US Government Drops BlackBerry To Adopt iOS Devices

United States federal agencies are ditching BlackBerry devices in favor of those powered by iOS, according to a new feature in the Washington Post. Dubbed ‘federal government 2.0′, the change will see the U.S. government upgraded and the introduction of consumer technologies like the iPhone, iPad, and Google’s Gmail service.

The demand for these technologies has not only come from agency directors and senior officials – who want to use iPads, Android phones and web-based email at the office like they do at home – but also from frontline workers who believe consumer technologies can set them free of the office for mobile working arrangements…

Michael S. Rosenwald of The Washington Post writes:

This is not a movie. This is not a Steve Jobs dream. This is the federal government 2.0, where technology upgrades no longer come at a “Little House on the Prairie” pace. Even President Obama, a BlackBerry devotee, has upgraded. He now owns an iPad, and it has been seen on his desk and under his arm.

The flashy consumer products that have been adopted in the corporate workforce — upending BlackBerrys for iPhones, Microsoft Outlook for Gmail, and lately laptops for iPads — are now invading the federal government. The State Department. The Army. The Department of Veterans Affairs. NASA. The General Services Administration is in the process of moving 17,000 employees onto Gmail.

Of course, happy workers are more productive workers, and with free services like Gmail moving in to replace those that currently exist, there is also money to be saved.

With about around 50 iPads and iPhone already in use – expected to rise to 100 soon – the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosions can now watch the “bad guys” with video surveillance equipment and an iOS device.

And there are others area of the government where iOS devices are already in use: the U.S. State Department is testing the iPad, while Congress allows iPads and iPhone to be used on the house floor, and the Department of Veteran Affairs will soon provide clinicians with a choice of an iPad or iPhone instead of the BlackBerry.

With corporate workforces and now the federal government scrambling to adopt Apple devices, this can only be bad news for BlackBerry maker Research in Motion. AppleInsidernotes that BlackBerry devices have long been a cornerstone for the U.S. government, but RIM continues to fall behind with support for third-party software whereas rivals such as Apple’s App Store and Google’s Android Market have been rapidly increasing.
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US Government Drops BlackBerry To Adopt iOS Devices

United States federal agencies are ditching BlackBerry devices in favor of those powered by iOS, according to a new feature in the Washington Post. Dubbed ‘federal government 2.0′, the change will see the U.S. government upgraded and the introduction of consumer technologies like the iPhone, iPad, and Google’s Gmail service.

The demand for these technologies has not only come from agency directors and senior officials – who want to use iPads, Android phones and web-based email at the office like they do at home – but also from frontline workers who believe consumer technologies can set them free of the office for mobile working arrangements…

Michael S. Rosenwald of The Washington Post writes:

This is not a movie. This is not a Steve Jobs dream. This is the federal government 2.0, where technology upgrades no longer come at a “Little House on the Prairie” pace. Even President Obama, a BlackBerry devotee, has upgraded. He now owns an iPad, and it has been seen on his desk and under his arm.

The flashy consumer products that have been adopted in the corporate workforce — upending BlackBerrys for iPhones, Microsoft Outlook for Gmail, and lately laptops for iPads — are now invading the federal government. The State Department. The Army. The Department of Veterans Affairs. NASA. The General Services Administration is in the process of moving 17,000 employees onto Gmail.

Of course, happy workers are more productive workers, and with free services like Gmail moving in to replace those that currently exist, there is also money to be saved.

With about around 50 iPads and iPhone already in use – expected to rise to 100 soon – the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosions can now watch the “bad guys” with video surveillance equipment and an iOS device.

And there are others area of the government where iOS devices are already in use: the U.S. State Department is testing the iPad, while Congress allows iPads and iPhone to be used on the house floor, and the Department of Veteran Affairs will soon provide clinicians with a choice of an iPad or iPhone instead of the BlackBerry.

With corporate workforces and now the federal government scrambling to adopt Apple devices, this can only be bad news for BlackBerry maker Research in Motion. AppleInsidernotes that BlackBerry devices have long been a cornerstone for the U.S. government, but RIM continues to fall behind with support for third-party software whereas rivals such as Apple’s App Store and Google’s Android Market have been rapidly increasing.
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Confirmed: iOS 5, iCloud, OS X Lion To Be Unveiled By Steve Jobs Next Week At WWDC, No iPhone 5 As Expected

In a press, release, Apple confirmed that an iCloud service will be unveiled at WWDC on Monday, June 6th, as well as iOS 5 and Mac OS X Lion, the company’s next-generation computer operating system. Yes folks, no new iPhone hardware is going to be released this time around.

Apple® CEO Steve Jobs and a team of Apple executives will kick off the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. At the keynote, Apple will unveil its next generation software – Lion, the eighth major release of Mac OS® X; iOS 5, the next version of Apple’s advanced mobile operating system which powers the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch®; and iCloud®, Apple’s upcoming cloud services offering.

As expected by many rumors, speculation and reports, we’ll indeed have a new version of both Apple operating systems as well as an internet service, which will indeed be named iCloud.

Also as expected, details are scarce at the moment, and there’s little we know about what those services will include. That said, at least we know what will be unveiled at the conference, something Apple has kept secret in the past.

The press release also revealed that Steve Jobs, who stepped aside in January in order to "focus on his health", will be giving keynote address at the said event. While he made an appearance at the company’s iPad 2 unveiling two months later, many didn’t expect him to appear at a faster-paced and way more crowded conference like WWDC.

WWDC is a yearly conference aimed at Apple developers, but many historic Apple products and business moves were unveiled there, such as the company’s transition to Intel in 2005 and several Mac OS X releases, along with every major iPhone release. Developers, similarly to what happened in previous years, will have access to Apple’s own engineers in order to get their questions answered and develop better software for Apple’s operating systems:

WWDC will feature more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers. Mac® developers will see and learn how to develop world-class Mac OS X Lion applications using its latest technologies and capabilities. Mobile developers will be able to explore the latest innovations and capabilities of iOS and learn how to greatly enhance the functionality, performance and design of their apps. All developers can bring their code to the labs and work with Apple engineers.

Most announcements are expected to happen at the introductory keynote on June 6th, although the conference itself will go on for the whole week.

Stay tuned as we will bring you all the details from the event once the dust has settled.

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Confirmed: iOS 5, iCloud, OS X Lion To Be Unveiled By Steve Jobs Next Week At WWDC, No iPhone 5 As Expected

In a press, release, Apple confirmed that an iCloud service will be unveiled at WWDC on Monday, June 6th, as well as iOS 5 and Mac OS X Lion, the company’s next-generation computer operating system. Yes folks, no new iPhone hardware is going to be released this time around.

