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Archos releasing 3 new smartphones

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Headlining the 3 new handsets is the new Archos 50 Platinum, which brings a 5.0-inch, 960 x 540, 220-ppi display, a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 4GB storage. It’s has 8-megapixel camera, dual-SIM capabilities and its running an unskinned version of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

Then there is the larger 5.3-inch iteration, the Archos 53 platinum, which brings a larger 2800mAh battery, but other than that, specs remain the same.

Finally there is the Archos 35 Carbon, a low-end, 3.5-inch handset with Android Ice Cream Sandwich, VGA cameras and 512MB of RAM.

The trio will be available by the end of May and will be unlocked. Pricing for the flagship Archos 50 Platinum will be £179.99, the Archos 53 Platinum will be just £199.99 and the 35 Carbon is the lowest priced at £79.99.

Just re read those prices. That is so cheap, I just wonder what quality vs cost compromises have been undertaken.

Google and Motorola Handset Plans

Android, Tech News

During Google’s Q1 earnings call, Larry Page made the following comment –

“Think about your device. Battery life is a challenge for most people. You shouldn’t need to carry around a charger to make it through the day. If your kid spills their drink on your tablet, the screen shouldn’t die. And when you drop your phone, it shouldn’t shatter.

“Having just seen Motorola’s upcoming products myself, I’m real excited about the potential there. In just under a year, they have accomplished a lot, and have impressive velocity and execution.”

Also mentioned was the fact that screen size was important to get right, and that was not 5 inches but smaller. Lets hope next month at Google I/O that some new amazing phones get announced, and that they are available globally with ease.

Google’s current attempts at selling hardware have not proven great when it comes to keeping the customer informed, logistics and handling returns.

Apple takes another shot at AppGratis and delivers another blow

Apple, Tech News

After booting out app discovery and promotion platform, AppGratis, from the App Store earlier this month for violating two clauses of its developer T&Cs, Apple has now followed up with a second blow to the business, by killing its ability to send push notifications to existing users of its app. AppGratis has claimed it has some 12 million users of its app.

However, AppGratis have a solution, which is similar to other companies who have fallen foul to the AppStore or whom do not want to let Apple has a 30% cut.

AppGratis’ CEO, Simon Dawlat, has stated that the company’s strategy is now to try to circumvent Apple’s App Store ban, saying it will be going back to its roots by launching a newsletter and is also readying an HTML5 web app (another way to circumvent the App Store’s walls).

Looks like Apple may not win this won totally.

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iPhone 5 cases for sales

Apple, Tech News

Below are some of my cases I used when I had my iPhone 5 that are now for sale.

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The top cases are Trident Aegis cases for the iPhone 5, in blue and black. These sell for £20 each. I’m selling these for £8 each plus postage. The bottom 2 are gear4 GT £4 and the book case for £5 , all plus postage.

Again either contact me via the donation tab contact form or on twitter @gavinfabiani

Update – the Book case has been sold now.

Drake Circus Apple Store, Plymouth – Grand Opening on YouTube

Apple, Tech News

YouTube user Pixelbitlabs filmed the official opening on the new Apple Store at Drake Circus Shopping Centre, Plymouth, Devon, UK.

What you may not realise, that practically opposite the official Apple store was Stormfront, a very good Apple reseller, who started building their business in 2007. Stormfront closed their store last night, and today Apple opened their own store.

What was surprising was the sheer number of people that came for the opening, especially as it wasn’t advertised. Demonstrates the power of the Apple brand.

Why are People Moving from Microsoft to Apple?

Tech News, Windows

With PC sales plummeting, it’s not unusual for excuses and blame to start occurring. In fact PC OEMs are looking at Microsoft and Windows 8 operating system that has so far failed to generate sales.

Windows 8 does have potential, but it is different enough and buggy enough to throw people out of their comfort zone and look for something else. That something else is Apple products.

However, so long as Microsoft can improve and simplify the Windows 8 offering, along with low cost hardware it still has a chance. But also lets not forget the world now has tablets, which for most people can provide a good enough solution without the need for a PC or laptop.

The world has moved on, can Microsoft move with the times.