Tech enthusiasts have expected for many months that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) would announce new versions of its full-sized iPad and iPad Mini sometime in October. The rumor mill heated up this week, as AllThingsD -- usually a reliable source -- reported that Apple will unveil the new iPads on Oct. 22.
However, while most observers agree that the fifth-generation iPad will feature Apple's new A7 processor, a thinner bezel, and a design closer to the iPad Mini, there is much less certainty about what to expect in the iPad Mini 2. The AllThingsD story claims that the new iPad Mini will have a Retina display. On the other hand, several other recent reports have stated that Apple doesn't have enough supply of 7.9-inch Retina displays to meet the likely holiday quarter demand.
The good news is that I don't see much danger to Apple even if the new iPad Mini is delayed or in short supply this fall. The iPad Mini already has subpar margins by Apple's standards, and a version with a Retina display will be even costlier to produce. The continued rollout of Apple's new iPhones and the updated full-size iPad are far more important for driving higher profits at Apple this quarter.
Mixed supply-chain reports
The emerging consensus is that Apple will introduce an iPad Mini with a Retina display on Oct. 22. However, a Reuters report earlier this month stated that Apple wouldn't be able to build a Retina iPad Mini this quarter because of supply constraints for the screens. This report was corroborated by several other supply-chain sources.
It's hard to know whom to believe. Given the number of reports emerging this week about an imminent iPad Mini launch, the most likely scenario is that Apple will release a Retina iPad Mini, but it will be in short supply during the holiday season. That would essentially be a repeat of what happened last year.
iPad Mini blues
The iPad Mini came with great fanfare last year. Its smaller size and $329 price point were expected to help Apple win market share back from Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) , Amazon.com, Samsung, and other Android vendors.
In its first few months on the market, the iPad Mini was a big hit. It helped drive an impressive 48% increase in iPad unit shipments last fall, despite significant supply constraints, followed by a 65% increase in the March quarter. However, it went stale very quickly.
In fact, this spring, Apple experienced its first year-over-year decline in iPad shipments. (This was also due in part to launch timing.) According to IDC calculations, Apple's global tablet market share plummeted from more than 60% in Q2 2012 to 32.5% in Q2 2013, while Android's market share soared from 38% to 62.6%. The launch of Google's new Nexus 7 tablet this summer means that Apple probably lost even more market share in Q3.
However, these figures don't fully capture the disappointment the iPad Mini caused. Apple executives have repeatedly stated that the iPad Mini carries a gross margin significantly below the corporate average. It also carries a much lower average selling price than the full-sized iPad. When you factor in cannibalization of the more profitable full-sized iPad, it seems quite likely that the iPad Mini has been a primary cause of Apple's profit decline this year.
The good news for Apple investors is that because the iPad Mini isn't a significant contributor to the company's profit, it's not a big deal if the new iPad Mini is delayed or available only in limited quantities. A lot more is riding on the expected fifth-generation iPad.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Which iPhone model do I have?
Differentiating Between iPhone Generations
Each generation of iPhone looks quite similar, but there are a few key physical differences you can check to easily distinguish one generation from another.iPhone |
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September 2012
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6th Generation: iPhone 5 The iPhone 4S is available in black & slate or white & silver, with three available capacities (16, 32, or 64GB). The easiest way to differentiate this model of iPhone is its screen; the iphone 5 is the first model to have a taller (1136x640) display, which has room for five rows of icons on the homescreen (not including the bottom bar), rather than the four that appear on all previous models. The iPhone 5 is also the first iPhone since the original to have two different materials, glass and aluminum, on the back. Because of its unique form factor, the iPhone 5 is the most easily model to differentiate visually. |
October 2011
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5th Generation: iPhone 4S
The iPhone 4S was available in black or white, with three available
capacities (16, 32, or 64GB). Although the iPhone 4S looks very similar
to the iPhone 4, with the same slim glass and aluminum casing, Retina
Display, and FaceTime camera, Apple updated many of the internal
components. The iPhone 4S features a faster processor, better camera,
Siri voice assistant, and an improved dual cellular antenna. There are
no longer separate models for AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint.The easiest
way to tell the difference between the iPhone 4S, Verizon iPhone 4, and
the GSM (AT&T) iPhone 4 is by looking for a SIM tray and where the
breaks in the aluminum band appear. See the images below for these differences. |
June 2010
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4th Generation: iPhone 4
The iPhone 4 was available in black or white, with two available
capacities (16 or 32GB). Currently, the iPhone 4 is available with 8GB
