The future of TV, movies, and home entertainment feels like it’s changing by the day, thanks to the impact of the digital revolution. Netflix is the top dog thanks to its $8 subscription streaming service, but your viewing choices are severely limited. For a la carte, pay-as-you-go services, Apple’s iTunes has been the default choice […]
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I searched for the films of David Cronenberg and David Lynch (always a test I like to run because their catalogs are hard to come by), and found 9 Cronenberg movies on Amazon Video, and 10 on iTunes. (all were the same except for “Existenz,” which was iTunes-only). I found 5 films directed by David […]
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So far as we know, TV and movie studios set the prices on their content, so most Apple and Amazon pricing should be identical. But Amazon seems to offer lower prices on many titles, presumably eating the difference as an inducement to get more business. Amazon also only offers movies in HD, so there’s a […]
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iOS Apple’s iTunes only works on Apple devices, or on PCs running iTunes. That’s no surprise. You’d need an Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, or Mac to watch what you’ve purchased. On iOS devices, you’ll need to download your purchase or rental before watching — streaming is not an option. Meanwhile, on Amazon’s new […]
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Apple still reigns over the tablet market even in the presence of big conglomerates like Samsung and Amazon. The second calendar quarter earnings report from IDC ranks Apple at the top with Samsung and Amazon following in second and third position, respectively. The Taiwanese companies Asus and Acer are at 4th and 5th position. According […]
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Apple has finally reached a settlement agreement with Proview Shenzhen in China on the patent rights over its flagship tablet’s brand name, iPad. The settlement set the American company back $60 Million to commence sales of the tablet in China. The two companies were in court for the last two years over the brand name […]
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There is a strong chance with the road cleared to Apple for the iPad sales in China, the company will reach the stipulated $1000 a share price within the anticipated 2-year period. While China is Apple’s biggest market in the world, there is a strong chance that Apple will reach the $1 Trillion mark by […]
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Every electronic device is prone to damage, especially mobile computing devices with delicate screen panels. Over the years, many companies have received complaints about a broken LCD or the screen. Though LCDs are a complicated problem and only technicians are capable of replacing the damaged ones. However, front panels, or screens, are a different matter. […]
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Heat the edges of the front panel so that the adhesiveness wears off. It becomes easier to detach the screen without damaging the innards. Keep heating the area until it easily comes apart. If it does not separate from the device, do not do as forcefully, it may damage the internal components. Moreover, do not […]
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Now remove the home button contact from the screen with the screw driver. The bracket however, comes off in the same way as the screen itself, with the hair dryer/heat gun and a sharp tool. The camera plate comes off in the similar manner. Also remove any patches of the adhesive material still attached to […]
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iPhone might have started selling like hot cakes on the basis of its interface and Steve Jobs’ unorthodox thinking on scrolling through menus but that time has long passed. The major aspect of the Apple smartphone to still keep the throne in mobile computing industry is applications, or as we call it apps. The word […]
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Apple redesigned the developers’ model altogether. Although it was one year later than the release of the original iPhone, it was worth every penny. Before Apple, mobile applications were a serious work and it meant business. Windows opened the doors for developers to its Windows operating system, desktop version. However, that resulted in freeware, shareware […]
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