In a bid to improve its mapping services, Apple has acquired Toronto-based Locationary, a start-up company that specializes in crowd-sourced data such location data such as business hours, parking availability and Wi-Fi access. This information will likely be added to its mapping software to provide additional information about a certain business or point of interest. The terms of the acquisition […]
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More iPhone 5S production line shots and specification details?
It figures that as soon as a rumour emerges suggesting that Apple is facing production delays after deciding to make the display of the iPhone 5S larger, a separate rumour surfaces with alleged pictures taken inside Foxconn’s factory of the iPhone 5S case. The report also comes with a number of specification details that point to a 4-inch display after […]
Apple iPhone 5S to come with 4.3-inch display?
Following rumours that Apple was facing production delays over its new iPhone 5S, a new report suggests instead that Apple may have decided to delay the launch of its next iPhone in order to increase the size of its display to a 4.3-inch one. Bloomberg reports that, according to the Taiwan-based Economic Times, the decision will push out the launch […]
Apple iPhone 5S facing shipment delays
The Apple iPhone 5S has not been announced yet but anticipation for the next-generation iPhone is already high among the Apple faithfuls. Unlikely to be a major update over the iPhone 5, plenty of new features are still expected including a new fingerprint sensor. It now appears that those who want to be among the first to get their hands […]
Apple on a hiring spree to address iWatch design issues?
Despite already having over 100 people working on its upcoming iWatch, The Financial Times reports that Apple is on a “hiring spree” to bring in new expertise to solve what one source calls “hard engineering problems that they’ve not been able to solve.” Apple is reportedly concerned that the launch of its iWatch could still be a year away due […]
New Samsung ad pokes fun at Apple iPhone with dancing ninjas and bighorn sheep
Samsung is back to its old habits of poking fun at Apple in its ads. Unlike previous campaigns that were quite humorous, this one is sure to leave many (including us) scratching their heads. The very odd ad comes from Iceland and mocks the lack of language support for Icelandic on the Apple iPhone. The ad opens with a man using […]
Apple’s budget iPhone caught on video?
Apple is widely expected to soon unveil a cheaper iPhone model. Dubbed the “budget iPhone,” it has now reportedly been caught in a series of photos and a video that gives us a detailed glimpse at what the upcoming device device could look like. The details come via TechDy, a company that just so happens to sell an Android version […]
Apple launches its back-to-school promotion
Today Apple started its back-to-school specials: A US$100 gift card with purchase of a Mac and US$50 gift card with an iPad or iPhone purchase. The promotional period is from July 7 through September 6 and gift cards can be redeemed through Apple’s App store, iTunes Store, or iBookstore. In order to qualify for the App Store Gift Card or […]