With today’s rapidly advancing technology, it really is hard to keep up with it. Enter the Samsung Function, which is one of the latest smart phones available in the market today, excelling on several applications and functionalities such as video applications and editing. It also comes with 4G connectivity so it is obviously one of the best phones in the market today.
Owning a smart phone these days has become more of an obligation than an option, especially in the youth culture, everyone waiting for the latest releases from their favorite provider. If you are a lover of Verizon technology and Android smart phones, then the Samsung Function really can be considered as the best smart phone yet, especially due to its excellent video applications. Equipped with the latest technology and with the latest 4G connectivity, you can indeed browse the Internet and do more tasks faster and more efficient than before with this phone.
Of course, with the capability of watching movies in comfort with your Samsung Function, you will need to consider buying a Samsung Function case or a Samsung Function screen protector for your terminal to protect it from drops or spills. You will need those accessories, as with the impressive video player and video editing applications of the phone, you will indeed use this phone for a long time. And with 4G connectivity, you can watch and download the videos on the Internet, and edit it freely with said applications. Whereas with live streaming on slower 3g models it was impossible to actually watch something live, the Function has overcome this with its excellent video application.
The Function also allows HD playback and it also has a recording speed of 30 fps, and with its 4.3 inch screen, you can watch and view your video in HD quality. There are many Samsung Function Accessories available that will help your personalize this ever popular smart phone, making it original and your own.
The Samsung Function offers a much better, clearer screen compared to is predecessor. The Function is also much slimmer than comparative terminals and weighs in at just 116 grams. There is excellent video editing technology included that will allow you to play around with contrast and brightness as well as saturation, just like on the big screen. You can even add your own music (i.e. your favorite song) to your video, improving the video even more.
The video application to the Function really is amazing, giving you three different options of how you want to crop the image on your screen as well as the font for the subtitles. You can search U tube for songs or videos, and the Function will support playback in almost any format. The Function really does win hands down if you are searching for a smart phone with the best ever video functions, and with the progression of time and technology the Android smart phone range just keeps getting better and better. If you want a smart phone that delivers high-quality videos, as well as playback them on the same quality, then the Function is definitely the smart phone for you. The Samsung Function is a hugely popular smart phone terminal, some saying it is the most popular Android smart phone yet.
Monday, September 26, 2011
iPhone 5 Release Date: Is Apple Headed to $600 in 2012? - Stock Review
The much-speculated licensing of Apple's (AAPL) iPhone 5 on/about Oct. 7, to much-maligned cell phone service provider Sprint (S), not only has the capacity to rejuvenate Sprint, it could spark an "iPhone 5 wave" in the cell phone service provider sector.
In other words, a renaissance in the sector -- one that attracts new minds (translation: subscribers) that previously had not considered the iPhone 5 or even a smartphone, and one that bodes well for Apple's shares.
Most investors know that the past 10 years, and in particular the lost decade of 2001-2008, was difficult for investors, but there are always companies that manage to outperform competitors and shine, and the iPhone 5-clad Apple is one of them.
iPhone 5-Boosted Revenues
Look for Apple's fiscal 2012 revenue to surge 20 to 25 percent -- and this is after a 67 percent revenue jump in fiscal 2011, boosted by the aforementioned "iPhone 5 wave," and strong unit sales of the iPad and MacBook (Apple's name for laptops).
What's more, the above-mentioned robust sales trend means iTunes revenue will also increase at an impressive rate in fiscal 2012, as Apple's hardware sales lead to more downloads of apps, music and movies.
The lone negative in Apple's line-up? The iPod, whose market share will likely decline, due to market saturation and Apple's huge market share in the sector.
The Thomson Reuters First Call FY2011/FY2012 EPS estimatesfor AAPL are $27.58 to $32.31. That FY2011 EPS estimate looks about 10 percent too low, and the FY2012 EPS estimate looks about 10 to 15 percent too low, according to my analysis. Reuters also expects Apple to register fiscal 2011 revenue of $108.6 billion, and fiscal 2012 revenue of $133.2 billion
Margins should total about 40 percent in fiscal 2011 and 41 percent in fiscal 2012, as Apple ramps up iPhone and iPad production, benefits from economies of scale and eliminates inefficiencies detected in the ramping up process.
