The 404 699: Where it's one down, two to go (podcast)
We don't normally dedicate entire episodes of The 404 Podcast to a single topic, but since Jeff's wedding only happens once in a lifetime (and because we've been talking about it for a year), today's show is all about Jeff and Stacie Bakalar's beautiful wedding this weekend!DragCloseThis content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Mark Licea, aka MTI, also joins us on today's episode to help us recount Saturday's event, and we can't gush enough about the perfection of the night: from the tear-jerking wedding ceremony under the chuppah to the handmade yarmulkes, the huge spread of Halloween candy, the '80s/'90s cover band Renegade, and the loving Bakalar/Davis extended family and friends, suffice it to say the night was an undisputed success.As expected, we did shed a few tears during the wedding, so be sure to tune in to hear stories about that, in addition to more about the dances, the speeches, the food, and even a surprise call from Jeff's Dad, Sweet Lou Bakalar himself!We show pictures of the night throughout today's video, but click through the slideshow below if you're a 404 audio listener, and don't forget to send in your video voicemails to the404(at)cnet(dot)com congratulating the new couple! Hopefully Jeff won't be too sunburned to watch them from his isolation chamber in Hawaii. Photos from Stacie and Jeff Bakalar's we...See full gallery1 - 4 / 16NextPrevEpisode 699PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes (video) |Subscribe in RSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS Video  Follow us on Twitter!The 404Jeff BakalarJustin YuWilson TangAdd us on Facebook!The 404 Fan PageThe 404 GroupJustin YuJeff BakalarWilson Tang
Office 2.0 Launchpad rundown
Office 2.0 Launchpad rundown
EditGrid talked about the freshly launched iPhone and iPod touch optimized version of the online spreadsheets service. The new tweaks make the site finger friendly and take advantage of the built-in keyboard on both devices for text and data entry. You can also work on the same spreadsheet as someone using the desktop version, and both of you will see the edits happening in real time.Docgle, a document management service, didn't show anything off, but announced they'd be opening up the beta in a few weeks. The site is now accepting invite requests on the landing page.Diigo showed off the new WebSlides service, which turns your bookmarks into an annotated slideshow. We've got a hands-on with it here. In the meantime, you can give it a spin at slides.diigo.com.Caspio gave a brief overview of ExpressDB, the new service, which lets you database-enable forms without having to know anything about coding.ThinkFree talked about the public beta of the Premium Edition of Thinkfree Office, and the Thinkfree userbase, who have shared over a million documents on the service as of last month. No pitch, but new companies and services:Coghead, launched a new Business Essentials service this morning, which has a small collection of pre-built apps for small business collaboration.Huddle, the U.K. based team collaboration app is launching a U.S. version this morning. Move & Play is a new company for sending data back and forth from your iPhone. Working services and apps include Facebook, Apple's iTunes and iPhoto among others. More on this one soon. Persony launched the second version of its audio and video conferencing service yesterday. This is the same technology you find in WebEx and Microsoft Live Meeting. Persony also offers white label versions for businesses to brand their conferences.
EditGrid talked about the freshly launched iPhone and iPod touch optimized version of the online spreadsheets service. The new tweaks make the site finger friendly and take advantage of the built-in keyboard on both devices for text and data entry. You can also work on the same spreadsheet as someone using the desktop version, and both of you will see the edits happening in real time.Docgle, a document management service, didn't show anything off, but announced they'd be opening up the beta in a few weeks. The site is now accepting invite requests on the landing page.Diigo showed off the new WebSlides service, which turns your bookmarks into an annotated slideshow. We've got a hands-on with it here. In the meantime, you can give it a spin at slides.diigo.com.Caspio gave a brief overview of ExpressDB, the new service, which lets you database-enable forms without having to know anything about coding.ThinkFree talked about the public beta of the Premium Edition of Thinkfree Office, and the Thinkfree userbase, who have shared over a million documents on the service as of last month. No pitch, but new companies and services:Coghead, launched a new Business Essentials service this morning, which has a small collection of pre-built apps for small business collaboration.Huddle, the U.K. based team collaboration app is launching a U.S. version this morning. Move & Play is a new company for sending data back and forth from your iPhone. Working services and apps include Facebook, Apple's iTunes and iPhoto among others. More on this one soon. Persony launched the second version of its audio and video conferencing service yesterday. This is the same technology you find in WebEx and Microsoft Live Meeting. Persony also offers white label versions for businesses to brand their conferences.
