Apple picker This year's 45th week was very dense in terms of news, which is why even today's Apple Week is full of news and information. It deals with how much Apple is making on the iPad, that it may be leaving Intel in the future, and that Eddy Cue has found himself on the Ferrari board. A building was named after Steve Jobs, and the lawsuit between Apple and Samsung is again being discussed.
In London, traffic lights will be controlled by iPads (November 4)
London once again shows that it is a truly modern world capital. After the successful testing that took place this year, a significant part of the city will switch to the concept of "smart" street and road lighting. All 14 light bulbs that are used for public lighting will be replaced by new, ultra-modern types. These new bulbs will be able to be controlled and controlled using an iPad. In addition, the relevant workers in the city's services will be alerted by iPad in the event that one of the light bulbs breaks or nears the end of its useful life. Thanks to this new system, professional engineers will be able to change, for example, the brightness of lighting using an iPad. The whole concept is said to be somewhat reminiscent of the Hue lighting system, which was recently introduced by the Philips company.
West London Today reported that Westminster City Council will install the new bulbs over the next four years, spending £3,25m on the project. However, the entire investment will be returned very soon, as the new type of lighting will be significantly more economical. The electricity bill for Westminster is said to be half a million pounds less per year than it has been.
Source: TheNextWeb.com
Apple has 43% gross profit on iPad (4/11)
Analysts from IHS iSuppli found that even the cheapest tablet from Apple (iPad mini, 16GB, WiFi) earns the Cupertino company a decent amount of money. As is the custom for this company, Apple set quite high margins for this device as well. The production of the cheapest version of the iPad mini will cost Apple about 188 dollars. Given that customers can buy this tablet at a price of $329, Apple's profit is roughly 43%. Of course, there are several values in the cost of production that fluctuate, and that amount of $188 may not always correspond exactly to reality. For example, shipping costs tend to be very unpredictable. However, analysts from IHS iSuppli certainly provided us with a basic overview of Apple's margins on this device.
Margins on iPad minis with more storage are likely to be even higher. The AllThingD server found that the 32GB version costs Apple only about $15,50 more than the 16GB version. For the iPad mini 64GB, the cost increase is roughly $46,50. The margins for these two models are therefore 52% and 56%.
Interestingly, the most expensive component of the iPad mini is the display, which is manufactured by LG Display. Apple will pay $80 to this company, which is 43% of the price of the cheapest iPad. The reason for the higher price of the display is also the use of GF2 technology from AU Optronics, which makes it possible to make iPad minis much thinner than was previously possible.
Source: AppleInsider.com
Apple may abandon the Intel platform in the future (November 5)
It's no secret that Apple likes to control both its software and hardware at the same time. In the coming years, an important turning point could occur in the form of leaving the Intel platform, which has been part of Mac computers since 2005. As we know from history, Apple is not afraid of radical changes - see the transition from the PowerPC platform to Intel.
The newly formed group should be responsible for the development of new processors Technology led by former head of hardware development Bob Mansfield. If Tim Cook wants to bring a transparent experience to customers when using computers, tablets, phones and televisions from 2017, this step will be easier to take with a unified architecture of the chips used.
Source: 9To5Mac.com
Apple sold out iPhone 5 in India within 24 hours (6/11)
The new iPhone 5 was also a great success in India. In a single day, sellers sold out all their stocks of this new product. The iPhone 5 is no longer available at any of the more than 900 Indian retailers. This fact is very promising for Apple and shows the potential of markets with the highest populations such as India and China. After all, 200 million phones are sold annually in India. Of course, these are mostly cheap "dumb" phones or the cheapest Android devices. Nevertheless, India's "world's largest democracy" holds great promise for all market players, including Apple.
In the last quarter, a total of 50 iPhones were sold in India, which is not exactly a low number. For countries with a poorer population, Apple would definitely benefit from a pricing policy more favorable to the wallets of ordinary citizens. However, India shows that iPhones will simply sell. In short, Apple will succeed at any price and therefore has no reason to discount.
