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It’s about time Apple launches the iPhone Mini next year. We don’t have any inside information and this is really me speculating. Here’s why I think that will happen: iPhone 6 will have a bigger screen than the iPhone 5! This in turn will open space for launching a smaller and more affordable iPhone. Not…
Apple may expand into new areas in the future. As part of its plan to better serve its Siri users, the Cupertino-based company is already offering restaurant reservations powered by OpenTable. The existing system, however, isn’t good enough for Cook & Co, so they want to improve it. In a patent filing, Apple describes a…
The Nike+ Running iPhone app was updated today with some new nifty features that take advantage of the iPhone’s built-in GPS and accelerometer. Now runners are able to select from various training programs that range in difficulty and receive daily workouts, reminders, and coaching tips. In addition a slight adjustment can be added for experience…
Apple has been ordered to pay complainants back their money from a case brought up by Australian customers for “faulty products.” This ruling is being enforced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The iPhone maker is going to comply with its warranty on the goods it sells in line with Australia’s laws. This is something…
Apple is tightening up its requirements for apps as it sent out a message to all devs in its developers portal, saying it wants all app submissions to be iOS 7 ready by February 1st. This includes new apps and updates to existing apps. The company is implementing this to get developers to enter its new…
A new Apple patent has been caught by the eagle-eyed folks of PatentlyApple. The filing describes a goggle-like system that looks like a pair of ski or motorcycle goggles, rather than a Google Glass competitor. It does have a removable outer frame, but this is still something you want to wear at home to enjoy…
Wal-Mart will be offering a no-contract solution for those of you who would like to own an iPhone 5S or 5C without the hassle of a two-year contract. Beginning December 13th, America’s largest retailer will offer no-contract plans through NET10 and Straight Talk Wireless with the purchase of an iPhone 5S or 5C. While the…
T-Mobile is making the holidays a little brighter by dropping the upfront cost of purchasing a few of the hottest mobile devices of 2013. Beginning on December 11th, T-Mobile will begin its promotional pricing for customers who are in the market to purchase an iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, Samsung Galaxy S4 or a Galaxy Note…
Apple sure has a handle on OS fragmentation. The company’s most recent release of their mobile OS, iOS 7 has already made its way to the majority of iPhones and iPads in North America. iOS 7 now functions on 74.1% of iPhones and 63.8% of iPads, accounting for 51% of North America’s iOS based internet…
Apple has acquired Twitter analytics firm Topsy in a deal that is apparently valued north of $200 million. It’s unclear what the Cupertino-based company will use this technology for, and we can only guess they’ll be relying on the data to better serve app/music recommendations, improve Siri search results, or something else we can’t imagine…