2012年2月24日星期五

Apps That Will be Killed After the Release of Mac OS X Mountain Lion

Apple will release the latest Mac OS, Mac OS X Mountain Lion, and it will bring us many new features to the desktop OS from iOS. This action will make many apps that we use often and we like very much useless. After the publish of OS X Mountain Lion, the following app will be useless anyway.

Adium & AIM

Most of users have already drop the AIM for a long time and use iChat or Adium. However, after the Messages release, it will make users to forget them totally. Adium now has many pressure about it. Because its hot point is Growl's compatibility and easy-to-use cross-platform record. While after the release of Notification Center in Messages, this function seems meaningless. If you'd like to sync the chat record manually, it is a nice idea to move it from mobile devices to desktop.

In fact, if you use FaceTime or iMessages to contact with your friends, there are no choice for you except Messages. This is mainly because iMessage does a great job and perfectly support IM agreement. If you are using iPhone or iPad, you have to use it. There is another benefit if you are using Messages. Apple will maintain it always, while Adium is like a homeless orphan. Now, the only thing that Adium is doing well is its icon and skin. Maybe, it is a good news for them.

Dropbox

As we all know that, Jobs likes Dropbox very much. It is said that he once attempted to buy it and integrated it to iCloud for 800 million US Dollor. Some people said that Dropbox is a feature, not a product. But Dropbox still exist independently. Now Apple already surpassed it and even make it die.

Other server seems useless after the new feature of iCloud release. The user document sync on all the devices is a big problem. Altough it includes many functions of Dropbox, but its cross-platform feature makes Dropbox will replace by iCloud totally. And there is still no big file on iCloud, so Dropbox with big file can not sync fast anytime and anywhere. There is no doubt that Apple's iCloud will win the battle.

SMS

Maybe that there are few people in your family who are not using smart phone. It is possible that they will become the lonely island of information exchange after the release of Messages. Because although Messages will be come the center of communication, it needs to record the SMS separately. Cross-platform service become more and more common, such as Gtalk and so on. At the same time, SMS is only used on cellphone. For the iOS users, there is no reason to use SMS any more and it costs money.

Growl

Notification Center is like a more easier to use Growl. It uses and improves the core function of Growl, supports show the notice at the up-right of the screen. Growl Rollup is totally used in Apple's desktop app and which is different from Growl is that the notice will on the screen until user ignore it. Notification Center's hidden sidebar design uses a more elegant and non-invasive way to get the same info. When users are doing other things and do no see the notice, they would like to see the notice.

Users will get more friendly user experience, especially after Apple opens the API of it to the third party apps. So the OS Mountain Lion will kill Growl soon after its release.

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2012年2月22日星期三

Microsoft Will Submit App Store iPad version Office Soon

DVD to iPad is dedicated to developing apps for Apple iOS devices.

According to informed sources, Microsoft will soon submit to Apple App Store iPad version of the Office application software, and some pictures of this software have appeared on the internet.

According to News Corp's" Daily News" reported on Tuesday, iPad Office will be using Metro language design like Windows Phone and Windows8 system.

It is said in local or online users can create and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, but it is unclear how Microsoft will support other Office applications at the launch of the iPad version of Office application software.

It is said that the project design has been packed up, but the specific release date is still uncertain. According to the latest news, the iPad version of Office will release in the next few weeks.

According to informed sources, Microsoft iPad Office version of the application software will soon submit to apple for approval, but the person did not reveal the application software price or other details.

Although the Office software will land on the iPad platform, it is said that Microsoft does not intend this set of office software applications to Google's Android tablet computer platform system. It is said that Microsoft planned to upgrade the existing iOS version of the OneNote application software, adding a Metro user interface.

2012年2月21日星期二

How to Rip DVD(windows/mac), Copy DVD, Convert Video?

Every year, my family will have a big party and all the members will get together. We have a very nice time on each year's party. And from the year 2000, I record the party and share with my family. I enjoy the work very much, while when I share the video or the DVD, it is really a big problem. But now I can solve it with only a few clicks.

So I write this article to show you guys how to deal with dvd and video stuff.

Part 1: How to Rip DVD on Windows and Mac

First Let me explain what is rip DVD. When I talk about “Rip DVD”, it means I will convert DVD video/movie to video format and you can play the video/movie without the disc. Of course, the original DVD will not be hurt.

For Windows users:
You need a DVD Ripper.

Step 1: Load your DVD to it
Step 2: Choose output profile
Step 3: Start Conversion


For Mac users:
Step 1: Download DVD Ripper for Mac.



Step 2: Load you DVD
Step 3: Choose output profile
Step 4: Start Conversion


Part 2: How to Copy DVD video/movie to another DVD Disc
To Copy a DVD to a blank DVD Disc you need a DVD copy Software and a DVD +/- RW Drive and a blank DVD Disc.

