Apple

US Carriers Still Struggling to Keep Up With iPhone 4S Demand

Cody Lee ∙ November 18, 2011

Apple has received a lot of criticism over the iPhone 4S since it was unveiled last month. After an additional 5 months of waiting for an announcement, a lot of folks were disappointed when the rumored iPhone 5 didn't turn up at Apple's event.

But that hasn't seemed to affect sales of the device. More than 4 million iPhone 4S units were sold during opening weekend. US carriers sold out of their stock within 48 hours, and now, more than a month later, they still can't seem to keep up with consumer demand...

iPad and iPhone Top Kids’ Wish Lists This Holiday Season

Cody Lee ∙ November 18, 2011

Where has this year gone? Thanksgiving is next week, and after that you'll have less than a month to finish up your holiday shopping. For those of you who are still looking for gift ideas for the little ones in your life, you might want to go with something from Apple.

A recent report from Nielsen, a marketing research firm, shows that Apple's line of iDevices sit at the top of kids' wish lists this year. The iPad and iPhone not only beat out other smartphones and tablets, but they also topped every gaming system as well...

How to Unlock Your GSM iPhone 4S, No Jailbreak Required [Updated]

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Early GSM iPhone 4S adopters may be happy to hear that Twitter user xoicos has found a way to unlock the new handset using a bug in iOS 5. Of course, we know that Apple sells unlocked phones outright, but they are considerably more expensive.

Unlocking a device means that you are be able to activate it on other wireless carriers outside of the one you purchased the phone on. Initially, unlocking the iPhone required complexed baseband tweaking, but now it could be as easy as following these steps...

Patent Reveals Apple’s Work on Crack-Resistant Glass for Future Devices

Cody Lee ∙ November 17, 2011

Apple's recent iPhone design, the one featured on both the iPhone 4 and 4S handsets, has received a lot of praise over the past year. Pundits have compared the device's quality and timeless construction to that of an illustrious Leica camera.

But the handset's design also has one major downfall: its front and back glass panels. Its nearly all-glass outer casing has made the iPhone noticeably more fragile and susceptible to damages than other smartphones. But Apple is looking to fix that...

AT&T Concept Store Uses iPhones and iPads to Checkout Customers

Oliver Haslam ∙ November 17, 2011

With Apple proving that technology companies can indeed make the jump from the drawing board to the street, everyone else is taking a page out of the Cupertino playbook and offering their products directly to customers.

One of those companies is AT&T, one of North America's largest cell phone carriers. Despite already having their own stores across the country, AT&T's top brass clearly know that things can be improved when it comes to customer experience in-store.

With an eye on pushing its stores to a whole new level, AT&T is set to open a new concept store in Chicago, and at 10,000 square feet, it's their biggest yet...

Apple Seeds iOS 4.4.3 Update for Apple TV

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Heads up Apple TV owners: Apple has just seeded iOS 4.4.3. The update appears to be another maintenance release, as we haven't spotted any major new features or differences in the software.

For those of you keeping track, this is the fourth update the company has released for its Apple TV platform within the last month. Each release has brought about specific bug fixes. So, what does the new iOS 4.4.3 bring?

The Only Game Apple Ever Made For the App Store is Now Dead

Alex Heath ∙ November 17, 2011

Apple has killed the only game it ever made for the App Store. Texas Hold'em for iPhone is no longer available. The game originally debuted on the iPod in 2006, and Texas Hold'em was revamped with the launch of the App Store in 2008.

The game was sold for $4.99 and was last updated in September of 2008, which goes to show how much Apple cared about the title in the first place.

Google Announces 200 Million Android Activations, Still Trails iOS

Cody Lee ∙ November 17, 2011

In the great debate on Android vs. iOS, Android's market share is always brought up in favor of the Google-backed OS. Recent studies show that Android has a staggering lead over iOS, accounting for more than 50% of all smartphone sales.

A lot of that has to do with the spark in growth Android has experienced over the last 6 months due, at least in part, to Apple's delayed iPhone announcement. But even with its recent successes, Google's mobile platform still trails iOS in total number of devices...

Android Malware Up a Shy 472% Since Last Summer

Cody Lee ∙ Updated June 25, 2016

For years, security firms have agreed that iOS is one of the most secure mobile platforms in existence. Apple's stringent app approval process and the limited API access it gives to third party developers has proven effective in keeping iOS safe from malware.

Google takes the exact opposite approach with its Android operating system. And while that's proven effective in drawing in iOS defectors who don't appreciate Apple's 'walled garden' of an operating system, it also leaves its users susceptible to malicious software...

Patent Reveals Apple’s Work on an iPod Phone

Cody Lee ∙ November 16, 2011

In January of 2007, Apple unveiled what would become one of the world's most popular handsets ever: the iPhone. Steve Jobs himself took the stage to show the world what the Cupertino company had been working on for the previous two years.

During his typical display of showmanship leading up to the unveiling, the CEO jokingly pointed to a photo of a poorly-designed iPod phone on the projector. While the audience laughed, it turns out that the iPod phone actually existed at one point...

Chinese Environmental Leaders Praise Apple For Its Efforts

Cody Lee ∙ November 16, 2011

For several years Apple was criticized for its lack of effort to make its company and its products more eco-friendly. Steve Jobs himself felt the need to write an 1,800 word post on Apple's website regarding the topic.

But Apple has come a long way since then. It's now one of the greenest electronics companies on the planet. And that's a difficult task, considering it has to police dozens of overseas suppliers that help make its products...

Research Finds That 62% of iPads Never Leave Home

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Apple designed its tablet to be a portable device. It even shaved inches (and weight) off of the original iPad to make its second generation tablet more mobile. But still, at nearly one and a half pounds, with a 10 inch display, how portable can it really be?

The results from a recent survey by McKinsey and Company suggests that there aren't many folks using their iPads on the go. In fact, the living room was found to be the number one place that people pull out the iPad...