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New Samsung Galaxy Note 4 LTE A Revealed Today

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The rumors were right. Samsung revealed today the latest, updated version of the previous Galaxy Note 4, released three months ago. The new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 LTE A comes as a nice surprise, promising a 4G connectivity which can reach speeds of up to 450 Mbps. The new Galaxy Note runs on a Snapdragon 810, which is the first premium 64-bit chipset of QCOM 0.36%.

The CEO of Samsung and President of IT $ Mobile Communications Division, JK Shin said the company continues to push the boundaries and set new challenges when it comes to mobile technology. Shin said of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 LTE A that his company is looking to deliver the best user experience.

Some believe the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 LTE A is ahead of its time. That’s because the handset can reach speeds of 450Mbps, thanks to a 4G technology. The new Samsung smartphone is Category 6 compliant, making it fast enough to download a video of 700 MB in approximately 19 seconds.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 LTE A is not only the fastest smartphone available on the market at the moment, it’s also supposed to be the most powerful, according to its specifications.
The new Galaxy Note runs on the latest Snapdragon 810 chipset, bringing a 64-bit compliance and allows more RAM for a bigger memory bandwidth and for compatible apps. The new Snapdragon 810 allows Samsung devices and other Android phones to be compatible with the 64-bit, something Apple has done since their iPhone 5S.

The Snapdragon 810 not only sports a memory boost and an LTE technology, it also features a quad-core ARM Cortex A57 CPU and a quad-core A53 CPU. The chipset can be switched between the two, the former can be used for heavy use, while the latter can be used for lower power and more idle time, prolonging and improving the battery life. This new battery system is called “bigLittle technology”.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 LTE A also comes with an upgraded version of Adreno 430 GPU, which supposedly is faster than the previous Adreno 420 that was in the Snapdragon 805.
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Flir One Infrared Camera for iPhone 5/5s

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Smartphones can offer a vast array of functions. But accessories increase the functionality as companies put new ideas to work. Technology which seemed suitable only for sophisticated scientific laboratory work becomes increasingly available to regular users. Flir, an Oregon based company specialized in thermal imaging since 1978, launched a smartphone accessory. Flir One is a thermal imaging device for Apple iPhone 5/5s. In clear dry weather, the camera has a range of approximately 100 feet. The infrared camera is positioned on an external case which serves as a protective case for your iPhone too. Considering the function offered by the accessory, the weight of only 3.9 ounces (110 grams) is hardly an issue. The case has a sleek form, so it will easily fit in your pockets. A 1400 mA/h battery will provide two hours of continuous use.

“Based on technology that was formerly reserved for the military, FLIR ONE is the first in a new generation of affordable thermal imaging devices designed to inspire imaginative and innovative uses by consumers. This represents a revolutionary step forward for both FLIR Systems and thermal imaging,” Andy Teich, President and CEO of FLIR System states.

Last week goTenna, another inventive smartphone accessory was unveiled. goTenna pairs with your smartphone and works as a messaging device similar to the classical walky talky. Paired with Flir one infrared camera, makes it the perfect outdoors enthusiast package.

Flir One infrared camera increases security and helps you improve your home

For starters, Flir indicates four major areas of applicability of the infrared camera. Flir One can help you improve your home by identifying heat loss, lack of energy efficiency and water leaks. For outdoors enthusiasts, Flir One serves as an instrument for night time wildlife observation, but it can help you find your lost pet. The infrared camera can help you increase your security by allowing you to spot intruders and see through light fog and smoke. Access to an infrared camera can also foster artistic creativity.

Flir One infrared camera is only compatible with the iPhone 5/5s

The Flir One app will be available in the Apple App Store and other apps like TimeLapse, Paint and Panorama are scheduled to be released soon. A SDK will be available soon after Flir ends the beta test with some carefully selected developers.

