夏普新推4.6寸新機Aquos Phone ISW16SH。具有防水防塵功能，並經過IP X5和IP X7認證。採用4.6英寸1280×720高分辨率屏幕（自產的VA液晶面板），ISW16SH的窄邊框設計的高通透的CGSilicon玻璃則是第一次用在夏普手機上。

配高通 MSM8660A處理器，雙核1.5GHz，搭載Android 4.0系 統，夏普全新設計的Feel UX界面，內置16GB內存，攝像頭像素達到1211萬，720 p和1080 p視頻錄像。

ISW16SH最大支持64GB的microSDXC存儲卡，可用HDMI直接輸出影像。耳機接口為3.5mm標準接口，支持WiMAX和 WIN HIGH SPEED，Wi-Fi（IEEE802.11a/b/g/n），NFC移動支付,CDMA/GSM/GPRS/W-CDMA等國外製式也支持。

該機大小為126×66×11.2mm，重量為136g。顏色暫時只有白色。電池容量為1800mAh，連續待機時間為390小時。沒有公布具體上市日期。

Source: HK Silicon
Inspirr Creation 是香港最權威的手機程式開發的公司之一, 根據客人的需要, 在不同的手機平台如iphone, andriod, windows等製作iphone apps, android apps 或其他手機應用程式作商業或個人用途‧我們專注於爲客戶提供一站式流動營銷服務,使客戶能在迅速增長的流動營銷市場中得到領先優勢，擴展市場商機。猶豫嗎?
不如先看看我們的手機案例www.手機程式設計.com, 致電
852-37499734或電郵service@inspirr.com,我們非常歡迎提供專業諮詢服務。

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昨日除了是 Samsung 宣佈其全新的香港專門店於銅鑼灣時代廣場開幕外，還介紹了早已在歐美等地推出的兩款平板電腦，分別為 Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 及 Galaxy Tab 2 7.0，這兩款預載 Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 系統的平板電腦將會於五月底前在港推出，售價待定，至於會否如歐美一樣以平民價推出呢？官方發言人就未有正面回應，不過就表示將會為產品訂下一個進取的售 價，加強產品競爭力。

規格方面，與上一代幾乎沒有分別，所以就不多說了，最主要的改動是以 TI OMAP 4430 取代 Tegra 2 處理器，和直接預載了 Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 系統，如果不能在價錢上有突破的話，吸引力的確欠奉。

另外，筆者亦向 Samsung 問了一個大家都關心的問題，「香港版的 Galaxy Nexus 何時可以更新至 Android 4.0.4 呢？」，不過答案可能令大家失望了，因為官方也未有確實時間公佈，看來大家要再忍耐一下了。

Source: HK SILICON

Inspirr Creation 是香港最權威的手機程式開發的公司之一, 根據客人的需要, 在不同的手機平台如iphone, andriod, windows等製作iphone apps, android apps 或其他手機應用程式作商業或個人用途‧我們專注於爲客戶提供一站式流動營銷服務,使客戶能在迅速增長的流動營銷市場中得到領先優勢，擴展市場商機。猶豫嗎? 不如先看看我們的手機案例www.手機程式設計.com, 致電 852-37499734或電郵service@inspirr.com,我們非常歡迎提供專業諮詢服務。

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麥格理投資銀行分析師Ben Schacter今早對外公布了一個驚人的消息。他指出用戶最快可以在今年的第二季度看到iOS版的Chrome瀏覽器，蘋果極有可能在審核Google提交的Chrome代碼。

如不出意外的話，這件事對蘋果和Google來說都是一筆很大的交易。通過Safari的搜索框，蘋果每年可以從Google那獲得50%-60% 的搜索分成。比如說，如果Google從iPad、iPhone、iPod那獲得10億美元的搜索收入的話，蘋果將會得到其中的6億美元。如果真能把 Safari這個障礙清除掉，Google就能把自己創下的收入全部放進自己的錢包里。

一直以來，蘋果並不允許第三方應用設為默認的瀏覽器。所以當你在iOS上點擊Email鏈接的時候，基本是用Safari打開。但是分析師認為，蘋 果不可能這樣一直下去。微軟曾在90年代因為把IE設置為Windows的默認瀏覽器而受到法律的制裁。如果蘋果堅持這樣做，最終會引發瀏覽器的第二波世 紀大戰，到時政府就有可能像當年對待微軟那樣制裁蘋果。如果Chrome真的要登陸iOS，蘋果不應該盲目阻止，而是尋求更好的合作方式。

