Folks over at iFixit have taken apart Microsoft's newly launched Surface tablet and have given it a better repairability score than the iPad. The iPad received merely 2 out of a possible 10 while the Surface ended up with a repairability score of 4. The famous gadget repair site found it rather difficult to remove the rear panel...
Apple is already preparing to ship early iPad Mini pre-orders of Wifi-only models for delivery on Friday, November 2, the official launch date for the device, according to MacRumors who is reporting with reference to a couple of its forum reports and a Twitter user from UK and Germany respectively. Apple typically updates order status to "Preparing...
Startling numbers of mobile device thefts, a.k.a “Apple-picking” from Vancouver indicate that almost 50% increase has been observed in stolen mobile devices over the past two years. As a result, Metro Vancouver police are urging the public to be extremely cautious with their Smartphones and other personal electronics, reports CTV News. Sgt. Randy Fincham from Vancouver police said that thefts include everything from...
Apple has issued a comprehensive environmental report for the iPad Mini, highlighting the device's environmental performance in relation to climate change, energy efficiency, material efficiency, and restricted substances. According to the report, iPad Mini features arsenic-free display glass, mercury-free LED-backlit display, recyclable aluminum enclosure and a power adapter that outperforms strictest global energy-efficiency standards. Apple states...
Last year, we reviewed Just Mobile's Gum Max™ backup battery pack and were extremely pleased with its colossal 10,400 mAh capacity. Today, we'll be looking at its smaller sibling, the thumb-sized Gum™ backup battery with a capacity of 2200 mAh, enough to fully recharge any of the current generation iPhones. Check out our full review after the break! Specifications: 3 micro-LED...
Back in July, a UK judge ruled in favor of Samsung stating that its Galaxy tablets aren’t “cool” enough to be confused with Apple’s iPad and therefore the design for Samsung’s three Galaxy tablets don't infringe Apple’s registered design. As a result, the court instructed Apple to run ads acknowledging Samsung did not infringe iPad design on its website and newspapers...
DigiTimes is reporting through its anonymous industry sources that iPad Mini's DITO film sensor is having mass production issues, which is why the device is approximately 40-50% more expensive compared to other 7-inch tablets. The iPad Mini features the GF2 (DITO film) touch screen technology, which according to the source, has extremely low yield rates as a result of...
Opera's Q3 2012 installment of the State of Mobile Advertising report reveals that Apple’s iOS is the highest yielding platform on its advertising network. Furthermore, it appears that Android isn't even as effective as Blackberry as an advertising platform, points out The Next Web (via The Loop). Back in July, Opera officially declared iOS as the most effective mobile advertising platform with an...
With over 400 million iTunes accounts, Apple is now the world's largest online music retailer. However, it looks like the Cupertino giant now wants its share from the online music streaming market as well and is planning to introduce its own radio service as early as 2013 in order to compete with Pandora, reports Bloomberg (via @Satariano)....
Rovio Entertainment has today released the annual Halloween update for its Angry Birds Seasons game titled the "Haunted Hogs". The update brings 30 brand new Halloween themed levels along with some spooky new music to get you into the Halloween spirit. Both the iPhone and iPad versions of Angry Birds Seasons have received the update. The "Haunted Hogs" takes the...
Apple has released three new accessories in its online store following yesterday's iPad Mini launch event i.e a Lightning to VGA adapter, a Lightning Digital AV (HDMI) adapter and a new 12W USB power adapter, as pointed out by The Verge. Lightning to VGA Adapter The Lightning to VGA Adapter ($49 on Apple Store) connects to your iPad with...
Yesterday, Apple introduced Fusion Drive, an innovative new storage option that gives the performance of flash storage and the capacity of a standard hard drive, during the 2012 iMac & updated Mac Mini unveiling at the media event. AnandTech explains how Apple is attempting to offer the best of both worlds with its new Fusion Drive. Both the new 2012 iMac and Mac...
