iPhone 5C sales stall in China, report says
Apple's iPhone 5C is in some deep trouble in China, it appears.Unlike the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S, which have watched sales soar since their launch last year, the iPhone 5C has had trouble getting off the ground, new data from China-based analytics company Umeng shows. The iPhone 5 is actually the most popular Apple smartphone in China at the moment, accounting for about 15 percent of Umeng's network. The iPhone 5S comes in at 12 percent, while the iPhone 5C can only muster 2 percent.According to South China Morning Post, which earlier reported on the data, Umeng's data is based on usage across its network of 75,000 developers and 210,000 apps. So, while Umeng's data might not exactly translate to China-wide usage, it does offer a broad sample that might indicate trends in the country.That the iPhone 5C isn't selling so well in China is perhaps no surprise. Although Apple doesn't announce unit sales itself, the company's iPhone 5C is believed to be its least-popular handset and has failed to capture the attention of those on a budget. The iPhone 5S, meanwhile, appears to be selling somewhat well.(Via Cult of Mac)
Monday, March 23, 2015
iPhone 5C preorders to start 12-01 a.m. PT on Friday
iPhone 5C preorders to start 12:01 a.m. PT on Friday
US consumers aiming to preorder Apple's new iPhone 5C will have their chance starting 12:01 a.m. PT tomorrow.Verizon and Sprint have both set up Web pages announcing the preorders and the starting time. A spokesperson for AT&T told CNET that the carrier's preorders will begin at 12:01 am. PT as well. To keep up with the rest of the pack, T-Mobile will also likely kickstart its 5C preorders first thing Friday.Preorders for the iPhone 5c will also begin Friday for consumers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and the UK. Both the 5C and 5S go on sale starting September 20. Only the 5C is available for preorder. Early adopters of the 5S will have to wait until the end of next week for the opportunity to pick one up.(Via MacRumors)Updated 10:30 a.m. PT: AT&T's preorders will also start at 12:01 a.m. PT.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
US consumers aiming to preorder Apple's new iPhone 5C will have their chance starting 12:01 a.m. PT tomorrow.Verizon and Sprint have both set up Web pages announcing the preorders and the starting time. A spokesperson for AT&T told CNET that the carrier's preorders will begin at 12:01 am. PT as well. To keep up with the rest of the pack, T-Mobile will also likely kickstart its 5C preorders first thing Friday.Preorders for the iPhone 5c will also begin Friday for consumers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and the UK. Both the 5C and 5S go on sale starting September 20. Only the 5C is available for preorder. Early adopters of the 5S will have to wait until the end of next week for the opportunity to pick one up.(Via MacRumors)Updated 10:30 a.m. PT: AT&T's preorders will also start at 12:01 a.m. PT.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Sir Christopher Lee launches new album about Don Quixote
Sir Christopher Lee launches new album about Don Quixote
A year after he wrapped up his Charlemagne metal project, nonagenarian actor and musician Sir Christopher Lee -- the world's oldest metal performer in history -- has launched a new mini-album, just in time for his birthday on 27 May.Related articleChristopher Lee launches new epic metal albumBased on the character of Don Quixote from the 17th-century Miguel de Cervantes novel of the same name, the album, called Metal Knight, features seven songs performed by Sir Lee and Italian symphonic metal band Rhapsody of Fire.The album features two songs from Don Quixote musical Man of La Mancha, "I, Don Quixote" and "The Impossible Dream", as well as covers of "The Toreador March" from the opera "Carmen" and Paul Anka's "My Way"."As far as I am concerned, Don Quixote is the most metal fictional character that I know," Sir Lee said. "Single handed, he is trying to change the world, regardless of any personal consequences. It is a wonderful character to sing."Check out the video below for a sampling of the music and to hear Sir Lee's thoughts on the tracks. You can also pick up the album from iTunes for AU$11.99 (US$6.99 | £4.99).
A year after he wrapped up his Charlemagne metal project, nonagenarian actor and musician Sir Christopher Lee -- the world's oldest metal performer in history -- has launched a new mini-album, just in time for his birthday on 27 May.Related articleChristopher Lee launches new epic metal albumBased on the character of Don Quixote from the 17th-century Miguel de Cervantes novel of the same name, the album, called Metal Knight, features seven songs performed by Sir Lee and Italian symphonic metal band Rhapsody of Fire.The album features two songs from Don Quixote musical Man of La Mancha, "I, Don Quixote" and "The Impossible Dream", as well as covers of "The Toreador March" from the opera "Carmen" and Paul Anka's "My Way"."As far as I am concerned, Don Quixote is the most metal fictional character that I know," Sir Lee said. "Single handed, he is trying to change the world, regardless of any personal consequences. It is a wonderful character to sing."Check out the video below for a sampling of the music and to hear Sir Lee's thoughts on the tracks. You can also pick up the album from iTunes for AU$11.99 (US$6.99 | £4.99).
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