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Week in Review: iPad 3 speculation, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

Week in Review: iPad 3 speculation, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

19/02/2012 | Comments (0)

Another week behind us, and it was quite full of surprises and iPad 3 news. In the middle of the week Apple introduced us to Mountain Lion, another step towards unifying the OS X and iOS experience into one. With tons of news coming at you, odds are you missed something, so let’s check out [...]

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Reminders for Mac brings iOS-style task lists to OS X Mountain Lion

Reminders for Mac brings iOS-style task lists to OS X Mountain Lion

16/02/2012 | Comments (0)

Apple has released a developer preview of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and, among the many other clearly iPad- and iPhone-inspired features will be a new Reminders app that synchronizes across your Mac and iOS X. Now nothing slips your mind. When you have so much to do, Reminders helps you get it done. It’s [...]

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Notification Center comes to Mac with OS X Mountain Line

Notification Center comes to Mac with OS X Mountain Line

16/02/2012 | Comments (0)

Notification Center will be making its way from your iPhone and iPad to your Mac with the release of OS X Mountain Lion. It was one of the most eagerly awaited features of iOS 5 and aims to do the same now for Mac — bring all your alerts to you in one place, including [...]

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iOS Notes comes to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

iOS Notes comes to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

16/02/2012 | Comments (0)

A proper, iOS-style Notes app is one of the 100 features included in today’s announcement of OS X 10.8, Mountain Lion developer preview. That means iOS users who also use the Mac finally have a good way to sync notes between all your devices with ease. Previously, iOS Notes would sync with Mac Mail, which [...]

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The Week in iPhone and iPad: iPad 3 launch, Twitter shootout, iPhone photography

The Week in iPhone and iPad: iPad 3 launch, Twitter shootout, iPhone photography

13/02/2012 | Comments (0)

Another week has come and gone, and with it has come a few changes to iMore. We have bigger, better photos on the home page and in the posts, and we’re carefully — more carefully than ever — curating our content so you get only the best of the best of iPhone, iPad, and iPod [...]

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Best calorie counter app for iPhone: MyFitnessPal

Best calorie counter app for iPhone: MyFitnessPal

07/02/2012 | Comments (0)

“MyFitnessPal is is free, the MyFitnessPal account is free, and if you’re dedicated enough to stick with them, the positive effects they can have on your health are priceless.” In today’s fast paced, highly mobile society it is often much easier and cheaper to eat fast food on the go than it is to spend [...]

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Proview Technology sues Apple over iPad name, iPad sales in China

Proview Technology sues Apple over iPad name, iPad sales in China

07/02/2012 | Comments (0)

While Apple probably wishes they’d really locked down the trademark rights to the iPad name long ago, the folks at Proview Technology in Shenzhen have a prior claim to the name and they’re taking Apple to court over it. They’re asking Apple stop selling the iPad in China (which only went on sale in the [...]

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The week in iPhone and iPad news

The week in iPhone and iPad news

06/02/2012 | Comments (0)

With the launch of the Mobile Nations Fitness Month odds are you were probably out and about being active and doing things that, unfortunately, led to you missing some great news. Fear not, we know things get in the way, and news can be easy to miss so, let’s check out some of the highlights [...]

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Hands-on with Zephyr for the iPhone and iPod Touch [Jailbreak Apps]

Hands-on with Zephyr for the iPhone and iPod Touch [Jailbreak Apps]

03/02/2012 | Comments (0)

If you’re a jailbreaker looking to add a little more speed and functionality to multitasking on your iPhone or iPod touch, you’ll want to check out Zephyr. We have talked about Zephyr before but we’ll give you a close up look at what it does and the additional functionality it provides. There isn’t much to [...]

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Hands on with Garmin navigation and fitness for iPhone

Hands on with Garmin navigation and fitness for iPhone

29/01/2012 | Comments (0)

Garmin now owns Navigon and while you think twice as many turn-by-turn navigation apps from one company would be doubly confusing, they’re doing a good job at differentiating their products, but what’s more — Garmin themselves are going way beyond turn-by-turn apps and harnessing location-based GPS services including apps for pilots, and for fitness. Garmin [...]

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The Week in iPhone and iPad News

The Week in iPhone and iPad News

29/01/2012 | Comments (0)

While our editors Rene and Leanna hit the road to check out what MacWorld 2012 had in store for us, tons of other news was flowing through the iMore Nation this week. Odds are you missed something that took place this week, and no one wants to be left out, so check below for some [...]

