display
- Memory: 32GB and 1GB DDR2 eMMC
- Camera: 8MP AF With LED Flash (Rear) and 1.3MP (Front)
- OS: Android Gingerbread 3/2
- Battery: 2.080 mAh
- Dimension (L x W x D): 139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5mm

Sparrow appears mid-March for iPhone, iPad version in the pipeline

In November, already announced that there working on an iPhone version of the popular Mac email client Sparrow. But at the start of a beta test for about three hundred candidates after the recent times have been relatively quiet around the app. Until today. Trevor Gilbert reports on his blog that Sparrow iPhone for mid-March in the App Store will appear. The developers are even considering a version for the iPhone and Android , to develop.

Sparrow for Mac , the version that started it all, according to Sparrow's co-founder Dominique Leca now about five hundred times a day downloaded. The application is especially praised for its unique interface and its extensive integration with Gmail, such as support for labels and folders, Priority Inbox, archive and more. Additionally, the application for some time also supports IMAP servers of other services such as icloud, Yahoo! or your own email server.

According to Leca is the IOS platform behind by Apple and Google and there are few parties to change that. To Sparrow for iPhone has been to develop the Mac version as the basis for a faster, lighter and simpler version of the mail program for IOS. This results in that the application is faster than before. This knowledge will also be the Mac version also improved. The new interface designed specifically for the iPhone is designed to eventually find its way to other platforms (Android) and devices (IPAD).

  

Shortly after the beta started already leaked the first screenshots from. This shows that the interface of the application is a mix of the new Facebook app combined with elements of the old version of Twitter for iPhone. This is not surprising, since the developer behind the old version of the Twitter app behind the scenes of the advisers of Sparrow's. Although officially still nothing is known about the functions of Sparrow for your iPhone, it is clear that the iPhone version offers the same features as the desktop version: complete integration with Gmail functions, multiple inboxes and so on.

 At this time the application for 74% finished, as shown on the status website specially for that purpose in life is created. This means that there are still a few things must happen before the middle of next month application in the App Store will appear. There is also still working on approval by Apple. It is still as optimistic as ever that approval will be. But until that time remains to be seen.

Change the root password of your iPhone (Mac)

If you run a jailbreak, you also have the ability to SSH server. Take no action, then it runs continuously in the background, making it easy to access the data on the iPhone. To log in you just have to know the IP address.

The username and password that gives you access are:

• Username: root, password: alpine
• Username: mobile, password: alpine or dottie

In another tip, we explained how the root password on the iPhone can change as your Windows user. Here's how it works on the Mac.

1. To change the root password on the Mac, open the Terminal application. The following command gives you access to your iPhone:
ssh root@000.000.000.000

Instead of the zeros enter the IP address of the iPhone. You can find out by ear open the browser and What's My IP to go.
You can also access the iPhone at any Wi-Fi network to log on. Then, tap the blue arrow next to the Wi-Fi network you are logged in and you immediately see your IP address.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Enter the password 'alpine' to gain access to the iPhone.
4. Enter the 'passwd' to change the password. Note: it seems like nothing is happening, because the password does not appear after the cursor. But if you press Enter, you will see that the password is still transmitted.
5. You must now enter the new password twice.
6. Enter the command 'exit' to close the connection.
Then you can do the same for user 'mobile':