iPhone 5 said, again, to have 4-inch display
May 19, 2012, 7:53 AM The next iPhone, which may or not be called iPhone 5, will have a 4-inch screen according to several unidentified sources cited in news stories this week. An array of bloggers and technology commenters are already accepting these mainstream media accounts as confirmation of the long-rumored big-screened phone. The…
iPhone 5 Expected to Fire Up Mobile Market
Worldwide sales of mobile phones saw a 2 percent decline from the first quarter of 2011 due to a slowdown in demand from the Asia/Pacific region, but the launch of the Apple iPhone 5 will help drive a stronger second half of the year in Western Europe and North America, As a…
Apple to use thin-film touch technology in 7in iPad mini
May 19, 2012, 7:30 AM The rumoured 7.85in iPad will have thin-film touch technology, and will launch by the fourth quarter of 2012, according to reports. In a report, Digitimes quotes industry sources who believe the smaller iPad, dubbed iPad ‘mini’ will feature G/F2 thin-film touch technology. Nitto is thought to be supplying the…
Robot Lifeguard ‘Emily’ Patrols the Beach
Lifeguards in California are testing a robotic lifeguard named Emily that could speed up rescues and save lives. Once a lifeguard launches Emily in the water, the robot, which resembles a small motorboat, can speed across the water to a distressed but conscious swimmer to provide comfort until a human…
Steve Jobs played key role in developing the next iPhone
Apple CEO Steve Jobs addresses a news conference in Berlin in 2007. (John MacDougall / AFP/Getty Images / May 19, 2012) By Salvador Rodriguez May 19, 2012, 8:00 a.m. Deceased Apple co-founder Steve Jobs played a key part in developing the next iPhone, which is expected to be redesigned and have a larger screen than past…
Foursquare Hires Former iAd Exec as Revenue Chief
A month after Ad Age learned that Foursquare will soon launch advertising products, the company has hired its first-ever monetization lead. Steven Rosenblatt was officially brought on last week as Foursquare’s chief revenue officer but had been advising the company as a consultant since February. He left his position as…
Claims of Larger iPhone 5 Persist
The next iPhone, which may or not be called iPhone 5, will have a 4-inch screen according to several unidentified sources cited in news stories this week. An array of bloggers and technology commenters are already accepting these mainstream media accounts as confirmation of the long-rumored big-screened phone. The unsupported conviction…
MTN and KCB to Facilitate Blackberry Purchase
MTN Rwanda has entered into a partnership with KCB Rwanda to offer a facility that can allow their customers to own a BlackBerry smart phone on loan. The partnership allows MTN customers and KCB eligible account holders to purchase a BlackBerry handset including one year subscription and pay in 12 Customers…
An iOS 6 wish list
May 19, 2012, 7:25 AM Given the growing impact phones and tablets are having on Apple’s bottom line, it shouldn’t be that surprising to see the annual Worldwide Developers Conference take on more of a mobile focus. In recent years, Apple has used the week-long get-together for developers to unveil Nobody knows for…
Travel magazine names Blackberry Farm tops in service
Blackberry Farm in Walland has been recognized by Travel + Leisure for its outstanding service as the number one resort in the U.S. and Canada in the 2012 World’s Best Service Awards. Blackberry Farm also ranks as the number seven resort in the world for exceptional service, and is the only…
