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Apple to Release 'Low-Budget' iPhone in Late 2013

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:59:50 +0000

Since Apple released the first iPhone, they have been the hottest commodity on the market. Just about everyone wants one. But, if you don’t have $400 or more, that probably won’t happen. Well it looks like by the end of this year that could all change. The tech giant has been toying with the idea [...]

Siri Versus Google Voice Search — Who Wins?

Emerald Catron — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:30:44 +0000

We’re sure Apple fanboys will have something to say about this. In a head-to-head contest between Siri and Google Voice Search, it looks like Siri is the loser. But at least she’s friendly while she’s taking her precious time answering your questions. Truthfully, though, both are still faster than asking another person, thankfully. We are [...]

iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S3 — You Decide [VIDEO, POLL]

Lucky Larry — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:03:11 +0000

When you start talking about smart phones and which one is the best, the conversation can get pretty heated as it does here within our office. Several people in the office have an iPhone 5 and swear by it that it's the greatest thing ever and then there are those that have the android based Samsung Galaxy S3 and to them it's the best. You have your opinion on which operating platform is better, but the real question is, how do they hold up in a blender test?

Amazing 'Lockitron' APP Will Unlock Your Door From Anywhere

Emerald Catron — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:01:13 +0000

Well, what could possibly go wrong? If you get the Lockitron, you’d only be making it possible to unlock your door with your cell phone from anywhere in the world. At the same time, if you forgot something at home, a friend wouldn’t have to pick up your keys to get it. GAH! Can’t decide [...]

Pranksters Glue iPhone 5 to the Ground in Amsterdam

Donald Deane — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:30:49 +0000

If you're anything like us, then you've grown seriously tired of all the buzz and relentless hype surrounding the launch of the iPhone 5. And you'll probably laugh as hard as we did at this video of people in Amsterdam vainly trying to pick up an iPhone that's been glued to the ground.

iPhone 5 Release Brings Out All the Intellects

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:30:44 +0000

In case you’ve been living on a line to buy an iPhone 5, the new…wait, that wouldn’t make sense. The iPhone 5 is out. It’s sure to make the lives of everyone who purchase it at least 16.3% easier. The larger screen is gonna assist someone in finding the cure for cancer. Bank on it. [...]

iPhone 5 Spoof Points Out Phone's Many Shortcomings

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:45:51 +0000

The new iPhone 5 looks great, but we did have concerns about "scroll fatigue" and not being able to take one of those snazzy panoramic shots with just one click. That's why these guys came up with a phone that is nearly 800% taller than the original iPhone. Now you can have all you

Best Twitter Reactions to the New iPhone 5

Emerald Catron — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:00:37 +0000

So Apple is releasing a new iPhone (again). It’s thinner, lighter, bigger and faster. It comes with headphones that might actually fit your ears. It fits in your hand. It also possesses the ability to explode the Twitterverse. Here’s what people are saying. Can’t wait for the new iPhone 5.I’ve had this mint condition, perfectly [...]

What Features Does the New iPhone 5 Have? LTE, Larger Screen, iOS 6 and More

Lisa Bernier — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:00:59 +0000

At a press conference this morning in San Francisco, Apple introduced the iPhone 5. The latest version of the best-selling smartphone has been highly anticipated ever since the somewhat disappointing release of the previous iteration, the iPhone 4s. The iPhone 5 will be the thinnest smartphone on the market. Made entirely of glass and aluminum, [...]

Walmart Tests iPhone App to Speed Up Checkout Process

Mike Adams — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:00:30 +0000

Walmart, the world’s largest retail chain, is currently testing a “scan and go” iPhone application that would allow customers to scan items as they shop and pay more quickly and conveniently at a self-checkout counter. The app was tested earlier this week at a supercenter in Rogers, Arkansas, using store employees as well as their friends [...]

Inside The iFactory [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:28:19 +0000

Last night I was watching Nightline on ABC where Bill Weir was granted exclusive access to one of the most important manufacturing plants in the world, Foxconn (outside of Hong Kong, China). Foxconn is the factory where everything "i" is made for Apple - iPods, iPads and iPhones. In addition they also make electronics for Nintendo, Sony, Dell, HP and many other top name brands.

I was captivated by this special edition of Nightline.

A Self-Healing iPhone Case Could Soon Be a Reality

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:42 +0000

It may sound crazy, but a new type of phone case designed by car manufacturer Nissan can actually repair itself. Finally, we can drop our phone without completely freaking out. The Scratch Shield iPhone case is made with a special type of — yes — self-healing paint that auto-magically fills in dings and scrapes on its [...]

This USB Wall Plug Is Genius!

Lucky Larry — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:03:03 +0000

I may be a little behind on this, but I ran across this online and thought it was perfect, because how many times have needed to charge your phone but didn't have access to a USB port on a computer to charge it or your without the wall charger power converter? It can be as simple as plugging into the wall now -- just have your cable with you!

Siri vs. Google

Michael Storm — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:00:38 +0000

Normally I wouldn’t post something that’s more suited for the techo-geeks, but since it’s likely you have an iPhone or plan to get one, and that you probably google on a regular basis, I thought this was interesting. And no, it’s not about the body! [...]

Could Facebook's 'Buffy' Phone Slay the iPhone?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:00:35 +0000

Facebook plans to enter into the smart phone market in the next 12-18 months with a phone that they have codenamed ‘Buffy.’ And, yes, that’s because Mark Zuckerberg and company thinks the device will be an iPhone slayer. According to the tech blog Allthings D, ‘Buffy’ will run on Google’s open source software Android and [...]

When Are People the Happiest? iPhone App Has the Answer

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:00:33 +0000

A study involving 45,000 iPhone users who recorded their level of happiness at least five times a day yielded some not entirely surprising results. According to London School of Economics researcher George MacKerron, who developed the “Mappiness” app, people are happiest after having sex, followed by exercising, going to a movie or a concert and [...]

New iPhone Coming Next Week

Jen Austin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:01 +0000

Do we need another one? Tech lovers and iPhone users can’t wait! The latest iPhone version will be introduced at Apple headquarters next Tuesday — October 4. The anticipation seems ripe, so it’s probably on its way to becoming Apple’s biggest seller yet. Will you stand in line? Steve Jobs is usually the man to present the new [...]

Apple Loses Another iPhone Prototype in a Bar

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:00:46 +0000

In a replay from an incident last year, another Apple employee lost another iPhone prototype in yet another Bay Area bar. If this keeps up, they’re going to start surgically implanting new phones into developers’ arms.

5 Ways To Get A Better Cell Phone Signal

roddwayne — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:33:39 +0000

Are you suffering from too few bars on your cell phone signal? As we increasingly rely on our cell phones to manage daily responsibilities, it becomes more critical to maintain a proper connection.
Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images
While standing near a window, turning our phones upside down, and even hopping around in circles on one leg are all things we resort to in hopes of getting a stronger signal, there are several more reliable ways to get better reception on our cell phones

Apple Unveils iCloud

roddwayne — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:38:26 +0000

For the first time since 2006, Apple did not show off a new iPhone to open the company’s annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference. Instead, Steve Jobs today officially unveiled Apple’s iCloud music and media storage service as well as new operating software for Macs and mobile devices. Getty: Bloomberg “We’re going to move the digital hub, [...]