Rumor Has It, Ep. 17: Instagram helps us care about Windows Phone
It's Tuesday again, and this time we are prepared. On today's show, code in iBooks 2 points to possible Retina Display iPad; Casio does something other than make keyboards; our favorite people on Earth, analysts, comment on the upcoming year for Netflix; and we have a couple guesses about who Anonymous will attack next. Also next week, or maybe the week after, is Humiliation Day. You know what's different about this Humiliation Day? For once, Karyne isn't the big loser. If you have any Humiliation Day ideas for Emily, or if you have any ideas about who Anonymous will attack next, let us know in the comments! Or shoot us an e-mail, or a tweet, or leave us a voice mail! It turns out, we're very easy to get a hold of. Just ask analyst Gene Munster!EPISODE 17This 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.PlaySubscribe:Â RSS (MP3) |Â RSS (320x180) |Â RSS (640x360) |Â iTunes (MP3) |Â iTunes (320x180) |Â iTunes (640x360)PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Show notes:Could Instagram come to Windows Phone before Android?iBooks 2 code reveals HD images, possibly for iPad 3 Retina DisplayCasio said to be prepping quad-core handsetUh oh: Netflix set for an even worse 2012, analyst saysAnonymous: Facebook is next, on January 28Heard a tech rumor you think we should cover?E-mail us at Rumorhasit [at] cnet.com, or directly at karyne.levy [at] cnet.com or emily.dreyfuss [at] cnet.com. And call and leave us a voice mail at 1-800-750-CNET!And don't forget to follow us on Twitter! @EmilyDreyfuss, @karynelevy, @RumorShow, @stephenbeacham.
How to fix battery issues after upgrading to iOS 5.1.1
How to fix battery issues after upgrading to iOS 5.1.1
After Apple's iOS 5.1.1 update was released last week, several users began reporting that their iOS devices had taken a significant battery life hit.While the issues are not common to most users, it appears as though some iPhone and iPad owners found that the battery life they had come to expect was not apparent after updating to iOS 5.1.1 using Apple's over-the-air updating.If you find your device is not getting the battery life it once was, a few troubleshooting tips provided by Apple Support Communities user sbaily4 could be of help.First, be sure you have a good backup of your iPhone or iPad. Plug your device into your Mac or PC, open iTunes, and sync it. Open Settings and tap to navigate to General > Reset. Tap "Reset All Settings" at the top of the screen. This option does not delete your content (music, videos, photos, or apps) so you won't lose anything important.Your iPhone or iPad will then prompt you for basic setup information including reconnecting to your Wi-Fi network, as if you had just purchased the device. Now, use your device so that the battery drains completely to zero percent.Now, plug your device into a power source (preferably a wall outlet) and let it charge, undisturbed, to a full 100 percent. If your battery percentage is not showing up, open Settings and navigate to General > Usage. Under battery usage, flip the switch to On.This process should resolve any battery issues resulting from the iOS 5.1.1 update, especially if it was performed over the air. If you find that your battery life is still not up to par, plug your device into your Mac or PC, open iTunes, and perform a restore -- first from a backup and then, if that does not resolve the issue, as a new device.Have you experienced any issues, battery life or otherwise, after upgrading to iOS 5.1.1? Let me know in the comments!
After Apple's iOS 5.1.1 update was released last week, several users began reporting that their iOS devices had taken a significant battery life hit.While the issues are not common to most users, it appears as though some iPhone and iPad owners found that the battery life they had come to expect was not apparent after updating to iOS 5.1.1 using Apple's over-the-air updating.If you find your device is not getting the battery life it once was, a few troubleshooting tips provided by Apple Support Communities user sbaily4 could be of help.First, be sure you have a good backup of your iPhone or iPad. Plug your device into your Mac or PC, open iTunes, and sync it. Open Settings and tap to navigate to General > Reset. Tap "Reset All Settings" at the top of the screen. This option does not delete your content (music, videos, photos, or apps) so you won't lose anything important.Your iPhone or iPad will then prompt you for basic setup information including reconnecting to your Wi-Fi network, as if you had just purchased the device. Now, use your device so that the battery drains completely to zero percent.Now, plug your device into a power source (preferably a wall outlet) and let it charge, undisturbed, to a full 100 percent. If your battery percentage is not showing up, open Settings and navigate to General > Usage. Under battery usage, flip the switch to On.This process should resolve any battery issues resulting from the iOS 5.1.1 update, especially if it was performed over the air. If you find that your battery life is still not up to par, plug your device into your Mac or PC, open iTunes, and perform a restore -- first from a backup and then, if that does not resolve the issue, as a new device.Have you experienced any issues, battery life or otherwise, after upgrading to iOS 5.1.1? Let me know in the comments!
