Tim Cook "iPhone 5C has never been thought of as entry level smartphones"

Many of the topics discussed during the recent "Earning call" on the financial results of Apple, so among the curiosities are some comments from Tim Cook on the new iPhone 5C, telephone initially expected by many as a response to the mid-level on the market.

Cook once again proving that he had never thought about the realization of the iPhone 5C as a device designed for the midrange. Responding to an analyst, Cook claimed that iPhone 5C was thought of as intermediate device between iPhone 4S and iPhone 5S, leaving the entry-level to 4S, the intent is obviously to grow sales of all three devices.

Many users continue to see iPhone 5C as a low-end device Mancat either, and certainly the media have played a role in the creation of this thinking, of course, the evaluation of such a move by Apple, it is still to be determined. Although 5C iPhone has sold just now, it seems that total sales of devices can give some reason to Cook; we'll see what news will bring the next quarterly results.

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Google is preparing a renewal of hardware for the current version of Glass

The current version of the Google Glass known to date will be improved in the hardware specifications before arrival in the sales channels. This is confirmed by the development team through its Google+ page, as well as announcing the new version will soon be available for all participants in the Explorer program.

The restyling of the hypothetical Google Glass 2.0 will adopt lighter lines, will be included support for prescription lenses and finally mount an ear-bud with mono audio output to improve the output audio in noisy environments (one of the major flaws of the current version).

No mention unfortunately regarding the battery life but at least in the coming weeks the program Glass Explorer allow you to invite up to 3 friends thus extending the tests and user feedback in order to obtain an even better product before the official launch.

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In the future Google Glass could support the hand gestures

A to talk once again of Google Glass, wearable computing and related technologies today is a Google patent on a feature for the detection of hand gestures through camera. From here you imagine this technology as a new way to communicate with Glass is a short step, though things might be a bit 'more complicated than that.

The software to identify gestures should be based on the same principle of any recognition software, video, and therefore be able to distinguish at least the 'forms' predetermined. The example of the heart shown in the patent makes the idea and might suggest an input that refers for example to a like on a social network. That this may derive from a real recognition of gestures is a desirable development, but difficult to see that in the short term.

The patent in question was originally filed in June 2011, and considering the character assumed by the Google Glass seems unlikely now entering a new mode of input beyond voice input, swipe bar and head movements. On the other hand, assuming a redesign of the device in view of its actual commercial launch, the final version of the Glass may differ significantly from the one dedicated to the Explorers program. Unless immediate future, however, there is certainly to be expected that the wearable computing will evolve in this direction and that the hand gestures soon become part of the user interface-terminus.

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Where's My Water? 2 apk v1.0.0 officially entered Play Store Free Download for Android

Behind the success of the first episode, Disney Store Play in public the new chapter of the game Where's My Water? 2 . Join Swampy, Cranky and Allie in their new and exciting adventure! This is obviously the result of the most addictive physics-based puzzle weblog Disney and comes with three latest places, as well as the Sewer, the soap factory and the beach.

Latest Features:

• Play more than 100 levels and challenges with a new look into the world of alligators along with Swampy, Allie, Cranky and mysterious duck!
• New Challenge mode levels to deal with again in different ways and explosives!
• Dig as quickly as possible and conquer many ducks at the duck race in the levels!
• Get three ducks is now easier and more fun with powerups like Exhaust Fan, eyedropper and absorber! To obtain these additional upgrades may be required a small amount of money.
• Via Facebook as well as attempt to hit your friends!
• Enjoy fun and unique mechanical designed for each character!
• Attainment targets and earn ducks in the duck theme as Gladiator, spatial, hula and many more!
• A level is too hard? Use the tips to solve puzzles!

Name: Where's My Water? 2  Developer: Disney

Price: Free , Download for Android

Microsoft Office 365 will land on iOS iPad only after the touch version for Windows 8

We have seen how a few months ago, precisely in June, Microsoft has released in the App Store a very limited version of Office 365 for the iPhone, but nothing optimized for iPad has been seen until now. During an event in Florida, Gartner, Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer said that a specific version for the Apple tablet is currently in the works.

