Tizama muonekano wa iPhone 6 -release date and rumors
iPhone 6 release date
Although we’re not sure about the exact iPhone 6 announcement date, it’s more likely that Apple could release iPhone 6 in the next year 2014 on September since they usually announce their new product — specifically new iPhones — periodically each year. But an Apple analyst Peter Misek says Apple would certainly release iPhone 6 on June 2014. In a press meeting, Apple CEO Tim Cook has told us that they’re making some new ‘amazing’ hardware, software and services that they’re planning to introduced this fall and throughout 2014. It’s makes a good sense to assume that Apple is already finishing up the new product linings and announcing the new products at WWDC in 2014 as they did in this year’s WWDC.iPhone 6 screen size
Apple is not fan of large display, however, a big rumors is floating around that the new iPhone 6 with bigger screen may range from 4.8 inches to 6 inches as similar in size of Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One. According to the new report by Wall Street Journal, Apple has been testing on the iPhone display which is as large as six inches.iPhone 6 storage
Apple already took a big shot with 128GB iPad. Why not guess they are up with 128GB iPhone 6?iPhone 6 processor
It wouldn’t be a big surprise if Apple come up with A8 processor for iPhone 6. A8 chip would have better performance efficiency which should help to consume less battery.iPhone 6 camera
Apple Insider in May 2013 uncovered an Apple patent filing in which an iOS device remotely controls the secondary devices like iPhone acts as slave flash for the primary iOS device. We’ll seeing the huge change in camera of the new iPhone 6 which will be one of the new features.
iPhone 6 camera could be handy for professional photographers
iPhone 6 Touch ID
iPhone 6 will certainly follow Apple’s new fingerprint Touch ID technology from iPhone 5s. Recent rumor suggests that iPad Mini 2 will include Touch ID feature. Currently, Touch ID can only be used to unlock the locked iPhone screen and to purchase apps and songs from iTunes and AppStore — however Apple would eventually announce the new applications and uses for Touch ID like for accessing third-party banking apps. iPhone 5s Touch ID was hackable so we expect to see hack-proof Touch ID in next iPhones.iPhone 6 concept and design
Different design concept and rumors is roaming around, but here’s the best possible concept that we could expect in iPhone 6. A Russian site AppleInsider.ru makes the following demo of iPhone 6:Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s devices & services business, license Nokia’s patents and mapping services
Sept. 03, 2013
REDMOND, Washington and ESPOO, Finland – Sept. 3, 2013 – Microsoft Corporation and Nokia Corporation today announced that the Boards of Directors for both companies have decided to enter into a transaction whereby Microsoft will purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents, and license and use Nokia’s mapping services.
Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will pay EUR 3.79 billion to purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, and EUR 1.65 billion to license Nokia’s patents, for a total transaction price of EUR 5.44 billion in cash. Microsoft will draw upon its overseas cash resources to fund the transaction. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014, subject to approval by Nokia’s shareholders, regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
Building on the partnership with Nokia announced in February 2011 and the increasing success of Nokia’s Lumia smartphones, Microsoft aims to accelerate the growth of its share and profit in mobile devices through faster innovation, increased synergies, and unified branding and marketing. For Nokia, this transaction is expected to be significantly accretive to earnings, strengthen its financial position, and provide a solid basis for future investment in its continuing businesses.
“It’s a bold step into the future – a win-win for employees, shareholders and consumers of both companies. Bringing these great teams together will accelerate Microsoft’s share and profits in phones, and strengthen the overall opportunities for both Microsoft and our partners across our entire family of devices and services,” said Steve Ballmer, Microsoft chief executive officer. “In addition to their innovation and strength in phones at all price points, Nokia brings proven capability and talent in critical areas such as hardware design and engineering, supply chain and manufacturing management, and hardware sales, marketing and distribution.”
