Apple didn't let anything slip about the iPhone 5 at WWDC, so leave it to the Internet. These are the finest iPhone 5 renders so far, knocked up by Martin Hajek on Flickr.
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Hajek punted out his renders of the black iPhone 5 last week, based on the backplate we spied recently. He's not the first to put together a render based on what we've been hearing rumour-wise, but these are the prettiest yet.
The iPhone as imagined by Hajek features the striped aluminium back, as well as the larger 16:9 screen that's expected to make an appearance on the next gen Jesus phone. The screen on the next iPhone is expected to be 4-inches tall but no wider than the existing 3.5-incher, and with an aspect ratio ideal for movies.
The next iPhone is expected to launch around October time, which is the same time as Windows 8. As well as the bigger screen, it'll come touting the next generation of its software, iOS 6. New additions include Apple's own mapping software (replacing Google Maps), as well as turn-by-turn navigation, meaning the phone doubles as a sat-nav.
A much-improved Siri will also be on board, thankfully capable of telling us about local businesses like pubs, restaurants and taxi services. Previously it could only do this in America.
The iPhone 5 may well have the same A5X chip as in the new iPad too, boosting performance and making it even more of a gaming heavyweight than the iPhone 4S. We could have 4G by the end of the year, so the iPhone 5 could well be 4G-equipped for super-fast surfing and downloads.
What do you think of these renders? And what are you hoping for from the next iPhone? Let me know in the comments, or on our Facebook page.
Google’s H.264 license undermines Motorola patent case, Microsoft says - Ars Technica
In one of its many patent disputes against Motorola Mobility, Microsoft is submitting a patent license agreement that Motorola’s new owner Google signed to gain use of standard video tools. Microsoft hopes it's proof that Motorola can’t sue anyone for using standards-essential technology.
In support of a motion to dismiss a Motorola claim for injunctive relief, Microsoft asked US District Court in Western Washington Friday for permission to submit as evidence “a license agreement between third-party MPEG LA and Google, which Microsoft believes is relevant to the issues raised in its motion.”
Why is this important? Since long before being acquired by Google, Motorola has been suing Microsoft and others in various settings over use of patented technology related to industry standards, including the H.264 video codec. Microsoft argues that Motorola has violated obligations it made to standards groups to offer licenses to the patents under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms (FRAND).
In the court documents, the license agreement touted by Microsoft is under seal. But a quick check of the MPEG-LA website shows that Google is a licensee to the H.264 industry-standard technology, even though Google has pushed its own alternative WebM video format. Google, however, is not listed as a licensor of H.264 technology by MPEG-LA, a company that handles licensing of large patent pools. That could mean Google hasn't made any commitments to license standards-essential H.264 patents at reasonable rates, unless Microsoft can prove otherwise.
Microsoft already points out that Motorola made commitments to the IEEE, ITU, and ISO standards bodies, yet lawsuits have gone forward and Motorola is getting close to winning an import ban on the Xbox 360. The existence of a Google commitment may thus not be a smoking gun, but it could give Microsoft more evidence that Motorola should offer more reasonable (i.e. cheaper) licenses to its patents.
The Friday motion filed by Microsoft actually did not occur in one of the many lawsuits Motorola filed. Rather, it came as part of Microsoft’s lawsuit against Motorola, alleging that Motorola breached commitments to the IEEE and ITU to license H.264 and wireless technology at reasonable rates.
We’ve reached out to Google and Motorola for comment and will update the story if we hear back.
iPhone 5 Prototypes Currently in Testing Stage - planetinsane.com
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After so many speculations about the upcoming production and possible features of the new iPhone, consumers can now be guaranteed that the iPhone 5 is in the testing stage. This indicates that the consumers might be able to see the new iPhone 5 in no time. However, what’s more interesting are the results of the tests.
9to5mac.com, which correctly predicted features of the iPhone in the past, said that some potential designs for the iPhone 5 are currently being tested by the tech giant Apple. Their objective is to sense what will and will not go well with the future iPhone.
The existing prototypes are only present in Apple Headquarters based in Cupertino, so they are not available to the public as of now. On the other, Apple is known for shipping the iPhone prototypes, so the consumers might get a glimpse of the iPhone 5 soon.
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According to the report from 9to5mac, there are two prototypes at present that feature a bigger screen size than that of the iPhone 4S. In fact, these two prototypes have been named the iPhone 5.1 and the iPhone 5.2. While there are only a few differences in the design, both prototypes feature the same 3.999-inch display and it measures 3.484 inches in height and 1.9632 in width.
More importantly, the display will not only be larger than the previous ones but it will also be better than its predecessors in terms of quality. It will feature a display resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, which indicates that the users can watch 16:9 videos on their iPhone 5.
Additionally, there are smaller dock connectors for the iPhone 5 prototypes. This has already been mentioned in previous articles so it’s not much of a shock. There are no further updates on the features of the iPhone 5 but 9to5mac will give some more details soon after this week.
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx: Verizon Teases Android 4.0 ICS Update - mobilenapps.com
- Motorola Droid Razr Maxx: Verizon Teases Android 4.0 ICS Update(Photo: Motorola | Mobile & Apps)
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is already shipping in Germany. On the other hand, U.S. customers of Motorola Droid Razr Maxx are still waiting for the update. However, they will not have to wait much longer as Verizon is hinting that the update is coming shortly.
Verizon customers have started receiving text messages that the Android 4.0 ICS update for Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is coming soon. However, Verizon Wireless didn't mention a specific release date. The sender also said that Verizon's IM app will be removed with the update as carrier's in-house IM is not compatible with Android 4.0 operating system.
"Free Verizon Message: Your phone will soon be upgraded to Android 4.0. At that time we will remove your Verizon Wireless Mobile IM app because it is not supported in Android 4.0. Please download a new instant messaging app to use IM on your phone. Thank you for using Mobile IM!"
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Earlier this year Motorola updated its Android 4.0 ICS update list with the ICS update for Droid Razr Maxx scheduled to roll out in Q2. The second quarter of 2012 is ending June 30. It is believed that the ICS update will start rolling out sometime in upcoming two weeks.
The update will bring some new features like finger-slide notification clearance, Google+ integration, revamped lock screen and Face Unlock. Camera UI is also getting improved. ICS-updated Droid Razr Maxx will be capable of taking still shots while recording HD video.
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx reportedly is the hottest selling smartphone at Verizon Wireless at the moment. It has outshined iPhone 4S in terms of sale in the ongoing quarter. The smartphone packs 4.3-inch qHD display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage, 8-megapixel camera, 3300 mAh battery and 4G LTE connectivity.
Verizon has recently slashed prices of Motorola Droid Razr Maxx to $199 on two year contract. In case you are ready to open a new line into Verizon Wireless network, you can grab the smartphone for just $99 from Amazon Wireless.
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