Apple Speaks Death to Subsidies, AT&T and Verizon agree?

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Rumor ( from reliable sources) has it, that Apple is seeking to end their subsidies policy with their smartphones soon. What does that mean...

Let us put it to you this way,

normally, when visiting a retail store such as AT&T or Verizon, and you are seeking to purchase a phone. you are offered two options, either purchase the device under a 2 year contract price for say, $299, or choose a installment plan (like AT&T Next or Verizon EDGE). Apple however is seeking to rid us of the former. 

and for once, we completely understand why.

Normally when purchasing devices by subsidy, it leaves the manufacturer at a profit loss, due to the phone either being sold or traded in before all profit that can be made through services is collected. 

    

Our founders iPhone 6 Plus (128gb) model is just at $1000 from the manufacturer, imagine if he paid only $399 for the same device and in one year traded it in for a highly anticipated Note 5, Apple , through many other  channels and avenues has just lost a profit from him of at least $600 bucks..*exaggerated example*

with these subsidies gone, you would have to purchase all apple devices through a carriers monthly installment plan, which makes the company back almost twice as much as it costs to make individual devices..

However, Apple has always treated customers this way, so it can be stated that this is their "character" as a business. Removing options like this and forcing customers to lease an iPhone, especially when said customer simply may not want to, is in our opinion completely unacceptable. 

then again, its just a rumor. Neither Apple, AT&T or Verizon has confirmed this as of yet, and it is our hope that they will not!

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These have been your technological announcements for Friday June 5th, 2015, Please govern yourselves accordingly.  

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

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Today we are reporting the latest talk of the town,

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge 

On March 1st Samsung held their bi-yearly announcement or press conference at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, Spain. and with those announcements, comes the quelling of rumors and speculation that has had the Internet in an uproar since the release of the Galaxy Note Edge Experiment. Now we have the S6 in all of its highly anticipated glory..

Lets start with the specs of both devices..

First the Samsung Galaxy S6 (shown below)

The S6 is equipped with...

• 5.1 Quad HD Super AMOLED display pushing 577 ppi (2560x1440 resolution)
• Quad 2.1Ghz + 1.5 Ghz, Octacore Processor
• Android 5.0 Lollipop (with TouchWiz on top of course)
• 16mp Camera with Optical Image Stabilization, Paired with a 5.0mp front facing camera (with quick launch.
• Ultra Power Saving Mode
•  Download Booster
• Samsung Pay
• "Theme" Store
• Private Mode
• 3GB Ram, 2550 mAh battery
• Wireless Charging (4 hours of battery life on 10 minutes of charging time)
• Improved, Swipe-less, Fingerprint Scanner, with functionality close to that of Touch ID

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

-equipped with all of the above listed features plus...

• Slightly Larger 2600mAh battery
• Dual Edge Display (for notifications and other application functions)

Speaking of dual edges, lets discuss the display of the S6 Edge. this new display curves around the sides of the device, dramatically reducing the left and right bezels. and providing unique viewing angles along with a more immersive experience. As seen below.

While the S6 will definitely be considered a flagship with all of its specs (on paper), its more than obvious that the Galaxy S6 Edge will definitely be the company's main focus.

 Both devices will feature some on Samsung's more popular features, such as multi -screen app/web browsing , and app bubbles/contact favorites. but the Galaxy S6 Edge display alone is simply, attractive. Something more that the Edge and S6 have added is a highly reflective rear glass, that just makes people marvel when they lay eyes on it!

The material on this device alone makes it more than a worthwhile purchase.

These devices have an availability set for the month of April, specifically the 10 day of the month.

Naturally deals and prices may vary depending on what carrier you select, but we are told that such prices should be close to if not uniform for this device, seeing that it will be available through all major carriers, including some prepaid carriers...

We hope to get our hands on a test model in the near future, to do a comparison of features.

stay tuned for that..

In any event, these have been your technological announcements for Thursday March 5th, 2015

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The 2015 Ford Mustang - Its been 50 years!

to say this new version of the mustang is the best I've seen...would be an understatement..

-Matthew Rischer

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This car has dramatically improved. even from the prowess of its previous versions, in all aspects as far as I'm concerned.

