Apple completely abandon processors Samsung

Apple and Samsung is not always waged a fierce competitive struggle and the judiciary. There was a time when he himself Steve Jobs wanted iPhone processor manufacturer for the South Korean giant began precisely because he considered it the best in the business. Since then, much has changed: once in Cupertino found that Samsung blatantly copies the design of iOS-devices, the friendly relations between the two corporations come to an end.

Nevertheless, something has remained unchanged. Apple did not wrap up an affiliate program with Samsung, which successfully provides iPhone quality chips for several years. The point here is, you guessed it, not in mutual trust and respect. Until recently, Apple had no choice , since no other processor manufacturer could not meet her needs.

But according to the portal Fudzilla, this year the “apple” the company intends to completely abandon its direct competitor services and will not enter into an agreement with him on the production of chips for the next generation A8 iPhone. Samsung responsibilities fall on the shoulders of Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC, which will be the sole partner of Apple in this direction.

In addition, a new iPhone again be LTE-chip of Qualcomm solutions instead integrated into the processor A8, as expected. So that a significant increase in battery life of the smartphone should not wait – Apple is not going to reduce the number of chips in the device to optimize its energy consumption.

Last week, well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities said that Apple will not update iPad mini this year and leave the current model with the A7 processor and display Retina. Release the so-called iPad Pro, he also called unlikely, so the new processors are likely to receive only “Senior» iPad and iPhone.

Prior to this, sources reported that in Cupertino want as quickly as possible free from Samsung in terms of production of processors, but at the moment capacities TSMC lacked for production of chips for the iPhone and iPad. It seems that the problem is either already solved or will be solved soon.

Apple completely abandon processors Samsung

Android beats iOS, together they win all

February 12 research firm IDC has introduced its latest report on past 2013. It describes the delivery and global market share of smartphones in the last quarter and for the entire past year. The results of the report read resource 9to5Mac, and they can be identified both positive and negative points for Apple and their devices on iOS. 

According to the study, the proportion of smartphones on the Android and iOS accounted for 95.7% (91.2% in the last quarter of 2012), and it seems quite offensive. Variety of choice makes our lives brighter, but in smartphones it came down to a choice between an open system from Google and a closed system from Apple. Share of smartphones on Windows Phone, BlackBerry OS and other fresh and not very OS simply insignificant. It is a pity that no one company could not provide a decent product that can compete with the giants.

Of course, we are interested to push the two giants of their heads, but in this case, the victory will be not on our side. Of these 95.7% share of Android smartphones accounted for nearly 80%. For the whole 2013 was sold nearly 800 million Android smartphones and only 153.4 million units on iOS. Certainly, it is a very good indicator for one company against which almost all the global manufacturers of portable devices, but Apple is losing ground. As for the last quarter and for the full year Apple products showed the lowest growth. At that time, as Apple’s sales grew by 6% compared with last year, Android has shown growth of 40%, the difference is very significant. 

Apple criticized for the lack of a budget model iPhone and smartphone with a large screen. Although Tim Cook keeps saying that they are not interested market share, recent decisions and leakage still show that it is not. Time will tell – will it help a larger screen and expand the lineup to win back market share from Google.

Android beats iOS, together they win all

Which: iPad Air - the most "survivable" tablet

If sometimes you feel that the iPad battery is slightly lacking, remember that the best results will still search. According to statistics published by Which, iPad Air – the most “survivable” tablet.

To come to this conclusion, the staff resource “tortured” poor gadget unceasing work and looked at how much it will be enough. Enough for a long time: for 658 minutes of continuous use of the web and 777 minutes of video playback. Absolute record.

Nearest rivals bother as well, but it is far to the leader. Second place for the duration of the Internet takes iPad Mini with Retina-display (614 minutes), and second place for the duration of video playback went to Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (714 minutes).

In general, the table success and failure is contradictory. So, Google Nexus 7 is ranked third in the playback video, and last for the duration of the websites and online content. iPad with Retina-display also showed controversial results: second place in the online test was transformed into 6th place in the testing of video playback. 

The study is not the tablet on Windows, and staff resource attracted to participate in the tests, not all Android-powered devices, so to say unequivocally that the battery iPad Air – longest running in the market, it is impossible. We can only note that he is one of the most effective and the most tenacious of exactly considered. «Apple has been able to balance the design and capacity of the battery: the battery to fit 8820 mAh in the body with a thickness of 7.5 mm”, – the achievement of the company in Which.

