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by Published on September 17th, 2012 18:55- Categories:
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Doubling the efforts of the 4S.
iPhone 5 is the tech buzzword of the moment, and Apple says the device notched up more than two million pre-orders in a day.
It doubles the one million strong advanced demand for the iPhone 4S and more than triples the 600,000 iPhone 4 pre-orders.
Demand is currently exceeding the initial supply and many devices aren't likely to arrive to buyers until October, despite a September 21st release date.
Philip Schiller, senior VP of worldwide marketing, Apple, said: "iPhone 5 pre-orders have shattered the previous record held by iPhone 4S and the customer response to iPhone 5 has been phenomenal.
"iPhone 5 is the best iPhone yet, the most beautiful product we’ve ever made, and we hope customers love it as much as we do.”
The jury is out on whether Apple can maintain its popularity with such little innovation, but the hunger for the fruity devices seems to be insatiable at the moment.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...4-hours/019391
...by Published on September 17th, 2012 01:05- Categories:
- Apple iPhone
"The iPhone 5 has been benchmarked using the GeekBench tool. According to the results, Apple's claim of 2x higher performance over the iPhone 4S seem accurate. The results show the iPhone 5's A6 CPU is dual core and clocked at 1.2GHz, and is paired with 1GB of RAM. Despite the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S3 has a quad core CPU at 1.4GHz, and twice as much RAM, it seems the iPhone 5 is faster than the S3, or any other Android handset."Meanwhile, Samsung has launched a marketing campaign that compares some of the hardware specs and features between the new iPhone 5 and the GS3.
http://apple.slashdot.org/story/12/0...kbench-results ...by Published on September 16th, 2012 00:02- Categories:
- Apple iPhone
Apple regularly likes to kickstart major launches with early retail openings, and it's just confirmed that the natural order of things is intact: both its own stores as well as those for AT&T, Sprint and Verizon will open at 8AM local time on September 21st to take iPhone 5 sales from anyone who missed out on thepre-order rush. As for how well those pre-orders have gone so far? Apple's statement on the subject doesn't give us concrete numbers at this stage, but it certainly hints at an upbeat outlook:"Pre-orders for iPhone 5 have been incredible," said Apple spokeswoman, Natalie Kerris. "We've been completely blown away by the customer response."...
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/14/a...-for-iphone-5/by Published on September 15th, 2012 22:07- Categories:
- Apple News,
- Android News,
- Apple iPad,
- Apple iPhone
This week, WhatsApp retains its position at the top of the iPhone charts, while NOVA has lost its lead in the Android charts to the SwiftKey keyboard replacer.
iPhone
Paid:
1. WhatsApp Messenger
2. Hardest Game Ever
3. Stickman Base Jumper
4. Color Splash
5. NFL Kicker 13
Free:
1. YouTube
2. Bartender Mix Genius
3. Space Effect FX
4. Temple Run: Brave
5. InstaMessage
iPad
Paid:
1. Angry Birds Space
2. Notability
3. Wipeout
4. Fieldrunners 2 HD
5. Pages
Free:
1. Temple Run: Brave
2. Gravity Guy HD
3. NFL ‘12
4. Skype for iPad
5. ESPN Fantasy Football
Android
Paid:
1. SwiftKey 3 Keyboard
2. NOVA 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance
3. Granny Smith
4. Titanium Backup Pro Key
5. Beautiful Widgets
Free:
1. Google Maps
2. GMail
3. Google Street View
4. Facebook
5. YouTube
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...et-apps/029173 ...by Published on September 13th, 2012 21:41- Categories:
- Apple iPhone
The iPhone 5 is finally here. But after all the speculation, and then the analysis of its features, how much do we really care? Is the shine wearing off Apple's launches?
Apple events always generate enormous amounts of press attention beforehand, yet the buzz around the most recent announcement seemed to die down quickly once the iPhone 5 was confirmed. Perhaps it was due to high expectations. After rumours about new iPad Minis and iMacs, 'merely' seeing a new shiny phone with updated features didn't do a lot for some people.
