Samsung Galaxy S5 outsells Apple iPhone 5s in the US on launch weekend

Samsung is on a roll with the Galaxy S5, even though reports prior to the launch indicated that sales would be slow for the global smartphone leader.

A new report by iQmetrix highlights that Samsung sold more units of the S5 during its launch weekend (April 11-13, 2014), compared to Apple’s iPhone 5s (September 20-22, 2013).

During the launch period, the Galaxy S5 comprised 23 percent and 18 percent of the total phones sold in the US and Canada respectively. On the other hand, the iPhone 5s comprised just 18 percent of total phones sold in the US and 13 percent in Canada, during its launch weekend.

Breaking down the Galaxy S5 sales by region – it comprises 41 percent of phones sold during April 11-13 in the Southern US region, 30 percent in the Northeast, 23 percent in the Midwest, 21 percent in the West and 18% in Canada.

Another interesting bit the report highlights that despite the upcoming Galaxy S5 launch, Galaxy S4 sales were at its peak during the 2013 holiday season and also in January 2014. On the other hand, during the six month period prior to the iPhone 5s launch, the iPhone 5 sales dropped progressively.

It’s been just under two weeks since Samsung brought the Galaxy S5 to markets around the world. Samsung has been gung-ho about the prospects of the S5 since day one and has proclaimed that it will outsell the Galaxy S4. Check out our Galaxy S5 unboxing video.

Moreover, a recent report revealed that the S5 accounts for nearly one percent of the entire Android market, in mere two weeks. The Samsung Galaxy S5 now makes up about 0.7 percent of the entire Android market, according to the report. That’s a staggering figure which proves that sales are well on track for the global smartphone leader.

Report Claims iPhone 6 Will Feature Curved Display, All-Aluminum Rear Shell

Apple's next-generation iPhone may feature rounded edges and a curved glass display, according to a new report from Mac Otakara 

   

 
                                                 The Squair Curvaceous Bumper

 Citing "reliable sources", the publication notes that the iPhone 6's cover glass will sit flush with the device's rounded corners, departing from the straight edges seen on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5s. The report likens the device's profile to the Squair Curvaceous Bumper, a Japan-made aluminum bumper for the iPhone that features a rounded housing. 

The report also claims that Apple will do away with the rear glass antenna breaks found on the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s in favor of an all-aluminum design. Such a move would likely mean that Apple is incorporating significant changes to its overall antenna layout, perhaps positioning current radios in different locations. 

Throughout the past few months, various reports have indicated that the iPhone 6 may feature slightly rounded edges. However, only a few reports have claimed that the device will feature a curved glass display, with Bloomberg noting last December that the company was working on two iPhones with large curved screens for this year. That account however was contrasted by The Wall Street Journal this past January, which said that Apple would not be using a curved display in its devices. 
 

           Renderings of the iPhone 6 (4.7'') and iPhone 6 (5.7'') based on leaked schematics

Apple will likely unveil the iPhone 6 later this year in two different sizes of 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches. It is also likely that the smaller 4.7-inch version of the phone will ship first in the third quarter of this year, while the larger version is estimated to ship later due to challenges with the device's display technology and battery life. 

In addition to a larger display, both versions of the iPhone 6 are expected to include a thinner, bezel-free design, faster A8 processor, Touch ID fingerprint sensor and an upgraded camera with optical image stabilization. The device is also expected to debut with Apple's latest iOS 8 mobile operating system, which will likely feature enhancements to Maps, Siri, and iCloud in addition to a new "Healthbook" app. Apple is also said to benegotiating with carriers to increase the price of the iPhone 6 by $100.

New Movies Releasing This Week April 25 2014

The Best of Bogart Collection(Blu-ray)

 
Storyline: For the Humphrey Bogart lover, 'The Best of Bogart Collection' is the stuff that dreams are made of – assuming, of course, that you don't already own one or more of the collected movies, as these four Blu-rays are identical to the movie discs of their separate individual releases.
This set brings together four of Humphrey Bogart's (and three of director John Huston's) greatest films: 'The Maltese Falcon', 'Casablanca', 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre', and 'The African Queen'. Not only do they represent Bogart's best work, but each and every one of them are '5-star' films that easily fall onto almost any list of the greatest movies of all time.