Apple® CEO Steve Jobs and a team of Apple executives will kick off the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. At the keynote, Apple will unveil its next generation software – Lion, the eighth major release of Mac OS® X; iOS 5, the next version of Apple’s advanced mobile operating system which powers the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch®; and iCloud®, Apple’s upcoming cloud services offering.

As expected by many rumors, speculation and reports, we’ll indeed have a new version of both Apple operating systems as well as an internet service, which will indeed be named iCloud.

Also as expected, details are scarce at the moment, and there’s little we know about what those services will include. That said, at least we know what will be unveiled at the conference, something Apple has kept secret in the past.

The press release also revealed that Steve Jobs, who stepped aside in January in order to "focus on his health", will be giving keynote address at the said event. While he made an appearance at the company’s iPad 2 unveiling two months later, many didn’t expect him to appear at a faster-paced and way more crowded conference like WWDC.

WWDC is a yearly conference aimed at Apple developers, but many historic Apple products and business moves were unveiled there, such as the company’s transition to Intel in 2005 and several Mac OS X releases, along with every major iPhone release. Developers, similarly to what happened in previous years, will have access to Apple’s own engineers in order to get their questions answered and develop better software for Apple’s operating systems:

WWDC will feature more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers. Mac® developers will see and learn how to develop world-class Mac OS X Lion applications using its latest technologies and capabilities. Mobile developers will be able to explore the latest innovations and capabilities of iOS and learn how to greatly enhance the functionality, performance and design of their apps. All developers can bring their code to the labs and work with Apple engineers.

Most announcements are expected to happen at the introductory keynote on June 6th, although the conference itself will go on for the whole week.

Stay tuned as we will bring you all the details from the event once the dust has settled.

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Unreal Engine-Powered Game ‘Dream:scape’ For iPhone, iPad To Be Released Next Week [VIDEO]

Dream:scape, the first-person 3D adventure game will finally be released next week, June 9th being the day to mark on your calendars.

Originally due in the App Store last month Dream:scape found itself delayed after a memory leak meant Apple would only certify the game to work on the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 – the two iOS devices sporting the most memory and advanced hardware. Deeming this unacceptable the team behind the game, Speedbump, decided to take the app out of the submission process and rework it in order to make sure it would be certified for as many devices as possible. Now Dream:scape has been back through the testing chambers in Cupertino it’s been accepted once more- this time being certified for use with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, 4th generation iPod touch and both iPads.

Dream:scape has been compared with the popular Myst, and promises more than its fair share of strange goings on and freaky atmosphere with a story to match.

Take on the role of Wilson, a coma patient relearning his past by exploring the dreamscape of his memories. Only there, in the lucid light of the subconscious, buried secrets are revealed, unraveling a decades-old mystery of tragedy, betrayal, and ultimately, revenge.

To publicize the game’s new release date, Speedbump have released a new teaser trailer, again driving home the sheer creep-factor.

Surely we’re not the only ones that get a slight sense of the Alan Wake about Dream:scape, especially considering it we’re short on ‘proper’ games in the App Store with far too many novelty games filling the Top 20 lists.

Is it next week yet?

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Unreal Engine-Powered Game ‘Dream:scape’ For iPhone, iPad To Be Released Next Week [VIDEO]

Dream:scape, the first-person 3D adventure game will finally be released next week, June 9th being the day to mark on your calendars.

Originally due in the App Store last month Dream:scape found itself delayed after a memory leak meant Apple would only certify the game to work on the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 – the two iOS devices sporting the most memory and advanced hardware. Deeming this unacceptable the team behind the game, Speedbump, decided to take the app out of the submission process and rework it in order to make sure it would be certified for as many devices as possible. Now Dream:scape has been back through the testing chambers in Cupertino it’s been accepted once more- this time being certified for use with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, 4th generation iPod touch and both iPads.

Dream:scape has been compared with the popular Myst, and promises more than its fair share of strange goings on and freaky atmosphere with a story to match.

Take on the role of Wilson, a coma patient relearning his past by exploring the dreamscape of his memories. Only there, in the lucid light of the subconscious, buried secrets are revealed, unraveling a decades-old mystery of tragedy, betrayal, and ultimately, revenge.

To publicize the game’s new release date, Speedbump have released a new teaser trailer, again driving home the sheer creep-factor.

Surely we’re not the only ones that get a slight sense of the Alan Wake about Dream:scape, especially considering it we’re short on ‘proper’ games in the App Store with far too many novelty games filling the Top 20 lists.

Is it next week yet?

Check out our iPhone Apps Gallery and iPad Apps Gallery to explore more apps for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

(via TouchArcade)

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Samsung sells 1 million Galaxy S II units in South Korea in 30 days, More than Apple iPhone 4

As we know that Apple sued Samsung over its Galaxy line products called that Samsung copied it's iPhone, iPad products. today you will surprise when you hear that The first Galaxy S took just 70 days to sell 1 million units, but the most surprising thing is that Galaxy S II which has been launched, recorded the same 1 million units in only 30 days. It’s expected that Samsung will have sold about 10 million unite of its Galaxy S II by the end of 2011, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see that number hitting 11 or 12 million, especially after it comes to America’s shores on Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint.

That recored made Galaxy S II faster than iPhone 4 in selling. Galaxy S II now will be the fastest selling smartphone in South Korea.
When Samsung asked about the reasons of fabulous sales, they talked about the improved screen, 21 Mbps 3G modem, 8.9 mm body, and the new version of TouchWiz. Oddly they didn’t mention the dual core processor inside or near field communication (NFC).

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Samsung sells 1 million Galaxy S II units in South Korea in 30 days, More than Apple iPhone 4

As we know that Apple sued Samsung over its Galaxy line products called that Samsung copied it's iPhone, iPad products. today you will surprise when you hear that The first Galaxy S took just 70 days to sell 1 million units, but the most surprising thing is that Galaxy S II which has been launched, recorded the same 1 million units in only 30 days. It’s expected that Samsung will have sold about 10 million unite of its Galaxy S II by the end of 2011, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see that number hitting 11 or 12 million, especially after it comes to America’s shores on Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint.

