Year: 2014

Claimed iPad Air 2 GPS antenna, mic and Wi-Fi module leak in photos

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 21, 2014

Joining today's batch of leaks ahead of Apple's big reveal in Fall are some components apparently belonging to a second-generation iPad Air model.

An alleged iPad Air 2 GPS module, a Wi-Fi component and a microphone were shown off on a series of claimed photographs highlighted by a French website Thursday.

We've already seen photos that purportedly picture a number of the various internal components of the iPad Air 2 and today's leak reinforces the notion that Apple is getting ready to refresh the iPad lineup soon.

Among other hardware improvements, flagship iPad models could bring a thinner design, a faster A8 chip with 2GB of RAM, a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, anti-reflective screen coating and more...

Latest technical drawings hint at 128GB iPhone 6

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 26, 2016

If purported iPhone 6 schematics that leaked out of China Thursday are anything to go by, there may be truth to the rumor that the next iPhone(s) will double storage capacity by introducing a new model with 128 gigabytes of NAND flash storage.

The rumor first appeared two months ago, suggesting that Apple would keep the 128GB option exclusive to the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 model along with other premium features (and possibly a premium pricing).

This time around, there's some hard (dubious?) evidence to back up the claim...

This puzzle game is incredibly simple, but deceptively hard

Lory Gil ∙ Updated January 29, 2018

I wonder if there is any study, which shows that playing logic puzzle games improves your brain function. If that were the case, then I would be a genius by now.

Squares: Puzzle Game is one of those titles that make you feel a little bit smarter than you were before you started playing. All you have to do is move some squares around, but the complexity is in its simplicity. We’ve got a game review of Squares: Puzzle Game for you today…

Walmart discounts 16GB iPhone 5c to $0.97, 5s to $79 for limited time

Cody Lee ∙ August 21, 2014

Folks looking to score a new iPhone, who aren't interested in waiting for the new one to be unveiled next month, may want to head to their local Walmart. It seems the retailer is offering some staggering discounts on current models of the handset.

According to a new report from Engadget, Walmart is hosting a fire sale over the next three months on select iPhone 5c and 5s models. With the promotion, you'll be able to pick up a 16GB iPhone 5c for as little as $0.97 (with a two-year agreement)...

Judge denies Apple’s bid to recover $16M in legal fees from Samsung

Cody Lee ∙ August 21, 2014

Judge Lucy Koh handed down dual orders late last night, in regards to the 2012 trial between Apple and Samsung in northern California. The first has to do with Apple's bid to recover some $16 million in legal fees from Samsung, and the second releases a $2.6 million bond back to Apple...

New game from Flappy Bird developer ‘Swing Copters’ now available

Cody Lee ∙ August 20, 2014

As promised, 'Swing Copters,' the latest game from Flappy Bird developer Dong Nguyen is now available in the App Store. It's free, with a single $1.29 in-app purchase to remove ads, and it supports both the iPhone and iPad.

The premise of the game is actually quite similar to Flappy Bird—navigate your character through obstacles as you scroll through a level. You're going upward this time, instead of side to side, but you're still furiously tapping...

WatchESPN Apple TV channel gains SEC and Longhorn Network programming

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

College football fans will be happy to hear that WatchESPN has expanded its NCAA coverage on Apple TV. The sports-focused streaming video channel now features programming from the SEC Network and The Longhorn Network.

The SEC Network is a joint venture between the Southeastern Conference and ESPN, and it will cover over 1000 live sporting events per year. And of course, The Longhorn Network is centered around the University of Texas athletics...

Let’s Talk Jailbreak 70: Britta Gustafson, Cydia’s community manager

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 19, 2019

Episode 70: We talk with Cydia's community manager, Britta Gustafson, about the day-to-day operations involved with managing the community that surrounds Cydia. In this episode, Britta tells the story of how she became involved with saurik, and her active role in the tech community. Britta also shares what it's like to be a woman in an industry dominated by males, her favorite jailbreak tweaks and themes, and more.

Photos show possible rear shell for 5.5-inch iPhone 6

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 13, 2018

New photos have surfaced this afternoon, of what is said to be the rear shell of the 5.5-inch version of the upcoming iPhone 6 (referred to as the iPhone 6L by some). The part is positioned next to the shell of its 4.7-inch counterpart, giving us an idea of scale.

While component leaks for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 have been plentiful, leaks for the larger 5.5-inch model have been fairly scarce So, if they're legit, these photos could be placed in just a small stack of evidence we've seen thus far that a 5.5-inch iPhone exists...

Samsung, Barnes & Noble team up to create ‘Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK’ tablet

Cody Lee ∙ August 20, 2014

About a year ago, Barnes & Noble announced that it was going to put an end to most of its Nook tablet offerings. Acknowledging that the battle with Apple, Google and Amazon was too tough to fight alone, it said it would be interested in taking on a partner to share the work.

Apparently it found that partner in Samsung. The two companies jointly announced a new device today dubbed the 'Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK.' The pair say the 7-inch tablet combines Samsung’s leading technology and NOOK’s content to create an extraordinary reading experience...

New report claims second-gen iPad Air may feature 2GB of RAM

Cody Lee ∙ August 20, 2014

A new report is out this afternoon from Asian site TechNews.tw, claiming that it has received intel from Apple's supply chain suggesting that the second generation iPad Air could feature 2GB of RAM—double that of the current model.

According to the site, which doesn't have much of a track record when it comes to Apple rumors, the increase in RAM will be limited to the new iPad Air. The second-generation Retina iPad mini is expected to once again feature 1 GB of RAM...