If you’re in the mood for some Apple nostalgia, you’re in luck. Two Spigen cases inspired by classic Apple devices are now available on Amazon. Earlier this year, Spigen made headlines by debuting a series of cases inspired by retro Apple devices. The company ran a successful IndieGoGo campaign — which has since expired. For […]
Three Massachusetts State Police troopers were arrested this week and charged for their alleged role in a massive federal theft scam, culminating in the officer’s stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional pay stemming primarily from fallacious overtime records. Federal prosecutors allege that David Wilson, Gary Herman and Paul Cesan — all members of […]
When Apple announced it would replace Google Maps with its own mapping and navigation solution for iOS devices at WWDC 2012, the company was probably not expecting to face so much criticism over what many users determined was a shoddy, incomplete product — riddled with bugs, glitches, and data inaccuracies, galore. In fact, the iPhone-maker’s […]
A new report out this week asserts that famed YouTube star Mark Rober, whose science and technology channel has amassed a whopping 3.4+ million subscribers, might also be working for Apple as an engineer with the company’s highly-selective “special projects” group. Without citing sources, but pointing to a number of ostensible giveaways, Variety reported that Rober […]
Following a government probe into the U.S. telecom-giant’s handling of multiple 911 service outages, AT&T on Thursday announced in a joint statement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it will pay a $5.25 million fine, while promising to improve its internal practices to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself. A statement from the Federal […]
Today only, you’ll be able to save 15% on select Apple devices that you might’ve been planning to purchase anyway. How It Works The coupon code will work with nearly every product on the site, but you’ll have to spend at least $25 to get the 15% off discount, and your savings will be maxed […]
Apple’s AirPods have been one of the company’s best-selling products since they launched. But while AirPods are excellent, and some of the best wireless headphones on the market today, they do have a downside. Namely, the fact that they cost $159 a pair. If you want AirPods style at a fraction of that cost, you could […]Apple’s AirPods have been one of the company’s best-selling products since they launched. But while AirPods are excellent, and some of the best wireless headphones on the market today, they do have a downside. Namely, the fact that they cost $159 a pair. If you want AirPods style at a fraction of that cost, you could […]
AT&T has raised the so-called “administrative fee” — a monthly surcharge assessed to all of the carrier’s 64.5 million post-paid wireless customers — by $1.23 per month so far in 2018 — a move that will reportedly see the Big Blue carrier net an estimated $800 million in additional revenue this year and moving forward. […]
For the second year in a row, Apple was able to hold onto its position as the second-most valuable brand in the United States, according to Brand Finance’s annual U.S. 500 analysis for 2018, which sets out to rank the most valuable American brands based on their growth and other key metrics. Apple clung tightly […]
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is in full swing in Russia right now and football fans everywhere are soaking up the excitement of the world’s most popular sport. Networks across the world are giving home viewers full coverage of this event that fans only get to enjoy every four years. For those not lucky enough […]
With the pivotal 2018 U.S. midterm elections just around the corner and political tensions still taut as a rope, Apple hopes to provide news seekers with a robust and trustworthy new platform from which to obtain it. Accordingly, the company on Monday announced a new section in its Apple News app focusing specifically on the […]
A group of high-profile tech giants will meet this week to discuss “growing questions and concerns” about online privacy. Members of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), a trade group representing major tech firms, will convene this Wednesday, June 27 in San Francisco, according to a report by Axios. The ITI is made up of […]
Even if you own an Amazon Echo or a HomePod, there’s a good chance that you don’t use your speaker to control smart home devices. A recently published study revealed that only around 6 percent of people with smart home speakers do. That’s shocking considering all of the great ways smart home devices can bring […]
Almost two years ago, Niantic, Nintendo, and The Pokémon Company introduced the world to Pokémon GO. The game was an instant hit and its popularity resulted in many players being unable to play the game due to strain on the game’s servers. This week, Niantic released an update for the pocket monster game that features […]
It was nearly a year-ago, alongside the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X, when Apple announced the “upcoming availability” of AirPower, its proprietary Qi-based wireless charging solution for up to three capable devices. Those devices would include a wireless charging iPhone, an Apple Watch Series 3, and also the upcoming AirPods wireless charging case — […]
A new study by the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Nevada linked bad posture from slouching while using tablet computers as the biggest contributor behind persistent neck and shoulder pain, commonly referred to as “iPad neck”. According to the article released in The Journal of Physical Therapy Science, the increasing popularity of […]
Phone? Check. Wallet? Check. Keys? Ch-wait a second. Where did I leave my keys? Almost all of us have experienced this, and if this hasn’t happened to you yet, congratulations, for now. No one is safe from the inevitable fate of losing their keys, and yet, it’s an essential item in our everyday carry. Luckily, […]
Amazon shareholders have sent a letter to the company’s CEO Jeff Bezos requesting for the online retailer to stop selling its facial analysis program Rekognition to law enforcement. Signed by 19 groups of Amazon’s shareholders, the letter expressed concern over a potential privacy threat of government surveillance with the use of Rekognition. “The undersigned Amazon […]
