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iPhone 5c shipping times begin to slip

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 16, 2013

It's been three days since Apple started taking iPhone 5c pre-orders on Friday at 12:00am Pacific time and shipping times for some models are now slipping to next month.

Cody already told you that the unlocked 16GB yellow model was the first to sell out and now comes word that Apple is continuing to push back shipping estimates for various other models.

And to think naysayers made fun of the colorful handset, dismissing the lineup on the basis of the iPhone 5c being nothing more than a repackaged iPhone 5...

Apple posts official iPhone 5s/5c schematics

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated December 24, 2017

Just as it did last year ahead of the September iPhone 5 debut, Apple has now posted the official schematics detailing the design of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c ahead of their Friday availability.

A pair of documents provide the blueprints for both new iPhones, including the dimensions, button layouts and the so-called keepout areas so accessory and case makers can design their products accordingly.

The iPhone 5s schematics is largely similar to the iPhone 5 due to the design similarities shared between the two handsets. The interesting takeaways include Apple's requirements regarding the Touch ID sensor and the radio transparent windows related to the iPhone 5c and its tweaked antenna design...

Apple Stores to demo Touch ID using a dedicated app

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated November 29, 2016

When the iPhone 5s launches this Friday, Apple's retail employees will be showing off the new Touch ID fingerprint reading functionality to prospective customers using a dedicated app designed especially for this purpose, a new report Monday claimed. The feature, stemming from last year's acquisition of Israeli biometric experts AuthenTenc, uses the fingerprint sensor embedded into the iconic Home button to unlock the handset with a touch of your finger and approved purchases on Apple's content stores...

Sprint said to be preparing new ‘One Up’ early upgrade program

Cody Lee ∙ September 16, 2013

You knew this would happen sooner or later. Following in the footsteps of T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon, it looks like Sprint is preparing to enter the 'early equipment upgrade' club with a new program called 'One Up.'

Much like T-Mobile's Jump or AT&T's Next, One Up is a program that will allow Sprint customers to pay for their devices in monthly installments. And after a year, they'll be able to trade them in for an early upgrade...

Nokia was working on an Android phone before Microsoft buyout deal

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 15, 2018

In February of 2011, Microsoft and Nokia announced a joint strategic partnership that would see Windows Phone become the principal platform strategy for Nokia's mobile devices. And the Finnish giant took quite a bit of heat for putting all of its eggs in Microsoft's basket.

But according to a new report, the company had a plan b: an Android device. Sources familiar with the project say that a team within Nokia had Android up and running on its Lumia handsets "well before" it began buyout negotiations with Microsoft for its mobile phone business...

Microsoft admits its recent anti-iPhone ads were “off the mark”

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Even though most of this week's news cycle was dominated by Apple and its new iPhones, Microsoft managed to snag a few headlines on Friday. But it wasn't positive press. The company was lambasted for its new series of anti-Apple ads.

The series, made up of 7 clips, was called 'A fly on the wall in Cupertino.' And each of the ads featured two high-level Apple executives pitching the new iPhone 5c and 5s handsets to a third character that looked an awful lot like Steve Jobs...

Wallpapers of the week: nature inspired Light Wind

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

We are creeping closer to the public iOS 7 release and the excitement is almost palpable. On Wednesday, we will all be able to get our greedy hands on Jony Ive's latest software creation and, with it, a whole new list of excellent wallpapers. Actually, for the astute readers, we have already posted the entire list of Apple wallpapers that will be available in iOS 7.

This week is another in the growing installment of Wallpapers of the Week. In this section, we are excited to continually feature the works of our talented readership. Recently, lots of readers submitted excellent wallpapers and the next installments should continue to please. Inside the post, this week's featured artist is Eddy Younan...

iOS 7 GM brings camera burst mode to your iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Among the many improvements Apple has made to the iPhone 5s is its redesigned rear camera. It seems like everything on the iSight shooter has been updated, from hardware to software—which includes new slow motion video and continuous burst modes.

And as it turns out, folks with the just-released Golden Master version of iOS 7 can play with the latter feature right now. Simply open up your Camera app, and when you go to take a photo, hold your finger down on the shutter to take continuous, rapid shots...

This week’s top stories: iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iOS 7 jailbreak, and more…

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Like every Sunday, we bring you the stories that were the most popular on iDB during this past week. Whether it is a news piece, an editorial, a tutorial, a new jailbreak tweak, or an accessory review, we sum it all up in one convenient place.

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Everything you need to know about the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c This is the iPhone 5s iPhone 5s pricing and availability: starts at $199, available on September 20 iPhone 5s online orders to start at 12.01am PST on September 20 Apple to offer advanced iPhone 5s reservations on September 17 in China Why isn’t Apple allowing pre-orders for the iPhone 5s? Why it’s an iPhone 5s and not an iPhone 5S Check out these gorgeous photos taken with the new iPhone 5s Say hello to the iPhone 5c The misunderstood iPhone 5c The price of an unlocked iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Unlocked 16GB Yellow iPhone 5c first to sell out Apple seeds iOS 7 GM to developers: this is what’s new Planetbeing provides update on iOS 7 jailbreak status Pod2g says he’s becoming increasingly confident in iOS 7 jailbreak Hands on with iOS 7 new ringtones and alerts sounds Apple details Touch ID: no on-device fingerprints, 48-hour wipe, doesn’t like moisture Download the new iOS 7 wallpapers now Wallpapers of last week: t-shirt images look amazing The best apps for getting things done Apps of the week: CanOpener, Heroes of Loot, Vert, and more…

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Apps of the week: CanOpener, Heroes of Loot, Vert, and more…

Lory Gil ∙ Updated November 19, 2018

The weekend is finally here. I’m heading out to the Tahoe Mountains again for a weekend of campfires, beers, and relaxation. I know I’ll be using my favorite stargazing apps to scan the night sky, but I’ll probably be sans-technology otherwise.

If you are not lucky enough to be experiencing nature this weekend, you’ll probably need some new apps to keep you busy. Whether you are trying to fine-tune your music, read your favorite blogs, or loot some dungeons, we have a list of apps and games that have made the grade this week…

‘Asphalt 8: Airborne’ free for the weekend

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 4, 2013

Great news gamers! Gameloft has made its recently-released 'Asphalt 8: Airborne' game free for a limited time. The developer made the announcement yesterday via its Twitter account, saying that the title would be free through the weekend.

Asphalt 8, which as the name suggests is the eighth installment in the popular racing series, made its debut just a few weeks ago in late August. The game features over 40 licensed cars, an extensive Career mode, and an all-new physics engine...

Giant Boulder of Death review: this game will bowl you over

Lory Gil ∙ Updated December 4, 2013

Fans of Robot Unicorn Attack 2 and Monsters Ate my Condo will be happy to know that the games’ creators are back with a destructive new game that is as bizarre as their other titles.

Giant Boulder of Death is an endless runner, or endless roller, if you will, that lets you run down Mounties, crash into Yetis, and destroy idyllic mountain towns…