IPHONE 5 MANUFACTURING DEFECTS FOUND ON BRAND NEW UNITS SCUFFGATE, ANYONE? ANYONE?

Apple’s iPhone 5 has been subject to scathing criticism for its less than stellar mapping software and disappointing battery life. Sadly for the iMaker, the complaints don’t end there, amid reports that the handset also suffers from scratches and dents out of the box.

An increasing number of early adopters who picked up one of the record five million iPhone 5s sold over the weekend are reportedly taking their brand new handsets out of the packing only to discover small but noticeable scuffmarks and discolouration in the anodised aluminium casing.

This is despite the Cupertino-based giant comparing the iPhone 5’s fit and finish to that of a “finely crafted watch”, with the sort of meticulous attention to detail that its iProducts are typically known for.

Apple’s website states: “Look at iPhone 5 and you can’t help but notice the exquisite chamfer surrounding the display. A crystalline diamond cuts this bevelled edge. It’s what gives iPhone 5 its distinctive lines. Fitting for a phone so brilliant.”

Unfortunately, the discovery of manufacturing defects don’t bode too well for those claims and is sure to cause the tech titan further blushes following the Maps debacle.

It’s unclear exactly how many units are affected. Even though these are mostly just cosmetic and don’t affect how the handset functions, buyers will feel they deserve better for the money they are shelling out.

As is custom, Apple has yet to comment on the imperfections. We’ll be sure to let you know when we find out more.

Have you found any dents or chips on your brand new iPhone 5? Let us know below.

Source : http://www.uswitch.com

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Why Apple is Most Valuable Company in terms of Profit and Revenue

Apple seems to be the insuperable sultan among technology providers today. No wonder that the decade’s golden arena has raised the company to possibly become the world’s most valuable company ever.

Here is how the elusive feat was possibly achieved. 

Apple went past the record revenue of $620 billion set by Microsoft in 1999. The company has made a whopping $623 billion. Its stock values rose rapidly owing to optimism over the release of the iPhone 5 and a possible smaller and inexpensive iPad. It has continued to be the world’s most valuable company since last year and today it is possible the most valuable one “ever”.

According to analysts Apple, iPhone revenues piled up more than Microsoft as the former is worth more than Google and Microsoft put together. Apple had already grabbed the number one status on the worth of the company, overtaking Exxon Mobil a year ago.

Share prices up due to two major players:

The impending arrival of the fifth generation iPhone after the success of its previous generation smartphones is a major cause of the increase in Apple’s share prices. The rumor over apple’s new cut-piece iPad is yet another share-price booster. 

Microsoft, the unhappy rival:

    

Obviously, it would take a while before Microsoft could come to terms with this new change. The former leader hit back stating that the definition of criteria for being the most valuable company is not all that good. It has also claimed that its long-lasting enterprise client relationship is better than that of Apple’s. Hence it could do businesson a larger scale than that of Apple.

Apple’s ‘Think Different’ slogan:

Apple has come a long way with the ‘think different’ motto. Analysts believe that the company has lot of room to grow further. Apart from the iPad and iPhone, Apple’s plan to make television sets would complete its share of customer electronic product offers. Apple has always made it a point not to comment on its upcoming products until the last few days of release. 

Arguments against Apple’s new status:

According to issues published in Techcrunch and few other technology review sites, Apple may not be the most valuable company ever. It further suggests that neither Apple nor Microsoft is the world’s most valuable companies. It’s IBM that tops the chart.  

These sources claim that Apple takes the number one spot without taking the inflation into account. One the contrary, IBM is the historic winner.

There are few other sources claiming that Microsoft is the definite leader when the inflation is taken into account. They say Apple has had an incredible run but its development is not enough to grab the crown as the most valuable company ever. Apple would have been the clear winner if the inflations were not taken into account. But even Steve Jobs would not have had the pleasure in winning the title with the ‘ifs and buts’ in place.

Techcrunch also agrees that Apple has all the ingredients to become the most valuable company if it grows at this rate. The New York Times predicts that Apple would be worth $3 trillion by 2020 which is greater than the gross domestic product of Brazil and France. 

Whatever said and done, Apple is definitely on a role. Just like the Apple fruit, the Apple Company seems to have tremendous strength. Watch out for its upcoming products and market shares. The future could be all about Apple.                   

Author Bio: - The above content and topic was provided by Jem Larson from buyVerizon.com, a site that offers savings and current information on Verizon FiOS availability as well as Verizon.com services
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World's Smallest Desktop PC

 

Smallest pc in the world has been introduced by shimafuji, small pc box which can be brought anywhere with ease and this pc even be inserted into the bag or pocket. About the size, its only 2 x 2 x 2.2 inches ( ultra small desktop pc ). 
The Space Cube, which is designed for the use in the Space.

Small desktop pc is also able to run the Linux operating system. 