Feel the Force with 'Star Wars Journeys' app from Disney
Feel the Force with 'Star Wars Journeys' app from Disney
The new Star Wars Journeys app lets you relive events in a galaxy far, far away by using innovative tools as part of the storytelling. Readers can fully engage in the Star Wars Journeys app series -- from Disney Publishing Worldwide and Lucasfilm -- thanks to interactive features such as infinite zoom scene transitions; new art; collectible character profiles; unlockable, hidden content; and 180-degree parallax viewing. Related storiesDisney Interactive announces Star Wars: Tiny Death StarWhere's the female side of the Force in 'Star Wars VII'?No love for Expanded Universe in new 'Star Wars' films The debut app in the series -- Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace -- requires players to hone their Jedi skills in the ultimate podrace against the fastest racers in four galaxies. Podracers can be customized to improve racing results. Readers can also participate in tournaments, time trials, and daily racing events to win rewards."'Star Wars' is a such genre-spanning franchise that it was perfect to push our team's creative boundaries," Disney Publishing Worldwide lead producer Mike Zagari told Crave. "We set out to do what we're best known for -- children's apps -- then -- 'leveraging the power of the Force' -- expanded our expertise to release next-generation storytelling tools that will delight new fans and those already familiar with the franchise." Players can give a podracer a spin around the track complete with a 180-degree parallax viewing.Disney Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace app is available now for iPhone and iPad at $6.99 (£4.99 in the UK iTunes store). Additional apps in the series for "Attack of the Clones," "Revenge of the Sith," "A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back," and "Return of the Jedi" will be released in sequential order leading up to the release of "Star Wars Episode VII."
The new Star Wars Journeys app lets you relive events in a galaxy far, far away by using innovative tools as part of the storytelling. Readers can fully engage in the Star Wars Journeys app series -- from Disney Publishing Worldwide and Lucasfilm -- thanks to interactive features such as infinite zoom scene transitions; new art; collectible character profiles; unlockable, hidden content; and 180-degree parallax viewing. Related storiesDisney Interactive announces Star Wars: Tiny Death StarWhere's the female side of the Force in 'Star Wars VII'?No love for Expanded Universe in new 'Star Wars' films The debut app in the series -- Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace -- requires players to hone their Jedi skills in the ultimate podrace against the fastest racers in four galaxies. Podracers can be customized to improve racing results. Readers can also participate in tournaments, time trials, and daily racing events to win rewards."'Star Wars' is a such genre-spanning franchise that it was perfect to push our team's creative boundaries," Disney Publishing Worldwide lead producer Mike Zagari told Crave. "We set out to do what we're best known for -- children's apps -- then -- 'leveraging the power of the Force' -- expanded our expertise to release next-generation storytelling tools that will delight new fans and those already familiar with the franchise." Players can give a podracer a spin around the track complete with a 180-degree parallax viewing.Disney Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace app is available now for iPhone and iPad at $6.99 (£4.99 in the UK iTunes store). Additional apps in the series for "Attack of the Clones," "Revenge of the Sith," "A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back," and "Return of the Jedi" will be released in sequential order leading up to the release of "Star Wars Episode VII."
