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New collection of iPhone Cases For You
With the new iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S on the way, cases for these new iPhones are pouring in from almost all sides of the globe. We have got all new information, from Fanciful to the comfortable, and from modern to classic, in our new collection of iPhone cases.
Adopted
The Leather Folio ($60; iPhone 5, and iPhone 5S) is built from original full grain leather for the maximum luxury. It comes with a non conductive metallized frame which wraps around your iPhone and protects it in a decent way.
Available in pewter along with silver fame, or gold frame with a white.
CalypsoCrystal
The brand new Endless (€54; iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5C, and 5S) is precision handcrafted from the titanium backbone and a special kind of material, called ‘’Alcantara’’ that is typically used to fill the interior of luxury cars.
Available in different colors, orange, yellow, green, red, blue, brown, grey, black and burgundy.
Griffin Technology
The Reveal ($20; iPhone 5C) is an ultra thin hardshell case made from the polycarbonate, with a rubberized edge for the solid protection from the vagaries of daily life.
Available in pink or blue.
M-Edge
The Echo ($35; iPhone 5 & 5S) sports a very dashing, white polka dot pattern over the black background. The design of this nifty case is complemented by the red accents across the series of cutouts which confirm you can access your iPhone’s buttons, ports, and camera.
This nifty case is made from silicone lining, with the hard outer shell to give a balance between the scratch protection and shock absorption.
Miniot
The iWood (€79; iPhone 5 & 5S) is a hand made from a sturdy piece of wood, with a high gloss finish and a form fitting shape. The care embraces the industrial beauty of your iPhone with the natural tones of lumber.
Comes in walnut, cherry, oak, maple, padouk, or mahogany.
Scosche
The SnapShield line ($18; iPhone 5 and 5s) has got 2 new models that’s sporting very beautiful zig zag motif which is available in pink or blue over black.
The case gives awesome protection and uses a very lightweight stuff that wraps around your iPhone without putting too much bulk.
Cheaper iPhone 5C might cost Rs 40,000 in India
New Delhi; few month ago when the phone analysts started talking about the Cheaper iPhone 5C, there was an indication that the Apple would lastly release an affordable and reasonable iPhone for price sensitive markets in the countries like China & India. The Apple did release a cheaper iPhone 5C on Tuesday. But this cheaper iPhone, is barely affordable.
The basic model of the iPhone 5C, that possesses hardware similar to the iPhone 5 but in a plastic look, will be available for just $99 (on contract) in the United Nations. But do not get mistaken by low price. In the India, the device is projected to cost around 40,000 (Indian rupee).
The $99 is a supported price and come into effect only when a customer purchases the phone along with 2 year contract with the telecom operator. Almost all the Smartphones in the United Nations and other developed countries like UK are vended on the contract basis. The telecom operator pays full price of iPhone to the Apple. It then vends that iPhone at a subsidized price but recovers the money via data plans and services that a customer has to take as a part of the 2 year contract.
In the India, the iPhones have been usually cost 20 percent higher than their unlocked price in the United Nations. In the case of iPhone 5C, it works out to around 40,000 (Indian rupee) at the recent dollar exchange rate. Another indication of the iPhone 5C price in the India is its price in the China. The Apple has disclosed that in the China the device will price around $730.
2 factors Disclose The Apple’s Mission With The iPhone 5C
The iPhone 5C has drawn sneers because it wasn’t the low cost device the tech industry projected. Here is why the Apple had something different up its sleeve.
When the leaks about iPhone 5C started showing up earlier that year, the tech industry watchers started speculating it, this was long conjectured iPhone Mini. Those prospects were just based only on the previous success of the iPod Mini, that was smaller and less costly than the Apple’s flagship iPod and went on to become the best selling model in the product line.
If you want to know that what Apple’s doing with iPhone 5C and why it may make sense, here are 2 factors that disclose the Apple’s mission with the iPhone 5C:
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Apple didn’t announce a new iPod Touch
Every year we expect a new iPod touch at Apple’s annual (September) product event but this time it did not happen. While the Apple looked busy in selling last year’s iPad models ( they’re still available in the retail stores and at online store), the product is rapidly reaching end of life.
