'iPhone 5' internals show traits of iPhone 3GS

New photos depicting a front digitizer and display assembly for an alleged next-gen iPhone show similarities to the iPhone 3GS, according to RepairLabs. Specifically the site says that the new phone "looks like it has a plastic 3GS-type midframe running around the digitizer and glass LCD assembly," and has a "striking similarity to a 3GS, with the bottom screws and brackets."

RepairLabs adds that based on the width of the bracket, it believes the charger port will have to be smaller. Apple is widely reported to be switching to a new dock connector format with the next iPhone, ditching the 30-pin format it has used for mobile devices since early into the iPod era. Other devices will also presumably make the switch, possibly including a new "mini" iPad.

"These pictures suggest that the LCD may pull apart from the Digitizer, given the rivets on the sides. (This is similar again to the 3GS, but a departure from the 4 and 4S.)," RepairLabs also notes.

Via: http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/08/31/earlier.design.concepts.updated/

iPhone phablets being considered, reports Reuters

Apple may be looking to extend its iPhone catalogue by adding new phones with larger screens and also colorful budget phones.

Reuters reports that Apple is considering new phones that would have a screen size of 4.7-inches and 5.7-inches. Reuters cites multiple sources, including ‘those involved in the supply chain in Asia’.

The source also claims that if the plan is given a go ahead by Apple, we will see 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch iPhones hitting the shelves next year.

Apart from these phablets, a budget iPhone model is also under consideration. The reports says that the cheaper iPhone would be launching in September after full production begins in August. The phone will come with plastic cover in a variety of colors. The production was supposed to begin next month but has been pushed back as Apple is still not decided on the colors. The budget phone will have the same 4-inch screen found on the iPhone 5. Reuters also has word on their pricing, claiming it will cost a mere $99 on launch.

There is not a lot of information on the phablets but it doesn’t really sound like Apple we know. It would be stretching the imagination to believe that a company that took its own comfortable time to bump its screen size to 4-inch from 3.5 inch (still an whole inch smaller than rival flagships) would contemplate a size bump as huge as this.

Reuters also reports that the iPhone 5s will retain the current 4 inch screen size and will come with a fingerprint sensor. The phone will be launched alongside the $99 model.

Although the rumors are to be taken with a pinch of salt, this is the time, if any, when such plans don’t sound totally ridiculous.

The Cupertino giant has taken a few radical steps since the death of Steve Jobs and it might just be looking to expand its markets. It has been clear the company is not afraid to deviate from Jobs’ vision of a non-fragmented iPhone and iPad line but is this going a bit too far?

Source: http://www.knowyourmobile.in/apple/8039/iphone-phablets-being-considered-reports-reuters

Steve Jobs expected to be forgotten by history

In 1994, while at Next, Steve Jobs gave a 20-minute interview to the Silicon Valley Historical Association (SVHA) in which he spoke about his legacy. Interestingly, at that point, he expected that he and his accomplishments would be more or less forgotten within a few decades.

A clip from that interview has just been posted to YouTube for the first time this week to help promote the SVHA's 60-minute documentary on Jobs, "Steve Jobs: Visionary Entrepreneur."

"All the work that I've done in my life will be obsolete by the time I'm 50," Jobs, still shy of his 40th birthday, says in the video below. "The Apple 2 is obsolete now, Apple 1s were obsolete many years ago, the Macintosh is on the verge of becoming obsolete in the next few years."

Remember, this is Jobs speaking before his return to Apple to turn it around and build it into one of the most valuable enterprises ever. Now, almost 20 years later, we've just seen the latest iteration of the Macintosh OS, and a working Apple 1 just sold at auction for more than half a million dollars.

Lots of innovators are forgotten by history, but it seems that Jobs has already joined the historical vanguard, drawing constant comparisons to names like Edison and Ford. The saddest thing is that the opposite turned out to be true, and the usefulness of Jobs' many creations will likely outlive the man himself by decades.

Watch the clip of the 1994 interview below:

Source: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57590030-37/steve-jobs-expected-to-be-forgotten-by-history/

DIY: How to download and install iOS 7 on Apple iPhone 4

Apple announced the much awaited iOS 7 at the WWDC recently detailing various features that the new OS will bring onboard.

Standing out from its predecessor, iOS 6 with its simplified, flat and streamlined interface won both fans and critics. While some have been impressed with the finer details and revamped icons, others have criticized it for being simple, childish and basic.

If you are itching to get hold of the iOS7, our DIY guide shows you just what to do to download and install the latest operating system on your iPhone 4.

You will be jumping through some hoops, so be sure you are absolutely sure about it.

Apart from that you should also be ready to shell $99 (roughly Rs 5,400) a year. Also as is the case with any beta product, the iOS 7 beta preview has its share of risks which includes crashes, bugs, the chance of losing data and bricking.

Also a reminder that not all iOS 7 features will be ported to the iPhone 4. For example you won't be getting the AirDrop, Siri, filters in the camera or the panorama shooting. On the brighter side you will get filters in photos, square/video formats, swipe to capture and the recently launched itunes Radio. hoorah!

iPhone 5 gets complete iOS 7 package; iPhone 4, 4S and iPad 3 selected few

Lets kick off:

1. Start with backing up your device.

2. Now head to the Apple Developer Program and sign up. As you would expect the site is in demand and can be really slow at times, so be patient while it loads or better still head back after 2-3 days.

