New Videos Depict ‘Champagne’ and ‘Graphite’ iPhone 5S Casings

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New Videos Depict ‘Champagne’ and ‘Graphite’ iPhone 5S Casings

Two new videos published today give a detailed look at the casings of the “champagne” colored iPhone 5S and the “graphite” 5S, which first showed up in photos earlier this week. While there has been a non-stop stream of images and videos depicting the gold iPhone 5S, a video from TLD offers a good overview of both the casing and the structural differences between the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5.

As has been previously noted, the iPhone 5S features repositioned logic board screws and a larger flash cutout to accommodate a dual-LED flash. Placing the iPhone 5’s battery into the iPhone 5S casing, TLD notes that the amount of space available for the logic board has been decreased to increase the available battery space. A second video from BestTechInfo offers a view of the purported black and “graphite” version of the iPhone 5S compared to the existing black and slate iPhone 5.

When side-by-side, the graphite iPhone 5S is noticeably lighter in color than the existing black and slate iPhone 5, but as 9to5Mac points out, initial versions of the slate iPhone 5 were lighter in color as well. This suggests that the graphite iPhone 5S color variation may just be an early prototype rather than a new color that Apple plans to introduce. The iPhone 5S will retain the same form factor as the iPhone 5, but it will include a number of upgrades including the aforementioned dual-LED flash, an improved processor, and a fingerprint sensor. It is also rumored to offer a better camera and new picture taking modes.
Apple is expected to debut the iPhone 5S and the low-cost iPhone 5C at an iPhone event that will take place on September 10, with the phones shipping on September 20.

Article source: http://www.macrumors.com/2013/08/29/new-videos-depict-champagne-and-graphite-iphone-5s-casings/

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No iPads at Sept. 10 iPhone event, say observers

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No iPads at Sept. 10 iPhone event, say observers

New iPads will come later in the year after the expected September 10 iPhone 5S and 5C event, according to Apple experts and observers.

Don't expect a new iPad 5 or iPad Mini at the expected September 10 Apple event -- that's the consensus of Apple experts and observers.

After rumors surface Wednesday claiming that new iPads would be announced alongside new iPhones, Apple blogs responded: No.

9to5Mac said that "it contradicts everything we've heard thus far about Apple's fall iOS Device launch plans from our sources."

Gold iPhone 5S back goes under the knife

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Gold iPhone 5S back goes under the knife!!

The life of a  iPhone is not an easy one. Not only do you get photographed inside and out, but you are also susceptible to being scratched by keys, pocket change, and now knives.

The latest rough handling comes from Jailbreak nation, which appears to be the latest in a series of sites to get its hands on the rear shell of what is almost certainly the backside of Apple's next iPhone. It's by no means the first, but has maybe gone the furthest to test how durable Apple's latest gold color holds up to some extreme abuse.

That takes the form of a knife scratch test, which scrapes up the back of the purported iPhone 5S to show how it holds up to cosmetic damage. Notably the test does not cover drops, something that could crack your screen, and possibly lead to a nonfunctional device.

You can watch the whole clip below:

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Apple revamps its AppleCare contact page, adds chat options

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Apple revamps its AppleCare contact page, adds chat options

Apple's ExpressLane service has been rebranded and offers enhanced options for contacting Apple support.

Apple has updated its online support site to now include chat among other options for communicating with Apple technicians and support personnel.

Apple's support options for its customers have been enhanced over the years. While it has always had telephone support and maintained a community support forum, it has added alternatives as well.

With the introduction of its Apple Retail Store program, its Genius bar and support staff have provided an in-person experience for solving problems with Apple products, and more recently it changed its online support options to include a service called "Express Lane," where you can quickly narrow down your support needs based on the product, functional area, and specific symptoms.

Recently, Apple revamped this service to provide a more streamlined approach and offer additional ways to interact with Apple's official support teams.

Now when you visit the Apple Support site, the "Contact Apple Support" section will guide you through the options to find solutions, using a simple and straightforward interface. After clicking the Get Started button, you will see a menu of all the major Apple product categories. Clicking one will show relevant subcategories of products, and when you eventually choose the one you have, you will be met with categories of problem areas, such as "Startup or Power," "Keyboard & Trackpad," and "Printing, Faxing & Scanning."