The Other Woman
 

 
Storyline: After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman (Cameron Diaz) tries to get her ruined life back on track. But when she accidentally meets the wife he’s been cheating on (Leslie Mann), she realizes they have much in common, and her sworn enemy becomes her greatest friend. When yet another affair is discovered (Kate Upton), all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on their cheating, lying, three-timing SOB.
  
The Quiet Ones
 

 
Storyline: From the producer who brought you The Woman In Black and Let Me In comes the unnerving tale of The Quiet Ones. Tucked away in an estate outside of London, Professor Coupland along with a team of university students conduct an "experiment" on Jane Harper, a young girl who harbors unspeakable secrets. What dark forces they uncover are more terrifying than any of them expected. Inspired by true events, the film stars Jared Harris (Mad Men and Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows), Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel), and is directed by John Pogue from a screenplay by Craig Rosenberg and Oren Moverman and John Pogue, and based on a screenplay by Tom de Ville.

Locke
 

 
Storyline: Ivan Locke (Hardy) has worked diligently to craft the life he has envisioned, dedicating himself to the job that he loves and the family he adores. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul. All taking place over the course of one absolutely riveting car ride, LOCKE is an exploration of how one decision can lead to the complete collapse of a life. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Knight (EASTERN PROMISES, DIRTY PRETTY THINGS) and driven by an unforgettable performance by Tom Hardy, LOCKE is a thrillingly unique cinematic experience of a man fighting to salvage all that is important to him. 

Blue Ruin 
 

 
Storyline: BLUE RUIN is a classic American revenge story that recently won the FIPRESCI International Critics Prize at the Cannes Film Festival where it screened in the Directors' Fortnight. The film follows a mysterious outsider whose quiet life is turned upside down when he returns to his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. Proving himself an amateur assassin, he winds up in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family.  

The German Doctor 
 

 
Storyline: Patagonia, 1960. A German doctor (Alex Brendemühl) meets an Argentinean family and follows them on a long desert road to a small town where the family will be starting a new life. Eva (Natalia Oreiro), Enzo (Diego Peretti) and their three children welcome the doctor into their home and entrust their young daughter, Lilith (Florencia Bado), to his care, not knowing that they are harboring one of the most dangerous criminals in the world. At the same time, Israeli agents are desperately looking tobring THE GERMAN DOCTOR to justice. Based on filmmaker Lucía Puenzo's (XXY) fifth novel, the story follows Josef Mengele, the "Angel of Death," a German SS officer and a physician at the Auschwitz concentration camp, in the years he spent "hiding", along with many other Nazi's, in South America following his escape from Germany. Mengele was considered to be one of WWII's most heinous Nazi war criminals. 

For No Good Reason
 

 
Storyline: Experience 15 years in the life of acclaimed illustrator Ralph Steadman, whose surreal, often confrontational artwork is frequently associated with Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson thanks to such books as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and The Curse of Lono. A look back at Steadman's remarkable career offers a glimpse into his vivid imagination as interviews with Johnny Depp, Terry Gilliam, Richard E. Grant, Tim Robbins and others offer insight into the man behind the legend. Meanwhile,Steadman watches as his drawings are brought to life through the magic of animation for the very first time. 

Hope you have a good time and enjoy your movies with family! 

Watch “The Expendables 2” DVD to Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet with Forced subtitles

A power-packed tablet: 

   
Sony Xperia Z2 is the world’s slimmest and lightest waterproof tablet. The large, high-resolution 10.1” Full HD TRILUMINOS Display for mobile with X-Reality for mobile picture engine has a 1920 x 1200 progressive scan, for razor sharp image quality that gives incredibly crisp pictures free of jagged edges. In addition, this gadget is definitely perfect for watching videos on the go. 
 

