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To: puborectalis who wrote (30118)	11/3/2014 11:02:40 AM
From: sylvester80	Respond to of 32692

All being added to DOW would mean is that Apple growth is all but gone. The BS alchemies like splits, buybacks and being added to DOW are for suckers only to try and mask the lack of growth... LMFAO... too funny...

To: puborectalis who wrote (30118)	11/3/2014 11:45:08 AM
From: sylvester80	Respond to of 32692

Rumor: Apple to drop iPad mini line and replace it with the iPad Pro phonearena.com

To: puborectalis who wrote (30118)	11/3/2014 11:48:17 AM
From: sylvester80	Respond to of 32692

What do 300 bent iPhone 6 look like?

To: puborectalis who wrote (30118)	11/3/2014 11:53:57 AM
From: sylvester80	Respond to of 32692

Apple pays just a dollar more to manufacture a single iPad Air 2 Posted: 03 Nov 2014, 07:30, by Luis D. phonearena.com We're not going to be passing any judgements here, we're just going to state some facts as reported by research house IHS. According to the analysts, the 16GB Wi-Fi only base model of the iPad Air 2 costs $275 per unit to manufacture, which is a whopping one dollar more than what the former iPad Air's base model manufacturing costs. This effectively means that, research and development costs aside, Apple spent a single dollar improving the technology inside the tablet. The base model's market price is $499, while the top of the line iPad Air 2 with 128GB of storage space and LTE connectivity costs $358 to make, and sells for $829. IHS claims that Apple's implied profit margin on the iPad Air 2 has dropped to a range between 45 to 57 percent as opposed to the original's 45 to 61 percent profit, depending on the device sold. IHS's breakdown states that the Samsung & LG-made display remains the iPad's most expensive component, at $77 per unit. Meanwhie, the main camera is essentially the same as the one in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, although it lacks the latter's image stabilization features. It costs just $11 to outfit the iPad Air 2 with a pair of front and back cameras, whose supplier is unknown. Apple spends about $9.20 on the 16GB of storage space found in the tablet's base model, but the cost can jump to $60 for the 128GB model. The alleged memory suppliers are SK Hynix, Toshiba, and SanDisk.

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11/3/2014 11:56:06 AM

From: sylvester80

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Google Nexus 9 OBLITERATES iPad Air 2
The Google Nexus 9 scores excellently on our battery life test
Posted: 03 Nov 2014, 06:04, by Chris P.
phonearena.com

One of the key findings you'll stumble upon if you go through our Google Nexus 9 review concerns the slate's battery life. Simply put, it's awesome – as the slate held its ground for the whopping 9 hours and 24 minutes. That's excellent considering the trying nature of the script we run.

Putting those numbers into words, you should expect up to two days of usage with the Nexus 9, so long as you don't go down on it crazy hard, of course. We know because of the aforementioned script we use to test battery life – it replicates the average user's habits and arrives at a final figure that is indicative of the hands-on time you can squeeze out of it on average.

The Nexus 9's score puts it in front of competitors like the Apple iPad Air 2 (7 hours 27 minutes), the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (7 hours 2 minutes), and even the enormous Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2(8 hours 58 minutes). With a charging time of 254 minutes, the Nexus 9 is also one of the fastest tablet devices to recharge from zero to full on our list – behind only the Apple iPad mini 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4.

Take a look at the charts below.

Battery lifeCharging time

We measure battery life by running a custom web-script, designed to replicate the power consumption of typical real-life usage.

NAME	TIME HIGHER IS BETTER

GOOGLE NEXUS 9	9h 24 min (Excellent)
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTEPRO 12.2	8h 58 min (Excellent)
APPLE IPAD AIR 2	7h 27 min (Excellent)
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 8.4	7h 4 min (Excellent)
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 10.5	7h 2 min (Excellent)
SONY XPERIA Z2 TABLET	6h 54 min (Good)
APPLE IPAD MINI 3	6h 53 min (Good)

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To: puborectalis who wrote (30118)	11/5/2014 6:37:34 AM
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Apple iPhone 6 Problems: iOS 8, Hardware, Display & More By Anna Lieberman \| November 4, 2014 Apple released the iPhone 6 about a month ago now, and it seems that some users are having issues with their devices, besides bending and bugs. While those two issues seem to have taken the spotlight, there’s plenty more that users have encountered problems with. Today, we’re going to report to you the top five issues that users are having with the flagship iOS device, and include a few tips to assist you with these problems. iOS 8 iOS 8 has been the source of many complaints from iPhone 6 users, and there’s a handful of reasons why. Although Apple just recently released iOS 8.1, there are still plenty of bugs that are hidden within it that are specifically affecting iPhone 6 users. While iOS 8 has some great features, the bugs are making the software almost unusable. Not only does the iPhone 6 still get stuck in landscape mode, forcing users to restart, but there’s also been issues with iMessage and third-party keyboards disappearing. iOS 8.0.1 and iOS 8.0.2 put users through quite a spin of bugs and issues, and it would be nice to see Apple release a stable update, but it’s unlikely that we’ll see one anytime soon. Aluminum Body One of the most attractive features about the iPhone 6 has become one of the most annoying. The thin aluminum design of the phone causes users to not get a decent grip on their smartphones, making the phone easy to drop and possibly destroy. A case can easily fix this issue, but there are plenty out there who prefer not to use cases and would rather rock their device in the nude so they can experience the pure beauty of the smartphone, although a case is still your best bet. A silicone case will greatly increase the ability to securely grip your smartphone. The Large Display While it seems that more iPhone 6 Plus users are running into one-handed use problems, just as many iPhone 6 users are having the same issues. The 4.7-inch is almost a full-inch jump from the iPhone 5, and a 1.2 inch jump from the iPhone 4. There’s no reachability feature included with the iPhone 6 either, which makes it ten times harder to use. Many will find that holding the device for an extended period of time will cause their hands to cramp up eventually, which is extremely uncomfortable. Many users have also found that it’s difficult to fit the iPhone 6 in their pockets, especially if you have pants on with shallow pockets. The only solution to this so far is to stick the device in your back pocket, but if you choose to do so, be careful not to sit on your device or let it fall out. The large display will definitely take some time to adjust to, but nowadays it’s difficult to find a new device with a display under 4.5 inches. Toughness The strength of the iPhone 6 definitely comes into play when it comes to fitting the device into your pocket. If you do happen to sit on your smartphone accidentally, you might want to be more careful. Dropping your device can easily lead to dents, dings, and scratches on the aluminum body, which are extremely visible, and nobody likes to have their brand new smartphone flawed. Many have found that dropping the device about half an inch off of the ground can even cause it to have dents and dings, which was rare to see with previous iPhone models. It’s not only dents and dings that users are facing, but they’ve also already met some shattered displays, which are never fun to deal with. If you don’t invest in AppleCare+, you may also face unwanted, expensive fees in order to replace your device’s display. If you decide to opt in to replacing your device’s display through Apple, it’s a timely process that is far from fun, and it can take up to four days for you to get your device back. Your best bet, is once again, to find a suitable case for your device to protect it from any knocks and cracked displays. Conclusion The iPhone 6 definitely still has some way to go when it comes to software, while users will certainly need to invest in a case and keep in mind that the device will take some time to get used to. If you’re planning to get an iPhone 6, we recommend waiting until Apple’s software is a little more stable, so that you don’t run into any frustrating issues. As usual, we’ll continue to keep you updated on any information regarding Apple’s software and devices. Have you run into any issues with your iPhone 6? What are they and what are your solutions-if you have any? Let us know in the comments down below. Read more: androidorigin.com