Apple iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5 comparison review

The iPhone 4S is a hugely popular smartphone, but rumours about the iPhone 5 have been gathering speed for some time now, so here we place the known specs of the iPhone 4S next to the rumoured specs of the iPhone 5 in a comparison review. We will of course update this article as soon as Apple publishes the full specs of the iPhone 5, but until then we will be feeding off the scraps of Apple's infamous 'leaks', and the murky world of iPhone 5 rumours. See also iPhone 5 release date, specs and rumour round-up. With that, we advise those of you looking for a concrete comparison of official iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5 specs to wait until Apple unveils the iPhone 5, because definitive information will not be available until then. To find out when that iPhone 5 launch date will be, take a look at our iPhone 5 release date, specs and rumour round-up. VisitGroup test: What's the best smartphone? So here it is, the iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5 comparison review… based on rumours, leaks and – where possible - expert insight. See also Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review. iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5 comparison review: Design The IPhone's size hasn't changed much at all really. The first iPhone started off measuring in at (HxWxD) 115x61x11.6mm and weighing 135g back in June 2007. Four-and-a-bit years later and Apple's iPhone 4S is still largely the same measuring 115.2x58.66x9.3mm and weighing 140g. During this time of nuanced change, Apple has kept the screen size of all iPhone generations the same, at 3.5-inches. The reason for this is so all the iPhone's built-in software and apps will run as seamlessly as possible across all versions of the iPhone. This pattern strongly suggests that the iPhone 5 will follow suit and Apple will design the iPhone 5 around a 3.5-inch screen, to keep continuity and apps running smoothly. That said, the signs are there to suggest that new Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't afraid of changing his flagship products' dimensions, as the 7-inch iPad mini is touted to appear soon. See iPad mini 'confirmed' October release date. Finally the rumour mills unanimously suggest that the iPhone 5 will follow in the footsteps of its Android rivals the Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC One X by having a larger screen. What holds back the rumours of a bigger screen on the iPhone 5 is that there is a lack of unity about what screen size the next-generation Applesmartphone will be. With sources and leaks quoting screen sizes that range from 4-inches to 5-inches. However, one rumour that looks relatively sound and feasible is the 4in-screen iPhone 5 display photographs that have been leaked. One thing seems certain: whatever screen size the new iPhone 5 has, it will probably be Retina quality. iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5 comparison review: Processor The iPhone 4S uses a dual-core Apple A5 chip, this doubled the iPhone's (on paper) on-the-fly processing capabilities from the single core A4 chip found in the iPhone 4. Based on previous chips that Apple has used, it is PC Advisor's opinion that the iPhone 5 should have an A6 processor which could well be quad-core (which would double its processing capability again). However Apple could opt to use the A5X chip found in the new iPad which is dual-core with quad-core graphics. It’s worth pointing out that dual-core processors don’t offer twice the processing power of single-core chips, but they can work on two processes at the same time. This increases the speed of your device when it is multi-tasking. iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5 comparison review: Storage Apple has always made its iPhones available to buy in a few different storage sizes. The iPhone 4S is currently available with 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of storage. You can expect more of the same from Apple with the iPhone 5 in terms of choosing a storage size that suits you, but expect the sizes to increase - some rumours are suggesting that the next gen iPhone will expand up to a 128GB model. One possible rumour that has cropped up a few times is that the new Apple iPhone will have expandable memory in the form or something similar to an SD slot. It is our opinion that this will not be the case, instead we see the role of Apple's iCloud being even more integrated with the iPhone 5 and iOS 6, therefore solving the extra storage dilemma. Watch this space. iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5 comparison review: Camera The cameraphone arms race has slowed down a bit of late. Gone are the days when phone manufacturers would worry only about how many megapixels they could boast about on a smartphone's box, today it's all about quality. That said, the iPhone 4S' 8MP rear camera has always been well received in terms of its picture and video recording quality, therefor the need to improve the iPhone's camera will be considerably down Apple's list of priorities for iPhone 5 improved specs. One rumour that has caught our attention is the 'iPhone 5 will have a multi-point camera focusing system'. Sounds confusing, doesn't it? This rumour developed due to Apple being awarded a patent for a multi-point camera focusing systems and, according to the website that broke this story, the patent "describes a system that lets the user of a camera-equipped device select two or more areas of focus on a touchscreen which, when a picture is taken, are passed through a dedicated image processor to produce optimal sharpness and exposure for both regions." If you're still confused, go to the article iPhone 5 will have "multi-point camera focusing system" to find out more. iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5 comparison review: Software The massive success of the iPhone has been down to the quality of its software as much as it has been about the quality of its hardware, perhaps even more so. Apple's iOS works flawlessly and has caught the imagination of the public and app developers alike. The iPhone 4S currently runs the iOS 5 operating system, complete with Siri and iCloud access. The all-but-confirmed Autumn launch of the iPhone 5 is perfectly aligned with the actually confirmed Autumn launch of iOS 6, heavily suggesting the iPhone 5 will run the iOS 6 operating system. The OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion upgrade has already made Apple's intentions to create cross-platform operation more seamless, so you can definitely expect the iPhone 5's software to be more 'connected' to your other Apple devices. To find out more about iOS 6 and what we expect the iPhone 5's software to be like take a look at our iOS 6 preview. wholesale accessories,ipod accessories,ipad accessories,iphone accessories

New iPhone 5 & iPad Mini Release Dates & Debuts in September

New leaks suggest that September will be a big month for Apple new releases and announcements. TechCrunch reported that Verizon has informed employees that they will not be able to take vacation on Friday, September 21 until Friday, September 30. This information is interpreted to mean that the dates are for the sale of the new iPhone 5. It is also rumored that Apple will make its latest iPhone announcement on September 12 with a “trusted” source stating the release date will be Friday September 21. Apple and Verizon have waited until Friday for its iPhone launches. AT&T employees are not taking vacations during the last two weeks of September until the middle of October. MacRumors reported that Apple is informing its reseller partners to “set aside additional table space for iPad displays over the next few weeks by September 12, when Apple will reported unveil the iPad Mini. New leaks showed a Franken-iPhone pieced together with parts to create a mock iPhone 5 by iResQ which some call a Franken-iPhone. There is photo of the headphone jack/docking port assembly screwed into the back casing of the next iPhone: The new iPhone pieces have a smaller charging plug and earphone jack on the bottom. The company is already stocking repair parts for the unannounced devices. The dock connector and headphone assemblies for the iPad Mini and new iPhone are very similar suggesting the iPad Mini could be more like an iPhone Maxi than an iPad. The most prominent new feature believed is a 4″ touchscreen. The iPhone is so popular that Yahoo’s new CEO Marisss Mayer wants to give every Yahoo employee an iPhone for consistency. 。 wholesale accessories,iphone accessories,ipod accessories,ipad accessories

Galaxy Note 2 vs iPad Mini: How Do They Stack Up?

