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iPhone 6 Sales: 10,000,000 Units in 3 Days?!

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iPhone 6 Sales Pass 10 Million Mark in First Weekend

Apple announced sales figures pertaining to the new iPhone 6, and it’s looking good for the company. The iPhone 6 and it’s counterpart the iPhone 6 plus have already made over a crushing 10 million sales in only three days time! The new devices launched over the weekend, and have since shattered records of any other Apple opening weekend.

These are amazing sales figures for Apple, and likely intimidating for their competition. But this should come as no surprise, considering Apple had revealed these devices had already broken pre-order records, to the point of the incessant web traffic crashing its website.

Current Apple CEO Tim Cook stated “Sales for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus exceeded our expectations for the launch weekend, and we couldn’t be happier. We would like to thank all of our customers for making this our best launch ever, shattering all previous sell-through records by a large margin.” He then apologized, “While our team managed the manufacturing ramp better than ever before, we could have sold many more iPhones with greater supply and we are working hard to fill orders as quickly as possible.”

So based on that, we can assume that despite shattering previous launch weekend records, Apple could have moved even more units, had supply constraints not come into play as the sole limiting factor. Needless to say, one can expect the devices to move in even greater frequency and break even more records when they are launched throughout the world in more locations.

The devices are currently available in the United States, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Puerto Rico, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The iPhone 6 will be continued to be released in 20 other countries at the end of the week. By the end of the year, the iPhone 6 will be available in over 115 countries worldwide.

Top Mobile Devices for Business Use

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Businesses today are fully embracing the latest technology to successfully achieve their goals and reach out to a wider target audience. While the conventional desktop computer remains to be the primary tool in the offices, mobile devices have also become very useful owing to the great benefits they provide not only to the owners but as well as to customers.

It’s a reality that business professionals these days bring along with them various mobile devices. These can include the laptop, tablet and smartphone. This is a confirmation of the 2011 prediction of Microsoft Tag that mobile internet use will surpass desktop internet use by 2014. Also this year, experts are seeing increasing mobile adoption by consumers thereby bringing more changes to the marketing strategies of business organizations.

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The smartphone, however, is the most handy of them all as it can easily be held by the hand and kept in the pocket. Here then are some of the best smartphones any business should consider using. They’re great to own and ideal for business use. [Read more…]

Last Minute Holiday Gifts for the Apple Geek

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Christmas is just a few days away. The malls are crowded, the stores are out of stock, and you still haven’t bought a gift for your special someone.  If he or she happens to be an avid Apple user, then you’re in luck. There are lots of gadgets and gizmos that you can get within hours of ordering. These are the perfect last-minute gifts! [Read more…]

iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S3

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Whenever a new mobile phone has just come out, it’s customary to compare it with the current leader of the pack to see how it measures up. The hottest, latest smartphone right now is Apple’s iPhone 5, while the reigning champ is Samsung’s Galaxy S3. Which one of these is better? Let’s find out how each one stacks up.

 

Design and construction

At first glance, this category seemed like a no-brainer: the iPhone 5’s stunning industrial design and craftsmanship has certainly no equal. However, the Galaxy S3’s slightly curved rear end feels better to the touch, compared to the iPhone’s stark corners. However, the case for the S3 goes downhill when you pore over its cheap-looking plastic body, versus the iPhone 5’s aluminum construction. [Read more…]

Best Smartphones of 2012

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This summer we’ve seen some very impressive devices from the top phone manufacturers. In this article we’ll take a look at what we think are the best smartphones of 2012.

Samsung Galaxy S III

This smartphone is at the top, or near the top, of everyone’s smartphone rankings, and with good reason. You can find it on virtually every major carrier in the United States. Even the folks at Apple, known for this, have not been able to achieve this level of carrier adoption. The hardware is great, although perhaps not innovative enough. Some great software features include Smart Stay, Direct Call, Smart Alert, and the S Voice system for voice commands. With a competitive price and plenty of power under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy S III is definitely one of the best, if not the best, smartphone of 2012. [Read more…]

Cufflinks for the Apple Fans

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Are you a diehard fan of Apple and its amazing products? Do you feel the need to have accessories that feature the tech company’s icon?

