TechnoSlab

This week, different sources indicated that Apple is about to launch it's own map service which would be much better than Google maps. It is also expected to sport exciting and unique features, maybe 3D maps too. Apple plans to kick Google maps out by launching a new official iOS app for the service probably with iPhone 6. We have yet to see Apple rolling out their own map service but in the meanwhile, people have found something interesting.
Try pointing your browser to maps.apple.com and see where it takes you to. Currently it redirects to maps.google.com which is what Apple's service will be competing with.
Apple may impose the map service on their user base but they will have a hard time trying to reach  non iOS users because Google maps is a well established and popular service and Google maps is available for almost all devices.

This website lets you generate fake screenshots of conversation with Apple's voice assistant 'Siri'.

Why generate fake screenshots ? To make Siri look stupid, fool you friends on Facebook or simply goof around.
The website generates and then stores screenshots making it easy to share them on social networking sites, blogs and other websites.

Try it out: http://ifakesiri.com/

Bharti Airtel will be releasing iPhone 4s in India on 25th november.
The price for different models is as follows:

• 16GB model for Rs.44,500
• 32 GB model will be sold for Rs 50,900
• 64 GB model for Rs 57,500

All iPhone handsets sold in India would be fully unlocked. You can also pre-book a 16GB or 32GB model online at Airtel's e-store.

Android seems to be beating the iPhone hands down. Comparisons between Apple's iOS and Android, though, might reveal another story.

Android is destroying everyone, especially RIM and iPhone, Business Insider recently said, citing comScore's report that reported that Android's market share in the USA has risen by 7 percentage points to 33 per cent.


According to the report , iPhone should feel like its future is going for a toss.


It is argued that technology platform markets tend to crystallise around one big player, and that Android is that platform. This further creates a domino effect because buyers choose the platform that appears to have a better future, with more users.


The website also argued that many more handset makers would vouch for Android if it starts offering the software more actively to them.


Android's runaway success would appear to be the iPhone's loss, but the products cannot be compared.


Market observers just compare the sales figures of Android phones (from several handset makers) and iPhone devices, and declare that Android is winning hands down.


Apple has three extremely popular devices — iPod, iPad and iPhone, which run on the same platform. Even the Mac operating system is likely to have some iOS features soon, so the number of people opting for the Apple ecosystem is likely to grow substantially.


Comparisons between Apple's ecosystem and that of Android are legitimate and so far there is no saying which one is more promising.

The iPhone and the Droid are at the top of everyone’s list as two of the best-selling smart phones on the market. Given all the hype surrounding the phones, how does a consumer decide which to buy? Well, the best and the smartest way to decide is to learn about the unique features that each phone has to offer. To help consumers understand these features, the following article presents a detailed comparison between these two top phones.

Screen Features
The first noticeable difference between the iPhone and the Droid are their screen features. The iPhone 4 screen is a 640 x 960 resolution display. On the other hand, the Droid has a resolution of 480 x 854. The Droid does have a larger screen size of 4.3 inches, while the iPhone 4 screen size is 3.5 inches. Given that the iPhone 4 has higher resolution, movies and pictures on the iPhone 4 appear smoother than on the Droid. So, in terms of better viewing quality, users will have to go with the iPhone 4.

The Insides
In terms of processor speed, the Droid contains a 1 GHz processor. The iPhone 4 is believed to use the same processor as the iPad4. This suggests that the iPhone is using the 1 GHz chip as well. This assumption has been made because Apple has not disclosed the particulars of their processor. In addition, navigating from task to task on each device suggests that there are no real speed differences between the phones.

However, how they handle these tasks is a different story. The iPhone 4 uses background services, along with task completion and fast app switching to go from one task to another, like a contact center. This is Apple’s version of multitasking, which in reality is not true multitasking. The Droid, on the other hand, runs true multitasking, which means that apps can run simultaneously. The only drawback with Droid’s approach is that true multitasking will run down your battery life more quickly.

Apps
When it comes to apps, the iPhone has a much larger choice in their app store. Users can find anything from game apps to automating processes apps, which perform tasks for you. However, both phones have the standard apps that most users want. These are Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and a browser. For the Droid, the browser has made some nice improvements. However, because of its speed, the iPhone’s browser is still considered the best browser for smart phones. Still, there is no flash support in the iPhone 4.

Another app that users generally want is a GPS application. On the Droid, Google provides a free GPS app, which gives turn-by-turn voice directions. The iPhone 4 also has free GPS applications, but none of these apps’ GPS automating processes can compare with Droid’s free GPS application. However, there are some paid GPS apps that iPhone 4 users can download that are comparable with the free version used in the Droid.

Battery Life
When it comes to battery life, the iPhone 4 has the clear advantage. Users typically report being able to get up to eight hours of battery life from the phone each day during typical use. However, the Droid battery life typically clocks out that less than six hours. Unlike the iPhone, Droid users can remove and replace the battery.

Sound Quality
As for the sound quality during a phone call, both of the phones have noise cancellation technology. The iPhone 4 applies this with 2 microphones, while the Droid uses 4 microphones. Because of the extra microphone, the Droid offers better sound quality.

This is a video that was originally posted on Maniac World demonstrating a prototype device that can transmit any video playing on the iPhone onto any video screen. The demonstration takes place in Times Square. We’re not sure if this video is the real deal or just a hoax, but the implications could be very cool. This could be a great wireless Airplay replacement device, or just something fun to do at parties. If this device ever goes into production, just pray your ex-girlfriend doesn’t get ahold of one and uses it to post a video of you doing the naked chicken dance on a jumbo tron.