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Adobe has today launched the new service Carousel for Mac OS and iOS devices users, an online image management service which they have announced back in September. Adobe has launched an app for Mac OS and iOS devices in the App Store which allow users to sync and manage their images across their iOS devices and Mac OS running machines indirectly via iCloud, the service requires a paid account on Adobe with service activation on Adobe’s online storage for $99 a year. The storage subscription is available at launch for a discounted price of $59.99, or $5.99 a month.

Carousel also allows you to perform non-destructive image editing on your device with the new service and includes new features of fixing exposure, white balance and saturation, which save the original value of the photo. The service as well allows you to set privacy options on your icloud libraries with Adobe, and gives privileges to other public users to access them, if you have given the rights.
Adobe also announces that they want to provide a complete cross-platform solution for their users, and they have actually begun the work on Windows and Android version of the service, soon they will release them to their users, which allows them to sync the photos all over their devices. Adobe Carousel is a free download from both the App Store and the Mac App Store.

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It appears that Apple is facing some difficulties with its LCD display suppliers for its iOS devices. It is reported that Apple has been working with Samsung and LG for the iPad 3 Retina Display screens but didn’t get any success in the project. Both of the suppliers facing production issues for the iPad 3 screens and the Apple’s massive demand of the Retina Display Screens. iPad 3 is planned to launch next year with the resolution of 2048 x 1536, sources claimed the couple of times in the past that Apple trying to fix the issue of production by playing with the volumes and its demand for the screens.

It is reported that both of the suppliers are already producing the maximum amount of LCD displays for Apple’s iOS devices, and could only produce the iPad 2 screen resolution screens at this time. According to a new report by CNET, it appears that Apple may again face issues next year with the production of Retina Display or could introduce a resolution of 1600 x1200 on iPad 3, but we believe that it won’t be going to happen because, if Apple ever introduced this resolution screen, they will create a big problem for the iOS apps developers to make their apps compatible with the new resolution.
It’s not the first time that we reported about the production issue of Retina Display, first analysts claim this year on the launch of iPad 2 that the device will carry the Retina Display but at the end, we found the device is only carries the normal resolution, after that it was expected by the high profile sources that Apple has already ready the iPad 3 for this year late launch, but they have pushed its launch to 2012 due to un availability of the Retina Displays. If Apple didn’t find any solution over the Retina Display or introduces the new 1600 x 1200 resolution on iPad, they will counter their own tradition of doubling the display resolution by years.

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Streaming Video through the Apple’s iPad is become a new trend among the users, who wishes to watch their channels on their devices and therefore, almost every other TV operator has launched its app for iPad to stream its content on iOS devices, such as Comcast, Time Warner and Optimium are enjoying their channels on iPad with dedicated applications available in the App Store.

It appears that DirectTV has also joined the party and comes up with a similar solution for its users, launches an application in the AppStore for iPad, which allow users to stream video from their homes to their iPads. The new DirectTV 1.3.1 is available in AppStore for free of cost and allow users to stream more than 40 channels content on their iPads.
As the application has not yet started making rounds around the blogs, it is reported by the users that the new DirectTV app is not available on jailbroken devices and does not support the devices, instead it forcing users to restore their devices to stock firmware, If they want to run and stream content on their iPad. In the last couple of months, we have seen many vendors use this trick to ban their content on jailbroken device but not to protect their data, just to get some extra attention from the folks. However, don’t need to lose your hope, because we have the most active hacking community there for iOS devices, who come up with a fix to the application within few minutes. Fix is here.

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It appears that Apple has sent email notifications to the developers who sign up for the Apple’s new iTunes Match service. The email contains a letter from the Apple that they will wipe out the all iTunes Match music data from iCloud on Thursday, October 27th. Apple has sent out the emails to all developers to inform them about the reset of iTunes Match and instructs the developers to turn off the iTunes Match from all of their devices, including, iOS devices and their computer machines.

The user data wipe was also performed back at the launch time of iOS 5, when the service was actually scheduled to launch for the general public but at last time Apple changed the decision and pushed “iTunes Match” launch to the “End of October.” It seems that now Apple is preparing for the iTunes Match launch and therefore, they have announced that they will wipe out all the data on October 27th. Apple has been testing this service from a quite long time between the specific amount of developers who earlier got access on the service through the new iTunes 10.5.1.
It is also expected that Apple may release a new update of iTunes 10.5.1 in the few upcoming days ahead of the iTunes Match launch, because they have disabled the iTunes Match section from the iTunes 10.5 public versions and pushed it to the iTunes 10.5.1. We have seen the couple of evidence regarding the launch of iTunes Match, as we have reported earlier this month that Apple has enabled the iTunes Match toggle in the Settings.app of iOS 5, it appears that they are on the corner with the launch of the new service.

