Chinese students exploited in the production of the PlayStation 4

A factory of Foxconn Group, manufacturer of the first iPhone and iPad, is accused of forcing trainees to get the new Sony console, to be released in France on November 29.

Being exploited or not graduate. This is the choice that was given to students in a school of Chinese engineer. According to the specialized site Quartz, more than 1,000 of them were illegally employed in a factory of Foxconn, the Taiwanese industrial group specializing in the manufacture of high-tech items. Young people have participated in the assembly of the PlayStation 4, the new gaming console from Sony comes out on November 29 in France.

A factory work against appropriations

Students come from the Institute of Technology in the city of Xi'an. According to the Chinese press , they were required to participate in an " internship program " within Foxconn , otherwise denied six credits required for graduation . Rather than perform tasks related to their field of study , students were assigned to the assembly plant in Yantai , where they worked beyond the statutory maximum time and even at night.To these abuses , Foxconn has admitted its mistake and ordered an investigation. " Steps have been taken to ensure that the plant in question is in accordance with our rules ," said the group , "especially those that prohibit the unpaid labor that night and for trainees , and remind them can stop the program at any time . " The company also stated that its internship programs should be " an opportunity to gain experience in manual labor to help them find a job after college ."In response to this controversy , Sony said that Foxconn was "consistent " with its code of conduct to protect the rights of workers.Asked by the Financial Times , the CEO of Foxconn lamented the growing problem of lack of labor in China. " The younger generation does not want to work in a factory , they want jobs in service or on the Internet, something simple ," said he said in an interview published Monday. " Many workers are relocating in the area of ​​services, and the demand for workers is now greater than the supply. "

A spate of suicides in 2010

This is not the first time Foxconn has been accused of violations of labor law in China. In 2010, it was Apple who was caught in the storm after a spate of suicides at Foxconn factories that produce iPhone and iPad. At issue: the dreadful working conditions and constant pressure that workers suffered .Large recruitment campaigns are usually held a few months before the release of highly anticipated high-tech products, such as the Playstation 4 or iPhone . Their production is lean , that is to say, the workers must produce a major units in a short time number. Pegatron , the Taiwanese manufacturer of the iPhone and 5c 5s , had himself responding to accusations of exploitation of minors in its factories. Apple at the time had promised an inquiry, saying it could " make a real difference in the lives of millions of people " by better monitoring the working conditions of its workers .

Amazon smartphones soon signed by the Taiwanese HTC

The manufacturer, whose sales have fallen, should benefit from this partnership to raise.
Nothing like an alliance with a big name to boost Net sales of a brand of smartphones stalled . HTC Taiwanese group was chosen to make Amazon's future smartphones. The direction of a beautiful HTC refuse " to comment on the rumor ," it is taken seriously by observers. HTC has the know -how and manufacturing capabilities to meet any demand from the U.S. giant.The stakes are high for Amazon, which has already managed to win in tablets with its Kindle . The giant online sales seeks to expand its presence in the mobile devices. Control of the entire chain, from the supply of content to the terminal via the software, is the economic model that requires at the moment and which Amazon does not seem to escape.

Rooting the HTC One in the " high end"For the Taiwanese manufacturer HTC is a matter of survival . The group Peter Chou has published a quarterly loss of 75 million euros , the first since its inception in 1997 . After experiencing a dramatic increase in 2011, the group saw sales collapse since victim of both accelerator blow by Samsung in its smartphones and the rise of Chinese rivals such as ZTE, Huawei and Xiaomi . HTC is no longer in the top ten sellers of smartphones Gartner , while it weighs only 1% of this market.

    Taiwanese has already made a first experience with FacebookTo revive the Taiwanese setting including its range HTC One , which now has three terminals , with Mini One, One and One max. This was unveiled Monday and will be sold in November. The spokesman of the brand seeking to anchor in the "high end " and hammer " not wanting to be a mass product ." A marketing discourse is reminiscent of Apple.

LG works for GoogleThis is not the first time HTC attempt a reconciliation with an Internet giant. Taiwanese has already made a first experience with Facebook . The partnership did not give birth to a real " Facebook phone" but offered direct access to the Home application of social network, since some terminals of the brand. Highly anticipated , the " Facebook phone " was a commercial failure.For its part, LG has already experienced the benefits of an agreement with a major player in the web by producing Google Nexus 4 . This first collaboration enabled the Korean rising to third place in the smartphone manufacturers in the world, with just over 10% market share. If the group does not specify the part of the Nexus 4 in sales , it is no less "major" . After leaving some doubt as to the renewal of the contract - the financial conditions imposed by Google to its industrial partner would be " drastic " - LG chose to repeat the experience . The Nexus 5 , which should be launched by the end of the month is very close to G2, LG 's flagship smartphone , marketed since the summer.

