[Celcom] New iPad Plans

Similar to Maxis, Celcom launches its new iPad plans as well. Celcom made available the choices of 12 months and 24 months. It comes in 2 packages only which is the iPad Basic (RM70/month) and iPad Advance (RM100/month). Similar to Maxis, there is also an advance payment required and would also be rebated within the next 12 months of the contract.

For comparison purposes (to Maxis), I will take the 24 months contract with the cheapest monthly commitment package. That would give me a total payment after 24 months of RM1429 + (RM70 x 24) = RM3109. With that you get to enjoy a quota of 4.5GB.

As for Maxis, taking 24 months with similar data quota of 4GB, the total payment after 24 months would be RM1349 + (RM68 x 24) = 2981. It gives a different of RM128 cheaper when compared with Celcom but a short of 500MB/month of usage.

Source: Celcom New iPad

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[Maxis] New iPad Plans

As mentioned, Maxis releases the new iPad plans on 22nd June. It comprises of 3 packages. Taking an example of the cheapest plan, you will enjoy 2GB worth of data plan with a monthly commitment of RM48/month for the next 24 months. Upfront payment of RM300 is required but will be refunded equally over 5 months (RM60/month). Device is priced at RM1499 for a 16GB + 4G variant. Surprising to me is that the RRP mentioned in the Maxis website for the 16GB + 4G variant is RM1949 whereas in the Apple Online Store it is only RM1899. The 32GB + 4G and 64GB + 4G variants are the same as the online store.
So, back to the earlier example, the total payment needed upon completion of the 24 months contract would be RM1499 + (RM48 x 24) = RM2651.
Upon exceeding of the data quota, you will not be charged extra but the speed would be throttled.

If you're a Maxis One Club member, you enjoy further discounts on the device when you sign up with 4GB or 12GB plan with 32GB + 4G or 64GB + 4G.

Source: Maxis New iPad

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[Celcom] New new iPad Data Plan - 22nd June

Celcom too has the new iPad package launching on the 22nd of June and the event is happening in Subang Parade 11am onwards. Head on to the link below for the pre-registration. Maxis too have similar announcement today.

First 80 customers dressed in blue during the event will get a special surprise. So what kind of surprise would that be?

Source: Celcom

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[Maxis] New new iPad Data Plan?

Teaser from Maxis.. Coming 22nd June 2012.

Source: Maxis

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Apple iOS 6 Preview

iOS 6 was released as beta yesterday and it is expected to be fully launched in fall. Fall season in 2012 starts on 22nd September. That means it should not be earlier than that.

In the new iOS 6, Siri was updated to be even more capable. It is now able to launch apps in which it could not previously. It now has more capability of searching for restaurants, more sports news and also movies. As we all here in Malaysia would have known, Siri is only capable of searching for weather conditions. Even the previous integration with Google Maps doesn't work either. So for us in Malaysia, nothing to cheer about in this upgraded Siri in iOS 6. Siri will also be available in the new iPad.

As we have heard thee rumors, Apple is now releasing its own Map. It has the capability of providing turn-by-turn navigation, live traffic updates as well as 3D imaging which Apple named it as Flyover. Obviously this replaces the Google Maps in the next generation iOS 6.

Apple did a nice tweak on the iOS 6 by allowing the users to dismiss calls with a swipe and sending pre-compiled SMS after rejecting a call. It is also capable of setting a location-based reminder for such purpose as well. Another feature is the Do Not Disturb feature in which the notifications/reminders/calendar will not no longer pop. You can set a specific time for the DND to happen. This is good especially when you're sleeping.

Facebook integration is also the newly available fine-tuned feature in the iOS 6.

All in all, it does seem like a lot of minor tweaks here and there on the iOS 6. The iOS 6 will be available officially for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, new iPad and iPod Touch 4th Gen.

Source: Apple iOS 6

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Jailbreak iPad 3 (new iPad) on iOS 5.1.1 Coming Soon

Very interesting picture indeed showing the iPad 3 (new iPad) running on iOS 5.1.1 with Cydia 1.1.6.
So, has the jailbreaking team found the right exploit for jailbreaking the A5X chip?
Image above was taken from the famous jailbreaker i0n1c.

Source: i0n1c

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[Rumor] iPad 3 = iPad HD ?

Griffin, one of the major Apple accessories manufacturer is calling the new generation iPad a iPad HD instead of the much rumored name iPad 3.

Excerpt above clearly mentioned the accessories name iPad HD (3) which signifies the next generation iPad. With this naming, what would be the name of apps which will be sold in the AppStore that supports higher resolution iPad display? Currently, most of the apps in AppStore has the naming HD which represent in a way apps for the iPad. Taking in account the higher resolution which is expected from the next generation iPad, naming would probably be a mess in the AppStore.

Source: Gizmodo

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[Rumor] iPad 3 Front Glass and Rear Body

Courtesy of MIC Gadget, the pictures in this current post shows the front glass and the rear aluminum body which represents the upcoming iPad 3. The latest pictures reassure that the next generation iPad indeed still has the home button which was rumored earlier not to have one based on the invitation picture sent out by Apple. I guess the picture must have been taken in the landscape mode. At least that's the only logical explanation to the picture from Apple invitation.

From all the above pictures, it points to the direction that the iPad 3 will be having almost similar outlook design as the iPad 2. No bigger camera slot opening from the casing design which suggest no 8MP camera on the rear. The last picture shows the comparison between the casing of iPad 2 and iPad 3. Not sure if the comparison was done at the same direction but notice there is missing speaker grill on the iPad 3. The iPad 3 too look slightly thicker when compared to iPad 2.

