Sunday, July 10, 2011

YouTube Music Downloader- How to free download YouTube Music

On the video/music-shareing website like YouTube, Metacafe, Vimeo, there are a great number of wonderful big movies, personal videos and beautiful music. Unfortunately, YouTube and other webs doesn't offer the tool to download videos/music on its site. Here YouTube Music Downloader is a perfect solution for downloading streaming videos/audio to local drive. It supports a vide range of protocols including http, rtsp, rtmp, mms and more threads for downloading online music/movies task.

Besides download streaming videos/audios, YouTube Music Downloader can easily convert the downloaded files to popular formats like to AVI, WMV, MPEG, MOV, MP4, MP4, AAC, WAV, WMA, etc. to to fit iPod, iPhone, iPad, PSP, Zune, MP4 players and smartphones, etc.

For Mac users, here YouTube to MP3 Mac enables users to extract MP3 songs from YouTube flv files freely.

Guide: How to download music/songs from YouTube easily

Preparation: Free Download and Wondershare FLV Downloader Pro(aka. YouTube Music Downloader), ready for the process.

Step 1: Download YouTube videos files easily

Launch the program and go to YouTube.com, click the top-left radar-like icon to turn Sniffer on, a dialog will show up If a video is available to download. Just open several webpages to download more videos at one time.

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Step 2: Convert YouTube Video to MP3 music

Click on the "Convert" button to open the conversion dialog. Check the items you want to convert to music.

* Set Ouput format- Under 'Format Prest' panel, choose a profile from the downlist of MP3, WMA, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, AC3 options as output format.

* Set Outout folder- Under 'Output Directory', specify a folder to save the coverted files.

Then just hit "OK" button to start conversion.

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Done

A few mimutes later, you'll get the music from YouTube.

 

Analyst: Apple ripe for HDTV and 'Genius Squad'

Could Apple be at work on a TV set? That's a theory Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster has been trumpeting for years now. Joining him is UBS Investment Research analyst Maynard Um with a report today about how the gadget maker could expand its market cap by delving into new services in the coming years, notably the TV set business and an expanded version of its tech support offerings.
Um suggests that Apple's in a good position to boost its market cap by anywhere from $50 billion to $100 billion by getting into the business of making and selling connected TV sets. The group cites growth in both the flat-panel TV market, as well as Internet-connected set-top boxes. Whatever Apple would be creating would be a mix of those two that heavily leverages the company's existing media services, the report suggests.
"Our view is that Apple is unlikely to enter the television set market without a core level of differentiation. We believe that differentiation will be its iTunes ecosystem and, in particular, its content," the report says.
Um goes on to argue that Apple's big cash balance can make it more competitive when it comes to getting content for that ecosystem. That strategy could eventually give it an edge over existing players like Netflix with a bigger library and a delivery method that makes use of its growing data center capacity.
But what about selling such a device? Would customers just buy a big flat screen TV at an Apple store, take it home and plug it in? That's what they can do now with the Apple TV, Apple's $99 set-top box, along with its computers and mobile devices. Um suggests that Apple could expand its Genius Bar support services with a paid element (not to be confused with AppleCare, or ProCare--Apple's existing paid support options), to help the customer get it set up back at his or her home.
"What we envision of Genius Bar is similar to the Geek Squad, which is fairly well known in the U.S. as Best Buy's service department to facilitate technology adoption," the report says. "In many respects, Apple already offers a number of these services in-store. However, in our view, one primary difference between a Geek and a Genius is that a Geek has a car. If Apple ultimately enters the television set market, we believe it may have to offer some type of installation service (wall mounting, delivery, etc.)."
Um suggests that the same install from this "Genius Squad" visit could be used to help set up and install other Apple products like the company's wireless networking devices. That same service could also end up laying the groundwork for what Um suggests as another business Apple could deliver later on down the line, which would be home automation technologies:
The market for home automation today is fragmented and a number of standards would have to come together for this to likely become more feasible. However, we can envision a home where the television set or tablet, becomes the central console to control the home (lights, security cameras/alarms, audio, video, home theater, HVAC/climate control, door locks, appliances, et al) and that can be accessible from outside the home via a web browser or iPhone application (facilitated through a service from its data center). This, in our opinion, would drive further halo effects or bundled sales of Apple's products, particularly if the company transfers its ease of use to these systems.
A report by Dailytech last month cited an anonymous former executive at Apple suggesting that the company was hard at work on a TV set. That set is said to embed the existing Apple TV set-top box technologies alongside a modified version of iTunes. The report also suggested that such a device would actually be made by another manufacturer, and not Apple.
Apple rival/frenemy Google entered the TV space late last year with combination of set-top boxes and TV sets that include its Google TV software. Unlike Apple's Apple TV offering, which is primarily focused on delivering rented and purchased content from iTunes, Google's strategy is to blend in with TV content you watch through your cable operator and let users do Web searches while watching programming. Google has also approached game developers, urging them to design TV-friendly entertainment with compatible Web technologies.
Um notes that if Apple is indeed working on a TV set, it's not coming this year. In the meantime, he suggests that the company will be beefing up its content offerings and working on a more feature-filled version of its Apple TV set-top box.
Apple's last major release of the Apple TV was last September, with the company introducing a shrunken-down box that ditched the local storage and component plugs from the back of the unit. The newer version instead leverages the company's AirPlay technology to stream media from other networked devices.
YouTube Downloader for iPad provides you a great solution to download your favorite videos from YouTube website and convert them to iPad/iPad 2 with super quick speed.
For Mac users, here is YouTube to iPad Mac , running on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or 10.6 Snow Leopard.


