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According to a report from Bloomberg (via AllThingsD), the U.S. Federal Trade Commission subpoenaed Apple as part of its antitrust investigation of Google. There are not many details currently, but the report claims the FTC is interested in Chanel iPhone 4 Cases agreement with the company to use Google as its primary default search engine on iOS devices.
The agency’s request for documents includes the agreements that made Google the preferred search engine on Chanel iPhone 4 Case mobile devices, said the people, who weren’t authorized to speak publicly and declined to be identified. Google rivals such as Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) have criticized these agreements as anticompetitive.
The report claimed the investigation is still focusing on whether Google is “abusing its dominance of Internet search to boost revenue,” but it has now included Apple and other unnamed smartphone vendors and carriers in the probe. Apple has used Google as the default search option on iOS devices since the debut of the original iPhone in 2007. Apple also implements Google Maps in iOS, but some speculated Apple is planning to use its own mapping solution after it was discovered the new iPhoto iOS app is using OpenStreetMap data and not Google Maps.
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CEO Tim Cook confirmed at the iPhone 4S unveiling shipments of 250 million iOS devices since the original iPhone went on sale in the summer of 2007. The iPhone 4S, the latest and greatest new model, has marked a shift in focus from hardware to software and online services. Siri, the iPhone 4S’s intelligent personal assistant advertised as its killer feature, requires significant computing power on the phone, but it also taps the power of the cloud.Best iPhone 4S Cases|Best iPhone 4S Cover|Best iPhone 4 Cases|iPhone 4S Cases
And with iOS 5 and iCloud now out of the gate, Apple’s commitment to cloud computing will be put to the test as millions upon millions of users scramble to back up their devices and sync their data with iCloud. The bitterness of the MobileMe fiasco still fresh, Apple planned well ahead for today and – hopefully – into the future.
In mid-2009, Apple publicized plans to spend a billion dollars over the course of nine years towards a data center in Maiden, North Carolina, the company’s third, after lawmakers had voted in favor of huge tax incentives to big businesses. In reality, the cost of hosting its own content stores anddata belonging to iOS users has dramatically outpaced initial projections.
Looking at Apple’s Property, Plant and Equipment costs in their quarterly statements, Asmyco’sHorace Dediu found out the company has already poured about $750 million into the North Carolina facility. What’s noteworthy about this is that Apple spent this amount of money towards the building alone, prompting Dediu to call it the “down payment”.
Apple originally planned to invest a billion dollars over nine years and they already spent three-quarters of the allotted sum on the building alone. This excludes costs related to servers, storage equipment, personnel, research and development, licensing, bandwidth charges and more. Only a few companies are willing to spend billions on cloud infrastructure, so Apple with iCloud has essentially created a substantial barrier to entry for competitors, Dediu;iPhone 4S Cover
Apple spent $1 billion on property, plant and equipment since mid-2006. Having paid an estimated $250 million for the old HP campus in Cupertino, the remaining $750 million is the down payment for the iCloud data center building in Maiden, North Carolina.
What this level of spending implies is that iCloud (and Siri and iTunes) are expensive. They may seem ephemeral and even trivial as services, but they require a staggering commitment few can make. Apple made that commitment and they made it early on, before the first quarter billion users were even on the horizon. If platforms are moving from local to distributed and if value moves from selling things to “getting to know you”and if that knowledge requires infrastructure control then the number of companies that can participate in the market shrinks dramatically. Not only in terms of who has the capabilities, but who could even afford to acquire them.
The North Carolina facility went live ahead of the iCloud announcement at this summer’s WWDC when Jobs acknowledged the North Carolina data center, half-jokingly adding the building houses“expensive stuff”:
“If you don’t think we’re serious about this, you’re wrong”, Jobs remarked in a subtle hint at the MobileMe mess. “It’s a pretty large place and it’s full of stuff – full of expensive stuff.”
The North Carolina facility is Apple’s third data center to date. Some analysts believe the company will build additional super data centers all over the world in support of a new video-related gadget, perhaps the rumored Apple television set. The company bolstered engineering talent by hiring Microsoft’s data center wizard Kevin Timmons in April of this year. Tim Cook, Apple’s new boss, last month appointed Tunes chief Eddy Cue the new Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services. Cue is charged with leading Apple’s entire cloud-based operation which encompass the iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore and iCloud services.
