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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Rumor Apples Larger iPhone Design Could Be Inspired by iPhone 5c and iPod Nano

iPhone Air concept promo video

Sources indicate that the larger iPhone would be an expansion to Apples lineup rather than replacing the positions currently held by the iPhone 5s and 5c, that according to new report from Mac Otakara. While earlier rumors claimed that the expected larger iPhone will be a variation on the iPhone 5c rather than the iPhone 5s.

In keeping to earlier report published last year by Reuters, Mac Otakara claims according to their sources, that Apple has decided on 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch displays as potential candidates for its next-generation iPhone models that would launch later this year.

iPhone 5c with curved edges

This larger iPhone model could come with curved edges and pill shaped volume buttons like the iPhone 5c, and will take some inspiration from the seventh-generation iPod nano. The latest iPod nano models are available in a range of colors like the iPhone 5c, but with smooth anodized aluminum design instead of polycarbonate.

iPod nano’s smooth anodized aluminum design

The report also claims that the 4.7-inch iPhone will measure at 14×7 cm, while the 5.7-inch model will measure at 16×8 cm (iPhone 5s measures 12.38×5.86 cm). And possibly both models will be 7mm thick, which would mean that the rear camera will be protruding out like the 5th generation iPod touch, although it the report indicates that the final version of the phone could be expanded to 7.5 mm thick to match the thickness of the camera module.

Mac Otakara has a reasonably strong rumor track record, last year, the sites sources revealed the 2013 iPhone lineup would come in a new range of colors, it was also the first to claim that the iPhone 5s would feature a dual LED flash for more natural looking photos, and correctly predicting the designs for the fifth-generation iPod touch and seventh-generation iPod nano.

Read also: iPhone 6c Concept, with 4.7-inch Display, in a Variety of Colors (Video)

Data source: Mac Otakara via MacRumors

Wire A Skype Competitor Launched By Its Co Founder

Since its launch more than 10 years ago, Skype has become the primary tool for making VoIP calls and instant messages.

Microsoft scooped up Skype from eBay back in 2011 for a meaty $8.5 billion, and now Skypes co-founder Janus Friis has revealed a new tool that will compete directly with Skype. Called Wire, the service is now available for iOS 8 and above, OS X 10.9 and above, and Android 4.2 and above.

"Skype was launched more than a decade ago. A lot has changed since then -- we are all used to free calls and texting, and we have taken to carrying our computers in our pockets," said Friis. "It is time to create the best possible communication tools, as beautiful as they are useful. Wire is just that."

According to the company, Wire users will be able to share images, YouTube video and SoundCloud music, and theyll be able to do VoIP calling and individual and group instant messaging.

To start a call, users simply click on the name of the person displayed in the friends list, and then click on the phone icon. To end the call, users must click on the X in the upper left corner. To transfer the call to another device, users must click on the "Transfer Call Here" button found on a banner flashing on the other device. Free calls require that both parties use Wire.

Check-Out The New "Wire"

Prior to that report, Microsoft revealed in October that as part of the WebRTC standard, the company is now supporting the new Object Real-Time Communications (ORTC) API. This will allow Skype users to chat and make calls directly from Internet Explorer without the need for a browser plug-in.

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Its Thursday Weekly App Selection 02 by PhonAsia

Every Thursday, we are going to publish an app selection with a brief review.

First things first, lets begin with some games.

Game Selection

Rymdkapsel (3.59 €)

The developers present the game as minimalist as it get but dont get misguided. It is a strategic kinda, sorta tower defense. You build a ship, you can assign jobs then you can expand your ship by recruiting more workers in order to defend yourself against waves of enemies that become stronger with time. On top of pushing back enemies from your beloved space ship, you have to manage several resources as well.
The game can get frustrating during the first runs since you need to learn a few things that are not well explained but you get quality time and it is worth your money.

Beach Buggy Blitz (Free)

It is a Mario Kart like game. Racing with karts and multiple bonuses to win as unfairly as possible. There is also a multiplayer mode and it is free, you have no excuse to, at least, not try the game.

News

News Republic (Free)

There are lot apps that can do what News Republic (NR) does but not nearly as pleasant as NR especially on Tablets. Basically, it is a RSS hub and you choose the themes on which you want to informations (sports, politics, high tech, etc...). It is so smooth, so beautiful on tablets, you just cannot miss this app.

Utilities
I find often that people underestimate how important are utilities especially during the holidays season. You might be cut off (or partially) of the world or your habits and you need to perform some tasks. Well, here are your utilities apps !

Evernote (Free)

If you do not have this app, download it now. This is the most powerful notes app. It allows syncing between almost every OS (Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android and Windows Phone), so you can check your notes from anywhere while you might have originally taken them on your computer.

Helium (Free)

This is a must have in case you are changing phone or upgrading one through a custom rom or an official one. You can make back ups of your apps and data of your apps as well without root (but easier with root). Titanium Backup can already do that but it is much much more user friendly.
Helium can also save your back up in the cloud (Google Drive or Dropbox) and use them on an another device (new or different like a Tablet) but this feature requires a in-app payment.
The video is the official tutorial made by the dev team.

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