This is the smallest pc specs :




- Processor                 : VR5701CPU( 266Mhz/333Mhz )

- SDRAM                    : 64 MB

- Video                       : VGA, XGA, SXGA compatible high-density D-Sub15 pin

- USB                         : USB2.0 (TYPE-A 2-channel)

- Sound                      : AC97 MIC input, Stereo for output

- Technical Document  : 1. SEMC5701 Linux-PMON instructions
                                    2. Kernel SEMC5701

- Power                       : DC+5V

- LAN                          : 10/100BASE-T (Channel 1) RJ-45 connector

are you interested ? visit at Shimafuji

Source :-techglobex

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The history of android update version

This is very interesting to research about the version of Android because it is upgrading very fast as well as full fill the user expects. The Android update versions were very unique, accurate, and active and those were full filling the customer requirements that why the Android getting the first place of the mobile operating systems history.

In the Android version history the first version was born in November 2007 which is call Android beta. And the Android operating system was begun with this version. Not only is the Android beta first version but also it’s a big break of the mobile operating system’s history. At the current moment this version full fill the user’s requirements but what happen was the world and the technologies changed as well as grower day by day .So according to that the user expectation also changed as well as increased day by day. After that the Android also was getting update according to the user requirements as well as the technology. That is the uniqueness of android and that is the reason the Android operating system still using by large number of peoples. After the first version it was up grade as well as modified and the first commercial version was released which is call Android 1.0. The Android 1.0 version was released in September of 2008. And these updating and modifying were developed by Google. Even though the original version released still we can see number updates. And those are stereo typically fix as well add new features. And another important thing is the Android updated version developed under coder name. These are released according to the alphabetical order .

They are:

1. Cupcake
2. Donut
3. Froyo
4. Gingerbread 
5. Honeycomb
6. Ice Cream Sandwich
7. Jelly Bean  

And the latest version is Jelly Beans which was released on 9 th July of 2012

Source :-techglobex

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Apple's iPhone and iPad Sales Competition in Q4

According to the latest Sales Report from IHS conducted competition between Appleproducts in Q4 of 2011. It has been observed that tablet market is really going higher with the maximum revenue from Apple iPad and iPad 2 and also from Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet. But according to the report Apple's iPad is actually facing competition with its own sibling iPhone in terms of most selling in Q4 of 2011. No doubt that Apple'siPad generation tablets have beat Amazon's Kindle Fire in term selling but still it’s far behind as compare to Apple iPhone Smartphone.

IHS report has mentioned that in the last three months of 2011, Apple shipped 15.4 million iPads and iPad 2s. During that same period, Apple slipped from 64% of the global media market to 57%. Apple's CEO Tim Cook has also recently revealed that the company sold more iOS devices last year than it sold Macs in 28 years. According to Rhoda Alexander, IHS Senior Manager; “Shipments of the iPad line fell short of IHSestimates in the fourth quarter as many loyal Apple customers devoted their dollars to shiny new alternatives,” However, the primary alternative wasn’t the Kindle Fire which debuted to solid sales in the fourth quarter but Apple’s own iPhone 4S smartphone. The rollout of the iPhone 4S in October generated intense competition for Apple purchasers’ disposable income, doing more to limit iPad shipment growth than competition from the Kindle Fire and other media tablets.”

Watch the following video of Mashable to know more about iPhone and iPad Selling Competition:

Source :-techglobex

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Apple TV can run fullscreen iOS Applications - Unofficially

Apple TV is one of the low budget Apple iOS device from a company which provides total entertainment to its users. The price of the Apple TV is low as $99.00 contains powerful hardware specification includes Apple A4 chipset with a PowerVR SGX535 and 256 megabytes of RAM, running modified iOS builds from those on iPods touch, iPhone touch, and iPad touch. Apple TV exists as a media center settop box officially but users can also Run any iOS Applications including apps from iPhone, iPod and iPad on jailbroken Apple TV unofficially.

There is one video available on internet which provides you an evidence of runningiOS Apps on Apple TV. The video shows demo of some iOS Apps like Facebook, Maps, Safari and YouTube on a jailbroken Apple TV. This is not AirPlay, the apps are running directly from the Apple TV and scaling to 720p. 

According to MacDaddy News, MobileX is a window manager for iOS that replaces Springboard, letting iPhone and iPad apps run on the Apple TV. Since the Apple TV doesn’t have a touch screen, they are using a combination of VNC, SSH and the Apple Remote to launch and navigate apps. Once the app progress finalized by two developers, you will be able to launch apps using only the remote. I think its one of the cheapest way to run iOS Apps directly on $99 Apple TV.

Video Running Full Screen iOS Apps on Apple TV:

Source :-techglobex

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Expected Apple's iPhone 5 Model, Size and Body Look Screenshots

As we all know iPhone Smartphone's are now world's most popular and successfulSmartphone ever introduced from Apple and after the success of old iPhone models starts from iPhone to iPhone 4S now everybody is seems to be waiting for next generation iPhone model iPhone 5. So today we are going to reveal the ExpectediPhone 5 Model, Size and Body Look Screenshots so that general public can think how next generation iPhone 5 will be look and feel. According to the recent rumorsiPhone 5 will have bigger screen, improved processor and even better cameras. However, according to the recent blog post on a famous tech blog, iLounge the next-generation iPhone 5 will have 4.0 inch display screen, metal body and the small dock connector.

