Although the iPhone 4S might be the top smartphone over in the good old US of A, when it comes to the USA’s largest carrier Verizon, it appears that the iPhone 4S doesn’t claim the top slot on the BIG Red network, as apparently the word is the top selling smartphone on Verizon is actually the Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx.
According to the guys over at Phandroid, by way of Barrons, an analyst has said that although the iPhone is overall the best selling device across North American carriers, their checks have highlighted initial signs that Apple’s momentum is under pressure especially with Verizon, due to the carrier aggressively marketing their competing 4G devices.
Obviously the iPhone 4S doesn’t sport 4G LTE capability, and as such it appears that with Verizon anyway, the iPhone looks to be falling behind somewhat. Having said that, of course the iPhone 5 might possibly offer 4G LTE connectivity one the new iPhone hits, which could rapidly change things around.
Apparently the analyst said that since the iPhone launch in North America they believe that this is the first quarter where the iOS smartphone was not the top seller at a North American mobile operator. The iPhone continues to be the top handset on AT&T and Sprint, but the Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx was the top selling handset on Verizon.
So according to checks, the Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx was the top selling smartphone on Version, followed by the iPhone and in third place was the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
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iPhone 5 Release Date Rumors: What We Know From Apple's WWDC So Far - gamenguide.com
So we've yet to hear anything official regarding the next-gen iPhone, but we're only on day two of Apple's week long conference. However, we have gotten a look at iOS 6. We know that it won't be out until the fall, and it will only work on iPhone 3GS and later models.
Wha'ts expected though not yet confirmed, is that the next phone will have 4G LTE, a more integrated Siri, Eyes Free voice integration, and turn-by-turn navigation. Facing pressure from competitors who've fitted their own phones with larger screens, as well as Apple's new Maps app with the flyover efects, a larger screen is almost a guarantee at this point.
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As far as what's under the hood, it's generally believed that the iPhone will have: an A5 chip, and to help improve the phone's performance, a larger quantity of RAM, an 8 megapixel camera, 1080 video recording, a more powerful battery capable of supporting improved performances.
Among the rumors is that once Apple DOES announce the next iPhone, they'll also announce a cheaper version of the iPhone, based the design of the iPhone 4.
We're be sure to keep you aprised as soon as, or if, Apple makes any iPhone 5 announcment during the rest of the WWDC.
V-Moda VAMP for the iPhone: an analog converter and headphone amp with a $650 pricetag - engadget
V-MODA Vanquishes "The Great Compression" Via VAMP for iPhone 4/4S – Integrated Headphone Amplifier, Digital-to-Analog Convertor and Battery
Spy-worthy gadget for mobile audiophile connoisseurs ushers in a new era of pure sound, sophistication and power
LOS ANGELES – June 12, 2012 – V-MODA, the maker of critically-acclaimed and award-winning headphones including the Crossfade M-80 and LP-Class lines, introduces a novel accessory for the modern audio connoisseur with VAMP, a precision headphone amplifier made in Japan that combines a dedicated 150mW x 2 Hi-FI amplifier, DAC (Digital-to-Analog convertor), optical audio output and 2200mAh battery all integrated into a solid metal casing for the iPhone 4/4S.
"I have dubbed the last decade of sacrificing pure high-fidelity sound for the sake of mobile digital convenience as 'The Great Compression'. V-MODA's VAMP is a flashback to our passion and roots in the analog and solid equipment days of hi-fi." says Val Kolton, Chief Visionary Officer and Founder of V-MODA. "VAMP is a statement that you march to your own drum and appreciate sophisticated sound and style. People always criticize the quality loss in the analog-to-digital conversion but few consider the advantages of reversing the process. VAMP unleashes the full potential of your music with vibrant, pure, powerful sound for both power-hungry and small headphones."
VAMP's audiophile-grade, high fidelity DAC processor extracts the digital signal of the iPhone to bypass the iPhone's internal DAC. VAMP's 150mW x 2 amplifier is five times more powerful than the iPhone's amplifier and provides up to 8 hours of playback. VAMP's rotary volume knob allows you to finely adjust the volume and its hi/lo gain switch adjusts the output level.
The VAMP features two new audio processing modes for the most discerning audiophile. The PURE mode processes audio in the truest of forms while the VQ (V-MODA eQualizer) mode adds a slight spatial 3D soundstage, tightened bass and increased treble attack that invigorates an all-around sensory experience.
