iPhone 5 Release Date: Apple's Flagship Mobile Phone To Launch In September?

Leaked iPhone 5 Part (EtradeSupply)

The iPhone 5 release date was not revealed during Monday's Apple Worldwide Developers Conference but an analyst said the next-generation iPhone is likely to be launched in September.

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly said that the iPhone 5 will be unveiled in September.

"We expect Apple to unveil iOS 6 GM (Golden Master) in early September," Kuo wrote in a note to investors obtained by AppleInsider. "Based on the release schedule for iOS 6 GM, there is a very good chance iPhone 5 will start shipping also in early September."

The analyst, who has a good record of reporting accurate information regarding unannounced Apple products, had earlier confirmed rumors that the iPhone 5 will feature a new 4-inch display that utilizes in-cell touchscreen technology.

Kuo added that the iOS 6 will offer better integration with iCloud and Facebook as well as with the iTunes store and the App store.

Facebook privacy notice chain letter is a hoax

Facebook privacy notice, a hoax

The Facebook privacy notice letters that have spread on the social networking site are reportedly fake.

The supposed Facebook privacy notice urges users to make a declaration, on their timeline, that their content is protected.

Below are excerpts of the "notice:"

"Just in case...For those of you who do not understand the reasoning behind this posting, Facebook is now a publicly traded entity. Unless you state otherwise, anyone can infringe on your right to privacy once you post to this site. It is recommended that you and other members post a similar notice as this, or you may copy and paste this version. If you do not post such a statement once, then you are indirectly ...............allowing public use of items such as your photos and the information contained in your status updates."

"...You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee , agent , student or any personnel under your direction or control."

Security vendor Sophos said the said message is a "chain letter type hoax pinned upon wishful thinking." 

"Sorry folks, but posting a supposed legal disclaimer to your Facebook profile does not alter the Terms of Service (ToS) or privacy policies governing how your content is viewed on Facebook," Sophos said. "If you receive one of these messages from a friend, kindly notify them that it is not legally valid."

Facebook privacy notice chain letter is a hoax

Facebook privacy notice, a hoax

The Facebook privacy notice letters that have spread on the social networking site are reportedly fake.

The supposed Facebook privacy notice urges users to make a declaration, on their timeline, that their content is protected.

Below are excerpts of the "notice:"

"Just in case...For those of you who do not understand the reasoning behind this posting, Facebook is now a publicly traded entity. Unless you state otherwise, anyone can infringe on your right to privacy once you post to this site. It is recommended that you and other members post a similar notice as this, or you may copy and paste this version. If you do not post such a statement once, then you are indirectly ...............allowing public use of items such as your photos and the information contained in your status updates."

"...You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee , agent , student or any personnel under your direction or control."

Security vendor Sophos said the said message is a "chain letter type hoax pinned upon wishful thinking." 

"Sorry folks, but posting a supposed legal disclaimer to your Facebook profile does not alter the Terms of Service (ToS) or privacy policies governing how your content is viewed on Facebook," Sophos said. "If you receive one of these messages from a friend, kindly notify them that it is not legally valid."

Samsung Galaxy SIII Priced At $799.99 On Amazon

Samsung Galaxy SIII On Amazon

Samsung Galaxy SIII can now be pre-ordered on Amazon at $799.99.

The e-commerce site set the shipping date for its units on June 1, 2012. The units available are unlocked international versions of 16GB Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-i9300.

According to the product description, the units only support 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and/or 3G UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850/900/1900/2100 networks world wide. The model does not have 4G LTE connectivity, unlike those sold by carriers.

Samsung and U.S. wireless carriers have not announced yet their versions of the Galaxy S III.

The Galaxy SIII, Samsung Electronics' latest flagship smartphone, was unveiled at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event in London earlier this month. It is expected to follow in the Galaxy S II's footprints and help Samsung retain its leadership position in the mobile and smartphone markets. The Galaxy S II was a huge success, ranking as one of the top selling phones of last year, often considered second to Apple's iPhone 4S in popularity and brand.

