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iOS 7 on 18% of iOS Devices 24 Hours After Public Release - Chitika Insights
How Fast Are Consumers Adopting iOS 7? Details And Data Form Tapjoy's Network
Fastest Smartphone? iPhone 5S by Wide Margin
iPhone 5s Slaughters Quad-core Rivals In Performance Tests Despite Dual-core CPU And Just 1GB Of RAM
iPhone 5/5S/5C Teardown Report and Photos Posted
WinSuperSite's Paul Thurrott Posts Compete iOS 7 Report - He Likes It
The iOS 7 Review - Anandtech
iPhone 5 Is Dead. Long Live iPhone (S 5S AND 5C)
BlackBerry Gets A Phablet; Announces New BlackBerry Z30 Smartphone with 5-inch Display and BlackBerry 10.2 OS
iPad 5, iPad mini 2: Three Colors Coming?
Sapphire Could Be Used In New iPad - Digitimes Sources
BBM Available for Android on September 21 and iPhone on September 22
BuQu Tech to Launch Kickstarter Campaign Around ChargeSmart - Intelligent Case for iPhone 5, 5s Extends Life of Internal Battery
Whitelabel Announces Sounddew - Rugged IPX-4 Rated Water Resistant Bluetooth Speaker Protects Against Dirt & Water
New Kensington Colored Folios Protect and Personalize the iPad mini
Kensington Virtuoso Stylus
New Speck iPhone 5s Case + Faceplate is the First Case to Offer All-Over Protection in a Sleek Design
Monster Launches First Line of Tablets With Pure Monster Sound with Time Correct Bluetooth
iOS 7 on 18% of iOS Devices 24 Hours After Public Release - Chitika Insights
Chitika insights notes that on September 18th, 2013 Apple pushed iOS 7 live, making updates available over-the-air and through iTunes. Aside from a new look and feel, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system offers a significant number of new features; such as control center, automated app updating, and AirDrop, among others. Many of these new features were well received by users, and demand on Apple's servers caused some to experience very slow download times or errors on launch day. While the OS itself seems to be a welcome change for Apple's users, how did the server load, along with slightly narrowed eligibility for the upgrade impact iOS 7 adoption as compared to iOS 6?
After being available to consumers for just under 24 hours, Chitika Insights tapped into Chitika Ad network data to answer this question. To determine the success of Apple' latest mobile operating system, Chitika Insights tracked the adoption rate of iOS 7 across all iOS devices.
To quantify this study, Chitika Insights examined a sample of millions of North American iOS-based online ad impressions from within the Chitika Ad network, ranging from September 18th to September 19th 2013. The growth rate of iOS 7 was then compared to total iOS Web usage using a time series to illustrate the rate of adoption of the new OS. For comparison, they overlaid the 24-hour iOS 6 adoption data they had catalogued last year. Graphs depicting both data sets can be seen below:
Pre-release iOS 7 exhibited low levels of usage due to beta-version activity from developers. Following iOS 7's public release the afternoon of September 18th, adoption levels soared despite high loads on Apple's servers. About 24 hours following the start of the public rollout, adoption reached levels above 18%. This level of adoption represents another proverbial feather in the cap of Apple, as it bests the impressive adoption rates of iOS 6 in the same time period last year. For some competitive comparison, Google reports that as of September 4th, 2013, adoption of Jelly Bean, which was released in July 2012, comprises about 45% of the Android ecosystem. Judging by past trends, its likely that iOS 7 will surpass that mark very soon.
Download the free full report here:
http://goo.gl/zpbT1g
How Fast Are Consumers Adopting iOS 7? Details And Data Form Tapjoy's Network
Tapjoy's Patrick Seybold reports that Tapjoy has been monitoring its network of more than 200 million iOS devices to find out how quickly consumers are adopting iOS across the globe.
In short, they find that:
-iOS 7 is being adopted at a significantly faster rate than iOS 6, as we saw it took 20 hours for iOS 6 to reach 10% adoption on our network, where iOS 7 took only 8 hours.
- Just 24 hours after iOS 7 became available, 25% of iPhone owners have updated to iOS 7 compared to just 12% of iPod and 15% of iPad users.
