Now that the ipad has dropped, Amadeus Consulting would like to follow up on a previous blog in which we made our predictions about the newest Apple® Tablet. In retrospect, the predictions we made were not very “risky,” even though many of them seemed unlikely at the time. Nevertheless, some of our hopes were still crushed, and others were pleasantly exceeded.

Before we begin, we’d like to mention one of our assumptions that was unfortunately wrong: the tablet’s name. While writing the previous blog, we had heard the name iPad™ being suggested among the rumors, but we didn’t think that Apple would ever choose iPad over iSlate. Unfortunately, we were wrong on that one, but we’ve faired a little bit better with our other predictions.

#1 – Our Guess: Multitouch

Correct!

Not a huge surprise here, but we said it was basically a freebee. But we can still be excited about it because it increases usability and is the next step of user-interface design.

We have a strong history developing for multitouch devices, including the iPhone® and Microsoft Surface™, and we are looking forward to this as an emerging technology that many other software development companies are not yet equipped to handle.

The large screen also means that applications can have increased functionality and provide a better user experience for interactive applications.

#2— Our Guess: OS 3.2

Correct!

Ok, this is awesome! This means that iPhone/iPod™ apps will run on the new iPad. And even better is the optional pixel scaling that allows apps to run in full screen without a major decay in graphical quality.  It will be interesting to see if current apps undergo an overhaul to provide improved resolution, or if designers will rely on the pixel scaling.

For our clients, this is very exciting as well. It means that they get even more exposure through their apps since they can be used on the iPhone, iPod, and now on the iPad.

For iPad developers, Apple has already released iPhone SDK 3.2 beta, an iPad Simulator, and other helpful tools to get apps built and optimized for OS 3.2. Amadeus Consulting is very excited to amp up our development to include iPad applications, and are already offering this service to our clients.

Apple also introduced a new version of iWork® for the iPad. Pages®, Keynote® and Numbers® are also available in special multitouch versions for the iPad.

#3— Our Guess: 3G network

Correct! (well, it’s an option at least)

Automatic Wi-Fi connectivity is pretty nice, but it is limited by the range of Wi-Fi networks, whereas 3G provides Internet access without having to find your nearest coffee shop. AT&T’s data plans are also reasonably priced, giving users a $15/month option with a 250MB limit, or a $30/month unlimited option. Even better is that neither has a contract, so you can cancel or sign-up at any time without worrying about cancellation fees.

Another benefit is the new Apple store iBookstore™ which has partnered with publishers to provide digital books and newspapers on the iPad. Books can be purchased individually and some newspapers can be purchased on a subscription basis.

Additionally, TV shows, movies and music can be downloaded through iTunes, or synced to other Apple computers.

#4— Our Guess: More Power

Partially Correct!

With the 1Ghz Apple A4 processor, the iPad definitely has more power than the iPhone, and boasts a jaw dropping 10 hours of battery life. We originally estimated it would have up to a 2.2Ghz processor, however all the reports say that the iPad is extremely fast with just the Apple A4.

#5—Web Cam!

Wrong

Okay, so we were wrong here, although it does have purchasable dongles that are designed to specifically interface with cameras and picture memory cards. So, you could still do your light photo and video editing before uploading, but it would require an extra step.

However, it does come with a built in microphone, so it could theoretically accept voice commands or be used to make calls on Skype.

Additional Bonuses

There are also some other features that we’re pretty excited about:

Although this is designed primarily for casual use, we could definitely see many commercial applications for this. Actually, anyone who uses a clipboard at work (for inspections, maintenance, inventory, sales, etc) could easily benefit with a custom application and this device.

Our mantra of “Everything is Possible,” keeps us moving forward and finding solutions to difficult problems. We are excited about the development possibilities that the iPad provides, and looking forward to working with our current and future clients on developing innovative apps for the iPad.

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On Wednesday (January 27, 2010) Apple® is expected to unveil a new product. Rumors are circulating on the Internet that describes it as everything from a piece of the Allspark™, to a cure for lupus, although nobody is quite certain as to what it will be.

