How to check iPhone fake or Not?

How to check iPhone Fake or Not?:

Do you ever think that you brought a fake phone? Or did you see a cheap deal for iPhone and you suspect that it is a imitation of iPhone? You can identify a genuine iPhone from a fake iPhone. Please follow these guides to make sure you are buying a real iPhone.

Touch Screen:

This is one of the easiest way to identify a fake iPhone. The real iPhone comes with a glass touch panel, where the fake one may be plastic. If you apply slight pressure on the iPhone screen and if you can see some color changes on that spot while pressing, that is fake iPhone. The second thing is the sensitivity of the touch panel. The sensitivity of a fake iPhone screen will be lower. It may take mare attempts or pressure to react with your finger movements. If your iPhone reacts with a Metal or Plastic styluses, it is not real. The real iPhone will not work with Metal or Plastic styluses.

Memory Space and Battery:

The real iPhone has no memory space or card slots. It comes with one SIM card slot on top, and the batteries are not replaceable by the user, means the battery is not easy to take of from the iPhone with a sliding door. If any iPhone coming with these features, they are not real iPhones.

Touch Screen Size:

If you get a chance to open and see the iPhone before you buy, please measure the screen size with a ruler. It should measure exactly 3.5 inches (8.9 centimeters) for iPhone4. If you see a lower or higher size, that is the bad apple.

iPhone Back Panel: 

Fake iPhones are coming with plastic back cover. The original iPhone coming with Metal panel and Glass back panel in iPhone4 models. The back of your iPhone should always list a model number, and IC ID, and the phrase “Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.” If you have an iPhone with any other color except black or white, it is not real one.

iPhone Icons: 

When you turn on iPhone, genuine iPhone will display four rows of icons with a black background. So many fake iPhones are coming with a clouded back ground.

Serial Numbers: 

You can get the iPhone serial number here. This post tells you all about iPhone serial number. If you see any change in the format code, be careful. Also you can check your iPhone warranty in apple website, the link also provided here. If you enter the serial number and it’s not recognized by the site, you can assume that you got a bad apple.

Menus and Apps:

There should have some changes in menus in actual iPhone and fake one. You can’t see any busy hour glass or any delay while opening a new genuine iPhone. If you see these busy icon or unusual deal to open an apps, that is from a fake iPhone.

A couple of points to take care:

1. When you turn on the fake iPhone, it will not give you a slide to unlock option.
2. The iPhone menus may be different the icons are almost similar to original one.
3. The music player and video players appearance may be differ than the original one.
4. Fake one may not have auto turn off screen while calling.
5. The auto rotate feature may not come with fake one.

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No more screen-smash: Apple files patent for self-righting iPhone

In a move that may just stoke a faint ember of optimism in anyone unlucky enough to have suffered from a case of smashed iPhone screen syndrome, Apple has filed a U.S. patent application for a protective mechanism that would "selectively alter a center of mass of" an electronic device, and which goes on to describe various aeronautics-inspired means by which a device such as an iPhone might self-right when dropped.

Wading into the specifics of the application, claim 9 describes a method for protecting a "vulnerable area" of a device by means of a sensor capable of detecting when the phone is in free-fall, its orientation when falling, and the likely point or area of impact. If necessary, a mechanism would then set about "selectively changing the orientation of the device."

Other claims suggest that the mechanism would alter the angular momentum of the device in free-fall using a weight connected to a motor. However, the application also describes an alternative "thrust mechanism" to change a falling device's orientation by evacuating compressed gas from a canister. The patent further describes how electronic devices could deploy "air foils" to alter the aerodynamics and speed of decent by producing lift. In the future, it seems, iPhones may come equipped with thrusters, parachutes or wings.

In an attempt to slow impact, or even prevent it entirely entirely, the patent describes possible "gripping members" that would turn power cords or headphone connectors into makeshift grappling hooks, perhaps with teeth or hooks that bind into the device in the event of dropping it.

