Apple IPAD thread

**digitalron** · June 3rd, 2011 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by Chikselog

Noob question

, pwede gamitin yung GPS while on the road? Kahit walang net connection? Parang naka-program na yung GPS, ganun ba yun?

Sadly, no. The 3G iPad's GPS is an Assisted GPS type which requires constant feeding of information from the net. Furthermore, without a connection, the maps won't render, leaving you with a flashing blue beacon indicating ypur position, but without the map context.

**Chikselog** · June 3rd, 2011 12:31 AM

Ay sayang. Hehe. Thanks for the info! Google maps na lang kesa GPS. :bwahaha:

**Battlestar** · June 3rd, 2011 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by Chikselog

Noob question

, pwede gamitin yung GPS while on the road? Kahit walang net connection? Parang naka-program na yung GPS, ganun ba yun?

Yeap. Offline map nga lang nag tawag dun. Pero hinde sya ganun ka accurate compare to GPS that connecting to satellite.
The source of map is from OpenStreetMap and look for the app called Manila Philippines Offline Street Map. Inuupdate rin yata nila yan per month.

**digitalron** · June 3rd, 2011 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by Battlestar

Yeap. Offline map nga lang nag tawag dun. Pero hinde sya ganun ka accurate compare to GPS that connecting to satellite.
The source of map is from OpenStreetMap and look for the app called Manila Philippines Offline Street Map. Inuupdate rin yata nila yan per month.

To clarify, there are 3rd party storable maps like what is mentioned by Battlestar. However, you need to have the 3G version of the iPad to get GPS functionality. As for the default iPad map application, map data is not stored locally so it needs internet connectivity to load it.

**liv** · June 3rd, 2011 02:38 AM

Originally Posted by Chikselog

^I've read that din. September na nga raw ang next-gen iPad. But then again, rumors pa lang naman to.

Steve Jobs said that 2011 is the year of the ipad 2... maybe next year for the ipad 3.

**Battlestar** · June 3rd, 2011 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by digitalron

To clarify, there are 3rd party storable maps like what is mentioned by Battlestar. However, you need to have the 3G version of the iPad to get GPS functionality. As for the default iPad map application, map data is not stored locally so it needs internet connectivity to load it.

Thanks for clarification sir. Yeah, you still need have the 3G.

**Cheesekewrls** · June 8th, 2011 04:51 PM

I really don't like the 1st gen because for me it's like an iTouch na pinalaki lang.

**Monseratto** · June 23rd, 2011 08:36 AM

Something to think about when buying the IPAD 2...

iPhone 5 coming in September, iPad with Retina display and more - GSMArena.com news
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The Apple WWDC event came and passed this month without an iPhone announcement for the first time since they launched the original 2G in 2007. Speculations about the launch date of the iPhone 5 (or 4S) have been circling around ever since.

New info brought to light by Bloomberg pinpoints September as the most probable time for the announcement and launch of the next-gen iPhone. Apple have a traditional September event, which however has so far been focused on iPods and music.

Bloomberg cites two unknown people, which are familiar with the next iPhone. It's no secret that a prototype iPhone "4S" (sharing the iPad 2's dual-core A5 chip) has been given to certain developers - so it really isn't hard to believe that the next iPhone is on its way to millions of inpatient fans. The question is only "WHEN?"

Bloomberg also shares that apart from the upgraded processor, the next iPhone will have a more advanced camera. This could mean improvement in the sensor, technology and so forth but doesn't exactly give out the resolution. Hopefully it will be an 8 MP unit with 1080p video capture.

There's also a rumor that the next iPad is being tested currently. It supposedly has a higher resolution display and that's about it. We've heard that one before about an iPad with a 4 times greater resolution (2048x1536). Remember, this rumor is based on graphics found in the latest iOS 5 SDK. We've heard rumors of next-gen iPad coming as soon as this Fall before but we've never thought there's much truth in it.

We're not done yet folks. It seems that a cheaper iPhone is in the works, intended for developing countries. That sounds ridiculous for a premium hardware manufacturer like Apple, but hey - we might as well pass on the information. It isn't the first time we've heard of such nonsense.

Finally (yes, this is it) we've heard through the grapevine that Apple is thinking of "reinventing" the TV segment with its own iOS-wearing-big-screen-flaunting TV. Yes - an Apple HDTV with AirPlay, apps and all. AppleInsider claims a new product line is about to spawn. Though we find the idea of Apple's design and high-quality screens combined with the smart internals of a iOS device a great one, we somehow doubt that Apple, the computer company, will be dipping its toes on the HDTV market.

**digitalron** · June 23rd, 2011 10:02 AM

A 2048x1536 resolution iPad would require a really robust GPU, which in turn would need a lot of power... This would mean either a shortened battery life or a bigger battery, hence heavier tablet. It's not really practical. I would rather see a more realistic 1680x1050 or 1440x900 resolution, given that your viewing diagonal is barely 10 inches, with the same or longer battery life.