Category: Apple
Popular pot-dealing game pulled by Apple
We reported the other day how the app Weed Firm had hit the high spot on the iTunes chart. Now it appears that Apple is not as relaxed about controversial topics as we had thought. The Metro reports that the…
Apple launch iPad trade-in scheme in the UK
Want to upgrade your old iPad for the latest model? Today is your lucky day. Apple have launched a programme for doing just that here in Britain. CNet reports that the service, which is now also available in France, Spain…
Dope-dealing game tops Apple iTunes chart
Apple appears to have relaxed its usual tight restrictions on apps – how else to explain the drug-pushing sim Weed Firm sitting at number one on its App Store charts? According to The Register, Weed Firm allows users to imagine…
Is this the 12.9" iPad Pro?
You'd think that with all of these modern gadgets with amazing cameras on them that the people working in Chinese factories would be able to take a non-grainy photo when leaking a product. But alas, this shot is the best…
Apple, Google smartphone patent row settled
After years of legal arguments over IP, tech giants Apple and Google have agreed to drop all current patent disputes between them. The BBC reports that in a joint statement, the companies said they would work together in "some areas…
iOS8 to add split screen multitasking to iPad?
Word on the street is that Apple are planning to add the ability to run two apps side-by-side to iOS8 for iPad – for the first time enabling possible direct interaction between apps. According to the usually reliable 9to5Mac the…
Did you know: the iMac was nearly called the "MacMan"?
Ken Segall, the advertising guru who put the "i" in the "iMac" name has been speaking in London this morning, at a breakfast organised by the talent agency JLA. In a presentation focusing on the concept of 'simplicity', he revealed…
Is this the iPhone 6 phablet? New pictures show big screen phablet proportions
Another day, another claimed leak from somewhere on the iPhone 6 supply chain in China. Today's is some new schematic images that are probably from Foxconn, who will manufacture the iPhone 6. There isn't much new to add, but what…
This chart shows how Apple and Beats are down with the kidz
So the Beats deal is official. Apple's pockets are $3.2bn lighter, Dr Dre is (probably) a billionaire and not only do they control a streaming service, but some totally 'dope ass' headphones too (this is an expression that young people…
5 Reasons why Apple might want to buy Beats
It hasn't been 100% confirmed yet, but it is looking incredibly likely that Apple are about to get the chequebook out and splash out $3.2bn for Beats Electronics – the company behind "Beats by Dre" headphones and the Beats Music…