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One of the most popular tools among the Mac OS graphic designs “Pixelmator” going to be updated tomorrow with a major update from the team behind the amazing tool. Pixelmator 2.0 will be released tomorrow in the Mac App Store for $30, and also the updates will be rolled out to the old users who purchased the software at price $29. Pixelmator is similar to the infamous designing suite Adobe Photoshop and almost provides all the features with the minimal price tag to the users on their Mac OS.

The new version of the Pixelmator seems to be designed very carefully with having the demand of the tools and design what their users want from their self. The tool will be land on Mac App Store and surely will get the place in one of the popular tools in the Apple’s Mac App Store. This is the best alternative to Adobe Photoshop for the users who can’t afford it to purchase the big picture editing suite.
The new Pixelmator 2.0 says to be coming with numerous new image editing features, including the support of Apple’s latest OS X Lion and supports the Auto Save features, which could allow users to produce more efficient designs on the suit. Pixelmator 2.0 will be offered for $29.99 for a week or day, then the developer team will raise the price to $59.99 soon after the launch of the suite in Mac App Store.

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A very large number of users had already updated their device to iOS 5 and already enjoys the tethered jailbreak boot on their devices, as we have noticed most of the user’s jailbreak their devices to run free crack apps on their iOS devices, but not for all the time. Many of them installed the applications on their devices before making the actual purchase of the application in the app store, but there was also a group of users who always wanted to run crack apps on their iOS devices and saves their many bucks.

However, the process of running cracked app does not end on the jailbreak, the user needs the couple of different tweaks, which allow them to sync and resigned the apps with different codes, which makes the app to run on any iOS device without looking for a certificate. App Sync is one of the most important tweaks available there in Cydia, which allows users to sync the cracked applications back with the iTunes and save their data from being lost on the crack applications.
As the Apple has launched the new version of iOS, so almost the entire jailbreak tweaks need little updates from their developer to work properly on the new iOS 5 and with iTunes 10.5.x. Today we have reported by the users that AppSync is updated with the iOS 5 compatibility and enable users to sync their cracked apps with iTunes. Cracked apps were mostly the paid apps, which users have downloaded for free of cost from different servers.
As we said earlier we don’t recommend pirated or cracked apps, but if you want to install AppSync for test purpose, here are the steps.
Step 1: Update your device to iOS 5 and jailbreak it with Redsnow.
Step 2: Launch Cydia, tap on “Manage” and then on “Sources.”
Step 3: At the top-right corner, tap on “Edit” and then on “Add” button at the top left corner.
Step 4: Now write this address http://cydia.hackulo.us/ in the given field and hit “Add Source.”
Step 5: After the source, files are installed, search for “AppSync for iOS 5+” using the search option available in Cydia app.
Step 6: Install it.
Step 7: Reboot your device again using Redsnow and synchronize your apps with iTunes.

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Since the Apple has introduced the iOS 5 to developers and earlier this month to general public with a launch of the new iOS 5 firmware version. It appears that most of the users have loved the new iOS 5 notification center and its work, but at the same time we have also got some words from the users who have been saying that the new iOS 5 notification center work will reveal their privacy to other people who un intentionally looking on the screen of the iPhone or iPad.

The new iOS 5 notification center shows up the excerpt of the received message and the name of the sender on the lock screen of the device, so anyone can easily get information about the conversation with other, and on it, many users target the new feature in bad reviews. But now we not need to protect our device from the eyes of surrounded folks, because there is a new tweak launched in Cydia, who helps you in keeping your privacy remain on an iOS device.
LockMessages the tweak allows you to protect the excerpt of the message from the popup of iMessage, tweet or a text message. The jailbreak tweak is available in the Cydia store for the $0.99, and obviously. You need jailbreak to install it on your device. The tweak comes up with two types of security level, the one in which the jailbreak tweak allows you to set the pre-defined text for the popup excerpt text, and the other one is LockMessages tweak allows you to protect your notifications with pin lock, which seems to be pretty interesting and the valid one.

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After opening the pre-orders of iPhone 4S earlier this week to other 22 countries Apple was expected to launch a new program in their infamous Apple Retail Store and Online Store, they were rumored to introduce a new pilot program in Store, which could allow users to shop their orders and pick the products from their local Apple retail stores.
Earlier today it is reported that Apple Online store is going through the schedule maintenance period which in result added the new feature to the Store, but initially, the service is only appeared for the San Francisco three Apple Retail Stores. The new service allows you to order your product online and ship to the local Apple Store for in-store pickup.

