Apple Creates History with New iBooks Textbooks

"Apple announced iBooks 2 for iPad, featuring iBooks textbooks, an entirely new kind of textbook that’s dynamic, engaging, and truly interactive. iBooks textbooks offer iPad users gorgeous, full-screen textbooks with interactive animations, diagrams, photos, videos, and unrivaled navigation. Leading education services companies including Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, McGraw-Hill, and Pearson will deliver educational titles on the iBookstore, with most priced at $14.99 or less. And with the new iBooks Author, anyone with a Mac can create iBooks textbooks and publish them to Apple’s iBookstore. Starting today, iBooks 2 is available free from the App Store and iBooks Author is available free from the Mac App Store"

Textbooks they won’t want to put down. "A Multi-Touch textbook on iPad is a gorgeous, full-screen experience full of interactive diagrams, photos, and videos. No longer limited to static pictures to illustrate the text, now students can dive into an image with interactive captions, rotate a 3D object, or have the answer spring to life in a chapter review. They can flip through a book by simply sliding a finger along the bottom of the screen. Highlighting text, taking notes, searching for content, and finding definitions in the glossary are just as easy. And with all their books on a single iPad, students will have no problem carrying them wherever they go."

Bottomline:
The new iBooks Textbooks is an amazing innovation! I downloaded a couple of samples from the iBooks store, and also the awesome "Life on Earth". My kids and I were totally blown away by the quality of the textbooks, the interactivity and the overall experience! (about the only glitch was iBooks 2 hanging up when you launch the new textbook! But this problem seems to be intermittent.) Last year, when my son and I were driving to Los Angeles, I remember having a conversation with him in the car about how the next generation of eBooks should be interactive... when my son was in middle school, he was aspiring to be a writer (now he loves Physics). So, I was telling him that he should design eBooks that spring out from a reader, as if the story within becomes alive and real! For instance, while you are reading a paragraph, you can tap to make the whole story come to life! Wouldn't that be amazing! With the introduction of iBooks Textbooks, we are getting a whole lot closer!! These iBooks are interactive, intelligent and immersing! Would students learn more from these new iBooks? Would students gain more knowledge in a faster time? Would students with learning disability benefit further from these textbooks? Would teachers enjoy teaching through this new medium? Would iBooks textbooks fundamentally change how education is disseminated and consumed? Lots of intriguing questions will need to be answered in the coming year. Apple has the support of major education publishers. Apple iBooks Textbooks could become the new learning standard, and as history may note, usher in a new era of innovative education!

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How To Jailbreak iPhone 4?

How it works, what risks it carries, what penalties you can suffer for it, etc. We will cover all details in this article on anything you would want to know about it. We will first start with a little about the process of jailbreaking. It is essential to understand the procedure before you start the process.

Jailbreak iPhone 4: What it means for you

The process of jailbreaking is simply a way to get around the restrictions and limitations imposed by the iOS operating system. Through this process users are able to download apps, extensions, themes, etc. that are not available on the official Apple App Store. A user whose iPhone has undergone the process of jailbreak can still access the Apple App Store to download apps. While jailbreaking is not illegal in the United States due to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, Apple has announced that any phone which has been jailbroken will forfeit its warranty services. The process of jailbreaking for the iPhone 4 is simple if you follow the given steps of instruction. The services have been provided by jailbreakme.com.

Jailbreak iPhone 4: Instructions

The iPhone 4 is a great device which has loads of improvements in its features in comparison to its predecessors. The new technologies and software upgrades makes it a tougher phone to jailbreak. But to jailbreak iPhone 4 you need to follow the step by step instruction given in this article. First you need to open Safari on your iPhone 4 and go to jailbreakme.com. Once the site has finished loading you need to swipe your finger in the section where it says "Slide To Jailbreak". Now you watch as your device starts downloading the data required for jailbreaking. After it downloads the software will start installing on your iPhone and the screen will say, "Jailbreaking. Sit tight." Once the installation is complete your phone will get a pop up message saying that the Clydia icon has been added to your springboard. Go to the home screen and click the Clydia icon and after that click the option for User on the subsequent screen that follows. You will come to a screen where it says Manage. Once on this screen, click the second item which says sources. After that you click on edit, the buttons change and then you click Add, enter your Cydia URL (cydia.hackulo.us). You will encounter a warning message but select Add Anyway. Once this process is over you press User (Graphical Only) and upon selecting it you will come to the page which asks you which App sync you want. Select the third option and this completes your jailbreak iPhone 4.