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Ever wonder exactly what iPhone case manufacturers go through prior to an next-gen iPhone unveiling? When it comes to Tim Hickman and his company Hard Candy Cases, the process consisted of spending more than $50,000 to create cases based on a rumored iPhone 5 design that never came to fruition. He even started taking pre-orders on his site.Best iPhone 4S Cases|Best iPhone 4 Cases|Best iPhone 4S Cover|iPhone 4S Cases
Based on tipsters in China who sent Hickman 3D models claiming to be that of the, at that point, yet to be unveiled next-gen iPhone and sporting a widened Home button and tapered design, the company got to work. Unfortunately, when October 4th rolled around,iPhone 4S Cover that design was nowhere to be seen. Bloomberg reports:
“After three separate manufacturing partners in China sent him detailed 3D models of an iPhone with a widened, pill-shaped “home” button and a slightly tapered back, Hickman decided to roll the dice. He paid $50,000 to make steel moldings to mass-produce cases for the new design and, on the morning of Apple’s announcement, began taking orders on his website. The gamble backfired…Hickman suddenly owned $50,000 worth of paperweights.”
Hickman is hoping his $50,000 investment will pay off with the design being incorporated into a future iPhone saying, “The data we got came from somewhere.” It’s not surprising that Hard Candy took the risk, however, as the company won big with the September 2010 iPod touch, with their cases hitting the shelf the same week of release thanks to leaked designs.Hermes iPhone 4 Cases|Hermes iPhone 4S Cases
Case manufacturers ramping up production early based on leaked case designs is nothing new, as Apple notoriously guards new product designs even from accessory makers prior to the public unveiling. Case-maker Speck CEO Irene Baran (a company Hickman previously worked for) explains:Coach iPhone 4 Cases Covers|Coach iPhone 4S Cases Covers
“We listen to the rumors like everyone else does and make intelligent guesses,” she continued, Hickman is “known to take risky moves.”
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Samsung made waves last month seeking to ban sales of Apple’s mobile products with 3G capabilities in the Netherlands, meaning iPhones and 3G iPads. The Hague court was anything but impressed and today denied Samsung’s request. The news came as another blow to the South Korean consumer electronics conglomerate, right after the U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh this morning ruled in a preliminary hearing that Samsung’s products infringe on Apple’s patents. According to a Reuters report, the Dutch court also rejected Apple’s counterclaims in the case:Best iPhone 4 Cases|Best iPhone 4S Cases|Best iPhone 4 Cover|Best iPhone 4S Cover
The Dutch court found that Samsung’s 3G patents were part of essential standards which should be open to license under FRAND and that the two companies should negotiate an agreement.iPhone 4S Cases
FRAND, an acronym for “fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms” in patent law, assures no company takes unfair advantage in the marketplace by patenting widespread technologies that have become part of international standards. It exists to prevent patent holders from leveraging FRAND patents against rivals.
Samsung recently issued a software update for the Galaxy line of smartphones to avoid Apple patentsin the Netherlands. They also separately filed lawsuits against Apple in France and Italy, seeking a ban on iPhone sales in these markets. In addition, Samsung threatened to ban sales of iPhone 4S Cover in Korea ahead of the handset’s introduction earlier this month. The Apple vs. Samsung legal saga now involves twenty lawsuits filed in ten different countries around the world. According to Danish professor Gert Frølund Pedersen – the same antenna expert who predicted the iPhone 4 “Antennagate” – the iPhone 4S could infringe on wireless patents he apparently sold to Samsung in 2007. In question: A technology allowing the iPhone 4S to intelligently switch between the two antennas to send and receive calls, resulting in fewer dropped calls and more reliable network connectivity. Apple’s hardware chief Bob Mansfield can be seen claiming in the iPhone 4S introduction video that Apple’s handset is the first smartphone to feature this capability. True or not, Samsung has yet to hit Apple with those patent as the company hasn’t mentioned those in ongoing lawsuits.Designer iPhone 4 Cases|Designer iPhone 4S Cases
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Remember when we brought you news way back in June that AT&T would be increasing its premiums on iPhone insurance on October 4th? This was the very first indication that Apple’s iPhone launch event would be on October 4th.Apple iPhone 5 Cases|iPhone 5 Accessory|iPhone 5 chargers
Deductible: A tiered deductible per the terms of your Mobile Insurance Coverage Certificate, will apply as follows:iPhone 5 Docks
- Device Tier 1: Devices will be charged a $50 non-refundable deductible.
