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OtterBox Acquires Protective Film Company Wrapsol
Looks like a significant acquisition went down this morning as Otterbox has purchased Wrapsol. We've reviewed accessories from both companies before and we love them. This looks like it'll be a fantastic partnership and further vault Wrapsol into the spotlight: “Wrapsol is a promising company with similar values and similar culture whose product aligns with...
Heatmap Shows Consumers Have a Bigger Eye for the iPad mini
A recent study conducted by EyeTrackShop shows that the iPad mini is above the Nexus 7, Kindle Fire and Nook HD in terms of consumer recognition and buying rate, BusinessInsider reports. (more…)
CRTC Launches Online Discussion Seeking Input on Creating a Wireless Code
Today is the launch of an online discussion by the CRTC to ask for Canadians to engage and participate in the development of a new code for wireless services in this great nation of ours. These online discussion panels are part of a proceeding that will also include a public hearing starting in February of...
Contest: Enter to Win a Free 32GB 5th Gen iPod touch!
We've teamed up with Big Fish Games to sponsor a give away for brand new 32GB 5th generation iPod touch ($299 value). That's right, one lucky reader will win this brand new iPod touch (you get to choose the colour!), as part of a promotion to get everyone to try their Big Fish Games title, Fairway...
Fender Introduces $199 Squire Stratocaster USB Guitar For iOS Devices [VIDEO]
Fender has launched a $199 USB version of its popular Squire Stratocaster series USB guitar, which is now available exclusively at the Apple Store. The new Guitar features USB & iOS connectivity, giving users access to a huge range of tones rom Fender, along with the convenience of a direct connection to their iOS devices (via 9to5Mac). The...
Former President of Windows And Windows Live Steven Sinofsky Leaves Microsoft
According to a report by AllThingsD, former president of Windows and Windows Live Steven Sinofsky is leaving Microsoft effective immediately, with rumours pointing out that the reasons for his departure were similar to Scott Forstall's recent departure from Apple. The source suggests that people familiar with the matter said growing tension between the Windows chief and other executives...
Apple is Selling an Android-powered Device in Apple Store
Maybe one of the most surprising and amusing facts of the day: Apple is selling an Android-running device right in its Apple Store. I think it is pretty obvious that the word Android doesn't show up in the product description, but the device is controlled by Android OS, despite the "thermonuclear war" Steve Jobs swore...
Apple Awarded Patents For iPad 2 Design & iOS Device Screen Rotation
Apple has been granted patents for screen rotation feature found in all its iOS devices as well as three design related patents for iPad 2, reports Patently Apple via The US Patent and Trademark Office who published a series of 28 newly granted patents for Apple today. The report details that Apple lost its bid to nix a patent troll's...
Apple 2012 Holiday Gift Guide Out
Apple is making arrangements to have the best holiday-season quarter ever. Its recently published 2012 Holiday Gift Guide is just one of the steps the company has taken to achieve its targets for this quarter. (more…)
Apple Earns More Than Double Of What Tiffany & Co. Makes Per Square Foot Of Its Retail Stores
A new data released by RetailSales after analysing more than 200 American retailers spanning 15 sectors, reveals that Apple is the most valuable retailer based on sales per square foot, earning more than double of what the country's second most profitable retailer Tiffany & Co. is making, reports AppleInsider. The analysis suggests that Apple's retail stores earn $6,050 per...
eBay and SoundHound Updated to Support the iPhone 5
A couple notable apps have been updated tonight to support the taller screen on the iPhone 5 alongside some performance updates. eBay brings a new icon to reflect their new logo, bug fixes and better support for iOS 6: What's New in Version 2.6.3- iPhone 5 support (Tallboy)- Bug fixes and improved support for iOS...
iPhone 5 Jailbreak Still “Missing Critical Pieces”, Not Releasable Yet
According to Canadian iPhone hacker @planetbeing, the iPhone 5 jailbreak is still "missing critical pieces" and is not releasable yet, as he explained today on twitter: https://twitter.com/planetbeing/status/268125859725074432 This was after he called out the fake IntelliScreenX app in the App Store we first told you about on the weekend, a tweak he personally helps make....