“We are excited and honored to be bringing Nokia’s incredible people, technologies and assets into our Microsoft family. Given our long partnership with Nokia and the many key Nokia leaders that are joining Microsoft, we anticipate a smooth transition and great execution,” Ballmer said. “With ongoing share growth and the synergies across marketing, branding and advertising, we expect this acquisition to be accretive to our adjusted earnings per share starting in FY15, and we see significant long-term revenue and profit opportunities for our shareholders.”
“For Nokia, this is an important moment of reinvention and from a position of financial strength, we can build our next chapter,” said Risto Siilasmaa, Chairman of the Nokia Board of Directors and, following today’s announcement, Nokia Interim CEO. “After a thorough assessment of how to maximize shareholder value, including consideration of a variety of alternatives, we believe this transaction is the best path forward for Nokia and its shareholders. Additionally, the deal offers future opportunities for many Nokia employees as part of a company with the strategy, financial resources and determination to succeed in the mobile space.”
“Building on our successful partnership, we can now bring together the best of Microsoft’s software engineering with the best of Nokia’s product engineering, award-winning design, and global sales, marketing and manufacturing,” said Stephen Elop, who following today’s announcement is stepping aside as Nokia President and CEO to become Nokia Executive Vice President of Devices & Services. “With this combination of talented people, we have the opportunity to accelerate the current momentum and cutting-edge innovation of both our smart devices and mobile phone products.”
Nokia has outlined its expected focus upon the closing of the transaction in a separate press release published today.
TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT
Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will acquire substantially all of Nokia’s Devices and Services business, including the Mobile Phones and Smart Devices business units as well as an industry-leading design team, operations including all Nokia Devices & Services-related production facilities, Devices & Services-related sales and marketing activities, and related support functions. At closing, approximately 32,000 people are expected to transfer to Microsoft, including 4,700 people in Finland and 18,300 employees directly involved in manufacturing, assembly and packaging of products worldwide. The operations that are planned to be transferred to Microsoft generated an estimated EUR 14.9 billion, or almost 50 percent of Nokia’s net sales for the full year 2012.
Microsoft is acquiring Nokia’s Smart Devices business unit, including the Lumia brand and products. Lumia handsets have won numerous awards and have grown in sales in each of the last three quarters, with sales reaching 7.4 million units in the second quarter of 2013.
As part of the transaction, Nokia is assigning to Microsoft its long-term patent licensing agreement with Qualcomm, as well as other licensing agreements.
Microsoft is also acquiring Nokia’s Mobile Phones business unit, which serves hundreds of millions of customers worldwide, and had sales of 53.7 million units in the second quarter of 2013. Microsoft will acquire the Asha brand and will license the Nokia brand for use with current Nokia mobile phone products. Nokia will continue to own and manage the Nokia brand. This element provides Microsoft with the opportunity to extend its service offerings to a far wider group around the world while allowing Nokia’s mobile phones to serve as an on-ramp to Windows Phone.
Nokia will retain its patent portfolio and will grant Microsoft a 10-year license to its patents at the time of the closing. Microsoft will grant Nokia reciprocal rights to use Microsoft patents in its HERE services. In addition, Nokia will grant Microsoft an option to extend this mutual patent agreement in perpetuity.
In addition, Microsoft will become a strategic licensee of the HERE platform, and will separately pay Nokia for a four-year license.
Microsoft will also immediately make available to Nokia EUR 1.5 billion of financing in the form of three EUR 500 million tranches of convertible notes that Microsoft would fund from overseas resources. If Nokia decides to draw down on this financing option, Nokia would pay back these notes to Microsoft from the proceeds of the deal upon closing. The financing is not conditional on the transaction closing.
Microsoft also announced that it has selected Finland as the home for a new data center that will serve Microsoft consumers in Europe. The company said it would invest more than a quarter-billion dollars in capital and operation of the new data center over the next few years, with the potential for further expansion over time.
NOKIA LEADERSHIP CHANGES
Nokia expects that Stephen Elop, Jo Harlow, Juha Putkiranta, Timo Toikkanen, and Chris Weber would transfer to Microsoft at the anticipated closing of the transaction. Nokia has outlined these changes in more detail in a separate release issued today.
EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
Nokia plans to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting on November 19, 2013. The notice of the meeting and more information on the transaction and its background are planned to be published later this month.
PRESS CONFERENCE
Nokia will host a press conference today, Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. EEST in Dipoli, Espoo (Otakaari 24). Registration will start at 10 a.m., and the doors will open at 10.40 a.m. Due to space constraints, only media who show valid press credentials at the registration will be admitted. Media are encouraged to watch a live webcast of the press conference at: http://press.nokia.com/
INVESTOR CALLS
Microsoft will hold a conference call for investors, financial analysts and news media Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 3:45 p.m. EEST/8:45 a.m. EDT. Interested parties should call toll-free at (888) 459-9165, or for international calls dial +1-773-799-3324. You may also access the call online at http://www.microsoft.com/investor.
Nokia executives will hold an investor call at 3 p.m. EEST today, Tuesday, Sept. 3. A webcast of the conference call will be available at http://investors.nokia.com. Media representatives can view the webcast or listen in at +1 706 634 5012, conference ID 45390451.
MEDIA ENQUIRIES
Nokia Communications Tel. +358 7180 34900 Email: press.services@nokia.com www.nokia.com
Microsoft Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1 (503) 443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: NOKIA
It should be noted that Nokia and its business are exposed to various risks and uncertainties and certain statements herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those regarding: A) the planned sale by Nokia of substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, including Smart Devices and Mobile Phones (referred to below as "Sale of the D&S Business") pursuant to a purchase agreement between Nokia and Microsoft (referred to below as “Agreement”); B) the closing of the Sale of the D&S Business; C) obtaining the shareholder approval for the Sale of the D&S Business; D) receiving timely, or at all, necessary regulatory approvals for the Sale of the D&S Business; E) expectations, plans or benefits related to or caused by the Sale of the D&S Business; F) expectations, plans or benefits related to Nokia’s strategies, including plans for Nokia with respect to its continuing business areas that will not be divested in connection with the Sale of the D&S Business; E) expectations, plans or benefits related to changes in leadership and operational structure; F) expectations and targets regarding our operational priorities, financial performance or position, results of operations and use of proceeds from the Sale of the D&S Business; and G) statements preceded by "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "foresee," “sees,” "target," "estimate," "designed," "aim", "plans," "intends," “focus,” "will" or similar expressions. These statements are based on management's best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Because they involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results that we currently expect. Factors, including risks and uncertainties that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: 1) the inability to close the Sale of the D&S Business in a timely manner, or at all, for instance due to the inability or delays in obtaining the shareholder approval or necessary regulatory approvals for the Sale of the D&S Business, or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Agreement; 2) the potential adverse effect on the sales of our mobile devices, business relationships, operating results and business generally resulting from the announcement of the Sale of the D&S Business or from the terms that we have agreed for the Sale of the D&S Business; 3) any negative effect caused by us entering into the Sale of the D&S Business, as we may forego other competitive alternatives for strategies or partnerships that would benefit our Devices & Services business and if the Sale of the D&S Business is not closed, we may have limited options to continue the Devices & Services business or enter into another transaction on terms favorable to us, or at all; 4) our ability to effectively and smoothly implement planned changes to our leadership and operational structure or maintain an efficient interim governance structure and preserve or hire key personnel; 5) any negative effect from the implementation of the Sale of the D&S Business, which will require significant time, attention and resources of our senior management and others within the company potentially diverting their attention from other aspects of our business; 6) disruption and dissatisfaction among employees caused by the plans and implementation of the Sale of the D&S Business reducing focus and productivity in areas of our business; 7) the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to or triggered by the Sale of the D&S Business; 8) any impairments or charges to carrying values of assets or liabilities related to or triggered by the Sale of the D&S Business; 9) potential adverse effect on our business, properties or operations caused by us implementing the Sale of the D&S Business; 10) the initiation or outcome of any legal proceedings, regulatory proceedings or enforcement matters that may be instituted against us relating to the Sale of the D&S Business; and, as well as the risk factors specified on pages 12-47 of Nokia's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012 under Item 3D. "Risk Factors." and risks outlined in our most recent interim report. Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Nokia does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.