When you select your category, a menu of common problems will show up, along with an option for problems that are not listed. Clicking any of these categories will result five options to contact Apple, starting with having Apple call you immediately, scheduling a call, calling at a later point, scheduling an in-person visit, or chatting with an Apple employee. Note that your computer's serial number will be required to validate your AppleCare status before you can proceed. Apple currently provides complementary 90-day phone support with new products, though this will likely change as it revamps its AppleCare offerings with subscriptions and other enhancements.

In addition to the contact options, Apple provides links on this page to its support communities and relevant knowledge base articles.

This change should help folks experiencing problems get in contact with relevant support teams, so if you are experiencing problems with your Mac, iPhone, or Apple software, consider visiting the Contact Apple Support site to narrow down the problem and get in contact with someone who can help.

Some users denied access to iWork for iCloud

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Some users denied access to iWork for iCloud

Apple's iWork for iCloud service may be inaccessible at times for some users as Apple deals with an overwhelming response to the service.

At WWDC in June of this year, Apple introduced iWork for iCloud, a service that brings a large number of the features in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to iCloud.com, making documents, spreadsheets, and presentations accessible and editable through most major browsers.

This service was at first limited to developers, but Apple sent invites to a number of Apple customers, allowing them to use the beta release of iWork for iCloud. However, it appears Apple did not anticipate the popularity of the iWork suite, which it describes as being overwhelming, and resulting in some users being limited in access to the suite.

When logging into iCloud.com to access Pages, Numbers, or Keynote, some users may be met with an error message that denies them access to the service, and claims that an overwhelming response is the cause. While the programs themselves will not be accessible during this time, you should still be able to use desktop and iOS versions of the iWork suite to access your documents stored at iCloud.com.

Hopefully Apple will increase the capabilities of its iWork for iCloud servers, and get everyone who uses it a smooth and seamless experience, though in fairness the service is still branded as a beta, which inherently brings the potential for problems like this.

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Purported iPhone 5S pictures point to graphite shade

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Purported iPhone 5S pictures point to graphite shade

Blogger Sonny Dickson says Apple is planning a gray or graphite version of the as yet unannounced iPhone 5S.

(Credit: Sonny Dickson)

Apple might not limit itself to three iPhone 5S versions after all.

The company is planning to launch a fourth iPhone 5S model that won't come in the standard black or white, according to Apple tracker Sonny Dickson. He posted images to his blog on Monday featuring what he claims, is a new gray or "graphite" iPhone 5S, with black trim. Dickson didn't say how he obtained the images, but says that the gray model will accompany the black, white, and rumored champagne-colored version when it launches next month.

Rumors have been swirling for weeks that Apple is at work on new colors for its iPhone 5S. Earlier this month, reports suggested thatApple will launch a "gold" iPhone 5S that will feature a champagne-like coloring. Whether the gray or graphite model will accompany that version is unknown.

Furthermore, one should take the Dickson report with a grain of salt. Apple has not confirmed it has plans for new iPhone colors, and it's not clear from the photos whether the pictured device is actually something the company will launch.

Luckily, though, we probably won't have long to wait -- Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone on Sept. 10.

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MacBook Pro Vs MacBook Air

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MacBook Pro Vs MacBook Air

You might think that the relatively small selection of Apple's laptops would make the buying process very easy. It is true for some people but for others, prices and tight range of the options makes it a little difficult to select the most appropriate one. Take a look at the following features of MacBook Pro and Air and decide what is best for you.

Dimensions

The MacBook Air:

• 11-inch is 2.38 pounds in weight. Other dimensions: thickness- 0.11 to 0.68 inches, depth- 7.56 inches and width- 11.8 inches.
• 13-inch is 2.96 pounds in weight. Other dimensions: thickness- 0.11 to 0.68 inches, depth- 8.94 inches and width- 12.8 inches.

