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by Published on November 8th, 2012 20:51- Categories:
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Samsung’s flagship smartphone beat Apple’s iPhone 4S to become the world’s bestselling handset in the last quarter.
18 million Galaxy S3s were shipped in Q3, iPhone 4S managed 16.2 million over the same period. Samsung’s smartphone accounted for 11 per cent of all smartphones shipped worldwide.
Although Apple’s iPhone 4S fell behind the S3, analysts estimate that six million iPhone 5’s where shipped in Q3. It is expected that the iPhone will overtake the Galaxy S3 once again in Q4.
Samsung announced last week that the Samsung Galaxy S3 hasmoved 30 million units in just five months, making it the company’s most successful phone to date.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...e-in-q3/029568 ...by Published on November 7th, 2012 01:08- Categories:
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"... but retails for $130 more. Teardowns of the Apple iPad Mini and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD have revealed that the two devices cost almost the same amount to manufacture, despite the retail prices being significantly different. Andrew Rassweiler, senior principal analyst of teardown services for IHS iSuppli, explains that Apple is sticking to the premium brand strategy it has always used for its media tablet and smartphone products, whereas Amazon is banking on content."
http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/1...kindle-fire-hd ...by Published on November 7th, 2012 00:08- Categories:
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The latest Kaspersky Lab research shows that Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread was the most popular target for cybercriminals in Q3, closely followed by the latest version Ice Cream Sandwich.
The rapid growth in the number of new mobile malicious programs for Android continued in the third quarter, prompting Kaspersky Lab to identify the platform versions most frequently targeted by cybercriminals.
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread accounted for 28 per cent of all blocked attempts to install malware, while the second most commonly attacked version was the new 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, which accounted for 22 per cent of attempts.
“Although Gingerbread was released back in September 2011, due to the segmentation of the Android device market it still remains one of the most popular versions, which, in turn, attracts increased interest from cybercriminals,” commented Yuri Namestnikov, senior malware analyst at Kaspersky Lab.
“The popularity of the most recent version of the Android OS – Ice Cream Sandwich – among virus writers can be explained by the fact that the devices running the latest versions of the OS are more suitable for online activities. Unfortunately, users actively surfing the web often end up on malicious sites.”
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...malware/029542 ...by Published on November 5th, 2012 22:13- Categories:
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Three months is a long time in tablet-land, it seems. Since we last brought you a buyer's guide, a few things have changed. In fact, this is probably the biggest shake-up yet, with not only the long-rumored iPad mini making an appearance, but also new offerings from two other big guns -- Microsoft and Google. Oh, and that means there's a whole new species of device altogether. With Windows RT finally shipping, there's new hardware to go with it, and we expect to see more popping up on the list in the months to come. This is all good news for you prospective tablet owners, as more competition can only mean more choice. With more options, though, comes more confusion. That's where we come in, armed with a few notable picks. Read on to find out what made the cut this season.
10-inch tablets
No, it's not the new iPad. It's the newest iPad. Or, to avoid any confusion, the fourth-generation iPad. Whatever you want to call it, it was a pleasant -- and wholly unexpected -- surprise to see the still relatively young Retina tablet get a refresh. What's new? Well, mainly that A6X processor, which blew our socks off when we tested it, but there's also an improved front-facing camera, and that tiny littleLightning 2 port. Battery life is longer than before, to boot. Fortunately, this fourth-gen iPad costs the same as the previous iteration. That's great news -- unless you just bought the old "new iPad," that is.
When Microsoft announced the Surface for Windows RT tablet, Windows fans took a collective gasp of excitement. In addition to this version of Windows, tailored for ARM-powered devices, prospective buyers will enjoy a minimum of 32GB of storage, an optically bonded, 10.6-inch, 1,366 x 768 display and some solid in / out options (full USB, SD card reader, HD video out). The apps available might not reach the same levels of the competition just yet, but with most of Microsoft's big hitters (Word, Excel,SkyDrive, Internet Explorer) pre-installed, and with more and more big titles coming to the platform every week, this won't be an issue for long. In fact, if you're already on board with Surface for Windows RT, the biggest problem is likely what color Touch Cover keyboard you might want to treat yourself to.
