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Are These Photos Proof Of The Loch Ness Monster?
People have been looking for proof of the Loch Ness monster for years. Some are adamant that it exists, while others are just as adamant that it’s a figment of overactive imaginations. Whatever the truth is, a new photo that has surfaced around the world thanks to Apple Maps... Read more
Tips For Browsing With Chrome
Chrome, the powerful browser from Google, is full of features and with the right know-how it can speed up your browsing experience. In this article we are going to look at some of Chrome’s features that can be used on a desktop PC, tablet or smartphone. Google Voice Search... Read more
Less Apps, More Apples

Less Apps, More Apples

Mac April 10, 2014

Who doesn’t love a trip to Apple’s Mac Store? Us fanboys and fangirls certainly do… but this does occasionally make us a target for the odd spoof. And that’s exactly what the folks over at Somersby Cider did. My favourite quip has to be ” lift towards the mouth... Read more
Adobe Announces Lightroom Mobile For iPad & iPhone
Adobe has announced that it is bringing Lightroom to mobile devices, starting with the iPad and then later to the iPhone. Just like the desktop version, the Lightroom app will enable you to work with RAW photos, as well as smartphone images, so that you can make the most... Read more
HTC One M8 Beats Rivals In The ‘Drop Test’
It is inevitable that at some point you will drop your smartphone. It’s happened to the best of us; either they fall out of our pocket or they slip through our butter fingers. So what we need to know is, which is the most sturdy and is built to... Read more
Apple Seeks Patent For Texting & Walking Feature
It doesn’t matter where you go anymore – it always seems like you see people who are texting while they are walking. You can usually easily spot these people as they are paying no attention whatsoever to where they are going or the people around them. Oh, and their... Read more
iPhone 6 Casing Image Leaked
iPhone 6 concepts have been flying around, claiming to be based on Apple’s own plans. But now leaked images have been spotted by Nowhereelse.fr, which were posted on the Chinese social network site Weibo. The images are supposed to be of the back of the iPhone 6 but the... Read more
Use Your iPhone To Make Floor Plans
It seems there is going to be no end to the tasks iPhones can help us perform. They’ve all but replaced most cameras for the average person, and now in some instances they’re even going to replace the old fashioned tape measure. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably... Read more
Prices Set To Rise For iTunes & App Store Downloads
When the chancellor announced the latest budget for the UK, it was revealed that a previous loophole allowing digital downloads to avoid tax in the UK will now be closed. As a result, when these new laws take effect, it could be that we see an increase in price... Read more
How Apple is Trying To Make Your iPhone Battery Last Longer
Anyone who has ever used an iPhone (or a smartphone for that matter) has experienced the phone’s battery dying at not such a good time. And is it just me, or does it seem like most of the time we’re nowhere near a charger when it happens? Since an... Read more
Is iTunes Coming To Android?
As someone who switched from an iPhone 3Gs to a Galaxy S3 and then switched back to an iPhone 5s recently, I can tell you that there is a world of difference when it comes to purchasing and listening to your music. With the iPhones, all I have to... Read more
EA Games Hack Targets Apple IDs
Beware, there is an Apple ID phishing scam out there that is terribly convincing and could lead to you handing out sensitive information like credit card details. Netcraft, who discovered the scam, explained how it all starts with a legitimate EA.com URL that then redirects you to a very... Read more
Customers Now Only Have 14 Days To Return iPhones To Apple
There’s an old saying somewhere that goes something like this: give anything enough time and it will eventually change. That statement is proving true especially lately as Apple has reversed a long-standing policy that had allowed customers to try out iPhones for up to 30 days. And, on the... Read more
Tip Your Starbucks Barista With Your iPhone
Starbucks is making some pretty exciting changes when it comes to how you pay for your drinks. (Or whatever else you may get). The company is already a clear leader in the field of mobile payments. And starting today (3/19/14), for those in the United States, customers who have... Read more
Apple Releases 8GB iPhone 5C To Boost Sales
Apple has launched its new 8GB version of the colourful plastic iPhone 5C. There wasn’t much fuss made of the release and the new model will only be available in a few regions that include Europe and Australia. It is thought this might just be the thing needed to... Read more
United Airlines to Give Free Movies to iOS Users
If you regularly fly with United Airlines and currently use some kind of Apple device (iPhone, iPad, MacBook, etc.), I have some pretty good news for you. It turns out that United Airlines is about to start offering you some nice in-flight content for free. Who doesn’t like getting... Read more
Apple’s Jony Ive Gives Rare Interview
Apple’s Vice President of Design, Jony Ive, has given a rare interview, offering a small glimpse into the world of Apple and how its products are made. He provides insight into where the inspiration comes from for new products and how his obsession with detail impacts on projects. Once... Read more
European Politicians Vote in Favour Of A Universal Charger
European politicians have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a regulation that will force smartphone manufacturers like Apple to produce just one type of charger for all handsets. This regulation will see a one-size-fits-all charger by the year 2017. “This serves the interests both of consumers and the environment,” said... Read more