The 404 692: Where NDC strikes back (podcast)
The 404 Podcast, and the CNET office in general, hasn't been the same without Natali Del Conte around, so we're all super psyched for the long-awaited return of NDC Thursdays...well, everyone except Wilson; he's at home waiting for the perfect time to interrupt today's show.Although she describes the difficulty in leaving her newborn son at home, the self-proclaimed domestic diva is back in the office after her maternity leave to make her son proud! Oh, she also tells us what she did on her lunch break yesterday, but that's no big deal...!!!! Don't miss the first half of today's episode, and be sure to send your congrats to the new Mrs. Morris!At Apple's Mac OS X event yesterday, Steve Jobs unveiled both an update to Apple's MAC operating system, now called now with FaceTime,) as well as a refresh to the Macbook Air line of portable, and pricey, laptops. The new Airs are much smaller than the originals and now benefit from ultralong battery life and instant-on functionality thanks to the integrated solid-state drives.Prices range from $999 up to $1,599 based on screen size (11.6-inch or 13.3-inch), processor type, and storage capacity. We're all still waiting for the next iPad to drop before we run to the nearest Apple Store, but keep an eye on CNET.com for benchmark scores in an upcoming review.We're also rolling out our first batch of VIDEO VOICEMAILS today and since they're just YouTube links people send over, check them out for yourself!!Jeremy has bad news about "Back to the Future."Aaron has good news from Hawaii.Ben has nice things to say about The 404!Michael has a deadly gift for Natali and Justin!If you have something you want to say about the show, record a YouTube video and send the link to the404(at)cnet(dot)com and we'll play it on the air! As usual, audio voicemails are also welcome, and the number to dial is 1-866-404-CNET (2638). Tune in tomorrow when TONY HAWK will once again join us in the studio to chat about skateboard, video games, and more!Episode 692PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes (video) |Subscribe in RSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS Video  Follow us on Twitter!The 404Jeff BakalarJustin YuWilson TangAdd us on Facebook!The 404 Fan PageThe 404 GroupJustin YuJeff BakalarWilson Tang
Note-taking on the iPad with the new-and-improved Outline+ app
Note-taking on the iPad with the new-and-improved Outline+ app
To grab a OneNote notebook from SkyDrive to edit in Outline+, tap the download button at the bottom of Outline+'s home screen and you'll see four "Open from" options: Dropbox, Box, SkyDrive, and iTunes. After signing in to your Microsoft account,you'll see a list of OneNote notebooks listed. Tap one to open it in Outline+. Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNETTo perform the reverse and upload a notebook created in Outline+ to SkyDrive, tap-and-hold on a notebook until four tabs spring out from the right side of the notebook: Appearance, Sharing, Export, and Delete. On the Sharing tab, you'll be able to upload to Dropbox, Box, and SkyDrive. (The Export tab is for exporting to iTunes.)In addition to the headlining new feature that is syncing via SkyDrive, Outline+ now lets you use an external keyboard. I tried it with a wireless Bluetooth keyboard and found typing and navigating via the arrow keys to be a snap. You can't, however, use keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste. You'll need to highlight text via a tap on the screen to copy and paste, which is never my preferred method. As for the onscreen keyboard, it feature two new keys in its top-left corner to tab forward and back.Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNETYou can enter text with the onscreen keyboard or an external keyboard, and you can also scribble, draw, and otherwise ink with the updated Outline+. Tap the pen icon along the right edge when you have a notebook open to call up the inking options. You have four colors of ballpoint pen for jotting down handwritten notes, and there are also five highlighters for scribbling bright notes or highlighting text. Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNETLastly, there is a new sharing option that is sure to appeal to anyone who wants to share the genius contained within a OneNote notebook with non-OneNote users. Above the inking button is a share button that lets you quickly and easily email a notebook as a PDF attachment. You can also export it as a PDF to open in another app on your iPad, another useful option if you haven't completely turned over your life to OneNote.Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNETThat's it for this update. For the next update coming down the line, the developer tells me that it will include encryption of sections and synchronization with SharePoint.