The AMP/DAC is seamlessly integrated into a beautifully sleek, aircraft-grade brushed metal that is designed to pay homage to the grooves in a vinyl record. The shock absorbing silicone protects your iPhone and allows for quick removal. The 2200 mAh lithium-ion battery can be used as a backup power source for the iPhone 4/4S, virtually doubling its battery life. Another unique feature is an Optical audio output that allows you to connect VAMP to your A/V receiver or DJ mixer via Toslink or SPDIF optical audio, transforming the iPhone into a Hi-Fi grade audio source that can be used a lifetime after the phone function is retired.
Specifications:
- Made in Japan
- Power: 150 + 150mW @ 32 Ohms
- Battery: 2200mAh Lithium-Ion w/ overcharge protection circuit
- Signal to Noise Ratio: > 95dB
- Headphone Resistance Compatibility: > 16 Ohms
- Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone 4/4S
- Warranty: One year V-MODA premier warranty
- Accessories: USB Cable
- Weight: 135g
VAMP is available immediately at V-MODA.com/VAMP and Amazon.com for $650. It is also available at the finest boutiques across the world including Collette in Paris. $50 from each sale at V-MODA.com will go to the InTheLoop Foundation, a non-profit entity dedicated to educate and promote the practice of "safe sound." For more information images and videos, visit V-MODA.com and facebook.com/VMODA.
T-Mobile’s 4G Devices Free for Father’s Day - Softpedia
As part of this promotion, all of the carrier’s 4G smartphones and select mobile broadband devices will be available for free on Friday, June 15th and Saturday, June 16th.
Users interested in taking advantage of this deal should know that these devices are being offered for free only with the signing of a two-year contract agreement on qualifying plans.
T-Mobile has already accustomed us with its special promotions put in place to celebrate Father’s Day, in an attempt to make it easier for users to stay connected with their families.
The Father’s Day promotion enables them to purchase fast 4G smartphones and select mobile broadband devices on the carrier’s fast 4G network, including the HTC One S 4G, Samsung Galaxy S II 4G, Nokia Lumia 710, BlackBerry Bold 9900 and the T-Mobile SpringBoard tablet with Google.
“We want to say thanks to fathers for all they do and keep them easily and affordably connected to family throughout the entire year,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president of marketing for T-Mobile USA.
“Whether through voice calls, photos, texts, video conferencing or social media updates, T-Mobile’s ‘All Phones Free’ promotion provides families a great opportunity to get the latest cutting-edge smartphones running on lightning-fast speeds via America’s Largest 4G Network.”
The deal is available for all new and existing T-Mobile customers. Users will receive their devices for free after the signing of a contract agreement on any qualifying unlimited Classic plan or after a mail-in rebate card when signing for a new qualifying Unlimited Value plan with an Equipment Installment Plan (EIP).
The Father’s Day promotion will be available on June 15th and June 16th at all participating T-Mobile retail stores around the country. Specific info on the deal can be found on the wireless carrier’s website.
T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note Emerges at the FCC, Blue Version Expected - Softpedia
The handset has been rumored before to be en-route to the wireless carrier’s offering, yet no confirmation on the matter has emerged until now.
Today, however, we learn that the phone has been spotted on the FCC website, and that it was approved for use on T-Mobile’s network.
Apparently, this is the same Samsung device featuring model number SGH-T879 that leaked a while ago for T-Mobile, and it might soon see an official unveiling at the operator.
The listing over at the Federal Communication Commission shows that SGH-T879 will arrive with support for voice and 2G data connectivity on the 850MHz and 1900MHz bands, and that it will also support 3G on 1700MHz.
As Pocketnow notes, the handset is also listed with support for 3G on 1900MHz, the frequency that T-Mobile has started to use in some areas around the country only recently.
Additionally, the documents show that Magenta’s Galaxy Note will arrive on shelves with support for 3G on 850MHz, as well as with NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities packed inside.
Some of the previous rumors on the handset’s landing suggested that it could reach carrier’s network on July 11th, but no other details on the matter have emerged.
However, it appears that the phone might be launched in a Navy Blue flavor, if we were to believe a leaked inventory sheet that made it online over at TmoNews.