The techie wars are setting the mercury levels soaring. Rivals Samsung and Apple are brewing up a storm with their rumored offerings - the Galaxy Note 2 and iPad Mini, slated for an August and September release, respectively. In the phablet versus the tablet saga, how do the arch rivals measure up against each other? Gone are the days when big was beautiful. A gadget's compactness and sleek design make it or break it, playing a pivotal role in its success story. We give you a peek into the gizmo wonders.

Credit: Samsung | M & A iPad Mini - Small Wonder with Big Dreams In the past, Steve Jobs denounced the 7-inch tablets and had said that "The seven-inch tablets are tweeners: too big to compete with a smartphone, and too small to compete with an iPad." Jobs had removed any possibility of Apple venturing into the 7-inch terrain as "users would have to sand down their fingers in order to accurately tap on buttons on the screen, compared to the screen area of a 9.7-inch iPad". Apple is about to do a 180-degree turn on its stand. Recent reports from Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal indicate that Apple is set to unleash a smaller iPad, given the moniker iPad Mini, where the display size would be smaller between 7 and 8 inches. Daring Fireball's John Gruber concluded, post some calculations, that in order to maintain the current 9.5-inch iPad's aspect ratio, the smaller tablet would sport a 7.85-inch screen (diagonally) with a resolution of 1024?by?768 pixels. This means that at 7.85 inches and 4:3 aspect ratio, the iPad Mini would have nearly 40 percent more screen space than the Kindle Fire or Nexus 7.

Credit: Apple | M & A Reports also indicate that the screens will feature indium gallium zinc oxide panel technology. Apple will also include an improved battery in the iPad Mini. Battery issues have been Apple's bane as it drains out quickly courtesy the various apps. With the screen size hogging all the limelight and floating conjectures, little else is known about Apple's tablet offering. All that one has been able to glean about the iPad Mini has been from leaks and rumors. Leaks of purported iPad Mini case renderings suggested that it would be 7.4mm thin compared to its 9.3mm predecessor. Also, according to iMore "Apple will be keeping costs lower by providing less storage capacity. $200 to $250 will get you 8GB." The tablet will be priced around the $200 mark to compete with entry-level tablets. According to a recent report by iMore, Apple's iPad Mini is slated for a September 21 and not October release. Galaxy Note 2 - The Futuristic Phablet Samsung's Galaxy S3 has been breathing down iPhone's neck and tech pundits are touting it as the iPhone 5 killer. With the Galaxy Note 2, Samsung is looking at strengthening its market stronghold and eating into Apple's market share, a hefty chunk of the Apple pie at that. According to speculations and the floating rumors, Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 2 in two separate events on August 15 and August 30, respectively. The release date would likely be different for the American and European markets. Samsung's Galaxy Note line-up supports a capacitive stylus pen - the reason the Korean tech giant dubs it the "Note". The Galaxy Note 2 will sport a 5.5-inch display, which is 0.2 inches larger than its predecessor - the Galaxy Note. Several new features will be included in the Note 2: design, camera sensors, and a new processor. According to the Examiner, "it might go to a Super HD AMOLED display with rgb format, instead of the PenTile screens in the Note and Galaxy S3." The 5.5-inch Galaxy Note 2 is rumored to have a quad-core Exynos processor and the Exynos 4412. The processor for the S3 and Galaxy Note 2 (Exynos 4 Quad) may be same; however, the Galaxy Note edges out S3 by clocking higher at 1.6GHz. According to the leaks, the device packs a mean punch with 1.5GB of RAM, a 12- to 13-megapixel rear camera, and possibly, 4G LTE data speeds. Additionally, the Galaxy Note 2 may be shipped with the latest Android 4.1 OS. Detractors have opined that phablets are not popular. With 7 million units sold worldwide, the Galaxy Note broke the myth and silenced critics proving that a market for 5-inch smartphones exists. Its successor, Galaxy Note 2 is set to make a mark but will burn a hole in your wallet, thanks to the lofty $900 to $1000 (non-contract) rumored price. The gap between Samsung and Apple is slowly widening. Kevin Restivo, senior research analyst with IDC averred "Samsung employs a 'shotgun' strategy wherein many models are created that cover a wide range of market segments. Apple, in contrast, offers a small number of high-profile models. While both companies have expanded their geographic presence in pursuit of market share, the two companies will inevitably come into greater conflict as both try to generate additional gains." With both Apple and Samsung gearing up for pre-holiday season onslaughts, the phablet versus tablet battle is intensifying. Both the iPad Mini and the Galaxy Note 2 have a gamut of features on offer; so, it will be interesting to see who walks away with top honors. Ultimately, the consumer will be the winner. 。 wholesale accessories,iphone accessories,ipod accessories,ipad accessories

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs iPad Mini?

Two rumors, two tablets (but one can call and send messages), Apple reportedly launching iPad Mini in September, while Samsung will start selling the Galaxy Note 2 next month. Phone? Tablet? Nevertheless, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and the iPad Mini will vie inside the world of tablet computers this quarter according to a slew of new rumors. According to iMore, as confirmed by credible Apple news source All Things D, Apple will start selling the iPad Mini in September, exactly on September 21st according to iMore and consumers will get a glimpse of it on September 12. Citing unnamed sources who requested anonymity but “proven accurate in the past,” iMore posted this morning that Apple will hold an event on the 12th of September, and it will announce the next iPhone and the smaller iPad. Analysts and tech sites and other IT experts call the smaller iPad the “iPad Mini,” but it is plausible that Apple will use a different name. iPad 7 maybe? Apart from the iPad Mini, the new rumor also suggests that Apple will also announce a new iPod Touch, and will also formally announce the iOS 6 and possibly release it before the release date of new devices. But before the iPad Mini and the iPhone 5 event by the end of the current quarter, Samsung will try to wow us again with a new product, and sources has confirmed that Samsung will again launch a new smartphone, theSamsung Galaxy Note 2. For starters, the Galaxy Note line features a larger display and supports capacitive stylus pen — that’s why Samsung Group is calling it the “Note” right? Anyway, the new device will reportedly include a larger 5.5-inch display, around 0.2-inch bigger than the older version. It will also include a new processor, new design and new camera sensors. The question now is, can Samsung sell more Galaxy Notes amid all these new smaller tablet computers? For instance, Google’s new Nexus 7 is possibly the most popular Android tablet computer to date based on numbers floating online whilst quoting sold out stores including Google’s own Play Store. Smaller tablets like the Nexus 7 or possibly the iPad Mini, are arguably shrinking the market share territory of larger smartphones like the Galaxy Note or the unannounced Galaxy Note 2. Last year’s Galaxy Note has proven that 5 incher smartphones have their own market. According to Samsung, it has sold 7 million Galaxy Notes worldwide, smaller than the Galaxy S3 and its 10 million sales record in less than 60 days, but still respectable. 。 wholesale accessories,ipad accessories,iphone accessories,ipod accessories

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. iPad Mini: Apple to Release Tablet to Prevent Samsung Skyrocketing Sales?