FDA to start reining in the Wild West of medical apps
FDA to start reining in the Wild West of medical apps
The Wild West of mobile medical apps is getting a little more tame two years after the US Food and Drug Administration first proposed regulating any mobile app deemed a medical device.The administration announced Monday that it is issuing final rules governing the development and oversight of health-related apps, with a particular (and obvious) focus on those that could be harmful if defective or misused.To be clear, the FDA says it is only regulating products that turn smartphones into devices it already oversees (think electrocardiograms or ECGs) or serve as an accessory to a device that is already regulated.It will not, however, regulate the sale or general use of smartphones, tablets, or mobile app distributors (think iTunes or Google Play stores), or the personal use of basic wellness apps like medical dictionaries and tutorials, heart rate monitors, or pedometers."It's not about the platform," Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, who directs the FDA's medical device division, told reporters on a conference call. "It's about the functionality. An ECG is an ECG."Related storiesM7 chip adds health-tracking capabilities to iPhone 5SPhilips iPad 2 app takes your vitalsAwareness app: Upgrade your mental softwareThe FDA said it has already cleared roughly 100 mobile medical apps in the past 10 years, with 40 of them being cleared in the past two years. Shuren said it takes an average of just over two months (67 days) to review a medical app.One report published by research2guidance in March found that there are already 97,000 mobile health apps in the major app stores, and that the market for these apps should hit $26 billion by 2017. The FDA did not outline how many of those will come under the new review system, and did not say whether the administration would retroactively review and regulate any of the existing apps.Check out the FDA's full guidance report here.
The Wild West of mobile medical apps is getting a little more tame two years after the US Food and Drug Administration first proposed regulating any mobile app deemed a medical device.The administration announced Monday that it is issuing final rules governing the development and oversight of health-related apps, with a particular (and obvious) focus on those that could be harmful if defective or misused.To be clear, the FDA says it is only regulating products that turn smartphones into devices it already oversees (think electrocardiograms or ECGs) or serve as an accessory to a device that is already regulated.It will not, however, regulate the sale or general use of smartphones, tablets, or mobile app distributors (think iTunes or Google Play stores), or the personal use of basic wellness apps like medical dictionaries and tutorials, heart rate monitors, or pedometers."It's not about the platform," Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, who directs the FDA's medical device division, told reporters on a conference call. "It's about the functionality. An ECG is an ECG."Related storiesM7 chip adds health-tracking capabilities to iPhone 5SPhilips iPad 2 app takes your vitalsAwareness app: Upgrade your mental softwareThe FDA said it has already cleared roughly 100 mobile medical apps in the past 10 years, with 40 of them being cleared in the past two years. Shuren said it takes an average of just over two months (67 days) to review a medical app.One report published by research2guidance in March found that there are already 97,000 mobile health apps in the major app stores, and that the market for these apps should hit $26 billion by 2017. The FDA did not outline how many of those will come under the new review system, and did not say whether the administration would retroactively review and regulate any of the existing apps.Check out the FDA's full guidance report here.
Samsung will pay you up to $300 for your phone
Samsung will pay you up to $300 for your phone
Samsung Electronics is looking to press its momentum with the Galaxy S III smartphone.The Korean electronics conglomerate said it will offer up to $300 for an existing smartphone if you switch to one of its phones. You can check out the offer here. Samsung has emerged as a dominant player in the smartphone business, taking the crown away from Apple. While Apple has its limited iPhone lineup, Samsung has been able to take the lead on the back of a wide variety of smartphones. But its flagship Galaxy S III has proven to be a blockbuster around the world. Related storiesDialed in 110: Lessons for Android (podcast)Samsung's diva actKodak patent complaints target Apple, RIM3D TV FAQVerizon Wireless revamps unlimited calling, data plans Consumers can get a quote for their phone, purchase a Samsung phone, and mail in the old phone within 30 days. Samsung will then mail back a check for the device. Only a 64GB iPhone 4S on AT&T with HSPA+ will net you the full $300. The same phone on Verizon and Sprint with CDMA is only worth $250. Move past the newer iPhone, and the refund check starts to shrink. HTC's own flagship One X for AT&T is only worth $175. Motorola's Razr Maxx, which costs $250 with a two-year contract at Verizon Wireless, is worth $200. A BlackBerry Bold 9930 will net $135.Like the iPhone, Samsung has an advantage in distribution because its flagship Galaxy S III is available on virtually every carrier in the U.S.
