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Nokia accuses Apple of “overriding” Siri software on best smartphone answer
Ever since the launch of the iPhone 4S, Apple’s virtual assistant Siri has certainly attempted (and in many cases, succeeded) to make people’s lives easier. However, Siri seems to have betrayed its maker. The question "what is the best smartphone ever?" is promptly answered by Siri as Nokia’s Lumia 900 at least till a week back. The unexpected and somewhat outrageous answer seems to have amused many iPhone 4S users while it went as far as to anger some Apple loyalists. An embarrassed Apple had to hastily make changes to Siri’s … [Read More...]
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iPhone 5 To Come With 5-inch Screen This September
As smartphone manufacturers are beginning to follow the trend of 5-inch screens in literally a “big” way, Apple might just follow suit with a 5-inch display on the upcoming iPhone 5, according to rumors. Apple’s next iPhone, the heavily-speculated iPhone 5 will be released later this year. The million-dollar question is WHEN? While some rumors point toward an October release, others indicate a late-August to early-September launch date. The next-generation iPhone is already expected to be an immediate and huge hit with several new … [Read More...]
Signal problems bothering iPhone 4S users in China
iPhone 4S users is having trouble in getting proper network and activating the SIM cards in their phones from some time. Experts analyzed that the problem arising in iPhone 4S on receiving full signal is due to the GSM chip it holds. The chip can work on P frequency only, which is 885-915MHz, but it’s not at its best in E frequency, which ranges from 880-890MHz. The China Mobile has a GSM network which supports both P and E frequencies and as iPhone 4S is unable to work on E band, it faces problems while making calls or getting [roper … [Read More...]
iPhone passwords can be hacked instantly
Think your iPhone is safe? Think again. Even if your iPhone is secured with the 4-digit password and protected by the latest security update, the right application can unlock your iPhone in a matter of seconds. A Swedish security company claims to possess software that can unlock any smartphone. Forbes According to a report in Forbes, a Micro Systemation application which the firm calls XRY, can instantly crack a smartphone’s(like iPhone or Android) password, transfer the data to a PC, decrypt the data, and display vital information like … [Read More...]
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iPhone 5 To Come With 5-inch Screen This September
As smartphone manufacturers are beginning to follow the trend of 5-inch screens in literally a “big” way, Apple might just follow suit with a 5-inch display on the upcoming iPhone 5, according to rumors. Apple’s next iPhone, the heavily-speculated iPhone 5 will be released later this year. The million-dollar question is WHEN? While some rumors point toward an October release, others indicate a late-August to early-September launch date. … [Read More...]
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Latest Rumor: Apple to Unveil iPhone 5 In September; LTE and NFC support expected
With every passing day, fresh rumors and speculation about Apple’s next iPhone keep cropping up throughout the Web. The next iteration of the hugely successful iPhone series is hogging the limelight and is probably the most-talked about smartphone of all times. If a new report is to be believed, many details regarding the upcoming iPhone 5 will be announced in September this year and that Taiwan-based Pegatron Technology has landed orders … [Read More...]
Sprint CEO Takes Pay Cut Due To iPhone Costs
Indeed, desperate times lead to desperate measures. Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse is giving up $3.25 million of his pay thanks to the iPhone which has skimmed down his company’s profit margins. The not-so-surprising move is seen as an attempt to appease certain highly vocal shareholders of Sprint, a Fortune 500 company, mainly the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, who are against re-electing Hesse to the company's board. The Ontario Teachers' … [Read More...]
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iPhone 5 May Use Multi-Tiered Haptic Technology
Apple has recently filed 14 new patent applications, including a brand new advanced haptics system, a new camera technology and a new battery design. Ahead of the new iPad’s announcement, a report came up that suggested that Apple might incorporate a new haptic texture display in the new tablet, which would result in a “textured feedback” through a small electrical stimulus. Disappointingly, the new iPad did not carry such feature. … [Read More...]
iPhone Photo book app to be released mid May
Rumored to be released in mid-May, Mooklet project has introduced a creative iPhone application called ‘’Mooklet’’ that lets you create your very own dynamic photo book that can be published online. This new app allows you to publish your Mooklet with your favorite pictures from a photo library in a few minutes and also includes unique backgrounds, designs and animations. Users can view your published Mooklet via their internet browser … [Read More...]
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‘’Siri Hidden Feature on iPhone 5’’ goes Viral on the net
A new video by AatmaStudio has been seen doing rounds on the web, grabbing the attention of millions. Titled, ‘’Siri Hidden Feature on iPhone 5’’, this video imagines Apple’s artificial intelligence program Siri to detect when your iPhone has been stolen and disable it on its own. The video shows this program successfully disabling your stolen iPhone by cracking the screen after the wrong password is entered 3 times in a row, making … [Read More...]
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Future Army Truck gets some inspiration from the iPhone
It seems that the U.S. Army is getting pretty high-tech with its transportation now. It’s more of iTech then high-tech as the chief of the U.S. Army transportation, Brig. Gen. Stephen Farmen spoke at a trade conference this week at Virginia. He held up in his hand an iPhone and asked, “How can we ensemble the same kind of powerful technology like this iPhone into a machine on wheels and at the same time hit the right point of price?” The … [Read More...]