         

In this situation, if you have an Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet and want to watch DVD movies on it, you need to transfer DVD to Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet first. It nothing difficult to do this job as long as you utilize an easy-to-use and trustful DVD to Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet converter. But how to choose a good DVD to Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet converter may be somewhat head-scratching. Fortunately,Pavtube Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet DVD Ripper brings a perfect solution to this problem, helping to transfer DVD with Forced subtitles to Sony Xperia Z2 at fast ripping speed. This program will help you which you could add the converted DVD movie to iTunes library and watch the movies on your fashionable Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet anytime anywhere. 
    
A power-useful DVD tool:  

To be honest, Pavtube DVD Ripper is a professional DVD tool. I tried several programs and I can tell you that NO one comes even close to the simpleness and great quality that the DVD Ripper delivers. The time it takes to convert in this software is almost half that in other. Below is the step-by-step tutorial how to rip DVD to Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet. 
  
How to Convert “The Expendables 2” DVD to Xperia Z2 Tablet playable videos

Step 1. Downloadthe DVD Ripper to your PC, Run this DVD Ripper, as the DVD to Sony Xperia Converter. 

Click "Load Disc" to choose Load your “The Expendables 2” DVD Disc. Pavtube DVD Ripper will detect the real main title and check it by default.

 
Tip: You can select a subtitle language and then check Forced subtitles to output a video with only subtitles in the foreign language part. 
 
  
 
Step 2. Select compatible format. Hit the "Format" menu you could choose the suitable profile for Sony Xperia Z2 tablet. When you cannot find the particular profile for your device from Pavtube DVD Ripper, don't worry, it includes several general presets which are compatible for most Android phones and tablets. 

 
Tips: 
 
1. You can customize video specs by clicking the "Settings" icon on program interface, you are allowed to set presets to get better video and audio performance on your Sony Xperia Z2 tablet. 

Video

Codec: h.264 
Size: 1280*720/1920*1080 
Bitrate: 1500~2500 
Frame rate: 24 
  
Audio
  
Codec: aac 
Sample rate: 48000 
Bitrate: 128000 
Channels: Stereo 
  
Step 3. Start the “The Expendables 2” to MP4 conversion. 

When everything is OK, just press the "Convert" button to start the DVD to Xperia Z2 tablet MP4 conversion. It will not take much time. Just wait for the conversion process to get done. 

After conversion, you can click "Open output folder" to quick locate the converted video. Then transfer your DVDs on Sony Xperia Z2 tablet anytime and anywhere.

Additional Tips:
  
If your movie isn’t already in one of the supported formats or it’s still on a DVD or a Blu-ray, you can get the all-in-one app named Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate (or its equivalent Mac verison – iMedia Converter Mac) to rip Blu-ray/DVD, and convert various formats of 720p/1080p HD videos in MKV, AVI, VOB, MPG, MTS, etc. to your Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet, Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia Tablet Z, Asus Transformer Infinity TF700, Nook HD+, Kindle Fire HD(X), Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, Galaxy S5 and other tablets/phones for smoothly playing. 
  
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Store collected DVD movies on my cloud storage and share with my family

You are probably to have files stored all over the internet - some in Dropbox, a few in Google Drive, and so forth. And Western Digital My Cloud is a new option for storing your stuff from anywhere and helps you consolidate your photos, videos, and other documents. When you have a large DVD library, why not convert them into .MP4, so that you can store DVD movies onto WD My Cloud Network disk for better playing and sharing. If are you confused about how to rip DVDs to WD My Cloud, just read below article and you will find an easy way. 

     
“I have a DVD collection and have recently purchased a WD My Cloud Network disk – I need a program to rip my collection and any future discs I buy onto this network server. The main benefit is the ability to view my DVD collection from any smart TV in the house to share with my family. In conjunction with the WD My Cloud disk I should be able to stream videos on holiday which will be great for the kids.”