To grab a OneNote notebook from SkyDrive to edit in Outline+, tap the download button at the bottom of Outline+'s home screen and you'll see four "Open from" options: Dropbox, Box, SkyDrive, and iTunes. After signing in to your Microsoft account,you'll see a list of OneNote notebooks listed. Tap one to open it in Outline+. Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNETTo perform the reverse and upload a notebook created in Outline+ to SkyDrive, tap-and-hold on a notebook until four tabs spring out from the right side of the notebook: Appearance, Sharing, Export, and Delete. On the Sharing tab, you'll be able to upload to Dropbox, Box, and SkyDrive. (The Export tab is for exporting to iTunes.)In addition to the headlining new feature that is syncing via SkyDrive, Outline+ now lets you use an external keyboard. I tried it with a wireless Bluetooth keyboard and found typing and navigating via the arrow keys to be a snap. You can't, however, use keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste. You'll need to highlight text via a tap on the screen to copy and paste, which is never my preferred method. As for the onscreen keyboard, it feature two new keys in its top-left corner to tab forward and back.Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNETYou can enter text with the onscreen keyboard or an external keyboard, and you can also scribble, draw, and otherwise ink with the updated Outline+. Tap the pen icon along the right edge when you have a notebook open to call up the inking options. You have four colors of ballpoint pen for jotting down handwritten notes, and there are also five highlighters for scribbling bright notes or highlighting text. Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNETLastly, there is a new sharing option that is sure to appeal to anyone who wants to share the genius contained within a OneNote notebook with non-OneNote users. Above the inking button is a share button that lets you quickly and easily email a notebook as a PDF attachment. You can also export it as a PDF to open in another app on your iPad, another useful option if you haven't completely turned over your life to OneNote.Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNETThat's it for this update. For the next update coming down the line, the developer tells me that it will include encryption of sections and synchronization with SharePoint.
Facebook adds Amber alerts to find missing kids (podcast)
Facebook adds Amber alerts to find missing kids (podcast)
The program will be opt-in and you will only get alerts about children missing in your state or other states you designate.Also, according to Allen, Amber alerts are only used for the most serious cases, where local law enforcement believes the child is in immediate danger and where there is good descriptive information that people can look for, such as an automobile and license plate. Fortunately, these alerts are rare.To sign-up for Amber alerts on Facebook go to Facebook.com/AMBERAlert, pick your state, and click the Like button at the top. You can also add that page to your favorites and suggest it to your friends. At any time, you can visit your state's page by adding your state's initials to the URL such as Facebook.com/AmberAlertNY.Ernie Allen, CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenNCMEC.orgAmber alerts for your state will show up in your news feed along with all the other items, but if you have a lot of Facebook friends you might miss them if you're not looking."It doesn't get priority over other feeds," said Facebook's Washington, D.C., policy staffer Adam Conner but, he added, "the hope is it will be so important that people will share it immediately and it will see a full viral effect."Allen agrees. "One of our hopes is that because Facebook is so viral and there is such an opportunity for people to mobilize and communicate with their friends that very quickly this information can reach a huge number of people and bring more kids home."Disclosures: I serve without pay on the board of directors of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and am co-director of ConnectSafely.org which receives financial support from Facebook. For more, click below to listen to my eight-minute interview with NCMEC CEO Ernie AllenListen nowYour browser does not support the audio element.Subscribe now:iTunes (audio) |RSS (audio)
The program will be opt-in and you will only get alerts about children missing in your state or other states you designate.Also, according to Allen, Amber alerts are only used for the most serious cases, where local law enforcement believes the child is in immediate danger and where there is good descriptive information that people can look for, such as an automobile and license plate. Fortunately, these alerts are rare.To sign-up for Amber alerts on Facebook go to Facebook.com/AMBERAlert, pick your state, and click the Like button at the top. You can also add that page to your favorites and suggest it to your friends. At any time, you can visit your state's page by adding your state's initials to the URL such as Facebook.com/AmberAlertNY.Ernie Allen, CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenNCMEC.orgAmber alerts for your state will show up in your news feed along with all the other items, but if you have a lot of Facebook friends you might miss them if you're not looking."It doesn't get priority over other feeds," said Facebook's Washington, D.C., policy staffer Adam Conner but, he added, "the hope is it will be so important that people will share it immediately and it will see a full viral effect."Allen agrees. "One of our hopes is that because Facebook is so viral and there is such an opportunity for people to mobilize and communicate with their friends that very quickly this information can reach a huge number of people and bring more kids home."Disclosures: I serve without pay on the board of directors of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and am co-director of ConnectSafely.org which receives financial support from Facebook. For more, click below to listen to my eight-minute interview with NCMEC CEO Ernie AllenListen nowYour browser does not support the audio element.Subscribe now:iTunes (audio) |RSS (audio)