Apple's patent application could raise hopes that smashed iPhone screens may be consigned to the history books (Photo: Per Axbom)

The patent seeks to protect more than mere "areas" of devices. Buttons and switches may retract into the device's outer case, the application says.

Apple's reversion to an aluminum back addressed half the problem of smashed iPhone screens. With this patent application, it appears Apple may be seeking to eradicate the other half.

The patent seeks to cover "any type of electronic device" including MP3 players and laptop computers, though iPhone is the only specific Apple product name that appears in the patent.

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office, via Apple Insider

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iPhone 5 vs. iPod touch 5G

The iPod touch is a strange bird. The first edition was released just a few months after the iPhone in 2007 as the iPod line's lone multitouch device. Through the years, though, it's become known more as a Nintendo DS rival than an MP3 player. Though kids' gaming may be the iPod touch's claim to fame, the device is almost on par with the iPhone. That point may be more valid today than ever, as the iPod touch has received a long-awaited update - probably its biggest yet. How does the new 5th generation iPod touch compare to its big brother, the iPhone 5? Let's take a look…

Dimensions

Apart from the iPod touch's incredible thinness, these measurements look similar

When looking at dimensions, you could argue that the iPod touch is the winner. The iPhone 5 is ridiculously thin for a high-powered smartphone, but the 5th gen. iPod touch makes it look chunky. It may be the thinnest mobile device you've ever seen.
Both devices have the new longer style, to accommodate the matching 16:9 displays. The iPod touch is a hair shorter than the iPhone, with identical width.

Weight

The iPhone 5 is light, but the 5G iPod touch is much lighter

Much like its thinness, the weight of the iPod touch is mind-boggling. The iPhone 5's lightness is one of its hallmarks, but the iPod touch's lack of heft blows it away. Apple may as well have branded it as the iPod Air.

Display

The iPod touch gets an equal display this time around

The 5th generation iPod touch gets the exact same display as the iPhone 5. Though the 4th gen. edition had identical (Retina) resolution as the iPhone 4/4S, it was a cheaper display. This year, the two devices are equals.
Judging by these first few categories, you'd think the iPod touch was the superior device, but things are about to change …

Processor

No A6 for the iPod touch

The iPhone 5's A6 chip is a market-leader, which has broken multiple benchmark records. But the iPod touch has no such luck. It's still stuck in the land of A5, the chip found in the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S. By 2012 standards, it still delivers impressive performance, but it's no A6.

RAM

With less RAM and a weaker processor, the iPod touch won't perform like the iPhone 5 does

The iPod touch also got the short end of the RAM stick. The iPhone 5 jumped to 1 GB, but the touch's 512 MB (again) matches the amount in the iPhone 4S.

Storage

There is no 16GB option for the iPod touch

The only difference here is that the iPhone 5 is available in a 16 GB model (for US$200 on-contract), while the new iPod touch's base storage option is 32 GB ($300).

Wireless

Despite rumors we heard last year, the iPod touch still doesn't come with mobile data

Wireless is the biggest differentiator between the two devices. Namely, the iPhone is a phone, and the iPod touch isn't. You'll be limited to Wi-Fi networks with the touch, so no mobile browsing unless it's tethered to a portable hotspot.
The iPod touch also lacks GPS. Though it can still utilize location-based services, they won't be nearly as accurate as they are in the iPhone.

Battery

These stats don't make much sense side-by-side, but we may see similar battery life

If you're wondering how to compare the above stats, you aren't alone. Until the iPod touch ships and we get some real-world use, there will be no accurate way to compare the two devices.
Though the iPod touch should have a smaller battery than the iPhone 5 (a big part of its lightweight status), it isn't burdened with cellular data drain, so uptimes may even out.

