Mark Gurman from 9to5Mac has published 2 images of what is supposedly the front glass panels of the rumored 4.7-inch iPhone 6. For those who don't know, Mark Gurman has a fairly good track record when it comes to reporting leaks on upcoming iPhones. The photos were reportedly sent in by one of his sources and show off both the white and black front...
While developers work and play with iOS 8, Apple has released iOS 7.1.2 to the public. This update fixes several items, in particular an issue with iBeacons that users have been complaining about. It also addresses a bug with transferring data to 3rd party accessories. Note that this is just a bug fix release; there is no new functionality introduced...
For most of Apple's life, one of its primary target audiences has been education. Even back in the days of the Apple II, Apple focused on creating computers and applications that were simple to use but allowed for great learning capability. In 2007, Apple introduced iTunes U, a section of the iTunes store devoted to educational material, course...
At WWDC, Apple was keen to show all of its new integrations between iOS and OSX. One such example was the seamless ability to view photos in iCloud on an iOS device and a Mac. But when demoing photos in OS X Yosemite, Apple was showing a new application instead of iPhoto. Some expected this to be a hint that iPhoto and Aperture, two of Apple's photo...
There aren't many accessories on the market that I wait with anticipation to get my hands on. But, when there are, they're generally made by Twelve South. The company has built a solid reputation for creating well-designed and beautiful accessories for Apple devices, and the Rutledge BookBook series is about the most beautiful collection yet. And...
iPhone rumor and leak season is well and truly underway. For the next few weeks and months you can expect a deluge of new speculation, leaks and rumor mill spinning. Today, a report from Chinese site, WeiFeng, purports that the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 model could become the first Apple smartphone to come equipped with 128GB of storage. It's not the first...
Remember the iPod? It still exists, and Apple would still very much like you to continue buying them. Today, the company quietly updated its iPod touch lineup to offer more features on the 16GB and bring the price point down to a more affordable level. Previously, the 16GB iPod touch was only available in a black/silver coloring. Now you get the...
When it comes to charging my iPhones and iPads, until recently, it's always been a choice between using Apple's official Lightning cables or using a third party dock. But if I'm honest, the former has always been something of a "make do" situation. I use the cables because they're provided with the device and they're free. They're not particularly...
In 2003/2004, a Japanese adult visual novel game called CROSS†CHANNEL hit the Windows and PlayStation 2 platforms. Shortly after, NANACA†CRASH!! emerged as a spin-off flash game played in a web browser featuring the main characters from the original game. Roll on May, 2014, and NANACA†CRASH!! has been reborn as an iOS app with updated graphics...
A video posted by Danny Winget shows a comparison of the two latest iPhone mockups against similarly sized Android phones. While there is no official news about the iPhone 6, the current rumors say that Apple will release a 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch version of the next iPhone. The mockups presented in the video match the supposed leaks that we have seen...
Apple's most prolific (and notorious) manufacturing partner Foxconn has reportedly hired 100,000 new employees to meet the demands of the iPhone 6's production. The report, from Economic Daily News claims that Foxconn has increased its workforce by nearly 10% in anticipation of iPhone 6 demands. Similarly, Apple's sapphire glass supplier, GT Advanced...
As many of you know, iOS 7 brought in a whole slew of new features and design tweaks; one of those new features being AirDrop. The only thing about it was that you could only send files between iOS devices. Now with iOS 8, you can easily send files from your iPhone to your Mac, which comes in quite handy. It's simple to do, actually. Whether its a...
Reports this afternoon have surfaced claiming that a public Jailbreak for iOS 7.1-7.1.1 has been released by dev team PanGu out of China. According to iDownloadBlog, the Jailbreak tool is currently Windows-only, with a Mac version in the works. PanGu's website is in entirely Chinese, with the exception of buttons labeled "Mac OS" and "Windows," which...
Recent iWatch rumors have reported that Apple's iWatch will boast 10 or more sensors, but many are left to wonder what those sensors are and what they will do. Seeing as 10 sensors is a lot to try and fit into a device so small, it will be interesting to see what Apple has up their sleeve. For now, we can almost guarantee that many, if not most, of the...
Apple is reportedly set to release both a 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 in the fall. While most of the leaks, dummy models and case designs have centred around the 4.7-inch model, new images have emerged today purporting to show the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6's display part. Serial leaker Sonny Dickson provided 9to5Mac with a pair of photos claiming...
So as some of you may well know, I harbour something resembling an intense hatred of wearable technology. Some of this stems from a stubborn predisposition against watches, and some of it comes from a logical examination of the concept of wearable technology. To summarise my feelings on the latter, I would argue that current smartwatches aren't capable...
A new report coming out of Reuters claims Apple's heavily rumored iWatch will feature a 2.5 inch rectangular shaped display, and production will begin in July at Quanta Computer Inc. in Taiwan. Citing sources "familiar with the matter," Reuters claims the iWatch will also feature wireless charging as well as a heart rate sensor which monitors the user's...
