The day after the iPad Mini was announced, I was not too keen on getting one, for reasons I expressed – whether clearly or vaguely, it’s for you to decide in a previous post. Since then, I have had the chance to use the iPad Mini, thanks to my brother-in-law who decided to go for […]
Archives for February 2013
Apple Plans to Reimburse Accidental In-App Purchases in Kids’ Apps
It’s clear that kids love iOS devices. My kids can’t get enough of the iPad. Even if I tell them that I need the iPad for work (I use it for accessing another email account, making to-do lists, appointments, and work charts), they often win in the end and would play their favorite games or […]
Easily Transfer Files Between iOS & OS X with Instashare
Where has this app been all my life?! Instashare lets you transfer files between your Mac and your iPhone or iPad with the simplicity of drag-and-drop.
Every Steve Jobs Video, Ever
A serious Mac enthusiast (who apparently prefers to remain anonymous) has put up on YouTube the most exhaustive collection of Steve Jobs videos you’ll ever see. It’s quite the treasure trove, and includes some cool compilation videos as well.
iPhone 3x More Reliable Than Other Smartphones
An industry report published today says that Apple’s iPhone is considered by users to be three times more reliable than its nearest competitor, Samsung. Needless to say, the iPhone tops the list on smartphone reliability.
Apple releases iTunes 11.0.2
Apple has recently announced the release of a minor update to its iTunes software. The new update upgrades iTunes to version 11.0.2, and implements a number of changes. According to Apple, the new update carries with it the usual bug fixes to make iTunes more stable. Other issues have also been addressed with […]
What 2013 Holds for Apple: My Predictions
The rumor mill has always run rampant where Apple is concerned, and 2013 is shaping up to be no different. Just for fun, here are my predictions for what products Apple will and won’t ship in 2013. Sound off and let us know what you think is coming this year!
Do You Use MEGA?
Kim Dot Com’s file hosting service MEGA gives you 10x the storage space as iCloud. But does it foster illegal piracy? And if so, does that affect your decision to use MEGA?
A Peek at Apple’s Other Facilities
The iCloud Data Center in North Carolina. Apple’s mysterious offices in Austin and Sacramento. Apple’s international headquarters around the world. Take a look inside dozens of Apple facilities that the tech company doesn’t want you to see.
Evasi0n Jailbreak Tool Posts Record Downloads
Apple has many competitors and rivals – among them Samsung, Google, and Microsoft – but one of its biggest “rivals” is not even a company but the practice of jailbreaking. Even though Apple’s engineers are working tirelessly to plug all vulnerabilities that developers can use to jailbreak its devices, it has been largely unsuccessful, only […]
New Website Collects Kickstarter Apple Projects Into One Store
I love checking Kickstarter for cool new Apple accessories. Don’t you? New website BiteMyApple.co has just launched, making it easy to get your hands on those crowd-funded gadgets — collecting all of them in one place.
When Siri and Raspberry Pi Collide
When Raspberry Pi was announced, it piqued the interested of DIY enthusiasts simply because it opened up a world of possibilities for those so inclined. It also provides a way for children to actually learn how to dabble with hardware and software without having to spend an arm and a leg for equipment. True enough, […]
12 New 3D City Maps Added to Flyover
Since its launch, Apple’s never stopped working on Apple Maps. Even a feature that’s not broken, like 3D Flyover mode, is getting new content. Check out these 12 new cities that have just been made fully 3D.
What Will the Last OS X Be Named?
Numbers don’t lie: when it’s released later this year, OS X version 10.9 will unquestionably be the last major upgrade to the venerable OS. But there are only a few cat species left to choose a name from. Which one will Apple pick? Which one would you pick?
Weird & Wonderful Sights from MacWorld 2013
Take a look at this quick gallery culled from on-site images uploaded to Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr straight from MacWorld, which is happening right now in San Francisco.
