We have featured a number of different Carbonite iPhone skins and cases here on Geeky Gadgets, including the Han Solo iPhone decal. But if you are an Apple fan and looking for something a little different to keep your iPhone 4 protected, this quirky mashup brings both Star Wars and Apple fans … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs In Carbonite iPhone Case
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iPhone Continues To Track Even With Location Services Disabled
The discovery that both the Apple iPhone and Google Android smartphones hold GPS tracking data on your whereabouts, has caused a number of privacy issues over the last week or so. But a newly discovered tracking problem exists on the iPhone, which is a little more of a concern. The WSJ has … [Read more...] about iPhone Continues To Track Even With Location Services Disabled
DuaLink USB Cable Allows Multiple iOS Devices To Sync Simultaneously
If you have a few different iOS devices and not enough USB ports, a new cable has been created called the DuaLink that allows you to connect multiple iOS devices to one USB port. Not only can you connect two devices, but they will also sync with your iTunes software simultaneously. The DuaLink … [Read more...] about DuaLink USB Cable Allows Multiple iOS Devices To Sync Simultaneously
White iPhone 4 Starts Shipping
I know it's hard to believe, but this weekend Apple has started prepping US retailers for the arrival of its White iPhone 4 smartphone. After numerous delays and rumors, Apple has now started shipping their mystical white device, which is the same as Apple's black iPhone 4, but is made from purest … [Read more...] about White iPhone 4 Starts Shipping
Artwork Found In OS X Lion Indicates Possible Retina Display Macs
New high resolution artwork found within Apple's latest build of Mac OS X Lion could indicate that new retina displays may be on their way to Mac machines in the near future. The Preview 2 of OS X Lion, which was released in late March by Apple, features icons in sizes up to 1024×1024, and desktop … [Read more...] about Artwork Found In OS X Lion Indicates Possible Retina Display Macs
Google Admits To Tracking Android Phone Users
Further to the tracking revelations from Apple last week, and the privacy panic by some about their movements being stored in a consolidated.db file on Apple iPhones. Google has now announced that they too track their Android phone users, but added that it did so with the knowledge of users and … [Read more...] about Google Admits To Tracking Android Phone Users
Samsung Hits Back At Apple, By Counter-suing With 10 Patent Infringement Cases
Samsung has hit back at Apple in the latest round of Apple vs Samsung, with Samsung counter-suing Apple with 10 patent infringement cases over the resemblance of their smartphones. According to the company’s Samsung Tomorrow blog, five were submitted in Korea, two in Japan, and a final three in … [Read more...] about Samsung Hits Back At Apple, By Counter-suing With 10 Patent Infringement Cases
iPhone consolidated.db Tracking File Is a Bug Says John Gruber
John Gruber of the Daring Fireball website has been researching the iPhone consolidated.db tracking issues of late, and has been talking to a “little birdie”, a friend inside of Apple. Who has explained the tracking information stored within the consolidated.db file is actually a bug, rather than a … [Read more...] about iPhone consolidated.db Tracking File Is a Bug Says John Gruber
iBooks Receives An Updated To Version 1.2.2
If you are an Apple iBooks user, you will be pleased to know that Apple has today rolled out a new update for its Kindle competitor, which tackles a number of performance issues within iBooks. The new update particularly focuses on issues some users would encounter while playing videos included … [Read more...] about iBooks Receives An Updated To Version 1.2.2
iPhone 5 Will Support Both CDMA And GSM Networks Leaks Verizon
In what looks like a slip of the tongue, Verizon has inadvertently confirmed that Apple's new iPhone 5 will indeed be a dual-mode device supporting both CDMA and GSM networks, making it a truly "Global Device". The new iPhone 5 details were leaked by Verizon during a conference call while … [Read more...] about iPhone 5 Will Support Both CDMA And GSM Networks Leaks Verizon
iPad 2 Now Shipping Drops Back To 1-2 Weeks Worldwide
Now the initial rush for iPad 2 devices is slowing slightly, Apple has been able to drop its worldwide shipping dates back to 1-2 weeks for orders via their website. On March 11th 2011, launch day for the iPad 2, the order time jumped from three to five days to 3-4 weeks and has been that until now … [Read more...] about iPad 2 Now Shipping Drops Back To 1-2 Weeks Worldwide
Trimensional 3D Scanner App For iPhone (video)
A new 3D scanner app has been developed for the iPhone called Trimensional which takes 4 photos of your face using different lighting effects and combines them to create a 3D model. Once captured the images can then be used to created a 3D printed version of your scan. For best results an … [Read more...] about Trimensional 3D Scanner App For iPhone (video)