At its Uncarrier 5.0 event in Seattle, T-Mobile boss John Legere and Co. took the wraps off a bunch of new initiatives to maintain the carrier's impressive growth in the American market. One such initiative is 'Test Drive', a scheme that will allow customers to try an iPhone 5s with unlimited domestic usage for a full 7 days. Once the trial is up,...
As much as we all love the new features software can bring us, sometimes there are hardware hurdles that just can't be avoided. In the case of the new Continuity features in iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, the hurdle will be Bluetooth. While Bluetooth itself has been on Apple devices for many years, the latest version, Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0 (BTLE),...
Today, Apple has released a more affordable iMac. The new model, a 21.5-inch configuration, starts at $1099, $200 cheaper than the previous 'low-end' iMac. These new iMacs are guaranteed to work with OS X Yosemite, and Bluetooth 4.0, meaning that they will be fully compatible with all of the new Continuity features Apple is releasing between OS X and...
Two weeks after WWDC, Apple has released its first update to the iOS 8 beta. In addition to fixing numerous bugs and improving battery life, Apple has made some notable changes and updates to its beta software. iCloud Drive: In the iOS 8 release notes, Apple noted that all documents on iCloud Drive will be deleted “at some point during the beta...
After briefly appearing on the App Store last week before being promptly pulled, Facebook has today officially launched its new Slingshot app. Slingshot, which appears at face value to be a Snapchat clone of sorts, allows users to send each other photos and videos with text captions or drawn elements. What's unique about Slingshot, however, is that...
So much for Tim Cook doubling down on secrecy. These days, iPhone 6 'leaks' seem to be a common occurrence with new images, dummy models and design schematics cropping up regularly. Today, some new images have appeared on Weibo and Seeko.co.kr that purport to show the space gray version of the next generation iPhone (a dummy model, rather than the real...
In keeping with its retro name, the Hepburn from British brand View Quest brings a dash of vintage styling to your home. The Hepburn isn't old fashioned in its functionality though, providing a Bluetooth speaker compatible with iOS devices as well as a built-in DAB/FM radio. Features While the speakers built into iPhones and iPads have improved...
Based on the iOS 7 beta timetable, we are likely to see the release of iOS 8 beta 2 either today, Monday, June 16 or Tuesday, June 17. When iOS 7 beta 1 launched, it was only two weeks until iOS 7 beta 2 was released. History is bound to repeat itself, so predictions of a Monday or Tuesday release look likely. For those of you who have iOS 8 beta 1,...
Just a couple of days after announcing it, the latest version of Skype for iPhone has been released. The new app features a brand new user interface, which doesn't just look prettier, but also makes it easier to communicate with your contacts. Whether you want to get to your favorites, recents, or contact list, it's as easy as swiping across the top....
When it comes to quality bags and wallets, it's hard to think of many brands that hit the spot - for me - like Waterfield Designs. Over at its store, SFBags.com, all offerings are quality, well-made and authentic. None more so than the Rough Rider messenger bag I've been rocking for the past month or so. You only have to look at the bag to see that...
Many have speculated that Apple will release a split-screen mode for the iPad in iOS 8. This feature was expected to make its appearance at WWDC last week; however, it was not announced. Code references to the much-rumored feature have been found across the iOS 8 Software Development Kit. Developer Steven Troughton-Smith started digging deeper into...
The FIFA World Cup 2014 kicks off tomorrow and football (yes, football) fans around the world are incredibly excited to watch their national teams battle it out in Brazil. If you're not heading to South America to watch the tournament fear not, as your iPhone or iPad can help you keep up to date with all the action with some awesome apps. Here are...
New photos of purported iPhone 6 parts have been posted by Weibo user dreamerJimmy. While we've seen a number of images showing what appear to be iPhone 6 parts recently, the new pictures are of reasonable quality and give us a good indication of how large the next-genereation iPhone might be in comparison to the current iPhone 5s. The poster of the...
If you've been searching the App Store recently for the popular video chat app Skype, you may have noticed that the service is strangely absent from the iOS App Store. However, not to worry because the company has pulled its app for a good reason: it's preparing the new 5.0 app which includes a complete redesign and some new features as well. Below is...
One of the main features that seemed to get pushed aside during the iOS 7 revamp was Spotlight, the universal search feature that was available on iOS. Through iOS 6, the feature had its very own spot reserved as a homepage to the left of the main home apps page, but with iOS 7, the feature was reduced to a simple search bar that was available by...
Flagship iPhone designs seem to follow the rule of Star Trek movies, or Windows PC software updates for me. Every other one isn't to my liking. For instance, I loved the 3G/3GS, didn't like the square, flat and shiny 4/4s. I loved the 5/5s, but from what I've seen of the iPhone 6 - through leaks and renders - so far, it doesn't look great. Recently,...