At 15 years old, Google is stronger than ever

Established in 1998, the American search engine has become the invincible leader of the Western Web .

 
In September 1998, two graduates of Stanford University are active in a garage in Silicon Valley. For two years, they are working on a new generation of search engine and just founded their company .Fifteen years later , their creation , Google is more essential than ever on the web. It is referred to find the answers to all the questions that arises delve into millions of pounds , do translations in dozens of languages ​​or move from any point of the world.To succeed in our daily lives , Google has set a goal. " Technology must do the dirty work , so that we can focus on what makes us happiest in life ," summed up in May Larry Page , founder of the company with Sergey Brin.The abundance of projects resulting sometimes gives the impression that the company is scattered . Despite all the diversification involved , Google has never yet ceased to watch over his treasure : its advertising platform. Launched in October 2000, it has quickly established itself as the best machine to make money on the Internet. It allowed him to generate a record turnover of $ 43 billion in 2012 , representing 85 % of its revenues . Archidominateur in the fixed Internet , Google will repeat this feat in the mobile, where it will pick up in 2013 more than half of industry revenue .

 
Looking to the future

 To power this engine advertising , Google must maintain an uninterrupted flow of online visits to its pages. He can count on its search engine , his first success , and the largest to date. Unbeatable in most countries in the world, he is responsible for 67% of searches in the United States and 91% in France . But the real performance of Google was to extend its dominance in other areas. In 2004 , he launched Gmail and ranks among the three most used in the world of e-mail services . Two years later, he spent $ 1.65 billion to buy YouTube and take a decisive lead in online video , he takes advantage today.Google knows how to anticipate change our usual and be patient . In 2008 , it launched its Chrome browser, becoming the most used browser in Europe, and its Android mobile system , which has crushed the competition in smartphones . In both cases , it is to maintain contact with Google and its advertising , regardless of the device where it connects.To achieve its goals , Google does not show feelings. Since the return of Larry Page at the helm in 2011 , many popular products, but too few paying were closed. Recent years have been marked by a series of investigations into suspected anticompetitive practices. Rivals accuse him of excluding its results in favor of its own products.Inflexible , Google plans to the future. It has launched its own laptops, Chromebook , a key to deliver Internet TV, Chromecast and turns to impose its social network Google+ . He also works on his glasses connected or autonomous cars , which will release time for drivers to access the Internet . Everything does not work, but some of these products will change the world . This is also what the Google method.

Windows 8.1: Microsoft releases its updated and reintroduced "start" button

The update of the Windows 8 operating system, which reintroduces requested by many users "Start" button is available for download since yesterday and will buy tomorrow.

 

Microsoft released Wednesday, Oct. 16 update to the latest version of its operating system , Windows 8.1, which reintroduces including "start" button demanded by users . It can be downloaded for free in the Windows Store online store by users of Windows 8, and will go on sale Friday on DVD and new computer equipment a variety of brands.
"Windows 8.1 demonstrates our commitment to continually improve the product to enhance the use of consumers ," said Brandon LeBlanc, a marketing manager at Microsoft on the official blog of the group.
For some analysts , the output of the update is a reaction to the passing too slowly by consumers of Windows 8, which was launched in late October 2012 and was supposed to reinvent the star of Microsoft software to suit the devices mobile , on which the group has fallen behind Apple and Google ( Android).
The traditional "Start" menu in particular had been removed and replaced with a home screen with large icons ( the " tiles " ) for use on touch screens of tablets and smartphones . This was symbolic , but very criticized by many followers of Windows .
In addition to the current crisis on the PC market , cannibalized by the rise of tablets, Microsoft is facing some analysts to insufficient supply of good hybrid touch screen products , halfway between tablet and computer , where Windows 8 was specifically designed .

The all-in-one touchscreen PC are they the future?

The all-in-one touch are now available at all major manufacturers. They borrow a little to much to tablets and laptops, including the components.
PC Touch Desk is a new class of all-in-one that can be used as a great tablet for the whole family or with a keyboard or a mouse as a desktop. Gimmick or revolution announced in every home?

 








The huge tablet Asus Transformer AiO P1801 is a desktop PC on his foot.

