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iPad Usage Share Hits 5-Month High In May '13 - Chitika
Why Does Apple Get All The Best Apps?
Do The Math: iOS 6 Is The World's Most Popular Mobile Operating System
TSMC Reaches Deal With Apple To Supply 20nm, 16nm and 10nm Chips, Sources Claim
Samsung Go Up Against iPad With Three New Galaxy Tab 3 Tablets
iPhone 5 Is 'Slowest Smartphone' - Which? Survey
iFixIt Calls On Fixers Everywhere To Liberate Their iPhones
Kensington Brings Big Ideas to New York for the iPad mini
iPad Usage Share Hits 5-Month High In May '13 - Chitika
Apple iPad users are still prolific when it comes to tablet Web browsing, while Amazon's Kindle Fire and Samsung's Galaxy Tablet families remain in second and third place, respectively. According to the Chitika Ad Network's Chitika Insights tablet usage report, Apple's iPad usage share increased in May 2013 after a slight dip in April 2013, taking its tablet Web usage share to 82.4% -- the highest since the beginning of 2013.
To determine the distribution of Web usage among tablet devices for the month of May 2013, Chitika Insights sampled tens of millions of U.S. and Canadian tablet online ad impressions running through the Chitika Ad Network. The data used within the most recent analysis was drawn across the time frame of May 15 to May 21, 2013, and data for previous months was collected from the Chitika Insights March and April tablet market share reports, respectively.
As can be seen on the graphs above, Apples iPad claimed 82.4% of North American tablet Web traffic, an overall share jump of 1.4% since January. Additionally, despite a month-to-month decline of 0.9% in overall share users of Amazons Kindle Fire still generate the second most tablet Web traffic in North America, with a usage share of 6.5%. The Samsung Galaxy family of tablets claim third place, holding steady at 4.7% of U.S. tablet usage share.
While there are a number of players in the tablet marketplace, Apple clearly dominates the market, and managed to increase its usage share lead this past month. This rise could be due to increased sales of refurbished iPad models in advance of the expected fall release of the next iPad, which would have impacted share figures across the board.
You can download the full Chitika Insights report here:
http://goo.gl/VJztT
Why Does Apple Get All The Best Apps?
Relaxnews notes that when iOS 7 is launched later this year, it will be pushed out to existing iPhone and iPad users on the day of its release, and that Apple app shoppers are spoiled for choice because, unlike their Android smartphone-owning counterparts, nine out of ten iPhone and iPad owners have the very latest version of the iOS operating system installed on their devices.
Apple has begun publishing (https://developer.apple.com/devcenter/ios/checklist/) monthly fragmentation data to highlight how many of its customers are on each version of its iOS mobile operating system, with this month's figures showing that 93 percent of iDevice users are running iOS 6, the current version of Apple's mobile operating system, six percent are still using iOS5 and a minuscule one percent are running earlier versions.
Those data confirm to developers that they can create apps using the latest iOS features and functions secure in the knowledge that more than nine in 10 active Apple devices will be able to run the app.
By comparison, Relaxnews says according to Google's own latest metrics, only four percent of Android device owners have the very latest version of its software (Jelly Bean 4.2) installed, while over one third (36.4%) are still using the 2010 vintage Gingerbread, and there are still new Android devices sitting on shelves in retail stores waiting to be sold that have Gingerbread installed on them.
For the full report visit here:
http://goo.gl/OMPP1
Do The Math: iOS 6 Is The World's Most Popular Mobile Operating System
Tech.Pinions' John Kirk says that if you do the math, you'll find that iOS 6 is the world's most popular mobile operating system with a version of Android which was released in 2010 and in second place.
For the full report visit here:
http://goo.gl/PPQ6s
TSMC Reaches Deal With Apple To Supply 20nm, 16nm and 10nm Chips, Sources Claim
Digitimes' Josephine Lien and Jessie Shen report that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and its IC design service partner Global UniChip have secured a three-year agreement with Apple to supply foundry services for the next A-series chips built using 20nm, 16nm and 10nm process nodes, according to industry sources.
However, both TSMC and Global Unichip told Digitimes they don't comment on customer orders and statuses.
The rumor is that TSMC will start manufacturing Apple's A8 chips in small volume in July 2013, and substantially ramp up its 20nm production capacity after December, with the foundry to complete installing a batch of new 20nm fab equipment, which is capable of processing 50,000 wafers, in the first quarter of 2014, with TSMC scheduled to volume-produce Apple A9 and A9X processors starting the end of third-quarter 2014.
Lein and Shen also note that the upcoming Apple A8 processor will be found in a new iPhone slated for release in early 2014, whole the A9/A9X chips will be used in the newer-generation iPhone and iPad products, according to their sources.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20130624PD207.html
Samsung Go Up Against iPad With Three New Galaxy Tab 3 Tablets
LAPTOP's Mark Spoonauer says that just as Samsung has flooded the zone with several Galaxy SJuly variants to battle the iPhone, a trio of new Galaxy Tab 3 tablets has arrived to give tablet shoppers multiple iPad alternatives. Available in 7-inch, 8-inch and 10.1-inch models and starting at $199.
