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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. Galaxy S III: what's changed
Samsung Galaxy S 4 looks a lot like last year's Galaxy S III model. But there are of course some differences, most notably on the inside. Let's compare some specs:
Step-by-step Tutorial: How to UnTether Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 4 Using Sn0wBreeze 2.9.11 (Windows) [iOS 6.1.2]
UPDATE: Apple released iOS 6.1.3, so you can NOT restore to earlier firmware (both original and custom), unless you have saved your SHSH keys. If you are on iOS 6.0-6.1.2 you can use evasi0n to jailbreak.
Using this tutorial you will be able to create a custom firmware, untether jailbreak and unlock iOS 6.1.2 running on iPhone 4. This tutorial uses Sn0wBreeze 2.9.11 for Windows.
Sn0wBreeze 2.9.11 allows users to preserve modem version for unlock.
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Direct download links for the latest iOS 6.1 firmware
Here are the direct download links for the latest iOS 6.1 firmware:
iPad
- iPad 4 (Wifi iPad3,4; model A1458):
- iPad 4 (Wifi+Cellular iPad3,5; model A1459):
- iPad 4 (Wifi+Cellular iPad3,6; model A1460):
- iPad mini (Wifi iPad2,5; model A1432):
- iPad mini (Wifi+Cellular iPad2,6; model A1454):
- iPad mini (Wifi+Cellular iPad2,7; model A1455):
- iPad 3 (Wifi iPad3,1):
- iPad 3 (Wifi+GSM iPad3,3):
- iPad 3 (Wifi+CDMA iPad3,2):
- iPad 2 (new gen iPad2,4):
- iPad 2 (WiFi iPad2,1):
- iPad 2 (Wifi+GSM iPad2,2):
- iPad 2 (Wifi+CDMA iPad2,3):
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In Q4 2012 Android And iOS Captured Record 92% Of Global Smartphone Market
According to the Strategy Analytics’ measuring global smartphone OS shipments for the fourth quarter of 2012, Android and iOS together represented 92% of all shipments. Both operating systems were able to considerably increase their market shares over Q3, with global smartphone shipments over the year reaching a record 700.1 million units.
Apple Releases iOS 6.0.2 for the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini
Apple has just released iOS 6.0.2 for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini.
iOS 6.0.2 Software Update
This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:
• Fixes a bug that could impact Wi-FiFor information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
You can update on the device itself, in iTunes or download firmware files here:
- 6.0.2 (iPhone 5 GSM):
- 6.0.2 (iPhone 5 CDMA):
- 6.0.2 (iPad Mini Wi-Fi):
- 6.0.2 (iPad Mini GSM):
- 6.0.2 (iPad Mini CDMA):
Arbitration court can resolve Apple-Motorola patent dispute.
The arbitral court was considering Apple and Google issues which were about the infringement of patents. Bloomberg reported on Friday that details of preliminary discussions were revealed during the court filing. The two companies exchanged proposals in which they proposed a mandatory arbitration trial to reach a licensing agreement.
'iPad mini' will be challengingly thin thanks to 'GF2' technology
Apple’s iPad mini will reportedly so thin and light that production of the device will be a challenge to a company. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo with KGI Securities claims that the smaller iPad will feature industry leading "GF Ditto," otherwise known as GF2, touchscreen technology. He said that Apple will be the first company in the world to commercialize and mass produce GF Ditto technology.
Apple's OS X passes Windows Vista in worldwide usage
The latest monthly data of desktop operating shares from Net Applications shows that total Web usage of Apple's OS X operating system has exceeded Microsoft's Windows Vista. Microsoft's Windows Vista fell in August to 6.15 percent of tracked Web usage. Meanwhile, Apple's latest operating system, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, grew to 1.34 percent.
Apple's share of worldwide tablet market returns to all-time highs
Apple’s tablets are far ahead of their competitors in a market with nearly out of every four tablet computers purchased around the world last quarter were iPads. During the previous quarter Apple sold 17 million iPad 2s and third-generation iPads that made up 69.6% of all tablet shipments, more than seven times that of its closest rival Samsung, which managed to ship 2.254 million Galaxy Tabs. Apple's 44% jump in iPad shipments was nearly enough to boost the Cupertino-based company back to an all-time high of 70% global tablet market share it achieved during the first quarter of 2011, according to research firm iSuppli.
Apple Lost 2 million iPad And iPhone Sales Because Of Samsung’s Сopying
The Verge reports that today in the Samsung vs. Apple court trial Apple called a financial expert Terry Musica to the stand. While on the stand Terry Musica provided the jury a breakdown showing how much profits Apple lost due to Samsung’s patent violation. According to his estimates, Apple lost 2 million iPad and iPhone sales, costing $488.8 million in total. The calculations are based on the products that Samsung is accused of copying, royalty fees that Samsung should have paid for accused products, and profits that Apple have lost.
In Court Case Samsung And Apple Reveal U.S. Sales For Mobile Devices
The patent dispute between Samsung and Apple continued to yield interesting information, with the latest data revealing U.S. sales numbers of each company.
iWork, iPhoto, iMovie & Aperture receive updates for Apple's Mountain Lion
With the yesterday’s Mountain Lion launch, Apple updated its iWork productivity suite, as well as iPhoto, iMovie and Aperture. Updates for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote include support of the high-resolution Retina display on the next-generation MacBook Pro.
New features in Pages 4.2, Numbers 2.2, and Keynote 5.2 according to Apple, are:
Spec comparison MacBook Pro: 2011 vs 2012 vs New Retina model
Today Apple introduced new line of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Apple also showed the new MacBook Pro with retina display. Let's compare the specs:
Apple reaches A$2.25M settlement with Australian regulator over 4G iPad
In March the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) accused Apple of falsely advertising its LTE-capable iPad in the country, filling its complaint against the company. Apple was advertising the device as 4G even though it was not compatible with LTE networks in Australia. Last month, Apple acquiesced to complaints and began rebranding its "iPad Wi-Fi + 4G" as the "iPad W-Fi + Cellular."
Apple TV Firmware updated to 5.0.2 (9B830) for 720p and 1080p models
Apple released new iOS firmware for Apple TV 2G and latest Apple TV 3G. The build number is 9B830 and the firmware can be installed via Software Update or by direct download:
- Apple TV 2G
- Apple TV 3G
We don't see any new features or apps in new 5.0.2 firmware. It is unclear what's new there.