Opening iTunes Match abroad had not until now been an official communication from Apple is now done through a document from the support site , which specifies the 17 countries where the service is available (including France, Canada, Mexico, Britain and Australia).
This document can also check availability of iTunes in the Cloud, including content that can be repatriated from an iTunes account to a duly recorded instrument (Mac or iBidule). In France for example, we can recover the apps, digital books, but also video clips and music.
This feature, handy after all, is now available to varying degrees in 126 countries, but only a handful will have the opportunity to re-download music.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Motorola patent litigation against Microsoft, mobile phone manufacturers against patent infringing
In the technology sector, it is customary to tug against each other for patent infringement in court. This time, Microsoft celebrates a point against Motorola success, while the mobile phone manufacturers but was acquitted of six other points.
Not only Apple and Samsung arguing in court, Microsoft is also in dispute with Motorola. The U.S. trade commission ITC considers it proven that Motorola infringes a patent by Microsoft. This is number 6,370,566 and deals with a technique to schedule meetings via smartphones. More specifically, according to Microsoft, the Calendar app. From this it would be possible by using contacts to arrange meetings and times. In a comprehensive document describing Microsoft, Motorola exactly why I just violate this patent.
While celebrating the success of Microsoft, Motorola is also celebrating. For in six other points Motorola has been found innocent. Microsoft accused namely six other alleged patent infringements. Currently, a final panel of the ITC ruling pending. This affects several Motorola devices. Among the Atrix, Backflip, Charm, Droid 2 and the Droid X2.
Because Motorola allegedly infringing seven Microsoft patents, we went to court. At one point Motorola has been found guilty. (1)
LG Dusseldorf: 10.1N Galaxy Tab is OK
The Landgericht Düsseldorf rejected Apple's application for interim injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1N. Apple wants to get it banned in Europe, such as N-TV reported. The changes made by Samsung at the device changes were sufficient preliminary assessment, said Judge Joan Brueckner-Hofmann. It differs significantly enough from Apple's design.
A broader context and the larger manufacturer's logo of the Galaxy Tab 10.1N were "something that immediately catches the eye," N-TV quoted the presiding judge. Apple's lawyer was therefore on the other hand, the overall design had remained the same. "If someone wants to offer even a tablet computer in the same market segment and price, but the unit must differ sufficiently."
Galaxy Tab 10.1N (Image: Samsung)Galaxy Tab 10.1N (Image: Samsung)
That the court saw it differently: It came to no so-called "home-deception." Based on the large logo, the Samsung device is to be distinguished unambiguously from the iPad. Finally, Apple and Samsung are "known as the Federal Chancellor."
End of November, Samsung had begun to deliver the modified version of its Android Tablets in Germany. It differs from the original version mainly through two design changes: First, stretches around the new 10-inch tablet a wider metal strip, which extends to the front. Secondly, the position was changed to the speakers, which are now attached to the upper longitudinal side of the case.
A few days later, Apple sought an injunction in District Court Dusseldorf. A complaint should also prevent the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1N in the European Union. His decision is expected on 9, the court Proclaim February.
The Düsseldorf Regional Court had on 9 August at the request of Apple imposed a ban for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 within the European Union except the Netherlands. In September, it confirmed its decision to ban the sale of a limited but on the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany. Apple accuses Samsung patent infringement and unfair competition. It should have for its iPhone smartphones and tablets of the Galaxy product line and other mobile phones, the user interface and other design elements of Apple's iPad and copied.
A broader context and the larger manufacturer's logo of the Galaxy Tab 10.1N were "something that immediately catches the eye," N-TV quoted the presiding judge. Apple's lawyer was therefore on the other hand, the overall design had remained the same. "If someone wants to offer even a tablet computer in the same market segment and price, but the unit must differ sufficiently."
Galaxy Tab 10.1N (Image: Samsung)Galaxy Tab 10.1N (Image: Samsung)
That the court saw it differently: It came to no so-called "home-deception." Based on the large logo, the Samsung device is to be distinguished unambiguously from the iPad. Finally, Apple and Samsung are "known as the Federal Chancellor."
End of November, Samsung had begun to deliver the modified version of its Android Tablets in Germany. It differs from the original version mainly through two design changes: First, stretches around the new 10-inch tablet a wider metal strip, which extends to the front. Secondly, the position was changed to the speakers, which are now attached to the upper longitudinal side of the case.
