Saturday, September 28, 2013

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

Latest from iPhoneHacks.com

iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c coming to Virgin Mobile USA on October 1

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 08:12 PM PDT

Virgin Mobile USA will be joining regional carriers in the U.S. to start offering iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c on Tuesday, October 1. Virgin Mobile is the prepaid service provider and the wholly owned subsidiary of Sprint. Continue reading →

Apple to resume In-Store Personal Pickup option for iPhone 5s on Monday, September 30

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 07:04 PM PDT

Apple to resume In-Store Personal Pickup option for iPhone 5s on Monday, September 30
On Monday, Apple had launched an in-store Personal Pickup option for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c in the U.S., which made it a lot easier for customers to check availability of the new iPhones at Apple retail stores. However, the next day Apple removed the in-store pickup option for the iPhone 5s. Continue reading →

Inside Apple’s new A7 Chip: Dual-Core CPU, Quad-Core GPU, Secure Enclave with 3MB RAM

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 06:42 PM PDT

Inside Apple’s new A7 Chip: Dual-Core CPU, Quad-Core GPU, Secure Enclave with 3MB RAM
Few days, Chipworks and iFixit had given us an in-depth look at various iPhone 5s components including the A7 chip, the M7 coprocessor and the new iSight camera sensor. Chipworks reports that they now have to transistor level pic of the A7 chip, and have provided some preliminary technical analysis of Apple’s new A-series chip. Continue reading →

Samsung reminds world they’ve been making golden phones since 2004, in case you care

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 01:59 PM PDT

Samsung reminds world they’ve been making golden phones since 2004, in case you care
When Samsung announced the gold Galaxy S4 mere weeks after Apple announced the gold iPhone 5s, the internet exploded. See, Samsung copies! See, Samsung has no creativity! See, Samsung is a poo poo head! Well, the South Korean handset maker has just penned a piece on their corporate blog detailing their history in golden mobile phone technology. Continue reading →

German court invalidates Apple’s rubber-banding patent citing Steve Jobs video as prior art

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 01:45 PM PDT

A German court has invalidated an Apple patent for photo management after Motorola and Samsung, the opposition in the case, presented as prior art a video of Apple’s own Steve Jobs unveiling the original iPhone in January 2007. Continue reading →

Protect your iPhone against theft with Activation Lock in iOS 7 [Video]

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 12:59 PM PDT

Protect your iPhone against theft with Activation Lock in iOS 7 [Video]
Apple introduced Find My iPhone back in 2010 as a way for iOS users to locate their device in case it was lost or stolen. It also offers an easy method to remotely delete all the data on your device to protect sensitive information. They’ve quite a few success stories reported in the media about people using the service to find their lost or stolen devices. Continue reading →

You might be able to use your iPhone, iPad, other electronic devices during takeoff and landing starting 2014

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 12:09 PM PDT

You might be able to use your iPhone, iPad, other electronic devices during takeoff and landing starting 2014
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits the use of iPhones, iPads, Kindles and other electronic devices during flight takeoff and landing citing the possibility of electronic interference with airline equipment, but that theory has been questioned by a lot of people recently, and it appears that the FAA is ready to relent on its stance. Continue reading →

iPad 5 Schematics show iPad mini-like thinner, narrower design

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 10:46 AM PDT

iPad 5 Schematics show iPad mini-like thinner, narrower design
Apple is rumored to refresh the iPad lineup with a new iPad mini and a new full-size iPad next month. While it’s not clear if the iPad mini 2 will have a Retina display, rumors and leaked components strongly suggest that the next iPad will come with a thinner and narrower design. Schematics obtained by AppleInsider show the exact dimensions of this design, based on the expectations of case makers. Continue reading →

iOS 7.0.2 bug lets anyone bypass Lock screen passcode to access Phone app?

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 09:42 AM PDT

Yesterday, Apple released iOS 7.0.2 software update to fix the lock screen passcode bug. The vulnerability allowed anyone to bypass the Lock screen passcode and access sensitive information stored in photos, Twitter, email and more. Continue reading →

Take Calls, Play Music, and Charge Your Phone with iPhone Dock and Handset [Deals Hub]

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 09:00 AM PDT

Take Calls, Play Music, and Charge Your Phone with iPhone Dock and Handset [Deals Hub]
It’s a rare occurrence when your phone isn’t readily accessible in your pocket. It usually ravels with you everywhere, but you have to set it down ever now and then to let it charge. You don’t have to lose functionality with it just because it’s not on your person, though. The Swiss-designed iPhone Dock and Handset from SwissVoice is just what you need, and you can get it on sale from the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub. Continue reading →
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