Nevertheless, it will sell. Apple's shares went up immediately after the conference yesterday. It will fly out of shops. Retailers will be able to sell a ton of accessories for the new device.
Mike Shaw, editor of trade mobile content site Mobile Entertainment, commented: "As ever, the iPhone 5 will sell spectacularly well. In fact, there have already been forecasts that it will help shift 149m iPhones this year alone; that’s 60 per cent more than last year."
Indeed, Daniel Gleeson, mobile analyst, IHS, said: ""The addition of a new, larger screen is a fundamental change in product design. Furthermore, the iPhone 5 is the first member of Apple's smartphone line to feature 4G long term evolution (LTE) connectivity, accelerating data speeds dramatically compared to previous models. These major improvements will drive strong sales for the iPhone 5."
However, not everyone was convinced that the improvements were enough to warrant existing iPhone customers upgrading.
Mobile Entertainment's Shaw went on to say: "The device itself is slightly underwhelming. It’s by no means a bad phone, but some features we expect from a true next-gen smartphone are missing, including NFC. Ultimately, it simply matches competitors, rather than offering anything innovative."
You can read Shaw's analysis of the iPhone 5 release here.
Craig Hume of IT retailer Utopia Computers said: "It's a desirable device, but I feel it fell short on innovative features that I would expect from a new Apple product."
Even the new upgrades could potentially put off customers. We're thinking of the new 9-pin connector in particular. If you come from a household with a few i-devices, that perhaps share a handful of 30-pin leads and docks, it may be expensive to replace or upgrade to a 9-pin device.
Apple has released a Lightning adaptor, which you can find here, but it's a somewhat eye-watering £25. Not much on top of the price of a phone perhaps, but it seems a steep cost for a mere adaptor.
The Apple iPhone 5 will no doubt succeed, but it's left many commentors feeling a little bored. Hmmmm.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...o-cares/029164 ...by Published on September 13th, 2012 21:37- Categories:
- Apple iPhone
A 60 per cent rise on last year.
iPhone shipments hit 93 million in 2011, and the newly unveiled iPhone 5 is expected to send total shipments for the year rocketing by 60 per cent and smash past 149m, according to IHS.
Traditionally, whispers of a new iPhone approaching prompts consumers to stave off buying the current design, which was the case this year when Q3 shipments hit 26m and fell from Q2's 35.1m.
But the firm is expected to bounce back to record the biggest quarterly iPhone sales in history.
Daniel Gleeson, mobile analyst, IHS, said: "Unlike last year's release of the iPhone 4S, this year's iPhone 5 announcement comes as a significant departure from previous models.
"The addition of a new, larger screen is a fundamental change in product design. Furthermore, the iPhone 5 is the first member of Apple's smartphone line to feature 4G long term evolution (LTE) connectivity, accelerating data speeds dramatically compared to previous models. These major improvements will drive strong sales for the iPhone 5."
Click here to see our coverage from last night's iPhone 5 unveiling.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...in-2012/019355 ...by Published on September 13th, 2012 21:36- Categories:
- Apple iPhone
Three Motorala Razr devices measure in at 7.1mm.
The iPhone 5 (Apple's worst kept secret) was unveiled yesterday, boasting a four-inch display and a slimmer design, among other things.
Such was the confidence of Apple, the Cupertino firm basked in its own adulation and raved how the "iPhone 5 is the thinnest smartphone in the world."
Apple lied.
The 7.6mm depth may well be 18 per cent thinner than the iPhone 4S, but Strategy Analytics notes that the Motorola RAZR XT909, Motorola DROID RAZR CDMA, and Motorola RAZR XT910 are all 7.1mm thick.
Although some commenters have suggested that the RAZR devices aren't as thin as Motorola claims, the fact remains that there are still other phones out there thinner than the iPhone 5. Namely:
- Huawei Ascend P1 S (6.68mm)
- Fujitsu ARROWS ES IS12F (6.70mm)
- Pantech Vega S5 (6.89mm)
Apple recently advertised the new iPad as an LTE device, but savvy users complained and shot the company's claims down, given that LTE didn't (and still doesn't) exist in some countries at the time of launch.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...e-world/019360 ...by Published on September 13th, 2012 21:33- Categories:
- Apple iPhone
Four-inch Retina Display, but no jaw-dropping revelations.