A few days later, Apple sought an injunction in District Court Dusseldorf. A complaint should also prevent the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1N in the European Union. His decision is expected on 9, the court Proclaim February.
The Düsseldorf Regional Court had on 9 August at the request of Apple imposed a ban for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 within the European Union except the Netherlands. In September, it confirmed its decision to ban the sale of a limited but on the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany. Apple accuses Samsung patent infringement and unfair competition. It should have for its iPhone smartphones and tablets of the Galaxy product line and other mobile phones, the user interface and other design elements of Apple's iPad and copied.
An LCD 27 "3D e-IPS panel from LG
The manufacturer LG has just introduced its 3D Cinema DM92, an LCD 27 inch diagonal enjoying a passive 3D technology.
With an e-IPS panel, the LCD screen has extremely fine edges (1 mm). The resolution reaches 2560 x 1440 pixels, while viewing angles peak at 178 °. LG also indicates that the 3D Cinema DM92 is 25% more energy efficient than competing models. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not give exact figures ... the price and availability date are not yet known, it will have to wait until CES 2012 to learn more.
With an e-IPS panel, the LCD screen has extremely fine edges (1 mm). The resolution reaches 2560 x 1440 pixels, while viewing angles peak at 178 °. LG also indicates that the 3D Cinema DM92 is 25% more energy efficient than competing models. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not give exact figures ... the price and availability date are not yet known, it will have to wait until CES 2012 to learn more.
Windows Phone: a mobile OS too late?
While some are willing to gamble on the success of Windows Phone, largely thanks to Nokia smartphones that are and will be equipped, others argue instead that the Microsoft Mobile OS arrives too late to hope to find a place market dominated by Android and iOS. At least if experts from Exane BNP Paribas analysts and Bernstein.
Windows Phone will reach there to be a place on the mobile OS market, largely dominated by Apple and Android? Yes, say some experts, such as IDC analysts Ovum or that build for the OS the software giant a market share of 20% by 2015. But for others, however, it is too late.
For Exane BNP Paribas and Bernstein, whose analysts were interviewed by Reuters, Microsoft has indeed fallen too far behind to hope to compete with its competitors. The Lumia 800, the first Windows phone Nokia smartphone is certainly a quality and efficient, but consumers are too used to the other OS to turn to a new platform palta, they say (On this point, this study seems to deceive seen the excitement generated by the Lumia 800 across Europe, for example)
Today, Windows Phone has only 2% market share, when Android was over 50% and the iPhone has from 15 to 20%. "There is enough room for a third ecosystem," said Pierre Ferragu, an analyst at Bernstein. But while Nokia will market early next year a new mobile phone equipped with Microsoft OS, the Lumia 900, only time will confirm or not these well-pessimistic forecasts.
Windows Phone will reach there to be a place on the mobile OS market, largely dominated by Apple and Android? Yes, say some experts, such as IDC analysts Ovum or that build for the OS the software giant a market share of 20% by 2015. But for others, however, it is too late.
For Exane BNP Paribas and Bernstein, whose analysts were interviewed by Reuters, Microsoft has indeed fallen too far behind to hope to compete with its competitors. The Lumia 800, the first Windows phone Nokia smartphone is certainly a quality and efficient, but consumers are too used to the other OS to turn to a new platform palta, they say (On this point, this study seems to deceive seen the excitement generated by the Lumia 800 across Europe, for example)
Today, Windows Phone has only 2% market share, when Android was over 50% and the iPhone has from 15 to 20%. "There is enough room for a third ecosystem," said Pierre Ferragu, an analyst at Bernstein. But while Nokia will market early next year a new mobile phone equipped with Microsoft OS, the Lumia 900, only time will confirm or not these well-pessimistic forecasts.
The iPhone, casualty of the economic crisis
The economic crisis in Europe spared not the iPhone, back against a fleet of cheaper alternatives, led by the Google Android OS.Combined with the emergence of platforms cheaper alternatives in fact, the effects of the economic crisis in Europe have a significant impact on the iPhone, now far down the face of Android devices.The Old Continent as a whole is idling for two years, as the result of one of the darkest periods it has been financial.
Therefore in the universe IT: the French are gradually moving away Apple products, in favor of compromise generally less expensive.