Which: iPad Air - the most "survivable" tablet

Apple iPad 2 production turns

Although Apple has decided not to stop the production of the iPhone 4 to capture the emerging markets, iPad second generation, introduced in 2011, could not escape this fate. According to MacRumors, the company is no longer going to produce this tablet, because the demand for it has fallen markedly because of the high popularity of the new iPad mini and iPad Air.

Last year the production of iPad 2 Apple has appeared to be unprofitable, so now the corporation will sell the remaining stock, and then, most likely, will remove the tablet from its online store.

Apple iPad 2 positioned as the cheapest 9.7-inch tablet from its lineup. It so happens that the new iPad “survived” his two successors (iPad 3 and iPad 4), which are rapidly disappearing from the shops of the company after the presentation of the new tablet. And as for iPad 2 specifications significantly inferior to them (he was not even equipped with a screen Retina), it allowed Apple to lower the price and make it into a kind of budgetary system.

Now, its existence is not necessary. The American online store Apple iPad 2 in the minimum configuration costs $ 399 – as much as a similar version of the iPad mini. The Russian Online Store is even worse: a younger version of the second generation iPad for three thousand rubles more mini. But unlike its predecessor, iPad mini is incredibly popular.

Apple has had two ways out of this situation: either reduce the price of iPad 2 to $ 300 and below, or to opt out of its production. In the first case, the company would expose themselves if not critical, but still material risk, because the demand for this tablet has fallen dramatically in the beginning of last year. Therefore, in Cupertino approved more comfortable the second option.

iPad 2 is widely used in educational programs , but last fall he was replaced by iPad Air. Last only $ 100 more expensive, but is lighter, thinner, faster and more productive. And if the difference in the 100 dollars is too palpable for buyers, they can always choose the iPad mini.

Apple iPad 2 production turns

Gladden favorite: 6 best Android-smartphone for girls

On the calendar in February, which means that Valentine’s Day is nearing and March 8. And if before International Women’s Day has plenty of time to prepare gifts mothers, sisters and grandmothers, the St. Valentine’s Day with his pink card, candles and romance was coming soon.

Understand what they want girls quite difficult, but to stylish and elegant smartphones ladies usually indifferent. Done at this rate and cunning sellers offering “interest-free” loans and installments on electronics Rejoice Woman, pay later. And if you still dare “to please a Woman” – worth reading our selection of the most interesting devices that will please the fair sex.

HTC Rhyme

This device Taiwanese long out of production, but it is possible to give him sympathy prize fans looking phones. HTC Rhyme adequately manned docking station, carrying case, high-quality fittings and accessories with LED, which will inform your chosen one missed call or message. Add to this noble color schemes, in which the device is available – and make a great option for a gift, even in 2014. And the fact that Rhyme runs on the old Android 2.3, most women simply do not notice.

HTC Desire 501

Another representative of the Taiwanese company does not possess the characteristics (if the purpose of purchase will be gaming in the “hefty” game), but in pink “welcome” HTC will love the girls. At the disposal of the hostess will be the main camera on the front and 8 megapixels – 2.1. In addition, there is a version with two slots for SIM cards.

Huawei Ascend P6

In soft pink available and Huawei Ascend P6 . Sleek and slender (only 6.2 mm thick), this “Chinese” has virtually no drawbacks, except that, in addition to its size – 4.7 inches diagonal screen requires. But if your fiancee is not against the overall devices – metal P6 will be a worthy purchase.

Samsung Galaxy la Fleur: S3/S3 Mini / Trend

The South Korean company is offering to give girls flowers … on smartphones. In the line of La Fleur was a place for unpretentious budget devaysa like Trend (512MB RAM and 4GB ROM, a 3-megapixel camera without flash), and “blooming” S3 and S3 Mini – every possible. Design – the only difference between the “feminine” Galaxy, color colors correspond idea – cherry and white, but in other devices are intelligent combination of features and price.

Gladden favorite: 6 best Android-smartphone for girls

Apple victory or triumph Android? History Themer

Hobby has long managed to migrate from the category of “temporary fad” into a fully fledged part of his life. This is primarily journalistic activities, endeared Android and respect for other operating systems. Secondly, the study of dance, called a love of music and art in general.

Perhaps each of us, lovers of Android, at least once in their lives had to participate in verbal confrontations hardball with the enemy “apple” camp. The most common and decisive, according to the latter, the argument is a reference to the stability and speed of iOS-devices. Unlike Android, true. However, if you think about it, we can assume that this argument is no more than a justification for their presence in his golden cage. Allegedly, the change in the system, we can not do anything, but it works well. Consequently, it is the ability to personalize the green robot may cause dislike him iDevaysov fans. Recently, this situation is reflected in a larger scale, when Apple decided to fight with one of the representatives of Google Play.