Staples now sells iPads and iPods online
Staples now sells iPads and iPods online
Staples shoppers can now pick up an iPad or iPod directly through the retailer's Web site.iPad buyers can choose from a variety of flavors of either the fourth-generation iPad or the iPad Mini. Both Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular variations are available at the usual retail prices. But as an added incentive, Staples offers customers 5 percent back in rewards points. And shipping is free.Also up for grabs is the full gamut of iPod devices, including the iPod Touch, iPod Classic, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle. The iPad and iPod are only available online, at least for now.Staples first started selling certain Apple devices and accessories in February. Customers can find accessories for the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac, including keyboards, mice, cases, covers, and cables. Larger items such as Time Capsules and Apple TVs are also in stock.iPhones and Macs are still not offered by Staples. But the retail chain seems to gradually be expanding its lineup of Apple products.(Via TUAW)
Staples shoppers can now pick up an iPad or iPod directly through the retailer's Web site.iPad buyers can choose from a variety of flavors of either the fourth-generation iPad or the iPad Mini. Both Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular variations are available at the usual retail prices. But as an added incentive, Staples offers customers 5 percent back in rewards points. And shipping is free.Also up for grabs is the full gamut of iPod devices, including the iPod Touch, iPod Classic, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle. The iPad and iPod are only available online, at least for now.Staples first started selling certain Apple devices and accessories in February. Customers can find accessories for the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac, including keyboards, mice, cases, covers, and cables. Larger items such as Time Capsules and Apple TVs are also in stock.iPhones and Macs are still not offered by Staples. But the retail chain seems to gradually be expanding its lineup of Apple products.(Via TUAW)
Staples is now selling Apple products
Staples is now selling Apple products
Consumers looking for Apple products or accessories can now find them at Staples, at least online.The retailer is now officially stocking a variety of Apple items at its Web-based store. Staples is offering accessories for the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac, including keyboards, mice, cases, covers, and cables. Larger and pricier items such as Time Capsules and Apple TVs are also available.The products will start to pop up in Staples' retail stores as well. A salesperson at one Staples store told me that about half of the physical outlets will soon begin to stock various Apple items.Staples executives had already tweeted the news almost two weeks ago but couldn't say when the products might appear on their online or offline shelves.Apple has gradually been expanding its retail reach beyond its own branded stores. Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and RadioShack all carry Apple products and accessories. Almost all of those stores carry the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, but so far Staples is offering mostly accessories and just certain hardware.CNET contacted Staples for more information and will update the story when the company responds.(Via 9to5Mac)
Consumers looking for Apple products or accessories can now find them at Staples, at least online.The retailer is now officially stocking a variety of Apple items at its Web-based store. Staples is offering accessories for the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac, including keyboards, mice, cases, covers, and cables. Larger and pricier items such as Time Capsules and Apple TVs are also available.The products will start to pop up in Staples' retail stores as well. A salesperson at one Staples store told me that about half of the physical outlets will soon begin to stock various Apple items.Staples executives had already tweeted the news almost two weeks ago but couldn't say when the products might appear on their online or offline shelves.Apple has gradually been expanding its retail reach beyond its own branded stores. Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and RadioShack all carry Apple products and accessories. Almost all of those stores carry the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, but so far Staples is offering mostly accessories and just certain hardware.CNET contacted Staples for more information and will update the story when the company responds.(Via 9to5Mac)
Apple queuing up launch of iTunes Match-
Apple queuing up launch of iTunes Match?
