Sunday, February 17, 2013
More iPhone 5 and iOS 6 Surprises Come to Light (Dr Mobiles Limited, Auckland, Repair, Unlock)
With the iPhone 5 rumor mill going crazy, it's easy to think that all of the hardware and software details have already been revealed. In reality, it's not until devices start getting into the hands of everyday users that some surprises crop up. For all of the rumored features that don't come true (like a totally waterproof iPhone 5, for example) there are always some unexpected positives that come our way
For one, even though the iPhone 5 camera has the same basic specifications as the previous model, low-light photo quality is superior. Video quality comparisons have also shown the iPhone 5 camera to be a significant step up over the iPhone 4S. Of course, these reports combined with the fact that the front-facing FaceTime camera is now HD means imaging has taken another step forward on the iPhone 5.
When it comes to the A6 processor, we already know that Apple has increased performance without sacrificing battery life. Teardowns have revealed that the A6 actually contains three graphics processing unit (GPU) cores. This vastly improves the iPhone 5's ability to render on the enlarged Retina-resolution display. Breakneck speed has already been confirmed by benchmark tests and the Apple A6 is currently leading the pack.
Nice touches to iOS 6 include the ability to store up to 16 individual app icons within each folder on the home screen. It may not sound important, but when it comes to organizing a large number of apps, the more that fit into one folder the better. One minor cool feature has been added to the Weather app. Now when you're looking at the temps and forecast for a far away place, Weather actually gives you the local time much like a world clock, right under the place name. A nice touch from Apple.
The Verizon / Sprint iPhone 5 has been discovered to work just fine on the AT&T network, up to HSPA+ (4G) data speeds. As it turns out, the worldphone capabilities of the CDMA iPhone 5 include AT&T and T-Mobile GSM bands, and the device ships unlocked. So if you have an extra AT&T nano-SIM card, you can feel free to install this in the Verizon iPhone 5 knowing it will work just fine.
Last but not least, the iPhone 5 Lightning connector and its adapter have been making some news. This new connector makes the 30-pin dock connector look like an ancient relic. But it sounds like Apple is pulling out all the stops to ensure no third-party manufacturers get any bright ideas about producing their own Lightning cables. They are locked down with authentication chips, which contributes to the increased price of the cables. Beware cheap imitations, because they likely don't include this extra hardware that actually makes the cable function properly.
The longer the iPhone 5 and iOS 6 are in the hands of everyday users means more interesting tidbits are bound to surface. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Sony Ericsson Xperia Z confirmed to hit European markets on 21 February, 2013, google android news
Word from Sony about the official launch of the Xperia Z in Germany popped up on the company's Facebook page. The smartphone will go on sale at the Sony Store in Berlin on the 21st.
While there is no word from the Facebook announcement on whether availability will also go for the rest of Europe from that date, we've also received an invite for an event outside of Germany, so likely February 21 will be a pan-European launch date for the Xperia Z.
Sony jumped on the 5-inch 1080p bandwagon quickly with its new Z flagship, and have delivered a quite impressive device complete with quad-core Krait processor, 13MP camera, 16 GB of internal storage, 2 GB of RAM, and a very slick glass panel design that's also waterproof to boot.
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
Tech News Leak: Apple iPhone 6 launching on September 2012? (Repair, unlock by Dr Mobiles Limited, Auckland)
The all new iPhone 6 is already buzzing with speculation but we know it is scheduled to release in September of 2013...and the best part - it will be in RED!!!! Will it be a complete redesign? Yes! It will have two A6 processors and be able to handle a massive amount of data.
This iphone is going to be loaded with awesome new features (in addition to coming in RED) like face recognition and password "patterns" or "gestures"..basically you can draw your password to unlock your phone. This, along with face recognition, has been available on Android devices for some time. Apple is either just getting around to adding these features, OR, they are only adding them because people are demanding it. The new iPhone 6 features are speculated, but have been well received by the public and will typically follow suit based on previous releases and their features. (List of possible features below).
The new iPhone 6 may possible bring the return of Google Maps! The current replacement on the iPhone 5 uses Tom Tom and has proven to be a massive failure since it was prematurely released. It also is not as intuitive as the Google Maps.
Apple recently filed several patent applications in order to bring 3D picture capturing to the new iPhone 6. This phone will be capable of rendering, capturing and processing 3D images, which coincides with the recent changes to the dual-camera hardware. It will have performance improvements to its newly released Panoramic photos to include 3D video.
The new iPhone 6 will continue with the current expansion of LTE - Long Term Evolution technology according to AT&T which is due to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) which is in line with the most recent technology standards for mobile networks.
A few features of the new iPhone 6:
5.5 inch screen
Built in GPS standard (back to GOOGLE MAPS!)
Face Recognition Security
Custom SMS tones
Custom E-mail alerts with ability to assign different tones to each email address (like Blackberry)
Shatter resistant glass
10 MEGAPIXEL Camera rear and 8 in front
64G Basic and 120G memory
Extended battery life = 20 hours talk time on 3G and 10 hours on 4G. Standby 1000 hours.
Full 1080p HD Recording AND 3D Video Recording / Display !!!
Messaging indicator light (not flashing, but small and red - like Blackberry).
HTML5 (safari) or apps to make Flash Player capable through apps
The new iPhone 6 will also be a World Phone. This is accomplished building 2 to 3 internal antennas which makes it capable of GSM and CDMA technology, so you can take the phone to any network in any country! Solves a ton of issues when traveling abroad, but be sure to call your cell provider to add a world package for calling and data which includes a flat monthly fee and lower per minute rates.
Pre order will be available in black, white and red! After many complaints, Apple will add a sleek red version to its line of iPhones. The iPhone 6 will debut this newly anticipated color. It is sleek and very stylish! See Photo below.
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