- North America seems to be the fastest region to embrace the new OS with 28%; Latin America is close behind at 26% and EMEA at 22%. Asia Pacific, at 14% has been the slowest to adopt iOS 7, which shouldn't be a huge surprise since they were slowest to adopt iOS 6
It may be too early to tell whether fans will fully embrace the changes made in iOS 7, but if Tapscape's network data and the surge to download the new OS is any indication, consumers are clearly interested and quick to give it a try.
Apples iOS 7 became available on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and the media seems pretty enamored with it. CNN called it "a whole new iPhone experience" and the LA Times said that it "could be a bigger change than iPhone 5s and 5c." TechCrunch had a somewhat more tempered but still upbeat view, describing it as "A Major Makeover That Delivers, But Takes Some Getting Used To." However, the question is, are consumers as excited about the operating system as the media?
Early data seem to indicate that they are.
Based on Tapjoy's network-wide data, which has a reach of over 200 million unique iOS consumers per month, iOS 7 is being adopted at a rate much faster than iOS 6 was. For instance, it took 20 hours for iOS 6 to reach 10% adoption, while iOS 7 reached it in less than half the time - in a mere 8 hours. Twenty-four hours after its initial availability, iOS 7 stands at 22% adoption, while iOS 6 was only at 15% after the same time period. Interestingly, it appears iOS 7 growth is happening purely at the expense of iOS 6; in other words, if you didnt bother to upgrade to iOS 6 in the first place, then youre not likely to download iOS 7 on the first day. See the chart below to compare the progression of each OS.
A deeper dive into the data tells us which device types are being updated the fastest. Historical data shows that iPhone owners have upgraded to the latest operating system versions faster than their iPod and iPad owning counterparts. At the start of the day Wednesday, 87.7% of iPhone owners on Tapjoy's network were using iOS 6, while only 82.2% and 82.7% of iPod and iPad owners, respectively, had made the update to iOS 6 from an earlier version. Today, approximately 24 hours after iOS 7 became available, 25% of iPhone owners are using it, compared to 12% of iPod and 15% of iPad owners.
A look into the regional breakdown tells an interesting story as well. North America seems to be the fastest region to embrace the new OS, with 28% of Tapjoy users here already having updated. Latin America is close behind, at 26%, with Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at 22%. However, the EMEA numbers appear to be brought down by Africa, as Europe and the Middle East would be closer to, or perhaps ahead of, North Americas numbers if broken out separately. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is the slowest to adopt iOS 7 (currently at 14%), which comes as no surprise since they were also the slowest to adopt iOS 6.
Tapjoy also took a look at which specific countries are embracing iOS 7 the fastest. Throwing out the smallish outliers like the Aland Islands, where iOS 7 has already been adopted by 95% of Tapjoy users on this tiny archipelago in the Baltic Sea. Among major countries on their network Tapjoy sees that users in South Korea are the fastest to update so far, with Brazil, the United Kingdom, Mexico and then the United States in hot pursuit.
It may be too early to tell whether fans will fully embrace the changes made in iOS 7, but if Tapjoy's network data and the surge to download the new OS is any indication, consumers are clearly interested in giving it a spin at the very least.
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Fastest Smartphone? iPhone 5S by Wide Margin
Tapscape's Ronald Carlson notes that while nothing will shut the naysayers up, smartphone performance tests from Anandtech's Anand Lal Shimpi, the benchmark source for unbiased reviews (http://www.anandtech.com/show/7335/the-iphone-5s-review/2), should the iPhone 5S is the fastest smartphone and not just by a little.
The dual-core A7 is now the fastest SoC weve tested under SunSpider, even outpacing Qualcomms Snapdragon 800 and ARMs Cortex A15, writes Shimpi on his AnandTech blog. Apple doesnt quite hit the 2x increase in CPU performance here, but its very close at a 75 percent performance increase compared to the iPhone 5.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://goo.gl/4o5nYz
iPhone 5s Slaughters Quad-core Rivals In Performance Tests Despite Dual-core CPU And Just 1GB Of RAM
BGR's Zach Epstein observes that its easy to look at things like CPU cores and clockspeeds and make assumptions, but dozens of factors contribute to a smartphone's performance. Case in point: when the 1.3GHz dual-core A7 processor powering the new iPhone 5s is lined up on paper against quad- and eight-core CPUs clocked at more than 2GHz being used by Apple's rivals, one might assume that the beastly chipsets powering various Android phones would have the upper hand. As it turns out, however, that assumption couldn't be further from the truth.
