According to the Official Gmail blog:

In the short time the app was public we received a lot of helpful feedback and feature requests. This included requests for everything from bigger features like multiple account support to customizations like improved notifications and mobile specific signatures.

We’re just getting started with the Gmail app for iOS and will be iterating rapidly to bring you more features, including all the ones listed above plus many more. Based on your comments we have already improved our handling of image HTML messages – they are now sized to fit to the screen and you can pinch to zoom in.

Key Features:

• Receive notification badges for new messages
• Read your mail with threaded conversations
• Organize your mail by archiving, labelling, starring, deleting, and reporting spam
• Keep track of important messages with priority inbox
• Auto-complete contact names as you type
• Send and receive attachments
• Search through all your mail

Note: If you already have the Gmail app 1.0.1 released on 2 Nov, you will need to uninstall or log out of the old app prior to installing the new app.

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Why You Should Hold onto Your iPhone 4 and Wait for the iPhone 5 -

The iPhone 4S recently hit the smartphone market, but it was not quite as popular as people thought it would become. Many customers are asking “where is the iPhone 5?” as they continue to hold onto their iPhone 4. Whether you feel you deserve a new iPhone or actually need it, you may still want to hold out until you can get your hands on the iPhone 5 instead of upgrading to the 4s. Many were disappointed by the release of a 4s phone instead of the 5. Unfortunately, that might just mean Apple will need to create and release the phone into the general population a little sooner than they had anticipated.

Why not the iPhone 4S?

This new version of the iPhone only has a few new features compared to the iPhone 4. Many people feel that they were only upgraded by a few megapixels; although some mega-geeks would argue that a new phone is a new phone. Any iPhone is hard to toss back into the sea, but many iPhone users have said they wish they spent their money on something bigger and better, like the iPhone 5 is supposed to be.

Why wait for the iPhone 5?

Many phone critics are telling users to just wait. That’s because they are expecting Apple to release something bigger and better than the iPhone 4s. The new release was simply a small upgrade from the last iPhone and users want more of a change. Some of those changes are anticipated to be huge. These are just a few reasons to wait:

• Bigger technology upgrade with the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 is supposed to have some great capabilities, including video projection and more.

• You will want to upgrade your iPhone again when the iPhone 5 comes out. Why waste your money on a phone with minimal changes when you could save your cash and make one upgrade?

• There is not much difference between the iPhone 4 & iPhone 4s. Unless you’re a true tech-junkie, there is really no reason to upgrade.

There is nothing tangible that Apple is releasing that gives anyone a sneak peek behind the production of the iPhone 5. One thing you should note is that Apple has always been secretive about their new releases and we won’t have very many details until the official announcements are made. We know the phone is coming, and we know it will be better than the current version – but there isn’t much more speculation we can make.

What should you do?

No one can tell you which phone to hold on to. Upgrading now may mean you’ll have to extend your contract with your current cell phone provider, and then extend it again when the new phone comes out. Unless you’re close to the end of your term already, this likely won’t make a huge difference to you. Many have said that upgrading from the 4 to the 4s is like simply reaching out and touching the 5. At the end of the day, you may simply be better off waiting patiently for the 5 to come out.

About the Author: Dona Collins known as blackberry Girl is a full-time writer with a passion for technology. She currently uses a Blackberry Bold and can’t wait to see what Apple has in store with the iPhone 5.

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The new camera with a larger f/2.4 aperture lets in more light, so photos look brighter. And the advanced hybrid infrared filter keeps out harmful IR light for more accurate and uniform colors. Moreover, it features video stabilization that steadies shaky shots.

Now, if you already have an iPhone 4 and are thinking to get an iPhone 4S just for the sake of better 8MP camera, then make sure to check the below comparison between camera photos taken using the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. This might be a crucial factor in deciding whether it’s feasible to buy iPhone 4S considering just its improved camera.

Side-by-Side Photo Comparison of iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 -

- By iLounge (See more @Flickr)

- By Andy (See more @Flickr)

- See more at DigitalPhotoBuzz

Credit: Robert Scoble

Video Camera comparison – iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4

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• By Gruber @Flickr
• Today’s iPhone
• iPhone 4S (1080p) vs. iPhone 4 (720p) – Video comparison by iLounge

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Complete List of iOS 5 New Features -

This update contains over 200 new features, including the following:

• Notifications

- Swipe from the top of any screen to view notifications in one place with Notification Center

- New notifications appear briefly at the top of the screen

- View notifications from lock screen

- Slide the notification app icon to the right on the lock screen to go directly to the app

• iMessage

- Send and receive unlimited text, photo, and video messages with other iOS 5 users

- Track messages with delivery and read receipts

- Group messaging and secure encryption

- Works over cellular network and Wi-Fi*

• Newsstand

- Automatically organizes magazine and newspaper subscriptions on Home Screen

- Displays the cover of the latest issue

- Background downloads of new issues

- Reminders for managing to do lists

- Syncs with iCloud, iCal and Outlook

- Location-based reminders when you leave or arrive at a location for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4

• Built-in support for Twitter

- Sign-in once in Settings and tweet directly from Camera, Photos, Maps, Safari and YouTube

- Add location to any tweet

- View twitter profile pictures and usernames in Contacts

• Camera improvements for devices with cameras

- Double click the home button when device is asleep to bring up a camera shortcut on iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation)

- Volume Up button to take a picture

- Optional grid lines to line up shots

- Pinch to zoom in the preview screen

- Swipe to camera roll from preview screen

- Tap and hold to lock focus and exposure, iPad 2 and iPod touch (4th generation) only support exposure lock

