Apple’s latest iPhone is considered a technological masterpiece and comes in two versions. The white iPhone 4 with 16GB is priced at VND 13 million and white iPhone 4 of 32GB for VND 15.2 million for people who have registered post-paid subscription package. At the outset 1000 units of both the versions have been imported by the telecom provider. The official distribution of this smart phone in Vietnam has been permitted to only two companies- Vinaphone and Viettel. For consumers wishing to get the original white smartphone iPhone 4 can get in touch with the nearest Vinaphone store for the registration.

Various informants have gathered the news evidence from Digit- times and predict that the iPhone 4S will no longer than 6^th June 2011, will be disclosed. This will happen to be the start of Apple’s yearly World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC). With all these and various other factors, it is being also predicted that the next iPhone might offer you a small advancement regarding the hardware with also a predicted leap in software with iOS 5. Finally, on the matter of announcing the releasing date of the next sensation iPhone 5, Digitimes have clearly suggested  that Apple will start producing the iPhone 5/4S nearly on August then will come up for unveiling on September. They also suggest that the phone will be released finally in November.

The electronic device comes with a 150 MB data bundle. The new iPhone 4 is priced at R309 a month. All the features and applications that are included in the black iPhone 4 are made available in this gadget too like Facebook, Angry Birds, Twitter and Infinity Blade. The new iPhone 4 which was believed to be 0.2mm thicker than the black iPhone 4 is the same as its former counterpart. It has the highest display resolution inbuilt in a cell phone. There will be no pre-registration required for the purchase of iPhone 4 and the customers will have to get in touch with their nearest MTN store.

In a recent report that was published in the Chinese Economic Daily News there was a mocked image on a Japanese website that Apple has plans to do away with the antenna strip as it was responsible for many antenna problems. The new model that is going to be released by the company is going to have a flat panel antenna that is roughly based on the logo of the company. This is going to appear on the back of the handset. The back panel of the set is going to be made of aluminum and it will eradicate the issues that the brand had faced when it was engaged in getting a white iPhone. There were rumors of the delay of the phone but now it is anticipated that the iPhone 5 is going to hit the market sometime in June or July this year.

Verizon has released an official statement where it has curtailed its return policy from thirty to fourteen days. The release date of the Verizon iPhone 4 is February the 10th and there is a possibility that mobile lovers will go in for the iPhone 4 when it is released on this date. Now the iPhone 4 is not a new phone however the HTC Thunderbolt is one that is a new one and it is anticipated that this device will be huge demand once released on the carrier. The salient feature of this new offering by HTC is simultaneous voice and data on 3G. There are rumors that this device will also come equipped with a hot spot feature that is a 4G compatible for catering up to eight devices. There is no confirmation on the news on why the HTC Thunderbolt is going to come out later however it seems that those who are eager to get hold of the HTC Thunderbolt need to wait a little longer for the device to land in their hands!

There was a report by Nielsen in November that stated that most of the present mobile customers of the world are going in for Android Smartphones and Apple contributed to about 26.9% of this market share. The growth rate of Apple in the market over the last six months has grown from about 20.9% in the month of June 2010 before the launch of the iPhone 4.

The Blackberry contributed to having about 19.2% of the market share and the brand had dropped significantly from its 35% high in June last year. RIM’s Blackberry lost its share in the Android market to Apple who undertook most of the market during the later half of the year.

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Occipital is one of the first companies that have taken advantage of the HTML gyroscope that helps it to explore the 360 Panorama picture. In the demonstration that has been provided by Occipital the user has the chance to check into the original pictures on Twitpic. There is also another option where users can also locate them on a map by using the Apple’s Maps application in the phone. With this feature the iPhone 4 users tend to get a virtual representation of any scene on the phone and get the feeling as if they are actually present there. The real-life experience is surely a unique one and it makes a huge difference to the photos that are being viewed.

The demand for Android based phones has increased across the world and this is the reason why leading manufacturers all over the world have gone ahead to launch models with exclusive Android features in the global market. The iPhone has really captured most of the market and this is the reason why HTC has decided to come up with a model that is anticipated to pose cut throat competition in Australia. The launch will be made with a major marketing campaign for the HTC Desire HD Smartphone in Australia along with a party that will be attended by leading Australian musicians.

The Apple will also launch the iPad in China in the last week and this launch will also be encouraged by customers in the country. This is very encouraging news for the customers in China as there are many mobile consumers that are eagerly awaiting the news of the launch. There are about 156 million subscribers that are under the China Unicom carrier that is the second most popular wireless carrier in the country. It is banking on the latest generation handset that has been released in the country. There is tremendous hype and excitement that surrounds the iPad and the release of the new iPhone 4 and this is going to generate much interest in the country on the 25th of September.

This is good news for HTC as Apple has been very slow with launching its new popular products in China.HTC is going in for the market competition in China as Apple has not been able to capture the market in the same way. Apple has a very small presence in China and it recorded sales of only 7.1% in the second quarter of the year. Apple only has one Wi-Fi version of a Smartphone and the iPhone 4.The rest of the handset manufacturers like Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericson and Motorola also have a small share in the mobile market of the nation. HTC has plans to market its mobiles in China aggressively to enhance its presence in this mobile dominated market. The company has plans to increase and enhance its sales in China.

The iPhone 4 was launched in the USA last month but customers complained that phone calls got dropped when they gripped the phone in a particular manner. In response to this complaint Apple gave away free rubber cases to those customers who had complained about this problem. The company stated that this would improve the reception problems that the users were facing with the new phone. Apple stated that the reception would improve when the phone would be released in Canada and 17 other nations.

Despite the above reception rumors Apple has successfully sold around 3.5 million handsets in the country till date. The new phone is being offered with the free rubber cases that will give the consumer no reason to complain about the new phone. Consumers also have the alternative of buying another version of the phone that is unlocked and a contract free version. By the end of September 2010 the Apple iPhone 4 will be available to 88 countries in the world.

Apple had sold about 3.47 Macs in the quarter that had exceeded the expectations of the company. The most successful product according to Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple was the iPhone 4. The company began with selling iPads in the quarter that also recorded total sales of 3.27 million. Steve Jobs also added that iPad started off with great success and more consumers are buying Macs and there are also some amazing products that are now in the pipeline. The company is also looking forward to more positive and rewarding results for the next quarter.

When confronting the allegations, Jobs said that other phones also had the same issues and he mentioned the name of HTC Droid Eris in particular. He referred to only 0.55% of customers who had phoned Apple Care to complain and only one out of hundred calls is dropped. In the conference he stated that the company would provide a free case to customers who buy an iPhone 4 before September. He also stated that anyone who has already purchased this handset will get a free case and a person who has gone in with the Apple bumper for this phone will get a total refund. Owners of the iPhone 4 can also return the phone to the company within 30 days of buying with no charge. Hopefully, the company feels that that would be an end to the issue.