The problem with Apple’s auto-renewable subscriptions
Marco Arment, founder of Instapaper and Tumblr, has written an excellent article about the shortcomings of iOS’s auto-renewable subscriptions, and the problem it creates for...
Samsung announces Smart Cam: A sexy and hi-tech home monitoring system for iOS
Samsung is known for its ingenuity and design. Their latest piece of technology is the Smart Cam. Just announced at CES 2012, this home monitoring...
Happy 5th Birthday, iPhone!
Five long years ago, Steve Jobs stood on stage at Macworld and changed the world. It seems as if the iPhone has existed much longer...
Netflix now available in the UK App Store
Congratulations, Brits! You finally get to join the Netflix club. At long last, Netflix has launched in the UK and Ireland today. With that comes...
Liquipel: No need for your iPhone to be afraid of water anymore
Liquipel is hoping that they can make your phone, and other electronics, a little more water resistant. By placing your iPhone into a vacuum chamber...
It sounds like Xbox Live games could be coming to iOS
A new job post on Microsoft Careers hints that Microsoft could be gearing up to bring the latest Xbox Live experiences to all mobile platforms,...
Hipsters shed ironic tears: Digital music sales pass physical media sales for the first time ever
It may be a generational thing, but it’s pretty surprising that 2011 was the first year that digital music sales surpassed physical media sales. But,...
Apps of the Week: Temple Run, GTA 3, and Angry Birds Seasons
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time to take a look at some awesome apps for each platform: iPhone, iPad, and Mac OS. Today, we’re...
Samsung launches an iMessage competitor. For the iPhone. Yes, really.
I admire a company with the nerve to go head-to-head with a giant, but Samsung’s ChatON, released on the App Store for iOS, is likely...
Italian court denies Samsung’s request for an injunction against the iPhone
Continuing on the theme of Samsung’s efforts to suckerpunch Apple, we bring you a story about an Italian judge who heard Samsung’s request for an...
Infinity Blade all out of bubble-gum, and still kicking ass
Infinity Blade was easily the first major title from a big publisher that clearly demonstrated the power of gaming on iOS devices. Up until its...
Thunderbolt may be on its way to iOS, says Apple patent
The United States Patent and Trademark Office published three new Apple patents relating to Thunderbolt today. While there is substantial worry over what Apple’s patents...
UK Starbucks Fans rejoice! Paying with iOS is now a reality
Good news, all of you caffeine addicts in the United Kingdom can now pay for your Starbucks using the updated Starbucks app on your iOS...
iPhone case: TidyTilt is the case Apple should have made
If this video demonstration of TidyTilt doesn’t thaw your cold, cynical tech-news-reading heart, we don’t know what will. This incredibly clever cover comes from the...
Did Spotify’s Daniel Ek spill the beans about Siri integration with third party apps?
A giant article on Spotify and Daniel Ek from Forbes may have inadvertently spilled the beans about upcoming Siri integration with iOS apps. On page...
Apple’s iMessage and other alternatives are scaring off SMS
SMS was an ingenious idea. It allowed people to relay messages to each other within seconds. It also started in Finland – and it might...
China gets the iPhone 4S on January 13th
China gets an early Lunar New Year present: the iPhone 4S. With a population of 1.33 billion people, China has a lot of potential for...
iPhone case: “Melt” is a real drip
The folks over at SwitchEasy have developed a very unique iPhone case called the “Melt.” While it might look strictly like a novelty design, the...