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Posted by on Nov 13, 2012 in Apple, Mobile | 0 comments

iPhone 5S Coming to a Apple Store near you

iPhone 5S Coming to a Apple Store near you

As reported earlier today by several sources, Apple is allegedly preparing the next generation iPhone 5S this December.   Quoting Apple directly,   “Apple may be changing its release schedule to favor a more rapid iteration of the company’s flagship product, matching the short update period that the iPad went through.”   According to the Digitimes,  the iPhone 5S is said to begin production with an initial run of 50,000 to 100,000 units.   If the above is true, Apple may be hinting that the iPhone 5S will debut in June. Prior to 2011, Apple released iPhones in June or July. However, beginning with the iPhone 4S, Cupertino’s release schedule switched to fall.   We shall see,  ...

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Posted by on Nov 13, 2012 in Apple, Mobile | 0 comments

Samsung raises processor prices 20 percent on Apple.

Samsung raises processor prices 20 percent on Apple.

And the worst part is..   Apple doesn’t really have a choice but to PAY the extra 20%. While Apple is working on securing agreements with two other processor manufacturers in Taiwan TSMC and Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corporation.  Apple reportedly purchased over 200 million processors from Samsung this year, and if it maintains its past and current device sales growth trends, the volumes it requires will only increase.   It appears to be the perfect storm as Samsung will erode Apple’s product margins and use the money to directly subsidize their phones. This is why most companies.. (not Apple of course, they’re different)   ..never single-source components.   I guess that’s what happens when you sue the hell out of your supplier and expect them to just “take it”.  In this instance, I would say Samsung has certainly “taken it” 20% more to be exact. 😉  ...

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Posted by on Nov 11, 2012 in Apple, Random, Funny, or Cool | 1 comment

Top 10 iPhone 5 Cases – Best Brands to Choose from

Top 10 iPhone 5 Cases – Best Brands to Choose from

Some friends of mine have been asking me.. Where can I find the BEST iPhone 5 Cases?   Here’s what I tell them.. Note: The order does not signify their value over the other.   #1) more.  The folks over at more.  have been doing an outstanding job at really creating fantastic designs for the new iPhone 5.  The picture below is just ONE of the many cool cases they have available over on their website.   #2) Cygnett  Cygnett is actually the company I purchased my iPhone 5 case from.  ..and despite the fact that I had to wait 3 weeks to get it – it was worth it, and I’m very happy with my new Blueprint Polygon Prism case. If you’re in the US, keep in mind the company is based, and ships from their HQ which is in Australia. ..so you’ll likely experience a similar wait time.  Here’s an image of the Blueprint Polygon Prism case that I got, one of the great designs they have over on...

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