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[Update] ‘iPhone 5’ Prototype Was Apparently “Lost” Via a Paid Foxconn Worker
According to M.I.C. Gadget, the plethora of 'iPhone 5' silicone cases leaked came from a worker that was paid to 'lose' the prototype, according to their source (pictured below): It is said to be a test model with a finalized iPhone 5 chassis featuring the tear-drop design. However, the interesting thing about it is that...
BREAKING! Apple Confirms “Let’s Talk iPhone” Event For October 4
Apple has just confirmed “Let’s Talk iPhone” press event will be held at the company’s Cupertino campus on October 4 at 10am Pacific Time. As reported by SlashGear and further confirmed by The Loop, an email just arrived in their inbox which is an invitation to what's believed to be the iPhone 5 launch event. It is speculated that Tim...
[Update] Skype For iPhone & iPad Updated, Now Supports Bluetooth Headset & Shows Advertisements
Update 1: It appears updating has caused users to 'lose' all of their Skype credit and contacts. Your credit is not really gone, it just doesn't appear in the app. How to fix the 'loss' of credits? Make a paid call, or try reinstalling. As for lost contacts, let's hope they appear after re-logging in....
SBSettings Version 5.0b Released With iOS 5 Support
If I'm ever asked to state the single reason why I jailbreak my iOS devices, I would simply say "to install SBSettings". Its really that damn good! Of all the thousands of tweaks, both free and paid available on Cydia today, SBSettings is perhaps the most frequently used. With this awesome tweak, a simple swipe at...
[Update] iPhone 5 To Launch In US, UK, Germany, Japan & France On October 14th?
Update 1: It appears this date has also been heard by TNW, from 'reliable sources'. As the launch day nears, more and more rumors are popping up suggesting even more strongly a mid-October release. Just yesterday, we told you about a Wall Street analyst's claim that two iPhone handsets i.e an iPhone 5 and an...
Apple Denied Trademark for ‘Multi-Touch’ Due to Lack of ‘Distinctiveness’
When Apple debuted the iPhone in 2007, the demo of Multi-Touch was something we had never seen before. This is how Apple explains Multi-Touch and how it works: Multi-Touch control. With its large Multi-Touch display and innovative software, iPhone lets you controleverything using only your fingers. Type using the predictive keyboard, glide through albums with...
Facebook to Launch Revamped iPhone App at iPhone 5 Media Event?
Could Facebook be working together with Apple to debut a revamped Facebook application at next week's reported iPhone 5 media event? According to tips Mashable has received: Facebook will launch its long-awaited iPad app at Apple’s iPhone 5 launch event on Oct. 4, Mashable has learned. In addition to the iPad app, Facebook is also...
Apple To Announce Q4 2011 Financial Results On October 18th
Apple has announced the time and date for their Q4 2011 financial results earnings call. The webcast is set to take place on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 2PM/5PM (PDT/EDT). The previous Q3 2011 earnings call took place on July 19th, where it was announced Apple had sold a record 20 million plus iPhones, and...
Instagram Hits 10 Million Users In Less Than a Year
A huge milestone has been accomplished by the folks at Instagram, as they have announced today they have surpassed 10 million users--in less than year. Just over a month and a half ago, they had exceeded 150 million photos and 7 million users. Last October, we launched Instagram live in the App Store. Today, less...
An Aluminum Unibody iPhone 5 & A Low-end iPhone 4S Coming Next Month, Wall Street Analyst Claims
According to a new claim by Wall Street analyst Chris Whitmore of Deutsche Bank, Apple is going to announce two iPhone handsets next month, one will be a high-end aluminum unibody iPhone 5 and the second one will be a low-costing iPhone 4S which is expected to have the same look as iPhone 4 with slightly...
CrashPlan iPhone App Released, Allows Users to Browse and Download Backup Files
If you're using CrashPlan for unlimited online backups, you'll be pleased to know the company has released a universal iPhone and iPad app in the App Store. The app will allow users to securely access multiple files at a time from CrashPlan Central from their iOS device. Once downloaded, files can be shared via email...
Jump Plus Opens in Guelph, Canada’s First Apple Premium Reseller
(Carlo5 from 91.5 The Beat) It appears the first Apple Premier Reseller has opened in Canada. Jump+ celebrated its grand opening on Saturday in Guelph, Ontario, the same launch day as the Metrotown Apple Store in Burnaby. You may think this is just like any other reseller, but there are differences between Apple Resellers versus...