On Tuesday, September 12th, Apple announced the release of their newest line of iPhones. There is iPhone XS, iPhone X Max, and iPhone XR. Having trouble deciding which phone to get? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a quick summary of the new iPhone’s and their features. iPhone XS Features Comes in silver, space gray, and
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iPhone X Features
10 years after the original iPhone, Apple unveiled what they call “the future of smartphones” in the iPhone X. Apple turned heads when they announced the iPhoneX will be priced at $999 leaving many people asking if it would be better to settle for the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus. Unavailable for pre-order until October 27,
Best iPhone 7 Accessories
Since the release of the latest iPhone, earlier this year, many people now have their hands on the new device, and now they want to ensure they have the best iPhone 7 accessories. Like all previous iPhone releases, the iPhone 7 includes a multitude of new features that require accessories, namely the exclusion of the AUX input, which makes
iPhone 7 Features Review
There was a lot of hype regarding the release of iPhone 7, people across the world were wondering what this phone had to offer. Well, let’s take a look at the iPhone 7 features review from the good side to the bad side when it comes to features and smartphone enhancements. THE GOOD SIDE Speed
IPhone Storage Full? Dime Sized Storage Expansion Available
With an ever increasing size of media files, iPhone users usually face a plethora of problems. This problem also arises from the fact, for instance, a 16GB iPhone already has around 4 GB of hard disk space pre-occupied, leaving you with only 12 GB of usable space. For a solution to the above problem,
Messaging Apps for iPhone
Messaging apps have increased in popularity thanks to different demands. Some people use messaging apps to get in touch with friends abroad, others use it for communicating with people with different operating systems (Apple vs Android). And while many people are satisfied with iMessaging, there are plenty of messaging apps for iPhone that can improve
Top Ten Tips to Increase your iPhone Battery Life
We’ve all been there, sitting, waiting, and wishing that our iPhone hadn’t just crossed the bridge of no return, the bridge of no battery that is. I mean what could be worse than not knowing what that Facebook notification said? Okay well things could be a lot worse, but its still annoying. I need my
Apple Watch: Everything You Need To Know
With Apple all but confirming the launch of its Apple Watch at next week’s “Spring Forward” event at the Yerba Center, we’ve rounded up all the rumors and news that you need to know before the event. The Apple Watch was unveiled in September, 2014 during Apple’s annual iPhone event. Set for a release
Apple’s iPhone 6/6 Plus advertising – iPlay & iCall
One thing we love about Apple is their advertising. Instead of aggressive advertising such as Samsung or Microsoft, they do such a great work when it’s about showing their services or functions. Maybe that is because they have the advantage, that no matter which device they are talking about, they will be talking of a
Apple’s Alternative to Apple EarPods
It might be safe to say that 9 out of 10 people you know will have had, at some point in their lives, listened to music through a pair of Apple’s classic pair of white earbuds. It has been the iconic symbol of music-on-the go for over a decade. They come with every iPod and
Top 5 iPhone 6/6 Plus cases!