iPhone 4 - How Much Personal Information Goes Out When You Start Your Favorite App?

A recent study by Eric Smith, the assistant director of information security and networking at Bucknell, found that 68% of the most popular free Apps for the iPhone sent personal information without the user knowing. Each time that certain applications were launched they would send information such as the phone ID# along a network that eavesdroppers could easily use. Some applications even sent the users name and location exposing many users of the popular iPhone 4 and earlier models to information thieves. Sounds awfully similar to issues with laptops and desktops, right?

Mr. Smith closely examined 57 free applications from the App Store, used by iPhones, to see if they were sending information out without proper security. The results came after last week's discovery that many Google Android apps were sending out personal information when opened. What Eric Smith found was 38 of 57 apps were sending unique device IDs every time they were launched and 11 were sending encrypted codes which made it hard to tell what they were sending. Only 8 of 57 apps were not sending any information. Why would they do this?

The main reason that iPhone applications would be sending information Mr. Smith said in his report, is for advertising. Most free apps make their money through selling advertising space. The information that is collected could conceivably be used to create profiles on the different users of the application. The information in the profile could include browsing patterns, app usage, and location. That information could be sold by the ones collecting it or stolen by people eavesdropping on the network. The information would be able to tell the one viewing it where an iPhone user is at any given time. This is not an uncommon practice, but kind of scary don't you think?

The iPhones and the new iPhone 4 are not the only smart phones that are sending information. In fact studies have found that apps across all smart phone platforms, including the iPhone 4's biggest rival the Android series, are sending out sensitive information. With this breaking news and the imminent release of the white iPhone 4 it will be interesting to see how Apple will handle the report going forward. Apple currently instructs all of it App developers, "not to publicly associate a device's unique identifier with a user account," and that applications need to let the users, "know precisely what you're going to do with their data." However, apps from major brands seem to sidestep these guidelines. At the time of this writing, Amazon's app communicates the logged in users name and device ID without even encrypting it leaving many users vulnerable.

Anyone looking to get the iPhone 4 must now take this new threat in to consideration. Apple will need to step up and address the issues so that people are confident their private information will not be easily stolen or, even better, sent at all. As it stands every iPhone 4 and smart phone user must be wary of who can see their phone ID and location.

Free iPhone 4 Offers - How You Can Get a Free iPhone 4 in 3 Easy Steps

It seems like anyone who is anyone has an "i" something. The iPod, iPad, or maybe even the iPhone. But if you are living on a tight budget like most of us, getting one of these cool "i" products may be out of reach. Unless you are a little bit crafty. And if you are, then you can get yourself a FREE iPhone 4 just by following a few simple steps.

Just think about it. Being able to get yourself one of the those Apple iPhones would be fantastic. Right? I mean come on, have you seen all those apps you can get? Everything from time sheets for your business to cartoons for your kids. Boy, I bet my parents would have liked to have an iPhone when I was a kid. An instant tantrum calmer.

Anyway, having an Apple iPhone is just about a necessity anymore. That is if you want to keep up on the latest trends. And for those of us determined consumers (not to mention bargain shoppers), getting a FREE iPhone 4 instead of plopping down $400 for one makes it even sweeter.

So, how can you go about getting an iPhone 4 for free? Just follow some simple steps and that baby can be yours.

