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Intel chips could have powered first iPhone, CEO Otellini says

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

As Paul Otellini relinquishes the reins of chipmaker Intel, the outgoing chief executive reveals in an in-depth profile that he ultimately passed on a contract to build the silicon which powered Apple’s original iPhone, a regretful decision given the handset’s wild success. Continue reading →

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IDC: Apple’s iOS fell to 17% of smartphones shipped in Q1, Windows Phone passed BlackBerry

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

Gains made by Google’s Android platform chipped away at the smartphone market share of Apple’s iOS in the first quarter of 2013, while Microsoft’s slow-growing Windows Phone managed to surpass BlackBerry in the battle for third place. Continue reading →

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Studies: Android’s malware, piracy problem growing

Posted on May 15, 2013 by admin

New research from F-Secure Labs on the prevalence of malware on smartphones, along with developer data on game app piracy rates paints a pretty clear — and damning — portrait of Android compared to other mobile platforms. The growth in mobile malware on Google’s platform is increasing at such a pace that the malware threat is approaching the relative level of compromised Windows systems, while the rampant piracy is driving developers away and making paid apps scarce in favour of the “freemium” model….         Continue reading →

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Review: Wargame: European Escalation a challenging strategy game

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted from Macworld UK . Visit Macworld UK’s blog page for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. Wargame: European Escalation is a technically accomplished and challenging strategy game that will definitely appeal to hardened strategy gamers. But it could be a bit daunting for less experienced players. The game is set in Europe during the period 1975 to 1985, when the Cold War was still very much alive and kicking. It presents you with a what-if scenario in which a minor skirmish on the border between East and West Germany escalates into all-out war between the Western forces of NATO and the Russian-led Warsaw Pact. Focus Home Interactive It’s an intriguing set-up, and the fact that it’s set only a few decades in the past allows the developers to use real news footage to set the scene and create an atmosphere of tension at the start of the game’s 22 missions. However, you are thrown into the action with very little help. The game does include a Skirmish mode where you can practice against the computer in small battles, but there’s no real tutorial to help you get started and we quickly found ourselves stumped by even simple tasks, such as troop selection and movement. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Continue reading →

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Pegatron’s Plans to Boost Workforce by 40% Fueling Lower-Cost iPhone Speculation

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

Just a day after reporting that its consumer electronics revenue would drop more than expected in the second quarter, perhaps due to weakening iPad mini demand, Apple manufacturing partner Pegatron has announced that it will boost its workforce by 40% in the second half of the year. The significant increase is fueling ongoing rumors of a lower-cost iPhone, as the firm has been reported to be handling production of the device. Pegatron’s Chief Financial Officer Charles Lin told Reuters on Thursday that 60 percent of the company’s 2013 revenue would come from the second half. He declined to comment whether the cheaper iPhone was among the new products to be made in the second half. Pegatron is a longtime manufacturing partner for Apple, currently handling the iPhone 4S and iPad mini, although the majority of Apple’s iOS device assembly is handled by the larger Foxconn. Pegatron currently employs 100,000 workers in its facilities, with yesterday’s report indicating that the iPhone 4S and iPad mini each account for more than half of Pegatron’s revenue for its communications and consumer electronics divisions respectively.         Continue reading →

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Boingo Wi-Finder App Updated with In-App Payment Option [iOS Blog]

Posted on May 7, 2013 by admin

Hotspot Wi-Fi provider Boingo Wireless today updated its Boingo Wi-Finder iOS app, adding the ability to sign up for a Wi-Fi subscription within the app itself. Boingo, which operates more than 600,000 Wi-Fi hotspots around the world, offers connectivity to any Boingo hotspot for $7.99 per month. With iTunes integration, signing up for mobile Wi-Fi using Boingo is a simpler task, requiring just a few taps. Previously, users were required to sign up for a Boingo account outside of the app. The purchase is billed as a subscription, which will continue on at $7.99 per month unless cancelled. “Signing up for a Boingo subscription just became as easy as typing in your iTunes password,” said Dawn Callahan, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Boingo Wireless. “iOS device owners already use their iTunes account to buy apps, music and other products on their phone or tablet; we’re adding that level of simplicity to the process of buying Wi-Fi.” The in-app plan appears to be limited to the iPhone, the iPad, and the iPod touch, though the company also offers a similarly priced mobile plan on its website that supports any two mobile devices. Boingo Wi-Finder is a universal app that can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [ Direct Link ]         Continue reading →

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RunKeeper Updated With Pebble Smart Watch Support [iOS Blog]

