Guide to Mac, iPod, iPad and iPhone news and reviews
“App: The Human Story” is a documentary about the people who make and use software. It’s funding on Kickstarter through the month of July, and as of this writing is slightly more than halfway to its goal.
The filmmakers behind “App: The Human Story…
Mac Safari users who have the Adobe Flash plugin installed are likely to find it disabled automatically by Apple, due to a recent security issue with the Flash plugin. That basically means if you don’t have the very newest Flash version installed already, and most people don’t yet, you’ll see the a “Flash Out Of … Read More
In this week’s roundup of new iPhone protection, you’ll find a case that’s all wood, one that comes in pieces, and one that probably has more hundred-dollar bills than your wallet.
The Hexagon Inlay (iPhone 5c; $39) sports a hexagonal motif created by combining many different types of real wood.
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iTunes Wi-Fi Sync only seems to work about half the time I try to use it, so a few weeks ago I decided to take another chance on iTunes Match. If you’re unfamiliar with iTunes Match, it’s a $28 annual subscription service that scans your Mac or PC’s iTunes library. Any songs that are matched […]
Having followed and used Apple and Google products for a while now, the generalisation seems to be that Google is the risk taking young tearaway, often coming up with awesome ideas, but implementing them in a slightly haphazard manner and Apple takes these ideas, refines them like a wise old hand and releases something that works […]
Apple released a big update to its iTunes U app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The app focuses on some nice enhancements for both students and teachers. iTunes U is available for free in the App Store. New Features in Version 2.0 Let the discussion begin The new iTunes U makes it simple for […]
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Vimeo announced a “sleeker, easier-to use” redesign of their Apple TV app. The updated app offers simple navigation, monthly favorites, content filtering and more. New features of the Vimeo Apple TV app include: Simplified navigation – Vimeo says they took their old menu, cut it down to the essentials, and then put it at the top of the screen […]
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Rumors keep going around about Apple’s next-generation iPhone, which will most likely be called iPhone 6. These latest images were sent to MacRumors and claim to be the rear shell of a 4.7-inch iPhone. There is also a video showing a similar version of the part. As in previous rumored iPhone 6 shells, the Apple […]
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TwelveSouth’s SurfacePad for iPad Air is like a much more elegant execution of Apple’s own Smart Cases, except this accessory is really a very clever two-sided cover. Installing it is as simple as sticking it to the rear of the iPad. The cover provides adequate scratch protection for transit, but no extra shock protection for […]
Over the weekend, it was reported that Foxconn would be soon deploying its own “Foxbot” robots to its factories to help assemble devices, with CEO Terry Gou noting that Apple would be the first use the service. Now, Taiwan’s United Daily News (Google Translate, via GforGames) is sharing more details on the assembly robots, stating that they will play a supporting role in Foxconn’s factories alongside employees.
According to the paper, the assembly robots will be used for less intensive tasks such as tightening screws and positioning exterior components for polishing. Foxconn factory employees will still be responsible for more important tasks such as quality control and general assembly, however the company expects its robots to help greatly with device yield and output.
Foxconn is reportedly on track to deploy 10,000 robots to its factories, with each robot costing anywhere from $20,000 to $25,000 to make. The company has recently gone on a hiring spree ahead of the launch of Apple’s iPhone 6 this fall, bringing on 100,000 new workers to help assemble the device.
The iPhone 6 is expected to launch this September, and will come in two sizes of 4.7-inches and 5.5-inches. In addition to a larger display, the device will also likely feature a thinner profile, an improved camera, a faster A8 processor, and more.
Adobe has issued an emergency patch of its Flash Player technology to correct a security flaw that could allow hackers false access to thousands of popular websites — notably Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and eBay among many others. The patch, which will…
Google Search’s voice recognition has a new feature that aims to relieve the problem of misheard words. Prior to the update, users would need to restart their verbal search query if it was originally misheard by the app-now, the command “no I said” is …
A new report from ABI Research claims that the technology behind Apple’s iBeacons is set to expand on a massive scale over the next five years, thanks to new applications that will make use of the “indoor GPS” abilities and personal notification servic…
Two former Nike Fuelband engineers have jumped ship to join Apple, presumably to lend further support to the company’s expected “iWatch” health and fitness device, according to discoveries made on the pair’s LinkedIn profiles. Both hardware engineer Ry…
AOL’s MapQuest: Maps, GPS, Voice Navigation and Traffic app for iOS has received an update, improving its ETA feature, and adding new components. MapQuest for iOS allows users to access travelling resources such as live maps, GPS, voice navigation and …
A life-size “slice” of the planned exterior of Apple’s under-construction Campus 2 has popped up in Gundelfingen, Germany, reports German enthusiast site iFun.de. Pictured posted on the site show two stories of the expected four- or five-story (above g…