First: Find a Reliable Site:

Test and Own Offer Sites can be found on the Internet right now. Since the iPhone 4 is rather new, manufacturing partners, developers, potential advertisers want to make sure that the product is in fact good and reliable. And to do this they need consumers to sign up and test the phones for bugs. And to pay the tester for his/her time, the company will allow the tester to keep the product. Sounds great, huh?

By doing this, these companies can actually save themselves money in the long run, as developing apps and advertising is much more expensive than a few free iPhones.

Second: Submit Your Zip Code

Entering your zip code when looking for a FREE iPhone is necessary. Why? Well the reason these companies are offering the phone for free in the first place is for some type of market research. And they want to be sure that they are targeting their intended audience.

For example, if the company plans on advertising the iPhone in Europe, then testers in America would not be who they are looking for. Rather they want their target market testing the product and giving them reliable feedback.

Third: Take Advantage of Some Offers:

Depending on the site, offers will vary. While some of them are free, others may cost something. But if the cost is rather minimal...let's say $1, then that would be quite worth it to get a FREE iPhone 4. Don't you think?

Your best bet is to find offers that will either not cost you anything or ones that you would like to try and may even offer a money back guarantee. That way, if you are not happy, then you do not lose anything. But you can gain an iPhone 4 for free.

Social Networking On The Excellent iPhone 4

The iPhone4 offers users a great range of connectivity options which enable a multitude of internet facilities to be used on the phone. These features are not limited to purely web browsing but also include location services and the ability to download new music and applications. For the younger generation however the most frequently used online features are social networking services such as Facebook and Twitter. Here we take a look at the social networking aspects of the iPhone 4.

At present the handset does not come with any pre installed applications but via the Apple App Store there are numerous available for download. The Facebook application is free and is perhaps the most impressive, giving you many of the features that are included in the full version. The advantage of having a feature such as this on your phone is that it is much more versatile than a laptop version. The user has the ability to check into locations to inform friends of where they are at present. To do this the application uses the phones in built global positioning and is a useful tool if you are meeting friends on a night out for example. The uploading of photographs is also a useful feature when you are mobile. The iPhone 4 boasts a high quality 5 mega pixel camera together with a 720P HD video capture facility. Once you have captured your desired image or footage this can be easily posted to your Facebook page for all of your friends and family to view. Even when you are not browsing Facebook the handset still can keep you updated with friends activities by way of the clever notification system that will alert you to a whole range of information including new messages, wall posts and check ins.

This autumn we will see a new software update for the iPhone 4 which will offer over 200 changes to how the handset works. One of the major changes will see Twitter integrated into the phones operating system. This will offer a host of benefits for users of this platform. One of the major advantages is that you will now be able to take a photograph and post it immediately to Twitter without the need to access a separate application. This direct Tweeting is not restricted to just photographs and can also be done from within the Safari web browser, maps and the integrated YouTube service. Your Twitter friends are also merged with your own contacts list which makes it simple to mention an acquaintance within a post. There are numerous Twitter applications available for download on the iPhone 4 but this new version will remove the need for many of them and make social networking easier than ever.

There are many superb features incorporated on the iPhone 4 but it is these social networking facilities which will make the phone appeal to the highly lucrative younger market. The new Twitter integration is particularly interesting and should see the phone take on a whole new identity once the new operating system software is released.

Clever Technology Helps Transform The iPhone 4 Into 3D

The HTC Evo 3D has been been making some big waves within the the mobile phone world. This is because the phone is one of the very first to offer users the opportunity to view image in 3D thanks to a special stereoscopic screen which fools the brain into believing it is processing a 3D image. This clever technology has proved a big hit so far but has left other top end handsets such as the iPhone4 looking already a little dated. Now a company named Global Wave has produced Pic3D, a sheet that can be added to the iPhone or indeed any other device which makes the screen look 3D.

