Disqus
Contact Us
We love getting feedback from our readers - we'd love to hear what you liked or disliked, what you'd like to see in the future, or simply what you think of IntoMobile. No suggestion or critique is too small or overlooked.
Contact UsLatest Apple News
Hospital reports getting return on investment for iPads in just over one week
Not long after the iPad first came out the medical industry started deploying the tablet for various purposes from storing data to researching and displaying that research. Financially, does it actually pay off to spend money on iPads in this field? One hospital can conclude it most certainly is. That hospital, which is choosing to go unnamed, had its Chief Information Officer speak at a healthcare technology conference last year. There he revealed that the hospital saw a return on investment after purchasing iPads in nine days — just over … Read more
George Tinari
Real or fake: Photo of iOS 7 ‘flat’ redesign leaks
Check it out. The image comes from iDownloadBlog with the claim that it’s an authentic leak of an early build of iOS 7. As we all know by now, the UI of iOS 7 is getting a redesign to look more “flat” under Jony Ive. Gloss and shadows will be thrown out in favor of a more streamlined approach to design. Is this photo an accurate representation of what’s to come? 9to5Mac seems to think it’s a legitimate leak, but emphasizes that it was a very early build and does not reflect … Read more
George Tinari
iOS 7 to include AirDrop wireless file sharing among Apple devices?
Apple is testing a new feature for iOS 7 called AirDrop which would act as a wireless fire sharing solution across Apple devices, according to a report. AirDrop is already a feature on OS X that allows for drag-and-drop file sharing among nearby Macs. AirDrop would appear as a new icon in the Share menus on iOS. Tapping it would allow users to share files between nearby iOS devices. The main difference between AirDrop and iCloud syncing is that AirDrop allows for sharing between devices owned by two different people, … Read more
George Tinari
Best Buy Offers $150 Trade In Credit For iPhone 4, 4S Towards iPhone 5, Tomorrow Only
If you’re looking to upgrade your Apple iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S for the shiny new iPhone 5, you might want to head over to Best Buy for a spectacular one-day deal this Saturday. Tomorrow, Best Buy is offering a $150 trade in credit towards an iPhone 5 for customers who trade in their iPhone 4 or 4S models. Best Buy currently prices the iPhone 5 16GB at $150 dollars, making the handset virtually free except for sales taxes and activation fees. To qualify for the credit, customers must be … Read more
Ian Kersey
Friday Funnies: Screw The iWatch, Gimme The Hands-Free Whopper!
In this age of multitasking, devices are appearing that claim to help us get more done, faster. Wearable tech is being touted as the next step in this direction, with products such as Google Glass and the iWatch promising to enhance our busy lives. But can these devices feed us? Not yet. Burger King is stepping in to solve this problem, unveiling its new piece of wearable tech in Puerto Rico, and it looks delicious. Burger King’s revolutionary Hands Free Whopper device consists of mostly plastic, with a sleek design … Read more
Ian Kersey
Chicago Sun-Times Fires Photography Staff, Hands Reporters iPhones
One of the biggest news outlets in the country, The Chicago Sun-Times made a bold move yesterday, firing all of its 28 photographers in favor of freelance photographers and reporters using iPhones to capture photos for news stories. The move is reportedly being made to improve the company’s standing with its “digitally savvy” readers. Here is an official statement from the Chicago Sun-Times: “The Sun-Times business is changing rapidly and our audiences are consistently seeking more video content with their news. We have made great progress in meeting this demand … Read more
Ian Kersey
How Mobile Apps Have Changed The World [Infographic]
There is no doubt that apps have changed the way we live our lives, and the way that we interact with our environments. A new infographic titled “Global Mobile Apps Statistics” shows us just how many apps are out there, and how many people are consuming them. The Apple App Store leads in the number of apps available, with an impressive 850,000 apps, followed by the Google Play Store which clocks in with over 800,000 apps for the Android platform. The Microsoft Windows Phone Store comes in third with 145,000 … Read more
Ian Kersey
Star Wars The Old Republic Available for iPad
Star Wars the Old Republic, one of the most popular role-playing games of all time has made its way to the iPad today, courtesy of Aspyr Media Inc. If you’ve got an iPad 2 or newer running on iOS 6 or above, you’re in business! The game will require around 2GB of storage, and a WiFi connection is needed to download. It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the … Read more
Ian Kersey
Rumor: Apple Developing iPad Maxi With 12.9-inch Display To Compete With Ultrabooks?
Apple is planing on launching a new tablet bigger in size than the iPad, according to the latest rumors. Korean news site ETNews reports that the new tablet, dubbed the iPad Maxi, will have a massive 12.9 inch display, supposedly to compete against the growing popularity for Ultrabooks and convertible PCs. The device could also be aimed at the education market, becoming a replacement for traditional textbooks. Apparently, Apple has been in talks with component manufacturers regarding the production of the mammoth tablet, which could be announced in early 2014. … Read more
Ian Kersey
Google Play Revenue Up, Still Trails Apple App Store
A new report from mobile app analytics company, Distimo shows that revenue is up for the Google Play store. Last November, revenue from Google Play made up only 19 percent of combined total revenue between Apple’s App Store and Google Play. By April 2013, Google Play’s share had increased to 27 percent of the combined total revenue. Apple is still on top, with 73 percent of the pie, but this is a strong positive trend for Google. They report went on to analyze why there’s still such a discrepancy between the competing mobile app … Read more
Wade Keye
Tim Cook’s game-changing plans for Apple and why they’re necessary
Last night, the All Things Digital: D11 conference kicked off with a live interview of Apple CEO Tim Cook by journalists Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher. The interview covered a wide variety of topics from Apple’s view on taxes, its falling stock, a potential Apple television, wearable tech, Apple’s “cool” factor, and more. There was one word I noticed Tim Cook repeat quite a few times throughout the interview: products. When Swisher or Mossberg presented a challenge, for instance about the falling stock price, Tim Cook responded that he thinks … Read more