Source: idownloadblog.com
The cover of Time magazine was taken with an iPhone (6/11)
Over the past few years, the quality of mobile phone images has increased rapidly. Ten years ago, the result was more like a splattered watercolor, but today many people use their phone as a substitute for a compact. Photographer Ben Lowy however, he went even further and replaced the professional field equipment with two iPhones (in case one broke), an external battery and an LED flash. Lowy sees the greatest advantage of his equipment in its mobility and speed of taking pictures, which is especially useful in difficult conditions.
Although it may seem at first glance that it cannot keep up with Canon and Nikon digital SLRs, the opposite is true. His photo appeared on the cover of the October issue of Time magazine. To edit his images, Lowy most often uses Hipstamatic and Snapseed. And his opinion on iPhone photography: "We all have a pencil, but not everyone can draw."
Source: TUAW.com
[do action=”anchor-2″ name=”pixar”/]Pixar named its main building after Steve Jobs (6/11)
Pixar paid tribute to Steve Jobs, who co-founded and served as CEO of the film studio. First, Pixar referenced Steve Jobs in the closing credits of its latest animated film Rebel, and now it has named its main building after the great visionary. It now bears the inscription "The Steve Jobs Building" above the entrance and is said to have been designed by Jobs himself. That's why this step has more weight.
Source: 9to5Mac.com
CEO of Foxconn: We are running out of time to produce iPhone 5 (November 7)
Foxconn CEO Terry Gou has admitted that his factories are running out of time to meet the huge demand for the iPhone 5. The device is said to be the most difficult thing Foxconn has ever produced. Additionally, Apple tightens quality control to prevent defective and damaged devices from being sold, further delaying the process. Currently, iPhone 5 is delivered in 3-4 weeks from order. It is a little easier to buy this phone from various resellers or brick-and-mortar Apple Stores.
But Foxconn doesn't just assemble iPhones. Its factories also assemble other iOS devices, Macs, and other companies' devices as well. Foxconn also manufactures products for Nokia, Sony, Nintendo, Dell and many others. According to reports from Yahoo! Foxconn International Holdings is the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer.
Source: CultOfMac.com
Eddy Cue on the Ferrari board (7/11)
Eddy Cue, head of the Internet Software and Services division, achieved his next dream and became a Ferrari board member. We already informed you about Cu's new role at Apple this week. However, Eddy Cuo's new feature coupled with his great passion for fast cars is this week's hot news.
Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo stated that Cuo's experience in the dynamic and innovative world of the Internet will certainly be of great benefit to Ferrari. Di Montezemolo also met with Tim Cook at Stanford University this year and talked about the similarities between Apple and Ferrari. According to him, both companies share the same passion for creating products that combine the most modern technology and the best design.
Of course, Eddy Cue is excited about getting a seat on the Ferrari board. It is said that Cue dreamed of a Ferrari car since he was eight years old. This dream came true for him five years ago and now he is the happy owner of one of the fast and beautiful cars of this famous Italian car brand.
Source: MacRumors.com
David Gilmour Concert as an iOS App (7/11)
Although the band Pink Floyd has been gone for a few long years, fans still have a lot to discover. From time to time, special remastered editions of classic albums are released, such as The Dark Side of the Moon on Super Audio CD, which was released on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of this record in 2003. Then last year several new versions of all the albums were released in Discovery editions, Experience and Immersion. iOS device owners can also expand and practice their knowledge of the legendary band with the This Day in Pink Floyd app.
According to David Gilmour's official website, fans should expect another interesting application this month. It's called David Gilmour in Concert and will feature recordings of concerts from 2001-2002. Gilmour was briefly supported on his British tour by his musician friends Robert Wyatt, Richard Wright and Bob Geldof. Of course, there will be classic songs such as Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Wish You Were Here or Comfortably Numb.
The application should have a format similar to concert recordings on DVD, including song selection, bonuses and so on. The first half of the material is filmed in HD, the rest in standard definition. We should see the release on November 19 of this year, with a price tag of 6,99 euros.
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Source: TUAW.com
Samsung Galaxy S III became the best-selling smartphone (November 8)
In the third quarter of this year, the iPhone was humbled by its biggest rival – the Samsung Galaxy S III. At least in terms of sales numbers for the 4S model. In three months, 18 million units of the best smartphones from the South Korean giant Samsung were sold. In contrast, "only" 4 million iPhone 16,2S sales were sold. However, these numbers are heavily influenced by the fact that the iPhone 5, which many customers have been waiting for, was released at the end of the given quarter. Those who longed for the new "five" and those who were waiting for the discount of older models, which occurs when the new product goes on sale, delayed the purchase of the iPhone.
