Stories by Usman Qureshi

Jason Koger, whose both hands were amputated after a four-wheeler accident, has recently had the opportunity to get a pair of new ones that can be controlled by an iPhone app, CNN reports (via Gizmodo). In 2008, Jason was riding his four-wheeler on his grandfather's farm when he came in contact with a downed power line...

According to a new report by Business Insider, two venture capitalists have claimed that Apple's reputation as a company who hangs on to its employees for decades despite minimal title inflation, lower pay, and fewer perks, appears to be suddenly changing as more and more Apple executives and employees are willing to leave the company and are sending...

Adding to its tally of durable and stylish iPhone 5 cases, SwitchEasy has recently introduced Bonds™, a shock-absorbing TPU case bonded with a metal clip for superior grip and protection. We go hands on with the new case right after the jump! SwitchEasy Bonds™ ($29.99) is available in Bondage black, Shadow black, Snow white, Grenade...

A Chinese man surnamed Wang has pulled off an amazing petty crime in downtown Zhengzhou i.e pickpocketing a woman's iPhone by using chopsticks. The lady, who was riding a bicycle, apparently didn't even notice and continued pedaling (via Kotaku). Photos of the thief stealing the iPhone have recently appeared online in China. Wang later said that he began committing crimes...

Steve Jobs, the late co-founder of Apple as well as Pixar Animation Studios, has been dedicated a tree by Disney's Pixar in front of the Steve Jobs Building at Pixar Studio's campus (via Pixar Times). Take a look at the beautiful tree and its plaque that reads "Dedicated With Love And Gratitude To Steve Jobs. Our Partner, Mentor, And Friend." "Earlier this...

Yesterday, Samsung announced a couple of new 'GALAXY Mega' jumbo sized devices, which fall in the phablet category i.e between smartphones and tablets. Today, Phone Arena has published a side-by-side size comparison of GALAXY Mega devices with GALAXY Note II, GALAXY S4, iPhone 5 and other popular smartphones. "So, the new devices are big. We know that they...

According to NPD DisplaySearch, next generation Retina iPad a.k.a the iPad 5 is expected to feature a redesigned LED backlight apparatus which may bring its thickness and weight close to the iPad 2 (via CNET). Analyst Paul Semenza suggests that a thinner, lighter LED design will be achieved partly by making the display more efficient and partly by using...

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a report today, claiming that Apple may delay the launch of iPhone 5S, the second generation iPad Mini and a cheaper iPhone due to a number of production issues currently being faced by the Cupertino company, MacRumors is reporting. Contrary to the analyst's previous predictions and general market consensus, Apple's...

According to Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty, Apple's next major iOS update expected to be unveiled this summer, could introduce a true mobile wallet solution, CNET reports. While calling it a "killer app", the analyst claims that this mobile wallet feature would come as part of iOS 7 which will be shown at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference...

Samsung has today announced the all new GALAXY Mega phablets in Seoul, Korea, which will come in 6.3" and 5.8" sizes and go on sale alongside its Note and Galaxy S ranges. The Korean company's two new jumbo sized devices which fall in the phablet category i.e between smartphones and tablets, will use the same Android 4.2 Jelly Bean version...

Available previously for iPad only, Documents by Readdle has just been updated to support the iPhone. The app is now available for download in the App Store for free as a universal binary. Now both iPhone and iPad users can use the free Documents app to view all common document formats, play audio / video media...

Apple removed app discovery application AppGratis from the App Store earlier this week for violating its App Store Review Guidelines, a measure that came as a shock to the company's CEO who promised yesterday in a blog entry that his application recommendation service will continue to work for those who already own the app. However, it seems that...