Apple Issuing Settlement Checks for iPhone 4 Class Action Over Antenna

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Apple has apparently started to issue checks to individuals who took part in the class action suit against the manufacturer regarding the antenna. Those who did not receive the early offer of a free bumper case would be eligible for a check in the sum of $15. Apple reportedly started issuing the … [Read more...]

Apple’s iPhone Sales See Shift To Value Conscious Consumers

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Interesting data coming out today from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners regarding sales trends of Apple’s iPhones. They break iPhone purchase by model dating back to October of 2011 when the iPhone 4S was introduced. The data indicates that Apple sales are starting to skew to lower-cost … [Read more...]

Forums: iPhone 5 Speed test, iOS 7 Features, Should I sell my iPad for iPad mini

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Our forums are the world’s first and best for iPhone and iPad discussion. They are also a great resource to find help with problems or a question related to your iOS device. With the free Forums for iPhone & iPad app available in the App Store, it is easier than ever to take us on the go with … [Read more...]

What Apple does with your Siri data

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An interesting story today from Wired, who received some official quotes from Apple on how they store and retain data obtained from Siri. Whenever you initiate Siri, those audio snippets are collected by Apple, thus the reason for needing a data connection when using Siri. But where does that data … [Read more...]

HAPIfork, A Smart Fork That Tracks Eating Habits

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HAPIfork, the world’s first smart fork, is a connected device that helps track the speed of eating and can help you improve upon your eating habits. At CES earlier this year, this was one of the more popular booths at Showstoppers garnering press coverage from WSJ, CNN and the Today show among … [Read more...]

Foxconn Expands Workforce In Preparation For New iPhone

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Foxconn, the company who manufacturers Apple’s iPhone, is said to be expanding their workforce in advance of the production of the new iPhone. The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are both reporting that Foxconn’s hiring freeze is over, with the manufacturer adding roughly 10,000 employees … [Read more...]

Microsoft Also Working On Smart Watch

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A report today from the Wall Street Journal that Microsoft is currently working with suppliers on a new smart watch. There have been numerous reports that Apple and Samsung also have wearable smart watch products in the pipeline, with previous reports claiming that Apple is aiming for a release by … [Read more...]

How T-Mobile iPhone Plans Compare To AT&T & Verizon

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T-Mobile today started accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 5, as part of their new contract-free wireless plans. The T-Mobile plans require you pay for the phone over a span of 2 years and requires a down payment. In the case of the 16GB iPhone 5, that's $99, with a $20 monthy payment for 24 months. … [Read more...]

WSJ: New iPhone Production Starting Q2, Low-Cost iPhone Coming 2nd Half

The Wall Street Journal reports today that Apple has plans to begin production of the new iPhone, suggesting a timeline that would include a summer launch for the new device. Sources indicate the new iPhone, which some have titled the iPhone 5S, will be similar in size and shape. This is in line … [Read more...]

Elroy Kickstarter Project Eliminates Tangled Earbuds

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Rob Honeycutt, founder of Timbuk2 and a longtime member of our community, has an impressive new project on Kickstarter called Elroy. If you’ve ever cursed tangled earbuds, Elroy eliminates this by creating shorty cords that work in conjunction with a wearable Bluetooth clip that also happens to be … [Read more...]