Prior to Beats joining the Apple family, I was a staunch user of iTunes, and the iOS Music app. I'm a fan of the ecosystem, and the conveniences that come along with it. It seems difficult to remember now, but before Apple bought Beats, many were questioning the fate and direction of iTunes with the growth of services like Spotify. After purchasing...
During the company's record-smashing quarterly earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook let us in on some interesting tidbits regarding the next chapter in the company's history: Apple Watch. Firstly, he confirmed the product's release date will be April. Previously labelled with an official "early 2015" timeframe, and rumors suggesting Spring and then March...
Fancy a trip down memory lane? Take a look at this infographic from 7dayshop that depicts the evolution of iOS from its beginnings as iPhone OS 1 all the way to today's iOS 8. While the grid of icons might be mostly the same (save for more rows on larger screens) looking at old versions of iOS certainly makes you feel old despite the first version only...
Wondering just how big Apple's rumored 12-inch iPad Pro is going to be? Well, judging by images of an alleged protective case, it's going to be positively gargantuan. The images, shared by serial leakers Nowereelse.fr, purport to show off a rear shell for the upcoming larger iPad that has been manufactured using an apparently true-to-life manufacturing...
Apple just posted record-obliterating sales for its iPhone line with 74.5 million devices landing in consumers' hands during the last three months of 2014. With a stat like that, it's hard to see where the company can go, right? Surely everyone who wants a new iPhone has got one by now? Not according to Apple CEO Tim Cook who opened up about iPhone sales...
After reporting on its blockbuster quarter — in which it recorded record-smashing iPhone sales of 74.5 million — Apple has potentially clinched the title of world's largest smartphone vendor. A number of analysts are pegging Apple even or ahead of Samsung, the industry's previous leader in shipments, following Apple's bumper performance during the...
Sorry, jailbreakers — with iOS 8.1.3, Apple has rendered the TaiG jailbreak tool useless. In a security document, the company confirms it has patched several exploits that allowed the system to be jailbroken and credits the TaiG Jailbreak Team for finding the flaws. You can find the log of security updates below: AppleFileConduit Available for:...
Today, Apple released their latest quarterly figures. As is usual for Apple's holiday quarters, they posted record numbers. Here's some highlights from what was mentioned beyond the straight financial figures. Apple had a great quarter for the iPhone. Overall, Apple sold 74.5 million iPhones, 23.4 million more than the same quarter last year. When...
Apple today released iOS 8.1.3 to the public. The update features minor bug fixes and stability improvements and is available as an over-the-air update via the iOS Settings app. Here are the full iOS 8.1.3 release notes: This release includes bug fixes, increased stability and performance improvements, including: Reduces the amount of storage...
Five years ago today, Steve Jobs unveiled the very first iPad. At a press event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Fransisco, Jobs wowed crowds with the 9.7-inch multitouch tablet and showed off its web-browsing, email, photo-viewing experiences and more. While not Apple's first foray into tablets (remember the Newton platform?), the iPad...
Apple has become the number one smartphone vendor in China for the first time ever, according to a a research note from Canalys (via Business Insider). The Cupertino company fended off Chinese-based rivals Xiaomi and Huawei as well as popular Korean manufacturer Samsung to take the top spot. From Canalys: The incredible popularity of the iPhone 6 and 6...
Despite Apple putting great emphasis on building a secure payment system into its latest hardware offerings, it seems partnering banks and card issuers are still leaving customers open to fraud via identity theft thanks to weak checks when cards are added to Apple Pay. As a result, some card issuers are seeing fraud rates as high as $6 for every $100 spent...
For years, iOS developers have had to find interesting ways to distribute app betas to their testers. One of the top methods was through a service called TestFlight. TestFlight would let developers upload beta builds, send it to specific testers, and integrate crash reports. It quickly became a hot service for any app developer. Early last year, Apple...
Apple is forecast to have sold over 73 millions iPhones during the last three months of 2014, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI (via AppleInsider). The analyst also expects the beginning of 2015 to be an unusually busy period for the Cupertino company with the arrival of Apple Watch and the rumored 12-inch MacBook Air arriving before spring is...
It’s the weekend and that can only mean one thing — it’s time for The TiP Weekly! As you know, 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 weekend, we bring you all of the important stories from the week in Apple tech in an easy to digest...
New photos from iFanr (via SlashGear) alleged to show off the display portion of Apple's rumored 12-inch MacBook Air. In the images, the display assembly is compared to existing Apple devices to give some indication as to its relative size, namely Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display and 9.7-inch iPad Air 2. The sizing appears to match up...
