Wireless Wednesday for 9/11/13: With Mitch Evans - FarmLinks and Tech News

* TOPICS -  Rick is at a high tech golf course in Alabama called "FarmLinks" - A big week for Tech Announcements and the "App of the Week"

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- FarmLinks - A research and demonstration golf course in Alabama

http://www.farmlinks.org/

 



Tech News

1.   Apple announces new iPhones
Better camera, thumb reader, faster processor  -  Gold iPhone 5S
Apple unveiled their new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5S at their press event in Cupertino, California, Tuesday the 10th of September, andthe iPhone 5S release date will be the 20th of September.

Apple are expected to put the iPhone 5S up for pre-order on Friday the 13th of September, and then start shipping the handset and selling it in their retail stores from Friday the 20th of September.
 
2.   Microsoft buys Nokia

Doesn't really impact us, unless we have a Nokia phone or use Windows Phone 8 operating system on your phone.
Microsoft Phone 8 only has about a 3% market share, but it is growing slowly.
It was a big cash deal 7.7 Billion. 
Nokia makes a good phone

3.   Samsung announces a new Galaxy Note 3  and a watch

Rick and Brian both use Samsung Galaxy Notes...
What's new with the Galaxy Note 3?  - Slimmer and  larger screen at 5.7-inches. It also offers more battery life than the Galaxy Note 2, and there’s a new and improved S Pen.  10 different colors
Samsung Gear line - includes a smartwatch  for about $300
 
4.   Aio Wireless - new low cost wireless providor - a division of AT&T

New low cost wireless providor  www.aiowireless.com
Some of the latest smartphones, no contract , low cost wireless
Nationwide coverage
Retail stores
$40, $55, and $70 per month
Additionally, new customers who activate service in stores or online by September 29, 2013 will be able to participate in Aio's special Fall promotion and get their third month of service free (conditions apply**). 
All three plans include unlimited talk, text, and data-with a pre-established amount of high-speed access, including 4G LTE.
 


 App of the Week   -   Facial Hair Free  -  (Free for iOS)

See how you look with different types of facial hair
Add facial hair to any photo for free! This app allows you to add 7 different styles of facial hair to your pre-existing photos or to photos you take on-the-spot.
 
 
Even Mitch gets into the act