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It’s a natural instinct to resist if someone tries to steal something out of your hand.
In Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon, that instinct might have cost a 15-year-old boy his life.
As the Las Vegas Sun reports, Marcos Vincente Arenas was walking down the street, holding an
iPad.
Police say an SUV pulled up alongside him. A man allegedly got out of the passenger seat and tried to wrest the iPad from Arenas.
The teen wouldn’t let go of the device, so, investigators say, he was dragged along by the alleged thief toward the vehicle.
He was still near the passenger door when the
car took off. Arenas was run over and died in hospital of his injuries.
Police have issued descriptions of both the driver and the passenger of the SUV, said to be a white Ford Explorer or Expedition.
This is the latest and most gruesome example of the phenomenon known as “Apple-picking.”
Though not exclusively confined to Apple devices, there is a nationwide increase in the public theft of gadgets.
Cities such as New York and San Francisco have been particularly vulnerable to such thefts, with some criticizing cell phone manufacturers for not doing enough to prevent them. Indeed, some believe that gadget companies see a stolen phone or
tablet as a sales opportunity.
In New York, 14 percent of all crimes last year were iPhone and iPad thefts. In San Francisco, nearly half of all robberies in 2012 involved a cell phone.
Police in San Francisco are even using controversial new methods — posing as thieves themselves — in an attempt to stop stolen iPhone trade at its source.
In regard to the iPad, Las Vegas Metro Police spokesman Bill Cassell told the Las Vegas Sun after the latest incident: “They’re lightweight, portable — you can run and hide with them. It’s about the next best thing to stealing money.”
Police urge those who might be victims not to resist, but to hand over the gadget.
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LAS VEGAS—Ivan Arenas bought an iPad for his oldest son, Marcos, as a birthday present less than two months ago. The family has never had a lot, the father said, and his 15-year-old son learned to value everything he had.
But police said the Bonanza High School student’s refusal to surrender the iPad to thieves cost him his life Thursday in Las Vegas. Investigators continued searching Saturday for two suspects whose SUV ran over the youth when he wouldn’t give up the iPad.
“For him to lose his life over an iPad, it’s just not fair,” Ivan Arenas told the Las Vegas Review-Journal ( http://bit.ly/15Uh5RP). “Never in my life would I imagine that me buying my kid an iPad for his birthday would end up with him getting run over.”
Hundreds of family and friends gathered for a candlelight vigil Friday night at a park across the street from the high school Marcos attended.
“Sickening,” said Eddie Figueroa of his nephew’s death. “He was a little kid.”
According to police, Marcos was walking down a street with the iPad when a sport utility vehicle stopped nearby and the passenger got out and tried to steal the device from him.
The passenger dragged Marcos toward the vehicle and tried to wrest the tablet away. Marcos, though younger and thinner, wouldn’t let go. The teen was dragged as the SUV sped away until he fell. The vehicle ran over him and he later died at a hospital.
Clark County School District Police Sgt. Mitch Maciszak said victims of such crimes should always let go of the devices.
“It’s property. Their life is not worth a piece of property,” he told KSNV-TV. “Property can be recovered. Your life is more valuable than that piece of product. And should you be encountered for something like that, please do not put up a fight. Relinquish the property to make sure you are safe.”
The school district has issued more than 7,000 iPads to students and urges them to keep the devices out of sight when going to and from school.
At Friday night’s vigil, Marcos’ classmates described him as athletic, energetic, generous and kind. The oldest of 10 children, he was more mature than his age, they said.
Marcos loved basketball, volleyball and especially football. He was the captain of Bonanza’s freshmen volleyball team, and making the varsity football team was one of Marcos’ biggest goals.
“There are no words to describe how big (his heart) was. He was an amazing kid,” said Kathleen Candila, a classmate and close friend.
For Ivan Arenas, his oldest son was always the one he could count on to help lift him up. “We could take that mask off and just really be ourselves … I’m trying to take his example and do what he did, just fight to the bitter end,” the father told the Review-Journal.
Witnesses say both suspects were around their mid-20s. The passenger was described as a white man with short, slicked-back blond hair and a neatly trimmed beard, while the driver was described as a black man with a “fade” haircut and “tattoo sleeves” on both arms.
The suspects’ SUV was described as a white, 2008-to-2010 model Ford Explorer or Expedition with tinted windows and no license plates.
