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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Watch Live Stream of Apple October Event Coverage
This stream will start one hour before Apple's event on Tuesday October 13, as a reminder we will NOT be embedding the event in our livestream for copyright reasons, but we will offer commentary and coverage during AND after the event. We'll give cues so you can sync up Apple's broadcast with our stream once it is underway.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro & AirTags Final Designs Leak, Apple Watch Pro & Touch ID iPad Air 4!
Last minute leaks before Apple's Time Flies event! iPhone 12 Pro hands on with real chassis, AirTags final design, 120Hz final decision, smaller notch on 5.4-in, Apple Watch Pro naming & iPad Air 4 to get Touch ID in power button!
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Monday, September 14, 2020
Apple AirTags - Here you go! First look! Design, features and more! (EXCLUSIVE LEAKS!)
Apple AirTags - Here you go! First look! Design, features and more! (EXCLUSIVE LEAKS!)
We know what the iPhone 12 will look like - but what about AirTags?
We've been wondering what AirTags look like... and it seems we finally have a good look!
Watch the video below to have an idea on how it looks like.
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Apple Watch 6 Release Date and Price – Watch Series 6 Launch Last Summary
The dates for latest king smartwatch; Apple Watch Series 6 release date and price have been circled around in the latest round of rumors and leaks.
We have for you the last summary of details and leaks of the new Apple Watch 6! We also have the latest in this Apple Watch series 6 Launch Last Summary with details about the Specs for the Apple Watch Series 6. We also have the latest information on the Apple Watch 6 Price as well. We are so excited for this Smart watch so we have been constantly giving you the latest Apple Watch Series 6 review details whenever we can. The latest leaks are showing a Watch 6 with a brand new Finger Scanner Display technology. We are still awaiting a official Apple Watch 6 Series 6 video trailer but these latest renders if true make the smart watch look gorgeous and an advancement on the Apple Watch Series 5! Some of the rumored Apple Watch 6 2020 features: - S6 Chipset - Crown Fingerprint scanner - Digital Crown button The Apple Watch Series 6 looks like it will be the latest Apple Watch since the Apple Watch 5 that came out last year.Saturday, September 12, 2020
Final iPhone 12 Pro Max Leaks, '12S', AirPods 3, AirTags & iOS 14 Beta 7!
The final iPhone 12 Pro Max details before launch.
More part leaks, release date, iOS 14.1 features, iPhone 12s, AirPods 3, Apple Watch 6, AirTags, AirPods Studio release dates & iOS 14 Beta 7 features review.
So close to launch!
Friday, August 3, 2012
iPhone 5 to be launched this September
Apple announced that it has been looking forward to launch its latest iPhone (could be the iPhone 5) during a special event on September 12, 2012, Wednesday, wherein the introduction to the market is set nine days after which is on September 21, 2012, Friday.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Should you buy a Verizon iPhone? Where to buy? Your questions answered
The Verizon iPhone has finally become a reality thanks to years' worth of collaboration between Apple and the "nation's most reliable network." We—and everyone else on the Internet—have been flooded with questions about the new and improved iPhone, Verizon's network, how the details compare to AT&T's version of the hardware, and more. Here, we answer many of the questions we've heard people asking and try to address the nuances behind the main question on users' minds: should I switch?
When can I get it and how much!?
Verizon is taking preorders starting on February 3, and the phone will be available in Apple and Verizon retail stores on February 10. The 16GB device will cost $199 with a two-year contract and the 32GB will cost $299 with contract, though Verizon says that customers will be able to buy an unsubsidized iPhone with no contract as well. To our knowledge, the company has not said how much a contract-free phone will cost.
Does this mean I can take my current iPhone to Verizon now without having to buy a new one?
No. If you want to switch carriers and you already have an iPhone, you'll have to buy a new one that works on Verizon's network. Verizon uses CDMA while all previous iPhones manufactured up until this point (whether from the US, Canada, Europe, or even Asia) come equipped with GSM capabilities, and the two technologies don't mix.