However, the power of the Korean rival phone should not be underestimated. The Samsung Galaxy S III already has a 10,7% share of the smartphone market compared to the iPhone 9,7S's 4% share. But let's wait and see if the Galaxy S III can withstand a direct battle with the iPhone 5. Apple's new flagship has become the fastest-selling iPhone in history, so it should at least be an even rival for Samsung's top model. However, the problems with production and the insufficient production of Foxconn stand against the iPhone, which limits and delays sales quite a bit.
Source. CultOfMac.com
On December 6, the judge will review the case of Apple vs. Samsung (8/11)
Judge Lucy Koh has agreed to consider asking some questions about possible anti-Samsung bias of the jury foreman in Apple v. Samsung, where the Korean company lost and has to pay Apple over a billion dollars. Samsung has asked a court to investigate whether chairman Velvin Hogan withheld information about earlier involvement in legal proceedings that could reveal bias against the Korean giant.
This could have a major impact on the previous ruling, as Samsung has filed a petition asking Apple to reveal when it learned certain information about Hogan, which will be discussed during a hearing on December 6 this year. If Samsung succeeds in proving that the jury foreman deliberately lied and could have influenced the jury's verdict, the verdict would be challenged, leading to a new trial.
Source: cnet.com
The next iPhone packaging could turn into a docking station (8/11)
There are many videos online of Apple customers and fans assembling a homemade iPhone dock. For this purpose, they often use the original packaging in which the iPhone is delivered, or at least parts of it. Apple was probably inspired by these amateur attempts and patented its own solution. The new patent describes packaging that can be used to make a nice and functional docking station after unpacking the iPhone.
Apparently, the new packaging concept for the iPhone includes a solid and easily removable lid and a bottom that can easily be used as a stand for the respective Apple phone. The box will also contain space for the Lightning connector. The patent was already made in Cupertino, California, in May 2011, but it was only published now. We will see whether it will be just one of many patents that have never been used, or an element that will be put into practice in the near future.
Source: CultOfMac.com
Apple Removes Code Hiding Link to Samsung Apology (8/11)
Apple no longer hides the apology to Samsung on its website, which published at the beginning of the week. Originally, the Californian company incorporated Javascript into its international websites, thanks to which, depending on the size of the screen, the main image was also enlarged so that the text and link to the apology had to be scrolled down. However, Apple's international sites already use the same layout as the main apple.com, so the apology appears straight on larger displays.
Source: MacRumors.com
Apple loses patent case and must pay $368,2 million (9/11)
While Apple had one big lawsuit at home (it won with Samsung), it didn't do so well in Texas. Plaintiff VirnetX has sued Apple for $368,2 million for infringing certain patents. TY related to various services, including FaceTime. At the same time, VirnetX demanded an amount of up to 900 million. The company is not new to the courtroom, having sued Microsoft for $200 million two years ago for infringing patents on the private networking technology Microsoft uses in Windows and Office. At the same time, there are still other lawsuits with Cisco and Avaya. In doing so, VirnetX leaves the courtroom victorious.
To make matters worse, the company filed another complaint against Apple regarding the same patents, but this time it expanded the list of infringing devices. These include the iPhone 5, iPad mini, iPod touch and the new Mac computers.
Source: TheNextWeb.com
Apple donates $2,5 million to Hurricane Sandy relief (9/11)
Server 9to5Mac.com has published an email in which Apple CEO Tim Cook announced to his employees that the company has donated $2,5 million to the American Red Cross to fight the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
my team
In the past week, all of our thoughts have been with the people who were affected by Hurricane Sandy and all the devastation it brought. But we can do even more.
Apple will donate $2,5 million to the American Red Cross to help fight the aftermath of this hurricane. We hope this post will help families, businesses and society as a whole to recover quickly and repair damage.Tim Cook
08.11.2012
Source: MacRumors.com
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