Cameras

The iPhone 5 has a superior camera

If you want an excellent camera, your choice is easy. The iPhone 5 takes the great camera in the iPhone 4S and improves its low-light shooting. The iPod touch's camera, meanwhile, is probably closer to the shooters in the iPhone 4 and 3rd gen. iPad.
Both cameras have front-facing (FaceTime) cameras, primarily for video chat.

Intangibles

The iPhone 5 delivers power, while the iPod touch comes in bright colors (Mr. T: s_bukley / Shutterstock.com, paint splatters: Shutterstock)

What in blazes is Mr. T doing here? As the iPod touch is often sold as a kid's gaming and media device, it's appropriate to tag the iPhone 5 as the big boy's toy. And who represents raw power better than Mr. T?
To support its status as the introductory iOS device for kids and teenagers around the world, Apple introduced a variety of colors to the 5th gen. iPod touch. The device is available in black & slate and white & silver, like the iPhone 5. But it also adds yellow, blue/teal, and reddish-pink models (my descriptions, not Apple's). Apple is also selling a (Product) Red model exclusively in its stores.
Like with the iPhone 5, the iPod touch sports the new Lightning connector, so you'll need to order a $30 adapter if you want to keep using your old accessories. It also ships with Apple's redesigned earbuds (EarPods), but they are missing the volume rocker/voice control button. The iPod touch also features a wrist-strap, so little Johnny can fling Angry Birds without flinging his $300 device.

Summing up

Though the iPod touch won't be an iPhone replacement for most people, it's only a few specifications shy of its big sibling. For kids who don't need phones or adults who want to get in on the iOS fun without an expensive wireless contract, it's a great choice.
If you want the best of the two, though, make no mistake: it's the iPhone 5. Despite the iPod touch's insane lightness and thinness, the iPhone's faster CPU, additional RAM, improved camera, and wireless capabilities make it the more capable choice.

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Apple announces iPhone 5 – its thinnest, lightest and most powerful phone to date

Apple today unveiled the iPhone 5. Whether by accident or design, many of the features of the iPhone 5 were already known – or at least heavily suspected – well before the official unveiling of the device by Apple today. The 4-inch screen in 16:9 aspect ratio? Yep. A smaller dock connector? No surprises there. LTE compatibility? Absolutely. A faster chip packed inside a slimmer casing? Yes and yes. Thankfully, for those of us needing to find something to write, there were a few features that Apple managed to keep under its hat until the official unveiling.

 The 4-inch Retina display will likely be the first thing one notices when looking at the new iPhone. It packs 1136 x 640 pixels up from the 960 x 640 pixels of its predecessor, but at the same pixel density of 326 ppi. Pick the device up and reduction in thickness and weight will become apparent. At 7.6 mm thick, Apple is calling the iPhone 5 the thinnest smartphone in the world – a title it probably won’t hold for long. It’s anodized aluminum body is 18 percent thinner than the iPhone 4s and 20 percent lighter.

Along the underside of the body you’ll find a new “Lightning connector” that Apple says is not only smaller, but more durable and smarter. It is reversible and will adapt to different devices to deliver only the signals relevant to that device. For those with a stack of 30-pin accessories, there is a Lightning-to-30-pin adapter.

Other features include:

• An A6 chip that gives up to twice the CPU and graphics performance of the 4S
• LTE/DC-HSDPA based wireless
• An updated 8-megapixel camera with a sapphire crystal lens cover
• Panorama feature for capturing panorama images of up to 28 MP with a sweep of the device
• A new FaceTime HD camera for capturing 1.2 MP stills and 720p video at up to 30 fps
• A new Maps app to compete with Google Maps that features turn-by-turn navigation and a new Flyover view
• New noise canceling tech for reducing background noise alongside a new beam-forming, directional microphone
• Addressing one of the biggest criticisms of Apple’s mobile devices there are newly designed EarPods
• Siri has been upgraded to include support for more languages and provide access to things such as sports scores, restaurant recommendations and movie listings

One notable omission is the heavily rumored near field communication (NFC) technology.
The iPhone 5 runs on iOS 6, which will be made available to all Apple users as a free upgrade as of September 19. It will be available in the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the U.K. on Friday, September 21, rolling out in 22 other countries on the 28th. Customers can pre-order beginning Friday, September 14.