雖然Google有向蘋果提交程序但沒有通過審核的的經歷，但我們現在更應該關注的是Chrome能否完勝移動版的Safari。分析師指出，如果Google能給iOS提供一個功能完整的瀏覽器，Sarari的在iOS設備上的市場份額將會減少99%！

不過個人認為，分析師這個99%數據有點誇張。因為Safari本身並不難用，要用戶改變原來的習慣也非一朝一夕的事。有一點值得肯定的 是，Chrome的到來一定會給蘋果的Safari帶來巨大的衝擊，進而影響到蘋果的收入。蘋果現在更迫切的，不是採取霸王手段來鞏固自己的瀏覽器市場份 額，而是能夠找到一個合作的方式，讓其他瀏覽器幫自己賺錢，實現雙贏的局面。

Via：businessinsider

source: HK Silicon

Inspirr Creation 是香港最權威的手機程式開發的公司之一, 根據客人的需要, 在不同的手機平台如iphone, andriod, windows等製作iphone apps, android apps 或其他手機應用程式作商業或個人用途‧ 我們專注於爲客戶提供一站式流動營銷服務,使客戶能在迅速增長的流動營銷市場中得到領先優勢，擴展市場商機。猶豫嗎? 不如先看看我們的手機案例www.手機程式設計.com, 致電 852-37499734或電郵service@inspirr.com,我們非常歡迎提供專業諮詢服務。

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According to trusted sources, Apple has an incredible headline feature in development for iOS 6: a completely in-house maps application. Apple will drop the Google Maps program running on iOS since 2007 in favor for a new Maps app with an Apple backend. The application design is said to be fairly similar to the current Google Maps program on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, but it is described as a much cleaner, faster, and more reliable experience.

While Apple has always had full control of the actual iOS Maps application design, the backend has belonged to Google. That will change with iOS 6 thanks to their purchases of Placebase, C3 Technologies, and Poly9; acquisitions that Apple has used to create a complete mapping database. Now that the application is fully in-house, it is being referred to simply as “Maps” (some people call the current version Google Maps because of the backend). We reported prior to the launch of iOS 5 that Apple and Google had extended their Maps deal, and now it is obvious when that deal ends.

Signifying the application’s complete re-write is a new logo for iOS Maps: it is basically a redesigned version of the current iOS Maps icon with a view of Apple’s 1 Infinite Loop Campus, but redrawn with a new color scheme. Apple’s replacement for Google Street View will likely also be an in-house solution. C3 Technologies worked on street view capability as shown in the image above.

The most important aspect of the new Maps application is a powerful new 3D mode. The 3D mode does not come enabled by default, but users simply need to click a 3D button that is conveniently and visibly stored in the app. Perhaps under the fold like the current traffic, pin, and map view buttons. This 3D mode is said to essentially be technology straight from C3 Technologies: beautiful, realisitic graphics based on de-classified missile target algorithms. This is how the Apple acquired company C3 Technologies described their technology:

C3 Technologies is the leading provider of 3D mapping solutions, offering photo-realistic models of the world for search, navigation and geographic information systems. Since 2007 when it was spun out of the aerospace and defense company Saab AB, venture-backed C3 has redefined mapping by applying previously classified image processing technology to the development of 3D maps as a platform for new social and commercial applications. The Sweden-based company’s automated software and advanced algorithms enable C3 to rapidly assemble extremely precise 3D models, and seamlessly integrate them with traditional 2D maps, satellite images, street level photography and user generated images, that together are forever changing how people use maps and explore the world.

 

 

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By Brad Molen  posted May 9th 2012 8:40PM

What better way to see what a smartphone camera is made of than taking a tour of the best of what New Orleans has to offer? We were given the opportunity to take the forthcoming HTC EVO 4G LTE on a brief tour of the city here at CTIA 2012. Our full review of Sprint’s latest LTE-capable device is on the way, but we want to give you a small teaser to arouse your curiosity ahead of time. So check out some of the sights through HTC’s 8MP ImageSense camera and take a look at how it stacks up against the likes of the One X and One S below!

HTC EVO 4G LTE first sample shots

HTC One X for AT&T review

HTC One S for T-Mobile review

By Kevin C. Tofel May. 8, 2012, 1:09pm PT 

Google’s “open” approach to Android has certainly helped build the platform’s user base: Android powers more than half of the world’s smartphones. Whether you love Android or hate it, it’s difficult to argue that this level of adoption is anything less than a success. Android debuted as a clunky operating system with few apps in October 2008, but since then has improved and grown. But Google’s openness — allowing anyone to use the platform — might not be the best strategy for keeping its lead.

