People putting devices through stress tests isn’t new at all, and it will continue for as long as people can put devices in front […] Read the original post by Evan Selleck
Month: December 2001
BlackBerry challenges people to bend the Passport as it calls out the iPhone 6
Since the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, a new “#gate” situation has broken out and started to gain traction across the […] Read the original post by Evan Selleck
Apple will reportedly offer in-store pickup option for iPhone 6 preorders
The iPhone 6 goes up for preorder on Friday, September 12, beginning at 12:01 AM PST. While Apple has not yet confirmed that they’ll be […] Read the original post by Evan Selleck
China Telecom advertises iPhone 6 with one of the best mockups; suggests single model will support all carriers
China Telecom, the third-largest carrier in China, announced in a Weibo post that it will be selling the unlocked variant of the iPhone 6 in the country to better compete with rivals. The post was deleted later. Continue reading → Read the original post by Jason
Apple releases OS X Yosemite Preview 6 to Developers
Apple today released OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 6 to registered Mac developers. Continue reading → Read the original post by Jason
Tim Cook offers Apple’s help to Yunnan, China residents affected by earthquake
A devastating earthquake struck the Yunnan Province in China over the weekend, with deaths reported in the hundreds, and thousands displaced after the tragic natural disaster. As a result, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has offered assistance. Continue reading → Read the original post by Evan Selleck
Steve Jobs wanted secure, shared and free Wi-Fi to be the norm for everyone
Walt Mossberg of Re/code has penned a call for “open, shared home Wi-Fi,” and he’s done so with the help of Steve Jobs, as he recounts a conversation about the iPhone, and a dream to have secure, shared and free Wi-Fi be the norm for everyone. Continue reading → Read the original post by Evan…
Apple acquired 29 companies since fiscal 2013, five of them in 2014
Today, Apple officially announced their third quarter 2014 earnings, and afterwards the company took part in a earnings call to go over the specific details. During the call, Apple’s CEO highlighted an interesting number of acquisitions for the company. Continue reading → Read the original post by Evan Selleck
iPad web traffic increases to 78% in U.S. and Canada, according to new Chitika report
Chitika’s reports are generally a good way to get a glimpse of what usage is like for many devices, including Apple’s tablets. In their newest report, the iPad has reportedly seen the biggest year-over-year usage share gain since 2013. Continue reading → Read the original post by Evan Selleck
Siri report card from analyst Gene Munster indicates distinct improvement over the years
When Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S, they included Siri to make the “S” variant of their popular device stand out. Since then, the digital personal assistant has seen plenty of improvements to make the feature more helpful. A new report wants to show just how much better Siri is doing […] Read the original post…
Apple Campus 2 continues to progress rapidly, perimeter walls getting closer to completion
When a giant spaceship starts to get built in your area, you tend to take notice. For Apple’s Campus 2, a lot of eyes are following along with the large building’s construction. In the latest aerial shot of the site, it looks like quite a bit of work has been […] Read the original post…
Apple believed to have sold up to 40 million iPhones last quarter, new report suggests
Announced at the end of June, Apple will hold its third quarter earnings call on July 22. It will be at that time that Apple officially provides the sales numbers for their many devices, with most eyes tuned to the iPhone. Continue reading → Read the original post by Evan Selleck
Apple patent filing suggests future iPhones could detect changes in user behavior
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has published a new patent filing on Thursday for an Apple invention that relates to notifications being generated based on changes in user behavior. It is possible that Apple could use this technology in a future iPhone so that the smartphone can recognize when […] Read the original post…
Amazon testing $9.99/month ‘Kindle Unlimited’ ebook subscription service
Amazon is testing a monthly subscription payment model for Kindle ebooks called “Kindle Unlimited” that lets users pay $9.99 monthly to access any of Amazon’s 600,000 titles and audiobooks. Continue reading → Read the original post by Jason
iXY microphone from Rode will now connect to your iOS device with a Lightning cable
Back in 2013, Rode announced the first microphone for iOS-based devices, the iXY microphone. Now, in mid-2014, the company has unveiled a brand new iXY microphone, and this one’s geared towards newer model devices. Continue reading → Read the original post by Evan Selleck