These days, there’s an iPhone accessory for anyone and everyone. From a plethora of case types and designs to battery packs that fit every style and budget, you have plenty of options to choose from when accessorizing your Apple handset. Sometimes, those accessories can veer from practical to downright weird. So we dug deep and found […]
The upcoming iOS 12 update for the iPhone and iPad comes with a new password management system that allows you to securely manage your many hard-to-memorize passwords. It also comes with a feature that allows you to safely share those unwieldy passwords directly to others via AirDrop as long as they have iOS 12 or […]
Apple will close a security gap that has allowed law enforcement to crack iPhones without passwords. The loophole will be closed in a forthcoming iOS update, Apple announced. “We’re constantly strengthening the security protections in every Apple product to help customers defend against hackers, identity thieves and intrusions into their personal data,” Apple said in […]
Apple has poached a former Waymo and NASA engineer to work on its self-driving car project, according to a new report. The company has hired Jaime Waydo, a former senior engineer at Google’s Waymo self-driving car unit, according to The Information. Apple staff has since confirmed the hiring but declined to elaborate on Waydo’s projects […]
WWDC: An Apple fan’s second Christmas. The event where Apple gives developers the tools and tutorials to make our digital dreams come true. But, better still, the infamous keynote address. This year’s WWDC was an all software, no hardware event; and one of the most important announcements was iOS 12 — the latest operating system […]
Apple Maps users might have been greeted to an infuriating surprise this morning. If you summoned Siri to direct you to the nearest Starbucks, or the fastest route to the office, she might’ve responded in a manner you aren’t accustomed to: “Sorry, I couldn’t find the place you’re looking for” or “Sorry, I don’t know […]
As we’ve written about before, “digital health” is the latest frontier for smartphone and operating system creators. Basically, these are features that help you use your smartphone less (and probably for good reason). Apple debuted its own set of “digital health” tools at WWDC ’18 this month. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know […]
After six weeks of litigation, a federal judge has approved AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner, in a deal that could reshape the multi-media industry. Judge Richard Leon ruled that the government had not provided enough evidence to prove that the deal between AT&T and Time Warner violated any antitrust laws. According to Leon, the Justice […]
While Siri is poised to gain a few new tricks and capabilities in the upcoming iOS 12 and macOS 10.14 Mojave updates, she’s still lagging far behind her closest competition: Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant. What’s more, given the private and secure nature of Apple’s ecosystem, if in the event Siri isn’t living up to […]
A new set of schematics has leaked, allegedly showing off two of the three iPhones expected to debut in the fall. The schematics, which were obtained by Forbes’ Gordon Kelly in partnership with accessory maker Ghostek, were published over the weekend along with a few predictions about the devices they depict. iPhone X Plus First […]
It’s common knowledge that you shouldn’t believe everything you hear, and that fact is no different in the world of technology. While most tech myths have (or had) some grain of truth to them, most myths are based on older technology that no longer apply to modern day usage. Continue reading to learn about 6 common […]
During its WWDC 2018 keynote, Apple gave no mention to Apple Music, or whether there are any notable updates coming down the pike. Well, it appears the company has a few surprises up its sleeve for Apple Music subscribers after all, in the form of a few subtle but useful new additions to the service. […]
A new API has found its way into Apple’s ResearchKit framework that can monitor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. This new Movement Disorder API will allow the Apple Watch or iPhone to continuously monitor common symptoms like tremors, which causes shaking and twitching, and dyskinesia, an abnormality that causes involuntary movement. The recorded data would […]
Apple on Monday showcased the majority of new iOS 12 features live from WWDC 2018, however it wasn’t until Tuesday when a lot of the bigger feature announcements began trickling their way into discovery by some iOS developers who’ve been fortunate enough to get their hands on developer beta 1 already. Among the new and […]
There’s a lot of pent-up excitement and anticipation in the run-up to Apple’s annual WWDC keynote, where software developers and iOS aficionados from all around the world come together to learn more about all the company has been working on over the last year. WWDC 2018 was a thrilling and fast-paced exposition loaded to […]
Apple previewed the latest operating system for Apple TV, tvOS 12, today at the WWDC 2018 keynote. The Apple TV platform has been upgraded to make the streaming of your favorite television shows or movies a more advanced experience while also making music, games and other app more convenient for users. Here are the new […]
A fresh set of renders could give us a first look at what this year’s rumored 6.1-inch LCD iPhone will look like. The renders were published Friday by MySmartPrice in partnership with Twitter phone leaker OnLeaks. They depict the rumored entry-level iPhone that is slated for a launch this fall alongside an iPhone X successor and […]
An alleged rough draft for a bus stop ad seems to hint that the iPhone SE 2 and AirPower wireless charging mat will be announced at WWDC ’18 next week. Well-known phone leaker Benjamin Geskin tweeted several pictures of the rough draft on Thursday. Reportedly, the ad was created by JCDecaux, a French company known […]
A University of Guelph student has been fined $400 for looking at the time on her Apple Watch while driving a vehicle in Ontario, Canada. According to U of G News, Victoria Ambrose was driving her vehicle when a she was pulled over by a campus police officer. Ambrose was stopped at a red light […]
Amid the hysteria surrounding everything WWDC 2018, we haven’t heard much about Apple’s next-generation wearable device. What we do know from previous reports is that Apple has been actively working on a range of new technologies, from vastly improved microLED display tech, to FDA-approved health and diagnostic tools, in a bid to make sure its next-generation […]