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Switching From Android to iPhone? Here’s A Guide!
With the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus all set to release tomorrow (Friday), there’s a good chance that more than a few people are going to be trading in their old Android phones and switching to an iPhone to see what the fuss is all about. It’s... Read more
Most People Don’t Want The Apple Watch, Survey Says
I know Apple made a huge deal about their forthcoming Apple Watch at their big media event last week, but I have to wonder how popular it will turn out to be. This might just be my opinion, but I don’t think smartwatches are as popular as many once... Read more
iTunes Users Get New U2 Album For Free!
Who doesn’t like good music? And, who doesn’t like getting good music for free? (And legally, I might add). In an unprecedented move, Apple has decided to gift every person with an iTunes account the new album from U2, titled Songs of Innocence. This great deal will only last until... Read more
Want The Apple Watch? You’ll Have to Charge it Every Night
Aside from the two new iPhone models Apple announced this past Tuesday, Apple also announced the upcoming release of the Apple Watch. Long been rumored, the iWatch Apple Watch is set to come out sometime in 2015. It will connect to the iPhone 6’s, as well as the iPhone... Read more
iPod Classic is Being Discontinued
Apple is making a lot of changes lately, including coming out with the iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus as well as the Apple Watch. (I really thought they’d name it the iWatch, but what do I know?) While they have exciting new products soon to be released, they’re also discontinuing... Read more
The Best New Must-Have iOS Apps
So now that we know the iPhone and iPhone 6 Plus are official, you’re going to need some cool new apps for your cool new phone! Here is our pick of the best new  iOS apps. Photo Sphere Camera Image 1 of 8 There is now a Photo Sphere... Read more
Apple Watch Officially Unveiled At Flint Center Event‏
Apple has officially announced the “Apple Watch”, not the iWatch, at their event in Flint Center, Cupertino. The Apple Watch is the company’s first wearable and is a huge change on the original idea of a “smartwatch”, using a new type of interface for pinch-to-zoom. The Apple Watch has... Read more
iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus Officially Unveiled
Apple has announced two new iPhones at their press event, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. We were a little off on the “iPhone Air” name, but Apple has been surprising us all with names this time, going with Apple Pay and Apple Watch, instead of iPay and... Read more
iOS 8 Release Date Revealed

iOS 8 Release Date Revealed

Mobile September 10, 2014

9/9/14 was a historic day for Apple. Not only did they announce two new iPhones to be available on September 19th of this year, but they also unleashed the Apple Watch. If those two announcements weren’t big enough in their own right, Apple decided to make the announcements from... Read more
iWatch Could Have Various Models, Should Cost $400 Or Less‏
The iWatch might be the biggest product announcement in the technology world this year, but this time Apple needs to worry about price. The iPhone and iPad came into the each market at the high-end price, but the technical advancement allowed that higher price tag to work. This time,... Read more
Here’s How You Can Watch Apple’s Big Media Event Live
While it would be an awesome experience to witness Apple’s big media event on 9/9/14 in person, for many of us that’s not even close to being a reality. Apple hasn’t forgotten about us, though, and they’re providing a way for everyone who’s interested to watch everything that happens... Read more
People Are Already Camping Out For New iPhone
Wow. We are less than a week away from Apple’s big reveal on September 9th, and while many people are excited, some people are extremely excited. While that’s the date we expect Apple to officially reveal two new iPhones and possibly the first iWatch, apart from rumors and speculation, there’s not... Read more
iPhone Air Leaked On Video With 5.5-inch Display‏
Apple’s September 9 event is just around the corner, but it looks like Cupertino will not have any surprises to show on the mobile side. French website Nowhereelse has released some more screenshots and a video of the 5.5-inch “iPhone Air”, apparently coming this year. Rumors of the iPhone... Read more
Apple Creating a Mystery Building for September 9th Event
There’s a lot we still don’t know about Apple’s big media event that’s coming up in just 8 days. Oh, we have lots of theories about what’s going to happen, such as 2 new iPhones being revealed, the iWatch finally being announced, the official release of the new iOS... Read more
Now’s The Time To Sell Your Old iPhone
As September 9th and the expected reveal of two new iPhone models inches ever closer to us, your chances at getting a really good price on your used iPhones are steadily decreasing. It only makes sense – why would someone pay top dollar for something that’s not the latest... Read more
Apple Confirms September 9th Event
Finally! After months and months of speculation, Apple has officially confirmed their “big media” event that’s going to happen on September 9th of this year. While this date has been long-rumored to be a big Apple event, Apple had neither confirmed or denied it, until now that is. While... Read more
Google Now Detects Accents & Mimics
Google Now is still a half measure for many Android users, the cards look like the most potent part of the program, but the voice recognition service still needs a bit of work. A new feature looks to make it easier for multiple language users to swap over on... Read more
Increase The Performance Of Your SSD With Trim Enabler
Solid State Drives (SSD) are brilliant way to increase the performance and speed of your system.  You can hack up your system and insert an SSD with hardly any effort, so it is definitely worth considering when you look at upgrading your system.  Even though SDD’s can provide massive... Read more