Ondrej Holzman Apple is fighting to keep selling older iOS devices. Another rare Apple I appeared at Christie's auction house. Microsoft was inspired by Apple, and relations between Apple and Google are said to be improving. Today's Apple Week is also about this...
Future iPhone could be able to record slow-motion videos (9/7)
Hidden in the latest beta version of iOS 7 is a code that hints at a possible new feature of the future iPhone. Under the codename "Mogul" is allegedly hidden a function for recording slow motion video (slow motion). Videos would be recorded at a high frame rate and then played back at slower speeds, resulting in very sharp and detailed footage. The potential new iOS feature is supposed to be able to capture up to 120 frames per second, but cannot be activated on current devices due to hardware limitations. So it is possible that the next generation iPhone will already be able to shoot slow-motion videos. Apple would thus compare with Samsung, whose Galaxy S4 offers a slow motion mode.
Source: TheVerge.com
Another Apple I in the auction. Sold for a lower price this time (9/7)
Rare Apple I computers have been popping up at auctions around the world with near-iron regularity in recent months. The last time such a piece was auctioned at Christie's auction house, but unlike previous computers, this time it did not reach the expected price. The winner of the auction for an Apple I with an original manual and a photo of Steve Jobs and Wozniak paid $387, which is equivalent to 750 million crowns. Before the auction, there was talk that this Apple I could be auctioned for up to 7,8 dollars. Thus, the previous record of $500 was not broken either.
Source: CultOfMac.com
Apple asks ITC to postpone iPhone 4 and iPad import ban (10/7)
Apple has asked the US International Trade Commission (ITC) to delay a ban on iPhone 4 and iPad 2 imports while the California-based company prepares an appeal. The ban is due to take effect on August 5, but Apple is defending itself by saying that the move would wipe out a complete segment of its portfolio from stores and also hurt carriers. The ban came as a result of one of the many global battles between Apple and Samsung. In June, the ITC ruled that earlier versions of iPhones and iPads infringed on the South Korean company's patents. Apple would not be able to sell the iPhone 4 and iPad 2, which are currently the entry (cheapest) products in the apple world, and if the ban were to go into effect soon, it would wipe out an important part of the market, because those older products are bought by those who cannot afford to buy more expensive models. Apple also defends itself by saying that the ban would affect carriers that have contracts with Apple for the sale of iPhones, as the iPhone 4 continues to be very popular.
The ban could be lifted by President Barack Obama, who had 60 days to deal with the matter, but his intervention is unlikely. Apple thus wants to at least appeal to the Court of Appeal, which could change the decision on patent infringement and thus cancel the ban on the import of certain devices. However, it is possible that the ITC will not be willing to wait, Apple will not have time to appeal, and the ban will take effect in as little as three weeks.
Source: CultOfMac.com
Steve Jobs receives Disney Legends Award (10/7)
Disney has announced that it will award an honorary Disney Legend title to Steve Jobs at this year's D23 Expo. The ceremony will take place on August 10 in Anaheim, California. Steve Jobs became Disney's largest shareholder in 2006 after Disney bought his company Pixar. Jobs was also part of the successful filmmaker's board of directors and remained a valued member and advisor to the team until his death in 2011.
Disney CEO Bob Iger commented on this year's awards ceremony as follows:
The Disney Legend Award is our highest recognition. It is reserved for the extraordinary visionaries and artists behind the magic of Disney, the men and women who have pushed the boundaries of innovation and creativity and helped keep Disney truly special. The eight Legends we're rewarding this year have helped create some of our most beloved characters, along with amazing new worlds and attractions. They have also managed to entertain millions of people and push the boundaries of what is possible. They are all indelibly part of our legacy and we are proud to call them true Disney Legends.
In addition to Steve Jobs, Tony Baxter, Collin Campbell, Dick Clark, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Glen Keane and Ed Wynn will also receive the award.
Source: CultOfMac.com
Following the example of Apple, Microsoft rearranged the company's hierarchy (11/7)
It looks like Microsoft is taking inspiration from Apple, which made a similar move last fall. The Redmond company has also now announced extensive changes in its top management, the result of which is to be "One Microsoft", translated as "One Microsoft". As the name suggests, the manufacturer of the Windows operating system wants to unify individual divisions and achieve greater collaboration between individual teams.
The Windows and Windows Phone operating systems will now fall into one group, which will be led by Terry Myerson. He will thus be in charge of mobile devices, personal computers, but also consoles such as the upcoming Xbox One. Julie Larson-Green, who recently replaced Steven Sinofsky as head of Windows, will in turn oversee hardware development for Surface, Xbox One and all PC accessories. Qi Lu will focus on Microsoft applications, services and search products. There will also be a new team for cloud and enterprise services, development and business at Microsoft. So the changes really affect every part of the company, so it will be interesting to see how they play out in the coming months and years.
In Apple, similar changes have so far been most evident in the form of iOS 7. At Microsoft, we will have to wait for something similar.
Source: CultOfMac.com
Relations between Apple and Google are improving, claims Schmidt (12/7)
Google chairman Eric Schmidt said at the Allen and Co media conference held in Sun Valley, Idaho, that relations with Apple have been improving recently due to numerous meetings. Although Schmidt refused to give details about what his company is talking about with Apple, he did reveal that Nikes Arora, who is the head of business at Google and was also present at the conference, had already led many discussions. Google is said to be constantly working on many issues with Apple, of which there are many. This is not too surprising, as the alliance between Apple and Google has been significantly strained in recent years. Apple is trying to cut off as much as possible from Google. The proof is, for example, the removal of Google Maps and YouTube from iOS, in iOS the two companies are also fighting in the field of web browsers and search engines. There, although Apple does not have its iron in the fire, but perhaps it would like to prefer Yahoo! or Bing.
Source: MacRumors.com
In short:
- 8. 7.: According to DigiTimes, a Taiwanese technology daily, the fifth-generation iPad will be released in September and will offer narrower bezels around the display as well as improved battery life. On the contrary, customers could wait for the iPad mini, the release of which may be somewhat delayed. Apple is reportedly still considering whether to add a Retina display. If he decides to add it, the new iPad mini should be released towards the end of the year.
- 8. 7.: Apple moved up to 500th place in the Fortune Global 19 thanks to its financial performance last year. In the previous edition of the ranking, which ranks the world's corporations according to gross turnover, Apple was 55. Thanks to last year's earnings of 157 billion dollars, it improved by 36 places. Royal Dutch Shell took first place, followed by Wal-Mart, Exxon Mobil, Sinopec Group and China National Petroelum. Among electronics manufacturers, only Samsung (14th place) and Phillips (16th) jumped ahead of Apple. For example, Microsoft stayed up to 110.
- 9. 7.: The iOS 7 beta hinted that Apple might provide its iWork and iLife suites for iOS for free. The welcome screen discovered in iOS 7 also shows iPhoto, iMovie, Pages, Numbers and Keynote in addition to the existing applications that Apple offers users to download for free (iBooks, Podcasts, etc.). Meanwhile, iPhoto and iMovie now cost $4,99 in the App Store, and each application from the iWork suite costs $9,99.
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