That recored made Galaxy S II faster than iPhone 4 in selling. Galaxy S II now will be the fastest selling smartphone in South Korea.
When Samsung asked about the reasons of fabulous sales, they talked about the improved screen, 21 Mbps 3G modem, 8.9 mm body, and the new version of TouchWiz. Oddly they didn’t mention the dual core processor inside or near field communication (NFC).

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Apple iOS 5 Concept - This Video Reveals What iOS 5 Can Be

We already know that Apple is all set to preview iOS 5 at WWDC 2011 just over a week from now. Needless to say, we're excited to see what exactly Apple is going to introduce in iOS 5. A new iOS 5 concept in form of a slideshow has caught our eye, and it beautifully fantasizes about what iOS 5 can really be.

It would have been much easier if there had been confirmed iOS 5 leaks. However, there have been none whatsoever, so the element of mystery remains as to what Apple is going to bring in iOS 5.

Previously, we've heard rumors that there is going to be deep cloud integration, Facebook and Twitter integration, iCloud, Find My Friends and widgets, however nothing has been confirmed as of now. Do remember that WWDC 2011 starts on June 6, so its just a painstaking wait of over one week before we finally know what iOS 5 is exactly going to be.


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Apple iOS 5 Concept - This Video Reveals What iOS 5 Can Be

We already know that Apple is all set to preview iOS 5 at WWDC 2011 just over a week from now. Needless to say, we're excited to see what exactly Apple is going to introduce in iOS 5. A new iOS 5 concept in form of a slideshow has caught our eye, and it beautifully fantasizes about what iOS 5 can really be.

It would have been much easier if there had been confirmed iOS 5 leaks. However, there have been none whatsoever, so the element of mystery remains as to what Apple is going to bring in iOS 5.

Previously, we've heard rumors that there is going to be deep cloud integration, Facebook and Twitter integration, iCloud, Find My Friends and widgets, however nothing has been confirmed as of now. Do remember that WWDC 2011 starts on June 6, so its just a painstaking wait of over one week before we finally know what iOS 5 is exactly going to be.


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Samsung’s Lawyers Want To See Apple’s iPhone 5 And iPad 3

Well well well, the whole Apple Vs. Samsung legal debacle just took a turn for the down right strange. According to ThisIsMyNext’s Nilay Patel, Samsung’s lawyers have asked courts to order Apple to hand over the company’s latest iPhone 5 and iPad 3 prototypes so they can check their own hardware doesn’t mirror that of hardware coming from Cupertino any time soon.

The move from Samsung comes after they were ordered to hand over examples of its Droid Charge, Infuse 4G, Galaxy S II, and Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9. The aim of the game here is apparently so Apple can decide whether they should be part of the company’s original lawsuit over trade-dress infringement where the legal team from Cupertino claims Samsung’s Galaxy S smartphone rips off the iPhone’s icons and UI. This counter from Samsung does differ slightly however. While Apple asked to see hardware that’s largely already available to the public (the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is the only exception), Samsung’s request to get their hands on the iPhone 5 and iPad 3 obviously involve prototype hardware. Granted neither Samsung nor Apple will actually see the devices – their lawyers will be the only ones to witness them – the move is still one that will raise eyebrows. Apple isn’t known for sharing its prototypes with anyone – well, excluding the infamous iPhone 4!

"The court sided with Apple, in large part because Samsung had already released review units and photos of everything listed. In fact, the ruling came just days after Samsung handed out thousands of Galaxy Tab 10.1s at Google I/O, so really the only unreleased product on the list is the Tab 8.9 — a product that was announced in March and has been handled on video."

The consensus among the people in the know is that Samsung are on a bit of a fishing expedition here. The claim that they need to see Apple’s future devices so they can decide whether they may be similar to their own just in case Apple decides to go after them is a bit of a stretch, but when courts are involved anything could happen.

"So that’s Samsung’s motion. It’s pretty strange, if you think about it: Samsung is arguing that Apple might file for a preliminary injunction, and that it might happen sometime after Apple might release a new iPhone and iPad. That’s a lot of assumptions.."

We’ll be keeping an eye on this one over the coming days and weeks – it’s certainly sure to run and run. Shall we start taking bets on what will happen next?

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Samsung’s Lawyers Want To See Apple’s iPhone 5 And iPad 3

Well well well, the whole Apple Vs. Samsung legal debacle just took a turn for the down right strange. According to ThisIsMyNext’s Nilay Patel, Samsung’s lawyers have asked courts to order Apple to hand over the company’s latest iPhone 5 and iPad 3 prototypes so they can check their own hardware doesn’t mirror that of hardware coming from Cupertino any time soon.

The move from Samsung comes after they were ordered to hand over examples of its Droid Charge, Infuse 4G, Galaxy S II, and Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9. The aim of the game here is apparently so Apple can decide whether they should be part of the company’s original lawsuit over trade-dress infringement where the legal team from Cupertino claims Samsung’s Galaxy S smartphone rips off the iPhone’s icons and UI. This counter from Samsung does differ slightly however. While Apple asked to see hardware that’s largely already available to the public (the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is the only exception), Samsung’s request to get their hands on the iPhone 5 and iPad 3 obviously involve prototype hardware. Granted neither Samsung nor Apple will actually see the devices – their lawyers will be the only ones to witness them – the move is still one that will raise eyebrows. Apple isn’t known for sharing its prototypes with anyone – well, excluding the infamous iPhone 4!

"The court sided with Apple, in large part because Samsung had already released review units and photos of everything listed. In fact, the ruling came just days after Samsung handed out thousands of Galaxy Tab 10.1s at Google I/O, so really the only unreleased product on the list is the Tab 8.9 — a product that was announced in March and has been handled on video."

The consensus among the people in the know is that Samsung are on a bit of a fishing expedition here. The claim that they need to see Apple’s future devices so they can decide whether they may be similar to their own just in case Apple decides to go after them is a bit of a stretch, but when courts are involved anything could happen.

"So that’s Samsung’s motion. It’s pretty strange, if you think about it: Samsung is arguing that Apple might file for a preliminary injunction, and that it might happen sometime after Apple might release a new iPhone and iPad. That’s a lot of assumptions.."

We’ll be keeping an eye on this one over the coming days and weeks – it’s certainly sure to run and run. Shall we start taking bets on what will happen next?

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Samsung Galaxy S III Coming In Q1 2012, Galaxy Tab 4G This Fall, Says Samsung’s Boss

J.K. Shin, President of the Mobile Communications division at Samsung, has unveiled plans to release a new Galaxy Tab tablet by the last quarter of this year and a new Galaxy S smartphone early next year.

