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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Another Chinese accessory maker flaunts alleged iPhone 5 design mould or prototype and cases



After numerous front and back planes, schematics, and 3D renders of what the sixth iPhone generation will look like, we now have another Chinese case maker claiming what they are holding is how the next iPhone will look like.

The unit inside might very well be just an engineering sample or a design prototype mould, which we saw Apple makes plenty of before it reaches the final shape and size conclusion. It, however, depicts the smaller dock connector and larger display and the bottom headphone jack we've been hearing ad nauseam about for a while now.

This case maker actually has many case designs on its website that are labeled iPhone 5, which have to be modeled according to some size and shape schematics, after all, so that might be the unit they've been using to make them.





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Friday, July 27, 2012

More rumors of iPhone 5 launching on 21st September

21st September



Do you remember that accessory maker which said the iPhone 5 is coming on September 21, based on alleged direct contact with Apple? Well, it seems it might not be all fiction. According to an employee working for a large U.S. retailer, they have received information that the next iPhone will indeed launch on September 21. The person acknowledges that if it weren't for the previous speculation around the same date, they wouldn't take this info seriously.

Although previous rumors centered around slightly later release timings, like October or November, we're sure that everybody would just love if these September 21 theories come to fruition. This year, Apple is expected to launch a completely redesigned iPhone model, something which will probably set the standard for the industry for the next couple of years, at least in terms of overall design and construction.

On the software side of things, it's pretty much certain that the next iPhone will run on iOS 6, which was already revealed by Apple earlier this year. Although the new OS version will not bring a much-anticipated UI overhaul, it will still come with a bunch of cool new features, including improved Siri, Facebook integration, brand new Maps application with turn-by-turn directions, FaceTime over 3G/4G and so on.


courtesy : Phonearena

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Apple seeks $2.52 billion in damages from patent war with Samsung



Apple and Samsung continue to lock horns over patents with no end in sight, but Cupertino has now put a price tag on how much damage the Korean manufacturer has cost in their eyes.
As noted in a partially redacted court filing Tuesday discovered by Reuters, Apple claims "substantial monetary damages" are owed by Samsung, who the iPhone makers accuses of copying its own products.
The amount in question is $2.525 billion, but Apple isn't stopping there, also requesting a permanent injunction to force Samsung from violating the company's patents and designs.



Limiting consumer choice


That's a big sum of money, which includes what Apple estimates is $500 million in lost profit and potentially even more when factoring in reasonable royalty damages.
It took Samsung only 13 minutes to respond to Apple's filing, claiming Cupertino was attempting "to stifle legitimate competition and limit consumer choice to maintain its historically exorbitant profits."
The Korean smartphone maker even went one step further, suggesting that Apple should have to pay Samsung for its own patents, "without which Apple could not have become a successful participant in the mobile telecommunications industry."
After court-ordered mediation between the two companies failed to reach a resolution last week, Apple and Samsung are headed to a jury trial before U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh, which begins on July 30.


Courtesy : techradar

iPad rocked second quarter

Survey: Apple iPad turns in strong second quarter

The third-generation Apple iPad had a very good second quarter as opposed to the rest of Apple. While the Apple iPad sold 17 million units to beat analyst's expectations of 16 million tablets, the Apple iPhone sold 26 million units during the three month period which was 2 million phones shy of what Wall Street was looking for. Not only was the Apple iPad the hero of the quarter inside the Cupertino based firm, it also wore a bright red cape for the entire tablet market.

According to Strategy Analytics, the Apple iPad controlled 68% of the tablet market in the second quarter versus the 62% it had in the same quarter a year ago. A total of nearly 25 million tablets shipped in the period and the 68% is the highest share owned by Apple's tablet in two years. Android remained flat with a 29% slice of the pie. While that doesn't sound like Android made any progress in the quarter, the raw numbers show that shipments of Android tablets actually rose by 7.3 million units, but only kept pace with the increase in the entire tablet market.


Courtesy : Phonearena

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

iPhone 5 release date maybe 21 september


KGI analyst throws hat in ring, says Apple iPad mini coming in September

As we're nearing the end of the Summer, the hype around the next iPhone seems to be getting bigger and bigger. We've already seen multiple rumors about the device's announcement and release dates, but no official info has been released yet. Today, we plan to continue this trend, with yet another rumor about a possible iPhone 5 release date.

This time we have an unnamed large accessory maker from China, which has allegedly been told by Apple itself to prepare for September 21. That's pretty much it. There you have it, guys, the iPhone 5 is coming in two months time! Horaaaay... Well, probably not. This rumor actually contradicts previous suggestions which centered around October-November launch timings, but hey, the earlier it comes out, the better. Here's to hoping that those accessory makers are actually right.

