This weekend a new Chinese Jailbreak was released to the public. The TaiG Jailbreak comes just a few weeks after the release of iOS 8.1.1, which rendered the Pangu Jailbreak useless. This new Jailbreak is capable of Jailbreaking iOS 8.0-8.1.1. Currently, the tool is Windows only and is in Chinese. There's no word on when or if the tool will become...
With each generation of devices, Apple makes improvements in one way or another. Whether it's a complete redesign or simply an "s-cycle" release, there is always some kind of technology that can either be improved or added to a new release. Apple is also fortunate to have several popular device lines that can learn from each other. In fact, the original...
It’s Saturday and that can only mean one thing — it’s time for The TiP Weekly! Tech moves fast and it can be hard to keep up with all of the developments in the mobile industry — especially when Apple is concerned! So, every Saturday, we bring you all of the important stories from the week in Apple tech in an easy to digest format. Think of...
Accessory maker Twelve South is celebrating Black Friday slashing 50% off three of its best selling products. As Apple fans, we're very fond of Twelve South's products and their attitude to design. They make products exclusively for Apple device users and really sweat the details in their own design and manufacturing processes. Below are the three...
Apple has kicked off its Black Friday promotion in the US. The company is giving away iTunes gift cards from $25 up to $100 with the purchase of an iPod, an iPhone, an iPad, an Apple TV, a Mac or selected Beats headphones from an Apple Store or the company's Online Store. The deal is only available today. The amount of iTunes credit loaded onto a special...
You've probably heard of Sphero thanks to the company's app-controlled ball of the same name. In fact, if you've been paying attention, you will have realized that we got ahold of one recently posted our findings on the minute ball of fun just yesterday. The team behind Sphero is back with a new connected toy designed to hit a top speed of 14mph and...
When my Sphero arrived, I was eager to rip open the box and immediately start whizzing around my apartment with it. The app-controlled robotic ball, first launched in 2012 and second-generation Sphero 2.0, reviewed here, unveiled in 2013, has seen a lot of press since its debut and I couldn't wait. On receiving it, I was surprised by how well it was...
Misfit, makers of wearable activity tracking devices Flash and Shine, has announced its Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals and the company is offering some hefty price cuts. Misfit's Shine wearable will be available for $79.99 — that's $20 off the full retail price. The coin-sized aluminum activity tracker fared well in our review: I’ve learned a...
Following reports earlier this week that Foxconn will be constructing a new $2.6 billion plant, a new report is claiming that building will be used to produce sapphire exclusively for Apple devices. Focus Taiwan claims the building will be used to produce sapphire displays for Apple's next generation iPhone, and Foxconn has been given the go-ahead by...
Apple will discontinue the iPhone 5c next year, according to Industrial and Commercial Times (via MacRumors). The taiwanese publication purports that the company will stop producing the unapologetically plastic device in the middle with suppliers Windstorm and Foxconn winding down manufacturing of the colorful device. The report comes just days after...
Hello and welcome to the 2014 TiP Holiday Gift Guide! The holidays are fast approaching and, as the period is a time of giving, we've rounded up some of the best iPhone and iPad accessories for the technology aficionado in your family. The items in this list span a broad price range — from $69 to $299 — so there should be something for most...
Has the BlackBerry Passport got you itching to switch back to a QWERTY-clad smartphone? If so, BlackBerry has got a deal for you. The company is set to launch its Trade Up program on December 1 and is offering iPhone users up to $550 in credit when they trade in the device for the newly-launched Passport. The BlackBerry Passport Trade Up initiative...
As part of Apple's freshly announced (RED) campaign, Apple stores across the United States will have some deals for customers on Black Friday. The day has been deemed "(RED) Special Shopping Day" by Apple. While prices will seemingly stay the same, most Apple products will come with an iTunes gift card, and Apple will donate some of the purchase to (RED)....
Twelve South, makers of fine accessories for Apple products, will be participating in Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday sales. Not only is the company opting not to sit out of the biggest shopping days of the year, it has promised to offer some of the "biggest deals of the company's history." Twelve South is keeping tight lipped on what products will...
Meet Pinć, a $99 iPhone 6 case that turns your device into a virtual reality headset. The headset, combined with a free app and optical control rings worn on the finger, promises to give you Minority Report-style software interactions. Cordon Media, the team behind Pinć (pronounced pinch), aim to take virtual reality mainstream by offering a solution...
Apple is forecast to sell 71.5 million iPhones in the fourth quarter of 2014 due to strong seasonal demand, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via AppleInsider). The figure is buoyed by strong demand for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus but the analyst believes that shipments will decrease drastically for Q1 2015. For comparison, Apple sold 51...