• Photo improvements for devices with cameras

- Crop and rotate

- Red eye removal

- One tap enhance

- Organize photos into albums

• Mail improvements

- Format text using bold, italic, or underlined fonts

- Indentation control

- Drag to rearrange names in address fields

- Flag messages

- Mass mark messages as flagged, read or unread

- Customize mail alert sounds

- S/MIME

• Calendar improvements

- Year view on iPad and new Week view for iPhone and iPod touch

- Tap to create an event

- View and add event attachments

• Game Center improvements

- Use personal photos for your Game Center account

- Compare your overall achievement scores with your friends

- Find new Game Center friends with friend recommendations and friends of friends

- Discover new games with custom game recommendations

• AirPlay Mirroring for iPad 2 and iPhone 4S

• Multitasking Gestures for iPad

- Use four or five fingers to pinch to the Home Screen

- Swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar

- Swipe left or right to switch between apps

• On-device setup, activation and configuration with Setup Assistant

• Software updates available over the air without tethering

• iCloud support

- iTunes in the Cloud

- Photo Stream

- Documents in the Cloud

- Apps and Books automatic download and purchase history

- Backup

- Contacts, Calendar, and Mail

- Find My iPhone

• Redesigned Music app for iPad

• Hourly weather forecast

• Real-time stock quotes

• Wireless sync to iTunes

• Keyboard improvements

- Split keyboard for iPad

- Improved autocorrection accuracy

- Improved Chinese and Japanese input

- New Emoji keyboard

- Personal dictionary for autocorrection

- Optionally create keyboard short cuts for frequently used words

• Accessibility improvements

- Option to light LED flash on incoming calls and alerts for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4

- Custom vibration patterns for incoming calls on iPhone

- New interface for using iOS with mobility-impairment input devices

- Option to speak a selection of text

- Custom element labeling for VoiceOver

• Exchange ActiveSync improvements

- Wirelessly sync tasks

- Mark messages as flagged, read or unread

- Improved offline support

- Save a new contact from a GAL service

• More than 1,500 new developer APIs

• Bug fixes

Products compatible with this software update:

• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

* Normal carrier data rates may apply. Messages will be sent as SMS when iMessage is unavailable, carrier messaging fees apply.

This is the official changelog of iOS 5 provided by Apple.

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Video – Introducing iOS 5

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Direct download links for iOS 5 IPSW files:

• iPod touch 3G
• iPod touch 4G
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 4 GSM
• iPhone 4 CDMA
• iPad
• iPad 2, iPad 2,2 and iPad 2,3
• Apple TV 2G (iOS 4.4)

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Infographic of Steve Jobs (Click on the image to view in full-size)

via [Mashable]

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Steve Jobs – High-Resolution Wallpapers

(Click on the images to download them in full-size)

This wallpaper is crafted from an awesome image, originally made by jonathan mak.

Another nice wallpaper, featuring one of the best and most inspiring quote from Steve Jobs. Available in two versions:

Young Steve – Bite that Apple.

In memory Steve Jobs (by ~DianzART)

iHeroe (by ~dominicanjoker)

mr. steve jobs (by ~gilbert86)

Steve Jobs 1955 – 2011 (by ~AgentCosmic)

iSad (by ~makrivag)

A brilliant Steve Jobs mosaic, picture by @tsevis. Available in 1024×1024 resolution that fits perfectly on iPad. Other sizes can be downloaded at Flickr.

I’ll be updating this post will more Steve’s wallpaper soon as they start to pour in.

Update – Some more nice wallpapers.

A Tribute To Steve Jobs (by *princepal)

GoodbyeSteve (by *giovestorm)

Think Different (by ~dominicanjoker)

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Apple, Google and Amazon are paying a tribute to Steven Paul Jobs. Just check their homepage. Here’s what Apple said: (www.apple.com/stevejobs)

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing
human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

Apple Founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs Dies. Here are various big media sources where you can read in detail about this news.

Steve Jobs, Apple founder, dies – CNN

Steve Jobs Apple ‘visionary’ dies aged 56 – BBC News

Apple’s visionary Steve Jobs dead at 56 – Reuters

Steve Jobs, Apple’s Visionary, Dies at 56 – NYTimes

APPLE’S STEVE JOBS DIES AT 56 – Bloomberg

Steve Jobs dies; Apple co-founder was 56 – The Washington Post

Steve Jobs Dead: Apple Co-Founder Dies At 56 – The Huffington Post

Steven Paul Jobs, 1955-2011 – WSJ

Statement by Steve Jobs’ Family – Business Wire

Steve Jobs, 1955-2011: Mourning Technology’s Great Reinventor – TIME

Official Statement:

Apple Media Advisory – Apple

Statement by Apple’s Board of Directors – Apple

Other Interesting articles:

President Obama on the Passing of Steve Jobs – The White House Blog

Steve Jobs in his own words – CNET News

The Steve Jobs I Knew – AllThingsD

My Neighbor, Steve Jobs – PaloAltoPatch

Here is a great compile-up put up by Neowin stating “How the World reacts to Steve Jobs Death.” Do check it out if you adore and salute Sir Jobs.

The incredible and revolutionary devices we use, such as iPhone, iPod, and iPad powered by amazing software and technology were blessed and brought up by Steve Jobs and Apple team. So, do remember the legend and Thank him for everything he gave us!

Image credit – [jmak.tumblr.com , Nytimes]

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