Apple reportedly using scratch-proof sapphire crystal for iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor

BGR Apple reportedly using scratch-proof sapphire crystal for iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor

The iPhone has always been a high-end device, but Apple could be bringing it to a whole new level with the iPhone 5S. 9to5Mac points us to a new research note written by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who claims that Apple plans to use scratch-proof sapphire crystal for the iPhone 5S's home button that will also double as a fingerprint sensor. Kuo says that Apple is sensibly making the switch from plastic to sapphire for the home button to make sure that the fingerprint sensor doesn't get damaged. Smartphone manufacturers have been eyeing sapphire as a material for more durable smartphone displays, so it makes sense that Apple would use it for the 5S's fingerprint sensor that will be a critical part of the device's functionality. Plus, Apple already has experience with the material — Apple currently uses sapphire crystal on the iPhone 5 to protect the handset's rear camera.


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Apple’s ‘iPhone 5C’ shown off again in high-quality photo gallery

BGR Apple's 'iPhone 5C' shown off again in high-quality photo gallery

Apple is reportedly straying from its standard strategy this fall and launching not one, but two new iPhone handsets. The flagship model will be the iPhone 5S, which is said to feature a design similar to the iPhone 5 with the addition of a faster processor, a better camera, a fingerprint scanner and possibly a new champagne color option. The second is the more affordable "iPhone 5C," high-quality photos of which were recently published by insider Sonny Dickson. Now, Dickson is back again with a new photo gallery, this time showing the iPhone 5C shell in green.

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Leak reaffirms new Samsung tablets to provide 2560x1600 resolution, also Exynos 5 and Snapdragon 800 CPUs

Leak reaffirms new Samsung tablets to provide 2560x1600 resolution, also Exynos 5 and Snapdragon 800 CPUs

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A couple new tablets will join the vast Samsung line-up with new silicon and high-resolution displays...

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Is HTC Taking on the Galaxy Note With a Rumored 6-Inch One Max?

Is HTC Taking on the Galaxy Note With a Rumored 6-Inch One Max?

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Just in case you thought there weren't enough monstrous phones on offer, rumor has it that HTC may be planning to roll out a 6-inch, 1080p version of its acclaimed One.

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Android 4.3 Coming to Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10; One and S4 Coming Soon

TechnoBuffalo - Immerse Yourself in Technology Android 4.3 Coming to Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10; One and S4 Coming Soon

Google just announced that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean will soon be available for the original Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, in addition to coming pre-installed on the new Nexus 7. It will also soon be available for the Google Edition HTC one and Google Edition Galaxy S4, though not immediately.

Android 4.3 allows restricted profiles, Bluetooth Smart for low-power devices, OpenGL ES 3.0 support, a new version of Chrome and much more. We're definitely excited to give it a whirl and it sounds like it's a nice step up from Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

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Google Android 4.3 begins rolling out

Liliputing Google Android 4.3 begins rolling out

Google's new Nexus 7 tablet will be the first device to ship with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. But the company will start pushing the software update to existing devices today.

The first device in line for Android 4.3 will be the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Google Nexus 4, and original Google Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets. According to Google there will be updates for the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition devices soon as well, but those updates will be pushed by HTC and Samsung, not Google itself.

Update: Don't feel like waiting for the over-the-air-update? You can download the Android 4.3 factory images for the latest Nexus devices straight from Google.

Thanks to leaked builds of Android 4.3, we already knew that Android 4.3 would have support for OpenGL ES 3.0, Bluetooth Low Energy, a new default font, updated notification tools, and more.

Now we also know that the update brings new DRM APIs designed to let companies like Netflix stream 1080p HD video to Android devices without annoying copyright holders. In fact, Netflix will be one of the first companies to use the new APIs, which means that 1080p streaming is coming soon to Netflix for Android.

Another update is support for restricted user profiles. Like Android 4.2, the new version of Android lets you set up multiple user profiles on a device. But now you can also restrict access to apps and content on a per-user basis, so if you don't want kids playing certain games on your tablet, you can restrict their access.

Google says some of the other changes in Android 4.3 include:

• Fast user-switching
• Easier text input
• Dial pad autocomplete
• Background WiFi location
• Additional languages

All told this is a minor update, which explains why it's not called Android 5.0. The overall user experience in Android 4.3 Jelly Bean should be a lot like other versions of Jelly Bean.

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Google takes on Game Center with Google Play Games for Android

The Verge - All Posts Google takes on Game Center with Google Play Games for Android

Google just introduced a new, dedicated gaming app for the Android ecosystem called Google Play Games. It's essentially Android's answer to Apple's Game Center — it lists both games and your friends on a single screen and lets you see highlights from both categories. You can tap through to see achievements for the games you're playing, social and public leaderboards, the most recently played games from your friends, and so forth. There are also friend suggestions included to help you expand your gaming circle. The new app builds on the Play Games API and services that the company introduced back at I/O in May, and Google says the new app will be available today.

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New Nexus 7 and Android 4.3 officially announced

Phone Arena - Phone News, Reviews and Specs New Nexus 7 and Android 4.3 officially announced

We can't really say that the new Nexus 7 has been the worst kept secret, because we have known quite a bit about the Motorola Moto X as well, but the Nexus 7 has been up there as far as badly kept secrets. We've been expecting the new tablet to be announced along with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, and those announcements have finally been made...


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