Showing posts with label 6. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 6. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Increasing Cost of Sapphire Displays May Limit Production of 5 5 Inch iPhone 6
iPhone Air concept.
A new post on Weibo citing supply chain sources (via GforGames) claims Apple will produce only 10 million 5.5-inch iPhone 6 units throughout the product’s life-cycle is due to the increasing cost of sapphire, the high cost of producing the sapphire may hinder Apples ability to include the scratch-resistant material in a large number of its smartphone versions.
The post notes that a sapphire display might cost 1743 yuan, or $280, which is a significant jump over the $44 estimated for the 4-inch Retina display used in the iPhone 5s, Rumors have suggested that Apple might increase the retail price of the next generation iPhone by $100, and this could be one of the reasons.
These latest reports suggest that the sapphire screen costs around 1743 yuan (or $280), which would raise the final cost of the device to about 8000 yuan (or $1285) – at least in China. At the moment, the 16 GB iPhone 5S costs 5288 yuan in China ($850), whereas the beefier 64 GB variant is retailed at the price of 6888 yuan (or $1106)Earlier report might reinforce this rumor, pointed that supply constraints may force Apple to reserve the sapphire display for premium iPhone models such as the 64GB version of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6.
Apple still buys sapphire from third-party suppliers, but is also starting production of the material in small quantities at its Arizona facility, is expected to produce between 100 and 200 million sapphire displays, enough for an entire line of devices when it reaches full operating capacity. The sapphire production plant is financed by Apple and operated by GT Advanced.
Source: Weibo via GforGames, MacRumors
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Friday, April 3, 2015
Zenfone 5 LTE A500KL JP 11 4 6 79 Firmware
How to OTA update ? (Go to settings>About>System Update>Check for Update)
How to update Manual ? Here
How to update via ADB sideload ? Here
JP VERSION
Version V11.4.6.79(JP)
| Description | ASUS ZenFone 5 (A500KL) software Image: V11.4.6.79 for JP SKU only* Improvement Item: 1. Fixed the issue on the systems delayed response time when entering the Wi-Fi password 2. Improved the functions of the lock screen widget 3. Improved the audio recording function in Facebook Messenger 4. Fix auto call recording issue 5. Fixed call log issue 6. Improved the functions of the lock screen widget. 7. Improved the audio recording function in Facebook Messenger 8. Fix auto call recording issue 9. Fixed call log issue 10. Fixed issue when using Facebook App 11. Fixed issue with Google Play Store 12. Fix wifi hotspot function 13. Fix support Lens blur 14. Fixed notification volume setting |
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| File Size | 914,64 MBytes update 2014/10/24 |
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| Download from | Global |
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Official Unlock Bootloader Tool Zenfone 5 Zenfone 6
DWYOR, not tested by me
Link from asus
Zenfone 5 :
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A500CG/UnLock_A500CG_a500cg_platform_rel.zip
Zenfone 6 :
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A600CG/UnLock_A600CG_a600cg_platform_rel.zip
Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader
Notice:
1. Update your software image to V1.17.40.1X or latest version
2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions;the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.
You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product.
Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates.
It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.
Notice:
1. Update your software image to V1.17.40.1X or latest version
2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions;the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.
You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product.
Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates.
It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.
Asus wants to sell 5 million ZenFones this year ZenFone 6 and ZenFone 5 are available now
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Announced back in January at CES 2014, Asus’ new ZenFone 6 and ZenFone 5 handsets are available starting this week - although it looks like only customers in Taiwan can buy the devices for now.
The ZenFone 6 costs around $230 (6,990 TWD) in Taiwan, while the ZenFone 5 is priced at $166 (4,990 TWD). Both were launched in Taiwan before being introduced in other markets because this is Asus’ home country. China is probably one of the markets that will get the new smartphones next. According to Focus Taiwan, Asus CFO David Chang “predicted” that 5 million ZenFone handsets would be sold around the world before the end of 2014.
The ZenFone 6 and ZenFone 5 run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (upgradeable to KitKat), and are powered by dual-core 2GHz Intel Atom Z2580 processors. The former model sports a 6-inch 720p display, while the latter comes with a 5-inch 720p screen. You can check out our Asus ZenFone 6 hands-on here, and our Asus ZenFone 5 hands-on here.
Asus also has a ZenFone 4, which features a 4-inch WVGA display. This is obviously cheaper than the other two ZenFones, and should be available starting this month, too.
The ZenFone 6 costs around $230 (6,990 TWD) in Taiwan, while the ZenFone 5 is priced at $166 (4,990 TWD). Both were launched in Taiwan before being introduced in other markets because this is Asus’ home country. China is probably one of the markets that will get the new smartphones next. According to Focus Taiwan, Asus CFO David Chang “predicted” that 5 million ZenFone handsets would be sold around the world before the end of 2014.
