Archive | February, 2013

iPhone 5 not selling well for Cricket Wireless, Stick-N-Find gets updated, i’m watch now available

Posted on 28 February 2013 by

Cricket Wireless bet big on the popularity of the iPhone 5 on its prepaid contract free network. However, that bet hasn't paid off with the carrier reportedly having about $100 million worth of unsold iPhone 5s expected to accumulate by June. continued »

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iPhone 5 juice pack air, XGear Fortress 2, ChargeCard now shipping

Posted on 26 February 2013 by

Mophie has been making battery cases for the iPhone line for a number of years that add additional runtime to the smartphone. The company has announced that it is now shipping its Juice Pack Air sleeve for the iPhone 5 for $99.95. continued »

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Facebook app update, NYPD has a dedicated Apple device recovery team, HTC can import contacts from iPhone backup

Posted on 25 February 2013 by

iPhone users who take advantage of the Facebook app may have noticed that a new update is now available. The new update brings voice calling to the US and Canada at no cost. continued »

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Flickr iPhone app updated, iOS and Android game spending passes dedicated handhelds, iOS 6.1.3 to patch lock screen vulnerability

Posted on 22 February 2013 by

If you are a user of Flickr on your iPhone, the app has recently been updated. The updated app now offers friend mentions directly from within the app and other new items. continued »

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Embrace+ bracelet, Audible updates app, Apple chairman says it’s weird without Jobs

Posted on 21 February 2013 by

A new bracelet designed to offer you notifications from your iPhone or other devices turned up on Kickstarter called the Embrace+. The bracelet can be set up to show custom colors for just about anything your iPhone does as well as to offer vibration feedback. continued »

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Logic3 Ferrari R300 headphones control the iPhone, SmartFitty watch, Zero Motorcycles app

Posted on 20 February 2013 by

If you're a fan of Ferrari automobiles or racing, you will be interested in these new headphones from Logic3. The headphones are called the R300 and have lots of Ferrari styling cues along with active noise cancellation technology and more for $350. continued »

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Simple iOS app review, iOS game sale, Interactive Apple supplier map

Posted on 19 February 2013 by

Sister site SlashGear recently reviewed the Simple Visa debit card and its associated smartphone app for the iPhone. In the end, the app and service seemed pretty good even though you do have to wait 30 days before you can deposit money via a check. continued »

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iOS 6.1.2 rumored for this week, Staples to carry Apple gadgets, Dropbox for iOS

Posted on 18 February 2013 by

A new iOS update is tipped to be coming sometime this week to patch problems Apple has been having with things such as synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange servers. The new update is tipped to bring iOS to version 6.1.2. continued »

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Scosche launches new Lighting chargers, New Zealand police get iPhones, Apple launches shorter Lighting cable

Posted on 15 February 2013 by

If you've been on the lookout for third-party chargers for the home or the car of your iPhone 5 or iPad mini, Scosche is now offering these products. The company has both 5 W and 12 W chargers for the home and the car ranging from $25 up to $35. continued »

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RFLKT iPhone-powered by computer, Rdio app update, iPhone 6 to go quad core?

Posted on 14 February 2013 by

If you're an avid bicyclist, Wahoo Fitness has a new product that uses your iPhone and interfaces with various cycling apps. The product is called the Wahoo RFLKT bike computer and it displays various metrics from your favorite cycling app and allows you to control your music remotely. continued »

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A&E offers iPhone users free shows, Apple and Samsung have over half the smartphone market, iPhone users play more games

Posted on 13 February 2013 by

A&E has interesting reality shows that are very popular with a wide range of users such as Duck Dynasty. The network has announced that it has updated three of its apps offering full-length episodes of its most popular shows at no cost for iPhone users. continued »

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Alicia Keys blames hacker for iPhone tweet, iOS 6.1.1 fixes 4S issues, Home Depot ditches BlackBerry for iPhone

Posted on 12 February 2013 by

Singer Alicia Keys recently became the official celebrity director for BlackBerry. She also recently had a tweet posted via her official account from the iPhone causing some embarrassment. Keys says that she was hacked and didn't make the post. continued »

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