Apple News

VERIZON

Oct 1, 2012

Verizon iPhone 5 Carrier Update Fixes Bug Causing Cellular Data Usage While On Wi-Fi

Jason

Have you been prompted to install a Carrier Settings update on your Verizon iPhone 5? You're not alone, as it looks like Apple has just released a Carrier update for Verizon iPhone 5 to

IPHONE 4S

Sep 19, 2012

Apple Releases iOS 6 For iPhone, iPad And iPod Touch

Jason

Apple has just released iOS 6 - its eagerly awaited next generation mobile operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Apple had given us sneak peak of iOS 6 at WWDC 2012 Keynote, which includes

IPHONE 6

Sep 18, 2012

First iPhone 5 Unboxing Photos

Jason

While we eagerly wait for our iPhone 5 order to be delivered on Friday, September 21 - the official launch day, it looks like one lucky person has already got his/her hands on one as

IPHONE 6

Sep 17, 2012

Here Are The iPhone 5 Blueprints

Jason

Apple has posted the iPhone 5 blueprints for case manufacturers on its website. While we knew that Apple provides blueprints of iOS devices to case manufacturers after they're unveiled, Apple has made it publicly

VERIZON

Sep 14, 2012

iPhone 5 Now Available For Pre-Order

Jason

As expected, Apple's new iPhone 5 is now available for pre-order. Apple unveiled iPhone 5 at the media event on Wednesday. iPhone 5 is 18% thinner and 20% lighter than iPhone 4S and

IPHONE 6

Sep 11, 2012

Apple’s September 12 iPhone Event: What To Expect

Jason

Last week, Apple sent out invites for the media event to be held tomorrow with the tag line "It's almost here". With just over 24 hours to go, here's what we can expect

IPHONE 6

Sep 5, 2012

Video & Photos Of iPhone 5 Reportedly Leaked From Foxconn’s Plant

Jason

MIC Gadget reports on photos and video posted by Chinese site Vgooo.com, claimed to be of an iPhone 5 unit, that has leaked from Foxconn - Apple's manufacturing partner's plant. The video shows

APPLE NEWS

Sep 4, 2012

Apple May Unveil New iPods Alongside iPhone 5 At September 12 Event

Jason

While Apple is expected to unveil the next generation iPhone at the September 12 media event, 9to5Mac reports that Apple may also unveil new iPods at the event. 9to5Mac reports that while the details of

APPLE NEWS

Aug 30, 2012

BMW Designer: Steve Jobs And Apple Influenced Popular Color Of Cars

Jason

According to Motoramic, silver is no longer the most popular color for new cars, it was overthrown this year, by white. Sandy McGill - BMW Designworks' lead designer in color, materials, and finish gives Steve Jobs

IPHONE 6

Aug 16, 2012

Apple Urgently Wanted AuthenTec’s Fingerprint Sensors For Future iOS Devices

Jason

Back in July, Apple surprised us by announcing that it was acquiring mobile security firm AuthenTec for approximately $356 million. The acquisition gave Apple non-exclusive rights to AuthenTec's Intellectual Property, which includes control

APPLE NEWS

Aug 4, 2012

Apple Considered iPod Style Phone With Clickwheel

Rounak Jain

To back up its argument of design inspiration being fairly common in the portable device industry, Samsung highlighted an email conversation between Steve Jobs and Tony Fadell, which talks about a 2005 Samsung phone dubbed "

CARRIERS

Aug 1, 2012

AT&T Allegedly Instructs Retail Staff To Sell Anything But The iPhone

Jason

Apple's iPhone accounted for 73% of AT&T's smartphone sales in the second quarter of 2012, but it looks like it could have been even more as BGR reports that AT&

APPLE NEWS

Jul 31, 2012

iPhoneHacks Comments Now Powered By Disqus

Jason

Back in June, we launched our Forum section and a new commenting system powered by Vanilla. One of the primary reasons to use Vanilla for both comments on the website and Forum section was to

APPLE NEWS

Jul 30, 2012

Apple Reveals 2005 ‘Purple’ Prototype To Quash Samsung’s iPhone Inspired By Sony Claim

Jason

Apple and Samsung's trial kicks off in a federal district court in San Jose, California today. The court documents filed for the trial have revealed some interesting details. Apple has made an argument in

APPLE NEWS

Jul 27, 2012

Apple Acquires Mobile Security Firm AuthenTec For $356 Million

Rounak Jain

BGR reports that Apple has acquired mobile security firm AuthenTec for approximately $356 million. Apple is paying $8 per share for the acquisition of publicly listed AuthenTec, whose shares were last trading at $5.07.

