Rumor: New Apple iDevice to be 55-inch OLED TV
Though portability has been at the forefront of Apple's game plan since the introduction of the first iPhone, a new rumor reinforces recent speculation that your living room could be where Apple sets its sights next--specifically with a 55-inch OLED TV.Apple may be introducing the set sometime in 2012, according to a source cited by Smarthouse, an online lifestyle technology guide, who claims that recent deal-seeking from Apple includes distribution rights for the television.Among the rights Apple are after are current TV shows being aired in the U.S.A., claims a Hollywood lawyer who believes that Apple will launch a new TV in 2012. A big-screen television running iOS is certainly intriguing, especially with the breadth of content deals Apple already has in place through iTunes.Recent reports have Apple at the table with LG Display, the company that helps produce screen technology for many Apple products, to possibly discuss screen requirements for the rumored new OLED TV. LG just announced its own plans to produce a 55-inch OLED TV.LG, along with Samsung, is rumored to be vying to supply Apple with LCD panels for the third-generation iPad. Related links• Analyst: Apple ripe for HDTV and 'Genius Squad'• Analyst: iCloud linked to Apple's TV ambitions• Report: Apple TV set could be coming this yearThe implications are interesting, as rumors of Apple acquiring streaming video content site Hulu have been hot for the last few weeks. With Apple dominating the tablet market with the iPad and maintaining a strong hold on the smartphone market with the iPhone and the high-end PC market with Macs, it seems like logical timing to explore another market. A report by UBS Investment Research earlier this month suggested that very market could help boost Apple's market cap anywhere from $50 to $100 billion. And before you think that there's no way Apple could penetrate an already oversaturated big-screen television market, remember how no one thought the iPhone would make a difference. Right now it would be hard to bet against any product Apple releases, especially if its current product lineup (and stock price) is any indication.Would you be into buying a 55-inch OLED TV from Apple? What features would it have to have? Let me know in the comments!
How to move files between accounts in OS X
How to move files between accounts in OS X
While using the Public folder is one option, its read-only permissions (and write-only permissions for the Drop Box subdirectory) mean that if you use this setup regularly, you can end up with multiple copies of the file in each user's Public and Drop Box folders as they get copied back and forth, which may be a bit of a burden to manage.The second option is to use the system's "Shared" account folder, which is located in the Macintosh HD > Users directory, and should be fully accessible by all users to read and write files. This option may be more appealing than the Public folders, especially if you are sharing files that are regularly accessed, such as a common iTunes library for all users.Another option is to use secondary partitions, which include those on the main boot drive, secondary internal drives, and external drives. Similar to the Shared folder, these locations will be fully accessible to all users by default. The benefit of using these is that the Finder has preference for users to display them on their desktops and in the Finder sidebar, so they will be quickly accessible by everyone with a simple Finder settings change instead of having to navigate to a specific folder path.You can authenticate to copy or move an item to a restricted folder in OS X.Screenshot by Topher Kessler/CNETThe aforementioned approaches all require intermediary folders or storage options, and are great if you plan on moving files back and forth between accounts; if you only wish to move files to one account, then you can use a standard authenticated move feature of the OS X Finder. To do this, simply select the files you wish to move, and drag them to the Documents, Movies, Music, Desktop, or other restricted folder of the targeted account. Since you cannot open the folder, you can only access the top level of the folder tree in this manner (i.e., the Desktop folder itself, and not a subdirectory in it). When you do this, the system should issue you a warning about not being able to access the folder, but provide an option to authenticate and continue moving the files.Questions? Comments? Have a fix? Post them below or e-mail us!Be sure to check us out on Twitter and the CNET Mac forums.
