Centrify Reports Reveal, Negligible Mobile Security Management By Most Advanced Industrial Employees

About Centrify

Centrify Corporation is known as the undisputed leader for carrying out unified identity services in mobile, cloud and data informational centres. The highly critical surveys done by the organisation are cardinally helpful in single sign-on for subscribers and straight forward recognition mechanism for Information and Technology. The dominant corporation aggregated identity management software with IDaaS solutions, which extends for Identity-as-a-Service.

The cloud based program integration helped in accelerating trade alertness and security with the application of a company’s own prevailing identity mechanism to enable auditing and compliance management. It also assisted in facilitating single sign-on, privileged identity management and role based access hold. Today Centrify has more than 5000 happy consumers in all over the world, who have comprehensively succeeded in minimizing their budget on identity management and compliance for more than 50 percent.

Latest Research    

Off late the esteemed organisation revealed some critical results from a conclusive corporate study done by Osterman Research. The study displayed that in the performed survey about 15 percent of officials in a company utilize no substantial measures to protect crucial industrial data in their personal gadgets.The reports were staggering with the outcome that 10 percent of the responding officials never use any PIN, password, any mobile phone jammers or security program on their mobile phones which they utilize for their corporate work.

The study also showcased that around 44 percent of the responding executives were stupendously aware about the special measures which ought to be applied for their mobile security. The respondents expressed that they at least think once about the critical and better applications for security of industrial and highly sensitive confidential information. About 10 percent of the total respondents were found a little expressive about selecting some security special application once in a year to keep their personal as well as corporate data safe in their mobile phones.

Motive behind the survey

The crucial survey was performed to judge the actual acceptance and application of security management systems by enterprise executives who make use of their private smart phones for several significant official tasks. The survey was successfully accomplished in March with the participation of more than 500 partakers and around 1000 employees from North American enterprise organisations.

BYOD Challenges   

Bring Your Own Device has emerged out as a vital standard setting trend in most of the industries. The employees take significant official information at their home and there could be any big threat for the company, if the data goes public. The survey mentions that 45 percent of the employees had six-third business party applications in their mobile phones. 15 percent compromised on their personal account safeguarding and security password. 43 percent employees used highly sensitive data and portable signal blockers devices at unsecured places.

Major Highlights of the survey

The verdict showcased that even the executives who work in humungous multinational industries, do not consider the best security modules even after many strict warnings about the threat of their private mobile devices usage for official work. The research left some big question marks over the Multinational set ups which invest millions of dollars for their data protection but don’t apply accurate educating modules to train their staff about the best security systems. 

The Galaxy series of smartphones from Korean giant Samsung have always been a crowd favorite, and the next in line is the Samsung Galaxy S6, which is expected to be one of the biggest newsmakers in the world of premium phones when it releases next year. As expected, it is making waves in various forums and tech websites.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 should be one hell of a device, if rumors are anything to go by. It is going to be an amalgamation of great looks and fast performance, having better specs than any other devices in its competition. Galaxy S6 will face stiff competition from Apple iphone 6, Xperia Z3 and LG G3.

The internet fraternity does not seem to be getting enough of the Galaxy S6, as can be judged by the great response it is generating on gadget websites. Some of the rumors surrounding the device are as follows : 

1. Quick Exynos processor: Samsung Galaxy S6 could be packed with a power house Exynos 8 octa core processor, capable of handling heavy duty apps and other features with considerable ease.

2. 20 Mega Pixel High Definition Camera: The handset will have a decent 20 MP camera with Samsung’s patented ISOCELL camera lens shutter technology, capable of taking full High Definition video. For video calls, the Galaxy S6 might also include a 7 MP , High Definition front camera .

3. 4K display, 6.2” curved screen display : The Galaxy S6 smartphone could feature a gorgeous ultra HD 4K resolution display, with a screen size of 6.2 " inches, and for added viewing amazement, it could also be a curved, bendable screen display.