SocialCam: How To Turn Off The App On Facebook

How To Turn Off SocialCam App On Facebook

If you are annoyed of SocialCam posting on your Facebook timeline every video you watch, you probably need to turn its Facebook sharing setting off. Here's how:

1. Go to your Facebook homepage.
2. On the left hand column, look for and double click on "SocialCam" under the apps list.
3. Once you're on the app itself, choose "Settings" in the upper right hand corner of the page.
4. Scroll down on "Auto Sharing" and deselect both Facebook options.
5. Lastly, scroll down further and select "Save."

SocialCam offers videos uploaded by its users and popular videos from other sites like YouTube. It is being referred by some as a "link bait" with a number of its featured videos are titled in a way that would interest one to click on them despite not exactly delivering what the titles imply.

iPad Mini Coming: 7-10 Million Units To Be Shipped This Year?

iPad Mini Coming This Fall?

iPad Mini, a 7-inch iPad, is arriving this year, according to analysts from global financial services company Barclays.

The analysts told the Business Insider that the long rumored smaller iPad, which is being referred to as the iPad Mini, will likely to be unveiled this fall.

"Following up on comments made last week, recent research still leads us to believe that Apple may be planning to add another form factor to its iPad line in the 7" range for the fall." said the Barclays analysts. "We believe that this type of product could be useful in promoting Apple's agenda in education with e-textbooks. Also, the form factor could make sense in gaming, which could become a bigger platform for Apple over time."

Citing "industry sources" Digitimes reported on Tuesday that the iPad Mini will be utilizing a new touch panel technology called the “G/F2" that allows the device to be thinner and cheaper than the previous iPads. Digitimes' sources added that "7-10 million units of the iPad Mini may be shipped this year."

According to previous rumors, Apple is aiming for a $200-$250 price point for the iPad Mini.

Macbook Pro Rumors: New Apple Notebook To Feature Retina Display, Ivy Bridge Chips

Macbook Pro Rumors Roundup

Rumors about the upcoming Macbook Pro continue to pile up, especially now that the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), where the next generation Apple notebook is expected to be unveiled, draws near.

According to latest Macbook Pro rumors, the new machine will have a retina display - the same technology present in the new iPad - and will run on Intel’s new processors, code-named Ivy Bridge.

Other rumors include a 15-inch display, with a USB 3.0 port, with pre-installed OS X 10.8 “Mountain Lion,” and a slimmed-down body design.

Adding to these speculations are new discount for Apple products at Best Buy. Reports say that tech retailer has recently cut the price of a number of Apple products, including MacBook Pros, by $20 to $200. It has been observed that Best Buys discounts hint the release of a new Apple product.

WWDC 2012 is scheduled to be held at Moscone West, San Francisco from June 11 to June 15, 2012.

HP Unveils New Computers, Printers For Business Users

HP Spectre (Photo: HP)

Hewlett-Packard (HP) launched new laptops and printers at the Shanghai Expo Center in China on Wednesday.

"The products we unveiled today are inspired by our customers, and confirm our passion to fuse form, function, style and reliability into great computers and printers," said Todd Bradley, executive vice president, Printing and Personal Systems, HP. "We are well positioned to continue delivering innovation in the future for customers in China and everywhere else around the globe."