APPLE NEWS

Jul 20, 2012

Infosys To Set Up Massive Facility For Apple In India

Rounak Jain

The Times of India reports that Indian software giant Infosys in on track to set up a 140 thousand square feet office in Bangalore, which would be solely dedicated to Apple's work. The office

IOS

Jul 17, 2012

VIP Mailbox & Shared Photo Stream Also Available on iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 4G With iOS 6 Beta 3

Jason

Yesterday, we noted (thanks to tip from our reader Mark) that the VIP Lists and VIP mailbox feature, which was only available on iPhone 4 or later, was also available on iPhone 3GS and iPod

IOS

Jun 11, 2012

iOS 6 Beta Now Available For Download

Jason

As expected, Apple has just seeded the first version of iOS 6 beta to developers of iOS Developer Program. Apple unveiled iOS 6 at today's WWDC 2012 Keynote address. It includes over 200 new

APPLE NEWS

Jun 11, 2012

Coverage of WWDC 2012 Keynote

Jason

Apple’s WWDC 2012 Keynote should be underway in less than 12 hours from now (10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern). Apple is widely expected to give a sneak peak at iOS 6 - their next

IOS

Jun 10, 2012

Leaked iOS 6 Beta Download Links Reveal Apple May be Dropping Support For Original iPad & iPod Touch 3G

Jason

MacRumors reports that Chinese Forum WeiPhone.com has posted links to iOS 6 beta that was expected to be released after tomorrow's WWDC 2012 Keynote. The links are throwing an "Access Denied" error message,

IOS

Jun 10, 2012

iOS 6 Rumors Roundup

Jason

Apple will be giving us a sneak peak at iOS 6 - the future of iOS at the WWDC 2012 Keynote tomorrow. We've compiled the list of iOS 6 features based on the rumors that

SPRINT

Jun 7, 2012

Virgin Mobile USA to Offer iPhone With Prepaid Plans Starting at $30 on June 29

Jason

Virgin Mobile Sprint's pay-to-go brand has just confirmed that it will be offering Apple's iPhone with prepaid plans from June 29th. Virgin Mobile would be the second carrier in the US

IPHONE 6

Jun 6, 2012

Next iPhone To Be Thinner, Feature HD Front Facing Camera: Analyst

Rounak Jain

Mingchi Kuo, an analyst with KGI Securities, believes that Apple would include an improved front facing camera in the next iPhone, capable of shooting at HD resolution In a note to investors, Kuo said that

APPLE NEWS

Jun 5, 2012

Announcing Launch of iPhoneHacks Forums And New Commenting System

Jason

Ever since we launched our website, many readers have requested that we add Forums to our website, so it gives us great pleasure to announce the launch of iPhoneHacks Forums and a new commenting system.

APPLE NEWS

May 30, 2012

Apple to Unveil Operation System For Television Set at WWDC?

Jason

Ever since Steve Jobs biography revealed that he felt that he had finally cracked integrated Television sets, the chatter about Apple possibly releasing Televisions sets has got louder. Those rumors may soon end as BGR

IPHONE 4S

May 26, 2012

Rare Footage of iPhone Assembly Line at Foxconn’s Factory [Video]

Rounak Jain

Video footage from Foxconn has been extremely rare, with very few reporters getting access to Foxconn's campus, let alone being allowed to carry cameras inside. So every bit of information originating from inside Foxconn,

IPHONE 4

May 26, 2012

Apple Releases Revised iOS 5.1.1 (Build 9B208) For GSM iPhone 4 [Updated]

Jason

This is interesting. As pointed out by 9to5Mac, Apple has quietly released a revised version of iOS 5.1.1. The build number of the revision iOS 5.1.1 is 9B208, where as the

APPLE NEWS

May 24, 2012

Is Apple Planning to Build Stylus With Haptic Feedback And Optical Sensor For iPhone And iPad?

Jason

AppleInsider has discovered two new Apple patents that were published this week. The first one titled Haptic Input Device reveals Apple's is exploring building haptic sylus for touchscreen devices like the iPhone and the

IPHONE APPS

May 12, 2012

Dropbox Tweaks SDK to Comply With App Store Review Guidelines

Nikhil

Last week, we had reported that iPhone and iPad apps with Dropbox integration were being rejected for violating Apple's App Store review guidelines. The integration included an option that allowed users to signup for

IOS

May 8, 2012

iOS 5.1.1 Fixes URL Spoofing Vulnerability in Safari

Jason

Apple has fixed the vulnerability that David Vieira-Kurz of MajorSecurity had discovered last month, which could be exploited to spoof URLs in the address bar. Malicious websites could make use of the vulnerability to