Steve Jobs worked closely on upcoming iPhone redesign, says Bloomberg
A few days ago, The Wall Street Journal reported that the next iPhone will have at least a 4-inch display, and the next day Reuters independently reported the same. Yesterday, Bloomberg jumped in with the same report, so it looks like it's a lock. In addition, Bloomberg is also reporting that Steve Jobs "worked closely...
The Always Up-to-Date Guide to Building a Hackintosh [OS X 10.7.4 UniBeast] [Always Up To Date Guide]
Building a hackintosh—that is, installing Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware—used to require extremely restricted hardware choices and quite a bit of know-how. Now your options are vast and the...
Best Buy says EVO 4G LTE releases May 23, HTC says ‘not so fast’
We know that there are plenty of folks who've pre-ordered the HTC EVO 4G LTE that was scheduled to launch on Sprint tomorrow, but due to the HTC devices infringing on Apple patents, they're held up indefinitely in customs. For whatever reason though, Best Buy has posted an update letting shoppers know that it will...
Sprint will give you at least $100 towards the iPhone 4S when you trade in an older iPhone
Sprint is still looking to capitalize on its investment in the iPhone, and it looks like its found a way to lure iPhone users to the service. Beginning tomorrow, Sprint will give you at least $100 towards a new iPhone 4S when you trade in any iPhone model when you agree to Sprint two-year contract....
Why Google needs the Motorola deal for tablets
China is expected to rule soon on Google's proposed acquisition of Motorola, with the deal already approved elsewhere. It needs the deal, especially for tablets, says Goldman Sachs, because the costs are too high to be the default search engine on Apple's iPad.
The next iPhone will have a 4-inch display
This morning The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the next Apple iPhone will prominently feature a display that's "at least 4-inches diagonally." additionally, the device is set to go into production next month. The result? Approximately a 30% increase in viewing area on the iPhone.
WSJ goes on to report that Apple will tap Sharp,...
HTC EVO 4G LTE, One X delayed indefinitely in customs due to Apple patent infringement
Whoa! It looks like two major HTC devices have just been indefinitely delayed at United States Customs for an investigation due to an Apple patent infringement. If you were ready to pick up the HTC One X or HTC EVO 4G LTE on day one, you've got a wait ahead of you:
"The US availability of...
Why the iPad Works for Writing
When the first iPad launched in 2010, critics were quick to lampoon the device for being geared too heavily toward content consumption. The criticisms weren't entirely without merit,...
Giving iPad PowerPoint Presentations Just Got a Lot Better
One of the iPad's more intriguing business uses is making presentations before a live audience. The device is portable and fun to use, and the swipe and pinch...
Apple prepping MacBook Pro with Retina display, USB 3.0
Apple is preparing to launch a redesigned MacBook Pro that'll be sporting all sorts of new features. According to multiple sources, the new MacBook Pro will feature a new, ultra-thin unibody design, USB 3.0 ports (a first for Apple,) and at the center of it all, a "jaw-dropping" Retina display.
How's Apple gonna achieve making a...
Chrome for iOS coming as mobile browser wars ensue
Google's Chrome browser is will appear on Apple's iOS devices this quarter suggests Macquarie (USA) Equities Research, reducing the payments that Google makes to Apple for search results in Safari. That sounds great but Apple's third-party browser limitations will surely minimize any benefits for Google.
Smartphone customer satisfaction is hard to get right
Adding smartphones to the American Customer Satisfaction Index's review of cell phone makers this year revealed that customers who buy plain old feature phones for calling and texting are generally happier with the product than their smartphone-owning counterparts. Apple is an exception.