Posted on May 7, 2013 by admin

Just over a year ago, popular workout tracking app RunKeeper announced that it was working on support for the Pebble smart watch, which ultimately broke a number of records in raising over $10 million on Kickstarter. With Pebbles having started shipping earlier this year, RunKeeper today announced the availability of updated versions of its iOS and Android apps to provide Pebble integration. Integration is relatively simple for the time being, with a paired Pebble automatically displaying elapsed time, distance, and pace when a RunKeeper activity is underway, although TechCrunch reports that the RunKeeper team is working on expanding functionality. This version of RunKeeper for Pebble is just a start, [RunKeeper CEO Jason] Jacobs says, noting that during the development process they realized they could add in much more, like setting pace on the smart watch, setting distance targets and more. RunKeeper also worked closely with Pebble to get this particular integration developed, and says we’ll see similar UI elements used as other fitness tracking apps come on board. Future work could go into helping RunKeeper differentiate its experience further as the development ecosystem for Pebble progresses. For those who did not order Pebble through Kickstarter, the smart watch is available for pre-order with delivery scheduled for summer. RunKeeper is a free download from the App Store. [ Direct Link ]         Continue reading →

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Mass Production of Retina Displays for iPad Mini Expected to Start in June or July

Posted on May 7, 2013 by admin

Following a somewhat confusing report earlier this week in which NPD DisplaySearch analysts first indicated that a Retina iPad mini would not appear until the first quarter of 2014 before quickly issuing a correction stating that a third quarter refresh would bring the Retina display to the line, the firm has now told CNET that production on those Retina display panels should begin in June or July. The timing would not be a tremendous surprise given that the firm just said that the device should begin shipping in the July-September quarter, although other sources have indicated that it may not appear until somewhat later in the year. DisplaySearch’s Richard Shim also claims that current iPad mini display supplier LG Display will maintain a prominent role in production of the new Retina displays, and that Samsung will remain out of the display supply picture. “We should see the start of mass production of the panels in June or July,” said Richard Shim, an analyst at NPD DisplaySearch. LG Display will be one of the major manufacturers of the display, he said, adding that Samsung is not a supplier for the Mini. “Samsung is currently not in the iPad Mini and they won’t be in the next generation. LGD is becoming a much bigger supplier than before,” he said. LG is reportedly the main supplier for display panels in the current iPad mini, with AU Optronics also responsible for a significant portion of the supply. Also unsurprising is Shim’s claim that the Retina iPad mini will adopt the same 2048 x 1536 resolution seen on the full-size iPad’s Retina display, albeit at a higher pixel density to fit the iPad mini’s smaller physical size. Maintaining consistent resolution across the iPad lineup allows developers to target a single screen size with their apps, simplifying their work. On last month’s earnings conference call, Apple CEO Tim Cook appeared to specifically temper new product expectations for the next several months, mentioning that Apple had a number of great products coming “in the fall and across all of 2014.”         Continue reading →

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Apple Having Trouble Signing New Carriers Because of iPhone Subsidy and Minimum Purchase Requirements

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

Apple is missing the opportunity to reach 2.8 billion wireless customers because of their stringent requirements around minimum purchases of iPhones and price subsidies, according to a report from Bloomberg . In order to carry the iPhone, Apple has strict requirements for carriers. One such requirement relates to minimum purchase agreements, which regional U.S. postpaid carrier Cricket has had some trouble meeting this year. Some smaller carriers, especially those in emerging markets, have difficulties paying the pricey subsidies that Apple’s $600 iPhones require. The rumors about a cheaper, plastic iPhone could address some of these issues, especially for those countries where subsidies are nearly unheard of and customers routinely pay for their phones up front. For smaller wireless-service providers, teaming up with Apple can be a double-edged sword. U.S. Cellular signed on last week to offer the phone after agreeing to sell $1.2 billion worth of handsets over three years. The company had long said that the handset costs too much; yet, not having the iPhone was costing it customers. Telefonica Czech Republic dropped the iPhone because it couldn’t afford the subsidy. Apple is rumored to be designing a lower-cost iPhone with a colored plastic shell, with one analyst expecting the device to be released this fall. This correlates somewhat with hints about future products that Apple CEO Tim Cook gave during his Q2 2013 earnings call last month.         Continue reading →

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EA Says The Sims 4 Will Be Coming to the Mac in 2014 [Mac Blog]

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

EA has announced in a blog post that its Maxis studio will release The Sims 4 for the Mac and PC in 2014. The company released no other details about the game, but said more information would be forthcoming. Today we are revealing to our top fans the fact that The Sims™ 4 is coming to PC and Mac in 2014. The Sims franchise is fueled by the passion and creativity of its millions of fans around the world. Their continued devotion to the franchise ignites the fire of creativity of the team at The Sims Studio, driving them to continually improve and innovate on one of the world’s most successful simulation game that has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide. On another note, the new Sim City will arrive on the Mac June 11th.         Continue reading →

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