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SAN FRANCISCO — An Apple phablet? News agency Reuters is reporting that Apple may try its hand at a big screen iPhone, a format popularized by rival Samung.

"Phablets" are so named because they are a cross between a phone and a tablet. Samsung's popular Galaxy Note II is an example.

Citing unnamed "supply chain" sources, Reuters is also reporting that Apple may launch a cheaper iPhone model in different colors at $99 or so. Speculation around a cheaper iPhone has made the rounds for awhile now.

From the Reuters report:

"Apple is looking at introducing at least two bigger iPhones next year — one with a 4.7-inch screen and one with a 5.7-inch screen — said the sources, including those in the supply chain in Asia. They said suppliers have been approached with plans for the larger screens, but noted it is still unclear whether Apple will actually launch its flagship product in the larger sizes."

Apple declined to comment to Reuters on its report.

On Monday, Apple unveiled a major redesign of its iOS software, which runs the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch but did not offer any early looks at new mobile hardware. The new iOS7 will be out this fall along with, presumably, a new iPhone.

Apple stock has been under pressure since hitting a peak of $705 last September. It's trading at around $435 today.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/06/13/apple-cheaper-iphone-and-phablet/2420321/

delors: As e dey hot!

lol

Mystery solved: Beyonce is so riled up about restricting photographer access because she’s hell-bent on projecting an image somewhere between “Photoshopped” and “impossible.”

That’s the impression from the the pop star’s latest ad campaign, in which she sports body proportions that make her look like she stepped straight from a U.N. refugee camp into a Paris couture salon.

The ad, to promote the diva’s “The Mrs. Carter Show” world tour, shows her in a Roberto Cavalli gown that bares legs with the approximate proportions of super-size chopsticks, in contrast to less staged shots that indicate she actually has thighs:

The image, which appears to a photo of Beyonce’s face and/or torso layered onto a photo-realistic drawing, prompted pockets of outrage on Cavalli’s Facebook page, with critics saying the image promotes impossible body proportions:

“Ur Photoshop dude might want to look up the word realistic in the dictionary,” wrote Lisa Gorman. “Bey is one of the most beautiful women in this world: don’t ruin her image like this.”

Cavalli responded with a follow-up post saying the image “is a sketch and not a photo, and therefore it is only meant to be a stylized and artistic vision.” Exactly what that vision is remains unclear, but “stilts with skin” comes to mind.

Beyonce clarified her relationship with visual reality earlier this year by demanding that Web sites remove unflattering photos of her Super Bowl performance and later banning professional photographers from concerts.


http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4966021/beyonce-skin-and-bones-photoshoot-causes-outrage-amongst-fans.html

Samsung has today launched the Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom, a powerful new GALAXY S4 smartphone with advanced photographic capabilities.
Part of the GALAXY S4 family, the GALAXY S4 zoom is the realization of Samsung’s mission to create a single device that can fulfill the role of both an industry leading smartphone and a high-end compact camera. Combining 10x Optical Zoom, 16 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor, OIS and Xenon Flash with the very latest Samsung GALAXY S4 technology, the GALAXY S4 zoom sets new standards for perfect mobile photography. It is the ultimate smartphone and camera experience in one, and the only device you’ll ever need.

It has the Zoom Ring, a simple and intuitive way to access the GALAXY S4 zoom’s key features. When you’re in the middle of a phone call and you see something you absolutely have to share, a quick twist of the Zoom Ring will activate the In-Call Photo Share feature, letting you capture and send an image directly via MMS to whoever you are talking to simply.
For easy camera navigation, the Zoom Ring can be used to activate the Quick Launch andShortcut features, giving you instant access to multiple camera modes including Auto, Gallery and Smart Mode with a simple twist.
The Zoom Ring also revolutionizes conventional camera zoom controls. Optical zoom control replaces traditional dials and buttons with smooth, easy-to-operate digital controls. Professional-quality accuracy and unprecedented ease of use are just a twist away, making it easy to compose a scene and capture wide-angle shots or tight close-ups.
The compact GALAXY S4 zoom’s best-in-class 10x Optical Zoom and 16MP BSI CMOS Sensor lets you capture beautiful images from far away or up close and personal, in all light conditions, without having to carry heavy camera gear around with you. Furthermore, the built-in Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) helps keep the camera perfectly still even when you’re not, reducing blur and stabilizing the image while zoomed in for high-quality photos and video.