Starting with July 23, Flir One infrared camera is available for preorder for $349.99. The preordered units will be shipped from August 4 onwards. Unfortunately, Flir produces Flir One for iPhone 5/5s only. The company states it will analyze new mobile platform to determine if subsequent releases will be made available. Europeans will have access to Flir One beginning with mid-August.

iPhone 6 is Rumored to Cost $100 More

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Apple related rumors and reports usually have the tendency to prove themselves true and this was the case many times before when tech specs were leaked or new deals have been reported to take place in order to boost Apple’s sales or strengthen its leading position in the tech market. If you were expecting new details about the features of the much – expected iPhone 6 – tech wise – we are sorry to disappoint, as last week’s Apple rumors roundup emphasized less in the new and innovative gadgets coming from Apple in the future or the upgrades made to the iDevices and concentrated more on the price of the upcoming iPhone 6. According to an analysis conducted by Peter Misek from Jefferies, there are some reports showing that Apple started the negotiations with its carriers, as the iPhone 6 is rumored to cost $100 more, if the negotiations will be carried to the satisfaction of all parts. But reporter Peter Misek wasn’t the first one to draw our attention over the fact that we will have to open up our pockets larger than expected if we want to get our hands on the new iPhone 6, as similar analyses and rumors have been provided by the Business Insider on April 14th.

The question that begs and answer is whether the Apple fans and regular Apple iDevices shoppers will get discouraged by the new price, or they will still build a line in front of their favorite carrier’s doors in order to get the iPhone 6. So far, specialists consider the price shouldn’t be a problem. In the words of some specialists,

there is sufficient demand for a new iPhone, as evidenced by the long lines and supply shortages that arise every time a new model is released. And, too, the iPhone has no real existential threats from other manufacturers, as Misek notes: Though Samsung’s phones are popular, they are nowhere near popular enough to dethrone the iPhone. New phones from Samsung, HTC, and Nokia this year are probably not radical enough to take momentum away from the record-crushing Apple.

In other words, the iPhone 6 is the cell phone of the year, no matter what the competitors bring in new on the market, so economically – wise, the price should not be a problem for anybody.

But if you were just waiting for the iPhone 6 and the rumored new price makes you think again about the whole deal, don’t feel too bad. If we take a look deeper into the matters, we will find out that Peter Misek isn’t quite the most reliable reporter when it comes to Apple news, as he was proven wrong before. However, the confirmation should come from the carriers and even if the iPhone 6 is rumored to cost $100 more, this doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get one. Patience and high hopes is enough for the time being.

Breeze App For iPhone 5S Counts All Your Steps

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breeze app iphone 5sDo you know what’s the most popular apps for iPhone that tracks your running? It’s called the RunKeeper app and their creators have just launched a new one called the Breeze app that counts how much you are walking. The new app only works for iPhone 5S for now and it is based on a M7 motion processor which collects your every foot step in the background, while you’re walking. With the Breeze app you can tell exactly how far you’ve walked in a single day. You just have to open it an it will do all the work. Except for the walking part, of course. You’re the one doing that. Breeze app is not the only pedometer apps available for the iPhone 5S but it does stand out from the crowd with its simple interface and the fact that it gives you a personalized walking goal for you to reach every day and it tells you how close you are to that goal, hourly. It also sends you occasional notifications reminding you to check your progress so that you always know where you stand.

That’s not all this app can do. The Breeze app shows you your walking history and the places you’ve walked. Although this app doesn’t give you as much info as other walking track apps like Nike+Move do, the Breeze app doesn’t bug you with useless information or annoying notifications. That’s always a good thing when we’re looking for a new app to install on our phones.

Of course, none of the above features will work if you don’t open the app before you go on your walks. You need to open it and regularly check it to see your progress. Breeze app will ask you to send notifications all through the day, praising you for your long walks and reminding you how long before you reach your walking daily goal. This can be pretty useful if you want to keep moving because it motivates you to reach your goal.

Breeze will eventually be integrated in the RunKeeper app but for now they are two completely separate apps. RunKeeper also revealed that they want to expand the Breeze app to work on other smartphones although it’s not clear when that will happen.

Breeze app – availability

If you’re looking for a tracking app that is simple and effective, then you can download it for free on the IOS App Store.

China Mobile to sell iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S on January 17

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china-mobile-iphone-appleApple’s Tim Cook has had one big mission, to grab the biggest deal in technology and partner with China Mobile, making the iPhone the most popular brand in the largest consumer market in the world.

For years, no deal has been made between China Mobile and Apple, but in the interests of stopping Android spreading and making sure they connect with the largest market in the world, they have made a deal where China Mobile will sell iPhones in their stores, both online and in mortar.