Saturday, July 9, 2011

Apple iPad, Day 8: Managing Contacts on the iPad

One of the most important functions of my PC is to store and manage my contacts. Today for 30 Days With the iPad, I want to take a look at the tools available, and see if the iPad has what it takes to tackle this critical task.

The default option, of course, is the Contacts app in iOS. Populating the Contacts is simple--I just set my iPad to sync contact data from Microsoft Outlook on my PC when I sync the device in iTunes. Voila!

The iPad needs a solid contact manager if it wants to be my primary computing device.The Contacts app displays an alphabetical list of all contacts on the left. The details for the currently selected contact are shown on the right, and basically include the standard phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing address.

The app lets you add a photo to the entry so you can easily identify people. It is also possible to do more with Contacts, like add a person's instant messaging info, birthdate, or other relevant dates, but it is not obvious. When you edit a contact there is a field labeled "add field", and it is behind this generic label that you can add more details.

The Contacts app on the iPad is probably fine for most people. Just sync it with Outlook, or Google Contacts, or whatever you've been using to manage the people in your life, and you will have the basic information with you on the iPad. I need something more robust, though. I don't just want a list of names and phone numbers, I want a way to organize and manage different groups of contacts.

In theory, you can group contacts--family, customers, co-workers, etc.-- to make it easier to search for specific people. However, that function apparently doesn't work in iOS 4 if you are using Exchange or Google. If you use a Mac, there may be a way to add or edit groups on the PC, but I don't have a Mac, and I am trying to use the iPad as a replacement for my PC anyway, so solutions that require the PC are not valid for this experiment.

I checked out Bento. Bento is much more than an iPad address book, and I like the app in general--but I don't really like the Address Book function. It is very similar to the iOS Contacts app in look and feel, with the addition of default fields for those tidbits of information like birthdate that require some digging in Contacts. Bento doesn't have the FaceTime button to initiate a video chat directly from the contact entry, though, so it is actually a little less functional than the iPad Contacts app.

For users who also have the Mac OS X version of Bento, the Bento iPad app is nice because it keeps everything in sync. Overall, though, I don't see any compelling reason to choose this over the iPad Contacts app, and it still doesn't deliver the features I am looking for.

Guide of How to transfer contacts from iPhone to PC

Preparation : Free download and install iPhone Contacts Transfer software and connect your iPhone to computer. The program will automatically detect and show the iPhone info.

Step 1: click "Contact" option in the "iPhone List" panel, after sync files to the program, the detailed Contact info like Name, Mobile number, Email will display on the main interface. Check the Contacts you wanna export from iPhone to PC.

Note: Before transferring iPhone SMS to Computer, you can View, edit, delete and manage iPhone Contacts directly.

Step 2: Click "to local" button to select a local folder to store your iPhone Contacts and then just press "Save" button to start export iPhone Contacts to Computer. All iPhone contacts are stored as .TXT file and .CSV files.

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 iPhone Contacts to Mac Transfer can help you copy, export, save iPhone Contacts as a .txt file and a .csv file at the Mac desktop, and then transfer the contacts list to a new iPhone.

Besides copy iPhone Contacts, iPhone Contacts to Mac Transfer allows users to fast backup moives, music, podcast, TV shows from iPhone to Mac Computer or iTunes Library.

iPhone Contact Transfer Mac supports all series of iPhone/iPod/iPad with high compatibility like iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPad 2, iPad, iPod Touch 4, iPod Classic, etc.

 

Transfer iPhone SMS to Mac for Backup

If you wonder how to transfer SMS from iPhone to Mac Computer for Backup, here iMacsoft iPhone SMS to Mac Transfer can give you a perfect solution.

As a professional and easy-to-use software, iPhone SMS to Mac Transfer  can copy, export, transfer iPhone SMS to Mac in Text file format (.txt file) just with several clicks and 2X faster transferring speed.