Step 1. Choose Source:
The source of this DVD Copy software can be: DVD disc, ISO image file and DVD folder
Step 2. Preparation
Before you click the “Start” button,
1. You can choose to copy the full disc or the main movie.
2. You can choose the audio, subtitle of the copy.
3. You can change the name of the volume.
4. You can choose to “include menu” or “skip menu” or neither of them.
Step 3. Choose Target:
You can copy your source to 3 target: DVD disc, ISO image and DVD folder
Step 4: Start Copy

Part 3: How to Convert Video
Here you need a Video Converter to help you.

Step 1: Add Video
Step 2: Choose output profile
Step 3: Start Conversion

2012年2月20日星期一

Will Apple Notebook Use Self-developed ARM Processor?

This article is first written by Video Converter for Mac Club.

Gus Richard, a senior analyst for Piper Jaffray reported that Apple is developing a self-developed processor notebook in a research on Friday, which is working on an ARM-based notebook whether Apple is actually manufacture or not. It will have a great impact to Intel.

Richard said: “a number of data we get indicate that Apple's processor design group is developing a product based on the ARM architecture, the future will be used for notebook and it is unclear whether this processor is put into operation, but ARM enter to the PC market, Intel is facing the greatest risk.” “While the smartphone market is important to Intel, its core franchise of PCs and servers are where of the company's profits emanate from,” Richard wrote. "We believe the PC market remains weak in part due to the shortage of hard disk drives, and while we expect an increase in demand with improving disk drive supply, we do not expect it to be robust. We also see the cannibalization of the PC market by tablets." At present, the processor of the ARM architecture is widely used in smart phones and tablets. Apple iPad and the iPhone 4S uses the A5 processor, which is also based on the ARM architecture. Apple will soon release the next generation iPad which also be upgraded A Series processor.

An ARM-based notebook would technically fall under the category of a “smartbook” a product that Qualcomm started showing off in the middle of 2009. Ironically, the concept died in part, then, because of the lack of Windows. Fast forward three years, however, and Windows on ARM is one of the more intriguing aspects of Windows 8. For his part, Richard called Windows 8 “late”, but also a “likely Dud on Arrival.” Relative to Intel processors, ARM processors consume less power, but the computational performance is weak. In last May, it is reported that Apple will be the future of the MacBook Air products using self-developed A - series processors.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple iPad product line will continue to expand this week, to meet the needs of the users of similar notebooks. Apple, of course, exists in a separate ecosystem, and the company's A4 and follow-on architectures are based on the ARM processor technology. Richard did not say what OS he believed an ARM-based processor would run, but the iPad/iPhone's iOS would be a likely choice. Apple has also successfully ported its Mac OS from the PowerPC to the Intel X 86 platforms.

While Apple's A - series processor performance continues to improve, but the Intel processor is continuous improvement in energy consumption. For example, the further Haswell processor of Intel is expected to adopt the architecture of the system on a chip, to provide a better balance in terms of both power and performance. This can meet the needs of Apple to notebook processor.

2012年2月19日星期日

Confirmed: iPad 3 Has a 2048x1536 Retina Display

iPad Converter is dedicated to developing apps for Apple iOS devices.

Over the past couple of months, several photos of displays claimed to be for the iPad 3 have surfaced from various sources. Such parts leaks are typical with the device's expected debut early next month. While reports have claimed that these displays are high-resolution "Retina" displays, there has been no definite confirmation of these claims so far.

MacRumors has now been able to obtain one of these iPad 3 displays and examine it under a microscope in an effort to determine whether it is indeed an ultra-high resolution Retina display. Physically, the purported iPad 3 display is the same size as the current iPad 1 and iPad 2 display at 9.7" in diagonal, and looks quite similar to the naked eye.

However, when comparing the iPad 3 display to one from an iPad 2 under a microscope, the difference in resolutions becomes readily apparent, with the iPad 3 display's pixels appearing to be one-quarter the size of those on the iPad 2.

Since we only had a raw iPad 3 display with no method to power it, taking high quality photos of the pixels was difficult. Still, even with the relatively poor lighting, you can easily make out the pixels on each display (made up of red, green and blue elements). We highlighted a cluster of 4 pixels (2x2) from the iPad 2 to compare it to the same area on the iPad 3. On the iPad 3, the same cluster was occupied by 16 pixels (4x4) -- exactly twice the resolution in each direction.

Extrapolating out, the iPad 3 screen should carry a full resolution of 2048x1536, exactly twice the linear resolution of the iPad 1 and iPad 2 which is 1024x768. Such a screen should be able to display much sharper images as compared to the previous generation iPads.

While these iPad 3 screens weren't directly sourced from Apple, they are labeled as OEM replacement parts for the iPad 3 and are apparently in mass production. The difficulties of any 3rd party in mass producing 2048x1536 9.7" Retina displays make us quite confident that these represent legitimate iPad 3 parts.

Apple is expected to introduce the iPad 3 with a media event on March 7, and the device is rumored to be carrying this high-resolution display, a new A6 system-on-a-chip, and LTE support for models with cellular data capabilities.