The iPhone 6 drop tests are in and while the results are better than some phones, its still not promising. Add to the fact that most people will not want to risk their brand new $700 phone having an accident. We’ve rounded up the 5 best cases to get for your brand new iPhone 6
Apple failed releasing U2 new album
If you have an iPhone you should have noticed that the new U2 album is available in your phone for you to hear it! Yes, it is already on your phone. During the launch of the new generation of iPhones, Apple did something really innovative: they re-launched the U2 band putting all the
Apple preps a mobile payments system on iPhone6
There are lots of interesting rumors about iPhone6. One of the rumors is iPhone6 will contain a mobile payments platform that allows customers to pay for physical goods with their iPhone instead of a credit card or cash. According to a recent report from The Information, Apple’s e-wallet could be launched as soon as this
Take a Bite out of Apple’s OS X Yosemite Software
Everyone has their two cents about Apple, but now one million people’s feedback will be heard with OS X Beta Yosemite. Apple states, “To join the OS X Beta Program, just sign up using your Apple ID. When the beta software is ready, you’ll receive a redemption code that will allow you to download and install
10 Things you can do with your iPhone earpods
The iPhone headphones with remote have been around for a long time now. But did you know that you can do a more than just adjust your volume with them? There are a whole host of useful fuctions you can perform with the all-white headphones. Infact, any pair of headphones with a remote can
The Kill Switch: Apple’s Answer To Theft Appears To Work Like a Charm
One of the most enjoyable aspects of owning one of the most popular Apple products, the iPhone, is being able to show it off to people. Having an iPhone is somewhat of a status symbol in today’s mobile world, and is considered one of the most coveted smartphones on the market today. Unfortunately, this high
Apple Offers Free Recycling of Its Products World Wide on World’s Earth Day
In a bid to ensure that its products and services don’t affect the environment in a negative way, Apple decided to offer free recycling services for all its products globally across all its stores on the World’s Earth Day. Apple even included third-party products like PCs and mobile phones in some countries. The company announced
What Cool New Mobile Tech Can We Expect At Apple’s WWDC This Year?
Each and every year, Apple executives and top brass all come together at their WWDC (Worldwide Developer’s Conference) to outline new innovations for the coming year. Consumers from all walks of life come together to check out this eagerly-anticipated event, hoping to catch a glimpse of something they can look forward to. Given Apple’s track
iCloud Drive: Apple’s Newest Bid To Annihilate Dropbox and Google Drive
This year’s WWDC (Worldwide Developer’s Conference) brought a ton of exciting news from Apple. From new versions pending for both iOS and OS X, to smart-home integration with Apple products, this year’s conference was a smashing hit with both industry professionals and end users alike. One announcement in particular is sure to signal a welcome
Nike President Says Relationship with Apple is “Important” and Exciting
For sometime now, there have been rumors that Nike’s Fuelband software could end up in the Apple’s iWatch. And now, Nike President and CEO, Mark Parker has added fuel to those rumors by saying relationship between Nike and Apple is vital and that Nike is “excited about where that relationship will go forward.” Earlier during
The iWatch: Apple’s Smartwatch Is Confirmed For Release This Fall
The close of Apple’s WWDC (Worldwide Developer’s Conference) has arrived, bringing mixed feelings of sadness at its departure and excitement at all of the cool new gadgets that will be making their debut in the coming months. From new versions of both iOS 8 and OS X, to a newly redesigned Retina Macbook Air, Apple
Healthcare Technology: Apple Leading in Reinventing Technology Software
Many industry experts are already asking what Apple is going to do next in order to create an immensely profitable market for itself. Its iPad and iPhone have already registered a lot of successes, and it remains to be seen what new products are going to change the tech world, specifically, the digital healthcare sector.
The iPhone 6: A Look At One of the Most Exciting Devices On the Mobile Horizon
Apple has produced one of the most successful lines of mobile devices ever seen since the start of the explosion in popularity of these types of hardware: the iPhone. Ever since it was originally launched in 2007, iPhones of all models have been the go-to devices for computing on the go. In fact, studies show
What We Can Expect From Apple’s Newest Mobile OS: iOS 8
Apple has long been considered one of the top names in mobile computing in general, and mobile operating systems in specific. This trend is expected to continue in full with the release of their newest incarnation of their flagship mobile OS, iOS 8. iOS 8 has been codenamed “Okemo” is expected to make its first
Useful Phones Cases! Stickable iPhone Paperback Notes
Post-it notes for iPhone on the back cover! Well, we know there are note taking applications at your fingertips – But that is somewhere inside your numerous folders on your phone, but with the traditional paper ink note, these notes are always effective and can be attached to the back of the iPhone, suggests Techviva.
Apple iWatch Rumors- Are They Real?
