Tim Cook: new categories of products coming in 2014

The last two months have been very challenging for Apple, considering that the company has updated a number of its devices, including iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro and Mac Pro. Missing now for a completely new product, the good news is that next year could be incorporated unpublished categories of devices on the market by Apple.

Cook's answer to an analyst, interested to know if 2014 will see the introduction of novel products and innovative:

In terms of new product categories, in particular, if you look at the skills that Apple has the hardware / software and services, and the incredible ecosystem of applications, it is clear that n o one has a set of skills of this kind. We obviously believe we can use our skills to build other major categories of products within the areas where we are not present today.  We're pretty sure of that.

Words of this kind immediately recall two devices, iWatch and the TV by Apple. The latest rumors talk about a team consisting of 100 engineers currently working on the development of smartwatch made ​​in Cupertino, while as regards the entries of a hypothetical full-sized TV, the latest speculation affirmed their intention to sell two models from 4K 55 and 65 inches during 2014.

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The Tablet in school is not very successful in the USA

The United States is one step to us from the technological point of view, it is not a surprise, but that does not always translate into a disadvantage. Our programs of digitization of information must take into account the fact that resulting unsatisfactory in the USA, pilot projects that do not lead to the desired results and predictable unexpected device as soon as they end up in the hands of children unwary.

Among the examples we have cited the " Amplify ", which provides 73,000 Android tablet for the educational use of the same name, directed to children under 12 years (by a company of Rupert Murdoch). Much went inevitably damaged after a short time and the supply has been suspended, it does not take a genius to realize that at that age are necessary rugged-zed models, resistant to everything! Different speech instead for the program " iAchieve "carried out in Texas, 70,000 students provided the iPad have not reached the expected level of knowledge through the use of this digital program, now discontinued as ineffective.

A tile for the administration of Los Angeles that I put to spent $ 30 million for the purchase of iPad with Retina Display intended to 300,000 students around the district, a budget issue that has already created quite a few problems since it was paid $ 700. The next problem is called security , because among this student population will not be hard to find the most capable and able to bypass firewall restrictions from, coming to unblock Facebook, YouTube and portals possibly even more inappropriate.

Not all schools will then support this crazy shopping, we think of Windows tablet much more economical at this time, even more functional in some cases. There are also positives in this whole affair, the idea of ​​one-to-one tablet makes it possible for students to take home the job, tasks to be accomplished using software dedicated to that theme, but at what price?

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Full and finally an official release of Windows 8.1 users of Windows 8 will receive a free upgrade their system to Windows 8.1

Full and finally an official release of Windows 8.1. Now users of Windows 8 will receive a free upgrade their system to Windows 8.1 . The corresponding update will be available in the download centre Windows (after installing Windows 8.1 update will appear in the Windows Store). The rest of the possibility of purchasing the new operating system Microsoft, and the first PCs with pre-installed, you will see tomorrow.

Recall that the "base" Windows 8.1 will cost $ 120, Windows 8.1 Pro - $ 200. In addition, the holders of copies of the basic Windows 8.1 will be able to buy a package of updates to Pro-version for $ 100.

Upgrade to Windows 8.1 in the usual way (for money) will only owners of Windows 7. Owners of computers with Windows XP and Vista to upgrade to the new Windows will not be able, even though the year before they had the chance (Although with some reservations). The transition to the new owners of Windows PC with Windows 7 and will not be smooth - they will need to reinstall all programs, as well as MS Office.

Along with the update to the "classic" interface of the OS back button "Start", but it does not have the habit of past versions of Windows functionality, and allows you to go to the tiled screen "Start" and get access to some of the menu (for example, the control panel).

In addition, Windows 8.1 has received a new browser Internet Explorer 11 with a mode of reading, pre client Skype, in as better support for SkyDrive, direct-saving information in the "cloud" service. The search is now made not only on the local disks, but at the same time in SkyDrive, the Internet, etc.

Improved personalization. You can choose the home screen by default (tiles or classic), users can also personalize the screen more seriously "Start", organized work easier with the "tiles".

Microsoft Remote Desktop arriving on the App Store

Like what was stated in a version optimized for Office iPad, also Remote Desktop is released in version iOS and Android as long as the other party is ready by not Touch Window 8.

Remote Desktop connects two computers on your network or during the Internet. Formerly the link is recognized, you can see the desktop of the remote computer and access to all the files and programs as if they were physically in front of noi.Come Engadget has discovered, the news has been buried in a press release on the Microsoft cloud solutions business.

In particular, the statement that with Windows Server 2012 R2, customers will be able to download the application from Microsoft Remote Desktop app store "later this month"  .  As well the versions of Windows, Windows RT, the application will be available for iOS, OS X and Android. The iOS version will require an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad with iOS 6 or higher, while his counterpart will run on Android smartphones and tablets running Gingerbread OS and higher.

The App Store offers some pleasant desktop applications for remote access to Windows, such as Splashtop and LogMeIn Ignition. The software giant has also appeased business customers, announcing that a new version of Windows Intune will be available October 18. Windows Intune is combined with System Center Configuration Manager, enabling IT managers to give employees secure access to applications and data on Android devices Windows devices as well as iOS devices .

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F1 Challenge apk v1.0.1 Download for iPhone and iPad as well as iPod touch

Codemasters has brought a version of iOS optimized for mobile gaming F1 Challenge , complete with licenses like the console counterpart. The only drawback for the championship, in fact the title is based on the 2012 world.

The title uses a style of game with top-down view reminiscent of retro games like Micro Machines or most recent Reckless Racing.

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Face, in the shoes of the best drivers, challenges last gas inspired by the crucial moments of the 2012 season, complete with time trials, races, challenges brief GRAND PRIX ™ with 12 cars on the road, as well as a lot of many features!

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The British designer anticipated the concept of round iPhone [Photos]

Many people perceive the smart phones as fashion accessories. The new concept of self-expression is called iPhone Pi. Author of the British Chike Newman confident that Apple phones will become even more stylish if the company refuses to rectangular. Moreover, the features and functionality of the iPhone will not be relegated to second place.

iPhone Pi looks like a large watch, has already outdated the "Home" without a fingerprint reader and a spacious screen with icons on the edges. Lockscreen appears on audio player with control buttons and album covers from the library. iPhone Pi because of its shape is really more like a music player than a smartphone, though there is no doubt that the resolution of its screen comes at the Retina.

The device is equipped with main and front cameras and running the new operating system iOS. Of course, there are questions whether it will be convenient to carry round the iPhone in your pocket or hold his hand because of the unusual shape.

It is believed that the next smartphone Apple - iPhone 6 - will fundamentally new device with a new design. However, it is highly unlikely that the company decides to create something similar.