iOS 7 Conceptual Design Videos

We all might know that Jonathan Ives is redesigning iOS, and that it will consist of a flat design, somewhat, but not necessarily quite the same as that of Windows 8's Metro. Exactly what it will eventually look like we really don't know yet, but that hasn't stop some creative designers such as SimplyZesty from giving us what they think it might look like, as you can see in the above video.

SimplyZesty's design is quite compelling, but it isn't the only concept out there. As you can see below we have a conceptual iOS 7 new lock screen and control center video that is also quite compelling, but nowhere guaranteed to happen. The following video, shows what T3 feels should be five must-have new iOS features.

In conclusion, with Jonathan Ive taking over iOS and, as well, OS X's design from Scott Forstall some are predicting that 'iOS will get a lot better', and I hope they are right. I only hope that OS X doesn't lose the 'shadow effect' that gives it a 3D like appearance.




And that's my 2 cents 4 this dark, cloudy Friday, May 17, 2013

Android vs The iPhone On Malware And Resale Value

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AppleInsider reported two interesting facts yesterday. One was how mobile malware is absolutely exploding, and how one particular mobile phone is holding its resale value far above other makes and models. 

Fortunately, for most mobile OS's, most of the malware out there is to be found on one OS.... Android! In fact, AppleInsider reported that malware, on the Android side, is now looking to be as bad as it ever was on the Windows XP desktop side! Ouch! Now that is the last thing any one OS would want to be compared with.

AppleInsider reported that malware researchers, F-Secure Labs, noted that the number and variants initially spiked in the winter quarter, with Android's share of malware jumping from 49 out of 74 known threats to some 96 out of 100, with the balance going mostly to Nokia's essentially mothballed Symbian OS, and, as you can see from the chart below, Android now has a monopoly when it comes to mobile OS malware.

Via: AppleInsider; Source: F-Secure Labs

On a more positive side, AppleInsider reported, as you can see in the chart below, that when it comes to holding its value the iPhone comes out on top when compared to the Samsung Galaxy line of mobiles. 

Via: AppleInsider

The values were based on U.S. eBay auction prices for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 4, Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note II, which looks to determine the current consumer climate for Apple's handset, and is, according to Gene Munster, "a pulse on what consumers are willing to pay for unsubsidized phones in the U.S., with the "....  key takeaway from 8 weeks of data is that the iPhone is holding slightly more of its value compared to the top Galaxy phones, " according to Munster.

What is rather interesting is that the iPhone 4S lost only 7 percent of its value over the two month period, with the iPhone 4 coming in second with an 8.8 percent lost, followed by the iPhone 5. Samsung's Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note II, in comparison, dropped 13.7 and 15 percent respectfully in the same period. 

In conclusion, if your interested in the resale value of your next phone, then the iPhone should be placed on the top of your list. On the other hand, if your really concerned about the very real and growing threat of mobile OS based malware, then any and all Android phones should be placed on the bottom of your list.

And that's my 2 cents 4 this 'not to bad' Wednesday, May 15, 2013