Besides copy SMS, iPhone SMS to Mac allows users to fast transfer videos, music, podcast, TV shows from iPhone to PC or iTunes Library. And all iPhone version are supported like iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G.

Just Free download Mac iPhone SMS Transfer software, 100% Clean: No Viruses, No Spyware, No Adware.

Guide of How to copy SMS from iPhone to Mac

Preparation : Free download and install iPhone SMS to Mac Transfer software and connect your iPhone to computer. The program will automatically detect and show the iPhone info.

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Step 1: click "SMS" option in the "iPhone List" panel, after sync device to the program, all iPhone message and Address, date, Email info displays on the main interface. Check the SMS messages you wanna export from iPhone to Mac.

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Note: Before transferring iPhone SMS to Computer, you can View, edit, delete and manage iPhone SMS directly.

Step 2: Click "to pc" button to select a local folder to store your iPhone SMS and then just press "Save" button to start export iPhone SMS to Mac local drive right now.

When complete transferring iPhone SMS to Mac, a windows will pop up to tell you how many messages be copied successfully.

With this easy-to-use yet powerful iPhone SMS to Mac, you can feel free to export iPhone SMS, music, movies to Mac computer for backup easily and quickly.

For Windows users, iPhone SMS Transfer software is ur best choice whenever you want to transfer iPhone SMS for bacup or manage. It supports iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, etc. Besides, iPhone SMS Transfer can also be used as an iPhone to PC Transfer, which can transfer Music, Video, Podcast, TV Show between iPhone and PC.

AVI to iTunes- Transfer AVI files to iTunes Library easily

If you want to convert AVI files to iTunes to transfer AVI Video to iPad, iPad 2 or new-generation iPhone, iPod, Apple TV? Here AVI to iTunes is the best solution for you.

AVI to iTunes, actually an easy-to-use but powerful iTunes Converter, can easily convert kinds of videos to iTunes for transferring to iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod, iTouch, Apple TV, etc. The input format includes AVI, MPEG, MP4, MKV, MOV, FLV, RMVB, VOB, MTS, M2TS, MOD, H.264/AVC, HD TS, HD MOV, WMV HD, etc.

More useful editing functions are also available for you to adjust by using AVI to iTunes Converter: adjust output file effect, trim any time-length clips, crop video play region, edit watermark and join your selected file clips into a whole one. More specific output parameters are also provided for you to adjust to get the exact files for you.

AVI to iTunes Mac is your best choice to convert/transfer AVI Video to iTunes with superfast speed and high quality.

Guide: How to convert AVI to iTunes simply

Preparation: Free download and install AVI to iTunes Converter, ready for the coversion.

Step 1: Import AVI files- click "Add File", you can load multiple files at one time, but for the fast converting speed, 3-5 files are OK.

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Tip: AVI Video to iTunes enables you to add different video formats and to get different output formats with only one conversion.

Step 2: Set output format- under "Profile" option, choose the wanted format. If you convert AVI files to iTunes for iPad, here just choose iPad> iPad (*.mp4); if you want to transfer AVI to iPhone 3GS by iTunes, just choose iPhone > iPhone 3GS (*.mp4).

Tip: you can keep the default settings, the ouput files will be OK

Step 3: Select a folder to save the converted files by click "Browse" button under "Destination" panel.

Step 4: Convert AVI to iTunes by click "Convert" button. just a few minutes, you can get the gorgous videos from AVI to iTunes supporting video format.

Step 5: Open iTunes, click "File" option to Add Folder to Library, then the converted files from AVI Videos can be added to iTunes Library

 

WTV to iPad Converter free download- Convert WTV to iPad/iPad easily

What is WTV format?
WTV File is recorded television file created by Windows Media Center. In Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft originally introduced the .DVR-MS (DVR) file format. Similar in format to .ASF, the .DVR-MS (DVR) file enhancements allow the creation of key PVR functionality, including time-shifting, live pause, and simultaneous record and playback. These files now use a .WTV extension.

As a professional WTV Video Converter, WTV to iPad enables users to convert the recorded TV shows of MTV extension to iPad, iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Android smartphones, PSP, xBox, Zune, Wii, BlackBerry, Archos, and other mobile devices with 5X faster speed and perfect video-audio synchronization.

Guide: How to convert WTV to iPad/iPad 2 on Mac OS X

Preparation: Free download and install Mac WTV to iPad Converter, ready for the conversion.

Step 1: Import WTV files- Drag & drop WTV files to the program. Or click "Add File" button to locate the WTV files you want to add. The WTV Converter for Mac app supports batch conversion for saving your time, so you can add several files at one time.

