iPhone News

MuscleNerd green lights iOS 7.0.2 update

Jeff Benjamin ∙ September 26, 2013

In case you're thinking about holding out on iOS 7.0.2 for jailbreak reasons, there's no need to worry; MuscleNerd has confirmed that iOS 7.0.2 is safe for potential future jailbreaks.

The update, which was released earlier in the day, eliminates the Lock screen bypass issue that reared its head not long after iOS 7 went public.

Apple’s iCloud status page now monitors iOS Device Activation servers

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 26, 2013

This summer, Apple's device activation servers folded under heavy load (or perhaps server issues unbeknown to us) in at least two instances, first in July and again in the following month. It's not a problem until it's a problem - there's nothing worse than wiping your device clean or restoring it from a backup only to be greeted with the dreaded “Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable” message.

At that point, there's nothing one can do but wait until iTunes activation servers come back online, which can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours - even days in extreme circumstances. To help avoid loss of productivity due to bricked devices, Apple has now added a new iOS Device Activation entry to its iCloud status web page...

Leaked vid purports to show iPad 5 Smart Covers

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated November 22, 2017

It's been a while since we heard anything newsworthy concerning Apple's upcoming fifth-generation iPad, apart from a supposed Space Grey backplate from yesterday. YouTube user Unbox Therapy today posted a video which allegedly shows off Smart Covers for the iPad 5 in a bunch of vivid colors.

It looks pretty legit and while I can't vouch for its veracity, I've decided to post it here for the sake of discussion. There are a few noteworthy observations to be gleaned from watching the clip so check it out after the break and meet us in comments...

Google Search app gaining Reminders, ‘OK Google’ activation, push notifications and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 26, 2013

Google today invited a bunch of reporters to a garage where the Internet giant started it all, a convenient setting given Google Search turns fifteen tomorrow.

The company's SVP of Search Amit Singhal let us in on some notable updates concerning the mobile Search app for iOS and Android. For starters, the new version sports a refreshed user interface and such enhancements like new comparison filters.

More importantly, the iOS app will gain push notifications for reminders that will pop up on your screen when due. You'll be also able to use the 'OK Google' phrase for hands-free Google Search access on your iOS devices, the company said, and more...

iOS 7: The ultimate Safari guide

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 13, 2018

The Safari browser in iOS 7 has undergone a complete overhaul, and as a result, it's significantly more usable. As third party browsers continue to gain in popularity on the platform, Apple has responded with a renovated Safari that is leaps and bounds better than its predecessor in many ways.

In this in-depth walkthrough, we guide you through every new facet of Safari in iOS 7. We show you how to get more out of Apple's revamped default browser.

AT&T launches LTE in 9 new cities, now in over 400 markets nationwide

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

AT&T iPhone and iPad customers will be happy to hear that the carrier has rolled out LTE to 9 brand new markets this week. The 4G tech allows for download speeds of up to 10x that of the average 3G network.

Folks with an AT&T smartphone or other LTE-flavored device should notice substantially faster download speeds in the new markets, which include cities in Texas, Washington and Nevada. Full list after the fold...

Apple releases iOS 7.0.2 fixing Lock screen security vulnerability

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 26, 2013

Apple has just released iOS 7.0.2 (build 11A501) as an over-the-air update for the supported iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices.

Release notes for the software indicate the firmware update fixed bugs that could let nefarious users bypass your Lock screen passcode.

As recently detailed by YouTube user Jose Rodriguez, the security vulnerability involves a series of complex taps on the iOS Lock screen to gain access to a bunch of stock apps containing personal data like photos, email, text messages, Facebook and Twitter accounts and much more...

iPhone Inc. is bigger than Microsoft, Coca Cola, Nike and many more

Sébastien Page ∙ September 26, 2013

We already knew the iPhone is Apple's number one revenue generator, but it doesn't help us visualize how big it really is until you compare it to something else. As a matter of fact, it is so big that comparing iPhone revenue to other companies' business units wouldn't paint a good picture. In order to really see how big of a business the iPhone is, you have to compare it to full size companies.

That's what the folks at Business Week did. So how big is iPhone compared to Microsoft, Nike or Coca Cola?

Apple TV updated with Major League Soccer and Disney Junior channels

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 13, 2018

It's incredible how different the Apple TV's main menu looks compared to a year ago. There's so many more channels. Just in the last 6 months Apple has added a ton of content including WatchESPN, SkyNews, and more.

And it's not showing any signs of slowing down. Earlier this morning the Cupertino company added two new content channels to the popular set-top box in an over-the-air update: Major League Soccer and Disney Junior...

iOS 7 motion sickness is real. What’s Apple going to do about it?

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 26, 2016

In pitching iOS 7, Apple makes note of the fact that the revamped mobile operating system relies on "cinematic animations" and "new approaches to animation and motion to make even the simplest tasks more engaging". Most would agree with the sentiment, but not a number of people with certain conditions who've flocked to Apple's Support forums to complain how iOS 7 makes their life difficult.

Motion sickness stems from iOS 7's heavy focus on parallax and zooming effects. Regardless of where you stand, it's a very real problem. Now, Apple does provide a very limited control in Settings to somewhat reduce motion in iOS 7, but people demand the firm take a more proactive approach and design granular controls to help alleviate motion sickness...

Chitika: iOS 7 responsible for over half of iOS web traffic in just first week

Ed Sutherland ∙ September 26, 2013

The beat goes on for Apple's iOS 7. The latest: in just a week the new mobile operating system now represents 52 percent of all online iDevice traffic, according to one Internet measurement firm. Indeed, in just 24 hours following its September 18 release, the new software for the iPhone, iPad and some iPods accounted for just over 18 percent of Apple's web traffic, reports ad network Chitika.

By comparison, Apple's previous iOS 6 required three days to top thirty percent of web traffic and not until February of 2013 did it attain 83 percent of online activity. Why has iOS 7 taken the tech world by storm, just yesterday being crowned the most user friendly mobile operating system?...