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Apple and publishers nearing eBooks settlement with DOJ

Oliver Haslam ∙ March 31, 2012

It appears that Apple may avoid going head to head with the Department of Justice over possible eBook price fixing, with the news from Reuters that the company behind iBooks and publishers may be close to coming to an agreement with the DOJ.

Earlier this month it was suggested that Apple and book publishers had been colluding in order to fix the price of electronic books, and with Apple already in so many court rooms it is clear that the firm could do without having to fight on yet another front.

Even Apple can't take on everyone...

How to install aTV Flash (black) on the Apple TV 2 running iOS 5.0

Jeff Benjamin ∙ March 31, 2012

Unlike iPhone jailbreaks, the Apple TV jailbreak isn't as straightforward. For instance, after jailbreaking there's no Cydia app icon to start installing your favorite apps and tweaks from various repos.

This is where a tool like aTV Flash (black) comes in. This handy package from FireCore allows you to install some of the most popular jailbreak apps directly on your jailbroken Apple TV without breaking a sweat.

Check out our video walkthrough inside...

How to jailbreak the Apple TV 2 running iOS 5.0

Jeff Benjamin ∙ March 31, 2012

The Apple TV 2 jailbreak for the 5.0 firmware (iOS 5.1) is finally among us, and that means that we get to experience jailbreaking with Apple's brand new Apple TV interface.

Although this is a tethered jailbreak, it really doesn't get any easier than Seas0npass. Step inside to see why this is one of the best jailbreak tools across any iOS device...

Apple clarifies “4G” iPad marketing in Australia, warranty coverage options in the EU

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 30, 2012

Apple's doing lots of clarifying lately, that much is clear. Just this day, the company finally tweaked the problematic "4G" wording for the new iPad in Australia and clarified warranty coverage options in the European Union.

In both these instances, Apple moved only following regulatory pressure or when threatened with class-action lawsuits.

So, if you live in Australia and felt misled with Apple's "4G" iPad marketing in the country, you're in for a treat. Hop over to the iPad specs page on the Australia online Apple store and see an added line stating the device "is not compatible with current Australian 4G LTE networks and WiMAX networks".

FireCore releases iOS 5.1 jailbreak for Apple TV 2

Cody Lee ∙ Updated May 16, 2016

Well that was fast. Not even 10 minutes after we published our post on the state of the iOS 5.1 Apple TV jailbreak, FireCore released a new version of its Seas0nPass utility that is compatible with the new software.

This means that folks with an Apple TV 2 can upgrade (if you haven't already) to the latest ATV firmware, which features the new user interface, and still keep their ability to jailbreak...

State of the Apple TV jailbreak [updated]

Cody Lee ∙ March 30, 2012

After going weeks without hearing any news regarding the jailbreak status of Apple's latest gadgets, we are finally starting to get some information. Earlier this morning we gave you an update on the iOS 5.1 jailbreak, and now we have news on the Apple TV.

Infamous ATV hacker and Chronic Dev Team member Bile published a blog post yesterday explaining the current state of the ATV jailbreak. He notes that while things look good for ATV 2 owners, they don't look so good for the new ATV 3...

pod2g gives us a status update on iOS 5.1 jailbreak

Cody Lee ∙ March 30, 2012

When iOS 5.1 launched alongside Apple's new iPad earlier this month, we saw three different jailbreak methods quickly surface. But it seems like the trail has since gone cold, as we haven't heard any news on the jailbreak front in the past couple of weeks.

That, however, changed this morning, as infamous iOS hacker pod2g finally gave us an update regarding the status of the iOS 5.1 jailbreak. And just as we expected, it looks like it's going to be a while before we see a public release...

Unhappy with reduced hours, Foxconn workers argue salary doesn’t cover basic needs

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 30, 2012

Following yesterday's findings of the Fair Labor Association’s investigation into Apple’s supply chain, a report out this morning claims Foxconn workers are now concerned about their work hours being cut because they think the move will lead to lower wages.

Per FLA’s recommendations, Foxconn and Apple have reduced excessive work times to 49 hours a week, including overtime. The two partners have also tweaked salaries, a move they claim ensures workers don't earn less amid reduced working hours.

But despite these long-overdue policy changes being put in place, Foxconn workers are not entirely convinced...

iPad helps Apple become Japan’s top consumer brand, for the first time

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

As Apple's influence across industries continues to grow, so does its reputation among consumers the world over. The latest example is Japan, the country infamous for its fickle consumer and, at times, odd expectations with everyday gadgets (at least by Western standards).

A new study puts Apple as the top consumer brand in Japan - and for the first time, too. The achievement echoes a sentiment shared in a survey earlier this week, saying that half of all households in the United States now own at least one Apple product.

Like Jobs, Tim Cook scores 97 percent approval rating, across all industries

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 30, 2012

An anonymous poll last August found out that a staggering 97 percent of Apple employees approved of Steve Jobs when he stepped down as CEO, only three percent saying the co-founder could have done better.

A new study by careers community site Glassdoor, which also conducted the previous survey, now pegs Tim Cook's approval rating at the same 97 percent high.

While it's too early to judge the new CEO, the numbers are indicative and important, telling us that the post-Jobs Apple and the U.S. industries at large have high confidence in the new leadership.

Does the new iPad pack in enough oomph for native Retina gaming?

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 30, 2012

AnandTech on Wednesday posted their review of the new iPad. Per usual, the 21-page article goes into every aspect of the device in excruciating detail. The most interesting takeaway includes an in-depth analysis concerning the gizmo's graphical prowess and how the enhanced A5X chip stacks up in high-resolution games against the iPad 2 and latest crop of Android tablets powered by Nvidia's Tegra 3 silicon.

For starters, the publication portrays the A5X as "an absolute beast" of an system-on-a-chip. But, its power comes at a price because - as it is implemented in the new iPad - the A5X "under load consumes more power than an entire iPhone 4S".

We kinda knew that, so just how fast is its quad-core GPU and can we expect jaw-dropping Retina games running natively in all their 2,048-by-1,536 pixel glory and - most importantly - at satisfactory frame rates?

Sequences shortened: Another lawsuit targets Apple over “false and deceptive” Siri advertising

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

Two weeks ago, a guy from New York filed a class-action lawsuit in a California court, accusing Apple for “misleading” customers with Siri features set. Expect more of the same as another dude files a complaint, specifically mentioning "false and deceptive representations" of Siri's capabilities in nationwide advertising.

The plaintiff claims television commercials that depict what Siri is capable of "diverge greatly" from real world experience. To be perfectly clear, Siri does tend to behave somewhat erratically from time to time, though Apple warns it's a beta product.

The question is, should Apple heavily promote a beta product as the key feature of the iPhone 4S and - more importantly - is Siri advertising accurate and honest?