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Could This Be The End For The iPod Classic?
Mobile September 9, 2013
Everyone is waiting for Apple’s upcoming keynote event, where it is expected that the new iPhone 5S, the cheaper iPhone 5C and also new iPads will be launched. However, no one is expecting to see a new iPod Classic. The iPod, which was announced in 2001, was once Apple’s... Read more
Is The iPhone 5S Getting A 64-bit A7 Chip?
Mobile September 1, 2013
In less than two weeks, technophiles the world over will be glued to their computer (mobile device) screens, thanks to the Apple event that was announced earlier this month. Of course, the usual spate of rumors surround the event – from new iPads (or the lack of them) to... Read more
A new Apple patent appears to want to capitalize on a somewhat off-beat trend to promote a new kind of music sharing dubbed “The silent disco”. It is a recent trend that sees people using headphones to come together and enjoy a concert quietly while in a shared physical... Read more
iPhone Trade in Program
Mobile August 30, 2013
Apple is about to introduce a trade-in program that will enable users to walk into a Retail store and trade in an old model iPhone to a new one. There are some interesting details about the way in which the program will work and for that matter, is working... Read more
Apple Buys Another Map App – What’s Up With That?
Mobile August 26, 2013
Remember the days when Apple Maps bashing was the flavor of the month? Images of just how bad Apple Maps were cropping up left and right, although there were some who fought for Apple’s honor. Those days are long gone, and while I admit that Google Maps (and Waze)... Read more
Recently it came to light that Apple would be staging a USB Power Adapter Takeback Program. This was in response to safety issues with some counterfeit USB power adapters for iOS devices. The program will allow users to buy an Apple USB power adapter for only $10 if they... Read more
Gartner’s latest quarterly smartphone figures are out, so we can find out who is winning in the battle and who is losing out in this highly competitive market. It will come as no surprise that Samsung is still top dog. In the last three months it sold 107 million... Read more
Apple’s Aerial Map Photos Are a No Go Over Oslo
Mobile August 15, 2013
Officials in Norway have confirmed that they have refused to allow Apple to take aerial photographs of Oslo for its Maps app, which shows images in 3D. For security reasons, anyone who wants to fly over the capital and take pictures must obtain a licence from the authorities. Norway’s... Read more
The latest smartphone from the company ZTE, will run the new Firefox operating system. It will be the first mobile manufacturer to run this operating system in the UK and US markets. ZTE have chosen to sell the handset named ZTE Open, exclusively through the e-commerce site eBay and... Read more
In a battles over patented technology, Apple has won a key patent case against Samsung. After finding that Samsung had infringed Apple’s patents back in 2011, the US International Trade Commission (IS ITC) has upheld its decision. The patents relate to Apple patents for mobile phones, media players and... Read more
I bet September 10 is already marked red in your calendar. If you’re an Apple fan, that is. The Internet is ablaze with the news that Apple is going to unveil the new iPhone on September 10, and we all know what that means: conjectures, rumors, “confirmed” details, and... Read more
Apple Chargers Replaced in Worldwide Program
Mobile August 10, 2013
Apple are to launch a worldwide programme to replace counterfeit power chargers. The power adaptor replacement programme comes after a woman was reportedly electrocuted while using a non-Apple charger. Apple’s power adaptor take back programme will take place in stores from 16 August to 18 October Consumers can buy... Read more
Biometric Finger Sensor for New iPhone
Mobile August 1, 2013
As you may have heard, there is the slim possibility of a new iPhone being released by those really nice people over at Apple. Well, it appears as though some new evidence has emerged suggesting that Apple’s forthcoming iPhone will include a biometric fingerprint sensor (and we all hope... Read more
Google caused a stir at the “Breakfast with Sundar” event, by releasing the Chromecast; a small dongle that plugs into the back of your TV, allowing you to stream content from any device. It is worth noting that this little dongle will cost you only $35. The Chromecast looks... Read more
Soaring levels of mobile phone theft have prompted new measures to tackle the issue, which will be tested in New York and San Francisco. Prosecutors will use the iPhone 5 from Apple and the Galaxy S4 from Samsung to carry out the tests. This comes as a response to... Read more
Industry leader Apple is reportedly looking to acquire the Israeli fabless semiconductor company Primesense. According to local newspaper Calcalist, the Cupertino company has made an offer around the $280 million mark, to buy the company responsible for the 3D sensor found in Microsoft’s Kinect devices, following discussions over the... Read more
A twenty three year old woman has died in Xinjiang, China after using her iPhone while it was charging, her family claim. According to the young woman’s brother, Ma Ailun was trying to answer a call on the Apple handset when she received an electric shock. The news agency... Read more
The New Nokia Lumia 1020
Mobile July 13, 2013
Nokia have unveiled a new handset, the Lumia 1020, which boasts a feature that allows users to zoom in and reframe their photos without the risk of decreasing image quality. The Lumia 1020 comes with a 41-megapixel sensor and offers highly detailed photos at up to 38MP resolution. This... Read more