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Kool Tools: cb Softcase for the iPhone

cb innovations’ (http://tinyurl.com/l9z8rz9) cb Softcase is one of the most luxurious smartphone cases for the iPhone — for those who can afford it.

Italian leather, a button made out of 935 Sterling silver and microfiber all work in synergy to provide maximum protection and superior design. The cb Softcase is a high end product designed to fit in with a tailored suit and expensive Oxford shoes.

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Analyst: folks aren’t that interested in the Apple Watch (yet)

In a note to clients — as reported by Barron’s (http://tinyurl.com/ob8bgmz) — UBS analyst Steve Milunovich says his research indicates that people aren’t that interested in the Apple Watch. At least not yet.

“Search interest has deviated lower relative to an index of 30 consumer electronics introductions and the first iPad and iPhone releases—the week of launch, the Watch is about 20% of iPad and iPhone interest,” says Milunovich. “We now think about 7% rather than 10% of the expected iPhone 5/6 average installed base of 430 million in F16E is likely to buy a Watch.”

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Kool Tools: AKVIS ArtSuite School Pack

The AKVIS ArtSuite School Pack offers extra frame packs can be installed in AKVIS ArtSuite to increase its functionality. The new School Pack includes 50 high quality frame designs.

AKVIS ArtSuite (http://tinyurl.com/n5jylnz) is a collection of versatile frames and effects for your photo. It packs a large number of effects and a rich pattern library. It’s possible to add extra themed frame packs to the program to increase its functionality.

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Low-cost tablets to help grow global touchscreen market

The Technavio (www.technavio.com) research group has published a report saying the global tablet touchscreen market is expected to grow at a CAGR [compound annual growth rate] of 11.5% from 2015-2019.

The report draws attention towards the availability of low-cost tablets as well as increased internet penetration in emerging markets like China and India, which has led tablet shipments to increase by a significant amount.

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