Let's talk about the iPhone 5. (Click here for all related stories)
Prior to its launch last night, Apple's latest gadget had already secured a mammoth following, with 10m people expected to buy one on September 21st – massively outstripping the 4m 4Ss sold in three days.
Rumours covered plausible features like NFC, but also theridiculous, with talk of an $800 price tag and Apple-made bolts that couldn't be unscrewed.
ME said Apple must be innovative for true success, avoiding the same rehashed design with minor additions like Siri and improved cameras, giving loyalists what they deserve.
Well, the iPhone 5 does have an improved camera, but for the first time it also has a four-inch screen, 4G LTE and an A6 processor.
It also claimed to be the "world's thinnest smartphone" – it isn't.
93 per cent of consumers wanted a stronger screen and 86 per cent wanted a mini USB port – they didn't get their wishes.
The most notable feature missing from the device, of course, is NFC, meaning Apple is now trailing its rival Samsung who has shifted 20m NFC-enabled Galaxy S III phones in 100 days.
Check out some opinions from industry insiders below (accessories, enterprise apps, market research, social gaming.)
Dan Ashman, head of product at Breffo, said: "The new iPhone 5 presents a huge opportunity for the accessory industry especially with the new 80 per cent smaller adapter."
Lynnette Prigmore, head of product, Proporta said: "We're really pleased to see Apple live up to the expectations surrounding the iPhone 5. With the upgraded graphic ability, the new A6 chip and impressive camera function, Apple have once again raised the bar for the Smartphone industry."
Jim Hemmer, CEO of Antenna Software, said: "The iPhone 5 has not been re-designed – it has been re-fitted. It was the same story with the new iPad when it launched earlier this year, and that’s going to raise more questions about Apple’s ability to innovate in the post-Jobs era.
"Even more so when you consider that the most significant update to the iPhone 5’s hardware — an increased screen size — looks like it’s straight out of Samsung’s playbook."
Hemmer makes a brilliant point, large screen sizes is what Samsung is famed for, yet Apple saw fit to sue Samsung left, right, and centre, which may see the tables turn in due course.
Dominic Sunnebo, consumer insight director, Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, said: "The release of the iPhone 5 will give Apple a huge spike in market share as the large number of out of contract iPhone users upgrade to the new device.
"Apple customers are particularly loyal to their brand, and around 90 per cent of Apple consumers who are out of contract have told us they plan to upgrade to the latest model.
Alex Rigby, chief creative officer and co-founder of Playdemic, said: "For gamers who enjoy graphically intensive experiences, the new iPhone brings the experience closer to console quality gaming.
"One thing that still lacks however is improvements to the actual gameplay. While a wider screen provides more space for viewing when thumbs are on the screen, a lack of haptics or touch capabilities on the back prevents a true console gameplay experience."
What do you reckon? Are you ordering your accessories already? Can the iPhone rival consoles? Or is it just a nicely dressed refit that nabs inspiration from Samsung?
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...phone-5/019362 ...by Published on September 13th, 2012 10:20- Categories:
- Apple iPhone
At long last, the iPhone 5. We just got our hands on Apple's latest smartphone following its unveiling in San Francisco, and suffice it to say, it's a beautiful thing. Some might say we've been waiting for this moment since October 4th of last year, but another crowd may say that the real next-gen iPhone has been on the burner for much longer. Indeed, this is the first iPhone since June of 2010 to showcase an entirely new design, but it's obvious that Apple's not going to deviate far when it comes to aesthetics.
Apple followers will aptly recall Steve Jobs' quote in July of 2010 -- you know, that one about "no one" wanting a big phone, with current CEO Tim Cook seated just feet from Steve as the phrase was uttered. Now, however, Apple's inching ever closer to that very realm, with an elongated 4-inch display that enables new apps to take advantage of more pixels (1,136 x 640), while legacy apps can still operate within a familiar space. The phone itself doesn't feel too much different than the iPhone 4 and 4S; yes, it's a bit taller, but by keeping the width the same, you'll utilize a very familiar grasp to hold it.
