Stories by Usman Qureshi

The term “bait apps” refers to children’s games that are available as free downloads in the iTunes Store and allow players to buy virtual goods as in-app purchases such as coins, fish, prizes etc. Previously, when iOS users entered their iTunes password for downloading an app, a 15-minute window from that time was provided to download...

In a new patent application discovered by AppleInsider, Apple seems to be developing a pair of earphones that would feature seamlessly integrating components such as the cable, jack, microphone etc. The report highlights that Apple could use "ultrasonic bonding" to create new iPhone and iPod earbuds that would have a seamless, more aesthetically pleasing "unibody" appearance. The discovered patent filing describes how...

Element Case, the makers of best selling iPhone 4/4S cases like Vapor Pro and Vapor COMP, have recently partnered with Powell Peralta, a legend in the world of skateboarding, to launch an exclusive line of premium iPhone 4/4S cases called the Skate Legends Series. The new line of iPhone 4/4S cases combines the old school graphics from 70's, 80's,...

While all major telecom companies in Canada are providing TV content for mobiles, only a limited number of Canadians really like to watch that on their smartphone's tiny screens. In an article by Guelph Mercury, it seems like less than 1% of consumers are using their smartphones to watch TV. Deloitte Canada analyst Duncan Stewart notes that "screen...

Looks like popular magazine and personalized news reading apps like Flipboard and Zite have just got a new challenge on their hands as Google's own app for  exploring online magazines i.e Google Currents is now available worldwide. Previously available to readers and publishers in U.S only, the app was introduced back in December 2011 for iOS and Android...

Having recently reviewed the impressive NOCS NS200 Aluminum earphones, we decided to test drive a slightly better offering from the same company, the NS400 Titanium earphones which also carry a dedicated mic and remote, compatible with most iPhone and iPod models. Full review after the break! Features: Speaker: 8.0 mm dynamic Diaphragm: Titanium coated Sensitivity: 106...

An all new jailbreak tweak called Stride has recently hit the Cydia store which brings a brand new gesture-based unlocking method to iOS. The tweak lets you unlock your jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch using fully customizable gestures instead of the usual slide-to-unlock and passcode input.  The developer has also released a demo video that shows how...

While the overall stock market is reportedly down, Apple's stock (AAPL : US $632) continues to climb at a steady pace, taking the company's total market capital to over $600 billion today. While some analysts are expecting Apple to hit the trillion dollar market capitalization by 2014, the company is already closing fast on snatching Microsoft's title of being...

Kara Swisher of AllThingsD has just announced that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be delivering the opening speech at 10th D: All Things Digital conference. The long time Apple veteran is expected to share his perspective on where the industry and Apple is headed, having played a critical role in Apple's worldwide sales and operations from its supply chain, before becoming...

A brand new gadget from the Heart Rate Watch Company turns your iPhone into a personal GPS bike computer giving you information about your speed, distance, heart rate, and maps on a convenient bike mounted display. Bundled as the iPhone 4S Ultimate Bike Pack, the device functions by connecting to a bluetooth chest strap to monitor your heart rate at all...

I never thought I'd think of myself as an audiophile one day but over the past few years, I believe I've actually become one. I rarely watch movies on TV since it does not have digital surround sound and that pretty much kills it for me. I also don't listen to my music unless I've...

In a report published by The New York Times (via Bloomberg via 9to5Mac), Apple CEO Tim Cook has been pointed out as the highest paid Chief executive officer in U.S. The report notes that Tim Cook made about $378 million, which includes salary, perks and bonuses worth $1.8 million along with a one-time stock award worth $376.2 million, that extends...