How to Fix – iOS OTA Updates Not Working

OTA – over the Air – updates are the latest way of upgrading your iOS firmare. This is a slick, simple and easy method because the previous method of plugging in your device to the Mac, running iTunes and getting the w hole thing done via your broadband connection was all – a bit tedious. Yeah, it involved time and stuff. The OTA aims to clear all that – and bring in a very easy and simple method of upgrading the firmware of your iDevice.

Of course, many people have reported iOS over the air not working for them – but this is just a small glitch and nothing big to worry about. If you try out some steps mentioned here, you can fix iOS OTA updates not working issue easily. But first, here are certain things you should know about OTA for iOS:Compatibility and Requirements for iOS Over the Air Update

The OTA updates are available only for iOS versions greater than 5. Yes, that means the recent update, iOS 5.0.1 is the only update which is available OTA. You should think about upgrading to iOS 5.0.1 though – there have been reports saying iOS 5.0.1 has not fixed battery woes as yet.

•  Anyway, as regards the requirements for carrying out the iOS OTA update:
•  You should be connected to a WiFi connection. 3G or GPRS data plans won’t work for OTA updates. It’s WiFi all the way.
• You should have at least 50% battery power or be connected to a power source
• You should be running iOS 5 – and that’s quite obvious. The OTA only works with iOS 5 and above.

Important Note: The OTA update is not supported for beta version firmwares. This means if you are running a beta version of the iOS firmware, you would not be able to carry out the OTA update. You’ll have to restore to a non-beta version IPSW file and then try the update over the air.

If iOS OTA is not working, try out following steps to fix iOS OTA updates issue

• Switch off WIFI from the Settings and then switch it on back after a while.
• Wait for a while – may be the Apple servers are down because of the load. This happens quite rarely, but it’s safe enough to wait for a while.
• If that doesn’t work, switch off your iPhone and then wait for a while. Switch it back on again and then try the OTA update.
• Make sure you are not running a beta version of the iOS firmware.
• As a last resort method, reset your WiFi settings (network settings). This will erase the passwords and information, so you take this as the last step to try. Reset the settings, put the information and password in again and then try the OTA update.

Advantages of iOS OTA Update

On the OTA update, you get to save a bit on data. This is because it does not download the whole firmware – but only the updates and changes, so that means you get to use up only a little bit of data. Comparing this with the usual update process – that would download a whole lot of files – which means a whole lot of data.

Will Apple Release iPad 3 in March 2012?

The iPad 3 release date was supposed to be arriving in March of next year. However, it’s now being reported by sources from the upstream supply chain that Apple is not planning to launch a major iPad upgrade any time too soon and it seems that the company is preparing an updated model of the iPad 2 for launch in early 2012.
Apple is known for releasing its various products throughout specific occasions of the year. While iPhones are known to launch within the summer time and iPods during the fall, iPads are usually known for their spring release dates. However, sources revealed that actually Apple does not view the new iPad product as iPad 3, but rather an upgraded iPad 2 and the real iPad 3 is not supposed to be launched as early as the third quarter of 2012.

The real iPad 3 won’t be launched until the third quarter of 2012, the same sources said. Obviously, this time schedule doesn’t seem to be in agreement with Apple’s modus operandi. Small volume shipments of the iPad 2S are said to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, due to the Lunar New Year holidays in China in January.

According to some resources the iPad 3 is rumored to have a quad-core processor. Though this has not been confirmed, some also recommend that the iPad 3 and the coming iPhone 5 will have up to date variations with the current A5 processor, currently utilized within the iPad 2. Reports also indicate that Apple and Samsung are at present operating together to produce an A6 quad-core processor.

It is rumored that the iPad 3 owners will have hands-free controls with which they will be able to interact with their iPad 3 device even from a short distance. The Apple patent also shows an advanced gesturing-based video editing toolbar that is said to allow users to film videos through hand signals.

iPad 3 Release Date & Features – Sizzling Rumors

Apple’s iPad is holding over 80% of the market share of the US tablet market. Not only in the US but across the world, people have gone crazy to have the new iPad 2. Although being the best tablet ever, Apple’s followers are still looking for an even greater iPad 3 and eagerly exploring the Internet for “iPad 3 release date.” Nowadays, numerous rumors about iPad 3 are being spread in the market; of course it is about iPad 3 release date and features.

Update (4th November 2011) : Report suggests that Apple may release iPad 3 or upgraded version of iPad 2 in March 2012. Here is more on that.

Update (23rd Octoer 2011) : Latest report suggests that Apple may release iPad 3 i n first quarter of 2012. 