While using the Public folder is one option, its read-only permissions (and write-only permissions for the Drop Box subdirectory) mean that if you use this setup regularly, you can end up with multiple copies of the file in each user's Public and Drop Box folders as they get copied back and forth, which may be a bit of a burden to manage.The second option is to use the system's "Shared" account folder, which is located in the Macintosh HD > Users directory, and should be fully accessible by all users to read and write files. This option may be more appealing than the Public folders, especially if you are sharing files that are regularly accessed, such as a common iTunes library for all users.Another option is to use secondary partitions, which include those on the main boot drive, secondary internal drives, and external drives. Similar to the Shared folder, these locations will be fully accessible to all users by default. The benefit of using these is that the Finder has preference for users to display them on their desktops and in the Finder sidebar, so they will be quickly accessible by everyone with a simple Finder settings change instead of having to navigate to a specific folder path.You can authenticate to copy or move an item to a restricted folder in OS X.Screenshot by Topher Kessler/CNETThe aforementioned approaches all require intermediary folders or storage options, and are great if you plan on moving files back and forth between accounts; if you only wish to move files to one account, then you can use a standard authenticated move feature of the OS X Finder. To do this, simply select the files you wish to move, and drag them to the Documents, Movies, Music, Desktop, or other restricted folder of the targeted account. Since you cannot open the folder, you can only access the top level of the folder tree in this manner (i.e., the Desktop folder itself, and not a subdirectory in it). When you do this, the system should issue you a warning about not being able to access the folder, but provide an option to authenticate and continue moving the files.Questions? Comments? Have a fix? Post them below or e-mail us!Be sure to check us out on Twitter and the CNET Mac forums.
Study- iOS, Android users average $14 per in-app buy
Study: iOS, Android users average $14 per in-app buy
Perhaps more interesting about that 71 percent number in the under $10 range is that the majority of purchases Flurry tracked trend towards the top end of the scale."Within the 'under $10' bucket, most transactions are at the $9.99 level, followed by $4.99, and finally $0.99," wrote Jeferson Valadares, the general manager of games at Flurry in a post on the company's findings. "In fact, in total, consumers spent 99 cents less than two percent of the time."The study does not break down spending differences between the two mobile platforms, which now offer many of the same titles.A Flurry spokesman told CNET that this data came from a sampling of the top apps from a group of 90,000 that it tracks. While the time observed varied for each application, each application was being tracked for an average of six months. With iOS 4.3 released earlier this year, Apple added a parental control mechanism that requires an iTunes password each and every time an in-app purchase is to be made. The previous policy opened up a 15-minute window post-purchase for additional purchases and downloads to be made without the need to re-enter a password. The loophole became a point of controversy following reports of children racking up four-figure bills on their parents' iTunes accounts.Google added an official in-app billing solution to Android back in March after announcing the feature in early February.
Perhaps more interesting about that 71 percent number in the under $10 range is that the majority of purchases Flurry tracked trend towards the top end of the scale."Within the 'under $10' bucket, most transactions are at the $9.99 level, followed by $4.99, and finally $0.99," wrote Jeferson Valadares, the general manager of games at Flurry in a post on the company's findings. "In fact, in total, consumers spent 99 cents less than two percent of the time."The study does not break down spending differences between the two mobile platforms, which now offer many of the same titles.A Flurry spokesman told CNET that this data came from a sampling of the top apps from a group of 90,000 that it tracks. While the time observed varied for each application, each application was being tracked for an average of six months. With iOS 4.3 released earlier this year, Apple added a parental control mechanism that requires an iTunes password each and every time an in-app purchase is to be made. The previous policy opened up a 15-minute window post-purchase for additional purchases and downloads to be made without the need to re-enter a password. The loophole became a point of controversy following reports of children racking up four-figure bills on their parents' iTunes accounts.Google added an official in-app billing solution to Android back in March after announcing the feature in early February.
