Red iPhone 7 and Thinking about Quality

See it as some desultory thought. A thought which might be of some relevance today.

Not very long in the past (I think in April 2017), Apple launched a red iPhone 7 with a lower price tag. By quality standards, a red iPhone does not conform to Quality standard set by Apple for itself over the years. Notably, in addition to performance, pricing; Apple is known for products with premium looks.

That's why a red iPhone 7 from Apple was a dampener. May be this way the Company made itself more familiar with the masses in countries away from US.

While writing this piece, I don't know the market's response to the red iPhone 7; but I have a remote thought that over the years this looks and pricing strategy may hurt Apple.

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Red iPhone 7 and Thinking about Quality

Anil Singh Sunday, June 18, 2017

iPhone 6 4.7 inch display For White and Black Models

A pic of an iPhone 6 screen assembly has surfaced. the pic is believed to be the final assembly for the upcoming iPhone 6 screen snapped from the iPhone 6 assembly line, for both the black and white iPhone 6 models. Here's the pic :

iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch screen

The often rumored and widely anticipated iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch screen is said to be affixed to the front fascia. There's a larger home button cutout, supporting speculations of a revamped TouchID. There's a third hole at the top.

Some Apple news portals are point out the missing the electromagnetic shield — typically affixed to the rear of the screen. This they think points to one of the two things: the new design, or to make way for new features like NFC (where you tap two phones and transfer the data, Android has made NFC popular).

Recent rumors , close to September 09, 2014 launch of the 4.7 inch iPhone 6, point to the new iPhone display glass rounded toward the edges, melding right into the curved metal backing. he bezels (the path like boundary around the display) appears to have gone narrower too.

Apple is believed to unveil the newest 4.7-inch iPhone on September 9th, 2014 with release later in the month. The larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 version is believed to  come later in the year, perhaps in October alongside the iWatch.

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iPhone 6 4.7 inch display For White and Black Models

Anil Singh Monday, August 11, 2014

Steve Jobs Statue for Apple’s Cupertino HQ has Imperfections!

Apple is known as a visionary. It's also seen as a company anticipating superhit products mush before its competitors. That's why when Apple unveiled in Belgrade on Monday, a bust of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs to be installed at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.,everyone anticipated a creative work, rather than simply a statue. And rightly so. To inform you, Monday February 24 is the birthday of Late Steve Jobs.

The bust unveiled is the scaled down model of the final obelisk design; and is created by famed sculptor Dragan Radenović, reports Netokracija.

The work was selected in a contest with over 10,000 entries, incorporates a bust of Jobs’ head mounted on a pillar. Emanating from the sides of the pillar feature are Cyrillic letters and the numbers 1 and 0, representing the binary numeral system. According to Radenović, Apple management appreciated the imperfections of the piece over more computer-centric design entries. Humans are imperfect, so is God.

Have a look at the Steve Job's Statue to be installed at Apple’s Cupertino HQ.

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Steve Jobs Statue for Apple’s Cupertino HQ has Imperfections!

Anil Singh Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Burstly, App Management Company acquired by Apple

Tech giant Apple may have hoarded truckloads of money with its curve jumping products; but the Cupertino based company is often seen as a miser when it comes to acquisitions. Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) philosophy towards acquisitions up to now is simple: If it feels the need to acquire a specific technology to augment or create a certain product or a service, it buys a brilliant small company.

Hence any news of Apple acquiring a company is interesting for two reasons: one, it's an interesting news as Apple has gone for an acquisition; and two, because if Apple acquires a company it indicates two things -- 1) The company acquired is something to look out for 2) and the acquisition itself tells what Apple thinks will be vital technology in future.

Apple has started the 2014 with an acquisition. Apple has recently acquired Burstly.

Burstly, is the company behind the mobile app testing platform TestFlight and mobile app monetization platform SkyRocket. Burstly is also behind nascent mobile app analytics platform, FlightPath. But the company has decided to shut it down. May be After Apple told then that it's acquiring Burstly.

How Apple will be using Burstly?

Although everything Burstly stands for is in line with Apple's current offerings : Apps, App Ecosystem and mobiles, still in more sure terms, Apple can perfect its current app review process by utilizing Burstly’s various platforms. That apart,  Burstly also has a software development kit (SDK) which it discontinued recently. That too is something Apple will be interested in.

