IRIS

Recently with the release of the new iPhone 4s, Apple also released a feature called SIRI, "your personal assistant" so to speak. I must say, it's features are pretty impressive,not to mention it's wittiness..


But as with most things Apple,they took something out of the grave and made it hot.^[1]. More precisely put, something Android, voice commands,that have been around Android since the beginning of Android. Apps such as the one below were out long before SIRI.

^{[1] Kok Kee Yap via Preppy Droid}

Speaktoit Assistant

Ok,this is not a comparison of Apple-Android.This is a review for Android users who want something alike to SIRI so that they don't have to put up with iPhone users antics.

Now a group of developers from Dexetra, decided one lazy afternoon to create something just like this, in just eight hours! The first pre-release version that came out was nowhere near good, it could hardly understand your questions,even though it could translate all your speech perfectly,it was pretty useless.






Recently however, the developers released an Alpha version of IRIS onto the market with a few major improvements.

First, the ability to call, send texts. Second,the ability to understand most of your queries and give you legitimate answers.
Here's a preview of it.Some of it are total fails,but some are quite funny.

This app is far from perfect,but judging from the fact that it was created in eight hours,this is pretty impressive. Hopefully there will be more development on this in the weeks and months ahead.


Get it for free from the market, https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dexetra.iris
If you'd like to download the first version(pretty useless) .apk file, here

Why I want an iPad

Some of you might be asking what this post is about.It's cause Lukeyishandsome.com is willing to give out his iPad to one lucky blogger.View his original post here, http://www.lukeyishandsome.com/2011/10/rain-or-shine-ipad-goes.html .Anyone can join.Just create a post it to his Facebook Fan page wall, (http://www.facebook.com/lukeyishandsome)

So now, after all the explanation, why do I want this iPad?

i.Well, cause I don't have the money to buy an iPad, Galaxy Tab or any other Tablet for that matter after already spending a bomb(for my standards) on my HTC Droid.

ii. Convenient to carry around!As an IT student, my work involves alot of computers, so I need to always have one device that can be connected to the internet for research and general lookups.Also a laptop is too bulky,and since most of the classes are in ICT labs,there's not much use for the laptop and an iPad would certainly be more convenient.

iii. With an iPad, I can help test all the latest "jailbreaking" technology for iPads and post up more tutorials for my readers concerning iPad technology tips.

iv. (this one must write lar) To own an iPad would be an honour to Steve Jobs, because this particular iPad,was launched by him. iPhone 4S also, not that special, cause it wasn't launched by him. ='( So by getting this iPad, I'd have a piece of his technology.^^

v. Easier to stalk people than with my phone.The pictures on the iPad are bigger and the maps are also bigger,so no need scroll scroll too much to view..haha

vi. I very kiamsiap one lar, want iPad,but don't wanna spend money on it.Got people giving it?SURE WANT!haha

vi. And of course, easier to read my favorite blogs,news and all. Such as lukeyishandsome.com. ;)

Sorry few pictures,posted this from my mobile,this all I have..lol

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Coldplay - knowing God

God does work in mysterious ways. For those who believe in God, you may have felt this at least once in your life, like when your whole day seemed to be going wrong, and suddenly someone comes along and magically makes you feel better or you got something you always wanted or you saw something happening that made you think, "Hey, its not that bad".These are all God speaking to us, and we need but listen to hear him.
To me, Coldplay songs make me feel like that. Watch the video below of a pastor from the New Hope Church speaking on the issue..

Free iPad Scam

Recently I noticed a sudden spike on Facebook, in the number of posts such as this;

THIS IS LINK ABOVE A SCAM! I REPEAT, IT IS A SCAM AND WILL RIP YOU OFF!

Here's the list of known sites with this bogus offer;

1. http://www.3ipads4yall.com

2. http://www.ipads4everyone.com

3. http://www.ipadgiftsforall.com

4. http://‎www.3ipads-4-every1.com

*I didn't hyperlink them just in case some of you guys click it. =.="

Now you ask, "Why is it a scam?Who knows the guys at Apple are giving it out?".

Right, seriously?Apple giving away free products??

Here's why it is a scam;

Once you click the link, it brings you to this page;

Why it's bogus;

1. You have to share it (which in turn gets more people to unknowingly share it), this is how it  spreads.

2. You have to comment and it's posted to your Facebook profile.

*this part of the scam is to make sure that it is passed on from user to user.

Now after doing the above, it takes you to the so called "Registration" page...

"Pay close attention to the camera on this supposed iPad2, notice that it's on the centre?And it's also a picture of the first iPad,not iPad2!"

This is the usual screen you see on scam pages where they ask for personal information. This information is usually used to send spam mail and offers to you or your mobile phone is subscribed to some text campaign that you're made to pay per sms received.. These scammers usually take you on the "scenic route" for these registrations as you are brought through multiple pages of registrations and submission of info. These personal information is stored by scammers and they can harrass you not only by Facebook,but also through e-mal,snail mail or even texts or telephone calls.

So, what to do if you've fallen for this scam?

1.Remove the post from your profile/timeline in Facebook
2. Try to trace if it was posted or sent to any friends.
3. Reset your password just for safety purposes as you may never know if the scam was also a clickjacking that might make more posts later on.
4. Check with Apple for their official promotions, if this is not listed,this is a scam
5. Check the Facebook Security page on how to detect a scam
6. Warn your friends about this scam, share this article if you're too lazy to go through the gory details!..

Remember to like this post and leave a comment about it below. And share it.. ;)

R.I.P Steve Jobs

The creator and man who brought you the Mac, iPod, the iPhone and the iPad, Steve Jobs passed away at the age of 56 today.For those of you who don't know who Steve Jobs is, he's the co-Founder of Apple, founder of Pixar Animations Studios and also a Walt Disney board director. So if you think he could have just impacted us with Apple?You're wrong, without him, we wouldn't have Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Cars and many more..


"We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," the company said in a brief statement. "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."

For those who do not know, Steve was battling pancreatic cancer since 2004.Apple announced his death without giving a specific cause

Even though I'm not a fan of how his products are all "uncustomizable" to a certain extent, his ideas were still brilliant, and no one could have ever thought of it in the same way or at the right time. R.I.P Mr.Jobs, hopefully Apple survives without you, and hope it's all good up in the iClouds. ;)

"Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world,are the ones who do."