Ugly Meter: iPhone app which rates your face makes more than $500000 by ... - Daily Mail

By Eddie Wrenn
UPDATED: 04:33 EST, 30 April 2012

An iPhone app which takes your picture - and then tells you on a scale of 1 to 10 how ugly you are - has gone to the top of the app charts.

Ugly Meter scans the contours of your face, before rating your appearance and coming back with stinging barbs such as: ‘You’re so ugly, you could make a glass eye cry'.

The app, which sells for 59p in the App store, uses an on-screen grid to help the user line up the picture for best results and, moments after the picture is snapped the app’s caustic judgment is displayed on the screen.

And this is one game in which no-one wants to score a perfect 10.

App reflecting reality? Cheryl Cole only manages 4.2 out of ten - and is insultingly told she needs a vet rather than a doctor

Ugly Meter currently sits at No 26 in China's booming iPhone market and No 25 in the US.

For three weeks it sat at the top of the Chinese charts, happily dishing out ratings to those who dared.

The developers say they have made more than half a million dollars on the app - admitting it made $80,000 in just a single day after it was mentioned on the Howard Stern radio show in the U.S.

A shy British crowd has elected not to spend any coppers on the app - it does not appear in the Top 200 UK apps.

Some of the app's taglines include: 'Met someone new? Scan their face to find out how ugly they are', and 'When your friends won't tell you the truth, the Ugly Meter will'.

Angelina Jolie is happy: Ugly Meter rated her 2 out of 10 - making her a pretty face

... but at least she beat her X Factor rival Dannii who almost hit the top Ugly score

The developers, from Arizona, state the app is a bit of fun.

Eugene Overline, one of the creators said: 'It’s just a game - it’s definitely not meant to be taken seriously.'

But not everyone agrees.

Mother-of-two Samantha Miller, from the same town as app developers Dapper Gentlemen, told news site KmiaTV that she didn't want anyone taking pictures of her children - or telling them they look anything other than beautiful.

She said: 'It's tough enough being a kid - and now a phone can tell you how you look?'

David Cameron didn't score particularly well - but he can take comfort from the fact that he managed to beat Brad Pitt

However, for anyone who doubts themselves after using the app, the Mail Online can reassure them the ratings might not reflect reality too closely.

Cheryl Cole is widely considered beautiful, but she only rated half-marks at 4.2, while David Cameron beat Brad Pitt in the looks department.

Dannii Minogue also scored a very uncomplimentary 9.8 out of 10.

The Ugly Meter was rather more complimentary about Angelina Jolie, who scored an almost-perfect 2 out of ten, which earned her the admiring praise: 'You're so hot you make the sun jealous.'

And while Brad suffered the first indignity of losing to Cameron, he can also be upset with his score - an uninspiring 8 out of 10.

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iPhone 5 Release Date: iOS6 VS iPhone Release in June - Spacelab

The iPhone 5 release date seems to be honing down to Fall, and iPhone 5 release rumors are alive & well with features like a new iOS6 and revamped iCloud alongside an iTunes streaming service. Whatever your favorite theory is on the iPhone 5 release date (June or September/October), news this week brought concepts like a bigger four inch screen, sharper image with 50% more dpi (to match the iPad 3 release), a thinner iPhone 5 gained momentum with news from last week’s liquidmetal rumors, and finally the ever-present debate around the iPhone 5 release date: June at WWDC or in the Fall like the iPhone 4s release date from last year.

iPhone 5 release date theories are heavily split into two camps, I’m sure most of you are familiar with them by now: will the iPhone 5 release be announced at the WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) in June in San Francisco, or a release date announcement in the Fall (September / October) like last year.  The week's scuttlebut seems to favor an introduction of iOS 6 at the WWDC, with the iPhone 5 release date coming in the Fall (as per MSNBC), as per last year. Still, a few die hards seem to think the iPhone 5 release will be announced at the WWDC.