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Roam Mobility brings affordable roaming for Canadian iPhones in the US

Roam Mobility brings affordable roaming for Canadian iPhones in the US

17/01/2012 | Comments (0)

Roam Mobility aims to help Canadians save a lot of money on voice and data roaming fees when they visit the U.S. Here’s how it works — you take your unlocked GSM iPhone with you to the U.S., and instead of paying between 0:600 and /mb roaming fees from the big carriers, you simply pick [...]

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Third Rail Mobility shows off Slim Case and Universal Smart Battery for iPhone

Third Rail Mobility shows off Slim Case and Universal Smart Battery for iPhone

13/01/2012 | Comments (0)

Third Rail Mobility has made an iPhone case that allows you to not only keep extra power around, but actually swap batteries when and as needed. The ability to change batteries is a feature Apple has never provided for the iPhone but something traditional smartphone users from other platforms have often depended on to have [...]

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HzO shows off factory-line waterproofing technology

HzO shows off factory-line waterproofing technology

12/01/2012 | Comments (0)

HzO is a waterproofing technology for smartphones like the iPhone that won’t be available to us (the consumers) but will be available to device manufacturers like Apple for use in the production process. (Whether Apple decides to make use of it — or something similar — is another story.) The thin coating, which they have [...]

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Daily Deal: Seidio CONVERT Combo for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 only $31.95

Daily Deal: Seidio CONVERT Combo for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 only $31.95

12/01/2012 | Comments (0)

For today only, the iMore Store has the Seidio CONVERT Combo for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 on sale for only .95!. Get them before they’re gone! Get the BodyGuardz Armor Carbon Fiber for iPad 2 now! … Continue Reading Here Daily Deal: Seidio CONVERT Combo for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 only $31.95 Jared DiPane – [...]

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Hands-on with the Octa WhaleTale & Vacuum Dock

Hands-on with the Octa WhaleTale & Vacuum Dock

12/01/2012 | Comments (0)

Octa WhaleTail and Vacuum Dock is a tablet holder that suctions to the back and contours the hand very nicely. To get the back to stick on the iPad all you have to do is put it on there, give it a few pumps and it’s on there, and rather firmly. Releasing the holder is [...]

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Hands on with Dailymotion Video Stream for iPhone and iPad

Hands on with Dailymotion Video Stream for iPhone and iPad

11/01/2012 | Comments (0)

Dailymotion Video Stream is an iPhone and iPad app that provides a new, immersive experience to discovering videos. It features your own personal dashboard where you can access your favorite HD videos and follow users, playlists, and channels. We got the full demo live at CES Free for iPhone and iPad App Store link Discover [...]

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Apple completes acquisition of flash memory company Anobit

Apple completes acquisition of flash memory company Anobit

11/01/2012 | Comments (0)

Apple has reportedly completed the previously rumored purchase of NAND flash memory maker Anobit. Steve Dowling, a spokesman for Cupertino, California-based Apple, said today that the purchase had been made, while declining to elaborate. The statement confirmed a December report from in the Israeli newspaper Cacalist. The deal should help Apple secure key components in [...]

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Kogeto Dot panoramic video lens for the iPhone 4 & iPhone 4S

Kogeto Dot panoramic video lens for the iPhone 4 & iPhone 4S

11/01/2012 | Comments (0)

Kogeto Dot brings panoramic video to the iPhone 4 & iPhone 4S. The Kogeto Dot is a small lens that attaches to the device with a small clip and makes use of their proprietary application to capture the video. Once the application is launched you can begin recording by pressing the volume up key on [...]

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A quick look at some of Dream Cheeky’s iPhone and iPad gadgets

A quick look at some of Dream Cheeky’s iPhone and iPad gadgets

10/01/2012 | Comments (0)

If you’ve ever wished your iPhone or iPad could shoot missiles, play the drums, or fly around a helicopter to drop ping-pong balls, then Dream Cheeky’s iPhone and iPad gadgets will bring an immediate smile to your face. At CES 2012, Dream Cheeky showed us a made a small rocket launcher (it shoots Nerf type [...]

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Hands-on with the Zagg SparqCase for the iPhone 4 / iPhone 4S

Hands-on with the Zagg SparqCase for the iPhone 4 / iPhone 4S

10/01/2012 | Comments (0)

Zagg SparqCase may just be the dream accessory for everyone complaining about their iPhone battery life since their upgrade to iOS5 or the iPhone 4S. Understanding that people like additional power while on the go Zagg has created the SparqCase, a battery case for the iPhone 4 / iPhone 4S that stands out from the [...]