The iPhone 5 comes in either white-and-silver or black-and-slate, and will be available in the U.S. on a two-year contract from US$199 for the 16 GB model, $299 for the 32 GB model, and $399 for the 64 GB version. The iPhone 4S will also now be available for $99, while the iPhone 4 will be available for free on a two-year contract.
Source: Apple

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12 Lessons Steve Jobs Taught Guy Kawasaki

Guy Kawasaki and Steve jobs are one of those name which doesn’t need any introduction. Here is an inspirational and motivational video, where Guy Kuwasaki shared 12 tips which he learned from Steve jobs, and you can apply them into your entrepreneurship or solopreneurshop journey.

Take away :

• Don’t take advice from Experts and follow your instincts (Experts are clueless)
• Design matters the most.
• Help customers, they don’t know what they need.
• Use Big fonts for presentations
• “Work” or “doesn’t work” is all that matters
• Offer unique and valuable product, price doesn’t matter.
•  players hire A/A+ players, B players hire C players, C players hire D players”, so hire the best people, or face “the bozo explosion”. IT guys typically undervalue the need for great peers (Finance/Ops/Marketing).
• Real CEOs can demo their product.
• Start shipping instead of waiting for perfection, you can always iterate and make your product better.

I’m keeping this article short and meaningful, because I’m sure if you are an Entrepreneur, by the end of this video, there will be atleast few things which you can take away and implement in your day to day life.

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New iPhone Unlock Should Work With Any Model

iPhone unlocks are usually a tetchy experience – you have to have the right firmware on the right model iPhone at the right time. Now, however, thanks to a method that spoofs the activation server, you can unlock almost any iPhone semi-permanently.

The system, called Subscriber Artificial Module or SAM, requires a jailbroken iPhone and Cydia. To run it, you de-activate your phone, insert a new SIM, and then activate SAM. SAM spoofs the activation process, convincing the phone that it has been unlocked properly and without issues.

Built by hackers Loktar_Sun and Laforet, the process isn’t for the faint of heart and it takes twenty-eight steps. You can follow along at iClarified where they’ve outlined the entire process in meticulous detail.

Because you’re not really unlocking the phone but in fact activating it using an unsupported SIM, expect some wonky server issues. You will also have to go back and reactivate the device later if you decide to switch SIMs. It’s a small price to pay for freedom.

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Google releases Chrome for iOS

It has been a busy week for Google, but alongside the unveiling of the Nexus 7 tablet, Nexus Q streaming media player and providing more details on Project Glass, the search giant still found time in its diary to release Chrome for iOS, bringing features such as Incognito and tab syncing across devices to owners of the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch running iOS 4.3 or later.

nfortunately, due to Apple's restrictive policies on third-party apps, Google Chrome is restricted to using a slower version of the website rendering engine Webkit than Safari, thus resulting in a less speedy overall experience than we might have hoped from the typically lightning fast browser. In addition, Chrome cannot be set as the default iOS web browser - at least, not until a Jailbreak extension such as Browser Changer is updated to incorporate the new browser.
Still, it's not all bad news, and those users willing to take a moderate hit in perceived browsing speed will appreciate some compelling features in the form of Incognito Mode, tab and bookmark syncing across devices (with the use of a Google ID) and address bar search.
Chrome is a free download at the App Store.
Source: Google

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Top 10 iOS 6 features

The showstopper at the mega WWDC 2012 event was undoubtedly the new, next-gen MacBook Pro, but that hasn't shifted the limelight from the highly anticipated iOS 6. Owing to the leaks, iOS 6 being introduced at the WWDC 2012 wasn't a surprise, but Apple has done a commendable job with the cool features it has. We’ve picked the top 10 iOS 6 features that should matter to you the most.  