Apple has officially announced its campaign for World AIDS Day 2014 for (RED). As well as a plethora of popular apps turning (RED) as part of the campaign to raise funds and awareness for the charity, Apple will be donating a portion of its holiday sales from its retail and online stores. The Cupertino company will be donating a percentage of proceeds...
Few accessory companies have earned as much space in my office as Twelve South. Having a manufacturer focussed on - and dedicated purely to - making great products for Apple devices is refreshing. Too many big companies try and make every single type of case for every single device. Not Twelve South. Its products are unique, and you won't find anything...
It’s Saturday and that can only mean one thing — it’s time for The TiP Weekly! Tech moves fast and it can be hard to keep up with all of the developments in the mobile industry — especially when Apple is concerned! So, every Saturday, we bring you all of the important stories from the week in Apple tech in an easy to digest format. Think of...
The App Store, where you should always download your Apps. If you read any tech news last week, you likely read some articles talking about the 'Masque Attack'. Some sites have hyped this up, saying that it could lead to legitimate apps being replaced with fakes that could steal your information. While this is partially true, there's also more to see...
Popular productivity app Things is free on the App Store for one week only. The app, available for iPhone and iPad, has been selected as Apple's App of the Week meaning it will be a free download until November 28. Things usually runs at $9.99 for the iPhone version and the separate iPad app would normally set you back $19.99 meaning this week you can...
According to a report coming out of Financial Times, Apple is planning to add Beats Music to its list of pre-installed iOS apps sometime next year. The report comes after rumors surfaced back in September claiming that Apple is planning to unveil a re-branding of the streaming music service early next year. The inclusion of the paid-for Beats service in an...
Apple plans to repurpose the sapphire production factory it built with GT Advanced Technologies, the company's would-be sapphire supplier, following the company's bankruptcy, according to a report by Bloomberg. Apple has informed city officials that it remains committed to bringing jobs and manufacturing to the area despite its troubles with GTAT. "They've...
Now that the iOS 8 Jailbreak has been out for a few weeks, a bunch of tweaks have been released or updated with iOS 8 support. If you're looking for additional ways to tweak your device, check out this list of 10 tweaks you can try right now. They're all free! 1. HideMe8 Lite HideMe8 Lite is a great tweak for those looking for a free...
As well as releasing WatchKit development tools, Apple has also pushed out the first beta of iOS 8.2 to registered developers today. The release (build 12D436) follows iOS 8.1.1 being made available to the public after a short period in beta. The main function of iOS 8.2 at this stage seemingly link to WatchKit companion experiences. Here's what Phil...
Apple's senior vice president of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue recently went on a shopping spree to show off Apple Pay. In a segment for LA-based news station KTLA's Tech Report, Cue accompanies journalist Rich DeMuro and visit a number of retailers to showcase the mobile payment service. In the spot, below, Cue and DeMuro do some shopping in...
According to technology blog Re/code, Snapchat is set to release a new feature dubbed "Snapcash," which will allow users to send money to friends within their Snaps. The report claims Snapchat's CEO Evan Spiegel informed Re/code of the new feature. The feature is relatively simple to use. When a user types any text including a dollar amount (as seen...
Apple has just released iOS 8.1.1 to the public. The update, which has been in beta since early November, brings with it minor bug fixes and improvements. It was rumored just last week when Apple stopped signing beta versions of the update that a public release was on the horizon. As you can see in the screenshot below, the update includes bug fixes,...
According to MacRumors, Apple's Retail stores will start to undergo a few minor changes just as the holiday shopping season begins. The report sites anonymous sources and claims Apple will be making changes to the Gift Cards and to the retail employee's uniforms. The bigger of the two changes is the change in uniforms. Apple Retail store employees...
You might have heard of Brydge before. Once a successful Kickstarter campaign, Brydge Keyboards now designs and manufactures sophisticated Bluetooth keyboards for iPad. The company’s latest effort, BrydgeAir, is designed specifically for Apple’s latest tablet iterations in the iPad Air and iPad Air 2. It features Brydge’s unique hinge mechanism...
A new report this morning coming out of Korea Times claims Samsung has landed a deal with Apple to supply the majority of the chips in next year's iPhones and iPads. Samsung will reportedly supply 80% of the chips, with TSMC providing the remaining 20%. According to the report, Samsung will begin manufacturing the A9 chip next year at its facilities in...
Apple today announced that it has added UnionPay as a payment option in the App Store for customers in China. UnionPay is the most popular payment card in the country with over 4.5 billion cards issued. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services, said in a press release: The ability to buy apps and make purchases using...
With Black Friday (November 28th) right around the corner, millions of Americans will spend all night shopping for the best deals in technology. Apple products are always a big hit, so here's a roundup of all the best deals on iPhones, iPads, Macs, accessories, and more, from all of the top retailers. We've even included a "schedule" with store opening...