Apple is speculated to release a 7-inch iPad Mini to battle head on with Samsung's much awaited device, Galaxy Note 2, in the coming months. Who would need a "phablet" when you can have the best tablet in the market? t Apple is rumored to be working on a smaller tablet - iPad Mini, which is expected to be released later this year. Apart from the iPad Mini, rumors suggest that Apple will also release the new iPhone 5, which promises to close the gap between rivals Apple and Samsung created by the latter's Samsung Galaxy S3. According to iMore, consumers will have a glimpse of the device on a media event set on September 12 and Apple will star selling the devices on September 21. Reports say that the screens will feature indium gallium zinc oxide panel technology. This seems possible since Apple included Sharp in its line of suppliers for screen panels. Currently, 60 to 70 percent of screen panels are supplied by Samsung, with the rest shared by LG Display and Sharp. However, as Apple's Chinese components manufacturer Foxconn Electronics has recently made investments in Sharp, Sharp is expected to see its proportion rise to 50 percent for the upgraded iPad. One of the problems of iPad is its battery life that quickly runs out due to the user of various apps. Thus, the news of improved battery life is good for iPad users. Nevertheless, if there is truth to this rumor, the new iPad would probably be released along with the new iPhone in the fall. Moreover, it is enough to ripple through the component supply chain and stir up the many tablet PC OEMs and vendors trying to emulate Apple's success with me-too products of their own design. But before the iPad Mini and the iPhone 5 event by the end of the current quarter, Samsung will try to wow us again with a new product, and sources has confirmed that Samsung will again launch a new smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is rumored to have a gigantic screen and features that will surpass the current Samsung Galaxy S3. In the recent report of research and analysis firm IDC, Samsung sold a total of 50.2 million units and reached a new quarterly smartphone shipment record in a single quarter that widen the gap between Apple and Samsung. What remains to be seen is how the company's smartphones will fare against Apple's next-generation iPhone expected later this year. "Samsung employs a 'shotgun' strategy wherein many models are created that cover a wide range of market segments. Apple, in contrast, offers a small number of high-profile models. While both companies have expanded their geographic presence in pursuit of market share, the two companies will inevitably come into greater conflict as both try to generate additional gains," said Kevin Restivo, senior research analyst with IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Apple is slowly bringing out its big guns due to the threats imposed by Samsung devices that gradually gaining popularity as well as Google's new tablet and new mobile operating software. We just have to see how Apple will be able to climb on the top of the ladder in the tech market. 。 wholesale accessories,ipod accessories,iphone accessories,ipad accessories

Windows 8 Release Date Confirmed for October Alongside iPhone 5, Surface Tablet

The Windows 8 release date has finally been confirmed and announced by Microsoft, and it appears the latest version of Windows will be available, as predicted by many sources, in October 2012. Microsoft have verified rumors that had suggested an October release date was likely, but as yet, the tech. giant has not offered a specific date the product will drop on. The announcement was made at Microsoft's Worldwide Partners Conference in Toronto, according to the Associated Press, and immediately sparked a frenzy of rumors within the tech. industry about what other products would be released around the same time to supplement Windows 8. For months it has been generally agreed by analysts that along with the release of Windows 8, Microsoft would look to release its Windows Phone 8. If those rumors prove true, it would also be likely that at least one new smartphone device would also be released alongside it, which would run and show off the company's next mobile operating system. So potentially around October and November 2012 all three of these could be available to consumers. Already Microsoft has confirmed that its highly anticipated Surface tablet would also be launched at a similar time as Windows 8, so a new tablet could be hitting the market later this year also. Q4 of 2012 is beginning to ramp up as quite an exciting time for tech. followers. It has been touted that Apple will release its long-awaited iPhone 5 in October as well. Although more recent rumors have suggested Apple are planning to move the release date forward due to increased competition from Samsung after its highly successful worldwide release of the Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone. Also in October it has been touted that Apple could be planning a release of an iPad Mini. A 7 inch device is expected to be released which will see Apple try to smash competition at the lower end of the tablet market, so far dominated by the Amazon Kindle Fire and the Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet. However, the tech. releases do not end there as Samsung is also rumored to be working on a Windows 8 tablet of their own, which again, has been predicted to be released alongside the Windows 8. 。 wholesale accessories,ipod accessories,ipad accessories,iphone accessories

iPad Mini Rumors Are Anti-Nexus 7 FUD

In the most suspiciously timed set of rumors yet, Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Apple plans to bring a smaller version of the iPad to market later this year. When will said device arrive? In the fall, probably alongside the iPhone 5. Later, The Wall Street Journal threw its hat in the iPad Mini rumor ring with its own report of a smaller Apple tablet. Similar reports, often based on bits of information passed along by nameless sources from unspecified Asian component suppliers, have resurfaced every four to six weeks for the better part of a year. Should we believe them this time around? No. Why not? They're fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) aimed at the Google Nexus 7, that's why. Google announced the Nexus 7 June 27 during its Google I/O keynote address. The device is a 7-inch Android 4.1 Jelly Bean tablet that aims to be a media consumption device. Sales of the device commence in the coming weeks. It will cost a competitive $199 for the 8-GB version and be ordered directly from the Google Play Store. That puts it up against the Amazon Kindle Fire and the Barnes & Noble Nook in terms of market positioning. [ It seems like no tech gadget launch is complete without a patent suit. See Nokia: Nexus 7 Tablet Infringes Patents. ] Though the Nexus 7 isn't really meant to serve as a full competitor to Apple's larger iPad tablet, its presence in the market could impact sales of Apple's much-more-expensive device. The new iPad starts at $499 for the 16-GB Wi-Fi variant. As long as Google can sell consumers on its content store and the usability of the Nexus 7, its $199 price point could tempt enough consumers to skip the iPad and choose Google instead. It's no surprise, then, that less than a week later, reports of a smaller iPad Mini, which "could compete with the Nexus 7" pop up in the media. Is it possible that Apple is working on a smaller iPad? Sure. Do we know anything about said iPad Mini with certainty? Absolutely not. In the meantime, real products that actually exist are out there waiting for consumer dollars. If you're a fan of Android and think the Nexus 7 might be the right sort of tablet for you, I'd highly recommend you ignore the FUD and check out the Nexus 7. It's the best Android tablet available at the moment. 。 sex toy,sex gadget,adult toy

