Apple

Apple partnering with Broadcom for high-speed Wi-Fi in new Macs

By Joseph Keller, Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 a 12:40 pm

Apple is partnering with Broadcom to bring super-fast Wi-Fi to its 2013 Mac lineup. The newest addition to the 802.11 group of wireless networking standards, 802.11ac allows for high-speed wireless connections on the 5 GHz band. Products utilizing 802.11ac have only recently started appearing on the market, primarily wireless routers.

Paris Apple Store raided by four armed men on New Year’s Eve

By chrissyboy6969, Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 a 4:31 am

Four armed men raided the Apple Store in Paris on Monday evening with one security guard getting injured in the raid. The robbery took place three hours after the store had closed at a time when police were already stretched looking after New Year’s Eve revelers on Paris’ famous Champs Elysee and by the Eiffel Tower.

SEC filing discloses date, proposals, for Apple shareholders meeting

By Joseph Keller, Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 a 5:20 pm

In a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Apple has revealed that its next annual shareholder’s meeting will take place at their Cupertino headquarters on February 27, 2013, some minor shareholder proposals which, as always, will almost certainly get voted down, and the huge surprise that Apple blew past the financial targets needed for execs to trigger bonuses.

Tim Cook runner-up in Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2012

By chrissyboy6969, Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 a 2:31 am

Tim Cook has finished in the second runners-up spot for this years’ Time Magazine Person of the Year award. Time Magazine has announced that this year’s outright winner would be US President Barack Obama. Time then revealed its four runners-up and in order they were Malala Yousafzai, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi and Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti, respectively.

Which maps app are you using on your iPhone? [Poll]

By chrissyboy6969, Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 a 6:25 am

Google Maps downloaded over 10 million times in the first 48 hours of release

We all know the timeline by now. Apple replaced Google as the location data provider in iOS 6 Maps. It didn't work out as well as Apple intended. Apple was forced to apologize and recommend alternative maps apps. Nokia released HERE maps for iOS. And now Google has released Google Maps for iOS.

According to Google’s VP of Geo and Commerce Jeff Huber, the app had been downloaded an astounding 10 million times in the first 48 hours since its release. Now, raw download numbers indicate a high level of interest, but they don't tell us how many people tried them an liked them enough to keep using them.

That's where you come in.

Which maps app are you currently using on iOS 6? Are you sticking with Apple Maps? Have you switched to Nokia HERE or Google Maps? Have you resisted upgrading to keep iOS 5 apps? Or are you using something else entirely? Vote in our poll up top and elaborate in the comments below!

Apple releases iTunes 11.0.1

By Leanna Lofte, Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 a 6:18 pm

Apple has pushed out an update for iTunes that fixes a few bugs. iCloud purchases should now appear in your library even if iTunes Match is turned on, users with large libraries should now enjoy a more responsive experience, the AirPlay button will appear when it should, and there is now an option to display duplicate items in your library as well as other important stability and performance improvements.

Samsung fires another cheap shot at Apple with ad poking fun at Apple Maps

By chrissyboy6969, Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 a 2:17 am

Samsung hasn't wasted anytime taking advantage of Apple’s problems with its Maps app in Australia. In a strange marketing campaign in Sydney, Samsung set up a muddied 4 x 4 vehicle in the city center with a tent and other camping supplies strewn around it, making it appear that the owners were lost.

Google's new iOS maps rumored to pin themselves in the App Store tonight

By Phil Nickinson, Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 a 9:07 pm

Attention blokes driving through the Australian Outback, Scott Forstall, or anyone else who needs to actually get where they're going: Google Maps may natively return to iOS as early as tonight, according to anonymous sources as cited by All Things D.

Apple's problems with SkyDrive might actually run Office deep

By Joseph Keller, Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 a 5:14 pm

There may be something bigger behind Apple and Microsoft’s argument over SkyDrive and in-app purchases than SkyDrive itself -- Office. Microsoft is reportedly trying to pressure Apple into cutting a special deal over Office 365 subscriptions. With Office for iOS still rumored to be coming next spring, and with Office 365 subscriptions rumored to be required to perform any real creative functions, there could be a considerable amount of money on the line for both companies.

Apple quietly updates its 12 Days of Christmas app for UK and parts of Europe

By chrissyboy6969, Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 a 3:14 am

Apple has quietly updated its 12 Days of Christmas app for UK and European users. The app is always updated around this time of year but doesn't actually start to be of any use until December 26th. The app gives away apps, books and music content every day for 12 days and It is worth grabbing now just in-case you forge