With last year's iPhone 4S having identical design with the iPhone 4, we now expect Apple to roll out a completely redesigned iPhone this year. However, not much is currently known about the handset's specifications. There are many rumors and leaked parts pointing at a slightly larger screen, but then again, we have those every year, so don't get your hopes too high. Apart from this, many believe that the iPhone 5 (or should we say 'new iPhone') will come with a new, smaller, but still proprietary charging connector, as well as a nano-SIM card slot, as opposed to the currently standard micro-SIM.

Apple iPad 3 vs. Google Nexus 7


Introduction:


Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3Since its inception, the iPad has long remained at the top of the tablet universe without seeing much threat from the competition. Of course, we can name quite a few devices that were poised to challenge its supremacy, but there has yet to be a legitimate contender that can slow its sales. On the Android side, we’ve seen tablets like the Motorola XOOM, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and Asus Transformer Prime vying for their piece of the pie, but through it all, the iPad continues to stand head above water over its rivals. Well people, it looks like that might all change with the Google Nexus 7, as it seemingly employs all the correct ingredients for a major shakeup.



Design:


The Google Nexus 7 (left, top) and the Apple iPad 3 (right, bottom) - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3
The Google Nexus 7 (left, top) and the Apple iPad 3 (right, bottom) - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3
The Google Nexus 7 (left, top) and the Apple iPad 3 (right, bottom) - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3

For $200, you really can’t knock the Google Nexus 7 for its humble design and decent build quality, but it’s obviously nowhere close to the meticulous standards held up by the new iPad. As we’re all familiar with by now, the higher price iPad boasts top-notch materials with its construction, and it continues to maintain the principle elements of what we expect out of quality tablet designs. Aside from smudges that accumulate over time on their displays, their bodies are mostly clean looking for the most part.


However, when it comes to comfortability, there’s no arguing that the Google Nexus 7 is easier on the hands for the long-term usage. Whereas the iPad can become tiring to hold up over a period of time, the Nexus 7 is considerably easier to handle thanks to its smaller size and lightweight feel. Naturally, form factor preference will vary from person to person – so if smaller is your thing, stick with Google’s offering, but if not, go big with the iPad.

Thanks partly to their distinctive feel and springy responses, we prefer the dedicated power button and volume control of the iPad. Conversely, the buttons on the Nexus 7 are quite tactile as well when they’re pressed, but we have more difficulty in making them out with our fingers – primarily because they’re not as raised and the fact that they’re positioned at an angle.

As for the rest, they feature all standard components like 3.5mm headset ports, speaker grills in the rear, microphones, and power/data connection ports. With the latter, we prefer the micorUSB port of the Nexus 7 over the proprietary 30-pin dock port of the iPad, because it’s a universal standard.


Display:


Viewing angles of the Google Nexus 7 (left) and the Apple iPad 3 (right) - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3
Viewing angles of the Google Nexus 7 (left) and the Apple iPad 3 (right) - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3
Viewing angles of the Google Nexus 7 (left) and the Apple iPad 3 (right) - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3

Visually, these two tablets flaunt some pleasant and sharp looking displays, however, the iPad’s Retina Display shows its superiority in many aspects over its rival. First and foremost, there’s the matter of resolution, which the 9.7” Retina Display of the new iPad redefines with its stunning 2048 x 1536 resolution – whereas the Nexus 7 boasts a still respectable 7” WXGA (1280 x 800) IPS display. Honestly, it’s almost difficult to discern which of the two has the sharper details from a far glance, but when we look up close, it’s undeniable that the iPad delivers the goods. In fact, we’re able to view fine text in a zoomed out view within the web browser a lot easier on the iPad.

Seeing that the two are using IPS displays, their color reproductions are mostly natural in tone – albeit, there’s a subtle cool appearance with the Nexus 7, which tends to make the color white appear a bit bluish in tone. Capturing our attention even more, the iPad boasts the better viewing angles and contrast levels to make it more visible in outdoor conditions, especially with the sun present. Conversely, it doesn’t help that the display of the Google Nexus 7 can appear washed out at certain angles.

Interface and Functionality: 


The Google Nexus 7 comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3
The Google Nexus 7 comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3
The Google Nexus 7 comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3
The Google Nexus 7 comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3

Google Nexus


The iOS interface - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3
The iOS interface - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3
The iOS interface - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3
The iOS interface - Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3

iPad



We’ve completed several iOS versus Android comparisons in the past, but it’s different this time around because the Nexus 7 is packing some serious heat in the form of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean – thus, bringing forth some new refinements that solidify and deepen its experience. On one hand, we love that iOS is intuitive, simple, and basically easier to learn for nearly everyone, however, it’s lagging behind in the personalization department. Of course, that’s an area where Android shows off its worth, as its various widgets and live wallpapers help to define the look and feel of the platform.