- Device Tier 2: Devices will be charged a $125 non-refundable deductible.
- Device Tier 3: Devices will be charged a $199* non-refundable deductible. Deductible Tier 3 will become effective October 4, 2011. On this date, certain devices including the iPhone will be moved to this tier.
Now that is out in the open. Prices for iPhones will increase from $4.99 to $6.99. Such an arbitrary date may signal that the new iPhones may be ready sooner rather than later after the announcement. Perhaps as early as October 7th. See new screenie below.Best iPhoen 5 Cases|iPhone Five Cases
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According to CNET, sources familiar with current negotiations between Apple and record lablels claim Apple is currently trying to secure international music licenses related to iCloud. The report even s***ests an announcement could be made at the iPhone media event on October 4th if a deal is reached before then.
If CNET’s source is to be believed, countries slated to benefit from the licenses include Germany, France, and the UK. The licenses will apparently be similar to those in place with U.S. labels. Back in May, Apple signed up EMI and not long after WSJ reported Universal, Warner, and Sony had reached deals as well.Desinger iPhone 4 cases
In June the New York Post reported Apple will pay between $100 million and $150 million to labels in order to get iCloud up and running.
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Today at the Intel’s Developer Forum, Intel unveiled a new processor that will be able to power a x86 computer for 24 hours/10 days of stand-by time off a single charge. Intel’s new Haswell chip uses a 22-nanometer 3D-transistor architecture that uses 20 times less power than current Sandy Bridge models which are featured in the newest line of Macs. The new chip was demonstrated using solar-power to grab light from a source as small as a light bulb to power the system. Oh, and the Haswell chips will be faster than current processors.iPhone Four Cases|Best iPhone 4 Cases
The new chips will land in 2013, after Intel’s Ivy Bridge in 2012. Recently, Intel revealed that Apple wasn’t entirely pleased with upcoming Intel Chips power usage and were currently investigating other alternatives. Clearly, Apple’s own ARM AX line which already can provide 24 hour battery life (with PC-sized batteries) is being considered. (via Gizmodo)iPhone five cases|Best iPhone 5 cases|Best iPhone 5 case|iPhone 5 Accessories
It is interesting to note how much the image reminds us of the image below:
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Belkin took a little bit of time today at IDF to show off their new Thunderbolt Express Dock that provides a selection of ports that mirror the new 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display, sans the $999 price point.iPhone Four Cases|Best iPhone 4 Cases
The accessory sports three USB ports, a Thunderbolt port, Firewire 800 port, and Gigabit Ethernet. Perhaps the dock could use some more of that Apple “mimimalism� � we’re sensing some wasted space being used here.
There is no word on pricing or availability as of yet, and Daily Tech reminds us we might still have to cough up $50 for a Thunderbolt cable. We’ll keep you updated when the device is officially announced. More Thunderbolt accessories here, another image after the break.iPhone five cases|Best iPhone 5 cases|Best iPhone 5 case
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AI reports that the MacBook Pro line will receive minor processor updates before the holiday shopping season. In fact, they say the updates should come before the end of the month.iPhone 5 screen protector|iPad 3 covers|Burberry iPhone 5 cases
According to people with proven insight into Apple future product plans, the late-2011 MacBook Pro refresh will deliver marginal speed bumps to the notebooks� Core i-Series of Sandy Bridge processors but will otherwise introduce no material changes over the existing models.
While precise timing for the update may change, those same people say the Mac maker currently anticipates an introduction of the refreshed line before the end of the month,iPhone Four Cases|Best iPhone 4 Cases
The report seems to stem from the recent release of Intel Core i7 2700 series processors fit for use in MacBook Pros (right).
This seems to fly counter to earlier reports fromMacRumors that the next update to the MacBook Pro line would be a big redesign.
MacRumors has heard reliable confirmation that the next revision of Apple MacBook Pro line will utilize a new case design for the first time in several years.