3. The Apple Developer Program will cost you $99 for a year. Once you are in, head to the iOS Developer section.

4. Make sure you have your device's UDID registered in the Developer Center before you start installing the iOS 7 beta.

5. Now download the right version of the iOS 7 beta for the iPhone 4 you have.

6. Make sure you download the latest version of iTunes which you can get from here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

7. Open the .dmg file and extract the iOS beta file. Just look for the file which ends with '.ipsw'

8. Now connect your device to a computer and fire up iTunes.

9. Click on the 'iPhone' button in iTunes, which brings up your device's stats.  Make sure that you have your device backed up here - that's very important.

10. Now you need to hold the 'Option' key and then hit the 'Restore iPhone' button.

11. You will be given a choice of files. Select the iOS 7 beta file you just downloaded.

12. The installation will take 10 odd minutes  - so make sure during this time that device stays connected.

13. Once its is done you should be looking at the latest iOS 7 version on your iPhone 4.

Source: http://www.knowyourmobile.in/apple/apple-iphone-4/8048/diy-how-download-and-install-ios-7-apple-iphone-4

Video shows what looks like iOS 7 running on an iPad

What will iOS 7 look like on an iPad?

Apple has yet to give developers an iPad version of iOS 7, but photos, videos, and reports are popping up left and right about what the new operating system will look like on the tablet.

A new iPad iOS 7 video (see below) surfaced Tuesday from a Russian-based YouTube user named Rozetked who claims to have the upcoming OS running on his iPad. In the video, the user holding an iPad taps and swipes through different screens and features.

What's shown is awfully similar to what is known about iOS 7 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. When Apple announced the debut of iOS 7 for those devices at WWDC last week, the company said it dramatically redesigned the look and feel of the user interface. This appears to be shown in Rosetked's video.

Icons, buttons, and color schemes all look like they've been revamped. The screen also has a swipe feature at the bottom of the device for quick access to various features -- just like with iOS 7 for the iPhone.

Still, it's unclear if this video is indeed showing Apple's legitimate iOS 7 for the iPad or just some mock-up.

CNET contacted Apple for comment. We'll update the story when we get more information.

Via: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57589952-37/video-shows-what-looks-like-ios-7-running-on-an-ipad/

Alleged iPhone 5S display pictures show no major external changes

Craving for more iPhone 5S news? Well the Chinese blogosphere are making sure that your plate is full.

We have heard a lot of rumors surrounding the iPhone 5S right from its internal components showing new shell colors to gold-SIM trays and many more. Filling us more this time, the fanatic fone folks bring us DSLR-quality pictures of the new display assembly for the iPhone 5S. The folks have posted via phone arena, 'alleged iPhone 5S LCD screen and digitizer, glued to the front panel of the upcoming iPhone 2013 edition.'

While we suggest to take this with a pinch of salt, if these shots are indeed legit, this means that there is no major visible difference  - atleast externally. The difference in the video cabling is however there which indicates that there will be more exciting things packed under the hood.

According to PA folks, the rumored fingerprint recognition may be built into the home key, which will serve as the gateway for a new payment system Apple might introduce at a later stage.

We saw a interesting new iPhone 5S concept earlier which details a larger screen with improved resistance to scratching, thinner borders, and a new ring/silent button.

Envisioned in black and silver, black and slate and white and silver color variants, the concept video shows a massive 12.1-megapixel iSight Pro rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel full HD iSight front facing camera.

Source: http://www.knowyourmobile.in/apple/apple-iphone-5s/8099/alleged-iphone-5s-display-pictures-show-no-major-external-changes

iPhone 5S shows its motherboard

Japanese parts firm Moumantai has leaked three photos of what is claimed to be the bare logic board of the upcoming iPhone 5S.

The photos do not have much to tell as the board has been stripped of the Apple A series processor and other components.

The shape of the logic board has hardly any differences with the logic board of the current iPhone 5. The logic board is slimmer overall providing space for additional components. This could mean that Apple is looking at a furnishing the iPhone 5S with a bigger battery.

The processor has been removed from the board. But the photos suggest that the iPhone 5S might have a larger A-series chip than its predecessor. The slot for the chip takes up greater width of the logic board. Rumors have suggested that Apple won’t be launching a full-fledged next generation A7 chip until 2014. It would be interesting to see what modification is done to the current chip.

The photos also show a changed screw placement on the logic board. The screw now seems to be located on the top of iPhone 5S.

The leak points to what rumors have suggested all along. If the photos are legitimate, they indicate that the iPhone 5S will retain the design of the current iteration. In line with the ‘S’ releases so far, Apple will be shying away from a radically different design.

There is no reason to believe for sure that this is the logic board for iPhone 5S. The internet is filled with people having too much time and such leaks should always be taken with a pinch of salt.

The iPhone 5S could be arriving this fall. Reports so far point towards a september launch. The changes made to the device are likely to be minor. Whatever the selling point of the iPhone 5S will be has to be cramped within the shell of the iPhone 5. It might come in the form of iOS 7 exclusive features. We will be looking out further develpoments on that front.

Source: http://www.knowyourmobile.in/apple/8078/iphone-5s-shows-its-motherboard