iOS engineering vice president Henri Lamiraux has retired from Apple after 23 years with the company. His retirement last month is mentioned on his LinkedIn profile and wasconfirmed by Lamiraux himself to 9to5Mac.
He says that he retired from Apple a “couple of weeks” ago, following the release of iOS 7.0.3. Lamiraux decided a “little while ago” that iOS 7 would be his last release.
Sources within Apple’s iOS division say Lamiraux is respected and he was in charge of developing the applications that come with iOS. The executive also led feature-implementation across the operating system, and he managed both bug-fixing processes and feature distribution to consumers. He also managed the frameworks within the operating system that power features and allow developers to build applications.
Lamiraux joined Apple in 1990, spending ten years as a Mac OS and later OS X software engineer before being promoted into more senior positions. He moved over to iOS in late 2005, more than a year before the original iPhone was shown to the public, and served in several managerial roles, culminating with his being named Vice President of Software Engineering for iOS Apps and Frameworks in September 2009.
Month: November 2013
ELM327 v1.5 USB CAN-BUS Scanner
ELM327 v1.5: OBD-II Software for ELM327 USB is a free program that allows you to use your PC and a hardware interface to get the information from your car’s computer.
ELM327 v1.5 program is very user-friendly, and easy to learn. ELM327 v1.5 is also very easy to install:simply extract the files into a folder on your computer’s hard drive, and you’re ready to go.
To uninstall the program, simply delete the entire contents of the folder where the program resides.
ELM327 v1.5 software supports two platforms – DOS and Windows.
ELM327 v1.5 Functions:
The program lets you perform the following operations:
1.Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database).
2.Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL (“Check Engine” light)
3.Display current sensor data, including:
4.Engine RPM
5.Calculated Load Value
6.Coolant Temperature
7.Fuel System Status
8.Vehicle Speed
9.Short Term Fuel Trim
10.Long Term Fuel Trim
11.Intake Manifold Pressure
12.Timing Advance
13.Intake Air Temperature
14.Air Flow Rate
15.Absolute Throttle Position
16.Oxygen sensor voltages/associated short term fuel trims
17.Fuel System status
18.Fuel Pressure
Many others
ELM327 v1.5 Upcoming Functions:
1.Data graphing and logging
2.Freeze Frame data
3.Continuous and Non-Continuous Oxygen Sensor test results
ELM327 v1.5 Specification:
Processor: ELM327 USB
OBD-II Protocols: ISO15765-4 (CAN)
ISO14230-4 (KWP2000)
ISO9141-2
J1850 VPW
J1850 PWM
Output protocol: RS232
Baud rate: 9600 or 38400
Indicator LEDs: OBD Tx/Rx, RS232 Tx/Rx, Power
Operating voltage: 12V, internal protection from short circuits/overvoltages
Nominal idle current: 45 mA
ELM327 v1.5 Free Software:
1.GM Mode 22 Scan Tool by Terry
2.OBD Gauge for PalmOS and Pocket PC by Dana Peters
3.OBD Logger by Jonathan Senkerik
4.OBD-II ScanMaster by Wladimir Gurskij (ScanMaster 3.52 – local copy)
5.OBD2 Scantool by Ivan Andrewjeski
6.OBDII for ELM322 by David Huffman
7.pyOBD by Donour Sizemore for MacOSX and Linux
8.RDDTC by Pete Calinski
9.Real Scan by Brent Harris
10.ScanTest for Pocket PC by Ivan Ganev aka a-ser
11.wOBD by WDT
ELM327 v1.5 Aavailable Cars:
Benz 2001/02/03 W203 C200K (ISO)
BMW X5 2002 (ISO) Chevrolet Aveo (ISO)
Citroen C3 2004 (ISO) Daihatsu YRV 2005 (ISO)
Daihatsu YRV Turbo 2006 (ISO)
Fiat Tipo 2002 (ISO)
Ford New Focus 2006(CAN)
Honda Accord 2006 JDM (ISO)
Honda Accord Euro R 2004 JDM (ISO)
Honda City GD8 (ISO)
Honda Civic ES 1.6A (ISO)
Honda Integra Type R DC5 JDM (ISO)
Honda Jazz 1.4M (ISO)
Hyundai Accent 2004 (ISO)
Hyundai Getz 1.3A 2004 (ISO)
Hyundai Getz 1.6M 2004 (ISO)
Hyundai Matrix 2004 (ISO)
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4A (ISO)
Hyundai Sonata GLS (ISO)