The ZenFone 6 and ZenFone 5 run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (upgradeable to KitKat), and are powered by dual-core 2GHz Intel Atom Z2580 processors. The former model sports a 6-inch 720p display, while the latter comes with a 5-inch 720p screen. You can check out our Asus ZenFone 6 hands-on here, and our Asus ZenFone 5 hands-on here.
Asus also has a ZenFone 4, which features a 4-inch WVGA display. This is obviously cheaper than the other two ZenFones, and should be available starting this month, too.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Everything You Need to Know
Right on schedule, Apple has carried out its annual iPhone refresh cycle. Dozens of leaks and endless reams of speculation proved mostly to be correct, as the devices unveiled at Apples California event on Tuesday were not surprising at all. Still, Apple managed to keep most of the specifics about its hardware and software improvements under wraps. Heres all you need to know about what makes the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus special.
Screen sizes
Of course the most important difference is larger screens. Apple, which has steadfastly refused to follow industry trends in the past, has now seemingly bowed to pressure and gone in the direction that most Android device makers have gone. TheiPhone 6 has a new 4.7-inch 750x1334-pixel screen, which is considerably bigger than the one on the iPhone 5s, while the iPhone 6 Plus comes in at an even bigger 5.5 inches and 1080x1920 pixels. The 326ppi density stays the same on the 4.7-inch screen, although Apple now calls it a "Retina HD" screen, while the 5.5-inch model gets a considerable bump up to 401ppi. The iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c both have 4-inch 640x1136-pixel screens.
The larger of the two new devices borrows some software features from the iPad line, and takes advantage of its extra screen space by allowing more content on each screen. For the first time, you can use an iPhone entirely in landscape - the home screen will rotate, but unlike on iPads, all the icons stay in the same places. Theres even an enhanced keyboard with dedicated keys for copy, cut and paste.
Dimensions
Of course the larger screens mean that both models are taller and wider than their predecessors, but Apple has made the most of that and reduced thickness to compensate. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are 6.9 and 7.1mm thick respectively, as opposed to the 8.97mm of the iPhone 5c and 7.6mm of the iPhone 5s and 5, which had felt so much thinner than the 4S when it first launched.
The power button on both models has been moved to the upper right edge, which is easier to reach than the top.
Power
Some might argue that the iPhone 5s was thin enough, and that Apple should have used larger batteries instead of reducing volume further. The iPhone 6 promises up to 14 hours of 3G talktime while the iPhone 6 Plus is rated for an astonishing 24 hours. Thats compared to 10 hours on the iPhone 5s and 5c. Standby time remains the same 10 days on the iPhone 6, whereas the iPhone 6 Plus can last up to 16 days on a single charge.
A lot of the power savings can be attributed to Apples new A8 SoC and M8 motion coprocessor. Apple has not disclosed the chips specifications or speeds, but has promised 25 percent more CPU power and 50 percent faster graphics, along with impressive power savings. The A8 is manufactured on a 20nm process and has 2 billion transistors. The iPhone 5s was the first iOS device to use a 64-bit processor, last years Apple A7, and also the first to have a dedicated motion coprocessor. The iPhone 5c uses the older Apple A6 SoC which was introduced with the iPhone 5 two years ago.
Cameras
One area in which Apple has not bothered trying to catch up to Android manufacturers is its cameras. In terms of raw resolution, weve got the same 8-megapixel rating as before. However, Apple says the sensor is all new, and has been designed to lock focus much faster. A new "Focus pixels" feature senses light intensity quickly, allowing the autofocus to lock that much faster.
Apple also touts improved colour accuracy and more advanced noise reduction algorithms. There is dedicated hardware for image processing.The iPhone 5s camera doesnt have these new features but is still superior to the iPhone 5c camera, which has a single LED flash.
The larger iPhone 6 Plus has optical image stabilisation, which physically adjusts the lens to compensate for shaky hands and sudden movements, leading to sharper images and video. The iPhone 6 and 5s use digital stabilisation, which is a method of achieving similar results through software. The 5c doesnt have any kind of stabilisation.
Video is still 1080p on the two new phones rather than 4K, but can be recorded at a smoother 60fps. Slow-motion video can now be recorded at 240fps. The iPhone 5s introduced 120fps slow-motion video, but the 5c cannot process even this.
The front camera now supports a burst mode and you can panoramas up to 43 megapixels big with the primary camera, which uses the phones gyroscope to automatically line up the edges of each frame.