Apple's recent Acquisitions... Do they give an insight into the future of Technology?

• SnappyLabs, the company behind the popular SnappyCam iPhone camera app. 
• PrimeSense, d the Israel-based 3D vision and motion-sensing technology company.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to improve  Apple's own Apple Maps app.
• BroadMap, a Date Company
• Loationary, a location data company.
• HopStop, mass transit navigation app company.

TechCrunch also noted that Burstly had recently shut down its nascent mobile app analytics platform, FlightPath. The FlightPath address now redirects to the TestFlight website.

New CEO Tim Cook is picking up on Acquisitions

Apple showed an unusual appetite for acquisitions (going by its own past record on acquisitions) in 2013. A total of 15 acquisitions in 2013. The pace continued in 2014 as well. In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, Apple shelled out $525 million for business acquisitions during the quarter ending in December, nearly double what it spent in the year-ago quarter. ---------

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Burstly, App Management Company acquired by Apple

Anil Singh Saturday, February 22, 2014

iPad Air may Get A8 & Touch ID this Year

According to some reputed Apple news sources, the iPad Air may be the only model in Apple's tablet lineup to receive a refresh this year. The Apple iPad may Get A8 & Touch ID.

The iPad Air will be the only iPad model to see a refresh in 2014, gaining a next-generation A8 processor and Touch ID fingerprint sensor late in the third quarter of the year.

This means the much anticipated Apple iPad Pro (12.9 inch Apple iPad) and successor to the the iPad mini with Retina display will not be launched this year. 

Another product which may be launched this year is much anticipated Apple iWatch. Apple is currently busy finishing the operating system for iWatch, so that it can be launched this year. But since no major launch will take place this year hence one of top analysts believes that the the overall iPad shipments will actually decline this year.

The Apple's shipments are thus going to be low this year. Even if Apple iPad Pro or the 12.9 inch Apple iPad is launched this year, the analysts expect the over all Apple shipments to be low. ---------

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iPad Air may Get A8 & Touch ID this Year

Anil Singh Sunday, February 16, 2014

Apple Smart Cover for iPads, Launched

In its event hours ago, Apple launched a new kind of iPad cover or iPad Case, named the Smart Cover.

The new type of case for the iPads, the Smart Cover; is an iPad case similar to the iPhone 5s cases as it covers the back and comes in a variety of colors.
 

Apple Smart Covers: Protective Cases for iPads

For the iPad Air, the Smart Cases cost $79, while the iPad mini 2 Smart Cases cost $69. The cases are made of leather and com in come in Brown, Beige, Black, Yellow, Blue and PRODUCT (RED). ---------

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Apple Smart Cover for iPads, Launched

Anil Singh Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Apple ipad Mini 2 Launched: Faster, Retina Display, Unfortunately Bulkier

In the Apple event concluded just hours ago, among other exciting announcements, Apple launched the much anticipated Apple tablet, the new 7.9" model, the iPad mini 2. What makes the launch exciting is the Retina display. Yes, iPad Mini 2 has Retina Display.

Apple iPad Mini 2

Apple iPad mini 2 Specs

• Apple iPad mini 2 runs iOS 7 (which is the most latest iOS, hence a great news).
• A 7.9" screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio but the resolution has quadrupled to 1536 x 2048 pixels and the pixel density has doubled to 324ppi (pixels per inch). Notably since displays are measured diagonally hence, the 7.9 inches iPad Mini 2 display will be nearly twice as bigger than a 7 inch tablet.
• iPad Mini 2 is powered by an Apple A7 chipset with ARMv8-based Cyclone cores, a couple of generations ahead of A9. The chipset on iPad mini lagged behind with a lowly dual-core Cortex-A9 processor.
• Apple iPad Mini 2 has a regular Home button.
• Apple iPad Mini 2 has gained some bulk: It's 0.3mm thicker (7.5mm) and 23g heavier (331g).

just like iPad Air, the iPad Mini 2 too didn't get the much anticipated TouchID sensor.

Storage in Apple iPad Mini 2

16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128GB

Color Options for Apple iPad Mini 2

Just Silver, White and Space Grey & Black

Price of Apple iPad Mini 2

Starts at $399, more than hundred dollars more than iPad Mini ($339) launched last year. May be this is Apple's way of saving iPad Air (9.7 inch) tablet from being cannibalized by iPad Mini 2. Interestingly, the  iPad mini will be kept alive at $299.

