Apple has been fined 1.03 million yuan ($165,908) for selling unlicensed e-books in China. A Beijing court ruled against the company on Thursday, according to a report out of China. The money will be paid to eight Chinese writers and two companies, as third-party apps featuring unlicensed versions of their […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Soundfreaq Sound Platform 2 SFQ-06
So completely redesigned from the original 2010-vintage Sound Platform that it hardly seems like a sequel, the new Sound Platform 2 ($150) has a lot more in common aesthetically with Soundfreaq’s later Sound Step and Sound Stack. Featuring a fabric front speaker grille with top-mounted capacitive controls, the boxy black […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Soundfreaq Sound Platform 2 SFQ-06
So completely redesigned from the original 2010-vintage Sound Platform that it hardly seems like a sequel, the new Sound Platform 2 ($150) has a lot more in common aesthetically with Soundfreaq’s later Sound Step and Sound Stack. Featuring a fabric front speaker grille with top-mounted capacitive controls, the boxy black […] Read the original post…
Mac: BlueStacks App Player Beta
Have you ever wanted to run iOS apps on your Mac? Well, you’re still out of luck, but there’s some good news: if there’s an Android version of your favorite iOS app, you can now emulate it using Bluestacks App Player (Free), now available in beta. The app is simple: […] Read the original post…
News: Reports conflict on Foxconn factory improvements
Conflicting reports have recently surfaced regarding the current state of working conditions in the factories of Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn. Envoyé Spécial, a French news investigation show, sent undercover reporters to the Zhengzhou Foxconn factory and found few changes following promised improvements from Apple earlier in 2012. According to the […] Read the original post…
Review: Zenus Neo Classic Diary Collection for iPad mini
Both Color Point Diary Collection and Neo Classic Diary Collection use the same iPad holder on the right side—a somewhat lacking design given how good rival shells have become. Instead of proper coverage, Zenus’s iPad holder only covers roughly three quarters of the height of the tablet’s edge, leaving the […] Read the original post…
Review: Zenus Color Point Diary Collection for iPad mini
Both Color Point Diary Collection and Neo Classic Diary Collection use the same iPad holder on the right side—a somewhat lacking design given how good rival shells have become. Instead of proper coverage, Zenus’s iPad holder only covers roughly three quarters of the height of the tablet’s edge, leaving the […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Musubo Hypergrip + Retro for iPhone 5
Hong Kong-based iPhone case maker Musubo has released two distinctive designs for the iPhone 5: Hypergrip ($30) and Retro ($35). The former is a simple silicone rubber case with a contrast-colored hard plastic bar running diagonally across the back, matching a grippy molded pattern above and below it; the latter […] Read the original post…
News: Report: Apple again mulls Sharp IGZO screens
As the latest in a series of reports regarding screen sourcing plans for new iOS devices, Apple is again reportedly discussing IGZO panel production with Sharp for possible inclusion in its next generation iPads and iPhones, according to a Digitimes story that cites unnamed industry sources. These sources claim that […] Read the original post…
Review: Incase Book Jacket, Folio + Maki Jacket for iPad mini
The simplest of the three is Folio, shown here in white with gray topographic fabric lining; it’s just a faux leather folio with a pocket for small documents on the interior left side and an iPad holder on the right. Rather than any sort of decoration or design, the exterior […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Uniq Creation March + Porte for iPad mini + iPhone 5
Largely similar to earlier Uniq Creation cases we’ve seen, the new leather March and Porte cases come in iPhone 5 ($35 each) and iPad mini ($50 each) versions. All of the cases are flip-open designs with a single ID or credit card slot inside the lid, and iOS device holders […] Read the original post…
News: Apple receives curved glass production patent
Apple has received a patent for high temperature manufacturing processes to form glass — a process that would enable Apple to create curved glass without the use of chemicals. An alignment system would allow thin glass to bend around a mold without interference. Speculation has hinted at a curved-screen iPhone, […] Read the original post…
News: Apple receives curved glass production patent
Apple has received a patent for high temperature manufacturing processes to form glass — a process that would enable Apple to create curved glass without the use of chemicals. An alignment system would allow thin glass to bend around a mold without interference. Speculation has hinted at a curved-screen iPhone, […] Read the original post…
News: Apple receives curved glass production patent
Apple has received a patent for high temperature manufacturing processes to form glass — a process that would enable Apple to create curved glass without the use of chemicals. An alignment system would allow thin glass to bend around a mold without interference. Speculation has hinted at a curved-screen iPhone, […] Read the original post…
Mac: Mobee Technology Magic Feet
We’ve been waiting almost a year for it, but now Mobee’s Magic Feet ($150) has finally launched. If you’ve ever wondered what you would get if you assembled the company’s Magic Charger and Magic Bar, wonder no more. Magic Feet is an all-in-one inductive charging unit for Mac users, and […] Read the original post…