Apple limit the damage thanks to the iPhone in Q3, iPad stagnates

Business: The figures for the fourth fiscal quarter Apple marked a rise in revenues but a decrease in net income (-8.6%) year on year. With 33.8 million units (26%), iPhone sales account for half of sales while those of the iPad fell compared to the previous quarter.

Apple announced Monday evening the figures in its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 28 as well as its results for its entire fiscal year. For the first time in 11 years, the annual net income decreased (-11%) from 41.7 37 billion dollars, despite an increase in turnover (9%) 170.9 billion against $ 156.5 billion the previous year. While a drop in profits but still very comfortable. 

This trend was repeated for the fourth quarter with a net profit of $ 7.5 billion against $ 8.2 billion in September 2012, while turnover increased (+4%) to $ 37.4 billion dollars against 35.9 billion a year earlier. Apple generated a gross margin of 37%, whereas it was 40% in Q4 2012.

Net income fell for the first time in eleven years

It is the iPhone which came as a surprise and probably limited the damage sales. With 33.8 million units, they were up 26% year on year (26.9 million), while the iPhone 5S and 5C did not arrive until the very end of the quarter. With $ 19.5 billion, the iPhone represents more than half of sales in the 4th quarter.

However, the figures for the iPad is much less exciting. They are virtually stable year on year at 14.1 million units against 14 million, and a decrease compared to the third quarter (14.6 million). Blame it on an Android competition increasing and a lack of innovation on the part of the apple.

Consequently, the revenue generated by the tablet down 13% year on year (6.1 billion dollars against 7.1 billion) and 3% from the previous quarter (6.3 billion). The wait consumers cope with the arrival of the new iPad and iPad Mini Air Retina probably played.

The iPod freefall

The news is not fantastic either side of the Mac. Sales fell 7% in value ($ 5.6 billion against $ 6.6 billion) and 15% by volume (4.6 million units against 4.9). This is the iPod knows the biggest tumble: -35% by volume (3.5 against 5.3 million units) and 30% in value (573 against 820 million dollars).

This is the side of software and services (including iTunes) to look to find the best growth with an increase in turnover of 22% year on year to 4.2 billion dollars against 3.5 billion.

For the last quarter of 2013, Apple expects revenue of between 55 and 58 billion and a gross margin of 36.5 to 37.5%. The firm at the apple has also announced a dividend of $ 3.05 per share payable November 14, 2013 to November 11, 2013 to registered shareholders. (Eureka Press)

Steve Jobs: his childhood home was classified as a historical monument

Company: The City of Los Altos, California has classified the house where Steve Jobs grew up and launched Apple with Steve Wozniak adventure.

The home and garage where Steve Jobs and his buddy Steve Wozniak created the first Apple computers is now a historical monument. A decision by the City of Los Altos, California town where grew the Apple cofounder.

"This is also where Apple was founded and where 50 to 100 first Apple computers were assembled, many events that represent a significant contribution to the history and cultural heritage of California and the United States, " said the council in a statement.

Built in 1951, this house belonged to the adoptive parents Steve Jobs is now owned by his sister.The stepmother Jobs still occupies the premises. Henceforth, any proposed renovation or alteration of the house must be approved by the municipality and its Committee on the historical heritage. (Eureka Press)

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iPhone 5s: Apple recognizes a battery problem "very limited"

Technology: A "manufacturing problem" discovered by Apple may cause malfunction of the battery some iPhone 5S. The firm at the apple ensures that the phenomenon affects only a "very limited" number of terminals.

Owners of iPhone 5s who find that their smartphone has a very limited autonomy and requires an excessively long time to load may have a defective model. Apple has indeed formally recognize a "manufacturing problem" affected a "very limited" iPhone 5S causing the symptoms described above number.

"We are approaching customers with affected phones and provide a replacement," said an Apple spokesman quoted by the New York Times .

No details were given regarding the extent of the manufacturing defect or geographical distribution. The NYT points out that Apple had already been a concern in 2006 with Sony batteries that equipped some of its MacBook.

Press: iPad Air to top

Business: The Air Apple iPad is being launched this week and tests came on the presses. The iPad Air is let in, and this is no fault. Ah, if the price.