Epstein notes that when Apple announced last week that its new iPhone 5s is powered by a new 64-bit A7 processor, people scoffed and said that without 4GB of RAM, the upgrade would barely make a difference, but if you think core counts, RAM and clockspeeds tell the whole story, you're in for a surprise - Anandtech found that the iPhone 5s bested leading rival smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S4 and LG G2 in each and every CPU performance test performed, often by a fairly wide margin.
For the full report visit here:
http://goo.gl/cE1Cmv
iPhone 5/5S/5C Teardown Report and Photos Posted
http://www.iExperts.com.au
The Australian iExperts Team got their hands on Apple's Latest and greatest 5S and 5C, only to open them up and give them the Teardown treatment.
You can check it out at:
http://goo.gl/VtvOtt
WinSuperSite's Paul Thurrott Posts Compete iOS 7 Report - He Likes It
Your editor is always interested to see what WinSuperSite's Paul Thurrott has to say about Apple stuff, and he notes that with iOS 7, for the first time since iOS was still called iPhone OS, Apple has significantly updated the platform, both visually and functionally. His verdict: while there are certainly some issues, it's mostly successful, and that will be troubling to Apple's competitors.
Thurrott notes that iOS 7 is still not his ideal of a mobile OS, still featuring the same "whack a mole" approach to apps, where you move in and out of specific apps to get things done, and it has no truly integrated experiences. However, he says iOS 7 does provide an important, although incomplete visual refresh to what was a very outdated UI. And there are some important changes under the hood.
For the full review visit here:
http://goo.gl/5QJokz
The iOS 7 Review - Anandtech
Anandtech's Brian Klug & Saumitra Bhagwat say there's no doubt about it, this iOS update is one of the largest in Apple's history, and in the wake of the iPhone 5 launch, there was a considerable amount of criticism that iOS visual design was beginning to get stale. The core of the interface hadn't really changed in either visual appearance or function. With iOS 7, those pundits get their wishes granted, as almost every part of the OS gets some kind of change.
For the full review visit here:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7343/the-ios-7-review
iPhone 5 Is Dead. Long Live iPhone (S 5S AND 5C)
iFixIt's Julia says that when the iPhone 5 was released, Apple dubbed it the biggest thing to happen to iPhone since iPhone. A mere year after the fanfare, Apple has moved on to bigger biggest things. As of last week, the iPhone 5 is obsolete - replaced by two new, highly anticipated versions of the iPhone.
She notes that if public fervor is any indication, there is a lot to be excited about. The new phones come in a whirligig of color choices, from Playdough green to a luxurious gold. And the iPhone 5s features a lot of really interesting new features. Everything from a new 64-bit A7 processor and a fingerprint unlocking system to an improved camera.
Consequently, you may find that your iPhone 4S or your iPhone 5 looks just a little less shiny these days, but Julia notes that Australia's The Checkout, a consumer affairs investigation show, offers a few reasons why you shouldnt: namely, you probably don't need to. After all, your iPhone 5 is just as good now as it was before Apple pulled it off the shelves last week.
Moreover, she asks why do we buy incredibly expensive electronics that we only love until the next product release? And why do we continue to support companies that design hardware to be hard-to-fix? Especially when 20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are thrown away worldwide each year.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://goo.gl/3PtTKZ
BlackBerry Gets A Phablet; Announces New BlackBerry Z30 Smartphone with 5-inch Display and BlackBerry 10.2 OS
BlackBerry has introduced its new BlackBerry Z30, the company's biggest, smartphone. Featuring BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2, the touchscreen BlackBerry Z30 smartphone comes with a 5-inch display and thanks tto its larger case size, the largest battery yet on a BlackBerry handset.