Apple may finally be ready to launch iTunes Match, the subscription offering that will let users play ripped songs via Apple's iCloud service.Apple has sent an e-mail to developers who are testing the beta version of Match, informing them that their stored songs would be wiped from iCloud servers and reminding them to back up their libraries on their computers. It's not the first time such a data reset has taken place, but the wording of the e-mail may suggest the service's debut is nigh."As we prepare for the launch of iTunes Match, we will be deleting all current iCloud libraries on Saturday, November 12th at 10 AM PST," the company said, according to a report by John Paczkowski at All Things D. AppleInsider first reported the news earlier this afternoon.Related storiesApple still testing, teasing with iTunes Match iCloud, iTunes Match: Your questions answerediTunes Match is the $24.99-a-year service that scans a user's library to find music the user may have ripped from a CD but didn't purchase from Apple, then cross-references those tunes with songs in Apple's own library. When the service finds a match, it provides users with a license of the track at the same quality they'd find if they bought it off iTunes, up to a maximum of 25,000 songs.The feature is integrated with Apple's iCloud platform, which taps into the cloud to do things like ferry files, content, and apps between Apple devices. In this case, matched tracks are effectively licensed to users, letting them download music tracks to a device, even if they bought them on a different gadget. Apple said in September that it would launch the service in October, but that didn't pan out.Here's a video of the service in action: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.PlayCNET's Josh Lowensohn contributed to this report.
Apple may finally be ready to launch iTunes Match, the subscription offering that will let users play ripped songs via Apple's iCloud service.Apple has sent an e-mail to developers who are testing the beta version of Match, informing them that their stored songs would be wiped from iCloud servers and reminding them to back up their libraries on their computers. It's not the first time such a data reset has taken place, but the wording of the e-mail may suggest the service's debut is nigh."As we prepare for the launch of iTunes Match, we will be deleting all current iCloud libraries on Saturday, November 12th at 10 AM PST," the company said, according to a report by John Paczkowski at All Things D. AppleInsider first reported the news earlier this afternoon.Related storiesApple still testing, teasing with iTunes Match iCloud, iTunes Match: Your questions answerediTunes Match is the $24.99-a-year service that scans a user's library to find music the user may have ripped from a CD but didn't purchase from Apple, then cross-references those tunes with songs in Apple's own library. When the service finds a match, it provides users with a license of the track at the same quality they'd find if they bought it off iTunes, up to a maximum of 25,000 songs.The feature is integrated with Apple's iCloud platform, which taps into the cloud to do things like ferry files, content, and apps between Apple devices. In this case, matched tracks are effectively licensed to users, letting them download music tracks to a device, even if they bought them on a different gadget. Apple said in September that it would launch the service in October, but that didn't pan out.Here's a video of the service in action: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.PlayCNET's Josh Lowensohn contributed to this report.
Apple promoting iBooks Author books in iTunes
Apple promoting iBooks Author books in iTunes
A little more than a year after introducing its self-publishing book software, Apple is heavily promoting some works that were made using it. The company today began promoting some of those titles in a new section called "Breakout Books" which rounds up books that have high user ratings. That spans across three genres: romance; sci-fi and fantasy; and mysteries and thrillers, along with a collection of other titles. The promotion, spotted by The New York Times, comes just days ahead of when Inkling, which was founded by former Apple executive Matt MacInnis, plans to hold an event in New York. The company, which has its own books platform and sales front for books, is expected to debut on Monday new products, and to talk about its progress in the digital book sector.Apple debuted iBooks Author at a private event last January, aiming squarely at the education market. The company later opened it up to other types of book titles as part of an update late last year.The software is set up to let authors and publishers alike create several different book types with a what-you-see-is-what-you-get editor similar to its Keynote presentation software. Even with an advertised ease of use and a soft learning curve, the software's success in the e-book market remains unclear.Apple's licensing agreement inside of iBooks Author prompted controversy last year shortly after its introduction, when it appeared that the company planned to restrict what people could do with the works they created using it, including sales on rival platforms. Apple modified the license agreement to note that any exclusivity was limited to titles used in its proprietary format, which added extra features like 3D objects, widgets, quizzes, and flash cards.