Source: MIC Gadget

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[Rumor] Thicker iPad 3

Apple.pro posted recently the comparison of the iPad 2 and iPad 3 in terms of body thickness. From the measurement noted in the caliper, iPad 2 has a reading of 8.69mm and the iPad 3 reads 9.5mm. That gives a difference of approximately 0.81mm. Please take note that the reading in blue text is wrong by a factor of 10. Reading on the caliper is correct.

Source: Apple.pro

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[Rumor] 8GB iPad 2

It is now rumored that a lower range 8GB iPad 2 will be released along side with the iPad 3. It somehow make sense if the iPad 3 will be sold at a higher price as indicated by the earlier rumor.
This will enable Apple to continue dominating the tablet market be it on the high price range or the lower price range.

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[Confirmed] iPad 3 Launching on March 7th

Apple had confirmed that the Special Media Event will take place on March 7th as earlier anticipated. From the picture above which is coming from Apple's invitation, it does show an iPad 3 launching with a tagline "We have something you really have to see. And touch.".

Taken a closer look at the picture, we could see the missing home button. The picture might also suggest a Retina display but nothing could be certain until at least March 7th.

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[Rumor] iPad 3 Belkin Case?

Side-by-side comparison with iPad 2 case

As March 7th is getting closer, more and more news surface regarding the next generation iPad. This time around is the iPad 3 case from Belkin. Belkin is one of the renowned Apple case manufacturer. The 3rd picture suggests that the new iPad 3 would have little or no changes on its physical outlook.

Source: Weibo

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[Rumor] Possible Higher Price of iPad 3. Shipment Itinerary Revealed?

Above pictures are taken from China's popular micro-blogging website, weibo denotes that the iPad 3 will cost higher than the current iPad 2. Fourth column shows the iPad 3 price after conversion to RMB. Looking at the models, there doesn't seem to be any hint on LTE models.

The 2nd picture would be more interesting. It was taken from a popular chinese forum, WeiPhone which shows possibility the shipping itinerary of the iPad 3 from UPS via Chengdu, China in which Apple supplier Foxconn is located. Judging by the dates, it could very well be the next generation iPad 3.

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[Rumor] Further Pictures of iPad 3

Below are more pictures from MIC Gadget purportedly showing the next generation iPad. Judge yourself..

Source: MIC Gadget

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[Rumor] iPad 3 Now Being Rumored Not to Have A6 Processor, A5X instead?

As the days are numbered for the release of the next generation iPad, rumors are flying all over the internet regarding what would possibly be coming up in the iPad 3 hardware. Latest circulation from Chinese forum quoted that the logic board above would be the next generation iPad. From the picture above, it is clearly shown A5X. Would it be that the next generation iPad's processor not be A6? No quad-core?

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[Rumor] iPad 3 to Spot 8 Megapixel Camera

News are circulating in Hong Kong regarding the next generation iPad camera resolution. It is widely expected to be 8MP, similar Sony sensor as the iPhone 4S. That would be a superb spec bump from the pathetic iPad 2 camera. Let's see if it's true.. 

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iPad 3 Retina Display Confirmed?

Folks from MacRumors were able to obtain apparently the iPad 3 display and put it under the microscope for inspection. The result shows a 4x4 density pixel, similar to iPhone 4. The panel is 9.7-inch which is the usual size for the iPad will bring us 2048 x 1536 resolution a.k.a Retina Display.

Apple is scheduled to launch the next generation iPad in the Media Event on March 7th.

Source: MacRumors

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[Rumor] iPad 3 in Apple Special Media Event on March 7 ?

Sources are leaking that Apple will hold a special media event on March 7th to announce the next generation iPad. Expected upgrades include 2048 x 1536 retina display and A6 quad-core processor. WSJ had also earlier confirmed that the next generation iPad will have 4G LTE from AT&T. Other rumored upgrades are the 5MP rear camera and a HD FaceTime camera.

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[Rumor] iPad 3 to Have HD Screen, 4G and Quad-Core (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg has recently releases a statement that the next generation iPad 3 will feature a HD display, 4G LTE networking capabilities as well as quad-core processor. This indeed is a perfect combination for the iPad 3 if one must say. It was also mentioned that the iPad 3 would be in full fledge production by Feb 2012.

"It's no surprise that the iPad 3 will have a better screen: The iPhone has long had the more beautiful "retina" screen, and a device like the iPad, meant for reading, should have one too. It's also no great shock that Apple would put a quad-core processor in there, especially given the positive reception of the Asus EeePad Transformer Prime. As you can see in the video below, the Prime appeals to gamers because of its quad-core processor."

Conservatively, I think we should only expect that the iPad 3 would feature a higher screen resolution and an improved battery life.

Source: Bloomberg

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[Rumor] Pegatron to Ship 1st Batch of iPad 3 in March 2012

Chinese sources are claiming that the next generation iPad 3 will be shipped out sometime in March 2012 in which Foxconn will be contracted to produce 85% while Pegatron would be producing 15%. Apple is creating a secondary supplier for unforeseen circumstances. It was also said that the first production batch LCD would be from Sharp. Other expected upgrade is the higher screen resolution aka retina display for iPad.
Obviously these are all rumors as what we had in the past.

Source: AppleInsider

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