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  • A Number of Macs and iPhones are about to become ‘Vintage’ or ‘Obsolete’ in June, losing Apple Repair Support

    A Number of Macs and iPhones are about to become ‘Vintage’ or ‘Obsolete’ in June, losing Apple Repair Support

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    Starting 9th June, 2015 a couple of Apple products will be classified as either vintage or obsolete in Europe, Canada, Asia-Pacific, United States, Japan, Latin American and Apple Retail Stores.

    According to Apple, vintage products are those that have been in production for more than 5 years and less than 7 years. Apple has discontinued hardware service for all vintage products apart from Macintosh products purchased in Turkey and Products purchased in California, United States.

    Obsolete products on the other hand are those that were discontinued more than 7 years ago. These products hardware service has been discontinued with no exceptions.

    Some of the iPhone models that are about to get the boot include the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G (China), iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS (China). These models will achieve the vintage status if they were bought in California.

    Other Apple products that are becoming obsolete come 9th include iMac (24-inch, Mid 2007), iMac (20-inch, Mid 2007, and MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid-2009). These products will no longer be supported for service or repair unless they were bought in Turkey. In addition, a few more Apple products lose the vintage status after they were marked as obsolete in the US and they include Xserve RAID (SFP, Late 2004), Xserve (Late 2006), AirPort Express Base Station, MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.4/2.2GHZ), and MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.4GHZ).

    The above products will achieve their new status (vintage or obsolete) sometime next month and they will therefore no longer be supported for repair by authorized resellers or Apple Stores. However, Apple will continue offering support to AppleCare customers by phone.

    A comprehensive list of the vintage and obsolete Apple devices is available here.

  • Broadcom’s Internet of Things WICED Platform Now Offers Full HomeKit Support

    Broadcom’s Internet of Things WICED Platform Now Offers Full HomeKit Support

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    Broadcom has announced that its Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) SDK now offers full HomeKit support. As the first company to meet HomeKit technical specifications for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Smart, Broadcom expands its Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio offerings.

    Broadcom’s WICED platform enables developers and OEMs to take advantage of the growing Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem. By helping companies create IoT products that are HomeKit compliant, Broadcom is said to reduce time-to-market and improve the consumer experience.

    Broadcom’s WICED platform can also connect endpoints through a process known as bridging that delivers the benefits of HomeKit through a hardware module. This allows a product like a Bluetooth Smart light bulb to connect to a smart plug containing Broadcom’s WICED module, creating a bridge from the light bulb to the user’s HomeKit-supported app on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

    HomeKit offers a set of common protocols making it easier for customers to control HomeKit-enabled accessories using Siri or iOS applications. HomeKit is built on a secure foundation with end-to-end encryption which provides customers a secure connection between their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and HomeKit-enabled accessory.

    Key Features:

    • Support for 802.11ab/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Smart
    • Compact design to support multiple microcontrollers (MCUs) and systems-on-a-chip (SOCs)
    • Low memory footprint
    • Integrated development tools
    • Reliable interoperability and integrated security
    • Upgradeable over wireless connections

    Availability
    Broadcom’s WICED SDK and hardware module with HomeKit support are available now.

  • The Open Mobile Summit London 2015 – Big Business Mobile Transformation

    The Open Mobile Summit London 2015 – Big Business Mobile Transformation

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    The Open Mobile Summit London 2015 (29th – 30th June, The Proud Archivist) brings together mobile marketers, creatives and strategists to investigate the impact of placing mobile at the heart of all business operations. Expert speakers from Thomas Cook, Bayer, Bupa, Shazam and many more will share their transformative journeys.

    Biz-news is a Media Partner for the event.

    This is the event for the executives leading the mobile transformation in every sector, including FMCG, finance, travel, automotive, telecoms, utilities and more. They will seek to explore innovative tactics to drive outstanding financial results and increased brand loyalty.

    Highlights include:

    • 20+ expert speakers incl. Shazam, Bayer, Thomas Cook and Financial Times will share their mobile transformation journeys to inspire the audience
    • Meet 150+ mobile marketers, creatives and strategists to discuss how to align the mobile strategy across marketing, IT and corporate culture to stay in tune with their customers and increment the business revenue
    • Get up to speed with the latest mobile marketing strategies, the money making mobile ad tech and the talent that will support the mobile transformation initiative

    Face-to-face networking is crucial to business success. Attendees will have access to our pre & post show e-networker, networking breaks, including a drinks reception on day one.

    Event website.