Fans of brands such as Apple and Blackberry will be delighted at this news as we are likely to be some way off seeing a 3D handset released by either manufacturer. This new sheet uses some clever technology to transform a two dimensional image into one that really comes to life. The sheet utilises a lenticular lens system as opposed to a parallax barrier which is normally used. This new system not only offers a smoother and more consistent image but also a great viewing angle of 120 degrees together with a 90 per cent transmission level. It is not only the iPhone 4 which will potentially benefit from this new innovation but also a whole host of other mobile phones as well as other devices such as desktop and laptop computers. The sheet will also allow users to view side by side content from internet sites such as Youtube. Obviously the iPhone 4 does not have any provision for recording or capturing true 3D images but the screen gives a good introduction into this impressive new technology.

The iPhone 4 is the perfect platform for Global Wave to target with this development thanks to the incredibly high display quality that the phone offers in the first place. The device uses the renowned Retina display which offers the highest resolution possible on its 3.5inch screen at 640 x 960 pixels. This puts the handset above anything else currently on offer which is remarkable especially as the phone is nearly one year old already. If you wanted to break the resolution down into a pixels per inch rating then the figure is an astonishing 326 which takes the display beyond what the human eye can actually register. The screen is perfect for displaying all manner of material from your own images captured on the phones impressive camera to colourful web pages.

The iPhone 4 still remains a leading player in the mobile phone world and the Pic3D sheet brings the handset partially in line with newer offerings such as the HTC Evo 3D. Until Apple decide to launch a 3D handset this is the perfect alternative to bring material to life on the handset.

iPhone 4 - Why Would You Want To Jailbreak Your New iPhone?

Many people hear about jailbreaking an iPhone 4 and wonder what the benefits would be of doing so. The first thought that often pops in to their mind is, "Well, I could use my iPhone 4 on other networks besides AT&T." While many do have other providers for their phone many of their iPhone 4s are not jailbroken. They are simply unlocked. So what does it mean to jailbreak an iPhone 4?

It means that an iPhone 4 user can get different apps than what are available in the App Store and further customize their iPhone. The main advantage to jailbreaking an iPhone 4 is the ability to turn it into a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Originally there were very different reasons for jailbreaking an iPhone. Before, jailbreaking would allow iPhone users to zoom in on pictures, customize the iPhone's background, and upload video to YouTube. With the new iOS 4 and the iPhone 4 these options are now available to any iPhone 4 user. It is highly possible that what was being done on jailbroken iPhones had an enormous impact on what Apple put standard in to their new products. So, what are the major advantages of doing it now?

The biggest news currently in jailbreaking is the ability to turn an iPhone 4 in to a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. Although it does cost money there is an app called MiWi 4.0. This app allows for up to four devices to be connected to Wi-Fi through your iPhone 4. Reviews have found that download speeds were somewhere around 3300 Kbps and uploads were around 340 Kbps.

Another great app for a jailbroken phone is the My3G. This is an app that actually lets people use FaceTime the way many envisioned when Apple announced it would be available with the iPhone 4. My3G allows users are able to use FaceTime over a 3G connection instead of needing to be tied to a Wi-Fi network. So no matter where someone is, if they have 3G, they can make FaceTime calls. This application for the jailbroken iPhone 4 also allows for downloading TV shows and podcast from iTunes as well as watching HD videos on YouTube. Features you had hoped would be available from Apple, right?

Jailbreaking an iPhone 4 also allows for more customization. On the lock screen you can put all the information you would like to see without sliding to unlock your phone. This can include if you have any new emails, the calls you might have missed, or the current weather at your location. The header is even customizable with a jailbroken phone giving you options on how your iPhone 4 should be personalized. Finally, all the apps that Apple deems unacceptable for their App Store are available with a jailbroken iPhone 4. There is no limit to what is available and what can be created on a jailbroken phone.

So, there are many reasons why a person should consider jailbreaking their phone. Of course any changes made to an iPhone 4 will void the warranty but if that is OK with you, or you are a product tester and got your iPhone 4 for free anyway, then give jailbreaking a try. It will open up the iPhone 4 to all new apps and possibilities that are not available to the average iPhone user.