Apple gadgets aren't exactly known for being cheap — and while they do tend to last, and have a good resale value, the initial outlay can be daunting. To help the people of China deal with the rather prohibitively high cost of Apple goods, the company has started offering two-year payment plans … [Read more...]
Apple and Amazon Forced Into Settlement Talks Over “App Store”
January 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Apple and Amazon have been locked in a legal battle over the title App Store since March of 2011, and now a judge is forcing them to attempt a reconciliation before coming back to the courtroom. According to AllThingsD, the two companies have been ordered to discuss settlements by U.S. Magistrate … [Read more...]
Temple Run 2 To Debut Tonight
January 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Temple Run is one of the great successes of the App Store, consistently one of the most popular titles available. Now, the sequel to the much loved (and much copied) original is set to land in the App Store tonight — at least, according to Touch Arcade. Temple Run 2 is apparently already up in … [Read more...]
No, Apple Isn’t Making a Transparent Plastic iPhone
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Every now and then, a rumor pops up that is so bizarre and stupid that we have to cover it. Ok, so a lot of people are talking about Apple maybe making a low-cost international phone, possibly using plastic to cut costs. Unlikely, but vaguely within the bounds of possibility. Then, along comes … [Read more...]
Analysts Hit Back at iPhone 5 Order Cut Rumor
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this week, two reports indicated that Apple was massively cutting parts orders for the iPhone 5 — which lead to both some dissent about the analysis, but also a quick drop in Apple stocks. Today, AAPL opened below $500, even as tech commenters and analysts blast the original report as … [Read more...]
OKCupid Announces Crazy Blind Date iPhone App
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
OKCupid is a dating site known for doing the unusual, perhaps most famously undertaking massive statistical analyses of their users. Now the company has released a new app, designed to get you going on a date with someone even faster. Dubbed Crazy Blind Date, the app is already available in the … [Read more...]
Presidential Inauguration Gets its Own App
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Can't make it DC for January 21st? Won't be anywhere near a laptop or TV? Well, good news, you can watch the presidential inauguration via your smartphone, thanks to the Inaugural 2013 app. That's right, it's an app specifically for streaming the swearing in of President Obama for his second term. … [Read more...]
Four Years with an iPhone 3G
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You have to hand it to Robert Falck, four years with a single smartphone almost feels like some kind of record. On his website, Falck has put together a post about how he's been using his iPhone 3G for four years, and the things he still loves and hates about it. … [Read more...]
Apple Shares Drop on Parts Orders Rumor
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The big rumor this morning is that Apple is slashing component orders for the iPhone 5 due to decreased demands — at least that's according to the WSJ and Nikkei (paywalled). These widely cited rumors have caused AAPL stocks to drop even further, hitting an 11-month low of just $504.25. The … [Read more...]
eBay App Gets Overhaul, Makes It Easier To Hock Your Stuff
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
eBay wants to make it easier for you to sell gear directly from your iPhone or iPad, and has updated the official app to do exactly that. The app update makes it easier for you to list your goods accurately, with a new listing flow, with category, pricing and shipping guidance. You can even edit … [Read more...]