Before WWDC, people were speculating if we would finally see the introduction of side-by-side apps on the iPad. In essence, this would be a feature similar to that found on the Microsoft Surface tablet (or Samsung Galaxy tablets), where two apps can run simultaneously on the screen. As Apple's Keynote ended at WWDC with no mention of this feature, the...
YouTube user EverythingApplePro recently uploaded a video to his YouTube channel showing a bug he found within iOS 7.1.1 that allows anyone to bypass the lock screen passcode under certain circumstances. This is one of many lock screen bugs discovered in iOS over the years. In order to bypass the passcode, you must have an app running in the foreground...
Another rear shell for what could be the iPhone 6 has leaked today. In comparison to previous photos, this leak has the clearest images, with views of the back, sides, and inside. Overall, the design of this rear shell should look very familiar to people who are caught up in the rumor mill. However, with plastic removed, these photos provide a more detailed...
Craig Federighi took the stage at WWDC on Monday to announce iOS 8, the next major version of Apple's mobile operating system. To much surprise, there were quite a few improvements made this time around with features like Interactive Notifications and 3rd party keyboard support. I've spent the week running iOS 8 full-time, and there are quite a few nice...
When Apple launched the iPad back in 2010, the potential to create great physical keyboards to accompany it was fantastic. Partly because the iPad was completely devoid of physical keys, and partly because the keyboard dock that Apple launched alongside it was downright awful. Over the past couple of years, a couple of companies have really shone in...
With iOS 8, Apple introduced a new feature to their Mail app that will be familiar to users of third-party email apps like Mailbox and Evomail+. These apps incorporate several swiping gestures in their inbox navigation systems. iOS 8 starts where iOS 7 left off, adding some more convenience, with new actions that can be performed from the inbox. Left...
With Father's Day approaching soon, it's about time to start thinking of some gift ideas if you haven't already. Here's a selection of fairly affordable iPhone accessories for your dad this Father's Day. Jaybird Freedom Sprint Headphones Whether your dad is an avid athlete or he likes to mow the lawn, these sweat-resistant Bluetooth earbuds from...
Quick! That catchy song is on TV again, but you don’t know what it is. By the time you unlock your iPhone and open Shazam, it’s too late. Fortunately, in iOS 8, Siri offers a couple new ways to do the tricky work or you. To start Shazam, simply activate Siri. Siri will start listening to the sound around you, and identify the song. This process...
ios 8 credit card scan With the release of iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks in 2013, Apple improved their iCloud service by adding in iCloud Keychain. This allowed users to sync sensitive data securely between their Apple devices. Included among this were login credentials for websites, wifi passwords, and even stored credit card information, which could then...
During WWDC Apple unveiled an API for Touch ID which will allow third party apps to use Touch ID as password replacements. This will make apps, such as payment apps and bank account apps, much easier to access, as well as eliminating the need to cover your screen when typing passwords in public. According to Business Insider, PayPal developers...
You know by now that iOS 8 was announced by Apple on Monday afternoon at a special event in San Francisco. This week we've been working on bringing you previews of all the new and important updates to the operating system that powers your beloved iPhone. Next up: Interactive Notifications. Interactive Notifications has a lot of potential. In future third...
With the release of iOS 8, Apple made some great additions and updates to its camera app. In particular, 3 new features are of particular note, really pushing the iPhone's camera forward in terms of capability and use. Here's a brief look at those features, and a quick guide to getting started with them! The first feature you might have noticed is...
If you are someone that loves technology and can’t live without your smartphone, but also are the type of person that can’t let go of traditional pen and paper notes, then MemoCase may be what you have been waiting for. Coming in a variety of colors, it appeals to many different people. Dark blue, pink, red, lime green, and gold are the colors...
I feel like I should start this post off with a quick background/disclaimer. For the last few weeks, I have been seriously considering switching from my iPhone 5 to an HTC One M8. The One has build quality that can only be compared to the iPhone, but the software on Android just seemed to offer features that had yet to be seen on iOS. However, after the...
At yesterday's keynote, Apple announced several new features and improvements for iOS 8 and gave us a glimpse at some other features that are set to be included in the next version of Apple's mobile operating system. One feature that wasn't given any airtime is iOS 8's ability to display an app on the lock screen based on the user's location....
Today, Instagram has announced it will begin rolling out version 6.0 of the popular photo sharing app. The update includes a number of photo-editing tools as Instagram aims to be your only photo app. “We wanted to give people the ability to play with photos and not have to pay,” Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom told Re/code in an interview....
During Apple’s WWDC keynote yesterday, Apple announced updates to its iOS and OS X platforms. Both are set to receive a number of new features and improvements, many of which took developers and Apple watchers by surprise. However, for me, what I was most pleased to see was how Apple plans to more tightly integrate the two operating systems while...
