Saturday, December 3, 2011

Where are iPhone firmware files stored on my computer? www.drmobiles.co.nz

Apple doesn't go out of it's way to tell you where iTunes stores the firmware files it downloads before it updates your iPhone. Should you ever need to access these files, it helps to know where to find them.

Firmware files have an .ipsw extension and can be found at the following locations:

On Windows XP :

Documents and Settings\<User>\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates

On Windows Vista/Windows 7:

Users\<User>\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates

On Mac:

~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates


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How To: Snap Apple iPhone Camera Photos Remotely With iOS 5 (iPhone Power User Tips)

iPhone cable release iOS 5


Photographers looking to stabilize their cameras during shooting look to use a remote control, or a cable shutter release to snap the photo without touching the camera. iPhones come with a modern version of the cable release in the Apple Remote Earphones.

As volume buttons are built into the earphones, plugging them into the iPhone when taking a picture makes the up volume button turn into a shutter release. Just stand up the iPhone or use one of the many tripod accessories to compose the picture with the headphones plugged in. The Camera app will snap the photo when the up volume button is pressed on the headphones.

Similarly, you can remotely control picture taking with an iPhone running iOS 5 and Bluetooth turned on. Any Bluetooth headset paired with the iPhone can be used in a similar manner to the wired headphones to take a photo. The volume up button on your Bluetooth headset will trigger the Camera app to take a photo just like a camera remote control. Because any device with a volume up button can snap a photo, even an Apple Wireless Keyboard can be used to remotely control the iPhone camera.

Not only this, but if you can take photos you can also remotely start and stop video recording without ever touching the iPhone.

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Auckland iPhone Repair: How do I transfer purchases from my iPhone to a computer / iTunes?

Content you've purchased or installed for free from the App Store and iTunes on your iPhone might not be transferred automatically to the iTunes library on your computer. To make sure all of your media and apps are properly backed up, you can transfer purchases manually before backing up and syncing your iPhone. To transfer purchases to your computer follow these steps:

1. Connect your iPhone to the computer and open iTunes.

2. Make sure that iTunes is authorized and you are logged into your account. From the top menu choose Store -> Sign In. To authorize the computer for use with your account select Store -> Authorize This Computer.

3. From the left menu under DEVICES right-click on the name of your iPhone (Windows) or Control-click (Mac) to display the shortcut menu.

4. Choose the Transfer Purchases from iPhone option.

ITunes will copy all purchased music, apps and other content to the computer.

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How do I transfer purchases from my iPhone to a computer / iTunes? Apple iPhone Repair.

Content you've purchased or installed for free from the App Store and iTunes on your iPhone might not be transferred automatically to the iTunes library on your computer. To make sure all of your media and apps are properly backed up, you can transfer purchases manually before backing up and syncing your iPhone. To transfer purchases to your computer follow these steps:

1. Connect your iPhone to the computer and open iTunes.

2. Make sure that iTunes is authorized and you are logged into your account. From the top menu choose Store -> Sign In. To authorize the computer for use with your account select Store -> Authorize This Computer.

3. From the left menu under DEVICES right-click on the name of your iPhone (Windows) or Control-click (Mac) to display the shortcut menu.

4. Choose the Transfer Purchases from iPhone option.

ITunes will copy all purchased music, apps and other content to the computer


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Tech News 2011 Update: Apple iPhone 5 Hardware Confirmed in iOS 5.1 Beta Release

Now that iOS 5.1 beta has been seeded to developers, new iPhone 5 hardware has been confirmed with a reference in the source code. iPhone5,1 refers to the next generation device, and by Apple'snaming conventions points to a completely new design in the works. Other new device references including a possible Sprint iPad 2 (iPad2,4) and the iPad 3 have also been discovered.
iPhone 5 concept ADR studio

Reports have indicated the iPhone 5 will feature a larger screen and a faster A6 processor. The concept above from ADR Studio shows a slimmer iPhone 5 with an aluminum back and edge to edge display.

A capacitive touch oval home button has also been rumored, along with a thin profile, low-power consumption Sharp IGZO display. The iPhone 5 could also have 4G LTE capabilities as carriers continue to build out their networks using the technology. It's less clear whether or not Apple plans to include NFC wireless payment chips in the next iPhone.

At least now the device has been confirmed, and it will be an iPhone with completely upgraded internal design and components. As 9to5Mac explains, the appearance of iPhone5,1 references in the iOS firmware this early could mean that the device will launch in summer 2012. Should Apple wait a year after the iPhone 4S launch then the iPhone 5 won't hit shelves until October.