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Gorilla Glass 2 sheds 20% thickness but keeps all the strength

Gorilla Glass 2 sheds 20% thickness but keeps all the strength

10/01/2012 | Comments (0)

  Gorilla Glass 2 won’t say anything about any connection to Apple or Apple products, but live at CES 2012, they’re more than happy to share details of their new, 20% thinner, every bit as strong new Gorilla Glass 2.0. Now 20% may not sound like a big deal but a lot of device weight [...]

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Jared’s most-used iPhone and iPad apps of 2011

Jared’s most-used iPhone and iPad apps of 2011

30/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Much like the other TiPb staff, my most used apps are the native applications that come pre-installed on the iPhone and iPad, but unfortunately they don’t meet  all my needs. I have spent a lot of time (more than I would like to admit) in the App Store looking for applications that fit my needs, [...]

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Daily Tip: How to personalize your new iPhone or iPad to make it your own

Daily Tip: How to personalize your new iPhone or iPad to make it your own

26/12/2011 | Comments (0)

New to iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and curious how to set up a new ringtone, change a wallpaper, or arrange your app icons and folders, and otherwise personalize it and make it your own- Luckily these tasks can be completed quite simply, so let’s take a look at how they are done. How to [...]

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LogMeIn goes free with in app purchases for additional functionality

LogMeIn goes free with in app purchases for additional functionality

22/12/2011 | Comments (0)

LogMeIn, a remote access service, has recently shed their initial purchase price tag, and moved to a free download model for iPhone and iPad, along with in-app purchases to expand what it can view.  The free LogMeIn app will now gain you access to your desktop and the ability to read and edit files as [...]

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Google Voice update preventing users from actually making Google Voice calls

Google Voice update preventing users from actually making Google Voice calls

21/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Today’s Google Voice app update seems to have — wait for it — actually broken the ability for users to place calls with their Google Voice number. When attempting to make a call it appears as though it is connecting like normal, but if you look at a caller ID it will show you your [...]

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Recalled first gen iPods now being replaced with current models from Apple-

Recalled first gen iPods now being replaced with current models from Apple-

20/12/2011 | Comments (0)

It appears as though Apple’s iPod nano G1 replacement program is now sending out current model iPod nano’s instead of refurbished originals. Some users initially reported receiving their replacements quickly but the process slowed substantially over the last few weeks and a backlog built up. Now appears as though Apple is using current models to [...]

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Daily Tip: How to set a contact as a phone favorite on iPhone

Daily Tip: How to set a contact as a phone favorite on iPhone

20/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Brand new to iPhone and wondering how to set a contact as a “favorite” for speed dialing- It’s easy to do, places them in a neat and easy to access list, and setting it up is quite simple. Best of all, once you’re done, so are your days of scrolling through your full contact list [...]

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Daily Apps: Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots™, PLapp, Soccer Showdown, meet i, ParkBuddy

Daily Apps: Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots™, PLapp, Soccer Showdown, meet i, ParkBuddy

14/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots™: Pick the iconic Red Rocker™ or the Blue Bomber™ and jab, hook and uppercut your way to victory. Be sure to keep an eye on your health and energy because every punch counts towards maintaining your energy and stamina. [substring:0:600] Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots™: Pick the iconic Red Rocker™ [...]

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Apple reportedly interested in NAND flash memory company Anobit

Apple reportedly interested in NAND flash memory company Anobit

14/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Anobit, a company that makes NAND flash memory — the kind used extensively in everything from iPhones to iPads to MacBook Airs — is apparently in Apple’s acquisition radar of Apple. According to TechCrunch, the price could even be in the 0 500 million range. What makes Anobit stand out from the crowd is their [...]

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Rumor: Apple launching 2880 x 1800 Retina display MacBook Pro next year-

Rumor: Apple launching 2880 x 1800 Retina display MacBook Pro next year-

14/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Randomly accurate rumor site Digitimes is reporting that Apple may have some MacBook Pro’s launching with 2880 x 1800 resolution Retina displays in Q2 2012. While anything from Digitimes needs to be taken with a MacBook sized grain of salt, Apple has been slowly building towards higher resolution displays for a long time, so this [...]

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Apple highlights their top iPhone and iPad apps and games of 2011

Apple highlights their top iPhone and iPad apps and games of 2011

08/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Apple has once again released their annual iTunes Rewind listings, highlighting the best and top-selling iPhone and iPad apps and games of 2011. Here’s the list: iPhone Apps and Games Instagram [Free - App Store Link] iPhone App of the Year Angry Birds [$.99 - App Store Link] top-selling iPhone App of the Year Tiny [...]

