With the introduction of iCloud during last year’s WWDC conference, it was clear that Apple was taking a new path with their offering of cloud services. Steve Jobs, who was CEO at the time of the introduction, admitted that the MobileMe services offered up as cloud features were definitely not the best product that Apple had offered its users. Since … Read More
Apple’s iPad Smart Case Takes Smart Cover One Step Further
Apple introduced the iPad 2 early last year, and with it, the Smart Cover. The Smart Cover was an accessory for the iPad that covered the screen, could be converted into a stand and automatically woke the iPad from sleep mode when opened. During the Apple’s 2012 WWDC conference, the Smart Cover was silently updated and added to the Apple … Read More
iOS 6 – Siri Updated to Launch Apps, Does More and Runs on New iPad
Apple introduced Siri with the introduction of the iPhone 4S last October. During the company’s WWDC keynote event, SVP of iOS Software Scott Forstall took the stage to announce new updates to the personal assistant, Siri, to be included in iOS 6. The software update includes improved features such as asking Siri for sports scores, history of college and professional … Read More
iOS 6 Banners Go Up Confirms Preview During WWDC 2012 Keynote Event
Apple’s WWDC keynote event is only a few hours away, where Apple is expected to introduce new MacBook models as well the next version of the company’s mobile operating system, iOS 6. On Friday, a number of images of iOS 6 banners were posted by CNet, all of which were being set up in Moscone West, the building where Apple’s … Read More
Taller Front Panel of Next Gen iPhone 5 Appears Online
Apple is expected to release its next iPhone 5 later this year, and a number of reports have suggested that the screen is going to be made taller to accommodate up to 4 inches. These rumors were entirely speculative until a recent report from japanese site Macotakara, which posted images and a video showing what appears to a taller iPhone … Read More
Apple to Bring Siri to the New iPad 3 with iOS 6?
The next version of Apple’s iOS operating system, iOS 6, is expected to be released during the company’s WWDC 2012 conference starting on July 11. Various reports in the recent past have mentioned that the next software update will bring a number of features, including major updates to Siri, Apple’s personal assistant software. Now that Siri is running on the … Read More
Ahead of iOS 6 Release Google to Unveil the “Next Dimension” of Maps
Rumors of Apple abandoning Google Maps in iOS 6 have been around for quite some time, however, Google recently announced an event to discuss the next dimension of their Google Maps design. In a report from 9to5Google, it was revealed that Google is looking to unveil “The Next Dimension of Google Maps”, only about a week prior to Apple’s own … Read More
iPhone 5 Camera and Next-Gen iPod touch Parts Leaked?
Following rumors that Apple would be opting for a 3.9 inch screen for its next generation iPhone 5 come new rumors and images that reveal iPhone 5 cameras as well as what appears to be a 4.1 inch iPod touch. Photos of the leaked parts show a taller screen, very similar to the face of the iPod touch, leading to … Read More
iPhone5.com Domain Dispute Settled By Apple
Apple’s next iPhone 5 is expected to be released later this year, most likely in the October timeframe when the iPhone 4S was released this past year. Late last week, Apple won the domain iPhone5.com from a small online forum that operated under the name. The Cupertino company filed a claim with the World Intellectual Property Organization earlier in the … Read More
Apple to Release Thinner MacBook Pro at WWDC 2012?
On Monday, a report from Bloomberg suggested that Apple is expected to release a thinner Macbook Pro at this year’s upcoming WWDC 2012. Rumors that Apple would be discontinuing the 17” Macbook Pro and introducing a thinner model have been on the web for quite some time, but no credible sources have produced any solid information as to when the … Read More
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2012) Scheduled for June 11-15
It’s here again. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2012) is back and is scheduled for June 11. Apple announced early Wednesday that WWDC 2012 would be held from June 11 through the 15 in San Francisco, as it is every year. Tickets for the conference sold out in under two hours this year, beating out WWDC 2011 tickets sales which … Read More
iOS 6 Running on iPad Shows Up in Web Logs
While we are still awaiting the release of iOS 5.1, it seems that Apple has already begun testing iOS 6 internally. According to a report published by Ars Technica browser agent strings showing up as iPads running iOS 6.0 have appeared on their server logs. It’s worth noting that user agent strings can easily be faked however, in order to … Read More
Apple Approves ‘GameStore’ App Accidentally and then Pulls it From App Store
On Sunday, Apple approved an app, titled GameStore, with an icon of what appeared to be a shopping cart in the far left corner. Screen shots for the app didn’t reveal much information. Two German sites, Flo’s Weblog (Google translation) and iFun.de (Google translation) posted images and a link to the app. The app debuted on December 31st on the App Store and highighted … Read More
Apple’s iPhone 5 / 4S To Sport ‘Radical New Case Design’?
Apple is expected to announce iPhone 5 / 4S in August which will feature an all-new design according to a new rumor published by BGR. This is contrary to previous reports which claimed that the Cupertino based company would keep iPhone 4’s design and just include dual core chip and a better camera. We have been told by a reliable … Read More
Walmart Cuts iPhone 4 Price to $147
On Monday, prior to Apple’s WWDC, Walmart announced that through the rest of June, they are offering the 16GB iPhone 4 for $147 which is more than $50 off the usual $199 price, with a two-year contract. The price reduction, which officially began yesterday, applies to both the AT&T and Verizon versions of the iPhone 4, now bringing the overall … Read More