Stories by Usman Qureshi

Rovio Mobile, makers of the hit Angry Birds franchise, has announced that its upcoming game Angry Birds Star Wars will be released on November 8th, adding that it will be the company's best game to date. A dedicated website for the upcoming game is now live at angrybirds.com/starwars. Here's the announcement: On November 8, the Angry Birds and Star...

Some reports from last week pointed out that Apple's support staff is responding via emails to users complaining about a 'purple lens flare' or halo showing up in photos taken with their iPhone 5's camera, when pointed at or near bright light sources. Now, Apple has responded with a public support document addressing and explaining the issue, notes MacRumors. While...

Earlier today, some MacRumors forum readers had reported that their fifth-generation iPod touch early pre-orders statuses have now shifted to "Preparing for Shipment" which marks the final stage before being handed over to UPS or FedEx etc. for delivery. Now, a report by Japanese blog Macotakara is claiming that Apple will begin selling the new iPod touch and...

Earlier this week, Rogers announced expansion of its LTE coverage across Canada and today, Telus has announced the launch of its 4G LTE wireless network across a large number of cities across the country. Here's the list: British Columbia:  Kamloops Vernon Armstrong Enderby Nanaimo Duncan Parksville North Saanich Metchosin Colwood Sydney Mill Bay Cobble Hill Chemainus...

Despite all the errors and flaws in Apple's recently introduced iOS 6 Maps app, it is way ahead of the competition in terms of technology as it uses vector maps that allows fast, sophisticated navigation of both 2D and 3D views. Turns out the iOS 6 Maps app not only reduces 80% data usage by using vectors,...

In a display of remembrance, Apple CEO Tim Cook has paid tribute to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on his first death anniversary with a letter and a small video that includes Steve's quotes and snippets from his product launch keynotes, along with a message from Tim Cook "His spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple”. On accessing apple.com,...

A new patent application titled "Detachable wireless listening device" published by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office today suggests that Apple is developing a unique set of "hybrid" headphones, primarily aimed at withstanding vigorous athletic activity, reports the Apple Insider. It is possible that Apple may be working to design a pair of headphones that uses wireless transmission technology, such as...

For me, Spigen's Steinheil is the king of all screen protector films. Every time I buy a new iOS device, I know I have to get one. As of now, all my iPhones and iPads have got one of these Steinheil screen protectors and I couldn't be more satisfied with their durability, scratch resistance and amazing...

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook, has today announced that the world's most popular social networking service has passed 1 billion active monthly users in just 8 years since its inception in a Harvard dorm room (via 9to5Mac). Here's what Zuckerberg wrote on the official Facebook news page today: "This morning, there are more than...

In order to fix its messed up iOS 6 Maps app, Apple is reportedly developing a program to dedicate certain retail store staff to submit corrections and improvements for inaccurate mapping in their local areas (via MacRumors). While most of us have already downloaded alternatives, Apple seems to be eagerly working on a fix for its...

In addition to using secret authenticator chips in the official Lightning cable and adapters, Apple has now made revisions to its Made For iPad/iPhone/iPod (MFi) policies in order to tighten control over the manufacturing of 3rd-party Lightning accessories, iLounge is reporting. Multiple reliable sources have confirmed the news to iLounge that only Apple-approved manufacturing facilities will be allowed to produce Lightning...

David Murray, former head of the Commonwealth Bank and a lead investor in Australian firm Microlatch, has said that Apple has signed a deal to work with Microlatch on fingerprint recognition technology for integration with mobile payments via near field communications (NFC), according to a report by MacRumors. A couple of months back, Apple acquired fingerprint sensor maker...