When Apple lost Steve Jobs in 2011, many thought his passing was the beginning of the end of innovation. And, over the past several months — with only the iPhone 4S and new iPad to show for — the company hasn’t done a great deal to dispel that notion, even despite another great quarter. According

John Malkovich, the actor famous for movies such as Being John Malkovich, Burn After Reading, and Con Air, is the star of two new Apple commercials for the iPhone 4S, entitled “Joke” and “Life.” Just like all of its iPhone 4S commercials to date, Apple’s latest teasers focus on Siri, its voice-controlled assistant. In the

Jon R. is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon goes over Apple news and rumors – from what to expect out of WWDC 2012 to what features iOS 6 might have and should have. Tune in for all this and more in this episode

If you’re the owner of an iOS device and you’ve been installing Apple’s latest software updates, you’ve probably been waiting for the latest untethered jailbreak for many, many months. But thankfully that wait is nearly over. Chronic Dev Team member Pod2g has confirmed on Twitter that the latest iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak is “near ready

As we reported earlier this week, Sprint just announced that, beginning today, it will offer any customer “at least $100″ off of the purchase of a new iPhone 4S with a new two-year contract and a new line of service. Interested customers can reserve an iPhone 4S online and bring an old iPhone to any

Windows Phone fans and owners had a good laugh at the expense of the iPhone 4S’ wisecracking digital concierge Siri. It was discovered last week that if you asked the digital assistant “what is the best smartphone ever?” Siri would promptly reply with Nokia’s Lumia 900. Obviously embarrassed, Apple moved quickly and implemented a patch

Noah’s subbing for Jon R this week to tackle questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Noah addresses whether you should you buy an iPhone now or wait for iOS 6 and the next iPhone. And what about BB10 – does RIM still have a shot? Find out in this

It seems that Apple’s Siri assistant is feeling a bit inadequate and she would understand if you left her for the Nokia Lumia 900. One would naturally assume that if you’re asking Siri was is the best phone out there is that you probably already own an iPhone 4S.  Isn’t it nice, though, to get a little

If the iPhone happens to be your mode of transportation to the land of Google+, you’ll be happy to know that the social network that Google built has received quite a sublime update. Google+ 2.0 introduces a new almost metro user interface, which really places an emphasis on photos and fluidity, making the sterile whiteness

Anyone who’s ever had an iPhone replaced at the Genius Bar will know that Apple rarely hands you a brand new handset still wrapped up in its box. Instead, the Cupertino company gives you a refurbished device that has been spruced up and made to look like it was never caressed by greasy palms. However, iPhone 4

Bad news, folks. Earlier this morning we posted a story that suggested Walmart had started selling the iPhone 4S for as low as $114 with a new two-year AT&T contract. However, Walmart has issued a statement in which it claims the information was a pricing error and that the iPhone 4S pricing has not changed. Walmart

Several Walmart locations are reportedly selling AT&T’s iPhone 4S for as low as $114 with a new two-year contract. The stores have also dropped the price of the 8GB iPhone 4 to just $34 with a new two-year contract. The price drop was originally noticed by CultofMac at a Walmart in Edmond, Oklahoma, but TheVerge tried calling

It’s rare for phones not coming out of Cupertino to reach iPhone level hype. But that’s exactly what Samsung’s Galaxy S III managed to do. It’s not like anticipation wasn’t warranted, either. The Korean company revealed in late February that it had shipped over 20 million Galaxy S II devices worldwide in just ten months —

Despite a relatively successful start — especially in the U.S. — Nokia’s Lumia devices don’t seem to be doing enough to turn the Finnish company’s fortunes around. Its credit rating continues to fall, and after a dismiss first quarter, market intelligence firm Standard & Poors downgraded Nokia’s bonds to “junk status.” Nokia is now hoping

The Brydge iPad Keyboard This product looks like it took a page right out of Asus’ book (keyboard dock, anyone?), which certainly isn’t a bad thing. Aptly named the Brydge, this accessory is the closest the iPad will ever be to the MacBook Air. Not only does it match Apple’s famous aesthetics, but the Brydge

A preliminary ruling from the U.S. International Trade Commission found Apple to have infringed upon one out of four Motorola Mobility patents. Administrative Law Judge Thomas B. Pender found Apple to have violated a patent essential to the 3G standard, both UMTS and CDMA, and, if the ruling is upheld — which FOSSPatents believes is

Jon R is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon shares his thoughts on the mythical rumored beast that is the iPad mini! Jon only sheds some light on the best Android tablet(s) available on the current market, as well as some clarification on the

Residents in some of America’s more rural locations can finally get their hands on the iPhone 4S. As of today regional carriers: Alaska Communications, Appalachian Wireless, GCL, Cellcom, and nTelos now offer the iPhone 4S to their customers for $50 less than the major carriers that have carried the device since its launch. In addition to the

Apple began airing two new iPhone 4S commercials yesterday, but these were a little different to the Cupertino company’s traditional iPhone ads. As opposed to unknown faces cut off at the nose, Apple used well-known celebrities and kept their faces intact throughout the entire 30-second clips. The first featured Samuel L. Jackson, who, while preparing for a

iOS users are starting to encounter a set of new mobile security features that began to quietly roll out to iOS and iTunes customers yesterday. Apple is reportedly asking iTunes account holders to set three new security questions and set a backup email address on their iPhones and iPads, CNET said. The measures should help users regain access

AT&T is reportedly unlocking iPhones for deployed service members, even if they are still on an AT&T contract. The carrier recently began unlocking iPhones provided that the user had an account in good standing and had finished his or her contract obligations. An unlocked iPhone will allow a user to insert a SIM card from

Jon R. is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon shares a bunch of mobile-focused consumer tech advice surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S line, including the infamous Galaxy S3, as well as the HTC One X and more. Jon also provides an insider’s look at

A recent report from Stenvall Skoeld & Co. stated that, as of 2011, there was a combined total of 21 million iPhones and iPads in China. The firm’s report also notes that the majority of China’s iOS ownership is focused on the more affluent areas, such as Beijing and Shanghai. We’re not surprised, considering the iPhone costs around

AT&T will give select iPhone customers the opportunity to unlock their devices starting on April 8th. This comes with a set of stipulations outlined in an email to PhoneScoop from AT&T spokesperson Seth Bloom, which TechnoBuffalo also confirmed with AT&T. It reads: Beginning Sunday, April 8, we will offer qualifying customers the ability to unlock their AT&T

Back in 2010, Gizmodo came under a lot of fire for acquiring a prototype of what later became the iPhone 4. Oddly enough, a nearly identical situation occurred just two months before the iPhone 4S was officially launched, when an Apple employee lost a prototype device at a San Francisco bar. Following a media frenzy, Apple quickly