Let's start with the outside. 

         The completely redesigned body style shines light on Ford's new ideal of staying relevant with the times, completely updating the look and performance of the infamous pony car. The 2015 rendition comes equipped with a independent rear suspension, allowing it to produce a much more "tame" and "refined" ride with a lot less outside noise in the process. (excluding the engine of course).

         Speaking of which....there are now three of them. Starting at the entry level, There is of course the tried and true 300hp V6. (down 5hp from last year's model, yes, but the standard features more than make up for it)

          Then there is the new "star" engine of the show, if you will. The turbocharged 310hp 4 cylinder ecoboost engine. This variant simply screams out the fusion of power and efficiency.  While it may fall short of the traditional 8cyl thrill. It does provide what the V6 mustang just didn't have in the past. More power WITH more fuel economy. Sure the straight 6 was and yet remains strong, but said engine is only strong as long as it had fuel to consume....Lol in the ecoboost, you are afforded more fun at a lower fuel cost...

      As a current V6 mustang owner, the ecoboost version of this car intrigues me. A lot.

         And last but never least, we have the "ol faithful" of the bunch. The overpowered and highly sought after 435hp V8 engine. Or the 5.0 (five-oh) as its most popularly called. And even tho, its not known for exceptional fuel economy.... Its just plain fun.

Let's get to the Inside!!

Where all the other tech lies!

      Now, the Premium models of the Ecoboost and the GT come with some perks that simply just were not available on the mustangs of the past. Unfortunately the V6 model does not receive such love, begin redistricted to the base models only. These premium models come with upgrades like, heated and cooled seats (lined with leather of course), the MyFord Touch infotainment system with or without navigation (which has also received some updates for increased touch sensitivity and accuracy), Blind spot Monitoring, Parking Sensors, Back-Up Camera, Multiple driving modes, all with a completely redesigned interior and my personal favorite...an external trunk release button..(call me petty but I think its cool lol). This is the kind of technology that was formerly foreign to the Mustang

What's that? How do they drive you ask?

I cant describe it really....the Ecoboost is okay...the GT is in a different classification altogether

(tester car below)

in any event.....


These have been your technological announcements for Wednesday, November 5, 2014
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Clash of the Tech Titans (Samsung vs. Apple vs. Motorola)

I have a problem. A problem that I haven't had in a very long time.

For the first time in about 6 years....

i don't know what phone i want..

September seems to be the magic month for new phones and accessories, and for a good reason...the holidays...

what better way to prepare to close out the year (as a business) than to release a new product that everyone (all the nerds like myself) has been anticipating since January....it gives us all time to settle into the "take my money now" mindset.. and it keeps the businesses in the black...or green, or blue or whatever is the good money making color....(lol i know its black....i think).

with that being said we have a few highly anticipated devices supposedly being announced in September (Hopefully released for sale by October/November). Those devices are the infamous iPhone 6 (4.7), the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and the equally infamous Motorola 360 smartwatch (equipped with Android Wear which i will talk about in a separate blog post)

Even though this post is created before the official announcement of these devices, I'm going to deliver to you the most relevant of rumors that have the most validity. I wouldn't dare deliver information that I KNOW isn't true. 

Lets get in to it then shall we...

First up we have the iPhone 6.....

What's to be Expected? 

      well...we know for certain that the screen size WILL be the 4.7 and 5.5 inch options. we (I lol) also have confirmed that there will be different tiers of the iPhone just like before with the 5s and 5c. The lesser will mostly likely not come with the more expensive and highly famed Sapphire Glass...

speaking of which it seems that this Sapphire Glass is apple's new famous gimmick (everyone has them). Since one of the leading problems with iPhones, just so happens to be with the delicate glass on both the front and back of the phone. This Sapphire glass is highly bendable, extremely hard to scratch and very easy to keep clean, so you have that to look forward to... 

as far as the software side goes...apple did hint on something at WWDC a few months back, they mentioned a feature that allows you to remove yourself from group text messages... now i have to admit...that is a feature that i'm really looking forward to...like seriously..

Next we have the Samsung Galaxy Note 4....