iPad Mini Small Tablet Takeover Joins iPhone 5, iPad Triple Release

Apple competitors' worst nightmare may become a reality as rumors are swirling about a triple threat release of the iPhone 5, iPad mini, and iPad next generation tablet. Original talks involved launching the iPhone 5 side by side with the iPad Mini, but recent reports say indicate that Apple's current developments on the next-gen iPad may be ready by October. According to Digitimes and Chinese website Apple Daily, Apple is looking to extinguish any issues that is seen on the current iPad model. Major factors involve overheating and battery life as the current iPad's Retina display has been draining power due to the high number of backlights. Supporting a 2048 x 1536 resolution, the current iPad doubles the number of pixels when compared to the iPad 2. When Apple released the current iPad, they scrapped plans to integrate Sharp's new IGZO, indium gallium zinc oxide, display which would have improved power consumption, heating, physical size and weight. The technology was not ready at the time but Apple will be looking to integrate the new technology in its next-gen model. The IGZO would slim down the current battery, which is 70% larger in order to support the high resolution display, and can slim down the body casing. The duo iPad and iPad mini release could dominate the tablet's high and low end market. Its success may also risk the two devices competing with one another in the long run rather than the likes of Samsung, Google, and Amazon. It may also hint at Apple's different approach to strategy compared to past device releases. Apple's luxury driven image makes the company's dive into the lower end market a new venture. Perhaps the company is confident that delivering high quality for a lower premium can attract potential customers into the Apple ecosystem. The market, though crowded, could still be scooped up if Apple decides to enter the game. An absence of an iPad mini has allowed Amazon, Google, and Samsung supply customers with 7 inch smaller tablets at lower costs. Competitors tapped into the market for more portable devices and now Apple is eyeing for a piece of the action. Though Apple's lineup of products have been known to revolutionize and trailblaze, recent speculations contrast to the company's ideals. The new iPhone 5 is rumored to be without NFC, Near Field Communication, technology on initial release. Based on a report from Wall Street Journal, the iPhone 5 will hold off on NFC until Apple sees that consumers are comfortable in accepting the new technology. Competitors are "all fighting over their piece of the pie, and we aren't doing that," said Phil Schiller, Apple Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing. Despite leaving out NFC, the Apple iPhone 5 is expected to come this fall packed equipped with a larger 4 inch screen Retina display and uniquely slim designed case with improved battery life. Recent reports from Digitimes stated that the next-gen smartphone will be equipped with the Exynos 4 quad-core processor. According to AppleInsider, the A5X processor was an updated GPU that upgraded to quad-core. The upgrade allowed the new iPad to uphold its Retina display high resolution technology. Other features include 4G LTE Connectivity, 8 megapixel rear camera, integrated iOS 6, enhanced Siri, smaller sized dock connector, and liquid metal casing. Could we see Apple pull out a triple release? Consumers may be thrilled, but not rivals. 。 wholesale accessories,iphone accessories,ipod accessories,ipad accessories

iPad Mini: 10 Features It Must Have If It Sees the Light of Day

For months now, rumors have suggested that Apple is planning to launch a smaller tablet, called the iPad Mini. The device could reportedly have a 7-inch screen and come in at a price that would compete head-on with Amazon’s Kindle Fire and the Google Nexus 7. More importantly, the tablet wouldn’t be designed to replace Apple’s new iPad, but rather to complement it on store shelves. Assuming Apple decides to launch the iPad Mini in the coming months, what should it come with in order to be successful? Consumers and enterprise users would disagree on that, of course, but there might be several core components that could make it a success. Apple’s Retina display is an essential feature for the smaller tablet. It should also have Siri support and a host of other features that would make it a standout in its market segment. Read on to find out what Apple’s iPad Mini should ship with and why it’s sure to be a real success if it does have these features. 1. The Retina display Apple’s Retina display made a splash when it debuted on the iPhone and is now available on both the new iPad and the MacBook Pro. It appears that Apple is trying to bring the high-quality screen to as many of its products as possible. Why not deliver it to the iPad Mini and separate its device from the crowd? 2. A $200 price tag (to start) If Apple wants to get into the 7-inch tablet market and try to compete with the likes of Amazon’s Kindle Fire and the Google Nexus 7, the company will need to start the iPad Mini’s price at $200. By doing so, there’s a solid chance that the iPad Mini will not only perform well at retail, but will also grab market share from its chief competitors. That’s exactly the scenario that Apple would like to see play out. 3. Full Siri support Apple’s Siri is a key ingredient in the company’s iPhone 4S, and will be coming to the new iPad later this year. Considering Apple will likely launch the iPad Miniright around the time that Siri comes to the new iPad, it should definitely bundle it with its smaller slate. To not do so would annoy many customers. 4. iOS 6 There’s an exceedingly strong chance that Apple will bundle iOS 6 in the iPad Mini, since the operating system will reportedly launch around the time of Apple’s smaller tablet. However, because Apple hasn’t offered up a less-powerful version of its mobile products so far (it has only kept older models on store shelves), there’s no telling if it might ship the device with iOS 5. Let’s hope not. 5. The same iPad design Apple’s iPad design is second to none. The device comes with a nicely proportioned bezel and a display that impresses consumers. Plus, it utilizes the available space quite nicely. Apple shouldn’t change that basic design with the iPad Mini in the least. Why change a design that works so well? 6. 3G connectivity In the world of cheap tablets, there is one feature conspicuously missing: mobile connectivity. Devices like Amazon’s Kindle Fire and the Nexus 7 come with WiFi support. It’s about time Apple launches a smaller iPad that would support both WiFi and mobile networks. However, since it’ll be a cheaper device, Apple would probably only bundle 3G, and not 4G LTE. It’s not the best course, but it’s effective mobile connectivity. 7. More than 16GB of storage in one model When offering up cheaper tablets, companies usually start storage capacity out at 8GB. For Apple, however, the company should kick things off at 16GB. By doing so, it can differentiate its product and still make it a worthwhile purchase for people who store all kinds of movies and music. 8. An eye on thinness If Apple decides to launch a 7-inch tablet, the first thing the company must do is remember the importance of mobility. And in order to do that, it’ll have to deliver a tablet that’s exceedingly thin. In today’s tablet market, 7-inch devices are designed solely for enjoying them while lounging around the house or going on vacation. In other words, bulky devices won’t cut it. 9. Dual cameras One of the nice things about Apple products is that the vast majority of them support dual cameras, allowing users to not only snap photos, but also have video chats via FaceTime. IfApple doesn’t deliver dual cameras in the iPad Mini, it would be a major mistake. 10. Near-field communication, anyone? The future of mobile productivity relies upon wireless communication. And a key component in that is near-field communication, a technology that lets a client and server work with each other to transfer data. In some implementations, that means payment services. In others, it’s sharing files back and forth. Whatever the implementation, it would be nice to see NFC come to the iPad Mini. 。 wholesale accessories,ipad accessories,ipod accessories,iphone accessories