  • Toshiba Launches Application Processor Development Platforms For Wearable And IoT Devices

    Toshiba Launches Application Processor Development Platforms For Wearable And IoT Devices

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    Toshiba has rolled out hardware and software development kits (HDK and SDK) for the Toshiba TZ1000 Application Processor Lite (ApP Lite) series of processors for wearable and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Together, the kits allow evaluation of devices in an environment closer to that of their final application. The TZ1000 processor can also be optimized for specific product characteristics, compared with the previous development environment.

    Given the explosive growth of the wearable and IoT markets, customers need to be able to quickly and easily design application processors into their products. Toshiba’s new development platform allows them to do just that, enabling new products with short development cycles.

    The company said it will supply a limited number of reference boards to select IoT device developers free of charge, under certain conditions.

    Three elements make up the TZ1000 development environment:

    • HDK, consisting of a main reference board embedded with a TZ1001MBG processor and a biometric sensor board that measures pulse waves and the heart’s electrical activities;
    • SDK, comprising driver software that controls each component incorporated in the TZ1001MBG, middleware that measures activity and pulse waves, and application software that controls the overall system;
    • supporting software development tools. Examples of supporting development tools available include Keil MDK-ARM and IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM.

    First introduced in 2014, the TZ1000 series of ApP Lite devices integrate a sensor, an ARM Cortex-M4F processor, flash memory and a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) controller in one package.

    Also included is a high-resolution ADC that can convert analog signals from external sensors, such as pulse wave and electrocardiogram, into digital data and deliver it to the processor. T

    he single-device solution measures, processes, saves and communicates data required for IoT devices and wearables, operating at low power to enable long battery life.

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    Toshiba ApP Lite processors enable raw data to be fed to the cloud, and also carry out high-performance and efficient signal processing. They extract necessary data through sensors and image recognition, contributing to a reduced data load.

    The ApP Lite family consists of four series, each optimized for specific applications: TZ1000, TZ2000, TZ3000 and TZ5000.

  • Speedflow’s CallMax Update Brings Powerful Retail SMS Solution

    Speedflow’s CallMax Update Brings Powerful Retail SMS Solution

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    Available from May 4th and featuring a brand new retail SMS Solution, the latest CallMax release promises to be the biggest yet. Free for all current customers, the new release adds numerous upgrades, optimisations and new features.

    CallMax version 3.5 sees the introduction of a powerful SMS module. CallMax SMS enables the sending of messages directly from the web-interface and supports mass SMS sending.

    Compatible with softphones and other mobile applications, Retail SMS module can be used either as a separate Solution or as a part of the complete package.

    Other CallMax v.3.5. features:

    – voice mail access from web-interface;

    – time zone support in reports;

    – Calls Queue – new feature for Call Centres.

    For more information, visit the company’s website.

    Also check out: Speedflow – Company Profile

  • Ooma Telo Air VoIP Phone with Bluetooth Adapter is 50% off at Amazon

    Ooma Telo Air VoIP Phone with Bluetooth Adapter is 50% off at Amazon

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    Today’s Bonus Gold Box Deal of the Day at Amazon is the Ooma Telo Air VoIP Phone with Bluetooth Adapter for $89.99 shipped (50% off).

    Ooma Telo lets you make free U.S. local and long distance calls over the internet. It includes the Wireless + Bluetooth Adapter, enabling your Ooma Telo to connect to the internet wirelessly using your Wi-Fi network. The built-in Bluetooth function also links your mobile phone to your Telo to receive incoming calls through your home telephones, giving you an additional level of convenience.

    PureVoice HD technology allows Ooma to deliver clear audio even when the internet is busy. Packet loss causes VoIP phone calls to sound stuttered or garbled. Ooma’s Adaptive Redundancy detects packet loss and automatically sends redundant packets for better sounding phone calls and fewer dropped calls.

    Ooma works with Nest

    Ooma securely interacts with Nest devices for convenience and peace of mind never before possible with a home phone (premier service required).

    • Automatically forward home phone calls when you leave the house.
    • Receive a call from home when your smoke alarm detects smoke or CO and have the option to contact your local emergency services
    • Receive a call from home when things don’t go as planned

    Features included with free calling service:

    • Free U.S. calling
    • Caller-ID, call-waiting and 911
    • Low international rates
    • Wireless and Bluetooth Connectivity
    • PureVoice HD technology for clarity and reliability
    • Text alerts when 911 is called
    • Online portal with call log, preferences and contacts
    • One-touch voicemail audio playback
    • Remote voicemail retrieval
    • Fax mode
    • Free Ooma-to-Ooma calling worldwide
    • Choose almost any area code

    Get it now for just $89.99.