The MacBook Pro:

• 13-inch is 4.5 pounds in weight. Other dimensions: thickness- 0.95 inches, depth- 8.94 inches and width- 12.78 inches.
• 15-inch is 5.6 pounds in weight. Other dimensions: thickness- 0.95 inches, depth- 9.82 inches and width- 14.35 inches.

Graphics

Both come with the Intel HD 4000 Graphics.

Wireless

Both come with 4.0 Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless networking.

Connections

The MacBook Air 11-inch comes with 2 USB 3.0 ports, one power port, and 1 Thunderbolt port, along with the ports for a microphone and headphones. The 13-inch laptop comes with all the same connections, plus the SD card slot.

The MacBook Pro 13-inch comes with 2 USB 3.0 ports, Thunderbolt port, Gigabit Ethernet port, Kensington lock slot, 8x SuperDrive, and a SDXC card slot. The 15-inch laptop also comes with all the same features plus the audio line out and audio line in.

Battery

The MacBook Air 13 inch comes with the battery of 7 hours and the MacBook Air 11 inch comes with the battery of 5 hours when using the Wi-Fi. The latest Pro laptop comes with the battery of 7 hours when using the Wi-Fi.

Environmental Issues

Both MacBook Air and Pro are BFR-free, meet the requirements of ENERGY STAR 5.2, rated EPEAT Gold, and PVC-free. In addition to all this, the Pro laptop has the display glass that is arsenic-free, an aluminum case which is highly recyclable, and an LED backlit display that is mercury-free.

Similarities

Both the MacBook Air and Pro come with either 8GB or 4GB of the 1600MHz onboard DDR3L memory, Intel 4000 HD Graphics, iLife, OS X Mountain Lion and 90 days of free support of telephone with 1 year limited warranty.

Which One Is Suitable For You?

MacBook Air is known best for the portability, while MacBook Pro laptop is a powerful machine and more suitable desktop replacement especially for the designers and scientists. Several technology magazines suggest that those who wish to have a portable laptop choose MacBook Air, while all those who wish to have a machine that is flexible and has lots of storage and extra processing power go for the MacBook Pro.

Both the MacBook laptops are good to use when it comes to portability and it is great for those who work with the video editing. The amazing Macbook Pro memory and MacBook Air memory along with the ram for iMac make them a perfect choice for almost everyone.

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What New Features Will iOS7 Have?

What has happened to Apple? With Steve Jobs gone will it survive? The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) took this place in June and we all eagerly awaited great news... After all, Apple is the leading trendsetter right?

Finally our wait has paid off. iOS7 is due out fall of 2013. The main differences are the security features as well as a new and improved operating system. Some of the new features are as follows:

Auto update - Apple has always been known for its ability to fight off malicious malware and now it is able to update silently and automatically. This is an important function since in the past coders were able to trick users with update notifications and having them download malicious malware.

Activation Lock - Stolen devices were a large concern for users. The new activation lock prevents theirs from wiping the device clean or deactivating the find my iPhone feature. The iPhone will stay in Lost mode when you lose your phone and are forced to remote wipe it.

Safari's "Do Not Track" -This allows users to request that servers not track them - nice to have.

Per app VPN control - A VPN feature will be offered in the upcoming IOS7. The apps will configure automatically to a VPN once opened. This is nice since the data for the app will be transferred whereas other data will not.

Key chains - Thank goodness for this feature!! Password management in iCloud that will create secure passwords. Synchronization across devices is allowed for not only passwords but other confidential data. I don't know about you but my password management is less than optimal. Will this be better? We shall see. I feel as if I waste more time here than anywhere. Yes it is important, I got that, but make it easier for the user!

Improved mail- Seriously? I hope so, I have tried more and more mail clients on my Mac and still never found the right one to work well with my Mac. This will allow Microsoft Exchange 2010 users to sync notes with Outlook on their Mac or PC.

Caching Server supports iOS7. This results in faster download speeds. Updates and purchased content will be cached on a local Mac server. This will increase download speeds but double the amount.

Audio-only: FaceTime calls. This be a built-in VoIP and allow free long distance and international calls. You will be able to voice chat over Wi-Fi without a phone plan. I am sure Verizon and Att&t will not be pleased.