Still plenty to see at Macworld 2012
Still plenty to see at Macworld 2012
SAN FRANCISCO--The Macworld expo isn't what it once was, but you wouldn't know it from the excitement of both vendors and Mac faithful attending this year's show.The show started today at Moscone Center West here, and though Macworld no longer attracts the big crowds and big-name vendors it once did, I saw plenty of enthusiastic vendors and showgoers checking out the latest wares for Mac and other Apple products.When Apple stopped presenting at Macworld in 2009, everyone wondered what would become of the show. As Apple's launching point for new products until 2009, Macworlds of the past often took up two giant rooms at Moscone Center and everyone involved with making Macs, iPhones, and the products that surround them would come for the event. Ever since Apple stopped showing at Macworld and making product announcements on its own, the show has lost some of its magic, but you wouldn't know that by talking to some of the vendors on the floor.In this slideshow, I give you a taste of what it's like to walk around the floor from my perspective. I couldn't take pictures of everything, but hopefully it will give those who have never been an idea of what it's like to check out the yearly Macworld show in its current state.A visit to the Macworld 2012 floor (phot...See full gallery1 - 4 / 17NextPrev
SAN FRANCISCO--The Macworld expo isn't what it once was, but you wouldn't know it from the excitement of both vendors and Mac faithful attending this year's show.The show started today at Moscone Center West here, and though Macworld no longer attracts the big crowds and big-name vendors it once did, I saw plenty of enthusiastic vendors and showgoers checking out the latest wares for Mac and other Apple products.When Apple stopped presenting at Macworld in 2009, everyone wondered what would become of the show. As Apple's launching point for new products until 2009, Macworlds of the past often took up two giant rooms at Moscone Center and everyone involved with making Macs, iPhones, and the products that surround them would come for the event. Ever since Apple stopped showing at Macworld and making product announcements on its own, the show has lost some of its magic, but you wouldn't know that by talking to some of the vendors on the floor.In this slideshow, I give you a taste of what it's like to walk around the floor from my perspective. I couldn't take pictures of everything, but hopefully it will give those who have never been an idea of what it's like to check out the yearly Macworld show in its current state.A visit to the Macworld 2012 floor (phot...See full gallery1 - 4 / 17NextPrev
Apple sets WWDC 2014 for June 2 to 6
Apple sets WWDC 2014 for June 2 to 6
Mac and iOS software developers, mark your calendars: Apple's next Worldwide DevelopersConference will take place the first week in June.Apple on Thursday announced that WWDC 2014 has been scheduled for June 2 to 6 and will take place where it's often been found in the past: San Francisco's Moscone West center. Tickets will be available through the WWDC Web site now through 10 a.m. PT Monday, but they'll likely be gone long before then. WWDC tickets typically are gone within the first couple hours afterApple puts them on sale. Last year, the conference sold out in mere minutes.Apple said that tickets will beissued through random selection and that developers will know theirstatus by 5 p.m. PT Monday. Those selected will have to pony up $1,599 per ticket.The company plans to have more than 1,000 of its engineers at the conference to lead hands-on labs and other events to guide attendees through the inner workings of iOS and OS X.One big question leading into this year's WWDC: will Apple introduce iOS 8, and what new features will come in that next version of the mobile operating system? Rumors have suggested changes including Mac apps coming to the iPhone and iTunes Radio being broken out as a separate app. The most recent significant update, iOS 7.1, brought CarPlay for integrating the iPhone into car dashboards, along with updates to Siri and Touch ID.Last fall's OS X Mavericks release, meanwhile, brought some iOS features into the fold for Mac users. CNET reviewer Jason Parker considered the update "more evolutionary than revolutionary."But don't go looking for a merger of iOS and OS X. Apple execs have been quite clear that they consider such an effort a "waste of energy."Update 6:45 a.m. PT: This story has been expanded with additional background.
Mac and iOS software developers, mark your calendars: Apple's next Worldwide DevelopersConference will take place the first week in June.Apple on Thursday announced that WWDC 2014 has been scheduled for June 2 to 6 and will take place where it's often been found in the past: San Francisco's Moscone West center. Tickets will be available through the WWDC Web site now through 10 a.m. PT Monday, but they'll likely be gone long before then. WWDC tickets typically are gone within the first couple hours afterApple puts them on sale. Last year, the conference sold out in mere minutes.Apple said that tickets will beissued through random selection and that developers will know theirstatus by 5 p.m. PT Monday. Those selected will have to pony up $1,599 per ticket.The company plans to have more than 1,000 of its engineers at the conference to lead hands-on labs and other events to guide attendees through the inner workings of iOS and OS X.One big question leading into this year's WWDC: will Apple introduce iOS 8, and what new features will come in that next version of the mobile operating system? Rumors have suggested changes including Mac apps coming to the iPhone and iTunes Radio being broken out as a separate app. The most recent significant update, iOS 7.1, brought CarPlay for integrating the iPhone into car dashboards, along with updates to Siri and Touch ID.Last fall's OS X Mavericks release, meanwhile, brought some iOS features into the fold for Mac users. CNET reviewer Jason Parker considered the update "more evolutionary than revolutionary."But don't go looking for a merger of iOS and OS X. Apple execs have been quite clear that they consider such an effort a "waste of energy."Update 6:45 a.m. PT: This story has been expanded with additional background.
