Oliver Haslam

WINGStand Offers a Unique Keyboard Stand for the iPad and iPhone

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

We just love Kickstarter projects here at iDownloadBlog. Not long ago we told you about The Infinite Loop, an iDevice stand with a "difference." Today, RazorianFly drew our attention to another stand on good ol' Kickstarter, and we just love it. Judging by the fact the project has already smashed its target funding, it seems we're not the only one!

Put together by a Mechanical Engineering and Design student called Daniel Haarburger, The WINGStand is an ingenious little stand that offers a way to keep an iPhone, iPad or pretty much any tablet in an upright position, perfect for reading recipes and the like.

But that's not all. The WINGStand has a party trick, and it's a trick that makes it stand out from the crowd, and the reason this writer has already offered up his hard earned (well, earned) money...

Steve Jobs Biography Gets Name Change and November 21st Release Date

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated November 13, 2019

The official biography of Steve Jobs is still a few months away, but the new publication date of November 21, 2011 is certainly a lot sooner than the original date of March 2012.

As a highly anticipated, pre-ordered best seller, the biography has also received its first cover. However, given the book's tendency to change details pre-launch, we wouldn't be surprised if a new photo adornes the front page before we get our sticky, little hands on it...

Apple Increases iPhone Orders to 56 Million Units, Get Ready for iPhone 5

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 15, 2011

Apple expects to be selling quite a few iPhones later this year, according to a new report by DigiTimes.

The site claims that Apple has ramped up its iPhone orders to a staggering 56 million units – 6 million units up on its original order...

Amazon CEO Patents Airbags for Smartphones

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 13, 2011

Yes, you read that headline correctly.

We all know that sickly feeling that rises in the pit of the stomach when a precious iPhone falls to the ground. You can't do anything other than watch helplessly as your expensive piece of hardware hurtles towards the floor.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos knows that feeling all too well, and he's come up with a rather interesting way of protecting falling devices: the phone airbag...

Apple to Hold Media Event on September 7th?

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

We're all waiting for the imminent announcement of a new iPhone, new iPods and probably "One more thing..." right now. And if reports are correct, we might not be waiting much longer.

A Japanese site going by the name of Kodawarisan says that Apple will be holding a media event as soon as September 7th — that's less than a month away...

Great News: iPhones Stolen During London Riots Are Unusable on Carriers

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 11, 2011

With so many companies as well as individuals now beginning to count the cost of the recent riots across the UK, it's impossible to overlook the one product that seemed to be most popular amongst those looting — smartphones.

Apple's iPhone was one of those to see huge numbers begin appearing on Cragislist and other online marketplaces. Macworld UK went to the major carriers and asked just what would become of the stolen handsets.

The answer? They're worthless...

It’s Easier to Steal an iPad From Walmart Than You Think

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

When you have a highly desirable product that's worth hundreds of dollars, it's an unfortunate inevitability that it will become the target for thieves. According to Crime Stoppers, this is just what's happening to Apple's iPad across the United States, with one Walmart store being the latest to feel the force of the unscrupulous public.

An article on DailyWorld tells of a theft at the Eunice Walmart, where two iPads were taken using the simplest of methods, and the Police are appealing for help in catching the perpetrators...

Walmart Closes its Digital Music Store, iTunes Wins Another Battle

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 11, 2011

It seems that in most markets, Apple can do no wrong, with competitors failing left and right. According to Macworld, the digital music business is no different, as Walmart has announced the closure of its iTunes music store competitor.

Walmart confirmed in a press release that they will kill their online music offering on August 29th...

Facebook Messenger Already Top Free App Store App, Watch Out iMessage?

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 11, 2011

When Facebook took the unusual step of launching a completely new app for its messaging service, many raised eyebrows. Why not just use the Facebook app? Facebook Messenger is just another way to get to your Facebook Inbox, isn't it?

Now, just a day after its release, that same pointless app is sitting comfortably at the number one position of the App Store's Top Free chart. Maybe it isn't such a silly idea after all, and here's why...

Amazon Launches Kindle Cloud Reader

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 10, 2011

Here's one giant kick in the teeth for Apple and its App Store policies.

Amazon has today launched its new Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader web app, which offers the full Kindle library as an HTML web page, offering the ability to read, and, more importantly, buy books from your browser. That's more important because it means Amazon no longer has to abide by Apple's laws for the selling of content inside an iOS app.

It also means Apple loses out on 30% of the revenue...