2012年2月18日星期六

Cisco Is Worrying About the Event of Microsoft Integrating Skype

Microsoft CFO Peter Klein said that Microsoft will integrate Skype. Microsoft executives recently have suggested the company may integrate Skype's voice, text and video collaboration software more tightly with the Microsoft Lync collaboration system. Cisco plans to appeal the European Commission's decision at the General Court of the European Union, wrote Marthin De Beer, senior vice president of Cisco's Video and Collaboration Group, in an official blog post on Wednesday.

Microsoft integrates Skype to expand its consumer and products. Klein said: "When we talk to Skype and various types of equipment to provide a series of powerful experience, in fact, the most important experience in the equipment is communication.” Answer questions from analysts and the audience, Klein said: " Skype will this experience extends to all of its assets, whether it is integrated in the corporate sector and of Lync or integration with Xbox Live it is a really all of our equipment linked products." On Wednesday, Cisco announced file an appeal on the European Commission to approved Microsoft's $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype transaction.

Cisco hopes the European Commission required Microsoft and Skype support interoperability standards and other collaborative platforms. Cisco is especially for Microsoft to integrate Skype with Lync plan is full of concern. Lync is a business product, instant messaging, video conferencing, Internet telephony and other functions. Microsoft had previously said the company intends to build a bridge to Skype and Lyn, which can freely exchange between Skype users and Lyn users, including business partners. In Last May, Microsoft announced the acquisition of Skype, the company CEO Steve Ballmer has promised to continue to support non - Microsoft devices. Cisco said in a blog post on Wednesday, the company plans to appeal the approval of Microsoft's acquisition of Skype issue on the European Commission to the European Union Court.

Cisco hopes that Microsoft and Skype support the open standards that supported by other video conferencing vendors. If Microsoft and Skype do not do so, it will not conducive to market competition and industry innovation. Microsoft said in a statement to response “The European Commission do a full investigation, and ultimately in the file up to 36 to approve the transaction unconditionally. Cisco also actively participated in the survey. We believe that the Committee's decision to stand the test of appeal.” Klein also said that Skype will play an important role in Microsoft's cloud computing services strategy. "If we think about the changes and we take the response to it, and then the equipment and services, there are many services is cloud computing services.”

Klein says: “Skype is really a very popular service, people all over the world are in use, and the interaction is very high in view of our various types of equipment to create a series of absolutely good experience and attitude of service, Skype will definitely accelerate our work to finish.”

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2012年2月16日星期四

Why did Amazon China pull Apple's iPad From Shell?

By iPad Converter, which is dedicated to developing apps for Apple iOS devices.

A new report claims Amazon removed the iPad from its Chinese website at Apple's request because it is not an authorized reseller, not because of pressure from a high-profile ongoing trademark dispute between Apple and Proview.

After Apple's iPad disappeared from Amazon.cn earlier this week, some were quick to speculate that the move was connected to a legal battle between Apple and Proview over the iPad trademark in China.

However, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that Apple had requested Amazon China stop selling the iPad because it lacked the proper authorization to offer the device. According to the source, the Cupertino, Calif., iPad maker had been working with Amazon for weeks to have the listings taking down.

The tipster went on to clarify that the issue was separate from the escalating disagreement between Apple and Proview that came to a head earlier this week. But, it remains unclear whether the removal of iPad listings from Chinese retailer Suning that also occurred this week is related to that lawsuit.

After suing Apple for trademark infringement, Proview succeeded in convincing some mainland authorities to confiscate iPads in smaller cities throughout Beijing beginning last week.

Apple maintains that it purchased the Chinese rights to the iPad mark in a multi-country deal several years ago. “Proview refuses to honor their agreement with Apple in China,” said spokeswoman Carolyn Wu.

A previously unpublished court ruling from last July showed that the High Court of Hong Kong sided with Apple on the matter and demanded Proview transfer the trademark over to Apple.

At the time of the removal, an Amazon China spokesperson indicated that the iPad had been removed at Apple's request rather than as a result of actions associated with the trademark dispute, but Apple's reasons for the request were unknown.

The Wall Street Journal now reports that Apple did indeed request that Amazon China remove the iPad from sale, simply due to Amazon China not being an officially authorized retailer.

The Cupertino, Calif., consumer electronics giant asked Amazon in China to stop selling iPads because it is not an authorized reseller, according to people familiar with the matter. Amazon has since removed iPads offered by other resellers on its Chinese website as well.
The report's sources indicate that the move was not specifically related to the ongoing trademark dispute, although the timing suggests that it perhaps did play some role in the decision, if only by spurring Apple to reassess iPad distribution in China and tie up any loose ends.

While Chinese courts have so far ruled against Apple in the trademark dispute with Proview Technology, Apple has noted that it did win a court case on the issue in Hong Kong last year. The Wall Street Journal's report offers some additional details on that decision, which held that Proview and its subsidiaries had conspired against Apple in a scheme to extract more money from Apple.

The court said, in its findings, that Proview, its subsidiaries and at least one other company had combined together "with the common intention of injuring Apple," by breaching the agreement over the iPad name. The court, calling the event a conspiracy, further said Proview had "attempted to exploit the situation as a business opportunity," by asking for money.

"It is accordingly important that (Apple) is able to secure and obtain the China trademarks," the court wrote in its decision.