Mac notebook and other portable computing is covered in The 'Book Review, and general Mac news is in
Mac News Review. Older Macs are
covered in Vintage Mac News. All
prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
"The iPhone 5 runs on an Apple-designed A6 chip, which has been
widely reported as running at 1.0 GHz. The software that performed that
analysis, Geekbench, was recently updated to an iOS 6-enabled version,
and the iPhone 5 was tested again. Turns out that the A6 CPU dual-cores
are actually running at 1.3 GHz...."
"We've of course reported on the fact that the iPhone is currently
testing as the fastest smartphone out there, and this current
adjustment upward in no way changes that."
Publisher's note: Actually second-fastest. The iPhone 5 scores 1573 on
Geekbench, the quad-core Android-based Samsung Galaxy S III reaches 1757.
dk
Apple Posts Free iPhone User Guide for iOS 6
Ebook
PR: Apple has made a free 153-page iPhone User Guide for
iOS 6 ebook available for download on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
with iBooks - and on your computer with iTunes. Books must be read on
an iOS device.
What you need to know about iPhone, in a handy ebook format. Get to
know iPhone and discover all the amazing things it can do, and how to
do them. The definitive guide for getting the most from your new
iPhone, straight from Apple.
System Requirements
This book requires iBooks 1.3.1 or later and iOS 4.3.3 or later.
Books can only be viewed using iBooks on an iPad, iPhone (3G or later),
or iPod touch (2nd generation or later).
AppleInsider's Daniel Eran Dilger notes that even though Apple is no
longer selling its iPhone 3GS, introduced in 2009, iOS 6 gives the
device another year of usability, despite lacking support for some of
the newest features. (See our iOS 6 Compatibility Chart
for more details.)
Former Apple Evangelist Guy Kawasaki Calls New
Lightning Connector 'Irresponsible'
The Daily Telegraph's Petra Starke reports that Guy Kawasaki,
Apple's former Chief Evangelist, has slammed the new iPhone 5,
saying its controversial new proprietary Lightning connector cables represent "pure
arrogance" and contending that if the goal really was to save space,
why didn't Apple adopt micro USB like everybody else in the world,
letting users get a cable at 7-11 for $5, and calling the new cables
socially irresponsible.
Starke notes that nowadays Kawasaki uses a Samsung S3, commenting,
"I got rid of my iPhone about a year ago - I prefer Android."
Publisher's note: While I agree with Kawasaki that the iPhone 5
should have included built-in micro USB for charging and data, as it
has been the worldwide standard since 2009, the adaptive 8-pin Lightning
connector does more than 4-pin USB does or ever can do, as we'll
see over time. However, because it is proprietary and patented, it's
going to remain expensive. dk
AnandTech's Anand Lal Shimpi has posted hands-on observations and
impressions of the iPhone 5, having gone straight to work performance
testing, with particular focus on Apple's new A6 SoC that uses of a
pair of Apple's own in-house designed CPU cores that implement the
ARMv7 instruction set rather than plain-vanilla Cortex A9s or Cortex
A15s. Combined with a triple-core PowerVR SGX543MP3 GPU running at
higher clock speeds than the dual-core 543MP2 in the preceding A5, Lal
Shimpi reports computing performance similar to the A5x (which has four
GPU cores) used in the New iPad, but
with a smaller overall die area and a narrower memory interface.
iFixit Chief Information Architect Miroslav Djuric says:
The stuff you'll see in the Apple A6 teardown is the kind of thing
that's usually done behind closed doors, in some super-secret facility
buried six miles beneath the
Earth's surface. But not today. Today, Chipworks has agreed to let
the common nerd (us!) into their lab and show off some of their
high-tech gizmos - all the while delving deeper into Apple's A6
processor and other chips we discovered in last week's iPhone 5
teardown.
This time there's no repairability score; it's all fun and games.
Join us in our journey of discovery - through science!
Highlights
Chipworks has a bona-fide ion blaster, affectionately called Ibe
(short for "ion beam etching"). Ibe is used to remove layers of
semiconductor devices in a controlled and selective manner with very
precise and planar results. Think of ion beam etching as being akin to
sandblasting a chip to remove specific layers. Instead of sand, though,
Ibe uses the atoms in an ion beam to do its dirty work. Ions, man...
ions.
So how were the A6 photos created, you ask?
The A6 is first decapsulated in a fuming sulfuric acid solution,
heated to a temperature designed to get best results.
Then, Chipworks engineers use a microscope to take images of the
die. The die is loaded onto a servo-controlled X-Y table, and focus is
set and maintained by laser monitoring.
Image coordinates are programmed into the system. The microscope
moves the die automatically and takes several images, which are
stitched together to create the full die photo.