4. Android 4.4 Kitkat : Most probably the Samsung Galaxy S6 could come with Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box, which is Google’s latest OS, and is a proven quick operating system. It is also a remote possibility that any newer Android version may also be installed in the Samsung S6.

5. Fingerprint sensor : Similar to the recent Apple iPhones, the Samsung Galaxy S6 could feature a fingerprint scanner on the home physical button, for locking/unlocking the phone with ease. Retina scanning sensors is also on the line.

Galaxy S6 price and release date possibilities : 

The Samsung Galaxy S6 will be an amazing device in every sense of the term, with mind boggling features and specs. Please do not expect it to be a cheap phone-we believe that for around 800 USD , you could own the Galaxy S6.  The most likely release date for the S6 is around April 2015, whereas you could possibly pre order it on around February the same year.

Sony Xperia Z series is now one of top leading series of Sony in smartphones. Already this lineup includes pretty high-end solution including Xperia Z2. No doubt, every brand is trying to overcome the competition and that’s why they are launching a phone in every two or three months. Last month only, Xperia Z2 made its entry in the market and now rumors are confirming the early release of Sony Xperia Z3.

Sony Xperia Z3 would be the beast smartphone to have next generation system on chipset i.e. Snapdragon 810. This is the very first 64-bit chip processor from the Snapdragon. Also, the chipset would allow the support of 4GB RAM, on-board 128GB memory and 4K-resolution display support. Yes, all these things together may appear in Xperia Z3 and it would be verdict in all-leading phones of the 2014. 

If you are expecting the phone to appear in the market in next two months then you might be wrong, as Xperia Z2 is not too old in the market. It is just recently released but few of the web sources are claiming the early release i.e. later July or early August. But as per the possibility Z3 may make its entry in the month of September or October. 

Xperia Z series is already popular because of its massive camera sensor and yes Xperia Z3 would maintain the features and specification of this lineup. In the market few of the smartphones have really good camera sensors for example, OnePlus One smartphone has really good sensor and Analyst are comparing its quality with the DSLR cameras. So, you can expect what would be happening in next 6 months. You won’t need to carry heavy cameras on your trip; your phone would do all things. Already, Xperia Z2 has pretty good camera quality and Z3 would take it to another level.

Competition pressure is not only for the Sony, other leading brands like Samsung and HTC are also the part of it. Recent releases like HTC One M8 and Samsung Galax S5 are pretty good phones in the market but not revolutionary. Now market needs something revolutionary and every brand is trying to do something similar. Early release rumor is not just related to Sony Xperia Z3. But there are other upcoming beasts, which might be released earlier, then their possible date of release.

Few weeks ago, there were rumors regarding the Galaxy Note 4 that it might make its entry in early August while other members of Note series has appeared after the month of August every year. And similar is leaked for Google Nexus 6. You can’t expect those rumors to be true but still the possibility and reasons mentioned are little worth believing. Let’s see how would be the final shape of all the most awaiting smartphone of 2014 including Galaxy Note 4, Xperia Z3, Nexus 6 and Galaxy S6. There is still lot more to discover, don’t forget Apple will also release its next generation iPhone i.e. iPhone 6 in couple of months.

The world is now eagerly waiting for the much hyped Galaxy Note 4 phablet to be introduced in the market. Bits of news concerning this device have already started surfacing showing that this device is not far away from launching. Smartphone lovers will tell you that this is the ultimate smartphone you can get in the world upon its release later this year. Rumor has it that it will come with new technology that has not been used in any smartphone ever before. You can therefore rest assured that it will be a unique device worth checking out. 

Release Date

Details emerging from within the giant tech company indicate that this much awaited device will  be launched in September. In an interview with Korean Bloomberg, Samsung mobile Executive Vice President, Lee Young Hee indicated that this device will be released in the second half of the year. 

Though he didn’t give the exact month for the release, we can estimate the release month. By narrowing the time span He stated, we can calculate September to be the release month. There are reasons for this. One, Samsung is likely to maintain the tradition of letting their smartphone sell for one full year before the release of the next smartphone. Last year in September at IFA stage in Germany, Samsung released the current number one phablet, Galaxy Note 3. It is thus expected that this year in September, Samsung may take the stage at IFA once again to unveil the Galaxy Note 4 phablet.