Inclinometer: Previous versions of iOS brought software support for the gyroscope and accelerometer; now it looks like iOS 7 will get the latest in 3D space-tracking technology: an inclinometer. Not sure if I will use this!

Call blocking: iOS 7 will have the ability to block phone numbers and email addresses.

Siri updated: Siri will be updated in many ways. She will be able to answer more questions and complete more complex tasks such as a full twitter integration and system service options. I personally never use Siri... we don't get along.

Improved notification sync and natural language: IOS 7 will sync all of your devices and in addition it will present your daily activities in natural language. Kinda like having Siri tell you your day ahead.

Faster: Caching Server supports iOS7. This results in faster download speeds. Updates and purchased content will be cached on a local Mac server. This will increase download speeds double the amount.

Auto updates for apps: With OS7 you will not need to manually update your apps. They will automatically update.

Developer APIs: There will be 1500 new developer APYs in iOS7.

60fps video: The new video will supposedly shoot at 60 frames per second.

Marylyn Brennan is a tech writer for http://axleration.com featuring the latest tech news. iOS7

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Iphone 5S:

iPhone 5S: Display

Apple is going to fit a Super HD screen on iPhone 5S, and according to the China Times, it will also feature a 'Touch on Display' with a 10-Point multi touch panel. It should, however, be noted that China Times have not always hit the mark with their speculations.

iPhone 5S: Design

As earlier noted, the design of iPhone 5S is not expected to veer so much from the course taken by iPhone 5. The chassis is definitely going to be the same, unless Apple has a wild card up their sleeves which is somewhat unlikely.

It has however been rumored that Apple are seeking to procure a cheaper plastic from their usual preference. This, of course, is set to reduce the cost of the phone they would be making. There are, however, rumors that suggest that this move has nothing to do with iPhone 5S. In fact, many are of the belief that Apple are working on a cheaper brand dubbed iPhone Math. The story is that this phone is designed to cater to the needs of a different market base for Apple's usual customers.

iPhone 5S: Camera

iPhone 5S will feature a 13MP camera and a bigger and brighter flash. This is according to the update received on iLounge earlier in the year. This update is a significant step from the 8MP on iPhone 5, but it will not wow many people as we have already seen a similar feature on Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC One.

iPhone 5S: NFC

In the past, many analysts have said that Apple will eventually make the switch to NFC and Apple has proved them wrong every time. In fact, iPhone 5 featured passbook which is an almost similar feature. Nevertheless, rumors now suggest that Apple will make the switch with iPhone 5S.

In addition to the NFC, it is expected that iPhone 5S will incorporate a finger print scanner in iPhone 5S. This rumor is backed by Apple's move of purchasing the mobile security firm AuthenTec. The fingerprint scanner is a feature that was expected to be on iPhone 6 but we might see an early test run on iPhone 5S.

iPhone 5S: Software

According to some sources, Apple has already started testing iOS 7 on some devices. Therefore, we could expect a pleasant surprise on iPhone 5S as the Smartphone could run on iOS 7.

iPhone 5S: Wireless Charging

Rumor has it that Apple has had a breakthrough in the wireless charging technology as they recently filed for a patent on the same technology. Therefore, we could expect iPhone 5S to feature wireless charging which would be super convenient.

While these rumored could as well be unfounded, stay tuned to get the latest rumors on iPhone 5S.

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The iPhone 5S Rumors

One of the leading Smartphone manufacturers, Apple, is indeed hell bent on dominating the Smartphone market. One would expect them to at least hold off on manufacturing a new phone so soon after their last release. Well, it seems that is not part of their ethos. Only 6 months after iPhone 5 was released, fresh rumors were hitting the market that a new iPhone was in the process of being manufactured. If this rumor was true then the most probable phone to expect is iPhone 5S. This assumption is largely based on their past trend of releasing the 'S' range soon after the original model.

The rumors are not all centered on iPhone 5S, there are some who believe that Apple is working on iPhone 6. This is not impossible as it would be an appropriate response to Samsung's Galaxy S4. However, iPhone 5S is the more likely of the two. As it was in the previous 'S' phones: iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4S, the changes that would be made to the phone are not drastic enough to deem it a new phone altogether. iPhone 5S should have a few hardware improvements and some software tweaks but nothing too major.