Here's one of the machines
used for the process:
During the iPhone 5 teardown, we referenced the B8164B3PM label we
found on the A6 processor, which denoted 1 GB of Elpida LP DDR2
SDRAM. The die mark and photo (shown in the A6 teardown) confirmed the
strong hunch that the A6's 1 GB LP DDR2 SDRAM is provided by
Elpida.
Delving deeper into the center of the A6, we find dual ARM cores
and three PowerVR graphics cores!
Generally speaking, logic blocks, such as those found in the A6,
are automagically laid out with the use of advanced computer software.
However, it looks like the ARM core blocks were laid out manually - as
in by hand. A manual layout will usually result in faster processing
speeds, but it is much more expensive and time consuming.
The manual layout of the ARM processors lends much credence to the
rumor that AppleDesigned a custom processor of the same caliber as the
all-new Cortex-A15. It just might be the only manual layout in a chip
to hit the market in several years.
Chipworks cracked open the Apple 338S1077 to confirm that it is, in
fact, a Cirrus CS35L19 class-D audio amplifier - and not an audio codec
as initially thought.
The Murata WiFi SoC module is actually comprised of a Broadcom
BCM4334 package in addition to an oscillator, capacitors, resistors,
etc. You can see all the components in the X-ray: http://bit.ly/UNQv4v
Murata assembles all of the components together and sends their
package to Foxconn, where it eventually ends up on the iPhone's logic
board. Chipworks said it best: "Murata makes a house that is full of
other people's furniture."
The
Broadcom BCM4334, fabricated in Taiwan at TSMC on a 40nm CMOS process,
features:
WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 4.0 + HS
FM Receiver
Thank you,
Miroslav Djuric
Chief Information Architect
iFixit
iFixit's Kyle Wiens notes that the hot-selling iPhone 5 is
unexpectedly the most repairable iPhone they've ever seen.
Wiens says that when iFixit started its teardown of the iPhone 5,
Apple surprised them, noting that once you get past the anti-customer
proprietary Pentalobe screws guarding its entrance, the iPhone 5 is
easy to open and easy to repair. And that's not just a win for the
environment or the consumer - a repairable design is also a win for
Apple's bottom line. Quick repair turnaround times boost customer
loyalty.
He notes that for the first time in its history, Apple managed to
make a phone with both a display and a battery you can change out in
less than five minutes, and that the home button, which has a tendency
to fail, is bracketed down and easy to replace.
Wiens summarizes that the iPhone 5's new design seems a lot less
like "designing for the dump" and a lot more like designing for
reliability, which is a step in the right direction.
Teardown Reveals Many iPhone 5 Components Changed,
but Most Suppliers Remain the Same
PR: A physical teardown of the iPhone 5 confirms the bill of
materials (BOM) and manufacturing cost reported last week in an IHS
iSuppli virtual teardown. The low-end model with 16 GB of NAND flash
memory carries a BOM of $199, with the cost rising to $207, when
manufacturing expenses are added in. For the 32 GB version, the BOM
cost increases to $209, while the 64 GB version is estimated at
$230.
"The iPhone 5 exhibits a great deal of similarity to the iPhone 4S
in terms of component suppliers," says Andrew Rassweiler, senior
principal analyst, teardown services, for IHS. "But beyond this
superficial resemblance, there are some critical changes to product
design and parts that enable major upgrades that improve user
experience. These range from the faster applications processor, to the
larger display, to the high-speed 4G LTE air interface. And beyond some
of the high-profile changes that bring obvious benefits in performance
and features, there are myriad upgrades and enhancements to virtually
every component and subsystem in the iPhone 5."
From the advanced, $17.50 A6 processor manufactured by Samsung, down
to the relatively simple 62¢ electronic compass from AKM
Semiconductor, almost every part has been updated.
New suppliers include SanDisk Corp., which contributed the NAND
flash memory in the iPhone 5 dissected by the IHS iSuppli Teardown
Analysis Service. This is first time that SanDisk NAND has been found
in an iPhone examined by them. In the iPhone 4S teardown, the NAND
supplier was Samsung. However, with the NAND component being a
commodity part available from multiple suppliers, Samsung, Hynix, and
Toshiba could also serve as Apple's sources for this memory.
Elpida likewise has replaced Samsung as the SDRAM supplier in the
specific iPhone 5 analyzed by IHS. However, Samsung and Hynix could be
supplying this widely available memory part as well. Compared to the
iPhone 4S, the density of this part has been doubled to 1 GB, up
from 512 MB, giving it a total cost of $10.45.
