Yesterday Apple released the latest version of its mobile OS, iOS 5, the update was released at around 6PM BST, and with millions of users trying to update at the same time, Apple's servers struggled to keep up with the demand. Some downloads of iOS 5 were taking up to 2 hours to go through, and … [Read more...] about iOS 5 Demand Causes Update Problems For Many
Archives for October 2011
Apple TV 4.4 Software Update Released
As well as releasing iOS 5 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, Apple also released a software update for the Apple TV. The latest version of the software is Apple TV 4.4, and it brings a range of new features to Apple's set-top box. New Features in Apple TV 4.4 New features in Apple TV 4.4 … [Read more...] about Apple TV 4.4 Software Update Released
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Banned In Australia
Just over a week ago, we heard that Apple had rejected a settlement deal with Samsung relating to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in Australia. Now, the court in Australia has ruled in the case and put a temporary ban on sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the country. It isn't clear as yet how long the ban … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Banned In Australia
New Wii Coming To Europe November 4th
Sick of being able to play Mario Kart Double Dash or Super Mario Sunshine on your current Wii? Eager to spend yet more money on a console that's now two generations out of date? Nintendo's redesigned part-time console / full-time paperweight is hitting European shores November 4th - and there's … [Read more...] about New Wii Coming To Europe November 4th
Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500 from Thrustmaster
Not too long ago, Thrustmaster unveiled an add-on wheel that was designed to look like the wheel in a Ferrari F1 car. Thrustmaster has now come back, taken that wheel, placed it on a force feedback base, and added a sweet pedal set to go with it and called the set the Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral … [Read more...] about Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500 from Thrustmaster
Radio Shack Slashes Blackberry Playbook Price
We all know that the Playbook was all but a failure. The tablet sold very poorly from the get-go with a reported 200,000 units moved in its entire first quarter available. Many people expected Blackberry to kill the Playbook as HP did with the TouchPad that failed so miserably as well. Initial … [Read more...] about Radio Shack Slashes Blackberry Playbook Price
iOS 5 Is Live, Available For iPhone, iPad And iPod Touch
Apple has released the latest version of their mobile OS, iOS 5, and it is now available to download for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad. This update brings over 200 new features to Apple's iOS devices, making it one of the most comprehensive updates to date. iOS 5 is compatible with the … [Read more...] about iOS 5 Is Live, Available For iPhone, iPad And iPod Touch
OS X Lion 10.7.2 Update Now Live
Apple has now released an update to its OS X Lion, along with the release of its new mobile OS, iOS 5, and the update brings a range of new features to OS X Lion including Apple's new iCloud feature. OS X Lion 10.7.2 brings Apple's new iCloud services to the Mac, and the service comes with 5GB of … [Read more...] about OS X Lion 10.7.2 Update Now Live
Sprint Says No Unlocked Micro SIM In iPhone 4S
Earlier today we heard that both Sprint and Verizon will offer an unlocked micro SIM in the iPhone 4S, which would allow you to use your iPhone 4S abroad with a GSM SIM card. Now it would appear that this won't be the case from Sprint, and Sprint will instead support international roaming on GSM … [Read more...] about Sprint Says No Unlocked Micro SIM In iPhone 4S
LG Doubleplay Unveiled With Dual Screens
A first glimpse of the new LG Doubleplay sporting its dual screens has been released today, and as you can see by the press picture below, the new LG Doubleplay is equipped with a physical keyboard which is split down the middle by a neat rectangular extra screen. This innovative design can be … [Read more...] about LG Doubleplay Unveiled With Dual Screens
MobileMount Firmly Fixes Your Mobile Device Just Where You Need it (video)
We have featured a number of Kickstarter projects here on Geeky Gadgets over the years, and many have successfully made the jump from concept to production. Another new design hoping to do just that is the MobileMount. The MobileMount uses a set of "Patent Pending" Twist-to-Lock suction cups to … [Read more...] about MobileMount Firmly Fixes Your Mobile Device Just Where You Need it (video)
iTunes Cloud Hits The UK Ahead Of iOS 5 Release
It looks like Apple has started rolling out iTunes Cloud outside of the US as the service is now available here in the UK, and has started to roll out to other countries around the world. We have just tried out iTunes Cloud here in the UK, and you can now download previously purchased iTunes music … [Read more...] about iTunes Cloud Hits The UK Ahead Of iOS 5 Release