Samsung Electronics is looking to press its momentum with the Galaxy S III smartphone.The Korean electronics conglomerate said it will offer up to $300 for an existing smartphone if you switch to one of its phones. You can check out the offer here. Samsung has emerged as a dominant player in the smartphone business, taking the crown away from Apple. While Apple has its limited iPhone lineup, Samsung has been able to take the lead on the back of a wide variety of smartphones. But its flagship Galaxy S III has proven to be a blockbuster around the world. Related storiesDialed in 110: Lessons for Android (podcast)Samsung's diva actKodak patent complaints target Apple, RIM3D TV FAQVerizon Wireless revamps unlimited calling, data plans Consumers can get a quote for their phone, purchase a Samsung phone, and mail in the old phone within 30 days. Samsung will then mail back a check for the device. Only a 64GB iPhone 4S on AT&T with HSPA+ will net you the full $300. The same phone on Verizon and Sprint with CDMA is only worth $250. Move past the newer iPhone, and the refund check starts to shrink. HTC's own flagship One X for AT&T is only worth $175. Motorola's Razr Maxx, which costs $250 with a two-year contract at Verizon Wireless, is worth $200. A BlackBerry Bold 9930 will net $135.Like the iPhone, Samsung has an advantage in distribution because its flagship Galaxy S III is available on virtually every carrier in the U.S.
Samsung- We've sold 50M Galaxy S and S II phones
Samsung: We've sold 50M Galaxy S and S II phones
More than 50 million Samsung Galaxy S smartphones have been sold since the original phone debuted in 2010, according to the Korean handset maker.Plugging its achievement in a news release today (English translation), Samsung said that 24 million units of the first Galaxy S phone have hit the sales market since June 2010, followed by 28 million Galaxy S II phones over the past year.Samsung uses the term "sales." But it's important to note that the company is actually referring to shipments since the numbers point to how many units have been shipped to retail channels. However, the hot demand for the Galaxy S phones means there's likely to be little difference between shipments to retailers and sales to customers.The news release says that the 50 million in record sales last year was double that of the entire smartphone market. Ironically, the English translation refers to that as a "shame." It's certainly a shame for the rest of the industry, but a high point for Samsung. Collectively, Samsung and Apple have scooped up virtually the entire mobile phone landscape, leaving little but scraps left over for the remaining players. The company's Galaxy Note has also joined in on the festivities, reaching 7 million in unit sales since its launch last October.Related storiesSamsung Galaxy S II reviewComparing the Galaxy S familySamsung Galaxy S II LTE getting bite of Ice Cream SandwichSamsung is probably expecting even hotter sales this year.The company just released the Galaxy S III phone across parts of Europe and the Middle East, with other regions slated to pick it up early this summer.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
More than 50 million Samsung Galaxy S smartphones have been sold since the original phone debuted in 2010, according to the Korean handset maker.Plugging its achievement in a news release today (English translation), Samsung said that 24 million units of the first Galaxy S phone have hit the sales market since June 2010, followed by 28 million Galaxy S II phones over the past year.Samsung uses the term "sales." But it's important to note that the company is actually referring to shipments since the numbers point to how many units have been shipped to retail channels. However, the hot demand for the Galaxy S phones means there's likely to be little difference between shipments to retailers and sales to customers.The news release says that the 50 million in record sales last year was double that of the entire smartphone market. Ironically, the English translation refers to that as a "shame." It's certainly a shame for the rest of the industry, but a high point for Samsung. Collectively, Samsung and Apple have scooped up virtually the entire mobile phone landscape, leaving little but scraps left over for the remaining players. The company's Galaxy Note has also joined in on the festivities, reaching 7 million in unit sales since its launch last October.Related storiesSamsung Galaxy S II reviewComparing the Galaxy S familySamsung Galaxy S II LTE getting bite of Ice Cream SandwichSamsung is probably expecting even hotter sales this year.The company just released the Galaxy S III phone across parts of Europe and the Middle East, with other regions slated to pick it up early this summer.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Samsung- We don't intend to negotiate with Apple
Samsung: We don't intend to negotiate with Apple
