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[HOW-TO] - Fix Error 3200 iOS 5 Updating In iTunes

Fix Error 3200 iOS 5 Updating In iTunes
SOURCE CydiaHelp
by Ahmed Omar on October 12, 2011
Getting Error 3200 while upgrading to iOS 5? Need a fix for that? Well, Error 3200 is “an internal error occurred” that happens while upgrading to the newest software iOS 5. The error is as a result of the huge traffic on Apple’s servers. We have got a method sent to use in the tips box and we would like to share it.

Fix Error 3200 While Updating To iOS 5
STEP 1: After downloading and installing iTunes 10.5. Run iTunes for 10 minutes then close it.
STEP 2: Navigate to the following folder:

Windows: C:\Documents and Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates
Mac OS X: ~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates

STEP 3: Now cut and paste the files there to a folder on your desktop. (WARNING: Don’t delete them, just cut and paste)
STEP 4: Put your iPhone into DFU Mode by following our guide posted here.
STEP 5: Finally, open iTunes and go with iOS 5 restore procedure.
Let us know in case you got better solution.
UPDATE: We’ve heard that putting the device in DFU mode only is enough to fix the error.
UPDATE: Check the comments for some useful solutions and discussions.

Bloomberg - Google's Schmidt Says Jobs Merged Art, Science [VIDEO]

Apple Steve Jobs has died today

The greatest technology leader and visionary is now no longer with us.

Now CNN says it, Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, has died, according to Apple. Steve Jobs dies at 56.
Full statement from Apple:
We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.
Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.
His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.

Steve Jobs resigned on August 24th, 2011 saying:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
Rest in peace, Steve.
UPDATE: Statement from Steve Jobs’ family:
Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family.

In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family. We are thankful to the many people who have shared their wishes and prayers during the last year of Steve’s illness; a website will be provided for those who wish to offer tributes and memories.
We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief.
UPDATE: Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates has released a statement on Steve Jobs death:
I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.
Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives.
The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come.
UPDATE: Tim Cook releases his statement too:
Team,
I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.
Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.
We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com.
No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.
Tim

APPLE Introduced iPhone 4S instead of iPhone 5 (Oct. 4 - Let's Talk iPhone Event)

That’s it! Finally Apple revealed its new iPhone called iPhone 4S (not the rumored iPhone 5).
Some maybe disappointed because there is not much cosmetic change. Its what changes INSIDE…

Here's Phil Schiller and the new iPhone 4S. It probably looks familiar.

[SOURCE]: Redmondpie

Apple has just announced a super souped up version of the iPhone 4 that launched last year: it’s called the iPhone 4S and it is launching on AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint at a very competitive price within two weeks. Read about its enhanced features, pricing and availability after the break!

The news comes directly from Apple’s media event ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ that is being held at their own campus in Cupertino, CA.
A lot of things were different about today’s event with the two significant changes being how the keynote was given by CEO Tim Cook instead of Steve Jobs, who retired some time ago. Cook didn’t have the same level of presentation skills as Steve Jobs, but he performed admirably well. Secondly, the event was held at Apple Town Hall, Cupertino, California instead of the usual convention center in San Francisco. Anyway, let’s go back to the iPhone 4S.

If you want to know what the iPhone 4S essentially is, it’s this: an iPhone 4 with a dual-core Apple A5 processor, and an 8 megapixel camera that records video at Full HD 1080p. You get the same look, but with vastly improved innards.
Features
The iPhone 4S is based on the same chip – the A5 – that powers the iPad 2 that was launched in March earlier this year. For the uninitiated, the Apple A5 chip is designed by Apple and manufactured by Samsung. The A5 offers significant performance improvements over last year’s A4 chip with Apple touting up seven times the graphics performance and twice the performance in, well, non-gaming tasks like surfing the internet with Safari, launching new apps etc. thanks to the two separate cores. Switching between apps is also significantly improved.

The iPhone 4S’ optics deserve special mention: it has an 8 megapixel backside illuminated sensor which is, according to Apple itself, better at taking photographs and recording videos than dedicated point-and-shoot cameras. Video can be recorded at Full HD 1080p with real time image stabilization. The sensor takes in 73% more light than the iPhone 4, allowing for much better low-light performance, and has a Hybrid IR Filter which makes output more uniform and accurate. The camera is faster than similar offerings from Samsung and Motorola, thanks to optimized software. These features are enough to make the iPhone 4S a true replacement for dedicated cameras and it is something that Apple will focusing a lot on when marketing it.
You’ve got the usual connectivity features: WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth. Apple has changed one thing though: the iPhone 4S comes with support for HSDPA networks which offers 4G-like speeds (up to 14.4mbps down). Besides this, the iPhone 4S will be a world phone, meaning that instead of having separate GSM/CDMA models, there will be only one model based on radio communication technology, which can change to GSM/CDMA as required.

Lastly, the iPhone 4S comes built-in with enhanced speech recognition feature called Siri which will allow users to "get things done by just asking it". Want to know how the weather is like? Just say, "How is the weather like today?" and Siri will give you the weather forecast. You can schedule meetings, go through your calendar, check your latest messages, ask Siri to define terms like mitosis (it’ll answer with information taken from Wikipedia/Wolfram Alpha)… all by using your voice. It is as powerful as it is natural: No need to speak in funky accents. It will initially come with support for English, French and German, with support for more languages to be added later on.
Having the exact same design as last year’s iPhone may have disappointed a lot of people who were waiting for the true next generation iPhone, but we think it isn’t as bad as it sounds. We love the iPhone 4’s timeless design; it looks as great today as it did back in mid 2010.
Models & Pricing
The iPhone 4S comes in two colors: black and white in 16GB, 32GB and, yes, 64GB storage capacities. The 16GB model costs $199, 32GB one costs $299 and the 32GB model costs a whopping $399; all models come with a two year contract from AT&T and Verizon.
Availability
The iPhone 4S will be carried by AT&T and Verizon when it releases on October 14th. Pre-orders start on October 7th.

Comparison Chart (iPhone 4S vs iPhone 4 vs Galaxy S II Comparison Chart)
[SOURCE} - Cult of Mac

[HOW-TP] - Use OS X Lion's Hidden WiFi Diagnostics App

SOURCE: CultofMac

Apple has included a nice app in Mac OS X Lion that you can use to gather all kinds of diagnostic information from your wireless network. The app provides really technical information about the network that most users might find puzzling perhaps that is why Apple decided to hide it. Today’s tip will show you how to uncover this handy wireless network utility.

The app named Wi-Fi Diagnostics is in the /System/Library/CoreServices folder. The folder isn’t normally accessible to you so you need to get there by going to the Finder and either going to the Go menu and selecting Go to Folder or by using the keyboard shortcut Shift-Command-G. A dialog will open so that you can enter /System/Library/CoreServices and press Return. A folder will open and you will find Wi-Fi Diagnostics inside of it. Just double-click it to open it.

Once you launch the app it gives you four options:

Monitor Performance which displays network signal strength, transmit power, noise level and data rate.
Record Events which maintains a log of what is going on with your Wi-Fi network.
Capture Raw Frames collects and retains information about all the data going into or out of your Mac via Wi-Fi.
Turn on Debug Logs does exactly what is says – logs of debugging information is collected to help you troubleshoot your wi-fi network.

You can use this handy tool to troubleshoot and resolve Wi-Fi network problems or simply to impress your friends and family.