Another reason is that Samsung is yet to release Samsung Galaxy S5. This other brand is expected in the market a while before the Galaxy Note 4 phablet. This is the reason that the giant tech company is concentrating on issuing info concerning the S5 smartphone. Samsung has always stuck to leaking info concerning the product that is next to be released and safeguarding info on a product not about to be released. It is expected that much news on this Note 4 phablet will be available in July as it nears release.

Design

One thing that is for sure to change is the design of the Galaxy Note 4 phablet. It is expected Samsung will use a metallic flagship on this device. This will see Samsung drop the plastic flagship that characterized all its previous smartphones.

Specifications

Other specifications expected to change include

• Camera

• Processor

 Camera

Galaxy Note 4 is expected to come with an advanced camera capability. It is reported that Samsung is developing a 16 MP camera complete with an OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer). This is expected to greatly boost the image quality of the smartphone.

 Processor

Rumor has it that we should expect a 64-bit processor in this device. This will be quite a powerful processor in the Note 4 phablet that will increase the speed of the smartphone.

Galaxy Note 4 phablet is expected to be one device in its own class. Samsung is known for its high technology and it has dedicated to make this phablet a masterpiece.

When it comes to Smartphones, it is with no doubt that Google Nexus series is most popular series. Worth noting is the fact that the series is not limited to Smartphones only. However, the base of the series is definitely Nexus Smartphone. In the recent past, Google launched LG Nexus 5 which is its 5th Generation Smartphone. Fans are now imagining what the next Smartphone will be like. Worth noting is the fact that Nexus 5 arrived in November, which means there is a high possibility that the Google Nexus 6 will arrive late in 2014. Until then, fans will continue to dream up their own Nexus 6. So, what are some of the features to expect in the new gadget? Well, the Smartphone whose release date is expected to be around August 2014 is expected to have the following features.
-> True octa-core, 2.4 Ghz+ processor- this will with no doubt provide the users with high speed performance for all their applications. For users this will be quite an advantage as various jobs will be completed more quickly using the Smartphone’s wide range of applications.
-> Nexus 6 is expected to feature at least 4GB RAM. Given that the current trend features 3GB RAM, storage space is only headed to be bigger allowing for installation of many more applications.
-> Camera up to 20MP – this will see to it that users can easily take clear and perfect shots. This will improve on the camera experience that has been experienced in the past. In addition, the camera will have an ultra low light sensitivity camera sensor which will help users in taking shots in the poorly lit areas.
-> 5 inches 2K UHD resolution display- with larger screens and better resolutions users of Nexus 6 will with no doubt have a stunning Smartphone experience.
-> 3100 mAh battery- This will ensure that a single charge will last users for quite some long periods, say a week. This way, users will not have to worry about a low battery when travelling. This is for the reason that, they will comfortably use the gadget for various business applications without worrying about charge.
-> Security is expected to be better with finger print and other security sensors
-> Wireless connectivity options- this will take connectivity connections to better and higher levels
->  For music lovers, the G Pro 2 will ensure that sound clarity is greatly improved.
Nexus 6

As far as the price is in question, it is expected that the gadget will retail at $300. However, it is important to note that price spikes cannot be prevented hence the gadget might retail at a relatively high price. Given the above features, it is clear that Nexus 6 will be a Smartphone that will be worth every dime one will spend on it. In addition, users will enjoy an amazing Smartphone experience with the new additions that are highly anticipated. For more information on the latest news about the Nexus 6, it is advisable to keep checking various websites that have information on the latest in the Smartphone market. 

The industry is a buzz with rumors on upcoming Smartphones. One of them is LG G3, the other one is Google Nexus 6. The rumor mill seems to produce new rumors on these devices everyday, more so because LG is said to be the manufacturer of Nexus 6. Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8 and iPhone 6 will also release in this year. The whole attention is currently on Nexus 6 and G3.