Price of Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi+Cellular (or Wi-Fi and 3G/LTE versions) for 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128GB

WiFi Only: $399, $499, $599 and $699

Wi-Fi + Cellular: $529, $629, $729and $829

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Apple ipad Mini 2 Launched: Faster, Retina Display, Unfortunately Bulkier

Anil Singh

iPad 5 launched: With the Name iPad Air

The much anticipated Apple October 22 event concludes just hours back. Among the products launched was the new 9.7" model, iPad Air (not 5).

Apple iPad Air

Some of the rumors regarding the ipad Air, proved true. Apple iPad Air has an A7 Processor, narrower Bezel (border around the display). Have a look at the Specs below and know the Apple ipad Air better:

Apple iPad Air Specs

• Has a 9.7" IPS LCD screen with 1536 x 2048 pixels (as before). 
• New and powerful Apple A7 chipset along with the M7 motion co-processor
• Narrower bezels (43% smaller). Since displays are measured diagonally, hence a narrower bezel means more area for display, and a more display area compared to earlier iPads.
• Apple iPad Air Tablet is 20% thinner and now measures just 7.5mm, thinner than the iPad 2.
• Apple iPad Air has gone lighter as well: from 653g to 469g.

The iPad Air didn't get the much anticipated TouchID sensor.

Storage in Apple iPad Air

16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128GB

Color Options for Apple iPad Air

Silver & white and Space gray

Price of Apple iPad Air

Starts at $499

Price of Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi+Cellular (16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128GB)

WiFi Only: $499, $599, $699 and $799

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iPad 5 launched: With the Name iPad Air

Anil Singh

Apple iOS 7...What is New To it?

Apple iOS7 Beta 3 launched yesterday. What new is coming?

The news is: Apple has released iOS 7 beta 3 to developers on Monday. Thus the iOS 7 is closer to the public release.

Compatibility: Apple iOS 7 is compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Availability: Till it's not officially released to the masses, iOS 7 Beta 3 can be downloaded via the Software Update section in the Settings menu, and it's also available at iOS Developer Portal.

So, what's new? 

In addition to the usual performance enhancements and bug fixes, iOS 7 beta 3 brings a handful of tweaks to Apple's mobile operating system. Like, the Status Bar on the locked screen has become larger. Plus a clock to the lock screen when in music playback mode, has been added.

Other notable changes are: Transparent folders, an updated Calendar app ( showing days you have events), user interface enhancements in Safari, Game Center and Notifications Center, an improved Mail app, redesigned music controls and a redesigned icon for apps that are downloading (The current download status meter at the bottom of icon sometimes gets missed).

There may be improvements to Siri and  App Store interface as well.

When will common joe get the iOS 7? Don't know.

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Apple iOS 7...What is New To it?

Anil Singh Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Apple ipad 5 with narrower bezel, Optimized Battery...coming September

Apple iPad 5 is rumored to have a September Launch. The fifth gen 9.7 inch iPad will have Optimized Battery, narrower bezel. iPad Mini launch delayed.

Apple will launch its fifth generation iPad, the iPad 5 in September. While the launch of 7.9 inch iPad, Apple iPad Mini, could be delayed as little longer, says IBT.

What changes to expect in Apple ipad 5?

The iPad 5, featuring a 9.7-inch screen with Retina Display, will have a slimmer bezel (The broad white or black border around iPad display), allowing a bigger viewing area. In addition, the ipad5's LED tubes to backlight the Retina Display will be reduced from two to one. The battery's longevity will also be improved.

According to the DigiTimes report, the iPad 5 will be unveiled sometime in September 2013. The second iteration of the iPad mini, Apple iPad Mini 2, may be delayed to the end of the year (November 2013). It has been reported that, Apple is still unsure, whether the 7.9-inch iPad mini 2 feature a Retina Display or not. That apart, Apple is considering reducing the iPad mini 2’s bezel size even further to achieve “a bezel-less design”. Something, HTC and samsung are offering to its buyers.

