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Apple today at Worldwide Developers Conference announced the next major release of iOS for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This release brings lots of new features and they are available as of today to developers for testing purposes. (Link below)

What versions of iPhone and iPod are supported ?

iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPad (1st-gen), iPhone 3GS and the 4th & 3rd-gen iPod touches are all going to be supported. This debunks the rumor which we heard earlier about iPhone 3GS not getting iOS 5.

New Features ?

There are 10 new key features, including new revamped notifications system called ‘Notification Center’, which according to Apple is going to be the industry’s best implementation. Other features include: Newsstand, Twitter integration, Safari Reader, Reading List, tabbed browsing for iPad, Reminders, Camera updates, Mail updates, built-in dictionary, PC-free (no cables required), OTA software updates, updates to Game Center, iMessage, AirPlay mirroring for iPad.

When and where can i download it from ?

Well the iOS 5 is slated for public release later this fall, probably in line with the next-gen iPhone 5/4S release. However if you are a registered developer then you can access all the beta bits today by signing into Apple Developer Connection (iOS Dev Center) here.

Link: Apple Developer Connection (iOS Dev Center)

The most awaited iOS 4.2 Software Update is now live. Infact downloading and installing now. Many new additions have been made, most notably for the iPad (which was still in 3.xx OS). You will need to latest iTunes 10.1 to update this this OS.

Here is a list of the software updates in the iOS 4.2. Personally i like the AirPrint, Find Text on Safari (AWESOME), Custom SMS tone for Contacts and Custom Fonts for Notes ( I use notes a LOT )

The most awaited iOS 4.2 Software Update is now live. Infact downloading and installing now. Many new additions have been made, most notably for the iPad (which was still in 3.xx OS). You will need to latest iTunes 10.1 to update this this OS.

Here is a list of the software updates in the iOS 4.2. Personally i like the AirPrint, Find Text on Safari (AWESOME), Custom SMS tone for Contacts and Custom Fonts for Notes ( I use notes a LOT )

iOS 4.2 Software Update

This update contains improvements, including the following:

• AirPrint
- Print mail, photos, web pages and more directly to
AirPrint-compatible printers on a local wireless network
• AirPlay
- Wirelessly stream videos, music and photos to
Apple TV
- Wirelessly stream music to AirPlay-compatible speakers
and receivers, including AirPort Express
• FaceTime improvements
- Initiate calls with Voice Control
- Initiate calls from an SMS conversation
- Support for Bluetooth accessories
• Find text on web pages in Safari
• New fonts setting available for Notes
• New SMS/MMS text tones and the ability to set custom
tones per contact
• Additional restrictions (parental controls) available:
- Account settings
- App deletion
- Game Center friends
- Location settings
• Ability to import .ics files into Calendar
• Bug fixes, including:
- Eliminates sound artefacts occasionally captured in
recorded audio with 4th-generation iPod touch
- Improves audio playback to car stereos via USB

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPod touch 2nd generation or later

Usefull Links;

Not all improvements apply to all models. For more information, go to:
http://www.apple.com/uk/ipodtouch/software-update/
http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/software-update/

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

Do you want to easily stream videos from your PC to your apple device ? Here is a way to do so through Air Video.

There is a free version as well as a paid version for just $2.99, which frankly is not a lot considering what you can do with it. In the free version you are limited to viewing certain number of folders or so.

It will convert video formats that can’t be played on your device to an iPhone friendly format. It can convert the more widely used containers like mp4, MOV, AVI, MPEG, DIVX, FLV…etc. Keep in mind that DRM protected videos and Propriety codecs are not supported.

Install Air Video Server

The first thing we need to do is download and install the free Air Video Server software to your computer (link below). Install as normal accepting the defaults.

When the server launches, under the Shared Folders tab click on Add Disk Folder…

Then browse to the location of the videos you want to stream.

You can add as many locations as you want. Notice here we added a shared folder from our Windows Home Server too…more on that below.

Another interesting thing you can do if you’re running iTunes is add an iTunes Playlist.