"The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone builds on the solid foundation and engaging user experience of the BlackBerry 10 platform with features like the powerful BlackBerry Hub, its exceptional touchscreen keyboard and industry leading browser," said Carlo Chiarello, Executive Vice President for Products at BlackBerry. "The smartphone rounds out the BlackBerry 10 portfolio and is designed for people looking for a smartphone that excels at communications, messaging and productivity. Having apps like the full Documents To Go suite that comes preinstalled, together with its 5” touch display, the BlackBerry Z30 smartphone gives you a best in class productivity experience on the go."
BlackBerry says 10 OS version 10.2, includes hundreds of refinements plus many new features to help users be more productive. Among key features are:
BlackBerry Priority Hub
– BlackBerry Hub is the one place to manage all your conversations and notifications. The new BlackBerry Priority Hub can now learn what conversations and what people are important to you making it fast and easy to find the messages and information you need. It collects priority messages across your email, social networking and other accounts and gives you instant access to the conversations most important to you to help you stay organized and focused on the most important tasks.
BBM Now in Any App and Message Previews Everywhere
– BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2 continues to refine the unique communications experience of the platform. You can now get a preview of any message as it arrives in whatever app you’re using, and immediately dismiss it or tap it to read the full content and respond. If a BBM message arrives, you can instantly reply to the message without even leaving the app you’re in. In addition, if your phone is locked, you can tap the various icons on the Lock Screen to see an instant preview of your most recent messages and notifications.
5-Inch Super AMOLED Display
– The BlackBerry Z30 features a 5-inch Super AMOLED display that makes whatever you’re running larger, clearer and more vivid than on a smaller panel. The z30 also features a 1.7 GHz processor with quadcore graphics that makes browsing web pages faster and games more detailed.
Stereo Audio and BlackBerry Natural Sound
– The BlackBerry Z30 smartphone comes with stereo speakers with BlackBerry Natural Sound, a new technology exclusive to BlackBerry and part of BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2 that makes BBM Voice and BBM Video chats sound more natural and realistic. BlackBerry says Natural Sound lets you hear nuances and variations in tone, making conversations sound "like you’re in the same room."
New Antenna Technology
– The BlackBerry Z30 smartphone features BlackBerry’s new generation antenna technology that they say dynamically tunes reception to give you better connectivity in low signal areas, claiming that the BlackBerry Paratek Antenna can give you faster data transfers and fewer dropped calls in low signal areas, keeping you connected in more places.
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Longer Battery Life
– The BlackBerry Z30 smartphone includes a 2880 mAh battery, the largest battery ever built into a BlackBerry smartphone. Combined with the battery enhancements in BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2, BlackBerry claims you can get up to 25 hours of mixed use(*) on a charge, based on mixed usage scenario. Many factors affect battery life, including network connectivity, application usage, feature configuration and battery age. Actual results may vary.
The BlackBerry Z300 will roll out from select carriers and retailers around the world beginning next week in the UK and Middle East, and all other regions going into the holiday season. Specific pricing and availability will be announced by partners at the time of their respective launches. A variety of accessories including cases and chargers will also be available.
Subject to carrier approvals, BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2 is expected to be available for the BlackBerry Z10, BlackBerry Q10 and BlackBerry Q5 smartphones beginning mid-October.
For more information about the BlackBerry Z30 smartphone, visit:
http://www.blackberry.com/blackberryz30
To view a video of the new Z30, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQVKISYQ31s
For “How To” videos, visit:
http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-z30/na/ca/gen/index.html.
Product page:
http://global.blackberry.com/smartphones/blackberry-z30.html
iPad 5, iPad mini 2: Three Colors Coming?
tapscape's ronald carlson says that a new rumor has it that the new iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 will, as with the new iPhone 5s, be available in Gold, White and Space Gray color options, based of leaked reports that iPad replacement parts in Gold, White and Space Gray are beginning to show up in Apples Asian supply chain, and photos of bags of what are alleged to be iPad 5 and iPad mini case components in three different colors.
On the other hand, Carlson notes that SlashGear is predicting that the iPad mini 2 will come in the same two colors (black, white) as rhe original, but concurs with the rumor that the iPad 5 will be availale in the three new iPhone 5S colors.
