There's been a lot of talk about how the iPhone 5 isn't as ludicrously successful as previous iterations of the iPhone, but a cluster of surveys seem to suggest that it's still the best thing in town, even with Maps. … [Read more...]
Apple Officially Licenses Swiss Clock Design
October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you've ever visited Switzerland, you've no doubt noticed an iconic piece of design that graces all their train stations. The Swiss national railway (SBB) clock is a famous piece of industrial design, made and sold by Mondaine. It's also a design that Apple used without permission in the iPad … [Read more...]
How To Turn Off Ad Tracking In iOS 6
October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This morning saw Business Insider publish a breathless article about how Apple has reinstated ad tracking with iOS 6, and calling the opt out process "tricky." Yes, ad tracking is back in, but opting out is hardly onerous. … [Read more...]
Apple Highlighting Maps Alternatives In App Store, Website
September 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This morning Tim Cook released an open letter apologizing for Maps in iOS 6, and suggesting alternatives for users who were unhappy. It appears that Apple is doing more than just saying there are alternatives, they're also doing something to make those easy to find. The App Store now has a front … [Read more...]
Instagram Updates For iPhone 5, Kills Live Filters
September 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Instagram has just been updated to take advantage of iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 and its new, big screen. And while that's all well and good, it turns out it's missing what was once a headline feature: live filters. Instagram has made only a tiny mention of this on the help center, saying: As of the … [Read more...]
Hacker Working On Porting Google Maps To iOS 6
September 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We're all waiting with bated breath for Google to release Google Maps for iOS (or waiting for Apple to approve it, depending on who you listen to). But someone has gone ahead and done something about it. Hacker Ryan Petrich is working on getting Google Maps back into iOS 6 as soon as possible. old … [Read more...]
Apple Says Maps Will Get Better, Google May Have Submitted Its Own
September 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Let's face it, Maps has been a major letdown, and people are extremely unhappy about the new app. Apple has responded to criticism, releasing a statement saying: … [Read more...]
How to get Google Maps back on your iPhone in iOS 6 (sort of)
September 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The brushback to Apple’s decision to take over the Maps application has left many of users longing for Google Maps. It’s still unclear as to when or if the Google Maps app will become available in the App Store. While it’s not as elegant as a native app, you can add a shortcut to Google Maps … [Read more...]
SMS Security Flaw Apparently Fixed In iOS 6
September 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this year, we reported on an SMS vulnerability in iOS that could lead to spoofing and security problems. Apple gave a rather hollow response, and then when quiet. Luckily it seems that work has been going on behind the scenes, and according to iJailbreak, the flaw has been fixed with iOS . … [Read more...]
