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How to transfer information from an old iPhone to an iPhone 5
9 months ago
You just got your hands on that super slim iPhone 5. Now how do you move on without leaving your very important data behind? It is fine. No need for a cold sweat at the thought of leaving behind all that music, contacts, or any data for that matter. Even jailbreaks. Just follow these easy steps into transfer bliss. We will cover iCloud and iTunes transfers to the new device. The very first thing you need to do is make a backup of your old iPhone, Once that is done then restore the backup to your new iPhone 5 using iCloud or iTunes.
iPhone (old) to iPhone 5 via iCloud.
You do not have not have to worry about updating your old phone. Just make sure you back it up via the cloud. This part can take you hours depending on the size of your iDevice.
1. Go to Settings app and navigate to iCloud > Storage & Backup and tap onBack Up now button. This may take time depending on the amount of data to be backed up.
2. Now turn off your old iPhone and turn on your new iPhone 5.
3. Go through the setup on the iPhone 5 STOP when prompted to choose a restore or start fresh.
4. When prompted to set up, choose “Restore from iCloud Backup,” tap next, and enter your Apple ID and password.
5. Select the latest backup of your old device and tap Restore. If you have a big backup this will take awhile.
6. iPhone will also start re-downloading all your apps in the background.
7. You will also need to enter your password for your Apple ID, email and other accounts, and voicemail again.
8. That’s it, you should now be able to use your shiny new iPhone 5.
If you want use iTunes to transfer your data, it’s simple.
1. Follow the steps above but in step 4 choose: “Restore from iTunes Backup,” tap next, and enter your Apple ID and password.
2. Connect your iPhone 5 to iTunes (on the same computer you used to back up your old iPhone). iTunes will ask you to restore from backup or set up as new. Select the backup of your old device and make sure it has the latest backup of your old iPhone.
3. Hit continue.
4. Your iPhone 5 will restart. Then you are good to go.
Send to KindleCouldn’t get a ticket to Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference? Try the Indie Developer Labs event
1 year ago
Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference sold out before some people even knew the tickets were up for sale. One guy even offered to change his name if he could get a ticket. I love Apple but I would not go that far. However I would consider going to an alternative. Indie Developer Labs is that alternative. The organizers said “Indie Developer Labs is an open area where developers are provided with space to work, free Wi-Fi, and an open environment to connect with other developers. Our mission is to help foster the collaborative spirit of the Apple developer community. It is a place to help the developer community have a place to collaborate during WWDC.”
The organizers are Kyle Kinkade, Craig Fox and Nate True. They are will also have a hackathon event. That may draw developers from Jailbreak community. Cydia has always been their home so this may be a way for them to showcase their new apps like Apple showcase a new version of iOS. The Indie Developer Labs event will take place from June 12th to June 15th in San Francisco. Whats more it will be in Moscone Center which is very close to where WWDC is held.
Send to KindleApple Worldwide Developer Conference will be on June 11-15 & it sold out in an hour. Will we see an iPhone 5 debut?
1 year ago
PRESS RELEASE:
CUPERTINO, Calif., Apr 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Apple(R) today announced that it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) June 11 through June 15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. At this year’s five-day conference, developers will learn about the future of iOS and OS X(R), allowing them to build incredible new apps. WWDC will also feature more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers as well as the popular Apple Design Awards, a showcase of the most outstanding apps from the past year.
“We have a great WWDC planned this year and can’t wait to share the latest news about iOS and OS X Mountain Lion with developers,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The iOS platform has created an entirely new industry with fantastic opportunities for developers across the country and around the world.”
Developers will be able to explore the latest innovations, features and capabilities of iOS and OS X Mountain Lion and learn how to greatly enhance the functionality, performance, quality and design of their apps. Developers can even bring their code to the labs and work with Apple engineers, applying development techniques and best-practices to enhance their apps.
Activities at Apple’s WWDC 2012 include:
– more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers on a wide range of technology-specific topics for developing, deploying and integrating the latest iOS and OS X technologies;
– 100 hands-on labs staffed by more than 1,000 Apple engineers providing developers with code-level assistance, insight into optimal development techniques and guidance on how they can make the most of iOS and OS X technologies in their apps;
– the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow iOS and OS X developers from around the world–last year more than 60 countries were represented;
– engaging and inspirational lunchtime sessions with leading minds and influencers from the worlds of technology, science and entertainment; and
– Apple Design Awards which recognize iPhone(R), iPad(R) and Mac(R) apps that demonstrate technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design.
