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Rumour: Apple TV SDK to Be Unveiled at WWDC Next Week

With WWDC 2012 set to kick off on Monday, expect the weekend leading up to the initial keynote to be filled with rumours and more reports about what juicy tidbits Apple will reveal to the world. BGR is now reporting we will expect to see an Apple TV SDK for developers: We have heard from...

Hi-Res iPhone 5 Mock Up Based On Leaked Parts

It was just yesterday that we saw video from eTrade Supply showing off what they think is a part from the next iPhone. Today, we see new renderings based on this "leaked" part, shown off in high resolution images and video. Bryce Haymond of Blackpool Creative has posted these CG renderings of what the next...

Smartphones ‘Revolutionizing’ the Agriculture Industry in Canada

It appears technology continues to change the agriculture industry in Canada, but this time it's all about being mobile. A recent study by Farm Credit Canada noted 29% of farmers have smartphones. The modern farmer is now able to track crop quality and yields, pests, inventory and more from their phones. Farmer Greg Stamp's favourite...

Factory Workers Riot At Foxconn’s iPhone Display Manufacturing Facility

According to a report published by BGR (via Want China Times), a riot involving hundreds of workers broke out at Foxconn's Chengdu factory on Monday that produces iPhone's LCDs, further confirming that working conditions at Apple's largest iPhone and iPad manufacturing facilities haven't improved yet. The incident occurred on Monday night after an unknown number of employees who...

2% Of Google’s Total Profit In 2012 Will Come From iOS

Analyst Gene Munster at Piper Jaffray believes that 2% of Google's total revenue in 2012 will be generated by iOS devices, which is in fact the largest chunk of search giant's mobile revenue (via Apple Insider). The analyst stated in a note to investors that Google will generate approximately $4.5 billion in mobile revenue over the year...

Alleged Next Generation ‘iPhone 5’ Metal Back Hands On [VIDEO]

A hands-on video has surfaced of a purported metal back from the next generation 'iPhone 5' via reseller ETradeSupply, as noted by CydiaBlog. Within the video below you will see how the supposed metal back compares to that of the current aluminum frame of the iPhone 4/4S. We have seen other leaked pics of the...

How To Calibrate The Home Button Of Your iOS Device

Sometimes it is the simple things that give us so much joy in our day. We came across this great tutorial over at Snapguide, that shows you how to calibrate the Home button on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Occasionally you may notice that your Home button isn't quite responding the way it should....

Enhanced 3D Google Earth With New UI For iOS Coming Soon [SCREENSHOTS]

While rumors of Apple's iOS 6 getting an all new 3D Maps app are going hot, Google is planning to enhance its Google Earth with improved 3D images (via The Verge). Google plans to use an automated technology to extract 3D from aerial images which results in stunning 3D maps with very building competely modeled frome street to...

iPhone 5 To Sport Thinner Chassis With HD FaceTime Camera [Report]

Looks like all sorts of rumors regarding Apple's 6th generation iPhone are pouring in today. Earlier, we reported how an analyst believes the next iPhone will indeed have a 16:9 display and now, another report by Apple Insider speculates the iPhone 5 to sport a front-facing camera capable of HD resolution. The report claims that in addition to an...

Google Launches Flight Search for Canada

Today is Google's launch of their Google Maps event, and just prior they have announced the debut of Flight Search for Canada and is available in both French and English: Find flights quickly with results that load instantly in a format that’s easy to scan. Discover places to go on a map - see ticket...