For what it is worth, wee seeing no hiccups in the supply chain on current models. Silent updates aren unheard of however.
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Continuing this week, MacUpdate’s latest $49.99 Mac software bundle is a pretty impressive one. Headlined by Roxio’s Toast Titanium optical disc authoring tools (which retails for $100 by itself), the bundle includes Data Rescue (fix corrupt drives - also over $100), FX Studio Pro 2 (we reviewed v1 here) photo effects as well as seven other useful applications and one nice bonus� Details below or atMacUpdate.com.Rhinestone iPhone 4 cases|Swarovski Crystal iPhone 4 cases|Chanel iPhone 4 cases|LV iPhone 4 cases
MacUpdate September 2011 Bundle: Toast, Data Rescue, and 8 more at 90% off!
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1. Toast 11 Titanium* ($99.95) � The newest version of the venerable multimedia suite is the best way to burn CDs and DVDs, prepare your media files for playback on iOS devices or the Web, digitize your old records and tapes to audio CDs or MP3s, capture audio from any application, stream TV programming from your TiVo, create disc labels, and more.
With the optional Toast 11 High-Def/Blu-ray Disc Plug-in (normally $19.99, but available to bundle buyers for $9.99), Mac users can finally burn data and movies to Blu-ray Discs, as well as HD video to standard DVDs.
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6. PhoneView ($19.95) � Quite simply the best way to get any data on or off of your iOS device. Use your iPhone like an external drive and copy any files to it, automatically backup and archive voice mails and text messages for later reference, copy music and videos from your device to iTunes (not just the other way around). PhoneView is a natural companion for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users.
7. Concealer* ($19.95) � Protect your private data from prying eyes by letting Concealer encrypt your passwords and sensitive notes, plus any files or folders on your Mac. Suddenly, everything sensitive is secure, with this simple to use utility.
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9. Mellel ($29) � The best word processor that you may never have heard of, Mellel has been the gold standard for those working with long documents, like a thesis or dissertation. It’s also great for technical writing, and offers unmatched flexibility, customization, and multilingual support.
10. Bookends 11* ($99) � Since you shouldn’t tackle any serious writing without a serious reference management tool, we packed the best one into this bundle. Bookends lets you import references directly from Internet sources like PubMed, Google Scholar, and Amazon. It can also scan entire electronic documents, making it the perfect app for university students, writers, and researchers.
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“We’ve put together a terrific collection of top-rated apps that any Mac user can benefit from,� said Misha Sakellaropoulo, COO of MacUpdate. “With the broad appeal of these best-in-class titles, buyers are sure to make many of these daily fixtures as part of their Mac’s workflow.�
Pricing and Availability
The MacUpdate September 2011 Bundle is available for $49.99 (USD) exclusively from MUPromo.com and ends September 21, 2011. For an additional $9.99 (worldwide shipping included), buyers can purchase the bundle on DVD.
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Update: The SFPD has given Cnet a full statement:
After speaking with Apple representatives, we were given information which helped us determine what occurred. It was discovered that Apple employees called Mission Police station directly, wanting assistance in tracking down a lost item. Apple had tracked the lost item to a house located in the 500 block of Anderson Street. Because the address was in the Ingleside Police district Apple employees were referred to Officers in the Ingleside district. Four SFPD Officers accompanied Apple employees to the Anderson street home. The two Apple employees met with the resident and then went into the house to look for the lost item. The Apple employees did not find the lost item and left the house.
The Apple employees did not want to make an official report of the lost item.
Earlier today, SF Weekly reported that a Bernan Heights man claimed Apple posed as police officers to search his house for the missing iPhone 5. SFWeekly is now reporting that their earlier report had some incorrect points, and that the San Francisco Police Department did assist Apple.iPhone5 Cases|iPhone4 Cases
Contradicting past statements that no records exist of police involvement in the search for the lost prototype, San Francisco Police Department spokesman Lt. Troy Dangerfield now tells SF Weekly that “three or four” SFPD officers accompanied two Apple security officials in an unusual search of a Bernal Heights man’s home.
