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iOS 6 jailbroken on A4 devices, newer ones will take more time
- While iOS 6 has been busy finding its way to iDevices everywhere, hackers too have been busy circumventing Apple's latest round of security measures. Redmond Pie reports that those efforts have apparently paid off, producing a tethered jailbreak for the…
Apple and four publishers offer EC e-book price fixing settlement
- Apple, Hachette, HarperCollins, Holtzbrinck and Simon & Schuster have offered to overhaul their pricing models in order to settle with the European Commission over anti-trust allegations that the firms colluded to fix e-book prices.
Galaxy S3 and iPhone 4S exploited at Pwn2Own competition
- Dutch security researchers were able to breach Apple’s mobile OS at a Pwn2Own competition during the EUSecWest security conference in Amsterdam, which opened its doors yesterday. The exploit used a zero-day vulnerability in iOS 5.1.1 and the Golden master of iOS 6 to…
Apple starts rolling out iOS 6 ahead of the iPhone 5's launch
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Apple is rolling out the latest version of its mobile software ahead of the iPhone 5's launch on Friday, allowing iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S owners to explore iOS 6's new features. Although it isn't a radical overhaul, there's still plenty to see (keep in mind, certain features aren't available on...
16GB iPhone 5 has bill of materials of $199, $207 after manufacturing
- Apple’s 16GB iPhone 5 carries a bill of materials (BOM) of $199, according to a preliminary virtual teardown from IHS iSuppli. The overall cost rises to $207 once the cost of manufacturing is added which excludes other expenses like software,…
iPhone 5 breaks preorder record as new rumor teases Galaxy S4 launch
- Apple's iPhone 5 is already off to a record setting start, according to a press release posted this morning on the company’s website. The much anticipated handset reportedly surpassed 2 million sales in the first 24 hours it was available…
Early iPhone 5 benchmark reveals dual-core 1GHz SoC, 1GB RAM
- Benchmark results purportedly from the iPhone 5 have surfaced which show the A6 chipset in indeed much faster than any previous Apple processor. An overall Geekbench score of 1601, if legit, is also reportedly faster than the average score of…
Apple details changes to iTunes, shows new features in iOS 6
- Along with unveiling new hardware today, Apple has announced many changes to iOS and iTunes. The latest version of iOS makes better use of iPhone 5 and iPod touch's new 4-inch 1136x640 display, with many core apps having already been updated.…
Apple overhauls its iPod nano, iPod touch and earbuds
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In addition to its new iPhone 5, Apple has unveiled several new iPod products during today's press event. First up, the revamped iPod nano deviates from its predecessor's square-like 1.47 x 1.61-inch design and looks more like a minature iPhone. It's said to be the thinnest nano to date...
iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S3 vs. Lumia 920: spec by spec rundown
- Apple's latest and greatest phone is finally out of the cage. The iPhone 5 went throught millimetric scrutiny the weeks and months ahead its release and as it turns out, most of the late rumors we'd heard about a larger…
Apple iPhone 5 is official: 4-inch screen, LTE, ships this month
- Phil Schiller stole the show at today’s media event where Apple finally unveiled the long-awaited iPhone 5. Cupertino’s new flagship handset is largely what we expected to see – both aesthetically and internally – based on numerous leaks and rumors. …
Google launches new YouTube app for upcoming iOS 6 devices
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Just in time for tomorrow's iPhone event, Google has released its first standalone YouTube app for iOS devices following Apple's decision to drop its own YouTube app in iOS 6. The new app appears almost identical to its Android counterpart, but offers significant upgrades...
Multiple sources say iPhone 5 will ship on September 21
- Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 5 at a media event scheduled for next Wednesday at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. According to multiple sources, Cupertino will be launching the new handset just nine…
Rumor: Apple negotiating licensing deals to create Pandora-like service
- Apple is preparing to build a streaming radio service much like Pandora, sources familiar with the matter have told the Wall Street Journal. The music service would reportedly work on all Apple hardware and perhaps even Windows-based computers, leading some…
Video of "accidentally found" iPhone 5 released ahead of launch
- A YouTube video in which someone compares an iPhone 4S alongside a purported iPhone 5 has reached over a million views in a single day. The camera footage, which could still stand to be the most elaborate iPhone 5 hoax…
Samsung, Apple fiasco continues with South Korean FTC probe
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Samsung's run of misery continues today after South Korea's Fair Trade Commission announced its intention to launch an investigation into allegations by Apple that the electronics firm is abusing its leading position in the smartphone market to disadvantage its rival...
Chinese company patents iPhone 5 design, may sue Apple
- Tired of hearing about seemingly endless patent wars being waged between multi-national companies? Me too. However, this one has an interesting twist. Giz-China is reporting that Apple's iPhone 5 may be in danger of an injunction barring sales in China…
Modder builds thermal imaging camera add-on for smartphones
- Modding enthusiast Andy Rawson has developed a thermal imaging add-on device for the iPhone that only cost $150 to build. What’s more, he plans to open source the hardware should you want to build one for yourself instead of buying…
Apple confirms September 12 event, new iPhone expected
- Apple has sent out invitations for a press conference on September 12th. The company didn’t reveal the exact nature of the event, but if you’ve been following the news it should be pretty obvious: it’s all about the next iPhone.…
AntiSec breaches FBI laptop, grabs 12 million Apple iOS UDIDs
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation is in the spotlight after Anonymous and LulzSec co-op AntiSec revealed it breached their security and extracted 12,367,232 Unique Device Identifiers (UDID) for Apple iOS devices from one of their agent’s laptops, raising concerns as…
Apple amends US lawsuit, seeks ban of Galaxy S3 and 21 more
- Apple looks set to deal Samsung a further blow after amending a lawsuit filed earlier in the year to include several of the South Korean firm’s latest smartphones, bringing the total number of devices that Apple seeks to ban to…
Sharp production delays may lead to iPhone 5 shortages
- Apple’s next iPhone could face supply shortages at launch as one of the firm's LCD manufacturers, Sharp, is reportedly behind schedule due to technical difficulties with the production process. The issue has resulted in lower than expected yields, according to…
Apple adds iPhone 4S to Reuse and Recycling program
- If the string of leaked iPhone components isn’t enough to convince you that Apple is planning to release a new handset in the near future, maybe this next bit of news will help. Cupertino has added the iPhone 4S to…
Apple, Motorola come to terms over essential patent usage in Germany
- Motorola and Apple have reportedly reached a tentative agreement over licensing of essential patents in Germany. The parties are now allegedly discussing how much Apple would be required to pay Motorola in order to use some of their patents, a…
Apple offering multiple live streaming options for 2012 iTunes Festival
- Apple has announced plans to offer multiple live streaming options for their 2012 iTunes Festival. The month-long event is being held at the Roundhouse in London and consists of two or three musical acts each evening. Tickets for the free…
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