Rumors on LG G3 hinted that Nexus 6 could have design and features similar to G3. As those rumors somewhat undermined Nexus 6, industry observers dug deep and came to the decision that Nexus 6 will have some independent features which are quite interesting.  One should keep in mind that chief competitors of Nexus 6 will be Apple iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8. Google therefore, needs to equip its next Nexus device impeccably so it could take those competitors.

Some of the features that industry sources expect in Nexus 6 are stunning display, Smartwatch extension and Android 4.5. The display of Nexus 6 will be highly similar to LG G3. Some sourced reported Nexus 6 will have a 6.3 inch screen with Quad HD display. Nexus 6 could have 2560 x 1440 resolution display, same as G3.

Moreover, as Google's Chromecast TV dongle enables users to view live streaming of web content in television, some are even speculating that Nexus 6 will allow users to view internet based content on their handset. It's not a far-fetch speculation because Chromecast TV is Google's own product and this is a golden opportunity for Google to market it. Besides, the 2K resolution of Nexus 6'S screen is perfect to watch live streaming.

1. Introducing the "iPad Air"

The air is smaller. Way Smaller.

2. It's 8x Faster

3. Improved Camera

4. Graphics are 2x Better

With a 64 bit operating system and new M7 chip the graphics are drastically improved. (For those keeping tack these are the same specs as the new iPhone 5s). The improved performance is good news for gamers, as the graphics will move much more fluidly for an all-together improved gaming experience.

5. It Finally Comes in Black

Finally the iPad is available in the awesome black that is already available for the iPhones. The matte black is extremely attractive and gives the tablet a more rugged feel. Look for this color to sell very well when it is first released.

6. $499 for Wifi Version, $629 for LTE Version

Also now the iPad 2 is only $399 which is a bargain for a still incredibly powerful tool. The $629 version works on wireless networks so there is a monthly fee attached to it. The $499 option doesn't have a monthly fee but only works where WIFI is available.

7. Introducing the "iPad Mini Retina"

The iPad Mini Retina is the newest installment in the Mini iPad series. The key difference from its predecessor is that it sports a Retina Display, which is a fancy way of saying it has a super high resolution screen. Apple feels this is such a selling point that they put "Retina" in its name. But there are other improvements as well.

8. Navigate 4x Faster, 8x Better Graphics

The iPad Mini Retina (wow that is a mouthful) has more to offer than just a higher resolution screen, it's also much faster. Opening applications and flipping between them will be up to 4x faster with the new model. Also graphics will be 8x better for all you Angry Bird fans out there.

9. Same Price

It is the same price ($399) as it's predecessor, but the older iPad Mini is now only $299 which is a pretty solid deal. The fact that they could not put the fingerprint ID technology into either one of the iPads will likely be scrutinized on the web for weeks to come, though.

10. Still 10 Hour Battery Life

Despite the improvements of the screen, graphics, and processing speeds, the iPad Mini Retina will still sport a 10 hour battery life. Whether your iPad actually lasts 10 hours when using it to its full potential is a whole different story, but at least it is a possibility.

15. Baume & Mercier - William Baume Flying Tourbillion - $75,000

This new edition of the William Baume Tourbillion has a "flying tourbillion," a tourbillion held in place on only one side rather than on the top and bottom. It has a black dial and black alligator strap. The tourbillion escapement is in the 9 o’clock position and a small seconds display at 6 o’clock. And it has a 52-hour power reserve. This timepiece is limited to 10 editions worldwide.

14. Tag Heuer - Monaco V4 - $80,000

Tag Heuer used cars as a model for rethinking watches’ mechanical movement and engineered the world's first and only belt-driven timepiece. This design is more shock-resistant and requires less maintenance because of the belts and micro ball bearings, according to the company. The Monaco V4 has a platinum case and alligator leather strap. Only 150 pieces were manufactured.

