By Brandon Russell |
After failing to honor iPhone and iPod touch warranties, Apple has agreed to pay out $53 million to settle a class action lawsuit. Thousands of people could potentially be eligible for the payout; the issue stems from Apple’s unwillingness to replace or fix faulty phones…
By Todd Haselton |
Google released yet another update for its Chrome for iOS browser that works on the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad that includes several new features. According to the update log posted in the description in iTunes, users can expect the following new features: Fullscreen for…
By Adriana Lee |
Things can go a little hinky whenever a new software update comes out. And so maybe it shouldn’t surprise anyone that iOS 6.1.3, which released earlier this month to fix a lockscreen bug, might kick up some glitches itself. Some users on Apple Support forums…
By Sean P. Aune |
According to a new report, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is placing a substantial order for iOS devices that will see the Apple products appearing on the battlefield as well as in offices. Electronista is reporting that following the conclusion of the current federal…
By Todd Haselton |
Netflix released a new version of its iOS application for the iPhone, iPod and iPad on Thursday that provides better content control. The company promises a better playback experience, in addition to a new ability to see the title of whatever you’re watching in the…
By Adriana Lee |
The long-awaited untethered jailbreak of iOS 6 finally arrived yesterday via the evasi0n release, and while some folks rushed to get their grubby mitts on the hack, others waited patiently to see if any quirks popped up to spoil the fun. And now, if you’ve…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple’s stock took a crushing last week after it revealed lower than anticipated earnings. Is the company in trouble over the long haul? Is Apple dead without Steve Jobs? No. In fact, the Los Angeles Times just revealed that Apple spent $1 billion in the December…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple just released iOS 6.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The release says it includes: LTE support for more carriers (complete list of supported carriers at www.apple.com/iPhone/LTE/) Purchase movie tickets through Fandango with Siri (USA only) iTunes Match subscribers can now download individual…
By Todd Haselton |
Amazon announced on Thursday that its Amazon MP3 store is now available for iOS users. The company isn’t providing an app, however, and instead has created a website that’s optimized for use with the iOS Safari browser. Any purchases are saved to a user’s Amazon…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple’s iOS 6 “Do Not Disturb” feature ran into a few bugs over the weekend after we moved in to 2013. For reasons unknown, the feature would not automatically turn itself on or off. Apple released an update on Wednesday acknowledging the problem: Symptoms After January 1st,…
By Todd Haselton |
New York City Mayor Bloomberg recently said that theft of iOS devices, such as the iPhone, iPod touch and the iPad, is to blame for higher crime rates in the city. Mayor Bloomberg noted the rise in crime while speaking to reporters on Friday, The New…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple just released iOS 6.1 beta 4 to developers and it is available as an over-the-air update for anyone who already has iOS 6 beta 3 installed. 9to5Mac also said that Apple has pushed out a new Apple TV software beta as well as a preview…
By Killian Bell |
Microsoft has updated its Xbox SmartGlass application for Android to introduce support for tablets with 7-inch displays. It’s sure to please those with a Google Nexus 7, who will now be able to control certain aspects of their console using their $199 slate. If you…
By Killian Bell |
Wondering what to get your friends this Christmas? Maybe they live in another town, city, or state and sending them a real gift won’t be easy. Well, if they’re music, TV, or movie lovers, how about sending them an iTunes gift card over Facebook? Apple…
By Todd Haselton |
Nielsen just released a study that analyzed what tech products U.S. kids between the ages of 6 and 12, and above 13, want during the next six months. The study is performed annually to gauge, in a way, what children want for gifts during the holidays.…
By Todd Haselton |
Still upset with Apple’s Maps solution? Have no fear, Nokia is HERE. The company released its cloud-based mapping application for iOS on Tuesday, dubbed “HERE,” and it’s chock full of free features. You can see satellite, standard, public transportation and live traffic maps, search for…
By Killian Bell |
Facebook issued an update to its iOS app earlier this year, which greatly improved the experience on iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. But the company is still working hard to perfect it. It just released another new update to iOS devices, which adds a number…
By Todd Haselton |
Samsung has allegedly increased the price of the mobile processor that it sells Apple for use in its iOS-based products, including the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Korea news outlet Chosun Ilbo said Monday that Samsung asked for a 20% increase in the price Apple typically…
By Todd Haselton |
VirtnetX just won $368.2 million in damages from Apple after a jury ruled that the iPhone maker infringed on four of VirnetX’s patents. The VPN company isn’t done yet, though. It announced Thursday that it has filed a brand new lawsuit against Apple alleging that…
By Todd Haselton |
Several pundits have published reports suggesting that there’s a bug on the iPhone 5 and the fifth generation iPod touch that prevents response to touchscreen input after a user rapidly swipes his or her finger across the screen, diagonally. I haven’t been able to duplicate…
By Killian Bell |
Apple has updated its Apple Store app for the iPhone and iPod touch, introducing the ability to check the latest store prices using Siri. The update also brings EasyPay to five new countries, and adds new payment options for customers in China. With the latest…
By Brandon Russell |
Microsoft’s Xbox SmartGlass is now officially available for three major mobile OSes, following close behind the launch on Android in October. The Redmond company introduced its fancy tech to iOS on Tuesday, which will give iPad/iPhone/iPod touch and Xbox owners much more control over their…
By Todd Haselton |
We have bad news if you’re an iOS user holding out for Google Maps to find your way around. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that the application will launch anytime soon. Sources speaking with The Guardian said Google is “not optimistic” that Apple will approval Google’s Maps…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple just launched iOS 6.0.1 to consumers, but it also began seeding the latest beta, iOS 6.1, to developers on Thursday. The update is available for anyone with a developer account and who owns an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and 9to5Mac said Xcode 4.6 beta…