According to the company, Samsung’s next-generation tablet will support 4G, allowing for faster data transfers. It’s still unclear which flavor of 4G the hardware will use, meaning HSPA+ on T-Mobile, LTE on Verizon and WiMAX on Sprint should all be on the table for the US market. As of yet, we don’t know much about what the next Galaxy Tab will bring, but Android 4.0, code named "Ice Cream Sandwich", is expected, since it’s expected to come out around the same time frame. Samsung seems enthusiastic:

"The race for 4G (fourth-generation) has already started," J.K. Shin, president of Samsung’s mobile communications division, told Dow Jones Newswires in an exclusive interview. "4G transition is inevitable particularly for tablets because it requires faster download speeds than smartphones to handle bigger volume content."

Samsung had previously announced a new wave of Galaxy Tabs, an 8.9”-model and a 10.1”-model, available for $499 and $599 respectively, both running a customized version of Honeycomb, also known as Android 3.0, and boasting dual-core processors. Both of those models are set to start shipping next month.

Samsung has also announced an upgraded Galaxy S, the Galaxy S III, which is expected to ship in the first quarter of next year. This announcement comes after the current generation, the Galaxy S II, already sold 1.3 million units one month after its introduction. The second-generation device includes additional features to attract power users, including a dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel rear camera and Android 2.3. We still don’t know what to expect for the the Galaxy S III, since the current generation has just shipped.

With a competitive range of smartphones and tablets, Samsung is a true player in the mobile space. The company sold 14 million smartphones last quarter and is aiming for 20 million this time around. According to IDC, a market research firm, Galaxy devices currently hold a 10.8% market share in the global smartphone market, a jump from 4.3% last year.

Samsung received a lawsuit from Apple earlier this year, claiming that the Korean company had stolen Apple’s design. Samsung has defended itself by claiming it had made several designs over the years, and that it didn’t look at the iPhone for inspiration. Until the lawsuit is settled, Samsung will clearly continue to grow and remain a solid competitor in this emerging space.

(via Morning Star)

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Samsung Galaxy S III Coming In Q1 2012, Galaxy Tab 4G This Fall, Says Samsung’s Boss

J.K. Shin, President of the Mobile Communications division at Samsung, has unveiled plans to release a new Galaxy Tab tablet by the last quarter of this year and a new Galaxy S smartphone early next year.

According to the company, Samsung’s next-generation tablet will support 4G, allowing for faster data transfers. It’s still unclear which flavor of 4G the hardware will use, meaning HSPA+ on T-Mobile, LTE on Verizon and WiMAX on Sprint should all be on the table for the US market. As of yet, we don’t know much about what the next Galaxy Tab will bring, but Android 4.0, code named "Ice Cream Sandwich", is expected, since it’s expected to come out around the same time frame. Samsung seems enthusiastic:

"The race for 4G (fourth-generation) has already started," J.K. Shin, president of Samsung’s mobile communications division, told Dow Jones Newswires in an exclusive interview. "4G transition is inevitable particularly for tablets because it requires faster download speeds than smartphones to handle bigger volume content."

Samsung had previously announced a new wave of Galaxy Tabs, an 8.9”-model and a 10.1”-model, available for $499 and $599 respectively, both running a customized version of Honeycomb, also known as Android 3.0, and boasting dual-core processors. Both of those models are set to start shipping next month.

Samsung has also announced an upgraded Galaxy S, the Galaxy S III, which is expected to ship in the first quarter of next year. This announcement comes after the current generation, the Galaxy S II, already sold 1.3 million units one month after its introduction. The second-generation device includes additional features to attract power users, including a dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel rear camera and Android 2.3. We still don’t know what to expect for the the Galaxy S III, since the current generation has just shipped.

With a competitive range of smartphones and tablets, Samsung is a true player in the mobile space. The company sold 14 million smartphones last quarter and is aiming for 20 million this time around. According to IDC, a market research firm, Galaxy devices currently hold a 10.8% market share in the global smartphone market, a jump from 4.3% last year.

Samsung received a lawsuit from Apple earlier this year, claiming that the Korean company had stolen Apple’s design. Samsung has defended itself by claiming it had made several designs over the years, and that it didn’t look at the iPhone for inspiration. Until the lawsuit is settled, Samsung will clearly continue to grow and remain a solid competitor in this emerging space.

(via Morning Star)

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Obama receives iPad 2 from Polish Prime Minister

Today Obama the U.S president met with polish prime minister Donald Tusk and Obama received many presents from the state one of this gifts was an iPad 2 and a fanciful pen.

The President’s new iPad was chalked full of Polish made films and other content including the popular Polish-made video game ‘The Witcher.’ The short animated film ‘Cathedral’ by Tomasz Bagiński was also included on the iPad. It was nominated for an Oscar back in 2002 and has no dialog. This is rather convenient, as the President does not speak any Polish.

Another film called ‘City of Ruins,’ was also included on the President’s iPad. The Los Angeles Times describes the film by stating, “’City of Ruins,’ a new short documentary film, features 3-D aerial sequences that re-create the bombed-out views of Warsaw during World War II.”

President Obama will also have the opportunity to play the Polish-made video game, ‘The Witcher.’ It’s based on a series of books by author Andrzej Sapkowski. The game has received rave reviews and is a symbol of national pride in that country.

President Obama’s European trip also included stops in France, Great Britain and Ireland, but it concluded in Poland toady. I wonder what gifts the President received from the other head’s of state. It’s doubtful though that he received anything quite as sweet as an iPad 2 while he was away. Although, I hear that Steve himself already gave the President an iPad 2 some time ago.
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Obama receives iPad 2 from Polish Prime Minister

Today Obama the U.S president met with polish prime minister Donald Tusk and Obama received many presents from the state one of this gifts was an iPad 2 and a fanciful pen.

The President’s new iPad was chalked full of Polish made films and other content including the popular Polish-made video game ‘The Witcher.’ The short animated film ‘Cathedral’ by Tomasz Bagiński was also included on the iPad. It was nominated for an Oscar back in 2002 and has no dialog. This is rather convenient, as the President does not speak any Polish.

Another film called ‘City of Ruins,’ was also included on the President’s iPad. The Los Angeles Times describes the film by stating, “’City of Ruins,’ a new short documentary film, features 3-D aerial sequences that re-create the bombed-out views of Warsaw during World War II.”

President Obama will also have the opportunity to play the Polish-made video game, ‘The Witcher.’ It’s based on a series of books by author Andrzej Sapkowski. The game has received rave reviews and is a symbol of national pride in that country.

