iPad 5 production will start in July

Production of the fifth-generation iPad could begin in July, and the gadget will be available in September. Thanks to the use of new technologies a tablet with a screen diagonal of 9.7 inches will be 15% lighter and thinner by 30%, and the design will resemble a 7-inch iPad Mini.

Tablets show the highest increase in sales, but consumers have begun to lose confidence in the US-based gadgets – iPhone satisfaction decreased by 2% this year.

According to unofficial information, the iPad 5′s design will resemble a 7-inch iPad Mini – a smaller version of the traditional size iPad, which was presented at the end of October 2012.

The gadget will get Retina display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels – these displays are used for the production of the fourth-generation iPad. Tablet screen will also have a smaller number of LEDs for illumination.

Among the display suppliers for a new Apple’s tablet are LG Display, Samsung Display and Sharp. LED panel will supply Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology. Elements for illumination will produce Radiant Opto-Electronics and Coretronic and some other popular developers, and touch panels – TPK Holding.

The touchpad in the fifth-generation iPad will be made using the technology of GF2, which allows to produce devices with a single layer of glass, not two, as is done with technology GG, which was used to create the fourth version of the iPad. The new gadget battery capacity is 9000 mAh, which is lower than previously used, to 25%. Presumably, the next iPad will have a new quad-core A7X.

According to some sources and publications, in the end iPad 5 will be 15% thinner and lighter than the 25-33% of the fourth-generation iPad. The weight of the current model iPad – 662 grams with the feature of transmitting data over the cellular network and 652 grams without this feature.

Previously, it was also reported that the new version is smaller than gadget traditional version 4 mm in height, 17 mm width and 2 mm depth. Memory on the device will be from 16 to 128 GB. Resolution of the back camera tablet will be 5.8 megapixel, front – 1.3 megapixels.

In this frame on the sides of the display will be thinner, thus increasing its size. The color scheme of the device remains the same – the model will be available in white and black version.

The cost of the gadget can be $ 499 for a model with 16 GB of memory.

Sales of tablet computers Apple showed the highest growth at the end of 2012 – up 49%, to 22.9 million units. IPhone smartphone sales increased by 29%, to 47.8 million units. Sales of computers and music players show a decrease. Total sales growth in the last year by 18% – to $ 54.5 billion, below analysts’ forecasts.

According to unofficial information, in summer corporation may present a new version of the smartphone iPhone 5S, and another, a budget version of the mobile device.

However, according to the U.S. Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), user satisfaction from Apple smartphones drops. According to the report, user satisfaction has declined by 2% – from 83 points in 2012 to 81 points in 2013. This increases user confidence in mobile devices such as from Samsung, Motorola and Nokia. For example, user satisfaction smartphones from Samsung increased by 7% to 76 points, Motorola rose 5%, to 77 points, at Nokia – 1%, to 76 points.

Shares of the corporation at the close of trading on Monday, cost $ 442.93 per share, the company’s market capitalization was $ 415.76 billion Apple shares since the beginning of the year fell by 19.32%.

Apple will add new functions in OS X 10.9

According to new information, OS X 10.9, code-named Cabernet, will include a number of functions “for experienced users.” The basis of some of the innovations will be taken from basic functionality of iOS.

The new version of “upgraded” OS from Apple will provide users with the opportunities for which they previously had to turn to third-party development.

Thus, the ability to open any full screen application on the other monitor or stretch it to several displays will be one of the key functions of the impending 10.9, which will appeal to many advanced users. Senior vice president of software development Apple Craig Federighi talked about this feature last year, when, in October, one user complained about the lack of proper support for multiple monitors in OS X Mountain Lion, Federighi said that Apple «perfectly aware of the fact that customers are very experienced on the subject.”

Minor user interface changes are also reported, a seriously reworked search tools and, of course, a new browser Safari, which has traditionally become even faster and more efficiently.

Last year, it was reported that the early developments OS X 10.9 included in the functions of Siri. It is not known whether we will see support for Siri in the maps for OS X 10.9, or in other applications, if see at all – now all the forces are concentrated iOS 7 refinement, which is rumored to be presented either in June at WWDC, whether even in September, so that on the background of “mobile” turmoil the company’s plans for the near future OS X may have changed.

Let me remind you that OS X Mountain Lion at one time took over some functions of iOS, for example, Game Center, and AirPlay. But the features that moved in OS X 10.9 from iOS, will be close to the very principles of the system. For example, it is reported that Apple are testing a new system for multi-tasking in OS X, which is similar to the function of quick-change applications on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Apple may use similar to iOS decision to suspend background processes in OS X. This is important, because all the attention from hardware will be given to applications, and it would help to dramatically increase the battery life of laptops from Cupertino.

