Curved screen smartphones could catch on, if Apple embraces them (via The Inquirer) THIS WEEK we saw disappointing sales of the “world’s first” curved screen smartphone, Samsung’s Galaxy Round, and to be honest, it doesn’t come as much of a shock. If Samsung’s apparent attempt at gaining publicity with the tagline, “the first curved…
How to Reduce the Cost of iPhone Ownership
Source Smartphones have taken the country by storm. Over half of all Americans now own one, and more iPhones are sold each day than babies are born. What’s not so popular, however, are the increased costs associated with ownership. However, if you do just a bit of research and exercise a little restraint, you’re going […]
BBM for iOS updated with support for WiFi-only iPads
BBM for iOS updated with support for WiFi-only iPads (via The Inquirer) CANADIAN PHONE MAKER Blackberry announced an update for its iOS Blackberry Messenger (BBM) app on Friday, which sees the service arriving on the iPad. The update, which bumps BBM for iOS to version 1.0.4, adds support for WiFi-only iPad devices, which…
The Engineering Needed For Apple’s New Spaceship Campus
Approved by the Cupertino City Council on October 15th, Apple’s new “Spaceship Campus” is officially on its way. CEO Tim Cook has hailed it as “our home for innovation and creativity for years to come,” and in addition to being a stunning architectural achievement, it will no doubt be the breeding ground of many exciting […]
Larger iPhone 6 Being Tested With Curved, Pressure Sensitive Touch Panels
Larger iPhone 6 Being Tested With Curved, Pressure Sensitive Touch Panels (via BestTechie) We’ve suspected for quite some time now that Apple has been testing a new, larger form factor iPhone for introduction as the next flagship iPhone (the “iPhone 6?, if you may) next year, but we’re learning that Apple is working on a […]
5 iPhone Apps for Charity That Make the World a Better Place
Technology is continually creating new features and applications for smart devices. From travel apps to health apps, the selection is practically endless. But perhaps the most appealing are iPhone apps for charity. There are five outstanding apps for the iPhone whose primary purpose is to make the world a much better place. Here they are. […]
iPhone 5S vs iPhone 5 head to head review
iPhone 5S vs iPhone 5 head to head review (via The Inquirer) Software and appsThe iPhone 5S ships with Apple’s latest mobile operating system, iOS 7, but iPhone 5 owners can also upgrade to the latest OS for free. This update has been heralded by many as a flat design due to the lack of […]
Fatal addiction: Authors accuse Apple of destroying Japan’s tech industry
Fatal addiction: Authors accuse Apple of destroying Japan’s tech industry (via GlobalPost) Enlarge TOKYO, Japan — Wall Street loves to speculate on whether Apple Inc.’s latest gadget is a winner or a dud. But here in Japan, the tech giant has another constituency desperate to see iPhones disappearing from store shelves: The nation’s…
Apple might make Garageband a freemium standard
Apple might make Garageband a freemium standard (via The Inquirer) GADGET DESIGNER Apple might be making its Garageband app available by default on iOS. Mac site Macrumours noticed the change to Apple’s list of built-in apps for the iPhone 5S and was first to spot Garageband. “Garageband is free on the App Store for…
Is Insuring Your iPhone 5S Worth It?
Source It used to be that the only things that needed insurance were houses, cars, and other really expensive purchases. The idea of insuring something as “trivial” as a smartphone would have been an overkill a mere 5 years ago, but times, they are a’changing. While we do see more people with iPhones on the […]