capacity in either black or white. The iPhone 4 remains available with
either GSM (AT&T) or CDMA (Verizon & Sprint) cellular
technology. iPhone 4 included a slimmer, redesigned case with square
edges and a glass back. On the back is a 5 megapixel camera with an LED
flash to the right of the lens. A front-facing camera allows you to
video chat using FaceTime. The 3.5" widescreen Retina display is so
high-resolution that the human eye is unable to distinguish the
individual pixels (or in other words, it looks sharp.) |
June 2009
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3rd Generation: iPhone 3GS
The iPhone 3GS was available in white or black plastic and two
capacities (16 or 32GB). Currently, the iPhone 3GS is only available in
8GB capacity in black. The iPhone 3G S introduced a number of features
not available in prior generations (even with a software upgrade),
namely, video recording, a digital compass, voice control, and Nike +
iPod integration. Physically, the iPhone 3G S looks nearly identical to
the iPhone 3G. The only notable difference is that the text printed on
the back of the iPhone 3G S matches the reflective silver color of the
Apple logo above it (whereas the text of the iPhone 3G was printed in a
non-reflective, light-grey color). Note that, given their identical
physical dimensions, cases for the iPhone 3G S will also fit the iPhone
3G. |
July 2008
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2nd Generation: iPhone 3G
The iPhone 3G was the first to feature an all-plastic case and was
available in two colors (white or black) with a rounded back. The iPhone
3G was available in two capacities, 8 and 16GB. The iPhone 3G looks
nearly identical to the iPhone 3G S. The only notable difference is the
text printed on the back: the iPhone 3G is printed in a light-grey
color, whereas the text on iPhone 3G S is reflective silver and matches
the Apple logo above it. Note that, given their identical physical
dimensions, cases for the iPhone 3G will also fit the iPhone 3G S. |
June 2007
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1st Generation: "Original" iPhone
The first generation iPhone is distinguished by its aluminum back,
notably different from the second and third generation iPhone, which
both featured a hard plastic back. Another clear difference is the back
of the first generation iPhone is flat, as opposed to the rounded back
of the later generations. It was available in one color ("silver"
aluminum) and three capacities (4, 8, and 16GB). |
How to differentiate between the iPhone 4 and 4S
Because the iPhone 4S, Verizon iPhone 4, and AT&T iPhone 4 look so similar, it can be difficult to see the subtle differences among these three different models. Here are some additional illustrations to help you differentiate these phones:
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How to find the capacity of your iPhone
The iPhone 4 & 4S does not have its capacity printed on the back; here are illustrated steps to finding which capacity iPhone you have.
1. Open the 'Settings' App on your iPhone. 2. Tap the 'General' button. |
3. Tap the 'About' button.  |
4. Capacity will be listed here. Note: capacity will not be exactly 16, 32, or 64 due to formatting, but it will be close. In this example we used a 32GB iPhone 4S. |
Untethered jailbreak for iPhone 5 / iOS 6 is completed, to be released with iOS 6.1
Good news for iPhone users who hate Apple’s Communism: you won’t have to switch to Android. Famous iOS hacker planetbeing confirmed that he has already completed the untethered jailbreak for iPhone 5 running iOS 6. The hacker posted on social site reddit that although the jailbreak is ready, it have not been published to save the exploit for future iOS releases. His iPhone 5 is currently running on a jailbroken version of iOS 6.0.2, which is the latest iOS update for iPhone 5 and compatible iOS 6 devices.
Yeah, I’m not really sure what all the doom and gloom is about. The fact is, I have an untethered iOS 6.0.2 JB running on my iPhone 5 right now. The reasons it’s not released are because 1. releasing it would burn an exploit we want to save for ourselves so we can always get in to look at new firmware and help JB in the future, 2. iOS 6.1 is coming very soon and will likely break a small part of it anyway, there’s no point in sacrificing the many bugs it won’t break.So those hating the lack of jailbreak on their iPhone 5 will have to be patience, it will be available soon.
Apple to launch iPhone 5S in June, analyst says
If Apple didn’t innovate enough in the iPhone 5, then don’t worry, the iPhone 5S will be released in just six to seven months from now. In a note to investors, Peter Misek predicted that the iPhone 5S will hit production lines in March 3 and will be launched in June or July. Misek also predicted that the iPhone 6 will likely feature a 4.8″ display. The analyst said that Apple will launch a low-cost iPhone, not a cheap one. According to Misek, the low-cost iPhone will include a polycarbonite case featuring a 4″ non-Retina display and no LTE.
How to cut your own micro-SIM card iphone 5
SIM cards were long forgotten until a few years ago when Apple introduced the micro-SIM in its iPhone 4.
Hardly measuring the size of a fingernail, the micro-SIM was created to accommodate the shrinking width of smartphones and tablets.
Since then, more phone and tablet manufacturers, like Samsung, have adopted this format. The only problem is, however, that not all carriers offer micro-SIM cards. So, what are the options for someone who wants to use an unlocked, micro-SIM-compatible phone, without a carrier that supports it?