To believe the study by the firm Kantar Worldpanel Comtech, "the price is a criterion more critical than ever to purchase a mobile phone. "
The democratization of Windows Phone, thanks to the Nokia 800 Lumia, accompanied by a rise in system Android, which the editor, none other than Google, now boasts more than 50% of the smartphone market.
In parallel, the iPhone 4S has generally disappointed in the Hexagon. Sometimes described as unworthy successor or offspring of non-sparking, the unit inducted in October has come to many as the mark of a release, Apple seems to rest on its laurels.
Between early September and late November, the print of the bitten apple has met under the aegis of "only" 20% of new buyers, as against 29% over the same period last year.
Like this, Germany, already resistant to Internet Explorer (Firefox users prefer it), has become the ambassador of a phenomenon that is reflected also in Spain and Italy.
Catalyst passions as litigation drags on his face to Apple, Samsung sells its shovel Galaxy S II. Consequently, 61% of handsets sold in the Rhine during the above-mentioned boarded Android.
A breakthrough that takes the place of perspective. In his own country (the U.S.), the iPhone does not disappoint, with a strong burst of from 25 to 36% of the market. Similar observation in Britain. Hope is always allowed.
Therefore in the universe IT: the French are gradually moving away Apple products, in favor of compromise generally less expensive.
To believe the study by the firm Kantar Worldpanel Comtech, "the price is a criterion more critical than ever to purchase a mobile phone. "
The democratization of Windows Phone, thanks to the Nokia 800 Lumia, accompanied by a rise in system Android, which the editor, none other than Google, now boasts more than 50% of the smartphone market.
In parallel, the iPhone 4S has generally disappointed in the Hexagon. Sometimes described as unworthy successor or offspring of non-sparking, the unit inducted in October has come to many as the mark of a release, Apple seems to rest on its laurels.
Between early September and late November, the print of the bitten apple has met under the aegis of "only" 20% of new buyers, as against 29% over the same period last year.
Like this, Germany, already resistant to Internet Explorer (Firefox users prefer it), has become the ambassador of a phenomenon that is reflected also in Spain and Italy.
Catalyst passions as litigation drags on his face to Apple, Samsung sells its shovel Galaxy S II. Consequently, 61% of handsets sold in the Rhine during the above-mentioned boarded Android.
A breakthrough that takes the place of perspective. In his own country (the U.S.), the iPhone does not disappoint, with a strong burst of from 25 to 36% of the market. Similar observation in Britain. Hope is always allowed.
Sony Vaio VPCEC3X5E
A Sony Vaio built for multimedia: it is powerful, adaptable to their needs, well finished and affordable.
E-series Vaio is quite complex, it is advisable to go through Sony's online store to set as we hear the machine, choose the colors ...
It is in any case of consumer notebooks at prices that Sony we had not used.
* Price: € 800
from
* Where to buy: Sony Online Store
* Brand: Sony
* Category: Laptops
*
CD / DVD player / recorder
DVD / Blu-ray
*
warranty
2 years
*
Processor / speed
Pentium P6100, 2.00 GHz with 3MB L3 Cache, up to Core i7
*
modem
Ethernet and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
*
software included
Windows 7 Home Premium
*
RAM installed
4 GB DDR3
*
Maximum Memory
6 GB
*
Graphics Card
ATI HD5650 1GB MobilityRadeon
*
hard Drive
320 GB (5400 rpm / min)
*
Screen size (diagonal)
17-inch 1600x900
*
screen technology
LCD backlight LED
E-series Vaio is quite complex, it is advisable to go through Sony's online store to set as we hear the machine, choose the colors ...
It is in any case of consumer notebooks at prices that Sony we had not used.
* Price: € 800
from
* Where to buy: Sony Online Store
* Brand: Sony
* Category: Laptops
*
CD / DVD player / recorder
DVD / Blu-ray
*
warranty
2 years
*
Processor / speed
Pentium P6100, 2.00 GHz with 3MB L3 Cache, up to Core i7
*
modem
Ethernet and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
*
software included
Windows 7 Home Premium
*
RAM installed
4 GB DDR3
*
Maximum Memory
6 GB
*
Graphics Card
ATI HD5650 1GB MobilityRadeon
*
hard Drive
320 GB (5400 rpm / min)
*
Screen size (diagonal)
17-inch 1600x900
*
screen technology
LCD backlight LED
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