The iPhone 5 battery is supplied by Sony Corp., a role taken by
Amperex Technology in the iPhone 4S.
One major change to the iPhone 5 is in its baseband processor. While
Qualcomm remains the supplier for this critical component, the iPhone 5
integrates the company's MDM9615M and RTR8600 parts; the 4S, in
comparison, employed the Qualcomm MDM6610 and RTR8605 devices. The new
Qualcomm parts were utilized to allow support for LTE.
The addition of LTE also had other implications for the iPhone 5
design.
"The support for 4G LTE in the iPhone 5 added a new level of
complexity to the radio frequency (RF) front end, so much so that Apple
had to create two different models of the iPhone to accommodate their
wireless carrier partners," says Wayne Lam, senior analyst for wireless
communications at IHS. "This represents a departure from Apples
approach of offering only a single model for the iPhone 4S."
"While most manufacturers make great effort to simplify designs by
minimizing the total number of mechanical parts and fasteners in their
products, Apple appears to be going in the other direction with the
iPhone 5," says Kevin Keller, senior principal analyst, teardown
analysis, for IHS. "The iPhone 5 incorporates even more mechanical
parts than previous iPhone designs, resulting in a very complex
assembly. But Apple can do this and still produce the iPhone 5 at
such low costs due to its capability to leverage its vast army of
low-cost labor."
PR: Within hours of the iPhone 5 being available to the
public, DirectFix.com released a full HD teardown of the unit.
The video includes directions on how to tear the iPhone 5 down
and replace/repair the screen, battery and many other parts if you
should happen to break your unit as you walk out of the Apple
store.
Just like the iPhone 4/4S the iPhone 5 will require you to replace
the complete screen as one unit and you are not able to separate the
LCD from the Touch Panel which are fused together at the factory.
For the Do It Yourself people, DirectFix has also released on their
webpage iPhone repair parts and coming soon a screen repair in both
black and white. There is a limited supply of iPhone 5 parts available
at this time.
Just like in the past DirectFix was the first to carry parts for the
iPhone 5 as soon as it was available.
"We hope that people that purchased the new iPhone 5 enjoy it and
take good care of it but accidents happen and when they do you can save
money and fix the iPhone 5 yourself," says Robert Stanley, founder of
DirectFix.com. "Just like in the past the manufacturers charge an
outrageous amount of money for a simple repair. By following our video
directions you can save money with just a few minutes of work."
NAVIGON Mobile Navigation System for iPhone and
iPad
PR: With NAVIGON you can turn your iPhone or iPad into a
fully functional mobile navigation system. Thanks to a faithful
adaptation of the menu functions, the app fits in seamlessly with the
iOS operating concept and can be installed on any iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4,
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 or iPad device (the navigation function is only
available on the iPad WiFi +3G).
Range of
Functions
Simple, intuitive user interface
Can be used in portrait and landscape format
Precise spoken announcements
Intelligent address entry
Lane Assistant Pro
Real Road Sign
Speed Assistant with adjustable audiovisual warning
NAVIGON MyRoutes - Day and night modes for map display (automatic
switching)
2D and 3D map display (birds-eye view)
Route planning function
Text-to-Speech (voice playback of street names)
Extended Pedestrian Navigation using the iPhones internal
compass
Google Local Search
Reality Scanner for POI searches with Augmented Reality
Coordinate entry
SOS Emergency Help
The latest
NAVTEQ map material with coverage for:
USA (incl. Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands), Canada, and it's now
through Fresh Maps XL.
Latest Map Guarantee: NAVIGON's new Latest Map Guarantee provides
customers the latest NAVTEQ map available when purchasing NAVIGON 2.0
for iPhone.
NAVIGON FreshMaps XL: The in app purchase option FreshMaps provides
quarterly map updates for at least two years. The service uses trusted,
field-verified, and quality-controlled map and points of interest
updates from NAVTEQ to make sure the NAVIGON app provides the most
accurate and reliable directions possible. This saves you time and
headaches on the road.
Whether
in the car, by bike or on foot, NAVIGON hopes you have fun
navigating.
New in Version 2.2
iOS 6 and iPhone 5 support
URBAN GUIDANCE considers public transportation options, such as
subways, trams, busses and water taxis, when calculating pedestrian
routes. You will be guided to a transit stop by foot and you're able to
look up detailed information on what line to take and where to get off.
The feature is available through In App Purchase.
LAST MILE automatically offers a pedestrian navigation when you
park your car near your destination. The parking position will be saved
and the app switches into pedestrian mode to provide walking
directions.
To celebrating the 3rd birthday of the NAVIGON app they're giving
away a free map update to all users.
