Stories by Usman Qureshi

AVG Technologies, a leading provider of internet and mobile security solutions, has launched the new AVG Safe Browser for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, introducing LinkScanner® and Do Not Track technology to the iOS platform. With AVG Safe Browser, novice users can get help identifying safe websites, though pro users may not need this as much. The...

The all new iTunes 11 allows users to redeem their iTunes gift cards by simply taking a photo of the code on the back of the card with their computer's camera, points out 9to5Mac. Apparently a new type of gift card will be required to use this feature. Using the new feature, users will be able to quickly...

Moments ago, Apple pushed the all new iTunes 11 desktop app as a software update through Mac App Store and now, a new version of Apple's Remote app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch has been released with a brand new interface for the iPad, features like Up Next, and more. The new version of Remote features a...

Back in September, we reported that iPhone 5 has passed 3C (China Compulsory Certificate) and is awaiting a network access license and approval from the China Radio Management agency. Today, the device has also received approval for a “network access” license in China, according to a report by WSJ. The report confirms that the iPhone 5 is fully compatible with...

As expected, Rovio released the Angry Birds Star Wars 'Episode V: Hoth' update today, introducing 20 new levels and also debuting Princess Leia. The Hoth update is available now for free on iOS App Store, while the Mac version is coming soon. The free Star Wars update brings 20 new levels on the ice world of Hoth, as well...

Last week, we reported that Will.i.am will soon be introducing the i.am+ camera accessory for iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, that will transform the iPhone camera into a 14 megapixel camera. Today, the artist has unveiled the i.am+ accessory which will be available on December 6 in £199 C.4 "contemporary" and £299 V.4 "vintage" models and also feature a slide out...

Google Maps have just been updated to include the Street View imagery from across Canada, including the Arctic. According to Google, it is working to build the world’s most accurate, comprehensive and user-friendly map. You can check out the new Street View homepage here. Google team explains how they have driven thousands of kilometers of public streets, roads...

As pointed out by 9to5Mac, Apple has started a new magazine ad campaign in which the company is advertising its new 7.85" iPad Mini in print magazines. The ads are directed at highlighting the smaller iPad's compact design and its ability to access the same magazine content from Newsstand, Apple’s magazine subscription store. Earlier this...

While it's not yet clear who's behind this but it's certainly the coolest collection of TV ads on YouTube featuring every Apple ad ever aired on television, majority of which are pretty awesome (via The Next Web). Better check it out fast before it gets pulled!  Though Apple's recent Genius ads were pretty crappy, there are far...

Team FireCore has just published a blog post explaining the current state of Apple TV 3 jailbreak. The posts notes that while they were pretty optimistic about jailbreaking the device when it came out back in March, things have "not progressed as quickly as anyone would have liked". Sadly, the team has also confessed that the security related expertise required to...

Dutch manufacturer Mujjo has just introduced the first ever Leather Touchscreen Gloves, enabled by revolutionary nanotechnology integrated into the leather to mimic the conductive properties of the human skin. These touchscreen compatible leather gloves are made of the finest Ethiopian lambskin and feature a contemporary, balanced and elegant design. Mujjo's touchscreen leather gloves are soft, warm and...

Folks over at SquareTrade have pitted a bunch of Google smartphones and tablets against the iPhone, iPad and iPad Mini in their latest drop test video, to see which company makes more durable products. Each device was dropped on the corner from 4 feet using SquareTrade’s Drop Bot (via FSM). The following Google and Apple devices...