Forward-Looking Statements: Microsoft
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are any predictions, projections or other statements about future events based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, that the expected financial and other benefits from the Nokia transaction may not be realized, including because of: our inability to close the transaction, or Nokia’s inability to repay the financing should it take down the financing and the transaction doesn’t close; the response to the acquisition by the customers, employees, and strategic and business partners of Nokia’s Devices & Services business; the extent to which we achieve anticipated operating efficiencies and cost savings, and anticipated smart device and mobile phone market share targets; the overall growth rates for the smart device and mobile phone markets; ongoing downward pressure on prices for mobile devices; unanticipated restructuring expenses; any restrictions or limitations imposed by regulatory authorities; the impact of Microsoft management and organizational changes resulting from acquisition of Nokia’s Devices & Services business; the ability to retain key Nokia personnel; our effectiveness in integrating the Nokia Devices & Services business with Microsoft’s businesses; the response of existing Microsoft smart devices original equipment manufacturers; risks related to the Nokia Devices & Services international operations; and our ability to realize our broader strategic and operating objectives. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements because of these and other risk and uncertainties of our business, which are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Microsoft’s business, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of Microsoft’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Microsoft’s Investor Relations department at (800) 285-7772 or at Microsoft’s Investor Relations website at http://www.microsoft.com/investor.
PlayStation 4: The Best Place to Play
kwa wale wapenzi wa video games tazama mwonekano wa video game mpya tokakwa PlayStatin,PlayStation 4,Kwasasa thamami yake ni $ 399.99
PlayStation®4: The Best Place to Play
The PlayStation®4 system is the best place to play with dynamic, connected gaming, powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization, deeply integrated social capabilities, and innovative second-screen features. Combining unparalleled content, immersive gaming experiences, all of your favorite digital entertainment apps, and PlayStation® exclusives, the PS4™ system focuses on the gamers.
Personalized, Curated Content
The PS4™ system has the ability to learn about your preferences. It will learn your likes and dislikes, allowing you to discover content pre-loaded and ready to go on your console in your favorite game genres or by your favorite creators. Players also can look over game-related information shared by friends, view friends’ gameplay with ease, or obtain information about recommended content, including games, TV shows and movies.PlayGo
Increase your play time with the ability to play games while they’re downloading titles. When a player purchases a game that is PlayGo enabled, the PS4™ system downloads a portion of the game, so play can start, while the rest is downloaded in the background during actual gameplay.
Remote Play
Remote Play on the PS4™ system fully unlocks the PlayStation®Vita system’s potential, making it the ultimate companion device. With the PS Vita system, gamers will be able to seamlessly play a range of PS4™ titles on the beautiful 5-inch display over Wi-Fi access points in a local area network.PlayStation® App
The “PlayStation® App” will enable iPhone, iPad, and Android™ based smartphones and tablets to become second screens for the PS4™ system. Once installed on these devices, players can view in game items, purchase PS4™ games and download them directly to the console at home, or remotely watch the gameplay of other gamers playing on their devices.
DualShock®4
Complete Control
The DualShock®4 wireless controller features familiar controls while incorporating new ways to interact with games and other players. Improved dual analog sticks and trigger buttons offer an even greater sense of control, while the capacitive touch pad opens up endless potential for new gameplay possibilities. Experience the evolution of play with the DualShock®4 wireless controller.Windows 8: Start button returns with new 8.1 update
Microsoft has introduced the familiar ‘Start button’ to Windows 8 with a new update that also includes new search features.
Kampuni ya Microsoft kwenye operating system yake mpya ya Windows 8 mojaya kitu kipya ilikuwa start menu yake ilikuwa haikuwekewa button kama ilivyo zoeleka,baadaya kupata malalamiko mengi tokakwa watumiaji wa Windows 8 juu ya star button iliyotolewa kwenye mfumowake kukosekana hivyo kampuni hiyo imeona yafaa kuirudisha kama kwenye zile zilizotangulia.hivyo kwenye update yake ya 8.1 utawezakuipata.