Despite being short of authorized evidence from Apple Inc. that its long-awaited iWatch really is present, murmurs about iWatch and its probable features go on to keep technologists wondering about the latest wearable product. There was news that Steve Jobs’ enterprise is full of activity to work out the latent loopholes in the progress of
Five Top Problems With Ipads
Here, you can get a fair idea about the key problems and issues that arise in one of the most popular tablets – the iPad. Though the iPad being one of the most popular and sought after tablets across the globe, here is a list of the top five problems faced by all the iPad
Typo Iphone Keyboard Case
Some people have trouble with the keyboard of their iPhones. Some might find it unhandy or the letters are too small so you end up making a lot of mistakes. Typo understands this problem and has therefore created the Typo iPhone Keyboard Case. The case is designed especially for iPhone 5 and 5s. You “click”
Do Not Disturb Setting – Do You Use It? When? Only At Night Or Other Times?
Gone are the days when your phone would be disturbing you with all the unnecessary calls when all you need is to be left alone for some time. Apple unveiled iOS 6 in June 2012 at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where a new feature called Do Not Disturb was one of the key functions
Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery and Moga Ace Power
The new Apple’s iOS7 has already given an innovative edge to all gaming apps. All the gamers and consumers wanting to have an iDevice game controller now have the option of not one, but two gaming choices- just a day after Moga revealed its Ace Power for iOS7, Logitech launched the PowerShell Controller + Battery.
Apple TV Versus Chromecast
Do you wish to stream online videos from your mobiles or tablets to big TV screens? Then, think about Apple TV and Google Chromecast!
The iPhone 5C is a Fail
The iPhone 5C is the cheaper and colorful plastic counterpart to Apple’s higher-end iPhone 5S. It was launched amidst sheer speculation and anticipation in September 2013, but several reports have come since then that indicates Apple’s new iPhone 5C has recorded poor sales. The first distressing news to hit iPhone 5c was when it failed
iPad Air vs. iPad 2
If you’re in the marking looking to buy a 10 inch tablet and happen to be a fan of Apple, then you’re in luck because you can now choose between the iPad Air and the iPad 2. If you look at the basic models, the iPad Air starts at $499 whereas the iPad Mini, both
MyQuadro Dock
iPhone lovers will be pleased to know that the beauty of their mobile device won’t go lost any longer when they’re not using it, thanks to the MyQuadro Dock!
How To Save Your IOS7’s Battery Life?
Are you facing issues with the battery life after the new iOS7 upgrade? Get to know some handy tips that can give some additional boost to the battery life.
Best Dating App: OKCupid
Every week, Top Mobile Trends features a dating app. Online (and mobile app) Dating has increased in popularity over the years, and seems to be part of the dating norm now. This week, our Featured Best Dating App is OKCupid – the cream of the crop of online dating!
iPhone 5C Competes For Budget Android Customer
iPhone 5C is the new, colorful budget phone from Apple. Will you say goodbye to Android phones and now get an Apple iPhone, finally in your budget?
Important Mobile News: Humorous iOS7 Twitter Reactions
Top mobile news is that iOS7 as you know has been rolling out over the past couple of days for iPhone users. And like with every tech or Fortune 500 company or better yet, tech Fortune 500 company update/change the reviews and opinions are flooding in. Some scathing, others humorous, others matter-of-fact check out the best
Mobile Industry News: Quick-guide to Apple’s new iPhones
Sometimes you just don’t feel like reading. That is why I am providing you with a simple bullet point list of Apple’s new phones. Now it is time for some serious mobile industry news… • Revealed today Tuesday, September 10 2013 • Revealed with a lower cost version the iPhone5C iPhone 5S • The phone includes
Awesome (yet grainy?) pics win the 2013 iPhone Photography Awards
Supposedly there is this thing called the iPhone Photography Awards that have been going on since 2008. I hadn’t heard of it until I stumbled onto the Huffington Post article below. Though the pictures are nice a majority of the viewer comments were negative. Many commenters called out the photos for being grainy and/or highly
Get Simple Alarm Clock Rise Free from Apple, This Week Only