It appears Samsung Electronics won't be following in HTC's footsteps. HTC on Saturday settled its long-running legal dispute with Apple, raising expectations that Samsung may do the same. But the Korean conglomerate's mobile chief, J.K. Shin, has told the Yonhap News Agency that the company will bank on a legal resolution instead of an out-of-court settlement. Shin said he doesn't intend to negotiate at all with Apple, illustrating just how far apart the two companies are. While Apple scored a significant victory in the U.S., there are a number of legal clashes going on around the world, all with varying levels of success so far for either side.CNET has contacted Samsung for comment on the HTC settlement, and we'll update the story when the company responds. Analysts predict that HTC will have to pay Apple up to $280 million a year as part of the cross-licensing deal, but HTC President Jason MacKenzie told CNET that the settlement wouldn't materially affect the company's financials. HTC was the first company that Apple sued over patents related to Android. At the time, HTC was the leader in Android smartphones, having jumped out ahead of its rivals. Nowadays, the company is still struggling to find its footing and is far behind leader Samsung, which is the world's largest smartphone manufacturer. Samsung has nearly a quarter of the mobile device market in the third quarter, compared with Apple's 5.5 percent share, according to Gartner. Shin also told the Korean news service that he expects fourth-quarter smartphone sales will be as strong as its third-quarter numbers, when sales of the Galaxy S III helped drive record operating profit.
It appears Samsung Electronics won't be following in HTC's footsteps. HTC on Saturday settled its long-running legal dispute with Apple, raising expectations that Samsung may do the same. But the Korean conglomerate's mobile chief, J.K. Shin, has told the Yonhap News Agency that the company will bank on a legal resolution instead of an out-of-court settlement. Shin said he doesn't intend to negotiate at all with Apple, illustrating just how far apart the two companies are. While Apple scored a significant victory in the U.S., there are a number of legal clashes going on around the world, all with varying levels of success so far for either side.CNET has contacted Samsung for comment on the HTC settlement, and we'll update the story when the company responds. Analysts predict that HTC will have to pay Apple up to $280 million a year as part of the cross-licensing deal, but HTC President Jason MacKenzie told CNET that the settlement wouldn't materially affect the company's financials. HTC was the first company that Apple sued over patents related to Android. At the time, HTC was the leader in Android smartphones, having jumped out ahead of its rivals. Nowadays, the company is still struggling to find its footing and is far behind leader Samsung, which is the world's largest smartphone manufacturer. Samsung has nearly a quarter of the mobile device market in the third quarter, compared with Apple's 5.5 percent share, according to Gartner. Shin also told the Korean news service that he expects fourth-quarter smartphone sales will be as strong as its third-quarter numbers, when sales of the Galaxy S III helped drive record operating profit.
Samsung took top ad honors during Oscars, firm says
Samsung took top ad honors during Oscars, firm says
Samsung ruled the roost with its advertising during last Sunday's Academy Awards broadcast, analytics firm Ace Metrix said today.According to individuals polled by the firm, two of Samsung's advertisements came in with top honors: one for the Galaxy Note, and the other for the company's SmartTV product line. Trailing in third place was Google for its Google+ commercial. And further down the list were other tech companies like Apple, Sprint, and AT&T, and non-tech companies like retailer JC Penney and Subway sandwiches. Ace Metrix"It seems the Oscars are becoming a showcase for tech and telecom advertising," said Peter Daboll, CEO of Ace Metrix in a statement. "The battle between AT&T and Sprint was clearly being played out during Oscar commercial breaks, and Samsung's bold, and very effective moves in promoting its Galaxy Note and its new SmartTV paid off." Related storiesSuper Bowling for ad dollarsSamsung's Bowl ad claims it can help Apple fanboys break freeSamsung flubs its Apple Super Bowl disAce Metrix says its "Ace Score" system measures how effective ads are based on user reaction, with a scoring system of zero to 950 based on "relevance, persuasion, watchability, information" and "attention."Not making the top 10 list was Hulu with its 60-second spot called "Alien Forces," however, the firm noted that it ranked higher than the company's Super Bowl ad earlier this month, which came in last place among the ads that were tracked. This poll in particular covered the 37 national ad spots which appeared during the Academy Awards, 24 of which were new, the firm said.
