After months of beta testing Apple has released iOS 8.3 software update to the general public. The latest update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch doesn’t bring dramatic changes to the operating system however, it does bring many improvements and bug fixes. Here are some of the top iOS 8.3 enhancements / fixes you need to know: 1. Emoji Apple has … Read More
Apple’s New 16GB iPod touch Makes Owning iOS Device More Affordable
Apple quietly updated it’s online store with a new iPod touch model recently. The new 16GB iPod touch is similar in design to the fifth gen model that was announced in September last year. The new 16GB iPod touch costs $229 and the price reduction was made possible by getting rid of of the rear camera and the loop wrist … Read More
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) to Supply 650,000 iOS Devices to U.S. Department of Defense
According to a report from Electronista, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will be supplying iOS devices to the United States Department of Defense, replacing all of the 470,000 BlackBerry devices currently in use by employees. Until this year, the DOD handed out a Blackberry to each of its employees for answering emails, business calls etc. However, with Blackberry upheaving its old system … Read More
Apple Tweaks In-Ear Headphones, Releases Shorter 0.5 Meter Lightning to USB Cable
Apple appears to be not only synchronizing all of its products, but is also doing so with the accessories for these products. On Thursday, Apple released a shorter 0.5 meter Lightning to USB cable for all of its updated iOS devices, including the current iPhone 5, fifth generation iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPad mini, and 4th generation iPad. This is … Read More
Facebook iOS Messenger App Now Supports Voice Calling in the United States
With new features such as Graph Search coming to Facebook, it appears that the social networking site is looking to challenge search giant, Google. Facebook is now beginning to add new features all around, including Voice Calling to the site’s iOS Messenger app. Voice Calling through the Facebook iOS Messenger app is currently available in both the US and in … Read More
Apple Internally Testing Golden Master version of iOS 6.1, Releasing Soon
Apple released several beta versions of iOS 6.1 to developers and is now set to release it to the public. The company was reportedly testing a new beta of 6.1, the Golden Master version, which usually remains unchanged with the public release. According to German site, iFun, Apple is going to release the GM version to developers very soon. The … Read More
Apple Reportedly Acquired Lightning Trademark From Harley-Davidson
Apple continues to acquire more trademarks to build its empire of clever names for its products. The most recent, the name for Apple’s ‘Lightning’ connector was reportedly acquired from American motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson. Patent site Patently Apple initially noted that a filing with the European Union showed the ‘Lightning’ name belonging to H-D Michigan, Inc., the holding company for the … Read More
Apple Posts ‘One-Day Shopping Event’ Page for Black Friday Sales
Apple has updated their online store with a teaser page for a “One-Day shopping event” for Black Friday. Black Friday is on, November 23rd, the day after Thanksgiving and Apple generally tends to give discounts on many of its products, including Mac, iPad, and iPod. The Black Friday sales online and in-stores marks the start of the holiday shopping for … Read More
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Launches 2012 Holiday Gift Guide, Features iPad Mini
Apple Inc. (AAPL) has officially begun its sales for the holiday season, introducing this year’s Holiday Gift guide. AAPL creates a Holiday Guide every year, and rounds up a list of products and accessories from both Apple and other companies that would make good gifts for the holidays. The company updated its online store with the new 2012 Holiday Gift … Read More
Apple Posts iOS 6.0.1 for Cellular Versions of the 4th Gen iPad and iPad mini
Late last week, Apple released iOS 6.0.1 to the users of the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, adding a few new features and fixing a number of bugs. On Friday, the Cupertino company posted a iOS 6.0.1 update for the new 4th generation iPad and the iPad mini, which are expected to be released in the coming weeks. Apple promised … Read More
iOS 6.1 to Bring Movie Ticket Purchases to Siri
Apple released an iOS 6.1 beta to developers recently, and features that are expected to be in the new update are now being shown off online. One of these new features in iOS 6.1 is the ability to purchase movie tickets through Siri. Apple is bringing movie ticket purchases to Siri, allowing users to simply tell Siri to book them … Read More
Apple Seeds iOS 6.1 Beta to Developers
Apple released iOS 6 to the public on September 19th and since then has not released an update to the popular mobile software, currently operating on the full sized iPad, new iPad mini, iPhone, and iPod Touch. On Thursday, Apple seeded iOS 6.1 beta to developers with a number of new features, including features allowing developers to integrate iOS Maps … Read More
Air Canada Adds iOS 6 Passbook Support For Boarding Passes
Apple’s new Passbook feature, introduced with the latest iOS 6 is compatible with a host of apps on the Apple App Store, and is capable of storing boarding passes, gift cards, tickets, and even prescription, putting them all in one place for easy access. Upon release of the new Passbook app on iPhones and iPod touches, the only airlines that … Read More
Apple Introduces 4th Generation iPad, with Lightining Connector, A6X Processor
It’s only been 6 months since the introduction of the third generation iPad, and Apple has already introduced a new version of it. On Tuesday, alongside the announcement of the iPad mini, Apple introduced the refreshed iPad, calling it the 4th gen iPad instead. The 4th generation iPad has been updated with the new Lightning connector currently on the iPhone … Read More
Apple Starts Shipping 5th Gen iPod touch (5G) and iPod nano
During Apple’s September 12th media event, the Cupertino company announced the iPhone 5 and alongside of it, an all new 5th generation iPod touch 5G and iPod nano. On Tuesday, customers who pre-ordered the new lineup of iPods received word that their new purchases has shipped and will arrive in about a week. Many customers have reported that their iPods … Read More