NFC and sensors
Apples new Apple Pay feature works using a combination of NFC and fingerprints. You can tap your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus to a payment terminal while holding your finger to the Touch ID sensor to authorise payments. This feature wont be available on older iPhones including the iPhone 5s. The iPhone 5c lacks the Touch ID sensor, so transactions still need to be authorised with traditional passwords.
Theres also a new barometer, which helps health and fitness apps track your movements. The new sensor allows detection of altitude so the device knows when youre walking and when youre climbing stairs.
Networks
On the less glamorous side, the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been upgraded with high-speed Wi-Fi ac support. They also work on more LTE bands around the world - the total is now up to 20, including the TD 2300 band used in India. The iPhone 5s and 5c also support the Indian LTE band but Wi-Fi n is the highest speed standard supported.
The two new iPhones gain VoLTE (voice over LTE) support and carrier aggregation, which allows multiple bands to be used simultaneously to increase throughput.
Pricing, variants and availability
The iPhone 6 replaces the iPhone 5s at the $199 price point (on contract in the US), but the iPhone 6 Plus comes in at a new $299 level. These are the starting prices for 16GB models, and the increment is still $100 for each bump in capacity.
Interestingly, Apple has discontinued the 32GB mid-tier models and youll now get 64GB at the same price. Another $100 will get you 128GB instead of 64GB. Both models will be available in the same three colours as the iPhone 5s: gold, silver and space grey.
The iPhone 5s will continue to be available in 16GB and 32GB models. While the 16GB model drops to $99, the increase to 32GB will cost only $50 more. Only the 8GB version of the iPhone 5c will remain available, but it will be free on contract in the US.
Apple had initially put a date of September 26 on its India website, which seems to have been a mistake, as it has now been updated to show October 17. It is not clear if this applies to the iPhone 6 Plus as well, though this is unlikely considering reports of production issues that have constrained supplies. Pricing in Indian rupees is not yet known. Apple will most likely announce prices and retail tie-ups in the week prior to the launch.
Software
The new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will come with iOS 8 preinstalled. Owners of older iPhones (as far back as the iPhone 4S) will be able to download an iOS 8 update starting on September 17. The new OS introduces a number of features including Health, a new app that helps track your activity and nutrition; Photos, an all-new photo management and editing tool; more intelligent Spotlight searches; voice clips in the Messaging app; an improved keyboard with suggestions; and loads of new frameworks for developers to build on.
Most of these features should translate well to older iOS devices, but some, such as Apple Pay, require specific hardware that older products wont have.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Apple Iphone 6 Review
Apple Iphone 6
Apple Iphone 6
For years, Android phones have shipped with displays in expansive, 5-inch-ish sizes, but Apple had insisted on the necessity of a small screen for one-handed operation. The iPhone 5S, while powerful, hit a wall in viewing room: its 4-inch screen was among the smallest on the market, and, frankly, I found it limiting.Even with a slightly larger screen, the iPhone remains comfortable to hold. With fast performance, a great display, an elegant new design and a much-needed software update, its one of the best smartphones you can buy right now.Apples unique position lets it control and tightly integrate the hardware and software experiences of its products. We see all of this and more in this years new iPhones.Lets get to our review.
Our Review
Adhering to Apples usual tick-tock cadence, the iPhone 6 flaunts an all-new design. It is a svelte slab of metal and glass. Measuring 6.9mm, it is significantly thinner than the iPhone 5S and is the thinnest iPhone to date. Apple has ditched the straight lines and geometric form of the iPhone, which has been there since the iPhone 4, and has adopted a new design with curved sides which offers sublime in-hand feel. Compared to the iPhone 5S, the difference is big and it is for the better.The new phone is heavier than the iPhone 5S at 126 grams, but one can be easily fooled into thinking that it is lighter than its predecessor. The weight has been balanced brilliantly. Compared to its size, the phone feels incredibly light.f you’ve never heard of Retina before it’s a term trademarked by Apple. It refers to the resolution of the screen — thats the pixels per inch (ppi) a display has and the viewing distance you would typically use it from. It means that even if you have perfect vision you won’t be able to spot pixels in normal use. For the 4.7-inch display on the iPhone 6 that’s 326ppi, the same as every iPhone from the iPhone 4 onwards barring the iPhone 6 Plus, which packs 401ppi.The iPhone 6 uses Apples new A8 processor, designed in-house but based on the industry-standard ARM architecture. Theres a separate co-processor called the M8 for sensor input, which helps save battery life by allowing the A8 to go to sleep while physical activity is constantly detected and processed in the background.The screen is of course larger than those on the iPhone 5 generation models but still a lot smaller than the one on the iPhone 6 Plus. The resolution isnt a huge bump up from that of the iPhone 5 series, and the pixel density is exactly the same. We liked the crisp, bright display on the 6 Plus, and while the one on the iPhone 6 is just as good in terms of quality, it doesnt feel very exciting. Competitors have long surpassed Apple in terms of resolution, and the difference between some of the current Android flagships and the iPhone 6 is definitely noticeable, if ultimately unimportant.There’s one feature that stands out, though, the one that most strongly makes the iPhone 6’s case as the best smartphone on the planet: the camera.The iPhone 6 takes panorama photos in higher resolution now, and in general takes better pictures than any smartphone I’ve ever used. But shooting video is where this iPhone feels most improved. You can shoot 1080p video at 60 frames per second, which is cool, but I spent way more time shooting at 240 frames per second. Slow-motion video is awesome (and available on a handful of Android phones too), and at 240 fps even the most mundane activity becomes awesomely cinematic. Everything looks cool slowed down that much. Everything.This phone is a absolute buy for an Apple fan and people who got lots of bucks.
