Apple tops HP in mobile PC sales
Posted by admin under iPad on Wednesday May 23, 2012Thanks in large part to its iPad tablet computer, Apple has been crowned the king in mobile PC sales, according to an NPD report. NPD defines mobile PCs as tablet and laptop computers, the latter of which has been completely dominated by Apple’s iPad line of devices. Apple is estimated to have sold a whopping 17.2 million mobile PCs in Q1 2012, approximately 13.6 million of which were iPads. This number is up over 1.5 million from the 12 million Apple reported in their fiscal Q2 2012 earnings report from April.
At 17.2 million units sold, Apple amounted for 22.5% of the mobile PC industry in Q1, nearly double that of its nearest competitor, Hewlett-Packard (HP), which sold 8.9 million units (11.6%) during the quarter. Acer, Lenovo, and Dell rounded out the top 5 with 9%, 7.7%, and 7.3% market share, respectively.
The market share report from NPD indicates that tablets are quickly replacing laptop purchases in the mobile PC industry. If counted on its own, Apple’s 13.6 million iPads sold in the quarter would still have bested second place HP by nearly 5 million units sold. Clearly, while the majority of mobile PC purchases in the quarter were still laptop computers, the traditional laptop makers have to be getting nervous at just how well the iPad is performing.
When it comes to the tablet market alone, Apple’s dominance only grows. With it’s 13.6 million total unit sales, Apple laid claim to a whopping 62.8% of the tablet market in Q1, 8.5 times more than Samsung, which took the number 2 spot with 1.6 million units sold (7.5%). Amazon, RIM, and ASUS rounded out the top 5 with 0.9 (4%), 0.5 (2.3%), and 0.5 (2.3%) million units sold, respectively.
[via All Things D, NPD]
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Anthony Domanico
Anthony is a big tech geek, and loves all things mobile. While he currently owns an Android device, he enjoys playing the mobile field with Windows Phone, iOS, and Blackberry (if they ever Release BB 10).
Apple still top global brand as value jumps: survey
Posted by admin under Apple News on Wednesday May 23, 2012NEW YORK (AFP) – Apple has extended its lead as the world’s most valuable corporate name with a strong 19 percent increase in its so-called brand value, a survey showed Tuesday.
The research firm Millward Brown Optimor, a unit of advertising and communications giant WPP, found that Apple’s brand value increased 19 percent to $182.9 billion, holding the top spot for the second straight year.
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Sony’s Spotify competitor, Music Unlimited, now available in the iOS App Store
Posted by admin under iPad on Monday May 21, 2012About three weeks after Spotify released a native iPad app for users on its premium plan, Sony is out with an iOS app for its own competitor: Music Unlimited.
Sony’s Music Unlimited is a subscription service like Spotify or Rdio that gives you endless access to its streaming library of over 15 million songs if you subscribe for a monthly fee. The app is a free download from the App Store and it comes with a 30-day free trial of the Music Unlimited premium plan. After the trial is up, you can choose to continue listening on the basic plan for $3.99 per month or the premium for $9.99 per month. One notable feature of the basic plan is it allows for playback on mobile devices, while comparable $4.99 plans from Spotify and Rdio do not.
Standard features included with the basic plan are unlimited music streaming, an ad-free listening experience for most of the genres, no skip limits, the ability to listen to content already in your locally stored library via matching and access to Sony’s music recommendation engine to discover new songs. For an extra $6 per month, premium subscribers get all of that plus individual song playback on demand, the ability manage playlists from the Music Unlimited web app, access to top charts in each genre, and a few other nifty advantages.
Sony Music Unlimited is available for iPhone and iPod touch. I’m sure an iPad app will arrive eventually unless Sony’s Tablet S miraculously ends up being a runaway success. The app is currently in select countries around the world and is expected to land in the U.S. App Store shortly.
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George has followed technology news for quite some time, but he only started writing about it a few years ago. He’s a self-proclaimed Apple fanboy, but that doesn’t stop him from covering a wide range of topics in the mobile area. When he’s not reporting for IntoMobile, you
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iQue Repair Announced the Grand Opening of Its Largest Store and Internet Café in Layton, Utah for Apple Mobile Device Repair and iSmart Protection Plan Servicing
Posted by admin under Apple News on Monday May 21, 2012Layton, UT, May 18, 2012 –(PR.com)– iQue Repair, LLC, www.iquerepair.com, announced the opening of its third store in Layton, Utah. This third store represents another major step in establishing a chain of Apple mobile device repair stores and for servicing the revolutionary iSmart Protection Plan for iPhone, iPad and iPod repair, www.ismartwarranty.com.
