After commenting and reading my friends blogs I’m finding it very interesting to see their opinions and thoughts on current affairs and the uni course in general.

After looking at Jenna’s blog

http://icct-mobcomms.blogspot.com/2012/02/university-course.html

I had to admit that I agreed with her, all of my friends are moaning about their courses and how boring they are… (I’m not saying that ICCT is the most exciting subject in the world mind) But the variety of modules we have from; Programming, Maths, Physics, Networking etc.. We are never doing the same work over and over!! It might be tough or some of the subjects may be difficult but overall I enjoy it J

One of the benefits about doing this course is learning about forever developing technology. No matter what is created there will always be something better around the corner. One thing I found interesting was Jumana’s blog about the person-to-persons money transfer app.

http://jumanasdiary.blogspot.com/2012/02/mobile-wallet-in-uk.html

This is a huge development and just proves how fast technology is developing. I just love reading and learning about these kind of things and my course helps me understand them even more J

I rarely sit down and watch tv (unless its eastenders) But I LOVE embarrassing bodies, I find it soo funny.. Because if you are truly THAT embarrassed about something why on earth would you go on tv to get your bits and bobs, your woohaa or weird moles out for them to zoom in on and show the world? Clearly cant be making your life that much of a misery? But after looking at my previous blog to do with iPhones I found this article strangely relevant..

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/feb/15/embarrassing-bodies-live-clinic-iphone-app

The news series is returning with a bang and allowing people to check their health with a free downloadable app for iPhones called ‘’My health checker’’. It is also allowing patients to speak to consultants via skype!

I cant wait to watch all of the ‘’embarrassed’’ people loving the attention and as for the iPhone app.. Has anybody got an iPhone I can lend :P Would love a go of it!!

Kantar WorldTech; a research company, said at the end of December that Apple had raised its share of UK smartphone sales in the previous three week to 30.9%, from 21.4% the year before. For the year as a whole, Apple had a 21.5% share of sales, ahead of Samsung with 21%, said Gartner, and both ahead of RIM with 20.3%.

Google's Android dominated the quarter and the year, with a 40.4% and 43.2% share respectively. The figures also underline Samsung's dominance of Android, where the UK figures – in line with broader world trends – show that it has roughly half of all Android sales.

Looking at the above figures and I'm finding myself the least surprised! With the anticipated release of the apple 4s is there any shock that the sales have boosted? There has been such a big hype to the release, such high expectations and by the looks of these figures the phone met these expectations! Apple phones are head and shoulders above other smartphones. I may not actually onw an iPhone, but thats because I am clumsy and have broken 5 blackberrys :P !! But if I was more careful I would definitely consider buying an iPhone, they seem totally worth the money.. What about you? Do ether of you own iPhones, were disappointed with them? Or do any of you agree with me, would appreciate your feedback on these phones :)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/feb/16/apple-tops-uk-in-smartphone-sales

Transplant jaw made by 3D printer claimed as first

 

 

   A 3D printer-created lower jaw has been fitted to an 83-year-old woman's face in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind.

   The patient involved had developed a chronic bone infection which led doctors to believe that regular reconstructive surgery would be risky due to the patients age. The implant was made of titanium powder, heated and fused together by a laser. Technicians believe that the success of the transplant paves the way for the use of more 3D printed patient specific parts.

  Personally I think it is amasing how far technology has come, especially in the medical world. This operation took up a fifth of the time that regular reconstructive surgery would take, which I find astonoshing. Just think of the possibilities, building bespoke lower jaws to being able to print organs?

Take a look at the link and let me know what you think :)

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16907104