The iPad 8 has been out for a few weeks now. I’ve gotten the chance to daily drive it and put it through the ringer. I’ve concluded that this is the best value tablet you can buy, and here’s why. Design Physically speaking, this iPad 8 is identical to the 7th-generation model. Thinness, weight, and feel in the hand are all essentially the same. There are no new color options, either....
With iPad Air 2 units now officially arriving in the hands of customers, our friends over at iFixit have officially kicked off their ritual teardown of the device. For the most part the teardown only revealed minor changes on the inside, such as repositioned display cables that iFixit calls a welcomed changed for repairs. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlLf6sei6YQ] Also revealed are minor tweaks to Wi-Fi antennas and other components. In addition, the teardown confirms an approximately 15% smaller battery compared to the previous generation iPad Air…...
The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max include a dynamic power management system — a combination of hardware and software — that should make them less susceptible to performance throttling symptoms as the battery ages and battery health degrades over time. That’s according to a new support document anyway. Apple says that the iPhone 11 includes a new software and hardware battery management system that is always on and dynamic....
iPhone and Apple Watch deals abound Today only, Woot is offering various refurbished iPhone and Apple Watch models from $80. iPhone 11 is on sale from $580 in certified refurbished condition as part of today’s sale. That’s down nearly $120 from the new condition price and a rare discount for those looking for a fully unlocked option. We’ve seen it for less when locked into a 24-month contract, but otherwise, these discounts have been hard to come by....
iPhone shipments fell by 15% year-on-year in China during the first quarter of the year according to Counterpoint Research data. Apple saw its market share in the country fall from 12.3% in Q1 2016 to 10.1% Q1 2017. The main reason for the fall at a time when smartphone sales in China are still growing was far stronger competition from local brands … Oppo saw its shipments soar by 81%, Vivo by 60% and Huawei by 25%....
Reviews suggest that the iPhone XS camera is a significant upgrade on the one in last year’s iPhone X – but some owners are complaining that the front-facing camera comes with one upgrade that is unwanted and can’t be switched off. The selfie camera is reportedly applying heavy and unrealistic skin smoothing … One thread begins with a close crop of skin smoothing which is so heavy it makes the shot look out of focus....
The advisory by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. Cyber Command Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says an Iranian government-sponsored advanced hacking operation known as MuddyWater is going after a wide range of targets. These include telecommunications, defence, local government, and oil and natural gas organisations across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America....
Google announced its newest products at an event in NYC today including its new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones. The Pixel line has been known for its great camera systems so many have been eager to see how Google’s latest compares to the fantastic camera Apple launched with the iPhone 11 lineup. Follow along for a look at how the two cameras compare in some real-world shots. The Verge has shared a detailed look at how the two flagship smartphone cameras perform in a photoshoot across London....
We’ve just received word that Virgin Mobile will be carrying the iPhone 5 next week on its Beyond Talk plans with unlimited 3G/4G LTE data and messaging starting at $35/month (with $5 discount for auto-payments). The 16GB iPhone $549.99 pricing plan + $30/month for unlimited data is extremely competitive with what’s out there but this comes late in the update cycle. Virgin, a pre-paid division of Sprint which also uses the carrier’s CDMA 3G and LTE 4G networks, will also offer the 32GB and 64GB versions of the iPhone for $649....
With the latest iPhone commercial hitting the airwaves touting the incredible Mail app, Stock Reader and otherwise catering to a business user, a lot of focus on the web in the last 24 hours has been the iPhone’s ability (or inability in some people’s eyes) to handle Microsoft Exchange Server. We use Exchange 2007 where I work (and I administer Exchange so I can’t blame anyone but myself) and getting it to work on the iPhone or Mail....
There have been conflicting reports about what sort of 5G support will be offered by the iPhone 12 – specifically, will all of this year’s iPhones get mmWave 5G, or will that be limited to specific models or certain countries? Some have suggested that only the iPhone 12 Pro models will get the faster mmWave 5G, while others have reported that it will be limited to certain countries. A new supply-chain report doesn’t fully answer the question, but does shed a little light …...
Since its release in 2008, Jon Favreau’s Iron Man has had an incalculable impact on modern movies. Not only did it kick off the ongoing Marvel Cinematic Universe and guide it on its way to becoming highest-grossing film franchise of all time, but its influence can be felt in blockbuster filmmaking in general, with many franchises opting to construct their own shared and interconnected universes. It also reminded industry people and audiences alike of Robert Downey Jr....
Repairing Apple products be a costly affair depending on the repair you desire. One part that is often needed for replacement with iPhones is its screen. Smartphone displays are fragile, and a severe drop can break down any glass on the phone. And iPhones are no exception. So if you have recently broken the screen on your iPhone 13 and are looking for replacement charges for it, you have come to the right place....
He’s everyone’s favorite mouthy mercenary but is Deadpool on Netflix? Ryan Reynolds first became interested in making a Deadpool movie while he was working on 2004’s Blade: Trinity, with his performance as Hannibal King inspired by the character. It would be a long road to the character receiving a solo movie, however. Reynolds would first play the Wade Wilson in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, but the various changes made to Deadpool for the Wolverine prequel - including having his mouth sewn shut - led to fans rejecting the movie’s portrayal....
In Australia, there is no legal requirement to pay leave loading. However, when it comes to annual leave loading, many employers and employees get confused over one thing: is it compulsory to pay leave loading or not? Stay tuned, as our article will help clear things up and give you more information about this topic. What is leave loading, and what is its purpose? When you get a new job, one of the first things you learn about is your benefits, and one of them may be leave loading....
Earlier today, Bloomberg published an extensive piece diving into why it has taken so long for Apple to release its highly-anticipated AirPower charger. Hidden in that piece was an interesting tidbit about the iPhone X’s development process, which indicated Apple considered removing the wired charging system altogether. Do you think it’s time for Apple to drop physical ports from the iPhone? Apple’s chief designer Jony Ive has long said his eventual goal for the iPhone is for it to be a single piece of glass, but there are obvious technological hurdles that come with such a design....
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/?v=fLPMLJgGsiA] File this one under the ‘freaky’ category. Publisher Hearst is promoting its first iPad-only magazine titled Cosmo for Guys (no jokes, please) with the “iPad Head Girl”. The campaign employs a modern take on the sandwich man, thanks to creative concept by viral marketing agency Thinkmodo which calls for a custom-designed head gear, fabricated by MTV Movie Awards makers Clockwork Apple. The Next Web explains that the head gear is comprised of four iPads “shaped into a cube projecting video playback of each side of her head”....
If you happen to delete all of your photos by accident, you may be concerned that there’s no way to recover any of the photos. Luckily, Apple’s Photos app has a way to recover recently deleted photos. Follow along as we walk through how to recover recently deleted photos. Note that Apple’s Photos app only keeps deleted photos up to 30 days. How to recover recently deleted photos Fire up the Photos app, go to Albums > Recently Deleted....
The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max are now available to pre-order from Apple. The iPhone 12 mini offers an all-new 5.4-inch form factor, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the largest iPhone ever made by Apple at 6.7-inches. Pricing starts at $699 and $1099 respectively, and the first orders will arrive one week from today on November 13. The Apple Store app is now back online for some users, so keep checking if you don’t see it quite yet....
It’s still too early to call it, but there just might be enough rumors circulating to predict a Spring 2020 Apple Event. From iPhone 9 (or SE 2) to Product (RED) Apple Watches, it’s not hard to imagine what could pack a 90 minute presentation around March. Spring events happen (sometimes) There are two Apple events that are almost guaranteed every year: Apple’s Developer Conference in June, and the iPhone event in September....
