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Apple files patent to use accelerometer and gyroscope for video stabilization

Apple files patent to use accelerometer and gyroscope for video stabilization

30/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Apple has filed a patent to use the accelerometer and gyroscope in conjunction with the video camera of your device to improve image stabilization. The three core features could work together to hugely improve the look of your videos. Embodiments of the present invention provide a control system for video processes that selectively control the [...]

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FIFA 12 now available for iPad [video]

FIFA 12 now available for iPad [video]

29/09/2011 | Comments (0)

FIFA 12 has landed on the iPad and it looks like an awesome soccer game with loads of features to keep fans of the FIFA franchise entertained for a long time. If you have an iPhone or iPod touch as well as an iPad, you can use it as a controller too. LOVE FOOTBALL. PLAY [...]

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Fake iPhone ring found to be using actual iPhone components

Fake iPhone ring found to be using actual iPhone components

29/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Police in Shanghai, China have discovered a group of five people assembling and selling fake versions of the iPhone. Those arrested are thought to be part of an organised gang that were buying in parts from Guangdong in southern China and assembling them in rented apartments in Shanghai. Some of the parts being used are even [...]

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Daily Tip: How to playback video on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in slow-motion

Daily Tip: How to playback video on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in slow-motion

28/09/2011 | Comments (0)

The in-built Apple video player app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch has a hidden feature that some will find very handy. It enables you to slow down a video including the audio playback. This could be very handy if you are watching a video tutorial or following along to a cooking recipe. Open [...]

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LOVEFiLM Player for iPad released, stream films directly to your iPad

LOVEFiLM Player for iPad released, stream films directly to your iPad

28/09/2011 | Comments (0)

LOVEFiLM, owned by Amazon, is the UK equivalent of Netflix and it has at long last released an app which allows you to stream content directly to your iPad. Previously all you could do was manage your DVD and Blu-ray rental queue. Watch films instantly as part of your LOVEFiLM membership, and browse the UK’s largest [...]

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Fortune releases “All About Steve” Kindle eBook

Fortune releases “All About Steve” Kindle eBook

28/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Fortune has released a Kindle eBook entitled “All About Steve, The Story of Steve Jobs and Apple from the Pages of Fortune. This is not to be confused with the authorized biography; that is not due until November. This book is written by the writers of Fortune and is based on past interviews and articles [...]

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San Francisco Police want to review bar surveillance video in lost iPhone prototype enquiry

San Francisco Police want to review bar surveillance video in lost iPhone prototype enquiry

26/09/2011 | Comments (0)

San Francisco Police Department have asked to review the surveillance videos from the bar where an iPhone prototype was supposedly left by an Apple employee. Jose Valle, whose family own the Cava 22 bar, was contacted by SFPD with a request to see the footage between the dates of July 21 and 22nd. It is [...]

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Samsung concession store using Apple’s icons on its display wall

Samsung concession store using Apple’s icons on its display wall

25/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Samsung, who is currently embroiled in a patent war with Apple, looks to have scored a particular nasty own goal. It appears to be using icons which clearly belong to Apple in its advertising. The wall in the picture was taken in a concession store in Italy’s Centro Sicilia. A concession store is basically a [...]

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Apple to reset developer’s iTunes Match iCloud libraries on September 26th

Apple to reset developer’s iTunes Match iCloud libraries on September 26th

24/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Apple has announced that it will reset developers iTunes Match iCloud Libraries on Monday September 26. This is a similar to lasts weeks announcement, where we saw Apple resetting developer’s iOS 5 iCloud backups. To continue to improve the overall quality and reliability of iTunes Match, it has become necessary to delete all current iCloud [...]

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Stinger Foosball League brings table soccer to iPhone and iPad [video]

Stinger Foosball League brings table soccer to iPhone and iPad [video]

23/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Table Foosball has to be one of the best games to play with your friends especially after a couple of beers. Unfortunately, you don’t see these awesome football tables around very often. Well, some good news, you can now play it in all its glory on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch thanks to Stinger Foosball [...]

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Amazon holding a press conference on September 28, is it to announce its iPad competitor-

Amazon holding a press conference on September 28, is it to announce its iPad competitor-

23/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Amazon is sending out invites for a press conference on Wednesday September 28 in New York. The word on the street is that Amazon will finally make one of the worst kept tech secrets official and announce its iPad competitor. The invite gives nothing away; it’s just a text based invite with no clues at [...]