Do you have met the same problem with this customer? As a transmitter between DVD discs and Internet, how can we make it come true? Through a google search on the internet, I find Pavtube DVD Ripper. I used your 30 day trial option to test out the software to make sure it worked – other software packages did not have this trial feature and Pavtube was the first that I managed to get working so I went with them. I tried out other software product but found Pavtube is the easiest to work with. Overall, Pavtube DVD Ripper can remove the DVD disc protection and copy source disc to computer hard drive with same structure preserved. 
  
Full guide: Make 1:1 Copy DVD disc on WD My Cloud with Pavtube DVD Ripper 

Step 1. Install the DVD Ripper on your PC.

Pavtube DVD Ripper is an excellent DVD backing up tool that can make 1:1 copy of your source DVD with original structure including extras and menus. Meanwhile, this app is regarded as a great DVD ripping program to help users convert DVD collections and various videos for new how tablets and smartphones including iPad mini, iPad Air, iPhone 5S, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Kindle Fire HDX 7, Google Nexus 7/10 and more.

Step 2. Launch it and load your DVD movie from discs to the app.



Step 3. Click the “Browse” button to set output folder where you want to save the copied DVD movies.

Step 4. Hit the copy the entire disc icon on DVD Ripper main interface and start DVD backing up process.

Tips:

1. If you’d like to copy only movie content and leave out the extras and commentary, the Directly Copy is exactly what you need, which copies intact. VOB main movie from original DVD disc without extras.



2. There are various output profile presets.

Many people like me own would love to enjoy movies and TV shows from physical discs to more than one mobile phone and tablet. You can count on DVD Ripper because it offers so many output formats that you would find the suitable one eventually.

The general format is "H.264 Video(*.mp4)" from "Common Video" option.

Tips:

If you have special requirements on target video, click “Settings” to customize video size, bitrate, frame rate and sample rate.

3. Video Editor available in this converter.

Another reason I like Pavtube is it ships with many video editing features, and usually I use it to cut off black bars of full screen on my HD TV at home. Besides, it does more than that. It trims off unwanted commercials from DVD movies, add watermarks as copyright protection to your source file, and more.

For example, if you want to get wide screen or smaller size, you can turn to the crop option to do settings before copying to my WD cloud device.

4.Other small but essential functions.

Pavtube application takes advantage of the NVIDIA CUDA technology and AMD APP technology, and the conversion speed can be increased up to 6 times faster than ever before. Moreover, Pavtube programs support adding *.srt and *.ass subtitles into video and merge into one file for output.
  
Now you can freely transfer your backed up DVDs for watching on portable tablets via your on WD My Cloud.

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Spin, bend, drop, type: Logitech unveils quartet of iPad cases (hands-on)

Logitech's Hinge, Turnaround, Big Bang and Ultrathin keyboard cover cases are on the way this spring. I tried two of them over the weekend. 

 
It's hard to get excited about new iPad cases. I'll admit, though, I have a soft spot for Logitech: its keyboard accessories are among the best out there, and I've always found the build quality to be excellent.

Logitech has announced four new cases today, and they're all focused on specifically practical functions. I've been trying two of them for the past few days on an iPad Air. 
 
The Logitech Hinge (seen above) is a flexible adjustable-angle iPad case. No big surprise there, except the Hinge can bend and hold any angle along a 50-degree range of movement (15 to 65 degrees) thanks to its flexy-bend back hinge. I tried opening the iPad Air Hinge case up to a variety of upright, nearly full-recline and mid-range angles, and it worked well for all. The plastic-backed, fabric-front-covered design has an attractive look, but makes an Air a little thicker and heavier than using Apple's own leather Smart Case. Magnets in the lid auto-wake the iPad, and the hinge on the back keeps closed when in folio mode, avoiding any weird flip-open moments when using the case to read (a problem I've had with other flexible cases). Logitech claims the case is spill and drop-resistant more than normal cases, for a bit of extra protection. The Hinge is $59.99 for the Air version, or $49.99 for the iPad Mini or Retina Mini versions. I like this one a lot. 
  