If you're desperate to join the Verizon clan, what you can do is sync your AT&T iPhone with iTunes before ditching it in the gutter, then restoring your shiny new Verizon iPhone from the backup. Then, at the very least, your settings and apps will all be the same (you can sync your previously downloaded apps back to your new iPhone even if you don't restore it from backup, too). If all you're doing is switching from one iPhone to another, you won't have to pay twice to buy your apps again, even if the phones are on different networks.
What are the speed differences between Verizon's 3G network and AT&T's 3G network?
The AT&T iPhone currently makes use of High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) on AT&T's GSM network, which offers a theoretical maximum of 14Mbps for downloads. Verizon's CDMA network uses EVDO Rev. A, which offers a theoretical maximum of 3Mbps for downloads, and it makes sense that the CDMA iPhone will support those speeds.
Of course, the speeds that you will get will depend highly upon where you are, what time of day it is, how many other people are currently using the network, how much interference there is from buildings and other radio waves, and so on. It's perfectly possible that the Verizon iPhone will bring data to a specific user faster than an AT&T iPhone in that same situation. But if we're talking about theoretical speeds here, AT&T's "3G" network currently wins out over Verizon's.
If and when Verizon and Apple finally roll out a 4G/LTE version of the iPhone, Verizon customers will have to buy a new one if they want to take advantage of the faster network Verizon switched on last month. Then again, so will AT&T's customers when AT&T's LTE network is up and running later this year).
Which phone is better for traveling overseas?
Generally speaking, CDMA is a technology that isn't very widespread outside of the US and China. (China, like the US, has relatively large networks that operate on both CDMA and GSM.) Sure, the technology exists outside of the US and China, as evidenced by a chart (PDF) created by RCR Wireless, but most Europeans will flat out express shock that CDMA is even still alive in the US since it's so rare (if not completely nonexistent) in European countries. If you're a frequent traveler to Europe and want to keep using your own iPhone, it's a wise decision to go with a GSM iPhone instead and eschew the Verizon contract.
Is the hardware the same as what's available through AT&T?
Verizon model on top, AT&T on the bottom
Aside from the CDMA/GSM technology difference, the answer is "mostly." The phone you get through Verizon is still considered an iPhone 4, just like AT&T's offering. The only differences are that the newer phones appear to have some antenna design changes, as evidenced by our picture post following the Verizon event, plus the volume controls have been shifted slightly. Beware of that last point, though—there are numerous iPhone 4 cases that are currently designed for the original (AT&T) iPhone 4, and the volume openings aren't likely to line up with the Verizon model.
Does last year's "antennagate" affect the Verizon iPhone?
This is largely subjective, but according to our early tests, the answer is "no." While we could easily create some signal attenuation using our hands on the original AT&T iPhone 4 (even after the software update that "fixed" the problem), this was not the case when we used the same death grip on the Verizon iPhone 4. Several readers e-mailed in to note that newer iPhone 4s bought from AT&T also have the antenna fix that the Verizon iPhones are seen with, so hopefully this is a problem of the past for all but the original iPhone 4 users.
What about the next-generation iPhone?
If Apple sticks to its yearly release schedule that it has used since the iPhone first came out in 2007, we can expect an even newer version of the iPhone to come out in the summer of 2011. Apple has not confirmed this by a long shot and plans can change at any time, but the company has been extremely predictable on this front for several years now. So, assuming an iPhone 5 will be released on AT&T this summer, we here at Ars would expect it to also be released for Verizon around the same time period. If you're unsure about the current hardware on either carrier, we'd tell you to wait.
I don't get it: who cares about being able to use data and voice at the same time?
This is obviously a personal usage scenario, and many people who already use Verizon seem to have no problem with this limitation. There are some ways in which this roadblock can get annoying, though. For one, Verizon execs confirmed that the iPhone won't be able to get push notifications while you're on a call, so even if you're not surfing the Web, nothing that uses data will be able to notify you of anything until you hang up.
Secondly, the voice calls will interrupt anything you're doing over the data connection. So, if you happen to be downloading an app or using Verizon's personal hotspot feature to share the 3G connection over WiFi, receiving a phone call will mean that you'll have to choose between interrupting everyone's WiFi connections or simply ignoring the call.