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Information from: Las Vegas Review-Journal, http://www.lvrj.com
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The Otterbox Defender with iON Intelligence is a battery case for the iPhone 4/4S with a number of unique features. It incorporates a built-in battery that doubles the amount of iPhone usage, and it works alongside an app that intelligently manages your remaining battery. Also, like most OtterBox Defender cases it offers remarkable protection.
The OtterBox Defender case itself comprises of three layers: a screen protector, a polycarbonate inner layer and the silicon outer layer. To place the iPhone inside you have to stretch and remove the silicon outer layer, unclip the screen protector and insert the phone into the polycarboate inner layer (then re-assemble the case). At the bottom chin of the case are 10 LED lights and pushing a button displays the remaining battery power. It charges via a Micro USB cable.
Where it gets clever is the app integration that manages the case’s power. The iON Intelligence app is a free download from the App Store (a link appeas when you plug in it in for the first time) and it monitors your battery usage over time.
The iON Intelligence app provides a good estimate for when your battery life will run out. It also manages the battery in the case when in the background, intelligently seeding power from the case to the battery (it apparently kicks in around the 60 per cent mark).
See also: Best accessories for iPhone
As with other OtterBox Defender cases, it’s designed with protection in mind. The website claims it withstands bumps, drops and shocks and given the styling of the case we’re inclined to believe them. The screen protector prevents scratches and the ports are all covered from dust and debris. It’s not waterproof, however, as there are open areas for the two cameras and speakers.
The case itself does not have an on/off switch, like a Mophie Juicepack but instead monitors the battery level inside your phone and seeds power as needed to prolong the life. The iOn Intelligence app is actually quite smart and it’s a free download so you can take a look at it in advance. When running (evenin the background) it accurately measures the time remaining from either just the internal phone battery, or the phone and a charged case. It tells you what time during the day you can expect the phone to run out of power; and it bases that by monitoring the way you use the phone as well as the battery drain rate.
The EMEA license throws up a warning flag, however. The iON Intelligence app collects your name, contact information, username, password, location information, battery life status over the course of a day, language, network usage, UDID, and IP addresses. The terms and conditions state: OtterBox can use this information to “deliver marketing communications or promotion materials from us, our affiliates, and third parties that may be of interest to you”. And “to help our advertisers and sponsors better understand the demographics of our audience.” So that’s something to think about before clicking the “I Agree To The Terms” button.
That aside there’s no denying that the The OtterBox Defender with iON Intelligence is a very, very clever case. We are genuinely impressed with the way it manages power and adds protection to the iPhone. It’s also quite an ugly case. We don’t mean it’s badly designed (it’s not – it’s great), it’s just that the combination of silicon and plastic make the iPhone 4 look like something that would be used by the military.
Which is, perhaps, the point. It’s a case that fixes two of key criticisms that you could legitimately direct at Apple’s iPhone. The first is that the combination of glass and aluminium is fragile and prone to screen cracking when dropped; the second is that the battery life of the iPhone is insufficiently short.
See: iPhone Accessories
If you work in a nice safe office, you might prefer a case that provides a bit more style, like the Mophie Juice Pack Air. But there are instances where the OtterBox Defender with iON Intelligence will be genuinely more appropriate. People working outdoors will find the OtterBox Defender a more secure device. And the extra charge will keep the iPhone going during the day. We also think the plain and secure styling with longer battery make it ideal for anybody travelling. We imagine backpackers will especially like the combination of plain appearance, sturdy protection and double the battery life.
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May 13
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10 Unique iPhone Accessories
The iPhone 5 has been out for eight months now.
During that time there have been a ton of accessories that have surfaced.
The accessories in this list all enhance your experience and make using your iPhone easier and more useful.
Take for example, the Ventev line of chargesync iPhone lightning cables. These tangle-free cords are brightly colored so they’re easy to find.
The other accessories on the list all enhance your experience and make that two-year contract a little more bearable.
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This tiny charger uses micro cell technology to extend battery life by about 20-30 minutes.
Price: $24.99
Related: You Need This App If You’re Having Trouble Keeping Track Of All Your iPhone Photos
These work with any Apple device with a Lightning port, the new smaller charger Apple debuted on the iPhone 5. What’s so great about Ventev’s lightning cord is that it’s tangle-free and comes in different colors that are easy to spot.
Price: $25
This is one of the loudest speakers in a small package we’ve heard. The aluminum casing matches up perfectly with the iPhone and is durable.
Price: $49.99
These pair with your iPhone to measure, collect, and analyze the hidden qualities of your surroundings. For example, you can stick one of the sensors in an apple to test how organic it is.
