Steve Jobs Bogged Down Health Rumors, Five Major Missions are not Completed

In recent months, Steve Jobs's physical condition became the focus of industry attention. Some people even suspected him of cancer recurrence. And just in this critical period, the United States Bloomberg News mistakenly released Jobs Obituary in the afternoon of Wednesday .

The evaluation of Jobs is that the computer has become easy-to-use like the mobile phone; he changed the production way of the animated films, make digital music popular and lead the trendy of the handset design. Bloomberg quickly removed the obituary, but left some reverie to people.

Some analysts believe that Jobs is still below 5 works have not yet been completed:

1. Tablet PC

The touch-screen technology used by iPhone has been applied to the iPod products. But Apple hinted that iPod is not the only use of touch technology products. Some analysts believe that Apple will take the touch technology into the Tablet PC. Bill Shope, Analyst of Credit Suisse Global think it is very likely for Apple to launch the Tablet PC in short term.

2. TV

Early in this year, Forrester Research first proposed the idea in a report. Subsequently, the Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak also hinted that Apple will launch its own design TV. If so, Apple TV will regain freshman.

3. Remote control equipment

For Jobs which has strong desire of control, introducing a remote control device is almost irresistible. In fact, Apple has made efforts in this area. For example, Apple has developed an application that allows users of iPhone and iPod remote control a computer or Apple TV.

4. e-Reader

Amazon's e-book reader Kindle has early succeeded, but still fly in the ointment. In addition to the deficiencies in the design, Kindle lack of business mode for success. Unlike iPod, to closely integrate the equipment and contents.

5. Personal Computer

Graphical user interface and a mouse is not the invention of Steve Jobs, but he first applied these technology to a computer, and attract users. Mac computers has been launched for 24 years. But now, keyboard is still the main form of dialogue between human and computer. With the popularity of touch technology, I believe Jobs should have some ideas in improving human-computer interaction.

Originally Posted: China Business Daily
Author: Angulo Fu

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Differences of 3G Network Cause iPhone 3G Connection Problem

According to media reports, a survey recently released shows that iPhone 3G frequent connection problems because of the service providers' 3G network, rather than the phone itself.

Recently, the rest of the world's users of iPhone 3G are complaining about the phone's problems of connection interruption and not enough signal strength. In response, the well-known technology magazine Wired.com and Gadget Lab conducted a survey. According to the survey, recently iPhone 3G's problems stem form regional differences of 3G network, rather than the iPhone's.

Wired.com's surveys show that the United States and Europe 3G network coverage strength are very different. Specifically, the 3G network users form Germany and the Netherlands enjoy the best of their download speeds, can reach about 2000 Kbps. And majority of users which can connected to the 3G in the United States. At the same time, the survey also showed that the users under the service provider T-Mobile's network coverage in Europe can enjoy the fatest download speed, can achieve an average of 1822 Kbps. The Europe's 3G network is most mature, while the U.S. 3G network started in 2004.

Followed by Europe is Rogers and Fido, two Canadian service providers. Their download speeds can up to about 1330 Kbps. Although the United States 3G network is not mature, but AT & T's network is still ranked third, its download speed is around 990 Kbps, are tied with the Telstra (Australia), Softbank (Japan) and Telia (Sweden). The slowest 3G network's ownership is the Australian service providers Optus and Virgin, the average download speed of only 390 Kbps.

From a small region, such networks are still obvious different. For example, the survey shows that in Manhattan, New York Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue, there is very strong 3G signal. But other regions of the New York network are not always.

Wired.com's survey showed that iPhone 3G's major problems stem from the service providers' network, rather than the phone itself. And if fact is as the survey, then Apple will not be able to update software to solve the users' problems. Because in order to solve this problem, Apple should wait for all service providers optimize their 3G network.

Originally Posted: China Business Daily
Author: Angulo Fu

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PetroChina Interim Net Profit of 53.62 Billion Yuan, Drop 34.5%

PetroChina Company Limited published 2008 first semi-anual report. In accordance with international accounting standards, PetroChina made net profit 53.62 billion yuan in the first half year, down 34.5 percent. And basic earnings per share of 0.29 yuan, down about 0.17 yuan. Attributable to shareholders of the company's net income was 48.355 billion yuan, 36.3 percent lower, earnings per share 0.26 yuan, down 0.16 yuan. PetroChina will distributed 0.131827 yuan per share which is 45 percent of the net profits as an interim dividend.

According to the semi-anual report, subject to the prices of the crude oil and refined oil, refining and marketing segment first half loss of 59.015 billion yuan, while still achieving profit 3.925 billion yuan in the same period last year operating . The plate is still in the main source of income. PetroChina recognized that 4.573 billion yuan subsidy from the government in the first half year.

Because of the high price of the oil, the upstream exploration and production segments are still the most important contribution to the profitability of units. However, high costs with high-yield, the company's special receipts up to 47.8 billion yuan, significantly drag the overall performance.

According to PetroChina's finnancial report, China's crude oil production of 4.35 million barrels, up 3.5 percent; production of 923 billion cubic feet of natural gas sales, an increase of 15.7 percent. Exploration and production segment continue to be the pillar of China's oil profits, and operating profit 130.23 billion yuan, up 35 percent year-on-year rise.

PetroChina issued 4.0 billion A-shares last October, the total funds raised 66.8 billion yuan, 66.243 billion yuan of funds for the net, using the fund-raising total amount of 47.159 billion yuan.

To meet the needs of production and operation, in June this year, PetroChina's board resolution to form a group or groups in the territory of the total public offering of not more than 60 billion yuan in corporate bonds, the company and shareholders have approved by the general assembly.

Originally Posted: China Business Daily
Author: Angulo Fu

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Foxconn: iPhone Girl will not be Punished

The iPhone 3G was one of this year's most anticipated products from Apple. With more than a million handsets sold, one in particular shipped with three images of an Asian Foxconn Technology Group worker posing over an iPhone assembly line.

The photos were posted by a British consumer who purchased the iPhone, then posted the photos to Mac Rumors under the username "markm49uk." Since the photos have surfaced, many questions and discussions have taken place as to who she is, and whether she will lose her job.

According to Mac Rumors, a Foxconn representative confirmed that she was an employee of the Shenzhen Factory and addressed the termination concerns expressed by many readers.

At about 4 pm yesterday, a journalist again to Foxconn Technology Group, Guanlan Science Park. Miss Liu, a worker from Foxconn production detection line, said according to company's principle, any analysis personnel forget to delete photos is illegal, should be dismissed. But she did not know the girl reported.

At about 5 pm, a staff from the media department of Foxconn Technology Group, confirmed the iPhone girl is the factory's worker, but she has not been expelled. He said that Foxconn has contacted with the iPhone consultations. They all think this is a beautiful flaw. So, the girl will not be held responsible.

Originally Posted: China Business Daily
Author: Angulo Fu

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Dubai Door, Another Fantastic Building

Dubai is always famous for luxury building, sunch as Dubai Tower. Now, Dubai hired a Norwegian architect, to complete a called "Dubai Door" program.This fantastic building is located in Dubai, 150 kilometers east of the city, is the symbol of Dubai's door. One of the main tower as high as 220 meters, will be a five-star hotel.Originally Posted: China Business Daily

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