PC Memoirs

Apple’s iPad dominates the market of mobile web traffic with a share of 98%, says the latest report from Onswipe company, which develops different solutions for content optimization for touchscreen devices and that can track device and engagement data via the aptly-named Onswipe platform.

It was the first study of such type and Onswipe analyzed that web data received from almost 1200 different sites from a period of September 13-20 2012. As Jason L. Baptiste, an Onswipe CEP, commented: “The iPad is clearly a browsing device.”

Among the other leading manufacturers we can find Samsung with its Galaxy Tab various models with 1.53% of the traffic, and Motorola Xoom with 0.21%. Amazon Kindle Fire tablets have a share of 0.11%.

It is noteworthy that Kindle Fire owners spend on web pages by 79% more time than users of iPad. Partially, it may happen due to the fact that the Kindle Fire has a 7-inch screen, what lead to the increasing of page fragments, while the 9.7-inch iPad provides a comfortable environment for web surfing. However, Amazon’s users have 138% more page views per visit comparing with iPad’s ones. And this very stats data may push the developers to the further development of the gadgets with smaller screens.

Speaking about general mobile web traffic, iPad again takes the first place with 54.5% share; iPhone’s share is about 19.05%.

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So we have all heard about the news of Apple’s recent lawsuits against Samsung for patent infringements. In the end, Apple was not able to actually hurt Samsung by making them take their products of the market, but instead was given a nice sum of money in a settlement. Now, the tables have been turned on Apple, as Samsung is hitting back with patent complaints over Apple’s newest smartphone release, the iPhone 5. While the case is still a ways off, this is certainly a shake up in the mobile market.

Of course with the September 12th release of the iPhone 5, there will be no recourse to actually block distribution. In fact, there has been a record presale of the iPhone, not to mention that they are already sold out for presale. What it does show, however, is that there is still a large competition to be the top smartphone developer.

The latest in the court rulings made Samsung pay out a $1 billion fine, but also had an unanticipated consequence. Samsung’s Galaxy S3 experienced a huge bump in sales. Apple was claiming the phone’s were too similar, and in fact pushed those holding out for iPhones switch to the Galaxy S3. After all, Apple kept saying how similar the two are.

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Apple has a tradition of releasing excellent products to the market. On September 21st, 2012, Apple was at it again, and the tech giant released its newest iPhone model – the iPhone 5. The launch of this exciting product has been lauded as the most successful release as it practically outdid the launch of iPhone 4S, which has been the flagship smart phone from Apple. The media slogan attached to the release of iPhone 5 was “let’s talk iPhone”.

The highly anticipated iPhone 5 has many exciting features. It offers all the improvements that customers wanted to see in iPhone 4S. This is a superior model of the iPhone with an unprecedented abundance of features.

iPhone 5 Features

The iPhone 5 smart phone offers what many smart phone users expected and wanted with the launch of the previous iPhone model. The functionality of the iPhone 5 are superior to the iPhone 4S’s. The specific features offered by iPhone 5 include:

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As time progresses, hackers just keep on getting better and smarter at what they do. Unfortunately, this means that, as PC owners, we have to get smarter and better at protecting our computers. If you’re trying to figure out how to keep your computer safe and secure in this wild world, here are four suggestions to help you out:

1. Update your web browser

Older versions of popular web browsers like Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox simply aren’t as adept at protecting your computer against malware. Updating your web browser of choice to its latest version is absolutely essential. In fact, Internet Explorer 6 is probably the least safe web browser to use, but the latest version of Internet Explorer (IE 9) is considered one of the best web browsers to use if you want to keep your computer secure. The latest versions of web browsers will be equipped with the latest and most relevant security features.

2. Get AVG LinkScanner

In case you haven’t noticed, there are a lot of links around the web. There are probably links in most of the web content you come across. Sometimes the content you’re reading or viewing will compel you to click on a link, and where that link leads you won’t necessarily be a safe site. Quite a few links will actually lead you to sites that try to get you to download software that will harm your computer. It’s a good idea to avoid those sites altogether and install a program like AVG LinkScanner, which will help you avoid accidentally surfing to sites that are known to distribute malware.

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Internet users are susceptible to attacks pertaining to malware or malicious software. Besides sending fake applications that corrupt your device, hackers have also indulged in another form of crime which involves theft of identity.

Identity theft refers to the stealing of an individual’s identity and pretending to be that person. Hackers often misuse an identity by sending malicious files and offensive content to other users. In order to prevent any such occurrence, an enhanced identity theft protection system has to be deployed. This will not only warn you against such possibilities but also block potentially dangerous content on your computer or smartphone.

Determining the link between data loop holes and theft of identity can be difficult as most victims are unaware of how the sensitive information got transferred. In fact, identity theft is not traceable in most cases. Several cases have been reported in which the victim was held responsible for the criminal’s actions. This might involve hacking of government computers or spamming. Basically, identity theft occurs when a person uses your name, credit card number or social security number without permission to commit crimes.

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