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Month: May 2013
The Macalope: Applefail is a one-way street
It is, of course, a given that the iPhone is falling behind, right? Sure, it is. (Just play along.) The only question left to answer, therefore, is why is it falling behind? And who would we turn to to answer that question than Mike Elgan? “Why the iPhone Is Falling Behind” […] Read the original…
Berlin court: Apple’s privacy policy violates German data protection law
Apple violates German data protection law by asking for users’ broad, overall consent in its privacy policy, the Regional Court of Berlin ruled. Apple’s terms for sharing personal information with the company are too broadly formulated, the court ruled on April 30, according to a verdict published by the Federation of […] Read the original…
Apple to start mass production of Retina iPad mini in June or July
After claiming that Apple’s going to release two iPad mini updates by Q1 next year, NPD DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim now claims that the 2nd generation iPad mini could go into mass production by June or July this year. Continue reading → Read the original post by Rounak Jain
Pixter Scanner for iPhone review: Capture text with a photo, translate it, and more
Pixter Scanner for iPhone is an OCR (optical character recognition) app that allows you to snap a photo of any text, whether that’s from a magazine, a street sign, or any other source, in order to translate it or save the contents for reading later. It can be ideal when […] Read the original post…
Deals Roundup: MEElectronics Headphones, The Mac Productivity Bundle, and CrazyTalk 7 Pro [Deals Hub]
iPhone Hacks has been delivering the goods for a long time now, and while we’ve got a ton of offers up at the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub right now, here are three that we wanted to draw you attention to in particular: Continue reading → Read the original post by StackSocial
DGL Stereo Cube Headphones for $8 + free shipping
A dealmac exclusive! SharkStores offers the DGL Stereo Cube Headphones in five colors (Blue pictured) for $9. Coupon code “DNEWS-DJ8″ drops it to $8. With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find $7. These headphones feature padded ear cushions, an adjustable headband, 3.5mm jack, and more. Read the original post by dealmac…
Refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for Verizon for $185 + free shipping
Chubbiestech via eBay offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for Verizon Wireless in Black, model no. MC676LL/A, for $184.95 with free shipping. (TheCellPhoneNerd via eBay charges the same.) That’s tied with our mention of this refurb from last month the lowest total price we could find for a refurb. […] Read the original post…
Audio-Technica FashionFidelity BIJOUE Headphones for $10 + free shipping
BuyDig offers the Audio-Technica FashionFidelity BIJOUE In-Ear Headphones in White (pictured), model no. ATH-CKF303WH, or Purple, model no. ATH-CKF303PL, for $19.99. Coupon code “TOP2020″ drops it to $9.99. With free shipping, that’s a buck under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find now […] Read the original post…
iPhone 5 vs HTC One: Camera shootout
Side by side, shot for shot, we put the iPhone 5 up against the HTC One to see which camera phone reigns supreme! It’s become a cliché for a reason — the best camera is the one you have with you, and for the vast majority of us, that’s the iPhone […] Read the original…
Refurb Nikon J1 10MP Digital Camera Bundle for $379 + free shipping
Roberts Camera via eBay offers the factory-refurbished Nikon J1 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in White or Red bundled with a 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 VR Lens, 30-110mm f3.8-5.6 VR Lens, Sandisk 4GB Class 6 Memory Card, and Nikon One Deluxe System Case for $379 with free shipping. That’s $118 under the lowest total […] Read the original post…
Foxconn’s Push Into Televisions Hints at Preparation for Possible Apple Television
The New York Times reports on Foxconn’s efforts to diversify its business, recognizing that while Apple is and will remain an important customer currently responsible for about 40% of Foxconn’s revenue, it needs to tap into other markets in order to improve its own stability. One major push […] Read the original post by Eric…
PopCap Teases Plants vs. Zombies Sequel
PopCap has released a teaser trailer for Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time. The video posted to YouTube offers very little information about the upcoming game, but it does mention the sequel will be released sometime this July. Some fans are concerned that the sequel will be plagued by […] Read the original post…
Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) PC3-12800 Laptop RAM Kit for $90 + free shipping
Staples offers the Crucial Technology 16GB PC3 12800 DDR3 204-Pin SO-DIMM Laptop Memory Kit, model no. CT2K8G3S160BM, for $89.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $16. It’s compatible with the MacBook Pro 2012 models. Read the original post by dealmac – Today’s Edition
Apple takes 57% of the handset industry’s profits in Q1 2013, Samsung gets the rest
The analysts at Canaccord Genuity recently shared a report with AppleInsider that says Apple took 57% of the handset industry’s profits during the first quarter of 2013. Samsung got the remaining 43%. Everyone else simply lost money. Yes, LG posted a small profit, as did HTC, but we’re talking a […] Read the original post…