Mobile Phone News 2013: Samsung, Apple to use wireless charging on their phones? www.drmobiles.co.nz

Wireless charging tech has been around for a few years now, but 2013 might be the year it finally goes mainstream. Industry sources say that Samsung and Apple are both working on wireless charging for their 2013 flagships smartphones.

Samsung is reportedly looking at Qi from the Wireless Power Consortium – it’s currently the most popular choice with members including Nokia, LG, HTC, Sony and Motorola. It’s worth noting that Samsung is currently a member of a competing standard run by the Alliance for Wireless Power (along with Qualcomm, TI, Broadcom and others).

Whichever standard it goes for, Samsung may not integrate the tech right into the Galaxy S IV, but put it in an optional back cover instead (like the Nokia Lumia 820). There are currently third-party Qi charging kits for the Galaxy S III as well, but not an official Samsung-made accessory.

Apple is also looking into enabling wireless charging on its products, but the company will reportedly go for a homegrown solution, which won’t be out of character for the Cupertino giant. According to insiders Apple is also investigating an implementation og the tech as an add-on rather than build it into the iPhone 5S.

In less than a week we’ll know if Samsung has put wireless charging tech in the Galaxy S IV and what kind. Apple’s announcement won’t be for some time, though.

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Auckland Apple iPhone 5 Crack Screen Repair, Dr Mobiles Limited, 2013, iOS, unlock

This is our new advertisement design for Apple iPhone 5 digitizer replacement (or commonly termed as crack screen repair).

The picture came from our repair lab, using Apple iPhone 5 (whatelse) to take the actual photo of the damaged Apple iPhone 5.

Our advertisement should read like this:

Kia ora and greetings from Dr Mobiles Limited (a GST registered company).  We are the leading independent mobile phone repair laboratory in New Zealand. This is a 100% locally owned and operated New Zealand company and had served over +13,000 clients since 23rd February, 2011.  Our service is time-tested and people proven.

What Do We Do?

We provide a wide range of professional repair service for your expensive Apple iPhone 5, smartphones, tablets and MP3 player like iPod Touch 5.  On top of that we cater for desktop, laptop computer repair and services.**

Why Dr Mobiles Limited?

All  repair work are done at our own office, we do not send them away for third party repair.  We offer the following:

-> Free inspection for faulty iPhones, tablets, iPad, iPod

-> Free loan phones during repair

-> Free insurance damage report

-> Free off-street parking (30 mins)

-> Free repair quote

-> Free insurance claim report
-> Free return shipping.

Free Inspection

Dr Mobiles Limited will inspect your damage smartphone, iPhone FREE of charge. There will be no hidden cost should you decided not to repair it or any reason. Simple answer is: No Fix = No Charge.

Remote Unlock

Dr Mobiles Limited is the pioneer for remote network unlocking.  We can remotely unlock your Apple iPhone, Samsung, HTC, LG and Sony Xperia smartphones.  Remote unlock means your precious phone stay with you when we unlock it remotely. If your phone cannot be unlock, we will not charge you, means: No unlock = No Charge.

Payment

We take online banking payment, eftpos cards and Paypal.

Our Advantage

We do not charge our client is the phone or computer is not repairable.  On top of that, we provide 90 days back to base warranty.  You do not need to make appointment to inspect your phone.

Times does matter

60 minutes jailbreak unlock

50 minutes Galaxy S3 screen replacement

45 minutes iPhone 5, 4S and 4 screen replacement

40 minutes iPhone 5 system flex replacement

30 minutes iPhone 3, 3G digitizer or LCD replacement

20 minutes PIN unlock for most smartphone

10 minutes Australia iPhone unlock
(All done at our HQ while you wait).

Keep It Real

When it comes to repair cost, we do keep it real and also at the same time safeguarding our clients' interest.

Story short, you can try us out and we will not waster your time.  Most people make promises and we deliver results.  After all, over 13,000 happy customers will not be wrong!

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Tech News 2013: Motorola lays off 1,200 employees in the U.S., China and India

Motorola Mobility has sent an email to its workforce saying more than 10% of the personnel is going to be laid off, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

The email, which affects about 1,200 employees in the U.S, China and India states that while we're very optimistic about the new products in our pipeline, we still face challenges.

Here's what a Motorola representative said to WSJ:

These cuts are a continuation of the reductions we announced last summer. It's obviously very hard for the employees concerned, and we are committed to helping them through this difficult transition.

Google is continuing to streamline Motorola Mobility after in August last year more than 4,000 people were let go, leaving the smartphone maker with 11,113 employees.

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Dr Mobiles Limited: Desktop Computer Repair and Services Adevertisement

Just completed the layout and design for our computer repair services. The advertisement contents are as follow:

Dr Mobiles Limited provide professional desktop computer repair and services.  We do not charge inspection fee at all.

Bring your faulty desktop to our repair centres and we will inspect it for you then tell you the options to repair along with the cost. No fix = No fee.

Call us today and we promise we will not waste your time!

 

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Tech News Update: Samsung To Launch Galaxy S4 On March 14, 2013, www.drmobiles.co.nz (Google Android Repair, Auckland)

After months of speculation, Samsung have finally confirmed that they will be revealing the Galaxy S IV on March 14th at a dedicated event in New York. The March 14th date was widely predicted throughout the industry before the official invitations were sent, as press were expecting Samsung to wait until the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, but the confirmation is exciting nonetheless for those who have long-anticipated the newest Galaxy device.

