The new iPad is released, yay!

As with every new Apple product, a number of things are always certain. The first is that there will be a huge build up by the media about the release of a new product. The second is that there will be a line up at Apple stores days before the release. The final thing is that the product will likely sell out and new stock will not be available for a number of weeks.

The new iPad is certain to follow in history’s footsteps. There are many great new features on the new iPad that will ensure strong sales however there are a number of problems that users should be aware of when purchasing the new iPad.

The first issue is that with the brilliant new Retina display, many apps will be a lot larger to accommodate a higher pixel density. This means that when selecting your iPad, ensure you choose a size bigger than you think you need.

New iPad plans will be offered by the carriers starting this month.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus release

This week, Google unveiled that latest device in it’s war against Apple in the smartphone arena, the Galaxy Nexus. Apple have been able to lead the market for many years now with a phone that has a easy to use and stylish interface. Android has trailed behind as it’s had more of a messy looking interface.

They are hoping that this will change with the introduction of their latest operating system, Android 4.0, also nicknamed Ice Cream Sandwich. The platform looks to achieve a couple of main objectives. The first is to ensure that the user interface is more streamlined and consistent and the second is to introduce some cutting edge applications.

The first new feature they’ve brought in is face unlock. Point the phone to your face and it will unlock the device as long as you’re registered as the owner. The second is Android beam which will allow your phone to send items to other devices equipped with NFC. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Plans start at $29.

How the Apple iPhone 4S release

The new iPhone 4S was announced last week in California by the new Apple CEO Tim Cook. It was expected by the public that the iPhone 5 would be announced but that was not to be the case.

The iPhone 4S is an upgraded version of the iPhone 4, and is exactly the same appearance wise. There have been a number of successful Android powered phones released that are starting to challenge the dominance of the iPhone in the smartphone market. Apple has therefore been forced to release a intermediate phone that has upgraded hardware to compete with the popular Android phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S II.

The new iPhone 4S has an upgraded chip, the dual core Apple A5, which is the same one used in the iPad 2. The RAM inside the phone is still only 512MB. The camera has been upgraded to 8 megapixels and there has also been an upgrade in the CMOS sensors so the photos are crisper and more vibrant and perform better in low light situations.

The iPhone 4S has also had an upgrade to the Antenna system. It now has dual antennas, which allow the phone to download data onto both antennas meaning it effectively can download at twice the speed as before. This technology, however, is only compatible with a number of networks.

The phone will also come alongside the new operating system, iOS 5. iOS 5 brings with it a host of new features for the iPhone 4S and older versions of the iPhone. It is not compatible with the first iPhone or the iPhone 3.

The most noteworthy feature of iOS 5 is Siri, Siri is what Apple have termed your personal digital assistant and allows you to schedule appointments, write emails and check the weather with voice commands.

The iPhone 4S plans start at $49 for the 16GB version. The iPhone 4s plans are now available on 3 carriers – AT&T, Verizon and Sprint.

Shopping for clothes online – some key points

The world is a big place and economies and prices are different all over the world, so if you have some free money then make sure you save money by shopping overseas.

If you’re looking to buy clothes then one such place is ASOS. ASOS is the biggest online retailer of clothing and they ship to most places in the world for free. The advantage of shopping at a place like ASOS is that they have a massive collection of clothing and brands. Not only that, there prices are usually at least 50% cheaper than the same clothing in Australia.

These two reasons alone are good enough cause to shop at ASOS. Another reason is the high Australian dollar. Having such a high dollar makes everything that much cheaper. The last good reason you have to shop at ASOS is that they now have an Australian branch which means you can return clothes for free!

The Apple iPhone 4S release review

The iPhone 4s did not generate the excitement that everyone expected but it will still sell like hot cakes when it is released. Don’t expect there to be the long queues like those present at past iPhone launches.

One of the big drawcards of the new iPhone is the Siri voice recognition system. Siri has strong capabilities, being able to interpret and respond to requests. An example was when it was asked “Do I need a raincoat today” in which Siri replied “It sure looks like rain today”.

You can also set a remind to Siri to buy your partner flowers at a certain time and it will identify that person in your phonebook and remind you. Siri is also able to schedule appointments for you as well as write emails and text messages.

The focus of Siri, as commented by Steve Jobs, is that Siri is to focus on artificial intelligence. All very exciting for the consumer. The iPhone 4S plans starts at $29.

How to spot a bargain

These days the internet can do so much for you. If you’re looking for items at a crazy price, such as beauty products, fashion apparel, shoes, games, jewellery, electronics, or even services like hotel discounts then look no further. The online bargain shopping trend has been getting more popular, and the trend won’t stop anytime soon.

If you don’t want to pay a full retail price, then opt in for the Scoopon. Scoopon is an online service and is a leading group buying website that features a deal a day on the best stuff to eat, see, do, and buy. It has some great deals offers you can’t resist! If you’re using the Scoopon and keep up to date with their daily offer, you could get great bargains on anything that you’re looking for. You could get the Scoopon voucher by printing it out online, and use it at the selected shops.

Finding a deal that appeals to you is easy! Just make sure you check it daily.