According to the iLounge blog post, iPhone 5 will be slightly larger than the current version of iPhone series and it will also have a metallic body from back and will be 20% thinner than the current iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S Smartphones. Currently, the iPhone4 and iPhone 4S has a perfect size and one of the attractive and best designs in the whole smartphone market today, but due to large screen size demand, Apple will probably release an iPhone with 4.0 inch screen as you can see in screenshot ofiPhone 5.

(Expected iPhone 5 Body Look) Click to Enlarge Image!

Moreover, iPhone 5 will also probably have 16 pin dock connector as compare to the current iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad devices which have 30 pin dock connector. According to the rumors next generation iPhone 5 will have a new dock design which will be small with fewer pins, however, it will be universal across all devices. You can also expect that iPhone 5 will be soon released in this fall.

(Expected iPhone 5 Design) Click to Enlarge Image!

Source :-techglobex

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Get Free Nokia Lumia 710 from Walmart with T-Mobile

Walmart is now offering a chance to Get Free Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone 7.5 Mango powered Smartphone. If you want to try the very first Windows PhoneOperating System Smartphone from Nokia than you can get it with the authority of world's largest discount retailer T-Mobile. The current price of Nokia Lumia 710 in United States is just $49.99 with a new two year contract with T-Mobile. By offering a free Nokia Lumia 710 smartphone, Walmart will no doubt boost the Nokia andMicrosoft device's presence in a large way.

The free Nokia Lumia 710 offer applies only to all new two year contracts users of T-Mobile. If you already have a T-Mobile account that you want to upgrade you will still have to pay $49.99 for the Lumia 710 but if you really want to try out what Nokia andMicrosoft is offering and you don't have any T-Mobile account, than its your best chance to get Nokia Lumia 710 Smartphone without any cost.

The Nokia Lumia 710 contains the most powerful 1.4 GHz processor, 5-megapixel camera, 512 MB of RAM, and 8 GB of internal storage and above all MicrosoftWindows Phone 7.5 Mango Operating System. It’s seriously a best Smartphone of its kind.

So what are you waiting for? Click here and sign up for a new two-year contract agreement with T-Mobile from Walmart and Get Nokia Lumia 710 for Free.

Source :-techglobex

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FBI to Start Monitor Facebook, Twitter and Social Media Activities

The Federal Bureau of Investigation from U.S.A a.k.a. F.B.I. needs your help to develop and transform a Tool or Program which helps them to monitor and track Social Media and Social Networking websites like Facebook and Twitter. But why FBI needs to monitor Social Media? Because they want to stop the maximum numbers of online crimes and activities which are increasing rapidly. Everyday people like to share everything through social media websites like Facebook and Twitter which allow people to commit a online crime. 

According to the recent report from The Guardian because of people's online sharing activity, the FBI is working on a programing tool which will allow FBI to monitor and track websites like Facebook and Twitter more effectively in order to help fight crime. The programing tool on which FBI working and hoping to build doesn’t sound very threatening. It includes requests and activities for automated searches of not only social media but also legitimate news websites like BBC, CNN and Fox News, automated alerting when certain conditions are met, and mapping capability that includes not only terrorist information but also weather, embassy, traffic, and the like.

So if you want to know more about F.B.I's Tracking and Monitoring Tool and wants to help FBI in transforming and building programing tool than you can read all the requirements of the requested system at 12 page Request for Information (RFI).

Source :-techglobex

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World and Pakistan Lost Talented Arfa Karim, Youngest MCP

lThe World's Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Arfa Karim fromPakistan has passed away and lost the battle of life at the age of sixteen (16), after remaining admitted at Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Lahore Pakistan onSaturday Night (14-Jan-2012), she breathed her last after being in coma for over 26 days at CMH Lahore (Pakistan). Arfa Karim had earned the Microsoft Certification at the age of Nine (9) and she died at the age of sixteen (16).

Arifa Karim remained in intensive care at Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Lahore after suffering an epileptic seizure and cardiac arrest a few weeks ago that caused severe heart and brain damage. This ultimately led to a heart attack. She had been on life support. Arfa Karim suffered cardiac arrest on December 22, and had been under treatment at CMH since. Microsoft had also arranged a team which was following her case closely along with Pakistani doctors. After battling for life for 26 days, one of Pakistan's brightest talent left this world for good.

Arfa Karim was born in 1995 and she achieved the honor of World’s YoungestMicrosoft Certified Professional when she was only 9 years old in 2004. Bill Gates, the Chairman of Microsoft, invited Arfa to visit the Microsoft Headquarters in theUSA in the age of 10 only. Arfa Karim was also certified for flying a plane at a flying club in Dubai at the age of 10. Arfa was also honored by the Pakistan Government for the Fatima Jinnah Gold Medal in the field of Science and Technology and she had also got the Youth Award in 2005 from Pakistan Government and Arfa has also won the Presidential Award for Pride of Performance.

Pakistan and World has lost the talented girl and May her soul Rest in Peace (R.I.P.). Her funeral will be offered in native city Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Source :-techglobex

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