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Apple secrets leaked early by inside traders, arrests reveal

<DIV class=separator style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLtUlezHchEhvS4-RTGvEqPoF-ng2SrB92av5ZTC3VIS2ZBYznEfXB-5c-32DFmW_bQHobDWNTjS7il2VSxN9RXhCoH5BYP1HHqp34iU5rfNZucA0pjvDxW3MLZwHscd5FGQ_NM9LWZM/s1600/apple-creation-0124-rm-eng.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1em; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLtUlezHchEhvS4-RTGvEqPoF-ng2SrB92av5ZTC3VIS2ZBYznEfXB-5c-32DFmW_bQHobDWNTjS7il2VSxN9RXhCoH5BYP1HHqp34iU5rfNZucA0pjvDxW3MLZwHscd5FGQ_NM9LWZM/s1600/apple-creation-0124-rm-eng.jpg"></A></DIV>We don't normally cover the "business crime" beat, but there's a pretty interesting gadget angle here. As part of a larger crack down on insider trading, three technology executives and a "salesman for an 'expert network'" have been arrested for leaking confidential tips to hedge funds. What sort of secrets, you ask? A certain executive for Flextronics, Walter Shimoon, happened to pass on information concerning an iPhone update and the iPad well before they became official (Flextronics supplied Apple parts). "At Apple you can get fired for saying K48 ... outside of a, you know, outside of a meeting that doesn't have K48 people in it. That's how crazy they are about it," he said during an October 2009 phone call intercepted by authorities, where K48 was the codename for the iPad, which didn't see the light of day until 2010 (we're assuming here that's not all he said). The others arrested hail from AMD (leaking financial details) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and a fifth person already pled guilty (a former Dell global supply manager). Remember, kids, crime doesn't pay.

Apple secrets leaked early by inside traders, arrests reveal

We don't normally cover the "business crime" beat, but there's a pretty interesting gadget angle here. As part of a larger...

Nexus S in stock on Carphone Warehouse's site a little early

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So this is how it was supposed to go: Best Buy would start selling the Nexus S in the States on December 16th, and Carphone Warehouse would follow on a few days later -- the 20th, to be exact -- in the UK. Looks like the British are going rogue here, though, because Samsung's Gingerbread-packed slate is showing "in stock" on Carphone Warehouse's site right this very moment, which should theoretically mean it ships the same day if you order it before 5PM local time. Let us know if you get it in your paws before the 20th, alright?

Nexus S in stock on Carphone Warehouse's site a little early

So this is how it was supposed to go: Best Buy would start selling the Nexus S in the States on December 16th, and Carphone Warehouse would...

Early View: Google Nexus S vs HTC Desire HD vs iPhone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/Mobile%20Phones/Google/Nexus_S4x3-200-200.jpg"> The Google Nexus S has been announced and has a UK release date of 20 December. We've pitched the key specs of the Samsung-built handset against the key smartphone rival Apple's iPhone 4 as well as Samsung's own Galaxy S (which, as you'll see, is strikingly similar in spec). It's time to see how your next phone stacks up. OS The Google Nexus S breaks new ground for Android, running Android 2.3 Gingerbread out of the box. <UL> <LI><a href="">Android 2.3: what you need to know</A></LI></UL> Both the HTC Desire HD and the Samsung Galaxy S run Android, of course. The Galaxy S runs the Eclair 2.1 version of Android out of the box (depending on network updates), while the Desire HD runs Froyo 2.2 Android with HTC's Sense interface on top. The iPhone 4, of course, runs Apple's own iOS 4. Processor The Desire HD features the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdgragon 8255 processor - matched in clockspeed by the 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 chip in the Samsung Galaxy S and Google Nexus S. The Apple iPhone 4 uses Apple's own A4 chip, which is also based on a 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 core but is underclocked. Touchscreen The HTC Desire HD has a 4.3-inch SLCD 480 x 800 pixel screen. That's larger than the identical 4-inch Super AMOLED screen found on the Galaxy S and Nexus S – albeit with the same resolution. However, the Nexus S does introduce one trump card – the screen is curved supposedly to match the curve of your face. The iPhone 4 has Apple's new Retina Display with an impressive 940 x 640 res. Storage While iPhone 4 is available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, the Galaxy S comes with either 16GB or 8GB and the Desire HD with 1.5GB (not great, is it?). The latter two handsets do come with Micro SD slots, though - up to 32GB can be stowed on cards slotted into those. The Google Nexus S has 16GB of storage. Memory The Desire HD goes a step further than its rivals, with 768MB of internal memory for running programs. The Samsung Galaxy S has 568MB on the other hand, the same as the iPhone 4. Surprisingly it seems the Galaxy S is limited to 512MB. Interestingly, that's twice the RAM you'll find in the iPad. <img alt="Google nexus s" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/Mobile%20Phones/Google/nexus_s_white-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> Camera The iPhone 4, Google Nexus S and Samsung Galaxy S have 5MP cameras, but these are trumped by the HTC Desire HD's 8MP unit. All these handsets now shoot 720p HD video and feature geotagging and LED flashes. Connectivity All four handsets are quad-band phones with 3G/HSDPA. You'll also get Wi-Fi (up to 802.11n) and Bluetooth 2.1 whichever you choose with A2DP. The Desire HD, Nexus S and Galaxy S all have Micro USB connections while the iPhone 4 naturally uses the standard Apple 32-pin dock connector. The Google Nexus S also adds NFC, or Near Field Communication support, meaning it could be used as an Oyster or Barclaycard OnePulse-type touch payments. Anything else? All the handsets have 3.5mm audio jacks as you'd expect. The Desire HD and Galaxy S both have FM radios. The iPhone 4 does not, nor does the Nexus S. All the handsets also have GPS, proximity sensor, compass, accelerometer and ambient light sensor. The Desire HD also boasts the Dolby Mobile audio enhancement tech and DLNA compliance. All can be tethered, but Android 2.2 means the Desire HD can act as a Wi-Fi hotspot (as can the 2.3-toting Google Nexus S). <img alt="Google nexus s" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/Mobile%20Phones/Google/nexus_s_non4x3/nexus_s_3-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> Dimensions and weight The Samsung Galaxy S has a footprint of 122 x 64mm - comparable to the 123 x 68mm Desire HD. The Nexus S has a slightly narrower and thicker 124 x 63mm footprint. The Galaxy S also has a thickness of 1cm, 0.7mm thicker than the iPhone but thinner than the 11.8mm thick Desire HD. The Nexus S has a depth of 11mm in comparison. Both the HTC and Samsung handsets are bigger than the 115 x 59mm iPhone 4. The Galaxy S is the lightest - it weighs in at 119g compared to the 164g Desire HD, 137g iPhone 4 and 129g Google Nexus S. Talk and standby times <UL> <LI>The HTC Desire HD boasts talk time up to 320 mins and standby up to 490 hours. </LI> <LI>The iPhone has a talk time up to 420 mins and standby up to 300 hours. </LI> <LI>The Samsung Galaxy S has a talk time up to 390 mins and standby up to 576 hours. </LI> <LI>The Google Nexus S has a talk time up to 360 mins and standby up to 428 hours.</LI></UL> All these times are for 3G and are from the spec sheets rather than real-world tests. So. which to go for? The striking thing about these handsets is how similar they all are. Even though the iPhone stands alone in terms of its OS and other features, its core hardware is strikingly similar to the Android handsets. The HTC Desire HD does stand out for its larger screen and better camera, but the pixel count isn't any higher than either of the Samsung-built models, while it also lacks the supreme OLED screen that those two models have. While all of these handsets are pitched at the top end of the market, It will be interesting to see how the Nexus S stacks up against the Galaxy S - aside from the curved screen and NFC, they are very similar under the skin.

