The Apple iOS operating system, which powers the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, is really gaining traction among web users and it has surpassed the traffic of Linux and Android users, according to data from Net Applications. It probably shouldn’t be too much of a surprise, as there are now more than 120 million Apple…
iBottleOpener iPhone Case Combines Your Love of iPhones and Beer
If you have a slight addiction to alcohol AND your iPhone, have I got the ultimate case for you! The iBottleOpener case (pictured above) combines the goodness of a sturdy case with a bottle opener in the back. Genius! Handy for those times on the weekend when you’re tired of using your armpit or the…
Vodafone and O2 Look to Pick Up iPhone as Deutsche Telekom is Set to Lose Exclusivity in Germany
Deutsche Telekom has been home to the iPhone in Germany, but that may all soon come to an end just before the holidays hit. It also looks like Vodafone and O2 will be set to sell the popular Apple smartphone once that exclusivity deal is over, bringing the total number of providers in Germany selling…
Google: Hey Apple, Our Android Sales Numbers Don’t Include Upgrades
At yesterday’s iTunes / iPod event, Steve Jobs was bragging about Apple’s iOS adoption numbers, making a jab at Google for fluffing their own with with those who simply upgrade, in addition to first-time buyers. A Google spokesperson stepped in and corrected Jobs on the statement: “The Android activation numbers do not include upgrades and…
Hands-on with the official Twitter application for the iPad
The official Twitter app for iOS has been updated and now runs lean and mean on the Apple iPad. The new Twitter for iPad is optimized for the larger screen of Apple’s tablet device and includes a multi-paned UI that displays a navigation menu and your twitter feed side-by-side. While this layout is utilitarian, it does…
Apple Event Wrap-up – New iPods, Apple TV and iOS 4.1
With Apple’s music-centric event over now, we have quite a few things to save up for. With the great refresh of the iPod line up, iOS 4.1, iTunes 10, and Apple TV, which will be your first purchase? So, what did we see today? Here’s a recap: Refreshed iPod Line-up Today we saw a refreshed…
Apple introduces its new Apple TV with Netflix streaming, 99-cent rentals
At its big press event today, Apple introduced its next generation Apple TV. As expected, the new Apple TV will retain the branding of its predecessor and will not be dubbed the iTV as rumored. As shown above, rhis next generation TV device will be significantly smaller and quieter than the previous model. The unit…
Apple revamps iTunes, intros social network Ping
Apple is yet again overhauling its iTunes media application and has introduced iTunes 10 with a new logo and a social network called Ping. iTunes 10 will feature a new revamped logo that ditches the old CD icon and replaces it a smooth buttonized-musical note. The latest version also includes a new list view that displays cover art…
Apple introduces new iPod touch with FaceTime, Retina display
As expected, Apple has unveiled its latest iPod touch today, and it can arguably be called the best iPod touch to date. The new music player is now essentially an iPhone 4 without the phone capabilities. The iPod touch is Apple’s secret weapon when it comes to developers, as this is a major reason why…
Apple intros iOS 4.1 with Game Center and better photos
At its Fall media event Wednesday, Apple introduced the 4.1 version of its iOS platform and this has a bunch of new features including improved gaming and photos. Users with the iPhone 3G will be happy to know that the iOS 4.1 will fix many of the bugs which made the device nearly unusable with…