It seems that Apple has also announced Xcode 5.0 at the end of the year. According to rumors, the new version of a set of applications for the Apple developer will be completely redesigned and will get improved means of testing applications.

New Forbes edition with free Wi-Fi spot

One of the most respected and well-known business editions in the world – Forbes magazine – has released a limited series of editions with unusual tab: a mobile Wi-Fi router. This PR move is aimed at drawing attention to the new “cloud” capabilities of Office 365 office suite by Microsoft.

Built-in router works with a T-Mobile network and, once activated, provides you with 15 days of complimentary access to the network for up to five devices simultaneously. I’s enough for light Internet surfing, but do not expect to be able to go anywhere – tou will be available to visit (at least legally) only to certain sites, provided by Microsoft. And the router charge is pretty limited – up to three hours on a single charge before recharge is required through the micro-USB.

Circulation of the special issue with the label «Free Wi-Fi Inside» is limited: it will get only a certain group of regular subscribers, and it won’t be available for regular sale. It should also be noted that Microsoft is obsessed with advertising their latest product Office 365. Previously, for example, a similar event took place in the UK, where routers equipped with park benches.

Interestingly, this is not the first integration of electronics into a paper edition of a magazine. In 2008, on the cover of the magazine there was a small Esquire E-ink panel, in 2010, on the territory of Russia Vogue magazine sold with a small LCD display, demonstrating the commercial. And in 2012, the company Peugeot tucked real airbag on page business magazine Exame.

Xiaomi goes outside of China

Young Chinese company Xiaomi Corporation has a total of three years of experience in the business of High-End-smartphones running Android, but in that short time, the Chinese manufacturer was able to achieve great things. The success of the company and its future plans for the development of said co-founder and president of Xiaomi Bin Lin in the event D: Dive Into Mobile.

As Mr. Lin is not a recipe for success in sales, marketing and development of retail channels. “We just sell our phones at the price of materials”. Of course, this is exaggerated and the profit the company gets is there, but the device is really much cheaper than those of Xiaomi famous competitors, although the performance and functionality often do not yield to them.

For those who are not familiar with the brand Xiaomi, we note that most powerful device of this company with the latest components cost less than $ 400. The devices are very popular and are sold in Asia like hot cakes. Last year, for 3-4 months since the announcement of the model Mi2 company has released hundreds of thousands of these phones. They have been bought up in a few minutes after the model came to the shops.

Mind that this device includes a 4.3-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, a powerful processor Qualcomm APQ8064, 2 GB of RAM, 8- and 2-megapixel camera, a battery capacity of 2000 mAh (optional battery capacity is 3000 mAh) . The version with 16 GB of internal flash memory estimated at only $ 315, and a model with 32 GB of memory costs about $ 370.

One of the key problems, the solution of which the company works hard, is to delays in deliveries due to excessive demand, as well as a large area of China (while it is the main market for Xiaomi). The manufacturer hopes to reduce the delivery time to three days from the date of purchase. In 2013, Xiaomi plans to ship 15 million phones.

One of the key articles of the profits is the production of accessories for their phones, such as batteries with multi-colored back covers. Lin said that the company will actively develop this business. As for the methods of sales, Xiaomi sells its devices mainly with the help of online stores.

The company fully discloses users detailed characteristics of their phones to the smallest detail and collects from customers requests and complaints in order to improve their products.

Currently, the number of employees Xiaomi reaches about 2,400 people. Initially, the company produced entirely on their own phones, but now part of the work itself took its manufacturing partner – Foxconn.

Also out of the conversation, it became clear that the company plans to expand the geography of sales of their devices. It is possible that soon there will be Xiaomi phones in the range of some of the leading telecommunications operators.

Facebook presented FB Home

Facebook announced Home at the presentation on Thursday, April 4. Home is a set of services for Android, which change the interface of your smartphone or tablet, making it convenient for active users of the social network.

Home, in fact, is a boot loader, which has built-in Facebook services. After setting Facebook Home on your device, the user instead of the home screen and lock screen will see the news feed (it’s called Cover Feed) from the social network, which is updated in the background. So you do not need to open the Facebook application to like or share news or comments.