By G+ Author: Dennis Tablott. This alarm clock app was tested and approved by yours truly. The interface is nice, though I thought it took some playing around with to understand. The app is simple with no added nonsense. The best part, in my opinion, is the ability to choose an iTunes song as your
Disney Released Premium iPad App for Animation Fans
Article via TechCrunch.com Perhaps all too aware of how some old media companies have failed to embrace the digital age forced upon them, Disney has tried to jump with two feet into areas like mobile and social media, using some of its traditional mastery of content as its currency. Today brings the latest chapter in that story: the
Android takes over the Smartphone Market
By G+ Author: Dennis Tablott. We recently wrote on the constant battle between Android and Apple ranging from “My phone’s prettier than yours” too “Well my camera’s better than yours”. Well today, the Android users will be walking around proud and smug, as Android secures 80% of the worldwide Smartphone market for Q2 2013. Strategy
July 2013’s 10 best iPhone/iPad games via Metacritic
List brought to you buy MetaCritic.com 1. LIMBO Game Puzzle/Platform, $4.99, ages 9+, from Playdead “As mesmerizing on iOS as anywhere else, Limbo is a concise and fascinating puzzle platform adventure that really sticks with you.” —MacLife Since its original release in 2010, the indie side-scroller Limbo has wowed critics and gamers across multiple platforms with its
Microsoft, Intel and Oracle Jump to Apple’s Aid
Intel, Microsoft and Oracle have jumped to Apple’s aid – asking President Obama to intervene in the ITC’s iPhone 4 sales ban due to take effect on August 8.
Will I ever want to use Siri?
The Business Insider posted an article yesterday that caught my attention. The article was/is titled “Apple May Have Figured Out How To Fix Siri So That You’ll Actually Want To Use It.”
Gumulon: App game controlled by Chewing!
One day, during a heroic mining mission in Gumulon’s deepest mine, Ace awakens a terrifying prehistoric cave beast. Narrowly avoiding the monster’s jaws, our hero begins a death-defying climb to freedom, as the fast-paced action of ‘Gumulon’ begins.
Apple’s iOS7 Software is a Sight to Behold
As we all know Apple introduced iOS 7 (coming this Fall) at the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco; and now that the dust has settled we decided it was time to discuss the new design. It seems that everyone is pleasantly surprised with the phone’s new look
August Smart Lock: Open your door the smart way!
If you dig around in your pockets or purse for your keys that just don’t want to be found and then fumble around trying to unlock the door – then the August Smart Lock might be for you.
Foxconn Hiring Workers for iPhone 5S Production
Both The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are reporting that Foxconn has begun hiring new workers in support of iPhone 5S production. The articles follow a separate report from The Wall Street Journal earlier this month claiming that production on the new iPhone would begin this quarter ahead of a potential summer launch. From today’s
Microsoft Looking to Join the Smart Watch Race
With rumors of an Apple smart watch ramping up over the past few months, a number of other companies have also reportedly been working on their own projects involving watches and other wearable devices. Last month, both Samsung and Google were reported to be working on their own projects, and now The Wall Street Journal
Apple Hiring Software Engineer for AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor Team in Florida
Apple yesterday posted a new job listing (via AppleInsider) looking for a software engineer to join its team of fingerprint sensor engineers from AuthenTec, which was acquired last year for $356 million. Apple refers to the job location as its “Melbourne Design Center” located in Melbourne, Florida, which is where AuthenTec was based, and is
Avid Announces Media Composer 7 and Pro Tools 11, iOS Compatible Recording Hardware
Avid today announced new versions of its flagship video editing and audio production applications Media Composer 7 and Pro Tools 11, as well as two new Mac- and iOS- compatible hardware interfaces for recording audio at home or on the road. In addition to a number of new features, Media Composer 7 receives a significant
Marvel Once Again Offers Up 700 Free First Issue Comics [iOS Blog]
Back in March, Marvel announced that it would give away 700 of its No. 1 digital comics as part of a South by Southwest promotion. Unfortunately, the promotion caused more demand than expected and Marvel shut it down early after the ComiXology servers were overwhelmed with requests. Marvel today resurrected the promotion, once again offering