The HP Envy Rove is the latest PC all-in-one to make its entry into the market. This autonomous CPU 20 inches can be laid flat and act as giant or tablet, thanks to its integrated foot function as a traditional desktop monitor with a mouse and keyboard.

Better support Windows 8
These devices have been around for several years at the initiative of HP and Sony in particular, but the arrival of Windows 8 with its improved support for touch screens has boosted the market. Japanese has launched the Vaio Tap 20 last November. Its peculiarity is that four people can use it simultaneously in tablet mode, making it the perfect companion for fans of social networks and multiplayer games. Six months later, several other similar products have already emerged, Dell, Asus and Lenovo increased their program on the market.



On paper, this concept is the perfect combination of entertainment, multimedia and productivity , especially in homes where one likes to be around the family computer to watch his vacation pictures or talk on Skype with friend or a distant relative.
Some experts skeptical
But some experts are skeptical about the introduction of these devices: " The PC all-in- one touch , are so far a way to find an outlet in the IT market ," said Jeff Orr, ABI Research. He stressed that the first Microsoft Surface tablet , which was a great tablet desktop its release five years ago , was already an office use and in public places . This is proof that this concept is not new and that manufacturers seek to redefine the same function of the computer, so that it becomes " an interactive furniture " rather than just a device .
" Applications for PC all-in- one touch is still limited , and most of the examples highlighted show groups and families playing board games (...) , " continues Jeff Orr.Indeed, when Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon revealed his 27-inch Table PC in January, he placed primary emphasis on interactive games . It comes with many games and Electronic Arts signed applications, but also accessories such as a set of four controllers and electronic dice for games virtual plateau.
Not really portableTo date, all such devices on the market have limited once unplugged performance with automomie two to six hours. And even if they are portable, and can be easily moved from one room to another, they can not yet replace the shelves in terms of ease of use. Note that most screens of devices in this category are considered small when between 18 and 20 inches.
However, unlike tablets ( except the Pro Area and Acer Iconia W3) , the PC all-in- one touch turn in the full desktop version of Windows 8, and in the case of the Vaio Tap 20 Sony and Asus Transformer P1801 Aio even support optical drives that can burn DVDs and watch Blu -ray movies.

Ipad 5, iPhone 6: Apple already on all fronts

After rumors of an announcement on October 22 pictures of the 5th generation iPad circulating on the net . And iPhone 6 seems , too, already announced with an even larger screen.


 Less than a month after the release of iPhone 5S and 5C , the rumors are rife on the side of Apple and leakage increase. The first was from a conference can be held October 22 to announce the new iPad and iPad mini . It is now to the future iPhone (already ? ) About him .The name is - according to the patterns made ​​by the Apple brand - a near certainty after the iPhone 5S comes time for the iPhone 6 to be radically different from the previous . As in the transition from 4 to 5 , the screen would be expanded . We're talking 4.8 inches screen against 4 -inch screen iPhone 5 range . An analyst at Jefferies has made ​​a note to investors Monday after meeting with Apple official Asia to discuss what their new 4.8-inch screen. It is intended for marketing in September 2014.This would bring the iPhone 6 current phablettes ( smartphones to more than 5 inch screen), which Apple market is absent. Probably deliberately because all competitors , Samsung and Sony in the lead, unsheathed over the last few months these mini- tablets that are still similar to a lot of giant smartphones. The Wall Street Journal , he spoke of a 6-inch screen for the iPhone 6, which would almost in competition with 8-inch iPad mini .According Displaysearchblog site, Apple would even tests on two screen formats with two resolutions: a 4.7 -inch 1280x720 screen and a 5.7-inch screen Full HD 1080p .

The iPad mimics the iPhone 5S

 Wednesday, AllthingsD website revealed that a press conference would probably be held Tuesday, October 22 to unveil the future iPad and iPad Mini and the new MacPro . The site Sonny Dickinson goes a little further information about the two new tablets by publishing many photos.The 5th generation iPad will appear in sidereal gray, one of the three colors of the iPhone 5S close . But gold and silver versions are also planned , according to various sources. No red, yellow , blue or other flashy colors 5C seem planned. The design of the new iPad, well-rounded , indeed resembles the iPad mini . The mini iPad 2 should not be radically different from its predecessor, as shown in the pictures on the website of Sonny Dickinson . It is however equipped with a Retina display.If the date of October 22 was confirmed, the Apple tablet and its implementation will be mini store early November.

