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IPhone 5S And IPhone Mini Is Expected To Release This Year

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According to some latest reports from an Apple Insider, it is claimed that, currently they are working on new iPhone models, which will be unveiled later this year. It is expected that there will be two iPhone models. One of these will be the next generation iPhone, presumably iPhone 5S and the other a cheaper iPhone with a polycarbonate body.

The next iPhone is expected by 2014 whereas the cheaper iPhone model can be expected to be released sooner this year.

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MacRumours has also reported that according to Barclay’s analyst Kirk Yang, Apple is undeniably working on iPhone 5S and a cheaper iPhone, and about to launch in the August-September of this year.

Yang assumes that both the iPhones will have two models, one being made especially for Chinese customers. MacRumours further stated that, “The report claims that Apple is still weighing production volume for the new phones, working to estimate how much the lower-cost iPhone will cut into iPhone 5S sales and still gauging appropriate volumes for an expansion to China Mobile. Regardless, Apple does expect total iPhone shipments to be higher than last year’s levels.”

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo point out that the next generation iPhone will be called iPhone 5S, which will be identical to the iPhone 5. It will feature a faster 28 nanometer A7 chip, fingerprint sensor, smart LED flash and enhanced camera functionalities with f2.0 aperture.

The phone is expected to be available in two colors, just like the current iPhones, which contradicts its earlier rumors that new iPhone models would ship with multiple colors like the new iPod touch.

Pointing to the budget friendly iPhone 5, he pointed that it would be priced between $350 and $450, with a comparatively thicker (8.2 mm) plastic casing. He also revealed that the production might begin during the third quarter of this year.

Analyst Brian White pointed that Apple will release a new iPhone model with varying screen sizes that will help the company to earn revenue for reach models. He mentioned that the smaller iPhone version is specifically manufactured to target Chinese market and to open up opportunities in India.

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Peter Misek’s findings mentioned that the next iPhone will feature a new super HD camera and display, longer battery power, NFC connectivity, IGZO screen for Retina+, 128GB storage, and could be available in multiple colors. He stated that many iPhone 5S prototypes were being tested in the recent past.

According to him the device had Retina+ IGZO display, A7 quad-core processor and in-built gesture control. It will feature a new design with no home button. He also referred the iPhone mini will be offered at a price range of $200 to $250 and said that the project hasn’t been approved yet.

Larger display with sharp images would help the iphone application developer to build vibrant iPhone applications with high definition images and sharp looking UIs. It would also affect the app design strategy for developers and designers.

Apple Promises To Fix The Security Exploit That Lets People Gain Access

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In our previous post we had outlined some of the latest features of iOS 6.1 update, mentioning it to be a fix for its old mistakes. But it turns out that, it does have some security flaws which let the users bypass the locked iPhone devices.

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This exploit was first spotted by a French user who later uploaded a video to YouTube, by demonstrating the procedure to unlock a pass-code protected iOS device.  Seeing this Apple has promised to release a fast fix to this security issue. In a statement, the company said “Apple takes user security very seriously, we are aware of this issue, and will deliver a fix in a future software update.”  But the company has neither offered a specific timeline for its next update nor any quick fix to the handle issue.

The video depicts a sequence of steps in which the French guy easily hacks the “locked” iPhone, that was running iOS 6.1. The process involved is somewhat weird, such as ending an emergency call, consecutive pressing of home button and etc. Below I have provided the exact steps as posted by the users, to unlock the iPhone.

First Part:

  • Go to emergency call, push down the power button and tap cancel.
  • Dial 112 and tap green and immediately red.
  • Go to lock screen.

Second Part:

  • Go to passcode screen.
  • Keep pushing down the power button …1…2…3…seconds and before showing the slider “turn off”…tap the emergency call button and …voilá!
  • Then without releasing the power button press the home button and ready…”

The procedure allows the users to access contacts, photos and to make calls. But it doesn’t offer access to its home screen or any iOS apps that exists on the home screen. The iPhone lock screen hack seems to work on iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 too, if they are running iOS 6.1.

What Is The Key Points For Successful iOS Development?

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After the introduction of iOS platform and the application development possibilities, it has paved new business opportunities for the IT industries as well as individual developers.

With the rapidly growing app industry it has become demanding to keep track of changing technology.

Here we have come up with some major key points which should be kept in mind by the developer at the time of iOS application development.