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New iPhone will be gold, but 'think champagne, not ingot'

Gold colouring expected on high-end iPhone update, the new iPhone 5S

The latest product releases by Apple this September seem certain to include both a new high-end model (the updated 5S) and a budget option (possibly named the iPhone 5C). However, one rumour that refuses to go away is that a new colour options will also be offered: gold.

The idea of a gold option has caused quite a bit of upset, with many Apple-fans complaining that it would be too ostentatious for the brand’s traditionally minimal design. However, multiple pieces of evidence have corroborated the claims, albeit with the caveat that the exact shading will be “elegant”.

“Think champagne, not ingot,” said a source speaking to tech blog AllThingsD.

(see above for an actual gold iPhone, image courtsey of goldgenie.com)

It was also noted by Apple rumour site iMore that gold is “among the easiest colors to anodize onto an iPhone.” Anodizing is the process whereby aluminium alloys are tinted with various shades.

Incidentally, black is one of the hardest colours to apply in this way, which is why the latest iPhone comes in a ‘Slate’ shade, rather than the deeper black of previous models.

The new gold colouring is expected to be similarly muted, featuring a white face above and below the screen and gold colouring on the edges and backplate.

Whilst the updated high-end iPhone 5S will come in subtle colours it’s expected that the cheaper, iPhone 5C model will be offered in more lively tones. It seems certain that the budget handset will have a plastic case, making it easier to offer in a range of colours.

Analysts believe that this handset will boost Apple’s sales in developing markets such as China, where cheaper devices sell in greater quantities and colour options are seen as more of a draw for consumers.

Both devices are expected to be announced by Apple on September 10th.

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Obama's Apple Rescue

In June, the U.S. International Trade Commission banned the import of older iPhones and iPads, ruling that the devices infringed on one of Samsung’s most basic patents, regarding the way cell phones connect to a network. On Friday, however, the Obama Administration came to Apple’s rescue and vetoed the ban, a step no President has taken since 1987. (Samsung was the disappointed party then, too.) Obama did not simply bail out America’s homegrown high-tech champion; he showed how he plans to use the Oval Office to reform the U.S. patent system, one of the promised centerpieces of his technology policy.

In its complaint to the I.T.C., Samsung accused Apple of violating a number of patents. Ultimately, the I.T.C. found that Apple infringed just one of them, Patent No. 7,706,348, also known as the ’348 patent. Samsung says it is a “standard-essential patent.” Industries often coalesce around standard technologies, such as videotapes or Blu-ray discs. Standard-essential patents cover basic components of that technology: the spools in a VCR, or the laser diode in a PlayStation 3 that reads Blu-ray discs. The technology in the ’348 patent helps a mobile device’s baseband processor decode and encode the data on cellular networks—a bit like finding and playing your favorite radio station. Without this technology, cell phones and tablets could not connect to A. T. & T. or T-Mobile’s 3G cellular networks.

To facilitate the adoption of industry standards, standard-essential patents should be licensed at stress-free prices to anyone who wants to use them. (This is called “fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory,” or FRAND, licensing.) Phone companies and mobile-device makers generally like FRAND licensing: standards eased the adoption of 3G networks. Just as Gilded Age industrialists standardized the gauge of railroad tracks in order to focus on building better trains, Apple, Samsung, Google, and others tried to set standards for the transmission of mobile data so that they could focus on building better mobile devices and applications. But Apple decided to use the technology without licensing Samsung’s ’348 patent, either because Apple was stubborn or because Samsung demanded too much for a FRAND license, depending on whom you ask.

Samsung did not ask for billions of dollars in monetary damages, as Apple did in a recent, separate patent-infringement lawsuit against Samsung, in California. Instead of going to federal court to sue, Samsung went to the I.T.C. The I.T.C. has become a trendy forum for patent disputes because it holds several advantages over the federal court: it can make speedy decisions without costly discovery; it has a limited appeal process; and its decisions do not have precedential effect, meaning that if Samsung lost at the I.T.C., it could try again in federal court. But the I.T.C.’s most attractive offering is that it can ban infringing imports without going through a federal court’s narrow criteria, which disfavors such bans. This is what Samsung wanted: it asked the I.T.C. to ban the import and sale of the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 4, and older iPads entirely.

