Students build amazing way to flip pages of a book on iPad

Although iBooks offers an awesome way to flip pages of books on the iPad, its not good enough. While nothing can ever replace the tactile feedback of flipping pages on a, you know, a real 3D book, some students at the KAIST Institute of Information Technology Convergence have used some of Apple’s private iOS API to build these awesome ways to flip the pages of a book on an iPad:

Pretty cool eh? However, as they have used the private APIs of the iOS SDK, they will not be able to release it to the App Store. No issues, we would rather want Apple to buy these designs and incorporate in iBooks .

[via TUAW]

Watch Apple Keynotes in HD

Apple has launched an HD version of their podcast channel on the iTunes store. The podcast has HD versions of their keynotes starting from their WWDC keynote in 2011 where Steve Jobs unveiled Lion, iOS 5 & iCloud. Apple’s keynotes are probably the best way to launch new products to the world. It would be great to watch them in glorious HD. We just hope that they add more Steve Jobs keynotes to the podcast.

Here is the link to the podcast: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-keynotes-hd/id470664050

Get NFS Undercover for iPhone FREE (India AppStore Only)

Grab your copy of NFS Undercover for your iOS device from the India AppStore before the EA Mobile deal expires. It’s definitely a game you don’t want to miss.

The game is really fun. But don’t expect any new tracks/cars though, the last update to the game was 2 years back in 2009.

[Via EAMobile Deals]

Hacked Siri Can Even Turn Off Your Thermostat

Siri is one of the most useful and advertised features of iPhone 4S. Siri offers interactive conversations with applications like weather, email, SMS and more. Although this feature is officially only available on the iPhone 4S, jailbreak enthusiasts have been successful at porting Siri to the iPhone 3GS/4 and iPod Touch.

Applidium, a french mobile development company (which brought us the famous iOS game Falldown 3D) has been successful at reverse engineering how Siri communicates with the Apple servers. The findings are pretty interesting.

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Aircel and Airtel Start Pre-order for iPhone 4S today, Price it Insanely High

As promised, Aircel and Airtel have started pre-order for the iPhone 4S today – 18th November 2011. The prices come as a surprise/shock to all Apple Fans who were expecting it to be priced <40,000 INR.

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Aircel & Airtel bringing iPhone 4S to India, Unlocked iPhones Available For Pre-order in the US

It’s time for iPhone fans to rejoice once again with the iPhone4S finally coming to India and I just can’t wait to get my hands on one. Aircel has announced that it’ll launch the phone soon. We are yet to see a similar announcement from Airtel.

The exact release date and prices are not officially out yet. BGR.in earlier reported that the release date will be November 24/25th 2011 and the prices would be

16GB – 40,000 INR
32GB – 45,000 INR (Not clear, but seems logical).
64GB – 50,000 INR

Let’s all hope that this time, they get rid of the crappy “Reverse Subsidy” plans and really offer something for a discount. Psst… I don’t mind a free bluetooth headset.

In other news, in case you’re not really happy with these prices. The much awaited Unlocked iPhone4S is now available for pre-order in the US. Call your friends who’re returning from the US and can smuggle one for you.

16GB – 649$ (around 32,500 INR + taxes)
32GB – 749$
64GB – 849$

So are you going get an iPhone4S or will you wait for the “real iPhone5″? BTW, did you know that Siri works great with Indian accents too.

Update 13th November 2011
Aircel has confirmed 25th November 2011 as the release date. The pre-orders are starting on November 18th. Don’t be late. Also Airtel has confirmed to be launching the iPhone4S too in an email communication.

Stephen Colbert honors Steve Jobs in his unique way

Stephen Colbert, the host of the famous show “Colbert Report” honors Steve Jobs in his unique way with a touch of humor. We thought it is worth sharing. Do watch it in full for an awesome ending:

A Wallpaper Tribute to Steve Jobs

Here is a wallpaper to pay tribute to the man who, in Michael Arrington’s words, “lived. Really, really lived“. Take a closer look at the bite on this apple. And you will find him.

Download the 1920×1080 version from here. And here is a 960×640 version for your iPhone & a 1024×768 version for your iPad.

[via Forever Geek]

Here’s to the Crazy Ones

This was the first Apple “Think Different” commercial. Recognize the voice of the narrator? Yup its His Steveness

RIP Steve Jobs

It is a sad day. Steve Jobs, the iCon of the technology industry and the creator of some of the most innovative products & companies has passed away. The news of Steve Jobs death was broken on the Apple’s homepage and a statement by Apple’s Board of Directors.

This is a huge loss for the whole world.  Steve was a visionary and undoubtedly an amazing human being.  Here is the official statement from Apple’s Board of Directors:

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.

Apple has put up a microsite in memory of Steve Jobs and have set up the email address rememberingsteve@apple.com for anyone who might want to share thoughts, memories and condolences.