To put the deal into perspective, China Mobile currently has 760 million subscribers, that almost double the amount Vodafone has and they operate in a huge amount of countries and have a vast empire of carriers and services.

Not only do people in China really want iPhones, there have been companies like GooPhone built off the back of the demand for anything that even looks like an iPhone. Now that the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S are available, we are sure to see Apple’s Q1 2014 report looking quite swish.

This is not the first time it has taken a long time for Apple to make a deal, for almost half a decade T-Mobile didn’t have any iPhones on their US store and have never been able to truly grab the big portion of the US mobile market, whereas AT&T and Verizon Wireless have grown with Apple’s support.

One of the big things Apple has been able to do is keep the iPhone from having any bloatware installed by carriers and they have kept their hardware without any carrier marks, something Android partners have failed to do time and time again, even adding in their own bloatware.

The iPhone 5C should be a hit in China, the flashy colors and cheaper price tag will appeal to the many who love Apple, but with over one million workers at Foxconn, that means 1 in 760 people that could grab and iPhone could have almost made the phone.

iPhone 5S top selling smartphone on all four US carriers

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apple-iphone-5sApple’s luck seems to be on the rise, even with the influx of Android smartphones and new competitors coming into the fray. The iPhone 5S has been, for over three months, the top selling smartphone at AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile, all four major US carriers.

The iPhone 5S has apparently been doing great worldwide, especially in countries getting their first taste of the iPhone like China. India and Japan are also buying heavily into Apple’s new flagship and this may lead to the best quarter yet for Cupertino.

Since Apple does not do events after October and the Q4 earnings call is some time away, we have no notion of how well the iPhone 5S has actually done worldwide. It is available in more countries than ever and on more carriers than ever, so we are expecting a big announcement.

Apple’s iPhone 5C has not faired as well but is still one of the most popular handsets in the US, sitting a comfortable third behind the Galaxy S4 in October, November and December. The cheaper iPhone 5C seems to have taken buyers interest, even with the few early reports on poor sales.

The iPhone 5S is not the smartphone being marketed worldwide, for many the iPhone 5C is the only smartphone from Apple they are seeing on advertisements at both retail stores and on the TV. This has paid off for Apple, considering millions through the iPhone 5C was a waste of money when announced at Apple’s iPhone event in October.

On the software side, Apple has apparently converted over 2/3 of the iOS users capable of grabbing the upgrade to iOS7. This is an impressive amount for such a big visual upgrade and it looks like the only people not upgrading are the ones who love the skeuomorphism and

iPhone 5S supplier Foxconn up to 500,000 units per day

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apple-iphone-5sApple had trouble meeting the insane demand for the iPhone 5S in the first month, with average date times between two to three weeks and gold units out of the store almost a few hours after the launch of the device.

Foxconn has upped the ante on the supply end for Apple in the past few weeks and is now churning out around 500,000 units per day. This is a huge push by the Chinese manufacturer, currently employing around one million workers and running 100 production lines every day.

The supplier also detailed the depth they go into to manufacturer each unit, saying around 600 workers handle each individual iPhone. Foxconn hasn’t had the best relationship with Apple in the past few years, with Cupertino trying to branch out into other manufacturing companies.

Foxconn did not say how many iPhone 5C units they were currently making, although most analysts say Apple is making less than half the units they are currently making for the iPhone 5S, as demand in most countries wavers.

This once again shows Apple’s power stamp in the mobile world, even with news Android is climbing to over 80% of the market. It seems like the iPhone 5S will become Apple’s best iPhone yet, after already grabbing around 20 million sales alone in the first month, with big sales in China and Japan.

There is good reason for the iPhone 5S to be doing so well, it brings the new TouchID fingerprint sensor, iOS7, A7 processor and upgraded camera to the mix in three new colors: space grey, silver and gold. Gold has been extremely popular but Apple has failed to keep up with demand, offering out space grey to the majority.

The iPhone 5S is not the only device attracting a lot of attention for Apple, according to recent reports there may be four million iPad Mini with Retina Display units shipped in the coming month, preparing for the big Christmas shop.

Apple addresses battery life complaints on iPhone 5S

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apple-iphone-5sApple has addressed an issue with battery life on the new iPhone 5S, sending a statement to The New York Times regarding the problem. According to Apple, some users have been reporting low charging speeds and lacklustre battery life, something that may have happened to a few too many in the early product line.

