Fast And Easy Video Processing For iOS

Available for $1.99 on the App Store, the VideoFix app allows the users to process their videos for improving the image quality or for applying special effects. With six different highly configurable filters, the possibilities are endless.

The main filter, called simply "Fix!", is specially designed to enhance the video image quality by providing controls to adjust several different settings like contrast, brightness, or saturation.

The possibility to selectively recover blown-out highlights or enlightening shadows, makes this filter a powerful tool to correct and adjust videos with poor lighting conditions. Version 2.0 adds the possibility to adjust the color temperature of the videos, allowing to correct those videos recorded with a wrong white balance.

The remaining filters are designed to transform totally the appearance of the videos: B&W, Sepia, Tint, Two-Colors and Comic. Instead of being "one-click" effects, each of them presents to the user different, specific, settings that can be adjusted to get a wide range of looks.

With a clean, simple and accessible interface it only takes a few taps to process a video. The iPad interface deserves a special mention: Having all the editing options available from just one screen, with a huge preview area and dynamic controls makes configuring any filter an easy, fast and fun task.

During the whole editing process, the app provides a constant feedback of how the video will look like with the selected settings, making much easier to get the desired results. The export process only requires the user to choose a video resolution for the output. Processed videos are directly saved to the device's Camera Roll.

Feature Highlights:
* Process any video recorded with the device's camera or synchronized via iTunes (maximum resolution accepted is 1280x720, minimum is 192x144)
* "Fix!" filter specially designed to enhance the video image quality
* Five additional filters to choose from, each of them highly configurable
* Different export presets, including HD (720p). Export resolution is limited by the resolution of the original video

Pricing and Availability:
VideoFix 2.0 is only $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category.

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Source: http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=14478

GV Mobile + Gets A Major Update, New UI

GV Mobile + has received a major update that features a new user interface, push, picture messaging and much more.

GV Mobile + brings the power of Google Voice to your iPhone.

GV Mobile + allows users of Google Voice to do the following with ease:
● picture messaging
● push notifications
● group messaging
● dial numbers via the iPhone address book, entering on the keypad, or choosing from the internal favorites
● send, retrieve, and delete SMS messages
● retrieve and delete recent call history
● playback and delete voicemails
● take calls from different phones other than your iPhone
● enable, disable, add, or delete the phones that Google Voice forwards calls to
● much, much more

What's New In This Version:
● New UI
● Push
● Picture messaging
● Multiple Recipient Texting (up to 5)
● Support for all GV folders
● Search
● Pull to load older data
● Key Tones Off/On
● Default Contacts Action (Favs/Iphone)
● More Call Methods (call using your iPhone # in app, or with GV using other dialers - customizable)
● Support for non-standard Gmail only GV accounts (limited)
● Welcome/Setup wizard
● Favorites is back
● Spell check is back
● Access Call Methods via Keypad
● Voicemail transcription highlighting during playback
● Support for GV related call actions (read/unread,star/unstar,spam,block,archive/unarchive)

You can purchase GV Mobile + from the App Store for $2.99.

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Source: http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=14441

Instagram Adds Support for Sharing Photos On Facebook Pages

Instagram for iPhone has been updated will the ability to share photos on Facebook Pages.

Instagram is an amazingly fun & simple life-sharing app for your iPhone. Snap photos wherever you go to show the world what’s going on in your life. Follow your friends’ photo updates as they move through the world. Select from photo filters that transform regular ol’ photos into works of art you’ll want to keep around forever.

Features include:
- Apply over a dozen fun & beautiful filters to your photos
- Post as many photos as you want, for free
- Find and follow friends who are using the app
- Attach (optional) location information to any of your posts
- Share your posts to Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr, Posterous, & Facebook
- Check in to Foursquare when you post a photo with a location
- Let your friends know what you think by liking & commenting on their photos
- View the most popular photos around the world from Instagram users
- Supports first generation, 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4 phones
- Full iPhone 4 front & back camera support

What's New In This Version:
● Support for sharing photos on Facebook pages
● Sharing accounts persist with Instagram account
● Bugfixes when in poor network conditions
Bugfixes for news tab

You can download Instagram from the App Store for free.

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Source: http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=14357

iDownload 2.2 for iOS Adds AirPlay Support

Silicon Studios has announced iDownload 2.2 for iOS, an update to their productivity app that allows users to quickly and easily download and share any file from any website. From office documents and PDF files, to music and movies, the app supports numerous file formats. Once downloaded, users have the ability to view files or share them via Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, or email. The update brings AirPlay support on iOS 4.3, enables users to download files directly from Mobile Safari and Mail and includes "Open in" support. iDownload was the first app of its kind to reach the App Store in 2008, and has been in the Top Ten of Productivity Apps in several countries around the world.

New in iDownload 2.2 is tighter integration with native iOS Apple apps. Mail will allow the transfer of attachments to iDownload using the "Open in..." option. The "Open in..." capability also allows the downloading of binary files directly from Mobile Safari, and the free and easy exchange of any files or documents between iDownload and other apps. Also included in the update is AirPlay compatibility, which will give users the ability to wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos downloaded with iDownload from any iOS device to Apple TV (second generation). In addition, the new technology introduced in iOS 4.3 will allow streaming of "iDownloaded" music to AirPlay speakers or receivers, including AirPort Express.

