Tablet Sales Level Off

The tablet has established itself as a core component of the technically minded individual.

Doctors, lawyers, business executives, and laymen alike use the devices for their ever day work

and entertainment purposes. It seems though that sales of the device are going down as the

market seems somewhat capped.

The devices are actually less likely to be broken by consumers and as they are more

powerful than their smart phone counterparts, they tend to last longer as well especially if they

are treated well and repaired when they are broken. It's sort of an everyone's got one scenario, so

the demand is lowering.

Millions of the devices will fly off the shelves this winter still. Apple plans to release an

updated iPad this fall, which many anticipate to be a new iPad 6 and Air which are rumored to be

available in gold. It's a long time coming for the worlds leading tablet, which has been the

number one selling tablet since it's release in April of 2010.

The phablet class of devices is also growing, which is something like the iPhone 6 Plus

and the Samsung Galaxy Note that is somewhere in between the size of a smart phone and a

tablet. These devices are powerful tools that blend the phone design with the tablet design

offering longer battery life, more processing power and

Sadly many of the tablets sold this year are bound by gravity and clumsiness to be

dropped and broken this holiday season. When a repair is needed, a trusted source should handle

the job, like Dr Phone Fix, because the warranty is voided when the device is opened. There is no

faster way to have a device fixed, no matter what the damage is.

Repairing tablet and iPads can be tricky, and often times diagnostics need to be run to

verify all internal parts are working properly. The experts at Dr Phone Fix run through this

process faster than anyone in the industry. Dr Phone Fix is by far the best iPad and tablet repair

in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They use the best techniques and tools for the job and are fast

becoming the biggest repair service in the country.

With two convenient locations in the area, there is no better source in Fort Lauderdale. As

they started their business in Fort Lauderdale, Dr Phone Fix chose 3000 SW 4th Avenue for their

headquarters. They also operate another store on the North side of town at 1261 E Las Olas

Boulevard to make sure their home town always has devices working properly.

Dr Phone Fix repairs all major brands of smart phones, computer, laptops, tablets, iPods,

and gaming consoles. Visit their website to see the full range of devices that they repair, and if there is a location near you.

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Latest News and Rumors on AT&T

Being the largest mobile and fixed telephone provider means that AT&T has frequent news and activities that are taking place. Below are some of the latest news and rumors from the company.

Upgrade of the Push-to-Talk Services

AT&T has a more enhanced Push to Talk service. The service is more versatile and has more features. Businesses can now select more devices and accessories to use and it is now flexible to migrate from older push to talk systems. The Integrated Dispatch solution gives businesses better control of employees.

The enhanced service is suitable for different jobs. It enables all users to say connected at all times by its ability to move from cellular and Wi-Fi networks.

Sale of the rest of America Movil stake

AT&T has decided to sell its equity at America Movil of 8.3% to Carol Slim who is a billionaire. The sale will cost $5.6 billion and it will bring to an end the partnership that has been there for 20 years. The company will get $4.57 billion at first and $1 billion later. The sale is taking place in order for the company to get regulatory approval for the DirecTV takeover. DirecTV has operations in Latin America, which means it would be in competition with America Movil.

AT&T to fund the improvement of internet access in Schools.

AT&T has offered $100 million to help improve access to broadband internet for schools in the US. Only 30% of the schools are connected and White House has an initiative called ConnectED, which plans to connect ninety-nine percent of the classrooms to digital learning by the year 2017.

The money will be used to provide 50,000 students in middle and high school in schools in Title 1, free connectivity to the Internet using AT&T 4G mobile broadband.

Takeover for DirecTV for $48.5 billion

AT&T is planning to buy DirecTV a satellite television provider for $ 48.5. If the takeover is approved, it will boost AT&T’s television services that are landline based. The shareholders of DirecTV will get two thirds in shares of AT&T and a third cash.

According to the chairman of AT&T, Randall Stephenson, the acquisition will enable AT&T to save costs exceeding $ 1.6 billion annually by the third year. It also brings an opportunity that will redefine video entertainment and enable the company to provide new bundles while delivering content on multiple screens such as TVs, mobile devices, cars, laptops, and airplanes.

Top Selling Apple Apps of August 2014

Apple has added to its pool of applications, some more apps this month for its line of devices. It has released apps for their different users. Some are for business people, professionals, adults, teens and for children. In addition, it has some apps that one can download without spending a dime. Of all the apps that Apple produced in the month of August, these five have hit the market with a boom. They include:

Anchor pointer- This app is an asset for geographers, scientists and any other explorer. The app rules out the necessity of carrying a GPS or ordinary compass to the field.  It enables the user to store GPS coordinates and make use of a simple compass to reach any location. In addition, it switches to a night mode, any moment you require some light. If you are a modern navigator, this app will very beneficial as you find your way in different terrains.

 

PDF Expert 5- If you are an employee in a certain organization or a businessperson, chances are that you may receive documents in the PDF format, which need to be edited on the go. In such scenarios, the PDF Expert 5 can help much. It enables you to mark up documents in different formats and fonts, fill out forms and sign documents on your device without a hustle.

