iOS 7.0.2: Apple fixes the bug in the lock screen

Technology: Less than a week after the discovery of a flaw to bypass the lock screen of iOS 7, Apple has released a fix immediately.

Late last week, Apple confirmed the presence of a bug in iOS 7 that allowed bypass the lock screen and access to various user data (Twitter, Facebook, email, ...). This was done at the cost of handling actually quite complex.

But Apple did not want to leave things as they are and released from a patch yesterday that iOS 7.0.2 fixes the problem. I must say that the bug can be exploited on the iPhone 4S, 5, and 5c 5s, and finally on the latest iPad model. But the firm at the apple has not finished with the bugs on the screen lock iOS7.

Earlier this week, we learned that a contractor Palestinian had discovered a way to initiate phone calls to any number from the lock screen of an iPhone on iOS7. Apple has not officially confirmed this bug but reportedly told his "discoverer" he would propose a fix. To be continued ... (Eureka Press)

Europe still seeks to impose a universal charger, including Apple

Legislation: A committee of the European Parliament voted unanimously in favor of the adoption of a law imposing a universal charger for mobile phone manufacturers and also tablets. Will push Apple to abandon its own ports in favor of Micro USB?

In 2009, the European Commission signed an agreement with leading manufacturers who undertook to provide a universal charger from 2010.In 2011, 90% of mobile phones sold in the European market are sold with this universal charger, believed Europe. 

Mission accomplished? Not quite. And also many other devices have been developed. This is why the Internal Market Committee of Parliament has voted unanimously a resolution in favor of creating a law requiring companies manufacture a universal charger. 

One objective is thus to reduce electronic waste. "We urge Member States and manufacturers to introduce a universal charger to end the chaos cable for mobile phones and tablets," said the representative of the Commission, Barbara Weiler. 

If all manufacturers are listed here, they are actually very little to not abide by the agreement of 2009. And the main offender is Apple, still attached to its owner on its various appliances port. For the consumer, the Micro-USB requires the purchase of an adapter.

iPad Mini Retina yes, but not before 2014

Technology: The iPad Mini with Retina display and iPad 5 should not be running at the same time, with a delay in the first quarter of 2014 for the 7.9-inch Apple tablet. Competition should not be missed to exploit this delay.

The placing on the market of a model of the Retina iPad Mini is now more likely. And even indispensable for Apple given the latest products launched by competitors (Google, Amazon ...) with 7 inch tablets with very high definition screens. 

The uncertainty concerns over the release date of such a device.According to Rhoda Alexander of IHS launches iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 should not interfere with the same maturity . If the iPad could see five days in October, iPad Mini with Retina display would not leave him in the 1st quarter 2014. 

Technical advantage in competition 

The cause trouble for component suppliers to mass produce Retina displays for Apple tablet this year. A negative outlook for various analysts, including KGI Securities. Especially as Apple's market share has fallen sharply. 

"We believe that the iPad Mini 2 could lose market opportunities if it was planned for launch next year," recently commented analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

On the tablet segment of less than 10 inches, the most dynamic in terms of sales, Apple is indeed superseded by Android devices. And the latest models, including the Nexus 7 v2 and the new Kindle from Amazon, have a clear head start in terms of technical specifications, in addition to price below the iPad Mini.

Apple is expanding its data center in Oregon before opening

Cloud Computing: The firm Apple is in talks to acquire more land in Prineville, then it has already announced an expansion of its existing 65 hectares.

A data center the most publicized Apple, one of Prineville, Oregon, is still under construction. But according CentralOregonian , the company is already looking to acquire more land in the prospect of a new extension.

Initially, the land was purchased for the installation of 65 acres, this parcel, Apple already operates 31,000 square meters for its IT infrastructure. The current negotiations are proving wear on land adjacent to 39 acres. As the company has already said they expect to build a second facility of 28,000 square meters on the existing site, the extension sought would allow the construction of one or two additional data centers.

Tax benefits against jobs and royalty 

The local community would encompass not yet purchased the plot in its urban development plan in order to have some control allowing him to give Apple tax incentives that have encouraged to settle there.

The firm at the apple has already achieved substantial benefits: a 15-year tax exemption in exchange for investing $ 250 million in Apple and guaranteed employment at a salary above the average local dollars, as well as an annual fee of $ 150,000 in local government.

Oregon (north-western United States, along the Pacific between California and Washington State) is a state particularly well endowed in data centers: Amazon, Google and Facebook have also set up factories computer.

iOS 7 quickly adopted by users

Application: With iOS 7, Apple made ​​a better start to users of iOS devices with the previous version of its mobile OS according to preliminary figures from Chitika.

