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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
Tickets for Apple’s WWDC 2013 event sell out within minutes
If you were relaxing today with the hopes of getting a ticket to WWDC shortly after they went on sale, you are likely disappointed right now. Tickets, which were on sale for about two hours last year, were gone within minutes today. Watching it unfold on Twitter was surreal — back and forth bantering about the tickets rose like a crescendo right before the 10 am PDT sale time. Then the lightweight conversation turned to dismay and even outrage when the tickets were gone almost instantly. Some developers managed to … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Infinity Cell charges your iPhone as you move around
We’ve seen a number of different iPhone chargers in our days. Some of them attach to the smartphone, while some others are external boxes that use a cable to connect to your shiny handset (and other gadgets for that matter). Infinity Cell fits the former group but it does come with a twist. You see, this charger — which is currently raising money at Kickstarter — uses kinetic energy to provide juice for the iPhone 4 and 4S (iPhone 5 version will likely follow shortly). Whether you’re walking, running or … Read more
Dusan Belic
Fandango for iPhone and iPad gets updated, brings new scrolling and Visa Signature features
Fandango updated its iOS app for iPhone and iPad. The upgrade brings a much-needed enhancement that lets iPad users scroll through photos & videos and view in full screen models. In addition users will also have the ability to take ability of Visa Signature account holders to buy tickets faster and receive special offers by saving their card. Unfortunately, the Visa feature is only available on the iPhone at the moment, and comes with better Facebook sharing options that folks create and sign into a Fandango account. Here’s a full … Read more
Charles West
New Concept Video Shows iOS 7 In Action
A new concept video of iOS 7 in action comes to us today from Rafael Justino, who has put together a beautiful video of things that could make their way to Apple’s next version of iOS. While nothing is officially known about Apple’s next refresh to its mobile OS, Justino has based his animation off of rumors, patent filings and features that iPhone users would love to see in iOS. Some of the changes showcased in the video are a slicker looking compass and microphone, a clock that switches screens with … Read more
Ian Kersey
WWDC tickets go on sale April 25th, conference to be held June 10-14
Apple announced today that its yearly Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will kick off June 10 and go through June 14, It will be held at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Start preparing for the buying frenzy as tickets for WWDC 2013 go on sale starting Thursday, April 25 at 10 a.m. PDT. If previous years are any indication, tickets will sell out very quickly. WWDC will be an exciting event for Apple fans. Apple is expected to unveil the next iteration of OS X and shed some light on iOS 7. … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Apple doubles capital return program, will shuffle $100B back to shareholders by 2015
Along with its earnings report, Apple also announced that it will return $100 billion to shareholders in the next two years. This increase will take the form of an increase in dividend payments and a beefier stock buyback program. Apple’s board of directors decided to bump up the quarterly dividend to $3.05 per share, a 15 percent increase that makes Apple one of the top dividend payers in the world. The board also approved a $60 billion stock repurchase plan, up from the $10 billion approved last year. “We will … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Apple CEO Tim Cook hints that new iPhone, iPad won’t arrive until fall
Today alongside the large announcements revolving around Apple’s Q2 2013 earnings, Tim Cook spoke briefly about what Apple has in the pipeline. In doing so, he seemingly killed off rumors that there might be new devices this summer. His quote that says it all is: “Our teams are working on new hardware, software, and services that we can’t wait to introduce this Fall and throughout 2014.” Tim Cook does say that some of what’s currently unannounced will arrive “throughout 2014″ but that’s most likely software. Apple’s WWDC is always in … Read more
George Tinari
Apple Drops Price of Refurbished iPad 2 and iPad 3rd Generation Models in Online Store
If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on an iPad or just want to upgrade from the older model that you are currently reading this on, you’re in luck today as Apple has reduced the price of its certified refurbished Wi-Fi plus Cellular and Wi-Fi plus 3G variants of the iPad 2 and iPad 3rd Generation models. The bargain iPads can only be purchased online through Apple’s website, and do not translate to retail stores. The savings are pretty substantial, with the 16GB Wi-Fi plus 3G variant of the … Read more