When iQue Repair owner, K.C. Kelly was asked about their decision to open another store only four months after opening in Provo, he responded, “We are following a strategic plan that responds to our customer needs. We have been servicing mobile devices from Layton and surrounding cities for quite some time now. It only made sense to answer the demand by bringing our services to them. So once again, here we are, and we’re excited to be here.”
“Davis County is one of the densest population centers in Utah and we hope to have great success in this area as the only specialist in iPhone, iPad and iPod repairs.” Kelly continued, “This new store also includes an Internet Café with free WiFi for customers who want to wait for their repairs but they still need to stay connected for one reason or another. We accomplish many of our repairs while you wait, but if you can leave it in the morning, in most cases we’ll have it ready for you before closing.”
Morgan McKell, Co-Owner of iQue also commented, “Our technicians have repaired thousands of Apple mobile devices. All of the repairs are very delicate, and if you don’t have a lot of experience repairing the iPhone, iPad and iPod, you risk damaging them further.” He continued, “We have already repaired a number of The New iPads many refer to as the iPad 3. In fact, we have found that most repair shops have not repaired any iPad 3’ due to their supply chain, lack of experience, expense or risk. We make it affordable for our customers and affordably warranty it without proof of purchase.”
McKell added, “We have already had success with the local community’s response to iQue
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CNNMoney launches iPad app so you can keep your portfolio in balance from the comfort of a sofa
Posted by admin under iPad on Sunday May 20, 2012Excited about the Facebook IPO and all of the surrounding buzz? Need a financial news app for your iPad? You’ll be glad to know CNNMoney launched an iPad application, allowing users to keep up with the latest news, market overviews and stock alerts from a comfort of their sofas.
Available as a free download, it comes with a clean and simple UI, using which you can easily sort and prioritize content based on your news preferences. Moreover, if you login to a CNNMoney account, you can use the app to manage stock watchlists, search for stocks and view recent market trends.
Among the news content you’ll be able to access are business news, technology, personal finance, small business, economy, video and the latest content from FORTUNE and Money. What’s more, thanks to the CNN’s partnership with Gravity, CNNMoney will learn what kind of news you like, prioritizing the news stream based on your interests. The more you use the app, the smarter it becomes…
CNNMoney iPad (FREE) [iTunes link]
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The “convergence” is what he’s most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do.
In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it’s an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he’s there to try it out. He admits though, he’s still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which “sings” perfectly with the mobile PIM application.
Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily
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Best Shop Electronics Announces Highly Anticipated Grand Opening
Posted by admin under Apple News on Saturday May 19, 2012Eagle, WI, May 18, 2012 –(PR.com)– Best Shop Electronics, offering you thousands of options on the top-notch, name brand, products you want and need, is proud to announce its grand opening.
If you’ve been looking for a company that understands what a customer wants and how quickly they want it, look no further. Best Shop Electronics is committed to bringing you high quality products that will be delivered as quickly as possible right to your front door.
According to the Best Shop Electronics website, “We are dedicated in providing our customers with the highest quality products for the best price. We have multiple warehouses throughout the country to ensure the quickest delivery of products to our customers. We work hard to ensure that your shopping experience is safe and worry-free.”
The owners of Best Shop Electronics understand it’s a hassle to finally get a moment to go shopping only to find the product you wanted is no longer in stock. That won’t be a problem at Best Shop Electronics. If you see an item you want offered on their website, you can count on it being in stock. In fact, Best Shop Electronics makes it a common practice to frequently update their inventory with the items that are most in demand while eliminating products that lack a buying audience.
Best Shop Electronics understands it’s brand name performance you’re looking for and they are ready to deliver. Brands like Dell, Hewlett Packard, Knoll, Lenmar, Panasonic, Samsung, Acer, and Clover, to name a few, are all stocked and ready to be shipped out at a moment’s notice to meet your needs.
When you’re ready to place an order with Best Shop Electronics, ordering is a breeze; simply fill out the online shopping form and hit enter. You’ll be happy to find that nearly all methods of payments are accepted, including PayPal. When your order is received, Best Shop Electronics will determine the closest warehouse to your address and ship out your order in, unless otherwise stated, its original factory sealed packaging. And, Manufacturers’ warranties are always
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New app rewards shoppers’ green choices with coupons
Posted by admin under iPad on Friday May 18, 2012Whole Planet Foundation and BlueAvocado have teamed-up to launch a “Make Change. Not Waste.” iPhone app that rewards Whole Foods Market shoppers with coupons for green lifestyle actions, while at the same time raising awareness and funds for poverty alleviation.