In the July, The Apple reported in its incomes call that the units of iPod sold was down 32 percent year over year, one of the largest drops in the history of the product line. That is important because the iPod Touch has sustained to be a strong seller the past few years. In 2011, there were quarters when the iPod touch sales matched iPad sales.
The iPod touch was very popular among teens and kids, who may use it to enjoy some iPhone apps over the Wi-Fi. The Apple sold over eighty million iPod touch devices from 2007 to 2012.
While the entry level iPod touch never cost less than the $199, the same price as entry level iPhone on a two year wireless contract, the appeal was that, you did not have to pay $70 per month for a Smartphone contract with the data plan like you did with the iPhone. Although, the economics of the Smartphones have varied extremely over past 12 months.
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U.S. kids are converting to Smartphones
During the last year, the U.S. wireless carriers have presented family data plans, that have made it much more practical for the parents to get Smartphones for their children. A household with 2 adults that are already of $20 (Sprint), $10 (T-Mobile), $40 (Verizon), or $35 (AT&T).
At the end, 37 perent of the U.S. teenagers own a Smartphone ( that is up from 23 percent in 2011), according to the Pew internet’s report, the Teens and the Technology 2013. Distinctly, the Zact 2013 mobile families survey, have found that the 44 percent of the U.S. kids (aged 12-17) are using Smartphone in 2013. It guesses this stats to grow to 51 percent in the 2014, 59 percent in 2015, 66 percent in 2016, and 73 percent in 2017.
Let’s not think of iPhone 5C as the low cost iPhone for the emerging markets. Apple might or might not make that product, but this isn’t it.
Instead, let’s think of iPhone 5C as the Apple’s iPod Touch replacement for a wave of kids that are about to convert to the Smartphones.
iPhone 5C Accessories Start To Flow; Moshi leads the way
Although the Apple did this time around make a set of their own home made cases for iPhone 5C and 5S, the accessory makers like the Moshi would not be deterred. While the massive majority of the cases made for iPhone 5 already fit the iPhone 5S as they have got basically the same physical features. The iPhone 5C is a little different story. The iPhone 5C accessories start to flow and thanks to the Moshi who leads the way.
The size of iPhone 5C is so slightly different from that of iPhone 5 or 5S, so you will want to make sure that your case fits the upcoming generation before you switch up. Of course iPhone 5C works with the similar hardware inside, camera, operating system as the iPhone 5, so it would be strange if you upgraded from one to other.
The Moshi’s iGlaze Remix for iPhone 5C works with the pliable design made to protect against light shock and bumps. You will have a hard coating around the outside for the protection against the jabs, and the entire case is bendable enough to be able to slip on&off the iPhone 5C with great ease. The case protects all of the physical buttons of iPhone 5C.
In this range you will find a collection of $30 units in different colors like mustang yellow, Diablo blue, onyx black, corsa red, rose pink and ceramic white. Have a look at the full range at the Moshi online starting in the October and meanwhile will be available for pre order on 13th of this month and available in the store on 29th (September).
Bulky Pix’s Dead Effect is Now Available for iPhone & iPad
The BulkyPix has released that their latest horror Dead Effect is now available for iPhone & iPad. Are you ready to kill some zombies with over five hours of gameplay and some particular capabilities to take down the hardest of flesh eaters?
The BulkyPix (mobile game developer and publisher) and indy studio InDev Brain present their terrible FPS: The Dead Effect. The zombie killing starts today on the iPad and iPhone. The ESS Meridian system; Wednesday Sept.7, 2045.. 178 hours of the hibernation. The Delta 3 chamber, Active.. Tissue & vital function check. Error! Disruption detected.. critical health detected. 3.. 2.. 1.. Awakening! Something isn’t right, Hibernation pods are empty. What is going to happen? You’re an elite member of Unit 13. Fight for life in this game that will engage you in a realistic way.
Features:
- Grab your iPhone or iPad, get in control and bring diseased horrors down. Your interface is zombie shooting ready.
- An epic single player campaign anticipates you with more than five hours of gameplay. Space is cold & full of fears.
- Throughout the campaign you’ll find some new weapons and money to boostg your armory.
- Discover the ambiguities of ESS Meridian, and wander around its imposing environments with penetrating background music
- Use some special ability to slow down the time & defeat the toughest opponents!
- Will you love to take up the challenge and try to downfall all your opponents in the survival mode arenas? Unlock all the attainments and get all the guns available!
