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iPhone 5s outselling iPhone 5c more than two-to-one

Ed Sutherland ∙ October 14, 2013

More sales estimates released today indicate the iPhone 5s continues to outsell the iPhone 5c, Apple's other smartphone released in September. Indeed, the iPhone 5s - decked out in fingerprint sensor, new A7 processor and all - accounts for 64 percent of Apple handset sales, flying off shelves more than twice as fast as the more colorful iPhone 5c at 27 percent.

However, will that sales lead last beyond the early demand fueled by first-adopters and other Apple fanatics? Plus, can the two new iPhones perform as well as their iPhone 5 and iPhone 4s counterparts did?

Here’s another iPhone 5s stock-checking web app with live availability updates

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 26, 2016

Jeff recently told you about a nice little web app which lets you quickly check iPhone 5s stock and now word comes of another stock-tracking software. Found at www.stock5s.com, this one monitors the handset's availability from online vendors across the world, including the online Apple Store and a number of carrier stores. It's updated live and offers an insight into what iPhone 5s models people in specific markets are searching for the most...

Google to bring its augmented-reality game ‘Ingress’ to iOS next year

Cody Lee ∙ October 14, 2013

Google has begun work on an iOS version of its mobile augmented-reality game Ingress, according to a new report from AllThingsD. The game launched into closed beta last year, and has so far seen about one million Android activations.

If you've never heard of the title, it's essentially a 'social game' set around a live story that Google updates every week with new clues. Players score points by collaborating with strangers to find clues and claim local landmarks for their team...

1Password for iOS updated with Wi-Fi sync, improved iCloud support and more

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 12, 2018

AgileBits has posted a significant update for its 1Password iOS client this morning, bringing the app to version 4.3. The update includes a number of improvements and new features like Wi-Fi sync.

With the new Wi-Fi sync option, users can sync the iOS app with 1Password 4 for Mac, ensuring that you're always working with the latest data. There's also improved iCloud support, and much more...

Facebook removing option to be unsearchable by name

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 4, 2013

Just a heads up for those that missed the news yesterday: Facebook is going to be removing the 'Who can look up your Timeline by name' privacy option that allowed you to make it so your profile could not be found via search.

The social network actually removed the option for those who weren't using it last December. But for the small percentage still using it, it has announced that they will receive reminders about its removal in the coming weeks...

Popular game engine Unity updated with iOS 7 controller support

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 4, 2013

Good news on the iOS gaming front this weekend. Unity, the game engine behind a number of high-profile titles like Call of Duty: Strike Team, The Room and Bad Piggies, was updated to version 4.2.2 yesterday with a number of improvements.

But there's one particular item in the change log that caught our eye: iOS 7 game controller support. This means that, depending on the speed of each developer, it may not be long before you're joystickin' your way through your favorite iOS game...

AT&T to stop offering traditional per-device plans to new customers

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

AT&T announced this afternoon that it will be 'streamlining' the plans that it offers to its new customers later this month. That's essentially corporate jargon for 'getting rid of,' and in this case it refers to per-device data plans.

Starting October 25, the carrier will no longer offer traditional monthly voice and data plans to new customers. Instead they will have to choose from one of the newer mobile share plans, which come with various levels of data...

Apple updates iPhone 5s shipping estimates to 2-3 weeks

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 11, 2013

Shortly after the new iPhone 5s/5c went on sale in the United States and an additional ten major international markets on September 20, Apple's online store in the United States started showing signs of severely constrained supply of the flagship iPhone 5s model.

The device immediately appeared sold out as shipping estimates dropped from 1-3 days for the first few hours of availability, further slipping to 7–10 days and again to an ambiguous 'October' estimate. And now, the iPhone 5s shipping dates have been revised again, now listed as 2-3 weeks..

iFixit’s internals-exposing wallpapers for the iPhone 5s/5c

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 13, 2018

Every week, iDB brings you a handful of our favorite device backgrounds in our 'Wallpapers of the week' series. Now, typically these images consist of solid-color graphics, textures, or gradients—a popular post-iOS 7 brush.

But for those looking for something a little more edgy than all of that, you might be interested in these new wallpapers from iFixit. These hi-res images show the guts of your iPhone 5s or 5c, giving you a sort of see-through effect...

Analyst believes iWatch will be much more than an iPhone companion

Cody Lee ∙ October 11, 2013

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White issued an interesting research note late yesterday, offering up insight on Apple's future product plans. White claims that after meeting with a component supplier, he has a much better idea of what to expect out of Cupertino.

On the iPhone front, the analyst echoes his colleagues, saying that he is 'very confident' that 2014 will be the year of the larger iPhone—and for what it's worth, he's saying 5-inches. But his most interesting comments are in regards to the oft-rumored iWatch project...

XCOM: Enemy Unknown updated with new multiplayer mode, goes half price

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 22, 2018

If you're amongst the iOS gamers that thought XCOM: Enemy Unknown looked awesome when it hit earlier this year, but was way too expensive, we've got some great news for you: it's 50% off right now.

That's right, alongside a 1.3 update that adds asynchronous multiplayer, full Game Center support and other new features, the popular strategy-action game has been discounted down from $19.99 to $9.99...

Apple reportedly cutting iPhone 5c production in half

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

When Apple announced that the pricing for the plastic iPhone 5c would only come in $100 less than its flagship 5s, the entire tech world let out a harmonious gasp. The handset, which we had all known about for months prior, was supposed to retail in the $300 range.

A lot of folks predicted that the higher pricing would lead to the device's downfall. And it may have. Apple didn't announce any sales numbers after the 5c's opening weekend, and today, a new report is out claiming that the company is cutting production in half...