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9-Axis Sensor ‘Fusion’ Predicted to Power Future Devices Like the iPhone
According to a new report from IHS Suppli, via Digitimes, the future of motion sensing for devices such as the iPhone and iPad will evolve into an advanced 'fusion' of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors, in particular gyroscopes, accelerometers and compasses. IHS iSuppli notes the sensor fusion of these 3-axis sensors could create a '9-axis sensor...
The Oregon Trail for iPhone is Currently Free for a Few Days
Gameloft's version of the classic hit, The Oregon Trail, is currently a free download for the iPhone. This limited time giveaway is to help celebrate a new the new upcoming game, The Oregon Trail: American Settler. Description below: Just like the real pioneers, overcome the perilous journey to Oregon in America's Wild West. Assume the...
Consensus Is Apple Will Announce One iPhone Instead of Two?
With today's early morning announcement of Apple's 'Let's Talk iPhone' media event taking place next Tuesday (AllThingsD was correct), the big question of the day is whether Apple will introduce one or two iPhones. Once again, the blogosphere has continued to decipher any possible cryptic messages in the invite's graphic, seen below: The obvious message...
[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...