As we reported a few days ago on Geeky Gadgets, it was thought that Apple had not used their new Liquidmetal technology after signing an exclusive deal to use LiquidMetal in its products. It has now been revealed that a number of iPads already have the Liquidmetal used to create the SIM-card … [Read more...] about Apple Already Shipping Products Using Liquidmetal
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MacBook Email Cache Alerted Apple To $1 Million Kickback Scheme
Yesterday we told you that an Apple supply manager had been arrested for allegedly receiving $1 million in kickbacks from Asian suppliers of accessories to Apple for the iPhone and iPod Touch. More details have now appeared on the case, and it seems it was the email cache on a company MacBook that … [Read more...] about MacBook Email Cache Alerted Apple To $1 Million Kickback Scheme
CDMA iPhone And iPad 2 References Found In iOS Code
Some code has been discovered in the current iOS which shows a couple of new Apple devices that are currently being tested out. One of them seems to be related to a CDMA iPhone which could relate to the Verizon iPhone we have been hearing about, whilst the other seems to be for a new iPad, the iPad … [Read more...] about CDMA iPhone And iPad 2 References Found In iOS Code
Apple Hires Near Field Communications Expert As Mobile Commerce Product Manager
Benjamin Vigier, a Near Field Communications (NFC) expert, has recently joined Apple as their Product Manager for Mobile Commerce. This move could indicate that Apple is looking to step into allowing the iPhone to be used as a mobile wallet, a significant step forward in the realm of mobile payments … [Read more...] about Apple Hires Near Field Communications Expert As Mobile Commerce Product Manager
Homemade All In One Apple Computer – The MacBook Air Project
What do you do with your MacBook Air when it has stopped working? One clever modder decided to make an all-in-one computer, similar to the Asus Eee Keyboard PC, using an Apple keyboard, a Magic Trackpad, and parts from his MacBook Air. According to the modder, it is still a work in progress, but it … [Read more...] about Homemade All In One Apple Computer – The MacBook Air Project
Overheating iPod Delays Rush Hour Tokyo Train
Even after Apple agreeing to replace all first generation iPod Nanos, the devices are still causing Apple discomfort in Japan. On Friday, an Apple iPod was responsible for delaying a rush hour commuter train after it was stopped in Tokyo to investigate a smell. According to a spokesman, 'When a … [Read more...] about Overheating iPod Delays Rush Hour Tokyo Train
Twelve South BookBook iPad Case
Some of our readers will remember the BookBook hardback leather MacBook case from the guys over at Twelve South. They have now released a new version for the Apple iPad, the BookBook iPad case. Just like the MacBook version, the BookBook iPad case is a hardback leather case that is designed to look … [Read more...] about Twelve South BookBook iPad Case
Apple Global Supply Manager Arrested For Taking $1 Million In Kickbacks
An Apple supply manager has been arrested and stands accused of taking more than $1 million in kickbacks from suppliers of accessories for the iPhone and iPod. The manager in question, Paul Shin Devine, allegedly used his position at Apple to supply around half a dozen Asian suppliers with … [Read more...] about Apple Global Supply Manager Arrested For Taking $1 Million In Kickbacks
Will Apple Start Using Liquidmetal On its Products?
Not yet. But they do own the right to use the technology. As of this writing, the Liquidmetal created by a California company is still way too expensive to be used for large scale industrial production. While most of us are reminded of the indestructible liquid metal T1000 from Terminator 2 at … [Read more...] about Will Apple Start Using Liquidmetal On its Products?
How to Properly Wrap Your Macbook Power Cord (video)
If you are like me and tend to be a little rough with your power cables and just stuff them in your bag or wrap them in any way to keep them tidy, this short video might save you the cost of a new power supply. Why Properly Wrapping Your Power Cord Matters The trick is to make a loop before … [Read more...] about How to Properly Wrap Your Macbook Power Cord (video)
Griffin CinemaSeat iPad Case
We have featured quite a few different iPad cases here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one from Griffin is designed to turn your iPad into an in-car entertainment system, the Griffin CinemaSeat iPad Case. The Griffin CinemaSeat iPad case is designed to hold your iPad on the back of your seats, … [Read more...] about Griffin CinemaSeat iPad Case
Apple Rechargeable Batteries Re-branded Sanyo Eneloop
Apple's new battery charger unveiled last month was a little surprise to most to see Apple now offering rechargeable battery packs. Well, recent tear downs of the Apple AA rechargeable batteries have revealed that they are in fact 1.2V Sanyo Eneloop HR-3UTG, rated at 1,900mAh (minimum). The … [Read more...] about Apple Rechargeable Batteries Re-branded Sanyo Eneloop