The program for messaging is called Home Chat Heads. It combines Facebook and messenger program for exchange SMS. When a user receives a message from a friend, companion picture appears at the top of the screen. If you start a conversation, then a dialog box appears on top of other running programs on the device. The feature supports group chats – that is, conversations that involve more than two people.

Home also provides notification bar: there appear activity reports friends to the Facebook. User will be notified if, for example, when someone posted a message in his or her account.

Screen with a list of all installed applications (including third party) in the Home is still present, but it is also mofofied. At the top of the screen is a bar with which you can send to Facebook’s new status, a photo or a note of its location.

Home will appear in Google Play (application store for Android) on the 12 of April. The loader will be distributed for free, but you can install it only on a few smart phones – in particular the Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note II and HTC One X. Version for tablets will come “in the coming months”.

Facebook representatives said that by releasing Home they want to turn the devices on Android into “social smartphones”. The founder of the social network Mark Zuckerberg said in such a device the focus is concentrated on people and not on apps.

As a conclusion, I’d like to mention that Intellectsoft (http://www.intellectsoft.net/) may consider developing apps for FB Home.

New smart watch may appear

Recently, around the World Wide Web there have appeared more rumors about the “smart watch” that is allegedly being developed by several manufacturers. Once a concept recently introduced a public company with a laconic title Plastic Logic. New gadget is supposedly supplied with a flexible E-Ink screen, a color e-ink is not provided here, but there are special filters that allow you to change the gray image to the “colored” in a single color (green, or blue, for example).

One of the features of the new watch is that it’s incredibly slim: how assured manufacturer, has submitted a concept body thickness of only 0.9 mm! Chips and a battery are located at the back of the device, and they also do not take up much space. But maybe in the future, when the watch will go to the stores, the price for the item will increase. It may happen, if the manufacturer decides to include sensor lighning of a screen, or if the manufacturer decides to provide to new sensor.

Finally, another interesting “surprise” news – damage resistance. In this case, this is achieved by the fact that the display of the device is a flexible, and therefore, as assured Plastic Logic, it is difficult to split or break. Well, as it should be “smart” clock, the device will keep the communication with the mobile gadgets (via Bluetooth), and to report through its display of missed calls, for incoming SMS, etc. Also watch can track the health status of a person simply by measuring the frequency of his pulse. When the device from Plastic Logic will get to stores is not yet known.

New Windows OS Blue screenshots

On the Polish Internet forum called WinForum there appeared screenshots of the new version of Windows, code-named as Windows Blue. Screens were made of beta testers, load the earlier assembly Blue at number 9364. The system is distributed through file-sharing services. According to the published images, Blue will soon upgrade to Windows 8, which appeared in October last year, rather than the full OS. There are no new features – most of the innovation complements the features that were already present in the 8th version.

All known innovations mainly concern the regime Metro (in the new Windows). So, there were “live tiles” new size – large and small. “Tiles” are free to move, not only individually, but in groups. The number of background colors. While there were also new applications – namely, alarm clock, calculator, voice recorder and film program Movie Moments. Microsoft has added new gestures control: if the user pulls down the start-up screen, the user can see a list of all programs that were installed on the PC.

Blue will be delivered together with the browser Internet Explorer 11 (in Windows Internet Explorer 8 is used 10). About the differences between the versions of each other, the beta testers have been reported. The new OS finalized Snap-mode, allowing you to open multiple applications simultaneously. As a result, each application can take up half the screen, and this despite the fact that the “eight” one program play only a quarter, and the second – three quarters. That is, on one screen, you can open more than two applications.

The existence of the new version of Windows 8 has learned in the past month. According to unofficial data, the system will finally be ready this summer. According to certain sources, the word Blue, the company will call an update to Microsoft’s mobile OS Windows Phone 8, which appears at the end of this year.

7 hidden functions of a computer mouse

The keyboard and mouse are already so simple things in life, it seems there is certainly we can not trap any surprises. However, it is quite usual that the products have not quite obvious properties and functions. Today we want to introduce you, and some of them recall more hidden ways to use a computer mouse.

1. The selection of the text

We all know that in order to highlight the text to hold down the left mouse button and hold your cursor over the desired portion of text. If, however, we need to highlight text on a long page that is scrollable, it is not always convenient. So use the following combination: click at the beginning of the desired location, then go to the end of the desired selection and click again, but holding the clamped Shift. The space between the two clicks highlighted.

2. Transitions back and forth in the browser

In the browser to go to the previous or next page do not necessarily click on the appropriate button on the toolbar. You can simply hold down the Shift and rotate the mouse wheel forward or back.