Price: $200
Related: How To Lie, Cheat, And Manipulate Your Way To Social Media Dominance
Most of the time iPhone cases add too much bulk or don’t protect your phone. When we came across the Spigen Slim Armor case we were actually impressed. The case adds very little bulk but makes your iPhone shock proof and covers up the side buttons.
Price: $24.99
The Vamp is a Kickstarter project out of the U.K. The small device brings your old speakers back to life by turning them into wireless speakers for your iPhone.
Price: About $70
If you’re ever running low on battery and have no where to charge, you need a Mophie. The Juicepack Air or Helium both add hours to your phone’s battery life.
Price: $79.95 for the helium and $99.95 for the juice pack air.
This device can juice two devices at once and includes and tangle-free cord. Plus, it looks cool and comes in plenty of bright colors.
Price: $29.99
Related: 18 New iPhone Apps You Need To Try
These measure your indoor environment. The sensors help users to understand when and why people are drowsy at a meeting, measure noises that make some people uncomfortable and unproductive, and even understand the effects of temperature and air quality on your sleep.
Price: $249 for 2 cubes with base station and $349 for 4 cubes with base station
This can be a useful solution for people who have a ton of gadgets. MOS organizes all your cables on your desk magnetically so when they’re not in use they don’t get tangled and messy.
Price: $19.95
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Various iPad accessories are available as low as 1 cent at SportsFanPlayground.com.
Detroit, MI (PRWEB) May 18, 2013
Various Apple iPad tablets and Xbox 360 acccessories are available as low as 1 cent at SportsFanPlayground.com, while the supplies last.
The Apple iPad accessories include cases, styluses, chargers and screen protectors – all are made to fit the various generations of the popular iPad tablet. The store also has all of the various versions of the iPad tablets, available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models.
Xbox 360 accessories include various skins for controllers and the consoles, cables, adapters and headsets that are available for use on the Xbox Live online system. The store has various marked down games, consoles and marked down accessories available for immediate shipping, including games such as Madden NFL 13, Dishonored, NBA 2K13, and the Xbox Live Gold 12-Month membership card.
For more information, visit SportsFanPlayground.com.
About The Sports Fan Playground -
SportsFanPlayground.com is a leading online e-commerce provider of electronics which range from tablets, PCs and cameras to video games, DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs, appliances, lawn and garden products and more.
The store also carries the top brands in electronics and apparel including, Nike, Adidas, Apple, Sony, Samsung, Microsoft, EA Sports, and many more. The company recently began its initial expansion into clothing and jewelry and will continue to expand over the next several months.
The store recently launched an online grocery store service to further the growth of its brand. The service will allow for food items to be delivered in bulk, such as meats, breads, breakfast items, and more.
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Smart Communications is now offering the 4th Gen iPad and the iPad Mini powered by Smart LTE starting at Plan 499.
The 4th Gen iPad and the iPad Mini are offered in three storage variants – 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. Plan 499 comes with 65 hours worth of 3G / 4G / Smart LTE usage monthly with a lock-in period of 24 months. Subscribers can pay Php499 a month on top of the one-time payment (see retail price) or opt to pay in 24 months amortization for the device.
If you’re wondering what’s the Prepaid price of the iPads (contract-free), here are the cash/straight payment prices from Smart:
iPad Mini 16GB LTE: Php22,402
iPad Mini 32GB LTE: Php27,723
iPad Mini 64GB LTE: Php32,991
iPad with Retina Display 16GB LTE: Php30,437
iPad with Retina Display 32GB LTE: Php34,853
iPad with Retina Display 64GB LTE: Php39,962
These prepaid units come with a free Smart LTE SIM.
For Plan 999, both iPads come with unlimited 3G / 4G / Smart LTE usage monthly with a lock-in period of 24 months. Subscribers can pay Php999 a month on top of a one-time payment (see retail price) for the device made in cash or using a credit card with option for a 12-month interest-free installment with participating credit cards.
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Various iPad accessories are available as low as 1 cent at SportsFanPlayground.com.
Detroit, MI (PRWEB) May 18, 2013
Various Apple iPad tablets and Xbox 360 acccessories are available as low as 1 cent at SportsFanPlayground.com, while the supplies last.
The Apple iPad accessories include cases, styluses, chargers and screen protectors – all are made to fit the various generations of the popular iPad tablet. The store also has all of the various versions of the iPad tablets, available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models.