9To5Mac's Ben Lovejoy says that French site NWE, which has a photo of what it believes to be a Space Gray casing for the iPad min, has a decent track-record in leaked parts report accuracy, and that it seems likely that Apple would adopt the same colors for the new iPads as for the iPhone 5s.
For the full reports, visit:
http://www.tapscape.com/ipad-5-ipad-mini-2-colors-coming/
and
http://goo.gl/YuAxLc
Sapphire Could Be Used In New iPad - Digitimes Sources
Digitimes' Julian Ho and Adam Hwang report that Apple is expected to extend the use of sapphire glass home keys to its new 9.7-inch iPad and 7.9-inch iPad mini, expected to be launched in October, and to possibly further adopt sapphire for making touch screen covers for its new iPhone to be launched in 2014, according to Taiwan-based sapphire makers.
Ho and Hwang note that sapphire is also used in making covers of iPhone 5s fingerprint-recognizing home keys, according to their sources, and that Apple in March 2013 filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office an application concerning high-temperature lamination of sapphire layers, but that their sources also caution that cost of sapphire ingots could be a major problem, with the cost of the iPhone's sapphire covers being as much as five times those for iPhone covers made from other materials.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20130917PD217.html
BBM Available for Android on September 21 and iPhone on September 22
A BlackBerry blog (http://blogs.blackberry.com/2013/09/bbm-for-android-iphone/) reports that BlackBerry's BBM mobile social network will begin rolling out for Android and iPhone customers around the world beginning September 21. BBM was previously exclusive to BlackBerry smartphones, and it will be available as a free download in Google Play and the App Store.
BBM for Android and iPhone features:
BBM Chat
-Enjoy real, immediate conversations with friends on Android, iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones. Not only does BBM let you know that your message has been delivered and read, it also shows you that your friend is responding to the message.
-More than chat With BBM you can share files on your phone such as photos and voice notes, all in an instant.
- Multi-person chats are a great way to invite contacts to chat together. BBM Groups lets you invite up to 30 friends to chat together, and go a step further than multi-chat by sharing photos and schedules. And, with Broadcast Message, you can send a message out to all your BBM contacts at once.
Post Updates and stay in the know
- BBM lets you post a personal message, profile picture and your current status, and lets your contacts know instantly in Updates.
Your unique PIN
- Every BBM user has a unique PIN that maintains your privacy, so you dont have to give out your phone number or email address to a new or casual contact.
BBM gives you a private social network for active, real conversations and it has more than 60 million customers on BlackBerry alone. The overwhelming majority use BBM an average of 90 minutes per day. BBM customers collectively send and receive more than 10 billion messages each day, nearly twice as many messages per user per day as compared to other mobile messaging apps. Messages on BBM are typically read within seconds, reflecting how truly engaged BBM customers are.
Its immediate. BBM is always on so you are always connected. And because messages on BBM are typically delivered and read within seconds, its the closest thing to a live conversation.
You trust it. BBM always tells you that messages are delivered and read. BBM conversations come alive on a private network you can count on.
You control it. BBM allows you to choose your contacts and how you share your information. BBM uses a PIN so you dont have to give anyone your phone number or email address.
In a recent press release, Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice President for BBM at BlackBerry said:
"BBM is a very engaging messaging service that is simple to use, easy to personalize and has an immediacy that is necessary for mobile communications. With more than a billion Android, iOS, and BlackBerry smartphones in the market, and no dominant mobile instant messaging platform, this is absolutely the right time to bring BBM to Android and iPhone customers."
BBM will be available as a free download for Android smartphones running Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean (Android 4.x) beginning at 7AM EDT on September 21. BBM for iPhones running iOS 6 and iOS 7 will become available for each market on the App Store schedule of 12:01 AM local time on September 22. For more information, or to download BBM for Android or iPhone, visit:
http://www.BBM.com
and
http://ca.blackberry.com/bbm.html
You can read the blog here:
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2013/09/bbm-for-android-iphone/
BuQu Tech to Launch Kickstarter Campaign Around ChargeSmart - Intelligent Case for iPhone 5, 5s Extends Life of Internal Battery
BuQu Tech (http://www.BuQuTech.com) has announced that the company will launch a Kickstarter campaign on October 1, aimed at bringing to market ChargeSmart, a patent-pending smart battery case for the iPhone 5 and 5S. With a funding goal of $55,000, the campaign will run through October 31.