Apple sets sights on students with iTunes U, iBooks 2
Apple sets sights on students with iTunes U, iBooks 2
Apple didn't surprise anyone at its New York City event today, but the company did underscore its intention to make its market in education.The company kicked off its event at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum today discussing the troubles American students are having competing against those in other countries. Apple, vying to be the hero, said it has some solutions to improve educational quality for students.The first is iBooks 2 for iPad. The offering allows textbook makers to sell their titles to iPad owners for $14.99 or less. In a demonstration, Apple showed how interactivity stands at the center of its textbook push, allowing students to view videos and even 3D images from within a title. In addition, the textbooks support note-taking, flash cards, and highlighting.Apple says iBooks 2 is designed to solve the major issues hurting today's textbooks--a lack of durability, portability, searchability and interactivity, not to mention outdated content. Related storiesApple's education event: What to expect (live blog 7 a.m. PT)Apple launches iBooks 2 digital textbooksApple revamps iTunes U, makes it class portalApple's new iBooks Author targets e-book creatorsApple also announced a new application, called iBooks Author, that will help writers publish their iBooks with all the interactive elements shown off in Apple's digital textbooks. The free Mac OS X app lets authors drag-and-drop their text into chapters, add multimedia content, and once complete, publish the books (or textbooks) to Apple's iBookstore.Finally, Apple unveiled the new iTunes U, an application designed to be an educational hub for both educators and students to manage all their classes in one place. The service includes panes for professors to create and manage their courses, and places for students to see and complete assignments, find notes, and more. As one might expect, iTunes U works alongside Apple's digital textbooks.Apple says it won't charge users to download the iBooks 2 app or iBooks Authors. iTunes U is also available for free. Apple plans to generate revenue on royalty splits with textbook makers, education app developers.
Apple didn't surprise anyone at its New York City event today, but the company did underscore its intention to make its market in education.The company kicked off its event at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum today discussing the troubles American students are having competing against those in other countries. Apple, vying to be the hero, said it has some solutions to improve educational quality for students.The first is iBooks 2 for iPad. The offering allows textbook makers to sell their titles to iPad owners for $14.99 or less. In a demonstration, Apple showed how interactivity stands at the center of its textbook push, allowing students to view videos and even 3D images from within a title. In addition, the textbooks support note-taking, flash cards, and highlighting.Apple says iBooks 2 is designed to solve the major issues hurting today's textbooks--a lack of durability, portability, searchability and interactivity, not to mention outdated content. Related storiesApple's education event: What to expect (live blog 7 a.m. PT)Apple launches iBooks 2 digital textbooksApple revamps iTunes U, makes it class portalApple's new iBooks Author targets e-book creatorsApple also announced a new application, called iBooks Author, that will help writers publish their iBooks with all the interactive elements shown off in Apple's digital textbooks. The free Mac OS X app lets authors drag-and-drop their text into chapters, add multimedia content, and once complete, publish the books (or textbooks) to Apple's iBookstore.Finally, Apple unveiled the new iTunes U, an application designed to be an educational hub for both educators and students to manage all their classes in one place. The service includes panes for professors to create and manage their courses, and places for students to see and complete assignments, find notes, and more. As one might expect, iTunes U works alongside Apple's digital textbooks.Apple says it won't charge users to download the iBooks 2 app or iBooks Authors. iTunes U is also available for free. Apple plans to generate revenue on royalty splits with textbook makers, education app developers.
Apple iWatch eyed by 14% of those polled
Apple iWatch eyed by 14% of those polled
Around 14 percent of people polled would pick up an Apple iWatch priced at $350, says investment firm Piper Jaffray.The 14 percent interested in an iWatch compares with the 12 percent lastOctober and the 17 percent of teens this past spring who echoed thesame sentiment about an Apple smartwatch. Surveying 100 people over the past month regarding watches and wearable tech, the Piper Jaffray team targeted mostly consumers in North America with an average age of 32 and a household income of $130,000. Related storiesApple's iWatch said to hit in October with 2.5-inch screenApple, Google, Samsung to take on diabetes with wearables -- reportSamsung, Pebble lock up smartwatch sales in USAt WWDC, more clues for those watching for Apple wristwearReports have been rampant that Apple plans to dive into the still nascent smartwatch arena with its much-rumored iWatch later this year. If true, Apple would face a host of other contenders, such as Samsung and Pebble, who so far have virtually locked up the market, at least in the US. An iWatch would also have to compete with new smartwatches from Samsung, LG, and Motorola -- which may be unveiled at the Google I/O developer conference next week -- that run Google's Android Wear operating system for smartwatches and other wearable devices.Consumers still haven't conveyed much excitement over smartwatches, certainly not enough to truly rev up the market. The iWatch would reportedly combine a watch with a fitness band, potentially offering a more innovative product that could score well if it includes the usual Apple polish.Among the people polled by Piper Jaffray, 18 percent said they already own a fitness band -- half of those are Fitbit devices. Among those that do own a band, 56 percent wear them every day. Among those who don't yet have a fitness band, 18 percent said they plan to buy one over the next year.