Photo Suggest instantly connects you to huge libraries of images taken by fellow photographers, to help you find and compose your best shots anywhere in the world. Photo Suggest can even direct you to the ideal nearby location which will give you the vantage point you need for that perfect photo.

The GALAXY S4 zoom also features Samsung’s popular Smart Mode, so you can stop worrying about settings and start taking professional-quality artistic shots. Simply choose from a series of pre-set modes and the camera will automatically adjust to ensure you capture the best photo possible. Use Drama Shot to merge continuous shots of moving objects into a single composed image, or Action Freeze to instantly capture high-speed action. If you aren’t sure which Smart Mode to select, the Smart Mode Suggest feature can assess the scene for you and provide a short list of the best options for your consideration based on surrounding factors such as light levels, focal length, or face detection, ensuring you always get the best shot you want.

Unlimited entertainment in the palm of your hand

The GALAXY S4 zoom’s heritage is evident throughout, from its sleek and stylish design to the powerful, yet intuitive user interface. Running on Android Jelly Bean 4.2, the GALAXY S4 zoom boasts many of the same features as the recently launched GALAXY S4, includingTouchwiz, which lets you fully customize various aspects of your device including the lock screen and notification bar, for a truly personal mobile experience.

When you return from your travel adventures, Story Album lets you arrange all of your treasured images and videos into one timeline to share with friends and loved ones. You can also edit images and even order prints directly from the device through a partnership withblurb＊. If you’d rather transfer your images to your laptop or tablet for safe keeping, Samsung Link lets you do so quickly and easily with just the touch of a button. Alternatively, you can sync all of your data in your own personal cloud through HomeSync, providing the ultimate peace of mind and ensuring your images and videos are waiting for you whenever you need them.

The GALAXY S4 zoom features the new Samsung Hub, a one-stop destination for all of the latest music, videos, books and games. Search, download and enjoy all of your favorite entertainment at the touch of a button, all directly from your device. When you find that amazing new track or game that you can’t wait to share with your friends, Group Play lets you connect directly with their Samsung devices so you can all listen and play together, without the need for a Wi-Fi AP or cellular signal.

Specs


Network
LTE 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

3G (HSPA＋ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz

4G (LTE Cat 3 100/50Mbps) : up to 6 different band sets(Dependent on market)

3G
2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

3G (HSPA＋ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz

Display
4.3 inch qHD sAMOLED (960×540) screen

AP
1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor

＊The selection of AP will be differed by markets

OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Camera


Main (Rear): 16 Mega pixel with x10 Optical Zoom and enhanced SMART Modes, OIS

24-240mm, F3.1-F6.3

Sub (Front): 1.9 Mega pixel camera

ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Continuous Shot: 4fps MAX with AF

Format: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WBMP, BMP, AGIF

Xenon Flash,

SMART Mode, Expert Mode(P/S/M/C), My Mode

Video
Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark

Recording & Playback: Full HD (1920×1080 30p)

Audio
Codec: MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, Vorbis(OGG), FLAC, apt-X

Camera

Features
SMART Mode(25): Smart mode suggest, Beauty face, Best photo, Continuous shot,

Best face, Kids shot, Landscape, Dawn, Snow, Macro, Food, Party/Indoor, Action freeze,

Rich tone (HDR), Panorama, Waterfall, Animated photo, Drama, Eraser, Sound & Shot, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light trace

Additional

Features


Samsung Link, Samsung ChatON

S Voice, S Translator
Group Play: Share Music(MP3), Share Picture(JPEG, GIF), Share Document(PDF, PPT), Play Games

Story Album, Trip Advisor, Paper Artist

Google Mobile Services
Chrome, Downloads, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Search, Google Settings, Google Plus,

Google Local, Google Play Store, Google Messenger, Google Navigation, Youtube,

Google Talk, Voice Search, Google Play Movie & TV, Google Play books, Google Play Music, Google Play Magazine

Connectivity
WiFi a/b/g/n 5GHz

NFC, Bluetooth® 4.0 (LE)

A-GPS ＋ GLONASS

Sensor
Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Proximity, Gyro, RGB Light

Memory
8GB Internal memory (User memory approximately 5GB) ＋ microSD slot (up to 64GB)

1.5GB RAM

＊User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting language, and may change after software upgrade.