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    1. Drive revenue for your business by integrating  ‘Geo-Targeted push Notification’, ‘Geo-Targeted Advertising’
    2. Integrate NFC (near field communication) system to your application.
    3. Use App analytics to monitor the app’s influence on the market. Target your audience and bring market specific features to you app.
    4. Avoid these flaws in your mobile app development
    5. Irrelevant push notification in the app
    6. Sending unnecessary “Rate my app” request to users
    7. Integrating Facebook and other social networking sites unnecessarily
    8. Avoid using full screen ads. Users hate this.
    9. Try to prefer building Native Apps for iPhones to web apps, because some web technologies are still not compatible with the iOS platform.
    10. Design intriguing UI to compel the user to use your app. Take inspiration from other successful Mobile application to generate similar experience for the users.
    11. iOS development supports numerous programming languages other than Objective-C, such as Ruby, JavaScript, Node.js etc. Choose the language you are comfortable with.
    12. Design your app so that it uses minimal battery power. Users are more concerned about the phone battery rather than the app itself.
    13. Develop cross-platform apps, so that it can be released for other mobile operating systems.
    14. Never build iPhone app that mimics the look and feel of other operating system.
    15. Never overdo the application animations and graphics.

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iOS applications are the fastest evolving apps in the app industry.

That’s why at Andolasoft, our iPhone application developers keep their skills updated with the latest technology and latest iOS releases to match the competitive market.

Here we develop engaging iPhone application to meet our customer’s business requirements.

iPhone’s iWallet Patent Control The Spending Limit Of Kids

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Apple has published latest patent, explaining Apple’s new iwallet concept. It allows the individuals to configure number of accounts, which can be set-up to control the spending limits. This patent is called “Parental Controls” that could help parents to limit their child’s ability to spend money via an iPhone.

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The control can be configured for categories like, specific places where purchases can take place and the types of transactions which can be allowed. The patent also suggests that, parent will be notified about their child’s activity on the accounts, including the details of the online purchases. The app can also be set for the users, so that they cannot buy some unethical products. The E-Wallet app is enabled with a primary account that is connected to a credit card.

Users are able to use the app to manage transactions using their iPhone. The patent also hints that it will integrate mobile payment solution so that it can be used outside of its ecosystem in the future. It also reveals that the iPhone would integrate NFC (Near field communication) chip for convenience. This technology is still in its early stage of iPhone application development. So NFC enabled monetary transaction may not be secure completely.

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iPhone applications are the fastest evolving apps in the app industry. That’s why at Andolasoft, our iPhone application developers keep their skills updated with the latest technology and iOS releases to match this competitive market. Here we develop engaging iPhone application to meet our customer’s business requirements.

Facebook’s Free Call Service For US iPhone Users

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Facebook recently announced that iPhone users could enjoy free calls in the US over Wi-Fi Messenger for iPhone. This new feature facilitates people from the United States that allow them to use the Facebook Messenger app to place voice calls with friends using their internet connection or Wi-Fi.

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The feature comes as a “Free Call” button in the existing app and the users don’t have to update to take advantage of this feature.

A lot of users quoted “Free call feature is incredibly simple and useful”. But the app also requires the receiver to have Facebook’s stand-alone app installed on their phone.

If the app couldn’t sync with the receiver, the “Free Call” icon appears grey and marked out. The call features look and feel similar to conventional voice calls.

Besides the United States, Facebook has mentioned that they have started testing VoIP functionality in Canada.

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Facebook has also added a voice message feature for the iPhone users. It enables the user to send recorded messages to their Facebook friends. It works similar to a text message, whereas the text is replaced by a bar recorded with the sender’s voice information.

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iPhone 4S Has Taken The Market Sales High Compared To iPhone 5

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Soon after the release of the iPhone 5, it went on to become the highest-selling iPhone in history, but based on the recent survey, it has shown some reports for which Apple’s investors are alarmed of possible unfavorable events.

According to new research, this suggested that consumer’s interest in Apple’s popular iPhone 5 lineup may have peaked.

But shares of Apple have decreased since the last month from September. The share has decreased over 25% from as high as $705.07, for which investors are now beginning to panic about Apple’s future.

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UBS analyst Steve Milunovich has estimated for Apple’s fiscal year 2013 and 2014 and has also dropped his price target on Apple shares to $700 from an earlier target of $780.

Milunovich quoted “Some of our Chinese sources do not expect the iPhone5 to do as well as the iPhone 4S”.

Recently consumers in China have also revealed that they would prefer iPhone 4S over the new iPhone5.

The Wall Street Journal wrote over the iPhone5 launch as “arguably the least eventful launch of an Apple device in the company’s four-year history in the Chinese capital”.

Apple’s iPhone 5 demand didn’t show up as expected because of the fact that Apple delivered iPhone 5 with a familiar design and without any exciting features which was much expected by most of the consumers, along with that the malfunctioning iOS6 map apps also played a major part in decreasing iPhone 5 sales this year, even less than the iPhone 4S.

As per the latest survey, it is found that developers still prefer iOS5 over iOS6 for iPhone application development.