Like millions of others, we’ve donned our dry-cleaned turtlenecks and followed the rumors with keen interest to see what the next new thing from Apple will be. Even though we do not describe ourselves as an “Apple” or a “PC”, since we tend to do a good mix of both, we are excited about a new platform for development. We’re hedging our guesses that it will be a new tablet design, which we are calling iSlate.

Since there are lots of rumors, with virtually nothing confirmed, we’re basing our hopes off of many of the more likely and more exciting possibilities of the iSlate.

#1 Multitouch

Although nothing is known about the iSlate, multitouch capability seems like a freebee and it is extremely unlikely that any tablet would be released without it. Nevertheless, we are still excited about multitouch because it increases usability and user experience ten-fold. Multitouch interfaces are also the transitional step to fully natural user interfaces (NUI) that recognize gestures without the need for input devices, such as a mouse or keyboard.

Multitouch is the future of user interfaces for consumer devices and something that we are excited to develop. Amadeus Consulting is already developing user applications for the Microsoft Surface™ and iPhone™, both of which use only user gestures and object recognition for input.

#2 OS 3.2

The iPhone currently runs on OS 3.1.2. If the iSlate runs on a modified or scaled-up version of OS 3.1 (we’re calling it OS 3.2), then the iSlate will be compatible with all current iPhone applications and will be able to download apps from Apple’s App Store.

This is a huge bonus to developers, as they will not have to start over to develop apps for the iSlate (it runs off of the iPhone SDK) and to consumers who will be able to access the App Store to find inexpensive or free apps for the iSlate.

Also, this means that businesses that have invested in app development will be able to reach an even larger audience and receive a greater ROI for their investment in Apple app development. For example, retail stores that have invested in an app for the iPhone will be able to offer the same app to owners of the new Apple tablet, which is expected to sell up to 35 million units in 2010 (if rumors are true). Bundle that with number of iPhones sold to date (~40 million) and any app has the potential to reach a huge number of potential customers.

#3 It’s a Giant iPhone!

We’ve been jokingly calling it the Mark McGuire of iPhones (e.g. The iPhone on Steroids), which may not actually be a bad thing. Most people seem to think of a giant iPhone as a throwback to the early 1990s 12-pound cellular phones, which were unwieldy and hardly a convenience. However, we are actually pretty excited about the possibility.

To clarify, we don’t expect anyone to actually use them like they would a traditional phone, but being able to use existing 3G networks to access the internet, instead of using only Wi-Fi, would be incredibly convenient. You would not need to visit your local coffee shop in order to check your e-mail, and since tablets are so portable, you could catch up on the news from anywhere.

Also, it means that you can read the online version of the New York Times without having to squint. A “giant” 10-inch display would make viewing video and reading your favorite e-book a little less painful on your eyes. This gives customers a vast amount of power and connectivity in such a little device.

#4 More Power!

One of the downfalls of smart phones is their lack of processing power. Well, on second thought, it is that we tend to push them to their maximum capacity, and insist on increasing the abilities of these tiny devices. We are excited by the new 1GHz+ Snapdragon processors by Qualcomm, which are being employed in some of the newest smart phones, including HTC’s Nexus One. Still, for everything we try to use our phones for, 1 GHz may not be enough.

The new Apple Tablet may help solve this. It is said, by “people who know people who know”, that it may have up to a 2.2GHz processor, which will be more than enough for streaming video, running Flash applications, games, and doing almost anything that your desktop currently does. Sitting in bed streaming the latest episode of 24 on Hulu would be much more comfortable with a tablet than it would with even a laptop.

It also means that we can develop extremely powerful applications that could be used for advanced inventory control, ecommerce, retail, or maintenance applications could greatly increase efficiency. Not to mention the improvement of end-user applications.

#5 Web Cam!

We’d at least like a high quality (at least 5 megapixels, and video enabled) integrated camera. Why?  Web chatting of course!  And for the ability to do high quality object recognition, including motion and facial recognition. Not only is this cool for coolness sake, but also for some very practical applications, although it is hard to say that anything is amazingly new, since laptops can cover for most of these features. But tablets are just a little bit more convenient, with better integrated software and hardware, better portability and a more intuitive interface.