EyeTV 3.3 conquers 3G iPhone video streaming
EyeTV 3.3 conquers 3G iPhone video streaming
In October, Elgato's original EyeTV for iPhone (iTunes link) allowed streaming video over a 3G network connection via a backdoor, which broke the iPhone OS SDK rules and Apple yanked EyeTV from the App Store. A later version of EyeTV removed the backdoor, and the world assumed that 3G network streaming in EyeTV was gone forever. However, yesterday Elgato proved the assumption premature by releasing EyeTV 3.3 for Mac OS X and a new Elgato Web site.To use the new video-streaming features of EyeTV, you must update the software to version 3.3. Mobile Safari on your iPhone handles the rest by launching this Web site: https://live3g.eyetv.com . Launching the Web site results in the execution of a new iPhone Web app called Live3G that lets you watch live television on an iPhone anywhere via a 3G connection. According to Elgato, the app also--with the right cable--lets you watch live and recorded TV on a larger screen or projector by connecting your iPhone with a compatible cable. (Web apps actually have access to the TV-out on your iPhone, apparently.) We've requested more information on the cable requirements for TV-out, but we haven't received a response.CBS' "The Price is Right," playing live on an iPhone.Screenshot by David Martin/CNETElgato is calling Live3G a "nice complement to the EyeTV iPhone app." It can, however, cause a little confusion at first. We launched the Web app and were prompted for the credentials to an Elgato EyeTV account that we had set up in October, but a second log-in prompt was a surprise. A few e-mails later and we had a solution from Elgato: The second log-in prompt is only active if you configured EyeTV on your Mac to use a PIN to gain access your live video feed. So the response to the second prompt is to use the user id eyetv and your PIN for the password. With everything properly installed, our test phone had us watching streaming live TV video with the capability to change channels (both analog and digital HD), plus our own recorded video, over a 3G cellular connection. Updated: December 17, 2009, at 3:33 p.m. PST: David Fanning, an Elgato representative, advised us that the cable required for TV-out is the $49 Apple Component AV cable (part number MB128LL). Technical information about the cable can be found in this Apple support document titled iPod and iPhone: TV out support.
In October, Elgato's original EyeTV for iPhone (iTunes link) allowed streaming video over a 3G network connection via a backdoor, which broke the iPhone OS SDK rules and Apple yanked EyeTV from the App Store. A later version of EyeTV removed the backdoor, and the world assumed that 3G network streaming in EyeTV was gone forever. However, yesterday Elgato proved the assumption premature by releasing EyeTV 3.3 for Mac OS X and a new Elgato Web site.To use the new video-streaming features of EyeTV, you must update the software to version 3.3. Mobile Safari on your iPhone handles the rest by launching this Web site: https://live3g.eyetv.com . Launching the Web site results in the execution of a new iPhone Web app called Live3G that lets you watch live television on an iPhone anywhere via a 3G connection. According to Elgato, the app also--with the right cable--lets you watch live and recorded TV on a larger screen or projector by connecting your iPhone with a compatible cable. (Web apps actually have access to the TV-out on your iPhone, apparently.) We've requested more information on the cable requirements for TV-out, but we haven't received a response.CBS' "The Price is Right," playing live on an iPhone.Screenshot by David Martin/CNETElgato is calling Live3G a "nice complement to the EyeTV iPhone app." It can, however, cause a little confusion at first. We launched the Web app and were prompted for the credentials to an Elgato EyeTV account that we had set up in October, but a second log-in prompt was a surprise. A few e-mails later and we had a solution from Elgato: The second log-in prompt is only active if you configured EyeTV on your Mac to use a PIN to gain access your live video feed. So the response to the second prompt is to use the user id eyetv and your PIN for the password. With everything properly installed, our test phone had us watching streaming live TV video with the capability to change channels (both analog and digital HD), plus our own recorded video, over a 3G cellular connection. Updated: December 17, 2009, at 3:33 p.m. PST: David Fanning, an Elgato representative, advised us that the cable required for TV-out is the $49 Apple Component AV cable (part number MB128LL). Technical information about the cable can be found in this Apple support document titled iPod and iPhone: TV out support.
