Teens Love the iPhone, But Apple Watch…Not So Much
Posted: October 8, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Apple Watch, Google Maps, iPhone, Nokia HERE, Square Order, Teens Leave a commentCnet.com has picked up a survey that shows teens like the iPhone more than ever. 73% said their next phone will be an iPhone, up from 67% in April. The Apple Watch? A bust with teens…only 16% are interested. How many people do YOU see under 50 wearing a watch?
Google maps has been the go to app, especially on Android. According to gigaom.com, Nokia’s HERE maps may peel off a lot of users. It’s as solid as Google’s, does turn by turn directions offline, but unlike Google, even covers search and points of interest off line.
Hate to wait in line? Square Order has updated its app for both Android and iOS. Thenextweb.com says it not only lets you order food or coffee ahead, but also now alerts the shop that you’re on the way, so your order is hot and waiting when you get there. Sweet!
The Galaxy S6 May be Metal, Not Plastic!
Posted: October 7, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Galaxy S6, Google, Mobile, Population, Reddit, Samsung Leave a commentAfter testing the water with the Galaxy Alpha, Samsung may be going all in on a metal flagship phone. Bgr.com says a leaked video shows the upcoming Galaxy S6 with a metal frame and back.
This will bring howls of protest from purists, but Google is expanding its definition of news by adding Reddit to search results, according to Engadget.com.
We have reached a dubious milestone…cnet.com says there are now more active mobile devices on earth than people. The Census Bureau’s world population center says we’re a few million shy of 7.2 billion people, but GSMA Intelligence shows over 7.2 billion active SIM cards.
Santa Could Leave Your VR Headset Under the Tree
Posted: October 6, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Adobe, Apple, Galaxy Note 4, Gear VR, iOS 8, Premiere Clip, Samsung Leave a comment9to5google.com has picked up on a report from GForGames that Samsung will release it’s Gear VR virtual reality headset in December, possibly December 1st. It will sell for less than $200, and pairs with the Galaxy Note 4.
Adobe has introduced Premiere Clip, a streamlined video editor for iPhone and the iPad. It’s intended for anyone, not just pros. Theverge.com says it syncs back to the desktop version for easier touching up later.
iOS 8 is now on 45% of Apple’s devices according to cnet.com. By comparison, iOS 7 was at 70% at this point, based on analytics from Mixpanel, which tracks mobile app usage. Of course, Apple has never released two smartphones at once, either, one of which has about a month’s backlog.
Another Car Line Getting Android in the Dash
Posted: October 2, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Android, Civic, HDTV, Honda, Lumia, Mirroring, Roku, T-Mobile, Windows Leave a commentWe’re seeing more and more of the connected car. Next year, Honda Civic models will run Android. Engadget.com says they’ll sport a 7 inch, customizable touch screen display that will act a lot like a smartphone.
If you’re a bargain hunter or on a budget, check the Lumia 530 at T-Mobile. Gigaom.com says it’s $79.80 off contract. The Windows smartphone will be available October 15th, with pre-ordering starting Sunday.
Set top box maker Roku has enabled screen mirroring from some Android smart devices and Windows devices to your HDTV. 9to5google.com says you can mirror apps, photos, games, and the web on your smart device and your big screen.
Intel Will Have An iOS Smartwatch Out Before Apple Does
Posted: September 30, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Android, Apple, Apple Watch, Basis, Google, Intel, iPad, Nexus 6, Shamu Leave a commentThere’s another smart watch running iOS, and this one’s from Intel owned Basis. 9to5mac.com says the Peak focuses on health and fitness applications. It’s $199, and out in November. It won’t have email or phone capabilities.
Speaking of iOS, code has showed up in the beta version of 8.1 that indicates iPads are coming with fingerprint readers, Touch ID, and Apple Pay. Engadget.com reports that it’s for in app purchases…nothing about NFC is showing up for iPads.
