Monthly Archives: October 2012

This month, it’s all about the iPad Mini release!

Everything We Know About the iPad Mini (Mashable)

The best part about product releases is figuring out which rumors actually play out. Here, Mashable breaks down the new iPad’s projected screen size, price, connector port and release date.

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With iPad Mini, Apple Continues to Sever Samsung Supply Ties (Wired)

Ever since this summer’s Apple vs. Samsung trial, many have wondered how the two would continue working together, as Apple has long used Samsung components in their products. But many analysts are beginning to project the expected iPad mini to be Apple’s most “Samsung-Free Product.”

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Why not a range of iPads? Maybe an iPad Mini, Midi, and Maxi? (CNET)

A novel idea from the folks at CNET. While many Apple fans resisted the idea of a smaller tablet to complete with the booming mini tablet market, a counterpoint is made by the idea of an entire line of iPad sizes. Apple products carry such high demand not just because of their dazzling displays and user friendliness, but because they’re must-have items to promote a certain image. So why not create multiple personas with multiple iPads?

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Apple fans eagerly awaited the iPhone 5 release for months. Week after week, rumor after rumor, patent after patent – Apple fans and tech bloggers dissected every piece of information that may or may not have led to some knowledge surrounding a new iPhone, from new Sharp glass screens with 4-inch displays to new charging connector ports.

But with the heightened anticipation for the fifth installment of Apple’s flagship product, one major concern arose following the release of the iPhone 5. New users soon found that the new aluminum surfaces on the redesigned, lightweight phone scratched easily.

Third party tests were conducted and they confirmed that the new aluminum surface on the back and the edge around the band are softer compared to the glass surface on previous models. The very feature that made the phone lighter and gave it a new, sleek design, also made it prone to scratches.

The bright side is that the new aluminum casing is much easier to protect than older iPhone models. Clear, protective iPhone skins and screen protectors, like the ones Best Skins Ever makes, are an easy, cost-effective solution for iPhone 5 owners. Not only do they preserve the new iPhone’s stunning looks – unlike cases that cover it up – but iPhone 5 skins also keep the new aluminum-cased iPhones safe from blemishes. Also, the old glass-backed iPhones carry a higher risk with the potential of broken glass harming users.

The latest attack ads from Samsung against Apple have been nothing if not hilarious. Observe …

When it comes down to it, Apple fans will buy iPhones and Apple haters will buy Droids (or, in some cases, Blackberries). But for the undecided voters, let’s take an unbiased look at the benefits and criticisms of Apple’s newest smartphone, the iPhone 5, and its main competitor, Samsung’s Galaxy S3. It quickly becomes clear why Apple people love Apple … and why Android people dislike Apple.

iOS vs. Android OS

One of the many hot button issues is performance. Android fans love the Android Operating system and the myriad of Google services that make life great. Then there are those who downloaded iOS 6 as soon as the new operating system became available for iPhone users. The new Apple processor once again provides the smooth, user-friendly experience that Apple fans have come to love over the years.

Broadband Connectivity

With much of the upper echelon Android manufacturers championing 4G LTE for years, Apple entered the highest level of broadband with the launch of the iPhone 5. Apple fans rejoiced at the potential held by the marriage of Apple technology and lighting fast 4G, while Android fans criticized Apple for being late to the dance.

Design/Display

First impressions, as in any new relationship, mean a lot. When you lay your eyes on a new phone, you want to see yourself holding it, playing with it … loving it. Design is important.

Apple has championed the importance of design for decades. The iPhone 5 gives Apple fans the sleek, metallic design that they’ve come to love – and they’ve made it sleeker and more metallic. The new 4-inch Retina display was possibly Apple’s most rumored and highly anticipated feature leading up to the phone’s release.

Samsung has taken a page out of the Apple book and used the S3 to combine good product design, which consumers love, with the Android operating system which makes Android the force that it is. The Super AMOLED screen is impressive in its own right, with many critics claiming the new Samsung rivals Apple at it’s own game.

At the end of the day, whether you prefer Apple or Samsung, make sure your newest toy is safely protected. iPhone skins and Samsung Screen protectors provide new phone consumers with the piece of mind knowing their shiny new toys are safer, while the clear film preserves the design of the phone that you fell in love with.