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Back in September, we reported that iPhone 5 has passed 3C (China Compulsory Certificate) and is awaiting a network access license and approval from the China Radio Management agency. Today, the device has also received approval for a “network access” license in China, according to a report by WSJ. The report confirms that the iPhone 5 is fully compatible with...

During the iPhone 5 event, Apple gave a sneak peek at iTunes 11, scheduled for public release a month ago. After facing a month’s delay, the eagerly awaited iTunes 11 is finally available for download. (more…)

As expected, Rovio released the Angry Birds Star Wars 'Episode V: Hoth' update today, introducing 20 new levels and also debuting Princess Leia. The Hoth update is available now for free on iOS App Store, while the Mac version is coming soon. The free Star Wars update brings 20 new levels on the ice world of Hoth, as well...

Wireless charging is among the most sought-after features at the top of consumers’ wish-lists for iOS devices, but in an interview with Ina Fried of AllThingsD, Phil Schiller suggested the technology isn't ready to go mainstream – yet. As the latest Apple patent published today by the US Patent Office shows, the company is indeed...

Tony Fadell, the grandfather of the iPod sat down and talked to the BBC (via The Verge) about how he invented the iPod and his work at Apple. He also said that Scott Forstall "got what he deserved" highlighting once again the former iOS head's assertive character. (more…)

According to a report by the Mercury News, Apple has started construction on its new Santa Clara campus for its expanding employee base. The new site, southwest of Apple's existing headquarters in Cupertino will house up to 1,200 employees: Cupertino-based Apple has struck a deal with developer Peery Arrillaga for a custom-tailored two-building campus that...

The WSJ has a lengthy article profiling 48 year old Apple executive Eddy Cue, a 23 year veteran of Apple and current senior vice president of Internet Software and Services: Mr. Cue has lately managed crises related to Apple's mobile maps and iCloud and iMessage outages. He has taken on iBooks and the iAd advertising service and...

Do you strive to be the most fashionable iPhone nerd around? Are you tired of those people that wear their smartphones attached to their belts with a clip? If you answered "yes" to either of those questions, this news story just might be for you. A brand called "WTF Jeans" (no seriously, it's actually called...

Today has been a good day for app updates, as earlier we noted Chrome for iOS and Google Drive received some nice updates. There are some other worthy apps that received updates today worthy of your time. Skype for iOS can now chat with Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts. Users can sign in and merge...

We've seen various concept designs for the rumoured Apple television and also iOS user interface updates for notifications. But what about a concept design for the popular photosharing network, Instagram? TechCrunch shares a video created by designer Stephen Levinson, who redesigned a concept version of Instagram to be more intuitive and take advantage of gestures....

Apple is now guaranteeing new iPad mini orders on its website before Christmas to Canada and the USA. Its instructions to customers on Apple.ca states: Order iPad mini by midnight December 4 for guaranteed delivery before Christmas. Check cart for details. Or buy at your favourite Apple Retail Store. As for shipping times, the iPad mini...

Google has updated Chrome for iOS to allow for more options when it comes to opening PDF files (you can choose an app to open the files in) and also Passbook support. The latter will allow you to save your boarding passes and tickets right to Passbook. Full change log: What's New in Version 23.0.1271.91...