President Obama’s European trip also included stops in France, Great Britain and Ireland, but it concluded in Poland toady. I wonder what gifts the President received from the other head’s of state. It’s doubtful though that he received anything quite as sweet as an iPad 2 while he was away. Although, I hear that Steve himself already gave the President an iPad 2 some time ago.
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Planet of the Apes Become a Legend [2011]

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
An origin story set in present day San Francisco, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy



The 2011 version of this ‘Ape rising’ movie will try and correct the wrongs of the previous failure led by Mark Wahlberg. Director Rupert Wyatt is trying to bring the franchise back to the basics, and he is capable of doing so.

So this is really a prequel, which is sort of cool in a way because the story was a little cloudy to be honest. A scientist (played by Franco) is experimenting on a chimpanzee (named Caesar) in order to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Caesar gets smarter from the experiments and, the little buggers go crazy.. taking over the planet with high IQ’s and power..

You know the rest…
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Writers: Pierre Boulle (suggested by novel "La planete des singes"), Rick Jaffa, and 2
Stars: James Franco, Andy Serkis and Freida Pinto

Trailer:


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Planet of the Apes Become a Legend [2011]

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
An origin story set in present day San Francisco, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy



The 2011 version of this ‘Ape rising’ movie will try and correct the wrongs of the previous failure led by Mark Wahlberg. Director Rupert Wyatt is trying to bring the franchise back to the basics, and he is capable of doing so.

So this is really a prequel, which is sort of cool in a way because the story was a little cloudy to be honest. A scientist (played by Franco) is experimenting on a chimpanzee (named Caesar) in order to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Caesar gets smarter from the experiments and, the little buggers go crazy.. taking over the planet with high IQ’s and power..

You know the rest…
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Writers: Pierre Boulle (suggested by novel "La planete des singes"), Rick Jaffa, and 2
Stars: James Franco, Andy Serkis and Freida Pinto

Trailer:


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Samsung Asks Apple To See iPhone 5 and iPad 2 Protypes

Last month, Apple filed suit against Samsung, claiming patent and trademark infringement from Samsung having allegedly copied Apple's "technology, user interface and innovative style" in its Galaxy line of smartphones and tablets.

Courthouse News Service now reports that a federal judge has given Samsung 30 days in which to provide Apple with samples of a number of unreleased hardware models in order to assist Apple with determining whether it would like to request an early injunction to halt the claimed infringement.

Samsung Electronics was told Wednesday to fork over five of its not-yet-released mobile phones to Apple. Sitting in Federal Court in San Jose, Judge Lucy Koh ruled that Apple deserves the quick production of cell phone samples three months earlier than usual in the litigation process, though she drew the line at requiring testimony from Samsung executives.

"Apple has demonstrated good cause for some, limited expedited discovery," said Koh. "While Apple has not yet filed a motion for preliminary injunction, courts have found that expedited discovery may be justified to allow a plaintiff to determine whether to seek an early injunction," said Koh.

The Samsung models in question include the Galaxy S2, Galaxy Tab 8.9, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Infuse 4G, and Droid Charge.

While the models have yet to be officially released to the public and Samsung has argued that examination of production samples that may not necessarily reflect final shipping versions is inappropriate, Koh noted that the argument is undermined by Samsung's publicity efforts that have seen images and even demo units handed out to members of the media. In one noteworthy example, 5,000 Galaxy Tab 10.1s were given away to attendees at the Google I/O conference earlier this month.

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Samsung Asks Apple To See iPhone 5 and iPad 2 Protypes

Last month, Apple filed suit against Samsung, claiming patent and trademark infringement from Samsung having allegedly copied Apple's "technology, user interface and innovative style" in its Galaxy line of smartphones and tablets.

Courthouse News Service now reports that a federal judge has given Samsung 30 days in which to provide Apple with samples of a number of unreleased hardware models in order to assist Apple with determining whether it would like to request an early injunction to halt the claimed infringement.

Samsung Electronics was told Wednesday to fork over five of its not-yet-released mobile phones to Apple. Sitting in Federal Court in San Jose, Judge Lucy Koh ruled that Apple deserves the quick production of cell phone samples three months earlier than usual in the litigation process, though she drew the line at requiring testimony from Samsung executives.

"Apple has demonstrated good cause for some, limited expedited discovery," said Koh. "While Apple has not yet filed a motion for preliminary injunction, courts have found that expedited discovery may be justified to allow a plaintiff to determine whether to seek an early injunction," said Koh.

The Samsung models in question include the Galaxy S2, Galaxy Tab 8.9, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Infuse 4G, and Droid Charge.

While the models have yet to be officially released to the public and Samsung has argued that examination of production samples that may not necessarily reflect final shipping versions is inappropriate, Koh noted that the argument is undermined by Samsung's publicity efforts that have seen images and even demo units handed out to members of the media. In one noteworthy example, 5,000 Galaxy Tab 10.1s were given away to attendees at the Google I/O conference earlier this month.

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Microsoft Offers a Place for 14-year old Hacker After Being Caught Phishing Via Call of Duty Server. Sony, Are You Listening?

Today we have got some interesting news about a 14 years old young Irish boy who caught by Microsoft after Phishing by call of duty server for scamming.

really until now we don't know the name of this genius boy, but all what we know that this little boy has a chance to work with Microsoft or as it called it "the nefarious uses for his talent" and according Hacker news :

Microsoft is reported to be working with the 14-year-old Irish hacker who managed to stir up a little trouble with his Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 phishing scam alert. According to the managing director of Microsoft of Ireland, the company is helping the hacker “develop his talent for legitimate purposes.”

This little Move made some questions about : Why Sony didn't do as Microsoft did, by offering a place to George Hotz ?

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Microsoft Offers a Place for 14-year old Hacker After Being Caught Phishing Via Call of Duty Server. Sony, Are You Listening?

Today we have got some interesting news about a 14 years old young Irish boy who caught by Microsoft after Phishing by call of duty server for scamming.

really until now we don't know the name of this genius boy, but all what we know that this little boy has a chance to work with Microsoft or as it called it "the nefarious uses for his talent" and according Hacker news :

Microsoft is reported to be working with the 14-year-old Irish hacker who managed to stir up a little trouble with his Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 phishing scam alert. According to the managing director of Microsoft of Ireland, the company is helping the hacker “develop his talent for legitimate purposes.”

This little Move made some questions about : Why Sony didn't do as Microsoft did, by offering a place to George Hotz ?