While testing the new shipment method, we found out that the shipment method is bit slower than the direct method, in this method user have to wait a bit more than the regular purchase shipment. As you can see in the below a mentioned image. It is highly expected that the order will arrive in the store before the mentioned date, but could take a little time for the store processing.
Orders for standard items stocked by Apple retail stores will indicate same-day availability for the three San Francisco locations, allowing customers to place their orders online and simply visit the store for immediate pickup.

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Yes, yes Saudi guys we have the iPhone 4S available now but mind, its not the official launch. The Jarir guys have imported the iPhone 4S to Saudi Arabia for there beloved customers and of course its with “Siri” and “FaceTime”. The proces are touching the heights as they did at the iPhone 4 launch but at least Saudi Arabia is the first to get the iPhone 4S in Middle East.
The UAE’s Apple Store didn’t got the iPhone 4S yet too, but remember when the iPhone 4S officially launches in KSA by STC and Mobily then the prices at Jarir will fall too but as it is imported the prices are classical too.

The iPhone 4S costs

• 16GB : SR 3799 ($ 1013)
• 32 GB: SR 4799 ($ 1279)
• 64 GB: SR 5999 ($ 1599)

Don’t get fuzzy, its unlocked. To reserve the iPhone 4S, you need to fill up the form at the Facebook page of Jarir Book Store and its not confirmed that you are gonna get one, as its in limited stock. Proivde your Passport No. and Iqama No. which is important and the other required stuff with providing your iPhone 4S specs, the size and color. No specific date is provided, only RESERVE. Below are the terms and conditions provided by them

Terms & Condition:

- Reservation is only available for customers in Saudi Arabia.- Jarir Bookstore pricing is subject to change based on vendor and other factors.- Very limited stock available.- Color (Black/White) is not confirmed and is subject to availability. - Reservation doesn’t guarantee availability. Upon availability of the product, customer will receive a confirmation email with time of pick-up. - Confirmation is valid for 24 hours from specified time of pick-up. - Reservation confirmation on first-come first-serve basis, with priority to Jarir Discount Card holders. - Customer must present both the confirmation email and the ID in order to receive the product.

The iPhone 4S has the same look as the iPhone 4′s, packed in the glass sided with stainless steel but debuting the “World Phone” feature and “Siri”. World Phone means that it will run both CDMA and GSM carriers around the world. Siri the first active voice assistant which understands what you are trying to say and it reply you accurately and also with attitude, some time.

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Now not everyone can be a developer and can purchase the Apple’s developer account for $99 in order to Download Xcode and to make Apps and submit them on the Developer Portal. And to use Xcode is not easy. Some coding skills are required for you to use Xcode and compile the App and test it on your iDevice. The procedure is very long, and not everyone can afford a MAC or Apple’s Developers Account.
However, people can get an iPad some how. So those people who got an iPad must be thankful to Two Lives Left, The developers behind the App Codify, which lets you make anything on your iPad and run it. Codify is a platform that game designers, educators and students can use to create games and experiment with visual ideas. Codify is an iPad app that allows users to create and play interactive games and simulations directly on their device without any hard skills required.

Codify is made on Lua programming language. Users can simply adjust numbers by dragging them, adjust colors by touching them and can add many feature like Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Multi-Touch and much more.
Codify is designed for simple Development and for the end users who are willing to test their skills with the App. To use the App is really fun and user friendly. First see the official demo below:
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After After seeing the wonderful demo you must be moe clear now regarding the app and its functions. Codify is pretty good for programmers, beginners and for those, who want to learn coding. This App provides you everything on your finger tips. All you have to do is touch, and you are done.
Codify, comes with many great samples, which can be viewed, edited, and ran at the same time. The App also includes a Getting Started Document which helps an end user to know about the App in a useful way. Codify is really an awesome app for coding. We can learn many things from this App and make them for real. We can make our small dreams come true.
Obviously, this App cannot replace Xcode, but still we can do something small and learn something from this app to proceed further on to use Xcode.
The App is only available in New Zealand, Australian and Japanese App Stores. So if you are one of the users from the above places, you can proceed on with the download of this App. Obviously the App is not for free because everything precious has a cost.
Codify is available for US$7.99 / AU$8.49. You can download the app from the iTunes link below.
Download Codify (iTunes Link)
UpdateX1:
The App was released early in the above stores and is ahead of launch in other Stores also. It should be available shortly in other stores. The only difference is of Time Zone, as told by the Developer.
Another great news is that when the App is available in he other stores, we will be doing a small give away of this app. So stay tuned with us.

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