                                                              Logitech Turnaround

The Logitech Turnaround offers up a rotational hinge to flip the iPad to landscape or portrait mode while still in the case. I've seen this trick before on other iPad cases, including some great ones by Targus, but Logitech's does it well. The case has a bit thicker overall feel than the Hinge, with a sleek type of brushed-nylon material on the outside that gives it the feel of some sort of executive attache when folded up shut. The case stands sturdily and supports a couple of angles, and in portrait mode the case did a fine job...even if it ends up looking a little less elegant on a desk. Die-hard portrait-mode users, take note: this could replace a deskside swivel stand. The Turnaround costs $59.99 for the Air or $49.99 for Mini or Retina Mini versions, too. 

  

     

                                                       Logitech Big Bang

LogitechThe Big Bang, which I didn't try, is an extra-rugged iPad case with additional impact resistance: its shock-absorbent slim case has been drop-tested by Logitech up to 1.8 meters. I'll make sure to dry some drops when I check one out. It's a basic slim folio case otherwise, in multiple colors and with five different viewing angles. Also available for the iPad Air and both iPad Minis, its extra protection will cost you a pretty penny: $99.99 for the Air, or $79.99 for the Mini versions.
 

 

                                      New Ultrathin Keyboard CoverLogitech

 

Finally, Logitech is updating its Ultrathin Keyboard Cover to be thinner, and have multiple viewing angles -- something other cases had, but the Ultrathin lacked. The cover case will be 6.5 millimeters thin and two-thirds the thickness of the iPad Air. The new Cover costs $99 for the Air version, or $89 for the Mini versions. It'll be released in Europe and the U.S. in May. The Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is my favorite thin iPad keyboard accessory, so I'm pretty excited about this news. Stay tuned for a review update when I get one.
 
The Hinge and Turnaround will be available in Europe in April and the U.S. in May, and the Big Bang will be available in May in both regions.

Watch movies with subtitles on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition on my long distance trips

About Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition: 

  
The 32 Gigabyte WiFi edition Android 4.3 Jelly Bean tablet not only had a 2,560 x 1,600 pixel display resolution at a 298 PPI density (compared to iPad Air's Retina at the smaller 2,048 x 1536 and lesser 264 PPI density), but also it had handwriting recognition, expandable storage, video was 1080p (vs the iPad’s 720p), a slightly larger screen, the ability to run multiple apps at the same time in split-screen, and a host of other features. 
   
If you got a new Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, you may want to know the more details about it; If you want to have a Long distance trip with friends, you may need put the movies into your tablet to help you Spend the boring time; If you have BR collections or DVDs and Some MKV format movies downloaded from Youtube, you may want to put them on your tablets and smartphones for watching anytime, anywhere. With facing the issues, please read on to find the best answer here. 

In actually, A third-party software can complete this job. Here Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate is highly recommended. It's a professional and powerful high-quality video converter and editor. Just can do what it does what I need it to do. With it, you can transfer MKV/AVI/M2TS/VOB etc. or any format you want to put onto Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition.
    
Now, there is an easy way to watch movies with subtitles on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. 

Step1: Download the Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate and Click “Add Video”  to load your source media.
   

  
Step2: Attach downloaded subtitles. Click Video Editor tab and switch to Subtitle box. Select Enable icon, locate your subtitles and load it. 

Tip: You can freely select the subtitles, audio track according to your need from the “Subtitles”, “Audio” options. Or you can select showing force subtitles by checking the forced subtitles box. 
  

   
Step 3. Click on the pull down menu of “Format” to choose “Samsung>> Samsung Galaxy Note(*.mp4)” for conversion. 

   
Step 4. Click “Convert” button to start putting movies to Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. When the conversion task is finished, you can click “Open output folder” button to get the movies ready for playback on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. 

A guide to tell you How to Transfer Music, Video files from PC to Galaxy Tab 3 with Samsung Kies?
  

Forgot to tell you that the Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate not only can transfer any format you want to rip, but also can copy the Blu-ray and DVD discs. If you want to know more, you can go to the homepage from Pavtube , they have most situations you have met and give your best answers. 

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