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Samsung Galaxy SII VS iPhone 4 [Samsung Win]

Telefonino.net have made a Compared video between Samsung Galaxy SII the highly Android smartphone and iPhone 4, Samsung Galaxy SII manufactured by Samsung which is proposed as one of the four main antagonists of the iPhone 4 and the future fifth-generation iPhone that Apple will introduce later this year


Despite the technical features of the Samsung Galaxy SII are obviously higher, in some cases, than iPhone 4, despite the fact that the device is still "a year old, it defends itself very well in different situations.

It is so interesting to compare the fifth-generation iPhone, which Apple could present June 6 during the opening of the WWDC with this Samsung Galaxy SII very interesting.
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Samsung Galaxy SII VS iPhone 4 [Samsung Win]

Telefonino.net have made a Compared video between Samsung Galaxy SII the highly Android smartphone and iPhone 4, Samsung Galaxy SII manufactured by Samsung which is proposed as one of the four main antagonists of the iPhone 4 and the future fifth-generation iPhone that Apple will introduce later this year


Despite the technical features of the Samsung Galaxy SII are obviously higher, in some cases, than iPhone 4, despite the fact that the device is still "a year old, it defends itself very well in different situations.

It is so interesting to compare the fifth-generation iPhone, which Apple could present June 6 during the opening of the WWDC with this Samsung Galaxy SII very interesting.
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IOS Getting better and better [IOS 5 Features] - Notification Syetem (NEW)

It provides the first use of dynamic icons that change appearance depending on the notification received, so as to indicate clearly the type of message received. In the case of Facebook - shown in the example - the icon will change from the classic one by one in which you view the symbol of the post, just to communicate to receive a new message.

Notifications no longer appear, however, through pop-up in the middle of the screen but will be placed at the top of the display via a dedicated bar that will appear and will be hidden as needed. By double swipe down and you will see in detail the notification received.

Video:

By this new icons applications we can do a quick search through the various messages contained in this section. Click on the icon of an application, finally, we review the specific notifications for that service.


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IOS Getting better and better [IOS 5 Features] - Notification Syetem (NEW)

It provides the first use of dynamic icons that change appearance depending on the notification received, so as to indicate clearly the type of message received. In the case of Facebook - shown in the example - the icon will change from the classic one by one in which you view the symbol of the post, just to communicate to receive a new message.

Notifications no longer appear, however, through pop-up in the middle of the screen but will be placed at the top of the display via a dedicated bar that will appear and will be hidden as needed. By double swipe down and you will see in detail the notification received.

Video:

By this new icons applications we can do a quick search through the various messages contained in this section. Click on the icon of an application, finally, we review the specific notifications for that service.


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Driver: San Francisco Trailer and Game play footage revealed! Better than Grand Theft Auto?

For those of you who might still not know of Ubisoft’s game Driver let me tell you that it has been the only game that has tried to single handedly compete with Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto (Modern Age games). Ubisoft is currently preparing its next installation of Driver called Driver: San Fransisco which will be available on stores from 30^th August 2011 and is set to be released on Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS , Wii (different version) and the OnLive system.

The game is based on the events after Driv3r in which Tanner and Jericho both survive a shootout in Istanbul and Jericho escapes to San Francisco while Tanner pursues him there. Take a look at the trailer for the game:

Jericho appears to be escaping the cops in a hijacked police truck with Tanner following Jericho to proceed on with a head on collision. Jericho’s fate is still unknown while Tanner is taken to hospital and left in coma. The game takes place in Tanner’s coma dream this time.

However, in Nintendo Wii the story will be based on Tanner avenging the death of his partner by going undercover. The gameplay video of the game is given below:

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Driver: San Francisco Trailer and Game play footage revealed! Better than Grand Theft Auto?

For those of you who might still not know of Ubisoft’s game Driver let me tell you that it has been the only game that has tried to single handedly compete with Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto (Modern Age games). Ubisoft is currently preparing its next installation of Driver called Driver: San Fransisco which will be available on stores from 30^th August 2011 and is set to be released on Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS , Wii (different version) and the OnLive system.

The game is based on the events after Driv3r in which Tanner and Jericho both survive a shootout in Istanbul and Jericho escapes to San Francisco while Tanner pursues him there. Take a look at the trailer for the game:

Jericho appears to be escaping the cops in a hijacked police truck with Tanner following Jericho to proceed on with a head on collision. Jericho’s fate is still unknown while Tanner is taken to hospital and left in coma. The game takes place in Tanner’s coma dream this time.

However, in Nintendo Wii the story will be based on Tanner avenging the death of his partner by going undercover. The gameplay video of the game is given below:

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Next EA Games Need for Speed: The Run

Electronic Arts’ game Need for speed has been one of the most competitive racing games in the market over the last few years. With loads of ups and downs in the different installments over the past few years, Electronic Arts appears to be concentrating on a different type of installment this time and it calls it ‘Need for Speed: The Run’. The following is the announcement trailer of the game that was released by Electronic Arts few days back:

From the looks of the trailer much cannot be said but it surely looks interesting from different perspectives. In The Run, players will participate in an “underground world of illicit, high stakes racing,” with races in places like San Francisco, New York, Las Vegas, Denver and Detroit. The game will feature high speed pursuits with player navigating across narrow canyons at breakneck speeds.

Need for Speed: The Run will be available on number of platforms like Microsoft Windows (PC), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo WII and Nintendo 3DS and is set to come to the markets on November 15th 2011.


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Next EA Games Need for Speed: The Run

Electronic Arts’ game Need for speed has been one of the most competitive racing games in the market over the last few years. With loads of ups and downs in the different installments over the past few years, Electronic Arts appears to be concentrating on a different type of installment this time and it calls it ‘Need for Speed: The Run’. The following is the announcement trailer of the game that was released by Electronic Arts few days back:

From the looks of the trailer much cannot be said but it surely looks interesting from different perspectives. In The Run, players will participate in an “underground world of illicit, high stakes racing,” with races in places like San Francisco, New York, Las Vegas, Denver and Detroit. The game will feature high speed pursuits with player navigating across narrow canyons at breakneck speeds.

Need for Speed: The Run will be available on number of platforms like Microsoft Windows (PC), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo WII and Nintendo 3DS and is set to come to the markets on November 15th 2011.


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Future Mobile OS war

as you know there are 3 different mobile os's available, and you can use what ever you want
actually this is a war who will win this war?

