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Google has released Maps 5.0. Yup, a bump in the major version number, so you’d expect that this update brings about some significant new features. In a nutshell, the new features are compass mode, 3D maps (and pan/rotate ...
Category: Technology
All technology things, computers, networking, IT security, etc.
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The first thought that came to my mind when I held the HTC Desire Z: It feels absolutely plasticky. It doesn’t have the solid feel like its HTC Desire cousin. Coming from a Nexus One, the HTC Desire Z doesn’t have ...
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I’m often amused overhearing conversations between sales people and potential customers. Especially when it comes to selling IT or other tech products. So I eavesdropping at this SingTel dealer this afternoon. There was a ...
Are iPhones More Defective?
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I was at M1 Shop yesterday, and noted at the service/repair counter, all the four customers being attended to at that time were all having problems with their iPhones. That included me (the wife’s iPhone was also having a ...
Multitasking Arrives on the iPad
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Apple’s iOS 4.2.1 has just been released for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. This software update finally brings the iPad capabilities on-par with the iPhone. The most important feature, to me, is multitasking. The idea ...
When Winning An Award Isn’t Necessarily A Good Thing
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I’m talking about the “good” type of awards. The “Hall of Fame CMS” award, for example, which went to WordPress in the 2010 Open Source Awards. At least, Matt Mullenweg, the creator of WordPress, ...
MacAlly BookStand Case for the iPad
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Our precious fragile gadgets are often adorned with accessories to protect them against damage. My newly acquired iPad is no exception. So I did some online research, and did some shopping, to figure out what I would get for my ...
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You probably already know that I’m building my own ROM. Nothing really fancy. It’s just building from other people’s sources, picking things I like. There are two main things I want to make better on my phone: ...
One Week of iPad
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It’s about one week since I got hold of my iPad. I didn’t port my life over to the iPad. I still do everything on my MacBook Pro, exactly like it was before I got the iPad. The iPad is entertaining, but at least for ...
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I know, after dissing the iPad so much (here, here, here and here), how ironic is it that I got myself an iPad? Well, in all honesty, I don’t mind having an iPad. I wouldn’t pay for one, but if someone were to give me ...