13. Montblanc - Grand Tourbillion Heures Mysterieuses in platinum - $365,750

Although once known primarily for its signature fountain pens Montblanc in recent years has transformed its brand into that of a jeweler and watchmaker. Its most expensive watch is the Grand Tourbillion Heures Mysterieuses in platinum, of which only one has been made so far. This tourbillion is also available in 18 carat white gold (in photo), limited to eight pieces at $319,000 each. The 18 carat red gold version, also limited to eight pieces, is $302,500.

12. A. Lange & Söhne - Tourbograph "Pour le Mérite" - $508,900

Honey gold was used for the case of this limited edition watch, of which A. Lange & Söhne has manufactured only 50 units. The watch has a one-minute tourbillion as well as a double chronograph. The company is based in the former East Germany and after the Soviet occupation, the region’s once-thriving watchmaking industry foundered. Lange, which had been founded in 1845, shut down and was revived in 1990.

11. de Grisogono - Meccanico dG S25D - $590,000

Founded in Geneva in 1993 by Fawaz Gruosi, de Grisogono recently launched a Meccanico dG set with baguette diamonds at this year's Baselworld. This Meccanico dG, of which there are 20 units, was designed in three variants: with baguette diamonds (in photo), with white pavé diamonds, and with black pavé diamonds. The version featured above, made of 18 carat pink gold, is set with 126 baguette-cut white diamonds. It displays two time zones and has analog and digital displays and a power reserve indicator. It is also water-resistant to a depth of 30 meters.

10. Girard-Perregaux - Vintage Jackpot Tourbillion - $625,000

The Vintage 1945 Jackpot Tourbillion, made with rose gold, has a manual wind with 38 jewels and power reserve of 96 hours. The slot machine, a decorative feature, chimes when the lever is pulled. It comes with a folding buckle on a crocodile strap. The piece is sold in select boutiques in the U.S. and abroad.

9. Greubel Forsey - Quadruple Tourbillion - $690,000

A total of 531 parts are used for two separate double tourbillons. This complex watch has an asymmetrical platinum case and alligator leather strap. Founded by watchmakers Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey at Baselworld in 2004, the company is known for offering two and four tourbillion mechanisms in the same watch case.

8. Vacheron Constantin - Malte Tourbillion Regulator - $700,000

Part of Vacheron Constantin’s High Jewelry collection, the Malte Tourbillion Regulator has 263 baguette-cut diamonds in the dial and 274 baguette-cut diamonds in the case. It features a Tourbillion and is finished on a black leather strap. The case is in the classic tonneau (or barrel) shape of the Malte collection. Founded in 1755, Geneva's Vacheron Constantin is one of the world’s oldest watchmakers.

7. Omega - Constellation Baguette - $708,742

The one-of-a-kind piece, available at the Omega boutique in Geneva, shines with 459 Top Wesselton diamonds, totaling just over 30 carats. There are 146 baguette and trapeze diamonds on the dial, completely covering the 18 carat white gold case.

6. Breguet Classique 5349 Grande Complication - $755,000

This piece has twin rotating tourbillons in a platinum case lined with baguette-cut diamonds. The dial is pavéed with more diamonds. It contains more than 570 parts and has three patents to protect its "superior precision and technological mastery," according to Breguet.

5. Louis Moinet Magistralis - $860,000

You might ever heard that there is a watch made of 2000 years meteorite and that watch is this beautiful Louis Moinet Magistralis. Its case is made of 18 carat gold. Scarcity of moon meteorite is the main reason that this watch is so expensive and it won’t be produced repeatedly.

4. Vacheron Constantin Tour de l’Ile - $1.5 million

Vacheron Constantin Tour de l’Ile is considered one of the most complex watch ever made by human. Its made of 834 parts with over 10.000 hours to be produced. The watch has two faces, which shows the same time, its case is made of gold. This watch is produced in only 7 units all over the world.

3. Patek Philippe’s Platinum World Time - $4 million

This watch became world’s most expensive watch in 2002 when it was sold for $4 million in an auction event. The special thing about this watch is that displays a 24-hour time zones in different countries, and its very easy to read.

