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Tapbots Makes Netbot a Free Download to Spur App.net Adoption
If you're on the social network App.net, you probably want to use a killer client. Tapbots, the maker of popular Twitter client Tweetbot, has made Netbot a free download (try saying that quickly ten times). The app is normally priced at $4.99. Netbot is a full-featured iPhone (and iPod touch) App.net client with a lot...
Why Every Geek and Gamer Needs a 128GB Capacity iPad
If you’re an iPad user or just a regular Apple enthusiast, you probably know by now that a 128GB version of the iPad 4 is coming. But the question is, do you need one? The answer depends on another question which is, are you an iPad gamer and a movie geek? (more…)
iOS 6.1 Jailbreak Will Be Called Evasi0n as Website Goes Live
Almost a week ago a new jailbreak team was formed called the Evad3rs, consisting of @MuscleNerd @planetbeing @pimskeks and @pod2g. Just a few minutes ago the @evad3rs Twitter account sent out their first tweet to announce their new website is live over at Evasi0n.com, which will be the name of the upcoming iOS 6.1 jailbreak, rumoured...
RIM Still Won’t Acknowledge The iPhone’s Impact On BlackBerry [VIDEO]
In an interview on BBC's One Breakfast, RIM's European managing director Stephen Bates was repeatedly asked what his company has learned from the iPhone in producing the new BlackBerry 10 smartphones. However, Bates dodged the question over and over again, refusing to acknowledge the impact iPhone has had on BlackBerry in the past six years (via The Verge). "RIM's...
SaskTel 4G LTE Network Launches Tomorrow in Regina and Saskatoon
SaskTel has announced it will officially launch its 4G LTE network tomorrow in Regina and Saskatoon, along with coverage in Clavet, Dundurn, Langham, Lumsden, Martensville, Osler, Pense, Vanscoy, Warman, and White City. The company says their 4G LTE coverage will have double the towers and up to 33 per cent more speed compared to other wireless...
Apple Says New Apple TV Just a Minor Refresh, Not a Redesign
Yesterday an FCC filing revealed changes were coming to the Apple TV, such as a processor upgrade and new wireless chip. Apple responded to TNW and noted the upgrade is just a mid-season stealth refresh and nothing else will be changed: “We sometimes make component changes which require an updated model number for regulatory approval…The...
2013 Honda Accord & Acura RDX / ILX To Support Siri Eyes Free Mode
Earlier this month, Hyundai announced support for Siri Eyes Free mode and today, Honda has announced that its 2013 Accord and Acura RDX / ILX models will receive support for Apple's hands-free extension of Siri (via Engadget). The feature will be available as a dealer-installed option, the price of which is yet to be announced. For those who aren't...
RIM Rebrands to BlackBerry, Announces Z10 and Q10 Smartphones
Earlier this morning RIM announced its new smartphones around the world via simultaneous live events, unveiling the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 models. Also, RIM rebranded the company and is now known as just BlackBerry (its stock ticker is now BBRY). Watch the video below to learn all about the change: The BlackBerry Z10 sports a...
App Store Generated More Revenue, Google Play had a Higher Growth Rate [Report]
Besides reporting a record holiday quarter, Apple's App Store is also generating 3.5 times more revenue for developers than Google Play, App Annie's latest report (via 9to5Mac) highlights. (more…)
US Authorities Can Access iCloud Data Stored by Non-American Citizens Without a Warrant
Your personal information uploaded to the iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox (and more...) is open for view to US authorities without even the need to apply for a warrant, The Independent reports. (more…)
iPhone Users Pay the Highest Wireless Fees [Report]
iPhone users are likely to spend more on carrier bills than any other handset users, be they Android, BlackBerry or Windows Phone, according to the most recent poll published by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) (Via AllThingsD). (more…)
BlackBerry 10 Launch Event Livestream Starts at 10AM EST, 7AM PST
This morning marks one of the most important events for Research In Motion with the launch of their first two BlackBerry 10 smartphones (which have hardly been kept a secret), which aim to keep up with the iPhone and Android smartphones that have long overtaken its marketshare. Any comeback by RIM will be dependent upon...