Interestingly enough, both tablets make good use of various gestures to get around their respective platforms. For example, they both share the swipe down gesture from the top bezel to gain access to notifications. However, we find the iPad’s various gesture implementations to be more useful and effective than its counterpart. Specifically, we like how we’re able to easily swipe left/right to move in and out of various apps – while a pinch gesture with all 5 fingers get us back to the homescreen.


The notifications system in play with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on the Nexus 7 really blows away what the iPad has to offer. In addition to being able to view various notifications, the Nexus 7 is blessed with more functionality from within its notifications tray – like the ability to share screenshots/photos and view snippets of an email. 

Broadening its functionality over what the iPad has to offer right now, the Google Now aspect of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is a noteworthy and impressive offering, seeing it’s able to provide tangible suggestions based on our habits using the tablet.

Looking into the various core organizer apps with each tablet, there isn’t a whole lot different as the two share similar functionalities and presentations with items such as the calendar, calculator, and address book. Luckily, they’re tablet optimized and make good use of the added real estate, but when it comes to third-party apps, the iPad boasts more that are refined for the tablet experience.

On the surface, there isn’t a whole lot different with the layouts of their respective email apps. Still, there’s no arguing that the Gmail experience on the Nexus 7 is rock solid in providing us a very similar desktop-like experience.

Typing isn’t that much of a problem with either device, especially when they’re responsive in keeping up with our rate of input. However, when it comes to portrait usage, we prefer using the Nexus 7 seeing that our thumbs are able to comfortably encompass the entire layout. Oppositely, the iPad is the ideal choice when it comes to landscape – thanks to its roomy feel.


Processor and Memory:


To tell you the truth, there’s no need to specifically mention what kind of processors are running behind the scenes with these two wickedly fast tablets. Simply, they’re undeniably swift with their operations! For argument sakes, the iPad employs a dual-core Apple A5x processor, while the Nexus 7 chomps down with a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU. From basic to complex tasks, these two rarely exhibit any sort of major slowdown with their movements – though, we still experience a few delays popping up every now and then, but it’s nothing too terrible to dampen the experience.

If you’re big into storing a ton of multimedia content, you might want to check out the iPad since it’s available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB options. Unfortunately, you’ll need to be stringent on what you put on the Nexus 7 because of its quaint 8GB and 16GB capacities. Oh yeah, did we mention there is no expandability with either the two?



Camera:


Some people vouch that they would never consider using a tablet to take photos, but it’s nevertheless a nice thing to have in a worst-case scenario. Sure, the iPad’s rear camera might not deliver the best shots, but it’s simply nice to know that the option to snap something is there – plus, it deepens its value over its rival. The Nexus 7 packs only a front-facing camera that’s accessible by specific apps – with no dedicated camera app to snap photos or videos.



Connection and Battery:


Connecting both tablets to the same Wi-Fi hotspot, we didn’t experience any major signal fluctuations or dropped connections during our testing.

When there are so many physical differences between these two, it’s comforting to know that they’re able to provide us with some exceptional battery life. Hands down, both are able to handsomely provide us a single day of juice with heavy usage. However, we find the Nexus 7 giving us more juice in the long run, which can be attributed to its smaller display, performance optimizations with Jelly Bean, and its battery friendly NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor.



Conclusion:

Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad 3

Seriously people, these are the two best tablets on the market right now. Indeed, it all boils down to personal preference to identify which is going to be the ideal tablet for you. 

Although there is a huge price difference between the two, $500 for the iPad and $200 for the Nexus 7, it’s more than justified. Specifically, for the $500 you’d dish out to buy the new iPad, you’re getting something that’s on the cutting edge, which is evident by its quality choice of materials, meticulous construction, and polarizing Retina Display. 

On the other hand, you get a ton of value with the $200 priced Nexus 7, as Android 4.1 Jelly Bean shows off its comprehensive offerings. On top of that, the Nexus 7 still manages to flaunt some admirable hardware under the hood to keep itself in good company with other respectable tablets.

Simply, if you prefer something smaller and less impactful on the wallet, the obvious choice for you is going to be Google’s pride and joy. Conversely, if you’re able to pony up more money and prefer something larger, the iPad is the logical decision for you. Therefore, you really can’t go wrong with either device!





Courtesy : Phonearena
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