Notifyr- This Apple application connects your Mac and iOS devices to display your handset notifications on the computer. Be it Facebook and WhatsApp or any other notifications you have set up on your handset, they will show up on your computer. This ensures that you do not keep turning to your iPhone and in particular, when you are busy.

Alone- This was one of the most sought iOS apps in the month of August. For those who love gaming, you should look out for this application. This game is simple you just drag up and down to steer an escape pod through galactic debris. You continue until you get to levels that are more difficult. The beauty with this app is that both adults and younger people can play it just as well.

Bioshock- This is another of Apple’s August 2014 release. It is a first-person shooter created in an underwater scene called Rapture. Players descend a falling city after a plane crash and they have to find a way to survive among the reputed duos and vandals. The underwater setting and the complete state of ruin make it an excellent world for the players to explore. The app is pricey but for those who love games, Bioshock is worth going for.

The above apps were the most selling apps from Apple in the last month. As the new month starts, you can buy some of these and upgrade your device. For businesspersons and professionals, your service delivery has just gotten better.

 

Which is best OS Android Vs Apple?

Apple iOS and Google Android have been rivaling to be at the pinnacle of the list of the operating systems. Although other opponents are available in the market such as RIM’s BlackBerry and Windows Mobile, their market share is minimal compared to that of these two performers. Even when both Android and Apple offer the mobile technology that keeps us connected, each of them; it is unique in how it delivers. Understanding the comparison and differences that exist in these two operating systems will give you a better idea of what platform you can choose.

How do Android and Apple compare?

Interface

Their interfaces have several things in common including tapping, swiping and pinch-and-zoom. Both boot to a home screen that is similar to a computer desktop. While Apple OS only consists of two rows of apps icons, Android permits the use of widgets, which offers a display for auto updating information such as email and weather. Apple has space where the user can pin the most frequently used apps. Both OS have a status bar where you can access basic information such as time, WiFi, cell signal and battery life. However, on Android the status bar displays the number of newly received messages, emails and reminders.

 Experience to the user

iOS is rated as the best OS by offering the users better experience than its closest rival, Android.

Apps

Both OS have a large share of applications, with varying benefits. It is upon you to choose the one that gives you what you want. Precisely, Android has about 600,000 apps, but most of these apps only runs on tablets. Other devices such as the Kindle Fire have a few selections of apps. On the other hand Apple, currently are offering 700000 apps and 250000 of these can run on the iPad. The bottom line is that both avail the most popular apps to their users.

Software upgrades

Although Google updates its Android severally, some users do not receive the updates. Sometimes, people buy phones with outdated software. This gives Apple an upper hand since their upgrades are available to all iOS devices. However, there could be exceptions for older devices.

Device selection

Android devices are available in various price ranges, sizes and hardware capabilities. On the contrary, iOS is only available on Apple-based devices. For example, the iPhone as a phone, iPod touch as an MP3 player and iPad as a tablet. This makes it more expensive as compared to similar hardware using Android.

Android boasts a series of devices and has no challenges that third party apps cannot handle. If you are looking for the best mobile OS, Android is an excellent choice.

 

Apple Preparing New 12.9-Inch iPad for Early 2015

As the month of August ends and 2014’s sunset is a few months away, Apple has great news for its avid fans. This was to be expected since last year there were several reports and rumors that the reputed phone manufacturer will be releasing a larger 12.9-inch iPad come early 2015. They are preparing to start the production of the largest iPad ever by early next year. Currently, Apple produces iPads with 7.9-inch and 9.7-inch displays, so the new device will be a relief to those users who had started going for Android tablets.

What are the expectations prior to the largest Apple iPad’s release?

To begin with, the move will boost the Apple iPad’s market share, which has hit the rock in the recent past. Four years ago, the company was at the top in the tablet market. However, cheaper tablets running Android OS rapidly gained ground.  Apple did not see this coming, only for them to come up with iPad Mini but it was too late to turn the tables in their favor. Even larger smartphones are taking a larger market share as compared to Apple’s tablets. Therefore, the 12.9-inch tablet is a great relief to the largest manufacturer of tablets.

The larger display that is coming with the super-sized iPad will be beneficial to businesspersons and professionals. Most of them cannot think of another better device more than a laptop. Apple is geared towards providing a larger display, great interface and an exceptional performance.  They understand that professionals need an expansive screen to display more information, but they would not mind a higher degree of portability. Unlike, laptops the 12.9-inch iPad has an immaculate and compact design that allows you to carry it to any place without getting fatigued. In addition, it can slide into any carriage pack and not take much space.

Having a 12.9-inch screen will mean that it will measure approximately 15 inches diagonally. This makes it to surpass the specifications of a mobile device. However, if it will come as a substitute for laptops, offer a large display and still provide all the other handy features, it is a more feasible option.  The truth is, many users are anticipating for this large tablet. Let us countdown to 2015 and witness the unveiling of this iPad. I must agree that businesspersons and other professionals will benefit more than other consumers will. With every business getting to the   cloud, it is good timing for Apple.