Hacker: Developed a Siri Proxy Server to Add Applications Easily

You may have heard about the news that Applidium can crack Siri’s security so that you may be able to port Siri on any non-iPhone 4S device, that well includes Android powered devices. This hack also grants developers to create their own functionality and include Siri within it.

Cheers to Applidium, a hacker gave rise to a proxy server for Siri and called it Siri Proxy (thru iPhoneHacks). He states that the idea behind the server is to make it simple for developers to add up unlimited functions or applications to Siri.

The cyberpunk, called "plamoni" on Twitter, brought out the source code of the Siri Proxy including the directions on how to set it up on the coding web site GitHub.

Furthermore, he demoed a plugin he made with customized handles that permits him to operate his thermostat by his iPhone. Instructions so much as ”What’s the condition of the thermostat?”, “Adjust the thermostat to 68 degrees”, or “What’s the inner temperature?” as shown in the video.

Take note that this hack does not require a jailbroken device and also this will not allow you to port Siri on any other devices. It only allows you to add your personal functions to Siri.

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Unfortunately, iOS 5.0.2 is NOT Coming This Week

Unfortunately, iOS 5.0.2 is NOT Coming This Week Due To Memory Leak Issues

Macerkopf, the blogsite that laid claim that the iOS 5.0.2 update will  be released this week, has taken back what they have said earlier. The cause: Apple is repairing some other big bug - memory leaks, and Macerkopf bade no ETA, either.

The site tells that though the issues regarding the battery has been cleared up, there are current problems regarding memory leaks which demand a bit more scrutiny, so instead of releasing iOS 5.0.3 instantly after, Apple has plainly resolved to expend a bit time and clear the whole major issues.

The battery issues have not affected as many people as compared to the iPhone 4′s antenna problems, and only impacts some configurations likely a defining factor in in the time lag. A few have described a decline in quality of approximately 10% per hour, and though as smartphone users we have been accustomed to the high charge consumption, this brings it to a whole new level.

Apple was kinda blamed in rushing to release iOS 5.0.1, which did not fixate the main battery issue but simply brought a few bugs. In any case, it is nice to see a more complete firmware.

iOS 5.0.2 :To Finally Fix Battery issues?

We realize that the iOS 5.0.1 isn't the solution for bugs, it just added a few new issues, leaving iPhone 4S users baffled.

According to a German blog Macerkopf, someone working in Apple’s iOS section disclosed to them that the battery issues has been totally solved, allowing for iPhone 4S users to savour the stated-in-manual 40 hrs of standby and 10 hrs of usage.

The blog as well claims that the update will be brought out no later than this week, so those of you who are still going through fast battery depletion, it appears you have just a few days to hold back. After the latest bungled ‘repair’, I guess we will wait for the release and end-user response before we announce it as ‘job-well-done’, though.

On the brightside, iOS 5.1 – which does not still give an ETA,  do hold a few exciting rumoured feature  the principal comprising of improvements to Siri. The voice identification software can acknowledge quite a couple more of commands than the fairly wide catalog it is already able of, so much as taking images and video recording, and the ability to initiate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection.

It is significant to think of that the takes are just rumour, so once more, do not go pouring for the champagne. However, it keys an thrilling picture for the iPhone 4S and iOS 5 integrating, as whenever Apple projects to go on releasing updates for Siri every few months granting it to do a lot, the feedbacks are more likely to hasten up the advancement.

What we want to see in the iPad3

     The Apple iPad 3 has not been formally announced to be released and yet it is already one of the most desired gadgets around. After the success of the iPad 2 you might be thinking that it's gonna be a tough task to improve on the current iPad, and yet there are some things that we think that we would really like to see in the upcoming iPad 3.

Improved Display:

     The Retina Display that we saw in the iPhone4 is truly stunning, and although we can't predict if the next iPad is gonna have the same pixel density as the phone screen we are hoping for a big boost in the iPad3.

Less Shiny:

     A second improvement in the screen is that for apple to make it a little less shiny. In some conditions, the iPad can be more useful as a mirror than a screen. Although the company appears to have a bit of a fetish for polished finishes, we would like to see a less shiny display.

SD Card Slot:

     Considering how wonderful the iPad is in displaying photos, it seems to have a bit of a shame that it has no capability to slot in an SD card to make it easier to get them into the tablet. Obviously, having an SD card slot would boost the amount of memory we have and take to another step to as being a post PC device. 

Thunderbolt:

     Thunderbolt is a new port found in Macbook Pros and brings a massive step in terms of high speed data transfers. It will be great to see the proprietary connector morph into a thunderbolt port. Although Apple would be reluctant to lose the income they generate from the licenses related to the dock connector.

Air Activation:

     Lastly we would like to cut the cords to our computers once and for all and have over-the-air activation. we would love for our iPad 3 to be a completely stand-alone device that we only plug into our computer out of choice and not as a necessity.

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5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Tablet PC

There are lots of choices available in the world of tablets and it is best to consider all of your options. Here are the top 5 things to think about before buying a tablet.

Size:
How big do you want your tablet to be? There are many screen sizes available with 10 and 7 inches being the normal sizes. The screen size isn't the only dimension you need to think about, tablets vary in weight and thickness as well so be sure to check the physical attributes of any tablets before you buy.

OS:
The tablet market is still young, but even so there are already many major operating systems available for tablets than there are in our home computers. The main ones are Google Android, Apple iOS, Blackberry tablet OS, HP webOS and of course Microsoft Windows7. Each one offers a different user interface and compatability with many different application programs. So be sure to look into each one to see which will best suit your needs.

Smart things to consider in choosing the best Smartphone

It’s that time again when you realize that you have to upgrade your mobile phone but you don’t know which one to choose from among the hundreds of mobile phones out there.

Here are some ideas on choosing which phone is best suited for you.

Budget:

The most important thing to consider in upgrading is how much you can afford to spent. In most cases you are going to be signing in a two year deal. So remember a free phone might seem tempting but if it cost 40$ a month that’s almost a thousand dollars over the period of the contract. You might also want to think about saving up and buying the phone outright and get a super cheap sim-only deal. It will save you a huge amount of cash overtime and you can have the freedom to upgrade whenever you want.

Here Comes The Ice Cream Sandwich

Google is about to launch a new Operating System to unify both tablet and mobile phone. This is the Ice Cream Sandwich. Google packed in tons of new features to keep Android on top of the smartphone market.

Ice Cream Sandwich  will be unveiled by Google at an event in Hong Kong in the 19^th of October. It will probably be seen in the market along with the Google Nexus Prime in early November. The additional features of the new Operating System are pretty much exciting. Things like the phone or tablet acting as a USB hub so that you can hook up devices such as keyboards, mouse and even game controllers. A 3D headtracking for easy video calling with the front camera and a toll to let you know how much data each application is using.

Google wants this OS to run everywhere so it will have to support the specifications for a number of devices. However, expect multitasking tools for all smartphones to make it easier to manage your system resources and an expandable home screen widgets too.

Google has promised that new updates to its Operating System will be available to handsets for the first 18 months so its more likely that the top-of-the-line smartphones will be able to benefit from the new OS. This will hopefully end the fragmentation that has played android users since its launch and bring in a more unified approach from Google.