Around 14 percent of people polled would pick up an Apple iWatch priced at $350, says investment firm Piper Jaffray.The 14 percent interested in an iWatch compares with the 12 percent lastOctober and the 17 percent of teens this past spring who echoed thesame sentiment about an Apple smartwatch. Surveying 100 people over the past month regarding watches and wearable tech, the Piper Jaffray team targeted mostly consumers in North America with an average age of 32 and a household income of $130,000. Related storiesApple's iWatch said to hit in October with 2.5-inch screenApple, Google, Samsung to take on diabetes with wearables -- reportSamsung, Pebble lock up smartwatch sales in USAt WWDC, more clues for those watching for Apple wristwearReports have been rampant that Apple plans to dive into the still nascent smartwatch arena with its much-rumored iWatch later this year. If true, Apple would face a host of other contenders, such as Samsung and Pebble, who so far have virtually locked up the market, at least in the US. An iWatch would also have to compete with new smartwatches from Samsung, LG, and Motorola -- which may be unveiled at the Google I/O developer conference next week -- that run Google's Android Wear operating system for smartwatches and other wearable devices.Consumers still haven't conveyed much excitement over smartwatches, certainly not enough to truly rev up the market. The iWatch would reportedly combine a watch with a fitness band, potentially offering a more innovative product that could score well if it includes the usual Apple polish.Among the people polled by Piper Jaffray, 18 percent said they already own a fitness band -- half of those are Fitbit devices. Among those that do own a band, 56 percent wear them every day. Among those who don't yet have a fitness band, 18 percent said they plan to buy one over the next year.
Apple iTunes nears 800 million mark
Apple iTunes nears 800 million mark
Apple now has nearly 800 million iTunes accounts, a number that CEO Tim Cook described as "staggering" during the company's conference call today to discuss its March quarter financial results.The last time Apple talked about iTunes accounts was during its annual developers conference last June when the company announced575 million accounts."We now have an almost 800 millioniTunes accounts, most of these with credit cards," Cook said during the call Wednesday. "This is a staggering number."Related storiesApple tops estimates, announces 7-for-1 stock splitApple has sold 20 million Apple TV units, CEO saysSiri in the works for Apple TV, iOS 7.1 code revealsDespite the sharp uptick in iTunes accounts, iTunes sales did show signs of deceleration."Keep in mind, in that categorythere's several things -- not just the App Store kind of revenues," Cook said responding to a question from an analyst on the call. "So if you lookedat App Store only, it would look a little different than what you're saying. Butin terms of your question about monetization, I do believe that we can monetizemore than we are from a services point of view in existing areas and in newareas. And I'm particularly encouraged that when I look at the App Store and howit's doing, the strength was broad-based. In fact, in China, the growth was inthe triple digits."The 800 million number was just one headline in what amounted to a blowout quarter by Apple which upped its dividend and raised its forecast for its next quarter, which runs through June. In after-hours trading on Wednesday, Apple's stock soared by more than 8 percent.
Apple now has nearly 800 million iTunes accounts, a number that CEO Tim Cook described as "staggering" during the company's conference call today to discuss its March quarter financial results.The last time Apple talked about iTunes accounts was during its annual developers conference last June when the company announced575 million accounts."We now have an almost 800 millioniTunes accounts, most of these with credit cards," Cook said during the call Wednesday. "This is a staggering number."Related storiesApple tops estimates, announces 7-for-1 stock splitApple has sold 20 million Apple TV units, CEO saysSiri in the works for Apple TV, iOS 7.1 code revealsDespite the sharp uptick in iTunes accounts, iTunes sales did show signs of deceleration."Keep in mind, in that categorythere's several things -- not just the App Store kind of revenues," Cook said responding to a question from an analyst on the call. "So if you lookedat App Store only, it would look a little different than what you're saying. Butin terms of your question about monetization, I do believe that we can monetizemore than we are from a services point of view in existing areas and in newareas. And I'm particularly encouraged that when I look at the App Store and howit's doing, the strength was broad-based. In fact, in China, the growth was inthe triple digits."The 800 million number was just one headline in what amounted to a blowout quarter by Apple which upped its dividend and raised its forecast for its next quarter, which runs through June. In after-hours trading on Wednesday, Apple's stock soared by more than 8 percent.