Analysts at NPD DisplaySearch have also cast doubt on Apple’s plans for a Retina Display-featuring iPad mini for 2013. According to them, Apple will release a thinner iPad mini later this year, followed by an updated version in the first quarter of 2014 (Apr-Jun2014) with Retina Display and an improved processor. ---------

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Apple ipad 5 with narrower bezel, Optimized Battery...coming September

Anil Singh

Apple next iPhones: 4.7, 5.7-Inch Screens, plus a Cheaper Model Coming In Fall

According to leading tech blog, quoting Reuters Sources, Apple may make various changes to its iPhone lineup over the course of the next year. This includes two sizes of larger smartphone devices, in both a 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch category (or Phablets or iOS Phablets). Thus the phablet trend popularized by Samsung, with its Galaxy Note, is indeed real. The display sizes as mentioned above, will be a big jump for Apple, whose iPhone 5 at 4 inches lags behind even non-phablet devices like the HTC One and Galaxy S4.

In addition to bigger iPhones, Apple is also planning a less expensive iPhone model, with multi colour options plastic backs and 4 inch display as iPhone 5, which is slated to begin production next month, so that it's ready for the September launch. The initial shipment batch of the cheaper iPhone will be around 20 million low-cost devices for the holiday quarter next year. Reuters adds that it should cost around $99 when it launches.


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Apple next iPhones: 4.7, 5.7-Inch Screens, plus a Cheaper Model Coming In Fall

Anil Singh Thursday, June 13, 2013

Foxconn Pegatronn January-April 2013 Numbers Comparison

The world is comparing the numbers of Foxconn and Pegatron for a reason. Pegatron, a Taiwan based LCD manufacturer, just like Foxconn; is gaining the Apple orders which Foxconn is losing. The two companies are distant apart in terms of revenue numbers; but the comparison is necessary as it tells how Foxconn feels about itself now. Foxconn is seen as the one behind Apple's iPhone and iPad success. Apple managed to sell the iconic devices at that price only because Foxconn was the manufacturer. That said, Foxconn now wants to build its own brand, rather than be seen as some manufacturer for Apple. In this direction, Foxconn bought a 10 percent share in Sharp Corp. Although Sharp Corp is under heavy loss, Foxconn's move is in line with its assertive plans, as Sharp's LCD technology still is among the best in the world. May be Foxconn moving out of Apple's shadow may prove good for Foxconn; the same way it proved good for another manufacturer for Apple - the Samsung.

Foxconn, world's leading manufacturer of computer components and systems, reported that Foxconn saw April consolidated revenues of NT$291.759 billion (US$9.82 billion) increasing on month by 12.05%, while Pegatron Technology reported revenues of NT$65.404 billion up 1.27%, according to the companies.

The sequential growth in April consolidated revenues was mainly due to significant growth in Foxconn's consumer electronics device shipments and Foxconn International Holdings', Foxconn's subsidiary handset ODM, shipments of smartphones, local market analysts indicated.

However, Foxconn's April consolidated revenues decreased on year by 5.08% and Pegatron's by 2.77%.

Foxconn brought in consolidated revenues of NT$1.101 trillion for January-April, dropping on year by 15.89%, while Pegatron's January-April consolidated revenues of NT$286.721 billion grew 20%.

Two EMS providers: Consolidated revenues, Dec 2012 - Apr 2013 (NT$m)
Month	Foxconn		Pegatron
	Sales	Y/Y	Sales	Y/Y
Apr-13	291,759	(5.1%)	65,404	(2.8%)
Mar-13	260,383	(27.3%)	64,581	12.2%
Feb-13	235,060	(22.1%)	68,669	15.8%
Jan-13	313,527	(8.2%)	88,068	60.6%
Dec-12

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About Foxconn

Foxconn was established in 1974 and has grown to become the largest ODM in the world with nearly 1,000,000 employees and revenues in excess of USD 100 billion. Foxconn's customer base includes many famous brands in computing, communications and consumer electronics, for example; Apple, Cisco, Dell, HP, Nokia and Sony. With expertise in design and manufacturing, Foxconn's Channel Division is able to bring barebones and component products to channel customers around the globe, giving them the freedom to create their own solutions.

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Foxconn Pegatronn January-April 2013 Numbers Comparison

Anil Singh Friday, May 17, 2013

Apple Tripod patent can Help mount Your iPad better

Apple knows the importance of patents, like none other, by Apple. That's why, in the fast growing knowledge economy, you can see a range of patent filings from Apple; many of which never see the light of the day. Anyways, it also reflects, how much Apple wants to innovate to give the user a better experience.