HP's newly-unveiled products include the following:

• HP ENVY SpectreXT, an ultramobile premium Ultrabook™ that delivers an overall premium experience with extraordinary design and performance (available in the United States on June 8 with a starting price of $999.99);
• HP ENVY Sleekbooks (available in America on June 20 with a starting price of $599.99)
• HP ENVY Ultrabook systems, providing the ultimate combination of style and substance for entertainment experiences (available in the US on May 9 with starting prices of $749.99);
• HP EliteBook Folio, built from the ground up to be everything a business Ultrabook should be with security, manageability and reliability (to be released in October);
• HP t410 All-in-One Smart Zero Client, which features single-wire Power over Ethernet;
• HP Z220 Workstations and HP EliteBook Mobile Workstations with professional-class features;
• HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One, the world’s first mobile all-in-one printer,(1) and an ideal companion for business professionals who need a compact, durable solution for printing, scanning and copying while on the go; and
• Four new HP LaserJet printers and an HP Scanjet, providing small and medium businesses (SMBs) and enterprise customers professional-quality documents and fast print speeds, along with the ability to extend the office beyond its physical location.

HP, growing 3.5 percent year-on-year, held onto its position as the world's No. 1 PC vendor by shipments during the first quarter of the year. Lenovo, with a  growth rate of 28.1 percent, came in second.

HP Unveils New Computers, Printers For Business Users

HP Spectre (Photo: HP)

Hewlett-Packard (HP) launched new laptops and printers at the Shanghai Expo Center in China on Wednesday.

"The products we unveiled today are inspired by our customers, and confirm our passion to fuse form, function, style and reliability into great computers and printers," said Todd Bradley, executive vice president, Printing and Personal Systems, HP. "We are well positioned to continue delivering innovation in the future for customers in China and everywhere else around the globe."

HP's newly-unveiled products include the following:

• HP ENVY SpectreXT, an ultramobile premium Ultrabook™ that delivers an overall premium experience with extraordinary design and performance (available in the United States on June 8 with a starting price of $999.99);
• HP ENVY Sleekbooks (available in America on June 20 with a starting price of $599.99)
• HP ENVY Ultrabook systems, providing the ultimate combination of style and substance for entertainment experiences (available in the US on May 9 with starting prices of $749.99);
• HP EliteBook Folio, built from the ground up to be everything a business Ultrabook should be with security, manageability and reliability (to be released in October);
• HP t410 All-in-One Smart Zero Client, which features single-wire Power over Ethernet;
• HP Z220 Workstations and HP EliteBook Mobile Workstations with professional-class features;
• HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One, the world’s first mobile all-in-one printer,(1) and an ideal companion for business professionals who need a compact, durable solution for printing, scanning and copying while on the go; and
• Four new HP LaserJet printers and an HP Scanjet, providing small and medium businesses (SMBs) and enterprise customers professional-quality documents and fast print speeds, along with the ability to extend the office beyond its physical location.

HP, growing 3.5 percent year-on-year, held onto its position as the world's No. 1 PC vendor by shipments during the first quarter of the year. Lenovo, with a  growth rate of 28.1 percent, came in second.

iPhone 5 Rumored To Be Thinner, With Larger Screen

 iPhone 5 Concept Design (Urexsoft)

The iPhone 5 will reportedly feature a 20% thinner profile and a larger 4-inch screen. In addition, the new iPhone will sport a smaller dock connector and a scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 2 on the front.

The report came from the Apple-focused technology blog iLounge.com which said that the measurements of the iPhone 5 are estimated at "125mm by 58.5mm by 7.4mm--a 10mm jump in height, nearly 2mm reduction in thickness, and virtually identical width."

"According to our source, Apple will make one major change to the rear casing, adding a metal panel to the central back of the new iPhone." iLounge wrote. "This panel will be flat, not curved, and metal, not ceramic."

It added that instead of the much hyped Liquid Metal, the new generation iPhone will instead feature “Gorilla Glass 2," a 2nd-gen Gorilla Glass that is thinner than the original version, yet still offer the same strength.

Liquid Metal inventor Dr. Atakan Peker also said in a recent interview that the chances of a Liquidmetal iPhone are slim as Apple is likely a long way from actually using the alloy in large scale projects.

The iLounge report also said that  the iPhone 5 will have a smaller dock connector with fewer pins.

It, however, did not mention anything about the release date of the new iPhone. Some reports suggest that it could be in June at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, or as late as October.