Google has garnered a lot of media attention with its self-driving cars in recent months. A comedy video put together by Smart Department (better known as John Dabrowski and Mark Odlum) now looks at how Apple might go about doing something similar. Shot in much the same way that Apple does many of its own videos, it shows off a new […]
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Apple iOS 7 already on 74% of compatible devices
We regularly cover the Android Platform Versions report to see the distribution of Android versions across the devices that acces the Google Play Store. Apple tracks similar metrics for iOS developers and the latest numbers paint a stark comparison to Android’s. According to December 1 numbers, measured by the App Store during the previous 7 days, 74% of iOS devices […]
12.9-inch iPad to sport an 4K “ultra HD” display?
The latest rumours about Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad tablet suggest that the company could be readying two models rather than just one. According to China’s PadNews, Foxconn has built five different prototypes and Apple is now apparently deciding on which two to move forward with. It’s not clear what sets the five different prototypes apart but one difference appears to be […]
Gift cards on tap for Apple Canada Black Friday sale
Apple Canada’s annual Black Friday sale is now on. Unlike previous years where it offered discounts on products such as its iPads and Mac PCs, this year it is offering gift cards with each purchase. The amounts of the card is dictated by the product you purchase. Today only, get an Apple Store Gift Card when you buy any of […]
12.9-inch iPad to launch in late 2014?
A report just days ago suggested that Apple would launch a 12.9-inch iPad model in early 2014. But a report today splashed some cold water on that timeline, suggesting instead that it will not launch until later in the year. Citing its “sources from the upstream supply chain,” Digitimes adds that Quanta will manufacture the new iPad with production slated […]
12.9-inch Apple iPad rumoured again
Rumours that Apple was working on a larger iPad tablet resurfaced today courtesy of The Korea Times. Much as earlier rumours have suggested, Apple is readying a 12.9-inch iPad for an early 2014 launch. According to an unnamed official at a local Apple supplier, the new iPad will feature a higher resolution display than that of current models, reaching “almost ultra […]
Apple releases iOS 7.0.4 to fix FaceTime call bug
Apple today released iOS 7.0.4. It includes a number of bug fixes and improvements, including one to fix a FaceTime issue where calls failed for some users. iOS 7.0.4 is available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It weighs in between 18.4MB and 37.6MB depending on the device. It can be downloaded over the air via Settings > General […]
Apple iPad mini with Retina Display available starting today
Apple today announced that the iPad mini with Retina display is available as of today. Announced alongside the iPad Air, the smaller sibling had been expected to launch later in the month. Today’s announcement caught more than a few by surprise and suggests that iPad mini supply concerns have been addressed. “The response to iPad Air has been incredible, […]