I favor the (totally unpredictable) yearly release theory of iPad release in the early Spring, new iOS at WWDC and the new iPhone 5 release in the Fall for two reasons: 1) from a PR perspective, Apple never goes too long without the next big thing for the interweb to speculate on. 2) From a production standpoint, Apple gets lots of breathing room to focus solely on single initiatives rather than  too many overlapping items. The technology kiss of death is to take resources away from one item to focus on another item to try and release both on the same release date. Savvy technology peeps know better, and Apple is savvy like that.

Some believe on the iPhone 5 release date announcement as part of the WWDC logo. Michael Nace has us looking to the WWDC for visually embedded clues of "a succession of implied 5s throughout the multicolored WWDC logo," but might be pulling our leg with the following "of course, if you cock your head to the right, you see what looks like a series of apps or screens shooting upward." Can you see it?

The current consensus is revolving around the WWDC being for a software-focused launch of iOS6 and an iCloud upgrade. Theories abound, but in brief: iOS6 upgrades look to include an upgrade to Siri, which when launched last year seemed to be something that Apple was putting a lot of weight behind. It was a big launch, then Apple went back to the lab to "think different" and double down on new ways to use Siri. Hopefully we'll see good new things, with possible inclusion of iPad and IPod Touch for Siri. Hot new iPhone features include the new NFC patent that could allow for iTunes purchases, according to the International Business Times.

iCloud is another area "ripe” for an upgrade. Things to look for include: improved coordination between devices (duh) and (hopefully) a package of some kind of that includes all or some of the following items 1) a streaming music service that features a monthly package for streaming music, 2) a streaming TV show service (that could go well with the supposed Apple TV or iTV) and 3) streaming music service. These could do well with social media interaction and “realtime listening” and “realtime viewing,” part of the promise of the oncoming connected TV and streaming music future. Renting online media is kind of dead, a la carte consumption for a monthly fee is oh so hot right now.

The debate on an iTunes streaming music service revolves around whether or not it would kill iTunes Music Store sales, so this one is 50/50. Same goes for TV shows and movies, plus: do they want to compete with Spotify, Netflix, Hulu et al? They could either continue down a road of media ownership or adapt to the current trend of streaming services. They risk falling behind if they don’t, they risk cannibalizing iTunes sales if they do. CONFLICTED! They could also do both, as a way to serve all interests. Streamers stream, buyers buy, everyone’s happy.

Ideas right now for iPhone 5 specs include a larger iPhone 5 screen , with estimates going from 4 to upwards of more than 4.5 inches. Given the new trend of a bigger phone that merges the idea of a smartphone with a small tablet is all the rage right now, so it makes sense that Apple could think about making the the iPhone 5 a little bigger in width and height for a bigger screen and would allow for a bigger battery, always needed for longer screen time. eWeek talks of the research note from Peter Misek at Jefferies Securities as part the reasoning behind this rumor.

An improved screen 50% more dpi for a sharper image is inline with the new iPad 3, which came with its stunning retina display. If you haven’t seen the difference, it’s substantial, and makes sense that a new iPhone 5 feature would be an iPhone 5 with retina display. It makes text looks super crisp at small sizes, and the iPhone would benefit greatly from it.

We can also hope for a thinner IPhone5 based on 1) touch panels 2) liquidmetal "According to industry sources, the next flagship phones of [Apple and Samsung] are expected to adopt unprecedented materials for their main bodies, that is, ceramic for the Galaxy S3 and liquid metal for iPhone 5, both being thin, light and highly resistant to external impacts," reads the report from ETNews.

4G LTE is fast becoming a standard feature for smartphones, so an iPhone5 without 4G LTE would be behind the times, not really something that Apple is known for. The iPhone 5 price is not known at this time, but the current iPhone price is set at $199-$299, so best guess estimates can start there.

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The iPhone-carrying JoeyBra - CNET

Forget accidental pocket calls, that next loud late-night call could be coming from your girl's armpit. (Credit: Joeybra)

Some of us are slaves to technology while others are slaves to fashion, but for those of us who are indentured to both, this iPhone-carrying bra could be the path to liberation. Even if, like me, you don't possess an iPhone or breasts, it's still a wonder to behold.