Then select from your Playlists what you want to add.

Then it will be added to the shared locations too.

Install Air Video Free

Now download and install the Air Video Free or Full App (link below) on your Apple device, either through iTunes…

Or directly from the App Store on your device.

Using Air Video

Here we take a look at the free version running on an iPod Touch. Once installed, click on the Air Video Free icon on your main menu.

Next click the “+” button to look for the Server(s) you have running.

On the Select Server screen pick the computer we just installed the server on.

Now select one of the folders you added to the Shared Folders tab on the Air Video Server.

The free version won’t display all the folders at once. However, we found if we kept refreshing the view we would eventually get to the folder we wanted.

If you click to display more items, you’ll be prompted to get the full version.

Click Yes and you’ll be taken to the App Store to purchase the full version which is only $2.99…not a bad price for such an awesome app!

Here is an example of the full version which shows all of your folders at once.

Stream & Convert Video

After you select the video you want to watch, the true awesomeness of this app is revealed. Tap on Play with Live Conversion, and you can watch the video while it’s being converted to an iPod friendly format. Very Cool!

It only takes a moment for your video to start. You will be able to watch it while it’s converting in the background and have basic video player controls.

Once you have the volume and screen size setup, tap on the screen again to hide the controls.

You can also select to just convert videos while you do something else. The videos will be added to a Queue and converted one at a time. While the videos are converting, you can view the Queue on your device.

Then go back to your folders and find other videos to convert.

If you’re converting several videos, you’ll get a message letting you know it has been added to the Conversion Queue.

You’ll be able to check out your Queue and see the progress of what’s converting.

You can also see what is converting from the Air Video Server under the Conversions tab.

Enable Remote Access

So far we’ve looked at streaming content over a Wi-Fi network. But you can also stream it over an Internet Connection including 3G which is great for iPhone and iPad users. The first thing we need to do is make sure to do before enabling Remote Access is make the Air Port Server secure. Click on Settings then check Require Password and set a strong password for it.

On the Air Video Server select the Remote tab and check Enable Access from Internet (beta). Then Check Automatically Map Port (requires a router with UPnP or NAT-PMP support). Then Test Connection. Make sure to take note of the Server PIN as you’ll need it when connecting your Device.

Provided you have the capabilities in your router, you should see a successful Connection Test. If the test fails, you might have to do some troubleshooting on your router, manually configure it’s settings, try flashing it with dd-wrt, or just buy a capable one.

Now on your Apple device, launch Air Video and when the Servers screen comes up click on the “+” button to get to the Select Server screen. This time select Enter Server PIN.

Since we password protected the server, we’ll need to enter that in first.

Then type in the server PIN that we took note of earlier and tap Save.

Now you will see the Server which you’re accessing online and will show the Server PIN under it.

Then continue to use it as you would on a local Wi-Fi network.

Supports Windows Home Server Shares

One cool thing we found is this will work with network folders from Windows Home Server. We have seen other methods where people install Air Video directly on WHS, but accessing the shared folders might be your best bet. Installing 3rd party software on WHS is not necessarily supported and the software may not be configured for its architecture. It might be nice to see an Add-In for WHS for Air Video though.

We had no noticeable slow downs while selecting Play with Live Conversion with videos from the Server on our Wi-Fi connection.

Air Video on iPad

As we mentioned before it can run on the iPad as well. Here are a couple shots of it running on that device.

Since there’s obviously more room on an iPad screen, you can navigate through your folders more easily. Especially with the full version as it shows more folders at once.

Conclusion

While there are other apps that will let you stream multimedia content to your Apple device, we had the best experience with either the Free or Full version of Air Video. If you’re looking for what is probably the easiest way to stream video to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch Air Video is definitely the way to go. You can always start with the free version, and if you like it, get the full version for a few bucks and have easier access to all of your video folders.

Download the Free Air Video Server for OS X or Windows

Air Video Free – iTunes Preview

Air Video Full Edition – iTunes Preview

Air Video Website

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Win a Free iPad – United States, Canada and United Kingdom Only

Want to win a free iPad ? Here is a iPad Give away. No it is not by House of Tech. It is a by a survey program which asks you to sign up for some offers. You don’t have to really accept any offers to enter the Draw.