Testing the iPad Air, Apple's new tablet 10 inch, arrived. You can find everywhere on the web, and see this: Apple is universally praised for managing to make a thinner and faster narrower fantastic tablet,.

On CNET.com , Tim Stevens offers a test and a video presentation of solid and acclaim, even if echoes my disappointment about the lack of Touch ID:

If you have shunned the latest generation iPad because of their extreme similarities, it's time to get back. The iPad Air deserves enthusiasm.

Anand Lal Shimpi, on AnandTech , has also written a comprehensive test. If you want to delve into the technical details of the new Air and iPad have the most advanced information on the latest and greatest technologies, take a ride on his very detailed 10-page test:

There are two weeks I would do anything rather than using the largest iPad. It was too bulky and absolutely no cell next to the iPad Mini. If it receives a Retina screen and hardware as good on paper, why the focus on large model? The Air iPad has changed my perspective on this subject.

On Fox News , Clayton Morris has focused his article on the size and weight of the new iPad Air:

With less than 500g, the new iPad Air is surprisingly light, barely heavier than the iPad Mini. My kid can more easily waddle in the house with him, and I can use it to bed without fear of bumping me if I dozed while reading "The Dark Knight Returns" by Frank Miller.

Vincent Nguyen of SlashGear , submitted to support the 4G LTE a real test and was able to walk with him through the streets of Tokyo

The Air iPad is the tablet without compromise. Beautiful screen, sleek design, manufacturing quality level: this is the yardstick with which will be measured and judged the shelves, and with good reason. If Apple's tablet 10 inch was fallen into the shadow of the iPad Mini in the last twelve months, the iPad brings the Air 10-inch screen in the spotlight.

In Time , Harry McCracken has a point that would convince me to choose the latest Apple:

The best feature of the iPad Air is offering 475,000 third-party applications designed for it in the App Store by far the best collection of software by the quantity, quality and diversity of leisure to web tools in through education and productivity tools. No competitor model achieves the same level, which is the only reason any other 10-inch tablet has had a greater impact on the market.

On Engadget , Brad Molen posted beautiful photos and videos, and detailed results of its tests in a careful article

Surprise: Air iPad is the best iPad we tested. In addition, the tablet is almost 10 inches the most comfortable we've ever had in his hands. All manufacturers can not produce such a light and thin device without affecting its quality or strength, but Apple has excelled.

On Techcrunch , Darrell Etherington toured specifications and features, while showing pictures of the unit. Capture the 128GB model made me drooling:

The iPad Air is a huge improvement over the fourth generation, or iPad 2, shown in the gallery. Its design is the best on the market today for a 10-inch tablet, and it brings a great deal of portability and ease of use that place it at the top of the basket for consuming content. 

I currently have 10 inch iPad third generation and I use it daily to media consumption, email, surfing the web and writing during my commute. It works perfectly for me and I never felt that something needed improvement in my case. As a result, even if I would like an iPad LTE, I think I'm going to turn on the iPad Air for now.

iPhone 5s: manufacturing defect on a "very limited" number of batteries

The persons concerned may exchange their device against a new model at an Apple Store.

Some iPhone 5s have defective batteries ..

If you feel that your new iPhone 5s will discharge very quickly or very slowly recharge, you may have the misfortune of falling on a defective model. Indeed, Apple has admitted to having a manufacturing problem on a"very limited" number of batteries, according to a spokesman quoted by the New York Times.

During the first three days of availability, Apple sold 9,000,000 iPhone 5c / s. We can assume that at least a few thousand units are affected. Nobleman, Apple will exchange units of the persons concerned against a new model. This is noteworthy because since April exchanges devices is no longer guaranteed in automatic failure. Enjoy.

Android vs. iOS: Why more and more developers choose Android?

You probably know that the sustainability of an OS is largely based on the contribution of developers. There is more developers, the OS will offer more applications, and therefore the OS will be chosen by consumers. Currently, there are several OS designed for smartphones and tablets such as iOS, Android or Windows Phone. Cepedant, a recent study indicates that developers prefer Android. We will try to explain why.

