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

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:59:50 +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 [...]

Walmart Employees Toss iPads Around Because They Can

Emerald Catron — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:48:06 +0000

Maybe don’t buy expensive electronics from Walmart. If this (NSFW) video is to be believed, they’ve all been tossed around and dropped on the floor repeatedly just for the hey of it. These Pikeville, Kentucky, employees decide to have a little fun by swearing profusely and chucking some iPads around. The man filming prefaces their [...]

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

Lisa Bernier — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:10:06 +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, [...]

Apple Granted Patent For 5D Technology

Jeff Evans — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:24:50 +0000

Gizmodo.com is reporting that Apple has been granted a patent for a technology that doesn't even exist yet! Get ready for the world of 5D technology!

Apple Unveils new iPad, Announces March 16 Release

Jeff Evans — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:17:52 +0000

Apple officials announced today the details on the eagerly awaited new iPad. First of all, it won’t be called the ‘iPad HD’ or ‘iPad 3′ as originally thought. Some of its features include a better display, a faster chip and 4G connection. Some of the best news is that pricing for the new iPad will [...]

iPod Turns 10 — Happy Birthday to the Greatest Invention of All Time

Dylan Schenker — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:00:51 +0000

The iPod, Apple’s MP3 player that revolutionized the way we listen to music, recently celebrated its tenth birthday. How do ya like them apples, Microsoft Zune! Can anyone remember MP3 players before the iPod? They were dinky and only held, at most, a handful of songs. The iPod forever changed how we listen to music by [...]

Apple Fanboy Gets Steve Jobs 'Haircut' [PICTURE]

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:57 +0000

Even an egomaniacal fella like Steve Jobs would probably be sick of all the post-mortem tributes to his life by now. Especially bonehead “memorials” like this head mural. While it does look ridiculous, a special tip of the cap to the artist responsible. That’s some great work. Only question for the barber: Does it take [...]

Apple's New Siri Technology Has a (Hilarious) Mind of Its Own

Shauna Wright — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:00:32 +0000

Apple’s voice-recognition technology, Siri, has been lauded for its groundbreaking ability to understand natural human language rather than just simple commands. In the past, most people have used it for various mundane activities — finding the nearest sushi restaurant or theater showtimes for a movie, for example.

In its most recent incarnation, you can even ask it questions (“Will it rain today?”) and it’ll use GPS to spit out an accurate answer. But some creative folks have tested Siri’s abilities on the new iPhone 4S with rather amusing results.

Steve Jobs' Inspiring 2005 Stanford University Speech About 'Living Before You Die' [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:00:03 +0000

As the world mourns the death of Apple visionary Steve Jobs, a commencement speech he gave at Stanford University in June of 2005 — just a year after his initial diagnosis with cancer — has begun making the rounds once again.

The topic? How to live before you die.

Steve Jobs Through the Years [PICTURES]

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:00:20 +0000

The man who changed the face of technology as we know it has died. Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, who was battling pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant in 2009, has passed away at the age of 56. Jobs co-founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak in 1976. Together, the pair launched the [...]

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Has Died

Shauna Wright — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:38:53 +0000

Apple’s co-founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs, who’s been battling a rare form of pancreatic cancer for years and had a liver transplant in 2009, has passed away at the age of 56. Jobs, the visionary behind the iPhone, the iPod and the iMac, co-founded Apple Computer along with Steve Wozniak in 1976. Together they [...]

Apple Announces the iPhone 4S at 'Let's Talk iPhone' Event

Shauna Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:00:42 +0000

Apple’s highly-anticipated ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event on Tuesday began with newly-installed CEO Tim Cook reflecting on some of the company’s successes, as well as one new one: the new iPhone.

Dubbed the iPhone 4S, the gadget keeps with the company’s tradition of introducing completely new models every other year, with upgrades in between.

Steve Jobs Stepping Down as Apple CEO

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:22 +0000

Steve Jobs is stepping down as chief executive at Apple, the company said on Wednesday. Jobs will remain at the company as chairman, but he and his iconic black turtleneck will be replaced by former Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook. Jobs sent Apple a letter of resignation, which he later made public, on Wednesday. In [...]

Iphone 5 Coming June '11?

Marcie Pink — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:21:19 +0000

All of us Apple Junkies who took a bite of the "forbidden fruit" and are hooked on the technology watch and listen for the news of the next new update or upgrade in software and hardware.

There have been rumors that there isn't going to be an iPhone 5 but rather a software update. (Seeing as how I just got my iPhone 4 in January -- kinda hoping that there isn't a new phone -- cause if there is -- of course I will HAVE to get it!) This morning Apple release a statement: after the jump.

Don't Read This if You Just Bought an iPad — Grrrr

Marcie Pink — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:10:50 +0000

Apple made more news today as they announced the all new iPad 2. The announcement opened with Steve Jobs, looking "good", relaying sales figures that Apple has seen over the past year. Then Jobs rolled into the big unveiling of iPad Part Deux. The iPad 2 ships March 11th!

Coming Soon – Playboy on Your iPad

Jeff Evans — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:21:11 +0000

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner says his magazine will be available on the iPad in March -- uncensored.

If true, that's a huge reversal for Apple, whose CEO just last May said iPad put "freedom from porn" before freedom of speech.

Hefner tweeted that new and archival issues of Playboy will come to the iPad in March.