A little more than a year after introducing its self-publishing book software, Apple is heavily promoting some works that were made using it. The company today began promoting some of those titles in a new section called "Breakout Books" which rounds up books that have high user ratings. That spans across three genres: romance; sci-fi and fantasy; and mysteries and thrillers, along with a collection of other titles. The promotion, spotted by The New York Times, comes just days ahead of when Inkling, which was founded by former Apple executive Matt MacInnis, plans to hold an event in New York. The company, which has its own books platform and sales front for books, is expected to debut on Monday new products, and to talk about its progress in the digital book sector.Apple debuted iBooks Author at a private event last January, aiming squarely at the education market. The company later opened it up to other types of book titles as part of an update late last year.The software is set up to let authors and publishers alike create several different book types with a what-you-see-is-what-you-get editor similar to its Keynote presentation software. Even with an advertised ease of use and a soft learning curve, the software's success in the e-book market remains unclear.Apple's licensing agreement inside of iBooks Author prompted controversy last year shortly after its introduction, when it appeared that the company planned to restrict what people could do with the works they created using it, including sales on rival platforms. Apple modified the license agreement to note that any exclusivity was limited to titles used in its proprietary format, which added extra features like 3D objects, widgets, quizzes, and flash cards.
Apple getting its A7 chip from Samsung
Apple getting its A7 chip from Samsung
Apple is getting its A7 processor from Samsung, as expected. By "decapping" the A7, Chipworks has verified that the A7 is manufactured by Samsung, according to iFixit, which has been working hand in hand with Chipworks to tear down the iPhone 5S. There had been some speculation that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) would make the chip, but that likely won't happen until Apple's A8, or whatever comes next.Related storiesiPhone 5S teardown: New Sony camera sensor insideApple has moved to a more advanced 28-nanometer manufacturing process from the previous 32-nanometer tech, according to Chipworks.Generally, the smaller the geometries, the more advanced the process, allowing more transistors to be packed into the equivalent or a smaller die area.Anandtech speculates that a Chipworks die photo (below) shows a dual-core A7 central processing unit (yellow border) and the lower-right reveals "four replicated blocks with some shared logic in between" (light blue border) -- which is the "4-cluster" PowerVR G6430 graphics processing unit (GPU) from Imagination Technologies. The M7 co-processor -- separate from the A7 -- is from NXP. The M7 is a "sidekick" to the A7 chip, according to Apple.It's designed to measure motion data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass. Chipworks also confirmed that the 8MP camera sensor is a "stacked" Sony Exmor-RS sensor, as iFixit reported last night. Die photo of A7: Anandtech speculates that blocks within the yellow border comprise the dual-core Apple A7 CPU.Chipworks with highlighted areas via Anandtech.Apple's A7 is the first 64-bit ARM processor to land in a smartphone.CNET
Apple is getting its A7 processor from Samsung, as expected. By "decapping" the A7, Chipworks has verified that the A7 is manufactured by Samsung, according to iFixit, which has been working hand in hand with Chipworks to tear down the iPhone 5S. There had been some speculation that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) would make the chip, but that likely won't happen until Apple's A8, or whatever comes next.Related storiesiPhone 5S teardown: New Sony camera sensor insideApple has moved to a more advanced 28-nanometer manufacturing process from the previous 32-nanometer tech, according to Chipworks.Generally, the smaller the geometries, the more advanced the process, allowing more transistors to be packed into the equivalent or a smaller die area.Anandtech speculates that a Chipworks die photo (below) shows a dual-core A7 central processing unit (yellow border) and the lower-right reveals "four replicated blocks with some shared logic in between" (light blue border) -- which is the "4-cluster" PowerVR G6430 graphics processing unit (GPU) from Imagination Technologies. The M7 co-processor -- separate from the A7 -- is from NXP. The M7 is a "sidekick" to the A7 chip, according to Apple.It's designed to measure motion data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass. Chipworks also confirmed that the 8MP camera sensor is a "stacked" Sony Exmor-RS sensor, as iFixit reported last night. Die photo of A7: Anandtech speculates that blocks within the yellow border comprise the dual-core Apple A7 CPU.Chipworks with highlighted areas via Anandtech.Apple's A7 is the first 64-bit ARM processor to land in a smartphone.CNET