Spoonauer notes thst Samsung designed all three Galaxy Tab 3s to look like the Galaxy S4, complete with a physical home button beneath the screen flanked by two capacitive buttons, and you'll be able to take your pick from white or a dark gold brown. In addition, each Galaxy Tab 3 comes with an IR blaster and WatchOn software, which turns these tablets into TV remotes, and Samsung will bundle a bunch of freebies with each Tab, including a $10 Google Play voucher, two years of Dropbox with 50GB of cloud storage, one year of Boingo hotspot service and three months of Hulus Plus.
He profiles the three new Samsung machines here, noting that Samsung now offers five tablets to Apple's two iPad options, with Samsung having garnered an impressive 17.9 percent share of the tablet market in Q1 while Apple's share declined from 58.1 to 39.6 percent:
http://blog.laptopmag.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-2
iPhone 5 Is 'Slowest Smartphone' - Which? Survey
The Telegraph's Olivia Goldhill reports that a Which? survey of of the seven most popular smartphones found that speed-wise, the iPhone 5 came last, processing requests at half the speed of the Samsung Galaxy S4.
For the full report visit here:
http://goo.gl/XyFUi
iFixIt Calls On Fixers Everywhere To Liberate Their iPhones
With a nod to Independence Day, iFixIt are arming fixers around the world with free tools to combat planned obsolescence. From July 1-5, the first 1,776 freedom fighters to sign up will receive two free iPhone Liberation Kits (shipping is free, too). Choose any combination of kits specialized for the iPhone 4, 4S, and 5 one to free yourself and one to pass on to a friend.
You Have The Right To Open Your Phone
The latest iPhone designs use proprietary pentalobe screws that do not allow customers to open up their devices. Although you have purchased your phone, you do not have the ability to open it up to repair it.
iFixIt's iPhone Liberation Kit solves this problem by letting you replace the pentalobe screws with standard Phillips screws.
With An iPhone Liberation Kit, You And A Friend Will:
• Get a free insurance policy.
In the unfortunate event that your iPhone needs repair, you will be set to make any necessary fix. For situations when you need to get the battery out of your iPhone as quickly as possiblesuch as after dropping the device into wateryou will be ready.
• Send a message.
When people see your iPhone, in all it's liberated glory, they will know that you don't stand for restrictions on your hardware . You believe that repair choices should be up to the owner, that repair should be easy, accessible, and affordable.
Visit here on July 1st to get your free kit:
http://goo.gl/c8m4H
Kensington Brings Big Ideas to New York for the iPad mini
The iPad mini may be smaller than the original, but the need for protection and productivity is just as big. You can shield it from bumps, bruises, scratches, and life with Kensington's iPad mini KeyFolio and mini cases. The Kensington cases preserve iPad mini functionality and sleek good looks while adding protection and a nice tactile feel that makes it easier to hold onto.
New Kensington KeyFolio Thin Folio Keyboard for iPad mini (K39796US; $79.99)
Protect your iPad mini and also make it easier to use without adding bulk. The Kensington KeyFolio Thin Folio Keyboard wraps your iPad mini in an ultra-thin folio with a high-performance keyboard with tactile, scissor style keys. It automatically wakes your iPad when you open the cover and puts it to sleep when you close the cover to save battery power.
Key features include:
• Ultra-thin and compact design
• Wireless Bluetooth keyboard
• Magnetic cover enables wake/sleep automatically
• Bezel protects corners of iPad
• Easy port access
New Kensington KeyCover Hard Shell Keyboard for iPad mini (K39797US; SRP $69.99)
Snap your iPad mini into a protective, stylish aluminum case while adding the productivity of a wireless Bluetooth keyboard. The Kensington KeyCover Hard Shell Keyboard complements the aluminum back of your iPad for the perfect combination of aesthetics and 360 degree hard-shell protection. It features a wireless Bluetooth keyboard with high-performance keys optimized for the touch typist. And the magnetic stand offers additional support when in landscape or portrait modes. And the KeyCover automatically wakes your iPad when you open it and puts it to sleep when you close the cover to save battery power.
Key features include:
• iPad snaps securely in place for 360 degree protection and the ultimate shield for the corners of your iPad
• Tactile keyboard with high-performance scissor keys optimized for touch typist
• Sleek aluminum hard shell with dark anodized finish resists fingerprints and smudges
• Magnetic stand supports both landscape and portrait modes
• Easy access to I/O ports, speakers, front and back cameras
Kensington KeyFolio Pro 2 Removable Keyboard, Case and Stand for iPad mini (K39755US; $79.99)
The Kensington KeyFolio Pro 2 for iPad mini provides a high-performance removable keyboard optimized for the touch typist. Built-in Bluetooth technology delivers wireless operation and one button set-up. A secured Velcro fastener ensures tablet vertical stability with viewing angles from 70 to 20 degrees. And the leather-like case is not only durable but elegant and stylish, too. This lightweight 3-in-1 design is optimized for travel plus protects your iPad mini from wear and scratches.
Key features include:
• Secured Velcro fastener ensures tablet vertical stability
• Leather-like case offers style while providing protection
• Viewing angles range from 70 to 20 degrees
• Cutouts for I/O ports, speakers, front and back cameras
For more information, visit:
http://www.kensington.com/
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