The latest Apple patent, which has been discovered by the guys over at Patently Apple, has revealed that Apple has something new planned for future displays on its iPhones, iPads, and iPods: a privacy mode. The patent shows a new privacy mode which will allow a user of a device to steer display … [Read more...] about Apple Patent Reveals Future iPhone, iPad And iPod Displays To Feature Privacy Mode
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Foxconn Factory Explosion Kills Two People
We usually take a lighter tone in our approach to news, but this one item deserves a rather more sober report. A Chengdu factory operated by Foxconn, a manufacturer of components for most major consumer electronics companies including Apple, Microsoft, and Nintendo, has been the scene of an … [Read more...] about Foxconn Factory Explosion Kills Two People
Mophie Launches Juice Pack Plus For iPhone 4
We have featured a number of these battery packs for the iPhone before here at Geeky Gadgets, although you may not need one with the iPhone 4 as the battery seems to last a lot longer than the 3GS. Mophie has added another iPhone battery pack to their range with the Mophie Juice Pack Plus, which is … [Read more...] about Mophie Launches Juice Pack Plus For iPhone 4
Apple’s iOS Users Downloading More Than 5 Million Games A Day
Apple has definitely established the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad as popular gaming devices. Recently, they received an award from the Guinness World Records for having the 'largest downloadable video game store'. Now, a recent report gives us an indication of just how popular gaming has become on … [Read more...] about Apple’s iOS Users Downloading More Than 5 Million Games A Day
FbF MobileOne Transforms Your iPod Into a Finger Print Scanner
Personally, I don't have a huge need for a fingerprint scanner, but this gadget is already making me justify the need for one. Fulcrum Biometrics has just unveiled its new FbF MobileOne biometric accessory and iOS application designed specifically for taking fingerprint scans on the move. Features … [Read more...] about FbF MobileOne Transforms Your iPod Into a Finger Print Scanner
Verizon CFO Confirms That The iPhone 5 Will Work On Their Network
We are expecting Apple to launch the next generation iPhone sometime later this year. It may be next month if Apple sticks to their annual schedule, or it could come later in the year as we have heard rumors that it may launch in September. The anticipation surrounding the new iPhone is palpable, … [Read more...] about Verizon CFO Confirms That The iPhone 5 Will Work On Their Network
Apple Rolls Out Mac OS X 10.6.8 Developer Build
Apple has just rolled out the new developer build of its Snow Leopard operating system in released version Mac OS X 10.6.8. The new beta has been released by Apple, who say there are no known issues with the software. According to reports from developers, the new release Mac OS X 10.6.8 has focused … [Read more...] about Apple Rolls Out Mac OS X 10.6.8 Developer Build
Apple Signs iTunes Cloud Deal With Sony Music And Warner Music
Yesterday we heard that Apple had signed a deal with EMI for its new iTunes Cloud music streaming service. We also heard that Apple was in talks with other labels, and according to a recent report, Apple has now signed deals with Sony Music and Warner Music. This now gives Apple three major labels … [Read more...] about Apple Signs iTunes Cloud Deal With Sony Music And Warner Music
Apple’s Responds To Amazon’s Android App Store
We heard a while back that Apple was suing Amazon for using the term 'App Store', for which it holds a trademark, and we also heard that a number of companies, including Microsoft had challenged Apple's 'App Store' trademark in the EU. Now Apple has denied that their term 'App Store' is a generic … [Read more...] about Apple’s Responds To Amazon’s Android App Store
Apple Patent Shows Apple’s iTunes Cloud Streaming Service
We heard early today that Apple have signed a deal with EMI for their new iTunes cloud music streaming service, and now the guys over at Patently Apple have discovered a new patent which is related to the yet to be announced iTunes streaming service. The patent was filed in 2009, which obviously … [Read more...] about Apple Patent Shows Apple’s iTunes Cloud Streaming Service
XtremeMac Unveils New InCharge Bluetooth Series
XtremeMac has just added a new product to its range in the form of the XtremeMac’s InCharge Home BT, which transforms any line-in enabled stereo/music system into a wireless audio receiver solution for home or office. Simply plug the device into a wall socket, then hook it up via the 3.5 mm jack to … [Read more...] about XtremeMac Unveils New InCharge Bluetooth Series
Apple’s Retail Stores Are 10 Years Old Today
On the 19th of May 2001, Apple opened its first retail stores in the US. The company initially launched two stores and had ambitious plans to open a total of 25 stores by the end of 2001. Fast forward to today, and there are now over 300 Apple retail stores around the world, a testament to the … [Read more...] about Apple’s Retail Stores Are 10 Years Old Today