Xbox 360 accessories include various skins for controllers and the consoles, cables, adapters and headsets that are available for use on the Xbox Live online system. The store has various marked down games, consoles and marked down accessories available for immediate shipping, including games such as Madden NFL 13, Dishonored, NBA 2K13, and the Xbox Live Gold 12-Month membership card.
For more information, visit SportsFanPlayground.com.
About The Sports Fan Playground -
SportsFanPlayground.com is a leading online e-commerce provider of electronics which range from tablets, PCs and cameras to video games, DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs, appliances, lawn and garden products and more.
The store also carries the top brands in electronics and apparel including, Nike, Adidas, Apple, Sony, Samsung, Microsoft, EA Sports, and many more. The company recently began its initial expansion into clothing and jewelry and will continue to expand over the next several months.
The store recently launched an online grocery store service to further the growth of its brand. The service will allow for food items to be delivered in bulk, such as meats, breads, breakfast items, and more.
PDF
Print
Article source: http://www.prweb.com/releases/SportsFanPlayground/applexbox/prweb10008119.htm
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The Otterbox Defender with iON Intelligence is a battery case for the iPhone 4/4S with a number of unique features. It incorporates a built-in battery that doubles the amount of iPhone usage, and it works alongside an app that intelligently manages your remaining battery. Also, like most OtterBox Defender cases it offers remarkable protection.
The OtterBox Defender case itself comprises of three layers: a screen protector, a polycarbonate inner layer and the silicon outer layer. To place the iPhone inside you have to stretch and remove the silicon outer layer, unclip the screen protector and insert the phone into the polycarboate inner layer (then re-assemble the case). At the bottom chin of the case are 10 LED lights and pushing a button displays the remaining battery power. It charges via a Micro USB cable.
Where it gets clever is the app integration that manages the case’s power. The iON Intelligence app is a free download from the App Store (a link appeas when you plug in it in for the first time) and it monitors your battery usage over time.
The iON Intelligence app provides a good estimate for when your battery life will run out. It also manages the battery in the case when in the background, intelligently seeding power from the case to the battery (it apparently kicks in around the 60 per cent mark).
See also: Best accessories for iPhone
As with other OtterBox Defender cases, it’s designed with protection in mind. The website claims it withstands bumps, drops and shocks and given the styling of the case we’re inclined to believe them. The screen protector prevents scratches and the ports are all covered from dust and debris. It’s not waterproof, however, as there are open areas for the two cameras and speakers.
The case itself does not have an on/off switch, like a Mophie Juicepack but instead monitors the battery level inside your phone and seeds power as needed to prolong the life. The iOn Intelligence app is actually quite smart and it’s a free download so you can take a look at it in advance. When running (evenin the background) it accurately measures the time remaining from either just the internal phone battery, or the phone and a charged case. It tells you what time during the day you can expect the phone to run out of power; and it bases that by monitoring the way you use the phone as well as the battery drain rate.
The EMEA license throws up a warning flag, however. The iON Intelligence app collects your name, contact information, username, password, location information, battery life status over the course of a day, language, network usage, UDID, and IP addresses. The terms and conditions state: OtterBox can use this information to “deliver marketing communications or promotion materials from us, our affiliates, and third parties that may be of interest to you”. And “to help our advertisers and sponsors better understand the demographics of our audience.” So that’s something to think about before clicking the “I Agree To The Terms” button.
That aside there’s no denying that the The OtterBox Defender with iON Intelligence is a very, very clever case. We are genuinely impressed with the way it manages power and adds protection to the iPhone. It’s also quite an ugly case. We don’t mean it’s badly designed (it’s not – it’s great), it’s just that the combination of silicon and plastic make the iPhone 4 look like something that would be used by the military.
Which is, perhaps, the point. It’s a case that fixes two of key criticisms that you could legitimately direct at Apple’s iPhone. The first is that the combination of glass and aluminium is fragile and prone to screen cracking when dropped; the second is that the battery life of the iPhone is insufficiently short.
See: iPhone Accessories
If you work in a nice safe office, you might prefer a case that provides a bit more style, like the Mophie Juice Pack Air. But there are instances where the OtterBox Defender with iON Intelligence will be genuinely more appropriate. People working outdoors will find the OtterBox Defender a more secure device. And the extra charge will keep the iPhone going during the day. We also think the plain and secure styling with longer battery make it ideal for anybody travelling. We imagine backpackers will especially like the combination of plain appearance, sturdy protection and double the battery life.
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The Otterbox Defender with iON Intelligence is a battery case for the iPhone 4/4S with a number of unique features. It incorporates a built-in battery that doubles the amount of iPhone usage, and it works alongside an app that intelligently manages your remaining battery. Also, like most OtterBox Defender cases it offers remarkable protection.