IOS thoughts - With its easy-to-use interface, amazing features, and rock-solid stability, iOS — Apple’s mobile operating system — is the foundation of iPhone. And even as other phones try to catch up, the technologies and features built into iOS 4 keep it years ahead of the competition.
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Future Mobile OS war

as you know there are 3 different mobile os's available, and you can use what ever you want
actually this is a war who will win this war?

IOS thoughts - With its easy-to-use interface, amazing features, and rock-solid stability, iOS — Apple’s mobile operating system — is the foundation of iPhone. And even as other phones try to catch up, the technologies and features built into iOS 4 keep it years ahead of the competition.
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Facebook is Making an official Desktop App for Windows And Mac

Mark Zuckerberg the CEO of Facebook loves to make progress in Facebook and bringing some changes in it, Today we have got a report that Mark Zuckerberg is hiring Software Engineers and Desktop Softwares the Job Descriptions tells that Facebook in a need for Software Engineers to build a team to work on a new computer software.

Here's what was said in the Descreption :

The desktop software team is a new team at Facebook based out of Seattle, WA. We will be working on new products that we expect to deliver to millions of users’ computers to help make their entire computing experience more social. Facebook is seeking experienced Software Engineers in Seattle to join this team.

And here's what responsibilities of the Job further illustrates that Facebook is thinking to make a Desktop client for Mac and Windows. :

Responsibilities

• Create desktop applications for Mac and/or Windows
• Work closely with our product and design teams to define feature specifications
• Work closely with our Platform team to build server-side APIs and interfaces in support of these applications
• Conduct design and code reviews

So it is unclear if Facebook now is working to build a full fledged Desktop software of Facebook, or either they are working on Facebook Browsers for Windows and Mac.

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Facebook is Making an official Desktop App for Windows And Mac

Mark Zuckerberg the CEO of Facebook loves to make progress in Facebook and bringing some changes in it, Today we have got a report that Mark Zuckerberg is hiring Software Engineers and Desktop Softwares the Job Descriptions tells that Facebook in a need for Software Engineers to build a team to work on a new computer software.

Here's what was said in the Descreption :

The desktop software team is a new team at Facebook based out of Seattle, WA. We will be working on new products that we expect to deliver to millions of users’ computers to help make their entire computing experience more social. Facebook is seeking experienced Software Engineers in Seattle to join this team.

And here's what responsibilities of the Job further illustrates that Facebook is thinking to make a Desktop client for Mac and Windows. :

Responsibilities

• Create desktop applications for Mac and/or Windows
• Work closely with our product and design teams to define feature specifications
• Work closely with our Platform team to build server-side APIs and interfaces in support of these applications
• Conduct design and code reviews

So it is unclear if Facebook now is working to build a full fledged Desktop software of Facebook, or either they are working on Facebook Browsers for Windows and Mac.

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Teen Who Sold White iPhone Kits Reveals How Apple Hunted Him Down (Interview)

One of the last followers of tech news to hear the reports Thursday that Apple had sued Fei Lam, the 17-year-old Queens high school student who infamously sold White iPhone conversion kits to eager buyers tired of waiting on Apple's release, was Fei Lam. How did Lam hear about it? "I came back from school today and saw your email," he tells Fast Company via chat message, adding, "Lol."For someone who allegedly made contacts in China to import iPhone parts before Apple, started his own business (WhiteiPhone4Now.com), and pulled in tens of thousands of dollars in revenue--sometimes as much as $8,000 a day--it's easy to forget that Lam is just a teenage boy still living with his parents. But after Apple caught wind of his success, Lam's no longer just dealing with gym class and puberty like most kids his age--before long, he had a private investigator after him. And yesterday, it surfaced that Apple had sicced its legal pitbulls on the teen, filing a lawsuit against Lam over trademark infringement that would force him to cease from future sales and forfeit all profits from the venture. Apple also filed a request for dismissal simultaneously, suggesting the company might have found a settlement with Lam.

We caught up with Lam via IM on Thursday. He's a bit shy about the whole situation, as you'd expect, but as he tells it, the lawsuit is far from settled.

FAST COMPANY: How have you been?

Fei Lam: I'm okay.

So what's going on with this lawsuit? Apple filed one against you?

Don't know if I should talk about it but I found out about the suit from the news.

Has it since been dismissed?

I'm not sure.

Last time we talked, you said your parents didn't know about the business. How did they react when they heard of the lawsuit? Were they upset? Surprised?

They were a bit upset, sure.

Were they impressed though that you made so much money?

Again, just to clarify I did not make $130,000--not that much. But I guess so.

But even making thousands and thousands of dollars is quite impressive for a young teen like yourself.

Thanks.

Did you get to keep the money?

I don't think I should talk about that yet. Can't say for sure.

When did you first find out about the lawsuit? Did Apple call or send a letter?

I came back from school today and saw your email. Lol.

So have your parents mostly been handling the case then?
I told Apple's lawyer that I'm sick and to meet when I get better. That was last week. I'm been handling the whole thing

So you have not settled?

I think that will be decided in the meeting.

Are you meeting in New York?

In the firm's office, yes.

Are you going to bring a lawyer?

No.

That's pretty brave of you.

I had a lawyer but I can't afford it anymore.

I also read that Apple also filed a request for dismissal for the lawsuit, which suggests you might be off the hook.

Or to show that they are serious.

Are you worried at all?

I would be lying if I said no, but sure, a little.

People I've spoken with seem upset that Apple is picking on you. I mean, it's such a big company, why would they concentrate on such a small issue?

I don't know how the contract works between Foxconn and Apple but the "repair parts" that come out months before actual product release is very weird.

That seems to be a focus of the lawsuit.

I also don't know why the white parts were made. Maybe they were to be thrown out or something. Not sure. It's all very weird.

Because you are saying you received them from [a businessman in China named] Alan Yang, and not from Foxconn directly?

Yes.

Do you feel like Apple is bullying you here at all?

I believe I was the only one that got their attention. After I closed down my site, other sites still sold the white repair parts. I guess if I look at it from Apple's perspective, they don't want the confusion that the white iPhone was released when it's not.

You clearly got their attention. If you had a chance to talk with Steve Jobs now, what would you say?

I don't really know. I met Woz and was really shy.

You sold one of them to Woz, right?

Ah yeah.

Was he cool when you met him?

Awesome guy.

Did he know you were selling the white iPhone repair parts?

I think he did. Yes he did. He actually went on the Engadget Show and sort of defended me.

That was nice of him.

Yes.