Update (20th August 2011) : Is iPad 3 release date set for early 2012 with retina display? Here is detailed report from The Wall Street Journal.

Update (16th August 2011) : Has Apple cancelled iPad 3 supply orders for 2011? 

Update (1st July 2011) : Apple is planning to gear up iPad 2 shipments for the third quarter of this year. Does this mean we are not going to see iPad 3 this year? Find out more.

Update (2nd June 2011) : According to DigiTimes, iPad 3 release date should be scheduled to somewhere in 2012. However, Apple has already started certifying process of components for the iPad 3. Here is you will detailed update on iPad 3 release date.

Various sources predict that the iPad 3 release date would be scheduled somewhere in September 2011. The Apple employee said, “They’ve had a number of problems along the way, and the third-generation iPad is the one to make a song and dance about.“

John Gruber, an Apple watcher, is supporting the statement by adding that the iPad 3 release date will be in September. He also stated in his blog, “Summer feels like a long time away. If my theory is right, they’re not only going to be months behind the iPad 2, but if they slip until late summer, they might bump up against the release of the iPad 3. And they didn’t only announce this with a distant ship date; they did it with no word on pricing.” On other hand Apple’s CEO, Steve Jobs says 2011 is the year of the iPad 2.

The Apple iPad 2 is getting such a huge response that Apple is unable to meet the demand. Let us assume that iPad 3 will release in September 2011 in US. However, the UK buyer will get a chance to see iPad 3 after a month or two.

iPad 3 Features Expectation

• Retina Display: People were expecting a retina display with the iPad 2; but the iPad disappointed them with the same display of the previous iPad. Now followers are waiting for an iPad 3 with a retina display. There is a rumor that the iPad 3 may offer a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels.
• SD Card Slot: People are expecting a revolution in Apple iPad 3 with an SD card slot. Hopefully Apple may introduce SD card slot with the third generation iPad.
• Improved HDMI: Yes iPad 2 also supports HDMI playback but you need to have Apple digital AV adapter, and that comes at an additional cost of $39. So it is much expected from iPad 3 to have an HDMI port that eliminates additional requirement of the HDMI cable.
• Camera Flash: A camera with flash is a much-waited feature of the iPad; people were expecting iPad 2 to have camera flash; now we would be wondering if iPad 3 will have camera with flash.
• Thunderbolt: The iPad 3 may have a Thunderbolt port. That will offer power, video and data connectivity using the same connector at lightning speed.
• Wireless Synchronize: People are expecting iPad 3 to offer wireless sync of content rather than the traditional wired connectivity.

iPad 3 to Feature New Retina Display with 2048×1536 Resolution?

And once again we’re guided by the rumor mills. iPad 3 features are being discussed globally. A new display, a faster A6 processor, a powerful battery – you name it. From what’s being said all across the web, Apple iPad 3 is clearly a mark of the commitment Apple has towards making its tablet the most advanced in the market.That seems quite usual because the tablet market is right now very saturated with HP, Samsung, Motorola and more companies joining the race.

The iPad 3 Features Dual LED Retina Display?

So what does that actually mean?

It’s Sharpness, clarity and a display that would probably be very crisp. iPad 3 display being retina display – and coming with dual-LED design (according to reports pouring in) – is also supposed to have a boosted resolution of 2048x1536px. The iPad 2 had a resolution of 1024x768px. The most surprising thing about the iPad 3 retina display is that it beats all the previous designs and could signify a thinner iPad. If that be the case, it would obviously weigh even lighter.

Wall Street Journal also reported that suppliers revealed that Apple has placed orders for components for over a million iPad 3s.

Other iPad 3 Features In the Rumor Mills

In other reports, the iPad 3 has come out with some awesome features.

To begin with, we might get the lightest, thinnest and most powerful iPad yet with the Apple iPad 3. The company seems to be focused on a design that uses dual LED chips to provide a very sharp and crystal clear display – with higher resolution. But above this, the iPad 3 features a powerful processor – the A6.

With the recent battery problems in iPhone 4S being rectified by Apple, the company might be focusing on the battery of the iPad 3 too – which is good because we’ll get to have a powerful and longer battery-life on the iPad 3, rumored to be launched by next year according to iPad 3 news.

 iPad 3 Release Date

As with all other rumors, we have no clear idea of the iPad 3 release date. But going by the report again, the iPad 3 should be out by the third quarter of 2012.

With the existing information, we do not think it can get out earlier – but with Apple, there’s no saying. We were talking about iPhone 5 when nothing of the sort seems to be on the cards yet. But with iPad 3, it’s a bit different. It’s confirmed (almost) that Apple is going to release it soon – when, is the question

iPad 3 Release Date Updates – We Won’t See iPad 3 Until 2012

According to sources of DigiTimes, Apple has started certifying process of components for the iPad 3. Few of them have already got certification such as Radiant Opto-Electronics for LED backlight units.