BlackBerry's CEO John Chen recently took to the official BlackBerry blog to discuss his thoughts on net neutrality as well as what he calls "app neutrality." He believes that apps and services should be available on multiple platforms, and specifically targets Apple's iMessage. He details how BlackBerry brought its dying BlackBerry Messenger service to...
According to a report coming out of The Wall Street Journal, Apple's iPhone 6 has become a huge hit in Asia markets such as China, Japan, and South Korea. The iPhone is seeing increased market share in all three territories, with the situation in South Korea being most interesting. As you probably know, South Korea is the home of Samsung. Between the...
Apple has acquired London-based startup Semetric, makers of the Musicmetric analytics tool, according to a report by The Guardian. The amount that Apple has paid for the company is unknown, but the Financial Times suggests the figure could be in the region of $50m. Semetric has made its name offering insights into consumer behavior across areas of...
If an investor note by Morgan Stanley analyst, Katy Huberty is anything to go by, Apple had an incredible quarter at the end of last year. Huberty predicts that overall shipments could have reached as high as 69 million units in the final three-month period of 2014. This figure is up from the previous forecasts of 62 million and 67 million. And a...
In a post published to warn local residents about traffic restrictions and road works, the official City of Cupertino website has published an aerial photo provided by Apple. Local residents are warned that traffic delays should be expected around the Apple Campus 2, or "Spaceship" campus. This new picture reveals where the already iconic building will...
Our friends over at PhoneDog released a video today outlining 12 reasons why the iPhone 6 Plus is better than the Nexus 6. Do you guys agree? Did they miss any...
It’s the weekend and that can only mean one thing — it’s time for The TiP Weekly! As you know, 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 weekend, we bring you all of the important stories from the week in Apple tech in an easy to digest...
Last week, it was reported that iOS 8.1.3 was approaching a public release date with Apple Store employees being utilized to more broadly test the pre-release software. It seems that public launch isn't quite as close as previously expected with a second beta reportedly being seeded to retail staff as Apple continues to work behind the scenes on the next...
Wondering what popular iOS apps will look like on Apple Watch? Well, digital agency Huge has decided to mock up several of the world's favorite apps for the small screen taking into account the both the new interaction possibilities and limitations the device presents: The Apple Watch is not like existing interfaces. Its potential lies in its limitations:...
If you own more than a couple of gadgets, you’ll already know what a pain it is to keep them all charged. You’ll no doubt have cables everywhere — Lightning, 30-pin, micro-USB — all with different wall adapters and you’ll have to try find the right charging gear for the right product each time. It can be a real hassle. (With the Apple Watch on...
I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect bag for years. In that time, I’ve used a number of different styles and shapes. I’ve even dipped in to some fashionable messenger bags. But for my needs, a backpack really is the only way to go. I need something durable, lightweight and spacious enough to carry everything I use on a daily basis. That means my...
A number of popular App Store developers have opened up about sales numbers for 2014, each showing how different business models can succeed in there App Store. It's always interesting to get a glimpse into the business side of app development and usually pretty rare because no one really likes to talk about money. The devs behind two quality and hugely...
It's one of the 12 months of the year, meaning that Apple rumors can and will happen. During December, rumors started to circulate that Apple might be reintroducing the 4-inch iPhone. With Apple having just introduced two new iPhone sizes, it may seem like a backwards move to head back to the smaller size. After all, most smartphones are sporting larger...
Social networking giant has entered the enterprise space with a new set of apps today named Facebook at Work, reports TechCrunch. While you might not associate Facebook with work (quite the opposite, perhaps...), the new apps, available on iOS, Android and on the web, aim to become a central communication hub for businesses. Facebook at Work...
There's nothing worse than plugging in your iPhone or iPad into your Mac to give it a little extra juice or sync over a few songs or podcasts only to be greeted by iPhoto. Ok, there are worse things, but it's still super annoying to have an application you didn't ask for pop up in your face and have to dismiss it, especially when it happens... Every....
Apple is suing Ericsson after failing to reach an agreement regarding the pricing of LTE wireless-technology patents used by iPhone and iPad make and owned by Ericsson, reports Reuters. Apple is alleging that the Swedish company is demanding excessive royalties and has asked a federal court in California to rule that Ericsson’s patents aren’t...
iOS 8.2 beta 4 dropped yesterday which revealed for the first time that a dedicated Apple Watch application for the iPhone was set to be included in a future update. Now, details have emerged about the functionality of this application, currently called 'Companion', thanks to a 9to5Mac source. From the screenshots, it seems the Companion app will be...