How have you been doing in other parts of your life? School going well?
I'm doing alright in school.

Do the other students know what's going on with the Apple stuff?

A few saw the news, but besides that, no one really knows and it's better that way.

You've been featured on so many prominent technology websites and news sources. Everyone seems really impressed with what you've done at such a young age. You don't want to take advantage of that--put it on your resume?

I just got lucky.

Did [your parents] punish you at all? Like, were you grounded or anything?

I'm very close with my parents, but I tend to keep what I do online to myself like most teens.

Are they paying more attention to what you do online, since you were sued by Apple?

No.

Did they yell at you at all? I guess I'm just wondering what their reaction was. When I crashed my parent's Jeep once, they were very upset. But this is a lawsuit with Apple over thousands and thousands of dollars!

They weren't mad at me at all. Maybe a little. I've been working on another project since October of last year and I have page up for interested beta testers. It is called SimilarInterests.org.

Oh, cool. This is the startup you mentioned you were working on?

Yes.

Are you looking for investors?

Not yet.

When we last spoke, you also mentioned that you thought it'd be pretty cool to work at Apple one day. Do you still feel the same way?

Hmm, what would I do there? It'd be interesting.

Seems you're now more interested in starting your own company--that is, being the next Steve Jobs, rather than working for him, right?

Yeah.

So you're meeting with the Apple lawyers next week?

Within the next month.

Well, I wish you luck.

Thanks man.
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Teen Who Sold White iPhone Kits Reveals How Apple Hunted Him Down (Interview)

One of the last followers of tech news to hear the reports Thursday that Apple had sued Fei Lam, the 17-year-old Queens high school student who infamously sold White iPhone conversion kits to eager buyers tired of waiting on Apple's release, was Fei Lam. How did Lam hear about it? "I came back from school today and saw your email," he tells Fast Company via chat message, adding, "Lol."For someone who allegedly made contacts in China to import iPhone parts before Apple, started his own business (WhiteiPhone4Now.com), and pulled in tens of thousands of dollars in revenue--sometimes as much as $8,000 a day--it's easy to forget that Lam is just a teenage boy still living with his parents. But after Apple caught wind of his success, Lam's no longer just dealing with gym class and puberty like most kids his age--before long, he had a private investigator after him. And yesterday, it surfaced that Apple had sicced its legal pitbulls on the teen, filing a lawsuit against Lam over trademark infringement that would force him to cease from future sales and forfeit all profits from the venture. Apple also filed a request for dismissal simultaneously, suggesting the company might have found a settlement with Lam.

We caught up with Lam via IM on Thursday. He's a bit shy about the whole situation, as you'd expect, but as he tells it, the lawsuit is far from settled.

FAST COMPANY: How have you been?

Fei Lam: I'm okay.

So what's going on with this lawsuit? Apple filed one against you?

Don't know if I should talk about it but I found out about the suit from the news.

Has it since been dismissed?

I'm not sure.

Last time we talked, you said your parents didn't know about the business. How did they react when they heard of the lawsuit? Were they upset? Surprised?

They were a bit upset, sure.

Were they impressed though that you made so much money?

Again, just to clarify I did not make $130,000--not that much. But I guess so.

But even making thousands and thousands of dollars is quite impressive for a young teen like yourself.

Thanks.

Did you get to keep the money?

I don't think I should talk about that yet. Can't say for sure.

When did you first find out about the lawsuit? Did Apple call or send a letter?

I came back from school today and saw your email. Lol.

So have your parents mostly been handling the case then?
I told Apple's lawyer that I'm sick and to meet when I get better. That was last week. I'm been handling the whole thing

So you have not settled?

I think that will be decided in the meeting.

Are you meeting in New York?

In the firm's office, yes.

Are you going to bring a lawyer?

No.

That's pretty brave of you.

I had a lawyer but I can't afford it anymore.

I also read that Apple also filed a request for dismissal for the lawsuit, which suggests you might be off the hook.

Or to show that they are serious.

Are you worried at all?

I would be lying if I said no, but sure, a little.

People I've spoken with seem upset that Apple is picking on you. I mean, it's such a big company, why would they concentrate on such a small issue?

I don't know how the contract works between Foxconn and Apple but the "repair parts" that come out months before actual product release is very weird.

That seems to be a focus of the lawsuit.

I also don't know why the white parts were made. Maybe they were to be thrown out or something. Not sure. It's all very weird.

Because you are saying you received them from [a businessman in China named] Alan Yang, and not from Foxconn directly?

Yes.

Do you feel like Apple is bullying you here at all?

I believe I was the only one that got their attention. After I closed down my site, other sites still sold the white repair parts. I guess if I look at it from Apple's perspective, they don't want the confusion that the white iPhone was released when it's not.

You clearly got their attention. If you had a chance to talk with Steve Jobs now, what would you say?

I don't really know. I met Woz and was really shy.

You sold one of them to Woz, right?

Ah yeah.

Was he cool when you met him?

Awesome guy.

Did he know you were selling the white iPhone repair parts?

I think he did. Yes he did. He actually went on the Engadget Show and sort of defended me.

That was nice of him.

Yes.

How have you been doing in other parts of your life? School going well?
I'm doing alright in school.

Do the other students know what's going on with the Apple stuff?

A few saw the news, but besides that, no one really knows and it's better that way.

You've been featured on so many prominent technology websites and news sources. Everyone seems really impressed with what you've done at such a young age. You don't want to take advantage of that--put it on your resume?

I just got lucky.

Did [your parents] punish you at all? Like, were you grounded or anything?

I'm very close with my parents, but I tend to keep what I do online to myself like most teens.

Are they paying more attention to what you do online, since you were sued by Apple?

No.

Did they yell at you at all? I guess I'm just wondering what their reaction was. When I crashed my parent's Jeep once, they were very upset. But this is a lawsuit with Apple over thousands and thousands of dollars!

They weren't mad at me at all. Maybe a little. I've been working on another project since October of last year and I have page up for interested beta testers. It is called SimilarInterests.org.

Oh, cool. This is the startup you mentioned you were working on?

Yes.

Are you looking for investors?

Not yet.

When we last spoke, you also mentioned that you thought it'd be pretty cool to work at Apple one day. Do you still feel the same way?

Hmm, what would I do there? It'd be interesting.

Seems you're now more interested in starting your own company--that is, being the next Steve Jobs, rather than working for him, right?

Yeah.

So you're meeting with the Apple lawyers next week?

Within the next month.

Well, I wish you luck.

Thanks man.
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