Samsung ruled the roost with its advertising during last Sunday's Academy Awards broadcast, analytics firm Ace Metrix said today.According to individuals polled by the firm, two of Samsung's advertisements came in with top honors: one for the Galaxy Note, and the other for the company's SmartTV product line. Trailing in third place was Google for its Google+ commercial. And further down the list were other tech companies like Apple, Sprint, and AT&T, and non-tech companies like retailer JC Penney and Subway sandwiches. Ace Metrix"It seems the Oscars are becoming a showcase for tech and telecom advertising," said Peter Daboll, CEO of Ace Metrix in a statement. "The battle between AT&T and Sprint was clearly being played out during Oscar commercial breaks, and Samsung's bold, and very effective moves in promoting its Galaxy Note and its new SmartTV paid off." Related storiesSuper Bowling for ad dollarsSamsung's Bowl ad claims it can help Apple fanboys break freeSamsung flubs its Apple Super Bowl disAce Metrix says its "Ace Score" system measures how effective ads are based on user reaction, with a scoring system of zero to 950 based on "relevance, persuasion, watchability, information" and "attention."Not making the top 10 list was Hulu with its 60-second spot called "Alien Forces," however, the firm noted that it ranked higher than the company's Super Bowl ad earlier this month, which came in last place among the ads that were tracked. This poll in particular covered the 37 national ad spots which appeared during the Academy Awards, 24 of which were new, the firm said.
Samsung to develop its own 64-bit mobile chip
Samsung to develop its own 64-bit mobile chip
Samsung will follow in Apple's footsteps with its own flavor of a 64-bit chip for mobile devices, the company disclosed on Wednesday. Described as a "2-step approach," Samsung is working first on an 64-bit processor based on a design from ARM, then, developing its own "optimized" 64-bit design, said Stephen Woo, president of System LSI at Samsung Electronics, during a presentation at Samsung's Analyst Day in Seoul, South Korea. "Many people were thinking, why did we need 64-bit for mobile devices?" asked Woo. "People were asking that question until three months ago. And now I think no one is asking that question.They're asking, when can we have that?"Apple drew plenty of oohs and aahs when it revealed the first 64-bit chip for smartphones in September. That Apple A7 processor is also an ARM-based design that has been optimized and tweaked by Apple. It is now in shipping in the iPhone 5S and iPad Air. Woo did not say when Samsung plans to release either of the 64-bit chips."We are marching on schedule," said Woo. "We will offer the first 64-bit [processor] based on ARM's own core. After that, we will offer an even more optimized 64-bit [processor] based on our own optimizations." Samsung may already be dropping hints of future of mobile devices packing PC-like memory capacities that would require a 64-bit processor. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can use 3GB of memory. Anything beyond 4GB and 64-bit chips become pretty much a necessity, as 32-bit processors in most cases can't address that much memory. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 packs 3GB of memory -- which is pushing toward the upper limit for 32-bit processors.Josh Miller/CNET
Samsung will follow in Apple's footsteps with its own flavor of a 64-bit chip for mobile devices, the company disclosed on Wednesday. Described as a "2-step approach," Samsung is working first on an 64-bit processor based on a design from ARM, then, developing its own "optimized" 64-bit design, said Stephen Woo, president of System LSI at Samsung Electronics, during a presentation at Samsung's Analyst Day in Seoul, South Korea. "Many people were thinking, why did we need 64-bit for mobile devices?" asked Woo. "People were asking that question until three months ago. And now I think no one is asking that question.They're asking, when can we have that?"Apple drew plenty of oohs and aahs when it revealed the first 64-bit chip for smartphones in September. That Apple A7 processor is also an ARM-based design that has been optimized and tweaked by Apple. It is now in shipping in the iPhone 5S and iPad Air. Woo did not say when Samsung plans to release either of the 64-bit chips."We are marching on schedule," said Woo. "We will offer the first 64-bit [processor] based on ARM's own core. After that, we will offer an even more optimized 64-bit [processor] based on our own optimizations." Samsung may already be dropping hints of future of mobile devices packing PC-like memory capacities that would require a 64-bit processor. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can use 3GB of memory. Anything beyond 4GB and 64-bit chips become pretty much a necessity, as 32-bit processors in most cases can't address that much memory. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 packs 3GB of memory -- which is pushing toward the upper limit for 32-bit processors.Josh Miller/CNET
iPhone 5 launching with 4-inch screen, new Dock connector-
iPhone 5 launching with 4-inch screen, new Dock connector?
