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MiDock for iPhone is a simple and minimal desktop companion

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated March 14, 2018

Like iPhone sleeve cases, the "dock" is a generally over populated hardware field that many manufacturers throw out as an option. With so many different docks on the market, little things make or break the product. At what angle is the iPhone sitting, does it adjust, what are the materials, can it hold both iPhone and iPad, etc? Today, I take a look at the successfully Kickstarted MiDock and put it through the paces.

My first impressions of the device were very positive and for my personal preferences, it fit with my iPhone usage. However, after looking at the MiDock more critically, it might not be for everyone. Take a stop beyond the fold to determine if the MiDock is right for you...

Infographic shows how the iPhone has grown over the years

Cody Lee ∙ Updated November 19, 2018

The iPhone has come a long way since it was first introduced in 2007. Now generating more than 30 million sales per quarter, the popular handset has become a large part (over half) of Apple's business.

With that in mind, we found this infographic of how the iPhone has grown over the years very interesting. Not only does it show the hardware and software changes it's undergone, but also its increase in sales...

Video of Eddy Cue as he accepts Steve Jobs’ Bay Area Business HOF award

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Apple's VP of Internet software and services Eddy Cue tweeted out a link to a YouTube video last night, with the caption "an honor, a privilege and truly from my heart to Steve." The video was of Cue giving a speech at a banquet.

More specifically, Cue was accepting an award on Steve Jobs' behalf. He was [posthumously] inducted into the Bay Area Business Hall of Fame last Thursday, and the clip shows a montage of keynotes, interviews and other gems...

Apple support site now allows customers to initiate screen-sharing

Cody Lee ∙ November 12, 2013

Apple has updated its support site this week with a new feature allowing users to initiate screen-sharing with AppleCare representatives when receiving Mac help via phone call. This option was previously reserved for reps only.

But enabling customers to initiate screen-sharing with a support tech will one, give them more control over their overall support experience, and two, help facilitate quicker, more accurate responses from Apple's support staff...

iPad mini with Retina display now available for order

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

If you are looking to pickup an iPad mini with Retina display, you're going to want to head over to your Apple web store as soon as possible. The highly anticipated tablet just went on sale, starting at $399.

The move has caught both tech pundits and consumers off guard, as up until now, Apple has maintained that the new mini's launch date would be 'later in November.' Well, Christmas came early this year...

Online Apple stores go down amidst rumors of November 12 Retina iPad mini launch

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 26, 2018

Either Apple is trolling all of us very hard with a late-night maintenance session, or recent reports of the Retina iPad mini launching on November 12 are true. All of Apple's online stores have been offline for over an hour now.

Earlier tonight, a post was spotted on Apple’s internal GSX (global service exchange) site for service providers and third-party vendors stating that the company is preparing to launch its second-generation iPad mini tomorrow...

Good news, you can now snag an iPhone 5s in 1-2 weeks

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

It's been an awfully tough task trying to come up with an iPhone 5s. Since launch, the device has been about as elusive as any Apple product in recent memory. For instance, Sebastien is still waiting on his Gold iPhone, even though I believe he's due to get it any day now.

The good news is that Apple's shipping estimates for the iPhone 5s are now down to 1-2 weeks, as pointed out by MacRumors. These estimate apply to all colors; so yes, if you're still after a Gold iPhone, you can have one in relatively short turnaround time.

Apple to launch iPad mini with Retina display on November 12?

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 26, 2018

When Apple took the wraps off its new iPad mini with Retina display last month, it wouldn't provide a concrete launch date beyond 'later in November.' Some have speculated that it would hit store shelves just before Black Friday weekend.

But according to a posting on Apple's GSX (global service exchange) site for service providers, we may see the tablet as early as tomorrow. In the post, Apple says that it plans to launch the tablet in the US and other countries on November 12...

Google has lost significant mobile maps traffic to Apple since last year

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 26, 2018

Despite all of the user complaints and negative PR Apple encountered when it replaced Google Maps with its own in-house software in iOS 6 last year, the app has turned out to be quite a hit with US iPhone and iPad users.

According to research data from comScore, more than 35 million US iPhone owners used Apple's Maps app in September 2013. That's significantly more than the 6 million or so that used Google's standalone iOS Maps app...

Curved-glass full-on Apple television concept

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 12, 2018

A report by DisplaySearch may have dashed hopes for an imminent Apple television introduction as Apple turns its attention to wearables, but there's no stopping prolific 3D artist Martin Hajek from imagining what a full-on television set with the Apple logo could/should look like, all over again.

Taking cues from Bloomberg's report which calls for curved-glass iPhones in 2014, Hajek is now seemingly torn between a flat and curved-glass iTV variant. I know which one I'd take in a heartbeat, but how about you?

How to subscribe to Let’s Talk iOS

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated August 2, 2018

Each week, Sebastien, Cody, and Jeff join forces to discuss the latest ongoings in the wonderful world of iOS. The result? An entertaining podcast entitled Let's Talk iOS.

If you want to know what makes iDownloadBlog tick, if you want to know the personalities behind the content that you read each day; most of all, if you want a comprehensive take on all of the week's Apple news, ladies and gentlemen, this is the place you want to be.

But how does one go about acquiring each savory episode of Let's Talk iOS? There are many methods, actually. We'll show you several ways to do so inside...

Pebble update goes live with full iOS 7 Notifications support

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 12, 2018

Pebble has had basic support for iOS Notifications in place from day one. The implementation, however, left a lot to be desired as the Pebble smarwatch could only relay the most basic of iOS notifications through a companion iPhone app.

Eagle-eyed readers will remember that the company last week confirmed an upcoming update would enable additional iOS 7 Notification Center alerts.

And just like clockwork, a new version of Pebble's iOS app has gone live now in the App Store, introducing full integration with the iOS 7 Notification Center. This allows Pebble owners to receive any alerts enabled in Notification Center on an iOS 7 device and have them displayed on their $150 smartwatch.

Yes, this includes alerts from third-party apps such as Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and lots more. Go past the fold for more...