Feature Highlights:
* AirPlay support
* Full support for "Open in" option to allow the download of files directly from Safari
* Retina Display support
* Universal app
* USB iTunes File Sharing support
* External Display Support (iPhone 4, iPad, and iPod 4G)
* Preview engine powered by QuickLook
* AirPrint wireless printing
* Background audio
* Multitasking support, downloads will continue in background
* Easy exchange of any files or documents between other apps and iDownload
* Pause and resume downloads
* Transfer files via Wi-Fi, USB, and Bluetooth Peer-to-Peer
* Bookmarklet lets users tag URLs in Safari and open them directly in the iDownload browser
* Full-featured file management
* Transfer files to any networked browser enabled device
* Landscape support
* Password protection
* Zip file support
* Email files and links
* Built in help and feedback reporting

"iDownload for iOS is the fastest, most convenient method of downloading and sharing files," commented Founder Nuno Pereira. "iDownload is an integrated solution for managing, transferring, and using downloads of every kind."
Pricing and Availability:

iDownload 2.2 is $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Productivity category

Soure: http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=14332

The iPad 2 Has Been Jailbroken!

Only two days after its release the iPad 2 has been jailbroken by comex.

Congrats to @comex for jailbreaking yet another brand new device (iPad2) while 2500 miles away from it [iphone_dev]
We'll update this post as more information about the jailbreak becomes available. At this point we are assuming its a userland jailbreak similar to Spirit.

Comex notes that he would've had it yesterday if I didn't have to spend 1.5 days looking for a replacement exploit (which came from a most unexpected place...)

Source: http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=14255

Apple Releases iOS 4.3 for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, AppleTV

Apple has released iOS 4.3, its latest operating system update for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

This update contains new features and improvements, including the following:
● Personal Hotspot
- Share iPhone 4 cellular data connection with up to 5 devices (comination of up to 3 Wi-Fi, 3 Bluetooth, and 1 USB)
● iTunes Home Sharing
- Play music, movies and TV shows from a shared iTunes library on a Mac or PC (requires iTunes 10.2)
● New AirPlay Features
- Play videos from the Photos app including the Camera Roll album, iTunes previews, enabled third-party apps, and websites on Apple TV.
● Faster Safari Performance with Apple Nitro JavaScript engine
● HD Video Out using the Apple Digital AV Adapter
- View 720p HD videos from the Videos app, iPod app, Photos, YouTube, Safari, Keynote, and enabled third-party apps on an HDMI display
● Ping Features
- Push notifications for comments and follow requests
- Posts and Like songs directly from the Now Playing screen
- Parental contols
● New Settings
- Messages setting for number of times to repeat an alert
- iPad side switch settings to lock screen rotation or mute audio notifications and sound effects
● Single tap conference call dialing with a pause to send a passcode
● Bug Fixes

Products compatible with the software update:
● iPhone 4 (GSM model)
● iPhone 3GS
● iPad
● iPod touch (4th generation)
● iPod touch (3rd generation)

You can learn more about iOS 4.3 here.

You can find download links here:
● iPhone
● iPad
● iPod touch
● AppleTV

Source: http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=14199

Pay-As-You-Go Shocker! CDMA iPhone 4 Makes Its Way To Cricket Wireless (Via Jailbreak)

As any astute follower of the "pay-as-you-go" world knows, there are quite a few back alley Cricket dealers (and quite a few main street ones as well) that will happily flash any phone you give them for use on their network -- and not even Verizon's CDMA iPhone is immune. Ready to jump ship from "America's largest?" Of course, you'll have to jailbreak, install some third party MMS software, and trust some random dude at the Cricket store with your precious smartphone. We're not saying it's wise, but it is possible, as the video below attests. See for yourself after the break.

[Thanks, Mark]

 

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/pay-as-you-go-shocker-cdma-iphone-4-makes-its-way-to-cricket-wi/

Apple Announces iPad 2: A5 Dual Core, 2 Cameras, Thinner

As expected, Apple announced the next generation of its popular tablet device at a media event today. The iPad 2 will have the same 9.7-inch display but will be 33% thinner than the previous model. It will have front-facing and rear-facing cameras and Apple's new 1GHz dual-core A5 processor.

“With more than 15 million iPads sold, iPad has defined an entirely new category of mobile devices,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “While others have been scrambling to copy the first generation iPad, we’re launching iPad 2, which moves the bar far ahead of the competition and will likely cause them to go back to the drawing boards yet again.”

With the addition of cameras, the next-generation iPad will be capable of making FaceTime calls with other FaceTime-capable devices. The rear-facing camera can capture 720p HD video. Despite its thinner casing, the iPad 2 will have the same battery life as the first generation of 10 hours and 30 days of stand-by time.

The 3G models of the iPad 2 will be compatible with the GSM networks of AT&T and other carriers as well as Verizon's CDMA network. The versions compatible with Verizon's network will be sold in the U.S. only.

Apple has designed new accessories for the next-generation iPad, including cases called Smart Covers and an HDMI adapter. The Smart Covers will attach magnetically to the iPad 2 and will automatically wake the device when opened and put it to sleep when closed.

The iPad 2 will run iOS 4.3 which will be released for other iOS devices on March 11.

The iPad 2 will be available starting March 11 in the U.S. and will come in two colors: white and black. Pricing and capacities have not changed from the first generation of the iPad with the Wi-Fi models coming in at $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, and $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will cost $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB, and $829 for 64GB.

Source: http://www.macrumors.com/2011/03/02/apple-announces-ipad-2-a5-dual-core-2-cameras-thinner/