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Padzilla case gives your iOS device a huge touchscreen display [video]

Padzilla case gives your iOS device a huge touchscreen display [video]

23/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Crunchy Logistics has released the Padzilla case for your iPad or iPhone but to call it a case is a bit crazy. The Padzilla accessory is just a huge touchscreen which allows you to interact with your device on a grand scale. You can hang it on the wall or even use it as an [...]

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Apple piloting an iPad loan device program for employees

Apple piloting an iPad loan device program for employees

22/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Apple is to start piloting an iPad loan device program in its flagship San Francisco Apple Store which will allow employees to borrow devices for up to 7 days. The initiative is designed to allow employees to familiarize themselves with Apple products in their own environment. The store will have a stock of loaner iPad [...]

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All Things D says iPhone 5 launch event to happen on October 4th

All Things D says iPhone 5 launch event to happen on October 4th

21/09/2011 | Comments (0)

According to a report from All Things D, Apple will hold its media event to launch the iPhone 5 on October 4.  The information comes from “sources close to the situation”. Tuesday, October 4. That’s the day Apple is currently expected to hold its next big media event, according to sources close to the situation, where [...]

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Kazaa music streaming app now available in the App Store

Kazaa music streaming app now available in the App Store

21/09/2011 | Comments (0)

When I hear the word Kazaa it conjures up images from the past of peer-peer file sharing.  Now the company behind Kazaa, Atrinsic, Inc has released a totally legal iPhone music streaming app to challenge Spotify etc. With Kazaa you can use your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to listen to unlimited, on-demand music everywhere. [...]

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Logitech announce the Harmony Link universal remote for iPhone and iPad [video]

Logitech announce the Harmony Link universal remote for iPhone and iPad [video]

20/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Logitech is well known for its range of Harmony universal remote controls and now it has announced one which will give you all the control you need; using your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Instead of using an ugly dongle or case, this uses a WiFi enabled receiver which converts the input received from your [...]

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Samsung waiting on iPhone 5, has finger on lawsuit launch button

Samsung waiting on iPhone 5, has finger on lawsuit launch button

20/09/2011 | Comments (0)

According the Korea Times, rival smartphone maker Samsung is eagerly anticipating the Korean launch of Apple’s next generation iPhone 5 handset — so Samsung can try and sue it off the shelves. `Just after the arrival of the iPhone 5 here, Samsung plans to take Apple to court here for its violation of Samsung’s wireless [...]

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It’s Playing 2.0 looks to fill the gap left by VLC

It’s Playing 2.0 looks to fill the gap left by VLC

20/09/2011 | Comments (0)

It’s Playing is an app that looks to fill the “I will play any video file type” space left when VLC was pulled from the App Store. It’s Playing uses its own soon to be patented engine which it claims will play back most 720p content. What differentiates It’s playing, apart from pricing and the [...]

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Daily Tip: How to stop your iPhone or iPad asking to join Wi-Fi networks

Daily Tip: How to stop your iPhone or iPad asking to join Wi-Fi networks

20/09/2011 | Comments (0)

When your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is not connected to a WiFi network and it sees one, it will ask if you want to join. This is a really handy feature when you want to join it however what about if you don’t- If you are in an area with a lot of networks [...]

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ZENandTECH 16: Negative Thinking

ZENandTECH 16: Negative Thinking

20/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Our podcast feed Download Directly Subscribe via iTunes Show notes and homework iPhones and iPads are great for journaling and one of the best ways to take advantage of journalling is to learn to deal with negative thinking. We can be our own worst bully. If our inner voice pushes us down the path to [...]

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Apple resetting developers iOS 5 iCloud backups on September 22nd

Apple resetting developers iOS 5 iCloud backups on September 22nd

19/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Apple has announced that it intends to reset developer iCloud Backup data on Thursday, September 22nd. The announcement was made on the Apple Developer Boards. The reason may be that Apple is getting ready to release the iOS 5 GM. On Thursday, September 22, the iCloud Backup data will be reset. Backing up to iCloud [...]

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Stevie Wonder thanks Steve Jobs for iOS and its accessibility features

Stevie Wonder thanks Steve Jobs for iOS and its accessibility features

17/09/2011 | Comments (0)

During a special appearance at a Los Angeles nightclub, Stevie Wonder took time out to thank Steve Jobs and Apple for making technology that is accessible for everyone. During his set where he was ad-libbing to his songs and playing other tracks, he stopped to talk about helping others with disabilities. “I want you all [...]