Please go to the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2012 website (developer.apple.com/wwdc) to purchase tickets, as well as for updates and more information.
Developers who are unable to attend this year’s conference can access and watch all technical sessions from the Apple Developer website (developer.apple.com/videos) as soon as they are posted for free.
Send to KindleFacebook buys Instagram: This is how to transfer your pictures out.
1 year ago
by Rubens Saintel
in Android, Apple, Blackberry, Business, Google, iOS 5, iPad, iPad 2, iPhone, iPhone 4S, News, RIM, Social Network, Technology
When I heard that Facebook had brought my beloved Instagram; I was shocked, angry, sad, and finally at peace. Someone told me those are similar emotions felt when you lose a loved one. It was enough to open the floodgates to Android. I was happy for that move but to sell out to Facebook is taking a big plunge into the unknown. Everyone is aware of the privacy issues Facebook has. That is the reason I hardly use the social network.
Instagram is a model of what all programs hope to be. Loved and valuable. Instagram managed to attract not only a loyal but dare I say rabid fan base. The side effect of that success was the release of a plethora of clones on the AppStore harping for some of the spotlight. None however could manage to shine brighter than the original.
What I noticed right away was that Instagram had no advertisement. No pop-ups, not so much as a in app upgrade feature. The app it’s self was free to download. So, that’s millions of users on a nonmonetized app. Surely there must be a plan to cash in. It seems there was a plan brewing behind the curtain. One wonders how many meetings Instagram had with Facebook before papers were signed. Was the release of an Android app a stipulation of the deal or was it a show of good will? Did millions of downloads overnight jack up the asking price?
1 billion dollars!? That’s $1,000,000,000 for what can best be described as Flickr with filters mixed with Twitter. To be fair, to Facebook that’s pocket change. Never the less, Facebook does not spend money without a plan. Look for tight integration between Instagram and Facebook. Further integration means full out control by Zuck and company. That is a red flag for me. I’m one of those people that like to get into things before they become trends and ruined; I mean part of pop culture.
Instagram has lost that hip and exclusive feel for me. Not to mention my concerns with how Facebook will analyze my pictures. If you’re like me and want to jump ship but need a lifeboat for your pictures; rejoice for there is hope. Like the Holy Trinity there are 3. Three options to take your pictures with you. Copygr.am, InstaBackup and Instaport. The latter has gone down due to high traffic. I tried all three and Copygr.me had all my pictures, over 400 of them in my inbox within 5 minutes. Don’t frank out, you get a zip file. Even if you don’t leave Instagram, it’s good practice to backup your pictures before Facebook closes the API.
Send to KindleCan Next Issue Media’s all you can read Digital Magazine Subscriptions work and will Apple’s Newstand be effected
1 year ago
Do you a tablet? Do you like magazines? Do you hate the Apple Newstand? Well Next Issue Media was hoping you would say yes to all the above. Tablets are everywhere. As we all know Apple’s iPad has a virtual monopoly on the tablet market and as such on the magazine market. That also helps them sell everything. You can find pretty much any magazine you want to buy in Apple‘s Newsstand app. The problem is you still have to download each magazine’s reader app. Some of those apps are nothing but a glorified PDF reader. Magazine publishers want some of the action that the Newstand now enjoys. Conde Nast, Hearst, Time Inc., Meredith and News Corp. have teamed together to form Next Issue Media.
Next Issue Media’s CEO Morgan Guenther said “On the consumer experience side, at least from our perspective, there’s been very little innovation. At the moment, one of the chief unmet needs is simplicity.” The new tablet only newsstand lets users pick between different magazines for one low subscription price. The prices are as follows; $14.99 covers weekly & monthly titles. You also can pay just $9.99 for only monthly titles. I love this idea and can’t wait to try it. Unfortunately, right now the app is only on Android tablets running Honeycomb or higher but an iOS app will out in a few weeks.
