iphone 3G…..Call Failed!

Hey 3G iPhone users, getting tired of dropping important phone calls? Its long over due and it seems that the natives are becoming restless. Apple has been hit with a law suit over the flaky qualities of the iphone 3G and it hopes to go class action soon. “Jessica Alena Smith filed the complaint yesterday against the iPhone maker, alleging that the new iPhone’s 3G performance and reliability has been subpar, despite the claims made by Apple’s aggressive marketing campaign.” – Jacqui Cheng

I have been fed up with the performance as well and for the past month have recorded each phone call dropped and its time by snapping a screen shot of the image. Some times I witnessed 9 dropped calls in a row within 3 minutes or less. This is getting ridiculous so its time to fight back against AT&T and Apples monopolistic approach to controlling the mobile phone industry.

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Apple Does it Again!

Apple has once again developed technology that will change our future ideas of what is possible for everyday mobile devices.  The iPhone 4 has been introduced to the public this past week and has made leaps and bounds in technological advances from past models.  The thin, stainless steel design boasts improvements for Retina Display and processing as well as many new features.

The most anticipated feature of the iPhone 4 is definitely FaceTime.  With the

2 cameras

new 5 mega pixel camera, you can now see the person you are talking to on your phone.  No application is necessary and the only requirement is that the other person also has an iPhone 4.  With just a touch of a button you can have FaceTime in portrait or landscape modes.  To add on to the wonders of FaceTime, you can also switch from the front display camera, to the second camera in the back of the phone to show your viewer what you’re seeing in real time. 

Another use for the 5 mega pixel camera is for HD Video Recording.  The backside camera has an illumination sensor that makes your video look great in any light setting.  For darker places, you can use the built in LED light to brighten your shot.  The camera also has a built in focus.  If you have two different objects in your shot, one in the foreground and one in the background, just tap which object you want in focus.  The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus for the shot.  But wait, it gets better!  With the new iMovie app available for iPhone 4, you will be able to add themes, transitions, music and photos to your clips.   

These are just the two features that I wanted to review for my article, but there are plenty more to check out:  The new and improved Retina Display with 960 by 640 resolution which is 4 times the pixel amount of any previous iPhone; dual-mic noise suppression; and an Apple A4 Processor that is powerful and power-efficient.

The iPhone 4 is set for a release date on June 24th.  You can reserve your 16GB or 32GB starting on June 15th.  Hope this helps anyone who might be trying to decide whether to upgrade or switch phone companies!

Written By:  Stephanie Miller

Sources:  www.apple.com

iphone photography

Before ( taken with classic pan )

After ( post work with Tilt Shift Generator )

With the plethora of downloadable photography applications for the iphone, how does one choose an application that gives excellent results by not spending more than you need. I have recently tried and succeeded using a specialized workflow with two very handy and creative photo applications, Classic Pan and Tilt Shift Generator, the combination of these two in a workflow can impress more than just your best friend thats fried out on the couch, I’m talking professional level photographers.

Before ( taken with classic pan )

After ( Post work in Tilt Shift Generator )

Yes, it is just a low resolution photo that is taken on a mobile device, but its not like Holga camera’s are any different, they are both low grade resolutions yet being able to be pulled out at a moments notice to capture an interesting scene. First I start off by shooting a panoramic image in the Classic Pan application, you are able to control the look and feel of your photos with a variety of scene files ( film settings ) to achieve the look you want, I have been using Vivid Color setting with vignette on.

Before ( taken with classic pan )

After ( post work with Tilt Shift Generator )

After I take that photo I open up Tilt Shift Generator to do post work within the iphone itself, its a funny idea but its effective. Tilt shift allows you to change the depth of field and perspective with a blurring option where if you take a scenic photo from far you are able to make the subjects in frame look like they were toys or a miniature set .

Before ( taken with classic pan )

After ( post work with Tilt Shift Generator )

Its remarkable what the combination of the two programs can do in a matter of minutes and the advantage of having a portable way to take any of the photos you can on impulse makes it very effective. Recently I have been trying to take as many photos of my day as possible, especially when I have the chance to shoot with the tilt shift look and feel.

Before ( taken with classic pan )

After ( post work with Tilt Shift Generator )

I have been successful with the photos that are displayed and look forward towards capturing the next shot every day, its like a game and creates an organic yet very innovative new workflow within technology that many people can not stand. Watch out photographers, the iphone isnt just a talking device.