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Top Five (5) Apple iPhone 4S Problems, Issues and Complaints (drmobiles.co.nz

The iPhone 4S may be Apple's next mobile masterpiece, but as with any technology things aren't always perfect when a new product is introduced into the wild. Several reports from users have pointed to a variety of problems with the iPhone 4S, although most of these should be resolved over time. It's the early adopters that take the brunt of launch week issues.

iPhone 4S early problems reported

Some would say it's a fair price to pay for getting the latest and greatest iPhone before anyone else. Regardless, Apple sold four million iPhone 4S units in the first weekend. Those who are waiting for the dust to settle might be interested in exactly what problems 4S owners are experiencing and how long they will linger. Here are the top 5 problems, issues and complaints revolving around the iPhone 4S launch.

1. Activation process delayed

Thanks to iOS 5, the activation process no longer requires a computer. This is convenient, except when millions of customers across the country are trying to activate their iPhone 4S on the same day. Many users had activations that were pending or were told directly that "iPhone activations are unavailable at this time." The servers were simply overloaded, in a repeat of issues that have plagued previous launch days. If you haven't already picked up your iPhone 4S, you're unlikely to experience this problem going forward.

2. Siri personal assistant can't connect to servers

Apple heralded the arrival of Siri as one of the main iPhone 4S exclusives, a product that will forever change how we interact with mobile devices. One of the keys to Siri's intelligence is its link to remote servers that help process large volumes of voice data from users. It's no surprise that with millions of iPhone 4S users looking to try the service that Siri's servers are also being taxed to the limit. Apple considers Siri to be in a beta phase, however they are sure to ramp up capacity as more iPhone 4S owners come online. There's no doubt these hiccups are temporary.

3. Slow cellular data download speeds

Sprint has already been accused of not being able to handle the data demands of iPhone 4S users on its network, and the company has already responded with a public statement denying this is the case. Since Sprint is the latest carrier to join the iPhone fray, they are bound to have some issues early on, much like Verizon and AT&T experienced. Again, getting the iPhone 4 and 4S on the Sprint network will be a learning experience for their engineers, and over time service will improve.

Another issue is the fact that US carriers have not deployed technology to take full advantage of the improved HSDPA download speeds on the iPhone 4S. Sprint and Verizon are CDMA networks using different technology altogether. Although in theory AT&T should be capable of offering HSDPA speeds up to the advertised 14.4 Mbps, the reality is that their network is engineered to provide 1.7 Mbpsduring typical usage. Although T-Mobile is currently building a faster HSDPA network, the iPhone 4S is not compatible with these frequencies. This means that for the time being the iPhone 4S will only provide faster download speeds in Europe and Asia.

4. Shorter than expected battery life

The jump to a faster processor in the iPhone 4S and more intense computation required for features of iOS 5 will tend to drain batteries quicker. Standby times on the latest model have even been advertised as 100 hours less than on the iPhone 4. Although this sounds ominous, this leaves another 200 hours of standby time remaining, and voice calling battery life has actually been improved. Still, some users are reporting surprising battery drain over short periods of time. Before you rush to Apple for a warranty exchange, they will probably recommend a complete restore to factory settings. There are tricks you can try to extend your iPhone battery life, but if you're still concerned Apple can determine whether or not the battery in your iPhone 4S is defective. Overall, reports indicate the iPhone 4S has slightly shorter battery life than the iPhone 4.

5. App incompatibilities with iOS 5

Some apps have been reported to crash when running on iOS 5. Developers have to keep up with Apple and multiple firmware updates all of the time. Apps need to run properly on multiple iPhone models running different versions of iOS with different hardware. Most of the time these requirements are invisible to the user, but every once in a while an app misses the boat. If the application is worth installing you can be sure that the developer will step up and correct the problems in a future release, making the app fully compatible with iOS 5 on the iPhone 4S. If you already paid for an app you can always redownload or install updates for free.


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Apple iPhone 4S VS Barrett M82 – Weird tests of Apple’s products (drmobiles.co.nz)

When Apple’s new products to market, which will suffer a variety of "mistreatment", it’s said that ratedrr with a Gatling gun had fired a white iPad 2. Recently, iPhone 4S was also ‘mistreated’ by ratedrr with a new weapon, Barrett M82′s armor-piercing incendiary, let’s have a look at the amazing moment of this odd test.

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