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As pointed out first by game developers CMA Megacorp, the iPhone 5 seems to respond differently than previous generation iPhones when sliding a finger diagonally across the screen in quick succession, a glitch that may pose a problem for game developers, 9to5Mac reports.  The glitch is not noticeable by all users, though this may be a serious issue for game developers that...

China Telecom, the 3rd largest mobile telecommunication provider in China, is now preparing to introduce the iPhone 5 in late November or early December, which would mark the official launch of Apple's latest iPhone in China, reports The Wall Street Journal (via MacRumors). The report also points out that China was responsible for 16% of Apple's total revenue from last quarter that...

When oilsands giant Syncrude came out with their new iPhone game Trail Blazer, they described it as "a fun way to share information about the company." Environmentalists are describing it in other ways, accusing the app of being nothing more than propaganda that "leaves out references to climate change and doesn't tell the whole story."...

In case you are missing the physical keyboard on your latest acquisition the iPhone 5, here is a neat aftermarket accessory you'll love: a backlit iPhone 5 keyboard case. (more…)

In a virtual sea of flattering news that applaud Apple's products and communicates their overwhelming success, are suggestions by former Apple employee Dan Crow indicating the most valuable company in the world has peaked and has started to settle into a "subtle downward trajectory." (more…)

For the first time since its launch, Samsung Galaxy S3 became the best selling handset by surpassing the iPhone 4S, Strategy Analytics reports. (more…)

Looks like Apple Canada has started Reserve and Pick Up for the iPhone 5, as noted on their retail page: Buy iPhone with contract and we’ll help you choose the right voice, data and texting plan. Then we’ll get you set up before you leave the store. Request a reservation now and pick it up...

Apple sent out an email this morning to its old MobileMe customers iCloud emails are now reserved for them: All new iCloud Mail accounts now come with an @icloud.com email address. As an existing user, we'd like to offer you this new address as well. We have reserved _____@icloud.com for you, and you can now...

Ferrari has announced Apple executive Eddy Cue has joined their board of directors, notes AppleInsider. His addition to Ferrari will be to assist the car company with its internet initiatives, a specialty of Cue: Ferrari's chairman Luca di Montezemolo: “I am delighted that Eddy Cue, one of the main driving forces behind Apple’s range of revolutionary...

Microsoft Office Mobile has been confirmed and will hit the market sometime in 2013, The Verge's sources report. You may recall that there was a lot of hype around Office Mobile earlier this year, but Microsoft denied those rumours, saying it has nothing to announce. (more…)

The high demand for Apple's iPhone 5 has been too much for Apple's partner, Foxconn. The company's Chairman Terry Gou took the stage today to admit that they are failing to meet the demand for Apple's latest handset, according to a report from Reuters. (more…)

Left to Right: Ed Catmull, Steve Jobs, Bob Iger and John Lasseter  Pixar has named its main building after Steve Jobs, to honour the late Apple CEO that played an integral part of the animation studio as one of its original investors. Now, according to Pixar Times (via 9to5Mac), a Pixar employee tweeted out an...