Prehistory

That the search giant’s app store is rife with lots of personalization is not a secret for anyone. To similar and include all sorts of Comedy , and widgets, various lock screens and more. Rightful place in this list, and managed to take Themer, which stands out against the competition. The main reason for this was an opportunity to change the interface of your device in one click. Something similar can be found on Nokia phones in the “Topics”.

To create the application developers approached seriously, because, in addition to the stable functioning, Themer and could also boast a decent amount of quality pre-installed themes. Here, for example, some of them.

Looks good, does not it? Whatever it was, ironically, high level of performance not only helped the application win fame among users, but also to find adventure.

One of these topics have managed to attract the attention of staff Apple, which is known to be incredibly eager to include issues of authenticity and interface design .

The bone of contention was the design called «Seven». To predict the course of future developments, not necessarily within a few years painfully learn English with a native speaker: «Seven» translated as “Seven.” As you probably already guessed, the theme of the same name can not be anything other than a likeness iOS 7.

The similarity was so impressive that Apple’s lawyers have done everything possible to eliminate Themer from outside Google Play. Repeat this was not difficult, and on February 2 development team MyColorScreen been notified about the removal of the application.

Contents of the letter alerts hardly a pleasant one. In black and white it was written that in the case of repetition of such a situation, Google has the right to liquidate the developer account and withdraw a certain portion of the proceeds.

However, the creators decided not to look for trouble, quickly removing the problematic theme, and the application, in turn, was successfully returned to Google Play.

For whom victory?

Moral of this story is not a problem of copyright infringement and subtleties of design products Apple. All hidden away much deeper. This situation, as strange as it may sound, once again demonstrated the power of the Android operating system and the benefits of open source. With proper desire and necessary skills on the green robot is possible to recreate any interface. It’s still not iOS with its lack of desktops and widgets .

Incidentally, Themer still remained theme Tiled, which is a copy of the Metro UI of Windows Phone. Next move for Microsoft?

Apple victory or triumph Android? History Themer

[Updated] Photos iPhone Case 6 (reliability - 95%)

Source: @ mornray8886

Assumptions – a thankless task, especially if it is a product of the output of which we are separated by more than six months. But this time we are talking about a man named Sonny Dickson earned a reputation as an insider, plums and leakage from which came true in 100 percent of cases. Therefore it is advisable to treat this material with the utmost care.

Source: Sonny Dickson

First night in this “Twitter” user @ mornray8886 photos appeared, which, according to the source, shows the housing of the new generation iPhone. Could be thrown in the trash these photos as yet another attempt unknown blogger to attract attention fake sensation, if several hours later some of the images from this session not appeared on the site said Sonny.

Source: @ mornray8886

Having walked on his blog, you’ll notice that he was the first who predicted the emergence of iPad mini, iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s , and published photographs device components, which are then really came on the market. Also, if you look at the pictures, then chances are that the iPhone 6 will look exactly high enough.

Source: @ mornray8886

Earlier, sources reported that Apple plans to launch iPhone with a larger display screen. Although pictures phone case does not compare with other models iPhone, just look at the size of the Home button, and compare it with the size of the case, to understand that the size of the number is unlikely to increase. Most likely, due to the almost complete abandonment of side frames Apple will achieve that same 4.7 inches diagonally, not turning the iPhone in “shovel”. This decision seems logical and fits into the strategy of seeking to do so that the phone was still easy to use with one hand.

Source: Sonny Dickson

If this information is true, there remains only one question: why the leak occurred so early? After all, even the famous story of the iPhone 4 happened in April, but does not really in February. It is possible that we are dealing only with the prototype of the new iPhone, though derived from the campus in Cupertino. It is this uncertainty and forced us to err on the title material figure 95.

UPDATE: Due to some misunderstanding of the situation we decided to give explanations. Of the published photos in this material (numbered 2 and 5) were taken from the blog Sonny Dickson, while other images were published in the “Twitter” @ mornray8886. Networks began to appear in the visual calculations proving fake nature photos that have been uploaded on this account (see illustration below). At the same time the photos that allegedly shows the rear panel 6 iPhone still does not give grounds for doubt. Therefore inferences some of our colleagues that Sonny Dixon “all deceived” are groundless, if only because that analyzed photos have no relation to his blog.

[Updated] Photos iPhone Case 6 (reliability - 95%)