Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com


Original iPhone Will Be ‘Obsolete’ On June 11 in Apple Retail Stores

Posted: 30 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Original iPhone Will Be ‘Obsolete’ On June 11 in Apple Retail Stores
9to5Mac reports that according to a leaked internal Apple document, the original iPhone will be considered ‘obsolete’ or ‘vintage’ in Apple Retail Stores on June 11, 2013. Apple usually considers products obsolete or vintage after they’re discontinued more than five years and less than seven years ago. Continue reading

iOS 7 is Codenamed ‘Innsbruck’, to Feature a ‘Very, Very Flat’ User Interface

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:31 PM PDT

iOS 7 is Codenamed ‘Innsbruck’, to Feature a ‘Very, Very Flat’ User Interface
9to5Mac reports that iOS 7 will feature a “fresh look” with a “very, very flat” interface, akin to Microsoft’s Windows Phone. The overhaul is being led by Jony Ive, Apple’s SVP of Industrial Design, who took over the design of iOS 7 from Scott Forstall. Continue reading

A Look at SFPD’s Sting Operations to Stop iPhone Thefts

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 12:33 PM PDT

A Look at SFPD’s Sting Operations to Stop iPhone Thefts
A new report from The Huffington Post gives us a look into the San Francisco Police Department’s sting operations conducted with the intention of clamping down on iPhone thefts. Instead of targeting thieves though, the sting targets potential buyers with the police officers posing as sellers of stolen iOS devices. Continue reading

OS X 10.9 Rumored to Bring Tabbed Finder, Better Multiple-Monitor Support And More

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 11:30 AM PDT

OS X 10.9 Rumored to Bring Tabbed Finder, Better Multiple-Monitor Support And More
According to 9to5Mac, the next major OS X update, OS X 10.9, is said to focus on bringing core iOS features to the Mac, and add certain “power-user” features like a tabbed interface for Finder and improved multi-screen support. Continue reading

Microsoft’s New Windows Phone Ad Pokes Fun at iPhone-Android Flame Wars

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 10:50 AM PDT

Microsoft’s New Windows Phone Ad Pokes Fun at iPhone-Android Flame Wars
We all know how worked up people can get when it comes to defending their mobile platform of choice, be it iPhone, Android or even Windows Phone. The sheer number of Android and iPhone users, however, make iPhone vs. Android flame wars much more common than ones that involve Windows Phone or Nokia. Continue reading

Leaked Japanese Carrier Document Claims iPhone 5S Pre-orders to Start on June 20, Launch in July

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 10:16 AM PDT

Leaked Japanese Carrier Document Claims iPhone 5S Pre-orders to Start on June 20, Launch in July
Last week, during the Q1 2013 earnings call, Tim Cook indicated that Apple plans to launch the new iPhone later this fall. However, folks at french website French website. Nowhereelse.fr have got their hands on a purported leaked document from Japanese wireless carrier KDDI.  Continue reading

Boost your effectiveness with The Mac Productivity Bundle 4.0 [Deals Hub]

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT

Boost your effectiveness with The Mac Productivity Bundle 4.0 [Deals Hub]
The latest Mac productivity bundle we're offering at iPhone Hacks is jam-packed full of useful tools that will help you on a daily basis. If there's one thing your Mac can do, it can boost your efficiency and effectiveness…but you need the right apps to help you do that. With this exclusive promo you'll get 9 of the hottest products on the market for only $49.99! (you're saving $640!) This handpicked Mac Productivity Bundle 4.0 has just about something for everyone. Continue reading

Google Now Finally Comes to iPhone And iPad [Updated]

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 07:31 AM PDT

Google Now Finally Comes to iPhone And iPad [Updated]
If you’ve been eagerly waiting for Google Now on the iPhone and iPad then download the update for Google Search app from the App Store. After months of rumors and speculations about whether Apple will approve the Google Now feature, Google Search 3.0 has just hit the App Store, which brings the Siri-like feature to iPhone and iPad. Continue reading