Android has enjoyed a meteoric rise since its introduction on the market, and currently as the operating system for mobile the most used in the world. Indeed, as you can see on the graph below, the market share for Android receives 80% globally, when Apple is on a portion of 13%. Moreover, it should be noted that Android currently has 1.5 million daily activations, so that the Google OS reached the milestone of 1 billion activations that day.

The number of applications that are available vary from one source to another

Thus, developers seeking to maximize the number of potential users and all countries combined language most often head to Android. However, although the actual numbers vary greatly depending on the source, it appears that iOS and Android are neck and neck in terms of applications available on their online store. Moreover, we can see on the graph below the Play Store currently offers 875,462 applications when the App Store has about 900,000 applications. However, we can expect an explosion of new applications for Android on arrival Anroid 4.4 KitKat.

That tells the story?

Moreover, it may also involve the story to explain the choice of developers. In 2007, the first iPhone was not included with the Apple App Store. The first Apple online store was opened in 2008 with the arrival of the iPhone 3G, with 500 in stock applications. The enthusiasm of developers for this platform was great. However, watching how Apple applications that were present at the time was widely criticized by developers, leading the conversion of the latter to Android a few years later.

Also, the Android Market immediately received many positive reviews since its opening. However, Apple continues its hegemony praising among other applications costing around € 1, which was in opposition to the price of its device that coitait about 600 euros.

Some still think that Android is full of bugs

The main Android vis-à-vis asset developers is undoubtedly its open and versatile in nature. However, it should be noted that the operating system Google came on the market with a lot of bugs that need a fast solution, which is why some people who have known that its Android debut think that today still buggy OS while it is totally false.

Open and versatile

One of the obvious differences' s Android has been its non-exclusive to a single device. The operating system is designed to be open and free, able to be used on a wide range of materials with different screen sizes and button layout. This allows manufacturers to adapt the software specifically for their mobile devices.

Android also allows for greater integration, both between different applications and the operating system itself. This is reflected, for example with the option to add the menu in the camera, other applications like Facebook, Instagram or Gmail to quickly share. The choice is a bit limited on iOS where you must often deal with issues licenses to bind an application to another. Moreover, Apple requires that all applications are executed in what they call a "sandbox", which limits access to other applications and most parts of the OS.

This was probably put in place to ensure optimum safety. But Android offers another solution including informing the user of any changes that the application tries to make the operating system.

The registration fee as developer

Finally, it should be noted that for novices, the entry point for the development of Android is simple and welcoming. Those who are familiar with iOS and have probably paid the annual registration fee of $ 99 may be surprised that the inscription on the Play Store is $ 25. Hence, developers have complete control over the distribution options that allow them to target specific devices, languages ​​and countries.

The online application

In addition, it is also good to know that the applications which have been posted on the Play Store are almost instantly available in the store, through a set up by Google automated process. Although the process is automatic, security is not at stake, and elsewhere, Google regularly removes applications that do not meet the conditions of the Play Store.

In any case, we all hope that this rise will not stop one day, although other platforms such as Tizen or Ubuntu point their nose, and the platform will always continue to be preferred by the developers of the greatest pleasures consumers.

IPhone 5s or has its clone, the i5s goophone

It became a habit, the smartphones , Apple not only elsewhere, are subject to copies of the lowest. All recently released the iPhone 5s in its "gold" version is an unprecedented success. Wishing to take advantage of this craze, thegoophone i5s was born, a perfect copy, outside anyway.

Because for $ 199.99 without subscription difficult to hope for something that looks the same as the iphone 5s. Aside from the three colors, the illusion does not take long. A quick tour of the bowels of the beast reveals a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 540 × 960, a 5 megapixel rear camera with flash LED , a camera before 2 megapxiels a CPUMediaTek MT6572 dual-core 1Ghz , 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a battery of 500mAh 1.

The operating system, you can imagine, is a ... Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. To push the vice until the end, the measure goophone i5s and weighs exactly the same as that copy!

First reactions to the grip of the iPad mini Retina

The iPad mini last generation was officially introduced to the world on October 22 . It has since been widely described and analyzed by aficionados, industry professionals and journalists . But what about the user experience?