Apple Announces Official iPhone Accessories
For the some time now, the Apple has been making its own accessories for their products such as iPad and the iPhone. And in spite missing out on iPhone 5 a year ago, a Cupertino company has made some official iPhone accessories for the new arrival of Apple, iPhone SS and iPhone 5C.
The new and latest iPhone docks for iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C seems simple but stylish. It allows you to charge your phone without pesky wires. Moreover, these devices might be used to connect to the stereo speaker. So, you would be now able to listen your beloved music while your handset is charging. While there is not any price tag has been decided for the docks, we are pretty sure that buying this accessory would be strongly recommended for the iPhone users.
Aside from iPhone dock, the Apple has also announced that the official cases for iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The case for the iPhone 5S seems pretty cool with its leathery features. It’ll come in five nifty colors, comprising red for the short period of time. Here is the appearance of cases given below:
While the cases for iPhone 5S seem good, the ones manufactured for iPhone 5C might raise some eyebrows. It comes in the 6 different colors, but what makes it pretty cool ( or look bad) are the holes on the back side. As a report from the GSM Arena, and few users point out, it seems like it should be paired with the Crocs in order to look great. And besides, there’re lots of cheaper and pretty nifty options outside.
However, in case you’re still interested, here is how they actually look like:
iOS 7 Release Date Lastly Announced
The Apple officially announced the iOS 7 release date at its press conference that was held in the Cuppertino, California on Tuesday.
The new and advanced operating system, which the Tim Cook (Apple CEO) called in the June ‘’the biggest change to the iOS since the introduction of the iPhone,’’ features some aesthetic modifications as well as significant upgrades over its forerunner, the iOS 6. The most important modifications could be found in the control center, Siri, Airdrop and Multitasking functions, with some adjustments to the Safari.
When it comes to the appearance of the iOS 7, the Apple has tweaked the interfaces, fonts and icons to get a flatter, more rounded look, the buttons and widgets have been replaced with the text labels.
Control Center has been changed to allow the users to swipe up from the bottom side of the screen to get access to the camera, music, apps; use AirPlay, AirDrop, and the Airplane Mode; turn the Wi-Fi, the Bluetooth and Don’t Disturb on & off. These, and some other functions such as volume and brightness, will intersect the main screen on the translucent window.
The AirDrop will be available on the mobile devices letting the users engage in the wireless file sharing with the family and friends in the vicinity. Any iOS app that supports the Share Sheet will give the owner an ability to tap screen and share multiple items simultaneously.
These are some improvements made over previous versions of mobile operating system. iPhone 4, 4S, 5, iPad 2, 3rd and 4th generation, the iPod touch 5th generation and iPad mini owners will get an opportunity to experience the amazing iOS 7 on Sept.18 when it’s officially released.
Notable iOS Apps For You
It’s always busy in App Store with a never ending flood of some new apps landing on the OS X and iOS. Take some time and check out our new notable iOS apps from the past few weeks. If that is not enough, you can follow our upcoming coverage of new iOS apps as they are launched.
Skip-Bo ($1.99)
Skip-Bo, the very popular family card game, officially licensed by the Mattel is now in App Store.
But Not the Hippopotamusk, Boynton ($3.99)
A nervous hippopotamus is uncertain to join in on the fun that other animals are having. But the little by little, the hippo catches her courage.
Arma Tactics ($4.99)
The Arma Tactics gets the best from the famous strategy genre… and goes mobile.
Call of Duty; Strike Team ($6.99)
Call of Duty; Strike Team comes with a revolutionary ability to animatedly switch from run and gun first-person view to investigation and harmonized squad attacks in the third-person view.
Sketch Mirror ($4.99)
Sketch Mirror is a friendly app for the Sketch on Mac and was made to allow you to preview some designs from Mac on your iOS devices over WiFi.
Routie ($2.99)
Routie is a very simple, beautiful and fast way to track and share your sport actions.
We Heart Movies (Free)
Search. Share. Discover. Find the movies that move you. Make collections of your beloved movies and share with your friends.
Apple Reveals The Powerful iPhone 5S and colorful 5C
The Apple on Tuesday revealed 2 new iPhones; the powerful iPhone 5S and 5C. ‘’iPhone 5 was promptly the most loved iPhone ever, and it had a successful first year of any other iPhone we have ever done,’’ the Tim Cook said (Apple CEO).
