Nintendo has revealed that its plans to launch its first game for mobile devices this year and will release five titles by the end of its next fiscal year.President of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata announced the news during the Nintendo Financial Results Briefing.—In order to maximize the value of Nintendo IP, we are working to leverage opportunities that go beyond a traditional focus on dedicated video game systems. As you know, amiibo is one such effort. Also, we made the announcement that we will take advantage of smart devices. As smart devices are increasing in significance as the dominant window through which consumers connect with one another and with society, it is natural for us to leverage smart devices to communicate directly with our consumers.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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iOS has made small gains in U.S. smartphone platform market share, according to the latest comScore report.Apple ranked as the top smartphone manufacturer with 42.6 percent OEM market share, while Google Android led as the #1 smartphone platform with 52.4 percent platform market share. Facebook ranked as the top individual smartphone app.Smartphone OEM Market Share187.5 million people in the U.S. owned smartphones (77 percent mobile market penetration) during the three months ending in March, up 3 percent since December. Apple ranked as the top OEM with 42.6 percent of U.S. smartphone subscribers (up 1 percentage point from December). Samsung ranked second with 28.3 percent market share, followed by LG with 8.4 percent (up 0.4 percentage points), Motorola with 5 percent and HTC with 3.8 percent (up 0.1 percentage points).Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Check out this iPhone 7 concept created by Martin Hajek for Computer Bild.The iPhone features a large display covering nearly the entire front of the device and a Home button with Touch ID that is integrated into the display.The smartphone has an optional illuminated logo and a dual-lens camera, inspired by Apple’s recent acquisition of LinX. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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The DIRECTV app has been updated with support for using the Apple Watch to control your HD-DVR.The ultimate video experience is just a tap away with the DIRECTV App for iPhone. Watch top TV channels live on your iPhone or iPod touch in any room of your home. You can get instant access to hit entertainment on demand from HBO, Cinemax, STARZ, Encore, Showtime, Nickelodeon, HGTV, and Comedy Central, plus the latest DIRECTV CINEMA movies and more, whenever and wherever you want—at home or on the go.Features- Watch thousands of your favorite movies and shows On Demand at home or on the go with HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Encore, Showtime, Nickelodeon, HGTV, Comedy Central and more.- Turn your iPhone into a portable TV and watch top TV channels live in any room of your home.- Set your DVR to record your favorite shows from anywhere.- Get program descriptions, cast & crew info, photos, recommendations & parental ratings.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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The Quicken 2015 application for Mac has been updated with numerous improvements and bug fixes.Quicken 2015 helps you manage all your personal finances in one place, so you can see where you’re spending and where you can save. Quicken automatically categorizes your financial transactions, helps you stay on top of bills and set goals so you can save more. You can even access your data on the go. What’s New In This Version:New & Improved • New option on Calendar report to allow showing gains and losses for investment holdings. • This option will show the total percent day change (gain or loss) for the investing accounts included in a Calendar report. This is the change in value of the positions held, excluding cash. Click this indicator to see a breakout on gainers and losers for that day as well as dollar amount change. • Improved the Download/Financial Institution settings on the Account settings sheet • This change focused on eliminating duplicate options, streamlining user flows, and simplifying the functionality of managing the connectivity status of your accounts such as changing connection types, deactivating downloads for either Direct Connect or Quicken Connect accounts, or updating password for Quicken Connect accounts (for example, after you change a password at your Financial Institution) and changing the Password for Direct Connect accounts. Direct connect accounts also now let you explicitly set the date range of transactions to download–useful for troubleshooting or filling in missing transaction data Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Check out images of the Apple Watch –x-rayed, in iFixIt’s latest teardown.The Apple Watch is a complex little device. You got to see into it during our Apple Watch teardown, but you didn’t get to see through it, until now.We partnered with Creative Electron to blast Apple’s wearable with X-rays, to show you just what it’s made of. Join us as we venture into the world of the invisible—it’s time for a density teardown!Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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The Apple Watch S1 SiP (System-in-Package) has over 30 individual components, reports ChipWorks.Some of those components contain multiple die; the package-on-package (PoP) assembly, for example, contains the new Apple processor and the DRAM die. The NFC solution also contains the secure element as well as the NXP NFC controller and radio. So there are 30 individual components, and at least 30 pieces of silicon, all in a package that is only 26 mm x 28 mm. That is quite an accomplishment.Key Findings:? The new Apple APL0778 application processor measures 5.2 mm x 6.2 mm and is fabbed on Samsung’s 28 nm LP process.? Dialog has the PMIC socket for the watch, but Maxim got the codec and amplifier sockets. What happened to Cirrus? They had been the incumbent in iPhones and iPads for several generations.? NXP scored the NFC and secure element and interface socket and Austria Micro Systems got the NFC signal booster? STMicroelectronics not only grabbed the 6-axis sensor, but they also have an ST32 MCU within the S1, as well as the optical emitter/sensor encoder die under the shaft of the Digital Crown.? Texas Instruments has 6 wins in the S1 ranging from battery management to opp amps.? Skyworks Wi-Fi LNA + switch and PA? [Below] you see a composite image of all the dies we have been able to identify so far.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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These are instructions on how to locate your misplaced iPhone using the Apple Watch. To follow this tutorial your iPhone needs to be paired to the Apple Watch and in its near vicinity.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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These are instructions on how to use the Handoff feature on the Apple Watch. Handoff lets you move from one device to another without losing focus on what you’re doing.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Google has updated its app for iOS with new, colorful search results for movies, books, famous people, and photos.The best of Google in one app. Say “Ok Google” and find everything from nearby restaurants to the calories in cheesecake. Google also shows you the info you need before you ask, like updates on your favorite teams and traffic alerts.Talk instead of type:• Say “Ok Google” then ask a question* • Google will speak the answer aloudShare Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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