So Whats New?

Well....there are alot of rumors going around about the Note 4 having a metal body, a quad HD display, an even more boss of a battery, stronger glass, a better camera

However...while these features have been confirmed, no one knows what else the phone will do...

Now i can guess (because sometimes i can be right...sometimes) that there will be a fingerprint scanner, and i can also guess that there will be a heart rate monitor for fitness applications, but those features have not been confirmed either....

Other than whats posted above, i cant confirm or deny any other features that the phone may or may not have.

That says a lot for Samsung. if you have unreliable leaked information, then that means you have a (for the most part) secure company. sure some details may slip out, but are they full details or just a piece of that is to come in september... 

Needless to say that Samsung's Note line hasn't disappointing us in a very very long time and i earnestly believe that the Note 4 will follow in those precise footsteps. 

Finally we have The Motorola 360 (Smartwatch)

What's This?

         Now i cant speak for anyone else, but this has to be the one device that I want over everything else I've seen this year. I have the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and when it was released, it shared the spotlight with the Galaxy Gear and later the Gear 2 (Neo and Fit), and even further down the line the Gear Live, all of which didn't go over very well. LG even stepped out there with their G Watch, which was kind of hit and miss...more miss than hit. Motorola seems to have taken their time and created a product that ALOT of people want. 

we want a smartwatch that....

• ...has a great multi-day battery
• ...equipped with a great easy-to-read display
• ...comes with software that can be customized
• ...comes with hardware (wrist straps) that can be customized
• ...easily pairs with your android (soon to be apple) device(s)
• ...looks really expensive and unnecessarily cool and nerdy 

that last bit was for me.....

    But with that being said the Moto 360, as its being referred to, has promised all of these qualities and more. We wont know the "more" part until after the launch event coming up soon, but don't worry ill keep you posted. Ill make it my life's responsibility to do just that *side-eye*

Rumor has it that its starting off at $249....and they are going to get it from me....

with this, yes, i have the "Take My Money Now" syndrome..

don't judge me...

i know you are already but...

don't...

In Any Event

these have been your technological annoucnements for Monday August 18, 2014

 (its been a while huh).

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Black Friday Madness

Last Year, as some of you know, I was a sales associate at Best Buy during the holiday season. Being in that line of work, you witness a plethora of situations and my heart went out to a lot of people. The majority of customers responded in emotion, most commonly anger, because the item that the customer was searching for was either out of stock everywhere, or on a shipping hold due to delays in the mailing system.

 these kinds of examples are the only reason I do not participate in.....

Black Friday Madness

In the world of technology, you should expect this.

i mean just think about it for a second.

you walk in a store looking for the hottest item out on sale right now, on Black Friday, and they tell you, "its out of stock" and not just at that particular store you are in. but all across your state...and other states..

naturally, you are upset. 

but here is the thing.

that item that was on "sale"....

it was on sale almost 1.5 month(s) before the sales paper advertisement.

that's right....i said it.

Now, of course, items like televisions and some specific tablets will go on a special sale for a ridiculously low price, but those will be gone..20 minutes after midnight leading in to Black Friday,..I've seen it. people are crazy quick!

I too used to believe that Black Friday was the opportune time to grab that item Ive been eyeing all year, but i was so far from right, it was almost unbelievable.

With that being said here are some tips to avoid disappointing that special someone on Christmas morning.

START TODAY......

like right now!

Pre-ordering NOW will guarantee your item if you just have to have it before Christmas Day 

and if the item you seek isn't as popular as you initially thought.....

Wait till New Years Day...

when most people are off-work and returning their gifts for something that they really want.

I've seen people return perfectly perfect iPads because they were the wrong color.....

yes...that's a thing..

Like Ive said in a previous blog, spend your Black Friday at home this year, recovering from being a glutton on Thanksgiving. Put some time in with the ones you care for, and let the Gifts you give only be an extension of your emotions towards them. 

and it doesn't hurt if the gifts are exactly what they want....because you were smart!

and shopped for them early! XD

These have been your technological announcements for Thursday November 7, 2013

Please Govern yourselves accordingly

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Until Next Time..

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