Apple getting 'defensive' with 128GB iPad, says analyst
Apple getting 'defensive' with 128GB iPad, says analyst
With its new pricey fourth-generation iPad 4, Apple has one eye on Windows 8 hybrids, a Citibank analyst said today. "At $799, this latest iPad [model is] priced above the average selling price of a laptop ($703), bringing the two squarely into the same wallet discussion," Glen Yeung of Citibank said in a research note. Yeung continued: "Given what we estimate to be a 3-quarter slide in 10" iPad unit sales, we can't help but detect a defensive element to Apple's latest iPad [model]." That defensiveness is rooted in "trying to head off the onslaught of Haswell-based Ultrabooks and hybrids targeted for 2H13 release," he added, referring to laptop-tablet hybrids based on Intel's upcoming power-efficient Haswell chip due in the second half of this year.Related storiesApple iPad jumps to 128GB, starting at $799Apple's 128GB iPad: Here's how much the bump really costsMicrosoft's Surface Pro will be a prominent member of that group of hybrids.The 128GB model -- which is offered with a keyboard cover -- will be priced at $999 and pack laptop-like performance.The initial version will be available on February 9, but Microsoft is undoubtedly planning a future Haswell-based Surface. Haswell is expected to engender a number of "detachable" designs -- which separate from the base to become a standalone tablet.Current examples of detachables include Hewlett-Packard's Envy x2, Samsung's ATIV Smart PC 500T Tablet, Asus' VivoTab, and Acer's Iconia W510.Surface Pro. Is Apple worried about the crush of Windows 8 hybrid designs coming later in the year?Microsoft
With its new pricey fourth-generation iPad 4, Apple has one eye on Windows 8 hybrids, a Citibank analyst said today. "At $799, this latest iPad [model is] priced above the average selling price of a laptop ($703), bringing the two squarely into the same wallet discussion," Glen Yeung of Citibank said in a research note. Yeung continued: "Given what we estimate to be a 3-quarter slide in 10" iPad unit sales, we can't help but detect a defensive element to Apple's latest iPad [model]." That defensiveness is rooted in "trying to head off the onslaught of Haswell-based Ultrabooks and hybrids targeted for 2H13 release," he added, referring to laptop-tablet hybrids based on Intel's upcoming power-efficient Haswell chip due in the second half of this year.Related storiesApple iPad jumps to 128GB, starting at $799Apple's 128GB iPad: Here's how much the bump really costsMicrosoft's Surface Pro will be a prominent member of that group of hybrids.The 128GB model -- which is offered with a keyboard cover -- will be priced at $999 and pack laptop-like performance.The initial version will be available on February 9, but Microsoft is undoubtedly planning a future Haswell-based Surface. Haswell is expected to engender a number of "detachable" designs -- which separate from the base to become a standalone tablet.Current examples of detachables include Hewlett-Packard's Envy x2, Samsung's ATIV Smart PC 500T Tablet, Asus' VivoTab, and Acer's Iconia W510.Surface Pro. Is Apple worried about the crush of Windows 8 hybrid designs coming later in the year?Microsoft
Apple gets temporary break from antitrust monitor
Apple gets temporary break from antitrust monitor
A federal appeals court on Tuesday granted Apple's motion to hold off on having an external monitor to make sure it complies with antitrust laws, saying it will give Apple a reprieve until a panel can examine the issue.At a hearing last week, District Court Judge Denise Cote denied Apple's request to put the monitoring on hold until its appeal of her ruling is complete. Last July, Cote found Apple violated antitrust laws, orchestrating a conspiracy to fix the prices of e-books. She then appointed an external monitor to keep tabs on the company's compliance with antitrust laws.However, a United States court of appeals for the second circuit on Tuesday gave Apple a temporary stay until a three-judge motions panel hears the request for a longer stay. The court said the motion for stay should be heard by the panel "as soon as possible." The US government has until the end of day on Friday to file its opposition to the motion for a stay.Cote in October named former Assistant US Attorney and Justice Department Inspector GeneralMichael Bromwich as the monitor for the company for