A DIY, of course.
Here's the good news: there's really no difference between a regular SIM and a micro-SIM. They both use the same, exact chip, but the micro-SIM simply has less plastic encasing it.
Naturally, it didn't take long for the Internet to figure out that a regular SIM could be trimmed down to the size of a micro-SIM at little cost.
If you need to trim your SIM card to a micro-SIM size, here are your options:
1. Head to Amazon.com and search for a micro-SIM cutter, like this one. It works like a hole punch. When it arrives, you'll simply place your SIM card in the tray and punch out a smaller size. As a bonus, you'll also receive two adapters, which will allow you to put the micro-SIM card back into a regular-size SIM slot later on.
2. Do it yourself. If you need to trim your micro-SIM card immediately, print out this free template and follow the instructions on the page. It's crucial that you take your time with this project, because if you make a mistake, you'll have to purchase a new SIM card. For the best results, use a sharp pair of scissors and always cut less first and trim (or file) later, if need be.
3. Find out if your carrier's store will do it. When Always On host Molly Wood needed to fit her T-Mobile SIM card in the Samsung Galaxy S3's micro-SIM slot, she went to her carrier's store. They were able to trim it with a SIM cutter they had on hand. Call ahead and find out if your carrier's store has a micro-SIM cutter.
Hardly measuring the size of a fingernail, the micro-SIM was created to accommodate the shrinking width of smartphones and tablets.
Since then, more phone and tablet manufacturers, like Samsung, have adopted this format. The only problem is, however, that not all carriers offer micro-SIM cards. So, what are the options for someone who wants to use an unlocked, micro-SIM-compatible phone, without a carrier that supports it?
A DIY, of course.
Here's the good news: there's really no difference between a regular SIM and a micro-SIM. They both use the same, exact chip, but the micro-SIM simply has less plastic encasing it.
Naturally, it didn't take long for the Internet to figure out that a regular SIM could be trimmed down to the size of a micro-SIM at little cost.
1. Head to Amazon.com and search for a micro-SIM cutter, like this one. It works like a hole punch. When it arrives, you'll simply place your SIM card in the tray and punch out a smaller size. As a bonus, you'll also receive two adapters, which will allow you to put the micro-SIM card back into a regular-size SIM slot later on.
2. Do it yourself. If you need to trim your micro-SIM card immediately, print out this free template and follow the instructions on the page. It's crucial that you take your time with this project, because if you make a mistake, you'll have to purchase a new SIM card. For the best results, use a sharp pair of scissors and always cut less first and trim (or file) later, if need be.
3. Find out if your carrier's store will do it. When Always On host Molly Wood needed to fit her T-Mobile SIM card in the Samsung Galaxy S3's micro-SIM slot, she went to her carrier's store. They were able to trim it with a SIM cutter they had on hand. Call ahead and find out if your carrier's store has a micro-SIM cutter.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
T-Mobile Setup guide Apple iPhone 5 4s 4 3gs 3g gen 1
As over one million customers have already learned, it’s quick and easy to setup your iPhone to work on T-Mobile’s network. To get started using an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Obtain an iPhone®
- T-Mobile
recommends you buy an unlocked and contract-free iPhone directly from
Apple, either from their online store or at a retail location. You can
also find an unlocked iPhone's at www.iPhoneRestoration.com.
- Note: We do not recommend customers get an unofficially unlocked iPhone® (jailbroken), as some services and features may not work on the T-Mobile network. Additionally, software updates, when available, may re-lock the device.
- T-Mobile
recommends you buy an unlocked and contract-free iPhone directly from
Apple, either from their online store or at a retail location. You can
also find an unlocked iPhone's at www.iPhoneRestoration.com.
- Select the right SIM card
- Depending on which model iPhone® you have, you may need a new SIM card.
- Use the online SIM checker to determine which SIM card you need.
- If your device needs a new SIM card, see Purchasing a SIM card.
- To activate a new SIM card:
- Visit http://www.t-mobile.com/SIM
- Use our automated system at 1-877-234-4299.
- Once your SIM card is active, just insert your SIM and turn on the device to start using T-Mobile service.
- Setup internet and picture message settings
- If you have access to Wi-Fi
- Turn on Wi-Fi.
- Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
- Return to the Main Menu.
- Open Safari.
- Visit http://t-mobile.com/isetup.
- When the profile loads, select Install.
- After completing the installation, you will see the T-Mobile Mobile Life (web2go) and MyAccount applications on the Main Menu.
- Use T-Mobile Internet and picture messaging settings for Apple® iPhone® to finish entering the picture message settings.
- If you do not have access to Wi-Fi
- Use T-Mobile Internet and picture messaging settings for Apple® iPhone® to enter all settings.
- If you have access to Wi-Fi
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