On 23 September, Apple issued a statement assuring that more than 200 million devices running iOS now turned 7, the latest version of its operating system for iPad, iPod and iPhone. 

According to figures from Chitika , iOS accounted for seven (7 days after the release of version), in North American users, about 52% of web traffic Apple devices.

The adoption has therefore made a little faster than iOS 6 which had reached 47% of web traffic iOS devices at the same time. 

From the first 24 hours, iOS 7 had a better start than the previous version, Chitika observed, indicating rely for its estimates on the dissemination of advertising on its network (Chitika Ad network) from a sample million North American users of Apple devices.

Microsoft: the takeover offer an iPhone 4S or 5 valid until November 3

Technology: Since Friday, Microsoft launched the United States and Canada a takeover bid in the direction of iPhone owners who may receive a voucher worth $ 200 to spend in the shops to buy a Windows Phone or other brand product.

After the iPad owners , Microsoft is now trying to lure iPhone users with a takeover bid. Since last Friday, and until November 3, those based in the United States and Canada with an iPhone 4S or 5 can go in one of the shops for Microsoft exchange their smartphone against a purchase of $ 200.

A sum which can be used to purchase a Windows Phone or any other brand. Microsoft states that this offer only works in store, not online.

The Redmond company already offers a similar program for the recovery of an iPad 2, 3 or 4, valid until October 27, with a purchase of $ 200 also. You should know that Apple itself launched overseas a " cash for clunkers "for the old iPhone.

And some observers believe that the firm at the apple should extend this program to the terminals of other brands. (Eureka Press)

Touch ID and gold for iPad 5?

Technology: Unofficial sources suggest the possibility of the next iPad adopt the fingerprint reader iPhone 5S and its golden color. The presentation of the iPad 5 is expected in October.

After the media circus around the iPhone 5S and 5C, the Apple buzz machine is now focused on the next iPad 5 and iPad mini. According to Apple the logical product, this new model is expected to make significant innovations in terms of design and functionality. Can reasonably rely on the presence of iOS 7 and the new A7 SoC based on a 64-bit architecture.

And if the iPad 5 also adopted the reader Fingerprint Touch ID and the gold iPhone 5S? The hypothesis is advanced by two sources (times by Forbes ), one has released images of a supposed iPad edition gold with Touch ID. It would not be surprising that Apple has decided to extend the iPad's biometric security system.

According to the International Business Times , the iPad 5 will be presented next month. The site also mentions the case of the mini iPad 2 by taking the long-standing rumor that heralds the transition to quality Retina display. However, our colleagues Cnet.com learned that Apple would not have obtained the volume of production required to launch the mini iPad 2 by the end of the year. The presentation of this model could be done at the same time as the iPad 5, but commercialization could intervene early 2014. (Eureka Press)

Top of the most powerful brands: Apple and Google dethrone Coca-Cola

Numbers: The famous Interbrand, based on several criteria, the death knell of the traditional economy to IT firms.

The changeover took place. Coca-Cola is no longer the most powerful brand in the world. For the first time in 13 years, the beverage giant to sell its number one spot at Interbrand.

Remember that this ranking is based on an estimate of financial products and services sold by the brand, its ability to attract and competitiveness. 

As might be expected, these are the giants of the new economy that have taken over the traditional industry. With a value that has been 28% in 2013 $ 98.3 billion (which has been multiplied by 15 since 2000), Apple earns a spot and took the world crown to Google whose value has gained 34% in one year to $ 93.2 billion.

Louis Vuitton, the first French 

Coca-Cola is more than a third despite recovery has gained 2% on the year to 79.2 billion dollars.But how to fight against the growth curves and especially the margins of companies like Apple and Google? In 2000, Coke had a value more than ten times that of Apple ... 

The podium, there is a place that loses IBM, Microsoft before stagnating in 5th place with a value of $ 59.5 billion. General Electric and McDonald's are sixth and seventh respectively, closely followed by Samsung and Intel. 

In total, six of the top ten places in the ranking are occupied by groups of the new economy. But lower in the rankings, some IT giants like Intel suffer (-5%), HP (-1%), Canon (-9%), Sony (-8%), Nintendo (-14%). The first and most powerful French brand Louis Vuitton (17) with a weight of 24 billion dollars.