Samsung looks to diversify chip business amid Apple trouble
Samsung looks to diversify chip business amid Apple trouble
Samsung is already responding to Apple's seeming desire to reduce its reliance on its chief competitor for the production of mobile processors.Stephen Woo, president of Samsung's Systems LSI division, which is charged with producing mobile processors, told Reuters in an interview published yesterday that his company is looking to "diversify our customer base." To do so, he said, Samsung has already added "some Chinese customers."Woo admitted that the move is a response to Apple's waning reliance on Samsung for its chip-making needs. Apple pays Samsung about $8.8 billion for its mobile processors, representing about 80 percent of Samsung's business, according to data from Goldman Sachs. In the coming years, however, Apple is expected to go elsewhere with its business, and by 2017, reduce its orders to Samsung by 80 percent.That transition is reportedly already in the works. Earlier this month, the Taiwan-based Commercial Times reported that Apple had agreed to initiate trial production with Taiwan Semiconductor of the A6X processor found in its fourth-generation iPad. If all goes well, Taiwan Semiconductor could receive the entire A6X order.And Apple's transition has reportedly been in motion for quite some time. Apple and Samsung are currently embroiled in bitter patent disputes around the world, and Apple apparently despises the idea of paying its chief competitor both in those lawsuits and in the smartphone market in general.Still, as Goldman Sachs notes, it'll take time for Apple to actually move its efforts elsewhere. Samsung has been a trusted processor partner with Apple for years and has shown a proficiency for building its processors. Finding out if other companies are up to the task takes a while.
Samsung is already responding to Apple's seeming desire to reduce its reliance on its chief competitor for the production of mobile processors.Stephen Woo, president of Samsung's Systems LSI division, which is charged with producing mobile processors, told Reuters in an interview published yesterday that his company is looking to "diversify our customer base." To do so, he said, Samsung has already added "some Chinese customers."Woo admitted that the move is a response to Apple's waning reliance on Samsung for its chip-making needs. Apple pays Samsung about $8.8 billion for its mobile processors, representing about 80 percent of Samsung's business, according to data from Goldman Sachs. In the coming years, however, Apple is expected to go elsewhere with its business, and by 2017, reduce its orders to Samsung by 80 percent.That transition is reportedly already in the works. Earlier this month, the Taiwan-based Commercial Times reported that Apple had agreed to initiate trial production with Taiwan Semiconductor of the A6X processor found in its fourth-generation iPad. If all goes well, Taiwan Semiconductor could receive the entire A6X order.And Apple's transition has reportedly been in motion for quite some time. Apple and Samsung are currently embroiled in bitter patent disputes around the world, and Apple apparently despises the idea of paying its chief competitor both in those lawsuits and in the smartphone market in general.Still, as Goldman Sachs notes, it'll take time for Apple to actually move its efforts elsewhere. Samsung has been a trusted processor partner with Apple for years and has shown a proficiency for building its processors. Finding out if other companies are up to the task takes a while.
Samsung leaks Windows Phone 8 devices in Apple court documents
Samsung leaks Windows Phone 8 devices in Apple court documents
Samsung is planning to get in on the Windows Phone 8 launch later this year, according to a new report.The Verge is reporting today that it discovered two Windows Phone 8-based Samsung devices in court documents filed in Samsung's case with Apple. Code-named Odyssey and Marco, the devices are slated for a fourth-quarter launch, according to The Verge. It's believed that Microsoft will launch Windows Phone 8 in the fourth quarter, as well.In terms of the specs, the devices appear to be somewhat powerful, boasting dual-core Qualcomm processors and support for LTE, according to The Verge. The Odyssey will boast a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display, while the Marco will come with a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED option. The Odyssey will also come with an 8-megapixel rear camera, while the Marco will deliver a 5-megapixel option, according to The Verge.Microsoft showed off Windows Phone 8 for the first time last month. The operating system comes with a host of improvements over its predecessor, including a better home screen, near-field communication support, and in-app purchases. The operating system will come bundled in new Windows Phone 8-ready devices. Windows Phone 7.5 handsets can't be upgraded to the operating system.Samsung has not yet confirmed that it will be launching the Odyssey or Marco. However, that they were reportedly featured in court documents might seem to indicate it'll happen.Those court documents have become a treasure trove for reporters, offering all kinds of insight into both Apple and Samsung. Just yesterday, Apple divulged details on the prototypes it developed for its iPhone dating back to 2005.CNET has contacted Samsung for comment on The Verge's report. We will update this story when we have more information.