Going down into the specifics of what was said, Ballmer has warned that his company will not release an iPad version before finishing the suite Office for Windows 8 Touch .

It is basically reiterated what was said by the head of the team applications and services, Qi Lu, long ago, namely that the touch versions of the Office suite are under construction, for both Windows and for all major platforms touch.

If the approach had to be maintained with the iPhone version, Office 365 will not be a true and complete productivity suite, as a companion to combine the use of the master suite on the PC, resulting in line with Microsoft's approach in theme applications when it comes to competing devices, just remember Outlook app, where the version of the client for iOS leaves much to be desired resulting incomplete at best and usable only in the presence of subscription to Office 365.

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HTC One max: new photos and illustrations stolen fingerprint scanner | New Rumor

" Rain "leak for HTC One max , closer and closer to the official presentation. Past the new alleged list of technical features, additional content related to super smartphone come from HTC. First was issued a new picture "stolen" that would portray the terminal used by a girl on board a means of transport.

Fake or reality? We leave the final word to our readers, after having vision:

More interesting images are then those that illustrate the fingerprint scanner,  which will be positioned, according to the numerous rumor concerning him, in the rear of the shell. The image that arouses most interest is the one that follows, considering that seems to suggest the possibility of activating different functions depending on the finger used:

One could assume, for example, that functions as unlocking the device, authentication (such as password replacement tool insertion) and the launch of applications can be assigned to each finger. Speculation, for the moment, waiting for the curtain to raise permanently on HTC One max. Following further illustrative images that relate to the fingerprint scanner:

The intensification of rumors about HTC One Max is certainly a good thing, considering that is helping to change the focus on HTC products at a particularly difficult for the Taiwanese company. HTC One max is undoubtedly one of the terminals that it takes to give a new boost to sales of HTC in the year. The official launch is expected next week.

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The Apple A7 chip 64-bit is a marketing gimmick, Qualcomm attack

Qualcomm is second to none and openly discusses the new Apple chip A7 by the senior vice president  Anand Chandrasekher , polemical tone and direct all the attention going to attack the media which concentrated in the last few weeks using a 64-bit chip. The processor used in the iPhone 5S, top of the range of the house of Cupertino, has been defined as a 'marketing gimmick' than a real technical revolution on the part of the executive Qualcomm, with no real benefit for users at this stage :

We know, because there is so much hype around Apple did with its A7 (64-bit). I think they're doing a marketing operation . There is no benefit that users can draw directly . Due to the chip 64 bit it is possible to handle even more memory but the iPhone 5s only has 1GB of RAM . Basically you would need at least 4GB of memory, so, not if he has no need for the performance, and the type of applications that take advantage of this hardware are usually relegated to the class of server.

Apple wanted to be first to market with a 64-bit chip, anticipating all the chipmaker and other competing hardware platforms, but what are the real advantages present considered to be the rest of the hardware and the software that controls it? While waiting for Cupertino reveal the real advantages today s' strong criticism of Qualcomm, for its part, announced for the near future 64-bit chips, but not before they become really necessary and can be really usable. The executive Qualcomm then concluded:

Will only be meaningful by improving efficiency, in particular the operating systems they feel the need (64 bit) at some point.

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Themer Beta: The official app of MyColorScreen arrives in the Play Store in Private Beta

Those who love to customize their smartphone certainly tried, seen, and sailed want some customizations on the site  mycolorscreen.com . This is achieved through common programs and UI launcher alternative and degrees of leverage images, widgets and icons to make your home unique and often amazing. Finally, after several months of development, has arrived in the Play Store the official application:  Themer.

The program allows you to apply all customizations compatible with a click and then setting any widget in a simple and immediate. It is a unique resource in the world of Android modding because, in addition to having fantastic themes, does not provide breakouts, Roma or modifications to your device. They are presently graphical applications not anything new.

Currently, there are 50 themes to download and compatibility of the program is still very small but is currently a closed beta and therefore still not usable by everyone.

Name: Spreaker - Radio & Podcast Developer: Spreaker, Inc.

Price: Free Download from Play Store