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iPhone 5s hits 100% availability in U.S. Apple Stores

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 9, 2013

Following its September debut and severely constrained supply, Apple's iPhone 5s has finally achieved full availability across the company's retail outlets in the United States. According to a survey by one analyst, the flagship Apple smartphone is now in stock for all colors and capacities and across all major U.S. carriers in company-owned U.S. retail Apple Stores.

Although the U.S. Online Apple Store still shows ship times of five to seven business days, you should now have no issues waltzing inside your nearest Apple Store and picking up an iPhone 5s. At any rate, this is a good sign which indicates Apple and its suppliers have finally caught up with demand ahead of the all-important Christmas shopping frenzy...

How to record direct feed footage from iOS to a Mac or PC

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated August 7, 2019

Lots of people have asked me how I go about recording footage directly from the iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. The process is one that is simple and straightforward with the help of a couple of hardware and software tools.

From time to time I will record footage directly from an iOS device, while at other times, I like to record the screen using an external camera so that you can see my hands as I work with the device. Depending on the circumstances, I've been known to switch up my methods for doing so.

The bottom line is that there are times in which you should definitely go the direct feed route as opposed to recording the screen externally. As the saying goes, there are many ways to skin a cat, but the method that I've been using has been working quite well for me. Have a look inside as I spill the details on what makes a successful iOS device recording setup.

Google revamps mobile News site with new design, improved navigation and more

Cody Lee ∙ December 6, 2013

Google today announced that it's making a number of new changes to its mobile Google News site. Well, the changes have already been made, and News readers on Android and iOS devices should start seeing them over the next few days.

Among the changes are an improved overall look-and-feel, making it easier to read and track separate stories, and the ability to customize the web application by changing the theme from light to dark, adjusting the font size, and more...

Infinity Blade II named IGN’s ‘Free Game of the Month’

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 14, 2014

Good news gamers, IGN has named the popular Infinity Blade II title by Chair Entertainment its Free Game of the Month. This is one of the few times that the game, which normally retails for $6.99, has been made available at no cost.

Infinity Blade II was first announced in October of 2011, during Apple's iPhone 4S event, and was later released on December 1 of that year. It's powered by Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 tech and has the same addictive gameplay as the original...

Contradictory report reveals Apple hasn’t inked China Mobile deal yet

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 26, 2016

After the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said that anonymous sources claimed Apple and China Mobile have finally inked an iPhone distribution agreement, most outlets, including us, reported it as a fact.

Add on top of that the carrier's Suzhou subsidiary opened a reservation system for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c and the fact that China Mobile is gearing up to launch its fourth-generation Long-Term Evolution (LTE) mobile network this month and it's no surprise that everyone bought the WSJ report.

But now, an influential news organization relays words of a China Mobile official who insisted that the deal has not been inked yet...

iPhone 5s shipping times improve to 1-3 days for many countries

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Good news for folks trying to snag an iPhone 5s in time for the holidays. Shipping times for the popular handset have improved in Apple's web store yet again, and now read 1-3 days in the US, Canada and several other countries.

This applies to all models of the smartphone, meaning all carriers, colors and capacities. So essentially, if you ordered a gold iPhone 5s—which at one point was backordered for more than a month—you'd get it in a couple of days...

Skype updated with redesigned sign-in screen and other improvements

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Microsoft has updated its iOS Skype client today, bringing the app to version 4.1.5. The update brings about a number of improvements including a redesigned sign-in screen, performance enhancements and bug fixes.

The new sign-in screen was designed to reduce startup time so you can start chatting quicker. And it accomplishes this by making it much easier for folks to login to the service with their Skype ID or Microsoft account...

Bluetooth SIG introduces Bluetooth 4.1 with new features, improved usability

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 26, 2016

It seems like it wasn't too long ago that Bluetooth only existed to connect tacky headsets to cell phones. But these days, the wireless technology is used for connecting peripherals, data transfers, and nearly everything in between.

This week, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced the latest update to the Bluetooth specification, bringing it to version 4.1. The update features a number of enhancements, like improved data transfers and more...

Some users finding Touch ID’s accuracy fades with time

Cody Lee ∙ December 5, 2013

Over the past several weeks, I've noticed that the accuracy of the Touch ID feature on my iPhone 5s has been slowly getting worse. Where the sensor used to recognize my registered fingerprint(s) almost instantly, it now takes two or three tries.

And it looks like I'm not the only one with this issue. A number of users have come forward reporting similar accuracy problems, and of course there's [several] lengthy Apple support threads full of folks complaining. So, is Touch ID going bad?

Fruit Ninja developer Halfbrick Studios releases new ‘Band Stars’ game

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 12, 2018

Half Brick Studios, the Australia-based developer behind hit titles like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, has released a new game today for iOS. It's called Band Stars, and it's universal, meaning it supports both the iPhone and the iPad.

Band Stars is a simulation game, which tasks you with forming a band and spending time in the studio recording music. The goal of the game is to complete various challenges and reach the top of local, national and global music charts...

Assassin’s Creed: Pirates now available in the App Store

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 12, 2018

Great news for gamers this morning. Ubisoft's highly anticipated mobile game Assassin's Creed: Pirates is now available in the App Store. The release comes 3 months after the studio announced the title, which is exclusive for smartphones and tablets.

In Pirates, you'll play as Alonzo Batilla, a young and ambitious captain looking to take on the fiercest of enemies. You'll build up your crew and ship, and engage in real-time naval battles across the Caribbean Sea illustrated in "groundbreaking 3D visuals."

Square Enix posts screenshots of upcoming Final Fantasy VI iOS port

Cody Lee ∙ December 5, 2013

Back in October, Square Enix director Takashi Tokita announced that his team was working on a mobile version of its popular Final Fantasy VI title. The game, he said, will be landing on iOS and Android platforms "this winter."

Unfortunately, that's about all we know right now, and the winter timeframe means we may not see anything until mid-March. But luckily, Square Enix decided to throw FF fans a bone this week and has posted some screenshots...