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American Airlines is the first U.S. airline to receive FAA approval to use iPads Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) as a replacement for almost all manuals and maps pilots need to have on board. (more…)

Apple has introduced 2-step verification for Apple ID and iCloud users to further enhance security (via 9to5Mac). Essentially this added layer of security, a unique code is sent to your device (via SMS or push notifications if you have Find my iPhone enabled) before you make changes to your account or make digital purchases on new...

US Patent & Trademark Office has published a patent application from Apple today which shows that the iPad will soon be able to deliver "original message alerts" that are available today on the iPhone, with the help of a vibrating motor (via Patently Apple). The filing reveals a dual channel audio codec chip that has two...

Again, rumours have surfaced WIND Mobile is up for sale, as a new analyst report claims its sources note VimpelCom is seeking a buyer for its Canadian investment (via The Globe and Mail). The head of research at Canaccord Genuity, Dvai Ghose, says the sale process has started and the first round of bids is due...

The Korea Economic Daily has published a report that Apple will no longer be using displays manufactured by Samsung in its next generation iOS devices (via AppAdvice). The publication also claims that Apple will instead obtain screens from LG Display, Sharp, Japan Display and AU Optronics. Apple has reportedly sent out a request for quotation (RFQ) to...

According to a report by Technology Review, Sapphire, which is harder than any other natural material except diamond, may soon become cheap enough to replace Gorilla Glass, the durable material from Corning that’s used to make screens on iPhones and other smartphones. Sapphire is three times stronger and more scratch resistant than Gorilla Glass, which is why Apple...

An Apple patent filing published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office called "Protective Mechanism for an Electronic Device", indicates that the Cupertino company is working on a system that could protect the most fragile components of an accidentally dropped iPhone, including its glass screen, by "detecting when a device is falling and shifting the handset's center...

Apple's latest environmental footprint report has been updated to provide new facts about the company's green initiatives. Their data centres now run on 100 percent renewable energy, via solar, wind, hydro and geothermal sources: Our investments are paying off. We’ve already achieved 100 percent renewable energy at all of our data centers, at our facilities...

TELUS announced yesterday it had launched its 4G LTE network in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, part of a $100,000 investment. “TELUS is committed to providing the best service to our customers, and that includes offering people in Qualicum Beach the fastest wireless technology available in the world today,” said Ray Lawson, TELUS general manager...

Last week an alleged promo trailer leaked highlighting Google Now for iOS, hinting the service could makes its way to iPhone users. When asked about Google Now for the iPhone at the Google Big Tent Summit in India (via TechCrunch), executive chairman Eric Schmidt told the audience "you'll need to discuss that with Apple," and “Apple...

Apple's "Why iPhone" page needs to be updated: The iPhone didn't receive eight straight J.D. Power and Associates awards for consumer satisfaction, but nine. (more…)

Russian anti-virus firm Doctor Web has raised a red flag: It has detected another wave of adware targeting Mac computers, a trend which has been rising since the beginning of this year. Among the new adware there is one entitled, "Trojan.Yontoo.1," which seems to be the most prominent, as it can download and install an...