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Think Apple’s sending SMS via a computer is new? Think again.
Over the last few days thousands, if not millions of people will have been discovering for the first time the joy of being able to send text messages through their computer. This was made possible by Apple's iMessage service, has been around for a couple of years - but it is only with the latest…
Apple patents car-unlocking idea – has it been reading TechDigest?
Could we soon be unlocking our cars with our phones? A new patent that Apple has sent to the US Patent Office suggests that it is working on tech that will let users simply walk up to their car and have it unlock as if by magic. The patent was spotted by BGR, which also…
Were Apple fans unimpressed by last night’s announcements?
So last night Apple announced the iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3 and iMac Retina Display but it seems that people tuning into the live stream were decidedly unimpressed, according to research. SocialBro has been crunching the numbers, and analysing the volume of tweets about the event, and the associated sentiment. The company reckon's that…
Apple unveils iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3 and iMac retina display
[nextpage title="Next"] Just over a month ago (on September 9, to be exact) Apple launched two new models of its somewhat popular flagship smartphone, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus – along with a wearable, the Apple Watch. Today, at a special event at its Cupertino headquarters in California, Apple has unveiled two new…
What will Apple be announcing tonight?
[nextpage title="Next"] October 16th is the date for your calendar. Apple is holding another press event and looks set to announce... well... what exactly? Here's what we think might be announced on the night. [/nextpage] [nextpage title="Next"] New iPads? Likelihood: Dead cert. Last month we saw the iPhone get its annual update - will Thursday…
Did the iPhone cause Finland’s economic problems?
If you're an iPhone user, spare a thought for those who have been left behind by the iPhone revolution, like poor old Finland. According to CNBC, the Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb has blamed the iPhone for killing former Finnish powerhouse Nokia, and the iPad for killing the Finnish paper industry. "We have two champions…
More signs point to Apple TV becoming the centre of Apple’s “HomeKit”
Apple TV could become much more important in the future - if a recent software update is anything to go by. The set-top-box that Steve Jobs once described as his "hobby" could become your home's central node in controlling your connected devices. According to Apple Insider, a beta-release of the updated software for developers notes…
8 great tips and tricks every iOS 8 user should know
[nextpage title="Next"] While iOS 7 was mainly concerned with cosmetic upgrades, the new iOS 8 is all about what goes on behind the scenes. Whether you're already up and running with iOS 8, thinking about buying yourself an iPhone 6 or just wondering whether to download iOS 8 for an existing device, here's a selection…
Pioneer releases first Apple CarPlay devices
We've known about Apple's in-car plans for months now - but today marks the first day when the products that support "CarPlay" are finally available. Pioneer has released a firmware upgrade to its existing line of in-car systems that adds CarPlay functionality. If you've got a AVIC-F60DAB, AVIC-F960DAB, AVIC-F960BT, AVIC-F860BT or AVH-X8600BT, or pick up…
Apple’s new iPhone debuts to sales of 10 million
Executives at Apple are sure to be rubbing their hands with glee at the news that their two new iPhones - the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus - had a bumper first weekend on sale. Apple has said that it sold more than 10 million units of its new handsets over…