This is Why iPhones Are Made in China

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Jan 22, 2012

In a recent report from the New York Times, the newspaper gives us great detail about why Apple outsources iPhone manufacturing to China, and how Steve Jobs changed the iPhone 2G weeks before the release.

The report features many short stories from Apple employees who give first-hand accounts of why Apple decided to move their manufacturing overseas. The article also gives a very interesting look of President Obama’s Silicon Valley Dinner back in February of last year . At the dinner, many Silicon Valley executives attended, including Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.

Many executives were able to ask President Obama questions. While Steve Jobs was talking, President Obama interrupted him and asked him “what would it take to make iPhones in the United States?” Steve Jobs simply replied with “Those jobs aren’t coming back”. Read More

 

iPhone 4S Users Planning on Unlocking Should Remain on iOS 5.0

by Guest Author on Jan 18, 2012

Although multiple warnings have suggested that iPhone 4S users update to iOS 5.0.1 before it’s too late, a new report from iClarified claims that these users should actually remain on iOS 5.0 to ensure the greatest possibility of unlocking their device in the future, should they ever need to unlock.

The news came from MuscleNerd who confirmed that an untethered jailbreak for iPhone 4S running iOS 5 will be released soon after the iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak… Read More

 

Mini Apple Stores Coming Soon to a Target Near You

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Jan 14, 2012

Target has announced that it will be adding “Mini Apple Stores” to 25 of its retail locations. Last week rumors were circulating that Target was going to be adding Apple stores to its locations throughout the US, and those rumors have been confirmed.

When Target adds the Apple stores, it will very similar to the Best Buy layout customers there currently experience.. Read More

 

Fight Breaks Out at Apple’s Flagship Beijing Apple Store Over the iPhone 4S

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Jan 12, 2012

Today the long awaited iPhone 4S was supposed to go on sale in China. A lot of people crowded Apple Stores hoping to get an iPhone.

M.I.C. Gadget is reporting that a huge fight broke out between scalpers, shutting down the Apple Store in Beijing. It even got to a point where it was so bad that Beijing SWAT team had to be called in to help control the angry scalpers and customers. Read More

 

Why I Picked the iPhone 4S: It’s All About Sacrifices

by Cody on Jan 9, 2012

I’m the son of a former Nokia employee, an ex cell phone salesman, and current connoisseur. So I guess you can say that I’ve played with my fair share of smartphones.

And in my several-year quest to find the perfect handset, I’ve tried everything from the Nokia 7650 to the latest Android and WP7 devices. But I’ve only found one phone capable of being my everyday driver.

As you’ve probably already guessed by now, that phone is the iPhone. No, I’m not an Apple “fanboy” that blindly buys whatever the company releases. I just want the best handset available. And for me, that’s the handset that requires me to make the least amount of sacrifices… Read More

 

“Siri” Comes to Google’s Android Marketplace

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Dec 30, 2011

Yes, you read that correctly. Siri for Android has apparently hit the Android Marketplace. A developer by the name of “Official App” has published a supposed Android version of Siri.

Apple introduced Siri alongside the iPhone 4S, and the virtual assistant has been the most talked-about feature of the new smartphone since. Does Android’s version of Siri have what it takes to steal the limelight? Read More

 

Popular Verbs IM Client Goes Free in the App Store Today Only

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Dec 9, 2011

Verbs, one of the best IM clients in the App Store, has gone free for today only. This means that you can download Verbs for free within the next 24 hours instead of the usual $2.99.

You can also get an in-app purchase of Verbs Pro for $4.99, which allows you to stay online with iOS multitasking for up to 7 days. Not only that, but the app is universal, and has one of the best iPad interfaces to date. Read More

 

The Flipboard iPhone App is Now Available

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Dec 6, 2011

Flipboard has released its official app for the iPhone. If you don’t know what Flipboard is, it is an interactive magazine for the iPad (now iPhone) that has one of the most beautifully designed interfaces around.

The iPhone version introduces “Cover Stories,” which is a selection of interesting articles and photos displayed in a gorgeous layout. One thing to note is that the Cover Stories feature is currently iPhone-only and is being brought to the iPad in the near future.  Read More

 

“Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies” Now in the App Store

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Dec 1, 2011

Activision has released Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies in the App Store. This the company’s sequel to the popular Call of Duty: Zombies game. This version of the game is very similar to its console/PC counterparts.

Gameplay features some of the same levels, except the iOS version gives you a couple of more customization options. Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies also has up to 4-person multiplayer support via Game Center and Voice Chat. Read More

 

“Wreck the Halls” This Holiday Season with the Latest Edition of Angry Birds

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Dec 1, 2011

Today Rovio updated Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Seasons HD with 25 new holiday-themed levels. If you didn’t know, Angry Birds Seasons is an Angry Birds game which has levels specifically themed for various holidays.

The last time the app was updated was for Halloween, and that included 30 new levels. This time around, Angry Birds “Wreck the Halls” is sure to keep you entertained over the Christmas season. Read More

 
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