PR: With the release of iOS 6, Apple makes a big change to
the Maps app. Although it has the cool 3D-view and navigation features,
we lost the Street View functions. Fortunately, Google still operates
the Maps API so that developers can continue to make apps from it,
which also comes with Street View functionalities. This article
introduces an app "WhatsGoLa", comes with a paid and a free version,
that continues to give you the Street View functions.
WhatsGoLa is a photography
app which lets you virtually travel the world by superimposing photos.
The tool "WhatsGoLa Camera" shows a map on the screen to let you find
scenery images from a given location. If Street View is available in
this area, you may also open the street view - powered by Google Maps
API.
If you like the street view, just tap the shutter button. Then you
can choose to save the photo to the iDevice or continue to superimpose.
Browsing Panoramic scenery photos is also one of the features to visit
the world. All above can be done by the free (and no ad)
version. As this article only focuses on the Street View usage, we
won't mention too many other functions in this app. If you are
interested, you may visit the official website for more details.
The paid version includes a database with more than 1,000 famous
points of interests, including the Google Street View Collections. The
Street View page is also integrated with Gyroscope, which simulate
taking photos on the streets.
In a few weeks, the next version 1.3, will be released including
these functions:
WhatsGoLa 1.2 is $2.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies)
and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo
& Video category.
Free Auto World Magazine App Features Car Reviews,
Trends, Road Tests, and More
PR: New magazine app Auto World from Brieden Verlag GmbH
offers a wide array of interactive features for car lovers and car
shoppers around the world. The app is free and designed especially for
iPhone and iPad.
Enthusiasts, mechanics, hobbyists, and everyone else who loves
cars or is shopping for their next car can now access the latest news,
trends, road test information, and more in the free new magazine app
Auto World.
Published biweekly in English, German, and Chinese by Brieden Verlag
GmbH, Auto World features exciting videos, stunning photos, exclusive
articles, breaking news, and a wide array of fun, interactive features
that make it so much more than a conventional auto magazine.
"Some auto magazines are little more than print editions that try,
and fail, to fit into a mobile device environment," comments Tobias
Runge of Brieden Verlag GmbH. "But Auto World is completely different.
We''ve designed it from the ground up to take full advantage of the
iPhone and the iPad's form factor, retina display and multimedia
features. It''s a completely new and fully interactive experience that
takes auto magazines to a higher level!"
Auto World, the free new iPhone and iPad magazine app that provides
car lovers and car shoppers with the latest reviews, trends, road test
information and more, is available now on iTunes.
Device Requirements:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Requires iOS 4.3 or later
Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
4.5 MB
Auto World 1.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through
the App Store in the News category.
AViiQ Claims Thinnest and Lightest iPhone 5 Cases
on the Market
PR: The AViiQ ultrathin and ultralight AViiQ Thin
Series iPhone 5 cases are claimed to be the thinnest and lightest
iPhone 5 cases around.
Designed to protect the iPhone 5 without adding extra bulk, AViiQ's
iPhone 5 cases feature a very fine textured satin finish. This super
thin iPhone 5 cover comes in at only 0.7mm in thickness making it not
only ultra thin, but ultra light, just like the iPhone 5. Specifically
tailored to fit like a glove, the Thin series cases are molded to the
exact shape and specifications. AViiQ has it covered, literally.
Its lightweight polycarbonate material, which is stronger than
standard ABS material, maintains a slim profile while providing
all-round protection against scratches from everyday use. The AViiQ Thin Series for the Apple iPhone 5 allows easy access
to all ports and buttons while retaining the near-invisible form-factor
of the device. From bright yellow to blue, AViiQ has many hot color
styles for you to chose from. The AViiQ Thin Series iPhone 5 Cases are
available in six colors including: Black, White, Frosted, Yellow, Green
and Blue with and come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, a full
refund policy within 30 days of purchase and is available for $19.99 at
AViiQ.com.
Kensington's Diverse New Collection of Fashion
Cases to Personalize iPhone 5
PR: Kensington Computer Products Group has introduced a new
collection of stylish, colorful, fashion cases designed for
iPhone 5. The products blend together simple protection for mobile
devices with intricate textures and colors inspired by today's most
popular fashion trends, whether your signature style is traditional,
elegant, or ultrachic.
Kensington's collection of three trendy new
lines of cases designed for iPhone 5 include leather texture
cases, flip wallet cases, and wallet cases with a built-in handsfree
stand. All of the products are available in a wide range of colors and
up-to-the-minute surface designs - from Grey Lizard and Teal Ostrich to
Tan Nappa and Black Stingray inspired textiles.
