Month: November 2011

T-Mobile Forecasts Low 4th Quarter Due to Lack of iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ November 10, 2011

In the months leading up to Apple's iPhone 4S announcement, the rumor mill had T-Mobile pegged as getting the handset. And with the country's number three carrier slated to receive the device, it made sense that number 4 would as well.

But on October 4, when Apple unveiled its latest smartphone, there was no mention of the operator. It isn't that T-Mobile isn't interested in carrying the smartphone, it's that Apple has yet to extend the offer. And the carrier will bleed customers because of it...

How to Install OpenSSH on Your iPhone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 13, 2022

If you're a jailbreaker, then you realize how important OpenSSH is to the jailbreak community and you likely use it often.

But if you're new to the world of jailbreaking, you might not see the benefit right off hand.

This video tutorial not only shows you how to install OpenSSH onto your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, but why it's beneficial as well...

Infinity Blade 2 to Debut in the App Store December 1st

Cody Lee ∙ Updated July 7, 2017

There's no doubt that Apple's mobile operating system is becoming a major gaming platform. Yesterday, we pointed to a report that forecasted gaming revenues from iOS and Android to exceed that of the handheld divisions of both Nintendo and Sony.

Every major gaming platform has to have at least one standout title, and for iOS, that might just be Infinity Blade. With its sharp graphics and epic gameplay, the original version of the game raked in $1.6 million dollars in just 5 days. And now it's time for round two...

Introducing Brookstone’s New Pocket Projector Case for the iPhone 4

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

On paper, pico projectors seem like the perfect smartphone accessory. Even handsets with 4-inch displays prove to be a bit small when sharing media with multiple people, so a miniature portable projector makes sense.

But who wants to lug around an extra device? Isn't that a major reason people own smartphones — so they don't have to carry around multiple gadgets? Popular retailer Brookstone looks to solve this dilemma with its new Pocket Projector...

How to Enable the Hidden Autocorrect Bar in iOS 5

Alex Heath ∙ November 10, 2011

Another hidden feature has been uncovered in iOS 5. After we told you about the panorama mode in the Camera app, 9to5Mac uncovered an Android-like autocorrect keyboard bar that can be enabled without a jailbreak.

Instead of the classic method of offering corrections in iOS, this secret feature offers suggestions in a bar above the keyboard, much like the Android OS. This autocorrect bar is relatively easy to enable.

Android and iOS Gaming Now Worth More Than Sony and Nintendo’s Portable Divisions Combined

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated March 12, 2018

Just read that title again. Perhaps a third time. Ready? Let us continue.

According to new research by Flurry, a mobile analytics firm, both Sony and Nintendo's battle to own the portable gaming market may well be over sooner rather than later, and the winner might not be either of the two gaming behemoths.

See, Flurry believes that the combined pair will generate $1.4 billion in gaming revenue for the year 2011. While that's not a number to be sneezed at, it is considerably lower than the last two years. It's also lower than the revenue Flurry expects the real competition to generate, with iOS and Android gaming combined expected to rake in $1.9 billion...

A Closer Look at the iPhone 4S Proximity Sensor and Siri

Alex Heath ∙ November 9, 2011

Apple recently stated in a support email that it has no plans to bring Siri to older iDevices, and many are wondering why. If it's just a matter of software, then Apple's decision to not bring Siri to non-4S devices can be seen as a simple marketing gimmick. If other devices can run Siri like the iPhone 4S, then why not make it available for everyone?

Porting Siri to other iDevices involves more than just software, as there are some noticeable hardware differences in the iPhone 4S.

How to Use Evernote with Siri on the iPhone 4S

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated July 24, 2016

Few will argue that Siri is mind-bogglingly great when it works. Speaking right into your iPhone and having it do your bidding is about as awesome as it gets, but it does have some limitations.

Not being able to tell Siri to interact with third-party apps is one such limitation, and it is the reason that many have sought ways to get around the restriction. You can use SMS to update Twitter and Facebook, and it has also led to Evernote blogging about an easy way to use Siri with the popular service.

If you're an Evernote user, you'll want to give this a try...

China Mobile Asks Apple for a Share of App Store Revenue to Solidify Partnership

Cody Lee ∙ November 9, 2011

Rumors of a partnership between Apple and China Mobile have been swirling about for the past two years. The speculation has increased over the last few months as the gossip mill hinted that the operator had finally inked a deal with the Cupertino company.

And why wouldn't Apple want to team up with China Mobile? With over 620 million subscribers, they are by far the world's largest carrier. But according to AllThingsD, a final agreement between the two companies may rely on Apple agreeing on some fairly wild terms...

Steve Jobs to Adobe: “I Told You So”

Cody Lee ∙ November 9, 2011

With Adobe's recent announcement on the discontinuation of its mobile Flash plug-in, we are reminded of an open letter Steve Jobs wrote last year regarding the topic. The letter was in response to Adobe's public criticism of Apple for omitting the technology from its products.

In the public letter, Jobs lists several sensible reasons why Apple has decided not to include Flash support in its mobile products. The post explains these reasons clearly and thoroughly, and is a tribute to Jobs' remarkable writing abilities...

AT&T’s iPhone Dominance on the Decline, Sprint Cannibalizing Verizon

Oliver Haslam ∙ November 9, 2011

With more carriers offering the iPhone than ever before, it is glaringly obvious that AT&T's share of iPhone customers has to be on the decline, but by how much?

New research carried out by Localytics offers an insight into just which carriers US buyers sided with when deciding to buy an iPhone, with the iPhone 4S launch seeing Sprint join the fray. While AT&T's share of the iPhone market has fallen slightly, Sprint is starting to put a dent into Verizon's former customer base...

Pictures of Every Apple Store in Existence

Alex Heath ∙ November 9, 2011

Apple enthusiast Thomas Park has put together an incredibly thorough catalogue of Apple's 357 retail stores from around the world. In his gallery of storefront photos, Park has collected a picture of nearly every Apple Store in existence and assembled them all on one scrollable website.

His catalogue shows the evolution of Apple's retail designs throughout the years, beginning with the first Apple Store in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia in August of 2001.