the next two years, which was less than the five-year injunction Apple faces across numerous deals with publishers as part of a July ruling.It didn't take long for Apple to butt heads with Bromwich. Apple complained in November that the attorney's fees were excessive, pointing to the $138,432 he charged for his first two weeks of work. Bromwich countered that his requests to meet with key Apple personnel were largely being ignored. Earlier this month, lawyers for Apple asked Cote to disqualify Bromwich, arguing that he has demonstrated a personal bias against the company.The Justice Department sued Apple and five of the six top book publishers last year, saying they conspired together to break Amazon's hold on the e-books market with its popular Kindle Reader by setting prices. Though the publishers settled, Apple fought the Justice Department's accusations in court, and lost. Cote ruled that Apple "orchestrated" the conspiracy, which Apple plans to fight on appeal.Reuters earlier reported the news about the temporary stay.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday granted Apple's motion to hold off on having an external monitor to make sure it complies with antitrust laws, saying it will give Apple a reprieve until a panel can examine the issue.At a hearing last week, District Court Judge Denise Cote denied Apple's request to put the monitoring on hold until its appeal of her ruling is complete. Last July, Cote found Apple violated antitrust laws, orchestrating a conspiracy to fix the prices of e-books. She then appointed an external monitor to keep tabs on the company's compliance with antitrust laws.However, a United States court of appeals for the second circuit on Tuesday gave Apple a temporary stay until a three-judge motions panel hears the request for a longer stay. The court said the motion for stay should be heard by the panel "as soon as possible." The US government has until the end of day on Friday to file its opposition to the motion for a stay.Cote in October named former Assistant US Attorney and Justice Department Inspector GeneralMichael Bromwich as the monitor for the company for the next two years, which was less than the five-year injunction Apple faces across numerous deals with publishers as part of a July ruling.It didn't take long for Apple to butt heads with Bromwich. Apple complained in November that the attorney's fees were excessive, pointing to the $138,432 he charged for his first two weeks of work. Bromwich countered that his requests to meet with key Apple personnel were largely being ignored. Earlier this month, lawyers for Apple asked Cote to disqualify Bromwich, arguing that he has demonstrated a personal bias against the company.The Justice Department sued Apple and five of the six top book publishers last year, saying they conspired together to break Amazon's hold on the e-books market with its popular Kindle Reader by setting prices. Though the publishers settled, Apple fought the Justice Department's accusations in court, and lost. Cote ruled that Apple "orchestrated" the conspiracy, which Apple plans to fight on appeal.Reuters earlier reported the news about the temporary stay.
Apple gearing up iPhone 5S for output this month, analyst says
Apple gearing up iPhone 5S for output this month, analyst says
Apple is gearing up to start iPhone 5S production later this month as part of a plan to make 15 million of the devices, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek said in a note Monday morning. Related storiesGran Turismo 5's 'GPS-track day' feature demoedGoogle's plans for Android's YouTubeFuture fuels: What will power tomorrow's cars?Logitech's Z-5 speakers: Not in the same league as Z-10s, but decent for the priceThe latest speculation about the iPhone 5S -- which remains the fodder of rumor and expectation, as Apple has kept mum on such a product thus far -- draws from Misek's conclusions from inventory channel checks. Based on the checks, he said he believes small-batch production of a low-cost iPhone began last month, and manufacture of the iPhone 5S will begin later in July. He estimated availability would be in late September or early October, based on the lead time he thinks the device requires. He estimates the mix is 15 million each of the low-cost iPhone and iPhone 5S, with the iPhone 4S being retired.The iPhone 5S has a history at the rumor mill. Pictures in December showed an exterior identical to the iPhone 5, just a couple of months off the launch of the iPhone 5. Other pictures surfaced last month. More recently, a Korean news outlet expected a version of the iPhone 5S with LTE-Advanced technology. Misek has a track record of some misses, too, including about imminent launches of an Apple TV set last year, which did not pan out.