Some have had the chance to admire this integrated Retina display 7.9 " iPad mini Retina.We talk about luck because sometimes heartfelt reactions of journalists:

Techcrunch:

"Screen 2048 x 1568 pixels may impress those going directly to the first generation of this product. "

The screen resolution has been widely applauded, some even claiming it would solve any display of problems iOS 7!

The Verge:

"The same screen 7.9" now shows four times as many pixels, offering a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, which makes text finer and more readable. Also important, the screen honors iOS 7, at least more than the iPad mini original, which sometimes gave the impression of not having a place on the lower screen resolution. "

The navigation is also really more fluid as early testers who greet the new processor of the iPad Mini:

The Verge:

"IOS 7 A7 also features the new 64-bit processor, making scrolling and just about everything faster and more fluid. "

For the rest, test of independence and daily use, it was not until November to check the Apple ads!

Already a keyboard case for the iPad with Air Belkin

The specialist accessory Belkin will not take long to get products dedicated to the iPad Air , unveiled there just a few days. It is thus no less than three cases-keyboards that will be available in November, will allow you to make the most of your new tablet .

The case keyboard Qode Slim Style at $ 79.99, will be discreet. Its built-in "feet" allow you to prop the iPad to the desired angle, while specific keys will simplify repetitive tasks (such as copy / paste). Its integrated battery takes 60 hours heavy use and up to 60 days standby. Available in black, red, topaz, sherbet and purple.

At $ 99.99, the Qode Thin Type is more than a keyboard case. It turns your iPad into a real Air laptop. And with a thickness of just 4mm and a unibody aluminum body, it will be more discreet. 79 hours of battery life, magnets wake your tablet , and much more ...

For $ 129.99, enjoy the Qode Ultimate protection front and rear aluminum alloy.Combining the best of the other two, you can enjoy the keyboard for 11 days of intensive use before needing to recharge and choose from three possible angles of orientation. The Ultimate Qode comes in black or white.

All three will therefore be available within a few days via online stores of the manufacturer and should be found at many retailers shortly.

The autonomy of the MacBook Air 2013 revised upwards with OS X Mavericks

The arrival of Mavericks OS X , the latest version of Apple's desktop OSsucceeding Mountain Lion seems could not be more beneficial for theMacBook Air 2013 .

Moreover, John Siracusa, Ars Technica Web site, found that allowed the Mavericks MacBook Air empower them already very generous. Are affected by this increased autonomy MacBook Air 13.3 "2013 vintage, as well as the MacBook Pro ... 2007, to a lesser extent! For the latter, it was rather unexpected.

Nevertheless: in the lot, the better off the MacBook Air, since gaining up to 30% extra range simply from Mountain Lion Mavericks. In some cases, the computer will be able to hold a charge for 15 hours, which is not nothing!

To be even more precise, Siracusa said he conducted his tests from a MacBook Air 13.3 "2013 with successive OS X 10.8.5 and OS X GM Mavericks. He then created a script for web browsing and text editing (including surfing on websites using Flash). The results have sometimes varied significantly, but he earned an average of 2 hours of talk time from an OS X version to another (Mountain Lion Mavericks, always).

One might think that this gain autonomy is partly due to the module Power Saver, equipping safari in Mavericks, and automatically identifying the plug-in launched on the sidelines of a website, and the pause to save the battery. But more generally, Apple has stepped up efforts to climb the autonomy of its Macs Mavericks. And we can say that this is it!

"No, thank you," said Woz about the iPad Air

Who does not know the famous Steve Wozniak , aka Woz, one of the founders of Apple? If it is now officially retired from the firm of Cupertino , the man is very close to the world computer and book regularly without any jargon, his vision. The iPad Air ? "No, thank you," he says.

If it was not present on site during the keynote unveiling the iPad Air and the new iPad Mini with Retina display, Steve Wozniak still required to deliver his thoughts on the new generation of tablet Apple. They are 20% thinner and lighter, it does not change the opinion of Woz, it simply needs more storage .

Because, believe it or not, the man has no broadband at home, the fault of the service provider. It therefore carries all media files on the iPad and waiting for a 256GB model.

I was hoping for a model with more storage to put all episodes of The Big Bang Theory. So I sent an email to my wife to tell her, 'No, I do not want'.

The new iPad Mini, it is unfortunately "just a little too thick" ... Too bad!