The wireless carrier is said to be gearing up to deliver a Galaxy Note Navy Blue Demo set to its stores, most probably in preparation of the aforementioned July 11th launch.
With no official confirmation on any of these, we’ll have to take the info with a grain of salt, but we’ll keep an eye out for more details on the matter, so stay tuned.
iPhone 5 spotted in WWDC keynote, or rubbish Photoshop? - Crave
An elongated-looking iPhone showed up in Apple's WWDC keynote speech -- could it be a glimpse at the much-anticipated iPhone 5? Or just a rubbish Photoshop?
The stretched-out smart phone was spied by iDownloadblog, and crops up as Apple explains a new Siri feature whereby car manufacturers can build support for the pompous robot butler right into their vehicles.
You can check out the entire WWDC keynote on Apple's site -- the baton-shaped blower appears at the 79-minute mark, and has the CNET UK office squinting and doing that arm-out paintbrush measurement thing artists do. But could it be genuine? Let's try and see it from both sides.
Oh lawks it's the iPhone 5!
Is it even the tiniest bit possible that Apple could accidentally reveal its most anticipated gadget in its own presentation? The taller iPhone depicted in the snap above does -- superficially at least -- match supposed leaked casings for the new iPhone, which hint at a phone that's not any wider, but is significantly taller than the iPhone 4S, with a stretched-out display.
That panel is reckoned to measure 4 inches on the diagonal, making for a screen that has a 16:9 aspect ratio when you flip it on its side. I've taken the liberty of rotating the image above and using a selection tool constrained to 16:9, and can confirm the screen area of the pictured phone does conform to that aspect ratio.
That's obviously not the iPhone 5
On the other side of the argument is the fact that the image shown clearly has some funny perspective going on -- something you can see by looking at the oval shape of the BMW's steering wheel, and the dashboard controls just underneath the pictured phone. While it looks elongated, the stretched iPhone look could simply be down to camera-induced confusion.
While a tad blurry, that stretched casing wouldn't quite match the leaked design -- the purported bits of hardware that have been appearing over the last few weeks point to a front-facing camera in the centre of the device, whereas the phone in the snap above looks to have its camera set to the left.
The image could well be a composite -- stitched together from lots of different images. In which case the phone presented here could have been stretched out of shape, making this simply a rather shonky Photoshop effort.
For my money, an elongated iPhone is an entirely plausible choice for Apple's next mobile. But the idea that such a famously secretive company could let its plans be exposed in this fashion is nigh-on unthinkable.
Update: CNET UK Facebook fan Jon P Leebrick has fixed the perspective on the above image, resulting in a much more normal looking white iPhone (that no longer gives a 16:9 screen when we perform the constrained selection tool trick).
What do you think? What's the next iPhone going to look like? Stick some opinions in the comments or on our Facebook wall.
T-Mobile Galaxy S2 with Android 4.0 is the first with IPv6 support - Extreme Tech
Last night, T-Mobile and Samsung pushed out the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update to the Samsung Galaxy S2. Aside from bringing in all the new features of Android 4.0, it also turns it into a fully IPv6 capable device.
With the Android 4.0 update, the Galaxy S2 from T-Mobile becomes the first branded phone to support T-Mobile’s new IPv6 network for HSPA+ (and eventually LTE). While the unlocked Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus from Samsung both offer IPv6 support with Android 4.0, they are not officially T-Mobile devices (though the company does offer some support for them).
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S2 from T-Mobile and are running it on T-Mobile’s network, you can easily turn it on. By going into Settings, tap “More…” under the Wireless and Network category, tap “Mobile networks,” then “Access Point Names,” then tap on the item for T-Mobile’s network. It should be called “T-Mobile US.” This will bring up a list of options to configure the APN. Scroll down until you see “APN protocol” and tap that. Select “IPv6.” Press the menu key and tap “Save.” After that, restart the phone and you should have IPv6 access on the cellular data network.
To switch back to IPv4, just repeat the process above and select “IPv4” instead of “IPv6.”
Note that if you use this phone with AT&T and try to configure an AT&T APN for IPv6, it will not work. AT&T has not deployed IPv6 for subscribers to use on the mobile network.
Detailed instructions with screenshots are available and more information about the IPv6 network is available at the IPv6 user trial website.
Read more about last week’s World IPv6 Launch Day and the impending IPocalypse, and how The Pirate Bay is dodging the feds with IPv6
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