Despite there being little information about the handset at this stage, online stores are already allowing customers to register an interest in the Galaxy S4. Enough rumours have circulated that a fairly solid prediction can be drawn about its features, so here’s what industry experts are expecting from the press event next month:

Specifications

The Galaxy S IV is expected to boast Samsung’s new eight-core processor, alongside a separate eight-core graphics processing unit, with 2GB RAM. A five-inch display with an impressive 1920×1080 resolution and a 13-megapixel camera should keep photographers happy, while the predicted 2-megapixel front-facing camera would enable users to take quick social snaps and make high-quality video calls. It should be running on the latest version of Android, the Jelly Bean.

 

Hardware

Alongside the inner workings of the phone, there are a number of additions contributing to the handset’s design and functionality which should make it a strong contender in this year’s smartphone market should they turn out to be more than rumour. In December, the concept of a super-strong, flexible display started making the rounds in connection with the Galaxy S IV. It’s well-known that Samsung has been working on this technology, but whether it will be featured on the upcoming device remains to be seen. Other predictions include the capacity for wireless charging, and a build that creates the impression that the screen reaches the edges of the handset.

Competition

The Samsung Galaxy S IV is expected to see stiff competition this year from the iPhone 6, which has only just started its turn on the rumour wheel. It’s not expected until summer/autumn, which gives Samsung a great opportunity to gain some ground if the April release prediction is correct.

Even after the iPhone 6′s release, it’s likely that the S IV won’t see too much change in profit, as fans of the manufacturer and the Android software are slowly becoming as loyal as Apple’s own fanbase! The Galaxy S3 sparked a new trend in smartphone buying, as one of the first handsets to overtake the iPhone in sales – the BBC reported that by the third quarter of last year Samsung had reported record profits. The hype around the S4 suggests we could be expecting another great victory for Samsung in 2013!

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Archeologists Unearth Alien-Like Skulls In A Mexico Cemetery

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Archeologists have unearthed what looks like a cone-shaped alien skull from 1,000 years ago in Mexico.

The skull, which dates from 945 A.D. to 1308 A.D., was discovered accidentally while digging an irrigation system in the northwest state of Sonora in Mexico.

Cristina Garcia Moreno, who worked on the project with Arizona State University, explained that 13 of the 25 skulls found in the Hispanic cemetery had these deformed heads.

“We don’t know why this population specifically deformed their heads,” Moreno told ABC News.

The site, known as El Cementerio, was discovered in 1999, but the team just completed their analysis of the skeletal remains last month. They plan to continue their research during the next field season. Archaeologists also discovered artifacts on the site, like pendants, nose rings and jewelry.

They said the deformation of human skulls was part of an ancient ritual that took place 1,000 years ago. The deformation was achieved by binding a person’s head between two blocks of wood to apply pressure on the skull by wrapping the wood with bands.

“Cranial deformation has been used by different societies in the world as a ritual practice, or for distinction of status within a group or to distinguish between social groups,” Moreno told ABC News. “The reason why these individuals at El Cementerio deformed their skulls is still unknown.”

The team said that many of the bones unearthed were the remains of children, leading them to believe the practice of deforming skulls “may have been inlet and dangerous.”

The Chinook of the U.S. Northwest and the Choctaw of the U.S. Southeast both were known for practicing skull deformation as well.

Moreno told ABC that people deformed their heads in Mexico because they wanted to distinguish important people, or they wanted to distinguish people from one group from another.

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LG Optimus F5 and F7 4G phones announced ahead of MWC

LG has raised the curtain on two mid-range 4G smartphones – the Optimus F5 and the Optimus F7 – as it bids to bring the superfast network technology to the masses.

Unveiled rather unceremoniously in a press release mere days before this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off in Barcelona, the handsets are billed as increasing "LG’s 4G LTE footprint”, as it looks to fill an apparent gap in the market for keenly priced 4G phones.

Featuring some very modest specs, the smartphones are clearly intended for the scores of new and entry-level buyers who’ll be looking to get on board with the 4G revolution that’s finally kicking into gear in the UK.

Highlights of the Optimus F5 include a 4.3-inch IPS display, a 1.2GHz dual core processor and a none-too-shabby five-megapixel shooter, while the Optimus F7 rocks a 4.7-inch True HD IPS display, a 1.5GHz dual core chip and an eight-megapixel primary snapper.

Both kits offer 8GB of onboard storage (expandable by a further 32GB via microSD), the latest Jelly Bean (4.1.2) version of Android preinstalled and a host of UI features, upgraded versions of exclusive LG apps and Live Zooming, which lets users zoom into a specific area while watching a video.

“LG continues to lead the industry with 4G LTE innovation and the Optimus F Series, a well-balanced an well-equipped 4G LTE smartphone for the mass market, embodies the best of our broad LTE patent portfolio and innovative UX features,” said CEO Dr. Jong-seok Park.

“With adoption of LTE expected to explode in 2013, we are sending a clear message to con-sumers with the Optimus F Series that LTE isn’t just for heavy content users and techies anymore. It’s for everyone.”

LG is expected to officially showcase the Optimus F5 and the Optimus F7 at its press conference at MWC, where it’s also likely to reveal pricing and availability details. So stay tuned.

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