It looks like Apple has learned from previous encounters on problems with their iPhone, responding to this issue by offering a free swap. If the user is getting these problems, they can take their iPhone to an Apple Store and get it replaced right there and then.

The numbers have not been released and we doubt Apple wants to show how widespread the situation may be and how concerned users should be with their new iPhone 5S. We have not seen a lot of reports on the subject on Apple message boards, perhaps just a certain few have the manufacturing defect.

Apple’s iPhone 5S did not promise any upgrade in battery life over the iPhone 5 and some reviewers claim it is slightly worse, possibly due to the heavy 64bit A7 chipset on board the device. The average user will probably get about 10 hours before the iPhone decides to shut off.

It does seem like Apple is starting to become a more open and friendly company post-Jobs, customer complaints are being handled without problems for the most part and Tim Cook loves to talk about customer satisfaction and stores, pointing to a large connection with the user.

We remember when the iPhone 4 could not receive reception because of the metal case and Apple decided to retort by saying “you aren’t holding it right”, quite the mockery to the millions of people trying to make phone calls on the iPhone.

This issue appears to be only on a select number of iPhone 5S devices and is not affecting new iPhone 5C devices.

iPhone 5C opening sales may be lower than Apple expected

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iphone-5cStocks flew up in Apple’s favor when they announced a record amount of iPhone opening week sales, with nine million iPhone 5S and 5C units shipped in the first three days.

Apple did not disclose the split of how many iPhone 5S to iPhone 5C units were sold and we believe this may be due to the cheaper plastic iPhone not doing as well in stores, putting questions on Apple’s two iPhone strategy.

According to KGI Securities analyst Mingchi Kuo, Apple may have sold 11.4 million iPhone 5C units this quarter, quite a lot lower than the 17 million projected at the start. This means the iPhone 5S took the lion share of the 34 million iPhone sales this quarter.

There are a few reasons the iPhone 5S has sold 23 million and the iPhone 5C only sold 11, the major reason is the price, many expected the iPhone 5C to be significantly cheaper than the normal iPhone, but it was only $100 cheaper on contract and still a high-price off contract.

Other reasons could be the majority of iPhone buyers having enough disposable income to pay for the iPhone 5S and having no reason to grab the cheaper version. Apple’s biggest markets are the US and places with higher average wages, people able to get the newest phone.

It looks like the iPad Mini had a lot more success than the iPhone 5C. Apple could have replicated the idea with the smartphone, making a similar design with worse internals – this may have worked even better than the plastic iPhone 5C.

Either way, Apple is going to stick to this model for the rest of this year and next year we may see a larger iPhone 6, smaller four inch iPhone 6 Mini and the iPhone 6C.

iPhone 5S users reporting ‘blue screen on death’ reboot issues

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iphone-5s-blue-screenApple always prides itself on making a product perfect before release, making sure to test it thousands of times for errors, issues and problems. They don’t always get it right and we have seen with the iPhone 4 antenna problems and the Apple Maps fiasco they still are human.

The latest issue on Apple’s front is the iPhone 5S, multitudes of users are complaining about “blue screen of death” reboot issues, taking us back to the old Windows days. With a few simple actions on the new iPhone 5S, the phone will shut down, showing a blue screen for a second and then reboot.

One user showed a simple way to make this happen, by going into Pages, double-tapping on sample text, getting Siri to read it out loud and then moving out of the app, it will auto-crash the iPhone 5S and set to reboot. Several users have said this has happened more than once and in more than one circumstance, but the majority of users are reporting faults on iWork.

Apple made iWork free to all users on iOS7 and they may have crunched up some problem while adding the suite of programs onto the iPhone 5S. Surprisingly no iPhone 5 or iPhone 5C user has reported this problem, pointing to a hardware fault on the iPhone 5S.

We have to question the new A7 processor chip inside the iPhone 5S, as this is the only major change in terms of internals. The A7 processor is the first to use 64bit architecture on mobile and this may be complicating the iWork suite on the iPhone 5S.

Apple does normally run into problems with their first batch of iPhones and this may be a problem that can be fixed through a software update. It is a little odd and we hope Apple will elaborate as to exactly what caused the problem in the first place, once they get round to fixing it.

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