Apple has publicly commented on the Masque Attack vulnerability that emerged this week, downplaying the dangers to the majority of users and encouraging iOS device owners to only download apps form legitimate sources. In a statement to iMore, the Cupertino company states that it is not aware of any user affected by Masque: "We designed OS X and iOS with...
iPad Pro concept via MacRumors The oft-rumored iPad Pro, with its 12 or above inch screen, may not enter mass production until the second quarter of 2015, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via MacRumors). Kuo believes that the as-yet-unnanounced iPad Pro will use an oxide panel for a display with "high resolution, quick response, and...
Overcast, the popular podcast player from Marco Arment, has been updated today to version 1.1. The update brings with it a number of notable new features and improvements. The app now has a completely native iPad interface. Previously, the app would work on iPad but its interface was not designed for that device specifically. If you're a fan of listening...
The public release of iOS 8.1.1 is said to be imminent as Apple stops signing beta 1 versions of the software without releasing a second beta version. iClarified points to a reddit thread wherein a user claiming to be an Apple associate said his team was briefed on the public release of iOS 8.1.1, which will land on devices some time between November 12...
iOS 8 is now installed on 56% of active devices, according to the latest data from Apple's developer support pages. The new rate of adoption represents a modest bump over the last published figure, jumping from 52% to 56% in two weeks. Previously, iOS 8 adoption was seemingly stagnating around the halfway mark. Following the release of iOS 8.1 which...
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently sat down for an interview with Gerard Baker as part of the WSJD Live technology conference. while we'd been treated to snippets of the interview, The Wall Street Journal has now published the entire video for you to watch, embedded below. In the video, which runs just over 30 minutes, Cook discusses a wide array of topics....
An executive from Chinese e-commerce site Alibaba revealed today that the company is in talks with Apple over a partnership to provide a payments solution in the country, reports The Wall Street Journal. The comments were made by Alibaba's Executive Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai who also noted that the deal would be focused on Apple's presence in China....
Facebook has announced, via Facebook, that its Messenger mobile app is now being used by 500 million people each month across all platforms. The impressive half-billion milestone comes months after the big blue social network decided to remove direct messaging functionality from its main Facebook app and direct users towards its standalone Messenger...
It's that time of week again — time for The TiP Weekly! Tech moves fast and it can be hard to keep up with all of the developments in the mobile industry — especially when Apple is concerned! So, every Saturday, we’re going to be bringing you all of the important stories from the week in Apple tech in an easy to digest format. Think of it as a...
Fitbit's fitness tracking wearable devices are no longer available to purchase from the Apple Online Store, reports 9to5Mac. This follows previous rumors that Apple planned to remove Fitbit's lineup from its store as it clears the way for its own Apple Watch hardware. Apple is not averse to removing competing products from its retail stores, evidenced by...
Twelve South, makers of fine accessories for Apple products, has today unveiled its SurfacePad folio for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. SurfacePad, made of premium leather, is the perfect, lightweight way to protect your iPhone without adding a bulky case to the device. The SurfacePad is not just a pretty cover, though. Inside, it features two card slots...
Apple has replaced rival smartphone maker Samsung to become the number one mobile brand in China, reports CNET. The Cupertino company outranked Samsung in the country in terms of brand awareness and customer loyalty, according to the China Brand Research Center's 2014 China Brand Power Index ranking report released on Tuesday. The Research Center...
Although we've been treated to a glimpse at the upcoming Apple Watch's hardware and software features, we still know relatively little about the device when it comes to the wearable device's price and launch date. We were told at Apple's September event that the Apple Watch would retail from $349, which many believe to be the starting price for the...
With the launch of Apple Pay, NFC-based mobile payments have seen a boost in recent weeks. Although Apple Pay, and Walmart-back competitor CurrentC, might have grabbed most of the headlines of late, it seems Google Wallet has also had its user numbers significantly increased as consumers look to their mobiles as a payment mechanism, according to Ars...
If you use your iPhone for its satellite navigation capabilities in your car, or if you like to have an easily adjustable mount for your device on your desk, you've probably heard of iOttie — makers of a number of mounts and stands for smartphones. The company's Easy Flex 3 is its latest attempt to revolutionize the mounting experience. The Easy...
Developers, get to downloading. iOS 8.1.1 beta was just released by Apple, a very late-night release compared to usual for the company. The change log seems to consist mainly of bug fixes, and probably places nicely with the Yosemite 10.10.1 beta that was released earlier today as well. Yosemite 10.10.1 is also out for developers, and should appear as...
Apple Watch will launch in Spring 2015 according to the company's Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores, Angela Ahrendts. In a video, transcribed by an unnamed source for 9to5Mac, Ahrendts refers to the launch timeline for Apple's wearable indicating the device will debut slightly later than previously expected. Since its unveiling in...