2. Patek Philippe’s Supercomplication - $11 million

Patek Philippe’s Supercomplication is an 18 carat gold pocket watch made in 1932. It was produced in 4 years. This watch is booked by New York banker Henry Graves, Jr. This watch set a record for pocket watch in the year 1999 when it was sold by auction.

1. Chopard - $25 million

This watch is the most expensive watch in the world. It might be unbelievable, but this watch worth $25 million.

It is made of 15 carat pink diamond, 12 carat blue diamond and 11 carat white diamond. In addition there is 163 carat diamond surrounded by white and yellow, so that is a total of 201 carat, as the name of the watch.

Launch
CUPERTINO, California—September 10, 2013—Apple today introduced iPhone 5c, featuring an all-new design, packed with incredible features in five gorgeous colors. The new iPhone 5C comes in Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow and White. iPhone 5c is built on a foundation of features people know and love.

• Like the beautiful 4-inch Retina Display
• Blazing fast performance of the A6 chip
• 8 MegaPixel iSight camera
• delivering great battery life

Overview
iPhone 5c comes with more LTE bands than any other smartphone in the world, a new FaceTime HD camera and iOS 7, the most significant iOS update since the original iPhone. “iPhone 5c is everything iPhone 5 was and more, in an all-new design packed with great features,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “iPhone 5c is designed with a beautiful polycarbonate enclosure that looks and feels so solid in your hand.” iPhone 5c features an all-new design crafted from a single, hard-coated polycarbonate body with a steel reinforced frame for a solid, sturdy feel. The steel frame of iPhone holds the internal components and also doubles as the iPhone 5c’s multiband antenna. The enclosure is one continuous and seamless structure that is finished with a hard coat for a durable and incredibly glossy surface. To complement the all-new iPhone 5c design, Apple created soft, matte, microfiber-lined cases in a very intentional contrast to the glossy, with a great hard coat finish. These sleek silicon cases with unique circular patterns let splashes of color show through, and with five iPhone 5c colors and 6 cases to choose from, Users can mix and match for dozens of crazy and fun combinations.
iPhone 5c comes with all the features customers love in iPhone 5, and more. The Apple-designed A6 chip provides incredible performance and power efficiency, all while delivering great battery life, so almost everything you do on iPhone 5c is blazing fast, from launching apps and loading web pages to downloading email attachments. iPhone 5c features a stunning 4-inch Retina display and an 8 megapixel iSight camera, the most popular camera in the world. iPhone 5c also includes a new FaceTime HD camera for even better FaceTime calls and self-portraits and with iOS 7, you can make audio-only FaceTime calls for the first time. iPhone 5c makes it even easier to connect to high-speed networks with support for up to 13 LTE wireless bands, more than any other smartphone in the world. With download speeds up to 100 Mbps, users can browse, stream and download content even more faster. iPhone 5c includes dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi support for up to 150 Mbps and Bluetooth 4.0.

iPhone 5c delivers an amazing

• 10 hours of talk time on 3G networks
• up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi and LTE networks
• up to 8 hours on 3G networks
• up to 10 hours of video playback
• up to 40 hours of audio playback

iPhone 5c comes with iOS 7, the most significant iOS update since the original iPhone, featuring a stunning new user interface, completely redesigned with an elegant color palette, distinct, functional layers and subtle motion that make it feel more alive. iOS 7 is designed to complement the gorgeous exteriors of iPhone 5c, with matching wallpapers and translucency that carry the color through the entire experience.
iOS 7 has hundreds of great new features

• Control Center
• Notification Center
• Improved Multitasking
• AirDrop
• Enhanced Photos
• Safari
• Siri
• Introduces iTunes Radio, a free Internet radio service based on the music you listen to on iTunes.