This Week in Tablets: 5 reasons why the 7in iPad Mini is a bad idea for Apple

Google may not sell many 7in Nexus tablets, but the company has certainly helped create momentum around the form-factor. With the Nexus 7's pending public release and rumours that Amazon is close to announcing a second Kindle Fire tablet later this month or in August, attention is beginning to shift to Apple yet again. There are never any guarantees with Apple, which marches to the beat of its own drummer, but it is beginning to feel like a foregone conclusion that a 7in iPad Mini—or whatever it is named—will be released by year’s end. To which I find myself wanting to scream: "Apple, don't release the 7in mini iPad!! YOU'LL KILL YOURSELF!!" Overly dramatic, but true. I can't help but think that this release will represent a turning point in Apple's stunning three-year run of tablet dominance, for five reasons: 1. For the first time ever, Apple will be chasing the market. This certainly takes some shine off the brand. Barring a major dose of surprise and delight, for the first time in a long time, a new Apple product won’t be synonymous with the notion of innovation and novelty. 2. For the first time ever, Apple will descend into the middle or low-middle tiers of the tablet market. There’s nothing wrong with this, per se—it’s an important market slice. But it’s not easy to operate at both levels of the ecosystem. Ask Research in Motion. 3. At seven inches, a tablet screen feels like more of a commodity. Again, it’s not a bad thing, but it’s certainly not special. 4. I can’t claim credit for thinking of this, but PC World's John Mello did makes an interesting point that an iPad Mini might actually cannibalize Apple's existing tablet sales. This wouldn’t happen overnight, but I could see a certain cannibalisation creep occurring over time. 5. Perhaps the biggest concern over a 7in iPad is that the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs was fairly vociferous in his dismissal of the form-factor. This is troublesome because it probably means there’s not 100 per cent backing at Apple around such a device. For what it’s worth, Jobs was wrong on this one. It seems pretty clear to me that while smaller tablets aren’t great for creating content, they’re ideally suited for consuming books and video. Knowing Apple, an iPad Mini just might workOkay, now that I have that out of my system, there are some reasons why Apple can and should release an iPad Mini, namely: 1. A number of everyday mainstream consumers are going to be buying 7in tablets. The momentum the Kindle Fire created last year will carry over into the holidays this year. The main draw is the e-reading capacity of the smaller size device. Here’s the trick: If Apple can do what it does best and come up with a feature or usage that is unique, surprising, and delightful, the company can and will dominate this category just as easily as it has ruled the larger format. Even a focussed 7in iBook with Siri and a 1,200 x 800 IPS screen would work. The only question is: What will that surprise and delight be? 2. Apple really has no choice but to release a 7in tablet. Everyone else is doing it. Analyst Jack Gold said it best when he told TabTimes as much late in the week. “Everyone’s acting like this would be strange behaviour for Apple to do a lower cost iPad,” he said. “But they don’t have a choice. There’s absolute demand for a seven inch tablet.” 3. It is becoming apparent that iOS device sales are leading to increased Mac OS sales. Earlier in the week, CNN reported that Horace Dediu (of Asymco fame) offered up a data analysis validating this movement. According to him, the gap between the Mac and PC is at its lowest point since 1996. The Mac, Dediu concluded, is growing faster than the PC, mostly because the MacBook has become “easily differentiable as a ‘better’ laptop.” Dediu elaborated that it the MacBook “was not faster, did not have more storage or any metrics being used to sell PC. It was just better as an integrated product.” He also said the resulting consequences “are dire for Microsoft. The wiping out of any platform advantage around Windows will render it vulnerable to direct competition.” All true. If this trend sustains itself—and there’s no reason to think it won’t, given the wave of enthusiasm for Apple’s products—there’s no real reason for Apple to stop pumping out multiple generations of tablets or iPhones. This logic, unfortunately, takes me right back to the beginning of my thoughts. A glut of Apple products takes the shine off the brand by commoditising it. At such a point, Apple may fall prey to its own success. By that point, however, we could all be living in an Apple world. This week’s winner: Proview Apple paid the beleaguered electronics manufacturer, which is reportedly mired in debt, $60 million to finally settle the company’s infringement lawsuit over the iPad name in China. $60 million is chump change for Apple, particularly in comparison to the revenue it will reap selling its tablet in the country. This week’s loser: Notebook manufacturers A recent DisplaySearch report suggests that tablet sales are eating into notebook sales, and that tablets will grow from 121 million units sold this year to a whopping 416 million devices sold by 2017. At the same time, the report—Quarterly Mobile PC Shipment and Forecast—predicts that during the same period, notebook sales will only climb from 208 million units sold to 393 million. On the horizon The big event this week is VentureBeat's MobileBeat. Held in downtown San Francisco at the Palace Hotel, this will be a gathering of some of the finest mobile- and tablet-oriented minds in the tech and Internet fields. On tap to speak: Box's Aaron Levie, Zynga founder Mark Pincus, Mobile Google Head Jason Spero, and more. One of this year's sub-themes is "The Tablet Reset", and will focus on how to craft a compelling tablet strategy for your company. (TabTimes is a media partner of this conference.) We can also expect to hear a lot more speculation about Amazon’s new Kindle Fire. It’s highly likely that a Kindle Fire 2 will be thinner and lighter. I’d also expect to see a new processor as well as dramatically improved battery life. Simultaneously, we’ll begin to hear more and more rumours about the iPhone 5 and a newer, smaller tablet. Interestingly, we’re also beginning to hear rumours about a revision to the third-generation iPad. Thinner, lighter, and improved battery performance appear to be the goal here as well. And pressing questions around Microsoft Office for tablet devices and for Windows 8 itself remain. My bet is that we’ll begin hearing and reading about all of the above over the course of the next two weeks. sex toy,sex gadget,adult toy

iPhone 5 Release Date with iPad Mini: Why You Want a New iPhone 5

With each passing week, the iPhone 5 release date chatter gets more lively, honing in what features will be part of aniPhone 5 release. This week was no let down as we heard talk about the iWallet that builds on the NFC Airdrop feature, doubled down on the quad-core processor and added an iPad Mini to boot. It's supposed to launch with the iPhone 5 release date and could make for an interesting holiday shopping season for both mobile phone and tablet buyers. iPhone 5 Release Date Some of the biggest news for the iPhone 5 release date this week was further proof on the quad-core processor rumors ... namely from Digitimes. The site usually has a fairly good track record and said this week that "Apple is also expected to release its next-generation iPhone built on Samsung's Exynos 4 quad-core processor in the second half, heating up competition in the segment." Everything about an iPhone 5 release date seems contingent on not just the iPhone 5 but a number of phones and tablets moving forward this year, whether it's the wild talk of an Amazon phone or a Facebook phone, while Samsung's Galaxy S3 has already been released. iPhone 5 Rumors Then again there's the usual glut of our favorite iPhone 5 rumors: a bigger 4.0-inch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio, The smaller dock connector confirmed by CNET, but there's also the new iWallet, which is expected to be part of an iPhone 5 release. This whole notion of the mobile phone being used as the new cash card for people has been around for a while, and seems a likely a trend in the entire industry, not just a new iPhone. The iWallet would use the NFC or near field communication talked about last week. It allows a new iPhone 5 release to "talk to" or communicate with other NFC deviceseven without a Wi-Fi connection. It's part of a larger iPhone 5 feature sometimes called Airdrop, and iWallet could tap into that potential and be part of how we pay for airline and concert tickets, then show the ticket at the gate via your iPhone 5 rather than a paper ticket. Sounds very cool. Apple would of course get a cut of that transaction. There's the talk of the new iPad Mini to coincide with an iPhone 5 release date, which is a total toss up in my opinion, it's very possible. I've heard all of the reasons why it "won't work" or why "Steve Jobs said no" or "cannibalizing sales" but I don't believe any of them. Everybody seems to be forgetting that the same thing was said about the iPod, and we ended up with a whole variety of those, but THEY didn't cannibalize iPod sales, they just got bigger. Same thing with the iPhone, with different storage sizes. As a matter of fact, the only reason we're talking about Apple today is because the iPod and its multiple versions. Andy Hargeaves from Pacific Crest had some thoughts on this, and Bloomberg also dropped the bomb on theiPad Mini: “7-inch tablets are tweeners: too big to compete with a smartphone and too small to compete with the iPad… these are among the reasons that the current crop of 7-inch tablets are going to be DOA– dead on arrival,” Steve Jobs once said about the idea. Although everybody ran the blurb in this week's coverage as proof why Apple would never do an iPad Mini, it overlooks the operative words: "current crop." He never said that Apple would never create an iPad Mini, but everyone seems to want to interpret it this way. Fuggedaboutit. Steve Jobs was always known for saying one thing, only to change his mind to another thing later on. Whether this was classic Steve Jobs misdirection or or just talking large only to change his mind later, we'll never really know. 。 wholesale accessories,ipod accessories,iphone accessories,ipad accessories

iPhone 5, iPad Mini: New devices threat to Microsoft’s PC dominance?

