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Having owned multiple iPhones as well as a Galaxy S3, I am well aware that iPhones are seriously lacking in the upgradeable storage and extra battery department. When I used my Galaxy, I could easily upgrade the onboard storage space with a micro SD card (and I did just... Read more
It has finally arrived; Apple has released its iOS 7.1 software update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It sees changes to the user interface, faster animations and transitions and the desperately needed bug fixes. In the Calender app there is now a dedicated list and tray view... Read more
Following the news that Apple’s ‘iOS in the car’ is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, has revealed that Google’s in-car solution will be called ‘Projected Mode’ and that it will seamlessly integrate Android devices in the car’s dashboard. Daimler... Read more
‘iOS In The Car’ Is Almost Here
Mobile March 4, 2014
According to a report from the Financial Times, we can expect to see ‘iOS In The Car’ launch next week at the Geneva Motor Show, with Apple teaming up with car manufacturers Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and Volvo to showcase its latest project, which Apple has decided to call CarPlay. Apple... Read more
Apple Fingerprint Scanner Update On The Horizon
Mobile March 4, 2014
Those guys over at AppleInsider have learned that the Cupertino collective is preparing to release a software update that is designed to develop the fingerprint recognition of their Touch ID. This fix will potentially solve a “fade” issue, which has been experienced by a number of iPhone 5’s users.... Read more
US Military To Replace Blackberry With iOS Devices
Mobile February 26, 2014
This just in. Even the US AirForce is turning to the dark side (or light side, depending on your point of view). They are replacing all BlackBerrys with iOS or other approved android mobile devices. Considering BlackBerry is supposed to be one of the most secure devices you can... Read more
According to MobileBloom, a leaked memo has been identified, stating that all Android smartphones will have to run KitKat or else Google will not endorse the handset. The Android memo is the first sign that Google is finally sorting the problem it has with fragmentation. Because Google offers hundreds of phones to... Read more
Apple Patents New Health Activity Headphones
Mobile February 23, 2014
A patent has been given to Apple by the United States Patent Trademark Office recently, that could lend itself well to their plans to get involved in health and fitness tracking. The patent reports a headphone system that will detect heart rate, perspiration, temperature as well as other information... Read more
In this day and age we are all becoming increasingly reliant on our smart devices but just like every other consumer product, they are prone to breaking. Just recently we showed you how it is possible to save your mobile phone from water damage but what happens if you... Read more
The SF Chronicle has reported that Apple’s mergers and aquistion chief had a meeting with Elon Musk last Spring, adding fuel to the rumours that Apple is looking to buy Tesla. When interviewed by Bloomberg Musk said Apple making cars would be “a great idea,” and confirms that Tesla... Read more
Samsung Confirm Fingerprint Scanner In Galaxy S5
Mobile February 21, 2014
Previous announcements had asserted that the fingerprint scanner in the Samsung Galaxy S5 would be located behind the screen. It was proposed that customers would be able to unlock phones by putting their registered finger (or thumb) on any location on the screen. However, the Samsung Galaxy S5’s fingerprint... Read more
It was in 1983 that Steve Jobs gave a talk on the future of technology at the Aspen International Design Conference. As part of his presentation he used a Lisa mouse, which was one of the first types of computer mouse to be sold commercially. Following the discourse those... Read more
Is Apple Ditching The iPhone 5C?
Mobile February 18, 2014
The iPhone 5C has not been as popular as Apple had anticipated, with Tim Took himself admitting that sales were lower than expected. Now, news has surfaced that in September two new iPhones will be released and at the same time the 5C will be ditched. According to reports... Read more
iPhone 5C Sets on Fire in School Girl’s Pocket
Mobile February 5, 2014
There have been previous reports of iPhones causing death due to battery charging issues but the latest story comes from a 14-year old school girl, whose iPhone 5c set on fire in her pocket. The Morning Sentinel reports how the school girl from Kennebunk, Maine had to be treated... Read more
How Will The iWatch Be Powered?
Mobile February 5, 2014
The New York Times has reported that Apple is testing alternative ways to power its much awaited iWatch, in a bid to overcome the constraints of normal battery life. One method Apple is rumoured to be exploring is charging the battery wirelessly by the means of magnetic induction. This... Read more
Apple To Enter Mobile Payments Market
Mobile January 29, 2014
Do you use Paypal? Many of us do! But Apple has also started laying the foundations for a strong mobile payment service. Eddy Cue, App Store chief, has met with many payment decision makers in order to discuss the company’s potential in creating a payments business for goods and... Read more
It’s 30 Years Since The First Apple Mac
Mobile January 28, 2014
Last Friday marked the 30th birthday for the Apple Macintosh. Three decades have passed since Steve Jobs first launched the iconic personal computer and Apple are still going. Phillip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of world wide marketing was keen to emphasize just how well the company has done... Read more
The amount of times my two year old has been playing on my iPad and accidentally gone into the app store is too numerous to count! Most free apps have a feature that allows you to make in-app purchases: especially in children’s games. But this has proven detrimental to... Read more