The 100 most powerful brands in the world weigh a total of $ 1.500 billion, or 8.4% more than last year. What crisis? 

iPhone 5c, colorful, independent and 4G ... but a bit pricey

A redesigned iPhone 5 and colorful, but almost unchanged: the iPhone is the new iphone 5c done with the old one if not discounted ...

the promise

Historic first for Apple, 2013 was the year of two iPhone. The 5s, which occupies the high end and concentrates innovations and 5c, so that iPhone 5 would swapped its aluminum shell for plastic color. Risk confuse a little. At the risk of whether this model is justified. Risk, too, suggest that it is a bit expensive for a sound device to be mid-range ...

reality

An iPhone with a plastic shell. Not since the iPhone 3G and 3G S to see this. This time, Apple has adapted rectangular shape selected from the iPhone 4, with more rounded edges. The box weighs 132g or 20g more than the iPhone 5 and 5s. The finish is perfect, no game, the buttons are firm and responsive, the handling is nice and gives a solid feel. The internal metal frame, which also acts as an antenna, it is for many. The five pastel colors used - pink, blue, yellow, green and white - are quite pleasant but not very discreet. A little more than the Nokia Lumia, however! Be avoided, however, to adopt a protective shells designed by Apple. If aesthetics is like the holes in the rear of the hull quickly prove traps dust and other particles.

Innerspace

That's the big news of the iPhone 5c, its external appearance. Here, no innovation as the fingerprint reader or faster processor. 5c is a 5 ... at all. Inside, he shares with the iPhone 5s chip that manages cellular networks, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. For the rest, there is the Apple A6 dual heart, clocked at 1.3 GHz, a small gigabyte of RAM and only 16 or 32 GB for maximum storage capacity. This is less than its predecessor it replaces.
The screen remains at 4 inches and still offers a definition of 1136 x 640 pixels, for a density of 326 dots dots per inch. Retina slab was a reference when introduced with the iPhone 4 since it was matched and exceeded, including the HTC One . However, the screen is easy to read, high contrast, bright and readable in bright light. The iPhone has just 5c less than 5s attires to forget her aging face.

Power last year

Same power side. Where iPhone 5s innovates with the support of 64-bit and its potential iPhone 5c is a copy of the iPhone 5. To the point that even to ask if over time it will not need a 64-bit iDevices to enjoy the most friendly applications - including games - we note that the 5c shows almost the same results as its big brother in terms of performance.

Geekbench allocates 1628 points against 1352 for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s in 2210.Linpack, which takes into account the raw computing power, has a score of 496 megaflops where the iPhone 5 reached 583 and where the iPhone 5s them both with more than 860 Mflops. For the graphics, our tests with the 2.7 version of GLBenchmark gives the iPhone 5 and 5c perfect equality at 13 frames per second, while the iPhone 5s in 36 displays.

The iPhone 5c therefore loads a configuration a year old but still provides plenty of power for most uses one expects from a smartphone. What a little work, play course, surfing, listening to music, play videos, etc.. But the impression of being a second helping warmed dish is still there, as good as it is.

iOS 7 new start

The iOS 7 helps to hide the feeling of deja vu renewing nicely the general impression one has to use it. 5c, like all other newer iDevices, iOS has seven. Apple has pushed the same attention to detail to match the dominant color of the wallpaper home with body color. We must also recognize that the bright and fresh colors of the interface of the new OS uniquely blend with the hull.

Particularly welcome and integrated key ergonomic new iOS 7 are directly inspired by what the competition for some time. One thinks of the notification area, enhanced and contextualized, and the control center, which finally allows quick access to some settings which are often needed: turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, airplane mode, the torch etc.. There is also AirDrop, which is a good way to wirelessly share files and data between two devices close iOS 7, provided it is an iPhone 5, or 5c 5s.

The most demanding - or newcomers - regret that Apple did not improve his keyboard, given what the competition offers, Android leads with dedicated applications like Swiftkey.However, over time, enriching the dictionary, you can enter text quickly, thanks to the appearance of a small button in the lower right of the keyboard that allows you to sharpen a letter without maintaining pressure on the key corresponding to it.

Autonomy up, 4G and more

Despite this recurring print a color iPhone 5, iPhone 5c differs from its elder two points. On the one hand, it is compatible with all 4G frequencies in France, among all operators. Our measurements did achieve very impressive download speeds reaching nearly 100 Mbit / s with a nano SIM card Orange.