Samsung is planning to get in on the Windows Phone 8 launch later this year, according to a new report.The Verge is reporting today that it discovered two Windows Phone 8-based Samsung devices in court documents filed in Samsung's case with Apple. Code-named Odyssey and Marco, the devices are slated for a fourth-quarter launch, according to The Verge. It's believed that Microsoft will launch Windows Phone 8 in the fourth quarter, as well.In terms of the specs, the devices appear to be somewhat powerful, boasting dual-core Qualcomm processors and support for LTE, according to The Verge. The Odyssey will boast a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display, while the Marco will come with a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED option. The Odyssey will also come with an 8-megapixel rear camera, while the Marco will deliver a 5-megapixel option, according to The Verge.Microsoft showed off Windows Phone 8 for the first time last month. The operating system comes with a host of improvements over its predecessor, including a better home screen, near-field communication support, and in-app purchases. The operating system will come bundled in new Windows Phone 8-ready devices. Windows Phone 7.5 handsets can't be upgraded to the operating system.Samsung has not yet confirmed that it will be launching the Odyssey or Marco. However, that they were reportedly featured in court documents might seem to indicate it'll happen.Those court documents have become a treasure trove for reporters, offering all kinds of insight into both Apple and Samsung. Just yesterday, Apple divulged details on the prototypes it developed for its iPhone dating back to 2005.CNET has contacted Samsung for comment on The Verge's report. We will update this story when we have more information.
Samsung lappy heralds updated MacBook Air
Samsung lappy heralds updated MacBook Air
Under the skin of Samsung's new ultrasvelte laptop beats new Intel silicon that will likely be adopted by Apple in the refresh of the MacBook Air.One of the criticisms--admittedly of the geek variety--of the 2010 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Airs is the internals. At the risk of sounding like a broken record (as this has been asserted ad nauseam by many reviewers), both models use silicon that, in tech years, is long in the tooth--namely, the Core 2 Duo. But Apple is expected to pull a leapfrog with the new MacBook Air.The upcoming Airs will jump from the grizzled Core 2 Duo to the newly birthed second-generation Core i processors, aka, Sandy Bridge.Which brings us to the Samsung 9 Series 13.3-inch model.That 2.89-pound laptop uses one of the first Sandy Bridge low-power processors, the 1.4GHz Core i5-2537M. That chip is similar to what Apple will likely squeeze into the updated Air. What makes it low power? The i5-2537M draws a mere 17 watts, about half the wattage of typical Intel mobile processors. That means less heat, while still offering the goodness of the Sandy Bridge processor.Apple is expected to squeeze the newest Intel silicon into the ultrathin MacBook Air, just as Samsung has done with its 9 Series.AppleGoodness in the form of an improved built-in graphics processor and the option for automatic "overclocking"--if Apple decides to implement it--up to speeds of 2.3GHz.One of the intriguing questions is whether Apple, working with Intel, will ratchet the processor's power down even lower or stick with the standard rating on the power-frugal Sandy Bridge Core i series chips.We should know by this summer.Updated at 9:10 p.m. PDT: adding Samsung Series 9 information.
