Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com


4th Generation iPad Reviews Are In—Still the Best Tablet in Its Class

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 12:20 AM PDT

4th Generation iPad Reviews Are In—Still the Best Tablet in Its Class
Just as the iPad mini reviews a started coming in, the 4th Generation iPad reviews started coming in, albeit far fewer and far less exciting. This is, after all, a 4th Generation update that as MG Siegler said is more like the iPad 3S than 4. Continue reading


iPad mini Reviews Flood In—A Device That is a Pleasure to Hold

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 11:11 PM PDT

iPad mini Reviews Flood In—A Device That is a Pleasure to Hold
Apple’s embargo on reviews of the iPad mini and 4th Generation iPad expired tonight and just like clockwork the reviews started flooding in. I’ve had some time to read and digest the reviews (and reviews of reviews) and give you my summary of them. Continue reading


We Really Need More iPad Sizes Right? Don’t We?

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 06:09 PM PDT

First gen iPad (my mom has that one), 2nd Gen (my wife got for last Christmas), 3rd Gen (what I’m rocking’…for now), and now the iPad mini. Lots of variety there…but maybe Conan O’Brien is right. I think we need more choice. Continue reading


Are iPhone Owners Becoming Less Loyal?

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 04:54 PM PDT

Are iPhone Owners Becoming Less Loyal?
Seems that some of the shine might be wearing off the apple of Apple’s eye—the iPhone. Last year roughly 90% (93% of U.S., 88% of W. Europeans) of iPhone owners said they’d buy an iPhone again. Now? it’s 88-75% (88% U.S., 75% W. Europe). Is this a big problem for Apple or just a blip? Continue reading


Some Resellers Receiving iPad mini & iPad Shipments Already

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 04:17 PM PDT

Some Resellers Receiving iPad mini & iPad Shipments Already
According to Mac Rumors, some retailers are receiving stock to get ready for Friday’s launch. This, actually, doesn’t surprise me. When I was working for an Apple retailer and the 3rd gen iPad came out, we received stock a couple days beforehand as well. Continue reading


Update: iMessage back up (?)

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 03:49 PM PDT

Update: iMessage back up (?)
According to Apple System status just now. All systems are normal. Are iMessage and FaceTime working for you? We posted at couple hours ago that iMessage and FaceTime were down for some folks. Are things back to normal? Continue reading


iMessage And FaceTime Down For Some Users [Updated]

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 02:16 PM PDT

iMessage And FaceTime Down For Some Users [Updated]
It looks like iMessage and FaceTime are down for some users. While Apple is currently reporting that there is no issue (which has been the case for previous iMessage downtimes), a search on Twitter seems to indicate that several users are affected. Continue reading


Breaking News: iTunes 11 delayed to November [Updated]

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 01:47 PM PDT

Breaking News: iTunes 11 delayed to November [Updated]
This might be the first tangible result of yesterday’s shakeup at Apple—word has come down through CNET that iTunes 11 isn’t coming this month. Apple is saying right now “late November”, which could even stretch to December (my guess). Continue reading


FreedomPop’s $99 Sleeve Gives Your iPod touch 4G High Speed Internet [Now Shipping]

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 12:47 PM PDT

FreedomPop's $99 Sleeve Gives Your iPod touch 4G High Speed Internet [Now Shipping]
A few months ago, we'd told you about FreedomPop's upcoming case, Sleeve Rocket, for the iPod touch and iPhone that wrapped around the device and added high speed 4G connectivity to it (preorders and follow up) While the purpose of such a case for an iPhone is now not as relevant as before, FreedomPop has started shipping the Sleeve for the 4th gen iPod touch, priced at $99. Continue reading


Pandora updates iOS App with New Features

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Pandora updates iOS App with New Features
The leading app for Internet Radio—at least in the U.S.—Pandora has pushed out a major update today that added a raft of new features, and a small bug for iPad users. Continue reading