Apple rumored to be running a secret vehicle research and development lab in Germany

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 18, 2016

Influential German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung this morning ran a story on Apple's rumored electric car, code-named Project Titan, claiming that the iPhone maker is running a secret vehicle research and development lab in the heart of Berlin.

Apple's 15-20 person “top class” team at the site is mostly comprised of engineers hired away from several German car manufacturers, who are described as “progressive thinkers” in their respective fields. The report adds that Apple is said to be planning to use Austria-based automotive contract manufacturer Magna to build its electric vehicle.

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Quickly and easily record animated GIFs with Giphy Cam

Anthony Bouchard ∙ April 18, 2016

Animated GIFs are fun, the only thing is, creating them generally requires a computer and either some fancy GIF-making software, or a website that can convert video files to animated GIFs.

Fortunately, for those of you that spend most of your time mobile, rather than at a computer, the free GiphyCam app from the App Store provides an all-in-one experience for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users.

We'll talk about GiphyCam in this piece and show you how you can use it to record your own animated GIFs right from your mobile device.

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HTC Sense 8 wallpapers for iPhone

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

The Wallpapers of the Week series is a dedicated iDB section that brings you quality wallpaper posts, every Sunday. We try to cover the full spectrum of imagery, from still shots, to naturescapes, to original digital creations.

It seems somewhat sacrilegious to host other system wallpapers on a site dedicated to Apple, but sometimes it doesn't hurt to steal some inspiration. Today's selection comes from the HTC Sense 8. Step inside to download the new wallpapers and be comforted knowing you don't have to own an HTC to enjoy them.

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Jailbreak tweaks of the week: Volume Mixer 2, & More…

Anthony Bouchard ∙ April 17, 2016

Another week, another jailbreak tweak roundup. We bring you these every week to make sure you never miss a beat.

We've seen some interesting jailbreak tweak releases throughout this week, and this piece, we'll talk about what our favorite releases were, and then show you what else launched in Cydia this week.

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This by Tinrocket, Blogo and other apps to check out this weekend

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 28, 2019

It's the weekend, and you know what that means: it's time for another round of iDB's Apps of the Week post. Every week we put together a list of apps and games we think are worth checking out, and this time around we've got some great selections. This week's picks include a navigation app for walking, an annotation app, and more!

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‘Volume Mixer 2’ lets you configure all volume settings in one interface

Anthony Bouchard ∙ April 16, 2016

Your iOS device has multiple volume settings, and each one controls something different.

For example, you have your media volume, which affects your song and video sound output, and you have your ringer volume, which affects your ringtones, text tones, and notification sounds. But there are also other volume settings that you can set where applicable.

Volume Mixer 2 is a jailbreak tweak that provides you with an interface where you can conveniently adjust all of those volume levels at one time, and in this review, we'll talk about how it works.

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How to submit feedback and bug reports to Apple

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated December 15, 2022
Send your feedback to Apple

If you're annoyed by buggy Apple software, why not take the time to submit a bug report to them so that they're aware of it?

You see, it's in Apple's interest to improve its products and give customers the best possible experiences.

Letting the company know about a software problem you've been plagued with is always helpful, and if enough people report the same bug, the issue will hopefully be escalated to someone who's in charge.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to file a bug report or submit feedback using Apple's many bug-reporting tools and services.

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Apple TV’s Siri can now tune you in to live broadcasts in supported apps

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 15, 2016

Apple has enhanced the tvOS operating system via a silent backend update that now permits users to ask Siri to tune in to live broadcasts in supported apps such as Disney XD, ESPN and CBS, the latter having gained integration with the Apple TV's universal search feature yesterday.

MacRumors has caught wind of this useful new feature addition on a splash screen that customers see after upgrading their 4th-generation Apple TV to the new tvOS software.

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Fresh iSpaceship renderings visualize visitor reception buildings, food shacks and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 30, 2018

The Silicon Valley Business Journal yesterday shared a batch of new renderings depicting some new buildings and structures planned for Apple Campus 2, an upcoming flying saucer-shaped 2.8 million square foot structure that should become the company's new headquarters in January 2017, barring any unforeseen delays. The Apple-commissioned renderings depict two visitor reception locations, several outdoor food stations and an elegantly designed maintenance shed.

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Apple to end support for QuickTime for Windows

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 15, 2016

Apple reportedly has plans to deprecate support for QuickTime for Windows, according to a research note issued Thursday by software security firm Trend Micro, which found a pair of new vulnerabilities in the software. Apple will no longer be issuing security updates for QuickTime for Windows, the advisory cautions.

An Apple support document provides the steps that Windows users can follow to uninstall the software. QuickTime for Mac is unaffected.

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