First Volume of Manga Adaptation of Steve Jobs’ Biography Launches in Japan
The Verge reports that the first volume of Mari Yamazaki’s manga adaption of Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs biography has launched in Japan, appearing in the May issue of the girl-focused Kiss anthology. The first thing you’ll notice in these opening pages is that Yamazaki has pulled off the artwork beautifully; far from the spiky-haired caricatures
Sanity returns: lower Apple earnings, but higher revenue projected
Like the first hints of green during a long-awaited spring, some sanity regarding Apple’s fiscal future is poking its head above ground. Wild speculation that the iPhone maker was washed up has been replaced with realism. The latest example: calm predictions that Apple’s second quarter income will be down but with record projected revenue. Fortune
Apple Acquires Indoor Mobile Location Positioning Firm WifiSLAM for $20 Million
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple has acquired indoor location company WifiSLAM, paying around $20 million for the firm. Apple has confirmed the purchase, but declined to offer any details on its plans for the acquisition. The two-year-old startup has developed ways for mobile apps to detect a phone user’s location in a building
Sapphire Launches Radeon HD 7950 Mac Edition Graphics Card for Mac Pro [Mac Blog]
After previewing its Radeon HD 7950 Mac Edition graphics card at CeBIT earlier this month, Sapphire Technology today officially announced the launch of the new card. Exclusive to SAPPHIRE, the HD 7950 Mac Edition is based on AMD’s latest Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture. This highly acclaimed architecture delivers a significant graphics performance boost for
Apple TV Software Updated to Version 5.2.1 with Bug Fixes, Hulu Redesign
Alongside today’s update to iOS 6.1.3, Apple also updated the Apple TV to version 5.2.1. The 5.2.1 software contains a number of bug fixes and has also brought a redesigned Hulu app to the device. The security fixes, which can all be credited to the evad3rs, prevent users from executing unsigned code, determining the address
Adobe Chief Technology Officer Kevin Lynch Reportedly Joining Apple
CNBC‘s Jon Fortt has just issued a Tweet reporting that Adobe Chief Technology Officer Kevin Lynch is leaving the company to join Apple. A second Tweet from CNBC claims that Lynch’s departure from Adobe is coming this week. It is not yet clear what role Lynch will be taking on Apple, but Fortt presumably has
Sapphire Previews Radeon HD 7950 Mac Edition Graphics Card for Mac Pro [Mac Blog]
As noted by Accelerate Your Mac and tonymacx86, German site PCGamesHardware.de reports [Google translation] that Hong Kong-based company Sapphire Technology is previewing its new Radeon HD 7950 Mac Edition graphics card at CeBIT this week. The high-end card arrives following Apple’s introduction of Radeon HD 7000-series drivers in OS X 10.8.3 betas last November, although
‘The Final Hours of Tomb Raider’ iPad App Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at New Game [iOS Blog]
Coinciding with the release of the rebooted Tomb Raider game, video game journalist Geoff Keighley has released The Final Hours of Tomb Raider, an iPad app that includes behind-the-scenes features, concept art, video and more. Lara Croft is back! The Final Hours of Tomb Raider takes you behind the scenes at developer Crystal Dynamics to
Apple Updates iBooks with Paid Japanese Books, Greater Asian Language Support [iOS Blog]
Apple today updated iBooks to version 3.1, bringing new support for paid books in Japan and enhanced support for Asian languages. What’s New in Version 3.1 The iBookstore in Japan now has hundreds of thousands of books available for purchase, including fiction, manga, light novels and more. This version of iBooks also includes a number
Thieves Use Bear Spray in Robbery of Vancouver’s Oakridge Centre Apple Store [Mac Blog]
Photo: @CTVBCBRK As reported by The Vancouver Sun, three men discharged bear repellant during a robbery of Apple’s Oakridge Centre retail store in Vancouver while the store was full of customers last night. Police say three men entered the store shortly before 7:00 PM last night while around 40 customers were in the store, discharging the
Google Maps for iOS Receives First Update Since Launch with Google Contacts Integration, Local Business Search