The I.T.C. obliged. Under the draconian law governing I.T.C. proceedings, an “exclusion order”—an import ban—is the punishment levied against patent infringers. The statute permits bans unless they harm the “public health and welfare” or “competitive conditions in the United States economy.” The I.T.C. found that Apple had infringed the ’348 patent, and reasoned that because the offending products were Apple’s older models, it would not harm the public interest to ban them.

But Samsung overplayed its hand. During the I.T.C. process, Apple argued that Samsung would only issue a license for the ’348 patent in exchange for a license to Apple’s nonessential patents—the patents covering the technologies that make the iPhone special and different from, say, Samsung’s phones. This demand, to essentially tie the licensing of Samsung’s standard-essential patent to Apple’s nonessential ones, earned Samsung a blistering dissent from one commissioner of the I.T.C. And now there is speculation that the other I.T.C. commissioners in fact granted the ban in order to trigger President Obama’s proposed I.T.C. reforms, which would make import bans more difficult to win.

Had the Obama Administration not stepped in, the ban would have gone into effect this week, and Apple’s older, discounted, A. T. & T.-friendly models—the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 4, and the first three iPads with a cellular data connection—would have idled on barges in the South China Sea. For Samsung, a ban on Apple’s imports would have been far better than a one-time billion-dollar jury verdict. The ban would have derailed Apple’s current strategy of selling older models to compete with Samsung’s cheaper line of phones. It also would have emboldened Samsung to stretch the definition of FRAND licensing, and to demand more for its basic patents, which would potentially set off a terrible chain reaction of patent battles within the mobile industry, threatening to grind innovation to a halt.

As U.S. Trade Representative Michael B. G. Froman wrote in a letter explaining the Obama veto, the aggressive use of standard-essential patents is dangerous. Froman argued that SEP owners like Samsung should not squeeze competitors with outrageous FRAND license prices. He also argued that tech implementers like Apple should not refuse a FRAND license in an attempt to sabotage an industry standard. Railroad tracks should be railroad tracks.
President Obama’s veto should dim the attraction of the U.S.I.T.C. as a forum for patent disputes. Companies looking for a quick knockout will have to reëvaluate their options. Samsung’s lawyers may take their talents to Seoul, Tokyo, London, or other venues in which home-court advantage is increasingly important, but President Obama’s decision signals that forum shopping is no substitute for market competition in the United States.
Patent disputes are important: if an innovation is best served by patent protection, then infringement of that innovation should be punished. But President Obama’s vigilance is good policy because, as patent litigation explodes in the United States—it was up thirty per cent in 2012—essential technology standards should be off-limits. This metastatic growth of patent disputes is detracting from what tech companies do best, which is to build products that improve our lives.
Michael Phillips is an associate at a Wall Street litigation firm.
Photograph by Oliver Morris/Getty.

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Apple launches worldwide programme to replace counterfeit chargers

Power adaptor replacement programme comes after a woman was reportedly electrocuted while using a non-Apple charger

Apple has announced a worldwide programme to replace third-party and counterfeit USB power adaptors.

The move comes after a Chinese woman was reportedly electrocuted while using a non-Apple charger.

Consumers can buy an authentic USB adaptor for the equivalent of 10 US dollars (£6.51). Apple chargers normally cost around £15 in the UK.

Ma Ailun, 23, collapsed and died in China last month after answering a call on her iPhone while it was charging.

Apple did not specifically refer to this incident when it launched the charger replacement programme, but said: "Recent reports have suggested that some counterfeit and third-party adaptors may not be designed properly and could result in safety issues.

"While not all third-party adaptors have an issue, we are announcing a USB power adaptor takeback programme to enable customers to acquire properly designed adaptors.

"Customer safety is a top priority at Apple."

Phil Buckle, director general of the Electrical Safety Council, also warned about the dangers of cheap USB chargers.