  • Optimize Your VoIP Retail Business for a Special Low Price

    Optimize Your VoIP Retail Business for a Special Low Price

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    Telecom services provider and VoIP software developer Speedflow announced that they are now offering their hosted IP PBX, Calling Card and Call Shop modules at an unprecedented price – $200 per month. It’s a perfect opportunity to start a VoIP business, or migrate to a more reliable platform.

    According to the company, its SaaS Solution “can optimize any business, making it more effective and competitive.”

    All modules are a part of the CallMax suite – a reliable Linux-based platform for VoIP retail. The flexible turn key solution comes with integrated VoIP billing, supports an unlimited number of subscribers, has a user-friendly interface, convenient report generation tools, and a whole host of other effective features.

    In addition to a high-class software platform, each customer also receives hosting at Speedflow’s data-centre, 24/7 technical support, free installation and trainings at no extra cost.

    For more information, visit the company’s website.

    Also check out: Speedflow – Company Profile

  • Westbee: A Canadian start-up aiming to challenge the “made in China” era

    Westbee: A Canadian start-up aiming to challenge the “made in China” era

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    Westbee is a Canadian start-up offering to change the way we purchase goods by putting forward products by designers and manufacturers who respect proper working conditions. In a matter of a few clicks, people can be assured of the quality and origin of the products they purchase, and of the ethical standards that had to be respected for their production.

    The website gowestbee.com targets a trendy clientele by putting forth many exclusive and original products. On it, you will find clothing, fashion accessories, kitchen accessories, beauty products, and toys as well as exclusive products from Canada, the United States, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

    WestBee donates 1% of sales revenues earned in Canada to Alvéole, a company which contributes to the protection of bees by setting up beehives in urban areas.

    “Western companies, just like bees, produce high quality products that are endangered. The bee is thus the symbol of the fair vision of production and consumption that we wish to convey. Purchasing products that are distributed by WestBee means contributing to the maintenance of local and Western economies, while also promoting the growth and employment of our designers. I invite you all to visit our website!”, said Lorenzo Sterzi, co-founder of WestBee.

  • 4SeTV Streaming Device Brings Four-in-One Viewing Experience to Big Screen TVs, Tablets and Smartphones

    4SeTV Streaming Device Brings Four-in-One Viewing Experience to Big Screen TVs, Tablets and Smartphones

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    A new TV streaming device from 4SeTV lets you watch any four live television shows at once on a tablet, smartphone or TV. Alternatively, up to four people can view an individual live show of their choice on four different devices, at the same time.

    Built on patent pending technology, 4SeTV uses over-the-air broadcasting and streams the HD content you want to see to your connected devices in your home network. It is said to be the first-ever device that lets you select and watch four channels on the same screen.

    4SeTV hooks up to your HDTV antenna and connects to your router with an Ethernet cable. From there, simply switch the box on and go, at the push of a button.

    How it works:

    • Content is broadcast (i.e. free HDTV content over-the-air, clear QAM)
    • It is captured by an antenna and relayed to the 4SeTV device
    • Broadcast content is captured by the 4SeTV device
    • 4SeTV streams the content to connected devices in your home network (smartphones, tablets and TVs)

    4SeTV is now at the production unit stage and conducted live demonstrations of its device at the Showstoppers media event held yesterday at the NAB show in Las Vegas.

    4SeTV is available for pre-order on Kickstarter and is priced at $99 for early adopters. The first units are slated to ship in August.

  • Clear Destination Launches New Apple Watch-Compatible Web App, Lets Customers Track Home Deliveries

    Clear Destination Launches New Apple Watch-Compatible Web App, Lets Customers Track Home Deliveries

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    Clear Destination has announced the launch of a new web app that customers can use to track the delivery of large household items, like furniture and appliances. The web portal is available on all web browsers, iPhone, Android, Windows phone, Blackberry (through a software development kit), and on the new Samsung and Apple watches.

    Clear claims it is the first home delivery tracking web app to provide such complete details on each step of the delivery, “from the moment customers make the purchase and schedule the shipment, to real-time updates on the item’s location until it’s been delivered.”

    To use the app, a customer first signs in via their computer or smartphone, and can instantly locate their item in real-time on a map. Customers can also arrange to receive notifications by texts or emails.

    The site has a comprehensive set of tracking features: on top of seeing their purchase, address, and scheduled delivery date, customers will also see pictures of the delivery team assigned to their items, a map with a truck icon displaying the real-time location of the delivery team, the number of deliveries the team has to make before arriving at the customer’s home, an estimated time of arrival (ETA), a customer service chat window, and the ability to cancel or reschedule a delivery at any time.

    Plus, if the delivery team arrives at the customer’s home when no one is available, they’ll take a picture of the house or building and upload it to the tracker to demonstrate that they attempted a delivery.