These things may or may not be a dealbreaker for you, but they're important to keep in mind.
How much will the plans cost?
Verizon hasn't yet announced what kind of voice and data plans it will offer to go along with its version of the iPhone, so we'll have to wait until February before knowing the true numbers. However, looking at Verizon's current plan model for other smartphones, they are very comparable to AT&T's. Macworld has a handy post full of comparison charts, but the key points here are that individual voice plans cost about the same, family voice plans are slightly cheaper at AT&T, and text messaging plans are sort of touch and go depending on what you're looking for.
Verizon's data plans are currently different from AT&T's—Verizon offers a 150MB plan for $15 per month while AT&T offers 200MB for the same price, but Verizon still has an unlimited plan for $30 while AT&T's $25 plan is for 2GB of monthly data. Verizon has spoken in the past about how it wants to move to a tiered model similar to AT&T's, so there's no telling what might change in the near (or far) future.
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When can I get it and how much!?
Verizon is taking preorders starting on February 3, and the phone will be available in Apple and Verizon retail stores on February 10. The 16GB device will cost $199 with a two-year contract and the 32GB will cost $299 with contract, though Verizon says that customers will be able to buy an unsubsidized iPhone with no contract as well. To our knowledge, the company has not said how much a contract-free phone will cost.
Does this mean I can take my current iPhone to Verizon now without having to buy a new one?
No. If you want to switch carriers and you already have an iPhone, you'll have to buy a new one that works on Verizon's network. Verizon uses CDMA while all previous iPhones manufactured up until this point (whether from the US, Canada, Europe, or even Asia) come equipped with GSM capabilities, and the two technologies don't mix.
If you're desperate to join the Verizon clan, what you can do is sync your AT&T iPhone with iTunes before ditching it in the gutter, then restoring your shiny new Verizon iPhone from the backup. Then, at the very least, your settings and apps will all be the same (you can sync your previously downloaded apps back to your new iPhone even if you don't restore it from backup, too). If all you're doing is switching from one iPhone to another, you won't have to pay twice to buy your apps again, even if the phones are on different networks.
What are the speed differences between Verizon's 3G network and AT&T's 3G network?
The AT&T iPhone currently makes use of High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) on AT&T's GSM network, which offers a theoretical maximum of 14Mbps for downloads. Verizon's CDMA network uses EVDO Rev. A, which offers a theoretical maximum of 3Mbps for downloads, and it makes sense that the CDMA iPhone will support those speeds.
Of course, the speeds that you will get will depend highly upon where you are, what time of day it is, how many other people are currently using the network, how much interference there is from buildings and other radio waves, and so on. It's perfectly possible that the Verizon iPhone will bring data to a specific user faster than an AT&T iPhone in that same situation. But if we're talking about theoretical speeds here, AT&T's "3G" network currently wins out over Verizon's.
If and when Verizon and Apple finally roll out a 4G/LTE version of the iPhone, Verizon customers will have to buy a new one if they want to take advantage of the faster network Verizon switched on last month. Then again, so will AT&T's customers when AT&T's LTE network is up and running later this year).
Which phone is better for traveling overseas?
Generally speaking, CDMA is a technology that isn't very widespread outside of the US and China. (China, like the US, has relatively large networks that operate on both CDMA and GSM.) Sure, the technology exists outside of the US and China, as evidenced by a chart (PDF) created by RCR Wireless, but most Europeans will flat out express shock that CDMA is even still alive in the US since it's so rare (if not completely nonexistent) in European countries. If you're a frequent traveler to Europe and want to keep using your own iPhone, it's a wise decision to go with a GSM iPhone instead and eschew the Verizon contract.
Is the hardware the same as what's available through AT&T?
Verizon model on top, AT&T on the bottom
Aside from the CDMA/GSM technology difference, the answer is "mostly." The phone you get through Verizon is still considered an iPhone 4, just like AT&T's offering. The only differences are that the newer phones appear to have some antenna design changes, as evidenced by our picture post following the Verizon event, plus the volume controls have been shifted slightly. Beware of that last point, though—there are numerous iPhone 4 cases that are currently designed for the original (AT&T) iPhone 4, and the volume openings aren't likely to line up with the Verizon model.