Early View: Google Nexus S vs HTC Desire HD vs iPhone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S

The Google Nexus S has been announced and has a UK release date of 20 December. We've pitched the key specs of the Samsung-built handse...

White iPhone 4 coming early 2011?

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/classifications/Mobile%20Phones/Hands%20on%20pictures/iPhone/iPhone%204%20hands%20on/iPhone_4_01-200-200.jpg"> Apple might have made an uncharacteristic slip over the launch of the white <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/apple-iphone-4-694980/review">iPhone 4</A>. Marketing signs from Jobs' Lot includes a telling sentence: 'The white iPhone 4 will be available Spring 2011'. <img alt="White iphone 4" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/Mobile%20Phones/iPhone/whiteiphone4spring925mac-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> CREDIT: 9to5Mac Now, we're no detectives or anything, but we'd guess this may mean that Apple will soon launch a white variant of the iPhone 4, ending months of speculation that it may never appear. It'll be all-white The marketing materials than mention the white iPhone 4 only speak about it in the US market, but we have to assume that Apple has sorted out the supply issues around the variant and will begin offering it worldwide. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/apple-confirms-white-iphone-4-delays-705372">Apple confirmed</A> the white iPhone 4 delays on multiple occasions through 2010, saying the device was 'more challenging to manufacture than originally expected', but hopefully that doom and gloom will soon be lifted.

White iPhone 4 coming early 2011?

Apple might have made an uncharacteristic slip over the launch of the white iPhone 4 . Marketing signs from Jobs' Lot includes a telling...

Intel launching tablet PC chips early 2011

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/images/intel-ceo-paul-otellini-200-200.jpg"/>Intel is soon set to launch a new-and-improved chip platform specifically for the booming tablet PC market.The launch of Intel's own inexpensive and low-power chip platform – codenamed Oak Trail – is set for early 2011.Improved tablet PC efficiencyThe Oak Trail chips boast improved energy efficiency and compare and compete well with similar low-power chips already on the market from Intel's competitors, such as the UK-based ARM who currently dominate the smartphone chip market.Intel marketing director Anil Nanduri said of Oak Trail: "The biggest power part of the tablet is the panel. In terms of an idle-use case we are competitive in a tablet usage compared to any other solution out there." Oak Trail will let users watch HD video on a tablet for up to eight hours at a stretch, claims the Intel man – which, if anywhere near the truth, suggests that new tablet PCs arriving later in 2011 will be even more ideal for long-haul flights and long trips.Apple currently owns a whopping 95 per cent of the fledgling tablet PC market, with sales predicted to soar in 2011 and a number of new Android-OS devices set to arrive on the shelves over the coming months.Samsung recently launched its Galaxy Tab in the UK, following Dell's launch of its Streak tablet earlier this year.Tablet shipments are predicted to grow by around 200 per cent next year, while more traditional laptops and desktop PCs will expand just 13 per cent, according to the latest report from iSuppli.

Intel launching tablet PC chips early 2011

Intel is soon set to launch a new-and-improved chip platform specifically for the booming tablet PC market. The launch of Intel's own i...

Intel launching tablet PC chips early 2011

Intel launching tablet PC chips early 2011

Intel is soon set to launch a new-and-improved chip platform specifically for the booming tablet PC market. The launch of Intel's own i...