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Apple has acquired an online mapping company Poly9 and this could be the first step in its divorce from Google and its services on the iOS devices. The company creates mapping software and one of its products offers a “cross-browser, cross-platform 3D globe which does not require any download.” Does that sound like Google Earth…
It has been interesting to see how the iPhone 4 antenna and reception issue evolved for Apple. First, there were some reports and videos of the so called “death grip” showing the attenuation of signal or reception by holding the phone a certain way. Several more reports showed that the problem was quite widespread, and…
Unsurprisingly Colorware is adding support for the iPhone 4. The company that makes majority of its business from Apple hardware may not solve reception issues but can definitely make your iPhone 4 more unique. You know the drill right? Pick you colors, send in your beloved handset and prepare to pay at least $250. You…
Whether you agree think the Apple iPad is really magical or not, its success so far has been pretty astounding. Apple managed to sell 3 million units during its first 80 days and plenty of stores are still sold out and doing pre-orders only. However, there’s a rumor that Apple is already working on the…
Turning your Apple iPhone into a remote control with an IR dongle is nothing new but the My TV Remote app caught my eye because it’s introducing some cool social networking integration and it comes in at a reasonable price. It’s clear to me that this whole social networking thing isn’t a fad and I…
BMW and Apple are joining forces to integrate the iPhone’s iOS 4 “iPod Out” feature into the “Ultimate Driving Machine.” The German car maker has announced that it will support the new iOS 4 feature, which allows you to output the iPod music player interface to an external display – like a BMW or Mini…
The nice thing about the Apple discussion forums is that you can always get a little help with software or technical issues when going to the Genius Bar isn’t much of an option. Is your Macbook Pro battery indicator a little off? Having issues with your iPod shuffle headphones? Are you suffering from the iPhone…
One of the coolest new features about the Apple iPhone 4 is the ability to do two-way video calling. This feature, known as FaceTime, is the star of a series of new ads from the handset maker. The Apple iPhone 4 has a front-facing camera that can be used for FaceTime. One of the cool…
If you’re itching to get a new Chrevrolet but don’t have time to mill around the showrooms, you’re in luck because the company has released an app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The Chrevrolet Showroom app allows users to view the lineup of cars and trucks. You’ll also be able to check out…
Do you need motivation in order to complete such mundane tasks as taking out the garbage, washing your car, or calling your mother? Well, one would think people would get enough motivation knowing they completed a task that was absolutely necessary to do, but for the rest of us that need more motivation in life,…