The company made the announcement on the eve of Pepcoms Holiday Spectacular, an early look at whats likely to be the hottest consumer electronics gear this holiday season.
Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com) is a new way to fund creative projects everything from films, games, and music to art, design, and technology. Kickstarter is full of projects, big and small, that are brought to life through the direct support of the online community. Since launching in 2009, more than 4.8 million people have pledged in excess of $787 million, funding more than 48,000 creative projects.
ChargeSmart from BuQu Tech will more than double the runtime of the smartphone while protecting it against everyday hazards like drops, bumps, and moisture. But it won't stop there: ChargeSmart's charging algorithms will extend the life of the phones internal battery by as much as 50 percent.
The ChargeSmart Kickstarter campaign will feature a tiered rewards system, acknowledging pledges at various levels with an attractive array of incentives and spiffs. Among the rewards: the battery case at a Kickstarter price below MSRP; an early adopter price below the Kickstarter price; a BuQu Tech exclusive portable mobile battery; and a combination of various BuQu Tech battery products. At the apex of the rewards ladder, an especially generous pledge will secure a trip to Las Vegas during CES.
"We're experts in smart power products with more than 25 years experience in portable power," says Ophir Marish, CEO of BuQu Tech. "What makes ChargeSmart different is that it will extend the life and performance of the iPhone's internal battery. ChargeSmart comes with an app, available for free from the Apple App Store, that will communicate with the ChargeSmart battery case, using proprietary charging algorithms to charge the iPhone's internal battery. The result? The iPhone's battery will run better, for longer."
"This isn't just theory," Marish continues. We've developed our algorithms by charging and discharging batteries thousands of times. The ChargeSmart app will also let you do cool stuff no other battery case can do."
The ChargeSmart Power Reserve feature will, for example, enable users to set aside any percentage of ChargeSmart's power that will not be used unless specifically activated - perfect for an emergency or just to ensure that the user has enough power to make it through the day. Users can also turn the battery case on and off, dim the LEDs, and see the real-time battery status for both ChargeSmart and the iPhone batteries, and the combined remaining run time between the two.
BuQu Tech most recently announced the expansion of its Magnetyze family of protective cases and magnetic charging systems and accessories to include the newly announced Apple iPhone 5S and 5C smartphones. Magnetyze by BuQu Tech applies patent-pending magnetics technology to keep iPhone and Android smartphones protected, charged and ready to grab and go.
BuQu Tech is a subsidiary of Battery-Biz Inc., the leading U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of consumer electronic power accessories. The company was honored as an International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its Magnetyze magnetic charging system. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 29 product categories.
BuQu Tech (http://www.BuQuTech.com), based in Camarillo, Calif., is a subsidiary of Battery-Biz, Inc., the leading U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of rechargeable batteries, adapters and chargers for portable electronic devices. BuQu Tech (pronounced boo-koo) imagines, develops and builds high performance products for smartphones and tablets, and is the first accessories platform to support both Apple and Android smartphones. The Magnetyze family of universally compatible smartphone accessories uses patent-pending conductive magnetics technology to charge smartphones while the Magnetyze case simultaneously protects them from harm. Magnetyze products are available at:
http://www.magnetyze.com
Whitelabel Announces Sounddew - Rugged IPX-4 Rated Water Resistant Bluetooth Speaker Protects Against Dirt & Water
WhiteLabel "http://www.whitelabel.co," a division of Irvine Mobility, has announced its SoundDew rugged IPX4-rated water resistant Bluetooth Speakers that let you safely bring your music outdoors, while camping, at the beach and for other outdoor activities.
