The iPad and photography

Take, save, edit and share photos has become one of the favorite activities of computer users and mobile devices like the iPad. The ability to capture an image on the street, retouch and send to friends through social networks, all immediately, has changed how photography, as a hobby and even as a professional or artistic activity is carried out today.So much for those who own an iPad as for those who are thinking of buying, it is important to know how the Apple tablet allows you to maximize the best features that put at our disposal the most modern technologies in the field of photography. In other words, should analyze how powerful is your hardware and software compared to other devices.The camera on the iPadAs we know, the iPad comes with two cameras: the front, which is primarily used for Facetime, the provision that allows video calls with other users of Apple products, and the rear, which is properly the employee to take pictures. Here is the iSight camera, 5 megapixel. To be honest, if we had to choose, the iPhone looks to advantage on the one hand, this camera has 8 megapixels, 60% more than the iPad and, second, the device itself looks more manageable. Indeed, it is understandable that some cost us adapt to the idea of ​​using such a device camera the size of a folder, while a smartphone is best suited for the size of traditional cameras. However, it is a matter of getting used.However, compared with other tablets, the iPad takes big lead. Thus, the camera of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, for example, the tablet with Android operating system that fits you about, has only 3 megapixels, which is even more than the capacity of webcams installed in similar low-end tablets that do not allow really take quality pictures.The iPad camera also has auto focus by touch and face detection, which automatically focuses on faces. In addition to image quality, the iSight has other attributes, such as its infrared filter.In conclusion, it is undoubtedly the best camera in the tablet segment, but competes unfavorably with the high-end smartphones, like the iPhone.Photographic applicationsBut all is not the team, as we know. Programs that allow us to maximize its functions are equally or more important. Until a few months, the iPad using photo applications designed more for the iPhone, so it works on the tablet was not the most ideal. So, Instagram, for example, one of the most valued by the public, could not be used directly on the iPad with good results, but had to resort to certain devices, such as through the use of IRIS, something a bit cumbersome . Other applications such as Camera Plus, had many criticisms from iPad users.Since March 2012, Apple introduced its tablet iPhoto (in English), an adaptation of used photo software in Mac, with very satisfactory results. Priced at $ 4.99, in less than a month and had over one million downloads from the Apple Store.This application allows, first, store and organize your photos in various ways, including by sites that were taken by the faces in the picture, etc.. In turn, you can create albums and presentations, for example. Second, it has a number of features for editing, with the simple touch of the area to be corrected: color settings, brightness, red eyes, aging effects, etc.. Finally, is adapted to share photos through social media such as Facebook or Flickr, with a single touch.But there is more. There are other independent applications like Snapseed, which is also free, which have similar characteristics and have been received with much enthusiasm. In fact, Snapseed was awarded by the TIPA as the best photo application in 2011. Also, developers are working on an update to Instagram that allows optimal use in the iPad.Ultimately, photography applications currently available for iPad, both Apple's own as independent developers, provide the same benefits as those used in smartphones.

What we should do if the iPad is not responding SIRI

Although the success of SIRI seems indisputable, some iPad users do not bother because eventually responds to our instructions or understand what we say, it can be frustrating circumstance. Fortunately, in most cases, what we should do to solve the problem is easier than we thought.As we knowThis application for iPad and iPhone voice recognition, which allows you to operate the tablet or smartphone without using our fingers and that is one of the innovations of the new IOS 6 (the last OS update Apple mobile devices), is designed to be "learning" of us as we use it.Thus, although the application is sensitive to accents, so it comes with 3 different versions of Castilian (one for Mexico, one for Spain and one for the rest of Spanish speakers, including the United States), it may be that, if ours is very strong, we did not at first understand.No problem. Since SIRI repeats what has been understood to confirm it and make corrections, these are "recorded" in the system for the future. If we say "true" instead of "truth", for example, it is likely that the second time we use this word with SIRI, we fully understand the application.Much ado about nothingSince it is assumed that one of the attractions of the iPad is to use it anywhere, not only in an enclosed, some users complain that SIRI does not work well in such places. The problem here is the volume of noise and not the fact that it is in an open area.In fact, if we try to instruct SIRI while we are listening to heavy metal cap, most likely will not understand us. In these cases, simply approach the iPad as much as possible, but without speaking directly to the bottom and then press the microphone icon SIRI to understand that we have finished the instruction (otherwise, you can understand that the rest of the noise is part of this).Remember that there is a personDespite the excellent work of Apple programmers, SIRI is still the final analysis, an application. Sometimes we forget that we are not talking to someone of flesh and blood but with software.Therefore, remember that it is better to give instructions in a positive way, saying what we want rather than those who do not want. This will make it more effective. Also, avoid-at least as we know-expressions in everyday language are very clear, but from a logical point of view and may not be confusingly.In short, the more simple and clear instructions, the better the results.Flaws in the Internet connectionOne of the "cons" of SIRI is necessary to use an Internet connection, either via Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Indeed, all instructions we give-even related information recorded on the iPad, including addresses and phone-is transmitted to Apple's servers where it is processed (hence sometimes might seem a tad slow).In some cases, this results in excessive interruptions or delays. But really not a problem SIRI itself but the iPad connectivity.In our article The 4 most common problems and how to solve iPad address this particular issue, focused more on the free Wi-Fi. Follow the recommendations and indicated there probably improve interaction with SIRI.