Does last year's "antennagate" affect the Verizon iPhone?
This is largely subjective, but according to our early tests, the answer is "no." While we could easily create some signal attenuation using our hands on the original AT&T iPhone 4 (even after the software update that "fixed" the problem), this was not the case when we used the same death grip on the Verizon iPhone 4. Several readers e-mailed in to note that newer iPhone 4s bought from AT&T also have the antenna fix that the Verizon iPhones are seen with, so hopefully this is a problem of the past for all but the original iPhone 4 users.
What about the next-generation iPhone?
If Apple sticks to its yearly release schedule that it has used since the iPhone first came out in 2007, we can expect an even newer version of the iPhone to come out in the summer of 2011. Apple has not confirmed this by a long shot and plans can change at any time, but the company has been extremely predictable on this front for several years now. So, assuming an iPhone 5 will be released on AT&T this summer, we here at Ars would expect it to also be released for Verizon around the same time period. If you're unsure about the current hardware on either carrier, we'd tell you to wait.
I don't get it: who cares about being able to use data and voice at the same time?
This is obviously a personal usage scenario, and many people who already use Verizon seem to have no problem with this limitation. There are some ways in which this roadblock can get annoying, though. For one, Verizon execs confirmed that the iPhone won't be able to get push notifications while you're on a call, so even if you're not surfing the Web, nothing that uses data will be able to notify you of anything until you hang up.
Secondly, the voice calls will interrupt anything you're doing over the data connection. So, if you happen to be downloading an app or using Verizon's personal hotspot feature to share the 3G connection over WiFi, receiving a phone call will mean that you'll have to choose between interrupting everyone's WiFi connections or simply ignoring the call.
These things may or may not be a dealbreaker for you, but they're important to keep in mind.
How much will the plans cost?
Verizon hasn't yet announced what kind of voice and data plans it will offer to go along with its version of the iPhone, so we'll have to wait until February before knowing the true numbers. However, looking at Verizon's current plan model for other smartphones, they are very comparable to AT&T's. Macworld has a handy post full of comparison charts, but the key points here are that individual voice plans cost about the same, family voice plans are slightly cheaper at AT&T, and text messaging plans are sort of touch and go depending on what you're looking for.
Verizon's data plans are currently different from AT&T's—Verizon offers a 150MB plan for $15 per month while AT&T offers 200MB for the same price, but Verizon still has an unlimited plan for $30 while AT&T's $25 plan is for 2GB of monthly data. Verizon has spoken in the past about how it wants to move to a tiered model similar to AT&T's, so there's no telling what might change in the near (or far) future.
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The Verizon iPhone 4 Is Here
It's confirmed. The iPhone 4 is coming to Verizon. Starting at $200 for the 16GB version, with a new antenna and a hotspot application that would allow you to connect your computer or any other device to the internet.
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Verizon CDMA iPhone Launching on 1.11.11?
The latest scoop is emanating from Wall Street Journal, confirming the Verizon iPhone release date to be 11th January, 2011. Interestingly, Verizon Wireless is holding a special event in New York, at Lincoln Center scheduled at 11:00 AM. Lowell McAdam, President and COO of Verizon Wireless will be addressing the event. Well, there are reports that Gizmodo has not been invited, which confirm that CDMA iPhone 4 will be launched.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Launched by RIM | What's the Price?
Research In Motion (RIMM) unveiled a tablet computer on Monday that will compete with Apple’s (AAPL) iPad. The 7-inch camera-packing tablet called the BlackBerry PlayBook, is designed, according to RIM, to give users uncompromised web browsing, true multitasking and high performance multimedia. The new device will become commercially available in the U.S. in early 2011, and in overseas markets in the second quarter of next year.
CEO Mike Lazaridis showed off the new computer tablet during the keynote of RIM’s BlackBerry developer conference in San Francisco on Monday, but gave no pricing details.
Analysts think that a price range of $300-$350 would be about right.
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CEO Mike Lazaridis showed off the new computer tablet during the keynote of RIM’s BlackBerry developer conference in San Francisco on Monday, but gave no pricing details.