A camera and video capabilities on a tablet is like having a phone built in. Nobody would use them exactly as you would a camera, but being able to use object recognition, facial recognition, or motion detection is a powerful feature. For example, imagine a hearing-impaired user placing the tablet on the counter and signing to the receptionist on the other side as the tablet translates the gesture into audio, eliminating the need for written instructions.

Or simply to be able to web chat with friends while riding on the bus, or on-the-spot video editing before uploading your latest video to YouTube.

In Conclusion…

Yes, we know these are all based on rumors. It might not be called iSlate, and Wednesday’s event might not even unveil any sort of tablet design. Nevertheless, we at Amadeus Consulting are still excited about the possibilities. Our mantra of “everything is possible,” keeps us on the cutting-edge and expecting the unexpected in software development.

Even though we have not seen all of the rumored features in one place before, we have a wealth of experience developing custom software solutions involving each of these features. And we are anxious for the opportunity to put them together into the newest platform, and create a rich experience for our clients and their customers.

Beijing time on 19 January morning, according to the report of Fox News website, iPhone4.0 operating system will be launched simultaneously with with Apple tablet PC next Wednesday.

When Apple announced that Apple would hold products presentation on December 27th, 2009 in Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, the outside world thought that Apple would publish the latest tablet PC which has rumored for a long time on the launch event. But Fox News website expressed that Apple Company will also release some other types of new products simultaneously, including iPhone 4.0 operating system, and iLife 2010 application stack, etc. the new iPhone would not make a stage pose on this news  conference, usually, this product will be published in annually May or June.

Earlier reports said Apple delayed releasing iPhone 4.0 because the product contains a large number of functions relevant to the tablet PC. Therefore, insiders consider that iPhone 4.0 is really possible to be published together with its tablet PC.

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New iPhone 4g Video : Features

After the success of the iPhone 3G models, here come the all new series of Apple iPhone 4G.Previously we kept you posted on the iPhone 4g which is the next product from Apple and we also kept you informed about the Apple Iphone 4G Concept and design, which we believe you all know about.But let me tell you that you need not think about the concept and the design of iPhone 4G for now and have a look at the real Apple iPhone 4G that is going to be all yours in the coming time.This Video shows you, your iPhone 4G gearing up to impress you with its look and also its features which are below listed  ( Few ). When it comes to the looks, this iPhone 4G is driving me crazy with its looks and making me eager to get it as soon as possible. Here come few of the features of iPhone 4G.iPhone 4G Features :1) The Front-facing camera2) AMOLED display3) Aluminum shell4) iPhone OS 4.0.

But let me tell you that you need not think about the concept and the design of iPhone 4G for now and have a look at the real Apple iPhone 4G that is going to be all yours in the coming time. This Video shows you, your iPhone 4G gearing up to impress you with its look and also its features which are below listed  ( Few ). When it comes to the looks, this iPhone 4G is driving me crazy with its looks and making me eager to get it as soon as possible.And there are many other features included in this All new Apple iPhone 4G, so you need not worry about the features and specification for now and have fun with the video Check it out.

Apple iPad Features and Options

The Apple iPad, just announced last week, is arguably the most exciting computing product to hit the market in years! It is a tablet computer featuring multi-touch interaction (think iPhone or iPod Touch), with multi-media Internet browsing. This amazing device has an LED backlit 9.7 inch color LCD display (about the size of a standard sheet of paper), and uses a virtual keyboard for text input.

Do you currently own an iPhone or iPod touch? Love your apps? You’ll be thrilled to discover that the iPad can run virtually all of them! It also comes with the following built-in applications:

Pricing for the iPad

Retail prices for the ipad range from $499 to $829, depending on the amount of storage and whether or not you wish to include 3G communications. If you are interested in 3G access, it will be provided by AT&T and sold with two contract-free data plan options: $14.99/month for 250MB and $29.99/month for unlimited access.