All you have to do is enter you email address in the draw. There are two competitions and each is only open to residents of United States,Canada andUnited Kingdom respectively. If you are from any other country, then please do not bother signing up. It is going to be useless when you win and they cant ship it to you.

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Win a Free iPad (United States Residents ONLY)
Click here

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Win a Free iPad or 1 of 5 iPod Touches (United Kingdom Residents ONLY)
Click Here

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Win a Free iPad (Canadian Residents ONLY) - This one Requires you to text though :/
Click Here

Disclaimer: These competitions are not Held by House of Tech. House of Tech is not liable for any consequences that may result from entering these draws. We have tried our best to get as much information as we can about them.

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Here are some tricks and tips for the new Apple iPad.

Note: We’ll be keeping this page updated.

How to Disable the “clicking sound” Keyboard

Has the clicking sound really annoyed you. Well you can disable it!

1. Start out by tapping Settings from your iPad dashboard.

2. Select General in the Settings column, and then Sounds from the Generalcolumn.

3. Slide the Keyboard Clicks option to OFF.

4. That’s it – no more clicking sounds when you’re typing on your iPad.

How to  Rearrange Your Application Icons

Just tap and hold the icon, and you’ll be able to move it around to a different spot.

How to Save Images while Browsing the Web

Want to save an image that you find somewhere? Just tap and hold on an image on any web page, and you’ll be prompted to save the image.

How to quickly Scroll to the Top of Any Page

If you’ve scrolled down a long page of content, it can be annoying to scroll all the way back up to the top. Thankfully, all you need to do is tap the title bar at the top of the screen, and you’ll scroll back up to the top.

How to Enable and add bookmarks to the Safari Bookmarks Bar on your iPad

By default, Safari doesn’t display the Bookmarks Bar. This tip shows you how to change that.

How to enable and add bookmarks to the Safari Bookmarks Bar on your iPad

Copy and Paste Text from One App to Another

Just tap and hold a word, then use your finger to drag to select more text, and then Copy it. Go to the other application, tap and hold in the input box, and then use Paste. Easy!

Want to select a whole paragraph the easy way? Just tap it 4 times to highlight the entire paragraph, then use Copy.

Quickly Mute the Sound

If you want a quick and easy way to mute the sound, all you need to do is hold down the volume down button for 2 seconds.

Clear the Cache, History and Cookies in Safari for the iPad

You’re probably used to clearing this kind of data right from within the browser. Not so with Safari on the iPad – but here’s how you can.

How to clear the cache, history and cookies in Safari for iPad

How to add more Apps to your iPad Dock

The iPad has four icons in its ‘dock’. Did you know it can hold 6?

How to add more Apps to your iPad Dock

Convert PDF files to ePub files to read on your iPad with iBooks

ePub is the format that iBooks are in. So for those of you with large eBook collections in PDF, here’s how you convert them to read in iBooks.

How to convert PDF files to ePub files to read on your iPad with iBooks

How to force your iPad to restart

Has an app caused your iPad to freeze up, and you can’t escape? This tip shows you how to force your iPad to restart.

How to force your iPad to restart

Type Faster with Double Spaces

Instead of typing a period at the end of each sentence, just double-tap the space bar. It will enter a period followed by a space. The same trick works on the iPhone, and even Android devices.

How to export Keynote for iPad presentations to your Mac or PC

Exporting Keynote presentations from your iPad to your Mac or PC isn’t as straight forward as you might have expected. This tutorial shows you how.

How to export Keynote for iPad presentations to your Mac or PC

How to import presentations to Keynote on your iPad

Having trouble getting your presentations onto your iPad?

How to import presentations to Keynote on your iPad

How to import documents to Pages on your iPad

This guide shows you how to transfer documents (MS Word or Pages) from your Mac/PC to your iPad.