Under the skin of Samsung's new ultrasvelte laptop beats new Intel silicon that will likely be adopted by Apple in the refresh of the MacBook Air.One of the criticisms--admittedly of the geek variety--of the 2010 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Airs is the internals. At the risk of sounding like a broken record (as this has been asserted ad nauseam by many reviewers), both models use silicon that, in tech years, is long in the tooth--namely, the Core 2 Duo. But Apple is expected to pull a leapfrog with the new MacBook Air.The upcoming Airs will jump from the grizzled Core 2 Duo to the newly birthed second-generation Core i processors, aka, Sandy Bridge.Which brings us to the Samsung 9 Series 13.3-inch model.That 2.89-pound laptop uses one of the first Sandy Bridge low-power processors, the 1.4GHz Core i5-2537M. That chip is similar to what Apple will likely squeeze into the updated Air. What makes it low power? The i5-2537M draws a mere 17 watts, about half the wattage of typical Intel mobile processors. That means less heat, while still offering the goodness of the Sandy Bridge processor.Apple is expected to squeeze the newest Intel silicon into the ultrathin MacBook Air, just as Samsung has done with its 9 Series.AppleGoodness in the form of an improved built-in graphics processor and the option for automatic "overclocking"--if Apple decides to implement it--up to speeds of 2.3GHz.One of the intriguing questions is whether Apple, working with Intel, will ratchet the processor's power down even lower or stick with the standard rating on the power-frugal Sandy Bridge Core i series chips.We should know by this summer.Updated at 9:10 p.m. PDT: adding Samsung Series 9 information.
Samsung goes on offense, aims to bust Apple patents
Samsung goes on offense, aims to bust Apple patents
The primary gesture feature, called FractalZoom was one touch for scrolling, and two fingers to pinch and zoom, technology that Bogue said he actually demoed to Apple in a private meeting in late 2003. The technology was shown off to what Bogue said was "maybe half a dozen" Apple hardware engineers. The meeting didn't go anywhere, though Bogue kept an e-mail thread between him and the company, which Samsung submitted as evidence.DiamondTouch also had developed a follow-up technology called TableCloth, which Samsung showed off to once again take aim at Apple's bounce-back patent. TableCloth, which Bogue explained had been developed for Adobe's Flash platform, would bounce back images when they're pulled off screen.Bogue argued that while this technology was only found on the company's multi-touch PCs, it was readily viewable by anyone who came into the MERL lobby. There the company kept a demo unit that was loaded with the latest software.The two gesture patents are just part of Apple's patent offense against Samsung. As part of its suit against the South Korean technology giant, Apple is aiming one other of its patents for double tap screen navigation, as well as four design patents covering the iPhone and iPad. The trial picks back up tomorrow and runs through the rest of the week. Both sides are expected to close up their closing arguments early next week.Complete coverage: Apple v. Samsung, a battle over billions
The primary gesture feature, called FractalZoom was one touch for scrolling, and two fingers to pinch and zoom, technology that Bogue said he actually demoed to Apple in a private meeting in late 2003. The technology was shown off to what Bogue said was "maybe half a dozen" Apple hardware engineers. The meeting didn't go anywhere, though Bogue kept an e-mail thread between him and the company, which Samsung submitted as evidence.DiamondTouch also had developed a follow-up technology called TableCloth, which Samsung showed off to once again take aim at Apple's bounce-back patent. TableCloth, which Bogue explained had been developed for Adobe's Flash platform, would bounce back images when they're pulled off screen.Bogue argued that while this technology was only found on the company's multi-touch PCs, it was readily viewable by anyone who came into the MERL lobby. There the company kept a demo unit that was loaded with the latest software.The two gesture patents are just part of Apple's patent offense against Samsung. As part of its suit against the South Korean technology giant, Apple is aiming one other of its patents for double tap screen navigation, as well as four design patents covering the iPhone and iPad. The trial picks back up tomorrow and runs through the rest of the week. Both sides are expected to close up their closing arguments early next week.Complete coverage: Apple v. Samsung, a battle over billions
Samsung gains as Apple display supplier, says researcher
Samsung gains as Apple display supplier, says researcher
