Alex Heath

Nielsen: iPhone Sales Increasing in US, Blackberry on the Decline

Alex Heath ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

In the latest research report from Nielsen, data from May suggests that Apple's iPhone iOS and Android OS are the only two mobile operating systems that are actually increasing in U.S. market share. Nielsen makes the point that smartphones are now the "majority of new cellphone purchases," and the iPhone is continuing to see increased adoption in the United States.

Following a May survey of U.S. mobile customers, it has been determined that Android and the iOS platform gained a percentage of smartphone market share, while other competitors like Blackberry actually fell in market share.

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App Picks of the Week: Starbucks 2.0, fring for iPad, Tumblr 2.0, Glo Bible, TimeSpan

Alex Heath ∙ Updated February 18, 2018

Every week, we select a few apps that catch our eye. These apps can be from the App Store, web apps, or jailbreak apps.

We took a week off last week, so we're back with an extra large dose of picks from the App Store! This time around, we have several updated apps that bring new features and enhancements, alongside a couple new picks that bring something interesting to the table as well. Hope you enjoy this week’s picks!

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PirateFleet for Friends: Battle Your Friends on the High Seas [Sponsored]

Alex Heath ∙ Updated May 11, 2018

Who doesn't love pirates? A new game called PirateFleet for Friends, by UnitedToy, lets you battle your friends in a game of sinking ships and snatching treasure.

PirateFleet for Friends can best be described as a mix between Hanging With Friends and Battleship. You play against your online friends in a series of games involving the sinking of your opponent's ships. Arg, matey!

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Gevey SIM Blocked on iOS Beta 2

Alex Heath ∙ June 25, 2011

The Gevey SIM allows you to unlock your iPhone without the need of a jailbreak. The SIM card force activates the iPhone's baseband by exploiting the emergency dialer function.

Apple released iOS 5 Beta 2 last night, and it appears that the Gevey SIM is now blocked from working in this second iOS build. It's suspected that Gevey will try to battle Apple's patching of its interposer while iOS 5 is still in the beta testing stages. 

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Everything You Need to Know About iOS 5 Beta 2

Alex Heath ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

Apple released iOS 5 Beta 2 to developers last night. The big highlights in iOS 5 Beta 2 include the added Wi-Fi sync functionality that Apple promised at WWDC, and the ability to restore from an iCloud backup during setup.

If you're wondering about Apple's latest iOS beta release, we've collected all of the information you need to know in one easy place.

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Pimping Out Your iPhone [Infographic]

Alex Heath ∙ June 25, 2011

Have you ever wondered how much money people spend on their iPhones? The folks at Geekaphone have prepared an infographic called "Pimp Your iPhone," and now you can see figures on how much cash people drop on their precious handsets.

A staggering $497 million was spent on iPhone accessories in the last 9 months alone. The average price of a paid app is $1.25.

Check out the full infographic after the break...

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Closer Look at Skype for iPad, Drops Tuesday

Alex Heath ∙ June 25, 2011

Yesterday, we told you about the promo video that leaked detailing the upcoming Skype for iPad app. It was later confirmed by Skype that the video was real, and that Skype's official app for the iPad will be available in the App Store next week.

CNET has a hands-on look at Skype's unreleased app for the iPad, and the long-awaited app is set to go live in the App Store on Tuesday...

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iOS 5 Beta 2 Now Live [Updated]

Alex Heath ∙ June 24, 2011

Apple has just released the second beta for iOS 5. Beta 2 is now available for download in Apple's developer channel.

iOS 5 Beta is a 740MB download and available for all Apple devices from the 3rd gen iPod touch and up.

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Apple Confirms iCloud Will Have Web Apps

Alex Heath ∙ June 24, 2011

Apple has published a transition Q&A that outlines how MobileMe's services will be dissolved and transitioned into iCloud offerings. As of June 30, 2012, MobileMe will cease to exist, and Gallery, iWeb and iDisk will be discontinued.

Among other details, Apple has confirmed that iCloud will in fact offer web apps for Mail, Contacts, Calendar and Find My iPhone.

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iPhone 5 Rumor Mill [Infographic]

Alex Heath ∙ Updated August 24, 2016

The iPhone receives its fair share of rumors on a daily basis. It can be difficult to make sense of all the conflicting reports and claims that fly around the internet, so sometimes we need a way to get a 10,000 foot view of all the stories out there.

Thanks to Infographic Labs, you can now see most of the rumored features for Apple's iPhone 5 in one place. This graphic gives a percentage of likelihood for each feature, and it adds a sense of renaissance style.

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Existing Customers Will Be Able to Keep Unlimited Data Plans on Verizon

Alex Heath ∙ June 24, 2011

We recently told you about the nation's second largest carrier dropping its unlimited data plan for a tiered structure similar to that of AT&T. More details have surfaced, and the good news is that existing customers will be able to keep their coveted $29.99 unlimited data plans with an ongoing Verizon contract.

Like AT&T, Verizon will be grandfathering in existing customers for continued use of the unlimited data plan.

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The iPhone is Not the Underdog

Alex Heath ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

In our second installment of the, "What are they putting in the water at PCMag?" series, we take a look at an article titled, "Is the iPhone Now the Underdog?" by PCMag's Editor-in-Chief, Lance Ulanoff.

Sebastien grilled Mr. Ulanoff over his last article on the proposition of Apple selling unlocked iPhones in the United States. This time, we're going to take a look at Mr. PCMag's idea that Apple needs to make "drastic improvements" to the iPhone to "maintain market share and mindshare."

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