Four plain clothed police officers came to the house with two Apple security guards. During the search inside the home, the four police officers stood outside while the Apple security guards were inside. What is odd is that the police report wasn’t filed as such. We’re sure more is going to come out in terms of this case.Best iPhone 4 Cases|Best iPhone 5 Cases
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After an initial period in which it appeared Apple was going to let you stream your music to your iPhone 5, the company has revealed a new version of iOS that puts a stop to the feature. Read on for more details.
Interrupted mid-stream
Just a couple of days ago we reported on an Insanely Great Mac video showing off the beta of iTunes Match in operation. It appeared to show that as well as storing all your music in the cloud, there would be the unexpected ability to stream said music to your iPhone 5 (or other iDevice).
This was extremely good news. Some have since claimed that this wasn’t a form of streaming, as it in fact downloaded the track to your iPhone. However, it was then established that the tracks were stored only temporarily in the device’s cache. It was just Apple’s typically unique and thorough approach to streaming, it seemed.
Now, with the release of iOS 5 beta 7 for developers, a change has been made that rather spoils the streaming party.
YOU SHOULD READ — iPhone 5 release date – what the experts say
No more streaming
As reported by MacRumours, Apple has made a subtle change to the iTunes Match system with iOS beta 7 that has a considerable effect on how you manage your music. Now, when you tap a track stored on the Apple servers to “stream” the music, it will still play instantly, but the track will also be downloaded permanently to your device.
This might sound like a semantic argument - after all, you’ll still be able to play music that’s not stored locally over a network connection. However, part of the appeal of streaming music is that you don’t have to clog up your device with music – that part’s handled by the service provider. Apple’s download-only approach seems to many to be unnecessarily stifling in this regard.
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The Sony Tablet S is Sony’s first step into the murky world of iPad 2-rivalling Android tablets, and it’s a fairly distinctive one. The first opinions of the device are in, so we thought we’d round-up what some of the experts think. In case you’ve forgotten – and given the relatively low profile of the release it’s entirely possible – the Sony Tablet S is an unusual-looking Android tablet with fairly usual Android tablet performance. It adopts an odd asymmetric wedge shape, meant to resemble an open book, which makes it both great for typing on a flat surface and – apparently – very comfortable to hold in portrait view thanks to weight being in the ‘spine’. In terms of specs, it runs on the by-now-standard 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 CPU – a solid performer and one that’s received widespread support from app and game developers. It also has a rather uniquely sized 9.4-inch screen. But what do the experts think? YOU SHOULD READ — Sony S1 – why it’s an iPad 2 beater This Is My Next Over on This Is My Next, reviewer Josh Topolsky dug the Sony Tablet S’s “stand out” looks, although he didn’t like the button placement or the slightly cheap build quality (a common theme across the reviews). The reviewer didn’t rate the changes Sony had made to the Android Honeycomb software (which the reviewer says “lacks much in ease of use and cohesion” as it is) either, such as a cheap-looking app browser and an ever-changing keyboard layout. All in all, TIMN noted that “the experience of using the device compared to the iPad 2 is night and day — it never feels completely pleasant or responsive.” Gizmodo Gizmodo was clearly excited to be getting a new Sony toy to play with – which we can understand, given the Japanese brand’s distinguished pedigree of ground-breaking design. After initial reservations over the book-like design, the reviewer warmed to the Sony Tablet S’s looks. He noted that “the heaviest components are moved into the thick part, which shifts the weight toward the strongest part of your hand”. This makes the device feel much lighter than its 600 grams would suggest. Again, though, it’s noted that “the build quality doesn’t seem up to snuff” with a worryingly scratch-attracting screen. In conclusion – it’s “the best Android tablet since the Samsung Galaxy 10.1″, but the implication is that this still places it well behind the iPad 2. SlashGear SlashGear endorses the view that the Sony Tablet S’s unique design is a good thing in a distinctly me-too tablet market, and confirms that the unusual weight distribution results in a device that feels very light. Combined with that sub-standard build quality, though, this lightness makes the tablet feel less than premium. While SlashGear is possibly the most positive about the Sony Tablet S’s software, it does put its finger on the key problem: “Honeycomb still lags behind iOS for tablet-specific apps”. It’s a problem Sony can’t really be blamed for, but it means that its tablet is scrapping with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for second prize. Conclusion Is the Sony Tablet S an iPad 2 beater, then? To put it bluntly: no. Part of that can be attributed to the device’s slightly naff build quality, but the main reason is that Android Honeycomb simply isn’t as good as iOS for iPad. Until Google sorts that out and app developers start making more tablet-specific apps, any new Android tablet is going to play second fiddle to Apple’s current class leader. Perhaps a better question, then, would be: is the Sony Tablet S a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 beater? The answer isn’t quite so easy, and will depend much on what you want from your Android tab. If you’re after something quirky, easy to hold for long periods and distinct from any other tablet, it seems the Sony Tablet S could be the one for you.