Google’s next smartphone, code named Shamu, will apparently be 5.9 inches, and run version 5 of Android. Bgr.com says it will be called Nexus 6, not Nexus X, and there’s no sign of a smaller sized model so far.
New GoPro Cameras…Ranging from Faster to Cheaper
Posted: September 29, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Apple Watch, GoPro, Harry Potter, Invisibility Cloak, iPhone Leave a commentThree new models of the ubiquitous GoPro sports camera are out. Theverge.com reports the top one has a touch screen, and can shoot 1080p at 120 feet per second…fast enough to eliminate the ‘rolling shutter’ effect. It’s $499, and a new cheaper model is only $129.
BMO Capital projects that Apple will sell 189 million iPhones in 2015. According to Appleinsider.com, they also believe Cupertino will deliver a modest 12 million Apple Watches.
Shades of Harry Potter…geek.com says researchers at the University of Rochester have figured out how to make an invisibility cloak using inexpensive lenses and some clever math. It works from multiple angles, unlike other systems, but still only from two directions so far.
When Will Apple Watch Be Here?
Posted: September 25, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Apple Watch, Indiegogo, Shirleybox, Subprime Car Loans, Wedg Leave a commentIf you were planning to blow your Christmas money on an Apple Watch, well Happy Valentine’s Day! Macrumors.com cites a report from the Information saying the Apple wearable won’t be out until Valentine’s Day or later. Maybe your Valentine will buy you one!
We told you about the Sherlybox months ago, now there’s Wedg…no ‘e,’ another private cloud device. Techcrunch.com says Wedg is in a crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo, trying to raise about $220,000.
Just another good reason to make your car payment on time…NYtimes.com reports that lenders are installing remote start interrupt devices on cars bought by subprime borrowers…some 25% of new auto loans. With GPS, they can track you, too.
iPhone 6 Getting Conquest Sales from Android
Posted: September 22, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Android, Apple, Google, HTC, iPhone, Microsoft, Nexus, Samsung, Windows Leave a commentYou may have heard Apple sold a record number of iPhone 6’s (10 million since Friday and over the weekend), but here’s something that flew under the radar…bgr.com says that the week the new Apple phones were announced, trade-in site gazelle saw Android trade-ins triple!
Techcrunch.com reports that the Windows 9 preview that was expected for the Microsoft event September 30th may not actually be released now until October. No word on what the holdup is.
The next Google Nexus 9 tablet could be beautiful. Gigaom.com says the 64 bit Android tablet will be made for them by HTC, makers of the gorgeous HTC One (M8). It’s likely to replace the $400 Nexus 10, which has been built by Samsung.
Preorders Starting for the Granddaddy of Phablets
Posted: September 18, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Amazon, Apple, Galaxy Note 4, Samsung Leave a commentSamsung’s newest Galaxy Note 4, the one that started the phablet craze, goes on sale October 17th. Preorders start tomorrow. Gigaom.com says no word yet if it will be joined by the Galaxy Note Edge, with that small right edge display.
U-2’s Bono has let it slip that Apple is working on a new digital music format with them. Macrumors.com reports that features of the new format will help musicians to sell more of their music.
Theverge.com says that…along with yesterday’s Kindle announcements, Amazon announced Family Library. It lets household members share Books, apps, Prime Instant videos, audiobooks, and games — but no music, movies, or TV shows.
Super Clear Voice Over LTE is Here
Posted: September 16, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentVerizon is starting to turn on HD voice and video calling. Bgr.com says if you ordered a shiny new iPhone 6, you’ll be able to use voice over LTE calling for much better voice and video call quality.
It’s not just Google & Amazon chasing drones. Businessinsider.com reports that Richard Branson of Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Air, and all, has put money into 3D Robotics, the drone company started by ex-Wired Editor Chris Anderson.
Worldwide smartphone shipments will hit 1.2 billion this year, according to Juniper Research. Cnet.com says out of that, Apple and Samsung will account for nearly half!
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