"Our customers have asked for products that complement their fashion
choices, and this new collection of cases was designed to meet that
need," says Matthew Hoag, Global Product Manager at Kensington. "We've
paired our smart, safe, simple design philosophy with the
expertise of today's fashion industry specialists to create an
extraordinary new suite of products that any iPhone 5 . . .
user will be confident incorporating into their individual style."
Kensington Vesto Leather Texture Case for
iPhone 5 (Grey Lizard, Brown Marble, Teal Ostrich, Teal Nappa, Black
Stingray, Black Snake) $29.99:
The Kensington Vesto Leather Texture Case for iPhone 5 doesn't just
protect your smartphone. It also brings the unique look and feel of
leather to your new iPhone, and slips easily into and out of your
pocket and is available in a range of colors to reflect your personal
style while adding protection from bumps, bruises and scratches.
Wrap your iPhone 5 in stylish textured leather
Case preserves access to all controls, touchscreen, ports and
camera
Wide cutout exposes the iPhone 5 iSight camera
Available in a range of colors to fit your style
Kensington Portafolio Flip Wallet for iPhone 5 (Tan
Nappa, Green/Blue Nappa, Black/Orange Nappa, Teal Ostrich, Coffee
Snake, Black Marble, Black Snake) $29.99
This wallet does far more than just hold your ID. It even carries
your iPhone 5. The Portafolio Flip Wallet keeps the screen on your new
iPhone protected from scratches. It secures with a magnetic closure and
retains an ultra slim profile so it still slips easily into your
pocket. Slots for your credit cards and ID mean you can keep everything
together, too.
Protects the screen and all sides of your iPhone 5
Case preserves access all controls, touchscreen, ports and
camera
Built-in slots for ID and credit cards
Wide cutout exposes the iPhone 5 iSight camera
Magnetic flip closure keeps everything secure
Available in a range of colors to fit your style
Kensington Portafolio Duo Wallet for iPhone
5 (Brown Marble , Orange/Cream, Red Snake, Black Houndstooth)
$39.99
Grab your keys. Grab your Portafolio Duo Wallet and your ready to
go. No need to look for your phone or wallet because they're one and
the same. No need to worry about an unprotected iPhone 5 either because
the Portafolio Duo provides complete protection for all sides and
screen of your iPhone 5. The built-in, handsfree stand holds your new
iPhone in landscape mode to enjoy videos and FaceTime chats. And
there's plenty of space for your ID, credit cards and more.
Protects the screen and all sides of your iPhone 5
Case preserves access all controls, touchscreen, ports and
camera
Plenty of space for ID, credit cards, cash and more
Wide cutout exposes the iPhone 5 iSight camera
Built-in stand holds your iPhone in landscape or horizontal modes
and makes FaceTime chats easy and enjoyable
7 New Kensington iPad Accessories Boost Security
and Productivity
PR: Kensington Computer Products Group has introduced seven
new designs engineered to deliver the highest standard of security and
productivity to iPad users. Tailored to equip the busy mobile
professional, the latest accessories for Apple tablets offer smart
features that make content creation and organization easy, as well as
provide advanced protection from damage or theft.
Kensington adds four new products to its acclaimed line of
SecureBack tablet security accessories that feature the easy to use
ClickSafe one-click locking mechanism. Professional users will enjoy
increased productivity with the sleek KeyFolio SecureBack and
appreciate the security and protection for their new iPad or
iPad 2 for their mobile workstyle. For commercial use, two new
security cases guard the new iPad and iPad 2 from theft and cover
the power and home button to prevent unauthorized use or tampering.
Select the SecureBack Pro for tethered installations, or VESA Security
enclosure for fixed installations.
Kensington also extends its award-winning KeyFolio family to include
two new executive folio cases and mobile organizers for iPad designed
with the traveling business user in mind. Both feature a built-in case
and stand to hold your iPad in portrait or landscape mode, plus a
convenient loop to store your stylus or pen. The products with
keyboards include one-touch Bluetooth pairing to simplify content
creation and keep you productive wherever you go. Kensington's new
Leather KeyFolio Pro 2 gives the classic iPad keyboard case designs an
Italian leather upgrade, providing an elegant productivity
solution.
The prevalence of businesses using iPads continues to grow
significantly. A recent 2012 national
study in the US by Business Journals found that in the past year,
small business use of iPads has quadrupled. Another study by
Dimensional Research shows that 67% of business professionals use iPads
to allow them to work remotely. Gartner research projects as many as
153 million tablets are expected to be deployed in 2013.
"We know our customers are increasingly relying on iPads to access
their work information and data at all times and in all places. That's
why we've designed products to make interacting with those devices
smarter, easier and more efficient," says George Foot, Vice President
Global Marketing and Product Development, Kensington. "As the experts
in physical security, we also understand the importance of safeguarding
these devices being leveraged by so many businesses today. Our patented
ClickSafe technology offers the highest quality of defense and ease of
use, to ensure that any business that gets done in the field is always
done so securely."