In a patent filed, at the US Patent & Trademark Office today, is seen a a stand and a magnetic attachment system for the iPad, which already has magnets built in. This is a Apple Tripod, which the the giant may bring in coming months.

Apple Tripod:

Apple Tripod, is just like a three legged stand used by photographers to mount their cameras on. Though  Apple Tripod(with magnetic iPad holder)is for other purposes. The Apple Tripod is for the user to securely mount the iPad to a treadmill, Car windshield, or for taking photographs (which is not a good use, going by the Camera MP of Apple ipad; though it can be used for video-graphing a small meeting), music stand for reading sheet music on some app. Apple has highlighted nearly all the uses it sees the Apple Tripod may have.

Among the interesting uses, as filed by Apple, is  the description of a system that could magnetically connect two iPads. Apple sees its use, when coupled with the wireless transmitter in the stand, as a laptop -- where one tablet will be dedicated to Typing (will have keyboard displayed on it) and the other one as display. But to make the "write documents on iPad" plans of Apple realistic; typing on Apple iPad essentially needs to be improved. At present, it's hard to type. But if displaying content and typing pad are segregated on two iPads, things can be easier.






One area where I find Apple iPad lacking:

Apple iPad is often pegged as a device for "content consumption". But content consumption is not easy all the time. One such posture: When you are lying on your bed with your iPad hand held over your chest. since iPad is pretty heavy, it's hard to hold the iPad in that position for long. I believe, many people are using their iPad's in that position.  Apple should also create something for that (See picture on Right). Although I believe, it won't, it will never be made, because of bad ergonomics, which will be bad for Spine.


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Apple Tripod patent can Help mount Your iPad better

Anil Singh Saturday, March 2, 2013

Huawei says "Make it Possible", Touts Ascend P2

The Chinese brand, Huawei, the world's number three cell phone maker, by volume, launched at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, a global branding campaign themed, "Make It Possible." Interestingly, the ad doesn't feature any of the company's phones or devices. Social Blog, Mashable says that the Ad may be mistaken for a series of self-help affirmations and; the viewer will have to stress their brains to guess which Company's philosophy the Ad pitches.

It appears, Huawei is attempting, the Apple's iconic-- Here's To The Crazy Ones. But Apple is Apple. And Steve Jobs Steve Jobs. May be the Ad is Huawei's announcement, that it has arrived. Check out the Huawei's "Make it Possible" below:




To compare, Here's for the Crazy Ones:




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Huawei says "Make it Possible", Touts Ascend P2

Anil Singh Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Courtesy Apple, Foxconn touches plus USD 100 billion Revenues

Taiwan-based OEM firm (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Foxconn, world's leading manufacturer of computer components and systems, is the company which makes touch displays for tech Giant Apple (iPhone, iPad etc.). Although Samsung also makes a share of Apple device displays; but Foxconn makes the bear-share (Yes, that's why Samsung devices have great displays).

Courtesy Apple's iPad , Foxconn dominates the Tablet OEM Business. The rising demand for tablets, has made Foxconn continue its domination in the tablet OEM business in this fiscal cycle as well.

Some Numbers:

In November, Foxconn has seen revenues reaching a historical high of NT$351.733 billion (US$12 billion), representing an on-month growth of 27.6%. Foxconn's December revenues will continue to be strong and the fourth-quarter revenues are likely to exceed NT$1 trillion, an on-quarter growth over 40%. Sources believe that Foxconn's revenues have been heavily influenced by Apple products and also for the orders that Foxconn has received from Amazon and Microsoft.


About Foxconn:

Foxconn was established in 1974 and has grown to become the largest ODM in the world with nearly 1,000,000 employees and revenues in excess of USD 100 billion. Foxconn's customer base includes many famous brands in computing, communications and consumer electronics, for example; Apple, Cisco, Dell, HP, Nokia and Sony. With expertise in design and manufacturing, Foxconn's Channel Division is able to bring barebones and component products to channel customers around the globe, giving them the freedom to create their own solutions. To learn more, visit:www.foxconnchannel.com
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Courtesy Apple, Foxconn touches plus USD 100 billion Revenues

Anil Singh Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Dogfight Between Samsung Galaxy Note and Apple iphone 4S

Samsung camp has come out with a new Smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note 2, and it will be giving a neck to neck competition to apple iPhone 4S. Some guys even went on saying that Samsung Galaxy Note is a real challenger and a better Smartphone.