Apple iTunes makes sweet music in online video market
Apple iTunes makes sweet music in online video market
iTunes tops the charts in online video sales, according to market research firm The NPD Group.Apple claimed 66 percent of all TV shows sold and 65 percent of all movies sold online last year. In second place, Amazon took home 14 percent of all TV shows sold in cyberspace. Amazon and Xbox Video each grabbed a 10 percent chunk of all feature-length films sold over the Internet in 2012.iTunes also scored the lead in the video-on-demand market, biting off a 45 percent share of all online movie rentals. Amazon Instant Video accounted for 18 percent, leaving Vudu with 15 percent. Netflix wasn't included in the mix because NPD's report focused specifically on video content bought for permanent ownership and "a la carte" paid rentals downloaded for limited-time viewing -- in other words, non-subscription services.Apple has leveraged the popularity of "iTunes, iOS, and the popularity of iPhone and iPad to dominate the digital sale and rental markets for movies and music," Russ Crupnick, senior vice president of industry analysis at NPD, said in a statement. "While worthy competitors have come along, no other retailer has so thoroughly dominated its core entertainment product categories for so long."NPD GroupiTunes also boasted a fair share of satisfied customers, according to the report. An NPD poll found that 77 percent of iTunes shoppers rated their experience as excellent or very good, 75 percent were pleased with the current releases, and 73 percent liked the selection."We've seen big-name entertainment retailers lose share, and even close, as their customer satisfaction metrics faded; however, that's clearly not the case with iTunes," Crupnick said. "Customers are quite happy with the store."NPD compiled the report based on data from its VideoWatch Digital consumer service, which tracked the online purchases of 26,176 video-on-demand users between January 2012 and January 2013. NPD also used information from its spring 2013 "Entertainment Trends in America" study.
iTunes tops the charts in online video sales, according to market research firm The NPD Group.Apple claimed 66 percent of all TV shows sold and 65 percent of all movies sold online last year. In second place, Amazon took home 14 percent of all TV shows sold in cyberspace. Amazon and Xbox Video each grabbed a 10 percent chunk of all feature-length films sold over the Internet in 2012.iTunes also scored the lead in the video-on-demand market, biting off a 45 percent share of all online movie rentals. Amazon Instant Video accounted for 18 percent, leaving Vudu with 15 percent. Netflix wasn't included in the mix because NPD's report focused specifically on video content bought for permanent ownership and "a la carte" paid rentals downloaded for limited-time viewing -- in other words, non-subscription services.Apple has leveraged the popularity of "iTunes, iOS, and the popularity of iPhone and iPad to dominate the digital sale and rental markets for movies and music," Russ Crupnick, senior vice president of industry analysis at NPD, said in a statement. "While worthy competitors have come along, no other retailer has so thoroughly dominated its core entertainment product categories for so long."NPD GroupiTunes also boasted a fair share of satisfied customers, according to the report. An NPD poll found that 77 percent of iTunes shoppers rated their experience as excellent or very good, 75 percent were pleased with the current releases, and 73 percent liked the selection."We've seen big-name entertainment retailers lose share, and even close, as their customer satisfaction metrics faded; however, that's clearly not the case with iTunes," Crupnick said. "Customers are quite happy with the store."NPD compiled the report based on data from its VideoWatch Digital consumer service, which tracked the online purchases of 26,176 video-on-demand users between January 2012 and January 2013. NPD also used information from its spring 2013 "Entertainment Trends in America" study.
Apple 'iPhone Lite' pictured in two versions -- report
Apple 'iPhone Lite' pictured in two versions -- report
Another day, another rumor about Apple's plans to launch a "lite" version of its iPhone. Apple could be planning to launch two versions of an "iPhone Lite," claims a report out of China that was discovered by Phone Arena on Friday. The report, which included images claiming to show Apple's plans, indicates that one of the handsets is codenamed "iPhone Zenvo," while the other comes with the name, "iPhone Zagato/Bertone."Both devices, according to the leaked documents, will come with 4-inch displays and be available in multiple colors. The Zenvo model will come with a dual-core processor from Samsung and 1GB of RAM, while the Zagato/Bertone version will have an unidentified "H6P" processor and support for TDD-LTE, according to the report.In terms of design, the device looks similar to the current iPhone 5, but if the specs are accurate, it looks to be the cheaper model that has been bandied about for the last several months. There has been some disagreement over the device's name, however, as many reports suggest it'll be called the iPhone Mini.Before we get ahead of ourselves, it's important to note that there's no way to confirm the accuracy of the leaked documents. Apple is notoriously secretive about its plans, and the company has been known to use decoys to throw folks off the scent of new products. In other words, as with all Apple rumors, take this one with a grain of salt until the iPhone maker actually shows off a new device.