Finding a Free Apple iPad

Right now, since the iPad has just been recently announced, there is an extremely high level of interest in it. Thousands of Internet searches are being performed each day for terms like “Apple iPad,” “iPad Info,” “Buy iPad,” “Free Apple iPad,” and many others. Unfortunately, this creates an ideal environment for any unscrupulous individual who would like to scam you, so you need to be careful. It’s very possible to get yourself an Apple iPad for free, but you need to do your research. Here are a few tips that will help you separate the real deals from the rip-offs:

So with a bit of research and common sense, you can get your hands on a brand-new Apple iPad absolutely free. But you should probably act fast; these types of promotions are usually launched shortly after a new product is announced, and don’t last long. Good luck!

While apple fans are eagerly waiting for apple’s latest product, the iPad Tuoch, some of the iPad reviews may sound pretty disappointing for them. iPad is definitely something that is expected to match the quality and style seen in the other apple products. But how good is it actually? Let us quickly look through the features of iPad to know it better.A Look at the NegativesYou may come across an iPad review that may not sound that encouraging for you. For example, some critics claimed that the apple iPad is just a modification of the iPhone, with the inconvenience of it being bigger in size, and hence inconvenient to carry around. Some iPad reviews will also tell you that it performs very little more than the iPhone, and hence is a half hearted try from Apple to come up with something new to make the eyes of the customers and apple fans turn towards it. A closer look at the iPad, however, may reveal something very different from this.The FeaturesIf you check out the various features of this gadget, you will see that not only are the interfaces much better than the iPhone, but there are much more features built into the iPad for its users. In fact, there is no comparison that can be made between the iPhone and the iPad.Apple iPad comes with a fully functional pad touch enabled and extremely user friendly. You can use this touch pad as a on screen keyboard as well. The device has great programs like Safari, iTunes, picture viewers, editors and file managers, and much more. This device can be ideal for a number of uses. If you are an ardent listener of music, iPad can be your personal music library. If it is internet that you are interested in, the iPad can offer you the optimum services for the internet. It has been considered to be the best mobile internet device till date.More Exciting FeaturesEven though I was a bit disappointed to find that it is not before April 2010 that this product will be released in the market for the consumers, I did get a chance to check out most of the features this device has to offer the users. Apart from being an ideal mobile device for internet, music and videos, it can be great for business use as well.You can use the iPad to read ebooks, schedule meetings, create and view presentations, access Google maps, and get the benefits of a number of other functions on this single device. Priced at around $499 (expected) this device can be a great item to go for. So let us wait and see how the iPad shows its impact on the market!

Apple has finally revealed their new “baby” – the Apple ipad. This gadget has been the center of attention for months now with the anticipation of a better Notebook version, an oversized iPod touch, and a more dynamic iPhone. Indeed, Apple iPad will change the world of media.

Click here to get a free ipad before they run out.

Buying one is easy. Having the budget is not so. If you’re thinking of buying an iPad for yourself or for a loved one, you can avail the offer of becoming an iPad tester. This way, you can get an iPad for free.

Why an iPad is Worth It

In addition to the promise of a better Notebook, iPod, and iPhone, the impressive features of the iPad are reasons to get one. Whether you are after functionality, looks or style, iPad can suit your preference. Similarly, if you’re looking for a very special present, this will seal the deal of love, appreciation, and other special feelings.

It is a stylish gadget with its 1.3-inch, A4-sized, flat piece appearance. The screen pretty much makes up its body and it only weighs 680 grams, so carrying it around is not a hassle. iPad like the iPod touch and iPhone is operated via the touch screen. It has its own processor, a built-in battery that has a month standby functionality and a 10-hour battery life, and a link with WLAN wireless networks.

Depending on its storage from 16 GB to 64 GB, an iPad could cost you between $499 and $829. But why spend when you can get it for free as an iPad tester?

Get a Free iPad Now

Product testing only runs for a limited time, usually until it becomes public that is, put up for sale in the market. While you still have the chance, simply fill out some forms and surveys to be an iPad tester and an iPad could be yours for no charge at all.

What are you waiting for? Move it and get an iPad! It’s worth it.

Update

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