OEMs to spend more on semiconductors for wireless devices than computers in 2011

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/oems-to-spend-more-on-semiconductors-for-wireless-devices-than-c/

Well, if you didn't believe that we live in a post-PC world before, the latest report from IHS iSuppli should help persuade you. According to its research, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will have spent $55.4 billion on semiconductors for phones and tablets in 2011, as compared to just $53.1 billion on PC silicon. Of course, as the chart above shows, OEMs spent more money on wireless devices in 2008 and 2009. But, after an interlude of PC primacy in 2010, it looks like mobile's where the money's at for the foreseeable future -- can't say we didn't warn you.

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CHART OF THE DAY: What's Inside The iPhone, And How Much It Costs (AAPL)

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-iphone-4-cost-breakdown-2011-8

Here's an interesting look at what's inside the iPhone and how much it costs from The Economist.

As you'll notice, Samsung provides 26% of the parts for the phone. Apple is currently suing Samsung and accusing it of ripping off the look and feel of Apple products. Granted, they're separate divisions at Samsung, but it has to make the relationship between the two companies awkward.

Another thing to note in this breakdown: It costs Apple just $178 in components for a phone that sells at an average price of $560.

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Remains of the Day: Chrome OS Updates to Support Netflix, Kindle, and Cloud Print [For What It's Worth]

Source: http://lifehacker.com/5830170/remains-of-the-day-gaming-on-google%252B-goes-live

Google adds games to it's social network, LinkedIn updates its privacy settings to allow for the use of your likeness in its advertisements, and Facebook updates the ordering of your friends in the chat bar.

• Google Launches Games for Google+: Google's Social Network has added games like Angry Birds and Bejeweled to the service; the gaming options are rolling out to all users over the next few days. [Google Blog]
• LinkedIn Changes Privacy Settings: Head to your profile page to disable a new profile setting, on by default, that allows the company and its partners to use your name and pictures in their advertising. [Brand Impact via Gizmodo]
• Facebook Makes More Changes to Your Chat Bar: Now friends you interact with most frequently are in their own category at the top of the redesigned chat bar. [Mashable]
• Google Makes Lots of Improvements to Chromebooks: Google adds Netflix and Kindle Cloud Reader compatibility, Google Cloud Print, and faster start-up times to their Chromebooks. [Chrome Blog]
• Twtrland Provides Details Of Users Posting Habits: Enter a Twitter username into the twtrland search box and the service will return detailed analytics about the user's Twitter stream including post frequency and a chart of what types of content they post. [twtrland via Mashable]
• Retrieve Your PC's Serial Number With Windows Command: If you need to know your Windows computers model number or serial number but can't find or reach where it is printed on the hardware you can run the WMIC command from the start menu to find out. [Digital Inspiration]

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China Has a Secret: 22 More Fake Apple Stores [Apple]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5830250/china-has-a-secret-22-more-fake-apple-stores

Three of the five fake Apple stores in Kunming, China, were allowed to stay open because they had the right business permits, but what's the fate of these 22 extra stores just discovered in the same city?

It doesn't look good for them, as the Chinese Administration for Industry and Commerce has told them to cease using the Apple logo, and a telephone hotline for complaints has been set up so customers can whinge about how tricked they feel.

While it's not actually known if the 22 stores were selling fake Apple products or the real thing like the five first stores discovered, they're still using Apple's likeness illegally, which the Chinese are taking a surprisingly tough stance about. [Reuters]

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Dell announces Vostro V131 with USB 3.0, Core i3 and i5 CPUs and a chiclet keyboard

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/dell-announces-vostro-v131-with-usb-3-0-core-i3-and-i5-cpus-and/

There's a fine debate going on as we speak about Dell's back-to-school consumer laptops, but personally, we've always had a soft spot for Dell's small business-focused Vostro line. The outfit's just announced a new addition to the lineup, the 13.3-inch V131, and while it doesn't look that different from the last-gen V130, it offers all the spec bumps you'd expect from a laptop announced in mid-2011. With this generation, you get Sandy Bridge Core i3 and i5 processor options, two USB 3.0 ports and a user-replaceable six-cell battery that promises up to 9.5 hours of juice. If you wanted, you could add up to a 320GB 7200RPM hard drive, which we suspect might not be enough storage space for some folks. The resolution, meanwhile, is 1366 x 768 -- typical for budget notebooks. Like we said, the design isn't anything ground-breaking, but Dell did move to a chiclet layout for the keyboard, which you can configure with backlighting if you're so inclined. We're not going to lie, that $499 starting price at the source link seems tempting, given the good-looking mag-alloy chassis and those twin USB 3.0 sockets, though you'll have to pay an extra hundred bucks to step up from the base dual-core Celeron processor. Fancy schmancy product shots below, and full PR after the break.

Gallery: Dell Vostro V131

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