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Apple sold Five Million iPhone 5 on its first weekend.

Apple announced that it had sold over five million  of its new iPhone 5. Coincidence? Five millions of iPhone 5?

iPhone 5 First Weekend Sales Top Five Million

CUPERTINO, California—September 24, 2012—Apple® today announced it has sold over five million of its new iPhone® 5, just three days after its launch on September 21, and more than 100 million iOS devices have been updated with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. iPhone 5 is available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the UK, and will be available in 22 more countries on September 28 and more than 100 countries by the end of the year. Demand for iPhone 5 exceeded the initial supply and while the majority of pre-orders have been shipped to customers, many are scheduled to be shipped in October.

That means five million units of iPhone 5 in customers’ hands. Apple sold each and every unit in its inventory and yet to fulfill millions of other orders.

As usual, Apple disappoints the analysts and pundits once again since it failed to sell 50 millions of its iPhone 5 in one weekend.

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Opinion:
Analysts and pundits are making things up and they get paid for it.

 

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iPhone 5 is here, in 1136-by-640.

So, iPhone 5 is about to go on sale in the United States in a few hours. Apple is sending emails to everyone in their mailing list and won’t shut up about it. I took a screenshot and obliterated the personal info.

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Excuse me, what is this line for?

I visited on of the local Malls with an Apple store around 10:00 PM to see if the line for iPhone 5. According to Mall security, they didn’t let anyone forming a line outside the building until 10:00 PM on the eve of iPhone 5 release. Contrary to 5th Avenue Apple Store in New York, a lot of Apple Store locations didn’t have lines forming until Thursday Evening. There are some local ordinance that prevents such line forming long before the release day.

The security officers stopped me from taking any pictures of the line; it was against the code of conduct of the facility, so I was told. I read them and there’s nothing mention taking photographs in the location. I realized that I should have used my iPhone instead of the DSLR.

iPhone 5 has officially gone on sale somewhere outside the United States. A lucky person who pre-ordered iPhone 5 already had his delivered and using it while waiting in line. I asked why he waited in line. He said that he’s reserving the spot for someone else. Interesting and interstinger. Maybe he would give up that spot to someone else for a modest fee.

All in all, every time an iPhone goes on sale the lines are getting bigger every year than the previous. This year is no exception.

 

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iOS 6, OS X 10.7.5, OS X 10.8.2 and iPhoto 9.4 are released.

As we have reported before, iOS 6, OS X 10.7.5, OS X 10.8.2 and iPhoto 9.4 are released today.

iOS 6 Software Update

Build 10A403 for:

  • iPad Wi-Fi (3rd generation)
  • iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT)
  • iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon)
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A)
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)
  • iPhone 4S
  • iPhone 4 (GSM)
  • iPhone 4 (CDMA)
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPod touch (4th generation)

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OS X Lion 10.7.5

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OS X 10.8.2 Build 12C54

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iPhoto 9.4

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You have only one function, OtterBox Defender!

A colleague told me that her iPhone 4S screen was cracked, even though it was “protected” with OtterBox Defender Series case. Basically the “robust, 3-layer protection withstands drops, bumps and shocks” that come with the OtterBox Defender don’t really do anything. What’s the point of spending $50 for a case that only promises to protect your phone?

From OtterBox iPhone 4 / 4S Defender Series Case product page:

The iPhone 4S is everything we were hoping for and more! The Assistant “Siri” alone is totally worth protecting. Thank goodness OtterBox has an iPhone 4S Case in our Defender Series ready to keep her safe. This rugged iPhone 4S case provides heavy duty protection from rough treatment in the worst environments. Our Defender Series iPhone 4S Case defends against drops, dust and damage without taking away from the interaction of the iPhone’s features. The iPhone 4S Defender Series Case offers triple-layer protection and is built from a high-impact polycarbonate shell, durable silicone and a built-in screen protector, making it one of the toughest iPhone 4S Cases out there. Why else do you think we called it the Defender Series? Be sure to check out all our color options for stylish protection that are bound to make your friends jealous.

An iPhone 4S with OtterBox Defencer Series Case cracked after a 2-ft accidental drop, face first. Obviously OtterBox Defender Series Case fails its primary function.
If OtterBox really confident and would stand by its product, then the damaged iPhone 4S should be covered under warranty also.

So what is the real purpose of OtterBox case?

Response from OtterBox via Twitter:

OtterBox @OtterBox
@iveryam The case offers added protection, unfortunately we can't control every situation. Email socialmediacs@otterbox.com w/ ?'s
09:45 AM - 19 Sep 12

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Take a look at Belkin and its warranty statement for its Compact Surge Protector. It has one function: protecting connected equipments from damages caused by power surges.  surge protector has one primary function: to protect equipments from damages caused by power surges. Take one example: Belkin Compact Surge Protector. One of this product feature is that it comes with a $200,000 Connected Equipment Warranty. Should the Surge Protector failed to perform its main function, Belkin covers up to $200,000 of the cost to repair/replace any equipments connected to the product.