iPhone 4 Antennagate Complainants Starting to Receive $15 Checks from Apple

iphone 4 grip of death

Remember the grip-of-death that labeled the iPhone 4? The one that interrupts the signal when you hold the iPhone 4 in a particular part?

Those who filed lawsuit about the matter against the iPhone maker are now starting to receive a $15-check through email as compensation for the antenna’s problem.

This issue took a very long time before Apple decided to send checks to iPhone 4 owners this week. Some owners are surprised and forgot what it is for.

This case was already settled in February 2012. With Apple’s . . . → Read More: iPhone 4 Antennagate Complainants Starting to Receive $15 Checks from Apple

Samsung Slated to Release Galaxy S4 Mini on July

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Samsung seems to be getting aggressive in the market with its constant release of high performance smartphones and cool features. After releasing Samsung Galaxy S3, they followed with Galaxy S3 mini which became a good hit in the market specially for those people who are on a budget but wants a powerful smartphone.

Earlier, the South Korea-based company released the Galaxy S4 which pulled some quite attention in the world with its powerful functionalities. It competed with the other top of the line phones such as iPhone.

According to reports, this strategy of Samsung . . . → Read More: Samsung Slated to Release Galaxy S4 Mini on July

Volkswagen iBeetle, the Collaboration of Apple and German Car Manufacturer

volkswagen iBeetle

It has been rumored before that the late Steve Jobs has been talking to the CEO of Volkswagen for some project. Some reports suggest that they are designing a car that will revolutionize motoring. But recent reports came out that Volkswagen is going to unveil their latest creation, the iBeetle, in the auto show in Shanghai – the Auto China 2013. This seems to be a clear collaboration of Apple and Volkswagen.

In the reports, the Volkswagen iBeetle will be a special-edition car. It will have a dedicated iPhone dock in the dashboard and an App . . . → Read More: Volkswagen iBeetle, the Collaboration of Apple and German Car Manufacturer

Facebook Free Call Extends to Android

facebook free call android

The most popular social network is now expanding and enhancing their site adding more interesting features for the users.

Facebook introduced free voice call for the iPhone users that lets them call their pals on the social network, and now they are extending it to Android users. This feature uses the messenger app and can call through internet connections, WiFi, 3G and 4G.

Three months after rolling out the feature on iPhones, the social networking site introduced the feature to Android smartphone users in the US. It is anticipated that by Friday, users will . . . → Read More: Facebook Free Call Extends to Android

Apple Shares Dropped and Sales Could Slow Down

Apple Shares Dropped

Apple shares are falling in Wednesday trading in spite of recording increase of sales. Dips down to $398.11 and ends in $402.80.

The issue started when Cirrus Logic, an Apple supplier that makes the sound parts for the iPads and iPhones, reported a drop in sales. 90% of Cirrus Logic’s revenue accounts from Apple, according to reports.

With the Cuppertino, California-based company expected to released their quarterly results, some worries that it might not be surprising anymore.

Pressure on the company

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HTC Corp Hits Record Low Revenue in the First Quarter of 2013

HTC Corp

Taiwan’s largest smartphone manufacturer, HTC, has reported their lowest quarterly revenue. According to analyst, this is due to the delayed release of their latest flagship smartphone, the HTC One, that caused the company not to reach their profit target.

In the first quarter of 2013, HTC’s net income decreased 2.8 million USD or 85 million NTD. This is the sixth plunged of revenue said HTC Corp. yesterday in their income report.

HTC’s preparations and getting people excited for the release of HTC One suddenly lost momentum when the company stumbled in some issues in . . . → Read More: HTC Corp Hits Record Low Revenue in the First Quarter of 2013