iPhone 5c customers have access to the revolutionary App Store, which offers more than 900,000 apps to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users in 155 countries around the world. More than 50 billion apps have been downloaded from the App Store to date, offering customers an incredible range of apps in 23 categories, including newspapers and magazines in News stand, games and entertainment, business, news, sports, health and fitness and travel. Designed specifically for iOS, iPhoto, iMovie®, Pages, Numbers and Keynote are among the most popular apps in the App Store and are now available as free downloads with the purchase of iPhone 5c. iPhoto and iMovie enable you to do more than you ever thought possible with your photos and movies, and with Pages, Numbers and Keynote you can create, edit and share stunning documents, spreadsheets and presentations on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
Pricing & Availability
iPhone 5c will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of $99 (US) for the 16GB model and $199 (US) for the 32GB model. iPhone 5c will be available from the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores, and through AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
iPhone 5c cases will be available in blue, green, pink, yellow, black and white for a suggested retail price of $29 (US) through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
iPhone 5c will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK on Friday, September 20, and customers can pre-order their iPhone 5c beginning Friday, September 13. A new iPhone 4S 8GB model will also be available for free. iOS 7 will be available as a free software update starting on Wednesday, September 18 for iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, iPad mini and iPod touch (fifth generation).

Some features may not be available on all products.

• LTE is available through select carriers. Network speeds are dependent on carrier networks, check with your carrier for details.
• Based on theoretical speeds, actual speeds may vary.
• Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
• iTunes Radio will be available with the launch of iOS 7 in the US.
• For qualified customers.

REVIEW

Many mobile document scanners need a PC to work, but the IRIScan Book 3 Executive is different. It is a thin, light weight scanner that takes its power from four AAA batteries and scans directly to a micro SD card a 2GB card is included. Scans can be transferred to a PC using the memory card, a USB connection or the IRIScan Book 3 Executive’s built-in WiFi adaptor. The built-in WiFi is also a convenient way to send scanned documents to smartphones and tablets via the free Android and iOS apps (www.snipca.com/9571 and 9572 respectively). The scanner does not have a wireless pass-through mode though, so your mobile device can not be connected to the internet and scanner simultaneously it must be one or the other.

Once connected the app lets you download and view scans, open them in another app, or email them. You can save scans as PDF or Jpeg files and crop or scribble on them using your finger. All this makes scanning and sharing document is easy if you are away from home and do not have a laptop to hand. It also means you can cut down on the amount of kit you need to carry around with you. You can also connect to the Book 3 Executive through a web browser, which is handy if you are using it with your laptop. The web interface lets you download or delete scans. The IRIScan may be small but it is sturdy. However, we did not like its rattling WiFi switch and dim status lights. There are buttons that let you toggle between 300, 600 and 900 dpi scan resolutions and switch between colour and black-and-white scans, while a third button starts and stops the scan.

Unlike most other document scanners, the Book 3 Executive does not have a tray into which you feed documents. Instead, you have to move the entire scanner across a stationary document. While this can be cumbersome, it does let you scan bulky originals that would defeat a typical sheet-fed scanner. It took a few attempts for us to get the movement speed right for the different resolutions and formats, but most A4 scans took less than 10 seconds. Going too fast or losing contact with the page generates an error, which means you will have to start again. The supplied Direct Mode software lets you scan to a PC via a USB connection. It is very basic, with options for colour and horizontal/vertical scan orientation. Scans are transferred to your PC’s clipboard, so they can be pasted and saved in graphics software such as Microsoft Paint. While not great, the image quality is fine for archiving document s and for optical character recognition (OCR) with the supplied Read iris Pro 14 software. It is a useful program which, bought seperately, costs £65. It performed well in our test, only failing to recognise a few words in a paragraph of small print. We tried getting the same OCR results by shooting a document with our Nexus 4 phone’s camera and then feeding it through the program, but this was less accurate and the character-recognition process much slower.

You can also set scanned documents to be uploaded automatically to online storage services such as Dropbox or Evernote. Although the IRIScan Book 3 Executive’s design makes it ill-suited for scanning lot s of documents consecutively, it is still a useful device. Its diminutive size and built-in WiFi makes scanning while out and about much easier. If you need a highly portable scanner that you can use with your tablet or smartphone,then the IRIScan Book 3 Executive is for you.

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