Priced at $49.90, SoundDew features built-in tough protective water and dirt resistant housing for use in indoor wet areas (like kitchen or bath) and also for outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, beach, parties, and at school. Available in 4 attractive colors: blue, red, khaki, and black, the skillfully crafted speaker system features a small compact housing and a great sound. With a cleverly designed hook loop on the speaker, you can easily hook it on a backpack or even on your jeans to stream music wirelessly from any Bluetooth device or aux-in from any non-Bluetooth device. It even answers phone calls hands-free within 10 meters (32 feet) while driving, cooking or washing.
SoundDew is available immediately priced at $49.90 from Amazon.com at:
http://goo.gl/ff44XO
and other retailers. For more info, see
http://www.whitelabel.co/SoundDew.html
New Kensington Colored Folios Protect and Personalize the iPad mini
The most vulnerable parts of your iPad are the screen and the corners - especially if you accidentally drop your tablet. Simply slide your iPad mini into the Portafolio Soft Case and your iPad mini is protected. The Portafolio Soft Case has strong corners to protect your iPad mini. A functional soft screen cover protects your iPad mini's display against scratches. A hand strap makes it easy to hold onto, while dedicated slots provide storage for papers, business cards, and a stylus.
Personalize and protect your iPad mini with the Kensington Portafolio Soft Case and Virtuoso Stylus collections available in a rainbow of colors.
The Portafolio Soft Case has a convenient hand strap to make it easy to hold as you read your favorite e-book as well a built-in business card slot to identify the iPad mini as yours. It also offers a built-in two-position stand that securely holds your iPad mini upright for hands-free FaceTime chats. Typing emails on your iPad mini? The Soft Folios low-angle position makes it easier and more enjoyable.
Whether using your iPad mini for business or pleasure, the latest line of Kensington products keep your device safe from wear and tear while keeping you productive anywhere you go. The most vulnerable parts of your iPad are the screen and the cornersespecially if you accidentally drop your tablet. Simply slide your iPad mini into the Portafolio Soft Case and your iPad mini is protected.
Choose from colors including Blue, Pink, Purple, Emerald, and Black to give your iPad mini your signature style. The new line of Kensington Virtuoso Stylus products are offered in the same hues and more, so you can mix and match companions for your iPad mini to create and annotate on the go, while still looking your best.
SRP $39.99
For more information, visit:
http://www.kensington.com/
Kensington Virtuoso Stylus
The responsive and sensitive soft tip of the Kensington Virtuoso Stylus was specially designed to work on delicate tablet screens and smartphones. It glides more smoothly across your tablet screen than any finger and provides comfort and control whether you're creating art, annotating files or just replying to an email. The soft tip will never scratch your tablet screen. And most important it keeps your fingers off the screen so your screen stays nice and clean. The Virtuoso is available in a rainbow of colors that not only look great on their own, but also mix and match perfectly with the Kensington Portafolio Soft Folio Case for iPad mini.
With the Kensington Virtuoso Stylus and Pen, you'll be protecting your screen in your choice of stylish colors. The soft-touch tip glides smoothly on your iPad to combine comfort and control while you create art, annotate files or capture content. The Virtuoso Stylus and Pen is available in a rainbow of colors that also mix and match perfectly with the Kensington Portafolio Soft Folio Case for iPad mini. Key features include:Key features include:
• Create, annotate and capture your ideas with a smooth touch tip
• Functions as both an iPad mini stylus and a ballpoint pen
• Comfort grip is soft and durable
• Soft tip glides smoothly across the mini screen
• Navigate with far greater accuracy
• Parker ball pen refills
For more information, visit:
http://www.kensington.com/
New Speck iPhone 5s Case + Faceplate is the First Case to Offer All-Over Protection in a Sleek Design
Speck has announced a unique iPhone case, CandyShell + Faceplate, which Speck calims is the most sleek and stylish iPhone 5s/5 case available for all-over protection. It is available now on http://speckproducts.com and at AT&T stores starting September 20.
CandyShell + Faceplate is an all-over protection system that includes:
• Speck CandyShells patented dual-layer protection in a single-piece construction. The hard outer shell guards against impact, and the soft inner layer absorbs shock.
• A protective faceplate, CandyShield, which applies easily and bonds to the device screen for superior touch response. This new technology, TrueTap, delivers unparalleled touchscreen responsiveness.
