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Samsung sponsored athlete tweets about his Galaxy S4 using an iPhone
Companies who pay celebrities to tweet about their device need to do some screening before turning these folks loose on the internet. In yet another well-intentioned, but embarrassing tweet, Spanish tennis player David Ferrer crooned about his Galaxy S4 using an iPhone. The tweet said Ferrer said was “configuring S Health on my new #GalaxyS4 to help with training @SamsungMobile,” but the tagline on the tweet shows that it originated not from an Android app, but from “Twitter for iPhone.” This isn’t the first time such a public faux pas … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Apple adds in-app purchases guide in iTunes to prevent users from inadvertently buying items in apps and games
While they present a great source of revenue for developers and an easy way for users to add new features and capabilities, in-app purchases can also be a pain especially for children who may inadvertently buy items from within an app. You may think people should just look better when tapping buttons on their phones, but it’s not as straightforward, especially if a child is using the phone and parental controls are not set. In fact, inadvertent purchases from within the apps have prompted UK’s OFT to look into the … Read more
Dusan Belic
Rumor hints at iPhone launch on Boost mobile in Q3 2013
Known for his inside leaks, twitter member @evleaks is back again with a rumor that suggests Sprint-subsidiary Boost Mobile is getting the iPhone later this year. His simple tweet says “iPhone to Boost Mobile in Q3.” If true, Boost would become one of several prepaid carriers offering the iPhone, joining carriers like Virgin Mobile, which is also owned by Sprint, and Cricket, a division of Leap Wireless. It will be interesting to see if the iPhone is successful or not on these prepaid carriers. A Wall Street Journal report from … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Microsoft Makes Modest Gains in Android, iOS Dominated Smartphone Market
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 OS is showing increased market share in the smartphone market, despite the domination of the smartphone market by OS’s such as Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. According to Kantar Worldpanel, Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 OS accounted for 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, which showed a growth rate of 1.9% compared to figures from the previous year. Windows Phone 8 growth has risen in European markets, mostly capturing customers who have never purchased a smartphone. “As iOS and Android continue to battle it out for … Read more
Ian Kersey
Apple’s iOS 7 Design May Unsettle Some Users, Delight Others
According to a report from 9 to 5 Mac, Apple’s next version of iOS, iOS 7, will have a completely redesigned user interface, which could be unsettling for some users yet a breath of fresh air for others. The new interface is said to be “very flat,” and that the redesign loses the elements of shine, glass and skeumorphism that Apple users are so accustomed to. The design is said to resemble Microsoft’s Windows Phone “Metro” UI, which if true would be a funny turn of events. iOS 7, codenamed … Read more
Ian Kersey
Samsung Galaxy S 4 VS iPhone 5 Drop Test [VIDEO]
Smartphone drop tests are done to show the durability of one smartphone pitted against another, but they’re also pretty darn fun to watch. This time around, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 is put against Apple’s iPhone 5. The results may sound a bit obvious given the build materials on each device, but the results are given through some rather extreme tests. Chances are that if you accidentally drop either of these phones out of your pocket that they will still be able to hold their own, but hopefully you don’t … Read more
Blake Stimac
SFPD Uses Undercover Cops Selling iPhones on the Street in Attempt to Curb Smartphone Thefts
In an attempt to curb stolen smartphone sales, San Francisco police officers are using a tactic that they hope will shock and awe those who buy stolen iPhones out of doing so. The SFPD is sending out plainclothes officers to some of the rougher areas of SF, offering “stolen” iPhones to unwitting civilians. When someone shows interest in purchasing the device, the cops make an arrest. According to SFPD, half of all thefts in the city by the bay involve stolen smartphones, with women being the targets of most robberies. … Read more
Ian Kersey
Watch Your Back, Siri: Google Now Comes To iOS via Google Search App
Move over Siri, the new version of Google Voice Search for iOS is packing a few punches that may just lay you out. The new Google Search 3.0 app, released today for iOS is coupled with Google Now, a feature that has been available for Android users for some time now. Google Now uses predictive searches to bring users pertinent information in the form of cards, such as upcoming flights, traffic, sports scores and more. Google Now was first debuted at last year’s Google I/O conference, and is now baked … Read more
Ian Kersey
Berlin to get its Apple Store on May 3rd
Apple is about to open its 11th store in Germany. This time they’re doing it in the country’s vibrant capital with the Apple Store Kurfürstendamm Berlin opening on May 3, 2013 at 5PM local time. If we can learn anything from the past Apple store openings, early arrivals can expect clapping and cheering employees, a countdown as well as free T-shirts. The store will have regular open hours of 10AM to 8PM Monday through Saturday, closed on Sundays, though on the opening weekend it will run on different schedule: on … Read more
Dusan Belic
Apple’s futuristic campus design undergoes change
Apple is known to tweak its projects to the very last minute and their spaceship campus won’t be an exception. In fact, it has undergone some revisions to make it even better, which is the decision that will postpone the completion date to 2016. That’s about a year later than originally planned and some $2 billion over the original budget. The revised plans include 240 more parking spaces for a total of 10,980 spaces, 4 new public art installations, as well as more bike and walking paths along the private … Read more
Dusan Belic
Bidding for coffee with Apple CEO Tim Cook to raise over half a million dollars for charity
Charitybuzz is “offering” coffee with Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple’s headquarters in an auction that will end-up raising more half a million dollars for charity. As I’m writing this, there are 86 bids with the leading bid checking in at a whopping $605,000. The record-breaking figure is even more impressive when compared to other Charitybuzz gigs: The current high bid for lunch with Francis Ford Coppola in Napa Valley is $4,500 An opportunity to meet with Robert DeNiro is going for $2,250 A private tennis lesson with Rafael Nadal … Read more