Apple today announced that it had sold over 5 million iPhone 5 smartphones over its debut weekend. It went on sale on Friday morning with the usual customer lineups. “Demand for iPhone 5 has been incredible and we are working hard to get an iPhone 5 into the hands of every customer who wants one as quickly as possible,” said […]
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Motorola pokes fun at Apple Maps in latest ad
That Apple will improve its new iOS 6 Maps app over time is not in question. But until it does, its competitors will see its current troubles as one of the few chinks in Apple’s armour. Case in point is Motorola’s latest ad: Looking for 315 E 15th in Manhattan? Google Maps on DROID RAZR M will get you there […]
Apple rolls out iPhone 5 ads
Along with yesterday’s iPhone 5 launch, Apple has launched a series of new ads focusing on its latest smartphone. Three of the four videos focus on the new features introduced while the last focuses on Apple’s new EarPods. The tone of the ads is a bit less serious than previous Apple ads. Do you like the new ads? Read more: […]
iOS 6 Google Maps app in the works?
There may be hope for iOS 6 users struggling with Apple’s new Maps app. UK’s The Guardian reports that Google is working on a new Google Maps app to replace the one that Apple removed in the latest version of its mobile operating system. The report is light on details but Google will presumably repackage it as an iOS 6-compatible […]
Apple responds to mounting complaints about iOS 6 Maps app
One of the new features in iOS 6 is not generating the usual level of praise that meets major iOS updates. In fact, Apple’s Maps application is turning into an embarrassment for the company as users report a litany of issues with the new app. As an example, here is Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson Airport: Click for a larger version […]
Video compares Apple iPad mini to larger iPad
Apple may not have announced its iPad mini yet but full-scale models are now on sale in China for about USD$16. GizChina has gotten their hands on one and have put together the following video overview of the upcoming tablet: The video and picture below includes quick size comparisons to the iPhone 4S and iPad to give us a better […]
Reminder: Apple iOS 6 upgrade available today
Just a friendly reminder that today is the day that Apple releases the iOS 6 upgrade for the following devices: iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPad 2 new iPad 4t generation iPod touch The update is not available. We’ll update this post as soon as it does become available. Devices not on the list above will not support iOS […]
Apple leads smartphone and tablet markets in Canada
The latest Ipsos Reid’s Mobil-ology report, which looks at smartphone, tablet and eReader usage in Canada, has found Apple as the top brand for both smartphones and tablets. The manufacturer accounted for 29% of smartphones and 42% of tablets in August 2012. Holding down second place is none other than Canada’s own Research In Motion. Its smartphones still hold 27% […]