First clear images of Logitech's MFI iPhone game controller emerge New images have emerged giving the first clear shots of what is said to be Logitech's forthcoming iPhone-compatible game controller extension. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 25
NBA Game Time for iPad gets seasonal refresh, Yahoo! Sportacular goes universal Sport-loving iOS device owners got a pair of updates on Monday in the form of a new version of the NBA's Game Time app and a redesign for Yahoo's Sportacular Pro app. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 0
Apple scoops up Toronto Blue Jays assistant GM for App Store position Apple is pulling from the Toronto Blue Jays' bench to secure a new executive, as reports have the baseball team's assistant general manager Jay Sartori leaving to take over management of part of the App Store. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 19
Dropbox for Mac update brings iPhoto imports, screenshot uploading Popular cloud storage service Dropbox on Monday announced an update that will give Mac users new capabilities when it comes to uploading, storing, and sharing both screenshots and iPhoto libraries. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 5
iPhone boosts T-Mobile's sales share, while Apple breaks even with Android in Japan Strong sales of the iPhone aren't just proving beneficial for Apple, they're also helping out formerly struggling carriers that have picked up Apple's bestselling device, according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 16
Rumor mill again points to Boost Mobile getting Apple's iPhone Apple's iPhone 5s and 5c may be on their way to prepaid carrier Boost Mobile, as new images have emerged showing what appear to be promotional materials touting the two smartphones. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 7
From first-gen iPhone to 5s, all eight models put to speed test The evolution of Apple's iPhone — from the original model through the new 5s and 5c — was shown off recently in a new video that pits all eight released versions of the bestselling handset against each other in a test of speed. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 31
TV streaming service Aereo delays Chicago launch due to beta site problems Broadcast television-to-digital streaming service Aereo will not launch on time in Chicago due to issues with its beta site, meaning customers in the area, including iOS device owners, will have to wait a bit longer to sign up. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 10
Android overtakes Apple's iPad in tablet marketshare, approaches in revenue earned Apple's iPad and iPad mini are still the most popular tablets in the world, but Android-powered tablets are grabbing an increasing share of the market and are collectively approaching the iPad in terms of revenue, according to a new study from ABI Research. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 204
Adonit, Evernote team up for fine-point Bluetooth stylus for iPad Two firms buoyed by the success of iOS devices — Evernote and Adonit — have teamed to make a premium stylus that will bring precision writing to the iPad. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 43
Virgin Mobile says prepaid Apple iPhone 5s, 5c coming Oct. 1 Prepaid wireless carrier Virgin Mobile will soon be carrying both Apples iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, with the company teasing that it will join a number of other smaller U.S. carriers in selling the devices starting Oct. 1 Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 21
In last company meeting, Ballmer calls Apple 'fashionable,' says Microsoft about 'doing more' Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer may be on his way out soon, but he's not leaving without taking a few more swipes at Apple, Amazon, and Google. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 147
Netflix opens Super HD streaming to Apple TV, other devices Netflix bumped up the quality of its HD movie and television streaming service on Thursday, expanding Super HD support for all devices, including the Apple TV set-top box. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 28
iOS 7 feature focus: Getting a hold on Apple's Control & Notification centers The addition of Control Center to Apple's iOS platform opens up new possibilities with regard to ease of operation on iPhones, iPods, and iPads, but it also makes it more necessary for iOS users to better understand the security implications that accompany that increased accessibility. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 22
Apple's iOS 7 now accounts for 52 percent of iOS Web share one week after launch The newest version of iOS is off to a roaring start, with iOS 7 now accounting for more than half of iOS Web traffic across North America, according to one study. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 58
Los Angeles schools halt home use of district-issued iPads after students hack security restrictions The Los Angeles Unified School District has suspended home use of Apple's iPad by students until further notice following the revelation that a number of students had bypassed the school-installed security features on the device. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 109
Amazon announces high-resolution Kindle Fire HDX models, new Fire OS 3.0 Online retail giant Amazon quietly unveiled new versions of its Kindle Fire line of devices this week, showing off a tweaked form factor and a novel on-screen helpdesk feature that could differentiate the company's lineup from Android tablets and Apple's iPad. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 39
Apple's latest iMac gets disassembled, earns low repairability score Tech repair site iFixit has torn down the latest model of Apple's iMac, finding that the refreshed desktop has a lot in common with its predecessor, including a low repairability score. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 94
Boeing launches airplane maintenance iPad apps Airplane manufacturing giant Boeing is debuting new iOS apps in Europe this week aimed at getting airline mechanics faster access to parts and maintenance information using Apple's iPad. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 13
Apple's just-released iMacs receive day-one update Apple has released an Extensible Firmware Interface update for the late 2013 models of iMac that it just announced on Tuesday. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 4
iPhone 5s, 5c teardowns suggest $199, $183 build costs for Apple The total build cost for Apple's new iPhone 5s is just under what it cost Apple to build its predecessor a year ago, according to a new report, while the iPhone 5c's total build cost likely allows Apple to grab a better margin. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 66
Fake iMessage app for Android spoofs Mac mini, routes chats through China [u] A new messaging app aping the iMessage name has shown up on Google's Play Store, but Android device owners may want to think twice before downloading the unsanctioned app, as it doesn't seem to work as advertised and may be doing a bit more than it lets on. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 25
iPhone 5s no longer available for in-store pickup at Apple retail stores Likely indicating still steady demand for the iPhone 5s, Apple has removed pick-up-in-store availability for its high-end smartphone after just one day. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 46
Adobe refreshes Photoshop, Premiere Elements with two new versions Adobe on Tuesday announced the availability of Photoshop Elements 12 and Premiere Elements 12, bringing fans of the photo- and video-editing solutions a number of new mobile capabilities and easier processes for editing their media. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 15