Dimension
125.5 x 63.5 x 15.4 mm, 208g (with standard battery)

Battery
2,330mAh

Source: http://techmoran.com/2013/06/12/samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-s4-zoom-half-smartphone-half-camera/#sthash.tui99F5k.dpbs

9jadelta: i no understand yoruba well too, but some don already give clarification on that

re=read below

No this is what I mean:

"jibsai:

First his name is Ajimobi and not ajumobi...oyo state political slogan for dz administration is "Ajumose gbogbo wa" meaning it is our collective responsibility..."Ajumo mo" stated here mearly means its "collective understanding" more we should all be in the known zone, get informed...anyways this is a good idea, something to be happy about esp d students that will benefit directly..."

That quote is from jibsai. And he said "dz administration" meaning another administration might decide to change it to something that suits them.

No wahala sha.

jibsai: First his name is Ajimobi and not ajumobi...oyo state political slogan for dz administration is "Ajumose gbogbo wa" meaning it is our collective responsibility..."Ajumo mo" stated here mearly means its "collective understanding" more we should all be in the known zone, get informed...anyways this is a good idea, something to be happy about esp d students that will benefit directly...

That's exactly their points. This present administration as you clearly mentioned has his name everywhere.

snthesis: this ppl don start dia magic again- anyways guess sum1 is shoppin for money to build a refinery

"The stock recorded the highest price gain of N13.74 to close at N210 per share".

Opening price: N196.26
Closing price: N210
Change: N13.74

NO MAGIC OOO.

Another one happened yesterday but this time 9 coaches. It was indeed a miracle yesterday (from Mushin back to Iddo without control, the head of the train pulled off).

Ah that's good.

Looks like it has something to do with this:

"Jonathan to inaugurate $1.5bn WEMPCO steel rolling mill"

...The Group Managing Director, Wempco Group, Mr. Lewis Tung, said the mill, which would begin the production of cold rolled (flat steel), would depend on imported steel billets for raw materials until it could work out how to transport iron ore from Itakpe in Kogi State.

That's nice.

Was expecting them to tell us the meaning of Seven Four One One 7411

Thanks Abiyamọ.

ohhhhhhhhhhh, merci cameroonpride. G doi apeler la vielle pour qu'elle me donne les recets surtout de Ndole.

Dewze: thanks a lot bro. Anyway you can help will be highly appreciated. There is a friend in Cameroon that I trying to locate. Her name is Rockia Ebane Enogene. I beleive she schld at university of yaounde and she might be affiliated to ubmls.
She taught me how to eat Ndole and groundnut soup bro (lovly meal).
Just like to know how she is doing now.

Hahaha, now you are making me miss Ndole, groundnut soup. I enjoyed eating both with unripe plantain. But, Cameroon try sha with food (Aricot rouge with banane, manioc).

Policewoman: DUDE, ARE YOU SURE THERE WAS A TIME A WOMAN WAS ALLOWED TO MARRY MANY MEN IN HISTORY Or you just made that up

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyandry

According to inscriptions describing the reforms of the Sumerian king Urukagina of Lagash (ca. 2300 BC), the former custom of polyandry in his country was abolished, on pain of the woman taking multiple husbands being stoned with rocks upon which her crime is written.[1]

