It's here. It's official. After months of speculation, Apple has confirmed it is holding a media event on October 16. As usual, the company's cryptic, or tongue-in-cheek, media invite reveals little about what we're likely to see at the event, but we've seen and heard enough over the past few months to be able to speculate as to what will be on show in a...
Everybody knows OtterBox produces high-quality smartphone cases. Every year, it is among the first wave of companies to bring out a number of cases to fit the new iPhone(s) and 2014 is no different. One such case is OtterBox’s Symmetry series. While not as rugged as its all-out protection Defender series, the Symmetry, available for iPhone 6 (and...
iOS 8.1 beta 2 was released to developers just days ago but the latest investigations into the software has found that the OS contains many iPad UI elements with "@3x" versions. Triple-sized elements are already used on the iPhone 6 Plus to maintain Retina quality on the larger display and the inclusion of iPad-specific UI elements at this size could...
iPad Pro concept via MacRumors Apple is pushing back mass production of its rumored larger, 12.9-inch iPad in order to focus on meeting iPhone 6 Plus demand, reports The Wall Street Journal. The company has begun issuing invites to its October 16 event where it is widely we'll see new iPad and Mac hardware unveiled alongside OS X Yosemite and iOS...
"It's been way too long." That's the tagline on Apple's invites. And with those invites, we now know the date and time of Apple's next event: October 16th at 10am Pacific. Press and online journalists have received these invites and, as expected, begins the next week of eager anticipation as everyone starts to predict what Apple will unveil. As in...
Apple has broken its silence following the announcement from its sapphire supplier that it had filed for bankruptcy. Following further information about Mesa, Arizona-based GT Advanced's financials being revealed this morning — including a $139 million payment withheld by Apple — the Cupertino company has made its first official statement on the matter...
Last month, we began a competition to give our readers the chance to win one of five BrydgeAir keyboards for iPad. We're delighted to inform you that we have been able to extend the competition until the end of October to give you even longer to participate! If you entered in September, don't worry — your entry is still valid and still counts! We...
A Vietnamese blog has posted images of the purported iPad Air 2. The device, in white, is radically thin at 7mm — the same as current generation iPhones — and is seemingly complete with Touch ID sensor. Aside from the thinness and the presence of Touch ID, the device is similar in form to the current iPad Air. Other minor changes include the slightly...
Concerns were raised on Monday when Apple's sapphire supplier filed for bankruptcy. Mesa, Arizona-based GT Advanced filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 meaning it could continue "business as usual" until issues with creditors were solved. The surprising turn of events at the plant led many to speculate as to the reasons why the company was...
Apple released the second beta of iOS 8.1 to registered developers yesterday and, after a few hours of digging through the new version, new screens relating to the upcoming Apple Pay service have been unearthed. Developer Hamza Sood took to twitter to reveal his findings, showing off setup screens for Apple Pay within the Passbook app. Apple Pay setup...
Just two and a half weeks after its release, iOS 8 adoption is already stagnating as evidenced by Apple's own usage data. Following reports yesterday that, despite record-breaking iPhone 6 demand, iOS 8 adoption was lagging behind that of iOS 7 and iOS 6, Apple has updated its own developer support pages to show that iOS 8 adoption currently stands...
AgileBits has just released the latest update to its uber-popular security app for iPhone. 1Password is one of the most well-received password managers on the App Store, and it's just received another important delta update. 1Password 5.1 comes with a handful of improvements. The most important of these, perhaps, is optimization for iPhone 6 and 6...
At first glance, the Incipio Edge might look fairly unassuming. And it kind of is. It's designed to be a slim case that offers decent protection for your iPhone while getting out of the way for the most part. The case features a two-part sliding design made of “rigid Plextonium” — or, erm, plastic — that encloses your iPhone 6 inside. The...
Facebook's humongous $19 billion acquisition of WhatsApp was finalized today. Three days after the company was given European clearance to make the deal, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has green-lighted the buy. Concerns were raised by the European and US authorities about the effects of Facebook's acquisition on competition in...
Apple's supplier of sapphire crystal has filed for bankruptcy. GT Advanced, the company responsible for producing the scratch proof material for future device screens has release a statement announcing that it will be filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 — this means that the company will be able to continue "business as usual" until it can clear issues...
iPhone 6 uptake is record-breaking. We knew that already, with a new record for pre-orders followed by a new record for first weekend sales and a ton of reservations in China before the device is even on sale. But data from analytics firm Fiksu shows just how far and away iPhone 6 adoption is in comparison to that of previous devices. As you can see...
A few months ago, I wrote a piece on how Apple isn't merging iOS and OS X - as many believed it would eventually - but said that, instead, Apple was simply making iOS and OS X work better together. Today, I definitely still hold that thought to be true, but there is a new player to the game of desktop and mobile convergence: Microsoft. Microsoft isn't...
I've reviewed the iPhone 6 Plus on video for PhoneDog and a full written review for TmoNews over the past week or so. In short, it's the iPhone I've been waiting for. Although for many years, I don't think I knew that. Having used and loved many 5-inch-plus Android devices over the past 9-12 months, I knew that really like big screens. I may have been...
The iPhone 6 has been out for a couple of weeks now and the reviews are in. Is the larger size of the new iPhone 6 an advantage or disadvantage? The iPhone 6 is undoubtedly the most powerful iPhone that Apple has ever released. In addition to the larger display, the iPhone 6 packs a whole lot of new features including an upgraded camera, sensors, and...
Apple will hold an event on Thursday, October 16 to unveil new products in its iPad lineup, according to Re/code. Sources tell the publication that the Cupertino company will also use the event to show off rumored Retina iMacs and OS X Yosemite. In comparison to its jam-packed September event, the October event will be a laid-back affair. Held at...
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are still in short supply with people still struggling to get ahold of one. It can be arduous checking the Apple Online Store or visiting your local retailer to check on supply levels, often to no avail. With iDeviceChecker, you can easily check that your desired device is in stock at stores near you. Simply enter your ZIP code...
A new report from Digitimes states that Apple's iPhone 6 Plus accounts for 60% of total iPhone 6 device shipments, according to its industry sources whom observe part shipments to Apple suppliers Foxconn and Pegatron. Sales of iPhone 6 Plus will be higher than expected, to account for 60% of total shipments of iPhone 6 devices, judging from recent...
Apple Watch is being pegged for a February 2015 launch with supplies being limited due to sapphire production, according to supply chain sources in China (via 9to5Mac). Apple has officially stated that the Watch will go on sale in "Early 2015" with subsequent reports saying that the company would be lucky to ship the device by Valentine's Day. Mass...
Samsung's semiconductor business head has reportedly confirmed that the company will begin producing processors for Apple (as well as Qualcomm and AMD), using its 14-nanometer process by the end of 2014, according to ZDNet (via 9to5Mac). Kim Ki-nam, president of the Korean electronic giant’s semiconductor business and head of System LSI business, told...
Chinese carriers have recorded over 2 million reservations for Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in the first six hours of opening, according to Chinese media reports (via AppleInsider). Official pre-orders do not start in the country until October 10, but carriers and retailers have already begun offering reservation systems. The report also noted that...
Apple Pay is set to launch on October 20, according to Bank Innovation. The new mobile payment system will debut alongside iOS 8.1 on the same date with "multiple sources close to Apple" reportedly confirming such a timeline. Apple released the first beta of iOS 8.1 to developers on Monday and hidden settings related to Apple Pay were found within the...