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Original iPhone prototype had physical keyboard and an iPod hybrid with it
Currently the tech world is in deep thoughts about what Apple is contemplating with the next version of its iPhone that is due to come sometime this very year. However, before the launch a rumor has surfaced that that the original iPhone prototype had with it a physical keyboard and an iPod Hybrid. It has also come up to our knowledge through reliable sources that when Apple was in the process of developing its first iPhone, the firm had its … [Read More...]
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Sprint Nextel offers unlimited data plan for the next iPhone
Sprint is cranking up the competition for their competitors. The next business plan is to provide unlimited data plan for the next iPhone, which would hopefully catapult them ahead of the others. Sprint CEO Dan Hesse in an interview with CNET confirmed that for the next generation iPhones with LTE technology, Sprint Nextel would provide an unlimited plan with no strings attached. They have already begun to provide their first batch of LTE … [Read More...]
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The Apple iPhone 4S losing ground in developed cities
This seems to be a troubling news for Apple since their latest brainchild, the iPhone 4S, is fast losing ground in the major cities. After much of a pompous promising entry, the giant is quickly losing face and market. However, the product is still the most sought-after device since its inception, but the record-breaking sales and the popularity is showing a fast decline. This case is far more pronounced in the developed markets such as the … [Read More...]
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iPhone 5 likely to be launched in October
Apple will probably introduce the next generation of the phenomenally successful iPhone series in October. It is likely to sport a fresh body design and will support faster wireless networks like 4G LTE. According to reports, October is more likely since chipmaker Qualcomm Inc said that it is facing problems meeting the demand for certain components that might be part of the new iPhone. Along with the announcement by Verizon Wireless about a … [Read More...]
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Encyclopedia Britannica releases iPad, iPhone app
It has been only a month since Encyclopedia Britannica put the brakes on the publishing of its print edition. However, its publishers have come out with the launch of an app for the iOS-platform, which will be subscription-based, in order to spread instant access to the complete reference tools by means of tablets and smartphones. With its digital edition, the Encyclopedia Britannica hopes to form a decent footprint on the huge new market that … [Read More...]
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Bulletproof Case for your iPhone Revealed
Japanese firm, Marudai, has revealed a bullet proof case for your iPhone that reportedly claims to be able to resist a .50 caliber a bullet setting you aback $650 apiece. For those planning to recreate the popular iPhone vs. gun videos on You Tube, this could be the perfect offer to protect your phone from amateur marksmen shooting your gadget to know what happens to them. The case is made from a combination of aluminum and steel with only … [Read More...]
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iPhone 5 Headset? Or not
Apple has recently filed a patent outlining an innovative plan for a new wireless headset that would sport an in-built mp3 player. Will this out-of-the-world sketch turn into the proprietary headset that would ship with the iPhone5? Or is it an entirely new product? The patent is actually for an iPod shuffle that comes with a microphone and an in-built set of stereo earbuds. The whole setup will be arranged in a headset that would wrap around … [Read More...]
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Circadia released for Apple iPhone
Circadia, developed by game designer, Kurt Bieg, is the epitome of minimalism- simple straightforward mechanics. Each level in Circadia features a constellation comprising dots of various musical colors looking for a rhythm. In order to solve the intriguing puzzle, you need to find out the required sequence. In order to continue to the next level, make the color bursts converge on to the single white dot simultaneously. The entire interface is … [Read More...]
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iPhone case, wall charger combo arriving sooner than planned
JuiceTank, a project that is looking to integrate a mobile phone charger within a phone case, giving you one neat utility package, is expected to be available sooner than expected, if its producers are to be believed. Detached, JuiceTank’s parent company, said today that the product was “in the final stages of development" and added that the tooling part of production will be done faster than previously estimated. A unique hybrid, the … [Read More...]
Wolfgang Puck reveals new iPhone app
Master chef Wolfgang Puck announced his debut app for iPhone and iPod touch, created by Gourmet Pixel. The app contains, never before published recipes, cooking tips and cooking technique videos, calling for reservations, event planning tools and even social media assimilation. Wolfgang is pretty excited about bringing his favorite recipe, cooking tips and tricks to his fans. The app is aimed at the people who have a passion for food, likes to … [Read More...]
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iPhone compatible smartphone watch
The concept behind the Pebble’s smart watch is simple. A clean and simple interface providing users with useful apps wrapped in a fashionable trendy watch interface. The main aspect of Pebble’s predictable success can be its apps. Pebble epaper watch will be shipped with the ability to run several apps using some of the functionalities of your iPhone or Android smartphones via Bluetooth. For example, a user can get info about their speed, … [Read More...]
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New iPhone with 1GB RAM being tested
Apple is reportedly testing the next generation of the iPhone in its labs already. Get this: according to various reports, the prototype iPhone is powered by a cool 1GB of RAM. Apple is in fact testing not only a prototype of the iPhone, but also one of the iPod Touch. The new iPhone is reportedly powered by a variant of the A5X chip that gives the new iPad its amazing speed and will make the next generation of the successful iPhone series … [Read More...]
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iPhone app to sweeten dreams?
A psychologist’s vision to use smartphones to try and sweeten dreams, Prof. Richard Wiseman wants hundreds of smartphone-owning people to participate in an ambitious experiment to manipulate dreams. Participants of this experiment will be required to download an iPhone app that will convert their iPhone into a sort of "dream factory". When placed on the person’s bed, the iPhone will be able to detect when the sleeper is immobile, or not … [Read More...]