If owning several Apple devices is not enough for you, maybe you can get more stuff that you can wear on your body. But if jewelry is not your thing, there’s one item that will suit you and these are the cufflinks.

Picture yourself in a white or other plain colored shirt or blouse with cufflinks engraved with the Apple icon showing on your wrists. Now that’s a real attraction.  [Read more…]

BookBook Case for the iPhone 4

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The iPhone is definitely one of the most sought after mobile phones in the market today, and it is also one of the most expensive. In most parts of the world, unless you get the iPhone linked to a telecomm provider contract, the price of the phone can be rather ridiculous. Then again, it does serve as more than a phone, so many people consider the price worth it.

When it comes to buying expensive gadgets, it is also worth purchasing accessories that will help protect the gadgets from normal wear and tear. The iPhone 4 is no different. And if you are looking for an iPhone 4 case, here is an excellent choice: the BookBook iPhone 4 Case.

There is no dearth of iPhone 4 cases in the market – that is for sure. From plastic cases to leather cases to rubber cases – you can find practically any kind at a wide range of prices. If you want to go for the vintage look, though, the BookBook iPhone 4 Case is perfect. As you can see in the image above, the leather is worn beautifully, making it look as if your grandfather had used it lovingly for ages. If you are a bookworm, this case will appeal to you even more.

The BookBook iPhone 4 Case is more than a phone case, though, and this is what really appeals to me.

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Taking a look at the image above, you can see that there the BookBook iPhone 4 Case has pockets for other important stuff – things that you would normally put in your wallet. As such, this iPhone 4 case doubles as a wallet! This is actually exactly what I have been looking for. If you think about it, when you do not want to have much with you when you go out, the two items that you will most likely carry is your phone and your wallet. Now if you can put them together, that would just be perfect! And that is exactly what the BookBook iPhone 4 Case does.

This iPhone 4 case is being sold by TwelveSouth for $59.99, which is a very competitive price. If you are in the US, you are in luck as they offer free shipping.

Cocoon CLS456 Sleeve for All Your Apple Gadgets

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How many Apple gadgets do you have in your possession? The chances are that, if you are an Apple head, you would have a Mac (MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air – it doesn’t matter which one), an iPad, an iPod, and an iPhone. Or at least a couple of those items.

If that’s you, then you would also know how much of a pain it can be to lug around all those gadgets. Of course, there is the option of leaving most of them behind, but there are instances when you do need to have them with you. There are a lot of bags you can buy for all sorts of gadgets, but so far, there does not seem to be a lot which are especially made to handle the variety of Apple gadgets in one carrier.

Enter the Cocoon CLS456 Sleeve. While it is called a sleeve, as far as I can see, it practically functions as a bag as well. You have the option of using the hand strap, of if you prefer to make better use of your shoulders, the Cocoon CLS456 Sleeve has an adjustable shoulder strap as well.

What is great about the Cocoon CLS456 Sleeve is the fact that is meant to be carry and protect a MacBook or a MacBook Pro, plus an iPad. You can also add your iPhone and/or iPod into the mix. The edge this bag has is that the gadgets will fit perfectly. It’s not too small, neither is it too large.

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Cocoon CLS456 Sleeve Red Back

As you can see, the compartments are enough to carry most – if not all – of your Apple gadgets. Unless you have two or three of each Apple gadget in the market, this should be more than enough!

Another cool thing is that the Cocoon CLS456 Sleeve comes with GRID-ITTM, a rubberized woven elastic mesh that allows you to organize your gadgets inside the compartments. No need to worry about your iPhone and iPods rattling around. You can even add other digital devices – GRID-ITTM is fully configurable.

There is a downside to the Cocoon CLS456 Sleeve, though. It only fits the 13-inch laptops. If you have something bigger than that, then you just have to look elsewhere for the perfect bag. As for me, I am seriously considering getting one. For $69.99, it is a good buy.

Augmented Reality Game Released for iPad 2

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I think every person on earth, at this point, has heard of the iPad and the amazing things it can do. Its versatility is just amazing that’s why a lot of people from different walks of life and professions have found uses for it. Even those with different interests are being catered to by various iPad apps that relate to their interests. [Read more…]