Iphone 5 : Apple augmente discrètement ses prix en France

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Le constructeur californien a augmenté jeudi l'ensemble des prix de ses gammes d'iPhone 5S et iPhone 5C. Sur l'Apple Store français, l'iPhone 5S version 16 Go passe ainsi de 699 à 709 euros et le modèle 5C de 599 à 609 euros.

Mauvaise surprise jeudi matin pour celui qui s'est rendu sur l'Apple Store en ligne. La firme de Cupertino a discrètement augmenté le prix de ses iPhones d'une dizaine d'euros. Ce qui n'est pas rien...

La hausse concerne l'ensemble des deux gammes S et C. En ce qui concerne les deux modèles de base, l' iPhone 5S en version 16 Go passe de 699 euros à 709 euros (+10 euros) et le modèle 5C de 599 à 609 euros (+ 10 euros aussi).

Au niveau supérieur, les hausses sont plus fortes. Le modèle d'iPhone 5S à 32 Go passe à 811 € (+ 12 €) et le modèle 64 Go atteint 917 € (+ 18 €).  Quant à l'iPhone 5c 32 Go, il prend 12 € pour atteindre 711 €.

Pour l'heure, Apple n'a fourni aucune explication sur cette hausse subite. Toutefois, le site high-tech iGen.fr a bien son idée : la hausse du prix augmentant de manière corrélée avec la capacité, "il ne serait pas étonnant qu'elle s'explique par la révision de certaines taxes".

United States: an agreement in extremis

Democrats and Republicans have reached an agreement in the Senate to raise the U.S. debt ceiling. Members of Congress have prevented the United States to be in default. After a political arm of Iron 17 days, Barack Obama said he had "lost the habit of governing by the crisis."

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Samsung: Galaxy S5 possible launch in January, output of Galaxy J and Galaxy Round

The Samsung Galaxy S5 could make an entry into the smartphone market sooner than expected if the rumor is confirmed .
The Samsung Galaxy S3 met a significant success at launch . The craze was significant to the presentation of the new model, the Galaxy S4 . This would however not met the expectations of the firm would be disappointed according to statistics Korean press . The submission date was changed and the new smartphone manufacturer could enter in January 2014 or at the latest in February. Information are rumors have not been confirmed by Samsung, so they should be taken lightly . Speculation about the performance of Galaxy S5 also beginning to spread.

Galaxy J 5 inches
The successor to the Galaxy S3 and house a Exyno eight processor cores that have the distinction of being 64-bit compatible . Samsung have also intends to offer a 16-megapixel camera . Until we have more data on the Galaxy S5, the family has officially expanded with a new model , the Galaxy J. The latter is equipped with a Super AMOLED touch screen 5 inches, a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 800 at 2.3 GHz. Galaxy J also offers 3 GB of RAM and two storage capacities ( 16GB or 32GB ) . This new Smartphone would tend to be positioned between the Galaxy Note and Galaxy 3 S4 .

Galaxy Round 5.3 inchLaunched in Japan by NTT DoCoMo , it has a camera 13 megapixel rear and 2.1 front . J The Galaxy runs on Android Jelly Bean and allows the realization of Full HD video at 30 frames per second. News Samsung is also intense because the manufacturer has launched its first smartphone with a curved screen. The Galaxy Round has a 5.7 ​​inch screen and will be sold by SK Mobile for 805 euros.

Android vs. iOS: Developers prefer the Apple OS

Over the past year , the market share of Android smartphones continues to gain momentum . According to Gartner , the penetration rate of the Google OS stood at 56.1 % in the first quarter of 2011, against 36.4% a year earlier . In turn , the weight of iOS devices progresses, but to a lesser extent ( 6 points to 22.9%). However, it is clear that the share of new mobile developments iOS remains much higher than the new Android projects oriented ( see chart).Finally, it is always interesting to develop skills around the Apple system. Development needs in this field remains much higher . In its latest study on the salaries of Web developers , recruitment firm Urban Linker weighs slightly this view . Despite the need for greater skills on the side of Apple's OS , the remuneration proposed hiring for positions developer iOS and Android remain comparable. And because of a labor market still also reached the side of Android development. There would be room for everyone.