Production of Apple's rumored 12-inch MacBook Air with Retina Display is ramping up ahead of a Q1 2015 launch, according to a report by DigiTimes. The radically redesigned 12-incher is also said to be replacing the current-gem 11-inch model in the MacBook lineup with the current 13-inch model remaining. Taiwan-based ODM Quanta Computer has begun volume...
Apple has seeded the fourth beta of iOS 8.2 to registered developers. The update comes almost a month after Apple pushed out iOS 8.2 beta 3 to devs. The beta — build 12D5461b — is available immediately to registered developers as an over-the-air update. It can also be downloaded from the iOS Developer Center. Today's update also includes beta 4 of...
Apple is well known for its creative window displays in its retail stores but its latest effort has wowed punters this weekend. At Apple's iconic Regent Street store in London, the Cupertino company is showing off its iPad Air 2 and accompanying Smart Covers with a display that shows the covers opening and closing themselves. Sat on a thin white...
While many were getting to grips with iOS 8 and its new features capabilities some, apparently, were already dreaming up the next major version of Apple's mobile operating system. Designer Ralph Theodory took to his YouTube channel to show off his concept for iOS 9 — and it's feature packed! The concept was originally posted in late November, 2014 but...
It’s the weekend and that can only mean one thing — it’s time for The TiP Weekly! As you know, 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 weekend, we bring you all of the important stories from the week in Apple tech in an easy to digest...
A new report from BGR suggests that a new version of iOS 8 is on the way and could land on our devices as soon as next week. A number of sites also claim iOS 8.1.3 appears to be in the latter stages of testing judging by readership analytics. It is unclear from the scant report if iOS 8.1.3 will be a public release à la iOS 8.1.2 or if the software will...
Eight years ago today, Steve Jobs showed the world the iPhone for the first time. Introduced as a widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone and a breakthrough Internet communications device, back in 2007 we had no idea quite how important the 3-in-1 iPhone would be. Initial reactions were mixed. Some members of the press were...
CES 2015 has totally taken over Las Vegas this week. While Apple won’t be showcasing any of its wares at the trade show, the event is still an important part of the year in tech as we get a look at the Apple-related accessories that will line store shelves over the next 12 months. We’ve already seen a bunch of announcements so far this week, and...
Apple will begin providing select retail store employees with pre-release versions of iOS in order to widen its testing of upcoming software releases, according to a report by 9to5Mac. The program will get underway in the near future, perhaps coinciding with iOS 8.2, which is expected to be released alongside Apple Watch. Roping in retail employees to...
Bad news for App Store shoppers in Europe, Canada and Norway — Apple is about to raise prices. In a note to iTunes Connect members (acquired by AppleInsider), the company confirmed price changes within a number of territories. In the note, Apple explains that prices on the App Store will be increased in the EU, Canada and Norway. Russia will...
Want to get a feel for Apple Watch's user interface? Now you can with an interactive demo created by the developers of iOS news app Pipes. The demo allows users to get a closer look at the UI of Apple Watch ahead of its rumored March launch and try out a few applications on the small screen. While most of the app previews are simply static images, some...
New data from Kantar Worldpanel shows Apple's smartphone market share rising in all markets surveyed (except for Japan), mostly thanks to the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and continued demand up until the holiday season. iOS increased its market share in Australia, China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and the US. In the US, Apple’s...
Adoption of iOS 8 has reached 68% according to Apple's own data. Apple's App Store Distribution page for developers suggests that 5% more iOS devices are now running iOS 8 since the figure was last updated a month ago. With iOS 8 adoption increasing, the share of devices running iOS 7 and earlier has decreased. iOS 7 now accounts for 29% of device...
CES 2015 officially kicked off today in Las Vegas. While Apple won’t be showcasing any of its wares at the trade show, the event is still an important part of the year in tech as we get a look at the Apple-related accessories that will line store shelves over the next 12 months. We've already seen a bunch of announcements so far this week, and today...
Apple's long-rumored MacBook Air with Retina Display has been imagined in a set of mockups offered up by 9to5Mac. The renditions, put together according to information on the unreleased product acquired by the well-connected Mark Gurman, give us the best look yet at the purported 12-inch device. Rumors surrounding the 12-inch Retina MacBook have been...
CES 2015 is not officially underway until tomorrow but we've already seen a number of notable announcements coming out of Las Vegas. While Apple won't be showcasing any of its wares at the trade show, the event is still an important part of the year in tech as we get a look at the Apple-related accessories that will line store shelves over the next 12...
Thought your Apple Watch would be ad-free? Think again. Mobile advertising company TapSense this week announced the first ad platform for the wearable device and how it plans to tap into the Watch's technological capabilities in order to better deliver ads to wearers. TapSense promises different ad formats tailored specifically to the small screen that...
