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Apple Working on Camera-Based Handshaking System For Sharing Data

Patent applications aren't always a sign that something is definitely going to make its way to market, but they can often be a good indication of the kinds of things companies are looking at adding to products.

That said, we have another patent application from the boffins at Apple, and this time it appears to be a new way of sending and receiving data between two devices. The system will use the devices' cameras as a way of establishing a secure connection...

“Wreck the Halls” This Holiday Season with the Latest Edition of Angry Birds

Today Rovio updated Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Seasons HD with 25 new holiday-themed levels. If you didn't know, Angry Birds Seasons is an Angry Birds game which has levels specifically themed for various holidays.

The last time the app was updated was for Halloween, and that included 30 new levels. This time around, Angry Birds "Wreck the Halls" is sure to keep you entertained over the Christmas season.

Why You Have to Turn Your iPhone Off During Take-Off

Why do you have to turn your iPhone off during take-off? That's an age old question that travelers have likely wondered once or twice. On a commercial airline, passengers are required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to completely power off electronic devices while the plane ascends into the sky.

Surely smartphones and tablets emit radio waves of some kind that could potentially interfere with the pilot's instruments? As it turns out, there's no proven reason that you have to turn your iPhone and iPad off during take-off. In fact, the FAA doesn't even really know why it has the rule in place.

Robin Williams Impersonates Siri as a Stereotypical Frenchman

We love Robin Williams here at iDB. He's just one of those comedians who clicks with us, and with a quick wit like his it's hard not to laugh, especially when he's working completely off the cuff.

We also like Siri, so when you have one of your favorite comedians using Apple's digital assistant in a gag, it's always going to be something to spark our interest.

The iPhone 4S is the Most Loved iPhone Yet

Apple's iPhone 4S just keeps on rocking. After garnering stellar sales worldwide and being met with great reviews, a new survey suggests that the people who spend their own money on an iPhone 4S are also pretty happy.

The survey, conducted by ChangeWave, took in the views of 215 iPhone 4S owners between November 2nd and 9th, with 96% of those questioned saying that they were satisfied with their new smartphone.

The news gets better, with 77% of those surveyed saying that they are "very satisfied" with the iPhone 4S. When combined with the 19% who were simply "somewhat satisfied," they make the iPhone 4S the most loved iPhone ever...

Sprint Rolls Out Network Improvements to Fix iPhone Slow Data Issues

Since the iPhone 4S debuted in October, Sprint subscribers have been complaining about slow data speeds on the new handset. Several owners have been reporting dismal 3G download speeds of less than 1mbps on America's third largest wireless network.

Sprint commented on the situation earlier this month, stating that it was taking the issue seriously. And it seems to have made good on its word, as CNET is reporting that the carrier has started rolling out network enhancements to fix the problem...

Decorate Your Christmas Tree with These Handmade iPhone and iPad Ornaments

Are you addicted to your Apple products? If you have them hanging on your Christmas tree, you probably are.

You can now show your Christmas spirit with these handmade novelty iPhone 4S and iPad 2 ornaments. The ornaments are printed onto photo paper then mounted on a coated cardboard stock and each one arrives in a small gift box. You can either hang them on your tree with the included hook, or decorate your fridge with your iDevices, as they come with a magnet attached to the back...

Study Shows 41% of iPhone 4S Owners Broke Contract to Upgrade

Apple's new handset has been extremely popular since it launched last month. Carriers are still struggling to keep up with the demand for the device. To put things plainly: consumers love it.

They love it so much, in fact, that many of them are willing to break their previous carrier contracts to get one. A recent study shows that some 45% of people surveyed paid an ETF to get their iPhone 4S...

Printstagram Takes Instagram Photos and Turns Them into Pictures, Books, and More

Instagram is definitely in danger of taking over the world. What started out as a neat little app for taking and sharing stylised photographs on an iPhone has ballooned into something more than we could ever imagine. But wouldn't it be awesome to get those great photos off of your iPhone and into the real world?

Bursting out of the digital realm and into the analog one is something that Instagram photos have done before. Not that long ago we told you about an art gallery that was opening in London. The gallery was going to be showing Instagram photos, and only Instagram photos. If you ever wondered what it would look like to take an iOS app and blow it right up, then this is perfect example. Well, this and Angry Birds.

Now you can take your Instagram photos and have them made into all manner of photographic keepsakes, and we have to say that they look pretty impressive...

Infinity Blade 2 Starting to Hit the App Store, Here’s What People Are Saying

Infinity Blade was one of the first real games to hit iOS. Yes, Angry Birds and Flight Control had come before, but those type of games could never be called an epic adventure full of swords and things to swing said swords at.

When the Infinity Blade creators, Epic, originally showed the game off on an iPhone 4, it looked gorgeous. The sequel goes one or two steps further, and if you're playing the game on an iPhone 4S or iPad 2 then you're in for a real treat.

Some lucky folks have been playing Infinity Blade 2 for a while now, and they've gone and shared their opinions with us, the people of the internet. Here's a quick roundup of what people are saying...

Think You Have the Flu? There’s an App for That

Apps make our smartphones do amazing things. They can turn your iPhone into a price scanner, car parker, and even a tool to cure headaches. Now we're going to take a look at one that can tell you if you're sick or not.

The iTriage app for the iPhone is a complete digital first aid kit. After entering in your symptoms, the software gives you a possible diagnosis and treatment suggestions. And if that's not enough, it can point you to the nearest doctor...

New Best Buy TV Ad Touts iPad and Other Apple Products

Judging by recent events, Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch may be more popular than ever before. Not only did it record its biggest sales day ever during Black Friday last week, but it was also among the top 5 most visited retail chains.

In fact, you don't have to look any further than Best Buy's recent holiday commercial to gauge the level of the company's popularity. The retailer has been an authorized Apple dealer for years, and it wants to make sure everyone knows that this holiday season...