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Disappointed that you didn’t get your HP Pre 3 for £50 – or at least for a good chunk less than its £300 RRP? If so, why not consider the following alternatives, each of which possess many of the key qualities of the HP Pre 3, and can be had for less.
When you think of the HP Pre 3, what springs to mind? Don’t be rude. All bitterness aside, for a brief period at the end of August it appealed to people for being a well built smartphone with a physical qwerty keyboard, an excellent operating system and a bargain price tag.
While we might not be able to match the device’s 1.4GHz processor or 3.5-inch 800 x 480 screen for that fanciful £50 price tag, we can certainly recommend the following devices as meeting all or most of the above criteria.
YOU SHOULD READ — HP Pre 3 review
Samsung Galaxy Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Pro is a tempting alternative as it offers that pro feel (and not just because of the name), a decent qwerty keyboard and one of the cheapest prices of the lot. For less than £150 you get a device with a 2.8-inch touchscreen (which is admittedly a way short of the HP Pre 3′s sharp example) and a capable 800MHz processor. Best of all, it runs on Android which – unlike webOS – is a thriving operating system that’s only going to get better.
Read our Samsung Galaxy Pro review
Dell Venue Pro
The Dell Venue Pro is probably the closest thing to a direct HP Pre 3 replacement on this list, with one key difference – it runs on a young mobile OS (Windows Phone 7) that’s still very much alive and kicking, and set to get a massive update any day now. The Venue Pro has a similar slide-out portrait qwerty, solid build quality, an arguably superior 4.1-inch screen and a decent 1GHz processor running it all. It can be had for around £250 – a good £130 less than its RRP – if you shop around.
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BlackBerry Curve 9300
BlackBerry’s junior range is a great way to get a professional qwerty-packing smartphone for a good price. The BlackBerry Curve 9300 can be had on a number of tempting contract deals right now, as RIM will be launching a successor fairly soon. Otherwise, for around £150 up front you’ll get yourself a well built BlackBerry device with solid communication software, a top drawer qwerty keyboard and a 2.4-inch (non-touch) screen.
Read our BlackBerry Curve 9300 review
HTC ChaCha
The HTC ChaCha is one of the leading ‘Facebook phones’ on the market. This means that it tightly integrates the popular social network, allowing you to share links, pictures and more with a press of the dedicated ‘F’ button. Don’t think that this is a gimmicky toy phone though – HTC’s legendary build quality gives it a premium feel, while Android 2.3, a sharp 2.4-inch screen, an 800MHz processor and an accomplished qwerty keyboard ensure that you’ll be getting a professional-grade phone for less then £200.
Read out HTC ChaCha review
Palm Pre 2
Our final recommendation is a bit of a left field choice – why not buy the HP Pre 3′s predecessor, the HP Palm Pre 2? It possesses an almost identical design – the same pebble-like shape, the same slide-out qwerty – and performance that isn’t all that far off. Its 1GHz processor is still competitive (and only 400MHz off the Pre 3), especially as the screen is smaller and less sharp than the newer device. You’ll get all the benefits of the fine webOS, and it’ll only set you back around half the price of the HP Pre 3′s RRP. Worth thinking about.
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According to Barnes and Noble’s website, the official Steve Jobs biography – titled Steve Jobs: A Biography - is becoming available on November 21, 2011. This is a big leap from the previously announced March 6, 2012 release date for the first Steve Jobs-approved biography. In addition, the book seller’s website has seemingly revealed the cover for the biography (shown above), and it is unsurprisingly simple. (via AllThingsD).
