Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 update with enhanced HDR, AirPlay and Safari fixes

Plug in your iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches and update your software, iOS 5.1 is out. According to Apple the update brings with it the following fixes.

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including: 

- Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut 
- Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks 
- Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances 
- Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List 
- Fixes an issue where 'Unable to purchase' alert could be displayed after successful purchase 

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 5.1.1, which arrives as Build 9B206, is available for the following devices via iTunes, Apple's site, and over-the-air download directly from the devices: 

Samsung Galaxy S III announced for Wind Mobile, Virgin, Videotron, Telus and Mobilicity

Canadians rejoice! Samsung's new Android flagship smartphone the Samsung Galaxy S III will be coming to Telus, Virgin Mobile (Bell), Videotron, Wind Mobile and Mobilicity. The flurry of announcements came in earlier today. The Samsung Galaxy S III was launched last week in the UK.

The latest Galaxy smartphone features a large 4.8” Super Amoled HD display with a 720 x 1280 px (306ppi) resolution, 1GB of RAM and a number of software and user-focused capabilities running on the Google Android 4.0.4 OS. No actual date or pricing has been released by any of the carriers at this point. They just want people to know that it will be available sometime soon. 

Newer iPad 2's feature more efficient processor, 15-30% better battery life

Peek-a-boo! Which one is your iPad 2?You have to hand it to Apple. When they released the new iPad , they didn't just lower the price of the iPad 2 16GB by $100, they actually continued improving last year's popular tablet.

Reports are stating that some of the newer iPad 2's are sporting a redesigned 32nm (nanometer) A5 processor that is also more efficient and gives 15-30% more battery life.

Which is which? The newer iPad 2 bears the identifier "iPad2,4"

This newer A5 chip is also present in the recent AppleTV while the new iPad still uses a 45 nm processor (it does have far more powerful graphics). Anandtech.com took apart one of these newer units, subjected it to multiple tests and came to the conclusion that they are indeed more frugal.

How do you make sure you get one of the newer models, well that's the tough part. As MacRumors states,"Unfortunately, Anandtech notes that there appears to be no way for customers to ensure that they receive one of these revised iPad 2 models for their $399 purchase, as there are still a significant number of the original iPad 2 models in circulation and they can not be distinguished based without opening the box and turning on the device."

Sources:  Anandtech via Mac Rumors

LG reveals Optimus LTE 2 with 2GB of RAM

Are you ready for 2012's war of the super smartphones? We already have the Sony Xperia S, the HTC One X, Samsung took the wraps off the much awaited Galaxy S III just yesterd and now LG is raising the bar on it's Optimus LTE line.

The LG Optimus LTE 2 is the first device to ship with 2GB of RAM. No news on the processor powering this monster but we expect either a quad core or high-spec dual core SoC (System on a Chip)  in this for them to stay competitive.

The screen is  expected to be a  True HD IPS” display and it will feature a whopping  2,150mAh battery with wireless charging capabilities and a 'smart camera'.

Running a skinned variant of Android 4.0 (Gingerbread), the LG Optimus LTE2 is expected to launch in Korea mid-May with international plans to follow.

2GB of RAM means a higher ceiling for running multiple apps as well as improved overall performance for intensive applications, games and quick multitasking.

LG seems to have the upper hand in creating LTE devices that can be used across most LTE networks. Their hardware and features has been on par with the rest of the competition even if LG doesn't really do a lot to promote their devices.

The Optimus LTE 2, however could be an industry turning point, a true post-PC handset that's got a big screen, powerful processor, high speed data and a big enough battery to keep it running all day. Sweet.

Source: Phandroid.com