Google today updated its Google Maps for iOS to version 1.1, marking the first update since the company launched its standalone app in mid-December after Apple replaced Google with its own default mapping app in iOS 6. The new update brings a few enhancements to Google Maps, including integration with Google Contacts addresses and easier
‘Temple Run: Oz’ Movie Tie-In Goes Live on App Store [iOS Blog]
Temple Run: Oz has hit the App Store, the second movie tie-in for Imangi after Temple Run: Brave last year. Both movies are Disney flicks, with the latest version set in the land of Oz. Oz the Great and Powerful takes place before the famous ‘Wizard of Oz’, setting up the backstory for how the
iMac Shipping Estimates Improve to ‘Within 24 Hours’ in Apple’s North American Online Stores
Just days after experiencing a dramatic improvement in shipping times for new orders through Apple’s online stores in North America, the iMac has seen its availability improve once again with stock configurations now shipping “within 24 hours”. The rapid improvement in availability indicates that Apple is quickly reaching supply-demand balance for the new iMac some
Ferrari and Apple in Talks to Expand Relationship, iPad Mini Now Standard in FF Coupe
Ferrari and Apple are in talks to expand their partnership on in-car entertainment, reports Bloomberg. Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero Di Montezemolo said the company would be “more precise” over the next few months, though its unclear what exactly Di Montezemolo meant. Ferrari’s new 963 horsepower ‘LaFerrari’ hybrid hypercar was introduced this week at the Geneva
Walt Disney World Emulates Apple’s Use of iPod Touches for Friendlier Welcome [iOS Blog]
As part of a program to make Walt Disney World more convenient and inviting, the Central Florida theme park has removed turnstiles and issued costumed staff members iPod touches to scan the tickets of visitors as they arrive, reports AppleInsider. The pilot scheme mirrors the decision Apple made to issue staff with iPod touches in
Apple Wins Patent for Pressure-Sensitive Device Casings
Apple was today granted a 2009 patent application to allow users to control a device by pressing on, or squeezing, parts of the casing. An illustration in the patent shows potential touch-sensitive areas across a whole range of different devices: The patent, discovered by AppleInsider, combines two different methods of detecting and measuring the amount
Apple Aims to Prevent Blurry or Underexposed iPhone Photos with Automatic Image Buffering and Comparison
A newly-published patent application from Apple discovered by AppleInsider describes methods that would allow an iPhone to buffer a series of photos before the user presses the shutter button for the device’s camera and then automatically select the best one. It is not uncommon for camera-shake or a less than optimal angle to result in
iMovie for iOS Updated with Stability Enhancements and Bug Fixes [iOS Blog]
Apple today updated its consumer moviemaking app iMovie for iOS, adding reliability enhancements when sending photos from iPhoto to iMovie and fixing a bug that affected project photos when restoring from a backup. Here’s the full list of changes: -Improves reliability when sending photos from iPhoto to iMovie -Resolves an issue that could affect photos
No Apple Television-Related Event Scheduled for Next Month
Following today’s report from Jefferies analyst Peter Misek claiming that Apple will be holding a television-related product event in March, perhaps to introduce developer tools for the Apple TV and a future television set lineup, The Loop‘s Jim Dalyrmple has weighed in with one of his typical one-word answers to refute the claim: “Nope.” Dalrymple
Real Racing 3 Coming to U.S. February 28th with Freemium Gameplay, Available in Some Countries Now [iOS Blog]
EA and Firemonkeys’ Real Racing 3 is set to be released later this month, though it is currently available for download in some international App Stores as part of a soft launch to test the system. The game, which is the highly anticipated followup to Real Racing 2, features real cars, photorealistic tracks, online time-shifted multiplayer,
Apple TV Jailbreak Updated for 5.2 Software, Third-Generation Model and Some Plug-ins Still Unsupported [iOS Blog]
Apple TV’s latest update — version 5.2 — was originally released back in January with Bluetooth Keyboard support and a number of other features. Today, FireCore released updated versions of aTV Flash (black) and its Seas0nPass jailbreaking app. The app jailbreaks any second-generation Apple TV unit with the 5.2 software installed, but the jailbreak for