The third big name to launch a new slate in almost as many weeks? That'd be our friends at Mountain View. If there is a tablet-making rulebook, please don't ever send one to Google. What does the new Nexus 10 have to say for itself? New OS? Check, 1.7GHz processor? Yup. Mind-melting 2,560 x 1,600 resolution -- oh lordy. It's real, and it's here. Well, almost. You'll have to wait just a few more days until the official November 13th release, but once that date rolls around, you can get yourself a whole lotta tablet for a not-unreasonable amount of money.
ASUS clearly created a winning formula with its Transformer Pad series of dockable tablets, with at least one making an appearance in every tablet buyer's guide we've published. The TF700 stands on the shoulders of its predecessor, jacking up all the key specs. The quad-core Tegra 3 chip now purrs along at 1.6GHz (and up to 1.7GHz with single-core performance); the resolution jumps from 1,280 x 800 to 1,920 x 1,200; and a little design tweaking promises to sidestep any antenna issues. So, good news all-round? Definitely. So much so that it remains one of the top Android slates out there.
7-inch tablets
When Google rolls into tablet town, you know the rest of the market takes a collective inward-breath. The Nexus 7 made a splashy debut at the company's opening I/O keynote, setting nerds' hearts aflutter the world over. The Nexus 7 has been a huge success, and the family continues to grow. With the 8GB version banished, you can snap up this 32GB varient for the same price as the original 16GB edition. With a 1.2GHz quad-core Tegra 3 chip, 1GB of RAM and that 32GB of storage, this isn't all that different from some of its larger and more expensive competitors. Add in the latest version of Jelly Bean with all its buttery-smooth performance and Google Now goodness, and you've got one formidable package.
Apple was a long time coming to the 7-inch(ish) party, that's for sure. However, when it finally showed up, naturally it did so in its own inimitable style. That means an extra 0.9 inches on the screen size of its peers, front and rear cameras (a relative rarity on tablets this price) and 16- 3- and 64GB storage options. That 7.9-inch display has a 1,024 x 768 resolution and, while the chipset isn't quad-core as on the Nexus 7, that dual-core A5 SoC still delivers smooth performance. A new size also means a new price point and, as you might expect, it's not the cheapest in its class. But if you fancy iOS, or just don't need any additional screen real estate, you can get in on the game from $329.
Barnes & Noble lost its place in the 7-inch tablet section when certain other big players entered the market, but new hardware means another bite of the cherry. The Nook HD is definitely new, and in almost every regard. Taking a quick tour of its feature list, you'll find a new design, a 1,440 x 900 ...by Published on November 5th, 2012 18:29- Categories:
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An altered version of Apple’s Samsung lawsuit acknowledgement has been published on the company’s website.
On October 18th Apple was ordered by the UK courts to publish an acknowledgement of the court’s ruling that Samsung was not guilty of the patent breaches Apple had accused it of.
A statement was published on October 26th but just days later the courts were back on Apple’s case again, demanding amendmentsto its statement that it described as “a plain breach” of its order.
Apple’s fresh statement is now live and reads:
On 9 July 2012 the High Court of Justice of England and Wales ruled that Samsung Electronic (UK) Limited's Galaxy Tablet Computers, namely the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab 8.9 and Tab 7.7 do not infringe Apple's Community registered design No. 0000181607–0001. A copy of the full judgment of the High Court is available [here]
That Judgment has effect throughout the European Union and was upheld by the Court of Appeal of England and Wales on 18 October 2012. A copy of the Court of Appeal's judgment is available [here]. There is no injunction in respect of the Community registered design in force anywhere in Europe.