Shoppers get to earn badges and coupons from a catalog of 45 green lifestyle behaviors including recycling, using a reusable bag and biking to work. After completing 10 green actions, you get one coupon from leading green brands like Nature’s Path, Alexia Foods, Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, Stonyfield, Frontier Co-op and Organic Valley. Moreover, there’s an option to donate a percentage of the coupon value back to Whole Planet Foundation, which will use the proceeding to fund microlending projects in impoverished communities where Whole Foods Market sources products.
Sounds like an easy way to “go green” if you ask me. Heck, I see no risk in trying it out. Hit the link below to join this green party.
Make Change, Not Waste (FREE) [iTunes link]
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The “convergence” is what he’s most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do.
In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it’s an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he’s there to try it out. He admits though, he’s still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which “sings” perfectly with the mobile PIM application.
Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
Apple to use only green power for main data center
Posted by admin under Apple News on Friday May 18, 2012Apple Inc plans to power its main US data center entirely with renewable energy by the end of this year, taking steps to address longstanding environmental concerns about the rapid expansion of high-consuming computer server farms.
The maker of the iPhone and iPad said on Thursday it was buying equipment from SunPower Corp and startup Bloom Energy to build two solar array installations in and around Maiden, North Carolina, near its core data center.
Once up, the solar farm will supply 84 million kWh of energy annually. The sites will employ high-efficiency solar cells and an advanced solar tracking system.
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New Kickstarter Project the "Next Big Thing" in App Development?
Posted by admin under Apple News on Friday May 18, 2012Portland, OR, May 16, 2012 –(PR.com)– The project was published by the App-Different Development Studio, makers of the popular iOS utility “Last Alert”, who seek funding to transform their business into a community-based crowdsourcing app design platform.
The basic idea is to give the general public a voice in designing apps for the iOS platform. App-Different members will be able vote on various aspects of the app design and function, as well as compete for prizes and cash awards by submitting their own ideas, artwork, and other contributions to further the development.
The App-Different team already has the framework in place for their first community designed app, “King Pong.” They’ve obtained a provisional patent on a method called “AirMotion” that they’ve created to play the game on Apple TV. As part of the kickstarter promotion, you can download the game (as is) for free. The idea is that you try out the game, start generating ideas to improve expand on it, then go to the member forums to discuss, submit ideas, and vote on suggested improvement.
If the concept appeals to you, click here to read more about how to get involved.
They offer a wide variety of backer awards, ranging from a free completed app to “Gold Star” membership, to a 7 night stay at a 4-star resort, where you are put on a “mission” to spread the word about App-Different.
There is great potential here, as having a voice in app development will appeal to many iOS users who have insight and ideas, but until now have not had an outlet to express themselves.
This very well could be “the next big thing” in app development.
Watch the promotional video.
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Virtual Speech Center Releases a Multiple Meanings iPad App for Speech Language Pathologists
Posted by admin under Apple News on Wednesday May 16, 2012Burbank, CA, May 16, 2012 –(PR.com)– Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Multiple Meanings Library, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s iTunes App store.
The Multiple Meanings Library was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for students ages 5–15 who struggle with oral and written comprehension of words with multiple meanings.
Having knowledge of multiple meanings is critical for both oral and written communication and a successful education. Children are exposed to words that have multiple meanings on a daily basis at school and social settings. Students are expected to access their lexical dictionaries quickly enough to accurately respond to a teacher’s directions or questions; however, sometimes the teacher’s directions or explanations may contain words that have more than one meaning, making it very difficult for children with limited vocabulary knowledge to understand.
The Multiple Meanings Library can be used for students with:
- Receptive/expressive language disorders
- Word-finding problems
- Learning disorders
- Autism
- Specific language -learning disorders, etc.
The Multiple Meanings Library allows students to practice multiple meanings in the following five different types of activities:
- Auditory bombardment
- Definitions
- Picture identification
- Fill-in
- Make up sentences (with audio recording feature)
To install the Multiple Meanings Library application, please visit the Apple application store page below:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/multiple-meanings-library/id525605265
To learn more about this application, please visit www.virtualspeechcenter.com website:
http://www.virtualspeechcenter.com/Resources/Multiple_meanings_app.aspx
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