Specifications
NETWORK-Technology-GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LAUNCH-Announced-2014, September
Status-Available. Released 2014, September
BODY-Dimensions-138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in)
Weight-129 g (4.55 oz)
SIM-Nano-SIM
- Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID)
- Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
DISPLAY-Type-LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size-4.7 inches (~65.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution-750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch-Yes
Protection-Shatter proof glass, oleophobic coating
- Display Zoom
PLATFORM-OS-iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 8.1.2
Chipset Apple A8
CPU-Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
GPU-PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
MEMORY-Card slot No
Internal-16/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM
CAMERA-Primary-8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, check quality
Features-1/3 sensor size, 1.5µm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous HD video and image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video-1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, check quality
Secondary-1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
SOUND-Alert types-Vibration, proprietary ringtones
Loudspeaker-Yes
3.5mm jack-Yes
COMMS-WLAN-Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth-v4.0, A2DP, LE
GPS-Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC-Yes (Apple Pay only)
Radio-No
USB-v2.0, reversible connector
FEATURES-Sensors-Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging-iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser-HTML5 (Safari)
Java-No
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- Siri natural language commands and dictation
- iCloud cloud service
- iCloud Keychain
- TV-out
- Maps
- Audio/video player/editor
- Organizer
- Document viewer/editor
- Photo viewer/editor
- Voice memo/dial/command
- Predictive text input
BATTERY -Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.9 Wh)
Stand-by-Up to 250 h (3G)
Talk time-Up to 14 h (3G)
Music play-Up to 50 h
Sunday, March 29, 2015
The new cellphones iPhone 6 coming out could be an iPhone Air
IPhone Air? Concept Federico Ciccarese.
The output in recent market iPhone 5S and 5c raises the same questions for fans of Apple products: whats next? The Italian designer Federico Ciccarese, had an idea that he did not bother to put on the table by proposing to unify the entire product range Air, which now includes the iPad Air, the iPhone Air.
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| The iPhone 6 could be an iPhone Air? |
new cell phones coming out : new iPhone 6
Ciccarese did not specify about the parts and materials that make up the iPhone Air, but we can assume it would be made with lighter materials and parts thinner.
It goes without saying that the iPhone Air has nothing official. This is a very elegant design. However, its design is one of the possible horizons for the future of iPhone. Obviously Apple will undoubtedly leave the iPhone 5S and 5C on the market a few months to continue to sell again.
One way or another, an iPhone makes a qualitative leap, like a iPhone Air is perhaps what Apple would need to confront Samsung Galaxy S5 and scheduled for early 2014.
For now, the release date of iPhone 6 has not yet been announced, but you can expect that something takes place this side in summer 2014.
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Saturday, March 28, 2015
Download Official Kernel Source Code for Zenfone 6
Version V0909 (JellyBean) With Instructions Inside
| Description | ASUS ZenFone 6 Kernel source file for Android OS |
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| File Size | 113.92 MBytes Update 2014/10/16 |
| Download location | Global |
Version V1013 (KitKat) With Instructions Inside
| Description | ASUS ZenFone 6 Kernel source file for Android OS |
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| File Size | 120.57 MBytes Update 2014/10/16 |
| Download location | Global |
Version V0610
| Description | ASUS ZenFone 6 Kernel source file for Android OS |
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| File Size | 105.18 MBytes Update 2014/07/01 |
| Download location | Global |
Version V0328
| Description | ASUS ZenFone 6 Kernel source file for Android OS |
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| File Size | 103.72 MBytes Update 2014/04/02 |
| Download location | Global |
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