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iPhone 5’s A6 Chip Actually Runs at 1.3GHz in Latest Geekbench Update

Prior to the official launch of the iPhone 5, purported early Geekbench results noted the A6 processor runs at 1.02GHz. That number was later confirmed to be true once the phone was released. Now, according to Engadget, the latest version of Geekbench (build v.2.3.6) in the App Store now shows the A6 runs at 1.3GHz,...

Apple Dropped Google Maps Over Lack of Voice Turn-By-Turn Feature

Apple has been taking in crucial heat from the media lately over their new iOS 6 Maps application. The only issue regarding the application is a few misplaced streets and the lack of detail in certain areas. What we all forgot was that iOS 6 Maps was supposed to be looked at as an upgrade....

Samsung Releases Two New iPhone 5 Attack Ads [VIDEO]

A week ago Samsung released new ads targeting and mocking Apple customers in line for the iPhone 5, and this morning they have uploaded two more slightly modified versions of the first video to their YouTube channel just over an hour ago. The scenario is the same: Apple customers are waiting in line for the...

Shaw Go: Movie Central Brings Streaming Shows to your iPhone/iPad

Shaw Go: Movie Central was recently released in the App Store for Shaw and Shaw Direct Movie Central subscribers to stream up to 720p HD quality from over 600 shows right to their iPhone and iPad from anywhere over both 3G and WiFi. Do note the app has 3G streaming on as default so you'll...

Despite Passing 3C Certification, iPhone 5 Still Requires A Network License For Sale In China

Before the iPhone 5 can potentially find a home among all three of Chinese's major mobile carriers, it needs to pass 3C (China Compulsory Certificate) certification, a network access license and approval from the China Radio Management agency. Today, Apple's latest handset has passed the 3C certification, the system that inspects and approves product sales in the Chinese market (via...

Survey Finds iOS 6 Satisfaction Rate Has Slightly Decreased From iOS 5

Typically when companies release a new operating system it's suppose to add features that the user-base will enjoy. When Apple released iOS 6, that was the situation for the most part, other than the new maps application everyone is grouching about. On Device, a mobile customer research firm, held a survey over the past week...

Apple Found Ordering Carbon Fiber Parts For An Upcoming Product [RUMOR]

According to a recent anonymous source that has talked to Japanese blog Macotakara, Apple was caught red-handed purchasing a large 'sample' of carbon fiber parts. It is unknown what type of product Apple is testing this carbon fiber with, but we will go over one possibility below. First off, here are the exact words of our source:...

The Science Behind Making An iPhone: Deep Down In The Mines

The iPhone is just like any other mobile device or product on earth; the beginning phase begins deep down inside earth. We've all learned about the periodic table in school, and the iPhone just so happens to include a range of elements found on the chart. The photo above is of a mine located in Mountain Pass,...