New iPhone operating system, iOS 4, download adds features

By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY

If you have a recent iPhone, you’ll want to download Apple’s new iOS 4 software update today.If you have an older iPhone, the most highly touted features won’t apply to you.

Apple’s iOS 4 software promises 100 new features for owners of the iPhone 3GS, released last June, including the ability to multitask, or run more than one app at once. It also lets you take control of the growing inventory of apps by organizing them into folders.

 Will iOS 4 work for you? Check your model:

• iPhone. Besides last year’s 3GS, the new software will work with the 3G iPhone, released in 2008, but not with all features. For instance, multitasking and Bluetooth keyboard support won’t work with iPhone 3G.

• iPod Touch. The new features are mostly operable only with the latest version of Apple’s touch-screen iPod, the one released in late 2009. Multitasking doesn’t work with the second-generation iPod Touch, released in 2008.

• iPad. Apple’s latest hit — the hard-to-get iPad touch-screen tablet computer — doesn’t get the iOS 4 update until later this year.

Gene Munster, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, says Apple’s innovation with new software releases keeps products up to date and “is part of the science.”

“Apple is a smart company and wants to make a lot of money,” he says. “This is how it forces people to buy the latest products.”

In a note to investors, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty estimated that 57% of current iPhone owners have older models that won’t work with all of the features in the new operating system, which will help fuel sales of the new phone. She expects more than 50% of current iPhone customers to upgrade to the new phone, up from just 18% for last year’s iPhone.

Apple says it has sold more than 50 million iPhones since its 2007 launch. Munster projects sales of 39 million this year, with total iPhone sales topping 100 million next year.

Apple and exclusive carrier partner AT&T began taking orders for the new iPhone Tuesday, selling out on the first day as demand overwhelmed resources. Apple says about 600,000 have already been sold. Its website says new orders will ship by July 14.

Apple hasn’t said what time the software update will be available Monday. To access the new iOS, plug your iPhone or iPod into your computer and you will be prompted to download the new software via Apple’s iTunes program.

Munster says the biggest new feature is multitasking, the familiar computer function that lets you, for instance, listen to Pandora online radio and answer e-mail at the same time. “It’s a feature that’s really been missing,” he says.

Among the other new features:

• Books. Apple’s iBooks store, first seen on the iPad, comes to the iPhone. (Current iPhone users already have been able to download e-books from Amazon and others.)

• E-mail. For those with multiple e-mail accounts, the new operating system lets you combine the accounts into one, for a unified inbox. A spell-checker has been added for e-mail.

• Playlists. You can now create playlists directly on your phone or iPod Touch.

The technical staff at Orange County Computer is available to assist in any set/configuration of your new Apple device.  Contact our Repair Center at (949) 699-6619, or email support@orangecountycomputer.com.

SVUSD Madatory Staff Furlough Days 2010

SVUSD Staff Furlough Days                         

The Saddleback Valley Unified School District issued mandatory Staff Furlough Days during the 2009/2010 school year. In attempt to save as much money as possible for the district, all SVUSD employees were issued  3 mandatory days off: June 7th , 11th  and 14th, 2010.

Orange County Computer understands the sacrifice made on a daily basis of the educators and support staff that keep our local schools running. Bring your desktop or laptop into our Tech Repair Center in Lake Forest on any of the Staff Furlough Days and receive $25 off your repair.  We appreciate all that you do for the young leaders of tomorrow!

For more information call our Tech Repair Center at (949) 699-6619, or click here for a map.

Additional information about the 9 Staff Furlough Days for the 2010/2011 School Year can be found at the Saddleback Valley Unified SchoolDistrict Family Portal.

Orange County Computer Sponsors 26 Swim Season for Lake Forest Dolphins

Lake Forest, CA based Orange County Computer,Inc. sponsors the Lake Forest II Dolphins Swim Team

The Lake Forest II Dolphins Swim Team just kicked off their 26th Season last week! The highly skilled team of coaches,with head coach Sam Gelberger, are sure to have yet another fantastic season.  This team is unique because the focus is fun yet competitive.  The Dolphin swimmers ranging in ages from 5-17 have a blast swimming during practice and every week at local swim meets.  The kids develop lifelong friendships in addition to enjoying quality family time in between races. For more information about the Lake Forest II Dolphins program, visit www.lf2dolphins.org. Orange County Computer belives in supporting local community organizations and offers $25 off Tech Repair Services to all Dolphins families.  For more information about the Comprehensive Technology Solutions we provide, visit www.orangecountycomputer.com or contact our Tech Repair Center at (949) 699-6619.

Computer Repair in Rancho Santa Margarita by Orange County Computer

 

Are you looking for Computer Repair in Rancho Santa Margarita? Is your computer running slow or just not performing the way it should? Are you looking for outstanding computer support and computer repair? Orange County Computer, Inc. has proudly supported the Rancho Santa Margarita community, including 92688 and 92679, for 11 years. To find out more about Orange County Computer’s services visit our website or contact our Tech Repair Center at (949) 699-6619. Orange County Computer provides both on-site computer repair as well as a convenientcomputer repair center for your system to be worked on by our friendly and competent technicians. For more information visit our website at http://www.orangecountycomputer.com/

Contact our Sales Team for your all of your computer service needs at (949) 699-6619 or Contact Us

Orange County Computer is your Comprehensive IT Solutions Provider.

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Orange County Computer and Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club

Orange County Computer acquires Network Management contract with Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club

San Clemente Golf Club, Bella Collina recently retained Orange County Computer Inc., as their Managed Solutions Provider.  Senior Technical Advisor and Managing Partner, Alex Pinedo stated that he “looks forward to streamlining their IT Infrastructure and implementing new solutions as they continue to grow”.  The course at Bella Collina was designed by  renowned Gary Player and has 3 nine-hole layouts that can be played continuously  to challenge even the most demanding golfers. Formerly known as Pacific Golf and Country Club, new owners, John Fornaro and Mark Zane have implemented modern landscaping, sustainability and conservation ideas into the daily operations of this cutting edge Country Club.  For more information about golf memberships and all of the amenities at Bella Collina, visit Bellacollinagolf.com.

If you are interested in the Network Management services of Orange County Computer, Inc., contact our sales team via sales@orangecountycomputer.com or call our Tech Center at (949) 699-6619.

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