Step 2: Choose the optimized preset for iPad- specify the preset "iPad Video (.mp4)" as output. This Mac WTV to iPad Converter has optimized the video settings, like video resolution, bit rate and frame rate for iPad/iPad 2. The output videos could fit on the iPad screen perfectly.

convert wtv to ipad

As the picture shows above, straightforward presets of WTV to iPad Converter for Mac allow you to easily convert WTV videos to a format optimized for your iPad, iPod touch, iPhone 4, 3G mobile phones, PSP, Xbox, Zune, Android smartphones and more.

Step 3: Edit input files (optional): WTV Converter for Mac enables users to perfect the output video with practical editing functions like merge several video clips, video crop, movie trimming, split video, import subtitles, add watermark, adjust video effects, etc.

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Step 4: Click 'Convert' button to start WTV to iPad mp4 conversion. This WTV converter for Mac will get the rest done. After the video conversion, you can launch iTunes, import the target video to iPad/iPad 2 for free enjoyment.

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With WTV to iPad Mac, it is now possible to put recorded TV shows of MTV format into your iPad/iPad 2 for playback freely.

Besides converting standard definition WTV files, HD WTV files and WTV files with H.264 content to iPad/iPad 2 compatible video and audio formats like H.264, MP4, MOV, MP3, AAC, professional WTV Converter for Mac also supports converting WTV video to AVI, DivX, Xvid, MPEG, MKV, FLV, 3GP, ASF, WebM, VP8, MTS, TS, 720p, 1080p,HD videos and more for playing on portable devices and media players.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Here Are All The iPad 3 Rumors We Know About So Far

The iPad 2 has only been out for three and a half months, but that's not keeping analysts from speculating about the iPad 3.

We've heard everything about the iPad 3 from a fall release date to a high-res Retina Display like the iPhone 4.

At this early point, it's almost all speculation so far, but there are some juicy nuggets of iPad goodness floating around.

We gathered all the best rumors for you right here.

The iPad 3 will launch this fall along with the iPhone 5 (Unlikely)

It's tough for us to swallow this one. A new DigiTimes report says Taiwanese suppliers are shipping materials for the iPhone 5 and iPad 3. While we're all but certain the iPhone 5 will launch this September, we highly doubt there will be an iPad refresh just six months after the iPad 2.

What about an iPad 3 in time for the Holidays? (Unlikely)

Other analysts have speculated Apple will push out the iPad 3 in time for the Holidays this year. Again, we doubt Apple would release a refresh before 2012.

The most likely release date: Spring 2012

We're pretty confident that Apple will stick to its yearly Spring launch of the iPad. Expect an announcement in March or April.

A faster A6 processor (Likely)

It's safe to say that the iPad 3 will have a new, faster processor. Right now the iPad 2 rocks a dual-core A5 processor, but there are already Android tablets in the works with quad-core processors. Will Apple's next A6 be able to match? We think so.

What about a 4G iPad? (Maybe)

Apple has been slow to adopt 4G into its mobile devices, likely due to battery life concerns. Still, the iPad already has incredible battery life, so there's always a chance the third version will be able to run on Verizon and AT&T's 4G LTE networks. (AT&T's LTE network should be up and running by then.)

Will there be a 7-inch iPad 3? (Unlikely)

Steve Jobs himself has said he doesn't believe 7-inch tablets can be successful. But some analysts seem to disagree, pointing to all those 7-inch Android tablets.

We highly doubt this rumor will ever come true since the iPad is so far ahead that it doesn't even need to worry about 7-inch Android tablets.

Will there finally be a Retina display (Unlikely)

Will there finally be a Retina display (Unlikely)

While the iPad 3's display is likely to get a boost in resolution, we doubt it will be the same as the iPhone 4's Retina Display. Those are pretty expensive to make for such a large device, and will make it difficult to keep the iPad affordable.

A glasses-free 3D display (Not a chance)

Glasses-free 3D is pretty cool on devices like Nintendo's 3DS, but it's far from perfect. It destroys battery life, and you still have to hold the device at the perfect angle to get the 3D effect. There's no way Apple would consider implementing 3D until the technology ready.

More storage options (Unlikely)

With everything moving to the iCloud, we doubt Apple will offer anything higher than a 64 GB model of the iPad 3.

Thinner and lighter design (Definitely)

This is the most common rumor, and the one we can pretty much guarantee will happen. Apple will continue to shave the iPad down to be thinner and lighter.

What about overall design? We know Apple likes to keep its iDevices in sync, so we'll have to wait and see what the iPhone 5 looks like before we judge.

Same pricing structure as the iPad 2 (Very likely)

Part of the iPad's success has been due to its affordability. Apple would be silly to raise the entry-level iPad price above $499.

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