The iPhone 5 rumors keep coming.Apple's upcoming smartphone will come with a 4-inch screen, due mainly to a thinner, taller body, according to Apple-focused site iLounge, citing an unnamed source. The site's source claims Apple's new iPhone will be 10mm taller than the iPhone 4S, and about 2mm thinner. By keeping the same width and tossing in the display to fit the new form factor, Apple is able to deliver more screen space than what's available on 3.5-inch-equipped iPhones, according to the source.Although the front of the iPhone 5 will look about the same, the back will feature a flat, metal panel stretching from beneath the camera to nearly the bottom. iLounge's sources did not say why the device might come with that additional element. Aside from the metal panel, the device will boast Gorilla Glass 2 technology, according to the site's source.One of the more surprising moves, though, might be iLounge's contention that Apple will launch the iPhone 5 with a new Dock connector featuring fewer pins than the 30-pin option found across its mobile devices today. The new connector is "closer to a pill shape" and will find its way to all future mobile devices the company launches, according to iLounge.Rumors have been surrounding the iPhone 5 for months now. Much of what iLounge claims will be coming to the device has already been cited in previous rumors. And in each case, Apple has stayed tight-lipped, allowing the rumor mill to heat up and speculation to run rampant. So, be sure to take all of this with a healthy heaping of salt until the final product is officially announced.And when might that final product be announced? iLounge says the iPhone 5 is slated for a fall release.
The iPhone 5 rumors keep coming.Apple's upcoming smartphone will come with a 4-inch screen, due mainly to a thinner, taller body, according to Apple-focused site iLounge, citing an unnamed source. The site's source claims Apple's new iPhone will be 10mm taller than the iPhone 4S, and about 2mm thinner. By keeping the same width and tossing in the display to fit the new form factor, Apple is able to deliver more screen space than what's available on 3.5-inch-equipped iPhones, according to the source.Although the front of the iPhone 5 will look about the same, the back will feature a flat, metal panel stretching from beneath the camera to nearly the bottom. iLounge's sources did not say why the device might come with that additional element. Aside from the metal panel, the device will boast Gorilla Glass 2 technology, according to the site's source.One of the more surprising moves, though, might be iLounge's contention that Apple will launch the iPhone 5 with a new Dock connector featuring fewer pins than the 30-pin option found across its mobile devices today. The new connector is "closer to a pill shape" and will find its way to all future mobile devices the company launches, according to iLounge.Rumors have been surrounding the iPhone 5 for months now. Much of what iLounge claims will be coming to the device has already been cited in previous rumors. And in each case, Apple has stayed tight-lipped, allowing the rumor mill to heat up and speculation to run rampant. So, be sure to take all of this with a healthy heaping of salt until the final product is officially announced.And when might that final product be announced? iLounge says the iPhone 5 is slated for a fall release.
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