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MyGreatFest first ever jailbreak convention takes place in the UK tomorrow

MyGreatFest first ever jailbreak convention takes place in the UK tomorrow

16/09/2011 | Comments (0)

MyGreatFest, the first ever jailbreak convention takes place in the UK tomorrow at The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London. Our mission is to become the largest jailbreak/(i)community convention for coders, themers, hackers, developers or any other mobile device user. To leave others with the better understanding of what jailbreaking actually means to us, and [...]

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Bentley shows off its Mulsanne Apple inspired interior with dual iPads and a Mac Mini [video]

Bentley shows off its Mulsanne Apple inspired interior with dual iPads and a Mac Mini [video]

16/09/2011 | Comments (0)

World renowned luxury car manufacturer Bentley has produced an interior for its Mulsanne car that would make any Apple fan weak at the knees. The car on its own is an impressive lump of pure luxury, sporting a twin-turbo V8 engine with a price tag of around 250,000 euros. Now throw in another 100,000 euros [...]

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Daily Tip: How to disable keyboard clicks when inputting text

Daily Tip: How to disable keyboard clicks when inputting text

16/09/2011 | Comments (0)

If the clicking sound you hear when entering text on your iPhone iPad or iPod touch annoys you or in my case others around you, then there is an easy solution. Instead of turning the sound down or muting it completely, you can just disable the keyboard clicks. Start off by selecting Settings Then open [...]

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Superfunctional 11: Mental and emotional factors

Superfunctional 11: Mental and emotional factors

16/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Our podcast feed Download Directly Subscribe in iTunes Show notes Geoff and Rene answer your questions on the best kinds of pillows to sleep on, then dive into the topic of mental and emotional factors and how the lack of it can not only cause you distress, but harm your physical functionality as well. This [...]

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Belkin intros a trio of iPad kitchen accessories

Belkin intros a trio of iPad kitchen accessories

15/09/2011 | Comments (0)

The iPad makes an awesome recipe book for use in the kitchen but where you put it whilst you’re cooking is always a problem.  Belkin thinks its solved the problem with the introduction of three new iPad kitchen accessories. The first accessory is the Chef Stand and Stylus; this is a washable stand with various [...]

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Alleged iPhone 5 screen protector shows a larger screen and home button

Alleged iPhone 5 screen protector shows a larger screen and home button

15/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Unwire.HK has uncovered a few pictures today that are supposedly from a screen protector for the upcoming iPhone 5. The screen protector, if real, shows an elongated opening for the home button as well as a much larger screen size for the new iPhone model compared to the current iPhone 4. We have seen quite [...]

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Daily Deal: Incipio Ultra Light Feather Case for AT&T iPhone 4, Verizon iPhone 4 only $4.95!

Daily Deal: Incipio Ultra Light Feather Case for AT&T iPhone 4, Verizon iPhone 4 only $4.95!

15/09/2011 | Comments (0)

For today only, the TiPb Store has the Incipio Ultra Light Feather Case for AT&T iPhone 4, Verizon iPhone 4 on sale for only .95 — a whopping 80% off!. Feather by Incipio is so thin that it allows the AT&T iPhone 4 or Verizon iPhone 4 to be used with many of the docks on [...]

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Space Invaders creator Taito working on its own version of iCade [video]

Space Invaders creator Taito working on its own version of iCade [video]

15/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Taito, the creator of probably the world’s most famous arcade game, Space Invaders has jumped into the world of miniature iPad arcade cabinets. The new arcade cabinet will be called InvaderCade and will feature artwork from the classic 1978 arcade game. It is slightly different to the iCade as it lacks 7 of its buttons! [...]

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Will iMessage soon be integrated into OS X Lion’s iChat-

Will iMessage soon be integrated into OS X Lion’s iChat-

14/09/2011 | Comments (0)

iMessage is one of the great new features of the upcoming iOS 5 update and now there is evidence that it may soon be integrated with OS X Lion’s iChat instant messaging software. This would enable instant messaging between iOS devices and Mac computers running OS X Lion. iMessage is an iOS 5 messaging application which [...]

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Microsoft previews Windows 8 as desktop/tablet iPad rival

Microsoft previews Windows 8 as desktop/tablet iPad rival

14/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Yesterday Microsoft gave us a brief look at its next operating system, code named Windows 8. The operating system will be aimed at not only desktop and laptop PC systems but also the tablet market. Will Windows 8 deliver enough for a Windows Tablet to become a real competitor to the iPad and iOS- The [...]