Polyandry in Tibet was a common practice and continues to a lesser extent today. Polyandry in India still exists among minorities, and also in Bhutan, and the northern parts of Nepal. Polyandry has been practised in several parts of India, such as Rajasthan, Ladakh and Zanskar, in the Jaunsar-Bawar region in Uttarakhand, among the Toda of South India,[2] and the Nishi of Arunachal Pradesh.[citation needed]

It also occurs or has occurred in Nigeria (Among the Irigwe of Northern Nigeria, women have traditionally acquired numerous spouses called "co-husbands.", the Nymba,[2] and some pre-contact Polynesian societies,[3] though probably only among higher caste women.[4] It is also encountered in some regions of Yunnan and Sichuan regions of China, among the Mosuo people in China, and in some sub-Saharan African such as the Maasai people in Kenya and northern Tanzania[5] and American indigenous communities. The Guanches, the first known inhabitants of the Canary Islands, practiced polyandry until their disappearance.[6] The Zo'e tribe in the state of Pará on the Cuminapanema River, Brazil, also practice polyandry.[7] Polyandry was practiced in Celtic societies as women were allowed to own property and marry more than one husband.[citation needed]

konn: the minister should remove the brake pad in his vehicle and replace it with the one made with palm kernel shells to test run this will go a long way in convincing people to buy it

9jadelta: omotola join or omotola joins?

Omo plus Tola = 2 people
lol

Thanks Leebeedo for the info.

Well said villageBoi.

Odunharry: madrid how mkt?

Market bad. We bought a wrong fuel from this market for our CR7.

kutchs: I may have bashed in hard on you, but cmon life‘s not all about complain and criticism. When you see a good development, acknowledge and commend it. That‘s the way o the mature.
In ur haste to criticize, you forgot that 24hrs power supply is not going to work unless these power projects are brought on stream.
See evil, condemn it.
See good, commend it.

Nice one. My quote of the week:

See evil, condemn it.
See good, commend it.

Do plastics release DEHA, and is it harmful?

DEHA is a chemical found in some plastics. The email claims about DEHA are based on the work of an American student who supposedly showed this chemical can migrate from plastic wraps into food at high temperatures.

However, this work was never published, and there is no convincing evidence that DEHA is actually present in plastic bottles or plastic wraps. Even if it was, in the late 1990s, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) removed DEHA from its list of toxic chemicals. It said that DEHA "cannot reasonably be anticipated to cause cancer" as well as a number of other health problems.

Is there any truth in the claims?

There is no convincing scientific evidence to substantiate these health warnings against plastics. In the UK, there is legislation in place to ensure that all materials that come into contact with food, such as containers for pre-packed food, are thoroughly tested before they can be used.

Can I freeze or reuse plastic bottles?

Professor Rolf Halden of Johns Hopkins' Bloomberg School of Public Health has said that freezing actually works against the release of chemicals. He also says that it is not even clear if plastics contain dioxins, the group of chemicals specifically mentioned in the hoax email. Halden stressed that people should not be afraid of drinking water because of “miniscule amounts of chemical contaminants present in [their] water supply."

There is nothing to suggest that storing water in plastic bottles is unsafe or that a metal bottle would be any better. The types of plastic bottles in which drinking water is typically sold are safe to re-use as long as their condition hasn’t deteriorated and you can clean them. They should be cleaned with hot, soapy water and thoroughly dried every time you refill them, to prevent bacteria from growing.

Can I microwave food in plastic containers or covered in plastic film?

There is no scientific evidence that microwaving food in plastic containers or wrapped in clingfilm can affect the risk of cancer.

According to the Food Standards Agency you can use cling film in the microwave, but make sure the cling film doesn’t touch the food. Whenever you heat something, including plastics, you increase the likelihood of pulling chemicals out. This doesn't include the specific chemicals mentioned in the hoax emails, and there is no evidence that this process could affect the risk of cancer. Even so, it is a good idea to minimise any potential risks by using plastics and clingfilm correctly.

You also shouldn’t use cling film if it could actually melt into the food, like in the oven or on pots and pans on the hob.