The only thing that people might not like is that users have to go to Next Issue Media’s website to manage their subscription purchases. You will not be able to do from within the app. That is very smart on the part of Next Issue Media. This way they do not have to pay Apple 30% that everyone else has too. This is a very smart idea.
Send to KindleHow to install Apps that require you to have 5.1 without updating your iOS to 5.1
1 year ago
Apps that require iOS 5.1 tend to be Apple’s way of fighting the Jailbreak community. It’s not like the iPad 2 or iPhone 4S are not compatible with the new updated apps. If only there was a way around this limitation. Glad you asked. There is a way around it and it is pretty simple. The work around works for iPhoto, iMovie and so far all apps that have asked me to update to 5.1 Please note this method only works on iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 and iPad 2.
The steps to install 5.1 apps on your 5.0.1 device is as follows:
- Close AppStore if you have it opened. Don’t forget to check the multitask bar as well for it.
- Start up iFile (It’s a jailbreak app in Cydia)
- Once in iFile go to /System/Library/CoreServices
- Click SystemVersion.plist file
- Click Property List Viewer
- Click ProductVersion
- Change 5.0.1 to 5.1
- Click back and and then click Done
- Respring your iOS device
- Go to App Store and install your desired app.
- After it is successfully installed put ProductVersion back to iOS 5.0.1
- Click Cydia
- Search for iPhoto501Fix and install it
- Respring your device
- Enjoy
Send to KindleiPad 3 or iPad HD: Here is what to expect
1 year ago
Apple + press conference in San Francisco tomorrow. This means only one thing. Apple will have an announcement that will change the landscape of the world once more. As always supply chains have leaked all kinds of info. As a result we have a pretty clear picture of what the iPad 3 will look like. We will find out tomorrow. Here is what we can expect.
- Retina display that should have (2,048 x 1,536)
- 4G LTE connectivity
- Quad-core thanks to the Apple A6.
- Thicker case thanks to the bigger battery and LTE chip
- Same battery life
- 8-megapixel camera just like the iPhone 4S.
- iOS 5.1
- Same prices at $499, $599 and $699, and cellular connectivity available for each at a $130 premium.
Will we be right? Tune in at 1PM
Send to KindleiPad 3: Seems to be real and coming real soon
There are images of the iPad 3′s new case design. These are always are early clues to how the new designs will look. Although they are not perfect; they are close enough to get an idea of what is to come. Apple’s next tablet should be released just next month. The iPad 3 should have Retina Display, an 8-megapixel camera, 4G LTE and a larger battery but the same battery life. Word is that Apple will unveil the iPad 3 at a press conference on March 7th.
Send to KindleApple iPad just keeps eating Blackberrys
1 year ago
Apple’s iPad pretty much owns the tablet market. It’s competitors really can not compare. Sorry competitors I have more bad news. iPad’s enterprise market share is growing. One wonders does more tablets mean less windows machines?
Good Technology a enterprise mobile services vendor reports that Apple’s iPad accounted for 96% of tablets activated at the companies that use the company’s services. The iPhone accounted for 53% of new phone activations. That is a very big percentage. It comes out to be about 71% of mobile enterprise devices iOS. That does not sound very good for Blackberry, Android and Windows device.
Send to KindleCES 2012: Rubens Saintel Interview with Line2 CEO, Peter Sisson
1 year ago
by Rubens Saintel
in Apple, AT&T, Blackberry, CES 2012, Exclusive Interview, Google, iOS 5, iPad, iPad 2, iPhone, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, Mobile, News, Rubens Saintel, Sprint, T-Mobile, Technology
I was able to catch up with the CEO of Line2 Peter Sisson. We had a in-depth conversation about the future of the VOIP app on all platforms. What is next for the company and how it compares to other companies our there with similar services.
Peter Sisson is a telecom geek disrupting mobile communications by using social, calendar, and location information to make calls more productive and lifestyle-friendly. Line2 is Peter’s 4th company. His last company, Teleo, was acquired by Microsoft in 2005.
Peter Sisson, CEO of Line2 (also known as Toktumi), is an entrepreneur and VoIP pioneer. He has been on the forefront of the Internet industry for 15 years, starting four companies and nurturing many others through advisory roles. He was named one of the top 10 “people to watch” by CNET, and won the Arthur Anderson Best Practices Award for Strategic Leadership with Wineshopper.com
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