7/30/2012

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FLASHr: a flash notifications case for your iPhone

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:25 PM PDT

It seems like a gross oversight, on Apple’s part, that there’s no external indicator for notifications on the iPhone. This means that unless you happen to see a push notification come through, you have to unlock your handset to see if you have any missed calls or text messages.

Apple tried to remedy this issue with a new feature in iOS 5 called LED Flash for Alerts. It uses the iPhone’s camera flash to alert users that they have new notifications, but for a number of reasons, this solution is far from perfect. Enter the new FLASHr case by Phaze5…(...)
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Samsung’s product chief dumbs down litigation with Apple to rectangles

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 04:05 PM PDT

Wired sat down with Apple’s Jony Ive to talk design ahead of the trial of the century which kicked off in northern California today and the publication is now extending the courtesy to Samsung, interviewing its product person to hear the other side.

Samsung’s Kevin Packingham discussed patent and design accusations between his company and Apple, the result of which is bound to have serious ramifications for both parties. Unsurprisingly, the executive played down Apple’s concerns that the Galaxy tablets and smartphones copy the iPhone and iPad slavishly, pointing out there’s really just one way to go about the candy bar form factor…(...)
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Verizon rep just reminded me why I’ll never use Verizon

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 03:45 PM PDT

A couple of years ago, my wife fiancée Tina had a terrible experience dealing with a Verizon rep over the phone. The whole conversation happened on speakerphone and I could hear every part of it. I specifically remember the rep insinuating Tina was a liar and that she didn’t know what she was talking about. That was the end of her with Verizon. We canceled her plan that day and got her on AT&T.

Today, I went with Penny, my mother in law, to Verizon so she can upgrade her 2 year old dumbphone for a brand new and shiny iPhone 4S. I didn’t even try to talk Penny out of using Verizon because her whole family has been using them forever, she’s got a family plan covering 5 phones/users. Although I didn’t bother talking to her about considering switching to AT&T, I couldn’t help telling her that I think Verizon sucks. Big time…(...)
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Purported iPad mini cases surface ahead of expected launch

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 03:15 PM PDT

Now that it’s been all but confirmed that Apple will be hosting a media event in September, the spotlight turns to the focus of the meeting. Obviously, a new iPhone is a given. But what else will Apple be unveiling that day?

One report suggests that we could see the rumored iPad mini at the event, although there is still no actual evidence that such a product exists. But that’s not stopping case-makers from ramping up production…(...)
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Apple’s AuthenTec purchase indicates an e-wallet fingerprint service

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:23 PM PDT

Apple’s $356 million acquisition of mobile security firm AuthenTec (already under investigation, by the way) has been already deemed by one analyst as a move meant to bolster security of iOS devices in enterprise. Now another analysts chimes in with speculation that the transaction, still pending approval, will probably help Apple create a mobile payment system around future iOS devices built around an e-wallet fingerprint service…(...)
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AllThingsD reaffirms September iPhone launch [updated]

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:55 PM PDT

Last night, iMore published a report claiming that Apple was going to unveil its new iPhone, and other products, at a media event on September 12th. The note also said that the handset would be released the following week.

While a September launch seems a bit early, considering last year’s timeframe, evidence is really piling up in its favor. In fact, a new report is out this afternoon reaffirming the date…(...)
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We really like Microsoft’s new mice and keyboards for tablets

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:32 PM PDT

There’s no denying that Microsoft’s Hardware division makes some compelling and nice-looking peripherals which sport high build quality (usually something you don’t associate with Microsoft) and just work, well, as advertised. Too bad Microsoft’s latest lineup of mice and keyboards focuses on Windows tablets as these new peripherals look really, really solid, almost too good to be true.

Take, for example, the Wedge Touch Mouse, a futuristic-looking pointing device that responds to touch and features four-way navigation. As you could imagine it’s optimized for tablets, of course specifically to slates running Windows 8, such as Microsoft’s own Surface tablet due to land on October 26.

Or how about the Wedge Mobile Keyboard, a really sleek and pro-looking Bluetooth keyboard which also quickly converts into a tablet stand and lets you just snap the cover back on the keyboard to quickly power it down.

Can we have these for our iPads, please?(...)
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Apple ups spending on components by $1.15 billion ahead of multiple product launches

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 12:31 PM PDT

According to Apple’s most recent 10-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company has increased its spending on components in the June quarter by as much as $1.15 billion versus the quarter-ago period, a tell tale indication of upcoming product launches.

Apple’s prepayment for components is now 12.6 percent of its total third-quarter sales, the highest level one analyst has seen in the last four years. And if the swirling rumors are anything to go by, this year will mark one of the busiest holiday shopping seasons for Apple as the company readies the next iPhone, possibly a rumored mini iPad, the all-new iPod nano with network iTunes connection, to name a few…(...)
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Android peaking in US as iOS gains ground

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 11:20 AM PDT

Strategy Analytics is out with a new survey this morning suggesting that device unit sales and market share for Google’s Android platform in the United States has declined during the second quarter of this year as devices powered by Apple’s iOS software continue to gain ground…(...)
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We’re giving away two Cellhelmet cases for iPhone

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 11:00 AM PDT

Last week we covered the Cellhelmet by CellPig in a featured review. This is one of the few cases we have found that comes with a one-year iPhone repair and replacement plan for free when you purchase the case.

If you didn’t rush off to buy one, here is your chance to score one for yourself. Thanks to CellPig, we are happy to offer our engaged readers a chance to take home a Cellhelmet of their own in the color of their choosing…(...)
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