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I0n1c’s Black Hat iOS Kernel Exploitation presentation available to download [jailbreak]

I0n1c’s Black Hat iOS Kernel Exploitation presentation available to download [jailbreak]

14/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Stefan Esser, better known as I0n1c has put together a rather detailed presentation on the latest iOS jailbreak techniques. The presentation was made recently at Black Hat 2011 in Las Vegas. The presentation consists of 97 slides in total covering subjects like Kernel Debugging, Kernel Exploitation and Kernelpatches from jailbreaks. The iPhone user land is [...]

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Daily Deal: Case-Mate Torque Case for AT&T iPhone 4 only $4.95!

Daily Deal: Case-Mate Torque Case for AT&T iPhone 4 only $4.95!

14/09/2011 | Comments (0)

For today only, the TiPb Store has the Case-Mate Torque Case for AT&T iPhone 4 on sale for only .95 — a whopping 80% off!. That’s double injection molded silicon in your choice of black, yellow, red, green, or gray — Get it before it’s gone! Shop Case-Mate Torque Case for AT&T iPhone 4 now! [...]

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Top 5 NFL Football apps for iPhone

Top 5 NFL Football apps for iPhone

14/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Football season is upon us again and with it comes the need for score updates, player stats, rosters, and other information hardcore fans want in the palm of their hands. For iPhone users, you’ve got tons of options when it comes to apps. Whether you just want to check score updates or check on your [...]

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Dolphin Browser HD now available for iPad

Dolphin Browser HD now available for iPad

13/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Hot on the heels of last month’s Dolphin Browser for iPhone release, we now have Dolphin Browser HD. As is always the case with browser apps, Dolphin has to use the built-in iOS web view for rendering pages, so it has the same HTML, CSS, and JavaScript engine as Safari, but they do a good [...]

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Acting president of HTC America claims the iPhone is no longer cool

Acting president of HTC America claims the iPhone is no longer cool

13/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Martin Fichter, the acting president of HTC America has been talking at the Mobile Future Forward conference in Seattle. He claims that college kids no longer find the iPhone to be cool. The information that he shares is not exactly based on hard facts; he talked with a few of the kids on his daughter’s [...]

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TNT for iPad now available

TNT for iPad now available

12/09/2011 | Comments (0)

TNT has just released an iPad optimized version of its TNT app bringing with it full length TV episodes and movies. Get complete access to your favorite TNT shows wherever and whenever you want. Check out episode guides, watch clips and behind-the-scenes videos, set schedule reminders and even watch full episodes of The Closer, Falling [...]

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Developer reveals the lengths Apple will go to minimize product leaks

Developer reveals the lengths Apple will go to minimize product leaks

11/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Business Insider talked with a developer who had early access to an iPad, before it was even announced. The developer who remains anonymous, for obvious reasons, wanted to share the experience of the lengths Apple go, to avoid product leaks prior to launch. Apple flew the iPads to the developers destination accompanied by at least [...]

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Conan O’Brien takes aim at Apple and the lost iPhone 5 prototype [video]

Conan O’Brien takes aim at Apple and the lost iPhone 5 prototype [video]

10/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Late- night talk show host Conan O’Brien has obviously been following the latest lost Apple iPhone prototype shenanigans closely as he has put together a rather amusing comedy sketch. The sketch is based on the format of an Apple advertisement with various imaginery senior Apple employees discussing the person responsible for the theft and what they [...]

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Lowe’s equipping its staff with 42,000 iPhones to improve customer service

Lowe’s equipping its staff with 42,000 iPhones to improve customer service

09/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Lowe’s, the second largest U.S. home improvement retailer is equipping its staff with iPhones to improve customer service. It will distribute 42,000 iPhone 4s across its branches and these will enable staff to access information on the go. The  iPhones will replace scanner guns based on technology dating back to the early 1990s. Employees who [...]

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Google Music now available for iPhone and iPad as an HTML 5 web app

Google Music now available for iPhone and iPad as an HTML 5 web app

09/09/2011 | Comments (0)

Google has announced via twitter that it now has an HTML 5 iOS optimized web app for its Google Music service. Google Music is currently a beta only service available solely in the U.S. If you already have an account, you can try it out and get access to all your content in this well [...]

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