Kensington KeyFolio Executive Bluetooth Keyboard & Mobile
Organizer, $99.99
Get more done, easily with
the Kensington KeyFolio Executive Bluetooth Keyboard & Mobile
Organizer. Slide your new iPad or iPad 2 into the Folio and you'll
have an adjustable stand to make viewing, reading and annotating
easier. When you're ready to type or enter data, slide out the
Bluetooth keyboard that pairs in seconds. The KeyFolio Executive
microfiber interior protects your iPad screen and the protective,
zippered case cushions your iPad from the bumps and scrapes of the
road.
Removable Bluetooth keyboard makes you more productive
Accepts notepads 7" x 9.5" or smaller
Includes USB keyboard charging cable
iPad, stylus and notepad not included
Kensington Folio Executive Mobile Organizer, $59.99
Get more done, more easily with the Kensington
Folio Executive Mobile Organizer. Just slide your iPad or iPad 2
into the Folio Executive and you'll have an integrated stand for
viewing and reading in landscape or portrait positions. The Folio
Executive accepts spiral notebooks or note pads measuring 7" x 9.5" or
smaller with slots for business cards, pens and a stylus. The
microfiber interior will protects your iPad screen and the zippered
case keeps your iPad and valuables secure while on the go.
Protective, zippered case keeps your iPad safe from scratches and
damage
Microfiber lined folio protects screen while on the go
Accepts notepads 7" x 9.5" or smaller
iPad, stylus and notepad not included
Kensington KeyFolio Pro 2 Leather Removable Keyboard, Case &
Stand, $129.99
The Kensington KeyFolio Pro 2
provides a high-performance removable keyboard optimized for the touch
typist. Built-in Bluetooth technology delivers wireless operation and
one button setup. A secured Velcro fastener ensures tablet vertical
stability with viewing angels from 70 to 20. And the smooth, Italian
leather case is not only durable but elegant and stylish, too. This
lightweight 3-in-1 design is optimized for travel and in-case use plus
protects your new iPad and iPad 2 from wear and scratches.
Compact and functional 3-in-1 design; folds flat for in case
use
Cut outs for I/O ports, speakers, front and back cameras
Bluetooth: V 3.0 standard
Working time: 120 hours
Standby time: 200 days
Battery capacity: 380 mAh Lithium Ion
iPad not included
Kensington KeyFolio SecureBack for New iPad and iPad 2,
$119.9
The Kensington KeyFolio SecureBack
for New iPad and iPad 2 has everything you need to make your iPad
easier to use, protected and more secure. The Bluetooth keyboard pairs
easily with the iPad while the stylish case and included ClickSafe Lock
protects your iPad from damage and theft.
Built-in sound deflector increases volume from iPad speakers
Maintains slim design while adding security and convenience with a
microfiber lined folio for protection
Included ClickSafe lock secures in one click without keys or
fiddling
Patent-pending locking system
iPad not included
Kensington KeyFolio SecureBack Protective Case & Bluetooth
Keyboard for iPad, $89.99
Make it easier to send emails, browse on-line and even play games
with the Kensington KeyFolio SecureBack Protective Case and Bluetooth
Keyboard for iPad. The case makes it easier to secure your iPad too.
The ClickSafe Anchor is included - simply attach on a ClickSafe Lock
(sold separately) and you're secure.
Built-in sound deflector increases volume from iPad speakers
Maintains slim design while adding security and convenience
Microfiber lined folio protects screen while on the go
Patent-pending locking system
iPad and ClickSafe lock not included
Kensington SecureBack Pro iPad Security Case, $59.99
The Kensington SecureBack Pro iPad Security Case solves iPad
security for commercial applications. Slip the new iPad into the
durable and slim case. Loop the ClickSafe lock (sold separately) around
a table leg or other fixed object, snap it over the built-in ClickSafe
anchor and you're secure. And the SecureBack Pro iPad Security Case
automatically covers the Power button and includes an optional stick on
Home button guard to prevent unauthorized use and tampering. Tactile
keyboard with high-performance keys optimized for touch typist.