The book is also 448 pages long and is based on over 40 interviews with Steve Jobs in addition to interviews with his family and friends. Interestingly, although approved by Jobs, the Apple CEO had no control over the biography’s contents. The Apple CEO had this to say about the biography:
I’ve done a lot of things I’m not proud of, such as getting my girlfriend pregnant when I was 23 and the way I handled that, he said. But I don’t have any skeletons in my closet that can’t be allowed out.
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Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues this book chronicles the rollercoaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.
It is also a book about innovation. At a time when America is seeking ways to sustain its innovative edge, and when societies around the world are trying to build digital-age economies, Jobs stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. He knew that the best way to create value in the 21st century was to connect creativity with technology, so he built a company where leaps of the imagination were combined with remarkable feats of engineering.
Although Jobs cooperated with this book, he asked for no control over what was written nor even the right to read it before it was published. He put nothing off limits and instead encouraged the people he knew to speak honestly even foes, former girlfriends, and colleagues he had once fired or infuriated. “I’ve done a lot of things I’m not proud of, such as getting my girlfriend pregnant when I was 23 and the way I handled that,” he said. “But I don’t have any skeletons in my closet that can’t be allowed out.”
Jobs speaks candidly, sometimes brutally so, about the people he worked with and competed against. Likewise, his friends, foes, and colleagues provide an unvarnished view of the passions, perfectionism, obsessions, artistry, devilry, and compulsion for control that shaped his approach to business and the innovative products that resulted.
He was not a model boss or human being, tidily packaged for emulation. Driven by demons, he could drive those around him to fury and despair. But his personality and products were interrelated, just as Apple’s hardware and software tended to be, as if part of an integrated system. His tale is thus both instructive and cautionary, filled with lessons about innovation, character, leadership, and values.
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Pinch-zoom, the trademark gesture Apple popularized with iPhone, seen above to peek inside and open a stack of photos on iPad.
9to5Google.com sourced several DigiTimes articles from this morning about a rumored Android-driven Amazon tablet said to arrive by September. The gist of it is that the Amazon device will use a low-cost touch panel that can only recognize two fingers at once, instead of ten fingers for touch panels found in premium-classed tablets such as the iPad.
Asian firm Wintek, Apple’s touch panel supplier, will reportedly supply Amazon with touch panels for their upcoming tablet. Thanks to strong iPad and iPhone 4 sales and new orders from Amazon, Wintek’s third-quarter capacity is now booked up. Amazon is said to be developing an affordable device for the mass market, thus less capable touch panel, asserts DigiTimes:
For touch-panel solutions, two-finger solutions, instead of 10-finger ones, are sufficient for entry-level smartphones, noted the sources, adding that many smartphones and tablet PCs launched recently in China and emerging markets, as well as the tablets to be launched by Amazon, all adopted two-finger solutions.
While two fingers are better than one and suffice for pinch-zoom gesturing, some apps benefit from multiple touch points, such as Apple’s GarageBand for iPad that lets you play virtual keyboards, guitars and other virtual instruments with your fingers.iPhone 4 Cases|iPhone 4 Covers|iPhone 5 Cases
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Taiwanese Apple-focused forum Apple.pro has leaked what appears to be an iPad 3part, pictured bellow. The machine-translated description mentions a part labeled “821-1259-06″ which looks a lot like a dock connector with the accompanying ribbon cable attached to it. The ribbon cable itself makes a 90-degree turn whereas it was straight on iPad 1 and 2. This in itself indicates some design changes of the next iPad’s internals. For comparison, the iPad 2′s dock connector is labeled “821-1180-A”, the site observes.
It’s interesting that “821-1259-06″ is a white plug, unlike the black connector found on both black and white iPad 2 (the original iPad’s dock connector was white, however) . This has led the site to speculate that the next iPad might arrive in black and white flavors and with matching dock connectors. The component is said to be sourced from Apple’s “internal inventory” and leaked by an unnamed source.
Note that Apple.pro previously leaked genuine parts of Apple’s unreleased devices, such as a capacitive multitouch screen that was later revealed as belonging to a sixth-generation iPod nano. They also published iPhone drawings originating from a Foxconn manufacturing facility, but also raised false alarms with a purported parts depicting an iPod nano casing with a camera hole, although it’s possible Apple was at some point testing such design. In all, the site’s track record is pretty darn reliable nonetheless.iPhone 4 Cases|iPhone 4 Covers|iPhone 5 Cases
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