‘’The business has grown so extensive that this year we are going to replace iPhone 5. And we are going to replace it with not one, but 2 new designs.’’These contain the powerful iPhone 5S and colorful iPhone 5C.
iPhone 5s
‘’The most forward thinking phone we have ever created,’’The Schiller said of new iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5S comes in 3 metal finishes; gold, silver, and space gray. It’s made of high grade aluminum with chamfered edges.
Schiller also said that iPhone 5S offers unparalleled, great performance, calling it ‘huge leap forward’. The handset uses the 64 bit A7 system on a chip processor from the Apple, and it is the first and only Smartphone to use a 64 bit processor.
iPhone 5S camera
Schiller said that the camera of iPhone 5S is amazingly improved over its predecessor. He quoted what he called ‘huge advancements’; there is a new five element, the Apple designed lens, with the larger 2.2 aperture, and 15% larger sensor area.
The pixels on sensor are 1.5 microns, and he said that the bigger pixels lead to the better pictures. The camera includes a new True Tone Flash.
The iPhone 5S’s camera features automatic image stabilization. It also combines multiple images taken simultaneously in the real time to sharpen and stabilize images. And it includes burst mode too.
iPhone 5S and touch ID
The iPhone 5s also comes with an attractive new security feature; A fingerprint scanner built into the Home button. That sensor can detect fingerprints with the incredible detail, and even supports several fingers. Support for that scanner in the iOS 7 means you might never want to tap in your passcode again.
Availability and pricing
The iPhone 5S is now available in the 16GB for $199, 32GB for $299, and 64GB for $399. The Apple is also giving 6 leather cases for iPhone 5S at $39 each.
The iPhone 5s will be available in the Australia, United Nations, Canada, China, Germany, France Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Puerto Rico and the U.K.
Orders for iPhone 5S start on the September 20, and they’ll be available from Apple Online Store, Apple’s retail stores, and via AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, as well as choose the Apple authorized resellers.
The unlocked prices for iPhone 5S are $649 for 16GB model, $749 for 32GB model, and $849 for 64GB model.
However iPhone 5 will be retired, and the Apple will continue to offer iPhone 4S in the free 8GB model.
iPhone 5C
“The iPhone 5C is made with all the great technology customers have loved with iPhone 5,” Phil Schiller (Apple senior vice president )said.
“It’s more colorful than any other iPhone we have had yet.”
The iPhone 5C is now available in a range of colors; green, blue, white, yellow and pink. The fronts of phones are black, while the rest of the body uses the new color, comprising the switches and buttons.
Availability and pricing
The iPhone 5C prices $99 for 16GB model, or $199 for 32GB model, with a 2 year contract. The cases are available in the same 6 colors; they are available for the $29 each. The unlocked prices for this model are $549 for 16GB version and $649 for 32GB version.
You might pre order the iPhone 5C starting on the September 13. It will be on sale September 20 in the Apple’s retail stores, Apple Online Store, and through Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, as well as choose the Apple authorized resellers.
Microsoft Anounces Xbox Music app for iPhone
The Microsoft announced Xbox Music app for iPhone and iPad on Monday ahead of the Apple’s iTunes Radio release. The Apple has been verified its music streaming service with the IOS 7 beta and is estimated to officially release it when the latest version of its iPad, iPhone and iPod touch operating system ships.
The Xbox Music allows the Xbox owners to stream the music without ads, easily manage music playlist that sync very well to the other Xbox music compatible devices, listen to the artist based stations, and many more. The Microsoft says that the Xbox Music for iPhone will soon give download support for the offline music listening, too.
The Apple proclaimed that the iTunes Radio during its WWDC (world wide developer conference) in the June and has offered a particular service to the develpers as a part of its iOS 7 beta program. The Apple’s streaming music service gives different pre built stations, moreover the users can now build their own. It’ll be free of any cost with the ads, though the iTunes match users can now listen to stations ad-free.
The Microsoft’s Xbox Music service needs an Xbox Music pass. This nifty app is absolutely free of cost and is now available at the Apple’s iTunes based App Store. So enjoy your iDevice with this awesome app that will really make you happy.