Security bar channels sound from speaker for increased volume with
no added battery drain
ClickSafe Anchor located alongside 30-pin connector for simplified
cable management
Compatible with iPad 2 and the new iPad
SecureBack case protects back and sides from bumps and
scratches
Maintains slim design while adding security and protection
iPad not included
Kensington SecureBack VESA Mountable iPad Security Enclosure,
$69.99
The Kensington SecureBack VESA mountable iPad Security Enclosure
turns an ordinary iPad into an extraordinary and extra secure
commercial tool. It features a built-in ClickSafe Security Anchor (lock
sold separately) and an integrated VESA adapter that mounts on any VESA
compatible mounting device. Plus, the power button cover and optional
home button cover prevent unauthorized tampering and accidental
shutdown of iPad.
Suitable for VESA mounting to any desk, wall or floor bracket
VESA mounting system has 4 x M4 threaded inserts at 100mm x 100mm
spacing and 75mm x 75mm spacing
Security bar channels sound from speaker for increased volume with
no added battery drain
ClickSafe Anchor located alongside 30-pin connector for simplified
cable management
SecureBack case protects back and sides from bumps and
scratches
WaterField Ships iPhone 5 Cases to Fit iPhone 5
within Third-party Shell or Hardcase
PR: San Francisco-based WaterField Designs has introduced
specially-sized, protective iPhone 5 Cases - the iPhone Wallet, the
Smart Case, the Suede Jacket, the Hint - in special sizes to fit the
iPhone 5 when encased in a third-party, play-through shell. WaterField
also offers snug-fitting sizes of each of these cases for the naked
iPhone 5. Cases begin shipping this week from Waterfield's San
Francisco workshop.
"We raced out and purchased our iPhone 5s last Friday," explains
Gary Waterfield, company founder. "They are in our workshop now with
our design and production team, who are creating perfectly-fitting
iPhone Cases to begin shipping this week."
The iPhone 5 Wallet
Available in custom-fitted sizes for the Apple iPhone 5 naked or
within a shell
Naturally-tanned, US-produced, supple black or brown leather
Clear, front window for view and use of the Apple iPhone
Rigid, Ultrasuede-lined divider separates iPhone from cash and
cards
Internal pockets hold bills, credit cards and receipts
Self-locking, quality, YKK zipper keeps contents safe and
secure
The
iPhone Smart Case
Available in custom-fitted sizes for the Apple iPhone 5 naked or
within a shell
Unique, multilayered padding system with high-impact, rigid insert
to protect screen
Naturally-tanned, distressed, brown leather flanks each side for an
easy grip
Protective Ultrasuede scratch-free liner cleans iPhone 5 as it
slides in and out
Textured, water-resistant outer nylon material in six color
choices
Three style variations offer carrying options: Slip for stashing in
a pocket or bag; Flap for attaching to a bag or backpack strap; and
Clip for clipping to a belt or bag
The
iPhone Suede Jacket
Available in custom-fitted sizes for the Apple iPhone 5 naked or
within a shell
Snug-fitting, ultrathin, case made from 100%
Ultrasuede with stretch memory
Scratch-free protection from bumps and scrapes; doubles as a screen
cleaner
Optional strong, stretch-mesh, rear pocket for storing earbuds,
credit cards or cash
Available in black, or two animal print choices
The iPhone
Hint
Available in custom-fitted sizes for the Apple iPhone 5 naked or
within a shell
Naturally tanned, US-produced, supple black or brown, slim leather
iPhone sleeve
Clear, front window for view and use of Apple iPhone
Stretchy back pocket to hold cash, credit cards and/or earbuds
iPhone 5 cases available for preorder now and begin shipping this
week.
The iPhone WalletPrice: $39. Black or brown leather. Two sizes:
Size 33 fits the naked iPhone; Size 34 fits the iPhone with a shell or
bumper case. Ships September 28.
The iPhone Smart CasePrices: Slip $39, Flap $45 and Clip $45.
Colors: black, copper, pine, green, flame or pearl. Two sizes: Size 33
fits the naked iPhone; Size 34 fits the iPhone with a shell or bumper
case. Size 33 ships October 5; size 34 October 12.
The iPhone Suede JacketPrices: Black $10. With pocket $14. Animal
Prints $12. With pocket $16. Two sizes: Size 33 fits the naked iPhone;
Size 34 fits the iPhone with a shell or bumper case. Available in
black, zebra or cheetah. Ships September 28.
The iPhone HintPrice: $25. Black or brown leather. Two sizes: Size
33 fits the naked iPhone; Size 34 fits the iPhone within a shell case.
Ships October 12.
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PR: Apple has made a free 153-page iPhone User Guide for
iOS 6 ebook available for download on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
with iBooks - and on your computer with iTunes. Books must be read on
an iOS device.