Apple’s platforms on the verge of eliminating Microsoft’s software advantage. Ahead of the rumored iPhone 5 and iPad Mini, Cupertino’s operating systems reportedly stealing platform dominance from Redmond, numbers suggest. Apple is reportedly on the verge of stealing the platform dominance away from Microsoft, and the new numbers posted online might explain why Apple is protecting its tablet computer and smartphone market share so badly (ex: worldwide lawsuits). New analysis with numbers by Horace Dediu at Asymco, as reported byTelegraph, suggested that Microsoft’s platform advantage is in danger due to growing demand for smartphones and tablet computers and Dediu suggests that if the rate will continue — Apple sales (tablets, smartphones, Macs) and the whole Windows units sales will be even within the next year or two, and it will give Apple the advantage of enjoying its own BIG market share while other players share with its own Windows rivals. Dediu compares the ratio of Windows-powered personal computers to Macs sold last year which is the lowest since the launch of the Microsoft Windows 95 PC operating system, but after adding the iPhones and iPads sales, or devices running Apple’s iOS, the ratio of Windows units to iOS and Macintosh combined sales has dropped to less than two. In short, Dediu thinks that Apple is quickly catching up thanks to its stronger Post-PC lineup. Now you know why Microsoft will sell its own tablet computer this year, the Microsoft Surface apart from bringing the tablet PC and desktop and laptop computers into one unified ecosystem called Windows 8 which supports both keyboards and touch panels by adding the Metro user interface. But Apple is also not into lazy mode. In fact, analysts have suggested that Apple will launch cheaper devices amid rumors that the iPhone 5 is coming to stores in October. According to similar reports, Apple will introduce the iPad Mini which will include a smaller display and slightly older processor and touch display to lower the production cost and the retail price. Another company worth mentioning is Google. Microsoft’s Surface is also set to compete with the search giant’s new Nexus 7 tablet computer which sports a super competitive tag price of just $199.99. Google is also strong in the smartphone market thanks to its Android operating system which owns more than 50 per cent of the smartphone operating system market share vs Apple’s two-digit score around 20s per cent and Microsoft’s still in the single-digit territory. If Microsoft can sell “a lot” of Microsoft Surface, and also its PC partners, then the numbers can still change. 。 wholesale accessories,iphone accessories,ipod accessories,ipad accessories

iPhone 5 vs iPad Mini – the ultraportable dynamic duo

With the arrival of a new iPhone a given, and the much-rumoured iPad Mini again highly expected for the third year running, all the Android and Windows alternatives will be doing their utmost to tempt you away from new model iHeaven. When it comes to a new iPhone, and the possibility of a new iDevice in the form of a 7.85-inch iPad Mini, the public is certainly excited to see their unveiling. Whether it will be to sacrifice dollars at the Altar of the Apple Store and receive shiny new iGadgets in return from the Gods of Crunch, or to decry the iSheeple yet again following whatever new trends new iDevices help create in the world of ultraportable digital living, the people of Planet Earth are still going through an incredibly iFrenzy of desire and anticipation. After all, Samsung may well have launched its Galaxy SIII, but with an expected Jelly Bean 4.1 Android OS refresh now still to come, with presumably the same too for many of HTC’s One-series handsets, and a stack of Windows Phone 8 devices due to arrive in likely the same iPhone 5 timeframe, it’s the iPhone 5 that the people still want to know about. What will Apple do, how will the design change, will it sport a 4G/LTE chipset as expected and are the 4-inch screen size rumours true? NFC is surely a shoe-in, as will a RAM upgrade to 1GB, everyone’s expecting a quad-core processor will similarly cored-up graphics processor to super turbo boost iDevice gaming even further. Then there’s questions like whether a 128GB version be coming, whether the suggestions of a new, smaller 19-pin Dock Connector are true or not (for both the iPhone 5 and the iPad mini) and whether Apple will upgrade the iPhone 4S 8 megapixel sensor to a 10, 12 or similarly powerful megapixel and sensor upgrade for the highest quality photos and videos yet. Will map selections be downloadable for offline use in the final iOS 6 version, and if Siri learn to perform offline voice transcription as its Jelly Bean 4.1 competitor has done on the Android side of the fence?In addition, what other iPhone 5 feature exclusives will there be to clearly differentiate the iPhone 5 as the must-have new iDevice with super amazing stuff no other iDevice yet offers through third-party app clones of whatever feature it is? On the wouldn’t it be cool front, will Apple ever offer an official physical game buttons add-on, like a cooler, sleeker version of Nintendo’s Circle Pad Pro, to perfectly blend the old and the new ways of mobile gaming? And what about a stylus digitizer capability too, in addition to capacitive multitouch for future iDevices, Galaxy Note style, despite what Steve Jobs said at the original iPhone’s launch five years and six months ago on January 7, 2007 about the iPhone not needing a stylus? Then there’s the heavily rumoured new iPad Mini 2012, the one that was supposed to arrive in both 2010 and 2011, but instead cruised back at Sir Jonath Ive’s secret labs, waiting for the right timing, pricing, market strength and more before being unleashed unto the world in 2012 at last. Everyone’s waiting to be surprised to see this outcome occur, for a 7.85-inch iPad Mini with 1024x768 resolution would be a more portable iPad that could fit into larger pockets, would run all the existing iPad software, and would be closer in price to the US $199 starting price points for the Google Nexus 7-inch tablet and Amazon’s Kindle Fire. It doesn’t help Samsung’s cause of trying to sell 7.7-inch tablets while making a profit, nor does it really help the other Android making OEMs to do so, but it is being done to help turbo-boost Android tablet adoption, and many more full tablet-compatible or even tablet-specific apps in the Google Play Android tablet market. That said, if Apple brings out a Retina-enabled 7.85-inch iPad Mini, prices would be suitably higher for that model, but just as there’s an 8GB iPod Touch, there’s also talk of an upcoming 8GB iPad Mini to bring the starting price of any future iPad Mini even lower than that of 16Gb versions, at the expense of eventually needing earlier user interaction if the device fills up with too many apps or too much digital content on an 8GB device. Were Apple to create a cheaper, smaller 7.85-inch iPad Mini, Apple would be able to own the smartphone, mini tablet and full-size tablet markets for the rest of 2012, potentially cannibalising some iPhone 5 and new iPad sales while likely growing the entire iDevice pie even larger than expected, delivering ever more users to the burgeoning iOS user base. Then you’ll probably be wondering, especially if you’re an iDevice fan, as to whether you’ll end up getting both the iPhone 5 and the new 7.85-inch iPad Mini – to go along with your new iPad and MacBook Air or Pro, of course. Or you might have a range of different devices – perhaps an inexpensive iPad Mini will end up as your first iDevice so you can see what all the fuss is about without going on a long term phone contract or spending $499+ on the larger iPad, on a device that has a bigger screen than an iPod touch. The digerati would no doubt have a Google Nexus 7 and an iPad Mini, especially if the iPad Mini’s price is in between the Nexus 7 and the US $399 iPad 2 with 16GB. It also signals a new height in the golden era of tablets and smartphones, especially if the iPad Mini arrives this year as expected, for ubiquitous tablet computing at the most affordable levels for quality, powerful hardware and with operating systems and apps (at least on iOS) more polished than ever. If the iPad Mini arrives alongside the iPhone 5, it is sure to bask confidently alongside the new iPhone and generate massive sales while handily fending off the competitive 7-inch tablet threat that Google’s Nexus 7 is meant to ignite. So… with the expected arrival of an iPhone 5 in around October (despite scurrilous online rumours that have seemingly falsely suggested an August iPhone 5 surprise), and the re-ignition of iPad Mini expectations yet again, the legacy of that first now five-year old iPhone continues delivering ever growing success at levels beyond many people’s expectations. All that we wait for now, beyond more Martin Hajek-esque fake or real photos in super sharp or blurry focus, and beyond any further iPhone 5 and iPad Mini rumours and discoveries, is the actual launch date of the iDevices themselves. The true Macolyte, however, will be handily distracted by the imminent introduction of Mac OS X 10.7 Mountain Lion and further iOS 6 beta versions and unauthorised developer revelations. Let’s just hope that the new launches truly over deliver upon our always already high expectations and deliver two iDevices of true distinction, as Apple almost always does when "boom"... a great new redesign occurs and there's even an amazing "one more thing" for good measure. Only Tim Cook and his inner circle know the exact plans, of course, but delivering a spectacular new iPhone 5 and the highly anticipated 7.85-inch iPad Mini at the same time? Apple could certainly do it! 。 sex toy,sex gadget,adult toy

