Apple’s relationship with Foxconn in danger as Pegatron is said to be making the cheap iPhone Posted: 30 May 2013 05:00 AM PDT Apple sure designs a lot of beautiful hardware and software, but when it comes time to do the dirty work of putting things together, they call on Foxconn to do their bidding. That’s slowly starting to change though. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple started working with a new firm called Pegatron back in 2011 on small scale iPhone and iPad mini production. Now it looks like Pegatron may become the “primary assembler of a low-cost iPhone” slated to launch later this year. Continue reading → |
Apple launches new 16GB iPod touch with Retina Display, A5 chip, FaceTime HD for $229, lacks rear camera Posted: 30 May 2013 02:01 AM PDT Apple has just launched the 16GB model of the 5th generation iPod touch. When Apple launched the 5th generation iPod touch last September, it was available in 32GB and 64GB models for $299 and $399, and continued to offer 16GB and 32GB models of the 4th generation iPod touch for $199 and $229 respectively. Continue reading → |
Hacked Verizon carrier update for iPhone and iPad may boost download speeds Posted: 29 May 2013 07:06 PM PDT After releasing hacked carrier updates for AT&T and T-Mobile that enables Release 9 DC-HSPA+ on iPhone 5 for improved network performance, Joe of iTweakOS has now released a hacked carrier update for Verizon. The hacked Verizon carrier update enables 1x Advanced and EVDO Rev. B on iPhone 5, iPad 3 and iPad 4, which the developer says should boost download speeds. Continue reading → |
AltKeyboard: Upcoming tweak to let you type alternate characters by swiping up on keys Posted: 29 May 2013 05:29 PM PDT AltKeyboard is an upcoming jailbreak tweak that will let users type alternate characters on the keyboard by swiping up on the keys so you don’t have to keep switching between keyboards to enter numbers, and some punctuations and symbols on your iPhone. Continue reading → |
Wake is a new smart alarm clock app for iPhone [review] Posted: 29 May 2013 05:00 PM PDT Whether you’re a heavy sleeper or are just bored of the standard iOS apps, you may well be looking for a new alarm clock, of which there are many upon many in the iTunes store. However, you might want to consider an app called Wake. This is a new app for the iPhone which brings an intelligent design, both aesthetically, and dynamically to the humble alarm clock genre. Continue reading → |
App deals: 1Password, Transit, Blux Camera and more Posted: 29 May 2013 01:52 PM PDT Today’s edition of app deals features apps from the utilities, photography and gaming sections of the App Store. We have 1Password, one of the most popular password management tools on a 50 percent sale, The Transit App, a great app to keep track of transit schedules gone free, Blux Camera on sale at $0.99 and a lot more. Continue reading → |
Twitter for iOS updated with redesigned Tweet composer, Tweet previews Posted: 29 May 2013 10:36 AM PDT Twitter for iOS has been updated to version 5.7 that brings an all-new tweet composer that lets you preview tweets before posting them. The new tweet composer, Twitter claims, will make it easier for users to share photos. Continue reading → |
Google announces new Gmail Inbox for desktop, iPhone and Android Posted: 29 May 2013 10:06 AM PDT Google today announced a completely redesigned Gmail inbox for the desktop and mobile, that lets users easily browse through various kinds of emails by grouping them into tabs. Continue reading → |
Well-Connected Apple blogger says don’t expect new iPhone or iPad at WWDC Posted: 29 May 2013 08:48 AM PDT Jim Dalrymple of The Loop who has an impecable track record when it comes to Apple related rumors and famous for his one word responses, has just posted his expectations from this year’s WWDC. Continue reading → |
Google+ for iOS updated with Auto Enhance, Auto Highlight features Posted: 29 May 2013 07:34 AM PDT Google released a major update for its Google+ app for iOS last night to bring it on par with the Android app. Google+ 4.4.0 brings new features for photos such as Auto Enhance and Auto Highlight features, which it had announced at the Google I/O Conference earlier in the month. Continue reading → |
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