Not every type of cling film is suitable for using with all foods. For example, only let cling film touch high-fat foods when the packaging says it is suitable for this. High-fat foods include some types of cheese, raw meat with a layer of fat, pies, and cakes with butter icing or chocolate coatings. You should check the description on the packaging to see what foods the cling film can be used with.

Likewise, it is best to only use plastics that are specifically meant for cooking. As Johns Hopkins University recommends, “In general, it is best to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when using any plastic products. When cooking with plastics, only use those plastic containers, wraps, bags and utensils for their intended purposes.”

Do plastics release dioxins and are they harmful?

Dioxins are a group of chemicals that are formed unintentionally by industrial processes such as burning fuels and incinerating waste. Only one dioxin, known as TCDD, has been shown to cause cancer in people.

Burning some types of plastic, such as PVC, at very high temperatures can release dioxins into the atmosphere. But there is no evidence to support the idea that dioxins are produced when plastics are heated in a microwave oven, as opposed to actually burned in an incinerator. And it is not even clear if plastics used in water bottles or films contain dioxins in the first place.

Plastic bottles

What do the claims about plastics involve?

A group of hoax emails have been doing the rounds for a few years warning about the so-called dangers of plastic bottles, containers and films. The emails generally warn people about one or more of the following:

freezing water in plastic bottles
reusing plastic water bottles
leaving plastic bottles in cars
microwaving food in plastic containers or covered with plastic films

However, there is no convincing scientific evidence to back up these claims or to suggest that any of these products could cause cancer.

Where do the claims come from?

A health scare began in 2002 when a scientist voiced concerns about the safety of freezing water in plastic bottles on a Japanese television programme. This same programme also warned against microwaving food in plastic containers. The scientist’s opinions subsequently appeared widely on the Internet.

The emails claim that reusing, heating or freezing water bottles releases cancer-causing chemicals called dioxins. Some also mention a chemical called DEHA, a chemical found in plastics that the emails claim could potentially cause cancer.

Some of these emails credit the warnings about plastics to Johns Hopkins University in America, but the university denies any involvement. On their website, they say:

“The Internet is flooded with messages warning against freezing water in plastic bottles or cooking with plastics in the microwave oven. These messages, frequently titled “Johns Hopkins Cancer News” or “Johns Hopkins Cancer Update,” are falsely attributed to Johns Hopkins and we do not endorse their content.”

Other versions of the emails say that the claims are endorsed by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Again, this is not true.

Source: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/healthyliving/cancercontroversies/Plasticbottles/

Hahaha.
I am waiting for bloggers to draw traffic to their blogs by asking people to sign for a petition; something like
"we need 10,000 people to sign this petition in order to stop the proposed US-Immigration bill to eliminate DV-lottery".

Sorry.
Have never heard of short-payment before by an ATM. Investigation may take up to 10 days. Just be patient sha. Mine was a dispense error by United Bank for Africa (UBA) using a First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) card; after investigation, a reversal was made.

Your money will not be added to another person's money.

Never experience.

If true, your account should be credited. Were you told how many days it will take? Just be patient sha.

gboss4sure: I don't think that there is any requirement. Last 2yrs or so i registered .com.ng domains about 5 of them with web4africa then though i didn't use them and let them expire.

Requirement is for .ng not .com.ng

niyyie: You can get a .com.ng for only N2,400 from Web4Africa or .ng for N15, 000 from 16th April.

It is not not always about the price but awareness is rather low.

Yeah, the awareness is low and the condition (CAC) good in a way but the other side (small legitimate business not wanting to register) is not good.

Quick to say "Adding that it costs about 5,000 naira to purchase a domain name" not quick to say the cost of a .NG.

.NG is very expensive. Very few own .NG, I know of bi.ng and leadership.ng

mikeyhernadez: Go Tonto!!!. . . When you come back you go die like Goldie

Why? smh

@madejibo any update?

Pele ooo.

I am waiting for our own agencies to do the same thing here. I don't understand the uses of the CCTV in all the ATM. What is difficult in playing back the video where money is allegedly withdrawn from an ATM. CIBN has to come out hard on the issue of ATM fraud in Nigeria. May be FG has to set up a committee on this matter.