3. Zoom in and out

You can zoom the display of current page simply turning the scroll wheel while holding the button on the keyboard simultaneously CTRL. It works in a lot of programs, including many image viewer.

4. Double-and triple-click

Everyone knows that in order to emphasize a word, simply double click on it to quickly arm. But if you do the triple-click, you can select an entire paragraph of text at once. Try it, it is much more convenient than the mouse to drag the selection to the end of the paragraph.

5. Right-drag mouse

To move files in Windows, we use the drag’n'drop, that is, take the item, drag it to the right place and there to throw. But you can do the same right-click and then we will see a context menu that allows you not only to move, but also to copy the file, and create a shortcut to the right place.

6. Selecting multiple images into text

If you are working with a long text that you want to cut only fragments of interest to you, you do not have to do it one by one. You can hold down the CTRL key and select the required words, sentences, paragraphs. Then copy it all in one fell swoop to the right place.

7. Opening links in a new tab

Many users have long been used to having to open the link in a new tab, you can press the middle mouse button. However, if the wheel broke and do not click, it is useful to remember that the normal mouse while holding the CTRL button leads to the same result.

6 Safari tips that will make your life easier

Every iOS user when browsing Internet has to use Apple’s browser called Safari. Surely, little by little other browsers become compatible with iOS devices too. But still Safari will be you default browser. If you use Safari heavily, here’re some tips for you that will make your work on the Internet easier and faster.

Open link in a new tab

When you enter site address in the address line and press Return, the site open in a current tab. But if you want the current page to remain and the address you entered to open in a new tab, then press Command+Return. And press Shift+Return to open the site in a new window.

Address line and search field in the same place

Sometimes you want to enter the address of the site but you don’t clearly remember how it should be spelled. In desktop browsers (Google Chrome or Opera, for example) you can type it in the address line and if the address is incorrect the browser will automatically redirect you to the search results by Google. If you want to see the same in Safari, then press Command+L and search directly from the address line.

Quick adding a page to a Bookmarks Bar

Usually you add a page to a Bookmarks bar by pressing Command+D, then choosing a folder for it and placing it on a Bookmarks bar. But still there’s a solution that allows immediate adding of a page to the bar without all that steps. All you need to do is to drag the favicon of a site on the Bookmarks bar and it will be automatically added to it.

Editing a bookmark

Is it possible to quickly edit a bookmark without going deep into bookmarks manager? Yes. Just click on a bookmark (for example, in a Bookmarks bar) and keep it pressed. In a second you will be able to rename the bookmark.

Tab View

By pressing Command+Shift+\ you’ll get into a Tab View. It’s a very comfortable mode especially on a small MacBook Pro and MacBook Air displays. The usual dots you’ll find under the page image correspond to each tab. Apart from that, you may turn over the pages by using trackpad, just like you do on iPad.

The list of recently visited sites

You know that by clicking on the arrows on left of address line you can go to the previous pages that were open in this tab. But personally I missed the option “Recently closed” option which is common for desktop browsers. Well, it turns out that the same can be done in Safari with the help of just one click. Next time you’ll look through the previous pages with the help of those arrows, press Option and you’ll get a list of recently visited web sites.

Microsoft will update Windows Phone by the end of the year

Following a radical upgrade Windows Blue, developed for Windows 8, Microsoft will release a new mobile OS release Windows Phone. Such a conclusion is made of experts describe the new job as an engineer for the functional testing Microsoft.

According to the publication, see Microsoft Careers, the software giant is looking for professionals who can take an active part in the work on Windows Phone 8, which is due out on the eve of Advent consumer boom, according to some news agencies.

“This is a great time to join us, because we conclude the cycle of our current release and preparing for the next scheduled for the holiday season this year. We should support the development of Windows Phone, giving users new and exciting devices and pleasant experience” – refers to the Microsoft company to potential employees.

The text of the vacancy announcement does not say exactly what changes will occur with the Windows Phone.

It is assumed that in the new version of the mobile operating system from Microsoft will be a single point of notification, which is already implemented in iOS and Android. It is also possible that the next version of Windows Phone finally make a better integration between Windows 8 computer and mobile phone.

As told PC Mag Microsoft spokesman Greg Sullivan, Windows 8 users can seamlessly upgrade to the new version. Recall that the owners of smartphones based on Windows 7 and could not upgrade to Windows 8. The company claims that this is due to the difference in the “stuffing” of the two operating systems. However, the company has released Windows 7.8 – update obsoletes operating system is similar to a new version.

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