• A carefully crafted opening on the faceplate that makes the case compatible with Apple's new Touch ID fingerprint identity sensor on the home button of the iPhone 5s.
"With CandyShell + Faceplate we wanted to offer in slim protection what others have been offering in bulk protection," says Bryan Hynecek, vice president of design at Speck. "We engineered this iPhone 5s/5 case to deliver durability and 360 degree protection, plus Specks signature color and style, that preserves the beauty of the device."
CandyShell + Faceplate will be available in the most popular CandyShell colors including Black/Slate Grey, White/Charcoal Grey, Pomodoro Red/Black, Carnation Pink/Revolution Purple, White/Raspberry Pink and Raspberry Pink/Black, each of which now feature the matching CandyShield faceplate for an additional and protective extension of your color and style. All Speck cases are lab-tested for proven protection against environmental factors and everyday bumps, drops and spills.
Stay tuned to http://speckproducts.com for more details on CandyShell + Faceplate and the release of our upcoming iPhone 5c cases. Whether the priority is secure protection without additional bulk, enhanced function, a unique sense of style or all of the above, Speck has all iPhone owners covered. Long live the machines.
For more information, visit:
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Monster Launches First Line of Tablets With Pure Monster Sound with Time Correct Bluetooth
Monster, a specialist in high-performance personal audio, connectivity solutions and headphones, has announced the launch of its first line of tablets - the Monster M7 and M10, 7-inch and 10.1-inch tablets. The Monster M7 tablet is first to be released, it is fully loaded with features, and is the only HD Android-based tablet with Time Correct Bluetooth, a feature that movie lovers using Bluetooth speakers and headphones will appreciate. The Monster tablets also feature aptX for near-CD quality sound.
Packed with features, in an array of color options to match Monster's headphone colors, and offered at an affordable price, the company believes its new line of Monster tablets is going to surprise a lot of people.
A premium tablet, affordably priced, the Monster M7 tablet is exclusively available online at Walmart.com for $149.00, in keeping with Walmart's Save Money. Live Better. mantra. The Monster M10 will launch later in the fall, price and specifications to be announced.
The Monster tablet is enclosed in a unique non-skid surface that is attractively styled in eight custom candy colors to match the Monster N-Tune headphone lineCandy Blueberry, Candy Tangerine Orange, Candy Grape Purple, Candy Apple Red, Candy Lime Green, Cotton Candy Pink, Frost White and Midnight Black (available separately.) The Monster tablets are a perfect combination of sound, style, HD video, and high performance audio.
Other features include Monster Central PowerControl that allows complete energy and power monitoring over the Internet with Monster Power modules (available separately).
The Monster M7 is also pre-loaded with Google Mobiles Services applications, as well as popular apps such as Vudu, for instant access to all the latest movies and TV shows.
"Packed with features, in an array of color options to match our headphone colors, and offered at an affordable price, we believe the new line of Monster tablets is going to surprise a lot of people," says Head Monster Noel Lee.
Out-of-the-box with popular apps such as YouTube, Facebook, Google Talk, Twitter and Vudu, both Monster tablets offer easy ways to connect with friends and watch all the latest movies, TV shows and music hits. Vudu allows the user to stream directly to their device or download to watch anywhere, any time.
Cut Energy Waste, Save Big
Monster Central makes it easy for users to control their Monster Central PowerControl smart plugs (sold separately) right from their fingertips. The Monster Central PowerControl app helps households save money every day, cutting energy waste by setting up automatic timers to turn off electronics, computers or game consoles when not in use. The app also monitors the electricity and dollars used by any device plugged into the Monster Central PowerControl smart plugs.
Specifications include: M7 7-inch Tablet: Equipped with a 1.5GHz dual core processor, Android operating system, HD 1280x800 resolution screen, Bluetooth 4.0 with Time Correct, Micro USB input, 3.5mm headset jack, Mini HDMI, GPS, front (2.0MP) and rear (5.0MP) cameras, 16GB storage with 1GB DDR3 memory, MicroSD expansion slot and up to 8 hours of battery life, the 7-inch tablet is packed with all the latest specs with a great price.
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