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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...
Apple Estimated To Sell 50 Million iPhone 5 Units By End Of 2012 [DigiTimes]
Apple's new wave of follow-up orders to iPhone 5 chipset makers seems to indicate that the Cupertino company could be looking to sell as much as 50 million iPhone 5 units during 2012, DigiTimes is reporting. Due to stronger than expected sales of iPhone 5, Apple has revised order volumes for the next two quarters, according to industry...
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...
Telus LTE Network Expands to Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton, Sea to Sky Highway
Telus has announced the expansion of its 4G LTE network to Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton and the Sea to Sky Highway, as part of a $1.7 million investment. By the end of 2012, the company notes LTE will reach almost 90 percent of BC's population. “We are committed to offering you the best customer experience. A...
Watch This Guy Dressed Up As An Apple Genius Pretend To Drop iPhone 5s On The Launch Day [FUNNY]
Apple's iPhone 5 launch was last Friday and most Apple stores around the world had customers wrapped around the building. AwesomenessTV on Youtube decided to take advantage of the situation and dress up as an Apple Genius employee. With this type of opportunity he could have played a span of pranks, but instead decided to...
Foxconn Riots Were Apparently Due To Workers Not Being Paid Overtime Related To iPhone 5
A new report by DigiTimes suggests that earlier riots at Foxconn Electronics could be due to workers not being paid overtime related to iPhone 5 production. Foxconn has however now issued an official statement that this will not affect iPhone 5 shipments and the company will also ensure that all over-time payments are made as promised. Hon Hai Precision Industry...
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,...