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Jawbone UP gets refund offer, no questions asked guarantee

Jawbone UP gets refund offer, no questions asked guarantee

08/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Jawbone has announced they are now accepting returns and instituting a no-questions-asked guarantee program for the Jawbone UP. While initially everyone was extremely excited about the device, once users got it in their hands some started experiencing issues which Jawbone was not able to immediately correct. Jawbone has announced that they will accept one return [...]

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Google releases Currents, a user-friendly news reader

Google releases Currents, a user-friendly news reader

08/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Google has just released Currents, their post-Flipboard take on the news reader, which brings your favorite RSS feeds, video streams, public Google + posts together with over 150 publishing partners. Reading content in Google Currents is just as easy, if not easier than viewing it all over the web, and it is free. Unfortunately it [...]

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Twitter for iPhone gets updated, new design comes along with it

Twitter for iPhone gets updated, new design comes along with it

08/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Twitter had begun rolling out a massive new design overhaul focused on consistency, which calling #letsfly, and is available now in a freshly updated Twitter for iPhone. letsfly aims to make your Twitter experience faster and simpler. Your main timeline is now called “Home” and your mentions are now “Connect” and they added a quick [...]

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Revamped Google Images brings carousel style results to iPad

Revamped Google Images brings carousel style results to iPad

08/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Google has revamped Google Image search results on the iPad (and other tablets) and implemented a new carousel style user interface making it much easier to navigate. Gone are the days of viewing the full resolution image and having to go back to the results to see the next one; here are the days of [...]

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Grand Theft Auto III: 10th Anniversary Edition on its way to mobile devices Dec 15

Grand Theft Auto III: 10th Anniversary Edition on its way to mobile devices Dec 15

08/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Grand Theft Auto III: 10th Anniversary Edition will hit the iPhone and iPad App Store on Dec 15 for a rather low price of .99. Unfortunately it will only run on the iPhone 4 and 4S, the iPad 1  and 2, and the fourth generation iPod touch. Video below. Note: Due to the content, YouTube [...]

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Why is Siri in beta-

Why is Siri in beta-

07/12/2011 | Comments (0)

Why was Siri, the iPhone 4S’ flagship intelligent assistant service, launched as a beta, something very unusual for Apple- Benoit Maison published a blog post which sheds some light on the reasoning. I worked on speech recognition with IBM Research for nearly six years. We participated in DARPA-sponsored research projects, field trials, and actual product [...]

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Grand Central Apple Store location set to open on Dec 9

Grand Central Apple Store location set to open on Dec 9

07/12/2011 | Comments (0)

The highly anticipated Grand Central Apple Store will be opening the doors this coming Friday, Dec 9. This location will be Apple’s fifth store in Manhattan and filled with 315 employees, and various different rooms for services like personal set up and personal training. Will you be heading out to the grand opening- Source: Apple [...]

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BBC iPlayer for iPhone and iPod touch coming Dec 8

BBC iPlayer for iPhone and iPod touch coming Dec 8

06/12/2011 | Comments (0)

On December 8, the BBC iPlayer app for iPad is expanding to add support for the whole iOS family, including the iPhone and iPod touch. This platform extension shows how Global iPlayer isn’t just about moving TV to tablet devices, it’s also about a mobile strategy – about truly getting TV everywhere in a way [...]

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Rumor: iOS 5.0.2 around the corner to re-address battery issues, iOS 5.1 coming soon with Siri enhancements

Rumor: iOS 5.0.2 around the corner to re-address battery issues, iOS 5.1 coming soon with Siri enhancements

16/11/2011 | Comments (0)

Coming as a surprise to no one — we hope — Macerkopf.de says Apple is working hard on iOS 5.0.2 and iOS 5.1 beyond that. iOS 5.0.2 should address battery life issues that remained following the iOS 5.0.1 release and it’s initial batch of battery fixes. iOS 5.1, they say, will bring some new features [...]

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Updated Gmail app lands back in the AppStore

Updated Gmail app lands back in the AppStore

16/11/2011 | Comments (0)

The once pulled, now updated, GMail application is again available for downloading through the App Store. The previous build was approved and quickly pulled after some issues with Push Notification, and we have been waiting for the application to surface again. For those who still have it installed, the updated advises that you delete the [...]

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