Samsung Galaxy note 3

The phablet who popularized the genre back in version 3 . For its Galaxy Note 3 Samsung stands out with a square design, Full HD , 4K and higher perceived quality . With more and more competitors , Note 3 is always the queen of phablet ? Response element in our test.Samsung could not do without a new Galaxy Note phablets as the segment has grown this year. And if Samsung enjoys a real legitimacy on these great smartphones, the task is more difficult for the Galaxy Note 2013 vintage that will win against competition better organized and very focused.The high-end Sony Z with Ultra but the LG G Pro, Asus Fonepad Note, the future HTC Max One or mid-range with Alcatel and Touch Hero under 350 euros , the proposal is varied and is open to all budgets.Besides the risk of cannibalization that could cause the Samsung Galaxy Mega ...Competition is better prepared , but the Galaxy Note has also made good progress in one year, enough to keep her crown ?

Pragmatic

The finish of Samsung smartphones is often subject to discussions. If strength can be taken if the choice of plastics as assembly and a few crackles under the fingers were not particularly meaningful.

From the first grip of Note 3, it is a slight change of atmosphere.

Less rounded, straight lines for a sleek design and high quality printing, at least, more in line with the price of the beast race Samsung (699 euros).
Particular care has been taken to the back of the unit. Exit the front flexible plastic shell of Note 3 is rewarded with a coating "leatherette" a little more sophisticated.


A pragmatic choice, as often with Samsung still provides access to the removable battery and microSD slot.
If we stay on plastic imitation skin, it should be stronger than the real skin. Faux leather shell and substantially less flexible, again, in progress.



On the edges, small redesign also with chrome and ribbed plastic that does not clash with the general design, not very daring.
With more open and square lines, the grip seems more comfortable. Also felt comfort with a weight and thickness better controlled.



The connection remains complete an infrared module onto the top to manage its audio devices, the TV, audio jack, two USB MHL to act as a video output, volume keys and ignition / standby on the slices, classic.

Note that for the first time on a smartphone, it comes with a USB 3.0 with micro flow and high speed charging, provided of course that the computer is also equipped with USB 3.
Given the size of the beast, we always regret the lack of a physical shutter button for the camera and a single loudspeaker. So no stereo, but mono still returning good sound without too much saturation.



Cat 4 4G, HSPA + at 42 Mbps, Wi-Fi ac, NFC and Bluetooth 4, everything is there for a high-end machine.

Control image

With slabs increasingly important, manufacturers are trying to reduce the overall size. And it goes by optimizing the size of the screen on the front.
Here, the integration of the screen is good with little wasted space. The Galaxy Note 3 manages to incorporate a larger than the Note 2 screen while keeping the same or smaller dimensions.


Thus, a 5.5 inch 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm in Note 2, we move to the 5.7 inch 152.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 on the rating 3. More display area on a smartphone thinner and lighter (183 vs 169 g) while, more solid appearance, it is the first good thing about Samsung.

To go further, Samsung could integrate a screen edge to edge, in terms of width, as the latest LG G2 giving the impression that the screen occupies the entire front panel.


Not surprisingly, Samsung has paid particular attention this large screen of 5.7 inches and remains faithful to the Super AMOLED technology. Technology that the Korean manufacturer control software including a treatment erasing some gaps in the AMOLED color reproduction.

The colors seem a little less saturated here as contrast and viewing angles, as they are still outstanding. The brightness is good, but appears lower than some competitors like the iPhone 5s , a problem especially outdoors and in direct sunlight.The Note 2 is satisfied 720p with its Note 3 Samsung password logically Full HD with a pixel density of 386 passing PPP .Beyond these figures , the display of Note 3 is very close to use , comfortable and efficient to show all content. Full marks again .Gross !The case benchmarks bidonnés should not overshadow the performance experienced on a smartphone. The small race performances that engage the manufacturers in the benchmarks , often given to us anecdotally, does not replace the prints to use.Especially since the hardware and software optimization is the only guarantee a good user experience , fluid , responsive and efficient resource.



Here, Samsung has implemented what he does best at Qualcomm, a S800 quad core 2.3 GHz and backed by 3GB of RAM. Identical to many competitors and configuration that works wonders on Android 4.3. The sense of immediacy is the residual delays are gone, no need to dwell on performance, exceptional practice.



The Note 3 is a bully and will remain permanent without difficulty in welcoming the next update of Android. Always provided that Samsung continues its policy of deploying updates .Same feeling on games that fully exploit the comfortable screen (although for touch gameplay ) and Adreno 330 . Again, a permanent configuration that should satisfy the most demanding for a long time.2 days away from a powerThe Note 2 was a marathon runner, the Note 3 is equally important . The two days of autonomy are achieved our joint / intensive use based email / network push , many Web 4G , music and some video streaming.On a content usage, Note 3 will approach 3 days. A rare enough performance on a smartphone to be raised, the Note 3 will not let you, even on a very intense day .The Ultra HD 4K slow motion pixilatedPhoto / video , heavy and marketing side.

