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AppleInsider caught on to a patent application submitted by Apple for a wristwatch of sorts that would seemingly have a flexible touchscreen display, adding fuel to the already fairly strong rumors of an upcoming Apple iWatch device. Apple has a few different designs in mind for the watch. One is typical slap bracelet that can be…
Apple confirmed today that some of its internal computers were hacked. Apple is one of many high-profile companies like Facebook and Twitter that recently announced their systems were comprised. Apple said in a statement today “Apple has identified malware which infected a limited number of Mac systems through a vulnerability in the Java plug-in for…
Kickass Startups is back for week number two, our new column showcasing great new mobile products that deserve a boost in coverage. Last time, we covered the new 1 Second Everyday app funded by Kickstarter. Today, we have the Metal Slate line of excellently designed iPhone 5 cases by Spigen SGP. The company is known…
We’ve always had an idea that Google paid Apple an obscene amount of money to make its search engine the default search engine of choice for all iDevices. According to Morgan Stanley analyst Scott Devitt, Google pays Apple $1 billion for the right to be its default search engine, with that cost only to go…
Vodafone, the UK’s largest cellular provider, has warned iPhone 4S owners to avoid the iOS 6.1 upgrade until Apple has figured out what is causing a reduction in service on the handset. The company flat out told those who haven’t upgraded to iOS 6.1 to “delay doing so until Apple has confirmed that their problem…
Apple fans waking up this Monday morning were greeted with a barrage of headlines promising a sneak peek at the upcoming iPhone 5S being assembled in a Foxconn plant. The series of photos were posted on a Chinese website and allegedly show the outer housing and the innards of the next generation iPhone. Not surprisingly, these…
Here we go. In something similar to a Rolling Stones song, users find themselves getting no satisfaction with their iPhone 5. Apple’s iPhone 5 is trailing behind four other Android phones when it comes to user satisfaction, according to a new survey conducted by mobile research firm OnDevice Research. The research firm polled 320,000 smartphone…
Apple is apparently working to improve the way iUsers unlock their devices. PIN codes are apparently not safe enough for the Cupertino-based company as it explores (and patents) an innovative way(s) for device unlocking. The patent application we’ve caught was filed back in August 2011, but has only recently became public. The idea is to…
It’s been a little over a week now since BlackBerry officially announced its new BlackBerry 10 operating system. Since last week we’ve heard a variety of rumors discussing how well the Waterloo company’s flagship Zed 10 is selling. Some analysts have said there is significant sellouts of the device in the U.K., while others claim the reports…
GetGlue, a social network app, today announced a long overdue update to its iPhone application. The social network company added some significant features in version 4.0, including a main feed that now combines updates from friends and shows, a new smart, personalized guide to improve your second-screen viewing experience and the launch of new “Show…