FaceTime over 3G

Earlier Apple’s FaceTime feature was accessible only via Wi-Fi. The newest update infused in the iOS 6 allows Apple fiends to access FaceTime over cellular network. This means, you can use FaceTime even while traveling and don’t have to run about to check for Wi-Fi connection. One of the most exciting features, this was missed by many before. 

FaceTime comes to cellular network... Siri on a learning spree Siri created waves after it was announced last year, and soon enough became the most talked about and envied feature, compelling Google to start working on a voice assistant functionality. Now Siri has been educated further to answer questions about movies, get sports scores, make dinner reservations, tweet and it even supports newer languages. This isn’t all. It has been enabled with the ‘Eyes Free’ functionality, which lets you talk to Siri without looking into your handset’s screen while driving. The benefits of this feature are expected to be soon seen in cars by top auto makers. Call Rejection and Reminder So, next time you want to reject a call, you can quickly send an SMS saying you are busy with a chore, instead of just swiping across ‘do not answer.’ Moreover, users can even customize these messages - for instance  - “Caught up with work..Will call you soon.” This isn’t all; you can also set a reminder, so that you don’t forget to make that call. Do Not Disturb Yes, you can tell your device not to disturb you. Firstly, it isn’t the airplane mode and you will receive your calls and messages, but the device will not indicate it through a ringtone or vibration mode. So, the device will ignore all calls and messages, but you can view them later as you pull the device out of the Do Not Disturb mode. However, if the user gets a call from the same number about three times in 5 minutes, the feature will reckon it important and indicate the user about it. Smart, we must say. Siri learns more... VIP Mail Loaded with too many emails all day long? Well, then the biggest worry here is skipping or missing an important e-mail. Apple’s iOS 6 now comes with a VIP inbox for all the important emails that you don’t want to miss. Moreover, you can also receive an SMS notification each time you get a VIP e-mail. You will know all those whom you’ve marked as VIP, as a small star is likely to appear next to their name. Facebook Integration  After Twitter was tied into iOS 5, this has become Apple’s next step towards social network integration. The company knows the current fad is social networks. So, you have to sign into your Facebook account once and the device allows posting from Notification Center, Siri and Facebook enabled apps, such as Photos, Safari and Maps. It syncs all the information about your Facebook friends across all other iOS devices, and also automatically updates details in Contacts (if a friend changes any contact detail). Social integration with Facebook.... Passbook With Passbook, Apple lets you transform the device into a handbag carrying all your important documents. It keeps all tickets, boarding passes, air tickets and even passes to events that you are attending in your phone-pouch. This app will be very handy for frequent travellers. Safari Apple has also strengthened its web browser in the newest version of its operating system. Safari for iOS 6 comes with a redesigned sharing menu and Apple has made it icon-based this time. It also includes the ability to sync with tabs across other iCloud devices and read items from Reading Lists offline. Maps The rivalry between Apple and Google is said to intensify as Apple has come up with its own Maps application powered by TomTom. The app brings in some nifty features, like turn-by-turn navigation, real time traffic, and Flyover mode (said to be in 3D Mode) that transforms the normal satellite view into a 3D photographic model and shows a realistic view of the city (only U.S cities, for now). Siri integration within the Maps spruces the navigation functionality further.  Sharing made simpler... PhotoStream Apple’s iCloud functionality takes another step forward as iOS 6 enables PhotoStream shares. This feature allows quick and easy sharing of photos with a group of other users. All one needs to do is select the photo/photos, find "Photo Stream" in the share menu and add contacts. This collection of photos can be made private or can be set to invisible. Your friends can even comment on your photos and vice versa. iOS 6 is expected to roll out in the next two months. This new OS will be compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, new iPad and fourth generation iPod Touch. Needless to say, some of these new features will not be made available to all the mentioned devices.

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