The latest example of Android’s mess: Blame

“Google determines what platform gets the newest releases and when. A lot of times, that’s a negotiated arrangement and that’s something we work at hard. We know that’s important to our customers. That’s kind of an ambiguous answer because I can’t give you a direct answer in this setting.”

“Mr. Stephenson’s carefully worded quote caught our attention and frankly we don’t understand what he is referring to. Google does not have any agreements in place that require a negotiation before a handset launches.  Google has always made the latest release of Android available as open source at source.android.com as soon as the first device based on it has launched. This way, we know the software runs error-free on hardware that has been accepted and approved by manufacturers, operators and regulatory agencies such as the FCC. We then release it to the world.”

What’s the real problem here?

But at the end of the day, if you’re not using a Nexus, you’re at the mercy of your handset maker or your carrier for updates. And those won’t likely be timely; Motorola explains why in this blog post. Plus, your carrier can always determine which features you can or can’t use on your handset; Google Wallet works great on my Galaxy Nexus, but the Verizon LTE version doesn’t support the service. The problem Android faces today is the one it has always faced, but has never been able to tame: A lack of control.

If Google were to take control of Android now, it would be difficult for carriers and handset makers to rebel. Apple has no LTE handset yet, so operators are pushing Android devices over the iPhone in some cases. Hardware makers have few other choices to turn to as well. They could opt to embrace Microsoft’s Windows Phone, but the consumer demand isn’t there yet. One company, LG, recently suggested it wouldn’t be building any Windows Phones until consumer demand warranted it. Let’s face it: Google has carriers and hardware makers in a position where it could dictate Android’s future use; at least for a little while.

• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 4.8-inch Super HD AMOLED (1280×720) display
• Exynos 4 Quad processor (more details coming soon)
• 8 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Flash & Zero Shutter Lag, BIS
• 1.9 Mega pixel camera, HD recording @30fps with Zero Shutter Lag, BIS
• 16/ 32GB User memory (64GB available soon) ＋ microSD slot (up to 64GB)
• 2,100mAh battery
• Networks: 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz,3G (HSPA＋ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz, 4G (Dependent on market)
• Bluetooth 4.0, 40MHz 802.11n Wi-Fi, NFC
• Audience Inc.’s earSmart (eS305) Advanced Voice processor
• Additional features: S Beam, Buddy photo share, Share shot, AllShare Play, AllShare Cast, Smart stay, Social tag, Group tag, Face zoom, Face slide show
• Dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, 133g

May 01 AT 12:09 PM Anthony Domanico

Android has finally broken the 50% market share hurdle, according to a quarterly report from comScore. Android continued its phenomenal level of growth for the quarter ending in March 2012, climbing 3.7% since the December survey. Android’s growth continues to come at the expense of RIM and Microsoft, who saw declines of 3.7% and 0.8% respectively. Apple’s iOS gained just over 1% to make up 30.7% of the U.S. market.

Rebuttal comes in the wake of a report claiming the tech giant goes to great lengths to avoid paying billions of dollars in taxes.

by Steven Musil  April 29, 2012 12:25 PM PDT

 Over the past several years, we have created an incredible number of jobs in the United States. The vast majority of our global work force remains in the U.S., with more than 47,000 full-time employees in all 50 states. By focusing on innovation, we’ve created entirely new products and industries, and more than 500,000 jobs for U.S. workers — from the people who create components for our products to the people who deliver them to our customers. Apple’s international growth is creating jobs domestically since we oversee most of our operations from California. We manufacture parts in the U.S. and export them around the world, and U.S. developers create apps that we sell in over 100 countries. As a result, Apple has been among the top creators of American jobs in the past few years. 

Apple also pays an enormous amount of taxes which help our local, state and federal governments. In the first half of fiscal year 2012 our U.S. operations have generated almost $5 billion in federal and state income taxes, including income taxes withheld on employee stock gains, making us among the top payers of U.S. income tax. 

We have contributed to many charitable causes but have never sought publicity for doing so. Our focus has been on doing the right thing, not getting credit for it. In 2011, we dramatically expanded the number of deserving organizations we support by initiating a matching gift program for our employees. 

Apple has conducted all of its business with the highest of ethical standards, complying with applicable laws and accounting rules. We are incredibly proud of all of Apple’s contributions.

 Source:Apple Corporate