Windows 8.1 brings back the Start button and allows users to snap multiple apps together on one screen
The company had removed the Start Button, used by millions of users as their first point of access to all software, with the launch of Windows 8 in October. After customers complained about the software’s usability, in particular on devices without touchscreens.
The 20 bestselling mobile phones of all time
Number 19: Apple's iPhone 3GS, launched in 2009, sold over 35 million units. 
Number 18 and 17: Samsung's Galaxy S II (left) and III, launched in 2011 and 2012, each sold an estimated 40 million units. 
Number 16: Nokia 6230 from 2004 sold 50 million units. 
Number 15: Available in a variety of colours, Nokia's 3100 sold over 50 million. 
Number 14: Motorola StarTAC launched back in 1996 sold 60 million units. 
Number 13: Another Motorola, 2003's C200, also sold an estimated 60 million. 
Number 12: Apple's iPhone 4S, launched in 2011, sold over 60 million units. Picture: Alamy
Number 11: In 2007, Nokia launched the 5130, which went on to sell 65 million. 
Numbers 10, 9 and 8: And it's three more Nokias. The 6010 (left) from 2004 sold 75 million, the 1208 (centre) from 2007 sold 100 million, while the 1600 (right) from 2006 sold 130 million. 
Number 7: Motorola RAZR V3, launched in 2004, sold more than 130 million units. 
Numbers 6, 5 and 4: Three more Nokias again. The 2600 (left) from 2004 sold 135 million, the 3310 (left) from 2000 sold 136 million and 2010's 5230 sold 150 million. 
Number 3: Also selling an estimated 150 million was Nokia's 1200, launched in 2007. 
18/Jan 2013
Sony focuses on high-end smartphones to take on iPhone
Sony's chief executive has signalled that the firm plans to adopt an Apple-like strategy of focusing on the high-end as it aims to turn its smartphone business into source of growth.
Widely reported leaks indicate that this is the new Sony Xperia Z, and the smaller ZL, which both briefly appeared on the company's websiteBlackBerry: businesses enthusiastic for BB10
Research In Motion claims more than 1,600 North American businesses have registered for a training program for the forthcomng BB10 handsets and software.
Of the registered customers, more than 1,000 have already begun using the BlackBerry 10 Ready program since its introduction in early December, said Bryan Lee, RIM’s senior director of enterprise accounts. The customers include Fortune 500 companies, law firms, schools, universities, retailers and government agencies, he said.
“We’re very encouraged by the participation of the types of customers,” Lee said in a phone interview. The companies are expected to be the first adopters once the phones are commercially available, he said.
RIM will debut the first of the BlackBerry 10 models at an event on January 30, before putting them on sale in February and March. The stock has more than doubled since late September on rising optimism that BlackBerry 10 will help RIM win back market share from rivals such as Apple.
Shares of the Waterloo, Ontario-based company rose 1.8 percent to $14.74 at the close in New York. Howeever, it lost subscribers for the first time in the latest quarter, as the global number of BlackBerry users dipped to 79m.
The company continues to buy itself more time, said Colin Gillis, an analyst with BGC Financial. "It doesn't mean [Blackberry] 10 will gain traction. A lot of people said 10 would be DOA, but I don't think that's going to be the case," he said.
Apple loses yet another Samsung patent case
Apple has suffered a further blow in its patent battle against tablets made by rival Samsung.
An employee of South Korean mobile carrier KT holds a Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet and an Apple iPad at KT's headquarters in Seoul. Apple scored a victory in its patent infringement battle against Samsung after a German court barred the Korean firm from temporarily selling its Galaxy tablet in the European Union except the Netherlands. O2 to abandon mobile chargers
16/Jan 2013
Web users ‘must disable Java’
Department of Homeland Security warns American web users that a flaw in Java software still leaves a serious vulnerability.
16/Jan 2013
Facebook introduces Graph Search to scour friends' profiles
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