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New iPhone to get real digital compass?

David Martin | May 22, 2009

(Credit: Asahi Kasei)

As we get closer to WWDC in June, iPhone rumors continue to pop up. The latest reports that the iPhone will have a digital compass that will report, for instance, the direction you are facing when taking a picture or directions from the Mobile Map app as you walk or drive.

According to AppleInsider, Asahi Kasei may be the supplier of the magnetometer used in a new iPhone. The discovery of this was made by some developers recently examining header files from the iPhone 3.0 software developers' kit. AppleInsider has more to say about the discovery:

...header files attributed to the Japanese manufacturer in a directory appropriately labeled "compass." More specifically, the files identify Asahi Kasei's azimuth sensor No. AK8973, a 16-pin leadless IC package measuring 4mm square and 0.7mm thick, as the chip that will help future iPhone users determine their direction. It bundles a master clock oscillator.

While there has been previous speculation that the iPhone would have a compass, the mention in Apple's own SDK moves this rumor solidly into the "probably true" column.

Via CNET Crave

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CES to expand Apple section

Erica Ogg | May 22, 2009

The Consumer Electronics Association, which hosts CES in Las Vegas every year, said Thursday that the tradeshow will expand its Apple section from 4,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet.

CES is devoting more floorspace to Apple this year. But will Apple attend? (Credit: Tom Krazit/CNET)

It's called the iLounge Pavilion and will be an exhibition area for products related to the Mac, iPod, and iPhone. This year, for the first time, there will also be a section for applications for use on Apple products.

The original 4,000-square-foot space sold out within days of the announced availability to retailers, developers, and accessory makers looking to exhibit their wares and services, according to the CEA. That led to the decision to expand the floor space.

After Apple announced that the 2009 MacWorld Expo in January would be its last participation in the event, speculation arose that the company might choose to appear at CES--which is held around the same time--instead.
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Staying connected while overseas

Darius Chang | May 22, 2009

For frequent travelers, getting online to retrieve emails or surf the Web can be a trying experience. Granted you can search for free wireless hotspots or Internet cafes, but as a tourist finding these places can be challenging, especially if you like traveling to remote places.

One solution is to purchase a prepaid mobile broadband card from a local telco. Though more expensive than a monthly subscription, the advantage of the prepaid system is that for short trips you do not need to spend a bomb on a roaming plan.
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iPhone app triggers Canon dSLRs remotely

Leonard Goh | May 22, 2009

(Credit: onOne Software)

Previously, we reported an iPhone application, the Handi 5Dmk2, which is a user guide for shutterbugs on the field. Now, onOne Software has developed an iPhone application, DSLR Remote, which lets you control your Canon dSLR remotely. Not only can you make changes to shutter speed and aperture settings, you can access other options such as white balance, too.

But there is a caveat. You'll need to tether the dSLR via USB to your computer before the application can communicate with the shooter. Developer Mike Wong has offered an alternative solution, which is to use the Canon WFT-E4A wireless file transmitter to connect the snapper to the terminal instead of a USB cable.

Apple has yet to approve the application, but onOne Software mentioned that DSLR Remote will sell for US$19.99 on the iTunes App Store, with an introductory price of US$9.99. Photographers who want to give the program a go can download the "lite" version which allows only triggering of the shutter. Check out Wong's blog to find out when the software will be made available.

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Value is measured not just by price

John Chan | May 22, 2009

Entry-level dSLRs are all the rage these days. Just this week, Sony announced three new models, closely following Canon and Nikon's recent product announcements that target the same audience. Yesterday, Gartner released a report which told us that smartphone sales are going up even though total global mobile phone shipments have dipped.

Now, dSLRs are more expensive than regular point-and-shoots, while smartphones traditionally cost more than regular handsets. It seems odd that these products are flourishing when we are supposed to be in a recession. But if you think about it carefully, it makes perfect sense.
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