With all the cool Androids that have been released over the last couple of months, I must admit, it does finally feel like the rest of the world is catching up to Apple. The latest Android devices from HTC (HTC One X) and Samsung (Samsung Galaxy S 3) especially, are finally looking like what the fabled “iPhone killer” should look like. Quad-core processor, more polished version of Android OS and decent cameras are features that will arguably bring them up to par with the iPhone 4S (I can feel Android-hate seething at this point). But what about the iPhone 5 (or whatever it’ll be called)? What features should Apple incorporate to keep current iPhone owners happy and to sway recent Android converts back?

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Apple have just release another update to iOS. This is version 5.1.1. So convenient being able to update via mobile data these days without having to plug in.

The most important feature of this update is improved reliability of HDR photo capture when in screen lock mode. Will definitely be testing this out today.

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This is what I believe differentiates Apple from all the other smartphone manufacturers: they design their own hardware, operating system and software which together, delivers a complete enriching user experience. The latest TV ad by Apple, focusing on Siri (Apple voice-command software) demonstrates this.

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It’s no iPhone 5 but the new Apple iPhone 4S is still a remarkable device.

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Even before the official announcement was made, Japan’s Apple website displayed on their front page, confirmation that there will DEFINITELY be an iPhone 4S that will be released. With the help of Google translator, the date will be October 14th, 2011!

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Finally finally finally. The time is now official. We’re about to get ALL the juicy details of the very much anticipated iPhone 5! Apple have just sent out invitations to all the major names in media about their iPhone-centric event which is set to happen next week (October 4) at the Apple Cupertino Campus. The image above was part of the invitation and some are interpreting the “one missed call” indication as symbolic of only one iPhone as opposed to the rumored two, will be announced. Based on Apple’s strategy of having upper and lower end iPhone choices for consumers, I still believe there is a chance that two models, i.e. iPhone 4S (lower-end choice) and iPhone 5 (pro choice) will be released.

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The contemporary saying “there’s an app for everything” has just taken another step to being true with news that Appcessory will be selling their iRemoco iPhone Controlled Helicopters in Australia. Yes you heard right – a mini toy helicopter you can control from your phone!

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My girlfriend’s boss went to New Zealand a month back. He thought he’d turned data roaming off, but actually he hadn’t. When he got home he got a bill from Telstra for over $800! That was mostly related to the constant polling and syncing that his iPhone was doing related to Exchange email (he uses Google Apps). Telstra have been nice and have offered to waive some of that, but that’s not the point. The point is, telco international data roaming charges suck!

What my girlfriend’s boss needed is an exciting new iPhone app from a smart bunch of guys in Israel called Onavo. I met up with their CEO last week at the Mobile World Congress, and in a busy networking lounge with no spare seats we pulled up some carpet and he showed me what Onavo does. And I was impressed!

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Finally! The wait is over for millions of loyal Verizon customers who have been waiting for the Apple iPhone 4 to be both compatible and available on the Verizon CDMA network. Since 2007, AT&T has had exclusive rights on the iPhone in the U.S. I didn’t realise what the big issue was, until I was in Las Vegas for CES 2011 only a couple of weeks ago – to put it bluntly, the AT&T network is shocking. For most of the trade show, I was left without reception and experienced numerous black spots in the hotel I was staying in. I can now sincerely sympathize with Verizon / non-AT&T customers who want an iPhone 4 as well as a decent network to host it.

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Took this photo this morning to give you a size comparison of the iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab (currently reviewing) and the iPhone 4. Some people think that the Samsung Galaxy Tab is far too big to use on a daily basis or as a replacement for their current smartphone. As for me, the more I use it, the more I get used to and like the larger screen real estate especially for eBook reading, Twitter and Facebook!

Full Samsung Galaxy Tab review to come in next couple of days – watch this space

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