IOS 5 – Issues with Update Error 3200
If you have been up since the crack of dawn trying to upgrade your IOS device, it seems that you and I are not alone. After downloading the IOS 5 Update release today for my iPad 32GB, the upgrade has failed after several attempts. In addition, my son has a fever, and my car has is running on its Space Saver Wheel, as well as now having a flat battery #FirstWorldProblems
This morning, the blogger world gone into a spin, many people are posting on support forums including Apples own, that they are receiving the “IOS 5 Error 3200″. There is a general theme floating around, that so many people are trying to upgrade, in turn causing network congestion on the Apple Servers.
Twitter user, Jay Freeman (@saurik) stated that “To anyone getting “An internal error occurred.” (3200) while installing iOS 5.0, Apple’s servers are swamped, and failing half the requests.”
I look forward to the many hundred’s of changes that the IOS 5 update will bring, and until then, if you are still having the issue, it has been suggested to wait for a while, and try again. Otherwise in the words of George Harrison “As I’m sitting here, doing nothing but ageing,Still, my guitar gently weeps.” #Error3200
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Facebook for iPad
Today Facebook have launched their native IOS app for iPad. For many months, there has been several articles and screen captures posted from various technology blogs, speculating features, screen captures and release dates.
Rumors surrounding the release date were posted via Mashable on their blog on the off chance that the Facebook App for IOS might be released at Apple HQ in Cupertino on October 14th, where is was speculated that Mark Zuckerburg was to join CEO Tim Cook on stage.
However, today the native IOS is welcomed with opened arms, and available to download today from the Apple App Store.
According to an article published in the NY Times, “Facebook iPad Developer, Leon Dubinsky, wrote in a blog post on the company’s Web site that the app had been designed to create an immersive and “fun” experience on the tablet. Mr. Dubinsky highlighted the use of multitouch gestures within the app, a feature that is not available on the Facebook Web site. “Use your fingertips to scroll through your News Feed. Give the screen a swipe to page through albums. Pinch a picture to zoom in,” he wrote.” NY Times
Features Include
Enjoy bigger, better photos
Your photos take on new life on the iPad. They’re big, high-res and easy to flip through—like a real photo album.
Clean and Minimal Interface
With less on the screen, it’s easier to zoom in on your friends’ photos, updates and stories.
Improved Navigation
Just tap, slide or pinch to get from one screen to another and back again in no time.
Never lose your place
Use simplified navigation to send a message, see your notifications or browse your bookmarks without switching screens.
Full Screen Gaming
Play your favorite Facebook games wherever you are, and on a bigger screen.
Tap to send messages
A simple dropdown menu makes it easy to scan and send messages without visiting your inbox.
Making Life Easier with Technology
Below is a link to a great article that shows how an iPad, iPod or an iPhone which can be used to transform a life or a family with disabilities. Apple have directly, or indirectly been a leader in this field with the advancements in mobile technology via applications developed for people with disabilities.
The iPod and iPad have been called “a near-miracle device” for children and adults with autism. In that formulation, “near” is as important as “miracle.” It’s not simply miraculous. Nothing that solves a real problem, rather than an invented or infomercial problem, is.
With the introduction of SIRI, Apple demonstrate how a blind person can have their text messages read back to them via the voice activated commands. Check out the video below.
Read More“These technologies can make life easier, can let us touch people we might not otherwise. You may have a child with a birth defect and be able to get in touch with other parents and support groups, get medical information, the latest experimental drugs. These things can profoundly influence life. I’m not downplaying that. But it’s a disservice to constantly put things in this radical new light — that it’s going to change everything. Things don’t have to change the world to be important.” Steve Jobs
Everything You Need To Know About The Facebook Update
The Guys at Gizmodo have shared “Everything You Need To Know About The Facebook Update” Head over to @Gizmodo to check out their review, and post your comments about your thoughts?
Read MoreTurn your iPad into a Universal Remote with Logitech Harmony® Link
Not only are we now inundated with remote controls in the house, due to the vast array of televisions, set-top boxes, DVD players etc, we now are wanting to be watching our favorite television shows whilst tweeting, texting & updating our facebook status discussing the latest shows and movies.
How many devices and remotes can we really sustain in a world that is craving simplicity, sustainable technology & convergence across multiple platforms (including the home entertainment areas). Logitech has been a leading player in this arena with their Logitech Harmony® series remote controls and is bridging the gap between IR and WiFi devices with their latest release Logitech Harmony® Link.
The Logitech Harmony® Link is a small pod shaped WiFi enabled infrared device, that alongside the mobile device app, allows you to control up to eight home entertainment devices. Inside the box included with the Link device, is a AC adaptor, USB cable for configuring and programming the Link device, and mini IR blaster to ensure connectivity to devices behind cabinet doors or in entertainment cupboards.
Download the Logitech Harmony® Link App on your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or Android device and together with the new Harmony link device, you can configure (in app) all of your devices being televisions, set-top boxes, DVD players, AppleTV and Playstation etc and set up an activity like “Watch a TV” or “Listen to Music” and Harmony Link automatically switches all of your home entertainment devices to the correct settings with one touch.
Read MoreIf this… Then that…. A Powerful, Addictive, Practical web app
Recieved a call from a very excited @mouges today telling me to check out this fancy new app that he stumbled upon earlier in the week that had “blown him away”, nearly as much as they day he introduced me to @twitter. Enough Said, I logged in and check out his recommendation, which in turn has given me tingles, like I used to get watching @SteveJobs presentations on my couch via the AppleTV. I am amazed at how good this web app is, and that variety of supported apps.
Introducing… “IFTTT”
After using social media for many years, finally the web tool to end all web tools has arrived, that is a Powerful, yet practrical and collaborative web application that brings together the best of Facebook, Twitter, DropBox, Instagram & WordPress et al.
How does it work? Well very simply.. Just login and register (currently still in beta), as mentioned above;
Create a Task – e.g. Instagram…
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Create a Recipe – e.g. If I take a a pic on Instagram..Move Pic to DropBox…
Options are Endless…Please check out http://www.ifttt.com
via @mourges
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