Why you should always back up your smartphone before telling off your boss
An unexpected side effect of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy many companies are adopting is that smart device owners who either quit their jobs or are …
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Optrix PhotoX waterproof case review: It’s light, it’s tough, and it works
Last summer, I wrapped my iPhone 5 in a waterproof case built by Optrix. This past week, I did the same for an iPhone 5s, …
AT&T brings NFC and mobile payments to the iPhone
AT&T is apparently getting ready to launch an iPhone accessory that will turn the smartphone into an Isis-ready, NFC-enabled device. Even though the iPhone doesn’t …
Video: How to use a PlayStation 3 controller with an iPhone or iPad
Various game controllers have been specifically created for use with iOS devices in games that support MFi (Made for iPhone) controllers, but Sony’s PS3 DualShock …
This awesome iOS 7 tweak finally lets iPhone fans drink the Kool-Aid
Smartphone enthusiasts who don’t use Apple products and make it their business to chastise iPhone users online at every opportunity often tell Apple fans that …
Beats Music streaming service launches in the U.S.
Beats Music on Tuesday launched its streaming service in the U.S., with iPhone users being the first to get access to a mobile application – …
Apple may have sold more iPhones last quarter than ever before
In case you weren’t convinced that the iPhone had another banner year in 2013, Fortune has collected unit sales estimates from 44 professional and amateur …
iPhone subsidy war looming over China
Some analysts expect Chinese carriers to engage into an iPhone subsidy war in the future, now that the iPhone is officially available from China Mobile, …
Starbucks pledges to change iOS app to keep user passwords secure
Starbucks has been caught storing user names, passwords and even location data in clear text in its iOS payment app since mid-November, although it appears …
Here’s what displays the iPhone 6, 12.9-inch iPad and iWatch may bring
Apple is expected to launch bigger iPhone and iPad models this year, as well as a first ever smartwatch model – unofficially referred to as …
China Mobile: ‘millions’ of iPhones already ordered
The China Mobile iPhone deal is already turning up to be a gold mine for Apple, which expects record handset sales in the region for …
Major security holes found in 90% of top mobile banking apps
Security is important in every app, of course, but if there is one group of mobile apps that users want to be secure even more …
Why was crime on the rise in New York last year? Blame Apple
Data released over the weekend by the New York Police Department shows that grand larcenies within the city increased again in 2013, up 13% to …
The Boy Genius Report: Why Home Automation is Being Disrupted
The entire home automation industry is about to be upended by startups. Companies that are starting out small have a clear and concise vision: one …
Despite hot sales, iPhone 5s, 5c may not be winning fresh converts
The competition in the smartphone world might finally be making Apple sweat. According to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel, the iPhone’s market share in Great …
iPhone: Apple’s Trojan horse into the business world
Apple’s iPhone has not only become the company’s best-selling device, but also a useful weapon for the company in its “attack” on the corporate world. …
Notion of a cheap iPhone called an ‘insane idea’
While some people criticize Apple for not having launched yet a more budget-oriented iPhone model to take on similar affordable devices from the competition, one …
Video: This device lets you control your iPhone without touching it
It’s 2014 and we still haven’t seen any signs of the iTV, the iWatch or any fresh Apple devices outside of the typical lineup, but …
The one thing from CES that I absolutely need in my life immediately
This year’s International Consumer Electronics Show has been pretty great so far. There is plenty of filler that will never see the light of day, …
LaCie fuels 1TB storage dream for iPads and iPhones
LaCie at CES 2014 unveiled a 1TB portable hard drive specifically crafted for iPhone, iPad and Mac users who require more storage on the go. …
Super Bowl XLVIII will be streamed online and to iOS devices for free
Football fans who want to watch this year’s Super Bowl XLVIII online on their computers and mobile devices will be able to do so, Variety …
Yikes: NSA can turn on your iPhone’s camera, mic without you knowing [updated]
The National Security Agency (NSA) has apparently able to hack the iPhone since 2008, according to a Der Spiegel interactive report that looks at the …
Little Trouble in Big China: iPhone spells trouble for Samsung, others in China
Monthly 3G subscriber growth in China has dropped sharply just before Apple kicks off wider iPhone distribution in the country thanks to its deal with China …
Apple slapped with $670,000 fine in Taiwan for interfering with carrier prices
Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission has hit Apple with a small fine and warned the company that it may face a more substantial penalty if it doesn’t …
Here’s how Apple will make an extra $13 billion in 2014
It finally happened: Apple’s iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c will soon be available from the world’s largest wireless carrier, China Mobile. Apart from an immediate end …
Apple’s iPhone is finally a big deal in China
Apple and China Mobile on Sunday announced the highly anticipated iPhone deal between two companies has been finalized. The Chinese carrier, with more than 760 …
iPhone forced Google to start over with Android? Google engineer says not so fast
After a story in The Atlantic on Thursday stirred the iPhone vs Android rivalry waters, revealing that Google engineers were completely surprised by Steve Jobs’ …
Apple’s upcoming iPhones might have the best displays on the planet
The Retina display on Apple’s iPhone 5s might not pack as many pixels as the full HD screens on rival handsets, but it’s still among …
How the original iPhone forced Google to completely rebuild Android
The day Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPhone model (January 9th, 2007,) Google’s Android team, which had been secretly working on a smartphone for two …
How Apple saved us from a world filled with ugly QWERTY phones
It’s easy to forget but there was a time when smartphones weren’t nearly as stylish as today’s big-name devices such as the iPhone 5s, the …