Dubbed the JoeyBra--as in baby kangaroo, because they have pouches, get it?--it was created by two entrepreneurial business students at the University of Washington who saw great potential for growth in the pocketed bra market. At least, that's the pitch. In reality, a pair of students in search of a way to party without having to detach from their phones or accessorize their best bar-hopping gear came up with one. And that's no snark--here's how they put it on their Web site:

Inspired by UW's vibrant Greek system, JoeyBra was created for women who are constantly on the go and struggle to find a place to put their ID, keys, or phones. From our own personal experience, we know that women hate taking purses to dances, bars, or dance clubs. Leaving these items at home can pose a safety risk, but with JoeyBra women will never have to worry losing or damaging their valuables again.

The college juniors claim the pocketed bra can hold an iPhone along with ID, credit cards and even keys, regardless of bust size. In that case, perhaps it is worth taking a closer look at an unconventional new addition to my wardrobe. If only they could combine the concept with this nifty Angry Birds brassiere, it might just produce the perfect undergarment.

Via CNET News

The iPhone-carrying JoeyBra - CNET

Forget accidental pocket calls, that next loud late-night call could be coming from your girl's armpit. (Credit: Joeybra)

Some of us are slaves to technology while others are slaves to fashion, but for those of us who are indentured to both, this iPhone-carrying bra could be the path to liberation. Even if, like me, you don't possess an iPhone or breasts, it's still a wonder to behold.

Dubbed the JoeyBra--as in baby kangaroo, because they have pouches, get it?--it was created by two entrepreneurial business students at the University of Washington who saw great potential for growth in the pocketed bra market. At least, that's the pitch. In reality, a pair of students in search of a way to party without having to detach from their phones or accessorize their best bar-hopping gear came up with one. And that's no snark--here's how they put it on their Web site:

Inspired by UW's vibrant Greek system, JoeyBra was created for women who are constantly on the go and struggle to find a place to put their ID, keys, or phones. From our own personal experience, we know that women hate taking purses to dances, bars, or dance clubs. Leaving these items at home can pose a safety risk, but with JoeyBra women will never have to worry losing or damaging their valuables again.

The college juniors claim the pocketed bra can hold an iPhone along with ID, credit cards and even keys, regardless of bust size. In that case, perhaps it is worth taking a closer look at an unconventional new addition to my wardrobe. If only they could combine the concept with this nifty Angry Birds brassiere, it might just produce the perfect undergarment.

Via CNET News

The iPhone-carrying JoeyBra - CNET

Forget accidental pocket calls, that next loud late-night call could be coming from your girl's armpit. (Credit: Joeybra)

Some of us are slaves to technology while others are slaves to fashion, but for those of us who are indentured to both, this iPhone-carrying bra could be the path to liberation. Even if, like me, you don't possess an iPhone or breasts, it's still a wonder to behold.

Dubbed the JoeyBra--as in baby kangaroo, because they have pouches, get it?--it was created by two entrepreneurial business students at the University of Washington who saw great potential for growth in the pocketed bra market. At least, that's the pitch. In reality, a pair of students in search of a way to party without having to detach from their phones or accessorize their best bar-hopping gear came up with one. And that's no snark--here's how they put it on their Web site:

Inspired by UW's vibrant Greek system, JoeyBra was created for women who are constantly on the go and struggle to find a place to put their ID, keys, or phones. From our own personal experience, we know that women hate taking purses to dances, bars, or dance clubs. Leaving these items at home can pose a safety risk, but with JoeyBra women will never have to worry losing or damaging their valuables again.

The college juniors claim the pocketed bra can hold an iPhone along with ID, credit cards and even keys, regardless of bust size. In that case, perhaps it is worth taking a closer look at an unconventional new addition to my wardrobe. If only they could combine the concept with this nifty Angry Birds brassiere, it might just produce the perfect undergarment.