He said: "Whilst everyone loves a bargain, if a cheap electrical product turns out to be fake then it is, at best, a waste of money. At worst, it could result in the death of a loved one.

"More than four million counterfeit goods were seized coming into the UK last year and one of the top fakes was phone chargers. This is worrying as faulty electrical goods are a leading cause of severe electric shock in the UK and cause thousands of house fires each year. Counterfeit electrical goods almost always contain incorrect or faulty parts that can overheat or break just days after purchase.

"If the price is too good to be true, it probably is."

The Apple initiative will take place at stores and authorised service providers from 16 August to 18 October.

Anyone who wants to take up the offer will have to provide the serial number of their iPhone, iPad or iPod, and hand over a USB charger. The reduced price Apple chargers will be limited to one per Apple device.

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Google Adsense app comes to iPhone, shows you the money!

Google has released what they call the first version of their Adsense app for iOS. It's iPhone only at the moment, though of course it'll run, boxed, on the iPad as well. With Adsense for iPhone you can look up key earnings information, top custom and URL channels, ad units and sites reports, and payment alerts.

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iOS 7 beta for Developers

Reimagine your apps on iOS 7. Download the SDK today and take advantage of the new multitasking APIs, dynamic motion controls in UIKit, AirDrop, Sprite Kit, enhanced video APIs, new features in Game Center and Map Kit, and so much more.

Visit: https://developer.apple.com/ios7/

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A whole new look for the store 

All-new design. Perfectly in tune. With you 

The iTunes Store has been redesigned for your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, so it looks and works the same wherever you shop. Easy-to-browse shelves serve up popular music, movies, TV shows, and more. And all the features you know and love are even easier to get to. It’s the best kind of shopping — simple.

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Apple iPhone and iPad patent ban overturned in US

A ban on sales of older models of Apple's iPad and iPhone in the US has been overturned by the Obama administration.

In June, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that Apple infringed a patent of rival Samsung.

President Barack Obama's trade representative has now vetoed that decision because of its "effect on competitive conditions in the US economy".

Such a veto is a relatively rare event.

The patent related to 3G wireless technology and the ability to transmit multiple services correctly and at the same time. The ITC ordered a halt on all imports and sales on AT&T-sold models of the iPhone 4, iPhone 3, iPhone 3GS as well as the iPad 3G and iPad 2 3G. Some of those devices are no longer on sale in the US.

Such patents are called "standard essential patents" and they cover technology that must be used to comply with standards set by the industry as a whole.

Import-ban orders from the ITC are subject to review by Mr Obama, and he had 60 days to veto the decision.

His trade representative, Michael Froman, said that the administration was concerned about the use of essential patents in litigation.

Apple welcomed the news and applauded Mr Obama "for standing up for innovation". It added: "Samsung was wrong to abuse the patent system in this way."

Korea's Samsung responded: "The ITC's decision correctly recognised that Samsung has been negotiating in good faith and that Apple remains unwilling to take a licence."

Apple and Samsung are in the midst of a global patent war. Last year, a court ruled that Samsung owed Apple $1bn in damages for infringing Apple patents, an award that was later slashed to $598.9m.

An appeal in that case is due to be heard soon.

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The newest Intel processors

Whatever the task, fourth-generation Intel Core processors with Intel HD Graphics 5000 are up to it. From editing photos to perfecting a presentation to just browsing the web, everything moves ultrafast. These new processors also help give MacBook Air its extended battery life, thanks to a new architecture that’s designed to use less power.

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The new MacBook Air

Up to 12 hours battery life.

It won´t call it a day until you do.

The 11-inch MacBook Air now lasts up to 9 hours between charges and the 13-inch model lasts up to an incredible 12 hours. So from your morning coffee till your evening commute, you can work unplugged. When it’s time to kick back and relax, you can get up to 8 hours of iTunes movie playback on the 11-inch model and up to 10 hours on the 13-inch model. And with up to 30 days of standby time, you can go away for weeks and pick up right where you left off

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Apple Introducing iOS 7

For iPad (2nd, 3th and 4th generation, and Mini), iPhone (4, 4S, 5) and iPod Touch (4th and 5th generation)