7.85″ iPad mini to be released alongside the iPhone 5

Apple’s iPad has reigned king of the tablets for the past 2 years in terms of sales. Steve Jobs has always been against making a 7″ tablet but Apple might really be onto the 7″ tablet size now. The budget-friendly Nexus 7 tablet made by Asus might be starting to budge into Apple’s dominance in the tablet market. Rumour has it that it will be released in October along with the iPhone 5 but I would reserve my doubt about this date since manufacturing on Apple’s demand scale is beyond difficult to handle. For the iPad mini to be a direct competitor to the Nexus 7, it will probably also keep a low price point ranging from $200-$300. If the iPad mini also supports 3G/4G wireless connectivity, it could dominate even the small tablet market. What do you think? Will the competition of the Nexus 7 really make Apple’s long-rumoured 7″ or 7.85″ feasible to create? 。 sex toy,sex gadget,adult toy

Apple's latest iPad: What you should know

BANGALORE, INDIA: While rumor mills are already abuzz on the new features of iPhone 5, a report about the features of the latest iPad has spread like wildfire on the Internet. However, unlike the iPhone 5's large screen size, here the small screen size of the iPad is the most speculated feature. According to a Bloomberg report, unnamed sources said that Apple is working on a smaller, cheaper iPad, which will most probably be released in December. The new iPad will have a screen that's around 7 to 8 inches, which is much lesser than the current 9.7-inch version The sources have also mentioned that the product, which Apple may announce by October, may not have the high-definition screen featured on the iPad that was released in March. The small screen, however, would allow Apple to keep a check on the pricing of the tablet. Reports suggest that the 'iPad mini' will cost around $200 (Rs. 11,000), which is half the price of the new iPad ($400). Media reports also suggest that the smaller iPad will offer tough competition to Google Nexus and Amazon's Kindle fire, both of which have 7 inch screens. "It (smaller iPad) would be the competitors' worst nightmare," Shaw Wu, an analyst at Sterne Agee & Leach Inc., told Bloomberg in an interview. Small screen or not, owning an Apple device is considered a 'style statement'. The price factor as well, may play an important role when purchasing this device. If the price is as less as $200, would you go for the smaller iPad? Do let us know. 。 wholesale accessories,ipod accessories,iphone accessories,ipad accessories

Rumours about Apple’s next-generation iPhone (unofficially dubbed the iPhone5) and iPad mini have been coming out since the beginning of this year. Various speculations are being made as to how the new devices (iPhone 5 and mini iPad) will look and what all they will have to offer. Apple’s iPhone 5 coming in September? Though various rumours have been floating, but according to a recent report from Digitimes, Pegatron Technology, reportedly, has secured orders for the next-gen iPhone (iPhone 5) from Apple, which is expected to be launched in September. Pegatron Technology is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for the iPhone 4S and new iPad. The report also claims that the 10-inch iPad from Apple will be unveiled in the fourth quarter of 2012. Besides, Apple, reportedly, has been endeavouring to secure the iPhone5.com domain name. The company is said to have filed a complaint with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) with respect to the iphone5.com domain. This particular domain is currently being used in hosting a forum for Apple fans so as to talk about the upcoming iPhone. If it is true, it indicates a lot. So, if rumours are to be believed, Apple is going to come up with the iPhone 5 in the month of September, one month after the debut of its 7-inch iPad mini. Earlier, Mashable reported the new iPhone to hit the market in June this year. But, the release date now has moved up to September, say rumours. Considering Apple’s new strategy of not naming the product, it can not be said that whether it will be called the “iPhone 5″ or the “new iPhone”. It will, however, be the 6th iPhone from Apple. After the release of the iPhone, the company launched an iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Apple’s new iPhone will have a sharper and bigger 4.6-inch “retina” display, as reported by Reuters. The new iPhone is reported to be 4G LTE compatible, It seems more likely now after Apple released an iPad with 4G support. Reportedly, Apple is working on a smaller dock connector for charging and data transfers to help make extra room in its portable devices. The iPhone 5 could have a quad-core A6 processor, according to reports. But it does not seem plausible as Apple is not known for upgrading the technology so fast. Before the launch of the new iPad, people were expecting it to come equipped with the A6 processor, but it did not happen and their hopes dashed when the company unveiled the A5X-powered iPad. The next-gen iPhone is expected to come packed with an updated version of Siri and a better battery than the existing one. Rumours sat that the new iPhone will not be slimmer than the iPhone 4S. Apple’s iPad mini coming in August? According to a Digitimes report: “A 7-inch iPad, which reportedly will be released in August, will be manufactured by Foxconn Electronics.” This is not for the first time that we have heard rumours about a smaller iPad. Rumours about the iPad mini have been doing the rounds for a long time. According to speculations, the company will purchase 7.85-inch panels from LG Display and AU Optronics (AUO). The iPad mini is reported to have a screen resolution of 1024×768 pixels. CNET earlier quoted Richard Shim, an analyst at DisplaySearch saying, “Apple is also expressing interest in making a mini-iPad based on a 7.85-inch screen. That would come later in 2012, possibly in the second half sometime.” Apple’s late co-founder Steve Jobs once criticised the 7-inch tablet size, saying that it was too small for a pleasant touchscreen experience. “7-inch tablets are tweeners: too big to compete with a smartphone and too small to compete with the iPad,” said Jobs, adding “they are going to be DOA – dead on arrival”. Now that Jobs is no longer around does the iPad mini indicate that Apple is slowly deviating away from his vision? We don’t expect the rumour mill to stop churning out rumours, but we highly expect some official announcement from the Cupertino-based tech giant soon. Now, reports are claiming that Apple will launch the iPad mini and iPhone 5 in August and September, respectively. Let’s see what all the rumour mill is churning out about Apple’s next-gen iPhone and iPad mini launches. wholesale accessories，ipad accessories，iphone accessories，ipod accessories