On the other hand, where the iPhone 5 sinned a sometimes feeble autonomy, 5s, with a more robust battery, did well in our tests. In 3G/4G communication, there is almost a doubling from 6: 30 pm for the iPhone 5 to 12 pm 30 iPhone 5c. HD video playback, a lower gain observed but even so, with 11 h 50 h 30 against 9 for the iPhone 5.

the verdict

Good smartphone, 5c a de facto iPhone 5, as powerful and much more independent. Yet, despite the effort to overhaul its design, the iPhone suffers 5c syndrome "is new with the old." And its price seems high compared with that practice competition. Especially the configuration a bit dated only made more attractive attributes of the iPhone 5s. The iPhone 5c is there a better smartphone than the iPhone 5? Not. Would it be more attractive and recommendable? Certainly.

Apple award for its eco-friendly facilities

Apple is undoubtedly a model in view of its activity for less successful, but it should also be for its environmental initiatives. The computer giant has just been awarded by the Agency for the Protection of the Environment of the United States , as well as Greenpeace , for its use of renewable energy in the center of North Carolina.

Instead of resting on the little green plants Duke Energy, one of the leading electricity suppliers in the United States and especially in this region, Apple chose to install a field of solar panels to power his farm Server hosting multimedia content for its users. He hopes also power all its data centers with green energy in the future.

The EPA notes that his company has already changed the energy landscape of the region, thanks to the efforts of Google or Facebook. Including Duke Energy announced a new program to provide cleaner energy.

iPad 5: Smart Covers fleeing confirm its tapered design

After two iPhone launched in September, it is also iPad two that are expected in the coming weeks for Apple. Among them, the iPad 5 in particular a lot of talk for his supposedly inherited the iPad mini design. A rumor which seems again to confirm with the Smart Cover to accompany certainly its release.

The next iPad has not yet been announced, but as for the new iPhone before it, it has already been the subject of many videos posted on the web. They have obviously never showed the final product but rather what will most likely be its frame. And as always rumors suggested, the chassis in question would display well below those of the previous model dimensions, at least in width.Difficult to see the time there more than mere coincidence, Apple is only able to provide confirmation. Lewis Hilsenteger nevertheless appears to have further proof of this slimming diet, or even more.
The guy has just post a new video on his YouTube channel, Unbox Therapy , in which he reveals a whole bunch of colorful Smart Covers and tailored to the supposed chassis iPad 5 in his possession. It would also its sources that the accessory is right now produced thousands of copies. This can only mean one thing: it is a finite being commercialized product. I must say that the announcement of the new iPad approaching apace, we speak including the date of October 22 ...

Europe is Apple trying to impose a universal mobile charger

The European Parliament wants to impose a universal charger connecting on all mobiles. With its special connector, Apple is in the crosshairs.

This measure, passed unanimously by the 35 members who compose it, has been incorporated into a bill on radio equipment. If this measure were adopted, it would force manufacturers to market mobile in Europe, compatible with a universal charger, not related to the brand of smartphone ..MEPs want a universal power charger for all mobile phones. "We urge Member States and manufacturers to introduce a universal charger to end the chaos of cables for phones and tablets" spoke Barbara Weiler, Rapporteur of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection.

In fact, most manufacturers of smartphone and tablet have, since 2009, followed an agreement with the European Commission in this sense, except ... Apple targeted by the measure concocted by the European Parliament.

Indeed, it is almost the only manufacturer that does not have an integrated mini-USB plug on mobile (iPhone and iPad). He even introduced a new proprietary connector with the iPhone 5, there is one year.

The California manufacturer has circumvented the problem by proposing a cable with a USB plug on its charger. He argues that as respects a universal connector. A somewhat specious argument. If this bill was introduced in Europe, Apple could not continue to make the resistance ...

iPhone 5C: a snub well camouflaged by Apple

While Apple announces the successful launch of the new iPhone, tongues wag on another reality. If the iPhone 5S has been stormed, 5C has been shunned by the public. Some are already talking about a flop.

This strategy does work? If you believe Apple, yes! In a press release, she revealed that only three days, 9 million units have been sold. A historical record. This figure is questioned by the firm Piper Jaffray believes that Apple has mixed sales to those distributors and consumers.The launch of two iPhone was a first for Apple.Usually, the American model launches and becomes a previous entry-level model. That was before. On 20 September, Apple has launched two iPhone simultaneously (5C and 5S), withdrew its predecessor (iPhone 5) and left on sale for a broken 4S price.

In fact, only 5.5 million units were actually distributed. And, of these, the iPhone 5C is not the model that most appeals. It is even an understatement. Too expensive, and too close to the iPhone 5 launch in 2012, the public would be thrown out of three devices: the 5S, 4S and 5 in New Version or used.