Lightning connector cables represent "pure
arrogance" and contending that if the goal really was to save space,
why didn't Apple adopt micro USB like everybody else in the world,
letting users get a cable at 7-11 for $5, and calling the new cables
socially irresponsible.
beneath the
Earth's surface. But not today. Today, Chipworks has agreed to let
the common nerd (us!) into their lab and show off some of their
high-tech gizmos - all the while delving deeper into Apple's A6
processor and other chips we discovered in last week's iPhone 5
teardown.
Here's one of the machines
used for the process:
The
Broadcom BCM4334, fabricated in Taiwan at TSMC on a 40nm CMOS process,
features:
The video includes directions on how to tear the iPhone 5 down
and replace/repair the screen, battery and many other parts if you
should happen to break your unit as you walk out of the Apple
store.
PR: Morrissey Exchange Pty. Ltd.'s Jasmine is a
full-featured, Retina iPad/iPhone 5 ready YouTube client for iOS.
New in Version 1.0.1
Range of
Functions
The latest
NAVTEQ map material with coverage for:
Whether
in the car, by bike or on foot, NAVIGON hopes you have fun
navigating.
System
Requirements
WhatsGoLa is a photography
app which lets you virtually travel the world by superimposing photos.
The tool "WhatsGoLa Camera" shows a map on the screen to let you find
scenery images from a given location. If Street View is available in
this area, you may also open the street view - powered by Google Maps
API.
Enthusiasts, mechanics, hobbyists, and everyone else who loves
cars or is shopping for their next car can now access the latest news,
trends, road test information, and more in the free new magazine app
Auto World.
PR: The AViiQ ultrathin and ultralight AViiQ Thin
Series iPhone 5 cases are claimed to be the thinnest and lightest
iPhone 5 cases around.
The AViiQ Thin Series for the Apple iPhone 5 allows easy access
to all ports and buttons while retaining the near-invisible form-factor
of the device. From bright yellow to blue, AViiQ has many hot color
styles for you to chose from. The AViiQ Thin Series iPhone 5 Cases are
available in six colors including: Black, White, Frosted, Yellow, Green
and Blue with and come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, a full
refund policy within 30 days of purchase and is available for $19.99 at
AViiQ.com.
Kensington's collection of three trendy new
lines of cases designed for iPhone 5 include leather texture
cases, flip wallet cases, and wallet cases with a built-in handsfree
stand. All of the products are available in a wide range of colors and
up-to-the-minute surface designs - from Grey Lizard and Teal Ostrich to
Tan Nappa and Black Stingray inspired textiles.
Kensington Vesto Leather Texture Case for
iPhone 5 (Grey Lizard, Brown Marble, Teal Ostrich, Teal Nappa, Black
Stingray, Black Snake) $29.99:
Kensington Portafolio Flip Wallet for iPhone 5 (Tan
Nappa, Green/Blue Nappa, Black/Orange Nappa, Teal Ostrich, Coffee
Snake, Black Marble, Black Snake) $29.99
Kensington Portafolio Duo Wallet for iPhone
5 (Brown Marble , Orange/Cream, Red Snake, Black Houndstooth)
$39.99
Get more done, easily with
the Kensington KeyFolio Executive Bluetooth Keyboard & Mobile
Organizer. Slide your new iPad or iPad 2 into the Folio and you'll
have an adjustable stand to make viewing, reading and annotating
easier. When you're ready to type or enter data, slide out the
Bluetooth keyboard that pairs in seconds. The KeyFolio Executive
microfiber interior protects your iPad screen and the protective,
zippered case cushions your iPad from the bumps and scrapes of the
road.
Get more done, more easily with the Kensington
Folio Executive Mobile Organizer. Just slide your iPad or iPad 2
into the Folio Executive and you'll have an integrated stand for
viewing and reading in landscape or portrait positions. The Folio
Executive accepts spiral notebooks or note pads measuring 7" x 9.5" or
smaller with slots for business cards, pens and a stylus. The
microfiber interior will protects your iPad screen and the zippered
case keeps your iPad and valuables secure while on the go.
The Kensington KeyFolio Pro 2
provides a high-performance removable keyboard optimized for the touch
typist. Built-in Bluetooth technology delivers wireless operation and
one button setup. A secured Velcro fastener ensures tablet vertical
stability with viewing angels from 70 to 20. And the smooth, Italian
leather case is not only durable but elegant and stylish, too. This
lightweight 3-in-1 design is optimized for travel and in-case use plus
protects your new iPad and iPad 2 from wear and scratches.
The Kensington KeyFolio SecureBack
for New iPad and iPad 2 has everything you need to make your iPad
easier to use, protected and more secure. The Bluetooth keyboard pairs
easily with the iPad while the stylish case and included ClickSafe Lock
protects your iPad from damage and theft.
The
iPhone Smart Case
The
iPhone Suede Jacket
The iPhone
Hint