Marketing first with UltraHD mode ( 4K ) either 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 frames / second! Needless to say for the moment, the importance of this mode 4 times Full HD is very limited. Unless you have a MacBook Pro Retina , a Nexus 10 or rather a compatible TV, there is little chance that you use this method of capture.



A little more fun , idling at 120 frames / second in HD 720p as the latest iPhone 5s mode. Unfortunately, the return seems too pixelated and much lower than that released the iPhone 5s with a clearer video , sound and the ability to apply idle when desired.

Because of this speed ( 120 fps or 240 fps ) mode, the sound recording is not possible and stabilization as the sharpness too improved.


Galaxy Note 3 vs iPhone 5s

Return side photo, the 13-megapixel sensor delivers good shots outdoors with low noise and a fairly accurate color reproduction. The pictures are detailed and well-controlled white balance. Inside, it's quite the opposite, white pulls yellow, the photos are too grainy with washed-out colors. Disappointing!

Like his grandfather, the overall rating 3 is a good camera phone, but he sees behind by iPhone 5s and more effective Lumia 1020.
Include conventional software gadgets to select the best pose, best photo, the beauty modes and co-Sphere Photo or panning way.



Software gadgets and pen
Note requires, we find the Wacom pen signed, slightly redesigned to take the aesthetic slices of Note 3.

The grip is still delicate and seizure quickly causes cramps. Recognition pressure levels, however, is fair enough and the software suite is slightly expanded.
Character recognition seems better than before and some practical elements are appeared. Leaving the stylus from its housing (or still pressing this button on the stylus), a window will offer a shortcut to five applications that we can highlight it with the stylus without touching the screen.

Sticky memo way content aggregation way Scrapbooking, screenshot or floating app display a window in an app multitasking.

The app "creation" are still there, with his photo montage or short videos and many pallets or brush, which create notes / post-it "enriched". Not sure what the pros become "addicts", these opportunities will occupy at least the kids during long car trips.


Côté interface, on retrouve le mode multitâche multifenêtre bien pratique et facilement accessible ou le Pop Up Play pour afficher une vidéo dans une petite fenêtre redimensionnable.
Un glissement de doigt vers le haut de l’écran fera apparaître un très utile agrégateur de news, pratique.



The controls introduced with the S4 movement are obviously part of the Air Gesture to scroll a web page or navigate to Air View photos or to preview an item, wow effect to show off to friends, but quickly useless in practice.

We buy?

Are summarized. Raw performance and sustainable, efficient and homogeneous screen, design a little more rewarding, and especially good cameraphone, record autonomy, our Note 3 combines the good points.

While many features are gadgets and advance as a smokescreen and that the note seems salty, the flagship of Samsung was able to capitalize on the strengths and correct deficiencies of his grandfather. The Note 3 is a versatile and effective product.

The king retains its crown, Note 3 remains the benchmark 2013 on the phablet

Sony wants to become the No. 3 worldwide smartphone

Sony, which aims to become the world's third largest manufacturer of smartphones, address carefully selected markets like the United States and China, said Friday at the press CEO Kazuo Hirai.
Smartphones must be at the forefront of the recovery of the electronic division, he said, but for now the Xperia handsets are struggling to exist outside of Europe and Japan, which account for 60% of sales .
Sony was the ninth largest manufacturer of mobile handsets in the second quarter, according to Gartner. In the United States, it is proposed that the fourth operator T-Mobile U.S.. It fails to win more in China despite contracts with three major operators.
"Our first priority is to maintain our market share in Japan, or even increase," said Kazuo Hirai.
"Then we want to fight to increase our market share in Europe, where it is quite high. These are our two priorities in which we invest a lot of our management resources."
"But going into the U.S. market requires a lot of resources and marketing, so we must proceed step by step."
The Japanese market is not however acquired Sony since Apple has finally been able to offer the iPhone last month through NTT DoCoMo, the first Japanese operator, after nearly five years of waiting.
Kazuo Hirai, however, think that the reputation of Xperia in Japan will enable him to overcome the threat posed by Apple.
Sony wants to sell 42 million smartphones in the world during the year, which will be closed in late March.
Samsung Electronics has become the world leader in smartphones last year with 218.2 million handsets shipped, according to IDC. Apple ranked second with 135.9 million units. Nokia, which sells its handsets division to Microsoft was third with 35 million copies.