The OtterBox Defender case itself comprises of three layers: a screen protector, a polycarbonate inner layer and the silicon outer layer. To place the iPhone inside you have to stretch and remove the silicon outer layer, unclip the screen protector and insert the phone into the polycarboate inner layer (then re-assemble the case). At the bottom chin of the case are 10 LED lights and pushing a button displays the remaining battery power. It charges via a Micro USB cable.
Where it gets clever is the app integration that manages the case’s power. The iON Intelligence app is a free download from the App Store (a link appeas when you plug in it in for the first time) and it monitors your battery usage over time.
The iON Intelligence app provides a good estimate for when your battery life will run out. It also manages the battery in the case when in the background, intelligently seeding power from the case to the battery (it apparently kicks in around the 60 per cent mark).
See also: Best accessories for iPhone
As with other OtterBox Defender cases, it’s designed with protection in mind. The website claims it withstands bumps, drops and shocks and given the styling of the case we’re inclined to believe them. The screen protector prevents scratches and the ports are all covered from dust and debris. It’s not waterproof, however, as there are open areas for the two cameras and speakers.
The case itself does not have an on/off switch, like a Mophie Juicepack but instead monitors the battery level inside your phone and seeds power as needed to prolong the life. The iOn Intelligence app is actually quite smart and it’s a free download so you can take a look at it in advance. When running (evenin the background) it accurately measures the time remaining from either just the internal phone battery, or the phone and a charged case. It tells you what time during the day you can expect the phone to run out of power; and it bases that by monitoring the way you use the phone as well as the battery drain rate.
The EMEA license throws up a warning flag, however. The iON Intelligence app collects your name, contact information, username, password, location information, battery life status over the course of a day, language, network usage, UDID, and IP addresses. The terms and conditions state: OtterBox can use this information to “deliver marketing communications or promotion materials from us, our affiliates, and third parties that may be of interest to you”. And “to help our advertisers and sponsors better understand the demographics of our audience.” So that’s something to think about before clicking the “I Agree To The Terms” button.
That aside there’s no denying that the The OtterBox Defender with iON Intelligence is a very, very clever case. We are genuinely impressed with the way it manages power and adds protection to the iPhone. It’s also quite an ugly case. We don’t mean it’s badly designed (it’s not – it’s great), it’s just that the combination of silicon and plastic make the iPhone 4 look like something that would be used by the military.
Which is, perhaps, the point. It’s a case that fixes two of key criticisms that you could legitimately direct at Apple’s iPhone. The first is that the combination of glass and aluminium is fragile and prone to screen cracking when dropped; the second is that the battery life of the iPhone is insufficiently short.
See: iPhone Accessories
If you work in a nice safe office, you might prefer a case that provides a bit more style, like the Mophie Juice Pack Air. But there are instances where the OtterBox Defender with iON Intelligence will be genuinely more appropriate. People working outdoors will find the OtterBox Defender a more secure device. And the extra charge will keep the iPhone going during the day. We also think the plain and secure styling with longer battery make it ideal for anybody travelling. We imagine backpackers will especially like the combination of plain appearance, sturdy protection and double the battery life.
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If the latest Samsung-related tablet leak is to be believed, the South Korean tech giants may be on the verge of releasing a new 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 model, with alleged press shots and an accompanying spec sheet hitting the web.
Spotted first by SamMobile, the tablet is said to have a codename model number of SM-T310 for the 3G version, with a Wi-Fi only edition picking up the SM-T311 identifier.
Running Android 4.2.2, the tablet is said to have an 8-inch TFT display running at a 1280 x 800 resolution, with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor backed by 1.5GB of RAM (unusual since RAM usually comes in whole numbers). Built in storage is rumoured to be 16GB, with a further 64GB available through microSD expansion if you’ve got one of the memory cards lying around.
In terms of imaging, the tablet is said to have a 5MP rear-facing camera and 1.3MP front facing snapper, while all the standard Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and A-GPS connectivity options should be present. Charging over a USB 2.0 connection, the tablet’s battery capacity is said to be a healthy 4450mAh.
SamMobile’s sources have this Galaxy Tab 3 variant pinned down for a June launch, but between the odd sizing (so small a difference between it and the 7-inch Tab 3) and the weird RAM count, we’re a bit skeptical. We’ll file this one away under “rumours” and let you know if Samsung lift the covers on this unlikely tablet.
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