Archives For Will Shanklin
Steve Jobs Reportedly No Longer Micromanaging Apple
It only takes a visit to an Apple Store to grasp just how many iconic products the company has produced. From iPhones and iPads to Macs and iPods, their products have owned the digital age like no others.
iPhone 5 Reportedly Sent to Carriers For Testing
One of the last stages before an iPhone launch - testing with the mobile carriers - is underway.
“iPad Head Girl” May Be Original, But She’s Even More Creepy
In an attempt to sell an upcoming iPad-only magazine, a woman walked through New York's Bryant Park with three iPads covering her head.
Google Optimizing Their Search for Tablets
Google is set to roll out a new look to their search pages, which will be optimized for the iPad and other tablets.
Why You Shouldn’t Buy an iPhone Right Now
With pricing being slashed on the current iPhones, it may be tempting to get one now. Don't do it!!
Skype for iPad is Finally Here
The long-awaited Skype for iPad app arrived late last night. While the iPhone version of the popular VoIP service's app has been available for use on the iPad, this is the first time we've seen a native tablet version. The app brings all of the same functionality tha...
iCloud’s Web Interface Now in Beta, Storage Pricing Detailed
iCloud's web portal went live for developers today. It gives a preview of the iOS-like interface that all users will be able to see this Fall.
The Verizon iPhone Explosion Is Still Coming
It turns out that the explosion of Verizon iPhone sales wasn't missed, it was only delayed.
In-game Purchases for 3DS? Bad Move, Nintendo
Nintendo will be adding in-game purchases to its 3DS games later this year. This is a desperate move, that will likely lead to more desperate circumstances.
Why Steve Jobs Would Be a Better President Than Obama
Please join us in electing Steve Jobs for President of the United States. For a brighter future.
Why Amazon’s Tablet Won’t Be Some Piddly Nook Color Rival
Despite recent reports suggest that Amazon's tablet will merely be a 7" Nook Color rival, we believe they have a full tablet that is on its way.
Why the War Against Piracy Has Gotten Us Nowhere
Illegal downloaders have been threatened, sued, banned, and throttled - but piracy has gone nowhere. We suggest a different approach.
Has the iPhone 5 Been Spotted in the Wild?
A tipster snapped a picture on a train of what could be the iPhone 5.
Nintendo 3DS: Weak Games + High Price = Poor Sales
As Nintendo drops the price of the 3DS by $70, we're reminded of what a weak software lineup can do to a platform
Android Platformer ‘Cordy’ Comes to iOS – All Looks, No Substance
One of the games with the worst looks-to-substance ratio, Cordy, comes to iOS from Android. It's pretty to look at, but tedious to play.
Can an iPad Replace a Laptop? (2011 edition)
A year and a half after the iPad first hit the market, we revisit the question of whether it can replace a laptop.
Verizon’s Latest Pitch for Android Tablets: “They Have Kindle”
Verizon is heavily pushing Kindle as a selling point for its Android tablets with students. Is anyone really going to buy a $600 XOOM because it has Kindle app?
A Look Back at 10 Years of iProduct Launches on Apple.com
We take a trip down memory lane and look at how Apple.com looked on the launches of the original iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
Comedian “Punks” Apple Store, Employees Don’t Flinch
Apple Store employees are trained to be as easy-going as possible with their customers. One New York comedian tested their limits...
Are iPhone 5 Cases Pointing to a Redesign?
Supposed leaks from Chinese iPhone case manufacturers suggest that a redesign may be in order for the iPhone 5.
LTE Galaxy Tab 10.1 Arriving on Thursday
The LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is set to launch on this Thursday, July 28 - at price points that we can't recommend.
How to Install Facebook for iPad on Your Jailbroken Tablet
A new app lets jailbreak iPad users easily unleash the hidden Facebook for iPad app inside of the social network's iPhone app
First Peek of HTC’s 10″ Tablet
Leaked photos, courtesy of BGR, show us the first glimpse of what HTC's upcoming 10" tablet (codenamed Puccini) will look like
No, Your iPad Doesn’t Have a CD Drive (Top 5 Misconceptions)
We break down the top five misconceptions about Apple's iDevices, like "Where is the CD-ROM drive?"
More Evidence That Amazon’s Tablet Could Be Huge
An excellent series of surveys by Retrevo shows us that the time may be ripe for Amazon's upcoming tablet to make a big splash in the market.
Sneak Preview of the Grand Central Station Apple Store
NYC's Grand Central Station is expected to get an Apple Store in about four months. More details are emerging, including some great Photoshop renders.
Apple Releases Another iOS Update – and It’s Already Jailbroken
Apple released its second iOS update within two weeks, this one bringing 4.3.5. It patches security vulnerabilites.
Apple’s “Hard-to-get” Approach Paying Off in China Too
Apple products are so hot in China that the authentic Apple retail stores just can't keep up. This is part of an approach that Apple has been using for a while.
Is Apple Using Harry Potter to Strong-Arm Google?
As the Google Books app disappeared from the AppStore, it looks like Apple may be trying to get a cut from the upcoming Harry Potter eBooks.
Hands-on: Sid Meier’s Pirates! (iPad) Is One of the Best
Sid Meier's Pirates! - the classic PC action/RTS game - is available now on the iPad. It's fantastic.
iOS 5 Beta 4 Brings Documents in the Cloud Support
The iCloud feature that syncs documents in Apple's iWork suite is now active in the just-released iOS 5 beta 4
Beta 4 of iOS 5 Released by Apple – Over the Air!
iOS 5 beta 4 was seeded to developers today. It is available as an OTA delta update for those already on iOS 5 beta 3.
Best Bets on Features of the Next iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch
With all of the rumors running rampant about what the next iOS devices will bring, we break down the features they are most likely to have
iVideo? Apple May Be Looking to Buy Hulu
Apple is reportedly in talks to buy Hulu. If this went through, it could be huge and give Apple the chance to seize the market lead away from Netflix.
Over One Million Downloads for OS X Lion on Day One
Apple announced that downloads of Mac OS X Lion surpassed one million on its first day of availability.
