IHS Technology has published its preliminary estimate of hardware component costs for the Apple Watch. The company says the actual hardware costs are only about 24% of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. That’s the lowest hardware costs compared to retail price of any Apple product IHS has researched.The teardown of the Apple Watch Sport 38 mm by IHS Technology shows a bill of materials of $81.20 with the cost of production rising to $83.70 when the $2.50 manufacturing expense is added. The retail price of the Apple Watch Sport 38 mm is $349.00. The IHS Technology analysis does not include logistics, amortized capital expenses, overhead, SG&A, R&D, software, IP licensing and other variables throughout the supply chain such as the EMS provider.“It is fairly typical for a first-generation product rollout to have a higher retail price versus hardware cost,” said Kevin Keller, senior principal analyst-materials and cost benchmarking services for IHS Technology. “While retail prices always tend to decrease over time, the ratio for the Apple Watch is lower than what we saw for the iPhone 6 Plus and other new Apple products, and could be of great benefit to Apple’s bottom line if sales match the interest the Apple Watch has generated.”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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Apple has added 20 new Flyover location to Apple Maps covering various countries including the U.S., Spain, Italy, Ireland, Australia, France, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa, and New Zealand.Flyover lets you see select areas from the air with photo-realistic, interactive 3D views. “Explore cities in high resolution as you zoom, pan, tilt, and rotate around the city and its landmarks.”Here’s the new locations:? Arches National Park, UT? Badajoz, Spain? Bari, Italy? Belfast, Ireland? Canberra, Australia? Chambord, France? Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France? Chichen Itza, Mexico? Coimbra, Portugal? Culiacán, Mexico? Durban, South Africa? Huelva, Spain? Le Mans, France? Mont Saint-Michel, France? Montpellier, France? Nelson, New Zealand? Nimes, France? Paestum, Italy? Reims, France? Teotihuacán, Mexico 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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Apple, Japan Post Group, and IBM have announced an initiative aimed at improving the quality of life for millions of Japanese senior citizens. Built on the global partnership Apple and IBM announced last year, the new initiative will deliver iPads with IBM-developed apps and analytics to connect millions of seniors with services, healthcare, community and their families.After piloting iPads and apps custom developed for the elderly, Japan Post Group will expand the service in stages with the objective of including 4 million to 5 million customers in Japan by 2020. Today more than 33 million seniors make up about 25 percent of Japan’s population, projected to grow to 40 percent over the next 40 years.“We are joining with two of the world’s most respected leaders in technology to bring our elderly generation into the connected world, expand our businesses by deepening relationships, and discover new ways to strengthen the fabric of our society and economy,” said Taizo Nishimuro, CEO of Japan Post Group.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 Amazon Instant Video app has been updated with HD video and the ability to watch video over cellular.Instantly stream thousands of movies and TV shows at no additional cost with your Amazon Prime membership. Watch any video rented or purchased from the more than 200,000 titles available from Amazon Instant Video. Prime members also get unlimited streaming of exclusive Amazon Originals. Watch Transparent — winner of two Golden Globes for “Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy” and “Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy,” the new hit show, Mozart in the Jungle, and original children’s series Creative Galaxy and Tumble Leaf. Features:• Stream thousands of Prime Instant Video titles at no additional cost with a Prime membership, or watch videos you’ve bought or rented from the Amazon Instant Video website. • Download purchased and rented videos from Your Video Library for offline viewing on the go when you don’t have a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection. • Watch on your Apple TV using AirPlay (requires Apple TV 2nd generation or later). • Watch on your TV using HDMI and your Apple Digital AV Adapter. • Stream the first episode of selected TV shows for free. First Episode Free videos include advertising before and during your videos.• Add videos to Your Watchlist from any Amazon Instant Video compatible device for later viewing on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. ? The Amazon Instant Video app now supports streaming videos with both Wi-Fi and mobile data plans. The app is designed for an unmodified version of iOS.What’s New In This Version:? Watch videos using your mobile data plan? Control your mobile data usage settings? Control your download quality settings? Watch videos in HDShare 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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ABI Research’s TeardownIQ has performed a teardown of the Apple S1 ‘System in Package’ (SiP) used to power the Apple Watch. The teardown reveals a design centered on a custom Apple Processor (APL 0778); however, many additional components have been identified including: Broadcom (BCM43342), Dialog PMU, NXP (NFC controller), and AMS (NFC booster) connectivity, IDT wireless charger receiver, Elpida RAM, SanDisk / Toshiba Flash memory, STM sensors, and a couple ADI capacitive touch solutions. –An entire computer architecture on a single chip.Massive constraints have a way of inspiring interesting, creative solutions. A prime example is the custom-designed chip at the heart of Apple Watch. No traditional computer architecture could fit within such a confined space. So we found a way to integrate many subsystems into one remarkably compact module, which is then completely encapsulated in resin to protect the electronics from the elements, impact, and wear. Configuring an entire computer system on a single chip is an industry first and represents a singular feat of engineering and miniaturization.–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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Apple has announced that iOS 8 adoption is now at 81% as measured by the App Store on April 27th. That’s an increase of 2% from April 13th.iOS 8.x adoption has been increasing slowly but steadily. The release of iOS 8.3 and the Apple Watch likely assisted in the slight bump. iOS 8.4 has already been seeded to developers for testing and it contains a new Music app.Please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS for updates.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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Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build for download. The company also announced new SDKs for bringing iOS apps to Windows 10 and a new Visual Studio Code editor for Mac OS X.Here’s some of what’s new:? General UX improvements: We made a bunch of UX improvements with the last build and you’ll see even more in this build. For example, you’ll notice a new Live Tile animation for Start in addition to in addition to some performance and stability improvements for Live Tiles.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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Supply of the Apple Watch at launch was constrained by a faulty taptic engine, reports the WSJ. The part made by one of two suppliers was found to be defective resulting in limited availability of the smartwatch.The part involved is the so-called taptic engine, designed by Apple to produce the sensation of being tapped on the wrist. After mass production began in February, reliability testing revealed that some taptic engines supplied by AAC Technologies Holdings Inc., of Shenzhen, China, started to break down over time, the people familiar with the matter said. One of those people said Apple scrapped some completed watches as a result.Notably, taptic engines produced by Japan’s Nidec Corp did not experience the same problems and so Apple moved nearly all of its production of the component to the company. However, it’s expected to take Nidec some time to increase production levels.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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Airbnb has finally launched an app for the iPad.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. For travelers: • Discover thousands of places to stay in more than 34,000 cities • Book one-of-a-kind accommodations and find rooms for rent directly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch • Search for last-minute accommodations anywhere in the world • Find long-term sublets in thousands of cities • Access your itinerary, message your host, and get directions to your listing • Explore legendary properties, vacation homes, and apartments, and add them to your Wish List to share with your friends 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 put the Apple Watch into Power Reserve mode. You may want to do this to save power when your battery is low.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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