There is some concern among analysts regarding softer demand for desktops and laptops, but the iPhone 5 revenue stream will more than make up for it.
Meanwhile, Apple's cutting-edge design capabilities, product durability, marketing prowess and strong free cash flow can scare off only the lowest-risk investors.
Apple is that rare technology company you can buy for your kid's college fund and in 10 years, you'll be glad you did. That is a testament to Founder Steve Jobs -- an inventor in the Thomas Edison class.
Apple Bucks the Market
Technically, Apple's shares have handled the U.S. stock market's recent volatility very well. The stock cycled between $325 and $360 for much of the first half of 2011, then vectored to $400 in the summer. A roughly (and healthy) 30 percent correction followed to about $360, before the stock re-took the $400 level in September. Even better, Apple's shares have been above the key 50-day moving average for more than two months -- a bullish sign -- with touches of the line met with buying pressure.
Where's Apple headed? Most likely, to $450 by the end of 2011, and to $550 by mid-2012.
What's more, Apple's P/E of 16 is not low, but it's not high either, given AAPL's growth rate and potential, and if institutional investors ever sense that the global financial crisis is over, Apple may be granted a higher P/E. If the latter becomes a reality, Apple will venture higher in late 2012 to $600.
Stock Category: As noted, an iPhone 5-clad Apple is an exception to the tech sector rule that argues against adding tech stocks to your kid's college fund. Apple is battle-tested and symbolizes U.S. innovation capabilities: Its shares are headed north, assuming even sluggish 2012 U.S. GDP growth. However, consider Apple only if you have the patience to wait two years to realize a capital gain. There's also a 2 percent chance you'll lose your entire investment with AAPL over a 10-year period.
2011 Outlook: I view as Apple a long-term play, but if you're looking to sell AAPL within the year, it's probably best to take your profits after it rises to $450 to $475, if it fails to rise above $500.
Stock Analysis: Apple Inc. is a moderate-risk stock. If an investor has already purchased the company's shares, I'd hold them. If not, I'd consider buying a 50% position in AAPL now; then buy another 50% in one month, if U.S. economic conditions don't worsen substantially. I'd put a sell/stop loss at: $220.
Most investors know that the past 10 years, and in particular the lost decade of 2001-2008, was difficult for investors, but there are always companies that manage to outperform competitors and shine, and the iPhone 5-clad Apple is one of them.
iPhone 5-Boosted Revenues
Look for Apple's fiscal 2012 revenue to surge 20 to 25 percent -- and this is after a 67 percent revenue jump in fiscal 2011, boosted by the aforementioned "iPhone 5 wave," and strong unit sales of the iPad and MacBook (Apple's name for laptops).
What's more, the above-mentioned robust sales trend means iTunes revenue will also increase at an impressive rate in fiscal 2012, as Apple's hardware sales lead to more downloads of apps, music and movies.
The lone negative in Apple's line-up? The iPod, whose market share will likely decline, due to market saturation and Apple's huge market share in the sector.
The Thomson Reuters First Call FY2011/FY2012 EPS estimatesfor AAPL are $27.58 to $32.31. That FY2011 EPS estimate looks about 10 percent too low, and the FY2012 EPS estimate looks about 10 to 15 percent too low, according to my analysis. Reuters also expects Apple to register fiscal 2011 revenue of $108.6 billion, and fiscal 2012 revenue of $133.2 billion
Margins should total about 40 percent in fiscal 2011 and 41 percent in fiscal 2012, as Apple ramps up iPhone and iPad production, benefits from economies of scale and eliminates inefficiencies detected in the ramping up process.
There is some concern among analysts regarding softer demand for desktops and laptops, but the iPhone 5 revenue stream will more than make up for it.
Meanwhile, Apple's cutting-edge design capabilities, product durability, marketing prowess and strong free cash flow can scare off only the lowest-risk investors.
