Sep 12
Yep, as pretty-much-confirmed this morning, the newest iPhone will be able to ride the fastest cellular data out there, meaning web, streaming video, and all of your downloads will be ten times as speedy—with 8 hours of battery. More »
Sep 12
Apple announces worldwide carriers for iPhone 5: Sprint, AT&T and Verizon will support LTE in the US (update: No AWS HSPA+ for T-Mobile)
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If you’ve got Apple’s new LTE-capable iPhone 5, you’re going to need some LTE markets. Fortunately, Apple had a huge, global list of carriers that are going to work with Apple’s latest. In the US, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon will all support true 4G connectivity, while Canada’s Rogers, Telus and Bell will also get the hook-up. In Europe, the newly established EE and Deutsch Telekom will gain LTE, while in Asia, KDDI, Softbank, KT, SK Telecom and SmartTone will all be provided for.
Update: Apple’s detailed all the technical specs of its new radio in the US, but we’re looking at what’s arguably the first LTE world phone — unless there’s a second model to do the rounds in Asia and Europe. It’s the first device to run on the LTE networks of all the major carriers, although unfortunately there no AWS (1700MHz) HSPA+ for T-Mobile customers. Take a look at the more coverage link to get knee-deep in frequencies — there’s plenty of HSPA to go around.
Gallery: iPhone 5 Wireless Connectivity
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Apple announces worldwide carriers for iPhone 5: Sprint, AT&T and Verizon will support LTE in the US (update: No AWS HSPA+ for T-Mobile) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 12
It looks as though the humble TV remote control would be able to do more than help you surf through the hundreds of available channels, thanks to this Bluetooth-enabled robotic arm. Built by Darren for a high school project, it does not matter if your TV remote control is not one of those snazzy touchscreen models with Bluetooth-connectivity built in, as it will also play nice over a standard issue TV remote thanks to IR (infrared) capability.
Of course, if you happen to own a smartphone that has Bluetooth support, why not? It ought to work seamlessly with the right kind of software installed on your handset. A robotic arm is always far safer to conduct experiments from afar, especially the dangerous ones that have a higher risk of combusting right in front of your face. Just don’t get fused to the robotic arm in the event of an accident ala Dr. Octopus, although you would look pretty weird with this stuck to some part of your body.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: LEGO robotic arm powered by NXT, ArmAssist uses video games used to heal stroke victims,
Sep 12
Last March at WWDC, Apple announced that it had sold over 365 million iOS devices globally since March 2012.
Today, however, the company has taken that number to 400 million since June. Siri tells me that’s an increase of 35 million, 9.5 percent growth.
Back at WWDC, the company stressed that 80 percent of those iOS device owners were using the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 5.1. But a shift is upon us, as iOS 6 is now available to owners of the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and the new iPad.
In its Q3 earnings report, Apple announced 26 million iPhones, 17 million iPads, and 4 million Macs sold through the quarter. And with brand new devices on the table, you can only expect those numbers to go up come Q4 earnings time.
Sep 12
Wondering just how well Apple’s iOS device sales have been faring versus their Android counterparts? CEO Tim Cook has just revealed that Apple has sold (not just shipped) 400 million iOS devices from the 2007 launch through to June 2012, a hike from the 365 million it reported at WWDC. For context, Google’s Andy Rubin mentioned just Tuesday that a total of 500 million Android devices had been activated, although the gap may be closer than implied at first: there’s been a few months between then and now, after all. Still, the new tallies show that Google wasn’t waiting for the iPhone 5 to quicken its pace, even if Apple’s sales are still very brisk.
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Apple counts 400 million iOS devices sold as of June originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 12
iPhone 5: It’s finally here!
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We’re sure that after the iPhone 4S was revealed last year, more than one iPhone fan was disappointed with what was unveiled. It was in no way Apple’s fault as the rumors and alleged leaks were to blame for raising expectations, but for some reason this year, the leaks and rumors have been pretty spot on, rather surprising given that Apple is a company well-known for its secrecy. If anything, we’re surprised that we weren’t surprised.
Anyway if the iPhone 5 is the redesigned iPhone that you’ve been waiting for since 2011, here it is in all of its glory. Today Apple has finally taken the wraps off their next-gen iPhone and based on its design, the previous leaks were right on the money. (more…)
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Verizon enables cellular FaceTime use regardless of data plan, AT&T outs iPhone 5 this September 21st,
Sep 12
A drug delivery patch can be time activated, and some of the more complex ones require batteries within to keep them running. Well, things run (pun not intended) a little bit differently with what a couple of Purdue University researchers have come up with – a small pump that is powered by fermentation. This technology could eventually snake its way into transdermal drug patches which are capable of delivering drugs from an internal reservoir in a controlled manner. The pump itself will rely on a combination of sugar and yeast alongside water to generate carbon dioxide, thanks to heat from the patient’s body. Accumulated CO2 will create pressure within, resulting in the required amount of energy for squeezing a drug sack that is located on top of the fermentation chamber.
Well, this certainly sounds like a medical development not to be trifled with. After all, who knows, you might actually be your very own walking beer factory if you have a large scale model of this hanging off your back. I jest here, but who knows the future, really?