Samsung was expected to fade as a major Apple component supplier.But that's not happening. It is, rather, gaining on major Apple display supplier LGD, says NPD DisplaySearch. Samsung supplied more 9.7-inch panels to Apple than LG Display (LGD) in April and June, according to a research note from NPD DisplaySearch. Panels measuring 9.7 inches are used on the iPad 4.Related storyApple said to be eyeing Samsung for Retina iPad Mini screensApple, in fact, has been boosting purchases of displays from Samsung since January, according to the market analyst. Apple got about 2.3 million units from Samsung in the first quarter.That figure jumped about 80 percent quarter-to-quarter to more than 4.1 million units in the second quarter, according to DisplaySearch. Samsung will also begin supplying 7.9-inch panels for the new iPad mini in the second half of 2013.It's not clear if that's a rumored Retina-class iPad Mini or an expected update to the non-Retina version of the Mini.LGD is the top supplier of iPad Mini displays to date, said DisplaySearch.LGD and Japan Display are also expected to supply panels for the rumored iPad Mini Retina.The report cited an "industry official," who claimed that Apple is having problems procuring displays from suppliers such as Sharp and AU Optronics.The DisplaySearch note follows areport last month that claimed Samsung would supply displays for the upcoming iPad Mini Retina. Apple did not respond to a request for comment. [Via BrightWire News]
Samsung was expected to fade as a major Apple component supplier.But that's not happening. It is, rather, gaining on major Apple display supplier LGD, says NPD DisplaySearch. Samsung supplied more 9.7-inch panels to Apple than LG Display (LGD) in April and June, according to a research note from NPD DisplaySearch. Panels measuring 9.7 inches are used on the iPad 4.Related storyApple said to be eyeing Samsung for Retina iPad Mini screensApple, in fact, has been boosting purchases of displays from Samsung since January, according to the market analyst. Apple got about 2.3 million units from Samsung in the first quarter.That figure jumped about 80 percent quarter-to-quarter to more than 4.1 million units in the second quarter, according to DisplaySearch. Samsung will also begin supplying 7.9-inch panels for the new iPad mini in the second half of 2013.It's not clear if that's a rumored Retina-class iPad Mini or an expected update to the non-Retina version of the Mini.LGD is the top supplier of iPad Mini displays to date, said DisplaySearch.LGD and Japan Display are also expected to supply panels for the rumored iPad Mini Retina.The report cited an "industry official," who claimed that Apple is having problems procuring displays from suppliers such as Sharp and AU Optronics.The DisplaySearch note follows areport last month that claimed Samsung would supply displays for the upcoming iPad Mini Retina. Apple did not respond to a request for comment. [Via BrightWire News]
Acer sees Windows 8 as more potent challenge to Apple
Acer sees Windows 8 as more potent challenge to Apple
Microsoft's Windows "has not had any achievements within these two markets that can help it gain share," precipitating a decline in Netbook shipments and resulting in only "slight" growth in the traditional laptop market, according to the report citing Wang's comments.Though the article does not elaborate on Wang's point, presumably Wang is talking about market encroachment by the iPad, for example, on the Netbook and low-end laptop market. A recent report from Gartner forecasts only modest growth in PC shipments in 2011.The Acer Group was ranked No. 4 in the world in PC shipments in the third quarter, according to IDC. Wang also noted that Apple's "notebook products are only minor drivers" for growth and pale next to the heady growth seen in its iPhones and iPads. But Windows 8 could change this. Over the next couple of years, Wang sees a resurgence of the Microsoft camp on the back of Windows 8 as Microsoft responds more effectively to "consumer demands," according to the report.Windows 8 is expected no later than 2013. Windows 8 is expected to power a wider range of devices, including tablets, tablet-laptop hybrids, and Ultrabook clamshell laptops--the latter competing with Apple's MacBook Air. And Hewlett-Packard's decision to stay in the PC hardware business was welcomed by Wang, who said that "HP's move will help expand the market share of Windows to better compete against Apple."
Microsoft's Windows "has not had any achievements within these two markets that can help it gain share," precipitating a decline in Netbook shipments and resulting in only "slight" growth in the traditional laptop market, according to the report citing Wang's comments.Though the article does not elaborate on Wang's point, presumably Wang is talking about market encroachment by the iPad, for example, on the Netbook and low-end laptop market. A recent report from Gartner forecasts only modest growth in PC shipments in 2011.The Acer Group was ranked No. 4 in the world in PC shipments in the third quarter, according to IDC. Wang also noted that Apple's "notebook products are only minor drivers" for growth and pale next to the heady growth seen in its iPhones and iPads. But Windows 8 could change this. Over the next couple of years, Wang sees a resurgence of the Microsoft camp on the back of Windows 8 as Microsoft responds more effectively to "consumer demands," according to the report.Windows 8 is expected no later than 2013. Windows 8 is expected to power a wider range of devices, including tablets, tablet-laptop hybrids, and Ultrabook clamshell laptops--the latter competing with Apple's MacBook Air. And Hewlett-Packard's decision to stay in the PC hardware business was welcomed by Wang, who said that "HP's move will help expand the market share of Windows to better compete against Apple."
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