SFR has already dropped prices 5C

When asked, the spokesperson of the French mobile operators, muzzled by Apple have declined to comment. But a source close to Orange confirms that sales 5C were pretty disappointing."They are poor," does not hesitate to say one source to another operator. "It's a flop," saidanother distributor .

At Orange, 5S stocks have been exhausted in less than a day, or about 25,000 copies. At the same time, the group has sold a few thousand 5C.

Asked quietly, a seller who does not want to not be quoted, said the 5C is a "good model" and that he must be patient to see him off. "Perhaps with promotions for the holidays it will sell better. "

SFR did not expect Apple to make a gesture. The operator is already trying to liquidate its inventory by offering online for 9.99 euros for the 16 GB with an additional amount of 200 euros. Other operators should not delay to follow, but refused to give more information for now.

Apple Will he "settle" the 5C?

"It was not a surprise," the source told us. "The price difference with the 5S did not give him a boost. This too small difference shows that France is perhaps not the main target for Apple C. "Not sure.

Indeed, the firm found that Localytics sales 5C are three times lower than those of S regardless of the operator and whatever the country. Even in Asia, the ratio of one to three between the two new models is confirmed. Thus, of the 5.5 million units sold during the first three days, 5C could hardly exceed 1.5 million units.

Apple's error, because it is one, is not listening to the public that has been heated by a low-cost iPhone buzz. Noting that entry ticket to 599 euros, 100 euros less than 5S, and low performance gap with the iPhone 5, consumers did not hesitate to put away the range Multicolor.

Will Apple sell it and lower the price to make this device attractive? He never did, but this time, the market may not give him a choice.

Apple gets the right to use the name iPhone in Brazil

After a long process and a motion for appeal, Apple now has the right to use the iPhone brand in Brazil.

Until then Apple was unable to use the iPhone brand its smartphones on Brazilian soil.Brazilian judge Eduardo de Brito Fernandes has now changed that by deciding on appeal that IGB Electronica should now share this brand.

Court

To judge the Apple iPhone is "world famous" and it would be unfair to deny access to this brand in Brazil. "All Apple products are known and customer loyalty has been built on the performance and excellence of these products, "he continued.

Eduardo de Brito Fernandes, Apple also has a range of products that decline the "i" prefix in their names, and in many products, whereas the Brazilian company has just opted for a combination of the "i" of Internet and the word "phone".

The iPhone, IGB Electronic, runs on Android.

The Neverending Story

So far the brand belonged exclusively to a Brazilian company IGB Electronica, who had filed for the 2000 granted in 2008. Yet she had waited until the last moment, namely December 2012 and the expiry of the registration of a trademark to release a smartphone.
The two companies will now be able to use the iPhone brand, even if ISS announced its decision to appeal this decision. 

It seems that the iPhone 5S and 5C have increased by 210% recovery of Samsung Smartphones

Gazelle is a company specializing in the recycling of unused Smartphones based in Boston shows an increase of 210% from the sale of Samsung smartphones by their users after the announcement of iPhone iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S . A record in Gazelle, as ever so loyal to Samsung consumers have switched to a product from iPhone. A surprising number, but that seems to hide a truth.

It's been a while since I hear people who have an iPhone say they are disappointed by the stresses generated by Apple, the iPhone is too expensive, or simply that it is not as great as that alleged. And yet, we see that the number of people queuing before the App Store after the release of a new iPhone is increasing.

When analyzing one of two Apple iPhone comes out, we see that he simply put his old iPhone 5 (or iPhone 4S) in a plastic package with a few more gadgets (ie literally what the company has done with the iPhone 5C). So many have a hard time believing that many users use a Samsung Galaxy decide it to switch to the iPhone 5C and / or iPhone 5S. Contacted on the matter, a spokesman Gazelle gives more accurately indicating the following figures:

• Samsung Galaxy S: up 3%
• Samsung Galaxy S2: Increase of 16%
• Samsung Galaxy S3: Increase of 44%
• Samsung Galaxy S4: Increase of 16%
• Samsung Galaxy Note: 3% increase
• Samsung Galaxy Note 2: 9% increase
• Another Samsung device: up 10%

Gazelle also indicates that most people who want to switch to the new iPhone have "fed up with low-end devices that are available in Android" (Hmm ...).

Gazelle says it surveyed 3,000 people and found that 36% of these people are past the iPhone 5S because they need to change their Smartphone, and 16% with the fingerprint reader. For those who have opted for an iPhone 5C, 29% did so because of his "best camera and his best self," and another 29% because the price was more "affordable" (huh? What they said I do not really understand).

And you, are you one of those people who are likely to switch to an Apple product?