Analysts think that a price range of $300-$350 would be about right.
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Friday, September 10, 2010
Honda Launches Stunning Brochure For The CR-Z On iPhone, iPad: Is This How The Web Ends?
The truth is, half the digital advertising campaigns we see aren't very good. In fact, more than half. Most are terrible or senseless or both. But the new digital brochure for the Honda CR-Z is different: not only is it a thing of beauty, but it could signal the death of websites as we know them.
When we first heard about Honda's new piece, we weren't terribly excited. In fact, we groaned. We've seen similar stunts done for other cars, and they've all been fairly wishy-washy. (And "wishy-washy" is being kind.) Expecting the worst, we clicked over to the "CR-Z Experience" website to give it a whirl.
Stephen Elop to replace Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo as President, CEO of Nokia
Nokia's Board of Directors has appointed Stephen Elop President and Chief Executive Officer of Nokia as of September 21. Elop currently heads Microsoft's Business Division.
Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo will leave his current position as President and CEO of Nokia on September 20, 2010 and his position on the Nokia Board of Directors with immediate effect. He will continue to chair the Board of Nokia Siemens Networks in a non-executive capacity.
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Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo will leave his current position as President and CEO of Nokia on September 20, 2010 and his position on the Nokia Board of Directors with immediate effect. He will continue to chair the Board of Nokia Siemens Networks in a non-executive capacity.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Apple TV | New iPod Touch 4th Generation | New iPod Nano 2010 | New iPod Shuffle
The new Apple TV for $99.
The new Apple TV will be streaming 720p video only (no big surprise there), and that existing Apple TVs won't be getting an upgrade to the new cloud-based software (again, not a shocker).
The new operating system for the iPhone and iPod Touch will also have a new photo feature called High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photos.
It has HDMI, Ethernet, optical audio, and USB plugs around back, and of course 802.11n for the cable-averse.
A demo of a new game - currently called "project sword" - was shown as part of the Game Center unveiling. The role-playing game, which features sword battles, is being developed by Epic Games and will be available on the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad.
The new line of iPods will feature a built in FM tuner that can also display photos. The iPod will also now be completely touch screen, and will not have any buttons on the device itself. It will cost a total of $149 for the 8 GB version of the iPod and $179 for the 16 GB version.
The AirTunes software is being renamed AirPlay, and will allow users to switch video streaming from an iPad or iPhone to an Apple TV device.
The new Shuffles will cost $49 and come with 2 gigabytes of memory and a 15-hour battery life.
New iPod nano
The Nano is getting a new look that puts it more in line with the iPod Touch functionality, as the new Nano will feature a touchscreen with controls for playing, pausing, and selecting music.
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New iPod Touch 4G Cases of Hard Candy Confirm a Camera Feature
Hard Candy’s Street Skin Rubber iPod Touch 4G Case are set to ship prior to Apple’s expected launch date in September, and were created by specs given to them more than 30 days ago from Apple. So I guess that would explain the nice open area on the case that would support a camera being built-in to the newest iPod Touch.The latest line of Hard Candy cases will retail for $29.95, feature a ruggedized, rubber body and will begin shipping in mid-September. The Bubble Slider line will also be available for the iPod Touch 4G as well.
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iPod Touch 4
Excited for tomorrow. I wonder what Apple is going to release next?iPod touch 4?
Live from Apple's fall 2010 event
We'll be covering Apple's latest event live with up-to-the-minute coverage -- check back at the times below on Wednesday, September 1st for all the action!
07:00AM - Hawaii
10:00AM - Pacific
11:00AM - Mountain
12:00PM - Central
01:00PM - Eastern
06:00PM - London
07:00PM - Paris
09:00PM - Moscow
02:00AM - Tokyo (September 2nd)
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/live-from-apples-fall-2010-event/
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Samsung Epic
The top-two leading 4G phone globally, Samsung's Epic, has now been being sold in the U.S., having a premium cost above the HTC EVO 4G which is USD 249.99 only. The supply could only be until 2012.
http://www.t3.com/news/samsung-epic-4g-goes-on-sale?=48569
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