According to sources, Taiwan-based component makers for backlight modules and light bars have gained certification from Apple. However, industry sources also added that the certification of panels is still in progress.

According to components maker, the iPad 3 release date should be scheduled somewhere in 2012. Earlier there were rumors that Apple would release iPad 3 later this year now seems to be false. Another rumor was that will adopt AMOLED panels for iPad 3 and Apple management team has been visiting Samsung Electronics for the same. However, reliable sources said that it is unlikely to happen; iPad 3 will have a 9.7-inch LCD pane

Apple Gears Up iPad 2 Production, No Early iPad 3?

Recently DigiTimes reported that Apple is wants to gear up iPad 2 production for the third quarter of this year. They are attempting to move 12-14 million units this quarter which is up from the 7-9 million units shipped during the last quarter.

“In order to significantly increase its shipments in the third quarter, Apple has been piling up its inventory of iPad 2 components such as panels in the second quarter to minimize the risk of facing component shortages.”

Apple may want significant increase in iPad 2 shipments to approach back to school season. Additionally, iOS 5 is expected to be released in September, which may also boost sales in the upcoming top-selling holiday seasons.

Does increase in iPad 2 shipment for the third quarter squash all the rumors about early release of iPad 3? It seems we are not going to see iPad 3 too early. If you were holding for an iPad 3, it might be a time to get an iPad 2.

iPad 3 Release Date – Update

Now that the iPhone 4S has been released, people await the iPad 3 release, the next upcoming Apple product.  We can assume it’s launching in spring 2012, just like its predecessors did. A reliable source has reported that Apple has planned the iPad 3 release date in March 2012 at the earliest.It isn’t sooner because of the production capabilities in China. The Chinese New Year is scheduled for January 23, with national holidays taking place between January 22 and 28. And according to the “reliable Asian source,” Chinese factories will begin the manufacture of iPad 3 in late January, so Apple may want to delay the launch.

 According to the norm, the brands launch new products at a time they have to face minimum competition. However, Apple is planning on delaying iPad 3 launch date due to lack of competitors in the market. The truth is that none of the other tablets are found to be a challenge for iPad 2 at present. iPad 2 is enough to beat its contenders at present. It is said that even a few months from now, none of the tablets would stand anywhere near it. But, for the last four months of this year, Apple has dropped down production orders of iPad 2 by 25%. It proves that Apple is trying to make space for iPad 3. Soon enough, we shall see full fledged production of iPad 3 units.

 Samsung is in charge of the production of chips for iPad 3. However, according to latest rumors, Apple will soon be switching to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company for the production of processor chips. And because of this, the iPad 3 release date may shift to second quarter’s end (June). It was also being reported that Samsung and LG, the display manufacturers, are facing a shortage of retina displays.

 The quad-core processor (A5) to be used as a base for iPad 3 will not be coming to Apple before June of next year. This processor will be using a “28 nanometer next generation technology” along with 3D technology which will obviously take a lot of time.

Top 10 gadets release 2012

1. Apple iPad 2

10 hot buys: Top 10 must have gadgets for 2012 - Winner 

Apple iPad 2!

Apple has unveiled new iPad 2 device with cool new features. There are changes in the physical form factorwith iPad2 being thinner and lighter than iPad1. With iOS software update, there are new things you can try on iPad 2 device. New iPad 2 has cameras with faster processor for superior graphics.

FEATURES OF NEW IPAD 2

1. Faster – iPad 2 is faster device with new chip called A5, dual core processor and upto 9x faster graphics.

2. Thinner - It is 33% thinner from 13.4mm to 8.8mm, even thinner than Apple iPhone 4 device.

3. Colors – iPad 2 is available in 2 color options: white and black.

4. Cameras – Take pictures and perform video chat with 2 cameras on iPad 2 device.

5. Magnetic Cover – New iPad 2 has magneti
 Apple iPad 

 Apple iPad 2

c cover for the screen. 

Besides protecting the screen, it automatically cleans iPad 2 screen surface!

The iPad 2 has to be the most desirable gadget for 2012, as if the original iPad wasn't successful enough - They've gone and made it better!

1. Apple iPad 2

2. Sony Experia PLAY

3. iPhone 5

4. Dell Peju Windows 8 tablet

5. Blackberry Playbook

6. Samsung Galaxy Tablet

7.  HTC Flyer
8. LG Optimus 2x
9. Motorolla Droid pro
10. Amazon Kindle