Watch this video and decide whether it will be able to beat apple or not.

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Dogfight Between Samsung Galaxy Note and Apple iphone 4S

jyoti Friday, August 31, 2012

What fears post "Apple patent trial verdict" resulted in Samsung Galaxy S III sales skyrocket in US?

Now that the guilty verdict has been handed down against Samsung in its patent lawsuit against (Cr)Apple, it’s starting to look like a big “thank you” may also be in order. Not from Apple, however, as Sammy might just be the one to get the last laugh here.

Trip Chowdhry, the managing director of equity research at Global Equities Research, has reported an immediate and “significant” increase in sales sales of the Galaxy S III in US following the Apple patent trial verdict.

Chowdhry, got this intelligence, when he made rounds to several retail locations after the news broke, last Friday night.

He went to 5 AT&T, 5 Sprint, 3 Verizon, and 3 Costco stores.

Since the verdict, the Samsung Galaxy S III outsold the Apple iPhone 4S at all five Sprint and three Verizon locations.

None of the Verizon stores and just two of the Sprint locations had 'sold out' of the model. Out of three Costco stores, two were sold out of the AT&T and T-Mobile models of the Samsung Galaxy S III while the third store was sold out of the AT&T variant but had the T-Mobile model in stock.

What fears post "Apple patent trial verdict" resulted in Samsung Galaxy S III sales skyrocket in US?

May be the fear that the verdict could possibly lead to a ban on the device in the United States. Some reports are attributing this to a hate sentiment for Apple; but why will anybody pay so much money on a device, whose future is uncertain, just to convey something to Apple.

Anyways, surge in sales will surely help Samsung easily pay back 1.05 billion dollar fine.

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What fears post "Apple patent trial verdict" resulted in Samsung Galaxy S III sales skyrocket in US?

Anil Singh

Window 8- Tablet to beat iOS and Android

Will Microsoft be able to break Apple’s hold on the tablet space?  With the advent of Windows 8 it may be able to do so.

Desktop Familiarity

The ground running reason why the PC users will shift to Windows 8 tablet is because they are accustomed to Microsoft Operating System. Once you tap on the desktop interface, you’ll be greeted with the familiar interface. 

Undoubtedly, Android and iOS have user friendly interface, but Windows 8 is something out of box. There is no learning curve and you don’t have to fiddle here and there to learn about the operating system.

The desktop familiarity lends a sense of convenience that is completely reassuring. You know your way for instance, My Computer is where you store your files and Recycle Bin is a place where all your deleted items are stored.

The greatest perk is you can install the same programs like Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office. The only thing that has changed is instead of mouse, you will be using tap of your finger. And that’s not even the slightest problem because there is nothing known as wrong taps.

Device Support

 Windows 8 has promised to change the conventional concept of connectivity. For example, the ipad tablet cannot be connected to iphone and Android tablet won’t be able to recognize the camera. But with Windows 8 you can connect a camera and in built drivers will recognize it instantly. You can also plugin printer into tablet USB port and it’ll be detected. In fact, you can manage the other tablets with Windows 8 tablet. Hook up iPad, My Nexus S or Nokia handset.

Data Transfer

Transferring files on Windows, Linux or Mac PC is a simple activity in the arena of personal computing. On an iPad there is no USB port and you have to carry a pen drive to transfer the files, which can be bit daunting task. In case of Android, the tablets proffer USB port; but you need an extra app known as file manager app to use it properly.

But with Windows 8-you can connect USB drive to the tablet and tap the notification to open the drive and copy the stuff from Drive C to Drive D.

Multi Tasking

Multitasking has become an essential ingredient. Microsoft Windows 8 is able to provide you an advantage of multi tasking with an approach that is better than IOS and Android.

When in a full screen with the Metro app, you can swipe the screen and open the other app instantly. It puts an original app in the mode of suspension, which in turn saves the battery.

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Window 8- Tablet to beat iOS and Android

jyoti Sunday, August 26, 2012