Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-27

• Found this on Google... Watch http://ios.e-lite.org/ or @appleios for an (instant) automatic notification when iOS 4 is released #ios4 #fb #


• iOS 4 is available! Downloading now. #ios4 #fb #


• At 378 Mb that's a pretty huge OS for a phone. #fb #ios4 #


• iOS 4 installed, tried multi-tasking (using TuneIn Radio), set wallpaper (to a picture of a whale), and put apps in folders #ios4 #fb #


• Sometimes iBooks 1.1 is available for update (and on iPhone), sometimes it isn't. But it still downloads as 1.0.1 for iPad. #ios4 #fail #fb #


• Now iBooks appearing on iPad for update to v1.1, but it either re-installs 1.0.3 or tells me I can only make UK purchases #ios4 #fail #fb #


• Hmm. Bitch about something online and it mysteriously starts working :-). iBooks on iOS 4 does look good. #ios4 #fb #


• I won't be using iBooks v1.1 for PDFs. GoodReader looks nicer (for PDFs), organises and manages 100s of them better (with folders) #ios4 #fb #


• If you want to avoid tailored (based on Apple snooping your web usage) iAds go to http://oo.apple.com/ on your iOS 4.0 device(s). #fb #ios4 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-20

• Wide View of “Mystic Mountain” http://bit.ly/b9o9wI #space via @StarWalk app
  http://bit.ly/cDzDdT #


• Counterpath Bria is available on iPhone (also works on iPad - using the iPhone GUI). An excellent option if you want to use VoIP. #fb #


• I hope Bria for iPhone will get a proper iPad GUI (I'd rather not buy it again). Will be more useful if it supports multitasking on iOS4 #fb #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-20

• Wide View of “Mystic Mountain” http://bit.ly/b9o9wI #space via @StarWalk app
  http://bit.ly/cDzDdT #


• Counterpath Bria is available on iPhone (also works on iPad - using the iPhone GUI). An excellent option if you want to use VoIP. #fb #


• I hope Bria for iPhone will get a proper iPad GUI (I'd rather not buy it again). Will be more useful if it supports multitasking on iOS4 #fb #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-13

• I wonder what (if any) upgrade offer O2 will make to existing iPhone contract holders this time? #fb #


• Excellent bag for iPad (http://amzn.to/cAECiY). Slot for iPad (in case), room for keyboard, and just enough extra space for accessories #fb #


• When putting apple wireless keyboard in tight bag, remove the batteries or cover the on switch. A single tap and it wakes iPad :-( #fb #


• Bad keyboard design from Apple. Comes on too easy in bag. Once on drains iPad battery, and random key presses risk lockout/wipe. #fb #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-06

• I'm at work. On a bank holiday. :-( #fb #


• iPad + Three MiFi == Great Combination. Plus Air Video works brilliantly between my home computer and iPhone (on O2). #fb #


• MiFi has a limited battery life (5 hrs). A Philips Rechargeable Powerpack more than doubles that life (in fact, pretty much trebles it) #fb #

iPad (WiFi) and Three MiFi

I have now had an iPad for five days. I decided not to buy the 3G version and instead bought a MiFi from Three. I think this is a great combination:

• The MiFi takes a more common SIM size. This makes it easier to move between networks both at home and when travelling.


• The MiFi can be used with anything that supports WiFi. This not only means I can use it with my notebook, but it also means I can use it for "cheap" data on my iPhone while roaming.

The one problem I have with the MiFi is the limited battery life, but then I found a Philips Rechargeable Powerpack (SCE4420/10) on sale at Tesco (for £10). With the battery pack in place it now outlasts the iPad.

The pre-pay MiFi, having the MiFi unlocked, and the powerpack cost £75 in total. This means only a £25 saving over the additional cost for 3G iPad, but, as explained above, it is a much more flexible solution.

The only regret I have about the iPad (so far) is that I bought the dock. This was a waste of money:

• I also bought the case which is a perfectly functional stand - in fact the case is a better stand than the dock as it can be used in both landscape and portrait modes.


• The case is a tight fit making it a pain to take off just to use the dock.

Incidently, I also bought the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard. This was worth every penny and (based on my dislike of the ordinary dock) a better choice for me than the iPad keyboard dock.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-30

• Awaiting iPad... #fb #


• Damn. iPad delivery attempted when I was out... But I can collect it between 7pm and 9pm today :-) #fb #


• My first tweet/Facebook post on an iPad :-D #fb #


• LogMeIn free for Windows and LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone/iPad. An excellent combination despite the price of LogMeIn Ignition (£17.99) #fb #


• Another great app: Air Video #fb #