Hyundai Sonata 2005 (ISO)
Hyundai Tuscani FX (ISO)
Kia Carens 2005 (ISO)
Kia Magentis 2005 (ISO)
Kia Rio LS (ISO)
Kia Sorento SUV 2005 (ISO)
Lexus es300 Mazda 2 (CAN)
Mazda 5 (CAN)
Mazda 6 (CAN)
Mazda Premacy 2001 (ISO)
Mazda RX8 (CAN)
Mitsubishi Colt 2003 (ISO)
Mitsubishi Colt Plus 2005 (ISO)
Mitsubishi Eclipse(GST—–Turbo Car can be tested for the year 1995-2000 RS/GS—-1994-1996 GS all can do Turbo Car for the year 1996-2000,only have speed and TPS,can clear the DTCS)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX 2006 (ISO)
Mitsubishi Pajero 3.5 V6 2006 (ISO)
Nissan Sunny B14 (ISO)
Nissan Sunny VIP FB15 (ISO)
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L 2004 (ISO)
Nissan X-Trail 2.5L 2004 (ISO)
Peugeot 206 2001 –Only can show RPM
Peugeot 206 (ISO)
Peugeot 307 (ISO)
Peugeot 407 (ISO)
Renault Megane II 2005 (ISO)
Renault Kangoo 2006 (ISO)
Subaru Impreza 1.6TS 2002 (ISO)
Subaru Impreza WRX 2005 (ISO)
Toyota Camry 2.0A 2004 (ISO)
Toyota Camry 2.4A 2005 (ISO)
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6A 2005 (ISO)
Toyota Corolla GLXi G8 1999 (ISO)
Toyota Corolla G9 2002 (ISO)
Toyota Vios 2004 (ISO)
Apple Asks Developers to Refrain From Using Gold iPhone 5s Images in Marketing Materials
For a number of years, Apple has asked that developers use only images of black iOS devices in their App Store marketing materials, although that restriction has never been firmly enforced. With the new look of iOS 7, Apple has been turning its promotional focus to white devices, and as noted by 9to5Mac earlier this month, the company removed language restricting developers to black devices, opening the door to additional color options.
On its App Store Marketing Guidelines page, Apple provides product images with blank display areas for all of the current iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models to allow developers to paste their app screenshots into them for promotional purposes. The product colors included in Apple’s downloads are limited, however, with the iPhone 5s, iPad Air, and iPad mini available in silver and space gray options while the iPhone 5c is available in blue and white and the iPod touch is available in blue and space gray.
Notably absent are files allowing developers to include their screenshots on gold iPhone 5s devices for marketing purposes, and Apple has now extended that restriction to custom photography and video, which already requires explicit approval from Apple. Apple has clarified which colors of devices may be used in custom photos and video with a new addition to the marketing guidelines:
Feature only the most current Apple products in the following finishes or colors: iPhone 5s in silver or space gray, iPhone 5c in white or blue, iPad Air in silver or space gray, and iPad mini in silver or space gray.
Just yesterday, a survey revealed that the blue and white iPhone 5c models have proven most popular with U.S. customers, and Apple’s guidance on using those colors for developer marketing parallels consumer preference.
The iPhone 5s is a somewhat different story, with that survey showing the gold models with the lowest share among the three color options, but gold models have also been in the shortest supply. Those shortages have almost certainly skewed the buying patterns as customers wanting a gold iPhone have in many cases been forced to either turn to another color or hold off on their purchases until they can find a gold unit for purchase.
Apple has been heavily promoting the gold iPhone 5s in its television and print advertising for the iPhone 5s, and thus it appears that Apple prefers to keep focus on the distinctive color to itself. Within hours of the iPhone 5s launch as it became clear that customer demand for gold models was higher than expected, Apple was reportedly already moving to boost production of those models. Supplies do, however, remain very tight in Apple’s retail stores and other locations.
