0 Apple Working on Curved Batteries

By Admin_AT | At 9:10 AM | Label : apple , ipad , iPhone , iwatch , patent , rumor | 0 Comments

One issue with curved phone designs is that the curved portion creates a lot of wasted space. The phones end up thicker, with wasted space inside the phone, all for the sake of a curved edge or back. That curve can either improve the ergonomics of the device, or make it appear to be slimmer than it actually is. The HTC One is a good example. The phone appears to be thin on the side, but actually is quite thick. Not all the components can fit inside that curve, especially the battery. For the sake of making their phone look thinner, they ended up wasting some internal space.

But Apple's working on a way to fill up the curved internal spaces of a phone or other device, such as an iPhone or an iWatch. They're going to do it with curved batteries.

Curved glass and curved batteries, are you sensing a pattern here? The combination of the two would be perfect for a slim, curved iWatch. It would also be perfect for using curved edges on iPhones, and filling that curve with a battery. Apple could even curve the glass screen slightly, to make reaching across a larger screen slightly easier.

Apple has a great design with the iPhone. But, if the design of the iMac is any indicator, they could be looking to make an iPhone that has thinner edges, making it feel thinner than it actually is, and also making it easier to pick up when it's laying flat. I just hope they keep the back of the phone flat and slim. First of all, a flat back doesn't rock around when laid flat, it has less wasted space, and finally, the flat area around the camera is helpful for lens attachments, so users can expand the capabilities of their iPhone cameras.

Speculation of Apple products is just that, nothing is certain. Apple works on many designs before deciding what one will be best for consumers. Because of this, they patent many different technologies and techniques that never go into production. Still, it's interesting to think that Apple may create phones that are packed as much as they can be with a larger battery, but a slimmer design.

via AppleInsider

 

0 iOS 7 Will Feature a Fresh Yet Familiar Look

By Admin_AT | At 5:01 PM | Label : apple , iOS , ios 7 , rumor | 0 Comments

It looks like iOS 7 will be the first to contain design elements approved by Sir Jony Ive after all. According to a number of anonymous sources who have seen it, the new operating system will feature a brand new look, with flat design elements. Skeuomorphism, glass, and 3D designs will be a thing of the past, replaced instead with very clean, flat design. The app icons will be getting a face lift to fit with these flatter themes.

Above, there's the old podcast app on the left, and the new one on the right. Here you can plainly see how Apple's new guidelines for a cleaner, skeuomorphism-free design. Gone is the out of place tapedeck metaphor, replaced by something that's a bit more useful: the image for the podcast. The controls are also cleaner, and feel less cramped. Expect a similar makeover on iOS.

Apple has also been looking into designing interface elements that are more "glanceable". Basically, they're hoping to make it easier to find information, without paging or scrolling around. Apple has also focused intensely on making sure the OS still is easy to use, and functions in a familiar way to old users, while still being able to attract new users. Although they admit that the new look may be jarring to long time iOS users, they'll still feel at home with how the operating system works.

I'm certainly excited to see what Apple's cooking up. I've been using iOS since the first iPod touch, and I think it's time it takes a leap forward. Don't get me wrong, I still think it's the greatest mobile operating system, but who doesn't want to see the best get even better?

via 9to5Mac

 

0 New iPhone in September

By Admin_AT | At 4:45 PM | Label : apple , iPhone , rumor | 0 Comments

The iPhone 5 was released last September, so it seems logical that Apple would stick to that release schedule. Besides that, the previous rumors that the 7th generation iPhone would be released in the summer were dispelled when Tim Cook announced that Apple would be releasing new products in the Fall. Plus, with WWDC being this summer, we can assume that the hardware that will be released with the new operating systems will be released later.

If Citigroup Global Financial chief analyst Zhgankai is to believed, we can assume that the iPhone will be released in September.

Zhgankai claims that after speaking with his sources within Apple's supply chain, the iPhone will be released this September. He didn't have any specifics on his sources, but he did confirm a rumor that Apple would be pairing up with China Mobile. China Mobile is the largest cellphone service provider in the world. The iPhone capable of functioning on China Mobile will be released in September or early October.

Assuming Apple wants to release the new iPhone as soon as it's ready, and it's not coming until Fall, it makes sense that it would be released in the first month of fall, doesn't it? I didn't need secretive sources in China to guess that.

via iPhoneInCanada

 

0 Tim Cook Hints at Larger iPhone Screen

By Admin_AT | At 4:08 PM | Label : apple , display , iPhone , rumor | 0 Comments

The iPhone 5 was an inch taller than every iPhone before it, bringing the screen size up to 4 inches, and giving it a 16:9 ratio. Apple pointed out that while the screen was bigger, it still could be used with one hand comfortably, something that can't be said of most Android phones. Today, Tim Cook listed another reason for the screen size, while offering some hope of a larger screen in the future.

At Apple's quarterly earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said there may be a iPhone with a larger screen in the future, if the issues holding screen technology back are resolved. He said that Apple's primary goals for the iPhone were to create the highest quality display for users, with the best color, resolution, battery life, and other factors.

I think the rumors of Apple working with curved displays lends to this. If Apple used a curved screen, a thinner iPhone, and smaller bezels, they could easily increase the size of the iPhone screen, without sacrificing usability. Plus, display technology is improving, and once they can get to the point where their requirements for image quality and battery life are met, we'll see an iPhone with a larger screen.

Apple's not about to increase the size of the display on the iPhone solely for marketing. They'll only do it if it improves the quality of the phone. We may have to wait until next year to see the fruit of their labor, but it should be an excellent advancement.

Via AppleInsider

 

0 iPhone 5S Delayed?

By Admin_AT | At 7:24 PM | Label : apple , iPhone , rumor | 0 Comments

Not long ago, the accepted rumor was that the next iPhone would be released this summer. However, it's looking as though Apple's facing some delays, and the next iPhone may not ship until later in the summer, or the fall. It's been rumored that the next iPhone would have a fingerprint scanner for secure and easy logging in, and maybe more. But, think of any fingerprint scanner you've seen on laptops. They're not pretty. For Apple to put a fingerprint scanner in their devices, it has to look good, and remain seamless, while still being obvious to users, and easy to use. As you might imagine, that's definitely not an easy task.

Apparently, the delay involves creating a coating that would allow the iPhone to look beautiful, while still bring new functionality to the world of smartphones through a fingerprint scanner. If Apple is going to introduce a new hardware feature, it's got to be just right. Hopefully they get this sorted out soon, before the iPhone gets delayed into the winter.

via TechnoBuffalo