Apple is gearing up to start iPhone 5S production later this month as part of a plan to make 15 million of the devices, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek said in a note Monday morning. Related storiesGran Turismo 5's 'GPS-track day' feature demoedGoogle's plans for Android's YouTubeFuture fuels: What will power tomorrow's cars?Logitech's Z-5 speakers: Not in the same league as Z-10s, but decent for the priceThe latest speculation about the iPhone 5S -- which remains the fodder of rumor and expectation, as Apple has kept mum on such a product thus far -- draws from Misek's conclusions from inventory channel checks. Based on the checks, he said he believes small-batch production of a low-cost iPhone began last month, and manufacture of the iPhone 5S will begin later in July. He estimated availability would be in late September or early October, based on the lead time he thinks the device requires. He estimates the mix is 15 million each of the low-cost iPhone and iPhone 5S, with the iPhone 4S being retired.The iPhone 5S has a history at the rumor mill. Pictures in December showed an exterior identical to the iPhone 5, just a couple of months off the launch of the iPhone 5. Other pictures surfaced last month. More recently, a Korean news outlet expected a version of the iPhone 5S with LTE-Advanced technology. Misek has a track record of some misses, too, including about imminent launches of an Apple TV set last year, which did not pan out.
Apple gains users, but Samsung still the mobile-phone leader
Apple gains users, but Samsung still the mobile-phone leader
Apple scored the greatest gain in market share among cell phone makers last quarter but was stuck in third place behind Samsung and LG.Looking at the three months ending with June, ComScore pegged Apple with a 15.4 percent share of the U.S. mobile-phone market, up from 14 percent the prior three months. Such growth surpassed that of the other top three players, each of which saw a dip in market share.Samsung's chunk of the market fell to 25.6 percent from 26 percent, but the company remained the dominant player. In second place was LG with an 18.8 percent share, down from 19.3 percent the prior three months.Over the same period, Motorola took home an 11.7 percent share, down from 12.8 percent. Though in fifth place, HTC eked out a small gain with a share of 6.4 percent, up from 6 percent. Overall, 234 million Americans age 13 and older were users of mobile phones for the quarter.Samsung has seen huge demand for its Galaxy-class phones. But with a new iPhone reportedly on the way this September, Apple is likely to shake things up in the third and fourth quarters, giving Samsung a heavier dose of competition.ComScoreLooking at mobile operating systems, Google's Android was in top place as usual with a 51.6 percent slice of the market. That left Apple's iOS in second place with a 32.4 percent share. Again, Apple scored the biggest growth in market share from the prior three months, though Android also squeezed out a small gain.The remaining three players in the top five all saw declines in market share. RIM's BlackBerry OS took third place with a 10.7 percent share, followed by Microsoft's Windows Phone with 3.8 percent, and Nokia's Symbian with less than 1 percent.More than 110 million consumers in the U.S. owned smartphones during the June quarter, a 4 percent rise over the prior three months.Relying on data from its MobiLens service, the ComScore report includes results from more than 30,000 U.S. mobile subscribers.
Apple scored the greatest gain in market share among cell phone makers last quarter but was stuck in third place behind Samsung and LG.Looking at the three months ending with June, ComScore pegged Apple with a 15.4 percent share of the U.S. mobile-phone market, up from 14 percent the prior three months. Such growth surpassed that of the other top three players, each of which saw a dip in market share.Samsung's chunk of the market fell to 25.6 percent from 26 percent, but the company remained the dominant player. In second place was LG with an 18.8 percent share, down from 19.3 percent the prior three months.Over the same period, Motorola took home an 11.7 percent share, down from 12.8 percent. Though in fifth place, HTC eked out a small gain with a share of 6.4 percent, up from 6 percent. Overall, 234 million Americans age 13 and older were users of mobile phones for the quarter.Samsung has seen huge demand for its Galaxy-class phones. But with a new iPhone reportedly on the way this September, Apple is likely to shake things up in the third and fourth quarters, giving Samsung a heavier dose of competition.ComScoreLooking at mobile operating systems, Google's Android was in top place as usual with a 51.6 percent slice of the market. That left Apple's iOS in second place with a 32.4 percent share. Again, Apple scored the biggest growth in market share from the prior three months, though Android also squeezed out a small gain.The remaining three players in the top five all saw declines in market share. RIM's BlackBerry OS took third place with a 10.7 percent share, followed by Microsoft's Windows Phone with 3.8 percent, and Nokia's Symbian with less than 1 percent.More than 110 million consumers in the U.S. owned smartphones during the June quarter, a 4 percent rise over the prior three months.Relying on data from its MobiLens service, the ComScore report includes results from more than 30,000 U.S. mobile subscribers.
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