Via CNET News

Android failing to get into businesses as iPhone and iPad do - Austin American-Statesman

By Brian X. Chen

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Published: 6:40 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012

Google's Android is installed on more devices than any other mobile software system in the world. But beyond sheer quantity, it doesn't seem to have much going for it among American businesses. Its prominence is eroding in the smartphone market here.

Android is in steep decline in the workplace, according to an analysis by Good Technology, a major information technology firm that provides software for about 3,000 businesses to manage Android and iOS devices.

The company said that from tracking device activations among clients using Good's software, it saw that 73.9 percent of smartphones in use were iPhones and 26.1 percent were Android devices. The iPhone's share is up from 62.3 percent in the similar period last year, and Android is down from 37.7 percent.

The numbers for tablets are even uglier for Android, partly because they haven't changed from last year. The iPad accounted for 97.3 percent of tablet activations for the quarter, compared with 2.7 percent for Android.

When the tablet and smartphone categories are combined, about 80 percent of Good's clients are using Apple devices, including iPhones and iPads, up from 70 percent in the year-earlier quarter.

John Herrema, a senior vice president at Good Technology, said businesses probably preferred iOS over Android because of the overall simplicity of managing iPhones and iPads as opposed to Android devices. He explained that many models of smartphones and tablets are running different versions of Android, which makes it difficult to manage them, whereas iOS is a more unified platform.

He said the growth of iOS was largely driven by companies that permitted their employees to bring their own devices to the office. In the last quarter, the iPhone was the best-selling smartphone for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint; many of these customers probably use their iPhones in the workplace, Herrema said.

Jan Dawson, a mobile analyst at Ovum, said the near future for Android looked grim. He explained that iPhone purchases were surging in the United States because of the handset's availability on multiple carriers. Previously, the iPhone was exclusive to AT&T, but in the last year it became available to Verizon and Sprint customers. The iPhone also recently became available in China.

"Android's going to have a bad few months in the U.S.," he said in an interview. "And in the whole world we'll continue to see dips in Android performance around the launches of new iPhones."

Android failing to get into businesses as iPhone and iPad do - Austin American-Statesman

By Brian X. Chen

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Published: 6:40 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012

Google's Android is installed on more devices than any other mobile software system in the world. But beyond sheer quantity, it doesn't seem to have much going for it among American businesses. Its prominence is eroding in the smartphone market here.

Android is in steep decline in the workplace, according to an analysis by Good Technology, a major information technology firm that provides software for about 3,000 businesses to manage Android and iOS devices.

The company said that from tracking device activations among clients using Good's software, it saw that 73.9 percent of smartphones in use were iPhones and 26.1 percent were Android devices. The iPhone's share is up from 62.3 percent in the similar period last year, and Android is down from 37.7 percent.

The numbers for tablets are even uglier for Android, partly because they haven't changed from last year. The iPad accounted for 97.3 percent of tablet activations for the quarter, compared with 2.7 percent for Android.

When the tablet and smartphone categories are combined, about 80 percent of Good's clients are using Apple devices, including iPhones and iPads, up from 70 percent in the year-earlier quarter.

John Herrema, a senior vice president at Good Technology, said businesses probably preferred iOS over Android because of the overall simplicity of managing iPhones and iPads as opposed to Android devices. He explained that many models of smartphones and tablets are running different versions of Android, which makes it difficult to manage them, whereas iOS is a more unified platform.

He said the growth of iOS was largely driven by companies that permitted their employees to bring their own devices to the office. In the last quarter, the iPhone was the best-selling smartphone for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint; many of these customers probably use their iPhones in the workplace, Herrema said.

Jan Dawson, a mobile analyst at Ovum, said the near future for Android looked grim. He explained that iPhone purchases were surging in the United States because of the handset's availability on multiple carriers. Previously, the iPhone was exclusive to AT&T, but in the last year it became available to Verizon and Sprint customers. The iPhone also recently became available in China.

"Android's going to have a bad few months in the U.S.," he said in an interview. "And in the whole world we'll continue to see dips in Android performance around the launches of new iPhones."