The four most common problems and how to solve iPad

Like any other electronic device, the iPad may have problems running certain functions. Sometimes you can "freeze", or running a very slow, or Wi-Fi to fall, to name a few. Fortunately, there are some "home remedies" widely used to solve these problems and we will mention below.It is important to note that if it is more serious difficulties, probably obey particular device defects and in that case it is better to use the warranty. Moreover, remember that Apple offers excellent online resources, ie manual to see how the iPad as well as to solve many specific problems.1. Programs that stop and not move
The general advice: Restart the iPad (reboot). Although it may sound like the old story of the doctor to all patients, regardless of disease, were prescribed "two aspirin, drink lots of water and rest" and in most cases were recovering satisfactorily regarding something happens iPad similar. Personally whenever the iPad is freezing me which rarely happened to me-what I do is reboot (which in English is known as reboot).When you reopen the application normally functioning properly. Although I am not a computer technician, I understand that it is normal for some applications are "frozen" due to flaws in its design, which are solved in later versions, as they are tested.To reset just hold down the Sleep / Wake button for several seconds until the red slider appears "Off" and then drag the slider with a finger, from left to right of the screen. Then you have to press the Sleep / Wake button again until the Apple logo appears, after a moment, the iPad will automatically reboot.2. USB port access.This is not a malfunction, but rather a "gap" in our view, Apple should fix in future versions. I still do not really understand why if the other tablet makers include USB ports on their devices, the iPad does not. Fortunately it is possible to make a "fix" if we use, for example, the connection kit for the iPad camera (in English), we would also connect other gadgets, such as a memory stick, for example.3. Low or no connectivity to Wi-Fi
From what we have seen in various forums on the Web, many users complain that the Wi-Fi connection is very weak. Perhaps this is because the iPad antenna is located just below the apple logo, and this block a little signal. We can try to solve this problem by re-connect to wireless networks (on the iPad, in Settings, tap Wi-Fi, then select the corresponding network, enter the password again, writes slowly and making sure you write correctly, because usually are long sequences of numbers and letters).If the signal does not improve, we have no one to bring the iPad to the router bit. Among more walls between the router and the iPad, the coarser the signal. Another option is to move the router closer to the center of the room where you are or, in extreme cases, buy an external antenna or an extender.4. iTunes does not recognize or does not sync with the iPad
Connecting the iPad with iTunes is indispensable, because it takes to download all applications, for example. It may be that iTunes does not recognize the iPad, or you can not access via Wi-Fi to applications or music, for example. To solve such problems, it is best to reinstall itunes, first, and then check that is synchronized with the device.In this case, you will need to connect the iPad to a computer through the connector that comes with the iPad to a computer's USB port (if, eventually, the computer does not recognize the iPad, this can be due to three reasons: the battery This is almost empty, so you first need to recharge it, the USB cable is faulty, try it on another device, or the computer's USB port does not work, in which case just plug the cable into a different USB port).Once the iPad is connected to your computer, click the Start icon on your computer, then Control Panel and then Add or Remove Programs. Ate the mouse position in iTunes and select Remove (do not worry, just remove the program, not the content already downloaded).Then, download the updated version again, going to the following link. Once reinstalled the new version, to match up to the iPad Wi-Fi, computer open iTunes, select the iPad you've connected to your computer in the Devices tab and the Summary tab, select "Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi ".

iPad mini: more than just a rumor

For some time the media have spread the rumor of a possible iPad mini, that is, an Apple tablet with dimensions less than those of the current bestseller. Although several of its competitors, like Amazon with its Kindle HD or Samsung Galaxy Tab with its trade these devices in various sizes, the possibility that the mark of the apple do the same cause wonder and excitement, for the reasons explained in below.How would the iPad miniFirst, those who claim to have confidential information on future tablet talk of a screen size of 7 to 8 inches, the last and perhaps most reliable version to be 7.85 inches. This means that it would be larger than its strongest potential competitors, the Kindle Fire and Google Nexus 7, and 2 inches less than the current model of iPad.Its price, a very important aspect, it would be less than $ 249.99, which in turn is greater than the $ 159 Kindle and the $ 199 of the Nexus.Regarding performance, most rumors suggest that would be somewhat lower than those of a traditional iPad precisely because of its size and price. These impairments affect the chambers (may have 1 instead of 2, for example) and the image (not possess retina display).However, the applications would be the same (remember that your operating system, iOS 6, is also designed for the iPhone and iPod devices even smaller than projected mini iPad).Why all the fussThere are several reasons why rumors of an iPad mini generate much enthusiasm. On one hand, the position of the late Steve Jobs iPad whenever a 9.8 inch under no sense, the advantages of this device will be lost in a smaller tablet. Although personally share this argument, a significant percentage of users think otherwise, judging by the success of the Kindle and the Nexus 7. In any case, Apple's decision to depart from the guidelines of its founder seems to produce enough curiosity and feeds expectations.Furthermore, to market involves a smaller tablet to compete Apple itself, making what is known as an act of commercial cannibalism. However, the bet would be that, in addition to taking part in the share of traditional iPad, remove market also to other competitors and, ultimately, the sale of the two models together will be greater than that of the iPad only traditional (already exceeds 60% of the world total).Another aspect that causes so much expectation is if you really can compete with the other 7-inch tablets we've mentioned, despite having a higher price and, if not, how it would affect the reputation of Apple fail for the first time in this segment, not prestige is simply a matter of corporate pride, but it affects the economic value of their brand.When would you be up for saleIf anything failed diffusers rumors about the iPad mini is about its release date. For almost a year we have seen how the date was "postponed" as the forecasts are no longer fulfilled. Fortune magazine in its web version (in English) gives certain the October 17th there will be a formal presentation ceremony that sales of the device will begin from November 2, 2012. If true, it would be a good date, ahead of the holiday shopping season, which was precisely what drove the success of the Kindle Fire, for example.