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Glove Tricorder diagnoses breast cancer with Iron Man stance, “Who’s Your Daddy” truck is a mobile paternity test lab,
Sep 12
Apple Officially Reveals The iPhone 5: LTE, 4-Inch Retina Display, New A6 Chip, Lighter Than iPhone 4S
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And just like that, months and months of breathless speculation have finally come to an end. Apple’s Phil Schiller has just officially announced the new iPhone 5 at the company’s massive press event here in San Francisco, less than a year since its predecessor was unveiled.
Some of the news won’t come as much of a shock considering the sheer volume of rumors and leaks lately (even Apple let some details slip earlier today) — I’m going to resist the temptation to pontificate on every new feature as it’s revealed (for now, anyway), so let’s get right down to it.
The iPhone 5
- We can finally put the debate to rest — Apple’s newest mobile juggernaut is called the iPhone 5 (despite actually being the sixth iPhone to hit the market). It’s 20% lighter than the iPhone 4S, 18% thinner, and crafted out of (what else?) glass and aluminum.
- Pre-orders for the iPhone 5 will begin on Friday, September 14, and the device will ship to lucky consumers starting on September 21. As usual, the device will be available in 16, 32, and 64GB models, which will cost $199, $299, and $399 respectively with a two-year contract from AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint.
- The long-rumored (and handsome) two-toned design is indeed legitimate, as is the new iPhone’s larger 4-inch Retina Display. And yes, that 16:9 display runs at 1136 x 640 with five rows of icons. According to Schiller, it’s “the most accurate display in the industry” because the touch sensors are embedded in the display as well.
- As expected, Apple has also unveiled a brand new chipset for the iPhone 5: the A6, which Schiller says is a full two times faster than the A5 chip in the iPhone 4S
- The iPhone 4S’s battery life wasn’t anything to write home about, but the iPhone 5 seems equipped to do much better — 8 hours of 3G talk time, as well as 8 hours of 3G and LTE web browsing to be precise.
- The iPhone’s audio system has been bolstered with a smaller (but improved speaker). There are also now three microphones in the mix: one on the front, one on the back, and another on the bottom.
- That oft-rumored miniature Dock Connector is real: it’s all-digital, has eight pins and it’s called “Lightning.” Yes, there’s an adapter for it, but no word yet on exactly what it will cost you.
Connectivity
- It’s hardly a surprise at this point, but the iPhone 5 packs support for Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T’s LTE networks here in the States. What’s really impressive is that combined that LTE support with 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi onto a single “ultra fast” chip.
- Despite what a handful of leaks pointed to in the weeks leading up to the event, there’s been no mention of an integrated NFC chip yet.
Camera
- Smartphone cameras are really starting to give their point-and-shoot brethren a run for their money (think Nokia’s PureView and HTC’s ImageSense tech), but instead of running up the megapixel count, Apple has stuck with an 8-megapixel camera. That said, the backside-illuminated sensor is smaller, and features much better low-light performance (finally!).
- App developers may be bummed to know that the camera now also has a built-in panorama mode. The revamped camera also supports 1080p video capture, and users can now snap photos while recording video at the same time. I wonder how HTC feels about that.
Sep 12
iPhone 5 officially announced with 4-inch display, A6 CPU and LTE for $199 on September 21st
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Apple may be notoriously secretive and tight lipped, but the company appears to be getting worse and worse at actually keeping things under wraps. The iPhone 5 appears to be the most leaked handset in existence. Thankfully, the suspense is over, the next-gen iPhone is finally here and it does, in fact, go by the numerical title of 5. Just like the parts that have been circulating on the web, this is a glass and aluminum two-tone affair and, at 7.6mm it’s a full 18 percent thinner than the 4S (though, contrary to what Tim Cook said on stage, one slide has the iPhone 5 at 8mm even). It’s even 20 percent lighter at 112 grams, which is even less than the mostly plastic Galaxy S III. It’s all those “magical” things and it packs a larger 4-inch in-cell display. The new version of Apple’s Retina panel is 1136 x 640, which clocks in at a more than respectable 326ppi. It also sports better color saturation with full sRGB rendering. That new longer screen allows for an extra set of icons to be displayed on the home screen, and first party apps have already been tweaked to take advantage of the additional real estate. The iWork suite, Garage Band and iMovie have all been updated. Older apps will still work too, though they’ll be displayed in a letterbox format until an update is issued. The tweaked ratio puts the iPhone 5 display closer to 16:9, but it’s not quite there.
Gallery: Apple announces iPhone 5
Gallery: iPhone 5 in Black and White
Gallery: iPhone 5
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iPhone 5 officially announced with 4-inch display, A6 CPU and LTE for $199 on September 21st originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 12
Does it come as any surprise that Apple would take a portion of its iPhone keynote to crank out a few obligatory numbers touting its overall success? CEO Tim Cook announced today that his company just surpassed the 700,000 mark for apps in the iOS App Store, with 250,000 specifically written for the iPad. Amazingly, 90 percent of those are downloaded every month, and each customer uses more than 100 apps on average. That extra row on the iPhone 5 should come in rather handy, we’d say.
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Apple: 700k apps available in App Store, 250k for iPad, 100 apps per user originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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