Apple launching iPhone 5 in Sep, iPad mini in August: Rumours

New Delhi: Rumours about Apple's next-generation iPhone (unofficially dubbed the iPhone5) and iPad mini have been coming out since the beginning of this year. Various speculations are being made as to how the new devices (iPhone 5 and mini iPad) will look and what all they will have to offer. Now, reports are claiming that Apple will launch the iPad mini and iPhone 5 in August and September, respectively. Let's see what all the rumour mill is churning out about Apple's next-gen iPhone and iPad mini launches.

Apple's iPhone 5 coming in September? Though various rumours have been floating, but according to a recent report from Digitimes, Pegatron Technology, reportedly, has secured orders for the next-gen iPhone (iPhone 5) from Apple, which is expected to be launched in September. Pegatron Technology is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for the iPhone 4S and new iPad. The report also claims that the 10-inch iPad from Apple will be unveiled in the fourth quarter of 2012. Besides, Apple, reportedly, has been endeavouring to secure the iPhone5.com domain name. The company is said to have filed a complaint with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) with respect to the iphone5.com domain. This particular domain is currently being used in hosting a forum for Apple fans so as to talk about the upcoming iPhone. If it is true, it indicates a lot. So, if rumours are to be believed, Apple is going to come up with the iPhone 5 in the month of September, one month after the debut of its 7-inch iPad mini. Earlier, Mashable reported the new iPhone to hit the market in June this year. But, the release date now has moved up to September, say rumours. Considering Apple's new strategy of not naming the product, it can not be said that whether it will be called the "iPhone 5" or the "new iPhone". It will, however, be the 6th iPhone from Apple. After the release of the iPhone, the company launched an iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Apple's new iPhone will have a sharper and bigger 4.6-inch "retina" display, as reported by Reuters. The new iPhone is reported to be 4G LTE compatible, It seems more likely now after Apple released an iPad with 4G support. Reportedly, Apple is working on a smaller dock connector for charging and data transfers to help make extra room in its portable devices. The iPhone 5 could have a quad-core A6 processor, according to reports. But it does not seem plausible as Apple is not known for upgrading the technology so fast. Before the launch of the new iPad, people were expecting it to come equipped with the A6 processor, but it did not happen and their hopes dashed when the company unveiled the A5X-powered iPad. The next-gen iPhone is expected to come packed with an updated version of Siri and a better battery than the existing one. Rumours sat that the new iPhone will not be slimmer than the iPhone 4S. Apple's iPad mini coming in August? According to a Digitimes report: "A 7-inch iPad, which reportedly will be released in August, will be manufactured by Foxconn Electronics." This is not for the first time that we have heard rumours about a smaller iPad. Rumours about the iPad mini have been doing the rounds for a long time. According to speculations, the company will purchase 7.85-inch panels from LG Display and AU Optronics (AUO). The iPad mini is reported to have a screen resolution of 1024×768 pixels. CNET earlier quoted Richard Shim, an analyst at DisplaySearch saying, "Apple is also expressing interest in making a mini-iPad based on a 7.85-inch screen. That would come later in 2012, possibly in the second half sometime." Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs once criticised the 7-inch tablet size, saying that it was too small for a pleasant touchscreen experience. "7-inch tablets are tweeners: too big to compete with a smartphone and too small to compete with the iPad," said Jobs, adding "they are going to be DOA - dead on arrival". Now that Jobs is no longer around does the iPad mini indicate that Apple is slowly deviating away from his vision? We don't expect the rumour mill to stop churning out rumours, but we highly expect some official announcement from the Cupertino-based tech giant soon. wholesale accessories,ipad accessories,iphone accessories,ipod accessories

Is an iPad mini coming soon?

Apple's long-rumored 7-inch iPad might be more than just a rumor, according to Barclays analyst Ben Reitzes. Discussing the iPad in a research note yesterday, Reitzes said the investment firm is still holding out hope that Apple will add a 7-inch tablet to its lineup. "Our global research team still sees some evidence of this product in the supply chain--and we wouldn't be surprised if it wound up in the iPod touch category if it indeed sees daylight," the analyst said. He did not provide any further details in the research note. Given some uncertainty on the part of Barclays, an iPad mini doesn't factor into its sales forecasts for the tablet. But either way, Apple is on track to have more bang-up quarters thanks to its current iPad lineup. Reitzes estimates that 14.2 million iPads will ship in the second quarter, a 20 percent jump over last quarter. And another 15.9 million will ship in the third quarter. Apple will be counting on strong sales from the iPad over the next couple of quarters as the company transitions to a new iPhone, according to the analyst. Last year, iPhone sales fell to 17 million in the quarter ended in September from 20 million the previous quarter. Potential buyers held off purchases in anticipation of the new iPhone, which made its debut in October. Several reports have pegged this October as the launch month for the next-generation iPhone. The iPad will also continue to cannibalize PC sales, Reitzes added. As such, he sees little need for Apple to create a "hybrid" Mac with a detachable screen, believing that iPad users will increasingly dock their iPads to keyboards. Looking at the market among tablet makers, Apple stayed on top in the first quarter with a 68 percent share. Samsung took back the No. 2 spot, while Amazon dropped to No. 3 as Kindle Fire sales dropped. The analyst expects Apple to hang on to its top market share over the near term as the Android tablet landscape becomes even more fragmented. Apple is also expected to do well with this year's new lineup of MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs. More rival ultrabooks will launch this year, but Apple should be able to retain its grip on the market with new Airs and a new OS. "We are very upbeat about the prospects for new MacBook Pros and iMacs to be launched this June quarter--and even more optimistic about a new line of MacBook Airs to likely ship in the September quarter at more attractive price points," Reitzes said. "With new software (OS X Mountain Lion) and new Airs, we believe that Apple will effectively counter any perceived 'threat' from Ultrabooks." wholesale accesories,ipad accessories,ipod accessories,iphone accessories