Another day, another rumor about Apple's plans to launch a "lite" version of its iPhone. Apple could be planning to launch two versions of an "iPhone Lite," claims a report out of China that was discovered by Phone Arena on Friday. The report, which included images claiming to show Apple's plans, indicates that one of the handsets is codenamed "iPhone Zenvo," while the other comes with the name, "iPhone Zagato/Bertone."Both devices, according to the leaked documents, will come with 4-inch displays and be available in multiple colors. The Zenvo model will come with a dual-core processor from Samsung and 1GB of RAM, while the Zagato/Bertone version will have an unidentified "H6P" processor and support for TDD-LTE, according to the report.In terms of design, the device looks similar to the current iPhone 5, but if the specs are accurate, it looks to be the cheaper model that has been bandied about for the last several months. There has been some disagreement over the device's name, however, as many reports suggest it'll be called the iPhone Mini.Before we get ahead of ourselves, it's important to note that there's no way to confirm the accuracy of the leaked documents. Apple is notoriously secretive about its plans, and the company has been known to use decoys to throw folks off the scent of new products. In other words, as with all Apple rumors, take this one with a grain of salt until the iPhone maker actually shows off a new device.
Apple iPhone fingerprint scanner reportedly confirmed
Apple iPhone fingerprint scanner reportedly confirmed
Apple will include a fingerprint scanner on a high-end iPhone the company is expected to announce on Tuesday, according to The Wall Street Journal.If true, gone will be the days of using four-digit passcodes on iPhones. The new technology will supposedly work by a simple touch on the front of the smartphone. The idea is to fool thieves and hackers.Evidence has been mounting about Apple jumping into fingerprint technology. After the iPhone maker bought fingerprint sensor and identity management software company Authentec last year, rumors floated that it was aiming to use the technology in its new devices. In July, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published an Apple patent application that described a technology in which a sensor is used to trace a person's finger and fingerprint and determine, based on that, if they have proper credentials. Then, last week, leaked photos surfaced that suggested Apple's next iPhone will come with fingerprint scanning technology on its home button. If Apple does indeed include a fingerprint scanner on its rumored iPhone 5S, it's likely other smartphone makers will follow suit, according to The Wall Street Journal. Apparently, a couple of companies that make smartphones for Google Android have also been working on adding fingerprint sensors -- although it's unclear which devices these will be.Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 5S and a cheaper iPhone 5C model at a press event on Tuesday. Tune into CNET's live blog at 10am PT to get a real-time breakdown of the event.CNET contacted Apple for comment on the fingerprint scanner. We'll update the story when we get more information.
Apple will include a fingerprint scanner on a high-end iPhone the company is expected to announce on Tuesday, according to The Wall Street Journal.If true, gone will be the days of using four-digit passcodes on iPhones. The new technology will supposedly work by a simple touch on the front of the smartphone. The idea is to fool thieves and hackers.Evidence has been mounting about Apple jumping into fingerprint technology. After the iPhone maker bought fingerprint sensor and identity management software company Authentec last year, rumors floated that it was aiming to use the technology in its new devices. In July, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published an Apple patent application that described a technology in which a sensor is used to trace a person's finger and fingerprint and determine, based on that, if they have proper credentials. Then, last week, leaked photos surfaced that suggested Apple's next iPhone will come with fingerprint scanning technology on its home button. If Apple does indeed include a fingerprint scanner on its rumored iPhone 5S, it's likely other smartphone makers will follow suit, according to The Wall Street Journal. Apparently, a couple of companies that make smartphones for Google Android have also been working on adding fingerprint sensors -- although it's unclear which devices these will be.Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 5S and a cheaper iPhone 5C model at a press event on Tuesday. Tune into CNET's live blog at 10am PT to get a real-time breakdown of the event.CNET contacted Apple for comment on the fingerprint scanner. We'll update the story when we get more information.
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