Apple is that rare technology company you can buy for your kid's college fund and in 10 years, you'll be glad you did. That is a testament to Founder Steve Jobs -- an inventor in the Thomas Edison class.
Apple Bucks the Market
Technically, Apple's shares have handled the U.S. stock market's recent volatility very well. The stock cycled between $325 and $360 for much of the first half of 2011, then vectored to $400 in the summer. A roughly (and healthy) 30 percent correction followed to about $360, before the stock re-took the $400 level in September. Even better, Apple's shares have been above the key 50-day moving average for more than two months -- a bullish sign -- with touches of the line met with buying pressure.
Where's Apple headed? Most likely, to $450 by the end of 2011, and to $550 by mid-2012.
What's more, Apple's P/E of 16 is not low, but it's not high either, given AAPL's growth rate and potential, and if institutional investors ever sense that the global financial crisis is over, Apple may be granted a higher P/E. If the latter becomes a reality, Apple will venture higher in late 2012 to $600.
Stock Category: As noted, an iPhone 5-clad Apple is an exception to the tech sector rule that argues against adding tech stocks to your kid's college fund. Apple is battle-tested and symbolizes U.S. innovation capabilities: Its shares are headed north, assuming even sluggish 2012 U.S. GDP growth. However, consider Apple only if you have the patience to wait two years to realize a capital gain. There's also a 2 percent chance you'll lose your entire investment with AAPL over a 10-year period.
2011 Outlook: I view as Apple a long-term play, but if you're looking to sell AAPL within the year, it's probably best to take your profits after it rises to $450 to $475, if it fails to rise above $500.
Stock Analysis: Apple Inc. is a moderate-risk stock. If an investor has already purchased the company's shares, I'd hold them. If not, I'd consider buying a 50% position in AAPL now; then buy another 50% in one month, if U.S. economic conditions don't worsen substantially. I'd put a sell/stop loss at: $220.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Amazing Cell Phone that Charges in Your Pocket
Batteries are included, but the charger's not. The Nokia E-Cu concept phone doesn't need to plug in, it charges from any heat source. Just lay it on top of a radiator and it starts soaking in the energy.
Designer Patrick Hyland says it can even work off the warmth of your pocket. The first time "it would take approximately seven hours to reach full charge, then after that it's continuous[ly charging] by keeping the phone in areas between 86 degrees and 104 degrees Fahrenheit." That's one hot pocket.
He's put a thermogenerator inside the phone that converts heat into electric potential energy. To better conduct the heat to that little power plant in your pocket, the E-Cu (E for energy, Cu for copper) is encased in copper backing with engraved heat sinks like those normally used to keep electronics from overheating.
Asian operators get creative with mobile VAS
The drive to increase ARPU and gain customer loyalty in a highly competitive market has led operators in Asia to liven their mobile VAS portfolios.
The key to successful mobile VAS lies in catering to the uniqueness of the local market, according to speakers at Mobile VAS World Summit 2011.
Indosat’s VAS product head Mirza Ichzan B. Lubis said a largely prepaid market such as Indonesia, where 30% of the population falls below the poverty level, requiresaffordable data prices, a user-friendly on-device launcher and support for popular social networking services in order to see large scale uptake.
Lubis said the operator’s Facebook data plan, which sees around 100,000 users per day, had helped increase ARPU. Citing how Facebook occupies 60% of Indosat’s network capacity, Lubis added that enabling customers to update their Facebook statuses via SMS is an efficient way to generate SMS revenue, especially since operators have been observing declining SMS volumes due to competition from instant messaging platforms.
General manager for Thailand’s True Digital Content and Media Company, Kirana Cheewachuen, believes convergence with a keen eye toward the needs of the local population is key to driving mobile VAS usage. The firm has been aided in the convergence goal by its cable television portfolio, which brought opportunities for promoting lifestyle-themed content on the mobile.
True Digital Content and Media Company leveraged Thailand’s love for locally produced TV and enabled users to access more than 500 television channels while on the go. The aggregation of TV, music and movies could engage customers, said Cheewachuen.
