- Apple Reportedly Shifting Next-Generation Chip Production From TSMC to Samsung
The iPhone 6 hasn’t launched yet, but that isn’t stopping iPhone 6s rumors from popping up. In a note to investors KGI Securities analyst Michael Liu says that Apple will be buying a larger proportion of 14 nanometers chips from Samsung rather than TSMC beginning in the second half of 2015.
But both Apple and Qualcomm will likely buy a larger proportion of 14 nanometer smartphone chips from Samsung rather than TSMC beginning in the second half of 2015, KGI Securities analyst Michael Liu said in a note to clients.
Liu did not detail the source of the information in the note, issued late on Wednesday following an investor conference held after TSMC reported second-quarter earnings.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Facebook Releases New 'Facebook Mentions' App for Public Figures
Facebook has released Facebook Mentions, a new Facebook Creative Labs app that makes it easy for public figures to talk with their fans and each other on the go.
Mentions is a new way for actors, athletes, musicians and other influencers to discover and join conversations on Facebook.
Facebook Mentions is currently only available to verified public figures using Pages. To gain access to Mentions, you can visit http://facebook.com/mentions.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Leaked Photo of iPhone 6 Battery Reveals 1810 mAh Capacity?
A photo of the iPhone 6 battery has allegedly been leaked online, revealing a capacity of 1810 mAh, reports NoWhereElse.
The image corroborates a previous report which said the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 would have a 1800 to 1900 mAh battery. This is better than the 1570 mAh battery of the iPhone 5s; however, the larger screen may negate the increased capacity.
The 5.5-inch iPhone 6 is said to feature a 2500 mAh battery. You can follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS for updates.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iPhone 6 to Feature New 13MP Sony Exmor Camera Sensor?
Apple will use a new 13MP Sony Exmor camera sensor in the iPhone 6, according to a Digi-Wo report via GforGames.
Apple will allegedly adopt a new shooter for the iPhone 6, namely the Sony Exmor IMX220. Apparently this new unit boasts 13 MP and a 1/2.3? sensor and is capable of recording 1080p videos (3840 x 1080 resolution sampling). The source of this new rumor has a great track record when it comes to Sony related rumors, so we’d file this under “there is a chance it might happen”.
The sensor is also expected to appear in the Sony Xperia Z3 with 20MP shooting capabilities. Notably the 13MP units can be purchased on Alibaba already for $27 each.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Releases Official 'Google Analytics' App for iPhone
Google has released an official Google Analytics app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Access all of your Google Analytics web and app data from your mobile device. Monitor recent changes with Real Time reports. Easily get your Analytics data anytime, anywhere.
You can download Google Analytics from the App Store for free. More information on the service can be found here.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Rolls Out iTunes Pass in the United States
Apple has started rolling out iTunes Pass in the United States. iTunes Pass is a new service lets users visit an Apple Store to add money to their iTunes account without requiring the purchase of a gift card. It was first launched in Japan.
iTunes Pass New
Now you can add money directly to your iTunes or App Store account with iTunes Pass. To get iTunes Pass, go to the iTunes Store on your iOS device, scroll down, and tap the Redeem button. Then go in to any Apple Retail Store3 and let a Specialist know you want to add credit to your account. Open iTunes Pass in Passbook, and have the Specialist scan it and accept your payment. Your balance will be updated and can be used immediately.More details about iTunes Gift Cards and iTunes Pass can be found at the link below…
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Google Wallet App Now Lets You Digitize Gift Cards, Request Money, Send Money For Free Using Debit Card
The Google Wallet app has been updated to let you manage your gift cards and request money and send money for free from your debit card.
Store gift cards and instantly check your gift card balance
You can already store your loyalty cards and offers in Google Wallet, and now you can easily keep your gift cards in Wallet too. Add your cards to Wallet just by snapping a picture of them or typing in the card info. Then, when you want to use the gift card at the store, just show your phone to the cashier at checkout.For certain gift cards, you can check your gift card balance in real-time and get reminders to use your card when you are near stores. Participating merchants with these features include:
If you received a gift card electronically, you can also save it to your Google Wallet directly from the e-gift by clicking “Save to Google.” This feature is currently available through merchants including Sephora, TGI Friday’s, Whole Foods and more.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - DirecTV is Bringing NFL Sunday Ticket to iOS and Mac Without the Need for a Satellite Subscription
DirecTV is bringing NFL Sunday Ticket to iOS and Mac without the need for satellite subscription. The company is advertising the feature on its site starting at $199.99. A student discount is also available.
“Now you can access live, out-of-market NFL games without a DIRECTV satellite TV account—no matter what team you follow! NFLSUNDAYTICKET.TV lets you stream games on your computer, tablet, phone, or game console. All while keeping up with real-time player stats and your fantasy teams.”
