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New age of Hipstamatic

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

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My friend recently introduced me to an iPhone app called ‘Hipstamatic’. This is an app that mimics the old style cameras, with interchangeable lenses, and film borders. So far it’s been quite a bit of fun, and produces quaint photos. One of the only drawbacks of the operation of the app, is that the momentarily cute developing and printing modes cannot be disabled. And it also unfortunately doesn’t seem to fully understand the iPhone 4 flash mode and often gets hung up if needing to use it. Other than that, I’ve taken quite a few photos of random things and been happy with the aged look. This app is obviously not for everyone, but I’m sure it will tickle more than a few interests. Enjoy the snaps, and relish in the new age of Hipstamatic adventure …

D-day for iPhone 4

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Today is the “D-day” for iPhone 4 release. Many orders have already started arriving by mail as of yesterday, but today is the pickup day for Apple stores. The question is how interesting is it? Do you go early and wait for store open and hope the lines are not too bad or that you are not featured in the news pictures of the many hordes that could be standing in line? Is it akin to a Star Wars convention? Or does one just pass the time waiting until the end of the day and amble in hoping that by then the lines are gone. Definitely the new iPhone is very interesting, and having a new gadget is always a weekend thrill. But how much effort does it really warrant. I have to say in my defense that I am not up this early biting at the bit until the store opens. But being that I’m already up due to commute necessity nags at the possibility of venturing down to the store for the 7 a.m. open. Not to mention since I’ve never been it might be a neat experience. Until the decision is made however, it’s just a another day in Appleland …

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