However, PocketGamer reports that Reddit users have discovered a cheeky bit of code that has been added toApple's homepage. This effectively ensures that the link to the disclaimer is by default hidden beyond the fold at the bottom of the screen, regardless of a user’s screen resolution.
This way Apple complies with the court’s demands but still hides the text.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/apple...-trick/0105798 ...by Published on November 5th, 2012 18:08- Categories:
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- Apple iPad
October was a busy month for the tablet space, with Apple revealing an iPad 4 and iPad mini, while Samsung and Google announced the Nexus 10.
Since the Apple unveilings, phone recycling site SellMyMobile.comhas reported a 500 per cent and 312.5 per cent spike of iPad and BlackBerry PlayBook trade-ins, respectively.
The iOS tablet now accounts for 76.1 per cent of tablet swaps, followed by the Playbook at 9.9 per cent and Samsung Galaxy Tab at 7.3 per cent.
The iPad 3 64GB (wi-fi and 4G) model is the most valuable device at £380, which ism't surprising considering it was only released seven months ago. Indeed, the fact more iPads have arrived in such a short space of time has peeved a lot of existing owners.
Other devices that hold their value well include:
* iPad 2 64GB (WiFi + 3G) at £259
* Samsung Galaxy Note at £190
* Samsung Galaxy Tab at £160
* Motorola Xoom 2 at £139
Meanwhile, the iPad Mini also had an impact on the phone space, with the prices of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S dropping by 30 and 15 per cent, respectively.
Colin White, MD of SellMyMobile.com, said: "Over the past few years, we’ve seen a steady increase in the number of people looking to recycle their old mobiles – particularly when a new handset is released. But whereas before people would hang on to their tablets longer, high profile launches like the Apple iPad, Google Nexus 10 and Microsoft Surface mean that we’re now seeing this trend move to the tablet industry.
"We’ve become a nation of gadget lovers, and technology hungry Brits can’t even wait for Christmas to get their hands on the new devices – meaning they are trading up and recycling old tablets in favour of newer, flashier models."
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...-reveal/019769 ...by Published on November 4th, 2012 01:22- Categories:
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Just hours after Samsung's Korean arm remarked on the sales of its Galaxy Note II, Samsung Poland jumped into the act confirming the Galaxy S III has moved 30 million units. We don't know if the celebration included taking a victory lap going the wrong way, but the figure is the highest announced for a phone in the series, after the original Galaxy S topped 10 million in 2011, and the Galaxy S II breached 20 million earlier this year. The line has even spawned spinoffs like the aforementioned Note and upcoming Galaxy S III mini, all while showing no sign of slowing any time soon -- lawsuit or not.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...g+galaxy+s+iii ...by Published on November 3rd, 2012 00:14- Categories:
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Global sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 2 have passed the three million mark in a little over a month.
One of Samsung’s most successful products to date, the 5.5-inch phablet reached the figure after it was launched in September, just 37 days ago.
The Note 2 is selling faster than its predecessor did, more than three times faster in fact. The original Galaxy Note took almost two months to sell one million units.
The Galaxy Note 2 runs on a Quad core 1.6GHz processor and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. It also comes with a stylus for note taking.
Back in September, Samsung celebrated its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, reaching 20 million sales in 100 days, making the handset Samsung’s most successful phone yet.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy...+Galaxy+Note+2 ...by Published on November 2nd, 2012 22:33- Categories:
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Samsung is learning to navigate the US regulatory maze quickly; its Galaxy Premier has already passed through the FCC mere days after it hit the newswires. The approval is very much a mixed blessing, however. While it helps confirm the hinted-at Superior codename and shows that HSPA 3G will work on AT&T and larger Canadian carriers, it's clear from the frequency mix that there's none of the LTE-based 4G that North American providers would demand for an official deal. While we weren't bracing ourselves for the Premier crossing the oceans, it does mean that Americans wanting Samsung's not-quite-a-Galaxy-S-III will have to either score a cheap import or hope one of the US networks has a change of heart.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/02/s...-lte-we-crave/
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