How to import documents to Pages on your iPad

How to insert photos in a Pages document using iPad and share it as a PDF

Want to spice up that doc with a picture you just took? This tutorial will show you how – and how to export that document as a PDF.

How to insert photos in a Pages document using iPad and share it as a PDF

How to lock your iPad

If you have kids or co-workers/friends who think it’s funny to mess with your iPad – lock it.

How to lock your iPad

How to remove the “Sent from my iPad” signature from outgoing email on your iPad

Does everyone need to know you just sent that email from your iPad? Probably not. This guide shows you how to remove the “Sent from my iPad” signature and replace it with your own (or none).

How to remove the “Sent from my iPad” signature from outgoing email on your iPad

Turn Your iPhone into a Wireless iPad Camera

Over at Gizmodo, Rosa shows you how to make your iPhone work like a wireless camera for your iPad.

How to Turn an iPhone Into a Wireless iPad Camera

How To Sync Multiple Calendars to the iPad With Google Sync

This tutorial will show you a workaround on how to sync multiple calendars on your iPad using Google Sync.

How to Sync Multiple Calendars to the iPad With Google Sync

How to determine the MAC address of your iPad

If your network restricts connections via MAC address – this guide will show you how to determine what yours is.

How to determine the MAC address of your iPad

How to take a screenshot of your iPad

Do you need to take a screenshot of your iPad? Just push the Power and Home buttons together for a quick second. The photo will be stored in your picture library.

How to take a screenshot of your iPad

How to delete apps from your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad

Anyone who had an iPod Touch or iPhone before they had an iPad won’t need this tutorial. But if you’re new to the experience, this one will help.

How to delete apps from your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad

Enable Shuffle or Repeat while Music is Playing

If you’re already playing your music and realized you want repeat or shuffle turned on, you can just tap the album art on the Now Playing screen to make the icons appear.

How to determine the iPad ECID on Windows and Mac

iPadintosh shows us how to determine the iPad’s ECID code – something you’ll want to have come Jailbreak time.

How to grab the iPad ECID in Windows or OS X

iPad Apps: Twitter and social networking essentials

Enggadget has you covered with reviews of the first slew of iPad specific Twitter and other social networking apps.

iPad Apps: Twitter and social networking essentials

What does your website look like on an iPad?

iPad Peek is a web based tool that allows you to enter any given URL, and it will display that page the same way Safari on the iPad does. Great for web site owners who don’t have access to an iPad.

iPadPeek

Stream Music and Videos to your iPad

Gizmodo reviews the iPad app StreamToMe, which allows you to stream media from your Mac to your iPad across your local network. Their feelings in a nutshell – worth the $3, but not perfect.

Review: StreamToMe for the iPad

Apple iPad : Change links in Google Reader to point to full HTML webpage

How to change links in Safari for iPad so that Google Reader points to a full HTML webpage

How to connect an iPad to your existing wireless keyboard

This video will show you how to connect your iPad to a wireless keyboard if you’re having any problems – and from the sound of things, quite a few folks are.

via TUAW

How to get started with the iPad

Mashable has a very entry-level guide that will help you set up your iPad for the first time.

Mashable’s Guide to Setting up the iPad

Essential iPad Apps

Downloadsquad gives mini-reviews to 8 iPad apps that you should install as soon as you get your iPad.

iPad App Buyers Guide: Essential Apps you should get on day one

Videos: The Official iPad Guided Tours

From none other than Apple! Great getting started videos for all the included iPad apps.

The Official iPad Guided Tours

The Official iPad Manual

When you buy an iPad, you don’t get a manual. But that’s not to say there isn’t one. Apple provides a 150 guide for your iPad in PDF format.

The Official iPad Manual (pdf)

How to print from your iPad

Sure, it’s actually just an App (PrintCentral – $9.99 USD), but as of right now, it’s the only way.

PrintCentral

How to make your own iPad Wallpaper

A perfectly detailed tutorial on how to make your own wallpaper for your iPad. The author also provides a really nice sample wallpaper, published under the Attribution-Noncommercial 2.0 Generic license.

How to make your own iPad Wallpaper

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