The key to successful mobile VAS lies in catering to the uniqueness of the local market, according to speakers at Mobile VAS World Summit 2011.
Indosat’s VAS product head Mirza Ichzan B. Lubis said a largely prepaid market such as Indonesia, where 30% of the population falls below the poverty level, requiresaffordable data prices, a user-friendly on-device launcher and support for popular social networking services in order to see large scale uptake.
Lubis said the operator’s Facebook data plan, which sees around 100,000 users per day, had helped increase ARPU. Citing how Facebook occupies 60% of Indosat’s network capacity, Lubis added that enabling customers to update their Facebook statuses via SMS is an efficient way to generate SMS revenue, especially since operators have been observing declining SMS volumes due to competition from instant messaging platforms.
General manager for Thailand’s True Digital Content and Media Company, Kirana Cheewachuen, believes convergence with a keen eye toward the needs of the local population is key to driving mobile VAS usage. The firm has been aided in the convergence goal by its cable television portfolio, which brought opportunities for promoting lifestyle-themed content on the mobile.
True Digital Content and Media Company leveraged Thailand’s love for locally produced TV and enabled users to access more than 500 television channels while on the go. The aggregation of TV, music and movies could engage customers, said Cheewachuen.
Nokia C2-03 stylish multimedia Dual Sim mobile
Latest in the kitty of Nokia mobile phone is Nokia C2-03. It has Dual-Sim functionality with both touch and type technology. All these features are perfect for the people who want to combine their separate needs in to one single device. With both touch and type facility you can perform certain actions on the screen and slide it over to work on the keypad which is underneath. And all this you can do with your one hand. Its innovative Sim switching functionality allows users to customize their preference easily. With all cool applications in it, its surely going to be a hit especially among the young generation. For people who are looking for stylish cellphone in other than black, Nokia C2-03 surely gives them many option. Its size make it fit perfectly in pocket or hand.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Release Date: T-Mobile Confirms Launch Is Next Week
The Samsung Galaxy S2 on the T-Mobile network will be released next week, a T-Mobile associate confirmed to The Christian Post earlier this week.
Thus far, reports have been hazy about exactly when the Galaxy S2 would be released on the T-Mobile network. Other carriers, Sprint and AT&T have given specific dates, to the frustration of T-Mobile customers who have been left in the dark.
However, a T-Mobile associate told CP Tuesday that the Galaxy S2 will be released on its network sometime next week. But the associate was unable to give a specific date for the release or a price for the smartphone.
The Sprint version of the Galaxy S2, the Epic 4G Touch, was released on Sept. 16 to rave reviews.
Apple’s next BIG event on October 4, iPhone 5 announcement?
On Tuesday, October 4th 2011 could be a historic day for Apple and even for iPhone’s enthusiastic. According to the Wall Street Journal’s technology blog AllThingsD, that’s the date when Apple is expected to hold their next big media event, citing sources – “close to the situation”.
Possibly, it’s also will be the same day where newly appointed CEO Tim Cook will unveil Apple’s big product, theiPhone 5. Cook is expected to be the presenter for the media event after Steve Jobs resigned last month and this will be his first appearance to introduce new Apple’s products as CEO.
We are expecting iPhone 5 will be the key product to launch on the date, there are also reports says; analysts believe a revamped version of existing iPhone 4 (low-cost version), the “iPhone 4S” might be revealed along with the iPhone 5 during the day, or possibly just an iPhone 4S.
Possibly, it’s also will be the same day where newly appointed CEO Tim Cook will unveil Apple’s big product, theiPhone 5. Cook is expected to be the presenter for the media event after Steve Jobs resigned last month and this will be his first appearance to introduce new Apple’s products as CEO.
We are expecting iPhone 5 will be the key product to launch on the date, there are also reports says; analysts believe a revamped version of existing iPhone 4 (low-cost version), the “iPhone 4S” might be revealed along with the iPhone 5 during the day, or possibly just an iPhone 4S.
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