Features:
? Watch live, out-of-market NFL games every Sunday
? Stream games on your computer, tablet, or phone
? Stream games on your game console (Console and Max Packages Only)
? RED ZONE CHANNEL shows every TD from every game (Max Package Only)
? DIRECTV FANTASY ZONE gives live looks at fantasy plays (Max Package Only)
? Get real-time stats and scores
? Track your favorite players
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Marco Arment Releases New Podcast Player App Called 'Overcast'
Marco Arment, the creator of Instapaper, has released ‘Overcast’, a modern, fully featured podcast player with useful features and an intuitive interface.
A powerful yet simple podcast player, with features such as Smart Speed, Voice Boost, and Smarter Playlists to help you listen to more podcasts in more places, try new shows, and completely control your experience.
Features:
– Download podcasts for playing anytime, even when offline.
– Search and browse for new podcasts, plus get recommendations from Twitter.
– Create custom Playlists with smart filters and per-podcast priorities, and rearrange the list whenever you want.
– Receive optional push notifications when new episodes arrive.
– Subscribe to a podcast, or just add an episode: try new shows without committing.
– Download podcasts over cellular, set a sleep timer, or use Voice Boost to enhance and normalize speech volume. (Included in Unlock Everything.)
– Adjust playback speed, and use Smart Speed to pick up extra speed without distorting the conversation. (Included in Unlock Everything.)
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Scribd App Gets New Look, More Functionality
The Scribd app featuring access to over 300,000 books has been updated with a new look and more functionality.
Use the Scribd app for unlimited access to over 300,000 books for just $8.99 / month. Included with a subscription are books from over 900 publishers, including NYT bestsellers, literary classics, groundbreaking non-fiction, and reader favorites in every genre. We also have the world’s largest digital document collection, with millions of user-uploaded written works.
Features:
• Instant access to 300,000+ books from 900+ publishers in every genre
• Discover new favorites with our editorial collections and personalized recommendations
• Millions of user-contributed documents and written works
• No limits: read as much as you want – service is available worldwide
• Works across your iPhone, iPad, Android, or browser – books are synced automatically
• Store books on device for offline reading
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Airbnb Gets Complete Rebrand With New Look and Logo
Airbnb today announced a complete re-brand, with a new logo and look to the website and iOS app. The new design is a major aesthetic shift, but Airbnb’s core services and functionality remain the same. You can read all about the company’s new image over here.
Make travel planning as mobile as you are with the Airbnb iPhone App! Airbnb opens the door to the world’s most interesting places to stay and is the simplest way to earn money from your extra space. With over 600,000 listings in more than 34,000 cities, Airbnb connects you with the experience that’s right for you.
Message hosts and guests, gush over your itinerary, explore fairytale destinations, and add unforgettable digs to your Wish List. Make that penthouse, yurt, or treehouse your next home…or open up your own space to travelers.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - United States Senate Passes Bill that Will Make Unlocking iPhones Legal Again
The United States Senate has passed a bill that legalizes cell phone unlocking after a similar bill was passed in the House of Representatives back in February.
Back in October of 2013 the Library of Congress ruled that unlocking iPhones purchased after January 2013 would be illegal. Many petitioned this new rule and pressured lawmakers to do something about the ruling. Eventually President Obama and even the new FCC Chairman urgedCongress to pass laws that make cell phone unlocking (including the iPhone) legal.
The Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act, brought by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) reinstates the rule that would allow consumers to use their device on other networks by unlocking their device — whether on their own or by a third-party service. Unfortunately, similar to the House Bill that was passed a few months ago, it does not permanently legalize cell phone unlocking, however it does require the Library of Congress to put a temporary exemption back in place while it decides whether or not to extend it for renewal.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Release iOS 8 Beta 4 on July 21?
According to BGR, Apple will release iOS 8 Beta 4 on Monday July 21 to developers. This would be a two week gap from beta 3 to beta 4, where as beta 2 to beta 3 saw a three week gap.
One of our Apple sources has let us know that the company is currently planning on making iOS 8 beta 4 available to developers and testing partners on Monday, July 21st.
BGR has a decent track record with guessing iOS beta releases, however sometimes they can be off by a day or two. Nevertheless, we still expect the fourth beta of iOS 8 to be released sometime around then.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - BlackBerry is Finally Getting a Digital Personal Assistant
BlackBerry has announced that its finally bringing a digital personal assistant dubbed ‘BlackBerry Assistant’ to BlackBerry 10.3.
BlackBerry Assistant helps manage simple tasks from searching email and calendar, to finding what’s trending on Twitter, to sending calendar invites. The more it’s used, the more it adapts to the user.
The more I speak with it, the more tuned-in to my queries it gets. If you’ve had experience with other smartphone-based personal assistants, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how accurate BlackBerry Assistant is at recognizing your requests.
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