In typical Apple fashion, even the finest details have been worked over tirelessly. The metal feels downright elegant to the touch, and the same line we've said time and time again applies here: there's no doubting the premium fit and finish when you clutch one of these things. Yeah, the headphone port's now on the bottom, but avid Galaxy Nexus iPod touch users shouldn't have too much trouble adjusting.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/i...video-details/ ...by Published on September 13th, 2012 00:26- Categories:
- Apple iPhone
Apple takes the wraps off its worst kept secret
At a special press event today, Apple has just announced the iPhone 5, as expected. Apple says it's made entirely of glass and aluminum. It's 7.6mm thin and is being touted as "the world's thinnest smartphone." It looks almost exactly like the leaked images, with a 4-inch Retina display. Apple promises to update all its software to work with the new widescreen display.
The screen also reportedly offers 44 percent more color saturation; it's fully sRGB. And, Apple says that with the touch sensor built into the display, "it's now the most accurate display in the industry."
From a connectivity standpoint, the new iPhone 5 does indeed offer LTE, as expected, and Apple has also included HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA, for "ultrafast wireless technology."
Getting into the innards, importantly, iPhone 5 will come packed with a powerful new A6 processor, which provides a CPU and GPU that are each twice as fast.
From a gaming standpoint, this can only mean good things. EA Studios demoed Real Racing 3, and one of the new features on iPhone 5 with Game Center is time-shifted multiplayer, enabling you to race friends on the same track later (essentially asynchronous gameplay).
Apple then dived into two other important areas: battery life and camera functionality. The battery can last up to 8 hours with LTE usage, or it can provide 8 hours of 3G talk time. When using just Wi-Fi, it can offer 10 hours, while music can last for 40 hours and standby can sit around for 225 hours. As for the camera, Apple has included an 8-megapixel sensor with a five-element lens, hybrid IR filter, and a sapphire crystal lens cover, among other new features. Importantly, for avid photographers, image capture is said to be 40 percent faster with iPhone 5. There's also a cool new panorama mode for those extra wide scenes.
Naturally, the iPhone 5 is offering more in the way of video recording too. It has full 1080p recording, improved video stabilization, face detection, and users can take photos while in the middle of recording video.
Also, Facetime now has an HD 720p camera, and the mode can indeed be used over a cellular network (if you feel like gobbling up your data plan, that is). Sound has gotten a nice improvement as well, since Apple has included a front, back, and bottom microphone. Speakers have seen their magnet transducers bumped up to five from three, and the earpiece now includes noise canceling on your own audio out.
Following the camera presentation, Apple confirmed that the phone's connector is changing, as was rumored. It's called Lightning, and it's an all-digital, 8 signal design. Yes, there will be adapters for all the peripherals using the old connector, and Apple said it's working with accessory makers to now integrate Lightning into all their upcoming products.
Of course, one of the more exciting developments with the new iPhone is the introduction of iOS 6. In a move sure to please developers, Apple said iOS 6 will support phones back to the iPhone 3GS. Apple demoed its new Maps app, which replaces the previous Google Maps, and the company also talked about iCloud tabs, VIPs in Mail, and shared PhotoStreams. As for Siri, which certainly had some kinks on the iPhone 4S, Apple is now integrating the voice recognition service with apps like OpenTable, Facebook and more.
So how much will it cost? $199 for the 16GB version, $299 for a 32GB iPhone 5, and $399 for a 64GB edition, all with a service contract. Apple is also now making the iPhone 4 free with contracts, while the iPhone 4S is being lowered to just $99. Pre-orders will start on Friday and the launch is officially planned for September 21. Apple is boasting that it'll be the "fastest rollout ever" with 100 countries and 240 carriers by end of the year.
Apple also announced a new version of the iPod Touch, which shares many of the same new features as the iPhone 5, including the taller display and Lightning connector. The new iPod Touch will also feature an A5 processor, a 720p front-facing camera, and will be available in five different colors.
We'll have reaction and more to the iPhone 5 and iOS 6 announcements soon.
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